This week at First United Methodist Church in Grapevine | January 20, 2016
Sunday, January 24
Holy Habits: Journaling (English) | Worship (Bilingual)
Dr. Cindy Ryan (English) | Rev. Armando Alvarado (Bilingual)
Worship at 8:30, 9, 9:45, and 11 AM

As we begin a new year and a renewed energy toward spiritual formation, our pastors would like to share some real-life "Holy Habits" that have helped transform their faith. This week's topic in the English services is "Journaling" and in the Bilingual service is "Worship."
Also This Sunday...

01/24/2016 - Senior Adult Luncheon
A special luncheon has been scheduled for Sunday, January 24, at noon in Leach Hall to discuss the future direction of Senior Adult Ministries at FUMC Grapevine. We will have a catered lunch, so please RSVP by end of day TODAY (Wednesday), online or by calling the church office at 817-481-2559 or email cherir@fumcg.org. We invite you to come, discover and join us in planning new opportunities just for seniors! Questions? Contact John Mollet (johnm@fumcg.org) or Walt Milner (wmilner744@aol.com)....»

01/24/2016 - Bread of Life Training
Communion
Are you interested in taking communion to our homebound members? We are expanding our Bread of Life Ministry. Members of this team are trained in taking communion to those who cannot make it to church. You deliver communion to pre-assigned persons on the first Sunday of the month or on the Monday or Tuesday after that according to your schedule or theirs. We will have a training session this Sunday, January 24, at 2:30 PM in Room 2011. Questions? Contact Cindy Ryan at cindyr@fumcg.org....»

01/24/2016 - Rocking Through the Decades
Join us this Sunday for "Rocking Through the Decades," a dinner and concert benefiting the Costa Rica Youth Mission Trip! The Youth Praise Band will rock on Sunday, January 24, 2016 at 6 PM in the Family Life Center, performing top hits from past decades. Tickets are $15 each / $45 max per family, which includes a great meal of hamburgers, hot dogs and all the trimmings! Tickets are available online and in the church office through January 22....»
Upcoming News and Events

01/21/2016 - Services for Grady Graham
Church member Grady Graham, husband of Betty Graham, passed away on Monday, January 18. Services will be held on Thursday, January 21, at Marshall and Marshall Funeral Chapel in Hillsboro, Texas. The family suggests memorial gifts to the charity of your choice....»

01/25/2016 - Softball Registration
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On Monday, January 25, we will be registering two church softball teams for the Grapevine Spring season - one co-ed and one men's. If you would like to participate, please contact Rev. Armando Alvarado (armandoa@fumcg.org, 214-738-9818) or Johnny Almendarez (817-507-6139) as soon as possible. The registration fee is $20. The season runs February 22 to April 24, with games on Tuesday evenings and/or Sunday afternoons. Optional practices are held on Saturday late mornings.

01/25/2016 - Precepts Study of 2 Peter
The book of 2 Peter helps us learn to live effectively and grow in spiritual discernment. We will begin a Precepts study of 2 Peter, called "How to Be Kept From Falling," on Monday, January 25, and go for 8 weeks. Two times are offered: 9:30 AM and 6:30 PM, both in Room 2007. The cost is $20. If you missed the orientation session and would still like to participate, please contact Nancy Johnson (817-424-0297, pajnaj@verizon.net) or Judy Grosbach (817-488-6771)....»

01/28/2016 - The Well with Ellie Lofaro
Ladies, come join us at The Well on Thursday, January 28, at 7 PM in the Family Life Center. We will enjoy a warm meal from Wildwood Grill alongside other women seeking the Word of God. After dinner, enjoy live music to lead into our guest speaker for the evening, Ellie Lofaro. Ellie Lofaro's message is a wonderful blend of plainspoken truth, common sense practicality and disarming humor. Tickets are $25, and are available online or in the church office before January 25. Childcare is provided....»

01/28/2016 - Exposing Depression
A new "Exposing Depression" class for women will meet on Thursdays, starting January 28, from 7 to 8:30 PM in the Roundtable Room. Depression 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.  Please register and get more details online at: www.j2i.org/exposing-depression.html ...»

01/30/2016 - Hispanic Ministry Institute Leadership Training
Our leadership training prepares and empowers people to do God's work. It will equip leaders with 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. For more information, contact Rev. Armando Alvarado (armandoa@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x122)....»

01/31/2016 - Care for the Caregiver
The Respecting Choices ministry will have a speaker on Sunday, January 31, from 12:15 to 1:15 PM in Room 2001. This session will be one of several that we will provide this year under the broad topic "Care for the Caregiver." For this session, our speaker will be Randy Pickering, Administrator of Mission Hospice, presenting "Caring for Seriously Ill Loved Ones: How Do I Take Care of ME?" RSVPs are appreciated for planning purposes, but not required. You may RSVP online or by email to Julie Croft (juliecroft@hotmail.com)....»

01/31/2016 - Costa Rica Mission Trip Meeting
The May 2016 Costa Rica trip to the San Jose Methodist Children's Home will be from 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. Please pass the word; non-church members are also invited. If you are interested in going on this trip, please join us for an informational meeting on Sunday, January 31, at 12:15 PM in Leach Hall. Questions? contact Rev. Armando Alvarado (armandoa@fumcg.org) or Jon De La Cruz (jondlc@hotmail.com)....»

02/01/2016 - Musikgarten Begins
Musikgarten Spring Semester begins February 1, and registration is underway now! Musikgarten introduces children to the joy of music and effectively guides them toward lifelong, active participation in music.  Curriculum begins with babies and continues through a 3 year Keyboard curriculum. For more details or to register, go to www.msmorleysmusic.com or contact Mary Diane Morley at 817-291-8516.

At least one in six children struggle with everyday activities and have some sort of diagnosis. In today's world it is tough to parent, and even tougher to parent when your child struggles with day-to-day activities, tasks and academics. We invite parents who are dealing with these issues to join us to be refreshed, renewed and to begin thriving as a parent! The seminar, presented by Dr. Lorna Bradley, is offered free of charge, and will take place February 3, from 6:15 to 7:45 PM in Room 2001. A light snack supper is provided and childcare for all children will be available. Your RSVP is appreciated for planning purposes. You may RSVP online or to Linda McClure (817-481-2559 x126 or lindam@fumcg.org)....»
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Opportunities to Serve and Give...

Office Volunteers Needed
We have opportunities for someone who would like to volunteer in the church office on Tuesday mornings from 9 AM to noon or Friday afternoons from 1 to 5 PM. Duties include greeting visitors, answering phones, light filing, etc. Benefits include working with a fun, friendly staff and keeping up to date on church happenings! Ministry Safe Training is required. Contact Renee Tielkemeier at reneet@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x121 for more details. 

Sunday School Buddies Needed
We are happy to say that our SS Buddies ministry, is growing! We are in need of more volunteers to assist school age special abilities children during 9:45 AM Sunday School. Volunteers serve one Sunday a month, the same week each month. During this hour, you are there to be an extra pair of eyes for the parent, assist with tasks if needed (cutting, gluing, etc.) and just enjoy the time with the child. Our immediate need is for two people to be assigned the 2nd week of the month starting in February. If you would like to be a substitute only, there is also a place for you! If you would like to serve, please contact Joyce King at fumcdt@gmail.com. Read more about our Helping Hands ministries at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/helpinghands. 

God Can for the GRACE Food Pantry
We collected 85 items for God Can this week. GRACE is low on several standard stock items, including juice boxes, snacks, canned soup/stew, condensed milk, ramen noodles, canned fruit, condiments and toothpaste. Click here to view the full list (pdf). If you would like to donate any of these items, please bring your donations to the God Can bins outside the church office or in the Sanctuary Foyer/Atrium.
Opportunities to Grow...

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Open Door Invites You to Study the Psalms
The Open Door class would like to invite you to join them in Max Lucado's Life Lessons study of the Book of Psalms. Anyone is invited. Open Door meets at 9:45 AM on Sundays in Multi-Purpose Room I in the Sr. Activity Center....>

Bible Studies and Groups
Be sure you visit the full Adult Ministries event calendar on our website for more information about on-going Bible Studies. bit.ly/adultmin-calendar

15 & 15 Daily Devotional
Make a new commitment to daily reading and prayer this year! Spend 15 minutes in prayer and 15 minutes reading scripture each day. Get a jumpstart with our daily devotionals, written by the pastors to correspond with the previous Sunday's sermon, on the 15 and 15 blog.

Prayer Room Testimonials
by Prayer Room Volunteers
We have now had a number of people spend time in our prayer room during our worship services. Today's Spiritual Formation blog post shares some of their testimonials. Julie Croft shares, "I can feel the presence of the Holy Spirit in the room. I love being able to be there, and be still, and know that God is present. I love the hand cross, the feeling of wrapping my hand around it, while I pray for those on the wall, those on our prayer list, and the ministries and Pastors and staff at our church. I always walk out feeling in awe of our wonderful Lord." Keep reading...
Caught Caring...
KAH Volunteers
Thanks to all that volunteered for Kids Against Hunger! It was a great time and a great success. We had 222 volunteers and made 27,648 meals that this year will be going to those in need in Mexico. Also, a big thank you for all the Iron Men that showed up at 8 AM to help unload the truck!



Blood Drive Donors
We had an AWESOME turnout last week with 15 people donating whole blood. Your donations are instrumental in saving the lives of 45 patients! Carter BloodCare has asked that we share their appreciation for your continued support. Their expectation of a typical drive is 8 units, and we had 15 this time! Thanks to you all for another successful blood drive.



Bishop William
Bishop William Muriuki was recently installed as Bishop of Uganda! You may recall that Bishop William was formerly bishop in the area of Kenya where we first started connecting with our "Villages" concept. Please continue to be in prayer for Bishop William as he takes on this new role.
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