Prayer Response Team Keep in touch with people on the prayer list by text, phone or cards. See Pastor Abril or email abril@fumcd.com
In 2022 We’ll be looking at a chapter of The Happiness Project every month in worship through the eyes of scripture; How to create more joy in our lives.
Join a Team We need new members for both of these important Sunday morning tasks. We will be passing the offering plate again in January and will soon have bulletins!
YOUTH NEWS
Youth in 6th grade and older who are interested in learning more about church membership and expanding their faith journey are invited to participate in Confirmation 2022. Those who have already become members of the church are encouraged to renew their faith and spiritual commitment while building stronger relationships with God and one another. Confirmation and Renewal will begin in February. Parents and youth, please contact Bridget@fumcd.com for more information and to register.
CHILDREN'S MINISTRY UPDATE
Friday, January 14 from 6:30-9:30 we will meet in Aldersgate for games, crafts, a devotional, a service project, a snack and fellowship. Reservations are required by Wednesday, January 12 at noon to ensure we have enough supplies and supervision for all children. The cost is $5 per child with a maximum of $10 per family. A limited number of youth helpers are welcome at no charge and must pre-register. Please contact bridget@fumcd.com to register for this event.
Stephen Ministry Formation See Kent Garry or email kjgarry66@gmail.com for more information.
Journey Towards Racial Justice See Alisha Vance or email avance1990@gmail.com for more information.
UMW Leadership Team Meeting
Tuesday, January 11th, 9:30 - 11:30 am
in the Snackbar -
For additional information, please contact
UMW President, Lisa Cairy @ 817-751-4862
Sunday, January 9, 2022
Sermon: Renewed
Scripture Readings:Luke 3:15-17, 21-11
by Pastor Abril Goforth
Open Table Curbside Pick-Up
returns to it's Regular Schedule
this Saturday, January 8th at 5 pm.
We look forward to seeing all the bright
smiling faces of our Open Table Friends and Families then and throughout 2022.
Let's eat!
For questions or additional information please contact
Alisha Vance at 214-641-5675.
This week the Food Pantry is in need of
Hearty Canned Soups, Canned Spinach and Canned Fruits. Your generosity is a gift from God. Thank you!
Happy New Year from First Methodist School!
FMS staff and students returned to school this week! Our students are learning about bears and how they hibernate during the cold winter months.
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, January 2, 2022
Worship Service: 51
Adult Sunday School: 34
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 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.
An Honorarium gift was given in honor of Rosser and Donna Eidelbach. This gift was given by David & Joyce Gregory.
Memorial Gifts were received in loving memory of Norb Schulz. These gifts were given by Ron & Linda Golden and Allen & Elaine Schneider.
Memorial Gifts were received in loving memory of Art Shirley. These gifts were given by Carolyn Babb, Kenneth & Luella Brandenburg, Ron & Linda Golden, Richard & Sharon Henson and family, and Allen & Elaine Schneider.
Memorial Gifts were received in loving memory of Jerre Simmons. These gifts were given by Barbara Browder, Ron & Linda Golden, and Allen & Elaine Schneider.
Memorial Gifts were received in loving memory of Jim Thrash. These gifts were given by Carolyn Babb, Barbara Browder, Ron & Linda Golden, Rev. Dan & Myrna Hoke, Terri & Don Ivory, Ralph & Sandra Jones, Betty Michalski, Allen & Elaine Schneider, Larry & Willa Yost, and the New Horizons Sunday School Class.
A Memorial Gift was received in loving memory of Sharon “Coach” Smith. This gift was given by Rev. Dan & Myrna Hoke.
A Memorial Gift was received in loving memory of Clay Parramore in honor of his mother, Clayda Parramore. This gift was given by Larry & Willa Yost.
A Memorial Gift was received to benefit Missions in loving memory of Carole Deffebach. This gift was given by Larry & Willa Yost.
A Memorial Gift was received in loving memory of Gib Kobler. This gift was given by Allen & Elaine Schneider.
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, Jan 5 - 3:00 pm - After School Ministry - Asbury Classroom (Upstairs) 6:00 pm - Bell Practice - Harmony Hall
6:30 pm - Quinceanera Practice - Gym 7:00 pm - Bell Practice - Harmony Hall
Thursday, Jan 6 - 10:00 am - Casa Quilters - Snackbar Friday, Jan 7 - 6:30 pm - Quinceanera Practice - Gym
Saturday, Jan 8 - 5:00 pm - Open Table - Aldersgate Sunday, Jan 9 - 10:30 am - Worship Service - Sanctuary 11:30 am - Lay Teaching Committee - Admin. Conference Room Monday, Jan 10 - 6:30 pm - Line Dancing - Harmony Hall 7:00 pm - UMM Meeting - 414
Tuesday, Jan 11 - 9:30 am - UMW Leadership Team - Snackbar
5:30 pm - TOPS Group - Progressors Classroom
7:00 pm - Trustees Committee - Snackbar
