A Word from Our Pastor

Dear Friends in Christ,

I truly hope Punxsutawney Phil doesn’t see his shadow today! After the week we’ve had, it would really be OK not to have six more weeks of winterish weather. With you, I’m hopeful that the weekend forecast of warmer temps and sunshine is a harbinger of things to come.

Speaking of things to come, I am looking forward to worshipping with you Sunday as we continue the “Living the Dream in 2023” series. Last Sunday we celebrated the many ways God worked through this community of faith in 2022, including the announcement of “Coppell Cares” as Coppell Chamber of Commerce “Non-Profit of the Year!” Again, thanks be to God for our faithful Coppell Cares volunteers led by Cindy Warner and Susie Kemp. You all are making a gracious difference in the lives of area young people and other persons in need every day!

What would it be like for more and more of us to follow their lead by “loving with all our heart?” This part of the FUMC mission statement is taken from Jesus’ teaching of the greatest commandments – love God (and neighbor) with all your heart (Matthew 22:37, Mark 12:29, Luke 10:27) and later John Wesley’s challenge to Methodist Christians to make wholehearted love of God and neighbor a distinguishing characteristic of the movement (Character of a Methodist, 13).

This Sunday we will explore this way of wholehearted love more fully as we seek to live into God’s dream for us in 2023. I can’t wait to worship with you this coming warmer Sunday!

Yours in Christ,

Pastor Tom

P.S. After over 25 years of distinguished, faithful service to FUMC Coppell as Administrative Assistant (unofficial church historian, keeper of data, updater of web page, etc!), Kay Thomas will retire at the end of February. While this is definitely sad news for us, our Staff-Parish Relations Committee is working on plans to celebrate Kay’s remarkable tenure here and will be sharing those details soon. Please remember Kay, our staff and our search process in prayer during these days of transition.

P.P.S. The Spiritually-renewing season of Lent begins in less than 3 weeks. As we Encounter Jesus during this 46 day season, you are invited to write one of our FUMC daily devotions based on a time you experienced the love of Christ in action or saw God at work in everyday life. Please use the Sign-up Genius below to share your experience.

P.P.P.S. Don't forget that Sunday is our Winter FaithWorks. Scroll down for more information.

Worship This Sunday

Sunday, February 5

Modern @ 9 am | Traditional @ 11 am

"Loving With All Our Hearts"

1 Corinthians 2:1-5 NRSV

We encourage you as an individual or a family unit to dialogue

more about the sermon through this helpful curriculum guide.

NTC North Central District Laity Training Day

Sunday, February 5

2:00 – 4:30 pm

Grace Avenue UMC, 3521 Main St, Frisco – Worship Center

Forward Together is this year’s theme. Our plenary session will be important input to the foundation we imagine for the North Texas Conference going forward. Rev. Danielle Buwon Kim and Rev. Taylor Smith will lead us through a series of exercises that will inform the NTC’s identity, values, and purpose as we move forward together.

Click here to register.

Devotional Writers Needed

Lent is a season of growth and reflection. Through it we learn more about Christ and Christ in us and because we are all the body of Christ we have the opportunity to share how Christ has worked in and through us. To celebrate how Christ is working through our church community we are working to put together a series of devotionals for lent. If you would like to contribute by writing one or several please sign up below.

The deadline to submit your devotionals is by February 15. For any questions please email Dan at dalle@fumccoppell.org.

Mission of the Month

Our February mission of the month is CCA (Christian Community Action). For the last fifty years CCA has been bringing hope and changing lives in our community through short term financial assistance, the food pantry, working with the elderly, making sure children get sent back to school ready to learn and succeed, providing Christmas cheer and so much more. Your continued support has the power to transform lives in our community!

Make checks payable to FUMC with memo “CCA” or you can TEXT 2 GIVE. Text to 73256 with subject line as FUMCC. You will receive a link and simply follow the instructions.

Questions, contact Rev. Beth Kellner (bkellner@FumcCoppell.org) or Leslie Hicks (lesliehicks922@yahoo.co m).

CCA Food Pantry

Volunteers are needed for the 3rd Thursday of each month to week at the food pantry. It is a fast paced fun environment.

Our work shift is from 5:30-7:30 pm at the CCA Food Pantry - 200 South Mill Street Lewisville TX.

Winter FaithWorks

Our next FaithWorks is this Sunday, February 5 from 10 am to 1 pm. We will have several opportunities available:

College Care Valentine Packages in Wesley Hall
Valentines and treats for weekend backpack kids in Wesley Hall
Food pantry drive for CCA (click here for list)
Toiletry drive for Metrocrest (click here for list)
Snacks drive for Coppell Cares (click here for list)

We need 2 people on February 5 to sort the Metrocrest, Coppell Cares, and CCA donation items in Wesley Hall from 10-11 am and 2 people from 12-1 pm. Click here to sign up.

Contact Beth Kellner bkellner@fumccoppell.org or Leslie Hicks lesliehicks922@yahoo.com for more information.

Look what YOU did!

For our 2022 Holiday FaithWorks, a group from our church helped a Carrollton neighbor who is elderly and being cared for by his disabled daughter and were in desperate need of yard cleanup. Our FaithWorks weekend crew cleaned up the yard and the transformation was miraculous! However, a large dead tree was up against the house and it would crush the house if it were to fall. The size of the tree prohibited our crew from taking the tree down.

As part of this weekends' Winter FaithWorks effort we used mission funds to pay an expert to cut the tree down!!

Family Worship Service

February 15 at 6 pm in the Ministry Center, Student and Children's ministry would like to invite you to worship with us. Come sing, listen to spoken word and fellowship as the kids lead. All are welcome!

Following the service we encourage you to gather with us outside the Ministry Center for the burning of palm branches in preparation for Ash Wednesday.

This Sunday at The Table

We will be worshiping, singing songs, praying, and talking about the importance of Scripture in our faith life.

Dinner is $5.

Looking Ahead - February 26

Sign up TODAY! Student Ministry will be taking over Group Dynamix in Carrollton on February 26 from 3-8pm. Sign up using the link HERE. Cost is $35 and financial assistance is available if needed.

Student Newsletter

Registration for 2023-2024 Coming Soon!

Tuesday, February 7 and Wednesday, February 8 - Current Enrollee Registration beginning at 8:30 am.

Wednesday, February 15 - Church Member and Community Registration beginning at 8:30 am. First Come, First Serve

All registration will be at the Stringfellow (Blue Awning) Entrance.

Call for more information or come by for a tour of our amazing school

972-393-0698 (Tuesday - Friday 8:30 am-2:30 pm)

Night to Shine is scheduled for February 10. We have great news! Our guest registration has filled!

Now we need more buddies to escort our wonderful Kings and Queens to their prom. If you would like to be a part of this amazing event please fill out the registration form for volunteers. If you have questions, please contact Kathy Braem kbraem@fumccoppell.org. To learn more about this event, click here.

Volunteer Registration – https://bit.ly/nighttoshinevolunteer2023

Click here to donate. Select “Other” and in the memo put “Night to Shine”.

Caregiving Heroes

Our next meeting is this Saturday, February 4 at 10 am in the church library.

Our guest speaker, Paul Markowitz, is the founder of Senior Living Specialists which, as a free service, assists families with selecting the appropriate senior living option based on their individual needs, personalities and financial situations.

February Newsletter

Children’s Sunday School Teachers Needed!

Loving volunteers needed to help us grow our children’s Sunday School classes. Please use the link to sign up for the dates you are available. Contact Kathy Braem kbraem@fumccoppell.org with questions.

Alpha is a place to explore with others life’s big questions from a Christian perspective in a friendly, open, and informal environment. It’s a series of conversations focused on the questions of life, faith, and meaning.

Each session includes a time to connect with others over a complimentary catered meal, hear a video talk on some element of faith, and then a chance for people to share their own questions and perspectives with the group. You’re invited, no matter your background or beliefs.

Tuesdays, 6:30-8:30 pm

Town Hall at The Sound

Cypress Waters

3111 Olympus Blvd

Dallas, TX 75019