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GRADUATE NEWS
COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
BLUE SUNDAY
MEN'S WALK TO EMMAUS
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
JOURNEY DAY CAMP
VBS DESIGN TEAM
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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April 26, 2013
FUMC, Harlingen
Greetings!
 
WOW!  Rain!!!  Isn't it nice to see some moisture again?  I know, I know..., we need more - but you've got to start somewhere.  God is good and we want to give him thanks for all that he does.

Even the little bit of rain has transformed the dead grass at our house.  It has perked up and turned green and it looks healthy again.  I think God's love and grace does the same thing for us...  Just a brief touch, or a connection with him can transform us forever.  It can refresh our souls and bring us back to health.

This Sunday, we will wrap up our post-Easter sermon series, Free to Live: The Resurrected Life, with the topic: I Can See Clearly Now.  We hope you'll join us - we'd love to see you... and bring a friend with you.

Have a great weekend.

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

 

GRADUATING SENIORS BBQ & SKEET SHOOT
Saturday, April 27 - 4:00-7:30 PM

Tomorrow we are planning a fantastic evening for our graduating seniors and their families.  We will be meeting at the Farris' Ranch for an evening skeet shooting, ranch tours, washer toss, and a BBQ.

Sunday, May 19 - We will recognize our Seniors in the worship services.  We are asking for 5 pictures for each of our seniors that give the span from birth to the present.  You can send them to Ashley Moreno [email protected]

 

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES
Support our College Students

It is that time of year again... as our college students are preparing for the end of another school year and preparing for finals we want to send them a reminder that we are thinking of them and supporting them.  We send our students a note of encouragement and gift cards for them to use.  If you would like to donate to help with this, please designate your gift to: College Care Package.

If you would like to help address and stuff envelopes, the group will meet tomorrow, Monday, April 30 at 10:00 AM in the Pletcher Parlor.

 

BLUE SUNDAY
April 28, 2013

Today we will be joining with other churches around the nation in taking some time to pray for child abuse victims and those that rescue and work with them.  For those interested we will be taking up a special offering to share with agencies here in the Rio Grande Valley that deal with child abuse.

 

MEN'S WALK TO EMMAUS
May 2-5, 2013

Emmaus Logo We are pleased to have six men from our church attending the Men's Walk to Emmaus on May 2-5, 2013.  These six are:
RD Machen, Jim Birschbach, Grant Morton, Chris Albright,
Victor Cavazos, and Scott McMurray.

This Walk will take place at the Valley Baptist Retreat Center in Mission, TX.  Directions: Head west towards Mission on Expressway 83. Take the Bryan Road Exit. Turn right onto Stewart Road. Head north on Stewart Road towards Business 83. The entrance is on the right.

 

NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER
May 2, 2013

On Thursday, May 2, the Harlingen community will be gathering at the Marine Military Academy Auditorium at 7:00 PM to observe the National Day of Prayer.  This is the 62nd year of this national observance.  It is an excellent opportunity to join with others from our community to pray for our city, state, and country.  This is a free event and all are invited.  Please mark your calendars.

 

JOURNEY DAY CAMP FOR SUMMER
For Ages 6-12

Our Journey Preschool is offering a Day Camp program for children ages 6-12 from June 3 - July 22, 2013.  If you are looking for a great place for your kids to "hang out" this summer, you need to check this out. 

If you have questions, you can contact JPS Director, Ashley Barker [email protected]

Information is available in brochures (found in Welcome Center) or on our website:
www.fumcharlingen.org

If you would like to read the flyer, you can download that by CLICKING HERE.

 

PREPARATION FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Design Team Being Put Together

We are beginning to put together our plans for Vacation Bible School.  This year we are planning on holding it on July 29 - August 1, 2013.  If you would like to be a part of the design team for this year, please contact David Payne [email protected] or Ashley Moreno [email protected].

 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
April 28 - May 4, 2013

Sunday, April 28
-Thrift Shop Donations - Between Services (310 E. Van Buren)
-Confirmation Class - 9:15 AM (Confirmation Room)
-Kid's Church - 11:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
-4:12 Live - 5:00 - 8:00 PM (Raimond Christian Center)

Monday, April 29
-College Care Packages - 10:00 AM (Pletcher Parlor)
-Jonah Study - 10:30 AM (Fellowship Hall)
-Jonah Study - 6:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Wednesday, May 1
-Thrift Shop Drop Off & Volunteers - 9 AM - 12 PM (310 E. Van Buren)
-J4J Children's Ministry - 3:15 - 5:15 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Backpacks for Hunger - 5:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)
-4:12 Community - 6:30 - 8:30 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Bells Practice - 5:30 PM (Sanctuary)
-Adult Choir Practice - 7:00 PM (Choir Room)

Thursday, May 2
-National Day of Prayer Gathering - 7:00 PM (MMA Auditorium)
-Men's Walk to Emmaus Begins - May 2-5, 2013 (Mission, TX)

Friday, May 3
-Men's Softball Game - 10:00 PM (Wilson Sports Complex)

Saturday, May 4
-Thrift Shop Open - 9 AM - 12 PM (310 E. Van Buren)