Week of August 23
Here's what's happening at Royse City Methodist Church week of August 23rd

Christopher Everson • Sr. Pastor
August 19, 2026

4 Minute Read
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 23rd -

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.
6:00 pm: 412 Family Preview Sign up here

Monday, August 24th -
Tuesday, August 25th -

9am - 12 pm: Good Place Work Day (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer

Wednesday, August 26th -

8:00 am: Royse City Chamber - Business During Breakfast (Wesley Hall)

6:30 pm - Praise Team Practice (Youth Room)

Thursday, August 27th -

1 pm - 7 pm: The Good Place Donation Drop-off- (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer
4 pm - 7 pm: The Good Place Sale (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer
5:30 pm - 7 pm: Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - (Our Daily Bread House) Sign up to Volunteer

Friday, August 28th -

9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer

Saturday, August 29th -

9 am - 2 pm: The Good Place Sale and Donation Drop Off (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer
9 am - 10:30 am: Our Daily Bread Food Distribution (Our Daily Bread House) Sign up to Volunteer



Upcoming Events -


City Wide Mission Event
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SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 is the last day to order shirts
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Coming This Fall

FAMILY PREVIEW NIGHTS for 412 Sunday Night Ministry
Nursery to 5th Grade
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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 September 17 @ 10am


New here? We'd love to connect.


This Week's Message



| Pastor Chris Everson | Hebrews 10: 35-39

In order to get the round-up going, you need to get in the saddle. As followers of Jesus, we know that the strength we receive in the saddle isn’t our strength, but it’s the faith in Christ that leads us on.

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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.

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Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM
Glenda Arnold ECLC - 1400 FM 1777, Royse City TX 75189

Next Week: August 30 - Pastor Jay continues our Round Up sermon series link is here


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August 19, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of August 23
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 23rd - 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. 6:00 pm: 412 Family Preview Sign up here Monday, August 24th - Tuesday, August 25th - 9am - 12 pm: Good Place Work Day (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Wednesday, August 26th - 8:00 am: Royse City Chamber - Business During Breakfast (Wesley Hall) 6:30 pm - Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, August 27th - 1 pm - 7 pm: The Good Place Donation Drop-off- (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 4 pm - 7 pm: The Good Place Sale (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 5:30 pm - 7 pm: Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - (Our Daily Bread House) Sign up to Volunteer Friday, August 28th - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, August 29th - 9 am - 2 pm: The Good Place Sale and Donation Drop Off (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 9 am - 10:30 am: Our Daily Bread Food Distribution (Our Daily Bread House) Sign up to Volunteer Upcoming Events - City Wide Mission Event We ❤️ RC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23 is the last day to order shirtsOrder Your T-shirt here Coming This Fall FAMILY PREVIEW NIGHTS for 412 Sunday Night Ministry Nursery to 5th Grade 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 September 17 @ 10amNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message | Pastor Chris Everson | Hebrews 10: 35-39 In order to get the round-up going, you need to get in the saddle. As followers of Jesus, we know that the strength we receive in the saddle isn’t our strength, but it’s the faith in Christ that leads us on. 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 30 - Pastor Jay continues our Round Up sermon series link is here See you soon ☀️

Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

August 12, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Week of August 16
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 16th - 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 17th - 1-3 pm: Our Daily Bread Produce Day (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 6:30 pm: Church Leadership Board (Wesley Hall) Tuesday, August 18th - 9am - 12 pm: Good Place Work Day (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 10 am: Staff Meeting (Pastor Chris’s office) 2:30 pm: The Good Place Board Meeting (The Good Place office in the FLC) Wednesday, August 19th - 10 am: Coffee and Craft Pumpkin Painting Party SIGN UP HERE 6:30 pm - Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, August 20th - 12 - 1 pm: Rotary Noon Meeting (Wesley Hall) 1 pm - 7 pm: The Good Place Donation Drop-off- (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 4 pm - 7 pm: The Good Place Sale (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 5:30 pm - 7 pm: Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - (Our Daily Bread House) Sign up to Volunteer Friday, August 21th - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, August 22th - 9 am - 2 pm: The Good Place Sale and Donation Drop Off (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 9 am - 10:30 am: Our Daily Bread Food Distribution (Our Daily Bread House) Sign up to Volunteer 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 Need shopping ideas? Straw POP-TOP no spill water bottle Nap Blanket Nap Mats Upcoming Events - Coffee and Craft Gathering August 19 @ 10 am Wesley Hall Supplies & snacks provided. Sign up by August 3 City Wide Mission Event We ❤️ RCOrder Your T-shirt here 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 September 17 @ 10amNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message | Pastor Chris Everson | Hebrews 10: 35-39 In order to get the round-up going, you need to get in the saddle. As followers of Jesus, we know that the strength we receive in the saddle isn’t our strength, but it’s the faith in Christ that leads us on. 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 23 - Pastor Chris continues our Round Up sermon series link is here See you soon ☀️

Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

August 5, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Week of August 9
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 9th - BACKPACK BLESSING SUNDAY - Bring your backpacks to church as we prepare for a new school year! 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 10th - 3 pm: Our Daily Bread Board Meeting (ODB House) - 3 pm Tuesday, August 11th - 9am - 12 pm: Good Place Work Day (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 10 am: Staff Meeting (Pastor Chris’s office) 7 pm: Group Spiritual Direction (Pastor Chris’s Office) Wednesday, August 12th - 6:00 pm: The W.E.L.L. Women’s Group (Wesley Hall) 6:30 pm - Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, August 13th - 1 pm - 7 pm: The Good Place Donation Drop-off- (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 4 pm - 7 pm: The Good Place Sale (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 5:30 pm - 7 pm: Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - (Our Daily Bread House) Sign up to Volunteer Friday, August 14th - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, August 15th - 9 am - 2 pm: The Good Place Sale and Donation Drop Off (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer 9 am - 10:30 am: Our Daily Bread Food Distribution (Our Daily Bread House) Sign up to Volunteer 9 am - 11 am: Essential Nutrition Class with Lori Woodford (Wesley Hall) 11 am - 3 pm: Veterans Crochet Group/American Legion (Wesley Hall) 2 pm - 4 pm: Seymour Baby Shower 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 Need shopping ideas? Straw POP-TOP no spill water bottle Nap Blanket Nap Mats Upcoming Events - 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 | Pastor Chris Everson | Isaiah 55: 1-9 This is a season of new beginnings; school is starting, and programs are resuming here at church. Another way to look at this is that it’s time to circle up. Let us come to the living water that Isaiah talks about so we can be refreshed for the Round Up ahead. 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 16 - Pastor Chris continues our Round Up See you soon ☀️

Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

July 28, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Week of August 2
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 ☀️

Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

July 23, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Week of July 26
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. REMEMBER NEW PARKING FLOW STARTS THIS SUNDAY! Enter at the HWY 1777 Davis Elementary School entrance on the North Side of the Football field and drive to the Glenda Arnold Parking Lot, or you can enter on HWY 66 at the Ouida Baley Middle School and snake around to the Glenda Arnold Parking Lot. See you this Sunday! Sunday, July 26th 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, July 27th Tuesday, July 28th 9am - 12pm - Good Place Work Day Sign up to Volunteer 10am - Staff Meeting - Pastor Chris’s office 7pm - Group Spiritual Direction with Pastor Chris - Sign up here Wednesday, July 29th 6:30pm - Praise Team Practice (Glenda Arnold ECLC) Thursday, July 30th 11am - Last Isaiah III class -Pastor Chris’s office 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, July 31st 9am - 2pm - The Good Place Workday Family Life Center. Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, August 1st- 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 Upcoming Events Coffee and Craft Gathering August 19 @ 10am Wesley Hall Supplies & snacks provided. Sign up by August 3 Coming This Fall 412 Sunday Night Ministry Nursery to 5th Grade Confirmation Youth Ministry Adult Bible Study Want to help out let Ms. Wanda know Watch for sign-up soon 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 "Blessed Assurance | Pastor Chris Everson 2 Corinthians 3: 17-18 God is not done with us. This is a great reminder as we continue our series on This Sings My Soul. How does this hymn by Charles Wesley help us see how God calls us faithfully forward? 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: We continue our Then Sings My Soul series with the message "Love Divine” - 2 Corinthians 3: 17-18 See you soon ☀️

Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

July 16, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Week of July 19
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, July 19th 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, July 20th 1 - 3pm Our Daily Bread Produce Day Family Life Center Garage Door on Bell Street Sign up to Volunteer 7pm: Leadership Board Meeting (Ouida Baley Room) Tuesday, July 21st 9am - 12pm - Good Place Work Day Sign up to Volunteer 10am - Staff Meeting - Pastor Chris’s office 2:30pm - The Good Place Board Meeting Wednesday, July 22nd 8am - Royse City Tri-County Networking Breakfast (Wesley Hall) 10am - Group Spiritual Direction with Pastor Chris - Sign up here 6pm - The WELL Women’s Group (Wesley Hall) 6:30pm - Praise Team Practice (Glenda Arnold ECLC) Thursday, July 23rd 11am - Isaiah III class -Pastor Chris’s office 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, July 24th 9am - 2pm - The Good Place Workday Family Life Center. Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, July 25th - 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 Upcoming Events Coming This Fall 412 Sunday Night Ministry Nursery to 5th Grade Confirmation Youth Ministry Adult Bible Study Want to help out let Ms. Wanda know Watch for sign-up soon 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 "Blessed Assurance | Pastor Dretha Burris 1 John 4: 13-19 Fanny Crosby, a blind Methodist lady born in 1820, wrote over 8000 hymns. Such a powerful and prolific evangelist through her music! She is still influencing disciples today. “Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine.” And all of us can belong to Jesus, if we choose! WE all can experience that Blessed Assurance! Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's what our community is 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: We continue our Then Sings My Soul series with the message "Love Divine” - 2 Corinthians 3: 17-18 See you soon ☀️

Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

July 9, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of July 12
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, July 12th 10 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service at Glenda Arnold ECLC or online. 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 Pastor Chris’s 10 year Anniversary Reception - 11:30AM-1:30PM in Wesley Hall Monday, July 13th No Events Tuesday, July 14th Staff Meeting - 10AM in Pastor Chris’s office Wednesday, July 15th Praise Team Practice - 7:00 pm - Glenda Arnold ECLC Thursday, July 16th Isaiah III class - 11:00AM - Pastor Chris’s office The Good Place Donation Drop off - 1:00 PM - 7:00PM Family Life Center Sign up to Volunteer The Good Place Sale- 4:00 PM - 7:00PM - Family Life Center Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - 5:30 - 7PM - Our Daily Bread House Sign up to Volunteer Friday, July 17th The Good Place Work day- 9 - 2 pm Family Life Center. Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, July 18th - The Good Place 4th Anniversary Celebration The Good Place Sale and Donation Drop Off - 9AM - 2PM Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - 9AM-10:30AM Upcoming EventsNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "Come Thou Font" | Pastor Christopher Everson 1 Samuel 7: 7-13 We begin a new series looking at the hymns that have made us. Today Pastor Chris looks at Come Thou Fount which is a joyful celebration of salvation and a deeply honest prayer about human frailty...Oh, and what in the world is an Ebenezer? Watch last week’s sermon 👇Watch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's what our community is lifting up this week: 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. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM Glenda Arnold ECLC - 1400 FM 1777, Royse City TX 75189 Next Week: We continue our Then Sings My Soul series with the message “Blessed Assurance” – 1 John 4: 13-19 See you soon ☀️

Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor

June 18, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Weekly Update
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, June 21 - Father’s Day 10 am Worship Gatherings - Join us for Sunday service at Glenda Arnold ECLC or online. 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 No Evening Meetings Father’s Day Monday, June 22nd Pastor Chris Group Spiritual Direction - Meets 10 am in Pastor Chris’s office Leadership Board Work Session on TEAMS - 7 pm Tuesday, June 23rd Staff Meeting - Pastor Chris’s office Wednesday, June 24th The Well - 6:00 pm Wesley Hall. Praise Team Practice - 7:00 pm - Glenda Arnold ECLC Thursday, June 25th Isaiah III class - 11:00 am - Pastor Chris’s office The Good Place Donation Drop ff - 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM Family Life Center Sign up to Volunteer The Good Place Sale- 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM - Family Life Center Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - 5:30 - 7 pm - Our Daily Bread House Sign up to Volunteer Friday, June 26th The Good Place Work day- 9 - 2 pm Family Life Center. Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, Saturday, June 27 Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - 9:00 am - 10:30 am - Our Daily Bread House Sign up to Volunteer The Good Place Sale and Donation Drop off - 9:00 am - 2:00 pm - Family Life Center - Sign up to Volunteer. Upcoming Events Youth WeekJune 23 - July 3New here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message "Faith of A Father" | Pastor Christopher Everson 1 John 2: 13-14 Today, we get to hear from fathers in our congregation. Thank you, Joe Summers, Nick Butcher, and Charlie Hammer for letting Pastor Chris interview you about your faith as a dad. Watch last week’s sermon 👇Faith is ConfidenceWatch OnlineSubscribe To Our Podcast Community Prayer We carry each other through the spiritual practice of prayer. Here's what our community is lifting up this week: 🙏 David & Lena Reyes – David begins chemotherapy this week. Believing for strength, peace, and full healing. 🙏 The Nguyen Family – Grieving the loss of Grandma Rose, who went home to be with the Lord on Monday. May they feel surrounded by love. 🙏 Our College Students – Spring finals season is here. Wisdom, rest, and perspective over pressure. 🙏 Our City – For the families still displaced after the January fires — continued provision, housing, and hope. Submit your own prayer request here. 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. Services: Sundays at 10:00 AM Glenda Arnold ECLC - 1400 FM 1777, Royse City TX 75189 Next Week: We continue our Solid Steps series with the message “God’s Chosen People” – Colossians 3:12 See you soon ☀️

Christopher Everson

Sr. Pastor