Gordon First United Methodist Church

07/13/2026

Announcements Week of July 13th
Sundays Coffee Treats: 10:30AM in the Round Table Rm.
Adult Sunday School: 9:45-10:30AM, in Adult Sun. School Rm.
Grow with God (Children’s Ministry): 10:15AM in Fellowship Hall. Worship: “Worship with Rejoicing” 11AM in the Sanctuary.

Wednesdays Pieceful Stitchers/Sewing Circle: 10AM-3PM in the Fellowship Hall (except July 15th)

July 12-18 Hosting Holy Covenant UMC Mission Team as they assist with the long- term recovery efforts for those in our community affected by the tornado.

July 13-20 Church is open the normal hours, except the office will be closed on July 16th from 10:30AM - 12:30AM for the offsite Church Council meeting at the Community Center.
Church Office Hours:
Mon 1:00PM - 2:30PM
Tues-Thurs 8:30AM - 2:30PM

July 15 No Pieceful Stitchers.

July 15 Food Pantry Setup: Wednesday, 8:30AM at Harlin Bldg.

July 16 Food Pantry Distribution: Thurs, 9AM at the Harlin Bldg.

July 16 Church Council Meeting: Thurs. 11:00AM at the Community Center. All are welcome to attend this leadership meeting to hear the Exploration Team's recommendation regarding a potential transition to the Simplified Accountable Structure for our church's future leadership.

July 23 Summer Book Club: "The Matter of Little Losses" Meeting at the Stockman Club Longhorn Room 4:00PM-5:30PM. We will be finishing Part 1 .

July 26 Renew Your Commitment to Peace and Justice:
Peace with Justice Sunday is a time for us to renew our commitment to transforming the world through justice and reconciliation. Through your contributions, we support efforts to reduce violence, advocate for human rights, and create sustainable solutions for peace. Join us on July 26th in making a difference through prayer and giving.
📅 Mark your calendar and help us make a difference! Together, we can inspire peace, justice and reconciliation.

Aug 5 Gordon Teacher and Staff Back To School luncheon. Save the date, more information coming soon.

07/12/2026

07/12/2026

Pease join us in worship 6/12/26
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship with Rejoicing

Gathering Words Jimmy Jones
One: God is good.
Many: All the time.
One: All the time
Many: God is good

Centering Music Joy Bowen

Welcome & Announcements

*Call to Worship
One: Welcome! Welcome to the baggage we carry, the joys we share, the griefs we bear, and the worries we hold.
Many: Come! Let us worship!
One: The voice of God is calling us to come with all that we are and all that we carry to worship.
Many: Come! Let us worship!
One: God calls us to gather, to receive grace in our gathering, and to reorient us again to the ways of God.
Many: Come! Let us worship!
One: So, come, members of the family of God! Bring all that you are to be molded by grace, refocused toward Love, and woven together as community in Christ.
Many: Come! Let us worship! Thanks be to God. Amen.

*Opening Hymn “Lord of the Dance” UMH 261

Children’s Moment “Jesus Loves Me” UMH 191 v.1
Please sing Jesus Loves Me while the children come up for the Children’s moment.

Prayer of Confession
Many: Have mercy us on, O God, according to your steadfast love. For we know our sins which are always in front of our eyes. We have not loved you as deeply as our own heartbeat. We have failed to care for your body and for the whole of creation. Forgive us.
One: According to your abundant mercy, blot out our transgressions and cleanse us. Restore to us the joy of your salvation and sustain in us a willing spirit. Free us to know joy and gladness and to live our days in praise. In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
Many: In the name of Jesus Christ, you are forgiven.
All: Glory to God. Amen.

*Passing the Peace of Christ

Joys & Concerns of the People, Pastoral Prayer, & Lord’s Prayer UMH 895

*Hymn of Discipleship “Where He Leads Me” UMH 338

Hebrew Bible Reading 2 Samuel 7:1-14a
(also known as the Old Testament)
One: The Word of God for the people of God,
Many: Thanks be to God. Amen

Prayer for Illumination Rev. Kristen Perkins Glover

Message “Call to Worship” Rev. Kristen Perkins Glover

Offertory Hymn, Prayer, Music
“There’s Within My Heart a Melody” UMH 380

*Doxology UMH 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow: praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.
*Benediction, Sending Out & Postlude

Welcome! We’re glad you’re here, and we would love for you to become a part of our church family! If you have any questions about church membership or how to get involved, please reach out to Rev. Kristen Perkins Glover cell 903-217-7665 or [email protected].

Notes & Announcements:
*Hosting Holy Covenant UMC Mission Group July 12-18, as they assist with the long-term recovery efforts.
*Food Pantry Set-up Wed. July 15th, 8:30AM; Food Pantry Dist, July 16, 9AM at Harlin Bldg. Contact Karen Koonsman if you wish to serve [email protected].
*The Church Council will meet on Thursday, July 16, at 11:00 AM at the Community Center in Gordon. All are welcome to attend this leadership meeting to hear the Exploration Team's recommendation regarding a potential transition .

Acknowledgements:
Pianist: Joy Bowen, Media Techs: Cooper Lantrip, Rube Glover
Today’s Liturgist: Jimmy Jones; Next Week’s Liturgist: Joy Bowen
Today’s Counters: Jimmy Jones & Elaine Brent
Next Weeks’s Counters: Karen Koonsman & Karen Ward
Prayers & Liturgy: Lisa Hancock (Call to Worship); Kwasi I. Kena (Opening Prayer); Valerie Bridgeman Davis (Prayer of Confession); Lisa Hancock (Benediction)

Birthdays and Anniversaries:
Paul & Karen Koonsman 7/12, Lloyd Barnard 7/13, Virginia Zubik 7/13, Richard & Brenda Wier 7/14, Charles Anthony Ander 7/15, Barb Best 7/17, Randi & Sandi Wright 7/17, John & Karen Clifton 7/18

Prayer Requests:
Karen Koonsman, Tavia Tiblets, Kaleice Cain, The Family of the person who drowned on Lake Palo Pinto, Family & Community of 3 Fire Fighters in Utah, Victims of Earthquake in Venezuela, Jim Williams, Shirley Choats, Bobby McGill, David Hudgins, Tracey Barnett, Baby Weston Reta, Doug Henderson, The World, our Community, our Local Community Leaders, and all those affected by natural disasters, first responders and volunteers, our country, the Iran Conflict, our military, families of those deployed, victims of war and domestic violence.
Note: Copies of Long-term prayer list can be found in the Round Table Room.

07/09/2026

Peace With Justice
Special Day of Giving July 26th
50% of your donations remains in your local Conference
50% of your donation funds peace making ministries and Grants

07/06/2026

Church Calendar July 2026
Sundays Coffee Treats: 10:30AM in the Round Table Rm.
Adult Sunday School: 9:45-10:30AM, in Adult Sun. School Rm.
Grow with God (Children’s Ministry): 10:15AM in Fellowship Hall.
Worship: “Worship with Rejoicing” 11AM in the Sanctuary.

Wednesdays Pieceful Stitchers/Sewing Circle: 10AM-3PM in the Fellowship Hall. (except July 15th)

July 9 Summer Book Club: Join us for our Summer Book Club as we read
The Matter of Little Losses: Finding Grace to Grieve the Big (and Small) Things by Rachel Marie Kang at the Stockman Club Longhorn Room 4:00PM-5:30PM. Whether you are walking through grief yourself or simply desire to grow in compassion and faith, we invite you to join us as we explore finding God's grace in both life's great losses and its quieter disappointments. Come enjoy meaningful conversation, an appetizer and your beverage of choice, while supporting a local business and encouraging one another in faith and fellowship. We would love to have you join us!

July 10 Fun Friday Friends: United Women in Faith will meet Lone Camp General in Lone Camp at 11:30AM. UWF meets the 2nd Friday of each month.

July 12-18 Hosting Holy Covenant UMC Mission Team 32 youths and 5 adult Leaders as they assist with the long-term recovery efforts for those in our community affected by the tornado.

July 15 No Pieceful Stitchers.

July 16 Church Council Meeting: 11:00AM at the Community Center.

07/05/2026

07/05/2026

Come join us July 5th
Sixth Sunday after Pentecost
Worship with Rejoicing

Gathering Words Tricia Hopkins
One: God is good.
Many: All the time.
One: All the time
Many: God is good

Centering Music Joy Bowen

Welcome, Announcements & Opening Prayer

Call to Worship
One: When we witness our work bear good fruit and rejoice in all God has done among us…
Many: we gather for worship.
One: When misunderstanding and misinformation threaten to divide instead of unite us…
Many: we gather for worship.
One: When we dance together in the joy of knowing we belong to God and one another…
Many: we gather for worship.
One: When we stumble and bumble our way forward as God’s grace guides us into greater love and deeper communion…
Many: we gather for worship. Thanks be to God. Amen.

*Opening Hymn “My Country Tis of Thee” UMH 697

Children’s Moment “Jesus Loves Me” UMH 191 v.1
Please sing Jesus Loves Me while the children come up for the Children’s moment.

Prayer of Confession
One: Our hearts are hard, O God –
Many: Soften them with your love.
One: Our hands are clenched, O God –
Many: Open them with your grace.
One: Our feet are planted too firmly, O God –
Many: Invite us to dance with you.
One: Our lives are not our own, we know –
Many: Let us live and move and have our being in you, O God.
One: Gracious and loving God, as you soften our hearts, open our hands, and invite us to dance with you, assure us of our forgiveness, in Christ’s name we pray. Amen.

*Passing the Peace of Christ

Joys & Concerns of the People, Pastoral Prayer, & Lord’s Prayer UMH 895

*Hymn of Discipleship “Rejoice, Ye Pure in Heart” UMH 160

Hebrew Bible Reading 2 Samuel:6:1-5, 12b-19
(also know as the Old Testament)
One: May the Word of God inspire the people of God,
Many: Thanks be to God. Amen

Prayer for Illumination Rev. Kristen Perkins Glover

Message “Gathering for Worship” Rev. Kristen Perkins Glover

Offertory Hymn, Prayer, Music “Let There Be Peace on Earth” UMH 431

*Doxology UMH 95
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow: praise him, all creatures here below; praise him above, ye heavenly host; praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost. Amen.

*Benediction, Sending Out & Postlude

Welcome! We’re glad you’re here, and we would love for you to become a part of our church family! If you have any questions about church membership or how to get involved, please reach out to Rev. Kristen Perkins Glover cell 903-217-7665 or [email protected].

Notes & Announcements:
*Summer Book Club: “The Matter of Little Losses” July 9, & July 23, 4PM-5:30PM at the Stockman’ Club Longhorn Room. Contact the church office if you wish to participate.
*Fun Friday Friends: July 10th at Lone Camp General at 11:30.

Acknowledgements:
Pianist: Joy Bowen, Media Techs: Cooper Lantrip, Rube Glover
Today’s Liturgist: Tricia Hopkins; Next Week: Jimmy Jones
Today’s Counters: Paul Koonsman & Chuck Ward
Next Weeks’s Counters: Jimmy Jones & Elaine Brent
Prayers & Liturgy: Lisa Hancock (Call to Worship); Bruce Prewer (Opening Prayer); Valerie Bridgeman Davis (Prayer of Confession); Lisa Hancock (Benediction)

Birthdays and Anniversaries:
USA 7/4, Starr & Joy Bowen 7/7, Linda Bell 7/8, Lorena Caudle 7/10, Nellie Kostiha 7/10, Joe & Debbie Paget 7/10

Prayer Requests:
Family & Community of 3 Fire Fighters in Utah, Victims of Earthquake in Venezuela, Jim Williams, Shirley Choats, Bobby McGill, David Hudgins, The Family of Joe Buse, Tracey Barnett, Madrick’s 1st Birthday, Kendall & Scooter’s dog “Molly”, Baby Weston Reta, Linda Anders, Wyatt McCaslin, Ranchers & Livestock, Doug Henderson, Jill Jones, Georgian Whitenight, Kenneth Clifton, Dorothy Thompson, The World, our Community, our Local Community Leaders, and all those affected by natural disasters, first responders and volunteers, our country, the Iran Conflict, our military, families of those deployed, victims of war and domestic violence.
Note: Copies of Long-term prayer list can be found in the Round Table Room.

Changing Hearts, Opening Doors, Serving All!

211 S. Main Street Gordon, TX 76453
Mailing Address: PO Box 46, Gordon, TX 76453

06/29/2026

Church Calendar July 2026
Sundays Coffee Treats: 10:30AM in the Round Table Rm.
Adult Sunday School: 9:45-10:30AM, in Adult Sun. School Rm. Grow with God (Children’s Ministry): 10:15AM in Fellowship Hall.
Worship: “Worship with Rejoicing” 11AM in the Sanctuary.
Wednesdays Pieceful Stitchers/Sewing Circle: 10AM-3PM in the Fellowship Hall.

June 30-July 2 Glen Lake Church Camp: Please keep a group of our Grow with God children in your prayers as they attend Glen Lake Camp and Retreat Center for the first time. Pray that they will feel welcomed, make new friends, grow in their faith and
experience God's love in meaningful ways though out the week. May God watch over them, give them courage in new experiences and bring them home with joyful hearts and lasting memories.
July 4 Happy Independence Day!
As we celebrate the freedoms we enjoy as a nation, let us also give thanks for the freedom we have in Christ. May God bless our country, guide our leaders, and strengthen us to be people of faith, hope, and love. Wishing you and your family a safe and joyful Fourth of July filled w/gratitude, fellowship, & celebration.
"Blessed is the nation whose God is the Lord." — Psalm 33:12
Lake Palo Pinto Volunteer Fire Department Fish Fry: Lake Palo Pinto Fire Station #1, 11:30AM-1:30PM. Donations accepted.

July 10 Fun Friday Friends: United Women in Faith will meet Lone Camp General in Lone Camp at 11:30AM. UWF meets the 2nd Friday of each month.

July 12-18 Hosting Holy Covenant UMC Mission Team as they assist with the long- term recovery efforts for those in our community affected by the tornado.
July 15. Sewing circle will not meet
July 15 Food Pantry Setup: 8:30AM at the Harlin Building.

July 16 Food Pantry Distribution: 9AM at the Harlin Building.

July 26 Renew Your Commitment to Peace and Justice: Peace with Justice Sunday is a time for us to renew our commitment to transforming the world through justice and reconciliation. Through your contributions, we support efforts to reduce
violence, advocate for human rights, and create sustainable solutions for peace. Join us on July 26th in making a difference through prayer and giving.