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Worship at 8:30, 9, 9:45, 11 AM
Dr. Cindy Ryan will speak on Psalm 100.
Rev. Armando Alvarado speaking on Psalm 3 in the bilingual service.
This Sunday is Cindy Ryan's last Sunday on staff with us. She will share the message in the English services. We are still taking your donations in support of feeding ministries in honor of Cindy Ryan through Sunday. So far, you have given $60,232 to our feeding ministries, including Weekend Food, Be Our Guest and Feed Our Kids. 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.
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Introducing Jason Chavarría, Director of Music Ministries
We are excited to announce that we have hired a new Director of Music Ministries, Mr. Jason Chavarría, who will join our staff on July 11.
Jason has 17 years of varied experience as a church music professional, most recently at First Methodist Church in Plano. Jason holds a Master of Choral Conducting and a Master of Sacred Music, both from Southern Methodist University, in addition to undergraduate degrees in both Music and Engineering from Brown University. If you would like to learn more about Jason's background, we invite you to view his full résumé (pdf). Jason is married to Carrie, who works in the Music Ministry at Highland Park UMC.
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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. If you would like to help, contact Sue Schultz....»
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)....»
Join the Conversation ... "Financial Matters" is a seminar sponsored by Women in Transition on Thursday, June 9 (note this corrected date), 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....»
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....»
06/10/2016 - High School Mission Trip Loading High school mission trip participants, please meet us at the portables at 6:30 PM on Friday, June 10, to pack your tool buckets and get your t-shirts!! Our shirts were co-designed by Madeline Payne and Jamie Schmidt!!
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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 High School Mission Trip will be next week, June 12-18, to Bauxite, Arkansas. We will commission the team at the 9 AM worship service this Sunday, June 12. Please be in prayer for our team of 61 youth and adults! Keep up with our team's work on Facebook at bit.ly/bauxite2016....»
Our next Tween Faith & Formation is Sunday, June 12, 12:15-2 PM in Leach Hall.....»
06/12/2016 - Hooked All youth who are not going on the High School Mission Trip, come hang out at Hooked from 6:30 to 8 PM on Sunday, June 12. Summer Study is "CORE: Living from the Core - Connect, Own, Reveal, Empower." Find your true identity, value and worth as a teen in Christ!
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. We still need volunteers to distribute water! Contact Helping Hands Ministry Coordinator Joyce King at 817-488-9141 or fumcdt@gmail.com if you would like to help. 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....»
The First United Methodist Church Senior Adult Council has arranged with the Artisan Theater, 418 East Pipeline in Hurst, for a special Saturday night out to see a patriotic musical called Red, White & True Blue, on Saturday, June 18, at 7 PM. Note that our group tickets for this activity are now sold out. If you are still interested in seeing the show, please contact the church office to see if any tickets have become available, or contact Artisan directly to see if any seats remain. Questions? Please contact Walt Milner at 817-283-6450....»
Be Our Guest neighborhood meal is served the third Tuesday of each month 6-7 PM in the Family Life Center. This is a home-style meal, open to everyone - individuals, couples and families. The menu for June 21 is Mixed Grill: Chicken, Steak, Sausage, 7 Layer Salad, Potatoes Supreme, Crescent Rolls, Homemade Cobblers. If you would like to volunteer for Be Our Guest, see our Sign-Up Genius page....»
All adult VBS volunteers are asked to join us for an informational meeting on Thursday, June 23, at 7 PM in Room 2001. Questions? Contact Amy Gravitt (amyg@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x213).8 pm ...»
Our Latvia Mission Trip is coming up June 24-July 4. The team will work on renovations in the Riga First basement, and then attend the annual Friends of Latvia gathering. We also have five pastors and two lay leaders from other churches in our Conference traveling with our team to explore building connections with Latvia in their own churches. If you would like to be a prayer partner for one of our team members, please contact Marilyn Hall (marilyn_hall@verizon.net)....»
Surf Shack Vacation Bible School is June 27 through July 1. It's not too late to sign up! At Surf Shack, kids will discover an interactive, energizing, Bible-based program that will give them an opportunity to ride the waves with God. Catch the Wave of God's Amazing Love, serve God and experience God's amazing presence! We are still needing guides for several grades and craft room adults. Also, we are looking for colorful beach umbrellas, REAL surf boards for stage decoration only, beach towels (that can be returned if name on them via masking tape or just donated), small blow up baby pool, inflatable beach balls, pool noodles and colored paper plates. If you have these items to donate, contact Amy. Please download the appropriate registration form(s) here:
We are excited to host the All-Star Sports Camp in cooperation with Triumph Sports again this summer! The Sports Camp is a multi-sport camp consisting of fun games like Dodgeball, Kickball, Capture the Flag, and other games revolving around classic sports like Basketball, Flag Football, and Soccer. Camp is open to boys and girls, ages 5-12. The camp will be offered twice this summer: June 27-30 after VBS (12:45-3 PM) and August 8-11 (8:30-11:30 AM). Register online at the Triumph Sports website: www.TriumphSports.com/FUMCGrapevine....»
On July 1, tweens will have an After VBS Swim Party, at Jackson Gabel's house at 108 Sycamore Ct., Grapevine from 12:30 to 2:30 PM. We will be providing lunch. Students will need to bring suits, towels, and sunblock. PICK UP STUDENTS AT the GABEL'S at 2:30 PM. Questions? Contact Sandy Robinson (sandyr@fumcg.org, 817-481-2559 x136)....»
On Sunday, July 3, we will have ONE Worship Service at 11 AM, followed by an All American Hot Dog Lunch and Bike Parade! Note that this will also be the first Sunday that our new Associate Pastor, Rev. Grant Palma, will be with us in worship. No reservations are required for lunch, and there is no cost to attend (although donations are always welcome). Invite your friends and family! Kids are encouraged to bring bikes, trikes or scooters to decorate (supplies will be provided) and then to parade around our campus. Volunteers are needed to help set up and decorate cupcakes, prep and grill hot dogs, serve and replenish, help with bike decorating, and clean up. If you would like to help any of the above times, please contact Kim Crater at 972-523-0354 or eclaysman@aol.com....»
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 the 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: Benevolence Funds
Our top need for this week is Benevolence Funds. These donations go to help individuals and families in our community who find themselves in financial need. We help pay rent and utilities to get them through a crisis. If you would like to give toward this need, please mark "Benevolence" in the memo of your check, envelope or online gift.
Furnishing Hope Update
Thank you for your generous response in helping set up an apartment for one of the families affected by the recent fire. We are still looking for a chest of drawers, dressers, bunk beds and a washing machine. If you have a question about the suitability of an item, have any of these items to donate, or need assistance with pick up, please contact Diane Bishop at 817-239-5298 or dianebishopdbd@gmail.com.
Smile!
We'd just like to remind you that you can give back to the church, simply by signing up for and using AmazonSmile! Father's Day is coming up June 19, so before you order that gadget or tool from Amazon, go to smile.amazon.com and designate First United Methodist Church Grapevine as your beneficiary. We actually DO get checks from them! :)
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. ...»Seekers Class Summer Studies The Seekers Sunday School class has begun a new study for June called "The Hollywood Jesus." Each week, a short video looks at various ways that Hollywood has portrayed Jesus. In July, the class will continue with a series called "Things that Matter." Seekers meets each Sunday at 9:45 AM in Leach Hall. Visit the Seekers page on our website for full details about the class and upcoming topics. ...»
From the Spiritual Formation Blog... "God Designed Us to Hear His Voice"
by Fred Rigdon
God has designed us to hear His voice. In a sense, we have a built-in receiver that enables us to get guidance from God. Scripture tells us, "God does speak - sometimes one way and sometimes another - even though people may not understand it." (Job 33:14NCV). I can certainly relate to this verse and many of us may feel we are not understanding either. In her blog, The Plumb Line, Jennifer LeClaire recounted she heard God's voice as soon as she was saved which she desperately needed to hear because she got saved while she was in a county jail after being falsely accused of crime she did not commit. Had she not been in jail however she would not have heard the evangelists God had sent to the jail to give their testimonies of the saving grace of Jesus. Keep reading...>>>
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Director's Corner
by Family Ministries Director, Patty Bandy
Our Youth just finished a series on "God's Not Dead." We spent time looking at faith and science. We spoke to science teachers, biologists, pastors and learned how we interpret scripture using the Wesleyan Quadrilateral. At the end of the series, our youth wrote their stories. Each week I will be sharing one of these stories or new ones from students participating in this Summer's "CORE Study." CORE will ask youth to "Connect, Own, Reveal, Empower" their faith by finding their true identity, value & worth as a teen in Christ. I hope that you will be as inspired by our Youth's stories as I have been!! Our first story is from one of our High School students...
Throughout my years of being a Christian, I have felt different feelings. I have felt very strongly towards God, but then sometimes I have had doubts. My previous leaders have told me that it was wrong to have doubts, and I ended up drifting away from God. For a part of my life, I had not believed in God, and I was convinced that God did not exist. However, when I came towards God for guidance when I was having hard times, God accepted me with open arms. I felt as if I was having a place to go home to. In recent times, I have started to try to act more like a Christian. God is guiding me to be a better person and I am working towards that. I want to be able to share my story to prove to other people that Religion is not without hard times, and by having doubts you are actually trying to create a stronger relationship with God. Faith is not without trials, and by facing these trials with God, a person can then truly start to believe.
- Jamie S.
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Central Texas Annual Conference
Our pastors and lay representatives are at Annual Conference this week. This year, we were asked to provide testimonies from some of our church members for a series of posters to be displayed around the conference venue. Check out all these bright, shiny faces from FUMC Grapevine! In addition, one of your young people, Taylor Vaughan, serves as CTCYA President 2015-16 year. She spoke about how working together with the conference & churches across the conference has been transforming! You can see all of the posters/photos of our church members, plus hear Taylor's speech, on our Facebook page! Here's a sampling of photos...
A special thanks goes out to our Photography Team, who took most of the pictures that were used on the Annual Conference posters. The posters will be coming back here for us to display around the church... so keep an eye out for them!
A Word from "Mama Vaughan"
Angie Vaughan shared the following "caught caring" moment after Taylor Vaughan's talk at Annual Conference...
My heart is completely full. It is an unbelievably proud mommy moment to watch others give your daughter a standing ovation. It is one of the most moving moments of my lifetime to hear the Bishop say, "I am pretty sure every youth program out there would benefit from having Taylor Vaughan as president." To our FUMC Grapevine family who has strengthened this young woman throughout her AMAZING faith journey, the words "thank you" are simply not enough. She knows & she honored your works today.
Children's Worship Arts
Our Children's Worship Arts team and children were caught caring last Sunday! They shared the culmination of their weekly rehearsals in the "Back to the Cross" musical presented on Sunday afternoon, plus a little 'teaser' during the 11 AM worship service. Thanks to all the adults who helped out, and to all the kids who did an amazing job!!
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