This week at First United Methodist Church in Grapevine | January 4, 2017
Sunday, January 8
Worship at 8:15, 10:30, 11:45 AM | Sunday School at 9:15 AM
This Sunday we wrap up the Sacred sermon series with a focus on "Sacred Light." The Wise Ones found what they were looking for by following the lighted path. When we trust the "star" that God hung out for us, we move toward life in its fullest and discover joy beyond imagining. 

Rev. Jenn Pick (Traditional)
Rev. John Mollet (Contemporary)
Rev. Armando Alvarado (Bilingual)
Also This Week...
Wesley Tour Deposit Deadline
We need just a few more people on our Wesleyan Heritage & History tour of England, so we have extended the registration and deposit deadline to January 15. If you have been considering the trip, we'd like to encourage you to take the plunge in this new year! Dr. Jesse Sowell will serve as host and guide for this exciting exploration of the roots and genesis of the Methodist movement in the land where it all started-England! Deposit of $400 is due ASAP. Full details are at bit.ly/wesleyan2017. ...»

01/08/2017 - Village Sharing Sundays - Overview
Starting this Sunday, January 8, we will share about our Villages during the Sunday School hour! This is a great opportunity to come and learn more about our Villages and what makes our Village concept different from other approaches to local and international missions. These sessions will be casual and informative with a time for Q&A.  The sessions will be five Sundays from 9:15-10:15 AM in the FLC and the topics are: 1/8 - Overview, 1/15 - Grapevine Village, 1/22 - Kenya Village, 1/29 - Latvia Village, 2/5 -  Costa Rica Village. ...»

01/08/2017 - Tween Faith Formation & Fun
On Sunday, January 8, tweens will gather in Leach Hall from 11:45 AM to 2 PM to learn about Epiphany, eat lunch,  play games and celebrate January birthdays! (Please notify Sandy if you have a January birthday!) Please register on Sign-Up Genius so we can have adequate food, supplies and sponsors. Guests are always welcome!  Questions? Contact Sandy Robinson, Tweens Director, at [email protected] or 817-481-2559 x136. ...»

01/08/2017 - Simplify.
Do you find your inner world cluttered?  Are you overbooked? Are you exhausted?  Bill Hybels shares ten steps to stop living at a frenetic pace and discover a new journey toward satisfaction, purpose and meaning. During this study, you will have the opportunity to establish the power of simplicity in your everyday living, work, relationships and soul. Simplify, a five week instructional series will be led by Julie and Mark Croft. The classes will be held on Sundays, January 8-29, from 12:15 to 1:45 PM in Room 2007. The cost of the books is $20.  For more information or to sign up, contact Julie ([email protected] or 469-648-8063). ...»
2017 Online Giving & Stewardship
Please note that the online giving link has now been updated for 2017. Our regular link -  www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/give  - now directs you to 2017 online giving. The previous link we gave you - bit.ly/give-fumcg-2017 - will remain active as well.

Also, please know that it is not too late to submit a stewardship commitment for 2017. Now that the new year has begun, you may have a better picture of what your finances will be. The link to submit a commitment - bit.ly/thrive2017 - will remain active throughout the year. You may also get a commitment card in the church office or pew backs.

2017 Leadership
Our 2017 leadership is now posted on our website! Check out the new additions to our committees and learn about the functions of each group on our website at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/leaders.
Upcoming News and Events
You are invited to join in the second half of Precepts Study of Acts, studying Paul's transformation from persecutor of the church to preacher. Learn to live an authentic Christian life in all circumstances in the power of the Holy Spirit. Two class times are offered on Mondays, 9:30-11:30 AM or 6:30-8:30 PM, both in Room 2007. The cost of the workbook is $20. This study is a continuation of Acts Part 1, but newcomers are welcome! The 8-week study has weekly homework & class includes discussion & video lecture. We'd love to have you join us beginning on January 9 for the first lesson! Contact Nancy Johnson (817-424-0297 or [email protected]). ...»

01/09/2017 - The Cup of Our Life
Join us in the new year for a 6-week study using the book, The Cup of Our Life, starting January 9. We will learn how holding an ordinary cup every day can become a "holy habit" that will lead to a closer walk with our Lord. The author uses the cup as a symbol of life, with its emptiness and fullness, its brokenness and flaws, and its many blessings. There will be short daily readings and suggestions for recognizing God's Presence in our lives. Classes will be held 10-11:15 AM on Mondays in Room 2008. For questions or to RSVP, please contact Gail Hoggatt at [email protected] or Pat Laster at [email protected].  If you want the church to order a book (about $15), please contact either of these teachers by Monday, January 2. The book is also available at Amazon, Cokesbury and at local book stores. ...»

01/11/2017 - Parent Seminar: Love and Logic
Love and Logic: You have asked for it and it is finally here. We will be hosting a 6-week Love and Logic class starting January 11, 6:15-7:45 PM in Room 2001. Love and Logic is known for its positive parenting solutions & educational resources for healthy family relationships. Our church is dedicated to serving families by empowering and equipping them to become disciples of Jesus Christ. We believe teaching Love and Logic will be beneficial for our families growth and faith development. Classes will occur each Wednesday through February 15. If you are interested in attending class, please RSVP to Lori Wolfe, Assistant to Family Ministries, at [email protected]. Please also RSVP if you will need nursery and the ages of children to Lori as well. ...»

01/12/2017 - Latvia Village Meeting
The next meeting of the Latvia Village Team is on Thursday, January 12, at 6 PM in Room 2007. We will be planning for our Village Sharing Sunday and talking about the next trip to Latvia. If you are interested in going to Latvia, please plan on coming to this meeting! ...»

01/13/2017 - Bryan's Buddies Special Needs Respite Night
Bryan's Buddies is respite care that provides a safe and fun evening out for special needs children and their siblings held in the Family Life Center at our church. Our next Bryan's Buddies is January 13, 6:30-9:30 PM. ...»

01/15/2017 - Discover the Church
Discover the Church
If you are interested in church membership or learning more about the church, please consider joining us at the next Discover the Church class on Sunday, January 15, at 9:15 AM in Room 2005 of the Family Life Center (library). This is a one-time, one-hour class that is offered monthly for all who desire to know more about fellowship, mission and service opportunities in our church, and for all who are interested in or have questions about church membership. ...»

01/15/2017 - Grapevine Village Sharing Sunday
Our Village Sharing Sessions continue on January 15, with a focus on the Grapevine Village. Jennifer Lemke of GCISD, Police Chief Eddie Salame, Carolyn Ann Walgren of Connect, and a city representative will be there to talk about our church's involvement in the community. Please join us at 9:15 AM in the Family Life Center. ...»

01/15/2017 - Blessing of the Babies
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Please join us for our annual Blessing of the Babies on January 15 during the 10:30 AM Contemporary service in the Family Life Center. We will be honoring all families with children born in the year 2016 with a small gift and a special prayer of blessing. If you would like your child to be included in the picture slideshow, please send one photo along with your child's full name to Lori B. Wolfe ([email protected]) by January 9. We hope to see you there! ...»

01/16/2017 - MLK Day - Church Offices Closed
The church office will be closed on Monday, January 16, in observance of MLK Day. Although the church offices will be closed, you are invited to take part in a Day of Service, packing meals for Kids Against Hunger. ...»

01/16/2017 - Day of Service - Kids Against Hunger
Monday, January 16, Martin Luther King Day, will be a "Day of Service" and a chance for our congregation to make a difference in the lives of hungry and malnourished children in the world. The United Methodist Women have initiated a program "Kids Against Hunger" to package nutritious meals to be shipped to areas in the world where they are most needed. Our Goal this year is to collect $10,000 which will provide 43,475 Meals. So far, we have received $7,086 toward our goal! We invite you to give toward this project and/or volunteer! Sign up on Check-In or online. If you require childcare, please contact Monica Lackey ([email protected]). If you have questions, contact Kathy Langham ([email protected]). ...»
Opportunities to Serve and Give...
Serving in 2017
Rev. Jenn Pick challenged us in her New Year's Day sermon, entitled Sacred Doing, to see how we will go a little further to expand our circle of love in this new year. Have you considered being a little more connected to a cause that might help someone else, yet aren't sure what that might be? If you'd like to begin something new, let's talk! Bev Campisi, our Volunteer Coordinator, is ready to help you decide what would be a great fit for you! Email her at [email protected]. You may also see a full listing of volunteer opportunities on our website or in the Volunteer Connection booklets available in the brochure racks.

Food for the GRACE Food Pantry
Don't forget to grab some extra items when you do your grocery shopping! GRACE is low on condiments, salt and pepper, ramen noodles, juice, pasta sauce, dry pastas, canned meat, and canned fruit. Visit the GRACE website for a full list of needs. If you would like to donate any of these items, please bring your donations to the God Can bins outside the church office or in the Sanctuary Foyer/Atrium.
Opportunities to Grow...
 
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15 and 15 Devotionals
Our Advent devotionals have ended, but your daily challenge to read for 15 minutes and pray for 15 minutes continues! Our pastors have resumed choosing scriptures related to their sermon and sharing devotional thoughts each day. Join in on the 15 and 15 Blog. This week, Jenn Pick is sharing each day.

Adult Bible Studies
New opportunities for spiritual formation and growth begin in January! See the calendar announcements above for details on upcoming opportunities.

The Well with Melanie Shankle
Ladies, join us for an evening of inspiration and laughter as Melanie Shankle speaks to the women at The Well on Thursday, January 26, at 7 PM in the Family Life Center.  Melanie is an author, blogger, and speaker. This evening will be filled with laughter over Melanie's personal stories of motherhood and life as she has encountered Jesus and grown to love our Lord filled with Biblical truths. Tickets, $25, are now available online and in the church office. Childcare is provided; please RSVP to Nursery Director Monica Lackey at [email protected]. ...»
Caught Caring
Our Church Family
You've been caught caring! We want to thank all of you in our church family for your endless generosity toward us over this past Christmas season. We enjoyed every bite of the goodies you brought, and the Christmas love offering you gave was an amazing and wonderful blessing to us. It is an honor to serve as your church staff and to work and worship beside you each week!  Wishing you many blessings in 2017... 
- Your Church Staff:  Amy, Armando, Bev, Bill, Cheri, Chris, Dain, Dawn, Debbie, Donnie, Fatima, Grant, Jason, Jeanice, Jenn, John, Juan, Katherine, Linda, Lori B., Marcus, Melburn, Melissia, Monica, Patty, Reneé, Robby, Sandy, Scott, Shannon, Trudy

Gifts Given
  • Gifts have been given to the Benevolence Fund by Gary and Gay Ingram in honor of each other's birthdays.
  • Gifts have been given to Missions in memory of Linda McClure by the Rod Hall family and the Doug Martin family.
  • A gift has been given to Missions in memory of Lina Finau by the Rod Hall family.
  • A gift has been given to the Benevolence Fund in honor of the First Church String Band by the UMW Susanna Circle.
Christmas Update from the Zirkels
Ray and Lidia Zirkel, missionaries to Costa Rica, have shared a Christmas greeting that we'd like to pass on to you. Click here to read the PDF.
Don't forget to install our church app on your phone or tablet! You'll have easy access to all the latest info, plus we'll be able to notify you if there is a last-minute change or important announcement. Search your app store or go to bit.ly/fumcg-app.
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