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In Worship This Sunday, November 8
Holy Vessels: Brokenness and Wholeness
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 as a church 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. More about worship...
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Give 150 for the Next 150
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! It's not too late to commit yourself to prayers, presence, gifts, service and witness in 2016. 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 at this point: 225 pledges, totaling $1,197,497, with 154 step-ups and 92 committed to auto-debit. |
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Holy Vessels: Focus on Mental Health
For the next few weeks, 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...
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News to Note...
Guy Sellers On Medical Leave
Please note that our Facilities Director, Guy Sellers, is out of the office recovering from a recent surgery. If you have facilities needs or items to get on the church calendar, please contact Trudy Hughes at trudyh@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x150.
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Upcoming Events...
The Prayer Shawl ministry continues to meet twice each month. For November, the group will meet on November 12, 6:30-8:30 PM at Jeannette Gross's home (2629 Bayberry Lane, Euless) and November 19, 6:3-8:30 PM in Room 2002. ...»
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Opportunities to Serve and Give...
UPDATED Neighbor Needs
Thank you to all who have helped our new neighbors with your donations. There is a new need for an adult bicycle for the father to enable him to get to work. They also need a sleeper sofa. If you have either of these items to donate, contact Diane Bishop directly at dianebishopdbd@gmail.com or 817-239-5298. Visit our Sign-Up Genius link for a full list of items needed and to sign up.
Nursery Need
The Nursery Ministry is in need of evacuation cribs for our baby classrooms. These are special types of cribs that can hold several small children and be wheeled out of the building in case of emergency. We have been blessed with lots of new babies in our church family, and while we hope to never need them, these new cribs will provide safe transport for them should we need to leave the building quickly. If you are able to give a contribution toward the purchase of the cribs, please mark "Nursery" in the memo of your check or online gift. Questions? Contact Nursery Director Monica Vickery at monicav@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x145.
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.
Thanksgiving at the SLAB
Volunteers are needed to provide food and serve the Thanksgiving meal at the Church on the Slab on November 26. Food items needed include: Turkey, Gravy, Dressing, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Cranberries, Dinner Rolls, Coffee, Instant Tea, Ice. Volunteers are also needed to serve the meals. We will need Hostesses, Food Servers, Waiters and Cleanup Crew. ...>
Methodist Children's Home Bikes
We will be providing Christmas bikes for the Methodist Children's Home again this year. This year's goal is to provide 77 bikes and helmets for the MCH Waco, Boys Ranch and Dallas locations. The cost for a bike and helmet is $95. We will assemble the bikes on Friday, December 11, and deliver on Saturday, December 12. To give to this effort, mark "Christmas Bikes" in the memo of your check or online gift. ...>
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.
God Can
Don't forget to buy some extra groceries for the GRACE Food Pantry while you're out shopping. Pantry needs list...
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Volunteer Connection
Christmas Eve Family Service
Our Christmas Eve Family Service will be at 5 PM on December 24. We need families to read scripture, pray, usher, acolyte, light the advent candle and hand out individual candles. If someone in your family would like to participate, please contact Linda McClure at lindam@fumcg.org or Amy Gravitt at amyg@fumcg.org by November 15. ...>
May 2016 Adult and Family Costa Rica Trip
Save the Date! The May 2016 Costa Rica trip to the San Jose Methodist Children's Home will be May 14-21. This trip is for college age students, young adults, families or anyone that has a passion in their heart to help with on-going construction projects and VBS at the orphanage. Contact Jon De La Cruz ( jondlc@hotmail.com) for more info. ...>
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Caught Caring
Wade Hiney
Wade Hiney, leader of the "Bread of Life" ministry, was caught caring on Sunday as he served communion to some church members and residents of Dancing River Assisted Living in Grapevine. Wade has been a faithful provider of this service for more than 8 years. If you are interested in learning more or participating in this wonderful ministry, please contact Miriam Ward at 817-488-1650 or at m-i-ward@juno.com.
Tweens & FUMCG Congregation
Thanks to all the generous donations by the congregation, the tweens were able to pack more than 50 Operation Christmas Child boxes. They also made over 30 cards for our military serving overseas during their Merry Halloween party last Friday.
Spring Creek Barbeque
Spring Creek BBQ in Grapevine was Caught Caring... they will be presenting a check for $700 to us from the fundraising night we had in October! Proceeds will go to our Gala beneficiaries.
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First United Methodist Church | 422 Church Street | Grapevine, TX 76051
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