This week at First United Methodist Church in Grapevine | April 13, 2016
Sunday, April 17
Imagine the People of God: "Compassion"
Rev. John Mollet preaching in English
Rev. Armando Alvarado preaching in Bilingual
Worship at 8:30, 9, 9:45, and 11 AM
 
Now that we have experienced the Resurrection, what's next? What is it like to be a community of faith that is living "resurrected"?  In this four-week series, we are asked to "Imagine the People of God" that care, share, believe, receive, seek, dream and change. Let's come together to imagine and create better relationships, better family, better church, better world!
 
Discover the Church
Discover the Church
If you are interested in church membership or learning more about the church, please consider joining us at the Discover the Church class this Sunday, April 17, at 10 AM in Room 2005 of the Family Life Center (Library). This is a one-time, one-hour class that is offered monthly for all who desire to know more about fellowship, mission and service opportunities in our church, and for all who are interested in or have questions about church membership. You will have an opportunity to join the church during this class. Childcare or Sunday school classes are available for children of all ages during this time. Contact Dr. Cindy Ryan at cindyr@fumcg.org....»
Staff News



A Note from Michael Franklin


Dear Church Family,

I am excited to announce that I have taken a job as the assistant youth director for Trinity UMC in Arlington. My areas of focus will be on the relational side of the high school, sports, and college ministries. I am excited about this opportunity and feel it is a great fit with my qualifications and skill set.


It saddens me to leave what I consider to be my church home. I started here in 2006 as a college intern and will cherish all the time and growth I've experienced here. This church has been there for me when my sister passed away, and has pushed me out of my comfort zone so I was able to grow in my faith and in working for a church.



My last work day at Grapevine will be Wednesday, April 20, although I will continue to lead the confirmation program on Sunday mornings through Confirmation Sunday.


Much Grace Always,

Michael Franklin



NOTE: We will have a going-away celebration for Michael in the HUB on Sunday, April 24. See details below.
This Week
Winds of Change
The Winds of Change Seminars continue. We had 120 people attend the first week's session. During our second session, we learned some valuable communication tools for times of change, how to avoid triangles and be direct with one another and what it means to be a wholehearted person. If you have not yet attended, it is not too late. Our make-up session for week two will be held tonight from 6-8 PM in Room 2011 in the Family Life Center. Week 3 is about neuroscience and how our minds, bodies and spirit works together for health. We will be learning some specific techniques for boosting our immune systems through processing emotions/loss/change in healthy ways. RSVP to beverlyc@fumcg.org for either the Sunday (with lunch sessions) or the Wednesday make up session. Questions? Contact Cindy Ryan at cindyr@fumcg.org....» 


TODAY - Parent Seminar
Our next parent seminar is TODAY (Wednesday, April 13) at 6:15 PM in Room 2001. Rev. John Mollet will lead parents in a discussion about how to talk to children of all ages about human sexuality and how God created us. Every aspect of human development can be approached with a faith perspective. John has been through special training and served on a Methodist board that helped develop appropriate sexuality training for children and youth. This seminar will be insightful and important for parents of all ages. Please RSVP to Linda McClure at lindam@fumcg.org by Monday, April 11....»


04/15/2016 Created by God (5th/6th)
We will be hosting retreats called "Created by God" for 5th/6th and 7th/8th graders. These retreats will focus on Human Sexuality and how we are wonderful creations of God. Each of these affirming weekends, will allow your child to learn more about how they were created by God as unique and special humans as well as their body, body design and human sexuality. Vanessa Vaughter will be our trainer; she is a 20 year veteran teacher of Created by God curriculum. The first retreat for 5th and 6th graders begins this Friday, April 15, at 6 PM. Questions? Contact... Patty Bandy, Director of Family Ministries at pattyb@fumcg.org....»


04/17/2016 - Costa Rica Spring Break Recap
Please join the team from the Spring Break Costa Rica Mission Trip on Sunday, April 17, 5:30 to 7 PM in the Family Life Center, to hear about their experiences from the trip. They are excited to share their stories and pictures! Come hungry and share in a Costa Rican dish with us as well. Please RSVP to Linda McClure (lindam@fumcg.org) by noon Friday, April 15, so we'll have enough food for everyone....»
150 Years of Great Cooking!
Don't forget... this Friday, April 15, is the deadline to submit your recipes for our sesquicentennial cookbook! You may pick up blank recipe forms in the church office or download a printable form (PDF) by April 15. We have been told that some are having trouble with the online form, however the problem is intermittent (and so far unidentifiable), so you may wish to stick with the printable form. 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!
Upcoming News and Events
Join Rev. John Mollet for Bible 101 Monday evenings in April at 6 PM in Leach Hall. There is no cost, and no homework... just show up and bring your Bible!...»


Be Our Guest neighborhood meal is served the third Tuesday of each month from 6 to 7 PM in the Family Life Center. This is a home-style meal, open to everyone - individuals, couples and families. The menu for April 19 is Baked Ziti, Breadsticks, Antipasta Salad, and Italian Desserts. If you would like to volunteer, see our Sign-Up Genius....»
Our next Blood Drive is on Thursday, April 21, 4 to 7 PM in Room 2001, and we need your donations. You may make your appointment online or contact Cheri Rutledge at cherir@fumcg.org. Appointments are made in twenty minute increments.  Questions? Call the church office at 817-481-2559 or contact Cheri....»


04/22/2016 - Tween Olympics
Calling all TWEENS! Come check out TWEEN OLYMPICS, Friday April 22, from 7 to 8:30 PM.  Meet Ms. Patty and a possible candidate for the Tween Director position in Leach Hall at 7 PM and come prepared to play some fun, crazy games (inside and outside-weather permitting).  We will have food, fellowship, faith and FUN. ...»


04/22/2016 - Created by God (7th/8th)
Our second of two Crated by God retreats - this one for 7th and 8th Graders - will be April 22-23. These retreats, led by Vanessa Vaughter, focus on Human Sexuality and how we are wonderful creations of God. Each of these affirming weekends, will allow your child to learn more about how they were created by God as unique and special humans as well as their body, body design and human sexuality. Questions? Contact... Patty Bandy, Director of Family Ministries - pattyb@fumcg.org....»


04/24/2016 - Farewell Celebration for Michael
Please join us on Sunday April 24, to celebrate Michael Franklin!! We want to let Michael know how grateful we are for his years in ministry here at First United Methodist Grapevine. To say thank you for all he has done and to celebrate all he has given to our youth and their parents, please drop by the HUB for a come and go Celebration Brunch on Sunday, April 24, from 11 AM to 12:30 PM.  We are encouraging our youth to write special notes to Michael and drop them off that morning.  We are also asking anyone who would like to bless Michael with a gift card for our "gift card tree" to either drop the gift card off at the main office and leave with Linda McClure by Friday, April 22, or bring it with you that Sunday morning....»


04/27/2016 - Grapevine Village Meeting
Are you interested in getting involved in our Grapevine Village?  Do you like parties?  Please join us on Wednesday, April 27, at 5 PM in the Roundtable Room to help plan our next Fiesta, which is coming up on May 15. You'll also learn more about future projects in our Grapevine Village. Questions? Contact Debbie Price at debbiep@fumcg.org.




Save the Dates...



iFratelli Doughnation Day

Save the date! Our next Doughnation day is Monday, May 9. On that day, eat at any of the iFratelli locations, mention FUMC Grapevine, and they will give 15% back to support our Dancing Through the Decades auction fundraiser. This applies to dine-in, carry-out and delivery! The auction is a great fellowship event each year that raises an incredible amount of money for our ministries within the church and global missions through our Villages and the World Service Fund of the United Methodist Church. Save the date also for this year's new and improved event, a dinner, auction and dance on Friday, October 28!



Iron Men Golf Tournament

The Iron Men Golf Tournament is coming up on Sunday, May 15. This annual fundraiser allows Iron Men to help fund many ministries of the church, from mission trip scholarships to benevolence funds. Online registration is now open, and brochures are also now available. You may get details, register online and download a printable brochure online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/golf. Get your teams together now!



Surf Shack Vacation Bible School

Registration is now underway for VBS! This year's Surf Shack VBS is June 27 through July 1. Get all the details and download registration forms for kids, youth and adult volunteers at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/vbs.



More Info...

Missions | Compassion | Adults | Families: Youth | Tweens | Children | Nursery



2nd Quarter Family Ministries Newsletter (pdf)

April Youth Calendar (pdf)
Opportunities to Serve and Give...



God Can for the GRACE Food Pantry
We'd like to bring our God Can needs to your attention once again. Our numbers have been very low lately, so don't forget to grab some extra items when you do your grocery shopping! GRACE is low on mayonnaise, juice boxes, beef stew, cooking oil, evaporated milk, and fruit juice. Click here to view the full list of needs (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.


Main Street Fest!
FUMC Grapevine will host a booth at Main Street Fest this year! The event is May 20-22, right here in Downtown Grapevine. We'll be promoting awareness of our church and our great ministries and programs. We'll need lots of volunteers, with happy faces and willing spirits! We'll also need sponsors... visit our website for sponsorship opportunities. Grab your friends and get your volunteer groups together, pick your sponsorship and make our first go at a booth a huge hit! Sign up now on Sign-Up Genius. Contact Cathy Morris at cathymorris7209@gmail.com to let her know how you'd like to help.



Costa Rica Children's Home Quilt Wish List

The Costa Rica mission trip team is excitedly preparing for the upcoming May trip to the Hogar Metodista Children's Home. The children and house moms living at the orphanage are in need of new quilts for the twin beds in each of the rooms. Missionary Lydia Zirkel has identified themes that each of the age groups would enjoy and our team would like to be able to purchase matching quilts for each of the rooms. A $30 donation would provide one twin size quilt for a child or tia. Please mark your check "Costa Rica Quilts" and send it to the church office. You may also donate online by designating Costa Rica in the special gift memo. Thank you!


Youth Community Service Hours
Youth, do you need community service hours for school? You can help put together first-time guest gifts! Contact Katherine Hunter if you'd like to help (katherineh@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x130).



Handmade in Latvia
We have just a few paintings and bracelets leftover after Sunday. These items are handmade in Latvia and proceeds from their sale are sent right back to Latvia to support their ministries. If you didn't get a chance to purchase a painting on Sunday, stop by the church office to take a look! (NOTE: There was a card left in the Family Life Center... if you bought one and didn't make it home with it, see Melissia in the church office).
Opportunities to Grow...



The Well with Dr. Cindy Ryan
Tickets are selling quickly for the next gathering of The Well, featuring Dr. Cindy Ryan. The event will be Thursday, May 5, at 7 PM. Cindy will be talking about Soul Sisters. Tickets are $25 online at www.bit.ly/well-may2016 or in the church office.


Jesus Calling Update
The last of our church's podcasts and blogs are now up at www.jesuscalling.com/blog. Check out all our church's beautiful stories of how God has made beauty out of ashes. You will be inspired by listening to the podcasts and reading the blogs. Remember, we have copies of Jesus Calling in the church office for you or for you to give away given in memory of Amy Wicke by her children.


Family Ministries Book Study: Beyond Christian Education
If you are following along with the Family Ministries Book Study, this week's reading is the section on Nurture and the Guiding and Teaching Process. If you would like to participate, email your three insights (most important thing you learned, favorite quote, how to apply it to ministry) by Monday, April 25, at 5 PM to Patty Bandy (pattyb@fumcg.org).



From the Spiritual Formation Blog...
Parable of the Four Soils and Our Daily Life
by Nancy Johnson



Christ was always teaching and often many of His greatest lessons were taught by the use of parables.  Jesus told the disciples it was granted for them to know the mysteries of the kingdom of God and He told the parable of the sower, the seed, and the soils (Luke 8, Mtw 13, Mark 4).  Many of us are familiar with this parable and Jesus explained that the disciples may understand these parables but those on the outside would not understand, "...so that SEEING THEY MAY NOT SEE, AND HEARING THEY MAY NOT UNDERSTAND. (Luke 8:10 NAS).  The truth of our Lord can look very different as seen from within and from without, much like looking at stained glass windows from the inside or the outside. Keep reading...
Cindy Ryan's Speaking Dates
For those of you who love to hear Cindy speak, you may be thinking, "When is my last chance?" Here's a peek at Cindy's upcoming planned dates to preach, speak or share...

  • Sunday, April 24 in all English worship services
  • Thursday, May 5 at The Well event - more details...
  • Sunday, June 12 in all English worship services (Cindy's last Sunday on staff)
Caught Caring...



Gifts Given
  • Gifts have been given to the Permanent Endowment Fund in memory of Linda & John Harris by: The Wesley Circle of United Methodist Women, Sue & Farrell Lewallen, Linda Hughes.
  • A gift has been given to the Permanent Endowment Fund in memory of Ken Englebrecht by Barbara & Odell Evartt.
  • A gift has been given to the Permanent Endowment Fund in memory of Halen Lee, Dianne Brunner's Father, by the Seekers Sunday School Class.
Rollie Ryan
Rollie Ryan was "caught caring" at VAST last week, teaching the children how God created animals.




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