FUMC WEEKLY 3.28.14

TEACHERS & TOPICS | MEMBER NEWS | CHURCHWIDE NEWS

SAVE THE DATE | MINISTRY NEWS | GIFTS AND MEMORIALS

THIS SUNDAY’S  WORSHIP  OPPORTUNITIES

Traditional Worship | Dr. Tim Bruster | 9:30 & 11:00 am | Sanctuary

DiscipleChurch | Community Breakfast | 7:30 am | Wesley Hall

Worship | 8:30 am | Chapel | Anna Troy

Discussion | 9:30 am | Foundation Building

Chapel Communion | Dr. Len Delony | 10:30 – 11:00 am | Chapel

This Sunday we will have a special Taizé Communion Service. Brother Emmanuel from the Taizé Community in France will be with us in worship, and will speak after 11:00 am about this unique community, it’s music, and special ministry to young adults aged 18 – 35. CLICK HERE to read Dr. Len Delony’s blog for more information about the community in France, and why they are in North Texas.

eleven:eleven celebration | Charles Gaby, MA, LPC | 11:11 am | Wesley Hall

Click on LENT at the top of any page on the website to see a full list and detailed descriptions of what we have to offer this Lenten Season.

A printed version of the complete list of Lent programs is available now in the Welcome Center or you can download a PDF of it here >>> Lent 2014 Schedule

tim_web Dear Friends,

It was a dramatic scene. One year ago, two weeks after becoming pope, Pope Francis traveled to the Casal del Marmo prison on Rome’s outskirts and washed the feet of twelve people, including two women and two Muslims.

It was the first time women had taken part in the traditional Holy Thursday service. It was also the first time that a pope had conducted the service outside of either St. Peter’s or the Basilica of St. John in Lateran.

He said that he wanted to be closer to those who were suffering. His message was a simple one: Everyone, even the pope, had to be in the service of others.

Two years ago, United Methodist Bishop Bob Hayes, who serves Oklahoma, took a basin and a towel and washed the feet of those who were to be ordained clergy in that Annual Conference.

Why would they do such a thing?

Because Jesus did — and it happened at a table.

READ THE REST OF DR. TIM BRUSTER’S BLOG HERE…

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TEACHERS & TOPICS

Classes Meeting on Sunday, March 30

**These classes will attend the 9:30 am Lenten In-Depth Book Study of Keeping the Feast in Wesley Hall led by Rev. Gena Anderson

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MEMBER NEWS

NEW MEMBERS

BAPTISMS

BIRTHS

Tyree Hawkins was born March 18, 2014. Proud grandmother is Regina Hawkins.

KNOWN HOSPITALIZED

Amy Ray

Patricia Mattson

Bishop John Russell

Dorothy Casten

IN MEMORIAM

Jim Hammons

William Samuel “Sam” Bean

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3.30 STOP HUNGER NOW — A FAITHWORKS EVENT

9:30 am | Justin Building

Please join us as FUMCFW helps Stop Hunger Now with their focused mission: A world without hunger. Youth and Outreach Ministries are hosting a Stop Hunger Now event. Our goal is to package 20,000 meals to be sent to children and their families in some of the poorest parts of the world. Questions? Contact Nancy Tully (ntully@myfumc.org) at 817/339-5063.

Click here to sign up now!

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MINISTRY NEWS

(Click on the name of a ministry below to skip directly to their news)

CHILDREN | ADULTS | YOUTH | MISSION | CCT

CCM | MWA | FIRST 7TH | OUTREACH

4.4 APRIL PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT: EASTER CELEBRATION

6:30 – 11:00 pm | 3 mo. – 12 yrs. | $30 for first child $40 for 2 | $45 for 3+

$20 no show fee | Reservations due 4.2

We will celebrate Easter with games, snacks, crafts, and a movie. Space is limited so make reservations early to Paula Wagstaff (pwagstaff@myfumc.org) at 817/546-4414.

***If you volunteer for the Children’s Ministry or in the Nursery on Sunday morning you will earn a Free Parents’ Night Out.

6.16 – 6.20 Children Of God, Citizens Of The World: A Mission Day Camp

7:45 am – 4:45 pm | Children Entering Grades 3 – 6

Lyle Lodge | Transportation provided

$125 | Register by May 19 | Late Registration $160

Space Limited To 72 Campers | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

“Children of God, Citizen of the World: A Mission Day Camp for Kids” combines a strong mission and outreach core with the kinds of activities that make summer camp so much fun. Camp counselors are the youth of FUMCFW. They lead the children in activities and share a worship assembly with them each morning. It is a chance for the children to interact with the dynamic youth of our church, as they are introduced to many spiritual disciplines to help them develop in their faith.

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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014

7.21 – 7.25 Vacation Bible School | 7.27 VBS Celebration Sunday

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

8.5 – 8.7 Touch The Water, Taste The Bread: Sacrament School

9:00 am – Noon | Ages 3 – 6 | $15 | Chapel

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Baptism and Communion are the two sacraments celebrated in the United Methodist Church. Baptism is one way we publicly acknowledge God as our creator and recognize God’s love for us. Communion is one way we remember Jesus’ great love for us all.

“Touch the Water, Taste the Bread” will provide opportunities for children to explore and experience these sacraments in ways that are meaningful to them. We will help young children understand this Bible story in terms of the meal, the love of friends and the memories that were made.

For questions about any of the Children’s Ministry programs, please contact Nikki McInnis (nmcinnis@myfumc.org) at 817/339-5086.

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For more information about FUMCFW preschool and related programs, please contact Nina Burrows, Director (nburrows@myfumc.org) at 817/870-9174.

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SIGN UP NOW FOR SPRING OUTDOOR MINISTRY RETREATS

April 4 – 6 | Tyler State Park

April 25 – 27 | Meridian State Park

May 16 – 18 | Caddo Lake State Park

CLICK HERE to learn more and sign up for upcoming trips!

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4.8 UMW Presents:

Ladies & Lace, A Morning Inspired By Downton Abbey

10:30 am – 1:00 pm | Ridglea Country Club

Tickets On Sale For $35 In The Welcome Center AND online

Get your party frock ready now for UMW’s spectacularly genteel Spring 2014 event benefitting Women’s and Children’s ministries of FUMCFW. Bring your friends and come dressed in your lace, hats and pearls as we relive together the Downton Abbey era with the help of noted New York historian, author and lecturer Francine Segan!

Click HERE to buy your tickets now!

4.22 SENIOR MINISTRIES TRIP TO DALLAS ARBORETUM

Charter bus departs FUMCFW at 10:00 am & returns at 4:00 pm

$25 for bus, snacks, box lunch & admission | Reservations due 4.14

Make plans NOW to join us for “Dallas Blooms” at the lovely Dallas Arboretum. Please contact Ann Maddox, 817/560-7323, to make reservations or if you have questions by Monday, April 14. Trams are available to limit walking.

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3.30 ALL SONS & DAUGHTERS CONCERT AT ALEDO UMC

5:00 pm | Meet at the Justin for Dinner

6:30 pm | Concert (Transportation Provided)

9:00 pm | Pick-up at the Justin

$10 for Dinner and Transportation

All Youth are invited to hear All Sons & Daughters, a Christian Worship-Acoustic-Folk duo originating from Franklin, Tennessee. To sign up, email Brenda Kegans (bkegans@myfumc.org).

4.12 YOUTH GIRLS DAY OUT

2:30 pm | Meet at the Justin | 9:00 pm | Pick up at the Justin | $20

All girls are invited to join Casey for an afternoon of thrift shopping and then dinner and a movie at Movie Tavern. Cost is $20 for dinner and a movie and everyone needs to bring spending money for the thrift stores. Questions? Contact Brenda Kegans (bkegans@myfumc.org) at 817/339-3888.

4.20 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION DEADLINE

The FUMCFW Youth Scholarship Committee will award up three $1,200 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are members of FUMCFW Youth. Printed copies of the Application and Guidelines are available in the Justin Youth Building and the Welcome Center. CLICK HERE to learn more.