“The best way to spread Christmas cheer, is singing loud for all to hear!”

from the movie, Elf.

That’s just what fifteen children (including two visitors) and six adults did as they went caroling at Presbyterian Manor and The Gables on Wednesday, December 7, 2011.

See more pictures of this great ministry here:

“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):

All children in grades 1-6 (and available parents) are encouraged to attend this event on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 from 3:45-5:30pm as the children carol in our community, bringing joy to those who hear!

To make sure we have enough transportation and adult supervision, the DEADLINE to register is December 4, 2011!

If you have not filled out a release form in the past year, print one out HERE, and turn it in to Kim English!

Sorry, but registration has ended for this event!

For more information, contact Kim English
(children@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x272).

Special Worship at the 10:30am Worship on Sunday, December 4, 2011!

Click this image to download and print a poster to share!

You won’t want to miss this special service of lessons and carols with a live nativity brought to you by the Choirs of FUMC.

Also, come early (9:00-10:15am) to share tasty Christmasy breakfast treats at “Cafe Le Paul: Advent Edition” in the Atrium.  Bring any breakfast item you like to share!

If you’d like to participate in this event, contact Kristen Gossett (kkgossett@aol.com or 940-766-4231, x225).

The sanctuary was packed for this production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat that brought together 48 performers – not to mention directors, stage and tech crew, and others who worked behind the scenes to bring this great event to fruition.

If you missed the performance, you missed a really fun time as the inspirational story of the Joseph was told in song!  It was great to see so many people from our community in our church who do not usually attend here.  What a great outreach! Special thanks to Judy Braddy for set painting!

Check out pictures from this great event, thanks to DeEdra Folmar!

This fun musical was originally written by Andrew Lloyd Weber for a friend’s son’s prep school production. It is the Old Testament story of Jacob and his 12 sons (including their wives and children), and, of course, Joseph’s coat . Pharoah and Mr. & Mrs. Potiphar help the plot to thicken!

The Music Ministry of FUMC will present this multi-generational musical with over 45 children, youth, and adults in the cast with many more assisting on costumes, tech crew, etc.

This is our gift to our church and community:

• Admission is FREE
• Nursery is available by reservation only.
  Nursery reservation must be received by Thursday, November 10.
  Make your reservation NOW below!

Sunday, November 13
5:00pm
FUMC Sanctuary
909 10th St (at Travis) in Downtown Wichita Falls

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Music ‘n’ More got off to a great start today with the annual registration event at THE PLEX!  See pictures below!

Did your child miss registration at THE PLEX?  NO PROBLEM!  Just bring your child to the Undercroft (below the Sanctuary) on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 at 3:45pm!

Here are pictures from the Children’s Musical, Technicolor Promise” of May 4, 2011.  Special thanks to DeEdra Folmar for sharing these pictures! Click the “Play Button” to start the slideshow!

A TECHNICOLOR PROMISE
A Children’s Musical & Dinner

Wednesday, May 4, 2011
6:00pm

in FUMC Fellowship Hall!

You won’t want to miss this version of the story of Noah told and sung by the children of FUMC!

The DEADLINE to get your tickets is Sunday, May 1, 2011!

• $7.50 / Adult
• $3.00 / Child (6th Grade and Under)

For more information, contact
Kristen Gossett
(kkgossett@aol.com or 940-766-4231, x225).

Registration is now open for the Spring 2011 Musikgarten Classes at FUMC.  Classes will begin on February 2, 2011.

If you are not familiar with Musikgarten, it is a music curriculum for infants, toddlers, and pre-school children.  Research has shown that we are all born with an aptitude for music, but that aptitude diminishes if it is not actively nurtured between the ages of birth and nine.  The Musikgarten classes offered at First United Methodist Church are designed to nurture the child’s music aptitude by engaging children and their families in singing and movement activities which help attune the ear, refine the voice, and develop a rhythmic body through which music can be expressed. Additionally, instrumental activities are part of the program, such as playing simple rhythm instruments like sticks and drums for babies and toddlers.

For more information, contact Sarah Fukasawa (musikgartenwichitafalls@gmail.com or 940-224-1221) or visit http://www.makingmusik.com/wichitafalls/.