1020 S 10th Ave, Safford, AZ 85546, US
From the Pastor
November 2025
From the Pastor’s Heart
I just have to say —
You all made me feel so loved and appreciated this month! You all were “Extravagantly Generous” from the many kind words and thoughtful gestures during Pastor Appreciation Month, to the birthday wishes and surprises — my cup is overflowing. Thank you for making me feel so cared for. I am truly grateful for each and every one of you.
As we move deeper into this beautiful Fall season, I can’t help but smile. You all know by now that Fall is my favorite time of year. Plus, I get to wear all my favorite sweaters! There’s just something about the crispness of the morning air, the shorter days, and the excuse to sit by a little backyard fire with a cup of hot tea. It’s a time that feels both cozy and sacred.
I’m also so excited for our upcoming Trunk or Treat on Halloween! It’s always such a fun evening — full of laughter, creative costumes, candy (of course!), and connection with our neighbors. I’ve got a giant T-Rex (my grandson’s fav) coming outta my car! It’s a beautiful way to share in the joy of children and this amazing community we have, right here at home.
Then, this Sunday, we’ll shift our hearts toward a more reflective celebration as we honor All Saints’ Sunday — a time to remember and give thanks for those saints who have gone before us into glory. What a gift it is to be surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses — those who have shaped our faith and continue to inspire us to live with courage, compassion, and love.
As we worship together this week, I encourage you to take a deep breath of that crisp fall air, give thanks for the season we’re in, and remember — God’s Extravagant Generosity is present in every leaf that falls and every new day that begins.
The weeks that follow prior to Advent, we will be looking at how we can each respond to God’s Extravagant Generosity towards us, in our own doing and giving for this next year. Please, be in prayer for how the Spirit is stirring within you, in this season.
May the God of Extravagant Generosity and Grace, be with you all.
In Love-
Pastor Lesli
FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
1020 S. 10th Avenue
Safford, AZ 85546
(928) 424-1190
