First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church Newsletter

November 5, 2011

 

In This Issue
Daylight Savings Time
Pumpkin Patch and Trunk or Treat
College Care Packages
Extravagant Generosity

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Greetings:

We are in an exciting era in our church's life right now.  There is a developing momentum, a rising spirit, and a deepening commitment to Jesus Christ.  We are in the midst of a 40 day Prayer Vigil, we are in the midst of a study/sermon series on being the church we are called to be, and we are looking toward what God might do in and through us in 2012.

Come, worship with us this week.  Catch the wave of excitement, and join in the fun!

The staff and I would also like to thank you for the many words and signs of appreciation we have received from you.  We were especially touched by the Pastor/Staff Appreciation Luncheon last Sunday.  It means a lot to us to receive your appreciation, and we would like to say, "Thank you."

Check out the information below... we hope we will see you soon.  Have a great November!


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

 

Turn Your Clocks Back on November 5, 2011
Daylight Savings Clock
Daylight Savings Time Ends Tonight

It is time to "Fall Back" for the end of Daylight Savings Time.  Make sure to change your clocks before you go to sleep tonight.

The great news... you can get an extra hour of rest before coming to church on Sunday!  We'll see you there.
Pumpkin Patch and Trunk or Treat - Great Successes!
Pumpkins
Thanks For Your Help and Support...

We would like to thank you for your support of Journey Preschool's annual Pumpkin Patch, and our "Trunk or Treat" Festival this year.

Journey Preschool sold a record amount of pumpkins and saw a record number of people come through the gates this year at their Pumpkin Patch.  Not only is this a great fundraiser for the preschool, but it is a great community outreach for our church.  The money made at Pumpkin Patch is divided between scholarship help for the preschool, and equipment/school needs.

Our first annual "Trunk or Treat" was great as well.  We have some wonderfully creative people in our church... but the greatest part of the night was the warmth and love that was shared with families and friends during the evening.  Thanks to all for making this a success.
College Care Packages - We Need Your Information
Care Package
It is Care Package Time for our College Students

 

First United Methodist Church is preparing for our Care Package Ministry to College Students.  Twice a year we remind the students that they are loved and missed in our congregation.  We'd love to have you help us out.

 

Share Updated Information of Your College Students 

College kids tend to move around quite a bit.  We want to make sure they receive our packages so please contact Linda Broyles at 956.423.1245 or [email protected] with the address (as well as their cell number) of your college student for our "Winter Mailing".  Also please provide your name and your contact phone number.  

 

Help with the Mailing

If you would like to help with this mailing there are several ways you can.  Goodies needed...like cookies, trail mix, candy, hot chocolate mix, peanut butter crackers, peanuts, gum, etc. If you can bring goodies or help pack boxes for our students please join us in Fellowship Hall on Tuesday, Nov. 29 at 3:30. Your help, as always, is appreciated. If you are unable to help and would like to contribute for goodies and/or postage costs please mark your check "College Outreach".  

 

Stewardship/Generosity Campaign for 2012
Extravagant Generosity

First United Methodist Church will be holding our annual Generosity Campaign.  This is your opportunity to re-evaluate your participation in the ministry of First United Methodist Church and your response to Jesus Christ and his Lordship in our lives.

The information for this campaign was mailed to your physical address this week.  If you did not receive it or or not on our mailing list, you may download the information here.  We hope you will prayerfully consider how Christ is calling you to respond this year.

Extravagant Generosity Cover Letter
Extravagant Generosity Information Newsletter
2012 Pledge Card