This week at First United Methodist Church in Grapevine | May 18, 2016
Sunday, May 22 - Graduating Senior Recognition
Rev. John Mollet preaching at 8:30, 9, 9:45 AM

Seniors Alyssa Jones & Utther Finau speaking at 11 AM

Rev. Armando Alvarado preaching in Bilingual



The graduating senior class will be recognized in the 11:00 AM worship service. There will be a lunch for seniors and their families at 12:00 PM in the Family Life Center.



NOTE: Dr. Cindy Ryan will be out of town this Sunday, and Rev. Jenn Pick is out at General Conference in Portland.


Next Sunday, May 29, is Memorial Day weekend. Note that we WILL have our regular schedule of Worship and Sunday School as usual.
Main Street Fest
Main Street Fest is this weekend, May 20-22. We will be very busy this year with the youth parking lot fundraiser, the booth at the event itself, and manning one of the entrance gates. This is a great opportunity to spread the word to the community about the ministries of our church. If you're still looking for a way to be a part, contact: Pam De La Cruz for parking lot (jonpam.dlc@verizon.net), Hilarie Benedetto for the booth (hilarieanne@tx.rr.com) or Manny Garcia for the entrance gate (214-675-1903). Note that the Thrift Shop will be closed on Friday and Saturday for Main Street Fest. However, you may still drop donations in the drop box.
Love Offering Updates



Kenya Evangelists - In Honor of Trudy Hughes
As most of you know, Trudy Hughes will be retiring as our long-time Business Administrator at the end of May. We have made a custom of recognizing our staff as they transition to their next opportunity through a love offering and/or reception to honor them. Since Trudy and Allan will continue to be members of our church, she has requested that we forego a reception. She is happy to receive a love offering, but in the form of donations designated to support the Kenyan evangelists. Trudy's heart has been with our Kenyan friends for the past seven years and she would love to see us support the mission that she loves and cares about so deeply. To date, we have received $500, which provides about 6 months of support for one evangelist. If you would like to honor Trudy and her service with First United Methodist Church of Grapevine, please make a donation in Trudy's honor to our Kenyan Evangelists. Mark your check, envelope or online gift with "Trudy - Kenya Evangelists" in the memo. 


Feeding Ministries - In Honor of Dr. Cindy Ryan

Update on our Feeding and Giving Miracle by Dr. Cindy Ryan

Your generosity continues to inspire and overwhelm me. To date you have given $58,782 to sponsor 816 GCISD children to receive Weekend Food next school year. In addition, you have responded to the invitation to give to "fill up" our other feeding ministries: Weekend Food for the remainder of this school year, Be Our Guest Neighborhood Meal, and Feed Our Kids summer feeding program. If you would still like to give, just designate which ministry you'd like to support in the memo of your check, envelope or online gift. I cannot express the joy that fills my heart that you have responded in this giant way to feeding all these hungry people!
We're preparing for a summer full of fun activities and outreach! Check out the insert in your bulletin on Sundays or sign up online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/sos.
Winds of Change... What Now?

Deadline for Group Sign-Up: This Friday, May 20

A couple of weeks have now passed since the last Winds of Change Workshop, and you may find yourself wondering how to use some of the important skills we talked about over those five weeks. If you're an adult who would like to strengthen your life skills - skills like the ones we discussed during the Winds of Change Workshop - please consider yourself invited to join us on a continuing journey! Myrna Loy Ashby, LPC, LMFT will facilitate groups to further develop deeper trust in God and self, healthy relationship skills, resiliency, effective communication, grief resolution skills, creative potential, and the gifts of freedom. Attendance at the Winds of Change Workshop is not a prerequisite to participate in upcoming groups, which will be offered Sundays, 06/04/16 through 07/23/16, 2-4 PM and Thursdays, 06/09/16 through 07/28/16, 6:30-8:30 PM. Unlike our previous Sunday and Wednesday Winds of Change Workshops, group days are not interchangeable. Each group is limited to 15 members, and will require a minimum of 8 participants to make. The cost to participate is $400 for 8 weeks of 2-hour sessions. If you are interested in joining a group, please contact Katherine Hunter at katherineh@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x130 by May 20. Visit our website for full details...»
Upcoming News and Events
05/23/2016 - Mandatory Mission Trip Meeting
There is a mandatory mission trip meeting for all youth and adults attending the June 12-18 mission trip to Arkansas on Monday, May 23, at 7 PM in Leach Hall. Parents of Youth are required to attend this meeting.  All trip information, and final forms must be turned in and signed that evening.....»

 

05/24/2016 - New Horizon with Kelly Emery
New Horizon, our 55+ group, welcomes Kelly Emery for our next gathering on Tuesday, May 24, at 6:30 PM in Leach Hall. A catered meal and entertainment is provided at the nominal cost of $14 per person. You may RSVP online or by contacting Judy Brown at 817-488-4136 or Nancy Starr at 817-354-1881 by noon the Monday prior, May 23. Kelly Emery performs a wide variety of types of music, including country and western, sacred, popular hits and songs from famous musicals. His wonderful base voice is sometimes coupled with that of his wife's, as they sing duets. Glenda is also a very talented pianist, adding another dimension to the program....»


05/22-29/2016 - Military Care Packages
We will be collecting for "Support Our Military" Care Packages on Sundays, May 22 and 29. Immediately following the 11 AM service on May 29, we will be packing donations for mailing. Everyone is invited to stay and help prepare the care packages. Visit our website for a full list of items needed for the packages....»


05/31/2016 - Swim Lessons
The City of Grapevine, in cooperation with First Methodist Church Grapevine, is offering free swimming classes to the residents of our Grapevine Village, Shady Oaks! Lessons will be from May 31 to June 3, 5:30 PM daily at Dove Waterpark (1509 Hood Lane). If you would like to help transport children, or be an adult helper at the pool, please contact Sue Schultz (seg1024@yahoo.com)....»

 

06/05/2016 - Tween Parent Meeting
There will be a Tween Parent Meeting on Sunday, June 5 from 12:15 to 1:15 PM (room TBA). There will be activities for the tweens while parents meet, and nursery for those who need childcare for younger children. Questions? Contact Sandy Robinson (sandyr@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x136)....»


06/05/2016 - End of School BASH!
Our Youth End of School Bash will be on Sunday, June 5! We will have a swim party at Pleasant Glade Pool from 6:30 to 8:30 PM. After swimming, we'll come back to the church for God's Not Dead: Late Night Movie/Devotion and 9-square....»


06/08/2016 - Family Swim
We are hosting a Family Swim day for the Grapevine Village on Wednesdays this summer, from June 8 to August 10 (except for July 6). The first 40 children to come to Dove Waterpark (1509 Hood Ln.) get in free! The number of children we take will depend on the number of volunteers we have. We need at least one adult volunteer over age 18 for every six children. Parents or guardians must be present if the child is under age 9. The children will meet there....»


More Upcoming Events...
Full church calendar...




Grayful Spirits Newsletter (Senior Adults) (pdf)



May Youth Calendar (pdf)



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.



Middle School Mission Trip

All Middle School Youth presently in 6th-8th grade... note that registration for Middle School Mission Trip, July 10-15, is still open. Go to www.ctcumc.org

to register!! Adults we are still in need of a Head Cook for the Middle School Trip and adults to drive a second van as we are expecting numbers to rise between now and our deadline of June 3!



More Info...

Missions | Compassion | Adults | Families: Youth | Tweens | Children | Nursery
Opportunities to Serve and Give...
Organ Pipes To Be Installed!

When the Sanctuary was completed in 2001, the chancel area was designed and built to feature a full pipe organ. The purchase of the pipes was always planned to be funded outside the annual church budget. Faithful donors have given to a "pipe organ fund" since the Sanctuary opening. In an effort to complete this project in time for our church's 150th year celebration, a church family has offered to match any remaining gifts, dollar for dollar. We wish to give you the opportunity to give toward this exciting addition to our worship experience. Donations of any size are welcome. You may simply indicate "Organ Pipes" in the memo of your check, envelope or online gift. Read more...»

Top Need: Compassion Fund & Gas Cards
Our top need this week is for donations to the Compassion Fund. These funds are used to assist members of our church who find themselves in financial need. If you would like to give, simply mark "Compassion" in the memo of your check, envelope or online gift. Note that we are also in need of gas cards.


High School Mission: Adult Volunteers & Food Donations Needed
About 75 high school youth and sponsors are traveling to Bauxite, Arkansas June 12-18 for a week of mission work. If you would like to be a part of the mission, it's not too late! Here's how you can help:
  • Be a work team adult volunteer. We still need about 4-6 work team adults to go to the sites with the youth and help lead the team of youth in carrying out various construction activities (painting, wheel chair ramps, fix up jobs, drywall, roofing). You must be 21 years of age and have completed the Ministry Safe Training.  If you have questions or want more information, please contact Kim Crater at 972-523-0354 or eclaysman@aol.com. If you are interested in going, please contact lindam@fumcg.org as soon as possible.
  • Donate food. While on mission trip, the team will consume over 1,200 meals and snacks! That calls for a lot of food. We need your help to keep them well-fed while they are the hands and feet of Jesus in the community throughout the week. On Sunday, May 22, we will have grocery bags available after each service. Please consider picking up a bag, purchasing the item on the outside of the bag and returning it to the church no later than Sunday, June 5.
Thrift Shop Needs Winter Clothing!
We know it's time to be thinking of summer, but the volunteers at the Thrift Shop are already looking ahead to fall and winter! We have far less children's winter clothing than we would normally at this time of year. Please go through your closets and help us by donating any children's winter clothing that you won't be needing next fall. We always appreciate your support!


Angel Wings Ministry

Would you like to be a part of a team that provides transportation for people who are unable to drive? Angel Wings Ministry works with members that are in need of rides to worship services and/or medical appointments. All you need is a vehicle, a friendly, helpful attitude and the ability to give "light" assistance to persons getting in and out of a vehicle. If you would like to help, contact Barbara Evartt at 817-283-0682.



Access-Life Expo 2016
We need your help at the Access-Life Expo, an event for individuals and families living with disabilities. This year's Expo is on Saturday, June 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM at Oak Grove Park, Trawick Pavillion, at Lake Grapevine. We will provide 2,400 pounds of ice and 2,500 bottles of water. Access-Life will also be collecting mobility and medical supplies to send to individuals and families living with disabilities in Belize. You also have the opportunity to volunteer the day of the event. Visit www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/access-life for more information....»


God Can for the GRACE Food Pantry
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.
Opportunities to Grow...



Too Busy Not to Pray
True prayer - prayer that changes us and allows us to participate in God's work in the world - can't happen on the fly. The urgent need for prayer is clear, but busyness keeps many of us from finding time to pray. Bill Hybels offers us his practical, time-tested ideas on slowing down to pray. Too Busy Not to Pray, a five week instructional series, will be led by Sandra Nasr and Fred Rigdon. The classes will be held on Wednesday evenings from June 8 through July 13 (no class on July 6) from 6 to 7:30 PM (room location to be determined). The cost of the books is $20.  For more information or to sign up, contact Sandra Nasr (sandranasr58@gmail.com) or Fred Rigdon (crigdon1@verizon.net)....»


From the Spiritual Formation Blog... "Soul Tending"
by Dr. Cindy Ryan
As I head toward embracing a new season in my life, I was asked to share some parting thoughts, specifically about Spiritual Formation. I love the term Soul Tending. As I've matured as a pastor and as a person, I believe more than ever that Soul Tending is absolutely essential in our Christian walk. I used to believe that Soul Tending was optional. I believed it went under the "Would Be Nice" category of life. Maybe you, like me, have a list of things that "Would Be Nice" that you think you will do some day. Someday, it would be nice to have a beach house; or to daily spend time with God. It would be nice to have long periods of rest and relaxation or to be in a group for spiritual accountability. I believed soul tending was something you did when you felt inspired or had long spans of time on your hands. I believed maybe soul tending was an activity for the retired. Keep reading...>>>
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Caught Caring

Gifts Given
Gifts have been given to the Weekend Food ministry in memory of Dr. Kenneth Walgren by: Betty Davis, Kathy & Terry Davis, Kris & Scott Davis, Kelly & Bennett Murphy, Kyle & Cheryl Redfearn.



Iron Men Golf Tournament
A special "Caught Caring" thanks to everyone who participated this past Sunday in the 13th Annual Iron Men Golf Tournament at Cowboys Golf Club. We had over $20,000 in pledged sponsorships. This year's winners are...
  • 1st Place - O.C. Hailey, Liam Logan, Austin Turman, & Todd Martin with a score of 56
  • 2nd Place - Frank Revard, Terry Webster, Zach Galliford, & Camilo Avila with a score of 58 
  • 3nd Place - Caleb Hailey, Matt Preston, Jeff France, & Jamie Davis
  • Closest to the Pin winners: Dave Buhr, Frank Revard & Caleb Hailey 
  • Longest Drive winner: Trent Hill
The Iron Men Golf Leadership Team is made up of Phil Chelf, Don Davis, Kary Lippe, Russell Gravitt and Neil Payne. Thanks for another great event this year!





Costa Rica Mission Team
The mission team in Costa Rica has been CAUGHT CARING this week! Today's report: "We had about 45 kids who sang "Father Abraham" (all caught on video), made animal masks, acted out the story of Noah's ark, took a bag of goodies and an item of clothing home. It was a wonderful afternoon." Check out more photos on our Facebook page.


Fiesta Recap May 2016
The Fiesta, hosted by the residents of Shady Oaks and the FUMCG team, was a wonderful time of fun, fellowship, sign ups and more fun. We now have three new members on our Grapevine Village team who live in Shady Oaks. We planned the Fiesta together over the last few months. The residents brought the side dishes and the desserts, we provided the Chicken Express and no one went away hungry. There was a bounce house and many lively rounds of Bingo for the kids and adults. There was a great painting project for the kids (you can see some of their artwork in the Missions Hall by the ramp). We had sign-ups available for swim lessons, soccer, Feed Our Kids leadership and our summer project, Trailer Painting. The residents did all of the legwork for the painting project by deciding on the four colors residents could choose from and collecting information from anyone who wanted to paint their trailer. Look for information in June for our paint days. We are asking the residents to do all of their prep work and painting, we will provide the paint and paint sprayer and of course some labor for those who need it. If you haven't had a chance to volunteer out at Shady Oaks, you are missing a wonderful opportunity to get to know your neighbors. Read more..»




Staff Appreciation Week
The staff would like to thank all of you who were CAUGHT CARING last week! We felt so appreciated by all the kind notes, the snacks, and the meals provided by Sunday School classes and Bible Study groups. We truly feel blessed by you! Thanks to the SPRC for CARING for us!


Miriam Ward shared that the choirs of FUMCG, presented gift cards to Linda Love, Scott Boiles, and Kay Green to express their gratitude for their devotion to our church and its music program during this transition period.


UMW May Baskets
The United Methodist Women were caught caring earlier this month... making and delivering baskets of goodies to those who are homebound or ill. Thanks, ladies!
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