Sundays at 10:30 am
Experience the transformative power of faith with the Live Stream Worship Services at the First Methodist Church of Goldthwaite.
Led by our esteemed Senior Pastor, Rev. Brock Bomkamp, our services commence at 10:30 am every Sunday, inviting congregants both near and far to join us in the sanctuary or tune in live on our website's dedicated Live Stream Worship page. Whether you're seeking solace, inspiration, or community, our virtual congregation offers a warm and welcoming space for spiritual nourishment.
Additionally, for those unable to attend live, archived videos of our services are readily accessible in our Media Center, ensuring that the message of hope and love can be revisited at any time, fostering a deeper connection to our faith community.
🙏✨ Advent Prayer Guide 🎄🕯
First Methodist Church of Goldthwaite
Let us join together in prayer this Advent season!
Our Advent Prayer Guide is a wonderful resource to help:
💜 Center our hearts on Christ.
💒 Unite our church family in spiritual preparation for Christmas.
✨ Keep His light burning brightly in Goldthwaite as we share His love with all we meet.
📖 Click Here to open the Advent Prayer Guide
May Christ's peace and joy fill your hearts and homes this Christmas. Together, let's prepare to celebrate His coming and spread His love throughout our community.
🎄 Let's walk this sacred season together in faith and prayer!
RECURRING EVENTS
(Note: Events are subject to change, please contact the church office for schedule changes.)
Sunday's
9:30 am, Sunday School
10:30 am Morning Worship
Tuesday's
10:00 am Nursing Home visitation (We meet in FLC)
5:30 pm Al-Anon Meeting
Wednesday's
9:00 am, Senior Fellowship
Noon, High School Lunch
5:00 pm, Bell Choir Rehearsal
5:30 pm, Middle School Ignite
6:00 pm, Choir Rehearsal
6:30 pm, High School Ignite
Al-Anon Support
Troubled by someone's drinking? Al-Anon is here to help.
We meet on Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Call Rhonda at 648-3101 for more information.
Love to sing?
This is an open invitation to anyone who loves to sing. We have a place for you to use your love of singing, and that's in the choir! You don't have to read music, just love to sing. It would be a great time to come and join us. Our rehearsal time is at 6:00 pm every Wednesday in the sanctuary. Hope to see you there!
Senior Fellowship - Looking for people who enjoy fellowship and food!
We meet on Wednesdays in the Fellowship Hall at 9:00 am and play dominoes or canasta - no experience necessary. We will teach you the basics of these games. Following a short devotional, we enjoy a meal together. This is a nondenominational group and all are welcome.
Saturday, December 7
Community Christmas Cantata - FBC
Sunday, December 8
Community Christmas Cantata - FBC
Tuesday, December 10
Finance Meeting - 5:00 pm
Admin Meeting - 5:30 pm
Wednesday, December 11
Senior Fellowship - 9:00 am
High School Lunch - 12:00 pm
Kid's Club - 3:45 pm
Middle School Ignite - 6:30 pm
High School Ignite - 6:30 pm
Thursday, December 12
Methodist Men Breakfast - 7:00 am
Sunday, December 15
WoW Caroling at nursing homes - 1:30 pm
Covenant Church Charge Conference - 4:00 pm
Wednesday, December 18
Senior Fellowship - 9:00 am
Saturday, December 21
Family Movie Night in FLC - 5:00 pm
Sunday, December 22
Christmas Cookie Social - 9:30 am
Tuesday, December 24
Christmas Eve Service - 6:00 pm
Christmas Week
Office Closed
We're continually planning meaningful gatherings and activities for our community. Please remember to check back regularly to stay informed about these events and join in the wonderful experiences we have in store for you.
🎶✨ WOW Christmas Caroling 🎄🎵
Hosted by First Methodist Church of Goldthwaite
📅 Sunday, December 15
🕜 1:30 PM
🎄 Spreading Joy Through Song! 🎶
Join us as we bring the spirit of Christmas to our local nursing homes with the gift of music and fellowship. This is a wonderful opportunity to:
💖 Share Christ's love with our community.
🎵 Brighten someone's day with your voice and presence.
✨ Celebrate the season with faith and joy!
Whether you sing or simply want to lend your support, everyone is welcome to participate in this beautiful act of service.
Let's make this Christmas unforgettable for those who need it most.
We hope to see you there! ❤️
🎬✨ Family Movie Night 🎄🎥
Hosted by First Methodist Church of Goldthwaite
📅 Saturday, December 21
🕔 5:00 PM
📍 Family Life Center (FLC)
Bring your loved ones for an evening of fun, laughter, and fellowship as we enjoy a family-friendly movie together! 🍿
Everyone is welcome-invite your neighbors and friends!
Let's celebrate the holiday season with community and joy. ❤️
For more information, visit our website or contact the church office.
We can't wait to see you there!
🍪🎄 Christmas Cookie Social 🎅✨
📅 Sunday, December 22
🕤 9:30 AM
🎄 Celebrate the Season with Sweet Fellowship! 🍪
Join us for a delightful morning filled with:
🍪 Delicious homemade Christmas cookies
☕ Warm beverages
💖 Fellowship and holiday cheer
Let's gather together to share laughter, connect with one another, and enjoy the sweet flavors of the season.
Bring a friend and your favorite cookie recipe to share!
We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎄🍪
✨🌟 Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 🌟✨
Hosted by First Methodist Church of Goldthwaite
📅 Tuesday, December 24
🕕 6:00 PM
🎄 "The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us." - John 1:14 🎄
The Christmas season is a time to open our hearts and celebrate the joy of Christ's birth. We warmly invite you to experience the hope, peace, and love of Jesus at our Candlelight Christmas Eve Service.
This is a perfect opportunity to:
💛 Share faith with friends and loved ones.
🌟 Reflect on the true meaning of Christmas.
✨ Worship together as a community.
We encourage you to bring a friend and share in this special evening.
We can't wait to celebrate the miracle of Christmas with you!
Register Today!
This fun-filled program is open to children in grades K-5th and includes engaging Bible study, creative crafts, exciting recreational activities, delicious food, and opportunities for fellowship. Best of all, it's completely free, and transportation is available.
Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity for your child to grow in faith and make new friends. Visit our Kid's Club page for more information and to register.
Sundays:
Praise and Worship - 9:00 am - 9:20 am Goldthwaite Health & Rehab
Sunday School - 9:30 am - 10:15 am Upstairs
Morning Worship - 10:30 am Sunday Sanctuary
Wednesdays:
5:30 - 6:00 pm - Middle School lesson
6:00 - 6:30 pm - dinner
6:30 - 7:00 pm - High School Youth
Visit our Ignite Youth Ministries page.
We have volunteered for our local jail ministry in the past and have been asked if we would cover this September & October. This ministry is still every Tuesday. The women meet from 6 - 7 pm and the men meet from 8 - 9 pm. We need at least 2 women and 2 men for each session. A few have already volunteered to help and we need a few more. I will gladly answer your questions and/or meet with you to offer guidance in this needed ministry.
Blessings,
Cindy Lester
512 994-5997
Mills County Jail Ministry Volunteer Guidelines
Thank you for giving life to Matthew 25:36. The following guidelines are meant to promote a safe & peaceful environment for facilitators and offenders during your bible study time.
- Volunteers shall be respectful of the needs and requirements of the Mills County Jail as per our liaison Brother Stewart Farrell. Stewart is also the jail's Chaplain.
- Bible study activities shall be consistent with sound correctional practices for security & orderly operations. All bible study materials are subject to search at each entry to ensure safety. Security always takes precedence.
- Volunteers shall not form a non-professional, personal, or emotional relationship with an offender.
- Volunteers may correspond with an offender if approved by Mills County Jail.
- Correspondence shall not include or:
- Reference personal information such as personal photos, personal relationships, or personal finances.
- Legal and/financial advice.
- Anything that is sexual in nature.
- Reference to other offenders.
- Reference to or include contraband. Contraband is anything not allowed by the jail.
- Reference to actions that are inappropriate, such as soliciting money.
- Volunteers must use the postal box address of the church they represent as their return address.
- Volunteers shall not give or receive anything from an offender. This includes but is not limited to letters &/or messages (written or verbal) to anyone. As per the jail & Bro. Farrell - Bibles are a gift exception. The Christmas Holidays are also an exception & small gifts are allowed for bible study offenders.
- Cell phones, purses, wallets & pocket knives are not allowed in the jail. You may take your vehicle keys, photo id & approved bible study materials into the jail.
- Volunteers shall dress in a conservative and responsible manner.
- Volunteers shall immediately report an injury to the jail staff on duty.
- Volunteers may not visit offenders during regular visitation unless requested by jail staff.
Help Feed the Hungry
Did you know that during deer season the Evangelism Food Pantry uses donated deer meat to feed over 100 families per month! There is usually enough meat donated to feed these families each month during the season plus one additional month. The Mills County Ministerial Association (MA) is inviting hunters to donate the deer that they harvest to feed the hungry.
The field-dressed deer may be brought to:
Wesley Head's Wild Game Processing
East Highway 84, Goldthwaite, TX 76844
325-451-4158
Troubled by someone's drinking? Al-Anon is here to help.
Monday 11:00 a.m. - Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. - Thursdays at noon in the Steen House. Call Rhonda at 648-3101 for more information.
What Are Your Spiritual Gifts?
Are you interested in modern technology? Are you intrigued by new gadgets? Do you love working on computer programs? Then we've got a deal for you! The Technology Team is currently seeking volunteers to help run sound during church and on special occasions. You would not be responsible for running sound every week -- more on a rotating basis. The important thing is we get people trained so that when the holidays' hustle and bustle busy schedule rolls around, we will have plenty of help to call on if necessary. We will train you to run the soundboard, work on Pro Presenter 7 (the program that displays our slides used during worship services), and the video camera. If you are interested in any or all of these, please contact Laura Wilson at 325-451-4848 to discuss. We would love to have everybody's help!!!
We would like to welcome anyone interested to join our handbell choir.
No musical experience is required. We will teach you what you need to know. There is something extremely satisfying about ringing, as a member of the choir you are a link in a beautiful musical chain. If you have questions or any interest please call Ginger Spies at 325-451-4225 or email gingerspies@gmail.com.
December Birthday's
Marla Watson, 12/02
Chase Yarborough, 12/03
Maggy Jones, 12/11
Clinton Wesson, 12/13
Janet Birkner, 12/13
TJ Spies, 12/13
Kirk Edington, 12/17
Virginia Petty, 12/17
Diana Mullin, 12/17
Sam Gilbert, 12/21
Sandra Wright, 12/24
Avis Wall, 12/25
Jonathan Bartek, 12/30
Ginger Koen, 12/30
Joe langford, 12/30
December Anniversaries
Ken & Peggy Herbort, 12/12
Kent & Jill Shillings, 12/13
Jason & Shelley Williams, 12/17
Clinton and Cynthia Wesson, 12/23
Tommy & Wynona Head, 12/27
Happy Birthday to all the wonderful individuals in our congregation who are celebrating their birthdays this month! May your special day be filled with joy, love, and countless blessings. Wishing you a year ahead filled with happiness, good health, and memorable moments. Cheers to another year of life and growth together in our faith community! 🎉🎂