First United Methodist Church Mason, TX

If you want to pray more often and more boldly, this class is for you! If you want a deeper, more passionate, persistent, and intimate prayer life with our Triune God, this class is for you! The classes will be offered at 7:30 AM, 9:30 AM, and 1 PM to study the book Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge by Mark Batterson. Each class will be studying the same material each week, so just choose your favorite time. The classes will meet on Thursdays, Oct. 31 through Dec. 19 (except for Thanksgiving), in the Gathering Room. We must order books (under $7, we hope) ASAP. Please reserve your copy by emailing Ann Scarth or Nancy Bauer. You may order a book, even though you may not be able to join a class. You won't be disappointed!

Help Stock Our Mason County Food Pantry- We have a grocery basket which will be used to collect needed items on the 2nd Sunday of each Month, beginning this Sunday. Some things needed are: diced tomatoes, canned fruits (no prunes, please), canned vegetables, canned meat, spaghetti, and mac & cheese. If you are giving something from your own pantry, please check the expiration dates. 

Joining others in the West District UMC in providing items for asylum seekers in Del Rio who are: legally in the US, vetted non-criminals, and family units sponsored by US Citizens. Ways to Help: Pray for the families, volunteers, and clergy on the border, donate the following items (place in the boxes in the Social Hall marked “Del Rio”): diapers, wipes, feminine hygiene products, toilet paper, and paper towels. The items will be delivered in early November, so we’ll be collecting throughout October.

We are ready to begin collecting snacks for our college students. We will have boxes in the Social Hall where you may place snacks through November 22nd. These items will be mailed on Nov. 25th and help sustain our college students during their studies for final exams (Some students say this is all they eat during that time!).

This wonderful after school ministry for children in grades 1– 5 involves snacks, recreation, music, Bible stories, and Bible activities. We are still in need of adult volunteers. If you would like to find out what is involved, please email or call Carol Ann. The registration forms are available below or on the Forms page of our website. You can also pick one up in the Church Social Hall or in the Church Office. If your child is a part of the Methodist Church, they will also need to fill out an updated Child/Youth Release Form. 

ALL YOUTH in Grades 6-12 are invited to join us  on Wednesdays at 6:30. Our usual weekly schedule begins at 6:30 with a meal provided by volunteers, then 7:00 – 8:00 PM – Fellowship, Bible study, games, and mission projects. 

ADULTS: Our youth LOVE the wonderful variety of meals that you provide! Please sign-up on the sheet in the Social Hall for a date that is convenient for you. We anticipate 25-30 youth each week.

Choir practice is every Wednesday at 5:30 P.M. If you love to sing the music of the church, come and join us. We have several members that don’t read music! We’ll help you learn what you need to know. All who enjoy singing with a group, ages middle school to senior citizens, are welcome. We usually sing special music twice a month.

If you would like to share your musical gifts (including instrumental) with the church, please contact Jean Reardon, Lori Slocum, or the church office.