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This Week @ First Methodist Grapevine
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August 19, 2015 | In This Issue:
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| Sunday, August 23 | |
Worship at 8:30, 9:00, 9:45, 11:00 AM | Sunday School at 9:45 AM
"All in the Family" | The Great Reveal | Kindergarten Blessing
This Sunday, August 23, we'll have a "back-to-school" Sunday featuring blessings for teachers and students at all services and Kindergarten Blessing at the 11:00 AM service... plus "The Great Reveal" of our new Family Ministries programming at 9:45 AM! We'll have a Blessing of the Backpacks during the Great Reveal as well. See Family Ministries and Children's Ministries News below for details.
Our pastors will begin a new sermon series, "All in the Family," with a message by Rev. John Mollet on "Community & Belonging." This series takes us through a day in the life of the Family of God. We all have rituals throughout each day that can be used to point us to God and help us grow in faith. Each week of this six-week series, our pastors will guide us through a holy part of each day and give us tools to help us grow - individually and as families - into a closer connection with God. Each Sunday, you will come away with another item for your toolbox of practical ways you can incorporate your faith into your daily life.
- 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 - Bilingual Worship in Founders Chapel
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Upcoming Sundays
"All in the Family" Series Continues
- August 30 - Rev. Jenn Pick: "Bathtime & Forgiveness"
- September 6 - Rev. John Mollet: "Dinnertime & Thankfulness"
- September 13 - Rev. John Mollet: "Storytime & Meaning"
- September 20 - Rev. Armando Alvarado: "Midnight & Fear"
- September 27 - Dr. Cindy Ryan: "Bedtime & Trust"
Also coming up...
- August 30: Blessing of the Babies in the 11:00 AM service
- September 13: Third Grade Bible Presentation & Confirmation Commissioning in the 11 AM worship service
- September 27: UMW Sunday
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Worship Arts
Rehearsals Resume Today!
Our adult choirs resume rehearsals TODAY, and we need YOU! Nothing is as moving as a choir singing the Word of God and nothing more fulfilling than singing in that choir. Our Chancel Choir is such an important part of our worship here at FUMC Grapevine, and we will resume meeting after our short summer recess. The Chancel Choir rehearses in the Choir Room each Wednesday at 7:00 PM and/or Sunday at 9:00 AM and sings most weeks in either or both the 9:45 AM and 11:15 AM services. Please come join us and experience the blessing for yourself! Of course, there are also seasonal opportunities for you to join on a temporary basis if that better fits your schedule. We look forward to worshiping with you soon!
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Church News
Peace & Justice: Q&A with Justice For Our Neighbors
 On Wednesday, August 19, 7:00-8:00 PM in Leach Hall, Dean Reed, Director of Justice for Our Neighbors (JFON) and Maria Macias, JFON lawyer, will bring us up to date on immigration laws and actions. We encourage you to come and see how this ministry is helping the stranger, the other, the sojourner, our neighbor. Learn about how Justice For Our Neighbors Ministry works with people who are undocumented. How often does JFON have a clinic and where do they have them? What can I do legally to help with the process? Where is God in this process? Campus Angels  As our students head back to school, it's time to sign up for Campus Angels! The Campus Angels Ministry keeps college students connected with the church while they are away at school. We need adult volunteers (Campus Angels) who will be assigned a college student. You will send the college student notes and small care packages monthly letting them know that their church family is praying for their success and safety. If you are a college student (or know of one) who needs a Campus Angel, we ask that you provide us a little information in order to match you up. Both Campus Angels and Students can sign up online or on the Check-In insert in Sunday's bulletin. If you participated in this ministry last year, please resubmit for this school year. Questions? Contact Jenna Rosenbaum ( jenna.rosenbaum@gmail.com). |
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 Compassion Ministries
Congratulations
A gift has been given to Kenya Kids Can in celebration of the birth of Edward Samuel Allen, son of Todd & Lauren Allen, born June 22.
We would like to extend Christian condolences to:
- Carol and Carl Hoffmeyer on the loss of Carol's mother, Doris McChesney on August 14.
- Mary Diane and Phil Morley on the loss of Mary Diane's mother, Marcia Geppert on August 13.
Upcoming Classes: Exposing Depression | SOS (Shake Off Shame)
Please note that the start dates for the following mental health classes have been postponed until September 1:
- Exposing Depression (women only) will meet Tuesdays, starting September 1, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Room 2002. Depression is often caused by an identity crises and can leave you feeling lonely, lost and without hope. In this class, we explore the different ways our minds think, the wounds our souls carry, and the way we interact with the people around us.
- SOS - Shake Off Shame (women only) will meet Tuesdays, starting September 1, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in Room 2010. This class is about uncovering shame, and its crippling lies that deceive you into believing you are not enough. Together we will discover what it looks like to see ourselves through the heart of God and begin to define ourselves with His truth about our identity.
Space is limited for these classes, and registration is required. Visit www.TBEJourney.com for more information and to register.
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Mission Ministries
Newest Needs - Our top need right now is for Benevolence Funds. You have been generous in your giving, and it has held us over for a while! Now we are once again in need of funds to help our community with rent and utilities. To give, mark "Benevolence" in the memo of your check or online gift.
Thrift Shop Seasonal Change-Over
The Thrift Shop is closed for business this week to facilitate the change from summer to fall/winter clothing. The shop will reopen on Tuesday, August 25, at 9:00 AM. We will continue to accept and process donations through the Drop Box during this time.
Jan's Blankets of Hope Work Session
 Following our early July delivery of blankets, we're now working toward our next delivery of blankets in the fall to Valley Hope, a substance abuse treatment facility located in Grapevine. Accordingly, our next work session will be held Thursday, August 20, 1:00 to 3:00 PM, in Leach Hall. 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. Otherwise, we will provide those too. All we'll need are your willing hands and hearts as we cut and tie fringe to finish our Blankets of Hope. You'll find detailed information about our ministry here on our website at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/blankets.
VAST - Valuable After School Time
 FUMC Grapevine is partnering with the Grapevine Police Department to open a second campus for their successful after school program, VAST. VAST will serve up to 50 children, grades 1-6, and will target Cannon & Silver Lake Elementary Schools and Grapevine Middle School. VAST starts August 31, and will run Monday-Thursday, 3:00-6:00 PM, following the GCISD calendar. We are still accepting volunteers; click here to fill out the application. We also have a list of needs to help us get off the ground. If you would like to donate any of the following, please leave them in the VAST receptacle outside the church office: Crayons (15 ct), colored pencils (12 ct), washable markers, children's scissors, erasers, rulers. Questions? Contact Debbie Price ( debbiep@fumcg.org) or Colby Mowery ( cmowery@grapevinetexas.gov). Weekend Food Needs
As school begins again, we will resume our delivery of Weekend Food to local schools. We are in need of a couple more volunteers who have a pickup truck and are willing to get our order of food from Sam's. The job takes about an hour, and pick-up can take place on Wednesdays, Thursdays, or Fridays. If you would like to serve in this way, contact Debbie Price ( debbiep@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x108).
Community Clean-Up / Fall Into Missions
 In lieu of our one-Saturday Fall into Missions this year, we are taking part in a community-wide effort to clean up Lake Grapevine after the spring flooding. The first Keep Grapevine Beautiful clean-up day is set for Saturday, September 12, from 8:00 AM to noon (weather permitting). The City will decide what area will be the focus of clean-up closer to that time, and we'll let you know. Save the date, and sign up on the Check-In, online, or by contacting Joe or Linda Krimm (817-430-4286, jkrimm6@mac.com). Visit our website for more details.
God Can Needs
Don't forget to pick up a few extra items when you do your grocery shopping! Although the GRACE Food Pantry doesn't update their needs list every week, they do let us know when things have substantially changed. So... note that they still have need for cooking oil, tuna, evaporated milk, canned soup/stew, spaghetti sauce, condensed milk, ramen noodles, children's cereal, syrup, 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.
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| Adult Discipleship |
 Pastor's Bible Study
Rev. John Mollet continues his Bible Study on Mondays at 6:00 PM in Leach Hall. If you could only have one of the four Gospels, which would you choose? Together we'll discover the joys and challenges of each of the four Gospels. There is no need to RSVP; just bring your Bible! The class will meet each Monday in August.
Seekers Sunday School Class
The Seekers Sunday School class will conclude the four part video series based on the "I Love Lucy" TV show, "Lucy and the Look alike". This week's presenter is Kathy Reece. The lesson demonstrates that we all have intrinsic worth because we are all made in God's likeness. Please join us in Leach Hall at 9:45 AM this Sunday.
 UMW Salad Luncheon Come and share lunch with the United Methodist Women and hear about some of our church members' amazing mission trip experiences. We will also be honoring all of the women on our church staff! Just bring a salad or dessert to share on Sunday, August 30 at 12:30 in Leach Hall. We hope you'll join us! Questions? Contact Rachel Clark (mrclark2@msn.com or 817-488-0035).
Precepts Study of 1 Peter
 Precepts begins their next study of 1 Peter with an orientation session on Monday, August 31. Two convenient class times are offered on Mondays: 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM. Have you wondered how to stand firm in shaky times? Peter had been prepared by Jesus for the world's tribulations and Peter wrote to help prepare others during a time of Christian persecution. Come study with us to learn what Peter has to say to believers enduring tribulations. The classes will begin on September 14 and meet for 12 weeks; workbook cost is $28. To sign up and order your workbook, contact Nancy Johnson 817-424-0297, pajnaj@verizon.net or Judy Grosbach 817-488-6771.
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More Fall Bible Studies and Spiritual Formation Groups
We have a great variety of groups and studies gearing up for the fall. Please visit our website for more information about these upcoming groups (listed in order by the date they begin):
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Post-It Note Prayers
from Guideposts
Have you ever heard of Post-It prayers? The idea is not so different from what devout Jewish men and women do at the Western Wall, or Kotel, in Jerusalem. People from all over the world-including U.S. presidents and European prime ministers-have visited the holy site, the only remaining part of the temple complex built by Herod the Great on Mount Zion. People stand before the massive granite stones of that wall and pray. Many insert folded or rolled scraps of paper-with names or written prayers on them-into the cracks and crannies of the wall. Most people stay a few minutes, praying, but the prayer notes-more than a million every year-remain in the wall until, twice a year, they are collected and reverently buried on the nearby Mount of Olives.
Some friends of mine do something similar with the sticky notes that are sold in most office-supply stores. Keep reading...
Read more posts to help you with your personal spiritual formation at the Quiet Corner for Spiritual Formation - www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/quiet.
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Hispanic Ministries Institute
Equipping People for Diverse Ministries
FUMC Grapevine is starting a new venture this fall called the Hispanic Ministries Institute. This program invites church leaders from all over the area to come learn more about the spiritual disciplines of prayer, worship and study in the Wesleyan tradition, evangelizing the mission field, preaching, teaching, discipleship, mentoring and much more. HMI will focus primarily on how leaders can be developed in ministries that will attract diverse peoples to the message of the church. The HMI will use leadership training, outreach ministries and an annual Hispanic Ministry Conference to achieve these goals. Read more about HMI on our website at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/hmi.
The gifts he gave were that some would be apostles, some prophets, some evangelists, some pastors and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until all of us come to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to maturity, to the measure of the full stature of Christ. - Ephesians 4:11-14 (NRSV)
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Leadership Training
Our first Leadership Training of the Hispanic Ministries Institute is coming up Saturday, August 29, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM (Rooms 2007,2008, 2010). This training prepares and empowers you to do God's work. It will equip you to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead different ministries, including small faith groups. Our vision is to work together as God's instruments bringing hope to people in the name of Jesus Christ. Experience and Share God's Love today and tomorrow. To sign up, contact Rev. Armando Alvarado ( armandoa@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x122).
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| Family Ministries |
 The Great Reveal We are excited to announce the coming of new Family Ministry programming here at FUMC Grapevine! On Sunday, August 23, we will hold a "one-room" Sunday School hour at 9:45 AM in the Family Life Center. We invite children, youth and adults to come together to hear about our great new programming, have some fun activities, and celebrate together! We will have refreshments, information for families, information about adult classes, hear from our Family Ministries Staff, and so much more! Questions? Contact Patty Bandy (pattyb@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x129).
Serve with Family Ministries!Nursery and Children's Ministries have selected a new curriculum for the fall called "Deep Blue." It involves worship, a three-year scope and sequence of scripture, video lessons and online training. So, starting August 30, we need teachers, worship leaders, welcome team members, and Sunday school coordinators! Tweens will be starting their new "Connect" curriculum, and Youth will need Sunday School teachers and Confirmation Mentors. If you are interested in being part of our great new programming, we would love to have you serve in any of the following ways: - Welcome Team: Arrives at 9:35 AM and helps parents sign in and find the appropriate class for their children.
- Sunday School Coordinator: Checks on every class, makes sure teachers have everything they need and keeps record of count and ratios.
- Sunday School Teacher: Teach provided curriculum in the classroom. The lessons are available to teachers online any time. Age Groups are: 3 Year Old, 4 & 5 Year Old, Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade.
- Worship Team: Our new curriculum will have a 10-15 minute "worship" section, so if you play the guitar, sing, or love to lead children in song and prayer, this may be the place for you!
- Tween Sunday School Teacher / Substitute Teacher
- Youth Sunday School Teacher / Substitute Teacher
- Confirmation Class Mentor
If you would like to volunteer, please sign up on the Check-In insert in Sunday's bulletin or contact: Patty Bandy, Director of Family Ministries (pattyb@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x129) |
 Youth Ministries
Questions about Youth Ministries? Contact:
Michael Franklin, Youth (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)
August Youth Calendar (pdf)
Deeper (Youth Bible Studies) - TONIGHT (Wednesday, August 19)
Middle School | 5-7 PM at the Logan's home (2802 Springbranch Ct.)
High School | 7-9 PM at the Batchelor's home (1502 Coryell Ct)
Note to New Sixth Graders Tonight is the first opportunity for incoming 6th graders to join in with youth activities! We'll have Middle School Deeper from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Logan's home (2802 Springbranch Ct.). Come get to know other youth, swim and study scripture together! Questions? Contact Michael Franklin ( michaelf@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x116).
This Sunday, August 23 - Celebrating the Great Reveal at the Air Hogs Game! On August 23, we are kicking off "The Great Reveal" for youth with a huge conference event at the Grand Prairie Air Hogs game celebrating our youth missions over the summer! We will start by having some quick sandwiches in the FLC right after church. Then we will load up and leave for the stadium. There is a Christian Concert at 1:00 PM followed by the game starting at 2:00 PM. It will be over around 4:30 PM then we will head back to the church to get picked up. Many other churches are going, so this is a great opportunity for our youth to see youth from the other churches that were on mission trip. Please wear a mission trip shirt if you are able. Tickets are $5. We need to know interest ASAP so we can begin reserving tickets. Contact Michael ( michaelf@fumcg.org).
Back-to-School Bash! Our Youth Back-to-School Bash will be during Hooked time on Sunday, August 30. We'll gather from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center for food, games, fun!
Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip Juniors and Seniors, mark your calendars! The 2016 Youth Mission Trip to Costa Rica has been set for March 12-18. Our first informational meeting will be on Sunday, August 30, at 3:00 PM in Leach Hall. Questions? Contact Rev. Armando Alvarado ( armandoa@fumcg.org).
Pumpkin Patch News
The youth pumpkin patch is coming up fast! All proceeds will go to youth missions and we have a lot of volunteer spots to fill. We want to focus our efforts solely on managing and keeping volunteer staffing adequate. If you or a group you are a part of would like to host an event at the patch please let Michael, michaelf@fumcg.org, Linda, lindam@fumcg.org, or Patty, pattyb@fumcg.org know as soon as you can. Please let us know the group, type of event, and date. If you have any questions contact Michael, Patty, or Linda. |
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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 Launch Party
On Thursday, August 20, we are having a Tween Launch Party! All students that will be in the 4th and 5th grade for the 2015-2016 school year are welcome to come fellowship together as we prepare to kick off the next year of tween ministry. It will be an opportunity for new 4th graders to learn about tween ministry and get to know their peers and adult leaders. Join us for an afternoon of snacks, games, fellowship and fun! The party will be from 1:00 to 3:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Questions? Contact Melissa Howell (melissah@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x136).
The Great Reveal is August 23! See Family Ministries news above for details.
Kindergarten Blessing Attention Kindergarten parents! As you prepare to send your kiddos off to school for the first time, we want to send them out with a blessing. Kindergarten Blessing will be on Sunday, August 23, at the 11:00 AM service.
Blessing of the Backpacks We'll have a Blessing of the Backpacks during the Great Reveal on Sunday, August 23! Kids, be sure to bring your backpacks to church with you this Sunday! The Great Reveal is during the Sunday School hour, 9:45 AM in the Family Life Center.
Blessing of the Babies
Our church has been blessed by the addition of many wonderful new babies to our family in the past year and a half. We want to recognize our families and our precious new additions. On Sunday, August 30, at the 11:00 AM service, we will have a "Blessing of the Babies." All families who have a new addition are invited to come take part in this special service. We will also be including baby photos on the cover of the bulletin and have a slide show that Sunday. If you would like your child's photo included, please e-mail it along with your child's name to Linda McClure at lindam@fumcg.org no later than 5:00 PM on Monday, August 24.
Back-to-School Bash On Sunday, August 30, Children's Ministries will host a Back-to-School Bash during the Sunday School hour (9:45 AM). The Back-to-School Bash will include 4-year-olds through 5th grade on the playground. There will be water balloon games, balloon animals, popsicles plus a few more surprises. The parents will need to just bring their children out to the playground at 9:45 and pick them up there when Sunday School is over.
Musikgarten Resumes
Register now for Musikgarten Fall Classes for ages newborn through age 7. Classes are taught by Mary Diane Morley, early childhood educator for over 20 years. Musikgarten helps young children develop a love of music and the skills to play it through a series of activity-filled age-appropriate lessons. Weekly classes are held in room 2001. For more information, please visit www.msmorleysmusic.com or call Mary Diane @ 817-291-8516.
Coming in September... - Baby and Me Story Time - Starting September 3
- Preschool STEM - Starting September 3
- Children's Worship Arts - Resumes September 9
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Caught Caring...
Over twenty church members attended training on Saturday morning for our new VAST After School Program. We are expecting over 50 children each afternoon and it will be wonderful for them to count on building relationships with our adult volunteers. And more are needed!
The next training will be held Saturday, August 22 from 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. at the OUTREACH Center on Mustang Drive. Keep in mind you will volunteer for one afternoon a week for a 6 week commitment. Who else can we catch caring?
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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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