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THIS SUNDAY’S WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Traditional Worship | Dr. Tim Bruster | 9:30 & 11:00 am | Sanctuary
Guest Speaker: Milton Brasher-Cunningham
DiscipleChurch | Community Breakfast | 7:30 am | Wesley Hall
Worship | 8:30 am | Chapel | Rev. Page Hines
Discussion | 9:30 am | Foundation Building
Chapel Communion | Dr. Len Delony | 10:30 – 11:00 am | Chapel
Special Music: Laurie Simmons, piano
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
Dear Friends,
Sometimes life serves up something we did not order.
It may be a pleasant surprise: Twins! You won! A promotion!
Sometimes life serves up something we did not order.
It may bad news: I’m sorry, the test results are positive. You’re being laid off. It was a bad investment.
Jesus gathered his disciples together for the Passover meal and part of what he gave them that evening was NOT what they ordered.
READ THE REST OF DR. TIM BRUSTER’S BLOG HERE…
TEACHERS & TOPICS
Click here to see classes meeting on Sunday, April 13
MEMBER NEWS
NEW MEMBERS
BAPTISMS
KNOWN HOSPITALIZED
Sandy Ritthaler
Patricia “Patty” Mattson
IN MEMORIAM
Christal Higgins
Michele “Mickey” Meadows
THIS SUNDAY! GUEST SPEAKER AND CATERED DINNER: AN EVENING WITH MILTON BRASHER-CUNNINGHAM
Sunday, April 13 | 5:30 pm | Wesley Hall | Cost of Dinner is $8
While dinner reservations are now closed, you are more than welcome to join us to hear Milton speak (and you can even bring your own dinner if you’d like!) All are welcome to this delightful evening of community and fellowship.
Milton Brasher-Cuningham is a writer, chef, teacher, minister, small urban farmer, musician, husband, and keeper of Schnauzers who lives with his wife, Ginger, in Durham, North Carolina. He will be at FUMCFW to discuss his book, Keeping the Feast: Metaphors for the Meal.
UNITED METHODIST INFORMATION CLASS
Sunday Mornings | April 27 – May 18 | 9:45 – 10:45 am
Room 336 | Hosted by the Foundations Sunday School Class
CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER
Guests, new members, and all interested in meeting new people and learning more about our denomination and our church are welcome to join us for any or all of these informative sessions. There is no cost for materials or sessions. Questions? Contact Rev. Chuck Graff (cgraff@myfumc.org) at 817/339-5065 or Dr. Lamar Smith (lsmith@myfumc.org) at 817/339-3886.
5.4 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF MEALS ON WHEELS
On Sunday, May 4, we’ll celebrate a very special ministry moment honoring the 40th anniversary of Meals on Wheels, Inc. of Tarrant County, with an offering envelope and online donation opportunity in recognition of four decades of the great work of this organization in our community. As you may know, our church was one of the founding churches of Meals On Wheels Inc. of Tarrant County, and many of our church members including Hope Slayden, Tillie Cross, June Gilmore, Nelda Gathings and Louise Carvey were instrumental in getting this important service started here in Fort Worth. Even today, our United Methodist Women still drive a route on the Southside and many members of our church have been recipients of these meals.
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
SIGN UP NOW FOR CHILDREN’S SUMMER PROGRAMS:
6.16 – 6.20 MISSION DAY CAMP | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
7.21 – 7.25 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014 | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
8.5 – 8.7 SACRAMENT SCHOOL | CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
For questions about any of the Children’s Ministry programs, please contact Nikki McInnis (nmcinnis@myfumc.org) at 817/339-5086.
For more information about FUMCFW preschool and related programs, please contact Nina Burrows, Director (nburrows@myfumc.org) at 817/870-9174.
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 at the lovely Dallas Arboretum following “Dallas Blooms 2014.” Please contact Ann Maddox, 817/560-7323, with questions or to make reservations. Trams are available to limit walking.
5.5 FUMCFW SPRING GOLF TOURNAMENT
9:00 am | Lost Creek Golf Club | Shotgun Start — 4 Person Scramble
$40 Entry Fee, Payable at Tournament | Covers green fee, cart, lunch & prizes
This semi-annual event is open to all adult men and women members and guests. To enter, and for directions, call or email Tournament Director, Wayne Maddox (waymad@juno.com) at 817/560-7323 with your name, phone/email, handicap, or probable score, and who you would like to be teamed with. You may put together your own foursome, or we will pair you with a group.
4.20 YOUTH SCHOLARSHIP SUBMISSION DEADLINE
The FUMCFW Youth Scholarship Committee will award up to three $1,200 scholarships to graduating high school seniors who are members of FUMCFW. Printed copies of the Application and Guidelines are available in the Justin Youth Building and the Welcome Center. CLICK HERE to learn more.
APRIL MISSION SUNDAYS: DISHES
During the month of APRIL, please bring DISHES AND GLASSES to:
First Street Methodist Mission | Monday – Thursday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
OR the Welcome Center | Sunday Mornings
Small Gifts. Big Difference.
5.8 ROOM IN THE INN VOLUNTEER TRAINING
Thursday | 6:00 pm | Justin Building
Room in the Inn is a life-changing ministry that provides shelter to individuals who are homeless during the three coldest and the two hottest months every year. There will be a sign up station for the May training in the FUMCFW Garden between services on Sunday, April 27 and Sunday, May 4. For more information, or to sign up to volunteer, CLICK HERE.
Visit the Outreach page for more information on programs and activities.
CLICK HERE to read a message from Charles Gaby
CLICK HERE to read a message from Dr. Tim Bruster
Visit the CCM page for more information on programs and activities.
Visit the MWA page for more information on programs and activities.
To learn more about this exciting new FUMCFW ministry, go to www.first7th.org.
5.4 2014 YOUTH BANQUET
6:00 – 6:30 pm
Drinks & pictures in the Garden
6:30 – 8:30
Dinner & Program in Wesley Hall
MAKE PLANS TO ATTEND THE FMC FOUNDATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY!
FIVE PILLARS | FIVE DECADES | CLICK HERE for more information
