This Week

@FUMC Allen

July 27 2014

Vacation Bible School time is upon us, and this is a final reminder that registration will close on Friday, August 1, at 12:00pm. If you have already registered your child or you have registered as a volunteer, you can pick up your VBS T-shirts in the north hallway this Sunday. We also have the opportunity for everyone to sign up for snack donations.

SHINE VBS, August 4-8 from 9:00am-12:30pm, is one of FUMC Allen's biggest outreach programs of the year. This week-long activity is for children entering pre-K by 9/1/2014 through grade 6. The registration fee is $25 per child.

We do need more teen and adult volunteers, and all volunteers are required to attend a training session on either Sunday, July 27, or Sunday, August 3, at 12:15pm in Fellowship Hall.

To volunteer or register your child, visit us online or pick up registration forms from the table in the east entrance. Any questions should be directed to Children's Ministry Director Mary Freeman, MaryF@fumcallen.org.

If you need or want an all-day option for your child, consider enrolling them in the TRIUMPH ALL STAR SPORTS & GAMES recreational camp for kids, grades K-6. All Star Camp begins at 1:30pm, Monday, August 4-Thursday, August 7, each day right after VBS. If you register your child in both VBS and Sports Camp, you just need to pack a lunch, drop your child at VBS at 9:00am, and pick them up at 4:30pm. All Star Sports & Games is $70 per child, which includes a camp T-shirt. To register online, click HERE. Questions? Contact Greg Schell, GregS@fumcallen.org.

Purchase tickets this Sunday for FUMC Allen's production of this Broadway classic starring our own Doug Smetzer, Kim Mathews, Caryn Fecht, and Penny Chinn.

Tickets are $15 for shows this Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday at 7:00pm in the sanctuary.

Arrive early and enjoy a klezmer concert in the labyrinth at 6:30pm.

For more information, visit our website or contact Rev. Rusty King. Tickets may also be purchased at the church office during regular office hours, online, or at the door.

What is klezmer?

Itzhak Perlman plays Klezmer

This Week

Sun July 27/2014-Sat Aug 2/2014

Sun Jul 27

Join us TODAY at 11:00am when The Way welcomes Dr. Tom McFaul, author, teacher and theologian, who will lead a four-week series based on his book, GOD IS HERE TO STAY. Copies of the book are available for purchase at our service in the Fellowship Hall. $20 each. Contact Teresa Gray, TeresaG@fumcallen.org

Interested in learning more about membership at FUMC Allen? Join us NEW MEMBER/GUEST LUNCHEON at 12:15pm in the FUMC Allen gym. Meet the staff and learn about membership expectations from our senior pastor. Childcare provided. To make your reservation, email Rev. Maxie Moore, MaxieM@fumcallen.org.

Carrie Brazeal will be at the church from 9:30am-11:00am to collect young adult books for the Project Transformation BOOK DRIVE.

All SHINE VBS volunteers are asked to attend one training session on either July 27 or August 3 at 12:15pm in Fellowship Hall. Contact Mary Freeman, MaryF@fumcallen.org.

Wed Jul 30-Fri Aug 1

FUMC Allen Music Ministry presents FIDDLER ON THE ROOF 7:00pm Sanctuary. Contact Rev. Rusty King.

Project Transformation
Book Drive

The Project Transformation day camp program in Dennison, where our intern Cara Brazeal has been working this summer, has about 30 youth in attendance. The program has only a few books available to give to these older kids before they go back to school. Camp organizers are looking for donations of any middle school/young adult books, new or used. Some specific requests include "Divergent," "Fault in our Stars," "The Giver," and "The Book Thief."

Please bring your donations to Carrie Brazeal from 9:15am-11:00am on Sunday, July 27! Look for her in the gathering area. You can also email her at c-brazeal@tamu.edu or call her at 214.686.7138 to make other arrangements. However, all books must be received by July 27 in order to have them in Dennison by July 29.

Thank you for all of your support of Project Transformation!

Next Week & Beyond

Sun Aug 3/2014-Thu Sep 11/2014

Sun Aug 3

Last chance for SHINE VBS volunteers to attend training!! 12:15pm in Fellowship Hall. Contact Mary Freeman, MaryF@fumcallen.org.

The Cindy Robinson READING GROUP meets at 2:00pm in the parlor to discuss Coming Clean by Kimberly Rae Miller. Contact Nancy Lessner. lessnern@att.net, for more information.

Mon Aug 4-Thu Aug 7

TRIUMPH ALL STAR SPORTS & GAMES camp engages kids, grades K-6, in a new sport every day! Camp runs from 1:30pm-4:30pm, Mon-Thu. Register your child in both VBS and All Star, pack a lunch, drop them off at 9:00am, and pick them up at 4:30pm. $70 fee includes a T-shirt. Contact Greg Schell.

Mon Aug 4-Fri Aug 8

SHINE VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL, 9:00am-12:30pm, for children entering pre-K (by 9/1/2014) through grade 6. Contact Mary Freeman.

Sun Aug 10

Make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org for the RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE coming to FUMC Allen on August 10, 8:30am-1:00pm, in the east parking lot. Contact Ruth Swingle for more information.

School supplies are on sale now so please consider picking up a few extra items as you shop these next few weeks for FILL THE BUS. Bring your donations to the west entrance of the church on August 10 from 9:00am-4:00pm where you'll be greeted by our wonderful Girl Scouts who will receive your donations. Click HERE for a list of needed supplies.

Tue Aug 12

Volunteers are needed to help set up and serve at the Allen Ministerial Alliance SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON at St. Jude Catholic Church when FUMC Allen is responsible for hosting. Setup begins 9:30am. Bring the family! If you cannot attend, we are accepting donations of home-baked cookies or brownies. Register online at www.fumcallen.org or contact Margo Naramore, MargoN@fumcallen.org

Sat Aug 16

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH 9:00am-12:00pm FUMC Allen. Contact Mary Freeman, MaryF@fumcallen.org.

Tue Aug 19

Caregivers United welcomes Mary Jane Douglas, certified benefits counselor for North Central Texas Area Agency on Aging at 7:00pm in the parlor to talk about MEDICARE BASICS and other government programs for individuals 60+ or those on disability. Contact Bev Allen, allenbev1945@yahoo.com.

Sun Aug 24

BACK TO SCHOOL BLESSINGS 8:15am 9:30am 11:00am

Sun Sep 7

BACK TO SCHOOL, BACK TO CHURCH 8:15am 9:30am 11:00am

Thu Sep 11

Last day to register for our UPWARD INDOOR SOCCER league for kids 4 years old through grade 6. Teams practice once per week beginning September 22 and play six Saturday games beginning October 4. Contact Greg Schell, GregS@fumcallen.org.

Do you have a compassionate heart? Are you a good listener?

You have what is required to serve as Stephen minister, a trained lay person who provides quality, one-on-one Christian care to those facing a crisis or life-changing challenge.

Through 50 hours of training, Stephen ministers are equipped with life skills to give quality Christian care.

Session meet on Mondays beginning September 8, 7:00pm-9:00pm, in CLC206. Application required.

Questions? Contact Lynn Seal-Cupp, lynnseal3@gmail.com or Rev. June Franck, junef@fumcallen.org.

Stewardship

If a man vows a vow unto God or swears an oath to bind his soul with a bond, he shall not break his word. He shall do according to all that proceeds out of his mouth. Numbers 30:2
The blessing of the LORD makes rich and He adds no sorrow with it. Proverbs 10:22
He that has pity on the poor lends unto the LORD; and that which he gives, He will pay him again. Proverbs 19:17

Remember to give before you go on vacation this summer.

Our summer months are not only the busiest months of the year but also the months when giving is the lowest.

You can give online safely and securely by setting up your pledge donations on EngagingOnline.

In This Issue

Fiddler On The Roof

This Week

Project Transformation

Next Week & Beyond

Stephen Ministry Training

Stewardship

This Sunday's Sermon

Sunday, July 27, 2014

You'll Be Surprised Who's in the Parable of the Great Banquet & God's Eternal Laugh

Luke 14:12-24

Rev. Todd Harris, preaching

8:15am 9:30am 11:00am

FUMC Allen Sanctuary

This Week at The Way

Sunday, July 27, 2014

Join us as The Way welcomes author, teacher and theologian, Dr. Tom McFaul who will lead us in a four-week series based on his book, "GOD IS HERE TO STAY: A New Conversation Between Faith and Science."

We have copies of the book available for purchase at our service in the Fellowship Hall. $20.00 each. Supplies are limited.

11:00am

FUMC Allen Fellowship Hall

ACO July ACO Christmas in July
Give Where You Live! Thanks to all of you who have supported Allen Community Outreach's annual capital campaign. You can still make a donation through the month of July using the donation envelopes located in the pew backs. Learn more by visiting acocares.org.

DISCIPLE Bible Study

Interested in enrolling in a Disciple Bible Study, a program that encourages people to live as Disciples of Christ?

Disciple I (34 weeks): You will read about 70 percent of the Bible
Disciple II (32 weeks): Genesis and Exodus and Luke and Acts.
Disciple III (32 weeks): Prophets of the Old Testament and the writings of Paul
Disciple IV (32 weeks): Writings of the Old Testament and the Gospel of John and Revelations

The study is designed for participants to read 20 to 30 minutes daily and come together weekly for a two-hour class time to process the readings for the week. Classes would begin the last of August and follow the school year!

To learn more, contact Rev. Maxie Moore.

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As Christians, we are called to go OUT into the world to do the work of Christ. At FUMC Allen, we track the hours our members IMPACT the community working as volunteers for various service organizations, such as Allen Community Outreach, schools, sport teams, scouts, and more.

Our 2014 year-to-date total is
2,804.5 hours.

Report your service hours on the registration form found in this bulletin, and keep up the great work.

Communications
The deadline for the Aug 10 Sunday worship bulletin is 5:00pm,
Friday, August 1.

Email items to spark@fumcallen.org.

Click HERE to read the July 27 Sunday worship bulletin.

Click HERE to read the July 20 Sunday worship bulletin.

Click HERE to read the July 13 Sunday worship bulletin.

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Alison Thomas

Director of Communications

First United Methodist Church of Allen

972.727.8261

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