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Greetings!
 
October is going to be a busy and exciting month for us at First UMC.  Here's just a sampling of activities and programs:
  • Praise on the Hill takes place on October 5. 
  • United Methodist Women are holding their Annual Conference Gathering at our church next weekend.
  • We have a group of women going to a Women's Conference in San Antonio.
  • We begin our new Wednesday service, CONNECT, October 9.
  • Pumpkin Patch is coming.
  • Trunk or Treat is coming.

That's just the out of the ordinary things... we have our groups, classes and ministries in full swing too.  We'd love have you join us whenever you can.  


Enjoy your weekend, and see you on Sunday!

Yours in Christ,
 
David

david@fumcharlingen.org

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Praise on the Hill

 

Praise on the Hill is this Saturday, October 5, from 4 - 10 PM.  This year's headlining act is the Newsboys!! Also performing will be Hearts of Saints, Rapture Ruckus, Tyler Murphy Band, and more.  The event is free!  Live music will be happening all day.  There will also be inflatables and other fun activities for kids.  This is a wonderful, free evening for the entire family.
 
An evening of Fun and Fantastic Music for the entire Family!
Bring a Blanket or Chair - Concessions Available
 
 
Praise on the Hill, Harlingen Soccer Complex,
4515 E. Harrison
Harlingen, TX 78550        praise on the hill.com
 
We will be having a food and clothing drive for an orphanage and mission. Bring nonperishable food or clothing items.

 

Pumpkin Patch at First UMC

 

Each year, our Journey Preschool holds a Pumpkin Patch on our campus as a way to reach out to the community and to raise funds for the school.  This is an effective way of our church being seen as a player in the community.  In fact, we're known as the "Pumpkin Church" to many in the area.

Several schools and children's programs come during this season as a field trip for their kids.  If you would be interested in volunteering to work during the patch (October 17-31,2013) we'd love to include you.

Our JPS Director, Ashley Barker is coordinating volunteers.  She has established an ONLINE SIGNUP  (see below) or you may contact her at ashleybarker@fumcharlingen.org

We're using VolunteerSpot to organize our upcoming
PUMPKIN PATCH.

Please sign up for THE JPS Pumpkin Patch 2013 - here's how it works in 3 easy steps:

1. Click this link to go to our invitation page on VolunteerSpot: http://vols.pt/nXpUDs

2. Enter your email address: (You will NOT need to register an account on VolunteerSpot)

3. Sign up! Choose your spots - VolunteerSpot will send you an automated confirmation and reminders. Easy! 

 

Bring Your Peanut Butter!

 

As you know, we give each of our Backpack for Hunger children a small jar of peanut butter each week.  This year we are doing 75 students, which means we are giving away 300 jars a month (2,700 a year).  It is a challenge for us... but we can do it! 

Help us out, make grabbing a jar of peanut butter a part of your routine each week.  Thanks for your continued support and generosity!

 
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Pastor's Bible Study on Thursdays at 10:00 AM in Pletcher Parlor

 

If you are looking for a daytime opportunity to gather for a small group Bible study, consider joining us on Thursdays at 10:00 AM in the Pletcher Parlor.  David will be leading the group through the Book of Genesis.  We'd love to have you join us.  No need to sign up, just bring your Bible and we'll see you there.  This is open to anyone interested.

 

Beloved Disciple
Women's Bible Study Begins on October 7, 2013

 

Please join us for the 10 week ladies' Bible study studying the life and ministry of John.  We will be using Beth Moore's, Beloved Disciple study.

"Every disciple and early follower of Christ left a legacy for future believers. John's legacy was love. Perhaps like no other disciple, John understood that relationship is the point. Every command of Christ and call to obedience is to enhance relationship and place the recipient in a posture the Giver can bless. This study is about finding our way to the heart of Jesus and reclining so closely that our pulse begins to throb in tandem, loving what He loves and hating what He hates."

Mondays, October 7 - December 9

Monday mornings - 10 a.m. - 11:30 p.m. at the FUMC Fellowship Hall.  Call Rayma Causey at 496-6331 to reserve a book.

Monday evenings - 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.  at the Sheneman's Home.  Call Laura Sheneman at 793-4413 to reserve a book.

 

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Wednesday CONNECT Service

We will be adding a mid-week teaching service on Wednesday evenings beginning on October 9, 2013 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall.  This will be a time of Bible study, and then we will break into discussion groups.  We hope this might be a way for you to "step" into the idea of small groups and Christian growth.  David will be leading the study each week and childcare will be available.  There is no need to sign up for this ministry, you are welcome to attend anytime, and please invite others who may be looking for a mid-week opportunity to worship, learn, grow, and CONNECT.
 

 


Weekly Calendar - October 6-11, 2013

 

Sunday, October 6
-Thrift Shop Donations (by appointment only) - (310 E. Van Buren)
-RealLife Groups - 10:00 AM (Church Campus)
-Joyful Noise Children - 10:00 AM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Children's Church - 11:00 (Will leave from Sanctuary)
-4:12 Middle School - 5:00-6:30 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-4:12 High School - 6:30-8:00 PM (Raimond Christian Center)

Monday, October 7
-Financial Peace University - 6:30 PM (Fellowship Hall)
-Beth Moore Study - 10:00 AM (Fellowship Hall)
-Beth Moore Study - 6:00 PM (Sheneman Home)

Tuesday, October 8
-Cardinal Breakfast - 7:30 AM (El Pato)
-Coakley Middle School Concert - Sanctuary

Wednesday, October 9
-Thrift Shop Drop Off & Volunteers - 9 AM - 12 PM (310 E. Van Buren)
-J4J - 3:45-5:15 PM (Raimond Christian Center)
-Backpacks for Hunger - 5:00 PM (Advent Room)
-Fields of Faith - Youth at Boggus Stadium
-CONNECT Service - 7:00 PM (Fellowship Hall)

Thursday, October 10
-Hawks Breakfast - 7:30 AM (Chick-Fil-A)
-Pastor's Bible Study - 10:00 AM (Pletcher Parlor)
-UMW Conference - First UMC

Saturday, October 11
-Thrift Shop Open - 9 AM - 12 PM (310 E. Van Buren)
-UMW Conference - First UMC


 

First United Methodist Church
321 E. Harrison Avenue
Harlingen, TX 78550
phone: 956-423-0540 (office)
www.fumcharlingen.org  
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