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Sunday, February 7
Holy Habits: Discernment
Rev. John Mollet (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 final topic is "Discernment."
Communion Offering: Benevolence and Compassion
This Sunday is also Communion Sunday. We will serve Holy Communion in all worship services. The Communion Offering will go to our Compassion and Benevolence Funds. The Compassion Fund goes to help those in our church who find themselves in financial need. The Benevolence Fund goes to help those outside our church family.
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Also This Sunday...
The Kenya Mission Team will be selling jewelry and soapstone decorative items in the Foyer, Atrium and FLC on Sunday, February 7. These items are handmade by a group of women in Kenya who are working toward self-sufficiency. You will find great gifts for your Valentine, so be sure you stop by!
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A Note From Melissa Howell
After a long period of prayer I have made the difficult decision to resign my position as Tweens/Early Teens Director. I have never seen another church that puts into action the missional Spirit of God the way that this church does. My family has been so blessed to be a part of this church. Many have asked where I am going. I am planning and taking some time to sit and listen for God's voice before I move forward. God is good and has great things in store.
What's Next for Tweens
We appreciate Melissa's contribution to our ministries! We hope you will lift her in prayer as she continues her seminary work, internship and future in ministry. We will be looking for a new Tweens/Early Teens Director moving forward. Monica Vickery, who serves as Nursery Director, will take on the tween and early teens ministries on an interim basis until a permanent replacement is found. Monica has a background in working with all ages, so we know she will be great!
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This Week...
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)....»
We will have a Latvia Mission Trip meeting on Thursday, February 4, at 6 PM in Room 2001. Please put this date on your calendar and plan to attend, especially if you are going to Latvia this summer or considering it! We will be nailing down details about travel arrangements. If you have questions or would like to be included on email reminders regarding Latvia Village activities and events, please contact Melissia Mason (melissiam@fumcg.org). ...»
Bryan's Buddies is respite care that provides a safe and fun evening out for special needs children and their siblings held in the Family Life Center at our church. This allows a much-needed time off for parents to relax and refresh. Our next respite night is this Friday, 6:30-9:30 PM in the Family Life Center. We would love to bring in new families with special needs children to Bryan's Buddies. All of our events are open to the community, so please invite friends or neighbors. All participants must complete an application form...»
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Upcoming News and Events
Ash Wednesday is on February 10. This marks the beginning of the season of Lent. We invite you to observe Ash Wednesday with us in any of the following ways: Come-and-Go Imposition of Ashes available from 7 to 9 AM and over the lunch hour from 12 to 1 PM in Founders Chapel. Worship with us at 7 PM in the Sanctuary. The worship service will be bilingual, so any and all can come participate....»
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Opportunities to Serve and Give...
Top Need: Gas Cards
Our top need for this week is gas cards in the amount of $25. These cards are vital for helping people who just need a little boost to get to payday. If you would like to give, you may drop cards in the offering plate or bring them by the church office.
Ken Diehm "Service Above Self" Award
The Grapevine Rotary Club has created an annual award in memory of Ken Diehm, former pastor of FUMC Grapevine. The Rotary Club is now taking nominations for this award. The recipient will be someone giving unusual assistance to others in an unselfish manner, expecting nothing in return. Nomination forms are available ONLINE, in the brochure racks in the foyer of each worship space and in the church office. Nomination forms can be turned in to the church office. The deadline for receiving nominations is noon on February 17....>
God Can for the GRACE Food Pantry
We collected 57 items for God Can last 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.
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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...
Upcoming Spiritual Formation / Discipleship Opportunities
We have three new studies starting soon... be sure you plan on participating!
God is All by Marissa Neil
Last year, our congregation was challenged to choose a word to focus on for the year. My word for last year was "ALL." Mark 12:30: "Love the LORD your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your mind, and with all your strength." To give God my ALL and to let God be my ALL. That was my challenge and my lesson for the year. The first half of the year was to commit to God with my ALL. To not be dualistic. To not be of two worlds. To not pretend to be of God, when really I was still of the world. To be willing to let go of the world's lies and to trust God's promises. Keep reading...
Remember that Lent starts with Ash Wednesday, which is next Wednesday, February 10. Over the season of Lent, our 15 and 15 devotionals will be transformed into a spiritual practice of Lectio Divina. Rev. Jenn Pick will guide your daily prayer, scripture reading and contemplation time. Keep up with it all on the 15 and 15 blog.
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This year our church celebrates 150 continuous years as a congregation of the Methodist Church! The date for our First Methodist Grapevine 150th Anniversary Celebration will be October 9, 2016. We hope you will mark your calendars and plan to celebrate with us in a special service and participate in other fun activities. We will worship together in ONE worship service, followed by a catered lunch. From time to time we will be updating you on plans for that special day and other events surrounding this milestone in our church and community, so watch this section of E-News for updates.
150 Years of Great Cooking!
The first item on our agenda is to collect recipes for our sesquicentennial cookbook! We will be collecting your favorite new and old recipes to publish this summer and have available for purchase by our October 9 celebration. We'll also include some old favorites from past church cookbooks and great recipes from our Be Our Guest team! We know we have the best cooks around, so be sure to submit your favorites to share! You may pick up blank recipe forms in the church office, download a printable form (PDF), or fill out the online form by April 15.
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Caught Caring...
Gifts Given
A gift has been given to Costa Rica Youth missions in memory of Grady Graham by Stephanie and Jason Rasmussen.
Youth Caught Caring... The Thrift Shop appreciates the help of the Wednesday night youth in sorting and packaging school supplies and toys for the Thrift Shop. Afterwards, the group walked over to the Thrift Shop for a tour of the processing center and shop.
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First United Methodist Church | 422 Church Street | Grapevine, TX 76051
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