Weekly e-newsletter
Our Mission: 
Grow in God's grace.
Love with all our heart.
Serve with all our strength.  
A Word from Pastor Tom
Dear Friends in Christ,
 
What a wonderful week of Vacation Bible School! Over 200 of our children ventured “To Mars and Beyond” and discovered that God is able to do far beyond all that we could ask or imagine by his power at work within us!” Ephesians 3:20-21 (CEB). All week long we have followed Jesus, going FAR BEYOND with FAITH , BOLDNESS , KINDNESS , THANKFULNESS , and HOPE ! Many, many thanks to a host of volunteers (it takes a village to put on VBS!!) and of course a big shout out to our VBS Leadership Team of Calista Hall, Angela Cooney, Jeri McShan , Regan O’Shea and Kathy Braem for their huge labor of love, and of course special thanks to Jim Hall for his technological design that again this year went FAR BEYOND indeed!

The children also gave a whopping $713.24 for our far beyond mission (Project Transformation) and because Kathy Braem (girl power!) raised more than I did, I will receive a Martian Slime baptism after worship in Wesley Hall this Sunday!!
 
Most of all, this week reminded us afresh that children are central to our community of faith and help us grow FAR BEYOND because of their joy, energy and faith. Thank you, kids! You help us see Jesus more clearly every day.
 
Yours in Far Beyond Discipleship,
Pastor Tom
 
P.S. Our BIG QUESTIONS Message Series concludes this Sunday with “Why the Bible?”  Come as we look at common criticisms and misconceptions about the Bible as well as consider how we can get more out of the bestselling book of all time. See you Sunday at 9:30!!
 
P.S.S. Let us continue our journey of prayer for our community and church as we look toward our 140 th  Anniversary on Sunday, September 22. You can pause for prayer each day at 1:40 pm and/or sign up for a particular day during your prayer time ( Click here to signup ) .
Sunday
Join us for Worship
on June 23

Hebrews 1:1-3
Why the Bible?

9:30 am
Concurrent services
in Sanctuary and Ministry Center

Click here to listen to last week's sermon.
A Community Study, based on the weekly sermon, is available online at FumcCoppell.org . The study includes questions that relate to the Scripture used as well as ways you can challenge yourself in the week ahead to implement community and personal action items in your daily life.
This Week
Summer Choir ...
continues for 9:30 am sanctuary worship. Want to sing without all that Wednesday night practicing? Summer is for you! Easy 2-3 part anthems are rehearsed before the service. Meet at 9 am in the Choir Room every Sunday. Everyone is welcome to join! On July 28, we will have a Family Choir (one choir – all generations) sing during worship. This day only please meet at 8:45 am in the Choir Room. Email Anastasia Markina at amarkina@fumccoppell.org for more information.
Summer Giving
Thank you for all the generous ways that you support God’s mission through FUMC Coppell. Summertime is our busiest time of the year. Your gifts during this time are greatly appreciated. Many have chosen to have their tithes and offerings given automatically.

There are now many different ways to make that happen. We have prepared a document that outlines all the ways of giving for your information and convenience. Pick up one at the welcome desk or go online .
Calling all friendly and enthusiastic FUMC Coppell church members! 
Would you like to get to know the church staff better and help them in the church office periodically? We are forming a committee of church office volunteers to help answer phones and greet visitors. If you can help on a recurring basis or on an "as needed” basis, please contact Jenifer Welsh at  jen.jimwelsh@gmail.com . Training will be provided.
Prayer Ministry 140 Days of Prayer
FUMC Coppell has been focusing, this year on Living in God's Presence as we look forward to celebrating our 140th anniversary on Sunday, September 22. We want to include everyone in our journey as we hope to live more fully in HIS presence. We would like to focus our attention on intentionally praying for this congregation, it's staff and it's ministry to the Coppell community. It is our hope that you will consider signing up for a day (or 2 or 3!!) where you will specifically remember this Church in your prayers. Of course, it is our hope that you frequently pray for FUMC Coppell, but this day we ask for special focus. Feel free to return again and again to this signup and add your name to more days!
 
Additionally, did you know that there is a prayer ministry here at First Coppell that meets once a month to focus on prayers for our Church, community, world, etc.? If you would like more information or would like to join us contact kimconner751@gmail.com . We look forward to having everyone join us for the 140 days leading up to our 140th year of being a Community of Faith in Coppell. Thank you for your faithfulness!
Upcoming
New to FUMC Coppell or interested in knowing more about the church? The Next Steps class is designed just for you! Join us June 30 to explore Christian essentials, distinctive Methodist practices, the ongoing story of FUMC Coppell, and possibilities for your “Next Steps” in discipleship. Class meets in Room 301 (adjacent to Wesley Hall) at 10:45 am with a luncheon to follow. For more information, contact Rick Williamson at rwilliamson@fumccoppell.org .
Summer Movie Series
Enjoy a free movie with complimentary popcorn and then come the following Sunday for a message based on Biblical themes from the film.

  • Friday, June 28 @ 7 pm in Ministry Center (Princess Bride)
  • Sunday, June 30 @ 6 pm in Ministry Center (Captain America)
  • Friday, July 12 @ 7 pm in Rotunda (We Bought a Zoo)
Stephen Ministry
Ever Thought about Becoming a Stephen Minister?
FUMC Coppell will be training another class of Stephen Ministers this year . Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time, such as divorce, grief, hospitalization, unemployment, terminal illness, relocation, chronic illness, or loneliness. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, please begin to prayerfully consider whether you might want to be part of this exciting ministry. If you think you might be interested, contact our Stephen Ministry Leader, Leah Moore at leah@firstlewisville.org .
Children
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Summer Camps for Children Registration is open
Big MAC (Music and Arts Camp)
August 5-8, 9 am to noon
For children entering Kindergarten through 6th Grades. There will be a closing program on Thursday, August 8, at 7 pm to share what we have learned with our family and friends! Big MAC will include time for singing, doing art projects, playing games, recreation, and refreshments! 3rd-6th Grade participants will be learning the musical, Who, What When, Where, Why: Discovering a Relationship with Jesus. Auditions will be held on Sunday, August 4, at 4 pm in the Rotunda for 3rd-6th graders who would like a speaking part or solo. Registration is open and on-line only. The cost is $30 per child with a late registration fee of $40 after July 22.

If you are a volunteer for an active position all four days, the $30 registration fee per child will be waived. The late registration fee of $10 per child will still be assessed. Registration ends July 30.
Camp Pike
Prayer Partners Needed
If interested please contact Noel Cloutier for more information – 214-240-3849 (phone or text). We will NOT need lunches this year so if you are out of town, you can drop off the letters to Noel earlier. Counselors will head to the mountains July 7.
 
Missions
Mission of the Month
June designation is for Christ Foundry. Located in Dallas, this mission is the second largest Spanish-language United Methodist congregation in the United States. They offer many services to the Hispanic/Latino community, including summer and afterschool programs for children, a fresh produce program, English classes, and more!

To support this mission, make checks payable to FUMC with memo “Christ Foundry” or you can TEXT 2 GIVE. Text FUMCC to 73256. You will receive a link and simply follow the instructions.
FUMC Coppell supports Metrocrest Social Service (MSS) in providing a wide range of emergency aid, financial assistance, and services, including the SSH program. SSH and volunteers from FUMCC ensure children in need receive 5 days of food for each week during the summer break. We are currently signing up volunteers to deliver SSH groceries to families each Saturday morning through August 10. Click here to signup to help. Please join us in helping to eliminate food insecurity in our school district this summer.
Ways You Can Support Project Transformation
Project Transformation (PT) is a ministry of the United Methodist Church, which provides both after-school and summer programs in underserved communities.

For more information, check out www.fumccoppell.org or contact Julia Moomau at julia_moomau@yahoo.com .
Here are ways to support PT:
  1. Volunteer to read one-on-one with children during our last reading week at Chapel Hill UMC in Farmers Branch from 9:30 a.m. to noon, June 24-27. Meet daily at FUMC Coppell at 8:45 am to carpool and arrive at Chapel Hill by 9:15 am. Click here.
  2. Donate craft supplies and sports equipment! Donation box is in Wesley Hall.
  • Craft Supplies: Black and color sharpies, black ball point pens, pencils, color pencils, markers, crayons, glue sticks/Elmer’s glue, scissors, craft paint, glitter/glitter pens, stickers, fuzzy craft pom poms, clay/playdoh, yarn, googly eyes, food coloring, paint brushes, popsicle sticks, paper plates, fuzzy craft sticks (pipe cleaners). 
  • Sports Equipment:  rubber balls, basketballs, soccer balls, hula hoops, jump ropes, orange cones, floor tape, bases (for kickball), pool noodles.
Let's Connect
Stay connected to our church wherever you go by downloading the free Realm Connect app for iPhone and Android devices. Use it to search the church’s online member directory, communicate with your groups, RSVP to events, manage your giving, and more. It’s as easy at 1 – 2 – 3! Note: you must use Firefox or Chrome to launch this program.

1)    From your computer or mobile phone, open the email you recently received from First United Methodist Church inviting you to join our online Realm community. If you are unable to find the email, contact the church office (972-462-7097) or send an email to realm@fumccoppell.org to request an invite.

2)    Select the link in your invite email to create an account, then create a password, and press the Register button.

3)    From your mobile phone, search the App Store for Realm Connect and download the app. Open the app and select “Already have an account? Sign In” located at the bottom of the screen.