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April 2025
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Events
1&2 - UWIF Meeting 2 - American Legion Meeting 4&5 - Food Pantry 10 - Senior Game Day 13 - Children & Youth Mini-Musical 17 - Christ in the Passover 18 - Good Friday Service 19 - Men's Pancake Brunch 20 - Easter Sunday 27 - Spaghetti Youth Fundraiser |
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The Pastor's Pen
John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
Love is good and our lives need more love in them. St. Valentine’s day is the day that is set aside to make that happen. So, who what Valentine and how did he get to sell so many cards and boxes of candy?
The honest answer is that we aren’t sure. There were many people named Valentine and the story gets confused. We know that he was a Jesus follower, a Bishop of the church in the Roman empire, and he was killed for his faith on February 14 around 300 CE.
Churches are named for him and lots of stories of how he helped persecuted Christians ae told of him. He wrote notes of encouragement, helped them get married and baptized, and took care of their families.
We remember him because he showed the love of Jesus and not for chocolates and coffee mugs. He knew how much God loves him and shared it to his breath to others who needed it.
Tell your own story by loving others. You may not get your own holiday like Valentine but you can be remembered by the people that matter the most. Simply love them like Jesus does. Show those around you in both big and small ways that you love them
Jesus gave it all for us. Give your all for your loved ones. “Love never fails”. You matter the most when you show and share the love of Christ.
All for Christ,
Pastor Alan
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish, but have eternal life.”
Love is good and our lives need more love in them. St. Valentine’s day is the day that is set aside to make that happen. So, who what Valentine and how did he get to sell so many cards and boxes of candy?
The honest answer is that we aren’t sure. There were many people named Valentine and the story gets confused. We know that he was a Jesus follower, a Bishop of the church in the Roman empire, and he was killed for his faith on February 14 around 300 CE.
Churches are named for him and lots of stories of how he helped persecuted Christians ae told of him. He wrote notes of encouragement, helped them get married and baptized, and took care of their families.
We remember him because he showed the love of Jesus and not for chocolates and coffee mugs. He knew how much God loves him and shared it to his breath to others who needed it.
Tell your own story by loving others. You may not get your own holiday like Valentine but you can be remembered by the people that matter the most. Simply love them like Jesus does. Show those around you in both big and small ways that you love them
Jesus gave it all for us. Give your all for your loved ones. “Love never fails”. You matter the most when you show and share the love of Christ.
All for Christ,
Pastor Alan
United Women in Faith
Six of us were able to attend our District Spring Meeting at Klein UMC on Saturday, March 15. Our Keynote speaker was Amy Corron, the President & CEO of Wesley Community Center. We learned about its history as well as plans for the future. They serve a great number of people in many ways, and are well worth supporting.
Our circle meetings for April are the 1st and 2nd and we will be preparing for our annual Agape program and meal on Saturday, April 12. The program is entitled “Women Who Followed Jesus” and was put together by our much loved Nancy Price. We will greatly miss her as well as all the wonderful programs she has put together over the years. Our Agape meal is a wonderful way to begin the Holy Week journey from Palm Sunday through the last supper, the crucifixion and culminating in the celebration of the Resurrection!
I hope you are planning on attending all the wonderful services we will be having. Easter Sunday means so much more when you have taken the full journey to get there!
Wishing you all a blessed April!
Florence Snyder
Our circle meetings for April are the 1st and 2nd and we will be preparing for our annual Agape program and meal on Saturday, April 12. The program is entitled “Women Who Followed Jesus” and was put together by our much loved Nancy Price. We will greatly miss her as well as all the wonderful programs she has put together over the years. Our Agape meal is a wonderful way to begin the Holy Week journey from Palm Sunday through the last supper, the crucifixion and culminating in the celebration of the Resurrection!
I hope you are planning on attending all the wonderful services we will be having. Easter Sunday means so much more when you have taken the full journey to get there!
Wishing you all a blessed April!
Florence Snyder
Children's Ministry
We have been working hard to get ready for our mini-Musical, Behold the Lamb of God, that will be held during worship on April 13th.
Another event that welcomes children is the Men's Pancake Brunch on April 19th. We will have fun activities and games for the kids, so bring them along!
On Easter Sunday at 9am, we will have Easter crafts, games and activities for the children as well as an Easter Egg Hunt! Stay for our 10am Worship Service and remember the real significance of Easter.
Mark your calendar for this year's VBS which is scheduled from June 16-20 from 5:30-8:30pm each evening. We want this year to be the best ever!
Join us for Children's Church during the worship service at 10:00am (we start in the sanctuary and leave together after the children's message), Sunday School at 9:00am or Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6:30pm (come at 6pm to share a family meal with the church).
Another event that welcomes children is the Men's Pancake Brunch on April 19th. We will have fun activities and games for the kids, so bring them along!
On Easter Sunday at 9am, we will have Easter crafts, games and activities for the children as well as an Easter Egg Hunt! Stay for our 10am Worship Service and remember the real significance of Easter.
Mark your calendar for this year's VBS which is scheduled from June 16-20 from 5:30-8:30pm each evening. We want this year to be the best ever!
Join us for Children's Church during the worship service at 10:00am (we start in the sanctuary and leave together after the children's message), Sunday School at 9:00am or Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6:30pm (come at 6pm to share a family meal with the church).
Youth Ministry
Prayer Ministry
The prayer team has been busy with several new requests. We had a successful bonding and prayer time at Taco Cabana on March 22. We will do that again in April at a date and time to be determined. Please submit prayer requests to Bonnie at brstrainer@gmail.com. You may also text or email Alan.
Thank you,
Bonnie Sandberg
Thank you,
Bonnie Sandberg
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Friendship United Methodist Church
22388 Ford Road, Porter TX. 77365
Office Hours 8-4 Monday thru Thursday
PH: 281-354-2326
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22388 Ford Road, Porter TX. 77365
Office Hours 8-4 Monday thru Thursday
PH: 281-354-2326
Contact the webmaster regarding any technical difficulties, or to add or edit any content.