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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
PANCAKE BREAKFAST
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGE
THANKSGIVING DINNER
POTLUCK DINNER
WEEKEND TO REMEMBER
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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November 2, 2012
FUMC, Harlingen
Greetings!
 
This Sunday, we will be wrapping up our sermon series, I Stand at the Door... with what I think is one of the most powerful ways God moves in our lives... Pivotal Circumstances.  Join us as we examine and consider how God can make "all things work together for good."

We want to thank the many who joined us for the Trunk or Treat on Wednesday.  We had about 2 times as many people participating this year - and we had about 2 times as many people come and visit us this year as well.  It was a fun night, and it does make a difference... Thanks!

We hope you'll be able to join us on Sunday.  Have a great weekend - and remember... Daylight Savings Time comes to an end this weekend.  Remember to set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night.  You get an extra hour of sleep on Sunday - so we know you'll be excited and full of energy on Sunday morning!

Yours in Christ,
David Headshot 2
David E. Payne, Sr. Pastor
First United Methodist Church
321 E. Harrison Ave.
Harlingen, TX 78550

956.423.0540 (church)
956.245.8279 (cell)

[email protected]
www.fumcharlingen.org
fumcharlingen.blogspot.com

 

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Join Us in this International Outreach Project
"The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God's love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ."

At First UMC, we will be participating in this program.  Between now and November 18 bring a shoebox to church to be shipped to needy children for Christmas.  We have information available at church (we'll be handing it out on Sunday) or you can go to the website for more information:  www.samaritanspurse.org/occ

You can also watch a video to understand the program better:
www.fumcharlingen.org/#/outreach/operation-christmas-child

 

PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Sunday, November 11, 9-11AM
Our Youth will be hosting a pancake breakfast next Sunday from 9-11AM in the Raimond Christian Center. 

They will be accepting donations for the breakfast to help them with funds for their Spring Break trip.  Please come and join the students for breakfast next Sunday and invite your friends to come to.

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
Let Them Know We're Thinking of Them
Time for College Care Packages! We need the names and addresses of our college kids.  We're doing something different this time...no home-baked goodies...just let Linda Broyles know the address of your college student so they can be included in our mail-out.  If you would like to make a monetary donation to help with this ministry please mark your envelope or check: College Care Packages.  Linda's contact information:  [email protected] or 956.423.1245.

 

THANKSGIVING DAY OUTREACH
Thanksgiving Dinner for the Needy
Thanksgiving Serving Line We will be holding our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Outreach Dinner on Thanksgiving Day from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM in our Raimond Christian Center.  It was a wonderful event last year, and we think it will be even better this year.  If you are interested in helping, let us know!  Go to our website to register:
http://www.fumcharlingen.org/#/outreach/thanksgiving-dinner

 

CELEBRATION POTLUCK DINNER
Sunday, November 18, 12:30 PM
Potluck Dinner We will be holding a Potluck Dinner on Sunday, November 18, at 12:30 PM.  Mark your calendar, and plan on joining us.  We have a lot to celebrate - and we'd love to have you there to be a part of it!

Bring a dish to share - and join us!

 

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER - MARRIAGE CONFERENCE
South Padre Island, November 30-December 2, 2012
Family Life is having a Weekend to Remember Marriage Getaway 11/30/12-12/02/12 at Hilton Garden Inn at South Padre Island.  Cost is $129.00 per person, but if you use promo code WEEKEND total couple cost is $178.00.

For more details, or to register, please go to the Family Life website:
www.familylife.com

What you and your spouse will hear during the Weekend to Remember� is not just one couple's opinion on marriage. Instead, it is the result of more than three decades of biblical research by a team of men and women who distilled what it takes to have a successful marriage and family.

The Weekend to Remember getaway is not a large counseling session, and you will not be asked to participate in small groups. Rather, you will receive marriage-changing principles that you can take home and apply to your daily lives that will strengthen your marriage. During the weekend, you will learn how to:
  • Receive your spouse as a gift.
  • Clarify your role as a husband or wife.
  • Resolve conflict in the relationship.
  • Maintain a vital sexual connection.
  • Express forgiveness to one another.
  • Increase your commitment, creating an even deeper level of intimacy.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
November 4-11, 2012

 
Sunday, November 4
-Thrift Shop Donations - Between Services (310 E. Van Buren)
-Confirmation Class - 9:15 AM (Confirmation Room)
-Kid's Church - 11:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
-Gaining Altitude - 12:30 PM (Fellowship Hall)
-4:12 Live - 5:00 - 8:00 PM (Raimond Christian Center)

Monday, November 5
-Beth Moore Women's Study - 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
-Beth Moore Women's Study - 6:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Tuesday, November 6
-Staff Meeting - 10:00 AM (Conference Room)
-United Methodist Women - 10:00 AM (Pletcher Parlor)
-JPS Board Meeting - 1:00 PM (RCC Meeting Room)
-Women's Book Club - 6:30 PM (Pletcher Parlor)

Wednesday, November 7
-Thrift Shop Drop Off & Volunteers - 9AM - 12PM (310 E. Van Buren)
-4:12 Community - 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Jammin' 4 Jesus (J4J) - 3:15 - 5:15 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Backpacks for Hunger - 5:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)
-Bells Practice - 6:00 PM (Sanctuary)
-Adult Choir Practice - 7:00 PM (Choir Room)
-Crazy Love Study - 7:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Thursday, November 8
-Romans Bible Study - 10:00 AM (Pletcher Parlor)

Saturday, November 11
-Thrift Shop Open - 9AM - 12PM (310 E. Van Buren)