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Greetings:
Christmas time is here! Our sanctuary looks beautiful, our Christmas outreach ministries are underway, we're singing Christmas songs, and we're all living expectantly for Christ to be born anew within us. We hope you will be able to join us for our special Christmas programs and worship opportunities. We believe they will touch your heart, inspire your life, and draw you closer to Jesus Christ - the reason we are all celebrating. Bring your friends, family, neighbors, co-workers, and anyone else who needs a place to worship - we'll be glad to see you! You will find details below on the many opportunities you have to join us. Yours in Christ, David E. Payne, Sr. Pastor  First United Methodist Church 321 E. Harrison Ave. Harlingen, TX 78550 956.423.0540/church 956.245.8279/cell david@fumcharlingen.orgwww.fumcharlingen.org |
Advent/Christmas Special Event Schedule
| |  "Joy to the world, the Lord is come..."
Christmas is a special time of year. At First United Methodist Church, we have several special events going on. We hope you will be able to join us whenever you can.
Christmas Special Events
- Angel Alert! Children's Musical
Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Held in the Raimond Christian Center at 5:00 PM
- Celebration Brass Christmas Concert
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Held in FUMC Sanctuary at 7:30 PM
- Christmas Cantata at San Benito FUMC
Sunday, December 18, 2011
Many of our choir folks are joining with San Benito FUMC to present the Christmas Cantata, Only Love. Program is at 4:00 PM
- Christmas Caroling to Shut-Ins
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Meet in Raimond Christian Center beginning at 5:00 PM - Christmas Eve Services
Saturday, December 24, 2011
We will hold three services on Christmas Eve at
5:00, 7:00 and 11:00 PM
- Christmas Day Services
Sunday, December 25, 2011
We will hold ONE service on Christmas Day at 10:00 AM
- New Year's Day Service
Sunday, January 1, 2011
We will hold ONE service on New Year's Day at
10:00 AM.
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Stewardship/Generosity Campaign for 2012
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First United Methodist Church held our Generosity/Stewardship Campaign in November. If you would like to share a Faith Pledge with us for 2012, we ask that you get that to us by December 15. Your participation allows us to make accurate estimations for our budgeting process in the next year, and helps us to be accountable in our spiritual discipline of giving. The information for this campaign was mailed to your physical address. If you did not receive it or or are 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 LetterExtravagant Generosity Information Newsletter2012 Pledge Card |
Angel Tree Christmas Ministry
| |  Loving Our Neighbors...
Thank you so much for your generous and enthusiastic response to our Angel Tree Ministry... the angels flew right off the tree!
If you took an angel - please bring your gift to church as soon as possible. The deadline is Sunday, December 18.
If you didn't get an angel, but would like to help, we are also collecting $25 HEB cards to give to the families.
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Institute on the Constitution Study
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The Friendship Sunday School Class of the First United Methodist Church, Harlingen, is sponsoring a 12-week study course entitled "Institute on the Constitution." You are cordially invited to join friends and neighbors in this study which delves into how the framers of our Constitution viewed their relationship to God and the underlying Biblical principles on which our government is based. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about American history and the drafting and ratification of the Constitution of the United States. Classes will meet in the Pletcher Parlor beginning January 8 and continue every Sunday morning at 10:40 a.m. for approximately 12 weeks. Each class will feature an informative 30 minute videoed lecture by Constitutional attorney and professor, John Eidsmoe. Don't miss this opportunity to explore and learn how America can recover its lost freedoms and the legacy of liberty our Founding Fathers fought to preserve. Mr. Eidsmoe holds five degrees in law, theology, and political science. He currently serves as professor of constitutional law and related subjects at Oak Brook College of Law and Government Policy. A constitutional attorney and lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force Reserve, he has also taught church history and other subjects in various seminaries. A student manual (study book) which contains copies of the Mayflower Compact, Declaration of Independence, Constitution of the U.S., other articles, review questions, and tests for each chapter is helpful to have. They cost $30 and must be ordered. Call 1-866-730-9796 to order, and ask for the "Institute On the Constitution Student Manual." Susan Francis will be leading the study. Call JoAnn Cleckler, 956-423-6510, for more information or to register. (No registration is required to attend.)
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Charge Conference Report
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On December 5, we held our annual Charge Conference meeting at First United Methodist Church. We had an excellent turnout and it was a positive meeting.
We took some positive steps in our gathering. We have now adopted a Vision and Purpose Statement for our church. We also heard some highlights and some challenges for next year, and elected our 2012 leadership.
Below are links if you are interested in reading about some of the items.
FUMC Vision and Purpose Statement
Pastor's State of the Church Report
2012 Church Leadership
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