August 1, 2026

Christopher Everson • Sr. Pastor
August 1, 2026

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Saturday, August 1

Morning: Pss. 122; 149
Evening: Pss. 100; 63
Judg. 5:19–31
Acts 2:22–36
Matt. 28:11–20

Our prayer for today is a prayer based on Acts 2: 22-36

God of love and grace, Scripture testifies about how you have walked with your people since the beginning. As we explore your word, we see how it testifies to the promises of Jesus Christ, how he lived and died. And how he has been raised from the dead and exalted to your right hand to testify for us. We lift this praise to you, Jesus, our Lord and Messiah. Amen.

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Christopher Everson

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July 31, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
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Christopher Everson

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July 29, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
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Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

July 28, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Aug 2 - Aug 9 , 2026
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 This is your one-stop spot for everything happening in our church family. From kids to adults, small groups to special events, here's how you can get connected over the next seven days. Sunday, August 2nd - 8:45 am - Small Group Ministry Kids Ministry - Age-specific programming starts at 8:45 am at Glenda Arnold ECLC Youth Ministry - Meet in the teacher’s lounge at Glenda Arnold ECLC at 8:45 am Small Groups - Scripture Seekers and Faith Forward meet at 8:45 am at Glenda Arnold ECLC 10 am Worship - Join us for Sunday service at Glenda Arnold ECLC or online. Monday, August 3rd - Group Spiritual Direction With Pastor Chris - 10am (Pastor Chris’s Office) Sign up here Our Daily Bread Produce Day - 5 - 7pm - Sign up to Volunteer Royse City Pastor Alliance Meeting - We ❤️ RC (Wesley Hall) 6:30pm Tuesday, August 4th - 9am - 12pm - Good Place Work Day Sign up to Volunteer 10am - Staff Meeting - Pastor Chris’s office Wednesday, August 5th - 6:30pm - Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, August 6th - 1pm - 7pm The Good Place Donation Drop-off- Family Life Center Sign up to Volunteer 4pm - 7pm The Good Place Sale- 4:00 PM - 7:00PM - Family Life Center Sign up to Volunteer 5:30pm - 7pm Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - Our Daily Bread House Sign up to Volunteer Friday, August 7th - 9am - 2pm - The Good Place Workday Family Life Center. Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, August 8th - 9am - 2pm - The Good Place Sale and Donation Drop Off (Wesley Hall) Sign up to Volunteer 9am - 10:30 am Our Daily Bread Food Distribution Sign up to Volunteer 11am - 3pm - Veterans Crochet Group/American Legion (Wesley Hall) Special Mission - Help support Glenda Arnold Early Childhood Learning Center as they prepare for the school year. You can drop off items Sunday Morning before or after worship, or bring them to the office. What is needed is listed below Upcoming Events - NEXT SUNDAY, August 9 @ 10am Students and Teachers, please bring your backpacks to worship so we can bless you this upcoming school year. Coffee and Craft Gathering August 19 @ 10 am Wesley Hall Supplies & snacks provided. Sign up by August 3 Coming This Fall FAMILY PREVIEW NIGHTS for 412 Sunday Night Ministry Nursery to 5th Grade Confirmation Youth Ministry Adult Bible Study Want to help out let Ms. Wanda know Sign Up using this link today! Life With God Class with Pastor Chris The Life with God series by Grafted Life Ministries is a multi-semester, small-group spiritual formation journey designed to deepen participants' relational connection with God and others. The curriculum guides believers past intellectual knowledge to experience authentic transformation, relational safety, and spiritual fruitfulness in everyday life. BEGINNING THURSDAYS IN SEPTEMBERNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message All Hail The Power of Jesus’ Name | Pastor Chris Everson Philippians 2: 9-11 Our last hymn for this series has been considered to be the anthem of Christendom. What would it look like if we crowned Jesus as Lord of all every day of our lives? Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's who we are lifting up this week:How can we pray for you? Giving Your generosity makes our work in this city possible. We’re so grateful for you. New to our community? No pressure. Today, just be our guest.Give Now Here Stay Connected 📩 Subscribe to this Collection to get these updates delivered directly to your inbox. 📸 Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube. 💬 Pastoral care or questions? Connect with us here. ❓Questions or comments for the Leadership Board Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM Glenda Arnold ECLC - 1400 FM 1777, Royse City TX 75189 Next Week: August 9 - It’s almost time for back to school so we will have our Back Pack Blessing” Pastor Chris starts a new series called New Series and “Round Up” (Gather Disciples) See you soon ☀️

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July 28, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
July 28, 2026
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July 27, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
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Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

July 26, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
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Sr. Pastor

July 25, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
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July 24, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
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Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

July 23, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Thank you Holden
Around January 2023, the Baugh family started attending our church in the sanctuary. Shortly after they joined, they jumped full force into our worship team for our 11 am service. Holden was a Freshman in High School, and he had a gifting for playing the drums. Timidly, he sat behind the drumset and became the weekly drummer for our praise team. A year later, after we started worshipping at Glenda Arnold, we needed a worship leader. Holden reached out to me and said he felt called to step into the role, and he has done so faithfully ever since.I am forever grateful for Holden’s saying yes and for the Holy Spirit’s guidance in choosing our worship music. So many times, the song that follows the sermon fits perfectly, and I smile and thank God for those moments. I am forever grateful for Holden’s saying yes and for the Holy Spirit leading Holden in picking out our music for worship. So many times, the song that follows the sermon just fits perfectly, and I smile and thank God for those moments. It has been an honor to see Holden grow as a young man and as a disciple of Jesus Christ. Seeing him in his “cage” every Sunday. Laughing at a comedian using his hands to “play” Happy Birthday for him, and just his willingness to help out wherever he can will always bring a smile to my face as I remember his ministry with us. This Sunday, we are sad to see Holden step down from that position, but we are excited that he will be serving our country as a member of the United States Coast Guard. I hope you all will give Holden a hearty thank you and God bless him as he prepares for this next step in his journey as a (SR) Seaman Recruit and his 8-week basic training on his way to becoming a “Coastie.” I’ll share this on Sunday as we thank Holden for his service to our church, and the service he will join as he serves our country through the Coast Guard. From Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.” Holden, thank you for all the work you have done for Royse City Methodist Church, and may God bless you, and also hold your mom and dad, Patrick and Melissa, as you begin this next journey of your life. Semper Paratus, my friend. See you when you come back to visit! Be God’s Pastor Chris

Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

July 23, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
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Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor