PLEASE USE THE LINK BELOW.Many of us have fallen out of the habit of registering for worship on Sunday mornings. Our volunteers are working hard to keep up with everyone who comes in the door, but they are missing some of you. We register for our sake and the sake of our church family in case there is a need to do contact tracing. If you do not pre-register for worship on Easter Sunday, you may be asked to wait to be seated.WE NEED YOUR HELP. PLEASE REGISTER FOR WORSHIP ON EASTER SUNDAY (10:30 service only). Thursday, April 1 is the deadline for registering for worship on Sunday, April 4, 2021.
As a reminder, we ask that your mask remain on at all times while you are present on our campus, that it cover your mouth and nose, that it not be vented, and that it not be a neck gaiter.
We are SO CLOSE to knocking this thing down to a mere annoyance. Let’s keep up with the practices that have kept us in worship together so far. Thank you for the love you show by taking care of those around you!
If you are not comfortable attending worship yet, or if registration is full or closed, our plan is to livestream this service on Facebook at our regular worship time of 10:30 a.m.
We look forward to worshipping with you, no matter how you choose do that! “O come, let us worship and bow down. Let us kneel before the God our Maker.” Psalm 95:6
REMINDER ~ The Church office will be closed on Monday, April 5th, in observance of Easter
FAMILY EASTER CELEBRATION!!
Join us online for a family celebration on Saturday, April 3 beginning at
10 a.m. If you can't tune in at 10 a.m., you can participate any time after that.
There will be games, the Easter story and a song! This is guaranteed to be FUN for the WHOLE family.
Take time to gather the following supplies before you log on to our Facebook page to join in the celebration: -Plastic or real Easter eggs (1 per person) -A chocolate bunny (1 per person or 1 per family and work together) -Frosting (in a tub or a tube) -Hammer or something heavy like a can of soup -Hand towel
Effective March 29th everyone 16 and older, along with the Phase 1A, 1B, 1C and School and Licensed Child Care Personnel are eligible to receive a vaccine.
If you or someone you know, needs assistance in registering or with transportation for your vaccine, please let the Church office know (972.298.6121) or email OfficeAdmin@fumcd.com. We have generous volunteers who want to help.
Vaccines have arrived in Duncanville.
Hi neighbor,
Nothing is more important than you and your family's health, and we're committed more than ever to overcoming this pandemic together.
We're excited to share our COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Center, where you can stay informed on eligibility, vaccine safety tips, and details on how and where to get vaccinated near you.
As always, Solv is here to make care for you and your family convenient, fast, and stress-free. Get our top-rated app to book same-day care or a Covid test, and find vaccines near you. Rest easy knowing care is just a click away.
Holy Week ~ Upcoming Events
Maundy Thursday Online Service - April 1st - 7 p.m.
Good Friday Sanctuary Tenebrae Service— April 2nd—7:00 p.m.
Easter Sunday Sunrise Service—April 4th—7:00 a.m.,
with singing and Communion
(in the Community Garden, please bring your own folding chair)
Easter Sunday Sanctuary & Online Service - April 4th - 10:30 a.m.,
with Handbells and Cantata
IN PERSON BOOK STUDY
Are you ready to return for a small group discussion opportunity? Pastor Abril will lead a willing group in conversation of the book, What Every Christian Needs to Know About Judaism, on Sunday evenings at 6:00, beginning April 18th. To reserve your book, contact the church office at 972-298-6121 or email officeadmin@fumcd.com. Material cost: $18.00.
MISSIONS
Communion Rail Offering for April - Lydia Patterson Institute
Endowment Fund Announces
Funds are Available
to Make Grants during 2021
The year 2020 was a good year for the Endowment Fund. Investments grew significantly during the year and funds have been approved for making grants during the coming year. If you or your Church group have projects/activities that you feel are worthy of being funded with an Endowment grant, you can submit your written grant request for consideration by the Endowment Committee through the Church office or directly to a committee member. The committee will be meeting in late April to consider any requests received. You may present your request to the committee when they meet or have a member of the committee present it for you.
ENDOWMENT FUND GRANT REQUESTS
Endowment Fund grant applications should explain the amount of funds requested with details about the church needs and use of the funds.
Explain the purpose and objective for your project using endowment funds.
Explain the amount of funds requested with details of all items and/or services to be purchased.
Explain how the project will benefit and be relevant for FUMC Duncanville and our mission.
Explain the timetable for use of the funds.
Explain who will benefit from the use of endowment funds.
Add any other information or details that will help to explain your grant request.
Your Endowment Committee
Join us Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021 In-Person/Online Worship Service at 10:30am Sermon: EASTER by The Rev. Abril Goforth Scripture Reading: Mark 16:1-8
Here’s Sharon Karger with our 100% paid Apportionment Certificate signed by Bishop McKee and other Conference leadership. When we pay apportionments, we support ministries not only here at home, but abroad. Students are educated, people of every age are fed, and the gospel is spread through the land. Did you know that the majority of apportionments are returned to the local church? Way to go, First Duncanville! Thank you for your faithfulness!
OPEN TABLE Curbside Pick-Up
Every Saturday
Aldersgate Parking Lot
5 pm
Last Saturday Open Table was blessed to serve 65 meals. Open Table Ministry continues to seek the Lord's guidance and provision for this ministry. Please keep your great suggestions and gifts coming. The Open Table families thank and appreciate FUMC Duncanville!
The Pantry is low Cold Cereal, Cream of Chicken Soup, Green Beans,
and Pasta Sauce (to go with pasta we have on hand).
Our help is especially important now when individual needs are being relegated to the back burner. If you can't be there in person, another way to help is to donate to our food pantry. A bag of groceries is handed out with the meals. For questions or additional information please contact
Alisha Vance at 214-641-5675.
Thank you church family!
HYBRID YOUTH MINISTRY Beginning Sunday, April 11 our youth will have the opportunity to meet IN PERSON(masked) at 6p.m. in 414. We will continue to offer the option to Zoom for those who are not comfortable with in person gatherings. Please contact Bridget@fumcd.com if you are not already on the text distribution list. Bridget will send out the Zoom password each week.
NEWS FOR YOUNG ADULTS Bridget will be contacting you this week about a get together. If you aren't already on the text list please send her your cell phone umber to Bridget@fumcd.com
If you would like have altar flowers in memory/honor of someone special for the church altar, please contact the church office at 972.296.6121
*Flower Arrangements are provided by Posey's N Party's
Our three year old Tuesday -Thursday class led chapel last week! They taught us about Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem, His trial, crucifixion, and RESURRECTION! They sang the song “1-2-3 Jesus is Alive!”
Open enrollment for the 2021-2022 school year (ages 1 year - kindergarten) and Summer Fun (ages 1 – exiting 5th grade) began on 3/1/21! 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!
Pledges, offerings, and memorials for week ending 3/21/21: $4,824
YTD Pledges, offerings, and memorials: $115,555
Expenses for week ending 3/28/21: $11,417
Expenses YTD $142,187 Outstanding balance on Campus Revival TMF Loan: $63,881
Attendance in person worship: 03/28/21: 62
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 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.
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
FUMCD - Members Celebrating a Birthday in April
(If you have an April birthday and your name is not on this list, please contact the Church office)
