This Week

@FUMC Allen

August 10 2014

For the past week, FUMC Allen has been filled to capacity with children, youth, and adults who are celebrating another year of Vacation Bible School. This year's theme was SHINE, and we saw an abundance of bright blinged-out T-shirts and hundreds of bright faces shining with the love of Christ.

We hope you'll be in worship this Sunday as we celebrate the victories of the past week: lives committed to Jesus, songs learned to praise His name, socks donated for the upcoming Back to School Bash, and a boisterous round of Penny Wars that pitted the boys against the girls!

VBS cannot happen without the support of the crew leaders and their assistants who escorted the children around the building, the teachers who taught Bible stories, crafts, and music as well as all of those who helped behind the scenes: volunteers who brought food and drink to keep us nourished and strong, those who prepared all that wonderful food, and the parents and grandparents who brought their children to the church everyday. Thanks to those who donated all those pennies (and other change) and to those who counted all those pennies! A special thanks to all of our leaders who have committed most of their year to planning and executing such an exciting week.

Will we see you this Sunday? You won't want to miss it.

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON
We need volunteers to help set up and serve when FUMC Allen hosts the Allen Ministerial Alliance senior adult luncheon on August 12, 9:30am-12:30pm, at St. Jude Catholic Church. Also accepting donations of home-baked cookies/brownies. Register online at www.fumcallen.org or contact Margo Naramore.

LUNCH IN THE PARK
FUMC Allen is preparing lunch for the children at the Boyd Elementary playground on August 14 and 15. Every weekday this summer, different churches and service organizations have been feeding between 90-105 kids. If you can help, contact Teresa Gray.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

Volunteer to help with the BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, an outreach partnership of Allen Community Outreach and FUMC Allen, 9:00am-12:00pm, on August 16. Shifts are available on Friday as well as Saturday before, during, and after the event. Contact David Wuensch.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

Do you have a compassionate heart? Are you a good listener? Consider serving as a 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. Training begins September 8, 7:00pm-9:00pm, in CLC206. Application required. Contact Lynn Seal-Cupp, lynnseal3@gmail.com.

This Week

Sun Aug 10/2014-Thu Sep 11/2014

Sun Aug 10

Give the gift of life at the RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE TODAY, 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 for FILL THE BUS. Bring your donations to the west entrance of the church TODAY between 8:00am-4:00pm or Monday-Wednesday, 8:00am-5:00pm, for our ACO children who are heading back to school this fall. Click HERE for a list of needed supplies.

Volunteer to help with the BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, an outreach partnership of Allen Community Outreach and FUMC Allen, 9:00am-12:00pm, on August 16. Shifts are available on Friday as well as Saturday before, during, and after the event. Join us in the chapel on Tuesday at 7:00pm for orientation. Contact David Wuensch, dtwusma77@gmail.com.

GRIDIRON KICKOFF: The Brotherhood of Creekwood Men's Ministry hosts their second annual Gridiron Kickoff TODAY, 6:30pm, at Creekwood UMC. Guest speakers are Allen Eagles Head Coach Tom Westerberg and Lovejoy Leopards Head Coach Ryan Cox. $5 for pizza supper. The brotherhood is accepting donations of new or gently used sports equipment to benefit Harper Elementary SchoolIMPACT HOURS

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

Thu Aug 14

In 2014, the LEGAL AID CLINIC has helped 258 families with pro-bono legal aid, assistance, advice, and fellowship. The next clinic is Thursday at 6:00pm in Fellowship Hall. The Seekers Sunday School class has volunteered to provide the snack supper coordinated by Greg Cotton. To learn more, visit www.lanwt.org or contact Kim Klieger, kimklieger@gmail.com or 972.679.7768.

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

Mon Sep 8

STEPHEN MINISTER TRAINING begins on at 7:00pm-9:00pm, in CLC206. Application required. Questions? Contact Lynn Seal-Cupp or Rev. June Franck.

Thu Sep 11

Today is the 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.

DARING TO HOPE

Melissa Spoelstra

Women's Conference

October 11, 2014

9:30am-3:00pm

Register online this Sunday for Daring to Hope, a one-day WOMEN'S CONFERENCE at FUMC Allen on October 11 from 9:30am-3:00pm. Special guest speaker is Melissa Spoelstra, author of Jeremiah: Daring to Hope in an Unstable World. Tickets are $32 and include lunch. Contact Ruth Swingle, RuthS@fumcallen.org.

Next Week & Beyond

Sun Aug 17/2014-Thu Sep 11/2014

Sun Aug 17

METHODISM/MEMBERSHIP CLASS Interested in learning more about the traditions and beliefs of the United Methodist Church? Want to become a member of FUMC Allen? Join us next Sunday at 11:00am in the parlor. Questions? Contact Rev. Maxie Moore, 972.727.8261 x414.

Tue Aug 19

Sun Aug 24

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

Sat Sep 6

CHURCH-WIDE WORKDAY Volunteer to help around the church, making our facilities more attractive and saving money for ministry, September 6, 9:00am-1:00pm. Contact Larry Wright, LarryW@fumcallen.org.

Sun Sep 7

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

Mon Sep 8

STEPHEN MINISTER TRAINING begins on at 7:00pm-9:00pm, in CLC206. Application required. Questions? Contact Lynn Seal-Cupp or Rev. June Franck.

Thu Sep 11

Stewardship

Knowing that whatsoever good thing any man does, the same he shall receive from the LORD, whether he be bond or free.
Ephesians 6:8
Give, and it shall be given unto you...For with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. Luke 6:38
Bring the whole tithe into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house. Malachi 3:10

Remember to give before you go on vacation this summer.

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In This Issue

Volunteer Opportunities

This Week

Daring to Hope

Next Week & Beyond

Stewardship

This Sunday's Sermon

Sunday, August 10, 2014

A Time to Eat

Rev. Todd Harris, preaching

Sanctuary

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

This month's COMMUNION OFFERING benefits UMCOR U.S. Disaster Response, Advance #901670, which is the UMCOR Rio Grande Conference Immigrant Relief fund. For more information, visit www.umcor.com.

This Week at The Way

Sunday, August 3, 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

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Recreational Ministry has ticket vouchers good for any Frisco RoughRiders home games of this season. $20 each for a game, food, and a baseball cap. Contact Greg Schell, GregS@fumcallen.org.

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