You are invited to take part in the many activities happening at Midwestern State University in relation to their Jewish Heritage Month. The theme this year will be achievement.
Jewish Achievers Display
Monday – Friday , April 25 – 29
All Day, MSU Bookstore
The MSU Bookstore will display various artifacts of Jewish culture, including religious items and information on past achievers of the Jewish culture.
Yom Ha’Shoah Vigil
Tuesday, April 26
7pm, Sunwatcher Plaza
Join us in lighting candles to honor and remember those who died in the Holocaust.
Movie Showing: Avalon
Thursday, April 28
11:30am & 2pm, Shawnee Theater
This film follows the life of a Polish-Jewish family that comes to America in pursuit of the American Dream. Avalon explores the immigrant’s struggle with the nature of assimilation and retention of faith, heritage, and culture.
For more information, contact Dominique D. Calhoun, Coordinator of Multicultural Services, at 940-397-4500 or via email at dominique.calhoun@mwsu.edu.
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Posted on April 21st, 2011 by tsims
Open your eyes, ears, and heart to encounter God in this hour-long, audio guided multi-media experience.
Inspired by a spiritual tradition meaningful in Church history throughout the centuries, The Prayer Path is a fusion of the ancient and the postmodern – a symbolic journey of prayer, self-discovery, and encountering God. Along this path, which will take place on the Atrium walkway, you’ll be led through eleven stations that focus on important aspects of spiritual life. Get away from all the busy-ness of your life and dedicate an hour to prayer, contemplation of Scripture, and personal spiritual commitment.
Details:
- Maundy Thursday, April 21 from 9:00am-7:30pm
- You’ll need to reserve a time!
- Good Friday, April 22 from 9:00am-5:00pm
- You’ll need to reserve a time!
- One can enter the path every 10 minutes
- The Path takes about 1 hour to complete.
- A CD Player with headphones will guide you on the path, through the eleven stations
- Feel free to bring your own headphones
- The Path will be on the 2nd Floor Atrium walkway
To schedule a time, fill out the form below, drop by the church office, or contact Rev. Troy Sims (tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x229).
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Posted on April 20th, 2011 by tsims
Beginning May 12, 2011 (note change of start date), a new 4-week Bible Study will begin that will focus on some of the parables of Jesus. Rev. Troy Sims will lead the study using the book, Re-Imagine the World: An Introduction to the Parables of Jesus
by Bernard Brandon Scott. If you’d like a copy of the book, it costs $15.
This study sets the interpretation of key parables of Jesus in the context of other things Jesus said and did (and in the context of the 1st century). The result is a startling and provocative picture of Jesus as an historical figure and the challenge he presents to contemporary life.
Register below or contact Rev. Sims (tsims@fumcwf.org or 766-4231).
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Posted on April 18th, 2011 by tsims
2011 Lenten Study -
Countering Pharaoh’s Production-Consumption Society Today:
- Thursdays (10:30-12:00noon),
beginning March 24; or
- Sundays (4:30-6:00pm),
beginning March 27
- Cost: $5
- Register NOW below!
This 5-week maximum Lenten Study from www.LivingTheQuestions.com helps us to reconsider the meaning and importance of covenant and how to live out our covenants with God and one another. The weekly sessions will be:
This 5-week study will cover these topics:
- The Way Out – Exodus 1-19
- The Decalogue – Exodus 16, 17, 20
- Countering Caesar – Luke 2-3; John 19:14-16; Acts 17:6; Romans 12
- An Act of Imagination – Psalm 73
- On Not Doing God Any Favors – Deuteronomy 6; Psalm 50
This video study features Walter Brueggemann, an Old Testament scholar and retired professor from Columbia Theological Seminary. Also a United Church of Christ minister, he has authored hundreds of articles, several biblical commentaries, and more than 50 books. He was also our 1988 Perkins Lecturer!
Looking for a Lenten Study for women?
Consider this study of Ruth!
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Posted on March 3rd, 2011 by tsims
Join Donna Fonck in this meditative form of exercise to which practitioners attribute physical and spiritual health benefits through the practice of relaxation, meditation, stretching, and balance.
Be sure to wear athletic shoes and comfortable, stretchy clothing. Here are more details about the class:
- Days: Mondays & Wednesdays beginning March 21 for 5 weeks
- Time: 9:15-10:15am
- Location: Rec. Lobby
- Cost: FREE!
For more information, contact Donna Fonck at donfon@sw.rr.com or 940-723-0579.
Register now below!
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Posted on February 21st, 2011 by tsims
The purpose of this ministry is to fashion and present shawls, lap robes, baby caps, pillow cases, etc. to women, men, and children to assure them of God’s love and of the concern and prayers of others for them. Members of this ministry can use their talents to crochet, knit, quilt, and / or cross-stitch the items to be given.
You don’t have to already know how to do these types of crafts! Those wanting to learn these skills are encouraged to participate, too!
Here are more details:
- Wednesdays, beginning March 23 for 5 Weeks
- 7:00-8:30pm
- At FUMC
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Posted on February 21st, 2011 by tsims
