June 30, 2016
Our shelves are empty! We urgently need the following items for our summer food drive for Caldwell Elementary.
Session 3: July 6 7:00-8:30 pm, Parlor Ephesians 3 Leader: Bob Dry Join us on Wednesday evenings for a summer come-and-go study in the Book of Ephesians. All are welcome, and no registration is required. Come and refresh in God’s word this summer!
Cereal/Breakfast bars Peanut butter Jelly (no glass jars) Rice (white) Beans (dried, no cans)
Pasta/Pasta Sauce Powdered Milk Pudding Juice Boxes
No glass jars or canned food. Please deposit your food items in the collection box in the lobby or children’s area. If you don’t have time to shop, monetary donations are accepted.
C ALDWELL
Jubilee
Caldwell Jubilee is one of our church’s missions serving the families of our adopted school, Caldwell Elementary. We have over 160 students who need assistance with school supplies, a backpack and a full set of clothes to start the school year off right. There will be table in the hallway on Sunday mornings beginning July 10. We need volunteers to help at the table on Sunday mornings. Sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eaba72da0f94-caldwell20 To adopt a child, sign up here: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0d4eaba72da0f94-caldwell21
Six weeks of sessions led by our pastors to help you learn about the church, what it means to be a United Methodist, and how to connect. The classes are dropin friendly, so please come whenever you can!
Coming up:
Across the street at the auditorium Sign-up at the table in the hallway on July 10 & 17
July 10 - "Who We Are on the Way of Grace" Pastors John Harman and Patty Froehlich will lead a discussion about who we are as the people of First United Methodist Church and how the distinctive Wesleyan "Way of Grace" guides our understanding of how God is at work in the world. July 17 - "The Methodist Story" Pastor Don Renshaw guides us through the fascinating journey of the people called Methodist. Hear the colorful stories of how John Wesley started a movement that became the church we know today. July 24 - "The Church Grows" John Harman, Adult Discipleship Pastor, will explore how we grow as disciples of Jesus, why we grow, and what opportunities are here for you to connect and go deeper spiritually. For more information, contact Patty Froehlich at
[email protected] or visit our website, www.sharingtheheart.org/join-the-journey.
Eat at Chick-fil-A for a good cause! Go to Chick-fil-A at 380 and 75 in McKinney anytime on Wednesday, July 6, and mention Hope Mommies when you order and part of the proceeds will be donated to Hope Mommies. You must mention Hope Mommies for the proceeds to be donated. In memory of Holland Grace Ludlow, infant daughter of church members Chrissie and Jeff Ludlow, the proceeds will be used to provide Hope Boxes to bereaving mothers who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth, and newborn/infant loss. These boxes are a comfort package for the moms and provide an introduction to the Hope Mommies community. Hope Mommies is a Christian ministry that provides support for grieving mothers and their families. To learn more about Hope Mommies visit: http://hopemommies.org/about-us. If you are unable to swing by this Chick-fil-A location on July 6, you can still donate directly to Hope Mommies and the Hope Box Gathering. Visit http://hopemommies.org/box-gatherings/give-to-a-gathering and choose "Chrissie Ludlow - McKinney, TX" from the drop down box.
Welcome New Members
Weekly Calendar Sunday, July 3 3:30 pm 5:00 pm
Youth Praise Band, The Hub Youth, The Hub
Monday, July 4 Holiday—Office Closed Tuesday, July 5 7:00 pm
Families Anonymous, C210
Wednesday, July 6
Conner and Rachael Byrd Chloe, Gavin and Lincoln Joined June 26, 2016
9:00 am 9:30 am 11:00 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
Al-Anon, C200 Seekers of the Word, Conference Room Yoga Class, C200 Worship Service, Chapel Life On Purpose Bible Study, Parlor
Thursday, July 7 9:15 am 9:30 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm
Baby Talk Mom’s Group, Nursery UMW Board Meeting, Conference Room Women’s Bible Study, Parlor Prayer Ministry, C215 Praise Band Practice, Dyer Hall
Friday, July 8 7:00 am Men’s Bible Study, Parlor 11:00 am Yoga Class, C200
If you feel that you've reached the end of your rope, Stephen Ministers can help you tie a knot and hang on. For someone who will listen and help you find the resources you need to get through this trying time, contact Rev. Doug Fox at 972-5628556 or
[email protected].
10:05 am Sunday
www.sharingtheheart.org/sermons
315 N. Church St. McKinney, TX 75069
972-562-8556 www.sharingtheheart.org
Male counselors needed for Bridgeport Children’s Summer Camp, July 11-15 We need a few men (age 18 and older) to help us out at Bridgeport Summer Camp. This is a great opportunity for college kids! You can split the days, just let Cheridy Dodd know which days you are available and she can coordinate the schedule. You won’t regret the opportunity to experience camp. It is a spirit-filled week full of fun and entertaining activities. Contact Cheridy at
[email protected] for more information.
www.sharingtheheart.org/madcamp
August 1-5, 2016 9:00 am-12:00 pm Incoming first graders through incoming sixth graders We will have hands-on missions with the opportunity to share the heart of Christ in our community and in our world. $10 per child Includes a camp t-shirt
Register online www.sharingtheheart.org/mission-mania