CHURCH LIFE is a free and easy-to-use mobile smart phone application from ACS Technologies that gives you instant access to online giving and contact information for FUMC Allen church members.

Available for IOS and Android.

Use site number 2625 and your Engaging Online log in information when setting up your account. Contact Elizabeth Fairchild. 

Sun Jan 18

RECREATIONAL MINISTRIES CLASSES Register this Sunday in the gathering area for Sacred Artistry and Run for God. Classes begin soon so don't delay. Contact Greg Schell.
  

The Deborah Circle invites all women to attend their meeting TODAY at 12:15pm in the parlor with Rev. June Franck leading us in an insightful journey of walking and praying the prayer labyrinth. Contact Burna Kennedy, 972.423.7763.
 

Guess-the-Musical Party

Sunday, January 25

12:15pm-1:15pm

Fellowship Hall

Anyone interested in participating in any part of the 2015 summer musical (production, lighting, cast, costumes, ushers, greeters, sound, and more)! Join us as we unveil our Summer Musical selection for 2015.

Musical is July 16-18, 2015, with rehearsals in June and July.

Auditions are Sunday, February 22, 12:15pm-4:00pm.

Contact Rev. Rusty King.

Sun Jan 25

PRESCHOOL SUNDAY. Come hear our Children's Creative Playday Preschool children sing praises to the Lord at the 11:00am service. Contact Maureen Bowman.
 

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

WOMEN OF THE CHURCH! Enjoy a light lunch and help us make plans as we embrace all generations through the many women's missions and ministries at FUMC Allen, January 25, 12:30pm, in CLC207/211. Contact Pam Chevrefils.

 NEW START DATE Learn how to love God and live in relationship with one another through the eight-week COVENANT BIBLE STUDY starting January 25, 4:15pm-5:30pm in CLC206. This series places a special emphasis on the biblical concept of covenant as a unifying pattern throughout the Bible. Daily readings. $20. Child care available with reservation. Contact Rev. Maxie Moore.
 

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.  

Youth UNITY EVENT & Super Bowl Party Contact Eric Pugh.

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.  

Sat Feb 7

MEN'S MINISTRY Join us in Fellowship Hall, 8:00am-10:00am, for a spiritual breakfast retreat just for men. Guest speaker is Rev. David Lessner, senior pastor at Creekwood UMC. $10 per person. Bring your fathers, bring your sons: all men are welcome! Contact Tracy Holloway.

Sun Feb 8

Scout Sunday 8:1am 9:30am 11:00am Contact Larry Wright.'

Mon Feb 9

Children's Creative Playday Preschool public registration begins. Contact Maureen Bowman.

Fri Feb 13

Playday Parent's Night Out 5:30pm-9:30pm Contact Maureen Bowman. 

Sun Feb 15

Mardi Gras Madness 5:30pm Contact Doris Allen.

XYZ Birthday Luncheon 

On January 15, 48 XYZ (Xtra Years of Zest) members attended their annual birthday celebration luncheon in the Fellowship Hall at their new 11:30am start time.

Guests enjoyed baked chicken, pasta salad, rolls, birthday cake, and ice cream!  Balloons and colorful table decorations helped set the mood.

Guest speaker Pete Wallace shared how to start the research on your family genealogy. He provided pointers on where to look and what to look for. His best advice:

• Don't make assumptions.
• Start with accurate current living generation information.
• Grandma may not have had an accurate memory!

Thank you to everyone who helped contribute to this wonderful time of fellowship and learning.

To learn more about the XYZ, contact Karen Griffith.

A Look Ahead

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. The year-to-date total for 2015 is 139 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.