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First WEEK EXTRA - We raise the 'big top' on VBS 2026 The Greatest Show, Monday thru Friday, June 1-4 at First UMC Garland. We need 'circus hands' (i.e., volunteers) in all areas to help make this year’s VBS a wonderful success. https://t.co/L56ATs6XLr

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First WEEK EXTRA - After careful consultation with SPRC and Rev. Dr. Lucretia Facen, Metro East District Superintendent, Bishop Ruben Saenz, Jr., Horizon Texas Conference has appointed Rev. Jeff Lust pastor of First UMC Garland, effective July 1, 2026. https://t.co/E4FEGomnTK

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First WEEK - Oren Peacock, 87, church historian, leader, and an active member of First United Methodist Church Garland for nearly 45 years, passed away earlier this evening after a long illness. Service arrangements are pending. https://t.co/N8IyvFOEZO

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First WEEK - Growing Through Giving 2026 Stewardship Campaign concludes in worship this Third Sunday in Lent, 10:50am as First UMC Garland presents pledge cards for consecration. Rev. Dr. Ron D. Henderson brings the message, based on Joshua 3:5 NKJV. https://t.co/YBXzbwaXYf

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First WEEK - Garvin Pearce, 86, a member of First United Methodist Church Garland for more than 17 years, passed away on Thursday, February 26. No memorial service is planned. https://t.co/ubyghc0JnW

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First WEEK - Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Henderson brings the message "Hard Knocks: Faithful When It's Not Fair" at First UMC Garland, 10:50am this First Sunday in Lent. Based on Genesis 29:15-30 NKJV, this continues the "Blessed to Be a Blessing" worship series. https://t.co/4SSclh3XUH

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First WEEK - The season of Lent begins with a traditional Ash Wednesday Worship Service and Imposition of Ashes tonight at First UMC Garland. Worship begins at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary, preceded by Wednesday WINDOWS dinner at 5:30pm in Schreiber Hall. https://t.co/mlErEdEMxc

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First WEEK - Rev. Dr. Ronald D. Henderson begins a four-week worship series - titled “Blessed to Be a Blessing” - at First UMC Garland this Sunday. Dr. Henderson opens the series with “Self-Serving to Selflessness,” based on Genesis 25:29-34 and 27:34-37. https://t.co/VSLmglnIT6

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First WEEK - A six-week Lenten journey of faith and spiritual growth. Beginning Wednesday, February 25, 6:30pm. Based on Felix Timmerman's novel "The Perfect Joy of St. Francis." Copies available in church office for $19.) Registration required. https://t.co/VRtjeCr5au

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First WEEK EXTRA - Laity Training Day is a FREE virtual training offered by The Horizon Texas Conference of The United Methodist Church this Sunday, February 1 from 2:00 to 4:00pm. For more information or to register, visit https://t.co/JsH9hq49yC. https://t.co/Af9LAJ8JrK

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First WEEK - First UMC Garland remains closed tomorrow due to continuing unsafe road conditions. All activities scheduled in the church building tomorrow are canceled. https://t.co/cxqvXYhbML

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First WEEK EXTRA - First UMC Garland remains closed today and Tuesday due to the weather. All activities scheduled in the church building today and tomorrow are canceled. https://t.co/nfT3zzeWjp

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First WEEK - Shop annual Pure Joy! Youth Choir Rummage Sale, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, January 22-24* at First UMC Garland. Doors open 8:00am to 4:00pm each day. Normally two days, Thursday added due inclement weather forecast. https://t.co/I9eLTbX56h

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First WEEK - Join us this week for a special Baptism of the Lord Sunday, including Remembrance of Baptism and installation of church officers. Rev. Dr. Ron Henderson delivers the message, "God's Servant: Chosen and Set Apart," based on Isaiah 42:1-9. https://t.co/E10QoaZOiR

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First WEEK - Joyce Burgin, 91, a member of First United Methodist Church Garland for more than 30 years, passed away on Saturday, January 3 after a sudden illness. Service arrangements are pending. https://t.co/3GjzyMK89M

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First WEEK - First UMC Garland presents a West Avenue B Community Concert - piano recital featuring Sohee Yoon, Luciana Muraira and Kamilya Akhmetova performing works from Frederic Chopin - Saturday, January 10, 2:00pm. Open to the public. Free admission. https://t.co/EryXLmvTB0

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