This week at First United Methodist Church in Grapevine | January 18, 2017
Sunday, January 22
Worship at 8:15, 10:30, 11:45 AM | Sunday School at 9:15 AM

Who Are You? Series: "Renew Our Calling"

The beginning of a new calendar year is a time when we often reassess direction and ask questions yet again about who we are and where we are going in life. We make resolutions, we sign up at the gym (again), we vow to be better people. This year we will take a deep journey into the question, "Who Are You?" We will discover that "who we are" is indelibly linked to "Whose we are." This Sunday we talk about change, new beginnings, and how God has called us to a special purpose.

Rev. John Mollet speaking in the traditional services
Rev. Grant Palma speaking in the contemporary service
Rev. Armando Alvarado speaking in the bilingual service

Also This Sunday: Kenya Village Sharing Sunday | Ministry Safe Training | Town Hall Meeting | Service of Healing & Renewal
Also This Week...
01/19/2017 - Services for Jaydan Thompson
We will be hosting a community funeral for Jaydan Thompson on Thursday, January 19, at 3 PM in the Sanctuary. We are expecting a large crowd. If you are available to help in the nursery, please contact Monica Lackey ([email protected]). ...»

01/19/2017 - Blood Drive
Our next Blood Drive is this Thursday, January 19, from 4 to 7 PM in Room 2001. We still have many appointments available, so please consider donating to save a life! Sign up online. Questions? Contact Miriam Ward ([email protected]). ...»

01/20/2017 - Blankets of Hope Work Session
A work session for the Blankets of Hope Ministry will be held Friday, January 20, from 2-4 PM in Leach Hall. Blankets of Hope delivers the blankets to Valley Hope in support of the residents there who are struggling with alcohol and drug addiction. Prepared fleece and the tools you'll need to complete blankets will be provided. Questions? Contact Carole Lee at [email protected]. ...»

01/22/2017 - Kenya Village Sharing Sunday
Our Village Sharing Sessions continue on January 22, with a focus on the Kenya Village. The Kenya Village Team will have a report on all of the projects that have been in place and planned, along with a power point presentation. Mark Howe and others will speak on their experience traveling to Kenya. Please join us at 9:15 AM in the Family Life Center. ...»

01/22/2017 - MinistrySafe Training
Everyone who volunteers for any ministry or mission trip at FUMC Grapevine is required to complete MinistrySafe Training. Our next MinistrySafe training session is this Sunday, January 22, 9:15 AM in the Library (Room 2005 of the Family Life Center). Please RSVP to Lori B. Wolfe ([email protected]). ...»

01/22/2017 - Town Hall Meeting
The first of two upcoming Town Hall meetings will be held this Sunday, January 22, at 4 PM in Leach Hall. The second will be the following Sunday, January 29, at 12 noon in Leach Hall. At these meetings, we will update you on on-going projects and look toward our goals and focus for the new year! We will have the latest renderings of the Founders Chapel refresh, plus a revised timeline and budget. Make plans to attend one of these gatherings and encourage others to do so as well. ...»

01/22/2017 - Service of Healing & Renewal
Our next Service of Healing and Renewal will be Sunday, January 22, at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. In the book of James 5:13, we read: "Are any of you suffering? Call the elders (members) of the community together, have them lay hands on you, and pray for you." Whatever your need for wholeness - physical, mental, emotional, spiritual, or relational - you are invited to come and let God begin a good work in you. ...»
Methodist Activity Center
Are you tired of referring to the building across Church Street as "the former Senior Activity Center"? After weeks of debate and meetings and brainstorming, we have settled on a new name! The building-formerly-known-as will now be called the Methodist Activity Center (MAC). This name will make it easier for others in our community to begin associating 421 Church Street with the Methodist Church. It also satisfies our need to not limit ourselves to one single purpose (missions, education, etc.). We invite you to view the map of the building, complete with room designations (the rooms in the MAC are identified by letter) on our website.
Upcoming News and Events
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Coffee and Encouragement:  A chance to give and receive hope Are you (or someone you love) dealing with depression, anxiety or bipolar disorder? Please join us for coffee, a snack, and the reassurance that comes from gathering with those who understand. On Monday, January 23, from 9:30-11:00 AM, we will meet in the Roundtable Room. If you have questions, email Julie Sisk at [email protected]. ...»

01/24/2017 - Igniting the Flame
Would you like to have a life rooted in the power of the Holy Spirit? Do you want to know how to make the spiritual rhythms a way of everyday life? Igniting the Flame, Course #2, will meet once a month for 12 months, with individual studies between sessions. If you are interested, please join us for an introductory meeting on Tuesday, January 24, at 10 AM in Room 2011. We will determine future dates at that time. Contact Annette Sowell, 817-283-8512 for more information. ...»

01/25/2017 - Children's Worship Arts
The Children's Worship Arts Program resumes on Wednesday, January 25, from 6-7 PM in Roundtable Room. All children Grades 1-5 are invited to be a part. Our program is led by Shannon Moriak, who comes to us with extensive experience in children's music, and is currently the Assistant Choir Director at Watauga Middle School in Birdville, Texas. Come be a part of our growing program! Parent volunteers who are MinistrySafe-certified are also needed. Contact Shannon at [email protected] or Jason Chavarria at [email protected] if you need information or have questions. ...»

01/26/2017 - 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 and speaker, known for her personal stories of motherhood and life as she has encountered Jesus. For this event, our mission project will be to collect peanut butter crackers and individual size goldfish packets for our Weekend Food ministry. Reserve your seat for $25, either online or in the church office. Childcare is provided; please RSVP to Nursery Director Monica Lackey at [email protected]. ...»

01/27/2017 - Tween Skatetown
Tweens, join us for Faith Formation and Fun at Skatetown on Friday, January 27, 6:00-9:00 PM (2330 William D. Tate Rd. in Grapevine). The $10 cost includes dinner, skate rental and skating. Parents, please drop off and pick up inside the door at Skatetown. Sign up online using the Sign-Up Genius. Please pay in advance at the church office with Lori B. or mail to 422 Church Street Grapevine 76051 Attn: Tween Skatetown. If paying by check include Tween Skatetown in the memo line.  Questions? Contact Sandy at [email protected] or 817-681-7833. ...»

01/28/2017 - Hispanic Ministry Institute Leadership Training
The next leadership training for Hispanic Ministry Institute will be Saturday, January 28, from 9 AM to noon in Room 2007, 2008 and 2010. Our Leadership training prepares and empowers you to do God's work. It will equip you to gain the knowledge, skills, and abilities to lead different ministries, including small faith groups. For more information, contact Rev. Armando Alvarado ([email protected] or 817-481-2559 x122). ...»

01/29/2017 - Latvia Village Sharing Sunday
Our Village Sharing Sessions continue on January 29, with a focus on the Latvia Village. The Latvia Village Team will give background information on the ministries in Latvia, report on on-going projects and ministries, and share information about the 2017 mission trip. You might also find some Latvian treats to eat! Please join us at 9:15 AM in the Family Life Center. ...»

01/29/2017 - Town Hall Meeting
The second and final Town Hall meeting will be held Sunday, January 29, at 12 noon in Leach Hall. At these meetings, we will update you on on-going projects and look toward our goals and focus for the new year! We will have the latest renderings of the Founders Chapel refresh, plus a revised timeline and budget. We ask that you make plans to attend one of these gatherings and encourage others to do so as well. ...»

01/29/2017 - Costa Rica Informational Meeting
The Costa Rica Village will have an informational meeting for the May 2017 trip on Sunday, January 29, at 1 PM in Room 2001. If you are interested in going on the trip, May 13-20, please come to the meeting. Our discussion will cover what is needed for the trip, including costs. Questions? Contact Rev. Armando Alvarado ([email protected]) or Cathy Jackson ([email protected]). ...»

02/02/2017 - Too Busy Not to Pray
Too Busy Not to Pray is a four-week study by Bill Hybels. In this study, you will learn how to become a person of prayer. As Hybels suggests, one does not need to return to school or begin a new diet to learn how to pray. You can be the person you currently are to learn the power of prayer. If you desire to talk to and listen to God, this class is for you. Classes will be Thursday evenings, February 2-23, from 6 to 7:30 PM in the Family Life Center Room 2011. If you are interested in signing up for this study and/or desire additional information, please contact Sandra Nasr, [email protected] or Charles Demack, [email protected]. ...»
Opportunities to Serve and Give...
RX Good for the Body, Mind and Soul: Sacred Doing 2017
Take one healthy dose regularly. Any amount helps!
Volunteers live healthier, happier lives. Honestly! Unsure about what that could look like in your busy schedule? Let's talk! You'd be amazed how accommodating our "team concept" can be when we serve in ministry together here at FUMCG.
  • 8:15 Traditional Service, 10:30 Contemporary and 10:30 Traditional services need additional greeters and ushers to round out their monthly schedules. Serve once a month or more, or be on their sub list!
  • Our Thrift Shop is serving more people, selling more things, receiving more donations since they moved across the street. This well-oiled organization has more creative ideas on how a person can be a real help with small tasks!!
  • Angels On Call members receive emails when unique jobs come up which we need to have done to help church run better. Placing labels for bulk mail jobs. Helping decorate the worship spaces seasonally. Helping UNdecorate! Being extra greeters at special events. One never knows!
  • Read with a child. Play with a child. Be a VAST volunteer in the afterschool program from 3-6 PM one day a week, Monday-Thursday. Your choice!
Bev Campisi finds joy in her job as Volunteer Coordinator and will love the chance to help you decide how your Sacred Doing might look in this new year. Email her at [email protected] to learn more! She will help you find a way to realize how volunteering can be such a healthy choice for you!

Weekend Food Update
The Weekend Food team is currently feeding about 750 children each weekend, covering 11 schools. Your generosity in funding this program has allowed us to provide more variety in the food items this year, adding items like breakfast cereals and crackers and cheese to vary the menu. We've also made some changes in the program for the middle schools and high schools, where the students are more self-conscious about receiving the food.  As always, your commitment makes Weekend Food work. We have around 130 people volunteering each semester, and that includes some community groups as well as our members.  We still have openings for volunteers, particularly for bagging and delivering. Follow these Signup Genius links for: bagging and delivering. View our full report on our website...

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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Men's Bible Studies
We'd like to remind you all about the Thursday Morning Studies that are available for men. Visit our website for a brief description of each group. The Main Street Bakery Group is continuing on the theme of praying for our children with "The Power of Praying for your Adult Children" by Stormie Omartian. We will have a few copies of books for those that decided you want to join us for our study. Also, plan on joining with all the groups for breakfast fellowship next Thursday, January 26, at 6:30 AM in the Family Life Center. For those of you who like to cook, show up at 5 AM and help O.C. prepare a big breakfast. We will have special guest speaker Marcus Bellamy who is the Business Administrator for FUMC Grapevine. He will be speaking to us about his past ministry experiences and what brought him to FUMC Grapevine. 

Musikgarten
Musikgarten is now registering for the winter/spring semester. Watch your child grow through the wonder of music! Musikgarten, an international program, has a formula for success: an age-appropriate and sequential curriculum, parental participation in the classroom and at home with your Family Home materials, and Education. Mary Diane Morley, Director of Musikgarten of Grapevine, has been teaching young children for 25 years. The classes have a profound impact on children - from helping them learn to appreciate music and become budding musicians to providing an outlet for creativity, expression, and the boundless supply of energy they have! Register now at www.msmorleysmusic.com. Questions? Call Mary Diane at 817-291-8516. Classes begin on January 30 and are held at FUMCG in Room 2001.
Caught Caring
Kids Against Hunger Volunteers
by Kathy Langham
I want to thank everyone who helped with Kids Against Hunger either through donations or working. We had a wonderful day of giving back. We packed over 41,000 meals and had about 366 volunteers. I was even told by the Cub Scout leader that they had so much fun they wanted to know when they could do it again. Thanks for all the wonderful feedback, it was truly a labor love.  Made possible with GOD'S LOVE!


Bob Campisi and Beverly Sears
Bob Campisi was caught caring last week, instructing a new volunteer, Beverly Sears, on the duties of the Pew Back Team. (If you'd like to be on the Pew Back Team, contact Bev Campisi at [email protected].)



Gifts Given
  • A gift has been given to The Slab in memory of Don Searson by Annie V. Loftin.
  • Gifts have been given to Weekend Food in memory of Don Searson by Jon & Pam De La Cruz and Mark & Carolyn Ann Walgren.
  • Gifts have been given to the Permanent Endowment Fund in memory of Minnie Mae Hall by: Bill & Tana Thomas, Kevin & Julie Sisk, Robin & Cindy Ryan, Ed & Kim Crater, Mark & Barbara Maness, Rick & Linda Davies, Allan & Trudy Hughes, Mark & Carolyn Ann Walgren, Walt & Karen Watson.
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