Thoughts from Pastor Katherine August 3, 2020 To call myself a gardener would be a stretch. For some of you, I know what I say today might make the gardener in you cringe. Last summer, at my old house, we had a proper vegetable garden bed but we only harvested a few peppers and green beans. This year, at our new house, we moved in too late to go as big as we had last yea...
Keep ReadingWhat provides your moments of prayer each day?Is it coffee in the morning stillness?Perhaps you enjoy the spirit's movement in a daily scripture reading or the sharing of joys and concerns as you catch up with friends.Some folks keep detailed prayer lists, while others are more spontaneous.There really is no wrong way.For me, the solitude of outdoor exercise is where I sor...
Keep ReadingThoughts from Pastor Katherine July 27th As everyone is aware, back in March we moved to strictly digital worship from home experience, that was a first for us. We brought worship into our home like never before. We transformed our kitchens and living rooms into a sanctuary with our own communion elements. What we learned in that experience we will take with us moving fo...
Keep ReadingThoughts from Peter July 22nd It is a good day to be First Christian Church, y'all. We are surrounded by such beauty and possibility. Each of you who call this church home have invested personally, spiritually and financially to carry forward the word of the Gospel through this body, and I am deeply grateful to join in your faithfulness. As I said on Sunday, the world in...
Keep ReadingThoughts from Pastor Katherine July 20th It is with great excitement that we formally welcome, Rev. Peter Mitchell as our new Senior Minister today. In honor of Peter's first day, I thought I would do something fun, make a list about all the things I think he should know about FCC McKinney. I am lucky enough to wear two hats in the congregation, this is the church that...
Keep ReadingSUNDAY WORSHIP July 19, 2020 11:00 AM Join us on Facebook Live this Sunday https://www.facebook.com/fccmckinney.org/live/ If you do not have Facebook, it will be recorded and available on the church website: http://fccmckinney.org/ Prelude....Andy Rose, OrganistWelcome Announcements....Rev. Wright*Call to Worship.... Rev. Wright Leader: If you are tired, come and ...
Keep ReadingSUNDAY WORSHIP July 12, 2020 11:00 AM Join us on Facebook Live this Sunday https://www.facebook.com/fccmckinney.org/live/ If you do not have Facebook, it will be recorded and available on the church website: http://fccmckinney.org/ Prelude....Andy Rose, OrganistWelcome Announcements....Rev. Wright*Call to Worship.... Rev. Wright Leader: The word of God is a lamp t...
Keep ReadingThoughts from Pastor Katherine July 8th This week we are welcoming Rev. Dr. Andy Mangum to our pulpit this week to join us in worship. Besides from being my pastor, he is the Regional Minister the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in the Southwest. He wears an infinite number of hats, caring and serving for congregations in Texas and New Mexico. The first time I go...
Keep ReadingThoughts from Pastor Katherine July 6th I find myself writing a lot latelythere's sermons, newsletter articles, emails, blog posts, prayers and more. Soon, I am counting the days, I will have a new colleague to share the load. It is common for pastors to find themselves "burnt out." I don't consider that's what I am going through, I can see the effect all this could t...
Keep ReadingSUNDAY WORSHIP July 5, 2020 10:00 AM Join us on Facebook Live this Sunday https://www.facebook.com/fccmckinney.org/live/ If you do not have Facebook, it will be recorded and available on the church website: http://fccmckinney.org/ Prelude....Andy Rose, OrganistWelcome Announcements....Rev. Wright*Call to Worship.... Rev. Wright Leader: With glad and grateful heart...
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