Ministries of FUMC Allen
In grateful response to God’s love for us, guided by the Holy Spirit through prayer, we will strive to be faithful disciples of Jesus Christ by GROWING in faith, knowledge, and spirit by following and teaching God’s Holy Scriptures.
As a growing community of faith, FUMC Allen offers multiple opportunities to learn more about God's Word and to serve God faithfully in a variety of areas, including Bible study, community service, mission work, and fellowship.
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Adult Ministry: Men |
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Bodacious Brothers
Wednesdays 6:15pm-8:30pm
Admin Wing Conference Room(near the East Entrance)
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Facility Volunteers
Put your skills to work, whether it’s painting, landscaping, construction, electrical, plumbing, woodworking, or administration. We could use your help.
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Father/Daughter Breakfast
Sunday, March 11, 2012
7:30am
FUMC Allen Gym
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Father & Child(ren) Fishing Trip
5:30am Depart FUMC Allen to travel to Whitesboro, TX
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Saturday, October 13, 2012
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Garage Sale
Friday, May 11, 2012
7:00am-7:00pm
Saturday, May 12, 2012
7:00am-12:00pm
West Parking Lot
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Men Talking
Wednesdays, 10:00am-12:00pm
FUMC Allen Parlor
Retired and widowed men share their experiences and support one another.
Contact Don Snyder.
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Next Sunday's Sermon Bible Study
Next Sunday's Sermon is a small group Bible Study that meets every Tuesday at 6:30am in the Ministry Center.
This group reads the sermon scripture for the upcoming week, discusses the text in context of the pastor's message, and prays for the pastor delivering the sermon.
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ROMEOS
Retired Old Men Eating Out meet on 8:00am on Fridays for breakfast at the Hilton GardenSuites
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Second Saturday Breakfast
Second Saturday Breakfast 7:30am
Mimi’s Café
NW Corner McDermott/US 75 Allen, TX
2012 Dates
January 14 February 11 March 10 June 9 July 14 August 11 September 8 November 10 December 8
We do not meet for breakfast in April, May, or October.
Questions? Email Bruce Gray
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United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men are a service group supporting the missions and the ministries of FUMC Allen. Take a moment to review their many activities.
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Adult Ministry: Seniors |
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Out-To-Lunch Bunch
Shirley Smith, 214 547 1597
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Men Talking
Wednesdays 10:00am Parlor
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ROMEOS
Fridays, 8:00am
Hilton Garden Suites
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XYZ (Xtra Years of Zest)
Third Thursday 12:00pm-1:30pm Fellowship Hall
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Adult Ministry: Women |
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United Methodist Women
To learn more about the UMW, contact Rev. June Franck.
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The United Methodist Women serve the church through their traditional circle groups as well as their annual fundraising events, such as the Christmas Bazaar in October and the Palm Sunday Bake Sale.
All proceeds benefit missions and ministries that traditionally support women and children as well as scholarships for graduating seniors.
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UMW Deborah Circle
The Deborah Circle meets the 3rd Sunday of each month at 12:15pm in the Parlor.
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UMW Lydia Circle
Lydia Circle
Second Tuesdays 6:30pm Italian Villa
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Contact Susanne Means 972.390.0116
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UMW Reading Club
This group of readers meets the first Sunday of each month, 2:00pm, in the FUMC Allen parlor. All women are welcome to come join us and having read the book is not manidatory.
On February 5, Cindy Robinson leads the discussion of the ALLenReads book "The Hound of the Baskervilles" by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
On March 4, Mary Perkins leads the discussion.
Contact Cindy Robinson, 214.509.4906
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Reading lists are determined at the first meeting of the year.
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UMW Ruth Circle
Ruth Circle
Second Wednesdays 10:00am Off-site
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Contact Myrtie Herrin 972-390-1199
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UMW Ruth Circle Craft Group
1st & 3rd Wednesdays 9:30am-11:30am CLC209
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This craft group is for all interested in making crafts for the October UMW Fall Bazaar AND offers crochet lessons beginning February 2012. Join us for fun, good coffee and fellowship!
Contact: Darlene Ballinger 972.727.6582
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Women's Fall Retreat
2012 Fall Women’s Retreat
Prothro Center, Lake Texoma
Oct. 5-7, 2012
REGISTER NOW!
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Join your sisters in Christ for some fun, relaxation, and spiritual refreshment.
You don’t want to miss this event!
$175/person. All meals included.
To reserve your spot, print off the attached registration form and fill out, make deposit check of $87.50 payable to UMW (write 2012 Women's Retreat in memo line), and either drop off or mail to the church.
Balance of $87.50 due by September 15.
Mailing address is First United Methodist Church of Allen, ATTN: UMW, Susan Bean, 601 S Greenville Ave, Allen 75002.
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Children's Ministry |
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Puppet/Drama Team
The Grace Land children’s worship area is looking for teens and adults interested in joining a team that helps teach the word of God to our children on Sunday mornings. If you love to ham it up for kids, this is the place for you.
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Music: Adults |
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Carillon Bells
Sundays January 8 6:30pm-8:00pm CLC207/211
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Chancel Choir
Wednesdays, 6:30pm-8:00pm CLC202
New members always welcome!
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Daybreak Choir
Sundays 3:00pm-4:00pm Sanctuary
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Men’s Chorus
Wednesdays., January 11, 8:00-8:30 CLC 202
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Sisters in Song
Wednesdays, 8:15pm-9:00pm CLC202
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Music: Children |
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Chimes & Bells for Christ (Grades 2-6)
Wednesdays January 11 5:30pm-6:30pm CLC207/211
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Percussion: Jammin’ 4 Jesus (Grades 3-6)
Sundays January 8 5:00pm-6:00pm Chapel
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Project Praise Children’s Choir (Grades K-6)
Sundays January 8 5:00pm-6:00pm CLC207/211
Directors: Dawn Horton, Kim Mathews, & Caryn Fecht
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Music: Youth |
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DARING Youth Choir
Sundays January 8-June 2012 4:00pm-5:00pm CLC202
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God’s Thunder Handbells
God’s Thunder Handbells
Wednesdays February 1 6:30pm-8:00pm CLC207/211
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Orchestra
Sunday rehearsals resume on January 8 3:00pm-4:00pm CLC202
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Music: Youth & Adults |
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Beginning Guitar I (Grade 6 & up)
Thursday January 12 6:15pm-6:45pm CLC209
$10 per person per lesson
To register, contact the instructor, Bev Ibarrola
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Beginning Guitar II (Grade 6 & up)
Thursday January 12 6:15pm-6:45pm CLC202
$10 per person per lesson
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Intermediate Guitar (Grade 6 & up)
Thursday January 12 5:15pm-5:45pm CLC202
$10 per person per lesson
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Recreation |
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Co-Ed Adult Volleyball
Thursdays, January 19-March 31 7:00pm-8:30pm
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Senior Men's Softball League
Anyone interested in playing in a spring senior men’s softball league contact Gary Gray, gary.gray@yahoo.com.
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Hallelujah Hikers
Monthly Saturday hikes
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Running
Liz Stubbs, lizntony@verizon.net
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Softball Leagues
Men and co-ed spring leagues
Darrell and Cheryl Heck, cdheck@hotmail.com
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The Cross Country Riders
Monthly Saturday motorcycle rides
Mark Stevenson, mstevenson@tidistributing.com
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Trekkers Walking Club
Tuesdays/Thursdays 7:00am Celebration Park
Susan Bean, susanbean@tx.rr.com 972.974.8621
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Special Needs Ministry |
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The Treehouse Room
The TreeHouse room is open on Sunday mornings at the 9:30am worship hour as a safe and loving space where kids with special needs can experience God's Love while their parents attend worship.
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Apt. G: A Place to Go for Special Needs Youth
Third Saturdays 7:00pm-9:30pm
Youth Wing/Fellowship Hall
Contact Debbie Locke, specialkids@fumcallen.com
to add your youth to the APT G mailing list.
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2012 Schedule
Jan 21 Chinese New Year
Feb 18 A Tour of Italy
Mar 17 Irish Luck
Apr 21 Hawaiian Luau
May 19 Graduation Celebration
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Classroom Companions
Do you have a calling to serve as a Classroom Companion and/or a coordinator for these wonderful children? Just two hours a month can make a huge difference in the life of a child. No experience is necessary. Just a loving heart and a desire to be involved with our wonderful kids. Give us a call at 214.385.8850!
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