Weekly Messenger - Feb. 10, 2008

WELCOME

We believe that Christ can make us loving brothers and sisters.  We welcome

everyone present and pray that we all become "one" in Christ.

THANK YOU!!!

To everyone who helped with the Pancake Supper, thank you!  We served 130

people.

SUNDAY EVENING LENTEN SERIES - STARTS TONIGHT

You are invited to a special Sunday evening Lenten Series from 7:00-7:40pm in the Sanctuary.  Tonight, David Christiansen will bring the message.  Babysitting will be provided.  We will skip next Sunday and resume on February 24th.

GORDON MOTE CONCERT, NEXT 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 POTLUCK PICNIC—ALL ARE INVITED!

Join us for a Pre-Concert  Potluck Picnic on February 17th at 4:30 pm, in the Big Room, B7.  Bring your favorite picnic food and meet and mingle.  This is a great opportunity to meet new people.  For more information call Melody Malone at

 972-625-6283.  Babysitting will be provided.

REGISTRATION FOR 2008-2009

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."

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 & 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 is 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.