Sun Nov 9

With the holiday season almost here, Welcoming Ministries needs VOLUNTEER GREETERS who can commit 20 minutes one Sunday per month to extend our warm FUMC hospitality to all who enter our doors. Visit our table in the gathering area on Sunday or contact Rev. Maxie Moore, MaxieM@fumcallen.org.

Sign up to help serve Collin County Meals on Wheels on THANKSGIVING DAY. Pick up a foil pan to fill with mashed potatoes or donate green beans, gravy, cranberry sauce, or pie. You can also volunteer to package meals for Meals on Wheels in the gym. Contact Teresa Gray, TeresaG@fumcallen.org.

Purchase your tickets TODAY for A TIME OF THANKS GIVING, three entertaining one-act plays with shows on Saturday at 2:00pm and 7:00pm. Tickets $10; $30 family max. Contact Greg Cotton, cotton@innocent.com.
  

CHANGE THE WORLD CHRISTMAS CHALLENGE BEGINS!! We'll be in the gym at 12:00pm and can use your help with our Kids Against Hunger food packaging event and the Military Support Group Christmas stocking packaging. For more information, contact David Wuensch, dtwusma77@gmail.com.
 

If you ordered smoked meat from THE GREAT UMM SMOKEOUT, pick up your order today between 8:00am and 12:15pm in the gathering area.

Bring a friend for our second annual YOUTH MINISTRY Life-Size Clue game. Meet us for dinner at 5:00pm; the game starts promptly at 5:30pm. Contact Eric Pugh, EricP@fumcallen.org. 

Wed Nov 12

The RUTH CIRCLE meets in Fellowship Hall at 10:00am to learn more about the Trinity River Project. Contact Judy Smith, 817.914.5722.

SOUL FOOD CAFÉ is open for dinner Wednesdays from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. This week's menu: soft tacos, salad, beans, chips & queso, fruit, and cake; hot dog meal for kids. $5/adults; $2/children; $18 family max. Take-out boxes available. RSVP on the back of your registration form on Sunday or e-mail Rev. Maxie Moore, MaxieM@fumcallen.org, by Tuesday noon. 

VISION 2020 TOWN HALL MEETING. If you missed our announcement in worship on November 9 or have questions about our new vision and stepping stones for the future, join us at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.

In October, 31 clients seeking legal assistance were served by 12 attorneys, 15 paralegals, and many other volunteers; in 2014, God has made it possible for 357 families to find comfort and justice in His house. Our next LEGAL AID CLINIC is November 13 from 5:30pm-8:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Contact Kim Klieger.
 

Sat Nov 15

HALLELUJAH HIKERS travel to Lake Texoma on Saturday to hike the Cross Timbers Trail at Juniper Point Park West. Meet at 8:00am at the east entrance; return to FUMC at 2:30pm. Contact Bill Benjamin, 972.897.8595, if you plan to attend and/or can drive a car. 

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY You are invited to the dedication of the Maxwell/Castillo Family home, 409 Carver Street, McKinney, Texas 75069, on Saturday at 11:00am. Many thanks to coordinator Mike Anderson and all of our Habitat volunteers for a job well done.

Register online today for SPORTS NIGHT at APT G, 7:00pm-9:30pm, in the FUMC Allen youth wing. APT G: A Place to Go is a parent/caregiver respite program, during the school year, for special needs youth/young adults, grades 6 and up, and their same-aged siblings.  7:00pm-9:30pm, in the FUMC Allen youth wing. Last day to RSVP is November 12 at 5:00pm. Contact SpecialKids@fumcallen.org. 

While the holidays can be joyful, when caring for a loved one, it can also mean balancing priorities, redefining traditions, planning for the health of older or disabled loved ones, and managing stress. Come join Zanda Hilger and CareGivers United  on Tuesday, November 18, 7:00pm, in the FUMC Allen parlor for a heart-warming session you won't want to miss!

Hilger is a master's degreed licensed professional counselor who has worked with caregivers and older adults for the past 11 years through the Area Agency on Aging. She provides counseling, support groups, education programs, conferences, , and a monthly caregiver electronic newsletter. She also has a private counseling practice. Visit her website: www.familycaregiversonline.net

 For more information about the group, contact Bev Allen. 

Sun Nov 16

Learn more about our FUMC Allen's church doctrines, beliefs, and membership expectations at this monthly METHODISM/MEMBERSHIP CLASS, November 16, 11:00am, in the parlor. Contact Rev. Maxie Moore.  

Wed Nov 19

CHARGE CONFERENCE 7:00pm FUMC Allen Sanctuary

Sun Nov 23

LAITY SUNDAY is a special service where our non-clergy members lead in all aspects of worship. If you want to participate at one of the three sanctuary services, contact Rev. June Franck.   

Sat Dec 13

Join Jackie Campbell for her new Christmas COOKIE DECORATING CLASS
from 9:00am-12:00pm. Registration fee is $40 with an optional starter kit available for $35. Register online at www.fumcallen.org.

Sun Dec 14

DARING Youth Choir and Catalyst youth ministry invite our youth, grades 7-12, to participate in an AFTERNOON OF CAROLS. We will gather at 4:00pm, load school busses and visit local nursing home and assisted living facilities to sing carols and visit. We will return at 6:00pm for cookies, cocoa and a white elephant gift exchange. ($5 max value - optional)  Registration deadline is NOVEMBER 10. Reserve your spot on the bus at www.fumcallen.org.

Thu Dec 18

Last day to register for UPWARD BASKETBALL & CHEERLEADING, a sports program for grades K-8 that encourages personal and athletic development in a positive Christ-like environment. The $100 league registration fee includes player uniform. Details available at fumcallen.org.
 

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

The Red Cross returns to east parking lot on November 30, 9:00am-1:00pm.

Make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org; use sponsor code "fumallen."

For more information, contact Ruth Swingle.
 

Get your holiday shopping done and leave your children  in the care of Children's Creative Playday, December 6, 2:00pm-7:00pm. Children ages 18 months to 12 years old. $25/child; $60 family max for families of 3 or more children. Pizza, drinks, snacks, games, crafts, and a movie. Space is limited, registration closes on December 2. Contact Maureen Bowman, 972.396.7575. 

Contact Information

Alison Thomas 

Director of Communications

First United Methodist Church of Allen

972.727.8261

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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 5,627 hours.

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