Join Us for a Transformative Conversation at Martin UMC

On Sunday, November 23, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Chapel at Martin United Methodist Church, Bedford, TX you’re invited to “God’s Economy for the Gay Christian” — an honest, compassionate, and deeply needed dialogue about faith, belonging, and healing in today’s church. Together we’ll explore how Scripture, love, and grace can guide us toward a future where all God’s children are seen, known, and celebrated. This workshop will challenge assumptions, illuminate shifting theological ground, and invite us into an “economy” of abundance — one where every person has a place at the table and in God’s kingdom. Whether you’re seeking understanding, reconciliation, or renewed hope, this is a space to listen, learn, and be part of the healing God’s church so urgently needs.

Please click below for a preview of A New Way to LOVE Your Neighbor

Love Your Neighbor

God plants seeds of bold faith, transformative love, and unshakeable hope within each of us – gifts that flourish when we trust and lean into God’s strength and calling. Join us for the Horizon Texas Conference 2026 – Altogether Bold Women’s Retreat on Friday, January 30 beginning at 7:00pm – Sunday, Feb. 1, 2026 ending at 12:00pm. The retreat will be Glen Lake Camp in Glen Rose, Texas. Housing in local hotels. 

Register by November 30 for Early bird registration fee of $125.00. After November 30th fees will increase to $149.00 per person.

Please click on link below to go to Altogether Bold registration site. In addition please sign your name on the sign up sheet in Wooton Hall to let Teresa Cochran know that you are planning on going to the retreat. Information sheets are located on the Women’s Ministry table in Wooton Hall. 

Scholarships available, see Pastor Fai’ana Prescott-Funanki.

Registration: https://link.edgepilot.com/s/c04fcd01/nxvemeO9T0W0LvQnseiWsA?u=https://htcumc.jotform.com/252648052348056

Prayer Concerns & Sympathy

Please continue to check the Facebook Prayer Page for daily updates or concerns. To be redirected to the Martin UMC Care Team Prayer Ministry page

Click for Martin UMC Prayer Page

Martin Community:

Cheryl Anderson, Buffy Atkinson, Alan & Anne Brandenburgh,

 Rachel Bush, Dottie Dixon,

Tomasi Latu and family, David Lowry, Caitlin & Ryan Moore, Sosaia & Kamryn Mose, Tangikina Piukana, Joe Turner, Tori Walls, Britney Weaver

Our prayers and sympathy are extended to Fine Tongia and family on the death of her husband, Katoanga Tongia

   Family & Friends: 

Lena Broussard, Sheila Collier, Merab Diaz, Katherine Fairchild, Joy Fowler, David Gasper, James Griffin, Dorothy Harris, Charles Hendricks, The Jarrell Family, James Leeson, Carla McCartney, Tim McClendon, Mike Meece, Steve Parker, Sonia Rosito, Ronnie & Barbara Roye, Richene Slayton, Dorothy Standley, Tina Steffen, Susie Tooley, Betty Weaver, Kimberly Wood

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Names are removed the first of every month, you may email me to add someone back in