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Worship at 8:30, 9, 9:45, 11 AM
Rev. John Mollet speaking on Psalm 23.
Rev. Armando Alvarado speaking on Psalm 1 in the bilingual service.
This Sunday's Communion Offering will go to this summer's Feed Our Kids ministry. Every week of summer break, different organizations provide lunch and some recreation time to children in the apartment complexes in the Grapevine/Colleyville school district. Our church participates for one BIG WEEK of the summer at all of the locations, feeding around 800 lunches each day. We also serve four subsequent weeks at Shady Oaks. If you would like to give to this offering, please mark "Feed Our Kids" in the memo of your check, envelope or online gift. To sign up to help with Feed Our Kids, go to www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/sos.
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Love Offering Updates
Kenya Evangelists - In Honor of Trudy Hughes
As most of you know, Trudy Hughes retired on May 31. To thank Trudy for her years of service, we encouraged you all to support our Kenyan evangelists, a ministry that is close to Trudy's heart. We have now collected over $7,000 toward this ministry! Thank you all for your generous donations. If you would still like to give, please mark your check, envelope or online gift with "Trudy - Kenya Evangelists" in the memo.
NOTE: If you have questions about church matters that you would have normally directed to Trudy, please contact our new Finance Director, Anderia Lopez, at anderial@fumcg.org.
Feeding Ministries - In Honor of Cindy Ryan
We are still taking your donations in support of feeding ministries in honor of Cindy Ryan through June 12. 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.
Do You Have a College Grad in Your Family? We would like to congratulate those who are graduating with higher degrees (college, grad school, etc.). If you or your child has graduated or is graduating this spring, please send a photo along with the name of the school and the degree earned to melissiam@fumcg.org by June 3. |
We're preparing for a summer full of fun activities and outreach! Sign up online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/sos.
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06/01/2016 - Deeper Game Night
The Youth begin their new summer time for Deeper tonight. Join us from 6:30 to 8:30 PM in the Hub for Game Night to celebrate the end of the school year!
There will be a Tween Parent Meeting on Sunday, June 5, from 12:15 to 1:15 PM in Leach Hall. There will be activities for the tweens while parents meet (in Room 102 and 103), and nursery for those who need childcare for younger children. Questions? Contact Sandy Robinson (sandyr@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x136)....»
The Children's Choir will be presenting a musical, "Back to the Cross," on Sunday, June 5, at 5 PM in Founders Chapel, followed by a hot dog and ice cream social in Leach Hall. The Back to the Cross musical follows kids through a series of time-traveling escapades, immersing them in strange times and cultures (including the totally tubular 1980s, the roaring '20s, the Wild, Wild West, and even the Garden of Gethsemane!), all leading to a point of discovery about the importance of the Cross and the message of the Gospel....»
On Sunday, June 5, meet us at Pleasant Glade Pool from 6:30-8:30 PM for a Swim Party. We will have the whole pool with an inflatable obstacle course!! After the pool party, we will head to the church for "LateNite" at the HUB. We will provide dinner and a movie in the HUB movie theater - "God's Not Dead!" After the movie, there will be "movie meets the real-world" breakout sessions, then 9-square, basketball and open "HUB" time until 1 AM. Prizes for those who bring the most friends include: gift cards to Main Event, Restaurants, iTunes and more. We need 5 adults to volunteer at the pool, parents to bring snacks and 5 adults to stay at the church until 1 AM. Please RSVP to Linda McClure lindam@fumcg.org or sign up at Sign up Genius!...»
Join the Conversation ... "Financial Matters" is a seminar sponsored by Women in Transition on Tuesday, June 7, in Room 2010. We'll gather for refreshments at 6:30 PM, then have the program and Q&A from 7 to 8 PM. This event is open to all women going through a transition in life. To RSVP or get more info, contact Diane Bishop at dianebishopdbd@gmail.com....»
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), 2:30-4:30 PM. 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....»
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. Too Busy Not to Pray, a five week instructional series, will be led by Sandra Nasr and Fred Rigdon on Wednesday evenings from June 8 through July 13 (no class on July 6) from 6 to 7:30 PM in Room 2002. 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)....»
There is a MANDATORY MIDDLE SCHOOL MISSION TRIP MEETING on Thursday, June 9, at 7 PM in Leach Hall. All youth and their parents as well as adult volunteers for the Middle School Mission Trip must be at the church for this mandatory meeting. We need all paperwork for the trip turned in and notarized by that evening. It is due to our Center Director for Middle School mission trip on July 10....»
Each summer, the High School and Middle School Youth go on working mission trips to help those in need in various areas of our state and country. We partner with the Central Texas Conference Youth Mission program. The 2016 High School Mission Trip will be June 12-18 to Bauxite, Arkansas. We could still use 4 more adult sponsors! Contact Linda McClure (lindam@fumcg.org) if you would like to go. Be sure to watch the Youth Facebook page for updates during the week!...»
Our next Tween Faith & Formation is Sunday, June 12, 12:15-2 PM in Leach Hall. Spiritual Formation is an important component of every Christian's spiritual journey. Faith and Formation events focus on helping the tweens grow in their personal relationship with Jesus. Tweens participate in a time of Christ-centered worship, word, and peer discussions groups. The fellowship of meals and games provided at each event help facilitate the bond of the tweens as they grow in their faith together....»
Help our Helping Hands Special Needs Ministry in supporting the Access-Life Group, a non-profit Christian organization, by volunteering for the Outdoor Expo Event at Oak Grove Park on Saturday, June 18, from 10 AM to 2 PM. Access Life allows people with physical, mental and temporary afflictions to enjoy boating, fishing, archery, kayaking and much more. Our church is providing water bottles and ice, plus volunteers to maintain the water stations for the participants. Contact Helping Hands Ministry Coordinator Joyce King at 817-488-9141 or fumcdt@gmail.com if you would like to work the church booth. To volunteer to be a guide at the event, go to www.access-life.org and complete the volunteer information. Access Life is also collecting mobility items and medical supplies for those living with disabilities in Belize. You are invited to bring the following items to the Access Life Expo on June 18: manual and power wheelchairs, walkers, crutches, canes, surgical gloves, bed pads, diapers, tube feeding formula and catheters....»
June Youth Calendar (pdf)
Surf Shack Vacation Bible School
Registration continues 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!
Tween Mission Trip
Our Tween Mission Trip will be August 3-6, starting at 5 PM on Wednesday evening and running until 1 PM on Saturday. Tween Mission Trip, You Are My Neighbor, registration forms are in church office. The deadline to register is June 30. Registration fee is $125.
More Info...
Missions | Compassion | Adults | Families: Youth | Tweens | Children | Nursery
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Opportunities to Serve and Give...
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Top Need: Furnishing Hope for Mustang Drive
Furnishing Hope is responding to the needs of at least one family that lost everything in the recent Mustang Drive fire as well as some other needs in our neighborhood. Thank you to everyone who responded on Sunday. You are an awesome congregation! Please check the sign up genius www.SignUpGenius.com/go/10C0F48ACAD28A2FB6-furnishing over the next couple of weeks for updates of specific needs or new needs we hear of.
On an ongoing basis, we are also accepting the following to use in this mission ministry: mattresses/frames (twin, full, queen); chest of drawers, sofa sleepers, end tables and coffee tables, working washer or dryers, and microwaves. If you would like to donate any of these items, we will be accepting items this Sunday, June 5, at Portable B from 11 AM to 1 PM (please call or text to confirm we can accept your items - 817-239-5298). If you have a question about the suitability of an item or need assistance with pick up, please contact Diane Bishop at 817-239-5298 or dianebishopdbd@gmail.com.
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 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 or older 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. Last Sunday, we distributed grocery bags with lists of needs. Don't forget to return your donations to the church this Sunday, June 5.
Stay Connected with Our College Young Adults
Senior Sunday inspired us all, seeing so many of our young people appreciate the influence First Methodist has had on their lives. We heard very passionate messages that made us know the important commitment we have to our children, youth and young adults. Our Campus Angels ministry team is made up of people who want to correspond with those who go away to college to let them know the church does care! If your heart was stirred as we congratulated our 2016 graduates, and if you would like to keep in touch with one of our new college bound or returning college students in the upcoming school year, please sign up online or use the Check-In insert in the bulletin. Questions? Contact Jenna Rosenbaum at jenna.rosenbaum@gmail.com.
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. |
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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...»
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Opportunities to Grow...
Too Busy Not to Pray
Too Busy Not to Pray, a five week instructional series, will be led by Sandra Nasr and Fred Rigdon on Wednesday evenings from June 8 through July 13 (no class on July 6) from 6 to 7:30 PM in room 2002. See details above. ...»Connections Class Location Note that the Connections Sunday School Class is now meeting in the Arts & Crafts Room of the Senior Activity Center building at 9:45 AM on Sundays.
From the Spiritual Formation Blog... "Saint Patrick's Breastplate"
by Fred Rigdon
Patrick was a fifth century missionary and bishop and is known as the "Apostle of Ireland." Although not the first bishop sent by Rome to Ireland, Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to the country. When he was sixteen years old he was captured by pirates in his native Roman Britain and taken to Ireland, then a land of Druids and pagans, and forced to work as a shepherd. During his captivity, Patrick became familiar with the Celtic language and culture. Keep reading...>>>
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Gift Given
A gift has been given to the Organ Pipe Fund in memory of Grady Graham by Betty Graham.
Kenya Mission Trip
Our Kenya Team is home safely and reports these great CARING moments from their trip...
Meru Guest House - We were very comfortable to stay at the Guest House. It was quiet , convenient and clean. The construction is coming along on the permanent roof and they have enough money to do that. Bishop Catherine will be having a staff meeting this week and should be getting us a financial report soon.
Medical Camps - We held two camps: one at the dispensary at Isaac's church, where we served 473 with over 100 of those having dental extractions. The second was held at Lawrence's church. There were over 813 people served that day.
Schools - We visited our Village of Ntumburi, school for the Mentally Challenged, School for the Hearing Impaired, St. Matthews and Kambereu.
AIDS Orphans - We had a good day with many of our children. We have video of some of the successes. We got a new list of names and a report from Jennifer. We'll let you know of the needs once we have them.
Connections - We met with KeMU about the E-Readers and with Pauline about both the jewelry and the coffee projects.
Street Kids - We visited with the street kids. A report has been submitted to obtain a Rotary Grant. It went well this year but much work to do.
AIDS Support Group - We met with the Ntumburi AIDS support group and took them food. The pews we bought from our last visit were in place and beautiful.
Evangelists - Had a great meeting with the evangelists they are doing a great job. Needs: Two additional sponsorships if possible; give a raise on the stipend; replace 8 motorcycles and add 5 more, for they need them badly; funding to bring them in for additional training at least twice a year.
Bishop William - We met with our Bishop William, now the Bishop of Uganda and he has many needs, but the biggest need is for a car, which would assist him more than anything.
We'll have many more photos for you once the team has time to regroup...
Support Our Military
We would like to thank everyone, especially the children, who supported the 'Care Packages' for the troops. The kids packed boxes during their mission project, filling 50 large zip-lock bags with treats for our troops. Then others helped pack after worship. We were able to ship 23 packages. Prayers and love are being sent to troops in Kandahar and Bagram in Afghanistan, Kuwait, and Japan.
Main Street Fest Volunteers We are excited to announce that FUMCG's first ever booth at Main Street Fest was a SUCCESS! The booth raised over $6,500 to support our church's missions. And even more importantly we reached over 3,500 people via direct interaction at the booth while also displaying our church's tent with logo and website to over 160,000 people over the course of the three days.
Big THANK YOU to all of the volunteers who were "caught caring" - staffing the booth the entire weekend. We had over 70 church members participate, which is a true testimony to our church's serving nature.
We'd also like to THANK all of our Church Booth Sponsors. Without your support we would not have been able to have the quality of presentation achieved.
- GOLD Sponsors: Richard & Rachel Bell; Phil & Kalere Coleman; Kevin & Katie Willis
- SILVER Sponsors: Richard & Julie Payne; Open Door Sunday School Class
- Food & Friends of the Fest Sponsors: Thrift Shop; Bob & Bev Campisi; Mark & Julie Croft; Seekers Sunday School Class; Roundtable Sunday School Class; Craig & Cathy Morris; Ed & Kim Crater; Rob & Anne Rhoades; Curtis & Donna Price; Brian & Rosalind Tyrone; Pathfinders Sunday School Class; GIFT Sunday School Class; Katherine Huestis; Dave & Hilarie Benedetto; Dale & Joyce King; Don Davis
Lastly thanks to the planning committee members who made this event possible: Rachel Bell, Hilarie Benedetto, Bev Campisi, Phil Coleman, Trudy Hughes, Joe Krimm, Linda Krimm, Cathy Morris, Nelle Pettingell, Curtis Price, Katie Willis, and Kevin Willis.
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