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!

See pictures below!

Life and the life of faith are a journey for which we need nourishment – physical, emotional, and spiritual.  Join John Dillard on Ash Wednesday, February 22, 2012 at 12:00noon or 6:30pm in Perkins Chapel to consider how Ash Wednesday and Lent are related to our journeys of life and faith.

Then, on February 29, 2012 at 12:00-1:00pm, begin a weekly Lenten study (skipping March 14 for Spring Break) using Robert Schnase’s book, Forty Days of Fruitful Living: Practicing a Life of Grace.  The study will go through April 4, 2012 and will be led by Kim English (children@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x272).

Even if you choose not to participate in the study, we hope you’ll consider getting a copy of the book to read for personal devotional use throughout the season of Lent.  If you do use the book for the study or only personal use, you’ll start reading on Ash Wednesday, reading each successive day except on Sundays when you’ll read the unnumbered thematic introductions.

The book costs $12, and the church will not order the book for you until receiving the money.  Or, if you prefer to order the book yourself, click the image of the book or the title of the book above.

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A provocative new study will begin on Sunday afternoons beginning February 12, 2012 as the Sunday Afternoon Study Group discusses Gregory A. Boyd’s book, The Myth of a Christian Nation: How the Quest for Political Power Is Destroying the Church.

In writing of this book, Tony Campolo says that it “addresses a major concern of evangelical Christians who are fearful that patriotic zeal is being confused with Christianity and that Christianity is being used to legitimize a socio-political system that ought to be biblically critiqued.  We’ve needed this book.”

The author, Greg Boyd, is the founder and senior pastor of the mega-church, Woodland Hills Church, in St. Paul, Minnesota.

Here are details of the class:

• Sundays, beginning February 12, 2012
• 4:30-6:00pm
• In Room 302.
• Childcare available upon request
• Cost for the book:  $11 (you must pay for the book before the church can order it for you)
  (if you’d like to order the book yourself, click the image of the book above).
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For more information about this study,
contact Rev. Troy Sims
(tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x229).

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The Young Adult Singles will watch and consider the story behind the life of Christopher Gardner through the movie, The Pursuit of Happyness, on:

• Sunday, January 29, 2012
• 6:30pm
• On the 3rd Floor of FUMC
• Feel free to bring your supper with you!

After watching the movie on the big screen, Jessica Holley will lead a discussion focusing on:

• The misspelling of “happiness” – the constant why;
• The testament of the human spirit and overcoming great challenges life gives us; and
• That maybe God wants us to reach out and help others.  Does that constitute true happiness?

For more information about the Young Adult Singles,
contact Rev. Troy Sims
(tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x229).

We may not be in the Garden of Eden,
but we are planning a
Garden of Eatin’ Chili / Stew / Dessert Cook-Off!

Plan now to enter your recipes and to be present to vote for this wonderful event that supports our four primary mission focus:

• PowerPaks 4 Kids – 40%
• Texas Ramp Proj­ect – 25%
• Imagine No Malaria – 25%
• Faith Mission – 10%

Even if you do not enter a recipe, we hope you’ll bring your appetite and money to share (any cash donation or check accepted)!

• You’ll vote for your favorite chilis, stews, and desserts by placing money in a box by your favs.
• You can vote for as many as you want and give as much as you want when you vote!
• Cost to eat:
  $10 / Adult
  $5 / Child
  $25 MAX / Family

If you plan to enter a recipe, let us know by filling out the form below!  Good luck!

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New to the United Methodist Church?

Been in the UMC a long time
but not sure of our basic beliefs?

Just want to know more about the UMC?

This 4-week Sunday School Class is for you!

Led by our ministry staff, this class will cover:

• United Methodist History / Structure
• United Methodist Theology
• Programs of FUMC

This class will be held on Sunday mornings during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:15am).  The class location will depend on how many register.

Please, register below so we’ll know how many to expect!

For more information, contact
Rev. Troy Sims (tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x229).

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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.

To learn more about the Texas Ramp Project in the Wichita Falls area, contact Rev. Troy Sims (tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x229).

See more pictures from this build below!

This documentary follows former priest, James Carroll, on his journey of remembering and reckoning as he considers some of Christianity’s dark history.  It traces the legacy from the Emperor Constantine’s vision of the cross as a sword and symbol of power, to the rise of genocidal antisemitism, to modern-day wars sparked by religious extremism.

On:

• Sunday, January 22, 2012
• 4:00-6:00pm (we’ll start promptly at 4:00pm – PLEASE, don’t be late!
• On the 3rd Floor of the Education Wing

we’ll watch this movie on the big screen and briefly discuss it after the fact.

For more information, contact
Rev. Troy Sims
(tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x229).

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Many thanks go to all those in the Chancel Choir who went caroling at nursing homes on Sunday, December 11, 2011.  They truly brought joy all those who had the opportunity to hear them.

Here are more great pics:

“Beautiful service!”

“Now that was a Christmas service!”

These are just two of the comments about the special worship of lessons and carols with live nativity on December 4, 2011.

All vocal choirs (Cherub, Trinity, Wesley, Chapel, and Chancel) worked to make this event a success along with members from the Asbury Ringers, Elizabeth Yeager (flute), several youth and ministry assistants in the live nativity, and the ministry staff.

Special thanks also goes to all of those who brought goodies for Cafe le Paul in the Atrium prior to the service!

See more pictures here (courtesy of DeEdra Folmar):