Keller UMC News                                                                       February 19, 2019
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2019 Ministry Council
Congregational Care
Please notify your church family at 817-431-1332 if you or a loved one are hospitalized, or if there has been a birth, death or wedding in your family. If you are in need of pastoral care, let us know as well and a minister will respond. 

Prayer Requests
Doug Shaw
Bev Sikes

Gloria McConaghy and Mike McConaghy and family on the loss of Gloria's husband and Mike's father, Ross McConaghy.

Tricia Hedrick and family on the loss of her mother, Cleo Brannan.

Paul Barnhart and family on the loss of Paul's mother.
Food Drive for Keller UMC Resource Center

Pick up a re-usable shopping bag with shop list attached at the Welcome Desk. Shop for items and return  to the tables in the Sanctuary by  February 24!
Shrove Tuesday
Pancake Supper

Join us for fellowship and pancakes with all the fixins' on Tuesday, March 5, from 5:30-7pm in the FLC. Pancakes, sausage, fruit and more with live jazz entertainment. Cost is $5 per person with a $20 family maximum. Volunteers needed to serve, cook and clean up after.  Click here to serve!
Worship Servers Needed for all Services

We have people who serve as Ambassadors, Ushers, Greeters, Communion Servers and Golf Cart Drivers for all of our services of worship. Help from people in all of these areas are critical to a successful worship experience. All positions are vital to showing hospitality to our church family and those visiting each weekend. Training is provided for all areas. If you are interested, please contact Kim Kuhlman for more information.
Children
(3rd-4th Grade) 
3rd-4th Grade Family Fro-Yo Mix and Mingle

Join us for an opportunity to serve together as a family Mission 1025 at 5:30pm on February 24 in the Family Life Center. We will be sorting donations for the Resource Center! Afterwards, we will meet up at Cherry Berry Frozen Yogurt for some tasty treats and fellowship! Hope to see you there!
Children's Sunday School "Field Trip"

This Sunday the kindergarten-4th grade Sunday school classes will be going on a field trip, of sorts! We'll be headed through the building and  across the field to visit the Keller UMC Resource Center! We'll have lots of fun and get to learn about all the ways we share God's love through the Resource Center ministry! We'd love to have a few extra helpers, if you're willing to help with a class at 9:30 or 11am, please contact Jenny Smith
5th-7th Grade 

5th and 6th Grade Fellowship
Sundays, 5:30-7pm

- Second Sunday each month: fun games and fellowship
- Fourth Sunday each month: emphasis on mission projects

February 23 and 24
Forgive Others
Colossians 3:12-15
 
God is quite clear that when we have a problem or complaint about someone else, our primary job is to forgive and love them. We do not do this based on their desire to be forgiven, nor their worthiness in our opinion. We are called to forgive because God loves and forgives us. How can we let go of contempt in our hearts and live in the way that Jesus taught?
 
Saturday 
5pm with Praise Band

Sunday 
8:15am with Hymns and Organ
9:30am with Praise Band
11am with Hymns and Chancel Choir
Grief and Spirituality
February 20 and 27

Join Pastor Jim Chandler and Eldon Reynolds for this series for those facing loss of any kind. Discover steps that lead to a way forward. We can live life again. Loss of a loved one is not the end of us. Learn to listen to your inner self and receive helpful information to guide you. This is not a therapy group. It is a safe place to work through the grieving process. Meet in DAC 416 from 6:30-7:30pm.

General Conference Prayer Service

Join us Sunday, February 24, 5-5:30pm in the Sanctuary for a meaningful time of worship together, in which we'll meditate and pray for all those attending the Special Session of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church. With a potentially divisive atmosphere at General Conference, we felt it was vital for us to offer our worship space to our Keller UMC family and anyone else who would like to participate for a time of prayer for peaceful, affirming and respectful discussion. Get more information here.
Want to Get Connected?

Connection Point is a time for people who are looking to join with us officially or get more information on ways to connect. An official time to unite with us through baptism or church membership is offered at the conclusion if you so desire. Join us Wednesday, February 20, at 6:30pm in DAC 410.

Mission 1025

Join us Sunday, February 24, at 5:30pm in the FLC for a light supper before we sort donated items from the Food Drive to the Resource Center. All ages welcome!
Building Blocks Registration

Kindergarten Registration Continues

February 19 - Preschool Registration begins for continuing students and KUMC members

February 25 - Registration begins for returning families that do not currently have children enrolled

February 27 - All registration opens to the community

Registration takes place in front of the Building Blocks office in the FLC. For more information or to schedule a tour, contact Building Blocks at 817-431-5318.
Lenten Devotional Journey

Taking time to step back from the craziness of the world is greatly important for all people. Beginning March 6 we invite you to join us on a journey of Daily Devotionals. If you subscribe, every morning you will wake up to a new Daily Devotional in your inbox. This will be a great time of diving into scripture and learning more of who we are called to be. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Lauren.  
Subscribe here!

Lean Into Lent Yoga

Prepare and open your heart for this upcoming Lenten season. Yoga is truly a mind, body, spirit connection and in this beginner yoga class you'll learn a variety of techniques you can take off your mat and into your daily life. We will work on connecting to our breath and meditation as well as proper posture positioning and placement. Bring your mat and join us  Mondays, February 25 - April 8, 9-10am. Contact Kristi Bjerke for details. RSVP and let us know you're coming!
Attention All Gardeners!

Our church community garden has grown and we now have eighteen raised garden beds for rent! Each bed is 8' x 4'. The beds, soil and water are furnished. You just plant, tend and harvest. Each bed rents for just $25 for the entire year (that includes spring, summer and fall planting!) Click here for details. 
Youth Mission Fundraiser
March 2,  6-8:30pm

You are invited to a one night auction supporting KUMC youth missions. Sample and b id on homemade desserts and silent auction items. Donations or contributions will go toward costs of scholarships, transportation and supplies for youth missions at Keller UMC.  Home baked goods are needed for the tasting and live auction. Find our more and sign up!
Youth Ministries (7th-12th Grade)
Be Part of Youth Music!

Youth Choir
The revamped youth choir for 7th-12th graders will kick-off rehearsals on Sunday, February 24, 12:15-1:15pm in the Music Suite. We look forward to seeing what this group can do! Please note: if you want to bring a lunch you may do so or plan to eat before or after as lunch is not provided.

Youth Praise Band
Youth Praise Band is a group of young people (7th-12th grades) and adult leaders who wish bring worship to life through song. Rehearsals begin Sunday, March 17, at 3:45pm in DAC 404. Youth Praise Band also leads worship on Sunday night for Collide. Our group also participates in a variety of other services. If you play an instrument, love to sing or would like to work behind the scenes, c ontact Abigail for details!
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