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THIS SUNDAY’S WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Traditional Worship | Dr. Tim Bruster | 9:30 & 11:00 am | Sanctuary
DiscipleChurch | Mr. Dave Purcell | 8:30 am | Leonard Memorial Chapel
Chapel Communion | Dr. Len Delony | 10:30 – 11:00 am | Leonard Memorial Chapel | Dace Sultanov, cello
eleven:eleven celebration | Charles Gaby, MA, LPC | 11:11 am | Wesley Hall | Sermon Series: High Hopes
“What Are You Looking For?”
John 1:29-42
Dr. Tim Bruster, Senior Pastor
Dear Friends,
In sanctuary worship we are in a series of sermons entitled, “In this New Year.” Everyone knows that the turning from one year to the next is a time of reflection and action regarding our lives: our habits, our attitudes, our hopes, our disappointments, our dreams, our health, the life of our spirit, and many, many more aspects of living.
This Sunday we will hear the very first words Jesus speaks in the Gospel of John. (John 1:29-42) It is a question asked of two curious seekers: “What are you looking for?” Sunday I want us to hear Jesus asking that question again. “What are you looking for?” This is an important question because searching and finding are important aspects of what it means to be human and what it means to be a follower of Jesus.
READ THE REST OF DR. BRUSTER’S BLOG HERE…
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TEACHERS & TOPICS
Classes Meeting on Sunday, January 19
Aldersgate Couples | Room 333 | 9:30 am
Cana Disciples | Room 332 | 9:30 am
Covenant | Room 331 | 9:30 am | The Quaker Questions | Rev. James Abel
Creative Couples | Room 321 | 9:45 am
Foundations | Room 336 | 9:45 am
Genesis Couples | Room 351 | 9:45 am
Good Neighbors | Room 334 | 11:00 am
8:30 am In-Depth Bible Study | Room 350 | The Letters of Paul: When, Where & Why | Dr. Lamar Smith
Inquirers | Room 352 | 9:30 am
Journey | Room 230 | 10:00 am | Making Relationships Work | Rev. Gena Anderson
Koinonia | Room 224 | 9:30 am
Loyalty | Room 334 | 9:30 am | Moncrief Cancer Center
New Horizon Singles | Room 231 | 9:30 am | Book Study | Living the Questions: Continuing Our Faith | Bill Lanford
New Passages | Room 352 | 11:00 am
Partners | Room 320 | 9:45 am | Liska Best
Sojourners | Room 335 | 9:30 am | Financials | Carrie & Ken Hinze
Trinity Fellowship | Room 340-341 | 9:30 am | Rev. Kay Johnson
Twosome | Room 154 | 9:30 am | Dick Rightmire
Veriditas | Room 272F | 9:30 am | Book Study | Living the Questions:
Taking the Bible Seriously & Thinking Theologically
Wesley Bible | Room 350 | 9:30 am | Dr. Ron Ballard
MEMBER NEWS
GOT RESOLUTIONS?
EXPLORE YOUR GOALS AND TAP INTO INNER WISDOM AT THE INTENSIVE JOURNAL ® WORKSHOP
January 24 – 26 | FUMC Fort Worth
$145 per person ($50 deposit will hold your place!)
Make this the weekend that changes how you look at your life, your goals and dreams — and the choices you have or will make with a Ira Progoff’s renowned method for exploring your thoughts, experiences and inner wisdom with intent. Brought to FUMC Fort Worth by SPRC Chair Paul Bodley, and led by Rev. Dr. Wally Chappell, the Intensive Journal® Workshop is a rare opportunity timed perfectly for the start of your new year. Space is limited for this private, personal exploration; just $50 will hold your place. Click here to register online now.
To learn more about what this process can do for you, go to www.intensivejournal.org, contact Paul Bodley (pgb76137@gmail.com) at 972/922-5509, stop by the church office to read some of our favorite articles about this workshop and process, or Click here to download a print brochure.
2.9 – 3.2 LIVING THROUGH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Sundays | 9:30 – 10:30 am & 11:00 am – Noon
2nd Floor | Foundation Building | Entrance on East Side
Free & Open to All | Optional Guidebook $5
The focus of this group is to provide participants with tools and basic understanding of ways to handle grief that are healthy and lead to healing. Opportunity is given for sharing personal concerns for those who wish to do so. Leaders are professionals within our church. For more information or to register, contact Charme Robarts charmerobarts@gmail.com) at 214/632-9486 or Rev. Phyllis McDougal (pmcdougal@myfumc.org) at 817/369-5082.
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MINISTRY NEWS
CHILDREN | ADULTS | YOUTH | MISSION | CCT | CCM | MWA | FIRST7TH | OUTREACH
2.9 BABY CELEBRATION SUNDAY
11:00 am | Sanctuary
Join us for one of FUMCFW’s most cherished traditions! Baby Celebration Sunday is a time to recognize all the babies born in 2013, and reaffirm how much these children mean to our church family. If you had a child born in 2013, please contact Nikki McInnis (nmcinnis@myfumc.org) at 817/339-5086.
2.9 FEBRUARY GOOD BOOK CLUB
6:00 – 7:00 pm | 2nd Floor | Children’s Wing
The theme for our February Good Book Club is Manners. Our book selections will focus on the benefits of good manners…and the consequences of bad manners!
Kindergarten & Younger
Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
1st, 2nd, & 3rd Grade
Excuse Me! by Lisa Kopelke
4th Grade & Older
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl
Learn more about this month’s book selections by clicking HERE!
For questions about any of the Children’s Ministry programs, please contact Nikki McInnis (nmcinnis@myfumc.org) at 817/339-5086.
SIGN UP FOR ADULT WINTER STUDIES!
Classes starting in January:
Short-Term Disciple Bible Study – cancelled
God, Science, & Faith: Rethinking Our Christian Faith for the 21st Century
Sundays | 1.12 – 2.16 | 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Dr. David Grant
The Synoptic Gospels
Wednesdays | 1.15 – 4.9 | 9:30 – 11:00 am | Rev. Phyllis McDougal
Scripture & Spirits
2nd Mondays | 7:00 – 8:00 pm | Rodeo Goat | Rev. Gena Anderson & Rev. Lance Marshall
Stand Up & Speak Out
This class begins soon! Make plans now to attend!
4th Wednesdays | 1.29 – 3.26 | 6:00 – 7:30 pm | Rev. Page Hines
Interested in getting involved in organizations that are transforming the community and world that we live in – but don’t know where to start? This class takes relevant social issues and identifies the organizations that offer assistance. Each class will watch a short film, video, or presentation, and then discuss ways that we can make a difference.
January
TRAFFICKING 911
Deals with Human Trafficking.
February
Justice For Our Neighbors
A ministry of hospitality that offers affordable immigration legal services, shares information with the public, & engages in advocacy with immigrants.
March
A Fighting Chance: An Exploration of Minimum Wage
Deals with the consequences of an inadequate minimum wage.
For a complete list of classes, more information, and to sign up online CLICK HERE or pick up a brochure in the Welcome Center or Adult Education Office.
1.18.14 – 1.20.14 Revolution Weekend
7th – 12th graders | Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center (Glen Rose, TX)
There will be no activities for 7 – 12th graders in the Justin on Sunday due to Revolution Weekend.
1.23 DALLAS STARS GAME
5:30 pm | American Airlines Center
We’re heading over to the American Airlines Center to watch the Stars take on the Toronto Maple Leafs.
For more information or to sign up, contact Brenda Kegans (bkegans@myfumc.org).
2.9 FIGHTING PENGUINS BASKETBALL BEGINS
Join us for another year of basketball beginning in February. Sign-ups will be available soon as we look forward to another great season.
JANUARY MISSION SUNDAYS
Mission Sundays are back! During the month of JANUARY, please bring fruit and/or applesauce cups to the
First Street Methodist Mission, Monday – Thursday, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm or to the Welcome Center on Sunday Mornings. Small Gifts. Big Difference.
12.5.13 – 2.27.14 ROOM IN THE INN Volunteers Needed!
Room in the Inn provides shelter to 12 single homeless men on Thursday evenings during the coldest (December, January & February) & hottest months (July & August) every year. Room in the Inn is primarily run with the help of volunteers who set up the facility, prepare the beds, make the meal, stay overnight and transport our guests to and from the Day Resource Center. Call Rev. Page Hines at 817/339-8881 or Elizabeth Becker at 817/339-886 to receive same week volunteer training.
1.26 KENYA MISSION TRIP INFORMATION MEETING
Room 147 | 12:15 – 1:30 pm
Have you ever thought about being a part of this exciting Outreach opportunity? Join us to find out how you can be a part of this life-changing experience. Questions? Contact Nancy Tully (ntully@myfumc.org), Director of Outreach Ministries, at 817/339-5063.
For more information about this ministry, click here
2.9 – 4.13 ROOTS OF CHANGE
Room 274 | Foundation Building
Multiple groups begin the week of February 9th:
Sunday | 9:00 – 11:00 am
Sunday | 12:30 – 2:30 pm (potluck lunch each week)
Wednesday | 6:00 – 8:00 pm (potluck dinner each week)
Registration Required | Deadline is 2.2
This 12-week experience will gather groups of 10-12 people for 2 hours each week, where participants are encouraged to share a potluck meal and conversation with others while learning about their emotions, motivations and relationships in a supportive environment. There is no fee, but pre-registration is required. Past participants have “paid it forward” through donations toward making this experience available for anyone interested. For more information about upcoming groups or to register, contact Marianne Wilson (mwilson@myfumc.org) at 817/339-5071.
2.2 – 2.23 PREPARING FOR MARRIAGE
Sundays | 9:00 – 10:30 am
Foundation Building | 2nd Floor
$160 (covers class, materials, & individual session with Charles Gaby)
Registration Required | Deadline is 1.26
This workshop helps couples to quickly recognize and develop strategies for approaching issues in their relationship that may limit their satisfaction. In four weeks the participants will develop an understanding of the differences in each other’s personality, and explore powerful means of enhancing the intimacy and satisfaction they desire for their lives together. To register or for more information, contact Marianne Wilson (mwilson@myfumc.org) at 817/339-5071.
2.9 – 3.2 LIVING THROUGH GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Sundays | 9:30 – 10:30 am & 11:00 am – Noon
2nd Floor | Foundation Building | Entrance on East Side
Free & Open to All | Optional Guidebook $5
The focus of this group is to provide participants with tools and basic understanding of ways to handle grief that are healthy and lead to healing. Opportunity is given for sharing personal concerns for those who wish to do so. Leaders are professionals within our church. For more information or to register, contact Charme Robarts charmerobarts@gmail.com) at 214/632-9486 or Rev. Phyllis McDougal (pmcdougal@myfumc.org) at 817/369-5082.
Visit the CCM page for more information on programs and activities.
1.26 SINGING GIRLS OF TEXAS
9:30 am & 11:00 am | Sanctuary
Enjoy the Singing Girls of Texas as they lead us in worship while Choral Union is on their annual mid-winter retreat.
2.1 – 2.2 YOUTH CHOIR TRIP TO
ALAMO HEIGHTS UMC IN SAN ANTONIO
To register or for more information, contact Janis Rathburn (jrathburn@myfumc.org) at 817/339-3883.
2.9 FIRST 7th SERVICE
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Meeting At Botanical Research Institute Of Texas
1700 University Drive
To learn more about this exciting new FUMC Fort Worth ministry, go to www.first7th.org.
2.9 FIRST 7th SERVICE
5:00 – 6:00 pm | Meeting At Botanical Research Institute Of Texas | 1700 University Drive
2.9 COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP INFORMATION MEETING
10:30 – 10:55 am | Room 154
2.16 OUTDOOR MINISTRY RETREAT INFORMATION MEETING
10:20 – 10:55 am | Room 154
GIFTS AND MEMORIALS
HONORARY GIFTS
Foundation Honorarium Fund In Honor of:
Carolyn Stephens, Past Class President
by FUMC Inquirers Sunday School Class
MEMORIAL GIFTS
FUMC Foundation Fund In Memory of:
Gloria Cummings by Janice Bradley, Roy Eaton,
FUMC Inquirers Sunday School Class, Martha Slover, Beverly Maynard
General Memorial Fund In Memory of:
Gloria Cummings by Mr. & Mrs. Byron Baird
Art Hoera by Mr. & Mrs. Byron Baird
Jay Clement by Nancy & Scott Turner
Sanctuary Organ Fund In Memory of:
William & Helen Love by Lucille Pumphrey
Billy Joe Pumphrey by Lucille Pumphrey