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First United Methodist Church of Allen 601 S Greenville Ave Allen, TX 75002 www.fumcallen.org

May 3-5, 2013S A V E T H E D A T E


01I S S U E

M a r c h 2 0 1 3

The Church has left the building!

Change the World WeekendBy David Wuensch, Mission Committee Chair and Change the World Weekend Coordinator

In May 2012, FUMc allen celebrated change the World (cTW) Weekend with three days of serving others outside the walls of our church. Our congregation filled more than 650 volunteer spots and completed approximately 2,500 service hours. We served people in the community by delivering meals; mowing lawns; cutting weeds; replacing windows, screen doors, and fence sections; leading worship at senior living centers; and hosting a fun evening for teens with special needs. We collected food and clothing from people in the community to support Allen Community Outreach (ACO) and Family Promise of Collin County and supplies to support hope’s Door and Project Transformation. We sorted, stacked, and cleaned Habitat ReStore, Samaritan Inn, and ACO’s Food Pantry, Resale Shop, and Treasure chest. We collected books for Boyd Elementary’s summer reading programs. We prepared care packages for troops in Afghanistan and more than 28,000 meals for Kids against hunger in support of the house of hope in honduras.

Thinking about last year still gives me goose bumps. Working with the CTW committee strengthened my bond with some wonderful people that led the way on planning projects, recruiting project coordinators, coordinating logistics and support, and communicating with the congregation and

the community. Each one of them made incredible contributions!

As awesome as they were, I was blown away by the planning, coordination, and leadership of our project coordinators, the true backbone of cTW Weekend 2012. Feeling the energy and seeing the enthusiasm of all those involved throughout the planning, coordination, and execution of the weekend reminded me how lucky and fortunate I am to be part of the FUMC Allen family.

as we approach this year’s cTW weekend, May 3-5, I look forward to participating in not only the growth of our event but also the growth of the members of our church family and the inclusion of our brothers and sisters in other organizations throughout allen. This year, our goal is to develop each of our projects into ongoing projects throughout the year.

As much as we helped the community, CTW Weekend helped me even more in increasing the depth of my relationship with those that helped lead the effort last year and build new relationships with those that join our leadership ranks this year. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and to serve Him.

To learn more about Change the World 2013, visit our website: www.fumcallen.org.

This Issue2013: FUMc allen’s Jubilee Year

celebrating a Season of UPWARD Basketball & cheer

change the World Weekend

Changing Lives: One Little Dress at a Time

heart 2 heart: The Dan Fogelberg Tribute Weekend

Legal Aid Clinic Commemorates 20 Years at FUMc allen

Stephen Ministers Offer christ’s Love to Those Who hurt

Celebrating A Season of Upward Basketball & CheerBy rod Morehead, Communications Chair

In the middle of the FUMC Allen gym, heads are bowed as a coach leads his team of fidgeting kindergartners in prayer. Once the prayer is over, kids run to pick up basketballs and fling them at the basket with more enthusiasm than skill.

The UPWARD sports program at FUMC allen is teaching young athletes how to compete at sports and win in life. You can hear the enthusiasm as Jimmy Ward, FUMC Allen’s UPWARD Coordinator, outlines the double digit growth in the Upwards sports programs with 270 participants this year in soccer, basketball, and cheer.

after a successful fall soccer season, the 2013 UPWARD cheer and basketball programs began in January where children in grades K-6 met their teammates and begin preparing for the season.

UPWARD focuses on teaching children sports and faith fundamentals rather than winning at all costs. To encourage faith, each UPWARD practice includes a short bible study, featuring a memory verse, practical application, and prayer.

Every Saturday of the season, the FUMC Allen gym hosted basketball games all day, with cheerleaders cheering on teams and performing at halftime. Volunteers coach teams, officiate games, and staff the snack bar.

A spirit of enthusiasm and cooperation is apparent. For younger players, the officials serve as extra coaches on the court, explaining rules and giving helpful suggestions. Games with the older kids can be spirited, but effort and sportsmanship are encouraged and applauded regardless of the score.

After the game, coaches award every team member a colored star representing a category, such as “best offense”, “best

defense,” “sportsmanship,” and “most Christ-like behavior.” Post-game activities conclude with prayer.

The season celebration on March 4 was an event that featured dance routines by the cheer squads, professional entertainment, and thanks to the army of volunteers that make the season possible.

Heart 2 Heart: The Dan Fogelberg Tribute WeekendBy rev. rusty King, Minister of Music

The name of the event--Dan Fogelberg Tribute Weekend—set the stage for those who came from Allen, North Texas, and all over the United States.

The weekend began on February 15, when guest musicians from all over the country played for an enthusiastic crowd at an event sponsored by Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus.

On Saturday night, FUMc allen hosted the Connections Band, a 25-piece chamber orchestra, and the Allen Symphony Chorus, a 50-voice choir composed of church members and singers from the community.

The concert, called “Heart 2 Heart,” welcomed almost 1,100 patrons and raised more than $12,700 for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy.

An out-of-town visitor, Paula DiLeo, from Old Bridge, New Jersey knows well the area affected by the hurricane. She shared with us a hearty “Thanks!” to all who donated and are drawing attention to

the continued needs there. Sharon Mueller Miracle, from South Carolina, has a sister living in an area hit by the hurricane. With a home that was under six feet of water, all of her furniture was completely ruined. another who couldn’t attend wrote, “I wish I had been there at the concert! as a resident of the Jersey Shore, I can’t thank you all enough! I wasn’t personally

affected by the storm, but it broke my heart seeing the destruction done to my home turf!! Bless y’all for thinking of us!”

Lonny Veach led the brigade of FUMC Allen volunteers who baked cookies, served as ushers and servers, and helped with set-up and take-down. Many thanks to all the people who worked behind the scenes to make it all happen.

Stephen Ministers Offer Christ’s Love to Those Who HurtBy Pam Chevrefils, Lay Leader

Have you ever experienced a

crisis? The death of a loved one,

the agony of divorce, the loss

of a job, a debilitating illness?

At some point in our lives, each

of us will go through a time of

crisis. Did you know our church

has a ministry of specially trained

men and women who are able

to listen and offer support and

guidance through difficult times?

Our Stephen Ministers are

trained to maintain your

confidentiality, to actively listen,

and offer the love of christ

to people who hurt, people

not only from our church but

also in our community. These

ministers share the love of

Jesus christ and bear one

another’s burdens as we have

been commanded to do.

This spring, FUMc allen graduates

our largest group of Stephen

Ministers, individuals who have

embraced Stephen Ministry

and accepted a two-year

commitment to serve. If you have

a need for a Stephen Minister or

feel you could offer your support

to another, contact rev. June

Franck, [email protected].

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The Flame Issue 01 March 2013 First United Methodist Church of Allen 601 S Greenville Ave Allen, TX www.fumcallen.org



Changing Lives: One Little Dress at a TimeBy Sharon Brian, Send Hope

Church member Betty Matthews adopted her “Little Dresses for Honduras” IMPACT project to serve the most vulnerable of God’s children: little girls. Based on the Little Dresses for Africa program (www.littledressesforafrica.org), volunteers make simple dresses from pillowcases, which are then distributed through Send hope to girls in honduras. “as the dresses are delivered,” said Betty, “they give hope to the children who receive them.” The dress pattern is easy enough for even a novice seamstress. Pillowcases, available in a variety of colors and patterns, already have a hem and sides sewn in. With just a little effort, the cases become bright little sundresses, perfectly suited for a tropical climate. Matthews also has a pattern for making shorts for little boys. “You can help with this project by donating pillowcases, material, bias tape, thread, and lace,” said Matthews. “You can also help by sewing dresses.” contact Betty Matthews, 972.727.5836, for more information. To learn more about starting your own IMPACT project, contact Clay Horton, [email protected].

2013 is special for several reasons. First, the Jubilee program represents the desire of our church’s laity and leadership to reach out to our community and impact their lives for Jesus christ. These are the people, those who are finished with living paycheck to paycheck, who made this season of Jubilee special. We want to know financial peace. We desire to live our lives the way God created us to live them.

A major part of the Jubilee year is Dave Ramsey’s celebrated money management program, Financial Peace University (FPU). Church leaders, rallied by Jubilee chair, Jason Hale, completed the nine-week class in the fall of 2012, which was all it took to

convince them to roll out the program for the entire congregation. The Education Team, led by

Scott Gallaway, helped organize and execute 21 sessions that met every day of the week except for Fridays. In March 2013, our first 299 graduates completed the nine-week FPU program. Chris Schulmeister, who lead the strategic tracking team, reports our participants, representing 175 families, held an

average of 4.6 credit cards per person. By the end of the nine weeks, participants reported that they had collectively eliminated $245,186 of non-mortgage debt. The number of credit cards per person was reduced on average to 1.7, which represents the elimination of 159 credit cards.

Prayers

The work of Jubilee could not have occurred without the prayers of the Jubilee Prayer Team, led by Marilyn Tucker. Ten individuals took time each day to pray for the laity, staff, and participants of

FPU. They wrote prayers for each week of class and distributed devotionals to encourage all who participated. Their prayers, along with the work of the holy Spirit, will continue throughout the year.

Celebrations

Our Celebration Team, led by Trish Morehead, continues to work hard to provide us the time and means to celebrate the milestones and to encourage us in our journey. We celebrated with more than 230 people at the NA-CHO Money Buffet on February 3, Super Bowl Sunday. In worship, our percussion group led by Daisy Miller, performed their “Stomp Out Debt” routine. At our March 10 celebration, we sprang into financial freedom and broke the bonds of debt. Each FPU class participated in cardboard testimonies during services, telling how their lives have changed during this Jubilee season.

Giving

Our Special Operations team, led by Henry Lessner, developed and executed the Baby Steps Baby Shower with the help of Amber and Tim Gutschlag. Mary Freeman, director of Children’s Ministry, reminded us that the basic cost of raising a baby during the first year is close to $10,000. As we learned each week of the seven baby steps to financial peace, we were given an opportunity to provide gifts to families served by Allen Community Outreach, Send Hope, and Shiloh Place. In week one,

we collected more than $500 in coupons for baby items. Beginning in week two, we

collected more than 191 packages of baby wipes! Each week, our collection of baby products, coupons, and cash grew, and hearts were opened to see

the needs of others. No matter where we were on our financial journey, we also

gave $1,088 in spare change, 3,429 diapers, 13,728 baby wipes, 54 jars of baby food, 7,940 ounces of infant formula, 19 baby bottles, 55 items of clothing, 5 items of baby

equipment, and 30 toys!

And More Giving

Jubilee also opened our eyes to the reality of our church’s building debt. In February, rev. Brian McPherson told the story of a Methodist church in Bells, Texas, destroyed by fire in the 1950s, where the pastor challenged the church to raise funds to rebuild the church by collecting a mile of $1 bills. The story so moved our congregation at the 11:00am worship service that people began bringing money forward to the chancel. On March 3, rev. Todd harris noted that if we could collect 2.25 miles in $100 bills, the distance from FUMC Allen to Eagle Stadium, we could pay off our building debt. Without prompting, people began handing church staff $100 bills.

Living and giving like no one else is what breaking the chains of debt can do for people. It opens up possibilities. It creates miracles. It’s about people being free. ThIS IS JUBILEE!

2013: FUMC Allen’s Jubilee YearBy Pam Chevrefils, Jubilee Promotions Chair

FUMC Allen has just completed the first quarter of its Jubilee year. If you haven’t heard about Jubilee, it’s a year of people being free, breaking out of their bondage to debt. It’s a year about celebrating people who are free to live and give like never before.

A major part of the Jubilee year is Dave Ramsey’s celebrated money management program, Financial Peace University.

Legal Aid Clinic Commemorates 20 Years at FUMC AllenBy Kim Kiegler, Legal Aid Volunteer

Since august 1992, FUMc allen has hosted Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (LANWT), an organization providing pro-bono (free) legal services to eligible low-income residents in 114 Texas counties since 1951. FUMC Allen has proudly hosted the clinic as a church mission for more than 20 years.

Legal aid has been able to advise and represent a significant number of people faced with civil legal matters, such as family law cases, public benefits, landlord/tenant disputes, education issues, simple wills, and consumer disputes.

Through the Legal aid clinic, we are changing lives one client at a time by giving them hope and surrounding them with God’s love. Each month, eight or nine attorneys volunteer their expertise assisted by eight to ten volunteers. Many FUMc small groups provide meals for the lawyers and the clients each month. In January and February alone, the clinic served 96 clients.

Services are provided to walk-in clients on a first-come, first-serve basis. To learn about eligibility for Legal aid services, visit www.lanwt.org. For information on supporting and helping with our church’s Legal Aid mission, contact Kim Klieger, 972.679.7768.



Changing Lives: One Little Dress at a TimeBy Sharon Brian, Send Hope

Church member Betty Matthews adopted her “Little Dresses for Honduras” IMPACT project to serve the most vulnerable of God’s children: little girls. Based on the Little Dresses for Africa program (www.littledressesforafrica.org), volunteers make simple dresses from pillowcases, which are then distributed through Send hope to girls in honduras. “as the dresses are delivered,” said Betty, “they give hope to the children who receive them.” The dress pattern is easy enough for even a novice seamstress. Pillowcases, available in a variety of colors and patterns, already have a hem and sides sewn in. With just a little effort, the cases become bright little sundresses, perfectly suited for a tropical climate. Matthews also has a pattern for making shorts for little boys. “You can help with this project by donating pillowcases, material, bias tape, thread, and lace,” said Matthews. “You can also help by sewing dresses.” contact Betty Matthews, 972.727.5836, for more information. To learn more about starting your own IMPACT project, contact Clay Horton, [email protected].

2013 is special for several reasons. First, the Jubilee program represents the desire of our church’s laity and leadership to reach out to our community and impact their lives for Jesus christ. These are the people, those who are finished with living paycheck to paycheck, who made this season of Jubilee special. We want to know financial peace. We desire to live our lives the way God created us to live them.

A major part of the Jubilee year is Dave Ramsey’s celebrated money management program, Financial Peace University (FPU). Church leaders, rallied by Jubilee chair, Jason Hale, completed the nine-week class in the fall of 2012, which was all it took to

convince them to roll out the program for the entire congregation. The Education Team, led by

Scott Gallaway, helped organize and execute 21 sessions that met every day of the week except for Fridays. In March 2013, our first 299 graduates completed the nine-week FPU program. Chris Schulmeister, who lead the strategic tracking team, reports our participants, representing 175 families, held an

average of 4.6 credit cards per person. By the end of the nine weeks, participants reported that they had collectively eliminated $245,186 of non-mortgage debt. The number of credit cards per person was reduced on average to 1.7, which represents the elimination of 159 credit cards.

Prayers

The work of Jubilee could not have occurred without the prayers of the Jubilee Prayer Team, led by Marilyn Tucker. Ten individuals took time each day to pray for the laity, staff, and participants of

FPU. They wrote prayers for each week of class and distributed devotionals to encourage all who participated. Their prayers, along with the work of the holy Spirit, will continue throughout the year.

Celebrations

Our Celebration Team, led by Trish Morehead, continues to work hard to provide us the time and means to celebrate the milestones and to encourage us in our journey. We celebrated with more than 230 people at the NA-CHO Money Buffet on February 3, Super Bowl Sunday. In worship, our percussion group led by Daisy Miller, performed their “Stomp Out Debt” routine. At our March 10 celebration, we sprang into financial freedom and broke the bonds of debt. Each FPU class participated in cardboard testimonies during services, telling how their lives have changed during this Jubilee season.

Giving

Our Special Operations team, led by Henry Lessner, developed and executed the Baby Steps Baby Shower with the help of Amber and Tim Gutschlag. Mary Freeman, director of Children’s Ministry, reminded us that the basic cost of raising a baby during the first year is close to $10,000. As we learned each week of the seven baby steps to financial peace, we were given an opportunity to provide gifts to families served by Allen Community Outreach, Send Hope, and Shiloh Place. In week one,

we collected more than $500 in coupons for baby items. Beginning in week two, we

collected more than 191 packages of baby wipes! Each week, our collection of baby products, coupons, and cash grew, and hearts were opened to see

the needs of others. No matter where we were on our financial journey, we also

gave $1,088 in spare change, 3,429 diapers, 13,728 baby wipes, 54 jars of baby food, 7,940 ounces of infant formula, 19 baby bottles, 55 items of clothing, 5 items of baby

equipment, and 30 toys!

And More Giving

Jubilee also opened our eyes to the reality of our church’s building debt. In February, rev. Brian McPherson told the story of a Methodist church in Bells, Texas, destroyed by fire in the 1950s, where the pastor challenged the church to raise funds to rebuild the church by collecting a mile of $1 bills. The story so moved our congregation at the 11:00am worship service that people began bringing money forward to the chancel. On March 3, rev. Todd harris noted that if we could collect 2.25 miles in $100 bills, the distance from FUMC Allen to Eagle Stadium, we could pay off our building debt. Without prompting, people began handing church staff $100 bills.

Living and giving like no one else is what breaking the chains of debt can do for people. It opens up possibilities. It creates miracles. It’s about people being free. ThIS IS JUBILEE!

2013: FUMC Allen’s Jubilee YearBy Pam Chevrefils, Jubilee Promotions Chair

FUMC Allen has just completed the first quarter of its Jubilee year. If you haven’t heard about Jubilee, it’s a year of people being free, breaking out of their bondage to debt. It’s a year about celebrating people who are free to live and give like never before.

A major part of the Jubilee year is Dave Ramsey’s celebrated money management program, Financial Peace University.

Legal Aid Clinic Commemorates 20 Years at FUMC AllenBy Kim Kiegler, Legal Aid Volunteer

Since august 1992, FUMc allen has hosted Legal Aid of Northwest Texas (LANWT), an organization providing pro-bono (free) legal services to eligible low-income residents in 114 Texas counties since 1951. FUMC Allen has proudly hosted the clinic as a church mission for more than 20 years.

Legal aid has been able to advise and represent a significant number of people faced with civil legal matters, such as family law cases, public benefits, landlord/tenant disputes, education issues, simple wills, and consumer disputes.

Through the Legal aid clinic, we are changing lives one client at a time by giving them hope and surrounding them with God’s love. Each month, eight or nine attorneys volunteer their expertise assisted by eight to ten volunteers. Many FUMc small groups provide meals for the lawyers and the clients each month. In January and February alone, the clinic served 96 clients.

Services are provided to walk-in clients on a first-come, first-serve basis. To learn about eligibility for Legal aid services, visit www.lanwt.org. For information on supporting and helping with our church’s Legal Aid mission, contact Kim Klieger, 972.679.7768.


May 3-5, 2013S A V E T H E D A T E


01I S S U E

M a r c h 2 0 1 3

The Church has left the building!

Change the World WeekendBy David Wuensch, Mission Committee Chair and Change the World Weekend Coordinator

In May 2012, FUMc allen celebrated change the World (cTW) Weekend with three days of serving others outside the walls of our church. Our congregation filled more than 650 volunteer spots and completed approximately 2,500 service hours. We served people in the community by delivering meals; mowing lawns; cutting weeds; replacing windows, screen doors, and fence sections; leading worship at senior living centers; and hosting a fun evening for teens with special needs. We collected food and clothing from people in the community to support Allen Community Outreach (ACO) and Family Promise of Collin County and supplies to support hope’s Door and Project Transformation. We sorted, stacked, and cleaned Habitat ReStore, Samaritan Inn, and ACO’s Food Pantry, Resale Shop, and Treasure chest. We collected books for Boyd Elementary’s summer reading programs. We prepared care packages for troops in Afghanistan and more than 28,000 meals for Kids against hunger in support of the house of hope in honduras.

Thinking about last year still gives me goose bumps. Working with the CTW committee strengthened my bond with some wonderful people that led the way on planning projects, recruiting project coordinators, coordinating logistics and support, and communicating with the congregation and

the community. Each one of them made incredible contributions!

As awesome as they were, I was blown away by the planning, coordination, and leadership of our project coordinators, the true backbone of cTW Weekend 2012. Feeling the energy and seeing the enthusiasm of all those involved throughout the planning, coordination, and execution of the weekend reminded me how lucky and fortunate I am to be part of the FUMC Allen family.

as we approach this year’s cTW weekend, May 3-5, I look forward to participating in not only the growth of our event but also the growth of the members of our church family and the inclusion of our brothers and sisters in other organizations throughout allen. This year, our goal is to develop each of our projects into ongoing projects throughout the year.

As much as we helped the community, CTW Weekend helped me even more in increasing the depth of my relationship with those that helped lead the effort last year and build new relationships with those that join our leadership ranks this year. Thank you for the opportunity to serve you and to serve Him.

To learn more about Change the World 2013, visit our website: www.fumcallen.org.

This Issue2013: FUMc allen’s Jubilee Year

celebrating a Season of UPWARD Basketball & cheer

change the World Weekend

Changing Lives: One Little Dress at a Time

heart 2 heart: The Dan Fogelberg Tribute Weekend

Legal Aid Clinic Commemorates 20 Years at FUMc allen

Stephen Ministers Offer christ’s Love to Those Who hurt

Celebrating A Season of Upward Basketball & CheerBy rod Morehead, Communications Chair

In the middle of the FUMC Allen gym, heads are bowed as a coach leads his team of fidgeting kindergartners in prayer. Once the prayer is over, kids run to pick up basketballs and fling them at the basket with more enthusiasm than skill.

The UPWARD sports program at FUMC allen is teaching young athletes how to compete at sports and win in life. You can hear the enthusiasm as Jimmy Ward, FUMC Allen’s UPWARD Coordinator, outlines the double digit growth in the Upwards sports programs with 270 participants this year in soccer, basketball, and cheer.

after a successful fall soccer season, the 2013 UPWARD cheer and basketball programs began in January where children in grades K-6 met their teammates and begin preparing for the season.

UPWARD focuses on teaching children sports and faith fundamentals rather than winning at all costs. To encourage faith, each UPWARD practice includes a short bible study, featuring a memory verse, practical application, and prayer.

Every Saturday of the season, the FUMC Allen gym hosted basketball games all day, with cheerleaders cheering on teams and performing at halftime. Volunteers coach teams, officiate games, and staff the snack bar.

A spirit of enthusiasm and cooperation is apparent. For younger players, the officials serve as extra coaches on the court, explaining rules and giving helpful suggestions. Games with the older kids can be spirited, but effort and sportsmanship are encouraged and applauded regardless of the score.

After the game, coaches award every team member a colored star representing a category, such as “best offense”, “best

defense,” “sportsmanship,” and “most Christ-like behavior.” Post-game activities conclude with prayer.

The season celebration on March 4 was an event that featured dance routines by the cheer squads, professional entertainment, and thanks to the army of volunteers that make the season possible.

Heart 2 Heart: The Dan Fogelberg Tribute WeekendBy rev. rusty King, Minister of Music

The name of the event--Dan Fogelberg Tribute Weekend—set the stage for those who came from Allen, North Texas, and all over the United States.

The weekend began on February 15, when guest musicians from all over the country played for an enthusiastic crowd at an event sponsored by Allen Philharmonic Orchestra and Symphony Chorus.

On Saturday night, FUMc allen hosted the Connections Band, a 25-piece chamber orchestra, and the Allen Symphony Chorus, a 50-voice choir composed of church members and singers from the community.

The concert, called “Heart 2 Heart,” welcomed almost 1,100 patrons and raised more than $12,700 for the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)to aid victims of Hurricane Sandy.

An out-of-town visitor, Paula DiLeo, from Old Bridge, New Jersey knows well the area affected by the hurricane. She shared with us a hearty “Thanks!” to all who donated and are drawing attention to

the continued needs there. Sharon Mueller Miracle, from South Carolina, has a sister living in an area hit by the hurricane. With a home that was under six feet of water, all of her furniture was completely ruined. another who couldn’t attend wrote, “I wish I had been there at the concert! as a resident of the Jersey Shore, I can’t thank you all enough! I wasn’t personally

affected by the storm, but it broke my heart seeing the destruction done to my home turf!! Bless y’all for thinking of us!”

Lonny Veach led the brigade of FUMC Allen volunteers who baked cookies, served as ushers and servers, and helped with set-up and take-down. Many thanks to all the people who worked behind the scenes to make it all happen.

Stephen Ministers Offer Christ’s Love to Those Who HurtBy Pam Chevrefils, Lay Leader

Have you ever experienced a

crisis? The death of a loved one,

the agony of divorce, the loss

of a job, a debilitating illness?

At some point in our lives, each

of us will go through a time of

crisis. Did you know our church

has a ministry of specially trained

men and women who are able

to listen and offer support and

guidance through difficult times?

Our Stephen Ministers are

trained to maintain your

confidentiality, to actively listen,

and offer the love of christ

to people who hurt, people

not only from our church but

also in our community. These

ministers share the love of

Jesus christ and bear one

another’s burdens as we have

been commanded to do.

This spring, FUMc allen graduates

our largest group of Stephen

Ministers, individuals who have

embraced Stephen Ministry

and accepted a two-year

commitment to serve. If you have

a need for a Stephen Minister or

feel you could offer your support

to another, contact rev. June

Franck, [email protected].

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