First Methodist Church Haskell

09/06/2026

Sunday Morning Service
September 6, 2026

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day

For most of us, Labor Day is just another Monday holiday – a chance to enjoy an extended weekend and maybe spend some time with family and friends: a day at the lake or a backyard cookout. But it’s also a holiday with an interesting backstory from the late 1800s. The Industrial Revolution was still making its full, steam-powered, culture-changing impact on society....

For most of us, Labor Day is just another Monday holiday – a chance to enjoy an extended weekend and maybe spend some time with family and friends: a day at the lake or a backyard cookout. But it’s…

08/28/2026

It’s Time for Friday Night Lights

High school football season is here again, and I’m looking forward to another season under the lights. It’s something I have enjoyed for about as far back as I can remember. I’ve never been an athlete, and never played a down of competitive football, but I love Friday nights. When I was in high school, I was a true “band nerd,” part of the “proud and spirited Orangefield High School Bobcat Band.” Our summer workout schedule started the same day as the football boys – not exactly “two-a-days,” of course, but we were out there for hour after hour, learning to stay in tune while marching and keeping good alignment, in the same hot sun and high humidity of Southeast Texas....

High school football season is here again, and I’m looking forward to another season under the lights. It’s something I have enjoyed for about as far back as I can remember. I’ve never been an athl…

08/23/2026

Sunday Morning Worship
August 23, 2026

08/21/2026

On Track for History – and Fun!

The Third Annual Abilene Railroad Festival is coming up soon – September 11 & 12 – in downtown Abilene. It promises to be a great time of family-friendly fun and festivities. This year’s Abilene Railroad Festival will be Friday and Saturday, September 11 & 12. It will be held at various locations around downtown Abilene, and promises to be fun for all ages!...

08/16/2026

8/16/26 Sunday Morning Worship

08/14/2026

Unexpected Pleasures

As I discussed last week, Kathy and I recently enjoyed a long-planned West Coast trip. We flew to Seattle on Tuesday, caught the train on Wednesday, and went sightseeing in San Francisco on Thursday and Friday. We got back on the train Saturday and rode it down the Pacific coast to Los Angeles. We spent Saturday night in LA, then caught a flight back to Abilene on Sunday....

As I discussed last week, Kathy and I recently enjoyed a long-planned West Coast trip. We flew to Seattle on Tuesday, caught the train on Wednesday, and went sightseeing in San Francisco on Thursda…

08/09/2026

Sunday Morning August 9, 2026

08/07/2026

Our West Coast Adventure

Kathy and I are just back from an amazing, long-distance adventure filled with gorgeous scenery, great food, and unforgettable experiences. As many of you know, I am obsessed with railroads: watching trains, reading about trains, and whenever possible, riding trains. Over the years, I have taken several long-distance Amtrak rides, sometimes for business, sometimes for pleasure. Occasionally my wife has been able to join me on these trips; this was one of those times....

Kathy and I are just back from an amazing, long-distance adventure filled with gorgeous scenery, great food, and unforgettable experiences. As many of you know, I am obsessed with railroads: watchi…

08/02/2026

Sunday, August 2, 2026