Greetings! 

As a new school year begins, children and student ministries are kicking off with some exciting new opportunities for kids, teens, and parents to get connected. See below for upcoming news and events! 

Last Sunday, we welcomed our new 6th graders into the Upper Room Student Ministry and children ages 3 through 5th grade moved up to their next grade in Kids Worship. We were excited to have over 60 kids participate at 9:30 a.m. Kids Worship! We also began our new program for 3 & 4 year olds at the 11 a.m. Kids Worship hour. This new preschool group meets in the Children's Area and will enjoy worship songs, Bible lessons, and fun activities specially tailored just for them. 

This Sunday, August 19 at 5:30 p.m., Upper Room Student Ministry will kickoff our Sunday Night programming with a Back-to-School Bash. Jr. High and High School students are invited to a party they won't want to miss! There's a good chance they'll get wet, so be sure your teen dresses appropriately! 

On Sunday, August 26 we are hosting Open Houses for parents of kids and students. At these events, parents will be able to meet their child's small group leaders, and learn information about their child's phase of life.  Parents will find this information helpful for inspiring faith in their children during their unique phases of life and navigating the developmental changes their children will face this year.  Small Group Leaders are one of the most consistent voices in a kid's life in regard to his/her faith formation. When parents and volunteers speak with one voice, we can do more together to influence the next generation!  

Parents of younger kids (preschool-elementary) are invited to attend either the 9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. Open House in the Children's Area, depending on the hour their child attends. The Open House for parents of students (6th-12th grades) will be at 5:30 p.m. in the Upper Room. 

For more information about the Open House events, click here!

Blessings,

Bryan Moore
Family Pastor at First Methodist Conroe
News & Upcoming Events
Support our Sam Houston Jets!

We have several ways you can help at Sam Houston Elementary School!

1. Help with Girls on the Run, a special program that gets 3rd and 4th grade girls moving to improve their health and overall well-being. If you are interested in receiving more information about this program, contact Lynda Sasser at [email protected].

2. Help students grow a garden.

3. Help with monthly student book clubs.

Your time and service is greatly valued. Please contact Gale Drummond at [email protected] if you would like to help.
Open House Event for Parents
Sunday, August 26

Regardless of what phase a kid is in, we only have 52 weeks with them while they are in this phase. What we do, what we say-they are watching. And they need both of you-parents and Small Group Leaders--intentionally investing in them this year.

When we combine the two biggest influences in a kid or student's life -their parents and their Small Group Leaders- we can make a bigger impact than we ever could have done on our own.

We can do so much more together, and that's why we've set aside the time to not just know OF each other, but to actually KNOW each other.

Join us for a time to get to know your kid's Small Group Leader and discover how we can do more together in the lives of our kids and students.

For more information,  contact Rev. Bryan Moore at [email protected] . 

Open House 
Times and Locations

Children's Ministry
Parents of Kids (Preschool - Elementary)
9:30 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. in the Children's Area 
(whichever hour your child attends)

NOTE: During the Open House, we will have special 
programming for your children in the gym.

Student Ministry
Parents of Students (6th - 12th grade)
5:30 p.m. in the Upper Room
Caring Ministry
Upcoming Events

Grief Support Ministry
Monday, August 27 at 5:30 p.m.
Room 115
 
For more details, contact Chris Gritzmacher at 936-524-0584.



Care Quilt Meeting
Tuesday, August 28 from 9:00 a.m. to noon.
Room M2
 
Come help us make items for the Day School Auction. All are welcome to attend! For more details, contact Marty Lopez at 936-756-3076.

Discipleship Ministry
August Prayer Calendar

Our August Prayer Calendar is now available!

For anyone wishing to get a copy, simply click here or grab a copy after worship service.

Join us as we lift up our daily prayers. This month, we focus on the holiness of heart and life. 
 View all Small Groups here! 
Family Ministry
FMC Church Camping Trip
September 21 through September 23
Huntsville State Park

First Methodist Conroe invites you and your family to go camping for a weekend! 

This is a great opportunity for fellowship and to enjoy the great outdoors with other families from the church.  The cost per campsite is $20 and there is a $5 entrance fee. 

Campsites have water and 20/30/50-amp electric hookup. We will have activities for kids planned on Saturday morning, a potluck on Saturday night, and a short worship service on Sunday morning. We have a limited number of campsites, so please reserve your spot ASAP.

To learn more or to reserve your spot, click here.  For questions,  contact Rev. Bryan Moore at [email protected] or 936-537-3498.
Missions Ministry
Pillows for Patients
Monday, August 20 from 9:30 a.m. to noon
Wesley Room

We welcome all willing hands to help stitch or stuff small cough pillows to bring comfort to local hospital patients.

If you have any questions, please  contact Betty Hosterman at 936-539-1536.
Youth Ministry
Back-to-School Bash
Sunday, August 19 from 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Upper Room

We are inviting all of our youth who will be going into the 7th-12th grade to come join us for our Back-to-School Bash! 

This fun evening will be a chance for you to reconnect with your friends after a busy summer and also meet your Small Group Leaders for the coming year.

If you have any questions, please  contact Ruth Ann Person at [email protected] .