Rev. Troy Sims says that this video is the only thing of substance that he remembers from his own Confirmation, which took place on one Saturday while he was in the 5th Grade.  Enjoy Clayride: A GALLOP Through Methodist History!

Leave comments about insights from this video below!

4th – 6th Graders Only!!

What is Lent?
Why give something up?

Come find out on
Ash Wednesday
March 9 4:00 – 4:45
(Wesley Choir/Ringers begins at 4:45)

2nd floor – room 216
(4th-5th grade Sunday School room)

Kim English will lead this special Bible Study just for you!!

In an amazingly fun event on February 27, 2011, we shared in fellowship, food, and even friendly competition in order to make a difference in our community and beyond as we took part in the 3rd Annual Battle of the Bowls Chili, Stew, & Dessert Cook-Off!  A total of $3,849.20 was raised to benefit our four primary missions initiatives:

• 40% PowerPaks 4 Kids = $1,539.68
• 20% Texas Ramp Project – $769.84
• 20% Faith Mission – $769.84
• 20% Imagine No Malaria – $769.84

This greatly exceeds 2010′s proceeds of only $2,460!

One of the things that may have been the catalyst for the great response was HOT DOGS!  It was so good to see so many families there since their kids would have something they’d like to eat!  We’ll do this again in the future!

Now, I’m sure everyone wants to know the winners in this great event!  Yet, this could not have been done without the amazing participation of EVERYONE – those who cooked, decorated, and even ate.  THANK YOU TO ALL WHO PARTICIPATED!

Winners are as follows:

Chili

1. White Chicken Chili by DeEdra Folmar
   Winning a gift card to Logan’s Roadhouse!
2. Chili by Rev. Paul Goodrich
   Winning a gift card to Chili’s!
3. King’s Chili by Donovan & Kathie King
   Winning a gift card to Chili’s!
4. Chili by Sue Sperry
   Winning a gift card to Taco Casa (donated by Taco Casa)!

Stew

1. Bee’s Stew by Paula Moore
   Winning a gift card to the Hibiscus Cafe!
2. Stew by Carl & Delaine Wiersema
   Winning a gift card to Olive Garden!
3. Pozole by Gene Newton
   Winning a gift card to Luby’s Cafeteria (donated by Luby’s)!
4. Stew by Kristian & Tammy Kowing
   Winning a gift card to Hunan’s Chinese Restaurant (donated by Hunan’s)!

Dessert

1. Banana Pudding by Kristian & Tammy Kowing
   Winning a gift card to Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream!
2. Brownies by Noros & DeeAnn Martin
   Winning a gift card to Gidget’s Sandwich Shack (donated by Gidgets)!
3. Brownies by Margee Adkins
   Winning a gift card to Gidget’s Sandwich Shack!

Sunday School Classes Making the Most Money

1. Aldersgate
   Winning 4-weeks of teaching by Rev. Troy Sims
2. Bi-the-Way
3. Exodus

Best Table Decorations (see pictures below)
(voted on by Missions Committee Members)

1. Aldersgate Sunday School
   Winning 3 bags of gourmet coffee!
2. Children’s Sunday School
3. Keystone Sunday School

First Place Decorations - Aldersgate Fire Truck Theme with Fire Hydrant & Dalmation -

Second Place Decorations - Children's Sunday School - Heavenly Hot Dogs -

Third Place Decorations - Elegance by the Keystone Class -

Do you have pictures of this great event?
Share them with Rev. Troy Sims!

Four of our seven 2010-2011 Confirmands went to the Dallas Area over February 12-13, 2011.  Here are some of the things they did:

• A Canned Food Scavenger Hunt to help stock the food pantry of CCA (Christian Community Action) in Lewisville, Texas.
• Study time learning about the biblical topics that John Wesley thought were the core or “marrow” of Scripture – Prevenient Grace, Justifying Grace, and Sanctifying Grace.
• Ate with the FUMC Lewisville Youth Group.  The meal had been provided by one of that church’s older ladies Sunday School called “Dorcas.”
• Fun times at Adventure Landing in Dallas.
• Worship with St. Luke “Community” United Methodist in Dallas.
• Taking part in the Confirmation Celebration at FUMC Denton with Bishop Earl Bledsoe.  A real highlight was hearing the Bishop’s wife, Leslie, speak.

Special thanks go to Jennifer Holmes (James’ mom) for being a chaperon on this great trip! It was GREAT!
Check out the pictures below!

L-R: James, Jamie, Will, Yeager, & Jennifer with food collected in Canned Food Scavenger Hunt!Not shown: Rev. Troy Sims

The Children’s & Adult Sunday School Classes of FUMC are each taking part in a food drive to benefit Interfaith Ministries.  The Adults began a competition among classes on Sunday, October 31, 2010.  Here are the current stats:

The first number is the number of items collected.  The second number is “pro-rated” based on the number of members in the respective class.  Check back each week to see how each class is doing.

The Children begin their drive on November 7, 2010, and each week they are looking for different items that are of special need by Interfaith.  Here is what children should bring each week:

• November 7:  Pork ‘n’ Beans
• November 14:  Peanut Butter
• November 21:  Jelly
• November 28:  Canned Fruit

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

For more about the Children’s Food Drive, contact Rev. Lydia Pellikan (lpellikan@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x272).

The 2010-2011 Confirmation Class attended two different worship services to learn more about how we as United Methodists are similar and different to other faith traditions.

On Friday, October 1, 2010, the class attended the House of Jacob Synagogue along with University UMC’s Confirmation Class.  Before the worship service, Rabbi Danny Kislin talked about some basic beliefs and traditions of Judaism, and he also showed them one of their Torah scrolls, which is over 100 years old!  The worship service itself was special in that it marked the end of the annual cycle to read the Torah (law); this holiday is known in Judaism as Simchat Torah.  Rabbi Kislin ceremoniously carried the Torah scroll through the congregation for members to touch or kiss the scroll.

On Saturday, October 2, 2010, the class attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Church.  Father John Swistovich took the class on a tour of their beautiful, brand new worship facility.  The service itself was centered around the theme of “Respect for Life,” remembering that since life comes from God, all life is sacred.  Thus, we must live to protect life.  After the service, Deacon Larry Bills answered questions about the service and Roman Catholicism in general.

Special thanks goes to parents Nick Alread and Mark Edwards for chaperoning these trips with Rev. Sims.

Check out pictures of these great trips: