World – Recycling and Projects Outside Wichita Falls
For more information about Missions at FUMC, contact Rev. Georgia Harrison: 940-766-4231, x276 or gharrison@fumcwf.org. Look below for the latest news in missions at FUMC!
The Renew & Remix Dance Party Extravaganza on Friday, February 10, 2012 was a success on many levels: fun, fellowship, and raising money for Children, Youth, and Adult Missions!
The night began with a re-affirmation of wedding vows led by “Elvis” inserting portions of his song lyrics in the liturgy. After Joe & Norma Adair cut the wedding cake (receiving that honor as they were the longest married couple there – 61 years), “Elvis” sang “Love Me Tender” for the married folk to dance to.
Following that, the evening gained steam as people of all ages hit the dance floor – dancing for about 2 hours!
In all, over $800 was raised – the majority to benefit the 2012 Summer Youth Mission Trips!
A lady in our community has been in the hospital and rehab for an extended period. Almost two weeks ago, she was released by her doctor, but because she was did not have a ramp to get into her home, she had to stay at the rehab facility.
On Saturday, December 17, 2011, twelve adults and four children worked together to build a 39 foot ramp, allowing her to go back home.
It was a combined effort of FUMC Wichita Falls, FUMC Archer City, and Air Force personnel. First, a ramp that was too short, too steep, and too rotten had to be removed. In it’s place a new, sturdy ramp of 31 feet was built in just under 3 hours.
Initially, we thought we’d only have 6 volunteers, but as you can see in the picture, that number grew unexpectedly. Now that is a great problem to have!
If you are interested in taking part in building ramps with the Texas Ramp Project in the Wichita Falls area, contact Rev. Troy Sims (tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231).
Sunday, October 2, 2011 is World Communion Sunday where we acknowledge and celebrate our solidarity with Christians around the world. We have a couple of special events happening that day to commemorate it:
Holy Communion
at both 8:30am & 10:30am Worship Services.
An offering will be received at the altar rail that will benefit the United Methodist initiative, Imagine No Malaria, an effort to eradicate malaria on the continent of Africa by the year 2015.
Around the World Pot Luck Lunch
All are invited to bring all types of food from around the world (i.e. German, Swedish, Italian, Chinese, Mexican, American, etc.) for a culinary celebration as we acknowledge our solidarity with Christians all around the world on this special day!
Our Children’s Sunday School worked together today to sell lemonade after the 10:30am Worship Service to raise money for PowerPaks 4 Kids, a project of the Wichita Falls Area Food Bank, that provides food for disadvantaged children in our community on weekends. It cost about $170 / child per year to provide this service.
By raising $742.48, our children provided this service for a little over 4 children! Way to go!
At FUMC, we have several categories of mission projects that we participate in. Click below to learn to learn more about these:
The Renew & Remix Dance Party Extravaganza on Friday, February 10, 2012 was a success on many levels: fun, fellowship, and raising money for Children, Youth, and Adult Missions!
We may not be in the Garden of Eden, 
