This week at First United Methodist Church in Grapevine | February 1, 2017
Communion Sunday, February 5
Worship at 8:15, 10:30, 11:45 AM | Sunday School at 9:15 AM

Who Are You? Series: "Live With Integrity"

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 being "salt and light" in the world.

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: Costa Rica Village Sharing Sunday

Communion Sunday
This Sunday is Communion Sunday. We will celebrate Holy Communion in all worship services. The Communion Offering will go to Refugee Response through the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR). This fund supports initiatives that assist refugees, immigrants, and internally displaced persons. If you would like to give to this offering, indicate "Refugee Relief" on the memo of your gift and bring it with you to the altar during communion. You may also place it in the offering plate or give online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/give.
Also This Week...
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]. ...»

02/05/2017 - Costa Rica Village Sharing Sunday
Our Village Sharing Sessions wrap up on February 5, with a focus on the Costa Rica Village. The Costa Rica Village Team will report on on-going projects, and share information about the 2017 mission trips. The mariachis will play and we will have some fresh-baked empanadas as well! Please join us at 9:15 AM in the Family Life Center. ...»
Church News

Mariachi Fundraiser - Sonic Cards
Thank you for your support of our Youth Mariachi Band through their Sonic fundraiser last Sunday! About $2,400 was raised... enough to pay for their music lessons all year! We realized after the fact that one of the packages of cards had an expiration date of 12/31/2016. Please check your cards. If you received expired ones, you may exchange them for a replacement. The Mariachi parents will be available with the replacement cards in the foyer and Family Life Center this Sunday. Please note that our local Grapevine Sonic has said that they would honor the expired cards, but they cannot speak for other locations. Questions? Contact Rev. Armando Alvarado ([email protected]).

Helping Those in Need
First United Methodist Church of Grapevine has the incredible privilege of addressing the needs of those in the community with our benevolence fund as we have funds available. Some of you may have had occasion to meet individuals and families on Sunday mornings who come to us in need of assistance. If you encounter someone with a benevolence need, please connect them with a staff member who can assist them regarding our process of offering benevolence. Our church also wanted to take this opportunity to make you aware of our process. We ask those in need of assistance to go to GRACE (our local relief agency) first. They have the resources to best assess a person's need and then refer them to the organization that can best address their needs. Based on GRACE's assessment, they will determine individuals and families who have specific needs in which we can potentially assist. We meet with the referrals from GRACE on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 3 to 5 PM in the church office. Should you have a question, please contact Business Administrator Marcus Bellamy ( [email protected] or 817-481-2559 x123). 
Upcoming News and Events
Baby and Me Story Time will be offered on Mondays, February 6-March 27, 10:00-10:30 AM in Room 211 for ages 6 months - 2 years. All of our classes begin with a song, including a sign language component, and of course, a very special book to be read aloud to the class! The class is not limited to mommies! It is a great opportunity to spend special bonding time with the little ones in your life. Childcare will be provided for siblings. Contact Monica Lackey ([email protected]) to sign up! ...»

02/06/2017 - Preschool STEM
Preschool STEM will be offered on Mondays, February 6 - March 27, 10:45-11:30 AM in Room 211, for ages 3-5 years. STEM stands for science, technology, engineering and math. Children are curious and crave opportunities to create, invent and learn while having fun! This class provides a collaborative environment that allows your child to use hands-on techniques to solve real world problems, fostering creative, critical learning. Space in this class is limited, so contact Monica Lackey ([email protected]) today to reserve a spot! Childcare will be provided for siblings. ...»

02/09/2017 - Latvia Mission Trip Decision Meeting
We will have a Latvia Mission Trip "decision meeting" on Thursday, February 9, at 6 PM in Room 2007. At that time, all those who are participating in the trip should be prepared to make a decision on flights (be prepared to pay for the flight in full) and hotel preferences. The trip is set for June 23 to July 3. ...»

02/09/2017 - Join the Conversation
Join the Conversation, sponsored by Women in Transition, on Thursday, February 9, in Room B of the Methodist Activity Center, starting at 6:30 PM with refreshments, followed by a program and Q&A. Lisa Coburn will be speaking on "Emotional Intelligence." EI is a wonderful skill set to use during transitions and everyday life. In this month's Conversations, we break down the skills and discuss how they can benefit us. You'll also have the option to buy Emotional Intelligence 2.0 for the great price of $17 (cash or check). This book includes an access code to take an assessment to identify your strengths and strategies for improvement. This event is open to all women going through a transition in life. Contact Diane Bishop ([email protected]) for more information. ...»

02/10/2017 - 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. This allows a much-needed time off for parents to relax and refresh. Our next event will be Friday, February 10, 6:30-9:30 PM. Visit our website for details and application forms. We also need MinistrySafe-trained volunteers! If you would like to help, please contact Joyce King ([email protected]). ...»

02/11/2017 - Hispanic Ministry Conference
First United Methodist Church Grapevine will present The Second Annual Hispanic Ministry Conference  "Camina Pueblo de Dios / Walk on People of God" (Reaching out and inviting the Latino/a Community) on Saturday, February 11, 9 AM to 3 PM in the Family Life Center This Conference will provide authentic experiences that connect our diverse communities with each other, specifically impacting the Hispanic population. We will host ministry leaders from other churches for this Conference. If you would like to volunteer to help or participate in the conference, contact Armando ([email protected]) or Fatima ([email protected]). ...»

More Upcoming Events...
Opportunities to Serve and Give...
Serving From the Heart: 
Finding your gifts and talents for service 

With our sermon series Who Are You? and talk of our one word for 2017, REFRESH, are you feeling a stirring to understand better how you will fit into the future here at FUMCG?

Come embark on a journey by attending Serving from the Heart on Sundays, February 12, 19, and 26, at 9:15 AM in the Family Life Center. Rev. Grant Palma and Bev Campisi, Volunteer Coordinator, will guide you to seek to discover and affirm for yourself certain biblical truths: You are uniquely created by God.  God has given you significant gifts. God has a plan and purpose for your life.  As a Christian, you have been called to serve.  

Because we know that God's plan for the church calls for each of us to serve in a way that allows us to be effective and to feel personally fulfilled, we will start week one with a Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool which after you complete, you will have identified your spiritual gifts. Week two will be an overview of how our talents, resources, individuality and dreams all work together for fulfilling God's call. Week three will outline how the areas of ministry here at FUMCG support our vision and how each of our ministry teams need each of the spiritual gifts we collectively bring to further God's kingdom here and now. 

Will you let us know if you plan to attend so we can prepare materials for each of you?  RSVP to Bev Campisi at [email protected]. NOTE: If you are unable to attend week one on February 12, please go online and complete the spiritual gifts discovery tool at www.ministrymatters.com/spiritualgifts. ...»

Get Connected to Our Latvian Village
For last Sunday's Latvia Sharing Sunday, our friends at Riga First Church in Latvia shared a written report and pictures of some of the ministry and renovations going on there. We invite you to view the written report on our website. Also, at the end of our sharing session, we intended to draw your attention to the Check-In for ways you can get involved in Latvia... but we ran out of time! If you didn't have a chance to sign up, the opportunities are listed at the bottom of the report . ...»

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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Ken Diehm Service Scholarship
The Thrift Shop is once again offering a $2,000 scholarship to High School Seniors who are members of our church graduating this spring.  Applications are due March 20, 2017 and are available online at  www.fumcgyouth.org/scholarship .  Applications may be submitted  online  or turned into the church office.  If you have any questions, please contact Sharon Turner ( [email protected] ).

Seven Things John Wesley Expected Us to Do for Kids
Family Ministries will start reading a new book,  "Seven Things John Wesley Expected us to Do for Kids," on Tuesday, February 7. Family Ministries would love even more of you to read along with us this time! Please contact Patty Bandy  ([email protected]) to let her know you will be reading along.  You may get your book at Cokesbury, Amazon and the like. Patty will send out discussion questions and comments weekly. Read more details in Patty's Director's Corner...

Pastor's Bible Study with Jenn
Our Pastor's Bible Study continues with Rev. Jenn Pick leading a study of  the book of 1 Thessalonians  through the month of February. It is the first existing letter that we have from Paul.  Paul has shaped much of modern Christianity with his advice to early Christ-followers about how to be in relationship with each other and with Christ.  He answers questions in this letter about what to do when competing voices ask for allegiance and how to live a life that is pleasing to God.  These questions are still being asked by modern Christians.  Join us on Mondays (skipping President's Day, February 20) at 6 PM in Leach Hall as we become one of the groups who enters into a dialogue with Paul and the people of Thessalonica as we search for ancient wisdom for today's questions.
Caught Caring
Furnishing Hope Volunteers
Bill McClesky and Rob Rhoades were caught caring.... picking up a mattress for the Furnishing Hope ministry. Lauren McCarley was on unlocking duty on the other end of the trip, and Diane Bishop coordinated it all! Thanks, team, for caring about our community members who are in need of household items.



Gifts Given
  • Gifts have been given to our Kenya Village in memory of Pat Zwayer by Debbi & Rich Reecer, Sue & Rick Schultz, Bev & Bob Campisi, the Thrift Shop, Julie & Kevin Sisk, Kathy & Rich Reece, Zona & Jim Peterson and Martha & Melburn Sibley.
  • Gifts have been given to the Kenya Guest House in memory of Pat Zwayer by Kim & Ed Crater, Barbara & Mark Maness, Emily Diehm, and Trudy & Allan Hughes.
  • Gifts have been given to the Kenya Street Kids in memory of Pat Zwayer by Robert, Dawn, Jarred & Jason Treese, and Georjean Sherriff.
  • A gift has been given to the Permanent Endowment Fund by the Thrift Shop in memory of Don Searson.
  • Gifts have been given to the Organ Legacy fund and the Permanent Endowment fund in memory of Ginger Williams by her loving family.
  • A gift has been given to Kenya Projects - Tyson in memory of Pat Zwayer by Karen McCutchan.
  • Gifts have been given to the Endowment Fund in memory of Minnie Mae Hall by Kathy & Rich Reece and Zona & Jim Peterson.
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