November 25, 2020

      
​HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE THANKSGIVING!


​                               I give you thanks, O Lord, with my whole heart
                                                         - Psalm 138:1



Since Sunday, I have seen holiday plans altered and canceled. It’s a bummer to not get to see loved ones or continue traditions you’ve had for as long as you can remember. It’s hard to imagine an alternative to what we’ve been looking forward to. Still I give thanks to God. 
 
God has provided this year and comforted this year. God has strengthened and sustained. 
God has called and God has guided, and God has forgiven us when have ignored Him completely. So, I give thanks to God. I seek answers to questions like: What else has God done this year? How has God surprised you? What unexpected place has God showed up? Give thanks to God for that!  
 
This year I have found that the more I seek ways to thank God, the less bummed I am about how different this year has been. Thankfulness opens our eyes to possibilities of what can be and what is. When we look through eyes of thankfulness, the world opens up and becomes brighter. 
 
Be good to yourself this week. Have a safe holiday. 
Grace and peace,
Pastor Peter 
 
PS. I thank God for the gift of YOU! 

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​THANK YOU!

Just want to give a thank you to the ladies of the Flower Committee for their arrangements
that add beauty to our services as well as their faithfulness.  They are:  Bonnie Broussard,
Janne Crews, Charlotte Freeland, Debbie Houghton, Patti Lawrence, and Betty Rougeau.

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ANGEL TREE
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It’s Angel Tree time again and there are still a few unclaimed cards on the tree! This year, Methodist Foster Care has nearly 135 children and youth in their care. Our Care and Share committee is asking the congregation to help fulfill 32 Angel Tree wish cards for these children and youth. 

This year, we have set up one Angel Tree located in Fellowship Hall. On it, you will find unreserved Angel Tree Wish Cards—and a Candy Cane treat for you as a thank you from Care and Share!

On the card, you will find a specific gift title and a picture of said gift. All gifts can be found at Walmart! You will also notice a funny looking code on your card. This code belongs to a specific child, so it is very important that you attach your gift card to the gift you purchase! It is also helpful to include gift wrap/bags/tissue paper with your gift. But, please, do not wrap them.

Please return all gifts to Fellowship Hall by 3pm on December 4th!

Thank you so very much for helping us to bless the children and youth in Methodist Foster Care again this year.

Please call or text Anna Lantz at 384-8754 with any questions.

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Christmas in Crowley
TUESDAY DECEMBER 8, 2020 
Some members of our church will be helping bring a little Christmas cheer during the first week in December at the event,
"Christmas in Crowley." Some will be singing while others will be provided some sweets for the holiday.
Folks will also be able to purchase salsa and jelly to support our youth ministry! 

FOOD NET   
TUESDAY DECEMBER 8, 2020 
Participating in a food drive is a wonderful way for us to begin this season of Advent.
We hope you'll join us in supporting Crowley Christian Care Center for the Food Net.
Folks will be ready to accept donation at Crowley Christian Care from 8 am to 6 pm. 
Simply bring your donations to
726 West Seventh Street.
All non-perishable items are accepted. Requested Items are:
Rice, sugar, cornbread mix, Mac & cheese, flour, pasta, ramen noodles, peanut butter, canned meats,
boxed dinners, grits, oatmeal, cereal, canned vegetables, and cooking oil. 

WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY

Advent has begun! We will be looking at a few of our favorite songs of the season as we begin a new series
"Let Heaven and Nature Sing."

 


Worship in the Fellowship Hall at 8:45 am


 
Worship in the Sanctuary at 11 am
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We ask that you wear a mask at these services and observe social distancing.



 Online worship is available each week for anyone uncomfortable in groups, or those sick or symptomatic. The CDC continues to recommend that individuals 65 years or older, people of all ages with medical issues like high blood pressure, heart disease, obesity, or a weakened immune system should stay at home as much as possible.

ONLINE WORSHIP
SUNDAYS AT 8:45 AM

Access Online Worship here

Visit our Facebook page for Online Worship Here

Your Support is Needed and Appreciated! 

​You may mail your gifts, tithes, and offerings to:

Crowley First UMC
P.O. Box 1064
Crowley, LA 70527

You can now make a donation to the church by texting 

crowleyfirst

to 888 444 8774

or by clicking the button below

DONATE

Your smart phone will direct you to a page to set up a profile. 
Once that is set up you can give and manage your offerings with ease. 
We are excited to offer this to our members as we continue to find new ways to come together in joy. ​

REMEMBER YOU ARE LOVED! 


And you are always welcome at Crowley First UMC!