First Methodist Church of Schulenburg

First Methodist Church of Schulenburg The First Methodist Church of Schulenburg is a church family devoted to making disciples of Jesus Christ. We share God's love without expecting reward.

Our vision is to offer Christ to our community and culture through the application of Wesleyan principles. We believe this to be a sacred calling that demonstrates holiness in our daily living and dealings with others. It is our hope that every person that knows us will seek relationship with our Lord. Our purpose, therefore, is living Christian principles that show how every person may adopt the

life of faith and accept Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior. God leads us outward, beyond ourselves, to make a difference in our hurting world.

07/20/2026

The July Emmaus Gathering is at FMC Schulenburg this Tuesday the 21st of July. Potluck dinner starts at 6:30 pm with worship following.

06/24/2026

Upcoming Blood Drive for August, all hands on deck! We need 15 donors to book the blood drive. Sign up at church or call 979-743-3333.

06/19/2026

For the Schulenburg Sticker, June 17th edition

Are You Adventurous?

"Blessed are those whose strength is in you, whose hearts are set on pilgrimage" (Psalm 84:5) "Whoa, take 'er easy there, pilgrim!" (John Wayne)

I don't think most of us pilgrims remotely understand the adventure we are on by virtue of the fact we have been created by a Creator. He has also "placed eternity in the heart of man" (Ecclesiastes 3:11) Innately, we know we are created for a greater purpose and that this first go around in life is not all there is.

Perhaps this is why we have so many complaining pilgrims in our land for the time being. They wonder, "There has to be more to life than this....."

Your pilgrimage and sense of honor require you to invest in your personal growth and to be good stewards of your health. Today, let's talk about another form of wealth - your sense of adventure. Since you are created for a meaningful life by our Creator, this discussion makes sense. We really do not want to live the same year eighty times, do we?

So we have the ability to add some adventure and wonder to our days, then? Yes, we were born to pursue, explore, roam, get experiences and make memories (which are more valuable than cash). You may have to say goodbye to your energy stealers, happiness vultures, dream vampires and all your screens. Ready for some ideas?

Some of the best adventures are in finding ways to bless others. Write that thank you note. Send an encouraging text message. Visit the nursing home resident. Engage in a service project. Smile at others, Wish people a wonderful day. Have those friendly conversations. Talk about God. Pay for someone's meal.

Is there a book in you? Check out StoryWorth. Since 2013, over one million people have written a book through this company. I wrote mine five years ago and am part of a commercial they created to televise their product. This exercise will really get you thinking about your life. It is a blessing to sit down for a few hours to contemplate what you have been doing. You will make adjustments after such an exercise. My next literary goal is to write a poem.

Purging possessions is an adventure. Let's face it, mess is stress. Amazing how we cannot take all these things to the cemetery, huh? Most Americans have way too much stuff. Plato says the less it takes to be content is of great wealth. And it really is a lot of fun to get rid of stuff. Try it, you will like it.

Enter the wilderness, God's creation. Do some hiking. Get fit. Stretch or do some yoga. Walk your dogs. Ride a bike. Lift weights. Breathe deeply that Texas air. Get plenty of sleep. Get around more flowers, plants, trees, brooks, rivers, mountains and the ocean.

Are you in a rut spiritually? When was the last time you attended a house of worship? The doors of First Methodist Church on Upton Avenue are always open to the public. Come hear some guitar music, sing the classic hymns, lift up prayers, listen to the Bible proclaimed and meet some fellow pilgrims.

The kingdom of God has landed. Forget about space aliens. The rightful King of kings and Lord of lords, Jesus Christ, has arrived already and promises to return to make all things new and right. The greatest adrenaline rush of your life will be to behold His face. It may be very soon. And then the adventures really begin, in the land of sweetness and light.

Have a great week and Happy Father's Day!

Pastor Jerry Evins
[email protected]
First Methodist Church of Schulenburg

06/09/2026

Our Wesley Nurse, Debora Shimek, will be with us Sunday morning, June 28th for Blood Pressure checks and Medical consultation.

06/09/2026

The June Emmaus Gathering will be held at New Life Methodist Church in La Grange on Tuesday the 16th. Dinner is at 6:30 pm followed by a worship service.

06/09/2026

For the June 10 Schulenburg Sticker

Spiritual and Physical Discipline

In 1 Timothy 4:8 the apostle Paul writes: “For bodily discipline is of little profit, but godliness is profitable for all things, having promise of the life that now is and of the one to come” (NKJV). Paul is coaching the younger Timothy, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing spiritual growth over physical training.

No doubt, spiritual growth is of great wealth and impacts one's eternity while physical discipline is more temporary, for this first time around. One of my professors at seminary remarked that whatever little profit exercise may be, it is a lot! I agree. Being in shape is a better way to live. Paul was fond of using athletic imagery in his writings. I am sure he enjoyed watching the great runners and boxers of the Roman Empire.

I am convinced Jesus was in excellent physical condition. He and his disciples hiked the hilly terrain of Jerusalem, Judea and Samaria. They ate fish and whole grain breads. And as hard as it is to think about, what he endured leading up to and including his crucifixion.... that would have killed most of us before we even got to Golgatha and were nailed to a cross.

Our health and wellness include caring for our mind and emotions as well as our physical well-being. Are you learning to take better care of all these? Hippocrates said, "Let food be thy medicine." Perhaps that means more blueberries, salmon, eggs, nuts, avocados, grains and water? Perhaps it means taking a walk into God's beautiful creation to get ten to twenty minutes of sunshine and work up a small hiker's sweat. Perhaps it means getting at least 7-8 hours of sleep.

Perhaps it means less sugar, less alcohol and less social media. Good healthcare may mean enjoying a great belly laugh or finding some silence, stillness or solitude. Jesus enjoyed sharing humor. Camel through the eye of a needle anyone? Washing the inside of a cup before you drink from it? Amazing Hebrew humor at its finest. Jesus also sought solitude even when people were always looking for him.

Perhaps it's about exercising gratefulness too, for the daily gift of a day. Work on that degree in Astounding Gratitude and get your doctorate in Daily Delight. Perhaps it's about taking a deep breath, inhaling that Texas air and saying, "This day is a gift and I am going to live it beautifully and make steady progress, accomplishing projects and helping people with good energy and some risk-taking bravery."

Be good to yourself....

Pastor Jerry Evins
[email protected]
First Methodist Church of Schulenburg

06/03/2026

Operation Christmas Child will be holding a regional leadership team meeting this Saturday from 10 am till noon at FMC Schulenburg. If you are interested in this ministry and would like to learn more, you are welcome to attend.

06/03/2026

For the June 3rd edition of The Schulenburg Sticker

Sharpening Your Personal Growth

"If the ax is dull, and one does not sharpen the edge, then he must use more strength; but wisdom brings success" (Ecclesiastes 10:10 NKJV). "As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another" (Proverbs 27:17 NIV).

Congratulations to the Class of 2026 and to all graduates from Preschool to PhD (Doctor of Philosophy)! Perhaps when you were younger you had a moment when you thought your education might be over? The reality is that our education and personal growth were only just beginning.

Those who master any subject matter, instrument or athletic skill marvel as they stand at the top of the mountain in their fields. They see more horizons of mountain ranges to explore. The learning never ends. I picture Heaven being the land of more and more sweetness and light, as God lays out an eternity of growth and we finally develop and reach for our limitless potential.

As we live in this lesser realm, the Shadowlands (Earth under the shadow of Heaven) as C.S. Lewis would call it, life behooves us to make great investments in our personal growth. Our skills and wisdom are like an ax that gets dull if we do not sharpen it. We also surmise the best way to change the world is that we keep changing for the better.

What are you doing to change and reach your potential? What daily micro-wins are you striving to accomplish? What books are you reading? What difficult tasks await your just getting started? Who needs to become sharper because of their interaction with you? Who can sharpen you and how can you spend time with them?

Your life matters, is utterly unique and a thing of immeasurable beauty. Your personal growth is the foundation for a cheerful, balanced, healthy peaceful life. And remember the past is not a prison to be locked into but a school that has taught you. Learn from that school and make the needed adjustments.

Televisions, IPhones, the internet and video games can be time wasting distractions. Change can be hard at first, but your personal honor demands you seek wisdom and growth. Proverbs 1:7 states, "The reverent fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Fools despise wisdom and instruction." God is ready and cannot wait to join us on our growth journeys.

Pastor Jerry Evins
[email protected]
First Methodist Church of Schulenburg

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05/25/2026

This is why America is the kindest, most generous and bravest country in world history.

05/22/2026

For the May 27th Schulenburg Sticker.....

There Is Wealth Money Cannot Buy

I trust we will all take a moment of solemn observation Monday on Memorial Day. For the Christ-like laying down of their lives for our freedom, we are forever in debt to our military men and women. May God bless them and their families always, amen.

You and I are fortunate as citizens of this country. Our Declaration of Independence reads, "We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain inalienable rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness." Does this not inspire you? We live in a great country.

Life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness... I have been reflecting on what the pursuit of happiness looks like and have come to the conclusion that much of it we cannot buy and is therefore available and attainable for us all.

Your wealth is about much more than your net worth. Without minimizing the role and freedom money provides, we must list the several other forms of wealth that round out our portfolios.

Your personal growth is perhaps your greatest investment. Your state of health is very important. Your family life and relationships matter. Doing excellent work with your craft and blessing others by it is great wealth. Our community enriches us as we network and stay connected, building one another up.

There is your sense of adventure and taking scary good risks that bring you excitement and joy. Richness lies there, too. And there is also your service to others that will bless you.

I think Jesus summed it all up nicely when he said, "Seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness and all these things will be added unto you." (Matthew 6:33) Life, liberty and happiness are the byproducts of a life spent seeking God.

Pastor Jerry Evins
[email protected]
First Methodist Church of Schulenburg

Address

209 N Upton Avenue
Schulenburg, TX
78956

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Sunday 9am - 12pm

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+19797433333

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