June 2024 Newsletter

Posted on May 7, 2024 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

June 2024 Newsletter The time has come for me to say goodbye as your pastor, and while this departure is bittersweet, I carry with me countless memories of the love, lessons, and fellowship we have shared. Over the years, we have walked together in faith, supporting each other through life’s trials and celebrating its many […]... Read More

APRIL NEWSLETTER 2024

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

Embracing Renewal As we step into the vibrant tapestry of April, we’re greeted not only by the budding of flowers and the promise of warmer days but also by the spirit of renewal that permeates our hearts and minds. This month, we at the church find ourselves immersed in a journey of spiritual rejuvenation, a […]... Read More

Christmas Eve Service

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

We will be having our Christmas Eve Service at the church (Beebe First United Methodist Church) at 5:30 pm. We would love to have you join us.... Read More

January Newsletter

Posted on December 18, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

Psalm 31:1 “In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; let me never put you to shame; in your righteousness, deliver me!” The rush of the Christmas Season is finally over, and we think “Whew, now we can relax”. Not to fear, Easter is coming in March so we barely can get our breath before we […]... Read More

Radical Hope

Posted on December 11, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit” (Romans 15:13). “To them God has chosen to make known among the Gentiles the glorious riches of this mystery, which is Christ in you, […]... Read More

World Series Winner – Texas Rangers

Posted on November 2, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

In the 63 years of being a club, this is the first time that the Texas Rangers won the World Series. They did it in 5 games. Most of their runs seemed to come in just one or two innings, so it was a little nerve-wracking for the fans. I was happy to see them […]... Read More

Faith First Responder

Posted on September 14, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

I started working with the Clinton Foundation earlier this year. We did several months of training in Substance Use Disorder plaguing this nation. I organized a training event at my church along with two of my colleagues from the Clinton Foundation, Rev. Arthur Hunt and Rev. Frank Timmons. We had one of the most respected […]... Read More

VILE “It’s 4 o’clock somewhere”

Posted on August 1, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

“At four in the afternoon, I submitted ‘to be more vile’ and proclaimed in the highways the glad tidings of salvation,” Wesley wrote in his journal on April 2, 1739. That day, he preached to 3,000 people about Luke 4:18-19. I received my t-shirt today with this statement. I was inspired to get this because of her great sermon/lesson […]... Read More

Baggo Tournament

Posted on July 26, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

Tonight, we are having a Baggo Tournament at the church. We are raising money for Mount Eagle Retreat Center. Our church has a close connection to Mount Eagle and were happy to have a chance to help. Many of the churches in our Conference have done or will do similar events. The winner of each […]... Read More

Happy Birthday – Carolyn & Sandra

Posted on July 17, 2023July 17, 2023 by Rev. Candace Barron Leave a comment

Two of the ladies in my church are being celebrated today. Carolyn & Sandra do everything together so it was fitting that they are both July babies. They were some of the earliest friends I made when I was appointed here and I am glad that so many people are making a special effort to […]... Read More