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.

NEW STUDIES!

On Tuesday, April 22 at 7:00pm, 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.

On Wednesday, April 23, at 7:00pm there will be a short term (8 weeks) Disciple Old Testament Study. To sign up for these classes, call Rebecca at the church

(972-625-1281).

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCIL MEETING - TUESDAY, APRIL 15 AT 7PM

Everyone is invited the attend the monthly Admin. Council meeting in room B-7.

AMIGOS - FIRST WEEKEND - FRIDAY & SATURDAY - April 18 & 19

Be in the parking lot by 6:30am both Friday and Saturday morning for the next two weekends. 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. You can call Jerry Graham at 972-625-5350 with any questions.

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.

STEPHEN MINISTRY

A big THANKS to Belinda Toornburg for her dedication and service to Stephen Ministry. Her enthusiasm, ideas and bright smile will be missed. We wish her the best of luck in all her future endeavors serving the Lord. With love from you friends in Stephen Ministry.

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS

Jesse and Jan Fields.

FUMC THIS WEEK

Sunday, April 13

12:00pm Cantate Choir, C7

4:00pm Celebration Singers, C7

5:00pm Disciple I, B4

5:00pm UMYF, Youth Building

7:00pm Fellowship Theory

Monday, April 14

12:00pm Counseling, B-4

6:30pm Christian Believer, Youth