The Church office will be Closed Thursday, December 23 through Sunday, January 2
in observance of Christmas and New Year’s. We will be back on Monday, January 3 during
regular business hours 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
The Poinsettias are Beautiful!!
Thanks to everyone who purchased a poinsettia. They are beautiful. Please remember, plants may be picked up following the Christmas Eve Candlelight service.
After School Ministry Celebrates Christmas
Central Elementary children in the FUMCD After School Program enjoyed pizza, grapes, and chocolate cup cakes for the last meeting before Christmas. Great fun was had as they made individual cinnamon swirl cakes to take home. All children received a beautiful hand knitted cap made by Alice Yoder.
Communion Rail Offering for December
Pastor's Discretionary Fund
The Pastor's Discretionary Fund helps people in our community in their time of need. Your generosity will make a difference in someone's life when they need it the most.
AMAZING - CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY!!
On Friday, December 17, Aldersgate was filled with the sounds of Christmas joy as 20 elementary children, 3 youth volunteers and two young adult helpers gathered for a Christmas party. The children played games such as, “Head, Shoulders, Knees and Snowball,” “Snowball Toss” and “Elf Says.” They also created Christmas ornaments to take home with them while talking about the birth of Jesus. The group even took time to make bags of candy for our Open Table guests. Merry & Blessed Christmas!
Sunday, December 26, 2021
Sermon: The Day After Christmas
by Pastor Abril Goforth
(Pictured above is Gloria Bryan making King Ranch Casserole. Gloria & Joe Bryan were a blessing to work with! Also pictured above is Kent Garry with the amazing donations from FMS, and A-Trucking Company)
WHAT AN AWESOME WEEK AT OPEN TABLE ~
Last Saturday Open Table was blessed
to serve 83 clients!
And, SO MANY blessings were shared: 3 bags of groceries for each family (one for Christmas meal, one for a New Year's day style meal and one with the usual extras); fresh ham (1-2 lbs for each), frozen premade King Ranch Casserole to toss in the oven, toilet tissue and paper towels, and Christmas candy!!
Then, the blessings of Open Table were explained to FMS kids using photos while Zooming. In addition, we were able to share Thank You photos from Open Table Families to express appreciation to the FMS students for their canned good donations.
*Please note - Open Table will not be serving
on Christmas Day or New Year's Day.
The Open Table grocery bags on Saturday,
December 18th contained extra items
for a hearty meal during Christmas and a
New Year's meal with ham,
black eye peas and sweet potatoes.*
Thank you FUMCD for the great response to
Open Table needs all year.
Have a Blessed Christmas and New Year. We Love You! Your generosity is a gift from God.
Merry Christmas from First Methodist School!
FMS staff and families donated over 300 food items for
Open Table and Duncanville Outreach Ministries!
School offices are closed for the Christmas holiday. We will return to school on Monday, January 3, 2022.
Have a blessed Christmas and Happy New Year!
Open enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year
(ages 1 year - kindergarten) is going on now! If you know a family with young children, please tell them about our school so they can learn and grow with us!
We are taking extensive measures in accordance with the CDC and the Dallas County Health Department guidelines to make our learning environment as safe as possible. We are learning and growing and happy to see everyone again!
Serving the families of the Best Southwest since 1968!
A Financial Update Coming to This Area Soon!!
Attendance for Sunday, December 19th
Worship Service: 86
Adult Sunday School: 58
God is good!
Most of us make our donations and pledges in the offering plate, and it is an adjustment when we are not meeting together physically to worship. In an effort to simplify giving, there are several options available: 1) the drop box on the south side of the administration building is attended daily; 2) mail - 403 S. Main St., 75116; 3) online – there’s a link on the website –www.fumcd.com;4) automatic drafts from your bank or other financial institution; or 5) credit card (Just call me at the office with your credit card information. Please do not send this information in an email.) If you need pre-addressed envelopes, call Sharon at 972.298.6121.
If you would like have altar flowers in memory/honor of someone special for the church altar, please contact the church office at 972.298.6121
Flower Arrangements are provided by Posey's N Party's
If you or someone you know need to be lifted up in prayer please send Prayer Requests to communications@fumcd.com or call the church office 972.298.6121.
A Memorial Gift was received for Missions in loving memory of Novelle Carroll, mother of Elaine & Allen Schneider. This gift was given by Micki Maris.
A Memorial Gift was received in loving memory of James Cook, father of Robert & Kathy Cook. This gift was given by Natalie & Kent Garry.
A Memorial Gift was received in loving memory of Jan Masso. This gift was given by
Natalie & Kent Garry.
Memorial Gifts were received in loving memory of Norb Schulz. These gifts were given by Rev. Dan Hoke, Lou & David Bundrick, and Natalie & Kent Garry.
Memorial Gifts were received in loving memory of Art Shirley. These gifts were given by Marcie Hughson, The Cup & Saucer Class, and Connie & Glynn Tucker.
Memorial Gifts were received in loving memory of Jerre Simmons. These gifts were given by Marcie Hughson, The Cup & Saucer Class, Lou & David Bundrick, and Kent & Natalie Garry.
If you would like to make a monetary donation in memory/honor of someone special please contact the Church Office at 972.298.6121 or mail in a check to
First United Methodist Church Duncanville
DATES TO REMEMBER AT FUMCD:
Wednesday, Dec 22 - 6:00 pm - Advent Study - Progressors Classroom
6:00 pm - Bell Practice - Harmony Hall 7:00 pm - Choir Practice - Harmony Hall Friday, Dec 24 - 6:00 pm - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service - Sanctuary
Saturday, Dec 25 - No Open Table Sunday, Dec 26 - 10:30 am - Worship Service Sanctuary Monday, Dec 27 - 6:00 pm - Line Dancing - Harmony Hall
Tuesday, Dec 28 - 5:30 pm - TOPS Group - Progressors Classroom
7:00 pm - Missions Committee - Snackbar
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