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THIS SUNDAY’S WORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Traditional Worship | 9:40 am | Chapel | 11:00 am | Sanctuary | Dr. Tim Bruster
Special Music at 11:00 am: TCU’s Mimir Chamber Music Festival Players
Children First | 9:45 am | Sanctuary | Mister Mark Burrows
DiscipleChurch | Community Breakfast | 7:30 am | Wesley Hall
Worship | 8:30 am | Chapel | Rev. Bob Weathers
Discussion | 9:30 am | Foundation Bldg.
Chapel Communion | 10:35 am | Chapel | Dr. Len Delony
eleven:eleven celebration | 11:11 am | Wesley Hall | Rev. Tom McDermott
TEACHERS & TOPICS
Click here to see classes meeting on Sunday, July 6
MEMBER NEWS
NEW MEMBERS
BAPTISMS
KNOWN HOSPITALIZED
Allison Bourne
BIRTHS
William Riot Stone, son of Eric Stone and Nicole Shows and grandson of Rui Kelly
Dr. Tim Bruster
“A Light, Joyous Burden”
Matthew 11:16-19, 25-30
Remembering Baptism — in the Jordan River
Posted to our blogs on 6.29… from Israel
Friends,
Greetings from Tiberias, Israel. We began today at the Jordan River with a service of Remembrance of Baptism. We read together the account of Jesus’ baptism by John in the Jordan at the beginning of his public ministry:
The beginning of the good news about Jesus Christ, God’s Son, happened just as it was written about in the prophecy of Isaiah:
Look, I am sending my messenger before you. He will prepare your way, a voice shouting in the wilderness: “Prepare the way for The Lord; make his paths straight.”
READ THE REST OF DR. BRUSTER’S BLOG HERE….
7.6 INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION
10:30 – 11:15 am | FUMCFW Garden
The Lay Ministry Committee invites everyone to stop by and celebrate the Fourth of July weekend with cookies, lemonade, and fantastic fellowship. The grounds of FUMCFW will be decorated for this special Sunday, and all veterans will receive a special ballpoint pen as a thank you gift for their service.
7.6 MIMIR CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL PLAYERS AT FUMCFW
11:00 am | Sanctuary
Founded in 1998, TCU’s Mimir Chamber Music Festival features outstanding artists from the world’s leading orchestras, music schools and concert halls who share a love for chamber music.
Join us as we welcome the String players play for our congregation at the 11:00 service.
Organ and Chancel Renovation Update
Wondering how things are going with the installation of our new pipe organ? Noticing changes in the Sanctuary and trying to figure out where we are in the renovation process outlined earlier this year? Get the latest update directly from those most closely involved with these two interconnected projects — and find out what you can expect to see happening in the coming months. This report is available online (CLICK HERE) or you can pick up a printed copy in the Narthex and Welcome Center.
CHURCH TOUR THIS SUNDAY
Want to know more about our Sanctuary Renovations, find a Sunday School class, learn about our library, Television Ministry, Church Archives, Children’s Ministry and more? Join the monthly Tour of the Building on Sunday, July 6, 2014. Meet JonAnna Reidinger, at the piano in the front of the Sanctuary, immediately following the 11:00 am Worship Service!
7.6 YOUTH CHOIR CONCERT
6:00 – 7:00 pm | Wesley Hall | Refreshments afterwards
The Youth Choir is now in New Mexico for their annual Choir Tour. They will perform at various churches, nursing homes, and children’s facilities, as well as engage in various community service projects. Plan to join us in welcoming them home as they share their songs and stories from the road!
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
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
July 21 – 25 | 9:00 am – Noon | Meet in Wesley Hall | FUMCFW
VBS Celebration Sunday | July 27 | 11:00 am | FUMCFW | Sanctuary
Experience the love of Jesus. Start an adventure. Use your imagination and creativity to build your faith.
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.
Visit the Children’s Ministry page for more information on programs and activities.
7.11 JULY PARENTS’ NIGHT OUT
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 7.9
Ahoy Mate! We are transforming into pirates. This month we will make pirate hats, go on a treasure hunt, eat Pirate Booty and watch pirate movies. Space is limited so make reservations early to Paula Wagstaff (pwagstaff@myfumc.org) at 817/546-4414. Remember if you volunteer for the Children’s Ministry or in the Nursery on Sunday morning you will earn a Free Parent’s Night Out. For more info contact Paula Wagstaff.
For more information about FUMCFW preschool and related programs, please contact Nina Burrows, Director (nburrows@myfumc.org) at 817/870-9174.
Visit the FUMC Day School page for more information on programs and activities.
CLICK HERE TO SEE OVER 100 PHOTOS FROM OUR MAY 2014 OUTDOOR MINISTRIES TRIP TO CADDO LAKE STATE PARK
If you enjoy being with others in God’s other great sanctuary on weekend retreats or special day trips, CLICK HERE to learn about FUMCFW Outdoor Ministries and upcoming trips.
Visit the Adult Ministries page for more information on programs and activities.
WELCOME BOXES NEEDED
On Sunday, we lifted up the children fleeing poverty and violence in Central America. At any given time 15 to 30 of these children are being temporarily sheltered at the Catholic Charities facility here in Fort Worth. To help these children we will be collecting COMPLETE Welcome Boxes at the First Street Methodist Mission and delivering them to Catholic Charities. Please assemble and clearly mark your Welcome Box so we can make sure it gets to the right place.
Please fill a plastic shoebox-sized container with:
Shampoo
Conditioner
Body Wash/Bar Soap
Toothpaste
Toothbrush
Brush/Comb
Pack of Hair Ties
Deodorant and Small Toy
Another way to help is to identify people who might be interested in becoming a foster family for some of these children.
To learn more, Rev. Page Hines (phines@firststreetmission.org) at 817/339-8881.
JULY MISSION SUNDAYS:
BOTTLED WATER
During the month of June, please bring Bottled Water to:
First Street Methodist Mission
Mon. – Thurs. | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm OR
the Welcome Center | Sunday Mornings
HELP US FILL THE VANS WITH WATER!
Sunday | 7.20 | 9:00 am – 12:30 pm
All FUMCFW Parking Lots
We welcome water bottle donations all month long, but for those who’d like a specific time and place to drop off water, our youth will be available in all of the parking lots to help get the water out of cars and stack it in the vans.
For more information, contact Page Hines (phines@firststreetmission.org)at 817/339-8881.
T-SHIRT DONATION
Summer brings lots of opportunities to walk and help raise money for some great organizations! If you or someone you know is in planning to walk for their favorite cause, consider asking the organization to donate their leftover T-Shirts to First Street Methodist Mission. FSMM is always in need of T-Shirts, especially during the summer, for our neighbors who are homeless — sizes L, XL, & XXL! You can bring them to the Mission Mon. – Thurs. from 9:00 am – 4:00 pm or drop them in the Welcome Center on Sunday Mornings. For more information, contact Page Hines (phines@firststreetmission.org) at 817/339-8881
NEW CLOTHING DONATION GUIDELINES
The Mission will now only accept new or gently used items. For a complete list of items, as well as a listing of other places to donate usable items that the Mission cannot accept, CLICK HERE.
Donations can be brought to FSMM:
Monday – Thursday | 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Food 4 Kids is a new ministry of First Street Methodist Mission that will send food home for the weekend for 100 kids at I.M. Terrell Elementary during the school year.
How can you help?
Drop a $1 bill in the collection plate on Sundays — one-half of all $1 bills will go toward funding this new ministry to begin next fall.
Volunteer opportunities coming soon!
Visit the FSMM page for more information on programs and activities.
Invest in a Family’s Future
Help break the cycle of poverty for 35 local families with your support of the 2014 Habitat for Humanity Carter Work Project. By joining together as a faith community, we can reach our $100,000 goal — and help build or paint 85 local homes this fall.
To learn more — or to make your donation to our 2014 Habitat for Humanity Carter Work Project, CLICK HERE.
Visit the Outreach page for more information on programs and activities.
Visit the CCT page for more information on programs and activities.
Visit the CCM page for more information on programs and activities.
8.3 MORNING SONG BEGINS
We invite you to join us for MorningSong, a unique summertime choir experience that extends the entire month of August. It’s really simple and there’s no rehearsal commitment. Simply meet every Sunday morning in August, 30 minutes before each service to learn a piece of music and then lead worship in song.
For more information, contact Taylor Davis (tdavis@myfumc.org) 817/339-5074.
8.15 – 8.17 HONK! — The Broadway show that’s fun for all ages!
Friday at 7:00 pm | Saturday at 10:00 am & 2:00 pm | Sunday at 2:00 pm | Wesley Hall
Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Ugly Duckling”, “Honk!” tells the story of an odd looking baby duck, Ugly, and his quest to find his mother. To learn more, click here.
CALLING ALL RISING 7 – 12 GRADERS!
Looking for something fun to do?
Meet on Wednesdays for a chance to enjoy SUMMER FUN with your friends!
7.9 Rangers Game vs. Astros ($25), Meet at the Justin
7.16 Movie Night at the Justin
7.30 Ol’ South Pancake House on University
8.20 Pool Party, Location TBD
Visit the youth page for more information on programs and activities.
Visit the First7th page for more information on programs and activities.
7.21– 7.25 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
7.27 VBS SUNDAY
8.5 – 8.7 SACRAMENT SCHOOL
8.3 CHILDREN FIRST at LYLE LODGE!
8.3 MORNING SONG BEGINS
8.7 DACE SULTANOV CELLO CONCERT IN THE CHAPEL
8.15-8.17 FUMCFW MUSICAL – HONK!
9.30 FMC FOUNDATION 50TH ANNIVERSARY!
FIVE PILLARS | FIVE DECADES | CLICK HERE for more information
Every day, each one of us builds something. A family. A career. A reputation. A life. Built upon our hopes and dreams, reflecting our values and ideals, shaped by our words and deeds. A hundred years from now, will the things that mattered to us still matter? Will the causes that stirred our hearts still incite passion? Will the purposes we lived for live on in others? When all is said and done, what do we leave behind? Through First Methodist Church of Fort Worth Foundation, you can make certain your gifts not only benefit others today, but countless generations in the future. The Foundation can help you build a legacy of compassion, service and devotion. To learn more go to www.fmcfoundation.org.
GIFTS AND MEMORIALS
MEMORIAL GIFTS
First Street Methodist Mission in Memory Of:
Johnye Benepe by Inquirers Class, Gordon, Mary Ann & Glenn Gibson
First Street Methodist Mission in Memory Of:
K.T. Wolff by Inquirers Class
Outreach Ministries in Memory Of:
K.T. Wolff by Gaye Fuller
Outreach Ministries in Memory Of:
Martha Broom by Gaye Fuller
Outreach Ministries in Memory Of:
Johnye Benepe by Gaye Fuller
General Memorial Fund in Memory Of:
Johnye Benepe by Carol & Bob McKenzie
The Betty and Glenn H. Johnston Foundation Endowment for Youth Ministries in Memory Of:
Martha Broom by Gordon and Mary Ann Gibson, Frank Johnson, FUMC Loyalty Class
HONORARY GIFTS
FUMC Foundation in Honor Of:
Dr. Lamar Smith by Wednesday Morning Bible Study
First Street Methodist Mission in Honor Of:
Mary Weathers by Polytechnic United Methodist Women