My mother had 5 sisters, and they had names that are not often heard anymore, except for one. Agnes, Gertrude, Myrtis, Gladys, and Beth. When these aunts of mine would come for Thanksgiving our house came alive with laughter, almost screeching, as these sisters really enjoyed each other.
Because this year marks the 300th anniversary of the beloved classic Christmas hymn, “Joy to the World,” we’ve chosen Joy to the World as our worship and study theme for this Advent season.
North Texas Giving Day is a fun and easy way to show support for your favorite nonprofit organizations in less than 5 or 10 minutes, right from a computer or smart device.
Guest Blogger: Linda Abel, RN, President of Dementia Friendly Fort Worth
As we are reaching out to train people in businesses, organizations, and institutions as part of the Age-Friendly Dementia-Friendly certification program, and as we work on fundraising and organizational needs, it is easy to lose sight of our mission.
Imagine you are homeless . . . walking all day . . . hot & sweaty. You sleep in a shelter, under a bridge, or in a tent.
Dollars are a big deal at FUMCFW! “No kidding, Sherlock,” I am sure you are saying, but I am actually talking about the one-dollar bill . . .
The Justin gym was host to its own version of March madness last Sunday when 120 volunteers came together to pack 20, 880 meal kits that will help bring nutrition to people around the globe who are in distress because of famine, or other disasters.
This season of Lent we will be reflecting deeply together on the values that make us who we are as a faith community, including: Evangelism, Discipleship, Community, Compassion, Worship, and Commitment.
Our Mission Teams Council is beginning the New Year by offering another UMCOR Disaster Response Training/serving opportunity, and here are the details and link for you to please register.
At this point in Advent, I like to imagine that Joseph and his very-pregnant wife Mary have set off on foot to Bethlehem, where they will be looking for “room in the inn.”
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