Community Hootenanny – 11/9/2024

COMMUNITY HOOTENANNY — ALL AGES Saturday, Nov. 9th Live Music — Free Food (BBQ & S’mores) — Friends & Fun! 1st United Methodist Vacant Lot (facing San Antonio) Parking at 1000 Main Street

July Message from Rev. Coplin & Newsletter

Dear Church, This picture was taken on the night of June 13, 2024, just after my ordination as an Elder in the United Methodist Church. It was 10 years to-the-night in the making. I have been thinking back to the same ordination service in 2014 when a call to vocational ministry became clear. When the […]

Over Eighty Luncheon Invitation – 5/2/2024

Diabetes Education Class – 4/27/2024

April Message from Rev. Coplin & Newsletter

Dear Church, I pray these words find you well! I am writing to you a bit late this month as we just wrapped up Holy Week with a celebratory Easter service. It was heartwarming to see many familiar and new faces, and I look forward to welcoming them again. I recently shared with the Church […]

March Message from Rev. Coplin & Newsletter

Dear Church, “Connectionalism” is a word that we don’t hear in our day-to-day, yet it names a vital part of who we are as Methodist. Not long after Monica and I joined a Methodist congregation, we witnessed the power of connectionalism firsthand. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, we saw UMCOR orchestrate a vast network […]

Sunshine Kids in October

Sunshine Kids were busy kids in October. Wrapped the month up with a Halloween party.

November Message from Rev. Coplin & Newsletter

Dear Church, I pray these words find you well! This new month begins with a sense of thanksgiving for new and exciting things happening among our people. I truly believe God has been inviting us deeper into worship and ministry to our surrounding community. We closed October together by answering a call to prayer. One […]

Sunday Movie Matinee – 11/12/2023 2:00 PM

Sunday Movie Matinee   Sponsored by 1st UMC Youth Group   NOV. 12th @ 2:00 p.m. Many Community Center (Old Sabine Theater) FREE Admission – Popcorn & Concessions $1   What miracles can happen when a church truly opens its doors to EVERYONE?   Childcare will be provided for ages 3-12 at 1st UMC. To […]

October Message from Rev. Coplin & Newsletter

Dear Church, I pray these words find you well! As I mentioned in September, our latest revision of the proposed Rules of Governance is now available for review! Enclosed, you’ll find the document that will be up for vote during our approaching Church Conference on October 29, immediately following our worship service, with potluck lunch […]