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March 3, 2011
In this issue...
Brass Band Concert This Sunday!
Ash Wednesday Service
Church-wide Lenten Study
Help the Youth!
Bereavement Support Groups
This Week's Calendar
FUMC Newsletter
March 3, 2011
Greetings! 

David Headshot 3Jesus said, "Yes, I am the gate.  Those who come in through me will be saved.  Wherever they go, they will find green pastures.  The thief's purpose is to steal and kill and destroy.  My purpose is to give life in all its fullness." 

(John 10:9-10)     

 

This is one of my favorite passages in the Gospel of John.  I like to read it whenever I start feeling like I'm being "mistreated" by God... you know, those times you feel sorry for yourself, or think He's asking too much of you?  This passage reminds, that Jesus' way - even when its hard - is the best way, and His purpose for me is for me to live life to the fullest.  It is the enemy who tries to trick us into mediocrity, or a life-style that may have immediate pleasure, but leads to death and destruction.  After I read this scripture, it inspires me to live life to the fullest, whatever that may be.

 

I hope you have the same desire for your life, and for our church.  Sure there are short-cuts, there is an "easier" path, but those paths are just the tricks of the enemy.  Jesus' way is ALWAYS best for us.  He loves us, we can trust Him - even when it is hard.

 

We are coming to the end of our sermon series, A Big Happy Family.  I hope you will join me (even when its hard) as we try to live our lives together in the fullest way possible.  Let's quick settling for the simple - let's strive for the best.  Join us this week as we wrap up this series by talking about how we can celebrate together as God's family.  We hope to see you in church.  


David Payne
Pastor, FUMC Harlingen
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tuba Celebration Brass Band Concert
Sunday, March 6, 2011 @ 6:00 PM

The Celebration Brass Band (which includes many members of this church) will be presenting a concert at First United Methodist Church of Harlingen on Sunday, March 6, at 6:00 PM in our sanctuary.  Don't miss the opportunity to be moved and blessed by this concert.

Sound the trumpets... It's almost here!
Ash Wednesday Service
Wednesday, March 9, 2011 @ 7:00 PM

Ash Wednesday is the beginning of the Lenten season (a 40 day period of preparation for the celebration of Easter).  In order to mark this special time of the year, we are holding an Ash Wednesday worship service on Wednesday, March 9, at 7:00 PM.  We hope you will join us for our worship.

 

24 Hours Study FUMC Church-wide Lenten Study
24 Hours That Changed the World, by Rev. Adam Hamilton

The books for this study will be available on Sunday for those people that ordered them.  Please pick them up before or after your worship service in the Welcome Center.  (If we run out and there is still a need for more, we can order them).

Beginning March 13, all of our Adult Sunday School classes will be doing this study together.  We have added a couple of other classes, so now we truly have a class for anyone and everyone that wants to join.  (Also, beginning March 23, Katy will lead the class on Wednesday night for those who can't make it on Sundays).

This will be a great way for our church to focus on the life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ for a 40 day period.  We hope you will join us as we begin.

 

Youth Ski Trip - We Need Your Help!
Donate Baked Goods and Snacks for the trip

As you may be aware, we have youth from our church going on a ski trip to Keystone, CO over Spring Break.  First of all, we ask for your prayers for this trip: for safety, for closer relationships, for God to do amazing things, and for our sponsors.

Secondly, the youth could use your help in collecting baked-goods and snacks for the trip.  If you can help with this, simply bake up your best recipe (or buy your favorite snack) pack it for travel, and bring it to the church no later than March 13.  This is a simple way we can let the kids know we care about them, and it is something everyone can do.  Feed a youth - it does a body good!

 

Grief Bereavement Support Groups
Valley Baptist Pastoral Services

The Department of Pastoral Services is offering three Bereavement Support Groups for those who have experienced the loss of a loved one:

Bereavement Support Group - (Designed to give those who are grieving tools and support during their journey) - Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen
Boggus Education Pavilion, Room 1
The first Tuesday of every month at 6:00 PM.
For more information contact Pastoral Services at 956.389.1194

Safe Haven Support Group - (Available to those who have attended our bereavement support group sessions and wish to continue with a monthy meeting for further support) - East Tower Meditation Room at Valley Baptist Medical Center in Harlingen.
Meets the second Thursday of every month at 10 AM.
For more information contact Chaplain Chris Hall at 956.357.3330

Bereavement Support Group for Parents Who Have Experienced the Loss of a Baby - For more information, please call Chaplain Joe Jaime at 956.389.1194

*All of the above groups are open to the public and are free of charge.

 

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This Week's Schedule
Beginning March 6, 2011

Sunday, March 6
-Thrift Shop Donations Accepted - 10:00 AM (310 E. Van Buren)
-Sunday School - 10:00 AM
-Confirmation Class - 9:45 AM (Confirmation Room)
-Middle School Youth - 5-7:00 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-High School Youth - 6-8:00 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Celebration Brass Band Concert - 6:00 PM (Sanctuary)
-Mission Group Arrives (Staying in RCC for the week)

Monday, March 7
-Women's Bible Study - 6:00 PM (Pletcher Parlor)

Wednesday, March 9
-Thrift Shop Volunteers - 9:00 AM (310 E. Van Buren)
-JAM - 3:30 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Wednesday Night Dinner - 5:30 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Adult Bible Study (Katy) - 6:30 PM (Pletcher Parlor)
-Confirmation Class - 7:00 PM (Confirmation Room)
-Ash Wednesday Service - 7:00 PM (Sanctuary)
-Adult Choir Practice - 8:00 PM (Choir Room)

Thursday, March 10
-Best Friends Bible Study - 9:30 AM (Pletcher Parlor)
-Youth Council Meeting - 7:00 PM

Saturday, March 12
-Thrift Shop Drop Offs - 9:00 AM (310 E. Van Buren)