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September 10, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of September 13
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, September 13th - 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.
11:15 am: Celebrating Ms. Wanda’s 10 years of ministry (Glenda Arnold ECLC 6 - 7:30 pm: 412 Family Ministry starts tonight
Brite Ministry for K - 5 (Wesley Hall)
Youth and Confirmation with Pastor Chris (Youth Room)
Parable Perspective with Pastor Dretha - Adult Class (Ouida Room) Monday, September 14th 3 pm: Our Daily Bread Board Meeting
7 pm: Soccer Board Meeting (Ouida Baley Room) Tuesday, September 15th - 9 am - 12 pm: Good Place Work Day (FLC) Sign up to volunteer
10 am: Staff Meeting (PC’s Office)
2:30 pm: The Good Place Board Meeting Wednesday, September 16th - 6:30 pm: Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, September 18th - 12 pm: Rotary Club (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, September 19th - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, September 2th - 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 - 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 | John 14:27 When we discuss peace, it can often feel distant and unattainable. The word "peace" is mentioned approximately 230 to 250 times in the NIV translation of the Bible. In the coming weeks, we will explore ways to achieve peace within ourselves, in our communities, in the world, and with God. 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: September 20 - Pastor Chris continues our “Peace Be With You” with a message about “Peace in the Community” from Jeremiah 29:7 See you soon ☀️
September 10, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Thank you Ms. Wanda for 10 years of Ministry
About 10 years ago, I made my very first hire as your pastor. With the help of several church members, one name kept rising to the top of the list for our brand-new Children’s Coordinator position: Wanda Pille. Wanda was a little nervous at first. After all, she had never served in an official ministry role before. But it didn’t take long for her gifts, faith, and love for children to shine through. Before we knew it, she was leading what many of us still remember fondly as J.A.M. (Jesus and Me) on Wednesday nights in Wesley Hall. I can still picture those Wednesday evenings. Tom would head out in the church van to pick up neighborhood kids, while Wanda made sure everything was ready for an evening filled with lessons, games, snacks, laughter, and lots of opportunities for children to learn about the love and grace of Jesus Christ. Those nights were powered by wonderful volunteers, but Wanda’s heart and enthusiasm helped make J.A.M. a place where kids felt welcomed, valued, and loved. A lot has changed since that first September in 2016. Ministries have grown, children have grown up, and our church has experienced many seasons together. But one thing has never changed: Wanda’s passion for introducing children to the Jesus who has loved, guided, and held her throughout her life. This Sunday, during worship and following the service at Glenda Arnold, we will have the joy of celebrating and thanking Wanda for 10 years of faithful service in children’s ministry. We would love for you to join us in showering her with encouragement and appreciation. If you would like, please bring a card, note, or gift card. We will have a special place where you can leave your gifts and messages so that Ms. Wanda can truly feel the love and gratitude of her church family. Proverbs 22:6 reminds us: “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not depart from it.” Over the past decade, Wanda has faithfully lived out that calling. Through countless lessons, hugs, prayers, conversations, crafts, events, and even some challenging seasons, she has consistently put our children first so they could come to know the Jesus she knows and loves. The impact of her ministry is far greater than anyone can count. It can be seen in the lives of children who learned their first Bible stories, discovered God’s love, built friendships in the church, and began a lifelong walk with Christ. So today, we simply want to say: Thank you, Wanda Pille. Thank you for saying “yes” ten years ago. Thank you for your faithfulness, your servant’s heart, your patience, your joy, and your love for our children. We love you, we appreciate you, and we are grateful for all you have done for Royse City Methodist Church. Most of all, we thank God for the way you have helped share the Gospel of Jesus Christ with generations of children. Your ministry has mattered, and your church family is deeply grateful. Be God’s, Pastor Chris
August 30, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
August 30, 2026
Sunday, August 30 Morning: Pss. 108; 150
Evening: Pss. 66; 23
Job 11: 1-9, 13-20
Rev. 5: 1-14
Matt. 5: 1-12 Our prayer for today is based on Revelation 5: 1-14 Holy God, you are worthy of our prayer and praise. Through the blood of Jesus Christ, you freed us from the power of sin and death for every tribe and nation. Let us lift our voices with those who are around the throne, proclaiming with them, “Worthy is the Lamb, who was slain.” Allow our praises to continually ring for ever and ever. We lift this prayer in Jesus' name. Amen. NOTE - During the week of August 31 - September 9th, I will be taking a break from writing daily prayers to be on vacation. We will continue our prayers on our church website beginning on September 10th.
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August 29, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
August 29, 2026
Saturday, August 29 Morning: Pss. 122; 149
Evening: Pss. 100; 63
Job 9: 1; 10: 1-9, 16-22
Acts 11: 1-18
John 8: 12-20 Our prayer for today is based on Acts 11: 1-18 God of truth and life, help us to tell the story of our faith, so that you can be seen in our actions. Even when we may be criticized or questioned, let the words that we speak be about Jesus and what he has done for us. In our lives, allow the work of your Spirit to lead us to repentance so that in all and through all Christ will be praised. We lift this prayer in his name. Amen. NOTE - During the week of August 31 - September 9th, I will be taking a break from writing daily prayers to be on vacation. We will continue our prayers on our church website beginning on September 10th.
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August 28, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
August 28, 2026
Friday, August 28 Morning: Pss. 88; 148
Evening: Pss. 6; 20
Job 9:1-15, 32-35
Acts 10: 34-48
John 7: 37-52 Our prayer for today is based on Acts 10: 34-48 Holy Spirit, come, and pour out your knowledge and power on your people of all ages, nations, and races. Let us hold on to the words of life we receive in Scripture so that we can live in the power of that same Spirit that comes to help us testify to the love and grace of Jesus Christ. We thank you for the gift of proclaiming Jesus to the nations. Amen. NOTE - During the week of August 31 - September 9th, I will be taking a break from writing daily prayers to be on vacation. We will continue our prayers on our church website beginning on September 10th.
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August 27, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
August 27, 2026
Thursday, August 27 Morning: Pss. 143; 147: 12-20
Evening: Pss. 81; 116
Job 8: 1-10, 20-22
Acts 10: 17-33
John 7: 14-36 Our prayer for today is based on Acts 10: 17-33 God of justice and love. You call us to minister in places we haven’t considered going. Give us the awareness to be open to those communities we haven’t considered visiting. And allow the presence of God to minister to all persons, so they may know Jesus Christ as Lord. Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. NOTE - During the week of August 31 - September 9th, I will be taking a break from writing daily prayers to be on vacation. We will continue our prayers on our church website beginning on September 10th.
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