  What a wonderful time of worship this past Sunday! Every service was overflowing with love and encouragement for our graduating high school seniors and that gift of encouragement was contagious in the very best way! I love that we were able to write notes of encouragement both last week to our college graduates and this week to our high school graduates. I know that God filled me with the Holy Spirit to remind myself to share words and deeds that encourage and bless others. There are so many ways to encourage each other and I pray that together we can make a difference in the lives of many! Blessings, Beth       What a Great Month to Serve! April is Volunteer Appreciation Month, and at Kerrville First United Methodist Church and Light on the Hill at Mount Wesley, we are overflowing with gratitude for our unpaid servants! Our church family was many places, serving many people and epitomizing what being the hands and feet of Christ is all about. We had folks helping serve our neighbors at the San Antonio Food Bank’s Kerr County Mega Food Pantry, where we were blessed to share over 40,000 pounds of food with 350 families and almost 1,000 individuals! Our Mobile Mustard Seed unpaid servants were at a senior apartment complex providing friendship and healthy food for the residents. Our Saint’s Alive Choir blessed residents at local care facilities, too! We had unpaid servants all over town sharing homebound communion, visiting folks in the hospital, delivering food and meals, sending cards, making calls, driving and riding on the buses, teaching Sunday School, and just showing up to serve wherever needed. Thank you to everyone for sharing your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service, and your witness to bless so many! We appreciate all you do! If you want to learn more about opportunities to serve... Contact: Kerrville First United Methodist Church at (830) 257-0800 - or - Light on the Hill at Mount Wesley at (830) 315-6104 Thank you!!! Blessings, Beth Our Wonderful Unpaid Servants at Light on the Hill at Monday’s Mega Food Pantry!!!Special Events Food PrepBack to School Volunteers! Mustard Seed Volunteers!
Trail Volunteers! Saints Alive Choir!
New Dawn Volunteers!  Important Calendars   From Jane Davis I am praying for you this morning…It’s Resurrection Tuesday. May we always remember what Jesus did for us…not just Good Friday, and Resurrection Sunday. Sunday was a day of celebration…it brought promise, life and hope. Why do we so easily pack it all away in a “box” until next year? Jesus is still risen, as He said He would be. I’ve asked Him to renew His resurrection in our hearts every day. To give us reminders of what He did for us… Everyday. Reminders of the hope He gives us… Everyday. Happy Easter Tuesday. We are Easter People. “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In His great mercy He has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead.” 1 Peter 1:3  We are Easter PeopleEaster gives us hope – a hope that promises fullness of life! Easter People believe the resurrection of Jesus shows that suffering, disappointment and death can be transformed into new life! This week we remember that we are Easter People all year long! We thank you, God, for showing us that nothing can separate us from You. Not death, not sickness or fear, not darkness or pain, can ever keep You from us, for we know that: Christ is risen from the dead, glory hallelujah! We give thanks for Your loving care, and we pray for everyone who is sick or suffering, that they may be healed; we pray for everyone who is mourning, that they may be comforted, for we know that: Christ is risen from the dead, glory hallelujah! We give thanks for Your peace, and we pray for all who govern or who are in authority, that they may work for justice, for we know that: Christ is risen from the dead, glory hallelujah! We give thanks for the church, and especially for this faith community, and we pray that it may be a place of welcome, healing, and reconciliation, for we know that: Christ is risen from the dead, glory hallelujah! We give thanks for our friends and families, and we pray that their hearts may be lifted and joyful today; we pray also for ourselves, that the spirit of Easter may remain with us, for we know that: Christ is risen from the dead, glory hallelujah! Blessings, Beth Palmer  Mega & Mobile Mustard April  Join Us, Home Dedication   We were blessed to spend last weekend with one of our grandsons! Braxton is 3 and he is so much fun! One of his favorite things is putting puzzles together. I enjoyed watching him look at each piece and then figure out where it fits in the puzzle. And if it didn’t fit, he would pick up a different piece, and study it, and try again. And he celebrated each time a puzzle piece fit. As I watched him, I thought about how life is like putting a puzzle together. We pray, we study, we try, we try again, and again, and we are grateful and we celebrate. Yesterday, my friend, Jane Davis, used puzzle pieces in her prayer and I wanted to share her good words with you. Blessings! FROM JANE DAVIS…  I am praying for you this morning… Puzzles speak to me in so many different ways… Hundreds of pieces, some upside down, others right side up…some edges, some corners. Some, when fitted properly together, complete a beautiful picture. Is your life like this puzzle sometimes? Mine often is.x Lots of unanswered questions. Calendars filled with softball games, Dr appointments, school functions, volunteering, traveling… The puzzle pieces keep piling up, but don’t seem to be fitting together. Then God whispers in my ear… “Give it to me. I’ve already figured it out. Everything will work out, according to My Plan for you.” “You just have to give it to Me.” Once we do that, piece-by-piece, things start falling into place. Not our way…but, better yet, His way. “And God is able to make all grace abound to you, so that having all sufficiency in all things at all times, you may abound in every good work.” 2 Corinthians 9:8 Easter 2025 Want to volunteer to help? Contact Tina at (830) 315-6104 - or - Beth at (830) 459-5847  Come to the KFUMC Gym this Saturday and cheer on our Women’s Pickleball Tournament Participants! I LOVE THIS OLD MAP OF CAMP WESLEY!  As you can see we have lots of grounds at Light on the Hill at Mount Wesley. If you enjoy working in flowerbeds or pruning shrubs and trees, I have some volunteer opportunities for you!! Let me know if you are interested in helping us. Contact Beth at 830-459-5847 - or - [email protected]    LIGHT ON THE HILL! God is present everywhere, and followers of Christ feel closest to Him in a variety of settings. However, His presence is often felt most deeply when we are quiet and surrounded by nature. We are blessed to live in a beautiful area with so many places to experience Christ among His creation, and one such place is Light on the Hill at Mount Wesley. Many who have attended camps and retreats here over the years—where transformative experiences have been shared—have even referred to this place as "Holy Ground." I am blessed to experience the beauty of these sixty-four acres at 610 Methodist Encampment daily, and you are invited to experience it, too! Come be our guest and sit at the Bolivian Cross. Come hike the trails. Come walk the labyrinth. Come sit in the gazebo or the chapel. All are welcome! ¡Todos son bienvenidos! 
PICKLEBALL AT KFUMC!Did anyone see that pickleball commercial during the Super Bowl? I thought it was hilarious! Have you ever wanted to try pickleball in a safe, fun environment—unlike the places depicted in that commercial? Hundreds of men and women of all ages and backgrounds have found their way to KFUMC to experience this game that has swept the nation. Many new friendships have formed naturally through pickleball at our church. Players care for each other, laugh and fellowship together, serve through our food relief outreach, sing in the choir, and worship together—all because they first came to play a game. I believe this kind of innovative, outside-the-box outreach ministry makes God smile. Every time I visit the church gym to watch pickleball, I’m amazed at how many people are enjoying themselves and building community. You’re always welcome to come check it out and bring your friends and neighbors! Equipment, playing time, and instruction are provided free of charge. For more information, contact Grant Palmer at [email protected] or (830) 459-5848. Food Support & Services: FEB   What a Wonderful Morning at Light on the Hill This Past Monday!Before sunrise, the San Antonio Food Bank delivered 36,000 pounds of wonderful food to share with our community. While still dark outside, volunteers and staff began unloading pallet after pallet. Just after sunrise, unpaid servants from throughout our community started arriving to organize and bag the food. Neighbors getting everything ready to share with their neighbors. This is a beautiful sight but nothing that compares to watching the interaction between the givers and the receivers when the cars start driving through. Folks sharing food… folks sharing appreciation… folks sharing smiles… folks sharing encouragement… laughter… crying… conversations… hugs… prayers… Everyone becomes a giver and a receiver of blessings. Thank you to everyone who supports this outpouring of love with your prayers, your presence, your gifts, your service and your witness. “Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed are those that take refuge in Him.” Emmaus February Valentine's for Veterans!We will be collecting valentine cards for the local veterans hospital until February 11. You can drop off cards in the narthex at KFUMC.    
From Jane Davis I am praying for you this morning… So many storms are raging these days… One billows up, and before it settles down, another strikes. A devastating hurricane, leaving thousands homeless in North Carolina…suicide drivers, crashing into innocent people in the streets of Germany and New Orleans…wildfires still raging out of control in California… A troubling health issue, still searching for answers…the home-going of a loved one…a child making unwise choices…a relationship broken…the abrupt end of a job… On and on the storms continue to billow. How do we calm our souls in the midst of crisis? T R U S T G O D. Easy to say…hard to do, sometimes. The sooner we can bring ourselves to TRUST, the sooner God calms our hearts. When we TRUST that He’s got this, and He’s got us, we can think more clearly. We can breathe. Filter your thoughts back to God’s faithfulness to you in the past. He did miracles in your life then… And He’ll do them again. “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.” Proverbs 3:5 “When I am afraid, I put my trust in You. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust, I shall not be afraid.” Psalm 56:3-4 Events & Activities    Dear Jesus, You are the hope in our messy world. This Advent, help us slow down, listen to Your voice, and focus on what's really important. Amen. ___________________________ Shared from Jane Davis I am praying for you this morning… As we sit and breathe, contemplate the past several days. Traveling. Grocery shopping. Meal planning. House cleaning. Cooking. Baking. Eating. Game watching. Christmas boxes found and unpacked. Laughter. Stories. Memories. Memories. Memories. Did we remember to do what we say we’re going to do Thanksgiving… Give thanks. Thanks to God for giving us our family. Safe travels. Provisions. And…thanks for the anticipation and excitement as we now plan for celebrating the most important birth in history… The birth of a tiny baby…God-in-the-flesh, coming to earth for the salvation of all mankind. What a gift. What a reason to celebrate, and be thankful. “Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders You have done…” Psalm 40:5  Announcements
More than 150 Families Received Thanksgiving Feast Ingredients! We are so Blessed and so Thankful! Thank You to so Many in Our Community!
 Faithful Unpaid Servants Behind the Scenes at Mustard Seed Pantry! Thank You to Peterson Regional Medical Center Care Coordination for Supporting Our Thanksgiving Outreach! Girl Scouts Help at Mustard Seed with Thanksgiving Donations Morning Rotary Club Partners with Mustard Seed Pantry Thank You to Eveready Electric Employees for Helping Unload Turkeys from SAFB!
Thank You to the San Antonio Food Bank for being a Wonderful Partner to Our Mustard Seed Food Pantry!  November Activities
 TOGETHER The world is watching. The way Christians talk about their church has great impact, and the way we speak of other local congregations, pastors and the church around the world speaks volumes. Is the body of Jesus Christ united in love and mission, or are we divided? How does the world see us? Are we living as examples of grace, love, and unity? Here are some ways to be a witness in how we think about, speak of and interact with other faith communities. My prayer is that we step into some of these practices and become a witness in our community of what the family of God is supposed to look like. Speak well of other churches and pastors and pray for them. Every chance we have, speak words of blessing and affirmation over faith communities in our area. These are family members. Share words of blessing. Be kind. Pray for our faith communities and their leaders. Partner with other churches. Sometimes churches feel the need to do everything on their own, even when another church in the area is doing the same thing wonderfully. But we want to join together and let our community see churches that partner and work together. We are blessed to work with other faith communities with food relief efforts and through Habitat for Humanity, to just mention a few of the ways we partner. The world is watching. Let’s give witness to our unity. We are the family of God. Let’s shine the light of Jesus through our example. Rejoice where God is working. Celebrate where the kingdom of God is expanding. Let the world see that we are united, partners, family and one. Volunteer Opportunities We could use extra hands, please join us Monday!  Join us to help out at 9:45AM, October 29th. Other EventsChurch Picnic at Camp Mystic, Oct 27th  We need your participation to help us provide a safe, fun event for lots of children! Please bring your vehicle and park in the back parking lot of the church no later than 5:15pm. You can decorate your trunk or dress in costume (please nothing too scary) or just come as you are. We are providing candy but we need you to help us hand it out! Come join us for lots of fun! Trunk or Treat at KFUMC will be on Wednesday, October 30, from 5:30-6:30pm!  We need your participation to help us provide a safe, fun event for lots of children! Please bring your vehicle and park in the back parking lot of the church no later than 5:15pm. You can decorate your trunk or dress in costume (please nothing too scary) or just come as you are. We are providing candy but we need you to help us hand it out! Come join us for lots of fun! Come join us on Saturday, November 2, at Light on the Hill for The Harvest Festival!  Come one and all! Invite your family, friends and neighbors to join us at this free community wide event! Enjoy the live music of Tim Porter and Gary Hatch! Take part in hay rides for all ages, a petting zoo, bounce houses, face painting and games for all the kiddos!
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