LAY SERVANT TRAINING
The North Central District of the United Methodist Church of North Texas offers two days of laity training at FUMC Allen on February 28 and March 7.

Courses offered are Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course, the foundation for all the other Learning & Leading courses for Lay Servant Ministries; this course is required to become a Local Lay Servant, Certified Lay Servant, and Lay Speaker.

A new course,  Justice in Everyday Life, takes an in-depth look at the Social Principles of The United Methodist Church-the church's attempt to speak on contemporary issues with which it is confronted today.

Another new course, Leading Worship, focuses on the ministry of the lay servant who either regularly or occasionally leads (or assists in leading) a group or congregation in worship.

All laity are invited to participate in these Lay Servant Ministries courses, not just those seeking to become a Local Lay Servant or Certified Lay Servant. Contact Leslie Maynard, leslie_maynard@sbcglobal.net. 

Sun Feb 22

Pick up your copy of LISTEN: PRAYING IN A NOISY WORLD, the companion text for our Lenten sermon series. Contact Susan Hale. 

Visit the CHANGE THE WORLD table TODAY to pick up a project request form or to volunteer to serve as a project coordinator. Change The World Weekend, a 3C Allen event, is May 15-17. For more information, visit www.changethewordallen.org. 

YOUTH! Come help us track down our adult volunteers TODAY, 5:00pm, at COLLIDE. Grab a bite to eat, experience worship, then join a search party to find our adults hidden around Allen. Bring $3 for snack supper, and bring your friends. Parent pick-up at 7:15pm. Contact Eric Pugh. 

GREETERS NEEDED: Part of the church's Vision 2020 strategic plan is to promote intentional hospitality. We need enthusiastic greeters on Sundays and for special services to welcome all who come through our doors. Visit our sign-up table on Sunday, February 22, and Sunday, March 1, to join our greeters team. Peggy Breeze, our greeter coordinator, will be there to answer any questions you might have. Until then, please prayerful consider how you could commit to a serving at one service once a month. Contact Rev. Maxie Moore.

GREAT ADVENTURE WEEKEND Two youth openings available. Contact Eric Pugh.

Sat Feb 28

The North Central District LAITY DAY with Bishop McKee is February 28 at First United Methodist Church of Frisco, 7659 Preston Road, Frisco, TX 75034. Join us for fellowship at 9:30am with the program beginning at 10:00am. All laity are invited and encouraged to attend. 

Pictured L to R, Pam Chevrefils, Burna Faye Kennedy, & Bev Allen

DEBORAH CIRCLE BRINGS THOUGHTFULNESS TO LOCAL SHUT-INS

On February 15, members of the Women in Mission  Deborah Circle gathered personal materials and assembled 19 Thinking of You bags to residents of local nursing home.

These products and devotional materials were provided by Deborah Circle members and other women of the church.

Four circle members delivered 13 bags to residents who attended the 2:00pm worship service at The Belmont at Twin Creeks skilled nursing center. They delivered one bag to an FUMC Allen church member who was not able to attend the service. Five bags were delivered to the nurses station to give to residents who don't have visitors.

Special thanks to all who participated in this service project. The next Deborah Circle meeting is Sunday, March 15, when the group discusses living in joy.  Contact Burna Faye Kennedy for more information. 

Sat Mar 21

Join the trustees for their quarterly CHURCHWIDE WORKDAY, 9am-1pm. Contact Larry Wright.

Parents of Graduating Senior: These three SCRAPBOOK WORKDAYS have been scheduled at 10:00am in Y34 to help you finalize your pages for the Class of 2015 senior scrapbook. Each senior is allowed to submit two 8 1/2" x 11" one-sided pages for the book. We need parents to work on specific group pages, such as Playday, mission trips, choir tours, confirmation, GAW,  UPWARD, Bridgeport, and Mardi Gras Madness, in addition to each senior's individual pages. The cost of the final book will be based on the size of the final book and number of books printed. For information, contact Eric Pugh.

 Mon Apr 13

FUMC offers SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for full-time college students and graduating high school seniors. Scholarship applications and recommendation forms (for current college students only) are now available online at www.fumcallen.org/college scholarships. Applications and recommendation forms are due April 13. Contact Brock Fairchild. 

Cub Scouts from Den 12, Pack 359

CUB SCOUTS EARN GOD & ME AWARD 

Nine Cub Scouts from Den 12, Pack 359, were awarded the God and Me award on Scout Sunday, February 8, at the 11:00am worship service.

Congratulations to Ryan Thurman, Luke Grant, Lucas Welch, Greyson Eaves, Spencer Scott, Danny Gott, Lukas Ruiz, Oliver Thompson, and Zachary Zymantas.

God bless you all.  

NOW HIRING NURSERY WORKERS

Love to work with children?

Need some extra spending money?

Are you at least 18 years old?

The nursery is looking for loving people to watch our little ones evening hours during the week.

Contact Kim Mathews for more information.  

EGGCELLENT FAMILY ADVENTURE
On March 28, 9:00am to 12:00pm, the City of Allen hosts the Eggcellent Family Adventure in Allen Civic Plaza. This FREE community event is sponsored by 103.7 Lite FM, Raintree Healthcare and Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Allen.

FUMC Allen will be there as a booth sponsor, passing out eggs, candy, and information about our church. Kids will register to win prize baskets, provided by each booth sponsor, with prizes awarded through the event. If you have any questions about FUMC Allen's booth, contact Mary Freeman.