First United Methodist Church
News and Updates
October 2012
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CHURCH MEETING
FISH FRY... GREAT!
PUMPKIN PATCH
SKI TRIP MEETING
3X3 GROUPS
TRUNK OR TREAT
VALLEY PRAISE INVITATION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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October 11, 2012
FUMC, Harlingen
Greetings!
 
Finally, fall is here!  Isn't it great to get a little break in the temperatures and enjoy be outdoors?  Whether it's Friday night football games, and evening stroll, or getting ready for hunting season - we hope you are having a great season in your life.

We have lots of exciting things of the horizon in our church too as we move into a busy time of year.  We have studies for you to be in, outreach and mission activities for you to help with, planning for special events... there is a lot going on!

Please read through the information here to make sure you are aware of what is going on.  We started a new sermon series last Sunday, I Stand At the Door and Knock, where we are talking about ways that people grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ.  We hope to see you in worship soon.

Yours in Christ,
David Headshot 2
David E. Payne, Sr. Pastor
First United Methodist Church
321 E. Harrison Ave.
Harlingen, TX 78550

956.423.0540 (church)
956.245.8279 (cell)

[email protected]
www.fumcharlingen.org
 
CHURCH MEETING - TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 @ 7:00 PM
New Directions... Come Hear The Report
New FUMC Logo We will be putting more "meat on the bone" for our direction and plans for the next year at our Administrative Council Meeting on Tuesday, October 16 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  Earlier we talked about the general direction and emphasis areas, we will be more specific in this meeting as to our direction and strategy.  We hope you will join us if possible.

 

FISHY SEPTEMBER IS FUN FOR EVERYONE
Fish Fry Dinner was great!
For the month of September, we talked about being "fishers of people" for the Kingdom of God.  We wrapped up the month with a Fish Fry following worship on September 30.  The food was fantastic, the fellowship was great, and we even had enough left to share with Loaves and Fishes for the afternoon.  Thanks to all who helped to make this a success!
PUMPKIN PATCH
October 14-31, 2012
The Pumpkin Patch is back!  Beginning this Sunday, the hours of the patch are:

Sunday - Friday
12:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Saturdays
9:00 AM - 8:00 PM
 
YOUTH SKI TRIP MEETING - OCTOBER 28 - 4:00 PM
Spring Break 2013 to Crested Butte, Colorado

The registrations are in!  We have a full trip and are looking forward to the chance to carve up the slopes in March.  In order to get ready, we will have a meeting on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at 4:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  We will be discussing ideas for fundraising and will be answering questions you might have in preparation for the trip.  We strongly encourage everyone going on the trip to attend this meeting with their parents.
3X3 SMALL GROUPS ARE UNDERWAY
3x3 Groups have been assigned...

Notification of the 3x3 groups went out this week and the groups will begin meeting.  This is a fellowship small group opportunity for October - December.  We hope all those signed up have a great time.  If you missed it this time, we'll start again in January.
TRUNK OR TREAT
October 31, 2012
On Wednesday, October 31, 2012 from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM, we will be holding our 2nd Annual Trunk or Treat Festival in our 4th Street Parking Lot.  Decorate your vehicle (and yourselves), get some treats, and join us as we invite the community to come and "Trunk or Treat" with us.  We hope to fill our parking lot with the vehicles of our members.  It will be fun, it will be a great community event, and we want you to join us!

 

VALLEY PRAISE CHARTERING SERVICE
October 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM

Dear First United Methodist Church,

We at Valley Praise would like to invite you to celebrate with us as we mark a very special milestone in our history.  On October 21, 2012, our Valley Praise family will join together to celebrate our chartering as an United Methodist Church.

After several years of existence - both as an off-site worship service of First United Methodist Church of Harlingen and as a Missional Congregation of the McAllen District of the Southwest Texas Annual Conference - Valley Praise is ready to take the next step in our journey as a movement of God in and around the community of Harlingen.  With God's grace, guidance, and support we have grown in wisdom and stature.  We also recognize that God has place many people in our path whom have had an impact on our growth throughout the years.

We value your contribution to the life of our congregation.  In both big and small ways you have had a direct impact on the success and vitality of our ministry and its mission.  We invite you to join us on Sunday, October the 21st at 10:00 AM as we will dedicate our worship service to celebrate our chartering.  We will have one joint worship service at Gutierrez Middle School, located at 3205 Wilson Road, followed by lunch at the same location.

If you are not able to attend, we covet your continued prayers for our church.  Again, thank you for your part in our movement and mission.

In Christ,
Aaron Gabriel Saenz, Pastor, Valley Praise UMC
 
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
October 14-20, 2012

 Sunday, October 14
-Thrift Shop - Between Services (310 E. Van Buren)
-Confirmation Class - 9:15 AM (Confirmation Room)
-Kid's Church - 11:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
-4:12 Live - 5:00 - 8:00 PM (Raimond Christian Center)

Monday, October 15
-Beth Moore Women's Study - 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
-Beth Moore Women's Study - 6:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)
-4:12 Boy's MNF - 7:00 PM (David's House)

Tuesday, October 16
-Staff Meeting - 10:00 AM (Conference Room)
-Trustee Committee - 6:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)
-Finance Committee - 6:30 PM (Fellowship Hall)
-Administrative Council - 7:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, October 17
-Thrift Shop Volunteers - 9AM - 12PM (310 E. Van Buren)
-4:12 Community - 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Jammin' 4 Jesus (J4J) - 3:15 - 5:15 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Adult Choir Practice - 7:00 PM (Choir Room)
-Crazy Love Study - 7:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Thursday, October 18
-Romans Bible Study - 10:00 AM (Pletcher Parlor)

Saturday, October 20
-Thrift Shop Open - 9AM - 12PM (310 E. Van Buren)