Time Change for Online Worship - 10:45 am
In-Person worship will continue to begin at 10:30 am and online worship will begin at 10:45 am starting March 21! Dido is hoping to make online worship more inviting to first-time guests through making online worship a little shorter and filled with more active content.
Thank you to all who made the Ladies' Retreat possible!
We had 23 ladies participate as we learned many ways to "Get Through This!" Thanks especially to Marianne Wiggins for the gift bags and cookies, Teresa Cochran for leading us, and to everyone else for their input and participation!
10 Simple Ways to Observe Lent
  1. Read through one of the Gospels: Mark reads like a story and is probably the easiest to get through, but Matthew, Luke, and John work too!
  2. Read a Daily Lenten Devotional: Download the Upper Room or Good News Apps which will give you daily devotionals to read or sign up for their daily emails.
  3. Fast from unnecessary purchases and give the money to charity
  4. Spend one day a week during Lent volunteering. Community Link is in great need of volunteers right now and there is a sign up for it below in THIS newsletter!
  5. Do 40 days of something that will make a difference. Text different people just to see how they're doing. Send an encouragement card daily. Pray for different people each day.
  6. Fast from a specific food. When we fast, the important thing isn't the food. It's the giver of the food. Every time you think of that food you want, thank God for one of your blessings.
  7. Fast from Social Media. Stepping away from social media during Lent prevents us from seeing unedifying content and gives us some silent moments that we can use for extra prayer and Bible reading.
  8. Eliminate a bad habit such as drinking, gossiping, complaining, smoking...etc.
  9. Use a Lenten Calendar: Click here for one!
  10. Take a virtual walk through the Stations of the Cross: Click Here to View one directly from Jerusalem
Lenten Sermon Series - John 3:16
During Lent, we are studying the most recognized, memorized, and loved scripture in all of Christianity: John 3:16. Based on the book John 3:16, The Numbers of Hope by Max Lucado, this series will explain the words of the beloved scripture to help us better understand God's most fundamental and life transforming promise.
March 7 -We Believe
March 14 - We Live
March 21 - Whoever
Dido Needs Videos for Palm Sunday!
Let's all praise God on Palm Sunday, March 28, in the same way Jesus' followers did! Send videos of individuals or families saying one of the following and Dido will show them on Palm Sunday:
  1. "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" (Matthew 21:9)
  2. "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! Blessed is the coming kingdom of our ancestor David! Hosanna in the highest heaven!" (Mark 11:9-10)
  3. "Blessed is Jesus who comes in the name of Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven!" (Luke 19:38)
  4. "Hosanna! Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord - the King of Israel!" (John 12:13)
Text your videos to Pastor Jana at 817 832-6250 or send them by email to didoumchurch@gmail.com by March 24th!
You're Invited to Easter Sunday In-Person Outdoor Worship!
Let's all join together for worship Easter Sunday outside! Praise God in person while social distancing and wearing masks. We will have worship at 10:30 am outside in the parking lot. Bring your chair or grab one when you arrive and we will join together both in person and online on Facebook Live for a joyous time of praising God for the resurrection of Christ!
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Small Group Study!
Man's Search for Meaning by Viktor Frankl
Wednesdays on Zoom (directions below)
11 am to noon
Psychiatrist Viktor Frankl's memoir contains descriptions of life in the Nazi Death Cmps and its lessons for spiritual survival. Although the book is not biblical in nature, we can extrapolate much that is important in our understanding of God and spirituality from it. Books are available at the church for $9.
Worship at Dido UMC In-Person!
Worship - 10:30 am
There are a few items we need to all do each Sunday in order to keep us safe and, if you are uncomfortable at all, you are of course welcome to continue watching online.
  • Wear a mask over your mouth and nose. If you do not own a mask they will be available for you.
  • Sit with your families and 6 feet away from those not in your family. The pews are marked for your convenience.
  • Upon entering or leaving please do not congregate. Ushers will be present to help ensure your safety.
  • There will be no bulletin, no hymnals or other items in the pews, no breakfast or coffee, and offering baskets will be at the entrances and exits rather than passed during the service.
  • Please ASK before shaking another person's hand or giving them a hug (not recommended.)
  • Hand sanitizer is available.
  • Very Important: If you are feeling sick, have a fever, unable to smell or taste, or have any symptoms related to Covid 19 or any other sickness please remain at home and watch online.
Sunday School - 9:15 am (On Zoom and in person. See directions for Zoom below.)
Your Help is Appreciated!
There are two boxes outside of the Dido Fellowship Hall doors waiting to be filled with the items Community Link needs. Please drive by the church, drop your items off, and we will take them each time they are filled. We will continue doing this while the Pantry is in its current situation. Thank you in advance for your help!
Here are the items needed:
  • Mac n cheese
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Beans(canned and dry)
  • Kids pastas
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Ramen Noodle
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Cereal
  • Canned vegetables
Thank you for donating! Keep it up!!
Thank You for Giving Your Tithes and Offerings!
  • By Check: Please mail your offering to 5570 Dido Hicks Rd., Fort Worth TX 76179!
  • By Credit or Debit Card: Use the PayPal button (you do not need to be a PayPal member) on the Give page on the Dido website by clicking this link: www.didoumc.com.
  • Through Venmo: @Dido-unitedmethodist, Code:2122
You're invited to Zoom Online for Sunday School and Bible Study!

  • Sunday School - Each Sunday at 9:15 am: Every Sunday at 9:15 am we will have Sunday School online on Zoom. See directions for signing on below...
  • Small Group Study - Man's Search for Meaning - Each Wednesday at 11 am: We are gathering together on Zoom to study Viktor Frankl's Man's Search for Meaning. See directions for signing on below...
Directions for Using Zoom Conferencing

Join ID: 896 6318 1305
Password: 400299

Laptop/Desktop with camera and microphone (This is the easiest option.)

ANY Smartphone, Ipad, or device with camera and microphone (next easiest option. You can use your data or wireless connection.)
  • Go into your apps store for Iphone or Android Phone and download the FREE "Zoom Cloud Meetings" App (the logo looks the same as the picture above that says "Zoom.") Do this ahead of time!!
  • Go into this email, click this link to join the meeting:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89663181305?pwd=VUp4YmJSWnRlc2JSNEVkc000ekxWUT09
  • You can also enter your meeting ID Number once the Zoom app is running: 896 6318 1305 and password: 400299
  • Your app will run automatically and you'll see some pretty faces soon!

Desktop Computer or any device without microphone or camera
Desktops & devices without app capability: Go into this newsletter and click this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89663181305?pwd=VUp4YmJSWnRlc2JSNEVkc000ekxWUT09
So you talk as well as hear: Using any phone, dial any of the numbers below. Long distance charges will apply on home phones. Cell phones: no charge. You'll be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 896 6318 1305 and password: 400299. We won't be able to see you if you don't have a camera, but we can hear you! 
+1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
    +1 720 707 2699 US (Denver)
    +1 253 215 8782 US
    +1 301 715 8592 US
    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)
    +1 646 558 8656 US

Cell phones & Home phones without cameras work too!
Just dial the number above.
Enter the ID and password above.
Listen to us and talk as well. It works like an old "party line."

Call Pastor Jana with any problems 817 832-6250
Worship Online at 10:30 am on Facebook Live every Sunday!
Simply go to the "Dido United Methodist Church" Facebook Page and click on the live stream in order to participate with us in singing, prayer, and the message.
So we can keep up with who is watching, please comment as it streams.
Did you miss a Sunday? All the videos are archived so you can watch any Sunday even AFTER it's original live streaming. Please remember to hit the share button so others can see it as well!
Need Prayer? Call or Text Claire
Everyone needs prayer from time to time. Dido invites you to call or text prayer warrior Claire Athy at 682 888-3842 if you are in need of prayer. All prayer concerns are kept confidential.
Camp Gladiator Fitness
Jaclyn Garcia is leading an exercise class at Dido every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday morning at 5 am at Dido UMC in the parking lot. If you would like to join call Jaclyn at 817 454-2256. She has other classes as well including virtual classes on Zoom and an 8:45 am class at another location.
Community Link Food Pantry
Gather groceries for those in need. M-Th 9 am-2 pm, F 9 am-12

Effie Center
After School program for teens, mentoring, and fix cars for those in need
Saginaw Animal Shelter
Walk animals, clean cages, bathe, help with adoptions (18 or older)

Samaritan House
Our church cooks and serves dinner quarterly to this home for AIDS victims and homeless in Fort Worth
Email Chris Landmon to let her know you would like to help!
You can email Chris here.
Please Pray for:
  • All our friends and family recovering from the Texas Winter Storm
  • Mike Morgan (Pastor Jana's uncle diagnosed with pancreatic cancer)
  • Tom Rapp's family (Sharon Hutchen's brother recently passed)
  • Marsha Barker's family (Gail Collin's sister recently passed)
  • Andi McCord
  • Katy Ebert
  • Rick Landmon
  • Mike Todd (liver cancer)
  • Gloria Mills