HONDURAS MISSION TRIP 

The North Collin County Habitat for Humanity announces a single opening for their upcoming trip to Honduras January 30-February 8, 2015.

Contact Mike Anderson, 317.919.5211, for more information.

Sun Jan 11

COLLIDE resumes on January 11 at 5:00pm with The Battle of the Sexes. This "battle" continues through the entire month of January. Bring a friend to increase your team's chances of coming out victorious! Contact Eric Pugh.

Wed Jan 14

The RUTH CIRCLE meets January 14, 10:00am, in the Fellowship Hall, to welcome guest speaker, Laurie Hosack. Contact Judy Smith, 817.914.5722, or judytvl@gmail.com.

 WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING resumes this week at 6:30 pm with bible study and fellowship for adults, youth, and children.

The New Year brings new opportunities and requires we let go of some traditions of the past. SOUL FOOD CAFÉ, which provided a meal on Wednesday evenings, will not reopen in 2015. Thank you to the wonderful volunteers who helped prepare and serve the meal and for all who supported the café. Questions? Contact Rev. Maxie Moore, MaxieM@fumcallen.org.
  

Wed Jan 14, Fri Jan 16 & Mon Jan 19

Register online now for CREATED BY GOD, a human sexuality course taught from a Christian perspective for 5th and 6th graders. Mandatory parent meeting on January 14. Class dates are January 16 and 19. Contact Mary Freeman or register online at www.fumcallen.org.

Thu Jan 15

The XYZ (Xtra Years of Zest) SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON moves to a new start time for 2015! On January 15, the XYZs welcome Pete Wallace for a presentation on genealogy and obtaining information on the lineage and history of our families. Join us in Fellowship Hall at 11:30am for baked chicken, pasta salad, rolls, tea, lemonade, coffee, and birthday cake. Contact Karen Griffith, griflkl@sbcglobal.net. 

Sun Jan 11

COLLIDE resumes on January 11 at 5:00pm with The Battle of the Sexes. This "battle" continues through the entire month of January. Bring a friend to increase your team's chances of coming out victorious! Contact Eric Pugh.

Wed Jan 14

WEDNESDAY NIGHT PROGRAMMING resumes 6:30pm

Wed Jan 14, Fri Jan 16 & Mon Jan 19

Online registration is now open for CREATED BY GOD, a human sexuality course taught from a Christian perspective for 5th and 6th graders. Mandatory parent meeting on January 14. Class dates are January 16 and 19. Contact Mary Freeman or register online at www.fumcallen.org.
 

Sun Jan 18

PRESCHOOL SUNDAY Come and hear our Children's Creative Playday Preschool children sing praises to the Lord on January 25 at the 11:00am service. Contact Maureen Bowman, MaureenB@fumcallen.org.
  

NEW MEMBER/GUEST LUNCHEON Enjoy a free lunch at 12:15pm in the gym and meet the staff, hear an overview of our United Methodists beliefs, and ask any questions you might have about membership at FUMC Allen. Child care provided. Contact Rev. Maxie Moore, MaxieM@fumcallen.org.
  

Mon Jan 26

PLAYDAY REGISTRATION: FUMC Allen church members and current Playday students can register for the 2015-2016 Playday school year beginning January 26, 2015. Contact Maureen Bowman or visit www.playday.fumcallen.org.

Tue Jan 27

Interested in art? Looking to combine your art with your faith? On January 27, master painter Michael Maskow offers a six-week oil painting class he's named SACRED ARTISTRY. For more information, visit event registration at www.fumcallen.org.
 
 Sun Feb 1

Youth UNITY EVENT & Super Bowl Party

Thu Feb 5

THE ENNEAGRAM JOURNEY by Suzanne Stabile is a 12-session DVD curriculum that teachers participants to use the enneagram, an ancient powerful tool for understanding ourselves, motivations, behaviors, and experiences. Course and personal workbook is $40. To register, contact class facilitator Debbie Tull.
  

A Look Ahead

Feb 8 Scout Sunday
Feb 9 Playday Registration (Public)
Feb 15 Mardi Gras Madness
Feb 18 Ash Wednesday
Feb 27 Great Adventure Weekend
Mar 15 Methodism/Membership Class
Mar 19 Playday Art Night Premier
Mar 29 Palm Sunday
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday
Apr 4 Service of Healing & Wholeness
Apr 5 Easter Sunday
Apr 6, 9 Playday Open House
Apr 17 On Deck Sixth Grade Retreat
Apr 19 Methodism/Membership Class
May 2 Change The World 5K
May 10  Mothers Day
May 15-17 Change The World (CTW)Weekend
May 15 Connections Band Concert
May 17 One Worship Service
May 31 Graduating Senior Sunday
June 9 Bridgeport Seek Camp
June 11 Junior High Youth Mission Trip
June 15 Youth Choir Tour
July 7 Bridgeport Children's Camp
July 19 Senior High Mission Trip
Aug 3 Vacation Bible School

At FUMC Allen, we track the hours our members impact the community as they volunteer for various service organizations. Join us as we celebrate

6,750

TOTAL SERVICE HOURS for 2014.

The year-to-date total for 2015 is 37 hours. Help us grow this number by reporting your service hours on the registration form found in each Sunday's bulletin or email your hours to Elizabeth Fairchild.

Keep up the great work.