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Midweek Mission Moment 10/2/24

10/3/2024

Thank you to everyone who helped make the Hill Country Emmaus Women’s Walk 68 at Light on the Hill “The Best Walk Ever!” The Holy Spirit Moved in a Powerful Way!

From Jane Davis as she is praying for us this morning…

As I sit in my familiar spot, the morning sun is just starting to cast a morning glow…

My mind carries me to the beckoning bench, where I can sit, reflect, pray and just imagine the quiet gentle breeze.

Many of us are different than we were just a few days ago.

Lives have changed. Hearts have changed. We all still have challenges…but somehow they are different.

Drift to your own last few days. How is today different from last week?

Are your priorities switched around? Is your heart filled with hope? Does your day feel brighter and lighter?

I am praying for you now.

“God can do anything you know—far more than you could ever imagined or guess or request in your wildest dreams! He does it not by pushing us around but by working within us, His Spirit deeply and gently within us.”
Ephesians 3:20

Thank you!

What a wonderful morning for sharing food with our community this past Mega Monday!
Thank you to all of the unpaid servants!

Mobile Mustard Seed

Mobile Mustard Seed unpaid servants love our neighbors!

Harvest Festival 2024

Join us November 2, 10am-2pm CT!

Midweek Mission Moment 9/25/24

9/25/2024

A story shared by author Jimmy Dodd…

On March 26, 2024, at 1:28 a.m. the India-based container ship Dali lost power and subsequently struck one of the piers of the Francis Scott Key Bridge causing it to collapse into the Patapsco River in Baltimore. Tragically, six members of a highway maintenance crew lost their lives. The collapse blocked shipping into the Port of Baltimore impacting more than 8,000 jobs.

A question the following day brought a surprising response. A reporter asked, “Why weren’t tugboats used to escort all ships through the harbor?” The answer was, “While tugboats could have prevented the disaster, they were cost prohibitive.”

I remember taking a leisurely ride on an evening water taxi though an Atlantic Ocean harbor with my wife. The taxi was a relatively inexpensive way to spend some extended time on the water. As we journeyed through the harbor, we watched with skepticism as a massive ship attempted to turn itself to neatly fit into its designated dock slip. And then, out of nowhere, a tugboat approached the stern of the ship while another approached the stern from the opposite side. As they neared the ship, they increased their speed. Wham! The lead tugboat hit the ship at full speed. It retreated and then repeatedly struck the ship five or six times before we began to see the result. Amazingly, the mammoth ship began to turn. After several minutes of consistent collisions, the ship was safely in dock. As the tugboat steamed to help another ship exiting the port, I was able to make out the name that adorned it’s back. Faithful. A tugboat called Faithful.

Experts said that even when a 900-foot cargo ship loses power, even a small number of tugboats would possess the necessary power to safely maneuver it out of the harbor. When the Dali lost power, it could have greatly benefited from a tugboat like Faithful.

As followers of Christ, we need tugboats in our lives. We need colleagues, friends, bosses, mentors, teachers, coaches, counselors, spiritual guides and family members to help us when they see us drifting (a gentle nudge) or going the wrong direction (a significant push). We all need faithful friends in our lives to guide us through the challenging harbors of life. We were not created by the Lord to navigate life alone. We were created for community. Connection is our God-given DNA. We need one another. When we convince themselves that we no longer need voices in our lives to guide us through dangerous harbors, a catastrophe is inevitable.

We need faithful tugboats to guide us in our darkest hours, and to help us navigate life. I am grateful for the people in my life that help me on this journey and I consider it a privilege to be there for others.

Who are the “tugboats” in your life? Who are you a “tugboat” for as we all do life together? May the Lord continue to guide and bless us.

Great Time at the Men's Retreat!

Midweek Mission Moment 8/28/24

8/28/2024

Times are A-Changin’ When it Comes to Discipleship!
With no experience, you can jump in with both feet and be a disciple!
Call them small groups, life groups, or Covenant Discipleship Groups.

It does not matter.

We are just people who “disciple” together.
What does it look like to “disciple” together at KFUMC?
Maybe you are interested in our various food ministries. Maybe you enjoy making hospital visits. Maybe you are interested in delivering flowers to homebound members. Maybe you would like to offer communion to those in nursing facilities. Maybe you love to sing, but cannot, so you are thinking about joining Haley Montoya’s Sing-a-Long group. Maybe you are good at home repairs. Maybe you love to read to others. Maybe you are a genius when it comes to second-grade math and can offer your skills as a tutor. Maybe you like to fold and sort clothes at Mustard Seed.
On September 4th, KFUMC has a new group starting. This will be our 7th group in three short years! We are making a difference in our community, one group at a time!!!
If you are interested in meeting some new people, forming new friendships, and “discipling” together, please come to our first meeting to learn more. I will be in room 203, on the second floor of the education building.

You do not have to commit yet. Just come and check it out.

See you on Sept. 4 at 5:30 PM!

Blessings,
Rev. Monica O’Donnell

Mega Food Pantry

We are so thankful for the San Antonio Food Bank and Amazing Unpaid Servants!

Mustard Seed

We love our neighbors!

Midweek Mission Moment 8/22/24

8/22/2024

Joyful Noise!

Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth! Serve the LORD with gladness! Come into his presence with singing! Know that the LORD, he is God! It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts with praise! Give thanks to him; bless his name! For the LORD is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.
(Psalm 100)

When people ask what I do for a living, and I reply that I’m a singer and music director, the most common comment I hear is “Oh, I can’t sing! I can’t carry a tune in a bucket!” and I inevitably reply with “just make a joyful noise!” Getting caught up in perfectionism (a personal affliction of mine) is an all-too-common human condition. Perfectionism gives us false hope that, if we try hard enough, we can be “good enough” for God, or for others. Perfectionism makes us think we can earn our worth and value; something that only comes from the Lord.

God blesses all of us with something to give and, when we offer our loaves and fishes, God multiplies whatever seemingly insignificant things we hold in ourselves, and He feeds His people. So come, make a joyful noise! Sing with someone to remind them that they still matter (try our Sing a Long group). Lighten someone’s depression or anxiety by spreading the joy of music (sing with Saints Alive). Help bring someone to the present moment by singing an old, familiar song with them. It’s okay if your voice is like a 1982 Oldsmobile, rusty and hard to start. It’s okay if you sang in a choir 40 years ago but haven’t kept it up (come to a choir rehearsal). It’s okay if you’re not good enough, God will take care of that. If you feel called, then come, make a joyful noise!

How YOU can make a joyful noise with KFUMC:

Sing a Long: this group meets at a different care facility each Wednesday mid-morning and sings old and familiar hymns and popular tunes. No music reading is necessary, but volunteers must enjoy singing and laughing with people. Easy commitment (come when you can) and the session runs from September through May.

Saints Alive: This group meets on Tuesday mornings at the church and rehearses easy to read hymns and familiar tunes then presents concerts at each care facility in Kerrville. The fall and spring sessions run 12 weeks each. Must be willing to wear a red polo shirt and goof off.

KFUMC Choir: This group meets on Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:30 and prepares music to sing on Sunday mornings at the 10:45 service. This group has a wide spectrum of music reading abilities so if you are at all curious about how you will fit in, please meet with me, or come to a rehearsal and see. This group also prepares music for the Christmas and Easter Cantatas.

KFUMC Cantata Choir: This is a lighter commitment choir that meets on Wednesday nights from 7:00-8:30 for the10 weeks before Christmas and the 10 weeks before Easter. This group is great for singers who cannot commit to year-round rehearsals or Sunday mornings.

8:15 Service Music: Musicians are welcome to share their gifts during offertory/communion at the 8:15 service. Instrumentalists and singers alike, please contact me if interested!

KFUMC Ringers: Rather ring than sing? This group meets Wednesday evenings before choir practice and prepares music for Sunday services in the fall, spring, and summer. This is a lower commitment group with sessions approximately 3-7 weeks long. This is a great group for those that read music at a somewhat intermediate level.
Get in touch with me and come see where you can make a joyful noise!

Haley Montoya
KFUMC Director of Music
[email protected]
830-257-0809

Midweek Mission Moment 8/14/2024

8/14/2024

Hello, New Adventures!

Lord Jesus, we ask for Your help as children throughout our community begin the new school year.
Allow each child to experience Your presence in the many blessings You put before them.
Open their eyes to the new challenges and exciting opportunities that this new school year brings.
Open their hearts and minds to new friends and new teachers.
Place Your hedge of protection over all students and staff. Amen.

Mustard Seed

LIGHT on the HILL Mustard Seed and Mega Food Pantry Schedule
August 5: Mustard Seed Closed
August 12: Mustard Seed 9-10am
August 19: Mustard Seed 9-10am
August 26: MEGA 8-10am
September 2: Mustard Seed Closed
September 9: Mustard Seed 9-10am
September 16: Mustard Seed 9-10am
September 23: Mustard Seed 9-10am
September 30: MEGA 8-10am
October 7: Mustard Seed 10-11am
October 14: Mustard Seed Closed
October 21: Mustard Seed 10-11am
October 28: MEGA 10am –Noon
November 4: Mustard Seed 10-11am
November 11: Mustard Seed Closed
November 18: Mustard Seed 10-11am
November 25: MEGA 10am-Noon
December 2: Mustard Seed 10-11am
December 9: MEGA 10am-Noon
December 16: Mustard Seed 10-11am
December 23 and December 30: Mustard Seed Closed

Midweek Mission Moment 5/8/24

5/9/2024

Everywhere you look, there is anger and hate being exhibited. In our community, as it is election time. In our state, as we hear about the border crossings. In our country, as protests are being held on college campuses. And throughout our world, fighting in the Middle East and the war in Ukraine quickly come to mind. And these are just a few examples.

But Jesus said in John 13:35 that people will know that we are his disciples by our love for one another. So, as Christians we are to act differently than the world. To start, we are to be kind.

Here is something I just read on Christian author and pastor Greg Laurie’s blog about being kind… Every now and then, cell phone videos showing someone on a rant pop up on social media or the news. The people in those videos are really upset about something, and they’re screaming and yelling. Don’t be like those people. Ever.

You are a child of God, so be known for your generosity. Be known for your love and compassion, not for your anger. The Bible tells us, “Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them” (Ephesians 4:29 NLT).

If you disagree with someone, that’s fine. But don’t be obnoxious; be nice. I’ve found that the greatest joys in life come from a relationship with God and from relationships with others. Also, some of the simplest joys in life are before us every day. Savor the sunset. Enjoy the meal. Linger with your family and friends. Have fun.

All too often, we’re thinking about what’s coming next: “When this comes, I will be so happy. When that happens, it will be so great.” But what about the present moment? Don’t be in such a rush to get to the next thing.

I sometimes find myself in a group where everyone is on their cell phone. In such situations, I send everyone a text that says something like this: “Be here now. Let’s put these phones away. Let’s have a conversation with each other.”
When you sit down for a meal, don’t take your cell phone to the table. If you’re wearing a watch that sends you alerts, take it off. Have a conversation with the people around you.

As followers of Jesus Christ, let’s be known as encouragers, not discouragers. Let’s be known as people who build others up, not as people who tear others down.

MEGA Food Pantry will be early this month due to Memorial Day at the end of May and due to the temperature increase that happens in Texas during the summer, the hours are earlier. Mega will be May 13 from 8-10am.

Mobile Mustard Seed will be May 14 from 9-10am.

MAY – SEPTEMBER 2024: FOOD RELIEF DATES - Light on the Hill

May 6: Mustard Seed 9-10am
May 13: Mega 8-10am
May 20: Mustard Seed 9-10am
May 27: Closed
June 3: Mustard Seed 9-10am
June 10: Mustard Seed 9-10am
June 17: Mustard Seed 9-10am
June 24: Mega 8-10am
July 1: Closed
July 8: Mustard Seed 9-10am
July 15: Mustard Seed 9-10am
July 22: Mustard Seed 9-10am
July 29: Mega 8-10am
August 5: Closed
August 12: Mustard Seed 9-10am
August 19: Mustard Seed 9-10am
August 26: Mega 8-10am
September 2: Closed
September 9: Mustard Seed 9-10am
September 16: Mustard Seed 9-10am
September 23: Mustard Seed 9-10am
September 30: Mega 8-10am

Midweek Mission Moment 4/24/24

4/24/2024

Unpaid servants are such a blessing to the life of our faith community! Thank you for saying, “Here I am Lord, use me!”

April is National Volunteer Month
April 21-27 is National Volunteer Appreciation Week.

UNPAID SERVANTS MAKE IT HAPPEN at Kerrville First United Methodist Church and at Light on the Hill at Mount Wesley!

God has poured out His blessings upon our ministry efforts with the gift of unpaid servants at Kerrville First United Methodist Church and Light on the Hill! Every mission outreach initiative is prayed over and supported with funding, the gift of time, and unending love by unpaid servants. If we tried to pay all of the wonderful folks who faithfully give their love and energy to all of the ministries efforts, we could not afford it because these people are PRICELESS! The passion for serving our neighbors and the love for God that pours out of our unpaid servants throughout all of our volunteer opportunities is amazing! “Thank you” never seems enough but please know how grateful we are for the support of our volunteers. You are each a tremendous blessing!

FOOD RELIEF VOUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES (May-September)
·     May 6 – Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     May 13 – MEGA: 8-10am
·     May 14 - Mobile Mustard Seed: 9am
·     May 20 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     June 3 – Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     June 10 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     June 17 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     June 24 – MEGA: 8-10am
·     June 25 – Mobile Mustard Seed: 9am
·     July 8 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     July 15 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     July 22 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     July 29 – MEGA: 8-10am
·     July 30 – Mobile Mustard Seed: 9am
·     August 12 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     August 19 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     August 26 – MEGA: 8-10am
·     August 27 – Mobile Mustard Seed: 9am
·     September 9 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     September 16 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     September 23 - Mustard Seed: 9-10am
·     September 30 – MEGA: 8-10am

There are also opportunities for bagging food to prep for these pantry dates and home deliveries are done each week, also.
Contact Beth Palmer at [email protected] or (830)459-5847 to learn more!

Some of Light on the Hill's unpaid servants were recognized at the Kerrville City Council Meeting for their efforts to feed first responders during the recent eclipse event.

MEGA Food Pantry Drive-thru is Monday! And we NEED BAGS! Please drop off plastic HEB or Walmart bags at KFUMC office or Light on the Hill. Thank You!!!

Midweek Mission Moment 3/20/24

3/20/2024

Join us at Light on the Hill on Sunday, March 24 from 3 – 5pm for the PALM SUNDAY CELEBRATION! Easter egg hunt, live music, bunny petting area, bounce houses, face painting, crafts area, popcorn and ice cream! All FREE! Bring your family, neighbors and friends!

Always grateful for our many unpaid servants helping at Mustard Seed Food Pantry!

Join Us, We love our Volunteers!

Calling all Kerrville Volunteers

Are You a Volunteer in Kerrville?

If so, we'd like to invite you to join in a group photo shoot of Kerrville volunteers THIS Saturday, March 23rd at 2pm at the Museum of Western Art on Bandera Highway.

Whether you volunteer on a regular basis or just on a project, we want you to be a part of this celebration that leads up to April's National Volunteer Month.

The Mayor will be welcoming the group prior to the photo and there will be light refreshments and complimentary museum tour afterwards.

We welcome all ages of volunteers - adults as well as youngsters.

In addition, throughout the year we'll be spotlighting those who volunteer for our fabulous non-profits, either in health, education, social services, animal welfare, military or other worthy organizations.

We've always felt that Kerrville is the most giving community in the Hill Country. Your participation will help us prove it!

Midweek Mission Moment - 3/13/24

3/15/2024

Grateful for our Mustard Seed Unpaid Servants who bless so many in our community! What a blessing! We have the most faithful unpaid servants who deliver food each week to our homebound neighbors. The Morning Rotary Club blessed Mustard Seed Pantry with more than 1,200 pounds of venison!

What a blessing the Kerr County Inter-agency Networking Group is for our community! We meet monthly to work together to serve our neighbors in need. Together, we are better!

Go to kerrkind.org to learn more about resources in our community!

Midweek Mission Moment 2/28/24

2/28/2024

Do you remember that song, “I’ve got that joy, joy, joy, joy down in my heart, where? Down in my heart, where? Down in my heart to stay!” I used to sing that song with my kids when they were young, and then when they got older, if they were in a bad mood, I would sing it just to aggravate them. But in all seriousness, if we have Jesus, we have everything we need to have joy. Sometimes, when we are going through a difficult time, we need to be reminded of this. I pray joy over each of us today!

Thank you to all of our amazing unpaid servants who blessed our community with wonderful food on Monday at the Mega Food Pantry! You brought joy to many!

Thank you to all of our new unpaid servants who served at Mobile Mustard Seed on Tuesday!

Methodist Healthcare Ministries Leadership Meeting!

Mark your calendars for the Palm Sunday Celebration! Want to help? Contact Beth at [email protected] or call (830)459-5847

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Great Time at the Men's Retreat!

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Hello, New Adventures!

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Calling all Kerrville Volunteers

Methodist Healthcare Ministries Leadership Meeting!

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Great Time at the Men's Retreat!