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November 17, 2016
Study with a Group or Personal Reflection
We invite you on a spiritual journey during the four weeks leading up to Christmas. An Advent study, Prepare the Way, has been written by the Adult Discipleship Team and begins on November 27. This is a great opportunity to participate in the study with a Sunday School class, even if you currently aren’t a member of a class. The study can also be used as a time of personal reflection and can be found online at SharingTheHeart.org/PrepareTheWay. For more information on a Sunday school class to study with, please contact John Harman at [email protected].
Can you help decorate the Sanctuary and Foyer for Advent? Join us THIS Sunday, November 20, 4 - 7 pm
Contact Shona Dunson at [email protected] to volunteer.
Habitat For Humanity Build The mission of Habitat for Humanity is to build decent and affordable houses in partnership with God’s people and to strengthen neighborhoods. First UMC McKinney is once again joining with other area Methodist churches to build a home for Renita Carter and her children.
Renita and her family relocated to McKinney from California in 1991. She is currently working in Allen as a Purchasing Assistant. Renita’s 22 year-old daughter, Re’Jana, graduated in May 2016 from Collin College for nursing and Jay‘Den is Renita’s 13 year-old son. Renita and her children will be visiting First UMC McKinney this Sunday.
A wall raising ceremony for The Carter Family will be Saturday, November 19 at 7:30a.m. The ceremony will be held in the warehouse area of the Habitat offices on 2060 Couch Dr. McKinney, TX 75069. Our build dates for this home are December 10 and January 14, 2017.
Stop by the Habitat for Humanity table in the hallway this Sunday for more information on how to volunteer.
Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Facility HoursFacility Hours
The church office and all facilities will close at noon Wednesday, November 23, and will be closed through Friday. Regular facility hours will resume on Saturday, November 26.
Caldwell Christmas Boutique Donations Now Being Accepted
Bring your new or like-new donations for the Caldwell Christmas Boutique. You can bring gift items to church on Sunday, November 20. Boxes to leave your donations are located in the Foyer.
The "shopping" in the boutique remains the highlight for our specially selected Caldwell students. For many of these students, it's the first time to be able to "shop" for their parents or caregivers. The items in our boutique are donated by YOU, the members of our church. These items are artfully displayed so as to be attractive to our young shoppers.
Donations are being accepted for both men and women. The most popular are decorative items, ball caps, tools, lotions, sports sweats, scarves, Christmas décor, etc. Also needed are medium and large gift bags and tissue paper.
Caldwell Christmas will be held on Tuesday, December 13 at 4:30 pm. This event is one of First UMC McKinney’s largest outreach missions. The success of this event depends on a church-wide effort.
On Sunday, November 27th through Sunday, December 18th, First UMC McKinney will begin our annual “Heifer International Campaign.” In light of Hurricane Matthew that devastated parts of the Caribbean in October, this year’s campaign takes on an even more urgent mission for Heifer International Haiti. More than 6,500 Heifer project families primarily in the southern region of Haiti were affected with devastating losses including more than 650 hectares in agricultural crops, between 4,000-5,000 goats, 60%-70% poultry, and more than 15% of pigs all destroyed.
Currently Heifer Haiti is working with Grace Children’s Haiti and the King Organization in the hopes of providing both emergency provisions and supplies that can help mitigate the long-term fallout of this latest disaster. Over the long term, gifts and donations will help people recover and rebuild.
As an alternative to commercial giving this Christmas, a table will be set up in the church hallway where everyone can “purchase” animals. Goats, cows, chickens, and pigs are the most needed animals this year at Heifer International Haiti. Sponsored animals will help restock the lost animals which feed as well as furnish a source of income for impoverished families in Haiti.
You will also be able to purchase gift cards and brochures to help tell the Heifer story to friends and family on your gift list this year. And, be sure to visit the website at www.heifer.com to learn more.
For more than 70 years, Heifer International has worked in 125 countries and has helped 22.6 million families lift themselves out of hunger and poverty. But, nearly one billion people around the world still live in extreme poverty. Heifer’s goal is to help end hunger and poverty in the world and at the same time to protect the environment. Heifer provides not only animals but also training to families and communities, giving them a way to raise themselves up from poverty. An important part of the Heifer program is for the recipient of the animal to “Pass on the Gift” of the animal’s offspring to another family creating a chain of ongoing self-sufficiency.
Experience the true spirit of Christmas giving this year at First UMC McKinney as you help us “Restock the Livestock in Haiti”. Don’t just buy a gift that will only need more batteries or that might not fit or please. Give a gift that will keep on “mooooving” the love and compassion to those in need around the world as we share the love of Jesus with people across the globe.
Weekly Calendar Sunday, November 20
3:30 pm Youth Praise Band, The Hub
5:00 pm Christian Believer, C205
5:00 pm Disciple I, C210
5:00 pm Youth Supper, The Hub
5:45 pm Adult Handbells, A200
Monday, November 21 9:45 am Mary Martha UMW, Parlor
11:00 am Yoga Class, C200
Tuesday, November 22 7:00 pm Disciple I, C200
7:00 pm Families Anonymous, C210
7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary
Wednesday, November 23 9:00 am Al-Anon, C200
11:00 am Yoga Class, C200
12:00 pm Facility closed
Thursday, November 24
Happy Thanksgiving!
Facility closed
Friday, November 25 Facility closed
This Week in Worship Sunday, November 20, 2016
Traditional Services - Sanctuary 8:00, 9:00, 10:05*, 11:10
“Thanksgiving” Psalm 100
Wellspring Contemporary Service - Dyer Hall 9:00, 10:05, 11:10*
“Thanksgiving” Philippians 4:5-7
* Live Stream
Divorce, a Death in the Family,
Losing a Job… Crises can be overwhelming but a Stephen Minister is ready and willing to care for you or a friend during difficult times like these. Contact Rev. Doug Fox at [email protected] or by calling the church office at 972-562-8556.
John Wesley, Man of Destiny Presented by Rev. Don Renshaw
Monday, November 21, 9:45 am in the Parlor The Mary Martha Circle of United Methodist Women invites you to hear Rev. Don Renshaw present “John Wesley, Man of Destiny”. Join us in the parlor on November 21 at 9:45 AM for refreshments, fellowship, and inspiration. For more information please call Carolyn Ewing at 214-364-6779.
Adult Volunteers Needed Breakfast in Bethlehem, Saturday, December 3
We need volunteers that can help guide our children through our experience stations (Bakery, Pottery, Painting,) All of the supplies are provided. For more information or to sign up, please contact Cheridy Dodd at [email protected]
Join us Thursday, November 17 at 6:00 pm at Stonebridge Ranch Beach and Tennis Club Community Room -- 6201 Virginia Parkway here in McKinney. Dinner is pot luck so please bring a snack to share and your favorite beverage. The program will be given by Elfie Potts from Damsel in Defense whose mission is to equip, empower and educate women to protect themselves and their families. For more information on any of the Sole Sisters activities, contact Jane Skinner: 816-820-4007, [email protected].
Sole Sisters is a group for the support
and fellowship of women living
alone.
Welcome New Members
Are you wearing your nametag and a smile? Wearing your nametag is one of the easiest and most helpful things we can do to get to know each other. We are happy to provide nametags for our adult members. If you need one, stop by the information desk or email Juanita at [email protected].
Gary & Michele Brown Joined November 5, 2016
Norman & Carol Counts Joined November 13, 2016
Don Childs Joined November 13, 2016
Brandon & Catherine Dierschke, with Ian, Ellen &
Cameron Joined November 13, 2016
Karen Newton Joined November 13, 2016
Judy Rodgers Joined November 13, 2016
Dick & Kay Schlough Joined November 13, 2016
Dan & Chase Williams Joined November 13, 2016
Richard & Mary Wingfield Joined November 13, 2016
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Women’s Retreat February 24-26, 2017
Prothro Retreat Center at Lake Texoma
Make 2017 a year of more ease...less struggle.
Plan now to join us for an enjoyable, relaxing, Spirit-filled weekend. In this nature-rich retreat, explore fresh resources and spiritual practices to make your way through the shifts in life with more presence and ease. Sign up soon to learn and laugh, worship and pray, relax and spend time together. Visit www.SharingtheHeart.org/Womens-Retreat or pick up a brochure. Contact Patty Froehlich, [email protected], with any questions.
No time for breakfast on Sunday? No problem!
Join Pastor Doug for donuts each Sunday before the 9:00 Wellspring worship service.
First UMC McKinney Welcomes AJ Alezaires
AJ joined the staff at the beginning of November. He has joined the Facilities Crew helping with Maintenance and Care.
AJ and his family have lived in the US for a little over 5 years. AJ joined the US Army while in Iraq and served there 3 years prior to coming to America. He was assisted in his transition through an organization called “International Rescue Committee”. The IRC helps refugee families assimilate into the US by helping them find jobs, housing, food, and US citizenship. IRC was founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein. The IRC delivers lifesaving care to people fleeing conflict and natural disaster.
Please join us in welcoming AJ to the First UMC family.
Photo Opportunity with Santa Claus Saturday, December 3
during Breakfast in Bethlehem 9:00 am-12:00 pm
The Nursery Committee is hosting Santa! Sign-up sheets will be available in the nursery area beginning this Sunday,
November 13. Sign up early for the best times.
Children’s Ministry
Visit with Santa Claus 9:00 am-12:00 pm
The Nursery Committee is hosting Santa. Remember to bring your cameras! Sign-up sheets will be available in the nursery area beginning on Sunday, November 13. If you would like to assist with this event, please contact Jane Mills at [email protected] or 214-592-8915.
Pancake Breakfast 9:00-11:00 am in Dyer Hall
HOPE School is sponsoring a pancake and sausage breakfast with proceeds from a Love Offering going to the HOPE School’s Scholarship fund.
Advent Festival 9:00-12:00 am in the Children's Area
Families will have a unique Christmas experience as they are transported back through time to the city of Bethlehem as its residents celebrate the birth of Jesus.
Saturday, December 3
