THIRD GRADE BIBLE SUNDAY

Sunday, November 16

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

In honor of THIRD GRADE BIBLE SUNDAY, the Gideons have on display in the gathering area a variety of New Testaments, foreign language Scriptures, The Lifebook--a paraphrase of John offered to students from their peers--and other Bibles being distributed locally and worldwide. 

Wednesday, November 19

7:00pm Sanctuary

Thursday's cluster CHARGE CONFERENCE includes, as our guests, sister churches Suncreek UMC and Creekwood UMC. Together, we'll celebrate our common ministry with District Superintendant Dr. Ron Henderson. We'll approve most church business by a consent agenda, followed by individual breakout sessions. In our session, FUMC Allen members will vote on our proposed vision and strategic priorities for the coming years. 

Sun Nov 16

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

Tue Nov 18

Come join Zanda Hilger and CAREGIVERS UNITED at 7:00pm in the FUMC Allen parlor for a heart-warming session you won't want to miss! For more information about the group, contact Bev Allen. 

 Wed Nov 19

SOUL FOOD CAFÉ is open for dinner Wednesday from 5:30pm-6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall. This week's menu: lasagna, salad, green beans, rolls, ice cream; hot dog meal for kids. $5/adults; $2/children; $18 family max. Take-out boxes available. RSVP on the back of your registration form TODAY or e-mail Rev. Maxie Moore by Tuesday noon.
 
Thu NOV 20

The SENIOR ADULT XYZ luncheon at 12:00pm in Fellowship Hall welcomes Linda Freeman performing songs from the fabulous 50s. Feast on turkey and dressing with all the trimmings, dessert, tea, coffee, and lemonade. $5. Contact Karen Griffith, 972.727.4375.
 

Sat Nov 22

CHURCH-WIDE WORKDAY Volunteer to help around the church this Saturday, 9:00am-1:00pm, to make our facilities more attractive and save money for ministry. This quarter, we are working inside to install new flooring in the nursery. Contact Larry Wright.
 

MEALS ON WHEELS THANKSGIVING

Thursday, November 27

Sign up THIS SUNDAY to help serve Collin County Meals on Wheels on THANKSGIVING DAY. Pick up a foil pan to fill with mashed potatoes and dressing or donate green beans or pies. You can also volunteer to package meals in the gym on Thanksgiving Day. Contact Teresa Gray, 972.727.8261 x111. 

SEND HOPE

Pick up a Ziploc bag from a Christmas box at church entrances and fill with Christmas gifts for the children of Honduras.

Return to the Send Hope box by Sunday, December 21.

Contact Tom Brian. 972.965.6534.

JUNTOS SERVIMOS

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. 

 HOPE FOR THE HOLIDAYS Jimmy Smith, LPC, leads us in exploring our God-given inner gifts that can fill our holiday with possibilities of extraordinary moments. 5:00pm in the parlor. Contact Rev. June Franck.
 

Sun Nov 30

FUMC Allen's blood drive on August 10 broke previous records with 27 donations! Let's set a new record with more than 30! The Red Cross returns to east parking lot from 9:00am-1:00pm for our quarterly BLOOD DRIVE. Make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org; use sponsor code "fumallen."For more information, contact Ruth Swingle.
  

Sat Dec 6

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)  Absolute last day to register is NOVEMBER 21. 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 www.fumcallen.org.
 

 VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

GREETERS WANTED
One of the strategic stepping stones for FUMC Allen is to promote intentional hospitality. We already have greeters who extend a warm welcome to all who come in our doors but we need MORE! Stop by the Welcome Table this Sunday, and sign up to greet one Sunday a month. Just show up 20 minutes before the service you usually attend. Put on your genuine happy face and be part of our hospitality team!

Want to do more? At FUMC Allen, we don't have a "front" door to our campus, so we need some extra enthusiastic people to meet guests in our parking lot! Advent Season is coming, which means lots of extra guests needing a smiling face and directions. Prayerfully consider joining our hospitality team. Contact Peggy Breeze.

ADVENT WORSHIP
Participate in Advent worship with your family! We need volunteer groups--families, small groups, Sunday school classes-- to light the candles and lead the congregation in liturgy at 8:15am, 9:30am or 11:00am worship during the Advent season. Contact Rev. June Franck. 

NEW YEAR'S EVE

Coming Out of the Darkness is the theme for our youth ministry New Year's Eve Lock-In from 8:00pm, December 31, to 7:00am, January 1.

We need Ministry Safe-certified adults to serve in three-hour shifts or longer.

Not yet Ministry Safe-certified? Just volunteer, and we will train you. Contact Eric Pugh. 

Contact Information

Alison Thomas 

Director of Communications

First United Methodist Church of Allen

972.727.8261

After a Sunday of assembling and packing, our Military Support Group and church volunteers mailed Stockings for Soldiers on Monday, November 10, to eight different distribution points. Boxes full of stockings were shipped to Korea, Kuwait, Romania, North Carolina, two locations in Japan, and two locations in California. 

Here's the breakdown of your generosity:

290 Stockings

23 Boxes

641.89 pounds

$1,009.48 Postage

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this Christmas Challenge project and many thanks for Project Coordinators Debbie Wilson and Betty Matthews. 

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.