On December 4, 2011, First United Methodist Church welcomes the family of David and Susie Tanner along with their son, Andrew as new members! The Tanners have found a home in the Aldersgate Class that meets on the third floor at 9:15am and Andrew is in the School For Little People.

Luke Preston Ritchie was born to Josh & Laura Ritchie (and proud grandma, Kay Preston) on Friday, September 9, 2011.  At birth, he weighed 9lbs, 13oz and was 22.5 inches in length.

CONGRATULATIONS!

Did you know our very own Jim Hoggard has had a book published by Wings Press entitled, The Mayor’s Daughter? Here is a brief synopsis of the book:

In the north Texas oil-boom town of Kiowa Falls, civilization is just beginning to overtake frontier chaos. Ru-Marie, the daughter of the town’s mayor, is a well-read, young romantic and budding artist. Her tastes in love—her parents insist—are less refined. As they throw off the sham of sophistication, a family war erupts and, with it, frontier justice. Set in the 1920s, this novel utilizes several means in order to recount the intriguing events, including first-person accounts, letters, an interview, and murder trial excerpts.

“In the 1920s, a murder rocks a small Texas town. . . . There, artistic high-schooler Rue-Marie Coleman falls in love with Buster Lopreis. . . . Hoggard uses a variety of strategies to build up to his violent climax, combining straightforward narrative with what Ru-Marie conveys to John Evening through interviews.”  —Booklist

Anderlee Lake Dray was born to Tyler & Alise Dray (and proud grandparents, Fred & Connie Bunton) on September 7, 2011.  She weighed 7lbs, 5oz. and was 20 inches long at birth!

Sabine Tsai English was born to Ryan English & Lily Tsai (and proud grandparents, Doug & Carol English) on August 10, 2011.  She weighed 8lbs. and was 20.5 inches long at birth!

CONGRATULATIONS!

The Donald B. Cowan Legacy Choir will perform June 25, 2011 at Memorial Auditorium here in Wichita Falls, and our own YES Committee will be providing transportation (up to 14 people) to the event from the FUMC parking lot at 7:15pm.  A sign up sheet is available in the church office for you to sign up on – first come, first served.

You will need to buy your own ticket ($20) in advance for the concert from the MPEC office (940-766-5555 or CLICK HERE for other options).  Do not try to purchase tickets with the rest of the group from the church as no blocks are reserved.

Questions?
Contact Judy Ballard (692-0261) or  Sue Babb (767-1079).

The Donald B. Cowan Legacy Choir in Wichita Falls, Texas is a chorus of talented Rider High School A Capella Choir alumni who are dedicated to honoring their director, Don Cowan, who served as choral director at RHS from 1961 – 1993. Mr. Cowan instilled into the hearts of all choir members, under his direction, an exceptional love and reverence of beautiful music. That spirit and music lives again!

If you just can’t make the June 25 event here in Wichita Falls, they will also be performing July 9, 2011 at the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth.  CLICK HERE for more information for tickets about that performance.