Spots are filling quickly for Great Adventure Weekend, Friday, February 27 through Sunday, March 1.

Registration closes on Tuesday, February 10, so if you are a youth in grades 7-12, stop by the youth wing now to pick up your registration form or you can register online TODAY.

Financial assistance is available. Contact Eric Pugh or Susan Hale. 

To access online registration, click HERE.

Sun Feb 8

SCOUT SUNDAY 8:1am 9:30am 11:00am Contact Larry Wright or Mary Freeman.

Mon Feb 9

Are you looking for a quality Christian preschool for your children? CHILDREN'S CREATIVE PLAYDAY PRESCHOOL at FUMC Allen is now registering new students for the 2015-16 school year. Contact Maureen Bowman, 972.396.7575, or visit the Playday website at www.playday.fumcallen.org.

Tue Feb 10-Tue Mar 24

Tue Feb 10 & Thu Feb 12

Register NOW for RUN FOR GOD, a 12-week "couch to 5K" training course and Bible study. You'll join a small supportive group of people looking to get in shape as part of God's plan. Registration fee for Run For God is $35.This fee includes each participant's registration for the Race to Change the World on Saturday May 2, a 5k with a 1k fun run at Bob Woodruff Park in Plano (a savings of $25 for adults and $15 for kids 12 and under). Open to participants of all ages. Contact Greg Schell.

The January LEGAL AID CLINIC served 18 client families with the help of 15 attorneys and 14 paralegals and volunteers. We pray that knowledge of our Legal Aid Clinic reaches more people in our community who are in need of this free service. The next clinic is schedule for February 12 at 6:00pm in the Fellowship Hall. Questions? Contact Kim Klieger.

Fri Feb 13

PARENTS NIGHT OUT, 5:30pm-9:30pm. Contact Maureen Bowman. 

Basketball Coach Needed for Fifth Grade Team

Recreational Ministries is
looking for a coach to lead a select team of fifth grade boys who will play together in the Allen Sports Association, and possibly summer tournaments and leagues.

This volunteer will need to know the game of basketball and be comfortable with the spiritual component of leading young athletes.

Interested? Contact Greg Schell. 

Women in Mission Host February Service Project 

For more information, contact Burna Faye Kennedy, 972.423.7763. 

Sun Feb 15

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE. The Red Cross returns to the east parking lot from 9:00am-1:00pm. Make an appointment online at www.redcrossblood.org. Use sponsor code "fumallen" or contact Ruth Swingle.

MARDI GRAS MADNESS 5:30pm Dinner, dancing, live and silent auctions. A good time for the entire family. Proceeds from this event support our youth choir tour and youth summer mission trips. Tickets are $30 for premium seats, $20 for regular seating, and $10 for children ages 4-grade 6. Contact Doris Allen.

Wed Feb 18

As a community of faith, we invite you to join us as we observe the beginning of the Season of Lent during our ASH WEDNESDAY services: 7:00am in the chapel and 7:00pm in the sanctuary.

Invite a friend and join the Evangelism Team for a PANCAKE SUPPER in the gym at 5:30pm. The meal is free, but a love offering will be collected. Contact Rev. Maxie Moore.

Thu Feb 19

XYZ SENIOR ADULTS! Join us in the gym at 11:30am for a Build Your Own Taco Salad luncheon. Entertainment is the New Horizons Band, so be ready to dance! Cost $5. Contact Karen Griffith, 214.537.6739. 

Fri Feb 27-Sun Mar 1

GREAT ADVENTURE WEEKEND is coming soon, and spots are filling quickly! Stop by the youth wing to pick up registration forms and get them turned in ASAP! Register by February 10 to make sure you get the right T-shirt size! Contact Eric Pugh.

Sun Mar 15

METHODISM/MEMBERSHIP CLASS: Want to know more about the beliefs and ministries of the United Methodism Church and the expectations of membership? Attend the Methodism/Membership Class, 9:30am, in the chapel. Contact Rev. Maxie Moore. 
 

Carillon Handbells Ring at Dallas Museum of Art

This Saturday, the ringers are attending the Greater Dallas Handbell Association Advanced festival at University Park UMC with clinician David Harris, director of the Raleigh Ringers.

You can hear the Carillon Handbells when they ring in the 8:15am and 9:30am worship services on February 15.

Hallelujah Hikers Release Spring Hiking Schedule
The hiking group has released dates for the first three hikes of 2015: Lake Texoma Cross Timbers Trail on February 21; Bonham State Park on March 21; and TBA on April 18.

The group always appreciates new members, hike location suggestions, and trail scout volunteers. Contact Bill Benjamin, 972.897.8595.