First United Methodist Church
First United Methodist Church Newsletter

April 20, 2012 

 

In This Issue
GRADUATE INFO
UPCOMING YOUTH EVENTS
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS
BLUE SUNDAY
WEEKLY CALENDAR

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Greetings:

We hope you are having a great week, and want to share some upcoming events with you.  Be sure to check out information on our upcoming youth events, camps, graduation celebrations, and college care packages.

We hope to see you on Sunday, this week we will be talking about the incredible RESURRECTION POWER of God... it can change everything for you!

 

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

 

HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE RECOGNITION AND BANQUET

ATTENTION: GRADS AND FAMILIES

On Sunday, May 6, 2012, we will be honoring our High School graduates.  In order for this to be successful, we need your help... we are putting together a publication with pictures and short bios of our graduates.  A form for this is available on our website:
www.fumcharlingen.org/#/youth/high-school-graduates

Simply fill out the form and mail it to our church office or bring it to youth group with you.  If you know a senior in the community that you would like to include, please pass this information along to them.  The deadline for the information is April 30, 2012 

On Sunday, May 6, we will have also a banquet in the Raimond Christian Center in honor of the graduates.  Anyone interested is invited to join us... the cost for the meal is $10 per person and we must have your RSVP by May 1, 2012.  If you have any questions, please contact our church office at 956.423.0540 or email David at [email protected]

 

UPCOMING 4:12 YOUTH EVENTS

DON'T MISS THIS!

On Sunday, April, 22, 2012 from 5:00-7:30 PM, the youth will be holding a Scavenger Hunt.  Each group will start with a penny, and see who comes back with the most valuable "prize."  Meet at the Raimond Christian Center at 5:00 PM, and invite your friends.

We've got an exciting plan for the end of the school year, if you would like to have a flyer of all the planned events, please download this page: 4:12 Spring Events 2012
Here's a breakdown for you of the coming weeks:
April 22 - Scavenger Hunt - 5-7:30 PM (Meet at RCC)
April 29 - Stupid Human Tricks - 5-7:30 PM (RCC)
May 6 - Open Gym - 5-7:30 PM (RCC)
May 13 - Dodge Ball Night - 5-7:30 PM (RCC)
May 20 - Bowling Night (Details in coming weeks)
May 27 - Summer's Here! Party (Details to follow)

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
Care Package
Help Us Remind Our College Students We Are Thinking of Them...

We are making preparations for our Spring Mailing to our college students.  We need to update address and cell phone information for our students. Please contact Linda Broyles at
(956) 423.1245 or [email protected] with the updated information.  If you would like to support this ministry you can help in several ways:

1. Provide snacks (something that won't crush in mailing) for our 40 college students.

2. Give a monetary gift to help with the mailing costs.  Please put "college mailing" on the check.

3. Help prepare and pack the packages on Tuesday, April 24, at 3:30 in the Fellowship Hall.

 

YOUTH SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITIES
Exciting Camps for Jr. and Sr. High

The information is now available for the Southwest Texas Conference Summer Camps and My Mission Camp.  These are fantastic opportunities for you to grow spiritually, meet new friends, and have a great time!  Scholarships are available for anyone going - just let David know you are interested and he'll get it set up.  For more information go to the camp website:CLICK HERE
 
BLUE SUNDAY ON APRIL 29, 2012
PRAY FOR CHILD ABUSE VICTIMS
Sunday, April 29, will be Blue Ribbon Sunday.  During that morning we will take time to pray for victims of Child Abuse.  There will also be an opportunity for you to share a monetary donation if you are interested.
 
WEEKLY CALENDAR

APRIL 22-28, 2012

Sunday, April 22
-Thrift Shop Donations - Between Services (310 E. Van Buren)
-Traditional Worship - 9:15 AM (Sanctuary)
-Fellowship Sunday School Class - 9:15 AM (Fellowship Hall)
-Friendship Sunday School Class - 10:30 AM (Pletcher Parlor)
-Contemporary Worship and Kid's Church - 11:00 AM
-4:12 Youth Scavenger Hunt - 5-7:30 PM (Raimond Christian Center)

Tuesday, April 24
-College Care Packages - 3:30 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, April 25
-Thrift Shop Drop Off & Volunteers - 9AM - 12PM (310 E. Van Buren)
-J4J Kids - 3:30-5:15 PM (Raimond Christian Center
-Bell Practice - 6:30 PM (Sanctuary)
-Adult Choir Practice - 7:30 PM (Choir Room)
-Youth Open Gym - 6:30 PM (Raimond Christian Center)

Saturday, April 28
-Thrift Shop Open - 9AM - 12PM (310 E. Van Buren)