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November 1, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for November 1
Sunday, November 1 Morning: Pss. 103; 150
Evening: Pss. 117; 139
Zeph. 1:1–6
1 Cor. 12:27–13:13
Matt. 18:21–35 A prayer based on 1 Corinthians 12: 27- 13:13 Loving God, you draw us together as the body of Christ. Today, as we remember those saints who have gone before us, let us remember the ways they witnessed to the love and grace you generously poured out on them. We remember their witness of love, and we remember their examples of faith, hope, and love as they held on to Jesus, their Lord. Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
October 31, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 31
Saturday, October 31 Morning: Pss. 63; 149
Evening: Pss. 117; 139
Nah. 3:8–19
Rev. 13:11–18
Luke 12:32–48 A prayer based on Revelation 13: 11-18 Holy and loving God, you give us life. But we know that there are those who claim to give life, yet their ways ultimately lead to separation, disillusionment, and even death. Strengthen us, so that when we are called to not only follow false gods, but to say they are greater than you. Strengthen us to hold firm in the faith you have given to us, so we can witness about Jesus our Lord. Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
October 30, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 30
Friday, October 30 Morning: Pss. 84; 148
Evening: Pss. 25; 40
Nahum 2:13–3:7
Rev. 13:1–10
Luke 12:13–31 A prayer based on Revelation 13: 1-10 Sovereign and holy God. Living in the world today calls for patient endurance and faithfulness. To hold fast to your word. Other gods call us to worship them, such as power, riches, and politics, just to name a few. Help us live as ones living in your word, as we seek to do justice, love mercy, and walk humbly with our God. We lift this prayer in the name of that God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Amen.
October 29, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 29
Thursday, October 29 Morning: Pss. 116; 147:12–20
Evening: Pss. 26; 130
Nahum 1:15–2:12
Rev. 12:7–17
Luke 11:53–12:12 A prayer based on Revelation 12: 7 - 17 God of victory, we praise you that the accuser has been defeated. But even in defeat, Satan continues to pursue your people to draw them away from your love and light. But through this pursuit, we know that those who call upon the name of Jesus will have victory over the power of evil and death. We thank you as we hold fast to our testimony of Jesus, who with you and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns for ever and ever. Amen.
October 28, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 28
Wednesday, October 28 Morning: Pss. 96; 147:1–11
Evening: Pss. 132; 134
Nahum 1:1–14
Rev. 12:1–6
Luke 11:37–52 A prayer based on Revelation 12: 1-6 God of power and might, we give you thanks for the birth of your Son, Jesus, who has power over all evil. While it may seem that Satan is strong and powerful, help us to see the power we have in Jesus’ name. Who sits enthroned with you and the Holy Spirit to rule and reign for ever and ever. Amen.
October 27, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 27
Tuesday, October 27 Morning: Pss. 12; 146
Evening: Pss. 36; 7
Jonah 3:1–4:11
Rev. 11:14–19
Luke 11:27–36 Powerful and living God, the kingdoms of this world are yours, and you will reign for ever and ever. Open up the heavens for us so we can see your glory as we continue to live faithfully as your children here on earth. As we wait for the fulfillment of your Kingdom, strengthen us to be agents of your Kingdom here and now as we proclaim our Lord Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and forever. Amen.
October 26, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 26
Monday, October 26 Morning: Pss. 62; 145
Evening: Pss. 73; 9
Jonah 1:17–2:10
Rev. 11:1–14
Luke 11:14–26 A prayer based on Revelation 11: 1-14 Holy and loving God, you have given us the opportunity to be faithful witnesses of your love and grace. We know that faithfully proclaiming your word will bring opposition that could lead to abandonment and even death. Even through that proclamation, you are there, giving us your word and way so others may come and experience the living Christ in us. We lift this prayer in the name of that same Christ, Jesus our Lord. Amen.
October 25, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 25
Sunday, October 25 Morning: Pss. 108; 150
Evening: Pss. 66; 23
Jonah 1:1–17a
1 Cor. 10:15–24
Matt. 18:15–20 A prayer based on 1 Corinthians 10: 15-24 Holy and loving God, we know at times we want to live with one foot in your Kingdom and the other foot in the kingdoms of this world. Help us to train so we can keep both feet fully planted in you. We know that we can do anything we want, but guide us to live our lives for the good of others, through the power of the one who taught us how to live, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
October 24, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 24
Saturday, October 24 Morning: Pss. 122; 149
Evening: Pss. 100; 63
Micah 7:1–7
Rev. 10:1–11
Luke 11:1–13 A prayer based on Revelation 10: 1-11 Holy and powerful God, while we desire to judge the world around us, we know only you are fit to fill that role. Help us accept your Word because, through Jesus, who is the Word, you provide salvation for the whole world. Help us remain steadfast in the Word, which also proclaims judgment for those who stray from your Word and way. Let us live as people who have been set free through the acts of Jesus the Christ, who with you and the Holy Spirit are worshiped and glorified for ever and ever. Amen.
October 23, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 23
Friday, October 23
Morning: Pss. 88; 148
Evening: Pss. 6; 20
Micah 6:1–8
Rev. 9:13–21
Luke 10:38–42 A prayer based on Revelation 9: 13-21 God of justice and love, when we look at our own lives, we tend to think we aren’t all that bad. Sure, there are moments when your love shines in and through us, but there are also moments when we forget who we are and whose we are. Give us hearts and minds to seek repentance, so that we may fully live in the way we have learned from Jesus Christ our Lord. Who with you and the Holy Spirit reign for ever and ever. Amen.
October 22, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 22
Thursday, October 22 Morning: Pss. 243; 147: 12-20
Evening: Pss. 81; 116
Micah 5: 1-4, 10-15
Revelation 9: 1-12
Luke 10: 25-37 A prayer based on Revelation 9: 1-12 Holy and loving God, you alone are our strength and shield. Even amid turmoil and hardship, you are never absent and remain in control. Even when we feel like we are facing a strong enemy and that there is no relief in sight, let your mercy and justice reign so we can fully place our trust in Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, now and for ever. Amen.
October 21, 2026 • 1 Minute Read
Daily Prayer for October 21
Wednesday, October 21 Morning: Pss. 65; 147: 1-11
Evening: Pss. 125; 91
Micah 3: 9-4:5
Revelation 8: 1-13
Luke 10: 17-24 A prayer based on Revelation 8: 1-13 Powerful and blessed God. Silence is powerful. When the world is busy around us and we face chaos and uncertainty, help us be still. We are still so we can see the power of God active and alive around us. Let us take moments of silence to offer our prayers and petitions to the throne, knowing that the prayers we lift up to heaven connect us with God's will, which continues to be active and alive around us. Remind us again of the power that we receive through the work of Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.
October 22, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Weekly Bulletin for the Week of October 25
Welcome to the weekly roundup 👋 Did you know that Pastor Chris has a collection you can subscribe to? See his latest blog hereRead this week's blog 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, October 25th- 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 - 7:30 pm: 412 Family Ministry
Brite Ministry for K - 5 (Wesley Hall)
Parable Perspective with Pastor Dretha - Adult Class (Ouida Room) Monday, October 26th - 6:30 pm: Leadership Board Meeting (Wesley Hall) Tuesday, October 27th - 9 am - 12 pm: Good Place Workday (FLC)
10 am: Staff Meeting (Pastor Chris’s Office) Wednesday, October 28th - 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm: The WELL Women’s Group
7:00 pm: Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, October 29th - 10:00 am: Life With God Class (PC’s Office)
1 pm - 7 pm: The Good Place Donation Drop-off- (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer
5:30 pm - 7 pm: Our Daily Bread Food Distribution - (Our Daily Bread House) Sign up to Volunteer Friday, October 30th - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, October 31st - 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 - TOP 3 Announcements Help Serve on Sunday MorningsNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message | | | Pastor Christopher EversonRuth 1: 6 - 14 When we look at our next biblical figure in this series we look at Naomi with a reminder that faith sometimes means moving forward when you don’t know how the story will end, trusting that God’s providence is working even through loss, uncertainty, and difficult goodbyes. 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: November 1 - All Saints Sunday Series - Major in the Minors - Looking at some not so minor characters in Scripture - Week 4 - Barnabas - Acts 11:19-30 (NIV) - Pastor Chris See you soon ☀️
October 15, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Weekly Bulletin for the Week of October 18
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, October 18th- 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. 5:30 - 8:30 pm: Youth and Confirmation at Side Quest Arcade at Firewheel Mall in Garland bring $13.00 6 - 7:30 pm: 412 Family Ministry
Brite Ministry for K - 5 (Wesley Hall)
Parable Perspective with Pastor Dretha - Adult Class (Ouida Room) Monday, October 19th - 1 - 3 pm: Our Daily Bread Produce Day (FLC)
6:30 pm: Leadership Board Meeting (Wesley Hall Tuesday, October 20th - 9 am - 12 pm: Good Place Workday (FLC)
10 am: Staff Meeting (Pastor Chris’s Office)
2:30 pm: Good Place Board Meeting (FLC) Wednesday, October 21th - 6:30 pm: Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, October 15th - 10:00 am: Life With God Class (PC’s Office)
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, October 16th - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, October 17th - 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 - 412 Update This Week, 412 will be on for our kiddos in Wesley Hall and Pastor Dretha’s Parable Class
The Youth and Confirmation Class will be headed to Side Quest at Firewheel Mall with Pastor Chris from 5:30 - 8:30 pm. Bring $13.00 for unlimited games, and some pizza and popcorn. TOP 3 Announcements Help Serve on Sunday MorningsNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message | | Pastor Dretha Burris | Exodus 1: 1-5, 2: 1-10 Week 2 of the "Major in the Minors" series finds us looking at a woman who played a short-lived but significant role in the life of one of God's most beloved people. Moses' mom, Jochebed, trusted God, taught her children about God, and lived according to her faith. What can we learn from her example? 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: October 25 New Series - Major in the Minors - Looking at some not so minor characters in Scripture - Week 3 - Naomi - Ruth 1: 6-14- Pastor Chris See you soon ☀️
October 8, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Weekly Bulletin for the Week of October 11
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, October 11th- 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 - 7:30 pm: 412 Family Ministry
Brite Ministry for K - 5 (Wesley Hall)
Youth with Pastor Jay (Youth Room)
Confirmation with Pastor Chris (Pastor Chris’ Office)
Parable Perspective with Pastor Dretha - Adult Class (Ouida Room) Monday, October 12th - OFFICE CLOSED - Columbus Day Tuesday, October 13th - 8 am - 3 pm: Staff Planning Day (Ouida Room)
9 am - 12 pm: Good Place Workday (FLC)
5:30 - 8 pm: Rotary Appreciation Dinner (Welsey Hall) Wednesday, October 14th - 8 am: RC Networking Breakfast (Wesley Hall)
10:00 am: Life With God Class (PC’s Office)
6:00 pm: The WELL Women’s Group (Wesley Hall)
6:30 pm: Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, October 15th - 12:00 pm: Rotary (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, October 16th - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, October 17th - 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
10:00 am - 6 pm: RC Chamber Fun Fest (Ouida Baley Middle School) Sign up to Volunteer Upcoming Events - Help out at Fun Fest!Help share about Royse City Methodist Church
October 17, 2026 412 is Back!!! Get your children and youth involved and hang out with Pastor Dretha as she discusses parables Help Serve on Sunday MorningsNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message | Pastor Chris Everson | Genesis 10: 8-12 We begin a new series looking at 4 “smaller” figures in Scripture. But what we know about the figures in Scripture, whether mentioned in one verse or many, isn’t small. We begin today with Nimrod. 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: October 11- New Series - Major in the Minors - Looking at some not so minor characters in Scripture - Week 2 - Jochebed - Exodus 1: 1-15, 2: 1-10 - Pastor Dretha See you soon ☀️
October 4, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Weekly Bulletin for the Week of October 4
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, October 4th- 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. 12 pm - 4 pm: Board Budget Meeting (Wesley Hall) 6 - 7:30 pm: 412 Family Ministry starts tonight
Brite Ministry for K - 5 (Wesley Hall)
Youth with Pastor Jay (Youth Room)
Confirmation with Pastor Chris (Pastor Chris’ Office)
Parable Perspective with Pastor Dretha - Adult Class (Ouida Room) Monday, October 5th - 5 pm - 7 pm: Our Daily Bread Produce Day (Family Life Center)
7 pm: Soccer Board Meeting (Ouida Room) Tuesday, October 6th - 9 am - 12 pm: Good Place Work Day (FLC) Sign up to volunteer
10 am: Staff Meeting (PC’s Office) Wednesday, October 7th - 6:30 pm: Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, October 8th - 10 am: Life with God Class (Pastor Chris’s Office)
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, October 2nd - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, October 3rd - 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 - 412 is Back!!! Get your children and youth involved and hang out with Pastor Dretha as she discusses parables Help Serve on Sunday Mornings FunFest is coming;
help share about Royse City Methodist Church
October 17, 2026New here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message | Pastor Chris Everson | Romas 5:1 As we conclude our “Peace Be With You” series, we look at how we have peace with God. We come to understand that God created the universe, but we want to have all the control. Paul helps us see how when we let God be God, we can fully live in his peace. 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: October 11- New Series - Major in the Minors - Looking at some not so minor characters in Scripture - Week 1 - Nimrod - Genesis 10: 8-10 - Pastor Chris See you soon ☀️
September 24, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of September 27
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 27th - 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 - 7:30 pm: 412 Family Ministry starts tonight
Brite Ministry for K - 5 (Wesley Hall)
Youth with Pastor Jay (Youth Room)
Confirmation with Pastor Chris (Pastor Chris’ Office)
Parable Perspective with Pastor Dretha - Adult Class (Ouida Room) Monday, September 28th Tuesday, September 29th - 9 am - 12 pm: Good Place Work Day (FLC) Sign up to volunteer
10 am: Staff Meeting (PC’s Office) Wednesday, September 30th - 6:30 pm: Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, October 1st - 8 am : Rotary
10 am: Life with God Class (Pastor Chris’s Office)
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, October 2nd - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, October 3rd - 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 - 412 is Back!!! Get your children and youth involved and hang out with Pastor Dretha as she discusses parables Help Serve on Sunday Mornings FunFest is coming;
help share about Royse City Methodist Church
October 17, 2026New here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message | Pastor Chris Everson | Isaiah 2:4 Where is the best place to work for peace? Right where you are. There are so many different ways to work for peace right here in Royse City. Where do you want to start? 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: October 4 - 🥖🍷 COMMUNION SUNDAY 🥖🍷 - Pastor Chris concludes our “Peace Be With You” with a message about “Peace With God” from Romans 5:1 See you soon ☀️
September 17, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of September 20
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 20th - 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 - 7:30 pm: 412 Family Ministry starts tonight
Brite Ministry for K - 5 (Wesley Hall)
Youth with Pastor Jay (Youth Room)
Confirmation with Pastor Chris (Pastor Chris’ Office)
Parable Perspective with Pastor Dretha - Adult Class (Ouida Room) Monday, September 21st 1 pm - 3pm: Our Daily Bread Produce Distribution (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer
6:30 pm: Leadership Board Meeting (Wesley Hall) Tuesday, September 22nd - 9 am - 12 pm: Good Place Work Day (FLC) Sign up to volunteer
10 am: Staff Meeting (PC’s Office) Wednesday, September 23rd - 8 am: Chamber Networking Breakfast (Wesley Hall)
6 pm: The WELL Women’s Group (Wesley Hall)
6:30 pm: Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, September 24th - 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 25th - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, September 26th - 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 | Jeremiah 29:7 Where is the best place to work for peace? Right where you are. There are so many different ways to work for peace right here in Royse City. Where do you want to start? 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 27 - Pastor Chris continues our “Peace Be With You” with a message about “World Peace” from Isaiah 2:4 See you soon ☀️
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 ☀️
August 26, 2026 • 3 Minute Read
Week of August 30
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 30th - 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 31st - Tuesday, September 1st - 9am - 12 pm: Good Place Work Day (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Wednesday, September 2nd - 6:30 pm - Praise Team Practice (Youth Room) Thursday, September 3rd - 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 4th - 9am - 2pm: The Good Place Workday, (FLC) Sign up to Volunteer Saturday, September 5th - 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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September 13 following Worship at Glenda Arnold ECLC
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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 @ 10amNew here? We'd love to connect. This Week's Message Pastor Jay Durton | 1 Thessalonians 1: 4-8 Head’ em Up is an old cowboy call to get the herd up and moving. Life can take us through unfamiliar territory, but God calls His people to a faith that is active and growing. 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 6- Pastor Dretha concludes our Round Up sermon series link is here See you soon ☀️
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
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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 ☀️
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
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Youth Ministry
Adult Bible Study
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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 ☀️
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 ☀️
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
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Adult Bible Study
Want to help out let Ms. Wanda know
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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 ☀️
June 21, 2026 • 4 Minute Read
Leadership Board Update - June 21, 2026
TRANSCRIPT - PASTOR CHRIS: Thank you, Pastor Dretha. Before I have the ushers come forward, I want to invite our board chairperson, Pam Davis, who is right over here. No, she did not leave. She's right here. We had a board meeting on Monday, and we thought it'd be good to give just a little bit of update of what's happening. And before we do that, if you are serving on our leadership board, would you please stand real quick so we can thank you for the work that you do? I know we have a lot of people who are out of town. Awesome. Thank you for all that you do. And I'm going to let Pam have the microphone for a while, and she's going to share some updates. PAM DAVIS: Well, thank you all for all of your prayerful support for this leadership board that we have. We can feel your prayers. It seems like we spend an awful lot of time working on things, and then all of a sudden we think, well, where are we going? And hopefully we feel like we're going where God is leading us. I'd love to tell you today that, hey, I've got some great news. I think we're going to be doing this and that. And we do have some good news coming soon. I just don't know exactly what it's going to look like. But we're working on a couple of things, and what happens is when we get ready to do things, you know, we have to have a church meeting. And everybody gets to decide what we do. So we're working on those things. Hopefully we can get them together soon. We're spending time going over the ideas that you gave us in the town hall meeting. And we will be working on our way forward using your comments, and we'll be sharing that with you too. There's a little bit of work to do on that. You gave us plenty to think about and work on, which is great. And we thank you for that as well. One of the things we're waiting on, we've had to survey all of our property. And Andy Weir, thank you so much. He calls the surveyor twice a week saying, where's our surveys? Because our realtor needs them. And we have a couple things hopefully in play, but we can't do anything about it until we get the surveys. So pray that we'll get the surveys soon. And we'll have those done so we can move forward with some things that we have. A lot of work going on around the facility still. Thank you to the trustees. Those gentlemen have gotten out here and done a ton of work on our properties. We keep having water issues. They're working on those, trying to get the water out of the good place. And in front of where we go in at Wesley Hall, we've had electrical panel issues. They've worked on the roof. We had our fire inspection this week with the city. We came out really well. So that's good. A few minor things. So we're getting those worked on, but no big issues. So thank you to our Daily Bread and the Good Place. Those folks worked really hard making sure we had everything ready for the fire marshal to walk through. And also the staff over at Wesley Hall. They had that all ship shaped. So thank you. You know, you go, well, big deal. You haven't told us anything. Well, we're working on it. And I think it's coming faster than we'll be ready for. By the way, God is good all the time. (Transcribed by TurboScribe. Go Unlimited to remove this message.)
February 15, 2026 • 10 Minute Read
Leadership Board Update - February 15, 2026
PASTOR CHRIS : And we were going to do this after the song, but since y'all are sitting, I don't want to have y'all stand up and sit back down. Pam has an update she wants to give to you about what's going on in the life of our church. Pam just became our board chair January 1st of this year and has already made a huge impact, and that impact is important and has happened, not all because of her, although she is wonderful, but because all of us have started to say it's time. It's time for us to use the abundant gifts that God has given us to move the church forward. So I'm going to let Pam give her little talk now and then we'll close our worship together with song and the benediction. So Pam, go for it. PAM DAVIS: Thank you. I'm humbled to stand before you and represent people that are working for all of us and for our mission, and we have a mission. We have a mission statement, and it's on your bulletin. It's on the front page. It's at the bottom, and it's on the screen. Royce City Methodist Church exists to glorify God and make disciples by serving together to be renewed and rooted in Christ. That's what we're about. That's what we decided as a fellowship of Christian brothers and sisters we're going to do. And so, Pastor Chris asked me to answer a couple of questions, and so I'm going to answer these questions, and I hope I remember that I answer them in the vein of this mission statement. First of all, the laws of Texas require that we have a charter and we are a business, and so there's a group of people that are elected by this body to serve the business of our church. Pastor Chris and his worship team are in charge of our spiritual well-being and growth in the ministries of the church. The governing board and leadership board is charged with the business of the church, and so sometimes I put on the business hat that I wore for a long time, and I step in a different box, but I need to remember that my business is this, and I want to thank, first of all, before we go any further, Aaron Stringfeller, John Woodford, Austin Pelley, Shirley Magnus, and Jay Chesser. They just rolled off our board, and ladies and gentlemen, brothers and sisters in Christ, they did a great work for us that board last year because we had some really hard times, and they had to make some really difficult decisions. Now, some of the people are still on this board, and I thank you for serving because they are fired up, ready to go and get to work, and so the question we ask, how did we get here? Well, we know the answer. We got here because our church just literally burned to the ground, and everything we had ever planned and decided we were going to do as a body of Christ revolved around that sanctuary, and where we were going to build and what we were going to do was always, we are not leaving this building. Well, it left us, so we're meeting in this school. We're meeting in Glenda Arnold. You know it was offered up to us by the school district. They've given us a wonderful deal to be here. We have plenty of parking. We have great access. We can seat 200 people in here comfortably. We have facilities available to us. We have classrooms available to us on Sunday morning, so we can do Sunday school under the same roof. We have air conditioning that works. We don't have to clean it. We don't have to fix the light bulbs, and so we're blessed to have this wonderful place together, and so that's why we're here, and you know, we're still here, but you know what? We're not going any place either because we're still here as the body of Christ called to serve him in this location and in this body, and that's what I mean by we're still here. We did go out and hire a real estate firm. That firm is called Ridge Point Commercial Real Estate. If you drive around our church, you might see their sign if you want to know. Why we picked them was the previous board put together a task force to select a realtor to represent us, and they looked. We interviewed three different groups, and Ridge Point has done a lot of commercial real estate in Rockwall County, Hunt County, Collin County, and in this area, and they've worked with a lot of churches or a number of churches, let's say. They've also worked with big corporations. They helped bring Costco into Rockwall, so they've got their hand on the pulse of what's going on in our area, so why did we hire a realtor? Well, as a collective body, we voted 102 to 29 people to move away from our current site, and we did that because of a lot of different considerations, so we hired this realtor group to help us, and David and Grant English have been very helpful to us. They brought us probably over 25 properties to look at, and we've looked at them, all different sizes, shapes, different things. We haven't exactly found what we're looking for. We think we have found a parcel of land that we like. It's right down here on 66. It's on the side of the police station, and you go back a little bit. There's a developer back there that is putting in 450 homes. He's also putting in a school, and he would like to have a church, so that's attractive to us right now. We have not put any money down. We have not signed any contracts, and part of that reason is the developer is working with the city of Royce City on a land swap. He has some land that the city wants, and the city has some land that he wants, but they haven't worked that out yet, so we don't have a defined parcel. We don't have more information than that. Our realtors check with them at least once a month. They'll see where we are, but we haven't done anything, but remember this. No contract to buy a piece of property will be executed without a charge conference. A charge conference is a vote from the body of our church, our congregation. Why are we looking at this piece of property? First of all, we thought we'd like to be on 66. We found quite a few properties, but what they don't have is the infrastructure to the property. That means no streets, no water, no sewer, no electric. We can do that if we purchased a piece of property that doesn't have those things there, but we have to put them in, and that's going to be at our cost, and so that's one of the considerations that we're looking at this particular piece of property. We found another property close to 66 that looked really good until it had no water, no sewer, no electric. It had an easement from the Highway 66, and it had an easement from the railroad, so it just shrunk, and it was very defining on what we could use, so that's where we are today. We are continuing to look when the right piece of property comes along at the right price. You'll hear about it, but I'll keep you informed, and then where are we on selling our property? Well, it's listed. The realtors have brought several different lookers, but it hasn't sold yet, but I'm thinking at it this way. For 40 years, I managed office buildings, and one of my jobs was buying the highest and best use for a piece of property, and I think back, and I think, oh, Lord, you're making me think about that stuff again, but you know what? We have buildings that are paid for. We have buildings that we do need to maintain, but they're paid for. We don't have a mortgage, and we're not having to pay rent, so maybe it's a blessing that God hasn't brought us the right buyer yet for our property. Also, things are changing in Royce City, and as they grow, our value also increases of our property, so I guess the word is we're still here. We're still waiting, and then the board. Could the board members stand up again? The current board members, you're here. I know you're here. I saw you. Thank you. All right. You know, Pastor Chris told us something. If we are going to succeed, if we are going to make it, we can fold. We can fold, and I'm sure Satan would be so happy if we walked out these doors and never came back, but I'm not going. I'm here, and you know what? The people that have gone before me for 120 years are standing behind me, and they push me in directions I don't want to go because we're still here, and so if you have questions about what our church is doing, ask these board members. We've put an email out there. If you have a question and you want to ask, write an email on there. We will answer it. Over here is a basket. There's some cards. There's some pens. There's a sign that says Leadership Board Questions and Suggestions. Fill those out. How do we know what we're doing well or not if you don't tell us? If you have an idea, tell us. We can't do it and be successful if you don't tell us. If there's another way we need to communicate to you as a body, please let us know. We're working hard to do that, and lastly, we've established some new working groups, so if God is calling you, even if you don't want to come and he wants to use you for something, please speak to one of us about it. We do have a working finance group now that's working with Nancy and our church treasurer, who is Michael Dana back there. We have a working trustees group that is working with Andy Weir back there in our facilities. You know what? These people volunteered and said, I want to serve. I had another person this week come to me to talk about something else, and she said, God is calling me to help in an area, and tomorrow night when the board approves it, she's going to be working. You know, it's not just Michelle's job to set up our worship service. It's not Pastor Chris to take care of the chairs and the facilities. It's up to us if we're going to make it, and I'm moving on. I'm not turning back, and I'm not giving up. (Transcribed by TurboScribe.ai. Go Unlimited to remove this message.)
June 25, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Celebrating our Freedom in Christ
This Sunday, we will celebrate the 250th anniversary of our country's founding. Because of that, I’ve been thinking about past “patriotic” celebrations that I’ve experienced in my 54 years. As Royse City commissioned RCISD students to paint the fire hydrants on Main Street, I remembered the Bicentennial celebration in 1976. I was just 5 years old, and we lived on Monroe Street in Hutchinson, Kansas. Mom, Dad, and our next-door neighbor bought red, white, and blue paint to paint the fire hydrant at the corner of our street. I also remember my Freshman year of High School traveling with the Hutchinson High School Mighty Salthawk band to Philadelphia to participate in the Festival of States upon the 200th anniversary of the signing of the Constitution. These memories bring back thoughts of joy and help me, as a follower of Jesus, to reflect on our freedoms. Our Scripture for Sunday is the scripture that is on our “Celebrate 250” shirts from Galatians 5:1, “It is for freedom that Christ has set us free. Stand firm, then, and do not let yourselves be burdened again by a yoke of slavery.” We have a lot to be thankful for; not only are we free to gather in a public venue to proclaim the love and grace of Jesus Christ, but we are free to live our lives in Christ each and every day we have breath If you bought a 250 Celebration shirt, I hope you will join me in wearing it for worship and the potluck following worship in Wesley Hall. If you didn’t get a shirt, please wear Red, White, and Blue. We will have a patriotic photo backdrop at Glenda Arnold, and it will be a great time to celebrate our freedom in Christ. See you on Sunday! Be God’s,
Pastor Chris
July 1, 2026 • 2 Minute Read
Celebrating What God Is Doing—and Looking Ahead
It’s hard to believe we’re already halfway through 2026. These past six months have been filled with both blessings and challenges, and I’m grateful for how God continues to work through our church. Every Sunday, the gospel is faithfully proclaimed as we live out our mission: to glorify God and make disciples by serving together to be renewed and rooted in Christ. This summer, we saw that mission come alive through Vacation Bible School, our youth ministry, and the ongoing impact of Our Daily Bread, which serves more than 500 neighbors each month, and The Good Place, which reaches over 1,400 people each month with hope and practical support. I'm also excited to share that we are making meaningful progress toward a future church home. As our board chair, Pam Davis, shared on Sunday, we are in serious discussions about a promising property, and we are prayerfully hopeful that we will have encouraging news to share soon. While there is much to celebrate, we also need to be honest about our current financial reality. Although we have remained within budget this year, monthly giving has not kept pace with expenses, and we are currently operating at a deficit. Tracy and I have prayerfully committed to give an additional $500 each month above our tithe for the remainder of the year. We share this simply to lead by example and to invite you to prayerfully consider whether God is calling you to increase your own giving. Even a small, recurring gift can make a significant difference as we continue our ministry and prepare for the future God has before us. "Whoever sows generously will also reap generously." — 2 Corinthians 9:6 Your generosity helps us continue sharing the gospel, serving our community, and preparing for the future God is leading us toward. Give Online: Make a one-time or recurring gift through our website. Give on Sunday: Place your gift in the offering during any worship service. Mail a Check: Royse City Methodist Church, P.O. Box 327, Royse City, TX 75189. Recurring online giving is especially helpful, providing steady support for the ministries and mission of our church. Thank you for your faithful partnership in ministry.
Thank you for your prayers, generosity, and partnership in ministry. Together, God is using Royse City Methodist Church to make an eternal difference, and I believe our best days are still ahead. With gratitude,
Pastor Chris
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