Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

As we gather to continue celebrating our Lord’s resurrection, we’re very pleased to welcome everyone here. We strive to be a congregation that accepts all people just as they are.

UMW NEWS

The next United Methodist Women’s meeting will be Monday, April 7th at 7:00pm in the Large Kitchen. That’s tomorrow ladies. The UMW Pot Luck Breakfast will be Saturday, April 12th at 8:00am in room B7. Please bring a photo copy of your mother to the breakfast. We are planning something fun for May.

UMM

The United Methodist Men’s breakfast and business meeting will be Saturday, April 12th at 8:00am in the narthex. All men are invited.

NEW STUDIES!

Beginning in April, there will be an eight-week study on Prayer. The study will explore prayer history and disciplines for a robust prayer life. Sometimes it’s hard to know if we are praying “the right way” or even what we should expect in answer. This study will look at some of the prayer disciplines we can put to practice in our own lives as well as creating a strong nurturing group prayer life.

There will also be a short term (8 weeks) Disciple Old Testament Study. To sign up for these classes, call Rebecca at the church (972-625-1281).

AMIGOS

It is Amigos Days time again. Can you believe another year has passed? We are once again looking forward to the work days which this year will be April 18^th , 19^th, 25^th, and 26^th. The house we will be working on this year is located at 818 E. 12^th St. in Dallas and our homeowner’s name is Ms. Verdell Barnes. There will be a sign-up table located in the Narthex over the next few weeks. If you are interested in signing up or would like additional information, please come by and see us. You can also call Jerry Graham at 972-625-5350 with any questions.

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

The Food Pantry is open on Thursdays from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Volunteers are needed from 9:00am-noon and noon-3:00pm. This opportunity to serve the community is a great and rewarding experience. Please contact the church office at 972-625-1281 if you are interested.

S.T.A.R.S.

On Palm Sunday, we began our second ten-week period of S.T.A.R.S. (Studying Together And Reading Scripture). Third through fifth graders have the opportunity to memorize scripture and earn money towards mission projects. The three projects are School lunches through UMCOR for South Sudan children, Nothing But Nets, a program to purchase mosquito netting for children in Africa to prevent the spread of malaria, and Heifer International in which animals are purchased for families around the world as an income producing business. The children who want to participate receive sponsorship sheets and scriptures for memorization. This is not a contest and allows a child to make a difference in the world. They need your help. Listen to them when they tell you what they are doing and encourage them.

CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS

If you are a senior or know someone who is, please call the church office at 972-625-1281, with your information. The 2008 Senior Dinner is Saturday, May 31.

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.

FUMC THIS WEEK

Sunday, April 6

12:00pm Cantate Choirs, C7

1:15pm Sanctuary Ringers, C9

3:00pm Christian Living, B8

5:00pm Disciple I, B4

5:00pm KICK, B7

5:00pm UMYF, Youth

7:00pm Fellowship Theory

Monday, April 7

12:00pm Counseling, B-4

6:00pm UMW, Large Kitchen