First Presbyterian Church - Hamilton, TX

08/31/2026

08/29/2026

We anxiously await this opportunity to celebrate with (almost Rev.) Colton Hedrick! He will change his byline on Sunday to Reverend. Lifting prayers for this joyous occasion. Grace Presbyterian Church

08/26/2026

12:44AM

HVFD Brush Unit just rechecked HWY 36 fire

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We still have Multiple firefighters from HVFD on scene in evant at Rio. They will operate throughout the night.

As I pull in for the 100000000000000th (feels like) in the last 48Hours.

The reminders of our fellow volunteers await, I find the shoes they threw off in a hurry on the bay floor.

We find trucks that are battle worn, refilled and refueled ready for the next battle.

To the locals who brought drinking water, food, and tank fulls of water. Everyone of you played a vital roll in keeping us operating at the best of our abilities.

To our Command staff at multiple fires, Thank yall for going without sleep to direct and lead.

To our mutual aid partners , Thank you for assisting without delay.

To dispatch for dealing with the extreme call volume and radio traffic.

The Multiple Leo agencies who helped and continue to help.
Thank yall

To our families who dropped everything to organize and distribute supply’s.

And lastly Thank you to our Members here at the Hamilton VFD

-“We’ll be there”

Sincerely ,
Captain B. Gomez

08/26/2026

Many prayers of thanks go out to our Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department and our own member, Fire Chief Danny Watson, as they have battled multiple fires around the county. We continue to pray God’s protection over these heroes that are working tirelessly on our behalf.


Grace Presbytery
Hamilton Vol. Fire Department

08/18/2026

South Texas needs our help. 🚨

Following recent flooding, communities like Kerrville and Uvalde are recovering and rebuilding. As the Synod of the Sun Partnership for Disaster Recovery (SPDR), we are calling on our churches and neighbors to show up and remind these communities they are not alone.

Here is how your church can take action today:

1. Serve: Volunteer in Kerrville
Kerrville has the infrastructure ready and an urgent need for hands-on help with debris clearing, muck & gut, and mold recovery.

Group Housing: Mo-Ranch Presbyterian Assembly is partnering with Presbyterian Disaster Assistance (PDA) to host volunteer teams at a discounted rate. Contact Lisa Winters ([email protected], subject line: "volunteer interest") to coordinate housing and service deployments matching your team's skills.

2. Give: Donate to Direct Relief

FPC Kerrville: Supports their direct case management flood recovery program.
https://www.shelbygiving.com/app/giving/fpckerrville

FPC Uvalde: Send funds to Mission Presbytery via their "Give Now" site (Memo: Disaster Assistance) while the church organizes its capacity.

Mo-Ranch: Supports local relief, worker housing, and spiritual respite programs like the First Responders Wellness Retreat (in partnership with Faith & Grief).
https://www.moranch.org/support-mo-ranch/donate-now/

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance: Donate to DR000191 (Note: Texas Floods) to fund long-term recovery grants, church repairs, and resilience programs.
https://pcusa.org/donate/dr000148-disaster-relief-general-relief-pda-support

3. Pray: Hold These Communities Close

Include Uvalde and Kerrville in your congregation's Prayers of the People and prayer lists.

Pray for first responders and local leaders caring for others amidst their own loss.

Pray for the Holy Spirit to guide your church’s hands, hearts, and resources.

Together—across 11 Presbyteries and one Synod—we can further Jesus’s work of reconciliation and recovery. When was the last time your church went on a mission trip? How will your church respond?

08/16/2026

We mourn the passing of our faithful member, Lillian Wilhelm. Miss Lillian always had a smile on her face and was ready to serve enthusiastically. She was a beloved teacher and a Hamilton icon.

08/14/2026

Ordination and Installation
Celebrate as Colton Hedrick is ordained and installed to serve as Pastor at Grace Presbyterian Church in Temple!
August 30, 2026
at 4:00 PM

Grace Presbyterian Church
2401 S. 57th Street

08/07/2026

Happy 50th Anniversary to this devoted couple! You are a blessing to our church!

08/03/2026

We pray weekly for the Presbyterian Pan American School students. Blessings on a new semester!