Sunday Bulletin

Our new Senior Pastor, Adam Spore, preaches at FUMC Waxahachie for the first time this coming Sunday. Since we are just getting started on a new journey together, we’ll examine what the Apostle Paul told the early church in Corinth as they began their journey. Paul grounded his message in the simple truth of God's grace, the power of a unified church, and the transformation we experience through Christ. Just like a butterfly starts small and grows over time, our faith is transformed little by little on strong, simple truths. Join us Sunday for the first in a series on New Creation as we take our first small steps together.

1 Corinthians 2:1-13

When I came to you, brothers and sisters, I did not come proclaiming the testimony of God to you with superior speech or wisdom. 2 For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified. 3 And I came to you in weakness and in fear and in much trembling. 4 My speech and my proclamation were made not with persuasive words of wisdom[b] but with a demonstration of the Spirit and of power, 5 so that your faith might rest not on human wisdom but on the power of God.

6 Yet among the mature we do speak wisdom, though it is not a wisdom of this age or of the rulers of this age, who are being destroyed. 7 But we speak God’s wisdom, a hidden mystery, which God decreed before the ages for our glory 8 and which none of the rulers of this age understood, for if they had, they would not have crucified the Lord of glory. 9 But, as it is written,

“What no eye has seen, nor ear heard,
nor the human heart conceived,
what God has prepared for those who love him”—

10 God has revealed to us through the Spirit, for the Spirit searches everything, even the depths of God. 11 For what human knows what is truly human except the human spirit that is within? So also no one comprehends what is truly God’s except the Spirit of God. 12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world but the Spirit that is from God, so that we may understand the gifts bestowed on us by God. 13 And we speak of these things in words not taught by human wisdom but taught by the Spirit, interpreting spiritual things to those who are spiritual.

Flood Relief for Kerr County: Goal $7,000
We have two ways you can help in the aftermath of the flash flood disaster in Kerr County.

1. Donate financially to support the efforts of the UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) and RioTexas Conference. Flood Buckets are an essential item in this type of disaster. Though there is a stockpile in the Kerrville Martinez Warehouse, many more will be needed. Your financial gift would be greatly appreciated. 100% of your generosity will support immediate needs in the affected areas. Donations can be made at the link below, or you can make your check out to FUMC Waxahachie with 'Flood Relief' noted in the memo line.

2. We are collecting supplies for Center Point, TX, to be distributed directly to flood victims. Please bring items directly to the church by Wednesday, July 9th, or Sunday, July 13th. We will be making two deliveries during the week. Please limit donations to the following items:
- Baby Food / Formula
- Diapers
- Bottled Water
- Canned Goods (pop-top or easy open only)
- BathTowels
- Hygiene items (male/female)

Thank you so much for your support of our fellow Texans and brothers & sisters in Christ.

Best,
FUMC Staff

First UMC is participating in Waxahachie ISD's Operation First Day of School. Community organizations and businesses all around town collect school supplies each summer. These school supplies are distributed each year to students in need at WISD's big Back to School Bash. And y'all, we have this glue game down! This year they are asking us to collect 950 bottles!!!! And we are up for the challenge! Bring your glue donations directly to the church in the collection bins, or you can purchase them online from Amazon and have them sent directly to the church. The Amazon wishlist can be found at the link below.

 505 W. Marvin Ave. Waxahachie, TX 75165

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