Weekly Messenger - Feb. 3, 2008

WELCOME

We welcome everyone as children of the heavenly King.  Your presence adds joy to our gathering and enthusiasm to our worship.  May God's presence be real to us all.

FREE PANCAKE SUPPER

There will be a pancake supper on Shrove (Fat) Tuesday, February 5th,

5:30-7:30pm at the church.  Come one, come all - IT’S FREE.  There will be goodies for the kids.  It’s all you can eat, so come hungry.  Contact the church

office at 972-625-1281, if you have any questions.

ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICE, FEBRUARY 6, 7:00pm

At our 7:00pm Ash Wednesday service, February 6, all who wish will receive the sign of the cross in ashes from last year’s burned palms.  The sign of the cross says we belong to Christ!

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN’S BREAKFAST

Saturday, February 9th, in the “big room,” B7, 8:00 am – 10:00 am.  Childcare will be provided.  No reservations needed.  Our circle never closes, we are waiting for you.  Bring a friend...

GORDON MOTE CONCERT, SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 6:00PM

LIVE!  Here at FUMC, The Colony, Sunday, February 17, 6:00pm—Gordon Mote. Invite your family and friends and come hear his newest hits!  The nursery will be available for children ages birth-5 years old.

PRE-CONCERT PICNIC—ALL ARE INVITED!

Join us for a Pre-Concert  Picnic on February 17th at 4:30 pm, in the Big Room, B7.  Bring your favorite picnic food and meet and mingle as we establish new dinner groups for the next 4 months.  Each dinner group will meet  monthly to fellowship and dine together in each other's homes, or in a restaurant of choice.  This is a great opportunity to meet new people.  For more information call Melody Malone @ 972-625-6283.  Babysitting will be provided.

REGISTRATION FOR 2008-2009

The Preschool & Parent’s Day Out is having registration for the 2008-2009 school year for church members, currently enrolled students and their siblings tomorrow,  Monday, February 4, from 9:00am-11:30am.  Church members will receive free registration.  Open registration for new students will begin Tuesday, February 12, at 9:00am.  Registration packets are now available.  Call the Preschool/Parent’s Day Out office at 972-625-2891, for more information.

FEBRUARY COMMITTEE OF THE MONTH: MISSIONS

There are no places in the world where God is not present, only places where God in Christ is not yet known, acknowledged, served, or heeded.  The Mission Committee for FUMC The Colony participated in the annual planning meeting this past month and edited our Mission Statement to the following:

"Carry the Light of Christ OUT into the World."

This first week of February we are asking anyone in the church who has information on mission that your group is participating in, wanting to participate in, or even thinks someone should be participating in, to forward that information to the committee. Committee Members are:

Paula Ward 

Jerry Graham 

London Ryon 

Sharon Bossert

Melinda Harrison 

Cathy Schneider 

Rebecca Grogan 

Pat Ellis

Lori Aldinger 

Cindy Waddell  

Alixe Ward 

Glen Morrow 

Nancy Leared 

Stephen Romo 

Glenda Gregory 

Kathy Witcher 

EASTER MEANS MORE THAN CHOCOLATE BUNNIES AND BASKETS…

Have you ever wondered what happened during Jesus’ last week on earth?  And what exactly is “Lent”?  The Synago Sunday School class, for High School and Middle School youth, will be studying these questions and more during our Lent Series.  This study begins TODAY at 9:45am in the portable building.  Please join us for this unforgettable journey into the story that changed the world.

COLLEGE CARE PACKAGES - HELP

Remember those “lean” college years and the pressure during final exams?  To help alleviate some of the stress associated during this time, our church sends a small thinking of you item to each of our members enrolled in college.  Earlier this school year, we sent care packages filled with goodies.  We will be sending cards this semester to let them know that their church family is continuing to think of them.

We are currently looking for members to help with this committee.  If you would like to help serve on this committee, please contact Laura Christiansen at 972-625-1376. 

COUNSELOR

Diane Lindgren is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Texas and is on staff with Pastoral Counseling and Education Center.  She counsels here at First United Methodist Church of The Colony on Mondays and Thursdays from 12-8:00pm.  Her phone number is 214-526-4525.

OVEREATERS ANONYMOUS

OA meets here at FUMC, Thursday evenings at 7:00pm in Room C7 (Choir Room).  Facilitator: Pam Carlson.  If you have any questions, please call Pam, 972-625-5826, or the church office 972-625-1281.

WELCOME NEW MEMBER

Jeremy Leal