FUMC Newsletter

June 2025

Events
3&4 - UWIF Meetings
6&7 - Food Pantry
7 - Garry Smith in Concert
12 - Senior Game Day
15 - Father's Day
21 - Men's Breakfast

The Pastor's Pen

Annual conference was held May 25 through the 28th. It was a very exciting four days with lots of fun, inspiration, and reinvigorating. There were many great things about the conference. It was a very highly emotional four days with lots of laughter and tears in between. The bishop gave a very moving sermon on Sunday night to set the tone. I would honestly have to say the greatest moment for me and I get emotional as I write. This was to be able to place a temporary Tattoo on the bishop and have a conversation with her. I started giving out temporary tattoos on Sunday and by the end of Monday night my goal was to get a temporary Tattoo on the bishop, and that was accomplished Tuesday morning. What I found amazing was people of all age, race, gender, clergy, and laity were looking for me to get a tattoo. Talk about a Fresh Expressions Moment…. But it was more than that people were taking time to figure out what Bible verse or cross they wanted, and its placement but, they shared their story. I heard stories about people coming to Christ, people finding their calling, and people spreading God‘s word. It was truly a special four days, the fact that I got to be there and watch the retirement service of three men who have made a difference in my life, was very humbling. Texas annual conference did not disappoint and I can honestly say I’m reinvigorate. I can’t wait to see what’s next.

Kelli R. Merritt
Southwest District Director of Lay Ministry
MS Activist

I’m Vicki Hand. This was my second time attending the TAC (Texas Annual Conference). I was amazed by the friendliness of everyone there! I saw friends I hadn’t seen in a long time which warmed my heart.
What a WHIRLWIND trying to keep up with Kelli as she gave tattoos to everyone she met. It enabled me to meet new friends and make connections that will further my work as a CLM!
I even met our new pastor Christie and Josh’s daughter, Ellie! She got a brief taste of our table’s craziness but I think she’ll fit right in!
The Holy Spirit was definitely in this place!

Blessings to you and yours,
Vicki L. Hand
"In God We Trust"

Most inspiring moment for me this year were the worship services, especially the retirement service.
It was inspiring to hear the retiring pastors relate special moments and the passing of the light from one generation of pastors to the next was very touching.

God Bless!!
Glen Barnhill

United Women in Faith

School is out, summer is here, and it’s time to register kids for school supplies for next school year. We will be registering children at the Food Pantry on June 5th and 6th. If you know of anyone who has school children who might need supplies, please make sure they come by and register.

Our circle meetings this month are Tuesday night, June 3 at Yvonne Powers’ home at 7:00 and Wednesday at 10:00 am in the Family Life Center. We also have a combined meeting this month on Saturday, June 14 at 10:00 am in the Family Life Center. Bring a sack lunch. See you there!

Florence Snyder

Children's Ministry

We're ready for this year's VBS which is scheduled from June 16-20 from 5:30-8:30pm each evening. We have lots of great volunteers who are looking forward to sharing the love of Christ with our kids!

We also have a few other summer events planned for the children. Stay tuned!

Join us for Children's Church during the worship service at 10:00am (we start in the sanctuary and leave together after the children's message), Sunday School at 9:00am or Wednesday Night Bible Study at 6:30pm (come at 6pm to share a family meal with the church).

Youth Ministry

Prayer Ministry

The Prayer Team focus currently is action out of prayer. When you pray, is God calling you to contact the people you pray for or to go out in the community and be of service. The calling could be as simple as smiling at someone who needs a smile or being courteous to those around you. We will meet at Taco Cabana on 59 and Northpark on Saturday, June 7 at 9 in the morning. I apologize for not realizing before the announcement was made that it is the weekend of the food pantry. I will try to do better next time.

Bonnie Sandberg

PEZ Ministry

PEZ had an amazing end of school with Porter Elementary. We will be meeting with the teachers in July to start planning for back 2 school bash and other events. We will see about badging as soon as possible and when we know we will share it with you! Have a great summer and let’s be ready to roll come August!

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