This week at First United Methodist Church in Grapevine | October 28, 2015
In Worship This Sunday
All Saints Day 
This year, All Saints Day actually falls on a Sunday. Rev. Jenn Pick will share, "The Butterfly Effect," a special message about the ripple effect of lives that end up changing the world. We will have a special time during worship to remember our loved ones who have passed before us. You will have the opportunity to remember your loved ones, celebrate their legacy, and share together with the congregation in Holy Communion. More about worship...

This Sunday is Communion Sunday. We will celebrate Holy Communion in all worship services. Our Communion Offering will go to the World Service Fund, one of the primary funds of the United Methodist Church. Your gifts support missionaries, ministries, new churches, education, and outreach around the world. You may bring your gifts with you to the altar during communion or drop them in the offering plate marked "World Service Fund."
Give 150 for the Next 150
Last Sunday, we asked that you recommit yourself to prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness for the coming year. As you have heard, in 2016 we celebrate 150 years of ministry at FUMC Grapevine. We invite you to be a part of seeding the next 150 years! If you were not here on Sunday, you may submit your commitment online, place your commitment card in the offering plate, or send/bring it to the church office. Additional cards are available in the pews and in the church office. Read more...»

As for our goals, here's where we stand after Commitment Sunday: 173 pledges, totaling $956,523, with 120 step-ups and 73 committed to auto-debit.
This Week's Events
The Respecting Choices ministry will hold a C.A.R.E. Seminar (Compassion, Awareness, Responsiveness, Education) on Thursday, October 29, at 7-8 PM in Leach Hall. This ministry helps individuals and families with advanced care planning so their unique wishes about end-of-life care can be communicated....»

Prayer: Does It Make Any Difference
A group of individuals gathers monthly for studies on prayer at the home of Pat Laster. They will begin a new study by Philip Yancey this Thursday, October 29, at 1:30 PM at the home of Pat Laster. In this six-session video curriculum, award-winning author Philip Yancey probes the very heartbeat of our relationship with God: Prayer. If you would like to participate, contact Pat Laster at (patlaster@verizon.net)....»

Tween Merry Halloween
We will have candy, food, games, contests, music, all while packing Operation Christmas Child boxes and making Christmas Cards for Soldiers!! We have lots of cool stuff children and families in our church have collected to fill the OCC boxes our youth put together. We also have cool crosses to decorate and include in the soldier's Christmas Cards. Tweens are invited to come in costume. A prize will be given to the most original costume. RSVP to Melissa Howell (melissah@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x136)....»

Pancake Breakfast
This Sunday, November 1, youth will hold a Pancake Breakfast to benefit their Costa Rica mission trip that's coming up in March. We'll be serving on the playground between 9 and 11 AM. The cost is by donation only. Those who pre-ordered will have their pancakes delivered to Sunday School classrooms on November 1....»

Tweens Faith and Formation
This Sunday, November 1, tweens will have their next Faith and Formation event from 12:15 to 2 PM in Room 103 and Founders Chapel. We will meet for lunch and games and then move to the Chapel for worship and a lesson on the Parable of the Sower. Questions? Contact Melissa Howell at melissah@fumcg.org....»
Upcoming Events...

The 2015 CAREibbean Cruise Gala & Auction will set sail on Saturday, November 7, at the Austin Ranch. Activities begin at 6 PM with the silent auction. We'll start the evening with a performance by the "Captain and Jill" Robinson, then get a grab bag, visit the wine pull, etc. A dinner buffet will be served at 7 PM followed by Mariachi Armando and our spectacular live auction at 8 PM with auctioneer Walt Cade. The evening closes with dynamic performances by Liberace Campisi and Sinatra Mollet. Your dollar vote chooses the winner of "best performance." Dress in casual cruise wear and come enjoy a fabulous evening of fun and fellowship!  Tickets ($50) are on sale online and in the church office through October 30. ...»

11/08/2015 - Costa Rica Mission Trip Empanada Fundraiser
Youth will have an empanada fundraiser on Sunday, November 8. Pre-orders of beef or apple empanadas will be taken in Sunday School classes and during the Pancake Breakfast on November 1. The suggested donation of $12 per dozen will go toward the Spring Break Mission Trip to Costa Rica! Chocolate empanadas will also be available for a suggested donation of $15. To preorder, contact Lisa Palla (lisa.a.palla@citi.com)....»

11/17/2015 - New Horizon with Bill White
The New Horizons will host their next event on Tuesday, November 17, with a catered meal and entertainment by Bill White. All persons of age 55-plus are invited to come to Leach Hall for dinner at 6:30 PM followed by entertainment and good Christian fellowship. Cost is $12 per person. RSVP online or to Judy Brown (817-488-4136) or Nancy Starr (817-354-1881) by Monday, November 16....»
Holy Vessels: Focus on Mental Health
Each of us is created to be a precious vessel of God's love. Sometimes, we experience hurt or circumstances that bring a sense of brokenness into our lives. One of our goals is to help individuals and families to find wholeness in the midst of this brokenness. Starting on November 8, we will have a series of sermons and opportunities to allow us to focus on the church's response to mental health. Each week, we will provide resources and opportunities for you to address mental health needs. Whether you have experienced brokenness from depression, addiction, grief, or other circumstances, we hope you will join with us in beginning a journey toward healing and wholeness. Visit our website for full details...

Psychologist Dr. Matthew LaGrange will lead a seminar and question and answer session on Sunday, November 8, at 9:45 AM and 12 noon, both in the Family Life Center. Dr. LaGrange will share a view for how the church can meet the challenge of caring for and walking with those in need. Q&A will follow. Childcare is provided and a snack lunch will be provided at the 12 noon session. ...»

11/15/2015 - Medicine and Mental Health with Dr. Drake
Physician Dr. William Drake will lead a seminar and question and answer session about the medical aspects of mental health on Sunday, November 15, at 9:45 AM and 12 noon, both in the Family Life Center. Dr. Drake will share medical information about depression, its symptoms and some of the more unexpected ways it might show up. Childcare is provided and a snack lunch will be provided at the 12 noon session....»

11/22/2015 - Service of Healing & Wholeness
We will hold a Service of Healing & Wholeness on Sunday, November 22, at 6 PM in Founders Chapel. Our focus is on mental health, God's response to us, and the church's response to help and bring wholeness. Whatever your need for wholeness: physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or relationships - you are invited to come and let God begin a good work in you during this special service....»

 

12/02/2015 - Parent Seminar: Anxiety & Depression
On Wednesday, December 2, we will offer our next parenting seminar, "Anxiety and Depression in Children and Teens," with Dr. Michelle Bengston...»

12/05/2015 - Coping with Grief at the Holidays
Myrna Ashby, LPC, will lead a practical seminar to provide real-life coping techniques for dealing with loss during the holidays on Saturday, December 5, 9-11 AM....»
Opportunities to Serve and Give...

CAREibbean Cruise Gala
Support Our Military
Starting this Sunday, we are accepting your donations of items for care packages for our troops. We will collect on November 1 and 8, and then have a packing party after worship on November 8. Visit our website for a list of items: Needs list...

Pecan Fundraiser
The youth will be selling pecans for your holiday baking on Sundays, November 15 and 29, and in the office during the week.

Holiday Gift-Giving
We will once again provide you with a holiday gift-giving catalog, filled with a variety of ways to give meaningful gifts this holiday season. The catalog will be available on November 15. In the meantime, plan to get your Latvian Christmas cards on Sundays, November 15 and 29, and watch for details about bikes for the Methodist Children's Home coming soon!

Neighbor Needs
We are currently helping a family of six get a fresh start setting up an apartment on Mustang Drive. Household items and clothing can be taken to the Thrift Shop or Church office, labeled "Neighbors." Please be sure to label so that it can be distinguished from other donations. Visit our Sign-Up Genius link for a full list of items needed and to sign up. Questions? Contact Bev Campisi (beverlyc@fumcg.org).

God Can
Don't forget to buy some extra groceries for the GRACE Food Pantry while you're out shopping.  Pantry needs list...
Opportunities to Grow...

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Seekers Class
Join the Seekers Sunday School Class this Sunday at 9:45 AM in Leach Hall as they continue with part 3 of Adam Hamilton's book, "Revival - Faith as Wesley Lived It." Each week reviews key events and places in John Wesley's life and the movement he led which became the foundation of Methodism. The video examines Wesley's crisis of faith while serving as a missionary in Georgia and then the defining moment he experienced at Aldersgate Street in London. The leader this week is John Erickson.

Pastor's Bible Study - Bible 101
Join Rev. John Mollet for two weeks of Bible basics on Monday evenings, November 2 and 9, at 6 PM in Leach Hall. Whether you are a Bible pro or novice, you will learn something new!

From the Quiet Corner for Spiritual Formation Blog...
Simplicity
Austen Farrer, an English theologian and philosopher, once said, "Do you want to bear fruit for God? Simplify your life, do fewer things and do them well." He was talking about our tendency to let distractions get in the way of our relationship with God. Too often, we complicate our lives by acquiring more than we need to, whether material goods, activities, or relationships. When we spend our lives doing things that keep us busy but don't really matter we sacrifice the things that do. This causes us to put too much of our efforts in the wrong place. Keep reading...

"Belong" Event for Women
Lezleigh Kleibrink has reserved tickets for the next "Belong" event (taking the place of Women of Faith). Held tickets must be purchased by December 3, and the event is September 30-October 1, 2016, with Jen Hatmaker, Patsy Clairmont and Shauna Niequist. Contact Lezliegh at 817-683-8531 to get your ticket.
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Grapevine Middle School
The staff of Grapevine Middle School welcomed us with open arms this week as we brought Ishmael Mathiu by for a tour of the school. Thanks to Jennifer Lemke (GMS Counselor) and her staff for their hospitality!


A Note from GRACE
Stacy Pacholick, Director of Programs at GRACE, shares the following note:
Thank you for your ongoing support of the GRACE Food Pantry. We receive donations monthly from FUMC, not to mention other support that is on-going. I cannot thank you enough. Without this community support, GRACE would not be able to serve more than 400 families each month at the Pantry. Thank you!
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