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Introduction
Here you will find information about general
church events planned to occur in the next few weeks
or months. We also have Upcoming Events sections specifically
for:
Check all of our upcoming events sections often as
dates are subject to change.
Prayer Ministry
Sunday Afternoon Prayer - Fall is
coming. School is starting and can the holidays be so
close? So much is happening. Stopping to pray gives
us focus and direction. Please join us at the Sunday
Afternoon Prayer Time every Sunday at 12:45p in the
prayer room. Are you interested in starting a prayer
group? Contact Sandy , sandybixler1@sbcglobal.net.
Tuesday Morning Prayer - We meet every
Tuesday morning from 9:30--10:30 am to pray for the
needs of our church. We pray over the prayer cards &
prayer lists that are turned in each week, in addition
to any other needs we become aware of. If you feel led
to lift up our church and its people in prayer, we encourage
you to join us on Tuesday mornings! For information
contact Paula Rife, paula.rife@tx.rr.com, 972-463-1133.
Tuesday Evening Prayer - Come join
us so that we can get to know one another better; to
pray and praise the Lord Jesus Christ and to ask Him
to bless us with His mighty Presence. He promised in
His holy Word: "where two or three come together
in my Name, there am I with them." Mt. 18:20 .Come
to the prayer room at 6:30 P.M.
Financial Peace University
Taught by radio personality Dave Ramsey, this 13-week
course will be offered on two different nights for your
convenience, beginning in September. Dave Ramsey teaches
a biblical approach to managing finances. Cost of the
class will include the cost of your books, audio CDs,
and a lifetime membership so that you may access all
the online tools at Financial Peace University.
We will offer a 30 minute Orientation class on Sunday,
August 31st at 6:30pm, in the Sanctuary to learn more
about the program and to sign up for the class. Participants
may choose from either the Sunday evening class, which
will meet from 6:30–8:30p (beginning Sept. 14th),
or the Tuesday evening class, which will meet from 6:30–8:30p,
(beginning Sept. 16th). Childcare will be provided.
For information visit www.daveramsey.com.
Wednesday Night for Kids
Volunteers needed for GAP Kids choir in Kinder-5th
grade - We especially need someone to work
with the pre-school choir. You do not need music experience,
just a love for the children and a willingness to have
fun. I am planning a great year but we have to have
volunteers. Gap Kids will start on Wednesday, Sept.
3rd at 6:15pm. Please call Karen Burt at 972-333-8800
to help.
Secret Agent Managers Wanted to lead Mission
Possible Kids - We are looking for special
people to lead our Secret Agents (the children) during
our Wednesday night program which will start on September
3rd. Mission Possible Kids runs from 7-8 pm right
after GAPkids choir which starts at 6:15pm. Our
leaders help the agents with mission projects.
For information contact bridget.williams@fumc-rowlett.org.
Mission Moments
The Hope in Hand Food Pantry - We
have an urgent need from the food pantry. They are totally
out of Mac and cheese, cereal, peanut butter and
jelly. With children home for the summer, these are
staple items. Please purchase extra items when you are
at the grocery store. Place your donation on the shelves
in the Mission Corner.
Cell Phones for Soldiers - We are
a drop-off point for Cell Phones for
Soldiers. They turn old cell phones into more than 12
million minutes of prepaid calling cards for U.S. troops
stationed overseas. These cards provide an 800 number,
which supplies the user with an hour of talk time. You
may bring your old cell phones to the church office
or to the Missions Corner.
Relay for Life - This annual event
will be here before you know it, September 26th! We
are looking for teams, so if you are interested in participating
on a team or starting your own team, contact Sherry,
sherry.lundswick@fumc-rowlett.org. Be watching for a
table in the Narthex in the very near future, to answer
questions, sign-up survivors, accept donations, etc.
So many of our members have been affected by cancer
this year and this is our way of helping to fight for
a cure.
Women's Bible Studies
Women's Evening Bible Study - Beginning
September 3rd from 6:30pm - 8:00pm, we will begin an
8-week study focusing on prayer. Our resource for the
study will be The Workbook of Living Prayer, by Maxie
Dunnam. The need for prayer remains constant and this
study will help the experience of prayer to come alive.
The study will end on October 22nd, just before this
year's Women's Conference, Prayer U - Praying your Personality
on October 25th. Cost is $10 for materials and childcare
is available. Contact Taunja Weber, taunja.weber@fumc-rowlett.org.
Wednesday Morning' Bible Study - We
will begin a new study September 3rd from 9-11am. We
will delve into the Psalms 120-134, with the Beth Moore
study, Stepping Up: A Journey Through the Psalms of
Ascent. On September 3rd we will view the Intro DVD
and have texts available for purchase. The cost is $20.
We welcome interested ladies to join us in our time
of study and sharing. We will feast together on a brunch-type
potluck, we hope you decide to join us! Contact Joy
Boutakov, jboutakov@gmail.com for information.
Family Camp-Out
Mark the date of October 3-5th (with October 6th being
a GISD Holiday). More information coming soon! Contact
Holly Durham for information, hwdurham@verizon.net.
Leaves of Gold for Senior Adults
October 20-23, 2008 0 We're going to the mountain at
Mount Sequoyah! We would like to invite senior adults
to go with us for four days of travel, fun, inspiration,
worship and fellowship this fall. $255 covers housing,
meals, program events and workshops. This is for a double
room, private bath. If you wish a private room the cost
is $345 per person. Bonus: when a couple goes, one pays
$255, but the other pays only $210! We will stay in
Yancey Cottage, the same accommodations as last year.
We will have a golf cart available for those who need
assistance.
We will leave the church about 8:00 am Monday and return
about 4:00 pm Thursday. Dennis Howry will be our trusty
bus driver! Cost to ride the bus will be determined
nearer the event time, depending on the cost of gas.Call
Buist or Violet Wilson at 972-530-2605 for information
and registration forms. Registration forms with payment
need to be turned in to us this month.
Lagniappe for Christ
Ministry
We meet every Friday morning to "give a little
extra" to the church by performing fix-it projects.
If you have time and an interest join us @ 9am on the
Fridays you are available. For more info call the church
office, 972-475-3667. This ministry is open to men and
women.
Did you know the
church has a Christian Book Club?
Forever reading and reading with forever in
mind! We meet once a month for brunch on Saturdays.
We alternate reading high quality Christian fiction
and nonfiction. The group keeps a reading list going
several months in advance, with each member recommending
a book, then facilitating the discussion for the book
that month. It's always a great time of fellowship and
learning, so feel free to join us! For information contact
Dawn Anderson at 214-418-2728 or skycase@yahoo.com.
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