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This Week @ First Methodist Grapevine
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April 8, 2015 | In This Issue:
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| Sunday, April 12 |
The Badge of Faith
This Sunday in the English services, Patty Bandy, Director of Family Ministries, will be sharing a message called, "The Badge of Faith," accepting faith in Jesus and living that faith in the world.
Rev. Armando Alvarado will speak in the Bilingual service.
- 8:30 AM - Traditional Worship in Founders Chapel
- 9:00 AM - Contemporary Praise & Worship in the Family Life Center
- 9:45 AM - Traditional Worship in the Sanctuary
- 11:00 AM - Blended Worship in the Sanctuary
- 11:00 AM - Culto de Alabanza (Bilingual Spanish/English Worship) en Founders Chapel
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Worship Arts
This Week
This Sunday, the Chancel Choir and Orchestra will provide music for our worship celebrations.
Worship Archives
If you missed any of the services last week, you can view them on the worship stream archive at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/live. To access past broadcasts, click the "On Demand" tab.
Rehearsal Schedule
If you would like more information, contact Director of Worship Arts Wren Robinson (wrenr@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x133).
Wednesday:
6:00 - 6:50 PM Grace Notes (Women's Chorus) - Sanctuary
6:00 - 6:50 PM Fishers' Of Men (Men's Chorus) - Music Room
6:00 - 7:00 PM Children's Worship Arts - Room 2001
7:00 - 8:30 PM Chancel Choir - Music Room
7:00 - 8:00 PM Orchestra - Sanctuary
Sunday:
7:50 - 8:15 AM Chapel Ensemble - Founders Chapel (1st and 3rd Sundays)
9:00 - 9:35 AM Chancel Choir - Music Room
9:15 - 9:35 AM Orchestra Warm-up - Sanctuary
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DID YOU KNOW?
"Did You Know" is a series of feature articles that highlight various aspects of ministry in the church. Be on the lookout for the "Did You Know" inserts in Sunday's bulletin each week. If you miss Sunday, the articles are linked on our website at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/didyouknow.
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MinistrySafe Training
 The Methodist church has adopted a new Safety System: MinistrySafe. Everyone who volunteers for any ministry that reaches out to children or youth in our church or community is required to complete MinistrySafe Training. This includes (but is not limited to) Village activities, Sunday School, Summer Swim Lessons, VBS, all Youth Ministries, All Church Mission Trips, etc. We will have a church-wide MinistrySafe Training Day on Sunday, April 26, from 12:00 to 3:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Lunch will be provided. This is for Sunday School, Missions, Villages, VBS, Youth Bible Study, Mission Trips, etc. and it is required for all volunteers! We ask that you register your attendance so that we can have plenty of food and materials. RSVP online, using the Check-In insert in Sunday's bulletin, or to Linda McClure in the church office - lindam@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x126.
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Compassion Ministries
Condolences
Christian condolences to Leonard Walton and family on the loss of his mother, Arlene Walton, on April 6.
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Mission Ministries
Blankets of Hope Work Day
 Do you have a compassionate heart for the Blankets of Hope Ministry to make blankets for the residents of Valley Hope, a substance abuse treatment facility located in Grapevine? If you do and your schedule allows, our next work session is scheduled for Monday, April 27, 1:00 to 3:00 PM, in Leach Hall. Our ministry is a busy one with some of you continuing to work at home sewing, cutting, tying and laundering blankets, while others of you are waiting to join us during organized work sessions at the church. A donation of fleece for our ministry will be appreciated; however, fleece will be available during our work session to make into handmade blankets bathed in prayer. If you have sharp fabric scissors, please bring them. Questions? Contact Carole Lee (carole_lee@verizon.net).
 God Can Needs - UPDATED
We collected 176 items for God Can last week. The GRACE Food Pantry has updated their list of needs. They are currently OUT of cooking oil, tuna, evaporated milk, canned soup/stew, spaghetti sauce, condensed milk, ramen noodles, children's cereal and syrup. The are currently LOW on condiments, vienna sausages, canned fruit and juice. Click here for GRACE's full updated list of needs (pdf). Please bring your donations to the God Can bins outside the church office or in the Sanctuary Foyer/Atrium.
Serve at the Grapevine Job Fair  Every week, we see people who are in dire financial situations, looking for work. You have the opportunity to help these individuals in a very practical way! On Saturday, April 11, the Grapevine Community Outreach Center will host a Job Fair from 1:00 to 4:00 PM at Timberline Elementary. Volunteers will be needed to put out yard signs before the event, help set up the morning of the event, and serve in many different ways during the event itself. Click here to sign up online to volunteer! For assistance with Volunteer Registration or any other questions regarding the Grapevine Job Fair, please contact the Grapevine Community Outreach Center at 817-421-2192 or GCOCjobfair@gmail.com.
The Gatehouse at Grapevine  Many of you have been watching the progress of the Gatehouse at Grapevine, a new community for women and children in crisis situations. The Gatehouse has let us know of some needs for household items for the new families moving in. Those needs include living room and bedroom lamps and wall decor (picture frames, mirrors, artwork). These items can be dropped by the Gatehouse Community Center (670 Westport Parkway, M-F 9 AM to 4:30 PM). In addition, they have created an Amazon Wish List. Items purchase through this list can be shipped directly to the Gatehouse. Questions? Contact Kim Taylor, Gatehouse Community Engagement Director (972-836-6611 or kim.taylor@gatehousegrapevine.com).
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Around the Villages
Friends of Latvia
 We have the honor of hosting the national gathering of Friends of Latvia here at FUMC Grapevine on April 16-18. We will also be welcoming 16 visitors (pastors, spouses, lay leaders) from Latvia, plus visitors from other churches all over the country! We would like to invite you all to join in on any of the informational meetings and worship during the Friends of Latvia conference... but we'd like to draw your attention especially to Friday evening, April 17. Come worship with us at 5:00 PM in Founders Chapel. Then, we will have a potluck dinner at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Please bring a side dish to share! All are welcome and encouraged to come meet our Latvian guests, as well as friends from other churches all over the U.S.! We'll need to be sure and provide plenty of food, as our guests will be here from out of town and not able to contribute to the potluck. To see more about all of the opportunities during the Friends of Latvia weekend, click here to view the full itinerary (PDF). If you would like to participate in the other meals on the schedule, please RSVP on the Check-In in Sunday's bulletin or to Bev Campisi (beverlyc@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x140).
Spring Into Missions - Grapevine Village!
On Saturday, April 18, we are planning a clean-up day in the Grapevine Village. If you would like to volunteer to help, please contact Debbie Price (debbiep@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x108). That day is also the EPIC Earth Day in Grapevine, so look for ways that you can recycle and help clean up around you.
Kenya Mission Trip
There will be 12 people going on the Kenya trip this summer (June 15-27). We are planning to take t-shirts as we do every year to our AIDS orphans. If you would like to provide your child a t-shirt, the recommended donation is $15 per child. Just note "Kenya t-shirts" in the memo line of your check. The team will also be taking at least six laptop computers for the Synod staff. If you would like to help purchase a laptop (or a part of one), the cost is $336 per unit. Please note "Kenya Laptops" in the memo line. We will also be conducting two medical camps while there. The dispensary is always in need of gauze pads... either 2x2 or 4x4. We appreciate your help with all these things and will keep you updated on our itinerary as it firms up!
 Latvia Mission Trip We are currently planning our next mission trip to Latvia for September 11-21. We'll be building relationships with our covenant congregation at Riga First Church and attending the Apple Festival at Wesley Camp to help winterize the camp and harvest apples. If you are interested in going on this trip, please contact Melissia Mason ( melissiam@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x109). We hope to make a decision as to whether this trip will make by mid-April.
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 Volunteer Connection
THANK YOU TO ALL OF OUR VOLUNTEERS WHO WERE CAUGHT CARING!
What a Glorious Easter Sunday we all enjoyed! I praise God for the opportunity to welcome visitors to our church on any occasion, but it is always especially special to do so on Easter Sunday. Some come attending a church service for the first time in years, some come because they are grandparents in town to watch their little loves hunt Easter eggs, and many of us come just because it's what we do on any Sunday!
While I am daily grateful for anyone who volunteers to do anything in service to others, around a big holiday like Easter, I am especially grateful for those of you who are in town and available to be here to help in so many ways to make Holy Week even holier. It is so for me, and I know it is so for our entire appreciative staff.
It began weeks ago with a big team of folks who stuck labels on our Holy Week postcards to be mailed out. I wonder who came to our church because of receiving that postcard and were blessed because of the service they might have attended? So many of you volunteered in giving the flowering plants that graced our worship spaces and the team of folks who unwrapped and placed all of those plants changing black drapes to white drapes as the Easter Weekend progressed. And those who came to be part of our welcoming teams for our Maundy Thursday services, our communion servers, our ushers. Good Friday the volunteers were out front again and in our sound booth again, and serving behind the curtains those incredible voices and musicians who provided such a meaningful experience. I love knowing some of you were out of town yet had volunteered your time and talents creating material things which enhanced our worship services and even provided food items which were shared for the enjoyment of those who were here all morning. Our sidewalks and parking areas were staffed with volunteers helping people locate the service they were looking for and our golf cart driver was on alert to assist as needed. And after the church services ended our finance committee reps took the deposit to the bank, and even still, volunteers with our flower delivery ministry team are sharing those plants some donated with our members who can't get out to participate in all of the services they would like to. Our office volunteers and money counters stay longer with the added number of registrations and prayer requests to sort through. Our pew back team members have more work to do than usual, removing Easter giving envelops and replacing with regular ones. I could never list names to thank, knowing I would forget some I didn't even know about, but please know even if I left out some groups here, you are appreciated!
I am reminded of the children's song, "I am the church, you are the church, we are the church together. All who follow Jesus all around the world, yes we're the church together." And I thank our God for each of you who volunteer.
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Latvia Panel Discussion
 On Sunday, April 19, at 9:45 AM we would like to invite ALL youth and adults - Sunday School classes AND those who don't attend Sunday School - to attend a panel discussion in the Family Life Center with the Latvian pastors who will be visiting. This will be a great opportunity to learn more about our Latvia Village! We have the privilege of welcoming 16 Latvians - 10 pastors, 4 spouses and 2 lay persons - for the National Friends of Latvia gathering April 16-18, held here at FUMC Grapevine. Many of the pastors will be with us on Sunday morning, and we want to take this opportunity to hear their stories. See more about how you can be a part of their visit in Missions News above.
Link Event - Bingo!
 The next Link fellowship event for adults is coming up Sunday, April 19. Link is a ministry aimed at providing a safe and accepting place for people ages 18 and up with all levels of unique abilities - physical or intellectual - to come together for fellowship and fun! No matter who you are or what your story is, we welcome you to come enjoy the connection of Christian fellowship. Our next gathering will be on Sunday, April 19, at 12:30 PM in Leach Hall. Lunch will be served at 12:45 PM, then we'll play Bingo! All are welcome, whether you are connected with First Methodist Grapevine or not! There are limited spaces available, so please RSVP online or call 817-481-2559 x130 by April 14. If you are registering a group, please indicate the number of people attending in the "Group Size" field on the online registration form. If you have questions about Link or would like to volunteer to help, contact Joyce King (817-488-9141 or fumcdt@gmail.com ).Visit www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/link to RSVP.
It's Time for Golf!
 Registration is now underway for the 2015 Iron Men Golf Tournament! This annual event helps fund various ministries of the church. In the past year, Iron Men have supported Costa Rica Youth Missions, Motorcycles for the Kenyan Evangelists, Latvian Pastors' Retreat, Weekend Food, Be Our Guest, Benevolence Fund, Softball Teams, and the Link Ministry! The golf tournament will be on Sunday, May 3, at Cowboys Golf Club in Grapevine. You can be a part of the fun by becoming a sponsor or by golfing. To get all the details about sponsorship levels and tournament fees, visit our website at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/golf2015. Click here to download a printable brochure (pdf) that you can share with your friends and colleagues.
Gala Beneficiaries  The Gala Committee is hard at work on our CAREibbean Cruise 2015 Gala and Auction! We are excited to announce the following beneficiaries for this year's event: World Service Fund, The Villages, Youth Missions, Scouting, Weekend Food, Justice for Our Neighbors and The Well Women's Ministry.
Here are some other items that are new and newsworthy...
- Talent Show - Something new this year! Contact Cathy Morris for more information (cathymorris7209@gmail.com).
- Cruise - One of our Live Auction items will be a Caribbean Cruise!
- Auctioneer - Walt Cade: TV's Storage Wars: Texas Featured Auctioneer will be with us.
- Auction Items - We are accepting donated items now in the Church Office.
- California Pizza Kitchen Fundraiser raised $300! Thanks to all who participated.
- We'll be having iFratelli fundraisers on June 1 and October 5.
Watch for more information in E-News and online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/gala. Be sure to mark your calendars for this not-to-be-missed event on November 7!
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The Way of Forgiveness
 It takes a lot of willingness and practice to see life from God's perspective. Perhaps nothing goes more against the grain of human nature than the ideas of forgiving those who wound us and accepting forgiveness from others. In April, we will be offering a class called Companions in Christ, The Way of Forgiveness to deal with these issues. In this eight-week study, Pat Laster and Gail Hoggatt will guide participants through the transformational process of forgiveness by examining shame, guilt, and anger. Join us on Wednesdays, starting April 8, at 6:30 PM in Room 2002. The cost of the study guide is $11. Please contact Pat (patlaster@verizon.net) or Gail (gail.hoggatt@sbcglobal.net) to request a book.
Sisters in Faith... Sacred Rhythms: Creating Space for God
 Annette Sowell will be leading Sisters in Faith on our journey through the second of six Sacred Rhythms topics with a Guided Meditation on Thursday, April 9, 7:00-8:00 PM in Leach Hall. We will be supporting our Costa Rica Village need for clothing for infants and expecting mothers, so please bring new or gently used items that will be taken on the Spring Mission trip. We will also be launching our new Sisters In Faith Forum & Online Bible Study! Please join us to learn more! Questions? Contact Nicole Wilson (817-307-7190, nicole.wilson22@verizon.net).
All Seasons Begins New Study
 The All Seasons Sunday School Class will begin a new study the Sunday after Easter, April 12. If you've been looking for a class to join, this is a great time to jump in! All Seasons is open to adults of all ages and stages, and meets at 9:45 AM in the Game Room of the Senior Activity Center (across Church Street from Founders Chapel). The new study will be on the book Forgotten God by Francis Chan, an invitation to understand, embrace, and follow the Holy Spirit's direction in our lives. "Could it be that we've forgotten the One who distinguishes us from every religion and cult in the world?" Come learn more about the "forgotten God" - the Holy Spirit.
Combined Sunday School Event
Please note that on Sunday, April 19, all youth and adult Sunday School classes (and anyone else who wants to attend) are invited to join together in a question and answer session with our visiting pastors from Latvia. See Special Events news above for details.
The Well with Gwen Smith  Tickets are now on sale for our next gathering of The Well, featuring Gwen Smith on Thursday, May 7, at 7:00 PM. Gwen will be singing and sharing her heart for girlfriends in God. Gwen's goal is to encourage you to think big thoughts about God by pointing you to His truth and grace through stories, songs and scripture. Tickets are $25, which includes the program and catered dinner. You may purchase tickets online or in the church office. Be sure you buy your tickets early... this will be a sold-out event! Childcare is provided. We'll need volunteers to decorate tables for this special event. We also need a few good men to serve! Contact Ann Hailey ( annhailey3@gmail.com) to decorate a table, volunteer to be a server, or get more information by April 30. Read more at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/gwen.
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Refreshing the Soul
On Tuesday, April 14, you are invited to the next gathering of "Refreshing the Soul." We will be practicing the Daily Examen and prayer styles. A great way to spend time with God is to look for God's presence in our life. More than 400 years ago St. Ignatius Loyola encouraged prayer-filled mindfulness by proposing what has been called the Daily Examen, which is a technique of prayerful reflection on the events of the day to discern God's presence and to discern His direction for us. This time is open to all at any point in your walk of faith and no RSVP is required. Please come join us on Tuesday, April 14, at 7:00 PM in the Roundtable Room. If you need childcare, please contact Amy Gravitt (amyg@fumcg.org). Questions? Contact Nancy Johnson at pajnaj@verizon.net or read more at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/refreshing.
Luther's Four Strands
by Fred Rigdon
 Martin Luther, best known as one of the major figures in the Protestant Reformation, was a German monk, a theologian, and a professor of Biblical studies. Luther's core beliefs that the Bible, rather than Church officials, was the only true religious authority, and that salvation is not reached through works but is received as a gift of God's grace through faith in Jesus Christ, shaped the future of Protestantism. His emphasis on the primacy of the Bible prompted him to publish a translation of the scriptures from the Latin to the German vernacular, enabling the common people to receive God's word directly. One day in the spring of 1535 Luther's barber and friend, Peter Beskendorf, having witnessed Luther's devotion to prayer, asked Luther if he could teach him how to pray. Luther responded by presenting to the barber A Simple Way to Pray, for Master Peter the Barber, a treatise on prayer which he later published and which many have found helpful over the centuries. Keep reading...
Visit the "Quiet Corner for Spiritual Formation" to read more... www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/quiet.
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MinistrySafe Training
Don't forget to RSVP for MinistrySafe Training coming up on Sunday, April 26. See Church News above for all the details.
Introducing... Monica Vickery!
We are excited to announce the completion of our Family Ministries team, with the addition of Monica Vickery as Nursery Director. Monica will start work this Sunday, April 12. Here's a little introduction from Moncia...
 My name is Monica Vickery, and I am thrilled to be joining your Children's Ministries team! I absolutely love working with children, and I'm so thankful to have the opportunity to share God's love with your little ones. I have been working with kids for almost 10 years at church, in preschools, and as a nanny. Last year I was certified as a NAC accredited preschool teacher, which is one of the highest certifications available. I have a beautiful 6 month old son, who brings his father and I so much joy and shows us more about God's love every day! In my free time, I love playing my guitar, being outdoors, crafting, and spending time with my sweet family. I feel honored to serve and grow with you and your children!
Parenting Seminar: Faith, Friendships, and Belonging
 Being a parent in today's world is tough! Youth and children do not come with a manual, and parents don't have divine foreknowledge to be aware of every situation their child will face. On Wednesday, May 13, from 6:00-7:30 PM, FUMC Grapevine will host a free seminar for parents. Dena Kohleriter, LCSW/Family Therapist from the Momentous Institute, will lead us in "Faith, Fellowship and Belonging: Dealing with acceptance, rejection and bullying." This seminar is for parents of youth, pre-teens and children. As a community of faith, it is our responsibility to help strengthen families throughout our community. We are dedicated to helping families grow together while balancing parenting, family life and work. Please join us for this exciting learning opportunity. Light refreshments will be provided. Please RSVP online or by contacting Linda McClure in the church office (lindam@fumcg.org 817-481-2559 x126). Childcare will be provided; please indicate your need for childcare on your RSVP. Questions about Family Ministries? Contact:
Patty Bandy, Director of Family Ministries, at pattyb@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x129.
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 Youth Ministries
Questions about Youth Ministries? Contact:
Michael Franklin, Youth/Students (michaelf@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x116)
Melissa Howell, Tweens/Early Teens (melissah@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x136)
Patty Bandy, Director of Family Ministries ( pattyb@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x129)
APRIL YOUTH CALENDAR (pdf)
Soccer
Soccer this Thursday will meet 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the GMS field.
Deeper - Youth Bible Studies
TODAY, Wednesday, April 8, Middle School Deeper meets 5:45 to 7:00 PM in the HUB. High School Deeper meets from 7:00 to 8:15 PM at Patty's House with snacks (514 W. Nash, Gvine).
- Basketball 12:45-3:00 PM - meet at the Church Van. We play all games at Trinity UMC in Arlington.
- Southlake Gymnastics 5:30-7:30 PM with snacks (280 commerce st, Southlake)
Confirmation Classes  Confirmation is designed to teach youth 6th grade or older who have not attended previously about the foundations of the Christian Faith and membership in our Church. Confirmation classes will begin with a road trip on April 11. We'll spend the day with other confirmands (class of 2014 or 2015) at Central UMC in Waco, where Bishop Lowry will join us in worship!! Workshops will be led by leaders from around our conference. Then Confirmation Classes will be every Sunday (except Memorial Day weekend, May 24) starting April 12 at 9:45 AM. Want to sign up for Confirmation Class and the Kick-Off Road Trip? Please contact Linda McClure at lindam@fumcg.org or call the Church office 817-481-2559 x126 or click this link for Road Trip Confirmation Road Trip or this link Confirmation Class to be a class participant or mentor. To attend the road trip, you'll also need to complete our standard Medical Release Form (pdf). The deadline to sign up is Tuesday, April 7.
Don't forget... get registered for summer mission trips! Register at www.ctcym.org. The 2015 High School Mission Trip is June 14-20 to Lake Charles, Louisiana. The 2015 Middle School Mission Trip is July 12-17 to Central Texas. |
 Ministries for Children
Questions about Children's Ministries? Contact:
Amy Gravitt, Children's Director (amyg@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x213),
Melissa Howell, Tweens Director (melissah@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x136)
Patty Bandy, Director of Family Ministries (pattyb@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x129)
Tween Fellowship and Formation
Tweens (4th-5th graders) are invited to a time of worship, word, and fellowship on Sunday, April 12, 3:30 to 5:00 PM in Leach Hall. Come learn ways to grow in your relationship with God. Rumor has it that a certain dancing bunny may participate in the fellowship activity. You don't want to miss it!
Tween Lock-Ins  Family Ministries will be hosting lock-ins for fourth and fifth grade boys and girls. We will be using this as a time to build relationships and discuss the future of the Tween Ministry at FUMC Grapevine.
- Minecraft Adventure BOYS LOCK-IN: Friday, April 17, at 6:00 PM to Saturday, April 18, at 7:00 AM in the HUB (Room 2013 of the Family Life Center). The BOYS ONLY Minecraft Adventure Lock-In will help us build relationships with each other and engage in discussions on the future of Tween ministry at FUMC Grapevine.
- Duct Tape Fashion GIRLS LOCK-IN: Saturday, April 18, at 6:00 PM to Sunday, April 19, at 7:00 AM in the HUB (Room 2013 of the Family Life Center). The GIRLS ONLY Duct Tape Fashion Lock-in for tween girls... be a part of an extravagant fashion show featuring ground-breaking duct tape fashions created by the girls themselves. Duct tape will be provided, but girls are encouraged to bring a roll or two of their favorite patterned duct tape. Decorative duct tape can be found at Wal-Mart or most craft stores.
Lights out for the lock-ins will be at 1:00 AM! Everyone will need a sleeping bag. If desired a cot or air mattress may be brought as well. Questions? Contact Melissa Howell (melissah@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x136).
 VBS Save the Date!
VBS is just around the corner... June 22-26! Our theme this year will be G-Force, centered around Acts 17:28 - "In God we live, move, and exist." There will be daily action words like Act, Move, and Care and correlating scriptures to strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ! Mark your calendars. If you are interested in volunteering please contact Amy Gravitt (amyg@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x213) or Karen Seals, our VBS Coordinator (karen.seals@verizon.net, 817-329-5479).
 Summer Sports Camps
New this year, we are hosting a series of Christian sports camps for children at 5 to 12 in partnership with Triumph Sports. There will be a camp on the afternoons of VBS in June, one in July, and one in August. Visit our website or the Triumph Sports site at www.triumphsports.info for more details and registration information. Click here to download a flyer about the camps (pdf).
Tween Missions - Save the Date!
FUMCG Grapevine is hosting a Tween mission trip August 2-6. More information will be available in the next couple of weeks.
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Easter Flower Thanks
The Altar Flower Delivery Team would like to thank all those who purchased and donated an Easter flower to decorate our Sanctuaries this past Sunday. We had approximately 80 plants donated and as of Tuesday afternoon, approximately 75 of them had been delivered to ill or homebound members, to Metroport Meals on Wheels recipients, and to a number of the residents in the Grapevine Housing Authority apartments just North of the Church. Everyone was thrilled to receive a plant! Thanks for the generosity and caring of so many members of our congregation.
Tana Thomas
Coordinator, Altar Flower Delivery Team
UMW Unit Study
We had 17 ladies in attendance at the UMW Unit Study "How is it With Your Soul?" led by Mary Knowles, a former district UMW president. UMW Pins of Recognition were given to Emily Diehm and Barbara Evartt by Shari Stanfield and Miriam Ward.
 
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CAUGHT CARING
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 As we continue to keep our focus on "Our One Word" for 2015 - CARING - we'd like to encourage you to keep your eyes open for people "caught caring."Our next edition of The Church at Work, our church electronic magazine, will include your stories. We hope to publish the e-zine next week! If you catch someone caring, send us a story! It can be just a few words, a picture, etc. Send your "caught caring" stories and photos to Melissia at melissiam@fumcg.org over the next few weeks.
If you didn't purchase a "Get Caught Caring" t-shirt, we have a few extras available in the church office. Contact Melissia ( melissiam@fumcg.org) to see if we have your size. The cost per shirt is $10, which goes to missions. |
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