First United Methodist Church, Naples, TX.

10/23/2026

Yes, we are having Golden Gatherings today! Please join us for a yummy lunch and a really fun time!!!

10/17/2026

10/14/2026

We’re so sorry for the inconvenience, but Golden Gatherings will be closed this Friday, October 16.

10/12/2026

ATTENTION WOMEN: Join us for a time of Christian fellowship, learning, and laughter tomorrow morning, October 13th, at 10:00. Everyone is welcome!

10/08/2026

Join us this Friday for a hearty, homemade lunch and lots of fun bingo!

10/06/2026

"How Great Thou Art" began as a Swedish poem, "O Store Gud," written by Carl Boberg in 1885 after he witnessed a sudden thunderstorm clear into calm countryside, accompanied by distant church bells. He published the poem, and years later heard congregants singing his words to a popular Swedish tune.

Today's well-known English words were written by Stuart Hine, who heard the Russian version of the song while serving as a missionary. He later added a fourth verse after hearing the testimony of a Russian refugee following World War II.

🎶 When Christ shall come with shout of acclamation
And take me home, what joy shall fill my heart!
Then I shall bow in humble adoration,
And there proclaim: my God, how great Thou art! 🙌

💭 This hymn moves from awe at creation to the wonder of redemption to the hope of Christ's return. Which of these — creation, redemption, or hope — speaks most to you right now?