First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church Newsletter

September 14, 2011

 

In This Issue
September 11th Event
Emmaus Walk Support
Wildfire Collection Items

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SEPTEMBER 11TH INFORMATION

Greetings:

Please read below for information about Emmaus, Wildfire Relief, and a thank you concerning our September 11th Event this last weekend.

We are doing our best to keep you informed of upcoming and changing information - thanks for taking time to read through these things.

Hope you have a great week.

Yours in Christ,
David E. Payne, Sr. PastorDavid Headshot 2
First United Methodist Church
321 E. Harrison Ave.
Harlingen, TX 78550
956.423.0540/church
956.245.8279/cell

[email protected]
www.fumcharlingen.org

 

10th Anniversary of September 11th
Remember, Honor, Hope

We would like to thank you for your help and support of our 9/11 Event on Sunday.  We had a great day, from our worship services to the Community Gathering in the evening.  While we didn't have 1500 people, we did make a substantial mark in our community.  EVERY person I talked to at the gathering enjoyed themselves, were impressed by the friendliness of our church, and thought it was a great event.  That wouldn't have been possible without your efforts - THANK YOU!

Apart from what we did for the community, I believe we also accomplished something significant for our church.  It was great to see all of you there, working, laughing, serving, and enjoying the day.  We were a Body of Christ - and we had fun while we were doing it.  At First United Methodist Church we are getting closer and closer to being the church we can be.  I was so proud of our church and our witness - once again, THANK YOU!

Finally, this is just the beginning... we will continue to work to be a positive influence in our community and world.  We will need your help to reach our goals... Sunday showed that we can do that, and do it well.

I hope that you had a positive experience on Sunday and feel good about what you accomplished.  Remember, with God - ALL THINGS are possible.
Calling on Emmaus Community Members:
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Support the Walk To Emmaus
By Helping with a Team Meeting

On Saturday, September 24, the upcoming Women's Walk Team will be meeting at First United Methodist Church.  If you would like to help prepare breakfast and/or lunch for this group, please contact Sara VanWyk at [email protected].
Wildfire Relief Updates
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First UMC is collecting items to deliver.

 

First United Methodist Church is collecting items to deliver to Austin/Bastrop area to help with the people who have been affected by the wildfires in the area.

 

You can bring your items to the church - or you can take them to Bicycle World in Harlingen (1113 South 77 Sunshine Strip).  Kelly and Henry Roberts have graciously offered their business location for this purpose.

 

On Sunday, I told you the needs list was constantly being updated - below are items you may bring.  Thanks for your help and prayers for those in need.

 

  • 100 ft. Hoses
  • Work Gloves
  • HEB Gift cards  ($25/$50)
  • Face Masks
  • Sanitary gloves
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Non perishable food
  • Canned Meats
  • Jelly
  • Peanut ButterRazors
  • Shaving Cream
  • Laundry soap
  • Kleenex
  • Cardboard boxes
  • Dog and cat food
  • Water and juices
  • Work Gloves
  • Shovels
  • Tools
  • Deodorant
  • Eye drops
  • Flashlights
  • Handi wipes
  • Paper plates
  • Plastic utensils
  • Paper cups
  • Sheets
  • New Blankets
  • New Pillows
  • Shoes
  • New Socks
  • New Underwear
  • NO CLOTHING is being accepted at this time other than the specific items mentioned above.