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Movie Discussion: Constantine’s Sword – January 22, 2012

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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Posted on December 19th, 2011 by tsims

Chancel Choir Goes Caroling to Nursing Homes – December 11, 2011

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.

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Posted on December 15th, 2011 by tsims

Stars! Angels! Shepherds! Kings! Great Worship on December 4, 2011

“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):

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Posted on December 7th, 2011 by tsims

Additions to the Church Library – October-December 2011

Check out one of these great books in the FUMC Library on Sunday morning; or drop by the church during office hours, get the key, and follow the self-checkout procedures printed on the table of the Library!

Perkins School of Theology: A Centennial History by Joseph L. Allen.
This history gives major attention to how Perkins deans have interpreted and carried out their roles and how faculty members have worked together throughout Southern Methodist University’s theology school’s first one hundred years.

One Summer by David Baldacci.
A moving family drama about learning to love again after heartbreak and loss.

Turn of Mind by Alice LaPlante.
A uniquely entertaining literary thriller, LaPlante’s portrayal of the prime suspect’s escalating dementia, told from her point of view, is gripping, unnerving, and utterly brilliant.

Before I Go To Sleep by S.J. Watson.
Memories define us. So, what if you lost yours every time you went to sleep? Your name, your identity, your past, even the people you love – forgotten overnight. And the one person you trust may be telling you only part of the story. Welcome to Christine’s life.

The Darling Dahlias and the Naked Ladies by Susan Wittig Albert.
A new series featuring the ladies of a garden club in Darling, Alabama, who also dabble in digging through clues – the Darling Dahlias.

Adrenaline by Jeff Abbott.
On a bright, sunny day, CIA agent Sam Capra receives a call from his wife, Lucy, while he’s at work. She tells him to leave the building immediately. He does – just before it explodes, killing everyone inside. Lucy vanishes, and Sam wakes up in a prison cell. As the lone survivor of the attack, he is branded by the CIA as a murderer and traitor. Escaping from the agency, Sam launches a desperate hunt to save his wife and family while clearing his name.

Now You See Her by James Patterson.
To save her own life, Nina Bloom vanishes into thin air. Now, to rescue an innocent man, she confronts the killer she thought she had escaped forever many years ago.

Only Time Will Tell by Jeffrey Archer.
This epic tale of Harry Clifton’s life begins in 1920 with the words, “I was told that my father was killed in the war.” A dock worker in Bristol, Harry never knew his father, but he learns about life on the docks from his uncle, who expects Harry to join him at the shipyard. But an unexpected gift wins Harry a scholarship to an exclusive boy’s school, and his life will never be the same.

The Gap Year by Sarah Bird.
This book is told with perfect pitch from two points of view.  We meet Cam Lightsey, a divorcee still secretly carrying a torch for her ex who dumped her and Aubrey Lightsey, the daughter who is tired of being the dutiful, grade-grubbing band geek.

Lethal by Sandra Brown.
The bestselling author, Sandra Brown, returns to the bayous of Louisiana to deliver a heart pounding tale of corruption, betrayal, and murder.  The stakes couldn’t be higher.

Split Second by Catherine Coulter.
A serial killer is on the loose, and it’s up to FBI agents Dillon Savich and Lacey Sherlock to bring him down. They soon discover the killer has blood ties to an infamous and now long-dead monster.

The Mayor’s Daughter by James Hoggard.
An American heartland saga with the power and elegance of a Greek tragedy combined with the rawness of a developing culture whose people are hardly more than a generation away from the wilderness.

What Alice Forgot by Liane Moriarty.
A knock on the head has misplaced ten years of Alice’s life, and she’s not sure she likes life ten years later.

Merciless by Diana Palmer.
Can assistant Joceline Perry convince FBI agent Jon Blackhawk to let down his defenses when he’s set on guarding his heart? A mesmerizing story of romance and intrigue.

Lost December by Richard Paul Evans.
When Luke Crisp graduates from business school, his father, CEO and co-founder of Fortune 500 Crisp’s Copy Centers, is ready to hand over the family business to him. Luke has other plans. Taking control of his trust fund, Luke leaves home to pursue a life of reckless indulgence. From one of America’s most beloved storytellers comes his most spiritual book: a modern telling of the prodigal son.

The Best of Me by Nicholas Sparks.
Forced to confront painful memories, two former lovers will discover undeniable truths about the choices they made. In the course of a single, searing weekend, they will ask of the living, and the dead: Can love truly rewrite the past? This is Sparks at his very best!

The Litigators by John Grisham.
This is a tremendously entertaining romp filled with the kind of courtroom strategies, theatrics, and suspense that have made John Grisham America’s favorite storyteller.

The Lady of the Rivers by Philippa Gregory.
This is the remarkable story of a woman named Jacquetta, who navigated the treacherous path through the battle lines in the War of the Roses. It is a sweeping, powerful story rich in passion and legend.

Heartwishes by Jude Deveraux.
What if your closely guarded secrets began to come true? That is exactly what begins to happen to Gemma Randford as she begins cataloging the documents of one of Edilean’s oldest families, the Fraziers. Jude Deveraux delivers another guilty pleasure historical romance.

Following Atticus by Tom Ryan.
A remarkable, true journey about middle-aged, overweight newspaperman and his miniature schnauzer, Atticus M. Finch, who have become very unlikely mountaineers. An extraordinary relationship and an unforgettable saga of adventure, friendship and family.

Recent Memorials to the Library

  • Mr. & Mrs. Herbert R. Smith in memory of Virginia Bird, mother of Trudy Wilcox
  • Mr. And Mrs. Howard Allison in memory of Patricia (Pat) Ringle.
  • Win-Some Class in memory of Pat Ringle.

 

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Posted on December 2nd, 2011 by tsims

Invitation to Psalms Disciple Bible Study – begins January 12, 2012

This study helps us engage the Psalms at the deepest level of our hearts, where God’s faithfulness confronts the most challenging aspects of our lives when we ask,

“How long, O Lord? Will you hide forever?”
(Psalm 89)

and when we pray,

“Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised.”
(Psalm 48)

Class Details:

  • Day:  Thursdays, beginning January 12, 2012
  • Time:  10:30-12:00pm
  • Duration:  10 Sessions
  • Location:  Room 302 (Genesis Classroom)
  • Cost: $10 (includes cost of study guide)

For more info, contact Rev. Troy Sims:  940-766-4231, x229 or tsims@fumcwf.org.

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Posted on December 2nd, 2011 by tsims

December 2011 Chancel Choir Newsletter

Read the latest news for the FUMC Chancel Choir in the December 2011 Chancel Chat, produced by Whitney Beeson!  Click the image below to view the PDF.

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Posted on November 30th, 2011 by tsims

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