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BRASS CONCERT
CAROLING
YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
KID'S MUSICAL
PLEDGE CARDS DUE
HOLIDAY WORSHIP
CHRISTMAS BOX
THRIFT SHOP
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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December 14, 2012
FUMC, Harlingen
Greetings!
 
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas!  Our sanctuary is filling up with the gifts for our Angel Tree Outreach - what a great job you all are doing with that!  Just a reminder...Angel Tree gifts are due on this Sunday, December 16, 2012.  We will be taking them to the schools this next week, so we want to have them all ready.  We actually have about 11 tags left... if you could help us take care of these, let us know on Sunday.

We also want to encourage you to join us on Christmas Eve for our Candlelight Services if you are going to be in town.  We will have services at 5:00, 7:00, and 11:00 PM.  We'd love to have you, your families, and your friends join us.

Read below to get the information about upcoming events and special happenings...

We hope to see you on Sunday.

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

 

CHRISTMAS IN BRASS CONCERT
December 16, 2012 at 4:00 PM
The Celebration Brass Band will be holding a Christmas concert on Sunday, December 16, 2012.  Please join us in the sanctuary at First United Methodist Church for an evening of great music.

Admission is free; donations will be taken to benefit the Todd Monasmith Memorial Scholarship.
 
CHRISTMAS CAROLING OUTREACH
Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM
Please join us on Wednesday, December 19, 2012 at 5:00 PM for our annual Christmas Caroling Night.  We will gather in the Fellowship Hall for a snack supper (will be provided - donations accepted). 

We will then divide into groups to go Christmas Caroling to those on our shut-in list.  Following the Christmas caroling, we will gather back at the Fellowship Hall for cocoa and Christmas cookies (please bring some if you'd like to share).  It's a fun and rewarding night - we hope you'll join us!  (You might want to bring a flashlight with you too).

 

YOUTH CHRISTMAS PARTY
Sunday, December 16 @ 5-8 PM

Join us at the Allex residence for our annual 4:12 Student Ministries Christmas party! Bring a jar of peanut butter for our backpack ministry (this is your "admission ticket!") and either chips, a dessert or individual drinks to share. I'll have a sign up sheet on Wednesday. Hope to see y'all there! 

Allex Residence
5309 Hurd Court
Harlingen, Texas 78552.

 

SECRET OF SNOWFLAKE COUNTY MUSICAL
What a Great Show!
Our J4J kids presented their musical on Wednesday night at the Raimond Christian Center.  They did an AWESOME job!  For the many folks in our church that came out to support them and watch the show - we thank you for your presence (and we know you were blessed as well).  J4J will take a break now and resume in 2013 - watch for announcements.

 

FAITH PLEDGE CARDS ARE DUE
2013 Generosity Campaign

 We are quickly nearing the end of the year and are making our plans for 2013.  We would like to thank the many of you who have shared a Faith Pledge Card with us for 2013.  If you are planning on turning one in to us, we need it as soon as possible.  Cards are available in the Welcome Center if you need one.

 

HOLIDAY WORSHIP SCHEDULE
Keep Christ at the center of your Christmas.

Sunday, December 23
Two worship services:
9:15 AM & 11:00 AM

Monday, December 24
Christmas Eve Candlelight Services:
5:00 PM, 7:00 PM, and 11:00 PM
All Offerings from the Christmas Eve services will go to Loaves and Fishes and Young Life

Sunday, December 30
ONE COMBINED WORSHIP - 10:00 AM

Sunday, January 6 - Back to normal schedule

 

SPRC CHRISTMAS BOX
Say Thank You to FUMC Staff

2012 is quickly coming to a close and expectations of what 2013 will bring are uncertain.  It is the time of year to remember and honor.  It is the time of year to pay tribute, it is the time of year to ensure that we as a congregation recognize the twelve individuals who have made 2012 a success and will make 2013 an even greater success.  The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) asks that you take the opportunity to show your appreciation to the 12 staff members who are following God's will to ensure that the vision and goals the church has set are being fulfilled.
 
 Simply label your gift with a name tag on it and place it in the
THE CHRISTMAS BOX located at the front of the church.
 
David Payne  -- Senior Pastor
Jet Throckmorton - Associate Pastor
Ashley Moreno --  412 Youth Director
Darlene Topp - Admin Asst/Care Core Director
Susie Lerma - Bookkeeper
Facundo & Margarita Zavala -- Custodians
Ashley Barker - Journey Preschool Director
Irelia Rios- Wesley Nurse
Marcus Phipps - Traditional Worship Director
Michael McCallum -- Contemporary Worship Director
Sandy Thormahlen - Organist/Accompanist
 
Without the dedication of these twelve individuals we would simply be another church but we aren't just another church.  Please take the time to show your appreciation.  The SPRC Committee thanks you for  your time and consideration in recognizing our Pastors and staff.
 
Robert R. Grider
Chair, Staff Parish Relations Committee
[email protected]

 

2ND HAND THRIFT SHOP UPDATE
Another Great Year!
Thrift Shop Your 2nd Chance Thrift Shop will be closed on Saturday, December 22 and Saturday, December 29 for holiday vacation.
 
Donations will be accepted on Wednesdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Saturdays from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM, and Sundays from 10:15 - 11:00 AM as usual.  You may also drop off by appointment... call the church office or Alan Parrott 319.850.0342 for pick up.

The Thrift Shop thanks everyone who has donated to make 2012 another successful year.

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
December 16-22, 2012

Sunday, December 16
-Thrift Shop Donations - Between Services (310 E. Van Buren)
-Confirmation Class - 9:15 AM (Confirmation Room)
-Kid's Church - 11:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
-Christmas In Brass Concert - 4:00 PM (Sanctuary)
-4:12 Christmas Party - 5:00 - 8:00 PM (Allex's Home)

Monday, December 17
-Financial Peace University Preview - 6:30 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Tuesday, December 18
-Staff Meeting - 10:00 AM (Conference Room)

Wednesday, December 19
-Thrift Shop Drop Off & Volunteers - 9AM - 12PM (310 E. Van Buren)
-Backpacks for Hunger - 5:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)
-Christmas Caroling - 5:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Thursday, December 20
-JPS Christmas Party - 12:00 PM (Raimond Christian Center)