10:50 Modern Service, Canyon Campus

December 7, 2025

The Gift of a Name
Under Wraps

Welcome to First Methodist Church! We are so glad you are here. Whatever your week has been like, whatever your life has been like, whatever you look like, and whether you believe what we believe or disagree with us, you are welcome in this place in the name of Jesus Christ.

Prayer requests can be texted to us at (806) 304-6649, or emailed to prayer@firstmethodist.church.

  • "Go Tell it on the Mountain"
  • Lighting of the Advent Candle
  • Welcome
  • Passing of the Peace
  • "Names"
  • "Tremble"
  • "Reckless Love"
  • Congregational Prayer Time
  • Offering and Announcements
  • Scripture Reading: Isaiah 9:2-7, NIV
  • Sermon
  • Sacrament of Holy Communion
  • "O Come, All Ye Faithful (His Name Shall Be)"
  • Parting Blessing

Are You a First-Time Guest?

If this is your first time here, we have a gift for you! Visit the welcome table by the entrance, and a member of our Guest Connections Team will happily assist you. 

Nursery and Childcare

Our nursery is available for infants to pre-k students. We believe in family worship, so your kids are welcome to stay in the worship service with you. We have a time for children during worship where kids are invited to come forward to hear from our children’s ministry team. If your children are joining you in worship, we offer “wiggle bags” filled with activities for your children to do during worship. Wiggle bags may be found at the back of the worship space by the entrance.

What's New at First Methodist

Tonight: Church Conference, 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Church members are invited to attend this meeting to approve pastor salaries, budgets, and an ordination candidate.

Methodist Women in Service Christmas Brunch: Saturday, December 6, 10:00 a.m., Fellowship Hall

All women are invited to a time of food, fellowship, and fun next Saturday morning at 10:00 in Fellowship Hall!

FirstKids Presenting Wait, What? Musical on Sunday, December 14

Wait, What? is a comedic musical featuring traditional Christmas songs, a journey through Israel’s history of rulers, and the Magi who visit the toddler Jesus. Wait, What? will be presented in Fellowship Hall next Sunday at 8:30 and 10:50 in place of our regular worship services. Can’t make it in the morning? There will also be a showing at 5:30 that evening.

Poinsettias for Sale through December 15

The Methodist Women are selling poinsettias through December 15. The poinsettias are $20 apiece, and ordering envelopes are available in the pew-back pockets and at the welcome areas.

Blue Christmas Service: Sunday, December 21, 6:00 p.m., Room 125/127

Feeling lonely, navigating grief, or simply experiencing a rough season? We invite you to our Blue Christmas service, a solemn time of worship and reflection for those who are hurting.

A Candlelit Christmas Eve: Wednesday, December 24, 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Experience the wonder and joy of the birth of Christ! We will hold two traditional Christmas Eve services at 4:00 and 6:00 in the sanctuary, as well as a modern service at 4:00 in Fellowship Hall.

End-of-Year Financial Giving

Final donations for this year must be postmarked no later than Wednesday, December 31, 2025. If you prefer to hand-deliver your donation, the church office will close at noon on December 31.

Interested in Leading a GrowGroup Next Semester?

Our Wednesday night meals and GrowGroups will resume on January 14. If you are interested in leading a GrowGroup in the spring, please email Pastor Matt.

Sanctuary Flowers for 2026

If you would like to purchase flowers to be displayed in the sanctuary in honor of a group or individual or in memory of a loved one, please contact the church office at (806) 655-2851.