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	<title>First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls - WELCOME! &#187; Missions &#8211; Sharing</title>
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		<title>Current Pantry Needs of Interfaith Ministries &#8211; July 2010</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/3436</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:41:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please, help us keep Interfaith Ministries&#8216; pantry stocked.  Current needs are:

Canned Beans
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Cereal
Instant Potatoes
Canned Meat (i.e. Chili, Tuna)
Toilet Paper
Paper Towels
Laundry Soap
Household Cleaning Supplies

You can take [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3437" title="FoodPantry-sm" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/FoodPantry-sm.jpg" alt="FoodPantry-sm" width="273" height="300" />Please, help us keep <a href="http://www.interfaithwf.org" target="_blank">Interfaith Ministries</a>&#8216; pantry stocked.  Current needs are:</p>
<ul>
<li>Canned Beans</li>
<li>Peanut Butter</li>
<li>Jelly</li>
<li>Cereal</li>
<li>Instant Potatoes</li>
<li>Canned Meat (i.e. Chili, Tuna)</li>
<li>Toilet Paper</li>
<li>Paper Towels</li>
<li>Laundry Soap</li>
<li>Household Cleaning Supplies</li>
</ul>
<p>You can take these items directly to Interfaith or drop them in the blue and red receptacles in the first floor hallway of the Education Wing (outside the church office).</p>
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		<title>FUMC Children, Youth, and Adults Take Part in Annual Conference Mission Day &#8211; June 9, 2010</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/3203</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:37:31 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Adventures in Mission - for Grades 3-6]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[June 9, 2010 marked a first for the North Texas Annual Conference as, in addition to the normal business of the conference, a mission work [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-3204" title="AIM-1 2010" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/AIM-1-2010.jpg" alt="AIM-1 2010" width="300" height="280" />June 9, 2010 marked a first for the North Texas Annual Conference as, in addition to the normal business of the conference, a mission work day was held to help members of the conference (including our Bishop, District Superintendents, and Extended Cabinet) practice what we preach.  FUMC folk participated in all of the projects:</p>
<ul>
<li>Cooking Breakfast (Connie Rosenburg &amp; Erica Conner)</li>
<li>Painting the Riverside Cemetery Fence (Erica Conner, Rev. Pellikan, and children of Adventures in Mission (AIM-1))</li>
<li><a href="http://texasramps.org/" target="_blank">Texas Ramp Project 1</a> (Rev. Sims)</li>
<li><a href="http://texasramps.org/" target="_blank">Texas Ramp Project 2</a> (Alan Ballard &amp; former Youth Pastor, Dana Coker)</li>
<li><a href="http://texasramps.org/" target="_blank">Texas Ramp Project 3</a> (Elizabeth Yeager)</li>
<li><a href="http://imaginenomalaria.org" target="_blank">Imagine No Malaria</a> Car Wash (Youth of FUMC)<br />
In fact Jeff Ginn and our youth spearheaded this event that raised over $300 to help eradicate malaria on the continent of Africa by 2015)</li>
</ul>
<p>Check out pictures below:<br />
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		<title>Needs at Interfaith Ministries Pantry &#8211; April 2010</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/2613</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Apr 2010 22:26:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Please, help keep the Interfaith Ministries food pantry stocked.  Bring any of the following items to church or take them directly to Interfaith:

Soup
Crackers
Macaroni &#38; Cheese
Cereal
Hot [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2614" title="FoodNeeded" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/04/FoodNeeded.png" alt="FoodNeeded" width="212" height="300" />Please, help keep the <a href="http://interfaithwf.org/clients/pantry" target="_blank">Interfaith Ministries</a> food pantry stocked.  Bring any of the following items to church or take them directly to <a href="http://interfaithwf.org/contact" target="_blank">Interfaith</a>:</p>
<ul>
<li>Soup</li>
<li>Crackers</li>
<li>Macaroni &amp; Cheese</li>
<li>Cereal</li>
<li>Hot Dogs</li>
<li>Canned Meat</li>
<li>Toilet Paper</li>
<li>Paper Towels</li>
<li>Household Cleaning Supplies</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!</p>
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		<title>Emma Knight &amp; Her Dad Provide Meal for Habitat Volunteers</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/2488</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2010 15:52:29 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tsims</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children's Missions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Did you know?
Habitat For Humanity of Wichita Falls does a Collegiate Challenge program where students from colleges around the country come to work here in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Did you know?</em></p>
<p><a href="http://www.habitatwf.org/" target="_blank"><img class="alignright size-full wp-image-2490" title="EmmaKnight" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/EmmaKnight1.jpg" alt="EmmaKnight" width="168" height="180" />Habitat For Humanity of Wichita Falls</a> does a Collegiate Challenge program where students from colleges around the country come to work here in Wichita Falls.  This week, Air Force Academy Cadets from Colorado Springs and University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point Students were here to serve.</p>
<p>One of the treats they experienced on Thursday, March 25, 2010 was a meal provided by Emma Knight and her Dad, Kyle.  Other than cutting up the meat, Emma essentially did all the cooking (of course under the guidance of Kyle who is teaching her the fine art of cajun cooking) and helped serve jambalaya, green beans, and bread!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU TO EMMA AND KYLE FOR YOUR SERVICE AND GENEROSITY!</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2491" title="Knight-HabitatCook" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Knight-HabitatCook.JPG" alt="Knight-HabitatCook" width="360" height="175" /></p>
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		<title>LTQ Sunday School &amp; Children Provide Meal for Less Fortunate</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/2476</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 25 Mar 2010 19:03:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tsims</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children's Missions]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Living the Questions Sunday School Class]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wednesday, March 24, 2010, the Living the Questions Sunday School Class and their children provided and served a meal for the less fortunate of our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2477" title="SettingTable-Kate" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/SettingTable-Kate-300x225.jpg" alt="SettingTable-Kate" width="300" height="225" />Wednesday, March 24, 2010, the <a href="/archives/category/adult-ministries/adult-sunday-school/ltq">Living the Questions Sunday School Class</a> and their children provided and served a meal for the less fortunate of our community at Mt. Calvary United Methodist&#8217;s Power Meal.  Over forty people were served.</p>
<p>Many thanks to all of the participants that made this event a success:</p>
<ul>
<li>Jeff &amp; Lauri Cooper (class presidents);</li>
<li>Matt &amp; Kim English and Kate;</li>
<li>Chad &amp; Jennifer Hillberg and Jack &amp; Kara;</li>
<li>Jennifer Holmes and James &amp; Joseph Scales;</li>
<li>Troy Sims; and</li>
<li>Elizabeth Yeager.</li>
</ul>
<p style="text-align: center;">-</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2478" title="Cookies" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/Cookies.jpg" alt="Cookies" width="384" height="288" />-</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2479" title="SettingTable-Hillbergs" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/SettingTable-Hillbergs.jpg" alt="SettingTable-Hillbergs" width="384" height="288" />-</p>
<p style="text-align: center;"><img class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-2480" title="FillingPlates" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/03/FillingPlates.jpg" alt="FillingPlates" width="384" height="288" /></p>
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		<title>Genesis Class &amp; One Confirmand Feed Less Fortunate</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/2100</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 27 Jan 2010 16:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tsims</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[On Wednesday, January 20, 2010, members of the Genesis Sunday School Class (Karin Lerew, Rick &#38; Nancy Orr, Luci Paris, Wayne &#38; Jill Patterson), one [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-2101" title="0120001921" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/0120001921-225x300.jpg" alt="0120001921" width="225" height="300" />On Wednesday, January 20, 2010, members of the <a href="/archives/category/adult-ministries/adult-sunday-school/genesis">Genesis Sunday School Class</a> (Karin Lerew, Rick &amp; Nancy Orr, Luci Paris, Wayne &amp; Jill Patterson), one confirmand (Millicent Paris), and Rev. Troy Sims participated in the Mt. Calvary UMC Power Meal to provide a meal for the less fortunate in our community.</p>
<p>Meatball sub sandwiches, chips, mixed fruit, cookies, and brownies was the very popular menu.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">THANK YOU to all who provided a healthful meal for those in need!</p>
<p><img class="size-medium wp-image-2102" title="0120001925" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/0120001925-300x225.jpg" alt="0120001925" width="300" height="225" /></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-2103" title="0120001907" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/0120001907-300x225.jpg" alt="0120001907" width="300" height="225" /></p>
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		<title>Open Door Class Feeds Less Fortunate: December 9, 2009</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/1870</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:49:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tsims</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members of the Open Door Sunday School Class provided food for and / or served some of the less fortunate in our community when they [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1871" title="1209091917" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/12/1209091917-300x225.jpg" alt="1209091917" width="300" height="225" />Members of the Open Door Sunday School Class provided food for and / or served some of the less fortunate in our community when they did the Power Meal at Mt. Calvary UM Church on Wednesday, December 9, 2009.  The menu included fried chicken, salad, corn salad, green bean casserole, sweet potato casserole, au grautin potatoes, bread, pecan &amp; pumpkin pie, and cookies.</p>
<p style="text-align: center;">Thank you to Ann Bowling, Garland Dean, Wanda Hoffman,<br />
Gary Sparks, Paul &amp; Patti Stillson, Retha Stone, and Kris &amp; Paula Tilker<br />
for your ministry!</p>
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		<title>Exodus Class &amp; Children Serve Power Meal: November 18, 2009</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/1787</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:08:15 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tsims</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Children's Missions]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Members of the Exodus Class (April Crutcher, Kevin &#38; DeEdra Folmar, Kenneth &#38; Lindsay Greer, &#38; Shari Schultz) as well as three of their children [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><img class="alignright size-medium wp-image-1788" title="exodus kids" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/exodus-kids-300x226.jpg" alt="exodus kids" width="300" height="226" />Members of the Exodus Class (April Crutcher, Kevin &amp; DeEdra Folmar, Kenneth &amp; Lindsay Greer, &amp; Shari Schultz) as well as three of their children (Preston Crutcher, Maverick Folmar, &amp; Daniel Schultz) prepared, brought, and served a meal of spaghetti &amp; meat balls, salad, breadsticks, cookies, and dessert bread for about 50 less fortunate people for the Power Meal at Mt. Calvary United Methodist Church here in Wichita Falls.</p>
<p>For those of you concerned about the young people of our day and age, take comfort in knowing that not only did Preston, Maverick, and Daniel WANT to be there, they worked extremely hard in setting the table and taking drinks and food to the people we served.</p>
<p>Next month, the Open Door Class will serve the meal on December 9.</p>
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		<title>PowerPak Program Continues</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/1664</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:10:38 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tsims</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Missions - Sharing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Photos]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Win-Some Sunday School Class]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Young Adult Singles]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Special thanks go to the Young Adult Singles (with a little help from Jr. High Youth) for packing the PowerPaks for the week of October [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div id="attachment_1665" class="wp-caption alignright" style="width: 213px"><img class="size-medium wp-image-1665" title="1102090948" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/1102090948-290x300.jpg" alt="1102090948" width="203" height="210" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Mary Jane Arrington of the Win-Some Class</p></div>
<p>Special thanks go to the <a href="/archives/category/adult-ministries/young-adult-singles">Young Adult Singles</a> (with a little help from Jr. High Youth) for packing the PowerPaks for the week of October 25.</p>
<p>Likewise, a big thank you goes to the <a href="/archives/category/adult-ministries/adult-sunday-school/win-some">Win-Some Sunday School Class</a> for taking care of the Power Packs for the week of November 1.</p>
<p>A big difference is being made in the lives of these young people by providing food for them on the weekend!</p>
<div id="attachment_1666" class="wp-caption alignleft" style="width: 440px"><img class="size-large wp-image-1666" title="Win-Some" src="http://fumcwf.org/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/Win-Some-1024x768.jpg" alt="Win-Some" width="430" height="323" /><p class="wp-caption-text">Carolyn &amp; Howard Allison and Mary Jo Dudley of the Win-Some Class</p></div>
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		<title>Fall Food Drive &#8211; October 25-November 22, 2009</title>
		<link>http://fumcwf.org/archives/1644</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2009 19:00:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>tsims</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Adult Sunday School]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[As in years past, we will be taking canned / boxed goods to benefit Interfaith Ministries during the Thanksgiving / Christmas Holiday Season.  Individuals are [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As in years past, we will be taking canned / boxed goods to benefit Interfaith Ministries during the Thanksgiving / Christmas Holiday Season.  Individuals are invited to drop their donations in the marked containers in the Narthex or in the 1st Floor hallway of the Education Wing.</p>
<p>Again, this year, we will have a “contest” between Sunday School Classes, so members of Sunday School Classes should take their items to their respective class to &#8220;receive credit.  However, there will be a change this year to make it more fair.</p>
<p>The number of items a class brings will be divided by the number of class members in the Sunday School attendance sheets.  Thus, smaller classes will have a better chance in the contest.</p>
<p>Prizes include:</p>
<ul>
<li> 4-weeks taught by Rev. Sims</li>
<li> 3-weeks taught by Dr. Gene Newton</li>
<li> Do you know someone who would be willing to offer a prize?  If so, contact Rev. Troy Sims (<a href="mailto:tsims@fumcwf.org">tsims@fumcwf.org</a> or 940-766-4231, x229).</li>
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