Who are the saints in your life that have shaped you and your faith?
The day after Halloween is an important holy day in the life of the church called All Saints Day. On this day, we celebrate the communion of saints who shape our spiritual life. Saints are people who have lived faithful lives, shared their faith with others and encouraged those around them. They inspire us and make an impact on our lives. Some saints are still with us while others have passed. They surround us in the “great cloud of witness” as referenced in Hebrews 12 .

This Sunday at FUMCR, we will celebrate the saints in our church family in all services. We encourage you to set aside time this weekend as a family to remember the saints in your lives. Below are some suggestions for annual conversations with your family from Cheryl Bishop, Director of Worship & Children's Ministry:

  • Remember the saints who have passed in the last year and years prior. Name them. Share how you knew them. Talk about the importance of who they were and how they lived.
  • Bring out the photo albums and share your memories. Allow your children to ask questions and tell the stories that matter to you.
  • Pray for all saints who have gone on to be the cloud of witnesses. Give thanks to God for their lives and eternal life through Jesus Christ. Ask for God's guidance to live faithfully and to be a witness of God's unfailing love in a world that needs it maybe more than ever.
9th through 12th graders are invited for a weekend of hiking, relaxing, worshiping, and having fun around the campfire at Cleburne State Park!

Register by Nov 9 . Qu estions?
Partner School Book Drive
Help us reach our goal of collecting 134 books for third graders at FUMCR's partner schools, Mark Twain Elementary and Greenwood Hills Elementary. You can bring gently used or new books and place them in a collection bin (located in each Sunday school classroom). The class that brings the most books by November 11 will receive a breakfast taco party! You may also donate online towards the purchase of books.
Work Day - Volunteers Needed
Adult and youth volunteers are needed on Sunday, November 4 from 1:00-3:30 pm to help cut, sand, and stain wood that will be used to create a feature wall in the Youth Worship Space. Whether you need service hours or just want to lend a helping hand, we need you! Sign up

This will hopefully be our last work day for this project! Wear clothes that you can get dirty and meet us at First Center across the street of Custer Rd.
Ski Trip
7th-12th grade youth are invited to join us on the ski trip to Monarch Mountain in Colorado March 9-13! Youth cost is $550. Adult cost is $275. Price includes ski rental & lift tickets for 3 days, transportation, lodging, and breakfast. Space is limited. Register before December 31. Priority for the trip is given to youth who are active meaning they attend at least two youth activities a month. This can be a combination of Sunday school, Bible study, and/or UMYF. Questions ?
Faith and Family Night
Join the Allen Americans at the November 16th game at 7:05 pm against the Tulsa Oilers. Faith and Family night features inflatables, face painting, music by the Connections Band, and more! Tickets are $18. If purchased here , $4 of each ticket will be donated to the North Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church benefiting Hurricane Harvey relief.
Upload Friday Night Lights Pictures
We want to highlight our students and families in the midst of their fall high school fun! Upload pictures of football players, band members, drill team dancers, cheerleaders, as well as students and parents in the stands to be shared on social media.
Schedule This Week...
SUNDAY

9:45 am Sunday school

5:45 - 7:15 pm Jr High UMYF & Snack Supper

6:45 - 8:15 pm Sr High UMYF & Snack Supper

WEDNESDAY

6:30 pm Jr High Bible Study
*Sweet Firefly, 2701 Custer Pkwy #810, Richardson, TX 75080*

6:30 pm Sr High Bible Study
*Check the website for the November address*

THURSDAY

7 - 9 pm Study Hall
Youth worship space

Prayer Requests

At FUMCR, we believe in the power of prayer. Let us know how we may pray for you and your family or friends by submitting a request . We also have a prayer blanket ministry to provide comfort to those going through crisis.
Raise Money for Student Ministries at Tom Thumb
Did you know that Tom Thumb has a program that will directly donate money to the youth program at FUMCR every time you shop there? Simply fill out this form and turn it in at customer service to link your rewards card to our organization number - 3808. Click here for more information about the program.
First United Methodist Church Student Ministries
www.getweird.org