Bruceville-Eddy United Methodist Church

06/08/2026

Daily Devotional
June 8, 2026
God’s Work in Progress
Abigail Roque (Bulacan, Philippines)

Thought for the Day
God not only wants to work through me but in me.

Prayer Focus
Ministry workers

Today's Reading
2 Corinthians 3:4-18

We all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit. - 2 Corinthians 3:18 (NIV)

“Think not what you can do for God but what God can do in you.” I will never forget these words so wisely advised by a retiring ministry leader at a general assembly I attended. I felt God was speaking them directly to me.

I was a new hire in ministry, but I had years of experience in other nonprofit work. I was full of ideas on how I could contribute. God revealed to me, however, that I wasn’t just full of ideas — I was full of myself. The man’s words reminded me that I was in ministry not only to work for God but for God to work in me — to teach me, mold me, and transform me.

All of us, no matter our experience, gifts, skills, and talents, are God’s works in progress. We’re always “being transformed into [the Lord’s] image with ever-increasing glory.” As servants of God, may our primary focus be the work God does in us, not simply through us. May we be humble enough to open our hearts to the Holy Spirit’s transforming work so that our ministry reflects the glory of the Lord.

Today's Prayer
Merciful God, even if we have been Christians for a long time, we are still far from being like Jesus. May we be open to your Spirit as it transforms us day by day. Amen.

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06/07/2026

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06/07/2026

Daily Devotional
June 6, 2026
The Strength to Endure
Emily C. Marszalek (Idaho, USA)

Thought for the Day
Do I rely on my own strength or on God’s?

Prayer Focus
Those overburdened at work

Today's Reading
Exodus 15:1-6

The Lord is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him. - Exodus 15:2 (NIV)

It had been a difficult couple of months. Health challenges left me chronically fatigued. Staff shortages and extra responsibilities at work caused me constant stress.

One morning, after another restless night, I woke up with a throbbing headache and felt sick to my stomach. I did my best to prepare...

Today's Prayer
Dear God, thank you for being our strength. Remind us to rely on you each and every day. Amen.

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06/05/2026

Daily Devotional
June 5, 2026
A Great Legacy
Jhonatan Torres (Atlántico, Colombia)

Thought for the Day
A legacy of faith is one of the greatest gifts I can give and receive.

Prayer Focus
Those who have taught me about God

Today's Reading
2 Timothy 3:10-17

Paul wrote to Timothy, “I call to remembrance the unfeigned faith that is in thee, which dwelt first in thy grandmother Lois, and thy mother Eunice; and I am persuaded that in thee also.” - 2 Timothy 1:5 (KJV)

A beautiful memory of my childhood is when I saw my mother, Carmen, participating in a Bible lesson one day. I asked her teacher if I could receive the same discipleship lessons, since the crossword puzzles and word-search puzzles in the lesson booklet had caught my attention. Another day, Mom gave me some colorful magazines with cartoons of various characters such as Moses, Joseph, Jeremiah, Paul, and Jesus. Reading the picture stories was exciting for me, and it gave me the knowledge to be able to raise my hand to answer my Sunday school teacher’s questions.

In a similar way, my grandmother Judith’s faith inspired me. I loved to sing Christian songs at the services that were held on the terrace of her house. She is now with the Lord, but she will always be in my heart.

In the Bible, we read about how Eunice and Lois were very influential in Timothy’s life. They provided a great legacy of faith for him. Their examples remind us of how a mother and grandmother can be greatly used by God and leave an eternal impact by raising children well.

Today's Prayer
Dear Jesus, thank you for the mothers, grandmothers, and elders who have left a legacy of love and faith in our lives. Amen.

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06/04/2026

Daily Devotional
June 4, 2026
In the Arms of Love
Emily Acker (Wisconsin, USA)

Thought for the Day
No matter what I face, God is there to hold me.

Prayer Focus
Aunts and uncles

Today's Reading
Isaiah 46:3-5

Jesus said, “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” - Matthew 11:28 (NIV)

I wanted to hold my youngest nephew for as long as he was content. He was heavy in my arms, but I wasn’t going to put him down or pass him off to someone else at the family gathering. Later on, I carried my other young nephew and let him help me hand out gifts. As he leaned forward with each gift he gave, I could barely keep my hold on him — but I held on.

My arms were sore the day after that family event, but my heart was happy. My love for my nephews made my tired muscles worth it.

God offers to hold us through all that life brings our way, and God is strong enough to take on anything that we face. Just as we want to be close to those we love, God wants to be close to us. Out of great love for us God carries us, regardless of the weight of our burdens.

Today's Prayer
Dear God, help us to see how much you love us and how you want to be close to us. We pray as Jesus taught us, “Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen” (Matt. 6:9-13, KJV).

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06/03/2026

June 3, 2026...
IT'S WEDNESDAY!
Youth & Kids Night Out
6:30-8 pm Bruceville-Eddy UMC
Family Life Center
103 Ausborn
Eddy 76524
Fun, activities, snack supper, devotional...
BRING YOUR BIBLE & see you there!

06/03/2026

Daily Devotional
June 3, 2026
New Seasons
Nicholas Parrish (North Carolina, USA)

Thought for the Day
Life may change, but I am anchored by an unchanging God.

Prayer Focus
Recent graduates

Today's Reading
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven. - Ecclesiastes 3:1 (KJV)

When I graduated from college, I wondered, Where do I go from here? In school, I had structure and the goal of achieving my degree. But after college, endless opportunities arose. I struggled to decide if I wanted to go straight into my career, take a gap year volunteering, or go back to college to obtain my master’s degree. Many young adults struggle to adjust to the new season that awaits after graduation.

Abraham endured many new seasons. He was stuck in his ways for seventy-five years until he was called to follow God. He experienced seasons of waiting, mourning, rejoicing, and trusting in God. Abraham waited twenty-four years between when God promised that his descendants would be as numerous as the stars in the sky and when his son Isaac was born.

Going through new seasons is a natural part of life. As Christians, we can go into new seasons with the faith that it will all work out according to God’s purpose. God is constantly molding us to serve and to know God more deeply, which is made possible by changing with each season.

Today's Prayer
Dear God, may you embolden us in our faith so that we are prepared to follow you no matter where you take us. Amen.

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06/02/2026

Hello Everyone, this Friday the Bruceville-Eddy United Methodist Church is holding their monthly First Friday Bingo. Come out and have some great fun! Bingo is $1 per card or $5 for 6 cards. We play 12 games in the evening and have great prizes to win. Concessions are also available at very reasonable prices. Bingo is held in the Family Life Center, 103 Ausborn St., Eddy, and starts at 6:30 pm.

06/02/2026

Reminder...
NO Bible Study tonight, June 2, 2026 @
Bruceville-EddyUMC
103 Ausborn
Eddy 76524...
HOPE to see you next week.
We'll begin The Walk by Adam Hamilton.