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Sunday, January 31
Holy Habits: Pilgrimage (English) | Serving (Bilingual)
Rev. Jenn Pick (English) | Rev. Armando Alvarado (Bilingual)
Worship at 8:30, 9, 9:45, and 11 AM
As we continue in a new year and a renewed energy toward spiritual formation, our pastors are sharing some real-life "Holy Habits" that have helped transform their faith. This week's topic in the English services is "Pilgrimage" and in the Bilingual service is "Serving."
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A Note From Trudy Hughes
About a year ago, Allan and I started talking about retirement in the present tense instead of future tense. He decided his retirement date would be March 31, 2016. As we talked, we realized that we want the same things in retirement : travel, serving God and time to enjoy our family and our hobbies. Here was the kicker... Allan was ready to do those things NOW, with travel at the top of his list! So, I began thinking of ways I could do that without full retirement. Why? Because I love my job and our church! But Allan was ready to set out without me, and that didn't set well with me! So, after much prayer, more than a little angst, and lots of "what ifs," I have made the decision to retire on May 31, 2016. Our first trip will begin June 3. We are driving to Alaska and will be gone for four months! Plans are to be back in time for our church's 150th Celebration in October! Read the full story...
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This Week...
Ticket sales for this Thursday's Well event have ended, but if you would like to get on a waiting list you may contact the church office at 817-481-2559. For those who plan to attend, we'll see you 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. Childcare is provided....»
Furnishing Hope for Garland Tornado Victims The Furnishing Hope team is gathering items for storm victims in Garland. The Matthew 2540 Project will be sending a truck to our location on Friday, January 29, at 2 PM to pick up any furniture that we have collected. You may bring the listed items only to Portable Building B (located across Scribner Street from the Sanctuary and apartment buildings) on Thursday, January 28, from 5-7 PM. Items needed are: Mattresses (not stained), Bed frames, Bunk Beds, Kitchen table/chairs, Couches, Chairs, Coffee/end tables, Chests of drawers, Shelves, Lamps, Baby cribs, Washers/dryers, Wheelchairs. If you do not have a way of delivering your items to the church, have a question as to whether an item is suitable, or want to volunteer to help, please contact Diane Bishop at dianebishopdbd@gmail.com.
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 ...»
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)....»
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Upcoming News and Events
Softball Registration
The church has registered two 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.
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Opportunities to Serve and Give...
Top Needs: Gas Cards and Compassion Funds
Our top needs for this week are gas cards in the amount of $25, and funds for our Compassion Fund. Unlike the Benevolence Fund, which is used to help people outside the church, donations to the Compassion Fund go to help members of our congregation who find themselves in financial need. If you would like to give, please indicate "Compassion Fund" in the memo of your check or online gift.
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
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.
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Join a Team!
Find your place on any of the following teams who would love to add new volunteers this new year!
Kitchen Angels: Are you a cleaner/organizer? A new team of folks can help keep our kitchen facilities ready for the next event!
Thrift Shop: Volunteer a morning a week and help sort, tag and hang clothing and arrange for display small home décor items in this very interactive ministry!
Greeters, Ushers and Welcome Center Hosts: Share a friendly smile and welcome at any of our worship services.
VAST (Valuable After School Time): Help influence a child's life one or more afternoons a week, Mondays-Thursdays, 3-6 PM (or arrive later than 3 PM if needed).
iCare Team: Be an added layer of helpfulness and greeting at one of several designated locations around our busy campus on Sunday mornings between 9:30 and 10 AM.
Photographers: Take photos at church events.
Contact Bev Campisi for more details. beverlyc@fumcg.org |
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Opportunities to Grow...
Spiritual Journaling
Dr. Cindy Ryan has written a follow-up blog post about Spiritual Journaling. If you missed Sunday, or would like to read more thoughts from Cindy, you can read her blog at www.drcindyryanblog.com.
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. Holy Habits: Breath Prayers by Fred Rigdon
Breath prayers, sometimes called prayers of the heart, are simple prayers, usually of fewer than eight syllables, that can be repeated to the rhythm of our breathing. They can be said silently or aloud and can be repeated over and over throughout the day. Since they are short and simple prayers, they can help us to follow Paul's command to "pray without ceasing" and to be aware of God's presence throughout the day, even while we are engaged in other activities. Keep reading... |
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Caught Caring...
Youth Praise Band, Iron Men, UMW, and more... The Costa Rica Youth Mission team would like to thank all of those who helped make our benefit dinner and concert a rousing success! Special thanks to the Youth Praise Band for an outstanding performance including special appearances by Neil and Bryna Payne, to Jo Hicks for sharing her excellent potato salad, to the UMW for providing mouth watering desserts and to the Iron Men for donating and cooking our hamburgers and hot dogs! Much fun was had by all and we raised $2,500 towards our trip coming up in March!
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