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This Week @ First Methodist Grapevine
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May 20, 2015 | In This Issue:
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Brunch & Worship on May 24
Brunch at 9:45 AM | Worship at 11:00 AM | No Sunday School
 On Sunday, May 24, we will share together in brunch at 9:45 AM in the Family Life Center, followed by ONE WORSHIP SERVICE at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary. There will be no Sunday School that day. The Bilingual Praise Team will share special music at brunch, and the worship service will feature the Chancel Choir and Agape Voice! Be sure to make plans to be here for this great morning of food, fellowship and worship! If you would like to help with the brunch, contact Kim Crater (eclaysman@aol.com).
The church will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.
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Worship Ministries
This Week
This Sunday, the Bilingual Praise Team will share special music at brunch, and the worship service will feature the Chancel Choir, Agape Voice, and more!
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:
There will be no choir rehearsals this Wednesday evening due to the Lina Finau services in the sanctuary 4:00 - 9:00 PM. A reception will follow in the Family Life Center.
Sunday:
9:15 AM - Be in the choir room to warm-up and check parts.
9:30 AM - Choir Loft to rehearse with Orchestra
10:00 AM - Brunch in FLC
10:45 AM - Meet in Choir room
11:00 AM - Service
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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.
Vacation Bible School & All Start Sports Camps
 Did you know FUMCG hosts a summer Vacation Bible School (VBS) and has done so for over 60 years? VBS is a great way to introduce kids age 3 through 5th grade to Bible Stories and scripture. Each year, we host over 200 kids during this time of learning, socializing, and fun! Did You know our theme for VBS this year is "G-Force: God's Love in Action" and is scheduled for June 22-26 this year? Our Scriptural Focus is on Acts 17:28 - "In God we live, move, and exist." There will be daily action words like Act, Move, and Care with correlating scriptures to strengthen our faith in Jesus Christ! Keep reading...
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Church News
 MinistrySafe Training
If you missed the "big" training day for MinistrySafe, we have three additional sessions scheduled. MinistrySafe training will be held on May 26 at 6:00 PM and May 31 at 12:00 noon, both in the Family Life Center. This training is for all those who go on mission trips of any kind, or wish to volunteer for any ministry that invites ministry to children or youth. See Family Ministries news below for more details.
Appreciation for Rick & Liz Mang
 Rev. Rick Mang announced a few weeks ago that he and Liz will be reappointed to First Methodist Church in Crowley, Texas, effective July 1. Their last Sunday with us will be June 14. Iron Men will host a "roast" in Rick's honor at their Fellowship Breakfast on Thursday, May 28, at 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center. Rick will preach on June 14, and we'll have a cookie reception to give everyone an opportunity to wish the Mangs well. If you would like to give toward a love offering for Rick and Liz, please mark "Mang Love Offering" in the memo of your gift (note that love offering gifts are not tax deductible). We also suggest that Sonic gift cards would be appropriate! We will be sad to see Rick and Liz leave us, but wish them blessings on their new ministry in Crowley. Click here to read Rick's announcement letter.
New Associate Pastor to be Appointed
 We are excited to announce that Rev. Jenn Pick will be appointed as our new Associate Pastor at Annual Conference in June. New appointments take effect July 1, so Jenn will begin work that day. The Staff-Parish Relations Committee has had the opportunity to meet Jenn and we are excited about her new ministry here at FUMC Grapevine. Jenn has most recently been serving at First Methodist Church in Mansfield. She is a 2010 graduate of Drew Theological Seminary. Jenn is passionate about creative worship and international relations. Jenn has spent much of her ministry tenure in the New York Annual Conference, but she grew up in Red Oak, Texas. If you would like to learn more about Jenn's background, we invite you to view her resume (pdf). Jenn and her husband Todd have a 9-month-old son, Drew. Todd works in the Central Texas Conference Office coordinating the Healthy Church Initiative.
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 Compassion Ministries
Condolences
Christian condolences to Kit, Kit Jr., Sela, Utther, Sesilia, Mosiana and Meleane Finau on the loss of wife and mother, Lina Finau, on May 14. The funeral service is today, Wednesday, May 20. Here is the schedule:
- 4:00-7:00 PM - Viewing and Tongan Traditions in the Sanctuary
- 7:00-8:00 PM - Funeral Service in the Sanctuary under the direction of Foust Funeral Home.
- 8:00-9:00 PM - Reception in the Family Life Center
A memorial fund has been set up at Frost Bank to help provide funds for her children's education. Memorial gifts may be made to:
Finau Memorial/Benefit Fund c/o Frost Bank 975 William D. Tate Ave. Grapevine, TX 76051
We appreciate your continued prayers for Kit, Kit Jr., Sela, Utther, Sesilia, Mosiana and Meleane, along with their extended family and friends in the community and our entire church family.
Congratulations A gift has been given to Kenya Kids Can in celebration of the birth of Eljah Curtis Bathje, son of Kyle & Gabriella Bathje, grandson of Armando and Mariella Alvarado, born May 10.
 Congrats to our College Seniors!
We would like to congratulate those who are graduating with higher degrees (college, grad school, etc.). If you or your child is graduating, please send a photo along with the name of your school and the degree earned to Melissia Mason (melissiam@fumcg.org) by Tuesday, May 26.
Prayer Room
As a part of the Council on Ministries action plan, we have been working toward a goal of establishing a dedicated Prayer Room in the church. Volunteers and staff have been hard at work for a while now cleaning out, preparing and decorating a worshipful space in Founders Chapel. The new Prayer Room is located in what was once an office space for Media Ministries on the north side of the Founders Chapel chancel area. This Sunday, May 24, we will consecrate this sacred space during our one worship service at 11:00 AM in the Sanctuary. Guided tours of the prayer room will be given between 10:30 to 11:00 AM and 12:00 to 12:30 PM. Anyone interested in participating in a guided tour should meet in the Founders Chapel during the scheduled times.
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Mission Ministries
Top Needs
Our top needs this week are:
- Benevolence Funds. This fund provides emergency financial assistance to families in our community. If you'd like to give, please mark "Benevolence" in the memo of your gift.
- Full Size Mattress. A neighbor living in the Grapevine Housing Authority (GHA) is in need of a firm mattress to fit her full-size box springs and frame. She is sleeping on her couch due to her poor mattress.
- Dryer. A neighbor at GHA is in need of an electric dryer.
Contact Bev Campisi at beverlyc@fumcg.org if you can help with either of the neighbor needs.
Project Read Book Drive
 Project Read is in need of book donations to help fill our needs for Feed Our Kids summer distributions. During the summer we take books to the lunch sites for Feed our Kids all summer long (not just during the weeks the church is "in charge"). Volunteers read donated books with the children and give books away to be taken home.We need your donations of new or gently used books, especially for young readers and for Spanish speakers. Donation boxes can be found in the foyers of Founders Chapel and the Sanctuary as well as outside the church office from May 24 through August 21. If you would like to volunteer to help, sign up on Serve Over Summer online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/sos or in Sunday's bulletin. Read more about Project Read at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/projectread.
Collections for Our Troops!
The Support Our Military ministry supports our troops by sending cards and care packages. Support Our Military will be collecting items for care packages on May 24 and 31, with a packing party on May 31. You may donate items for the care packages or help pack care packages on Sunday, May 31, at 12:00 PM in the Family Life Center. All ages are welcome! Start collecting items to donate now. Visit www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/military for a full list of items that can be included in the care packages. Questions? Contact Paul Williamson at paw2404@gmail.com.
God Can Needs
The GRACE Food Pantry is currently OUT of cooking oil, tuna, evaporated milk, canned soup/stew, spaghetti sauce, condensed milk, ramen noodles, children's cereal and syrup. They 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.
Feed Our Kids Big Week
Mark your calendars! Feed Our Kids Big Week will be July 6-10. We need to begin organizing now and get coordinators in place. We'll need site coordinators, site workers, kitchen helpers, shoppers, grillers, arts & crafts, recreation, and much more! If you're interested in helping, please sign up on the Serve Over Summer insert in your bulletin and at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/sos. Questions? Contact Deb Scheiwe now to get the ball rolling (debscheiwe@verizon.net).
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Around the Villages
Grapevine Village Swim Lessons
 We will be offering Swim Lessons to children in Grapevine Village May 26-28, 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Drivers and chaperones will be needed to drive children to and from swim lessons. Due to MinistrySafe policies, we need two adults in each vehicle, so more volunteers are needed. We will pick up children at 5:00 from the mailboxes at Shady Oaks Trailer Park (Grapevine Village). Swim lessons are at Dove Waterpark, 1509 Hood Lane, Grapevine. When Swim lessons end at 6:45, we will drive the children home. Car seats are also needed! If you would like to help, sign up on Serve Over Summer or contact Sue Schultz (817-705-8362 or seg1024@yahoo.com).
Kenya Mission Trip
It is with heavy hearts that we have postponed our trip to Kenya. The State Department has issued a travel warning regarding travel to Kenya due to the latest terrorist attacks. Our Conference Office also discouraged any trips there, so after much prayer and discussion, the team decided to postpone until a later date. We will update you as plans develop for the next trip. Please continue to keep our friends in Kenya in your prayers.
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 Volunteer Connection
Audio/Sound Booth Opportunities
 Dain Schneck, Media Director, is ready to train those who are interested in learning more about the world of Audio and Sound! He has told us that it isn't just about knowing tech things. He has described a great candidate as one who might be artistic, or musical. One who wants to learn and can listen and can look. I love that! That sounds like someone who is curious, has a keen sense of detail to what is going on and wants to know they are enhancing the worship experience for others.
Is that you? Or if not you, is it someone in your family you could give a nudge to? Is it your college age "kid" who is home for the summer? Is it a friend or neighbor you know and this could be the perfect way for you to invite them to church? I believe very strongly that every person should be blessed by doing something at our church to serve, by finding a way to connect. I hope to see some new faces in each of our worship services operating our sound systems soon!
If you are willing to discuss possibilities with Dain, please email him at dains@fumcg.org and know that you will be answering a real need for service, and in that response, will be growing in your discipleship.
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Are you looking for a place to serve this summer? We have plenty of opportunities! From Vacation Bible School to Feed Our Kids and beyond... we have a place for you! Visit www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/sos or sign up using the Check-In insert in Sunday's bulletin.
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iFratelli DoughNation Day to Benefit the Gala
 FUMC Grapevine has been nominated to participate in the iFratelli DoughNation program. Our first DoughNation day of this year is Monday, June 1. On that day, eat at any of the iFratelli locations, mention FUMC Grapevine, and they will give 15% back to support our CAREibbean Cruise Gala! This applies to dine-in, carry-out and delivery! As you know, the Gala is a great event each year that raises an incredible amount of money for our ministries within the church and global missions through our Villages and the World Service Fund of the United Methodist Church. We appreciate our community partners who donate auction items! Consider asking your favorite businesses if they will donate an item, gift card, etc. to the auction. We are taking your donations NOW!
Access-Life Expo
 Help our Helping Hands Special Needs Ministry in supporting the Access-Life Group, a non-profit Christian organization, by volunteering for the Outdoor Expo Event at Oak Grove Park, Grapevine Lake on Saturday, June 13, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. This free event is for our local families living with disabilities. It is an outdoor adventure for all ages and levels of disabilities. Our church will be donating the water, ice and volunteers to make this the best Expo for the participants. If you would like to volunteer to help the day of the event, we'd love to have you! Volunteers and participants alike must register on the Access-Life website, www.access-life.org. Follow the information on the left side of the registration page. Questions? Contact Helping Hands Ministry Coordinator Joyce King at 817-488-9141.
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New Horizon with Richard Barry
 The New Horizons will gather on Tuesday, May 26, at 6:30 PM in Leach Hall, for a catered meal and entertainment by Richard Barry. Richard is a seasoned performer aboard cruise ships and in venues from New York to Las Vegas. You will travel down memory lane as he sings songs that have survived the passing of time. Richard accompanies himself on the keyboard and is known for his impressions of famous singers, great humor, and musical skill. Come enjoy an evening of fun, Christian fellowship! All persons of age 55-plus are invited; the cost is $14 per person. Please RSVP online or by calling Judy at 817-488-4136 or Nancy at 817-354-1881, by Monday, May 25.
Older Adult Ministry
Are you interested in "What's Next?" regarding our Older Adult Ministry? If the answer is YES, please join us on Thursday, May 28th at 6:00 PM in Leach Hall. This meeting (facilitated by Allen Barraclough) is to share and discuss the goals for Older Adult Ministry which were set at the Older Adult Ministry workshop meeting earlier this spring, and to determine the next steps that should be taken to develop an intentional ministry to older adults. All older adults who would like to attend, participate, and perhaps serve as future leaders in Older Adult Ministry are invited.
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About our Prayer Room
by Fred Rigdon
Prayer plays a central part in the missions of our church. As a result of the efforts of many in our clergy, staff, and congregation, we now have a place in our church set aside specifically for prayer. The prayer room is located on the north side of the Founders Chapel chancel area. We will consecrate the Prayer Room on May 24 during our 11:00 service in the Sanctuary. I encourage everyone to take... to continue reading
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MinistrySafe Training Make-Up Sessions
Remaining MinistrySafe make-up sessions are on the following dates: Tuesday, May 26, 6:00-8:30 PM in the Family Life Center - RSVP online
Sunday, May 31, 12:00-2:30 PM in the Family Life Center - RSVP onlineRSVP using the link beside the session you will attend, or to Linda McClure in the church office - lindam@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x126. Childcare is provided. Please RSVP your childcare needs to Monica Vickery ( monicav@fumcg.org).
Please remember that if you volunteer for any ministry that reaches children, youth or vulnerable adults at our church or in the community you must complete MinistrySafe training. If you plan on volunteering for VBS, Fiestas, Project Read, Summer Swim, Youth Missions* (adult sponsors), Tween missions, Sunday School, youth, village activities, or mission trips, this applies to you. The Central Texas Conference of the Methodist Church has adopted these new policies and all volunteers must complete the 4 steps of training: online abuse video, policies and procedures, screening (application, interview, reference checks) and background checks by June 10. During these training sessions we attempt to complete policies and procedures as well as screening of all volunteers. Come join us and get "caught caring" for the safety of all our Children and Youth!!!
*Anyone 18 years or older who wishes to volunteer for these programs must be MinistrySafe trained. Those attending CTCYM missions only are considered participants, but if an 18 year old wants to volunteer other places in the church they must be MinistrySafe trained.
Questions about Family Ministries? Contact:
Patty Bandy, Director of Family Ministries (pattyb@fumcg.org, 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)
May Youth Calendar (pdf)
Deeper - Youth Bible Studies
TODAY, Wednesday, May 20, Deeper will not meet. The Lina Finau Celebration of Life is in the sanctuary. The viewing is 4:00 to 7:00 PM and a worship service is 7:00 to 8:00 PM with a reception afterward in the Family Life Center.
Soccer
Soccer this Thursday will meet 5:30 to 7:00 PM at the GMS field.
This Sunday, May 24
No Sunday School! Join together for one service in the sanctuary at 11:00 AM. Brunch will be served in the Family Life Center beginnning at 9:45 AM.
HOOKED will meet at Bear Creek Park disc golf course and play from 5:30-7:00 PM (weather permitting).
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 Ministries for Children
Questions about Children's Ministries? Contact:
Amy Gravitt, Children's Director (amyg@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x213)
Monica Vickery, Nursery Director (monicav@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x145)
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 Lunch and Fellowship
Our next Formation/Fellowship event for tweens/pre-teens is Sunday, May 31, 12:15-2:00 PM. Lunch and fellowship will be in Leach Hall. Worship and Discussion will be in the Founders Chapel. Questions? Contact Melissa Howell (melissah@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x136).
Mommy and Me Class This Summer  We are very happy to announce a new Mommy and Me class at FUMCG this summer! Monica Vickery, our Nursery Director, will be leading an exciting class for children ages 6 months to 4 years old. Each class will include story time, a sensory activity, and a special make and take craft for each child. We are looking forward to discovering a special love and appreciation for books, while exploring our senses and creativity. Classes will take place Wednesdays, June 3,10, 17 and July 8, 15, 22 from 10:00-10:45 in Room 208. To be part of this special family experience or to ask any questions, contact Monica Vickery at monicav@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x145.
Register now for VBS!
We're excited about our upcoming Vacation Bible School... G-FORCE: God's Love In Action! VBS is June 22-26. Registration has now begun. The cost is $15 per child. Registration forms will be available in the church office, at the check-in areas in the Atrium, and online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/vbs. Scholarships are available; please contact Linda McClure (lindam@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x126) for details. Sports camps will be offered directly following VBS this year (see details below). We're also looking for wonderful volunteers to help with decorations, crafts, snacks, recreation, music, and all the other prep work to make this week the best VBS yet! 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).
VBS Decorating Team
If you enjoy painting, cutting, gluing and generally creating an awesome environment for kids to learn about Jesus then we need you! We are looking for members for the VBS decorating team! All work will be completed the week before VBS starts. To hear more about this awesome opportunity, contact Dawn Treese at dawn@treese.org or 817-675-4565.
VBS Wish List
Looking for a way to help with VBS? We have a "wish list" of needs that we'll be keeping updated from now until VBS begins. We'll add and change items as needs are filled. Please bring your donations to the drop boxes outside room 212/215 and outside the church office.
- Powdered Lemonade
- Powdered Gatorade
- Plastic file folders
- Large safety pins
- Red, yellow or green colored cord
- Gallon storage bags
- 11x17 white card stock
 Summer Sports Camps
New this year, we are hosting a series of Christian sports camps for children ages 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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This week, we've had several people caught caring...
The Serendipity Bible Study was caught caring... making VBS bags for the Costa Rica team to take with them!
Gifts Given
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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." 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. |
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