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ON DECK
Sixth Grade Overnight

Our first sixth grade On Deck overnight is coming up September 19-20. This event is for current sixth graders and chaperones only.

We begin the evening at Main Event in Plano with parent drop off at 8:00pm (We'll begin check in at 7:45pm). After laser tag, video games and bowling, we return to the church for a game of Grog.

Parents pick up at 8:00am on Saturday morning at the church.

A $30 fee for the event covers unlimited laser tag, bowling, a $10 video game card, two pieces of pizza, and a soft drink plus a light breakfast on Saturday morning.

Parents willing to chaperone may join us at no cost. 

Register TODAY at THIS LINK. REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14.

Please be sure to print and complete a 2014 Medical Release Form if your sixth grader plans to attend. 

Sun Sep 14

YOUTH UNiTY meets TODAY from 5:30pm-8:00pm at Suncreek UMC. Enjoy dinner, worship, and games with youth from FUMC Allen, Suncreek UMC, and Creekwood UMC. Bring canned goods for Allen Community Outreach and a little healthy youth ministry competition. $5/person.
Contact Eric Pugh. 

Mon Sep 15

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

Tue Sep 16

Are you providing care for an elderly or chronically ill person? Join CAREGIVERS UNITED for a meet and discuss session, 7:00pm, in the parlor. Contact Bev Allen.  

Our WIDOW SUPPORT GROUP, Rebuilding Life, meets at 5:30pm in the parlor for a finger food potluck dinner. Contact Peggy Weygandt, 972.398.3406. 

Hallelujah Hikers

The Hallelujah Hikers recreational hiking group has had a change of plans for their local hike on September 20. The Plano Balloon Festival is being held at Oak Point Park on September 19-21 so we will not be able to hike  the trails during this ticketed event.

Instead, the group has moved their hike to the trails around White Rock Lake. They'll meet at FUMC church at 7:15am at the East Entrance under the green awning to carpool to the lake. The hike should end at 10:00am.

Please RSVP to Karen Elstoen if you plan to come along or have questions.

Sun Sep 21

METHODISM/MEMBERSHIP CLASS, 9:30am in the Upper Room Chapel, addresses our Methodist doctrines, beliefs, and expectations of membership. To reserve your place, contact Rev. Maxie Moore.  

ACOLYTE TRAINING Serve in worship as an acolyte! Children, grades 3-6, are needed during the 9:30am traditional service. Plan to attend a brief training session, September 21, 12:15pm, in the sanctuary. Contact Janee' Foster, janee@grisak.com or 972.977.5121.
 

Wed Sep 24-Fri Oct 31

MIDDLE SCHOOL BASKETBALL CLINIC. Take your game to the next level with a training course designed for 7th and 8th grade boys preparing for their basketball team tryouts. Sessions begin September 24 and continue every Wednesday and Friday, 4:00pm-5:30pm, through October 31. $50 for 11 sessions. Space is limited. Contact Greg Schell.

Sun Sep 28

ANNUAL GOSPEL CONCERT. Enjoy an evening of food, fellowship, and music on September 28, featuring the Chancel Choir, Resonate Praise Team, DARING Youth Choir, Carillon Bells, and special guests, the Spring Creek Gospel Band and Tim McLemore. Home cooked meal from 5:00pm-6:30pm; concert at 6:30pm followed by an ice cream social. Contact Rev. Rusty King.

METHODISM/MEMBERSHIP CLASS

Join us in a small group setting to learn more about our Methodist doctrines, beliefs, and expectations of membership. We'll meet Sunday, September 21, at 9:30am in the Upper Room Chapel.

To reserve your place, contact Rev. Maxie Moore.

Military Support Group Update

 

The Military Support Group invites you to update the church's information for your loved one in the military service. 

 

We will be collecting for our Christmas stockings in October and if you would like for your service member to receive stockings, we will need their address for mailing.

 

Please take time to email Rev. June Franck with current branch, rank, location and digital picture, if possible.

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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 3,822 hours.

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

Alison Thomas

Director of Communications

First United Methodist Church of Allen

972.727.8261

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