Faith Stories
Stories and conversations on living faith
Texas Methodist Foundation (TMF)
By Robbie Ausley As members of Texas Methodist Foundation President’s Advisory Board, Kaycee Crisp and I have learned that the purpose of TMF goes beyond financial services which for years was their primary role for churches like ours. We have witnessed their broader...
First Word from FUMC Pastors: Community Autobiography Project
Dear First Church family, In 2018, FUMC will launch our community autobiography project, Bolder than The State of Texas: Stories and Conversations on Living Faith. Drawing on our congregational value of Storytelling, this project will gather narratives of the people...
Family Traditions
By Pastor Taylor Fuerst My childhood was filled with family traditions on Christmas Eve, like a special dinner out, an evening drive to look at Christmas lights (always marked by a fight between siblings!), and opening our first present before bed. But then, as my...
The Love Motive
By Cindy Walter If you happen to study our church's calendar, you may notice occasional reservations for the library for the board of the half Helen Foundation. hHF is a start-up non-profit founded by Chelsea Elliott, a young social entrepreneur. hHF is committed to...
Ushering as A Ministry
As a lifelong member of FUMC, I grew up watching my dad as he faithfully ushered every Sunday. I realized at a young age what an important role this was in the church. He went on to become the head usher here for more than 30 years and took this role very seriously....
Christmas Breakfast for the Homeless
By Jan Berger The holiday season often fills my brain with “to-do lists” and I focus on “checking off the list” rather than being mindful of the reason for the doing. I heard a recent radio commentary that captured my attention. Apparently, family traditions play an...
Feed My People Breakfast
By Cecily Wright I have been serving every Thursday at the Feed My People Breakfast for several years. (To give you an idea, Tina Carter first suggested this as a good opportunity for me!) I help mainly in the kitchen, washing dishes, but will fill in if needed with...
Feed My People Worship
By Gary Diehl Every Thursday morning at 6:30 a.m. in Garrison Chapel is Feed My People Worship Service where 20-25 of our breakfast guests stop by for worship. Cathy Stone is the pastor and I’m sort of her “Thursday guy.” This service is normally a highlight of my...
Love Thy Neighbor
By Mary Faye Randolph Almost four years ago, I suffered a broken bone that required surgery, an extended hospital stay, and a seemingly endless recuperation period at home. At times I felt as helpless as a newborn. Throughout the ordeal, my friends (primarily from...
An Unforeseen Ministry – Volunteering at the Church Office
By Daviss King For the past several years I have volunteered in the church office assisting with worship and Sunday school attendance records and other clerical tasks. This was not a volunteer opportunity that appealed to me out of a sense of altruism. Shortly after...