Rev David Diller preached on “New Beginnings” from Luke 1:26-38. This fourth Sunday of Advent we hear again the angel’s announcement of Jesus’ birth to Mary.   This season is all about a baby & babies are miracles from God.   Miraculously, every baby born in any country grows up learning to speak that language.   The human brain is amazingly plastic & can keep on learning & improving into old age. 

Payne Springs United Methodist Church is a growing church for growing people.  December 31 we bring in the New Year from 9- midnight with snacks, table games, & Watchnight Worship.   The church office will be closed Christmas & New Year’s Day but we resume our normal schedule in January.

Payne Springs UMC hosts a Walk to Emmaus reunion group every Tue at 5 pm.   Meetings are open & everyone is invited to bring a snack supper & join us.  All are welcome.    Disciple Bible Study resumes Jan 22. 
         
            Payne Springs UMC is a caring church family learning to follow Jesus. Our purpose is to help every person grow to full maturity in the image of Jesus Christ in the twenty-first century. With open hearts, open minds, and open doors, we combine both traditional & contemporary styles. We invite you to come learn about God and Jesus, the Bible and the Church each week. Sunday school is from 9-10am. At 10am coffee, juice, & snacks are served in Fellowship Hall. Worship is from 10:30-11:30am. Nursery care is provided. Sunday evenings we invite you to an in-depth study of Matthew at 5 pm. If you have questions or need directions, call our church office at (903) 451-2978 or go to www.paynespringsumc.  Or http://www.paynespringsumc.org.