First Christian Church Garland

Dr. Dan Announces Retirement

by Dr. Dan Jones on March 8, 2023

In a pastoral letter to the congregation last month Dr. Dan shared his plans for retirement in April. Dear Member, I’ll turn 65 in April, and feel the time is right to announce my retirement April 28, 2023. My last Sunday in the pulpit will be April 23. Between now and the completion of my ministry as your Senior Minister, I’ll continue to work...

Moment's Reflection

by Stan McGill on February 15, 2023

The Haynes Sisters are really sisters who sing and play string instruments. Tiffany, Tonya, and Tara have sung professionally for over 30 years. All three have degrees from the University of North...

Moment's Reflection

by Dan Jones on January 13, 2023

MOMENT’S REFLECTION “…..Work out your own salvation with fear and trembling; for it is God who is at work in you, enabling you both to will and to work for his good pleasure.” -Philippians...

Moment's Reflection

by Dr. Dan Jones on December 7, 2022

“In the time of King Herod, after Jesus was born . . . .” -Matthew 2:1 As much as we try to keep politics out of it, politics is intricately woven into the fabric of the Christmas story. Jesus and...

Moment's Reflection Nov 9, 2022

by Dan Jones on November 9, 2022

“We have this treasure in clay jars, so that it may be made clear that this extraordinary power belongs to God.” -2 Corinthians 4:7 (Note: Dr. Dan, made the following presentation to the DWM...

2022 Trunk or Treat

by FCCG on October 12, 2022

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, 2022, 4:00 pm FCCG AVENUE A PARKING LOT EVERYONE IS INVITED! Your participation is needed to guarantee a fun filled event for our children! What is Trunk-or...

Sanctuary Piano Project

by FCCG on October 10, 2022

Sanctuary Piano Project “O sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth.” -Psalm 96:1 We want to share some good news with you! Over the last few months, church...

Moment's Reflection Sept 14, 2022

by Dr. Dan Jones on September 14, 2022

“O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy.” -Psalm 98:1, 8 As we were putting together this month’s...

2022 VBS Edition

by Dr. Shaun Brown on July 13, 2022

Vacation Bible School 2022 Saturday, July 30th 9:00am—2:00pm Lunch is included! Our format is different from previous years. It will be a one-day event. Participants and their families...

Moment's Reflection June 15, 2022

by Dr. Dan Jones on June 15, 2022

Moment’s Reflection “For the Lord is good; his steadfast love endures forever, and his faithfulness to all generations.” -Psalm 100:5 One of the great joys of being minister in one place for many...

Moment's Reflection May 11, 2022

by Dr. Dan Jones on May 11, 2022

Moment’s Reflection “Wait there for the promise of the Father.” -Acts 1:4 We were talking as a group of Christians about all the other times and places we’d heard the passage. Many...

Moment's Reflection April 6, 2022

by Dr. Dan Jones on April 6, 2022

“Ride on, ride on in majesty! As all the crowds hosanna cry.”-Hymn, recalling John 12: 12-13 Like so many good hymns, it’s relegated to a special season in the church year. We don’t sing it...

Moment's Reflection March 2, 2022

by Dr. Dan Jones on March 2, 2022

“Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep.” -Romans 12:15 And now there is Russia and Ukraine. In my life, each war is a variation on a tired theme: wars are waged by generals and...

Moment's Reflection February 9, 2022

by Dr. Dan Jones on February 9, 2022

“Remember . . . .” 1 Chronicles 16:15 “Forgetting what lies behind . . . .” Philippians 3:13 I was talking with man who has seen more heartache in his life than any person should have had to face....

Moment's Reflection January 12, 2022

by Dr. Dan Jones on January 12, 2022

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives.” -Prayer of Jesus, John 14:27 Peace, like hope, isn’t necessarily the absence of what troubles me. I’m...