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The Voice April 18, 2018

Will you be my teacher? Want to make a difference in the world? Want to share the love of God? There's no better place to do that then with our children! Teach a children's Sunday school class and make a difference that can last a lifetime.

Throughout April, our Children’s Council has been working to gather Sunday School teachers for the Fall 2018-Spring 2019 school year. Teachers are expected to teach one Sunday per month from August to May. Substitute teachers are also needed to help teach when emergencies and illnesses keep teachers out of action. Children’s Council asks that you prayerfully consider serving as a teacher or substitute to share God with the children of FUMC. To find out more about what it means to be part of the teaching ministry to children at First United Methodist Church-Longview, check out the video posted above.

Don't miss this incredible performance!

Journey of the Prodigal Son Sunday, April 22 | 7:00 p.m. Faith Center Professional Christian Dance group, Ballet Magnificat! will perform a kaleidoscope of exciting music, costumes, lighting, and staging which will captivate the hearts of young and old in this beloved tale, retold in contemporary setting. This timeless message comes back to center stage as our Father God calls His children to return to Him. An array of classical ballet, jazz, modern and even some swing and charleston. You won't want to miss this night!

Where are you connected?

Wednesday Night Supper On the menu this week: Chicken enchiladas, chips and salsa, and spinach salad! Dessert: Pudding with chocolate and vanilla chips For the kiddos: Chicken legs, tater tots, apple slices, and lemonade

Love Does This Saturday, April 21 You can still sign up to be a part of this day of caring for our community! Each year our church family celebrates Love Does-a day of caring for our community! We will be working on various projects throughout Longview and there is something for all ages and abilities to do. You can read more about our projects here and you can sign up now online . You can also show up at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday ready to work, even if you forget to sign up in advance! If you have any questions please email Pastor Becca at bnewcomb@longviewfumc.org .

Donations for Asbury House Each month Asbury House is collecting one type of item to help stock their shelves! In April they are collecting Play-Doh! You can bring your donation items to the church office during the week or drop them off at the Welcome Center on Sunday mornings in the Asbury House boxes!

Join the youth for our Love Does project this Saturday, April 21 starting at 7:30 a.m. in the Faith Center! We will be cleaning out and repairing our Gaga Pit as well as sanding and painting metal chairs with fun spray paint colors. Work will begin at 8:30, after breakfast and prayer with everyone involved in Love Does, but come as you are available! Bring a wheelbarrow, metal rake, and work gloves if you have them! We will have pizza together for lunch at noon! If you have questions please email  jcrane@longviewfumc.org. Follow along with everything the youth are up to on their social media links below!

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April is Children’s Sunday School Teacher month!  Children’s Council is contacting church members to serve once a month as Children’s Sunday School Teachers from August 2018-May 2019 school year.  Look for information and articles in the Voice and a Ministry Moment in services.  Wednesday Night Kidz continues until May 9.  WNK will continue with Kidz Connect Choir through May 9. On Wednesday, May 9 we'll finish the year with Pizza With Pastor Nathan!  Enjoy pizza, games, prizes, and cupcakes from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. as we wind up spring programs. LegoLand Trip April 22 Great news for our trip! Early bird registration is only $15, lunch included! This trip is for students in grades 1-3. Bus leaves the church at 11 a.m. and will return at 7 p.m. Sign up your 1st-3rd grader by contacting Pastor Nathan by email at nfirmin@longviewfumc.org or text him at 817-919-3414. Four parent helpers are needed-Legloand ticket will be provided at no cost. Scholarships available

Life Together at FUMC Longview

Men's Wednesday Lunch Group Noon in the Faith Center Join a great group of guys as they read through Love Does by Bob Goff and talk about what it means for how we love God and love others. Lunch from Pizza King and iced tea are provided. For more info contact Jerrod Allen at jallen@westallenlaw.com

SCHOOL FOR LITTLE CHILDREN Our school needs loving, caring teachers! School for Little Children is accepting applications for summer and substitute teachers to work various days and hours. Please prayerfully consider becoming a part of this important ministry to children.  Please contact Dallas Lemmon at 903-753-3121 or dallasl@longviewsflc.org

For Your Calendar

April 21 Love Does Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. Prayer and Sending Forth at 8:15 a.m. Faith Center April 22 Ballet Magnificat 7 p.m. Faith Center April 29 Senior Graduation Sunday We will recognize our graduation high school seniors at 8:30 a.m. Faith Matters worship and 10:45 a.m. traditional worship. May 9 Last Wednesday Night Kidz Pizza with Pastor Nathan

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To submit an article for the Voice please email Pastor Becca at bnewcomb@longviewfumc.org. Info must be submitted by Thursday at 5pm in order to be in next week's edition of the Voice.

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