Quitman First United Methodist Church

406 E. Lane Street

Quitman, Texas

903-763-4127

Be the Church We Are Called to Be …

Rev. Thomas Harper & Family

Upcoming FUMC Activities

What is Lent?

Lent begins each year on Ash Wednesday and is 46 days before Easter Sunday. This year, Lent will begin on Wednesday, February 14, and following the 40-day tradition, Lent will end on Holy Saturday, March 30th, 2024. 

The Christian meaning of Lent revolves around preparation, reflection, and penance. During Lent, Christians often engage in practices such as fasting, prayer, and almsgiving as a way to deepen their connection with God and to reflect on the sacrifice of Jesus on the cross. Fasting during Lent typically involves abstaining from certain foods or luxuries as a form of self-discipline and solidarity with the sufferings of Christ. 

 

 

Church News:

Video Recordings of the 11:00 am Sunday Worship Service are posted on the church’s YouTube Channel following each Sunday’s service.  Click HERE to link to the Channel. 

 Mark Your Calendars

Because of rain, THE COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT that was originally planned for Saturday, March 23 HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, MARCH 30 from 9:30-11:00 am at Jim Hogg Park. Our Children’s and Youth Ministries are coordinating with their counterparts in other Quitman churches and with local businesses to sponsor the annual Hunt.

The traditional Palm Sunday service is scheduled for Sunday, March 24 in the Sanctuary at 11:00 am.  Please note that the 8:30 am service will take place as normally scheduled, but it will not include the Children’s Palm Procession.

The Church Sanctuary will be open for Meditation and Communion Service between 5:00 pm and 7:00 pm on Maundy Thursday, March 28. Rev. Harper will be available at this time if consultation with the Pastor is desired.

A Good Friday Tenebrae Service is  scheduled in the Sanctuary on Friday, March 29 at 6:00 pm. 

On Easter Morning, activities will begin at 9:30 am with a pot-luck breakfast in J.O.Y. Hall.  All families are invited to participate by bringing a brunch-time dish to be shared. The Easter Worship Service will begin in the Sanctuary at 11:00am.  There will not be an 8:30 worship service or Sunday School scheduled on Easter morning.  

WNL! Calendar Information: Wednesday Night Live! will continue with the Adult and Youth Bible Studies beginning at 6:00pm.  A decision about resuming pre-study congregate meals will be made after Easter.