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Volunteers are Preparing Our Church for VBS

tsims — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:46:45 +0000

Special thanks go to Mendie Brauner, Tonja Denson, Kim English, Pam Featherston, Hannah Pellikan, Sarah Pellikan, and Kayla Vaughn for helping to decorate hallways in the church to get us ready for VBS, coming July 12-16.

If you see one of these volunteers, please tell them, “THANK YOU!”

Tonja Denson & Kayla Vaughn decorating a Hallway in the Undercroft!

Mendie Brauner & Pam Featherston making a measurement for hall decorations on the 2nd Floor!

Kim English preparing paper to go on the wall of the 2nd floor hallway!

Kayla Vaughn & Hannah Pellikan really got into their work of painting with flourescent paint. They got it all over themselves!

Church Members Win Best Team Theme at Bowl for Kids’ Sake

tsims — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 21:52:34 +0000

Members of FUMC and the Exodus Sunday School Class participated in the Bowl for Kids Sake benefiting Big Brothers Big Sisters. Their bowling team, Real Housewives of Canyon Trails, won the “Best Team Theme!”

The team members included Shari Schultz, Susan Tate, Amber Schacter, Emily Hays, and Teresa Rose.

Thank you for your service in our community and CONGRATULATIONS!

FUMC Children, Youth, and Adults Take Part in Annual Conference Mission Day – June 9, 2010

tsims — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:37:31 +0000

June 9, 2010 marked a first for the North Texas Annual Conference as, in addition to the normal business of the conference, a mission work day was held to help members of the conference (including our Bishop, District Superintendents, and Extended Cabinet) practice what we preach. FUMC folk participated in all of the projects:

Cooking Breakfast (Connie Rosenburg & Erica Conner)
Painting the Riverside Cemetery Fence (Erica Conner, Rev. Pellikan, and children of Adventures in Mission (AIM-1))
Texas Ramp Project 1 (Rev. Sims)
Texas Ramp Project 2 (Alan Ballard & former Youth Pastor, Dana Coker)
Texas Ramp Project 3 (Elizabeth Yeager)
Imagine No Malaria Car Wash (Youth of FUMC)
In fact Jeff Ginn and our youth spearheaded this event that raised over $300 to help eradicate malaria on the continent of Africa by 2015)

Check out pictures below:

Danny Kislin to Be Ordained July 1, 2010

tsims — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 15:20:50 +0000

Danny Kislin is no stranger to FUMC, as he has taught many Adult Sunday School and Confirmation Classes about the religion of Jesus: Judaism. Likewise, he has attended worship here, often, with his wife, Mimi and daughter Danielle.

Danny’s training in his Jewish faith began as a child in Hebrew School, and it continued in a seminary in Israel as a young adult. Recently, at the encouragement of the House of Jacob Synagogue, where he has been serving as the Spiritual Leader for several years, he took up his studies again through the Rabbinical Seminary International.

Having now completed his studies, Danny will be ordained a Rabbi in a ceremony on July 1, 2010 at The Actors Temple in New York City. That is a great accomplishment!

CONGRATULATIONS DANNY!

FUMC Youth Leave on Mission Trip to San Marcos – June 13, 2010

tsims — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 20:14:22 +0000

Twenty three (23) youth and adults left after 10:30am Worship to go on a Mission Trip to San Marcos, Texas to do repairs on homes of people that live in that area. As you can see in the picture, they prayed as a group before they left, but we ask that you pray for them as well over this coming week. They will be returning late on Friday, June 18.

THANK YOU TO OUR YOUTH FOR MAKING A DIFFERENCE
IN OUR WORLD!

Roughly L-R: Jeff Ginn, Bryan Press, Jerry Rouse, Ethan Rouse, Dylan Haynes, Collin Brauner, Ross Hammond, Hope Rouse, Ashley Tate, Robby Press, Millicent Paris, Emma Knight, Corbin Ginn, Diane Montano, Breanne Press, Claire Baer, Hollon Meaders, Anthony Davis, Keeley Trevino, Macy Bretschneider, Faith Cooper, Drake Davis, Haley Knight

Volunteer Spotlight on Judy Ballard

tsims — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 20:42:16 +0000

Judy Ballard retired as FUMC Library Board chair in May, following 36 years of “devotion” and volunteering. Judy joined the library board in 1973 and became the chair in 1974. Despite her retirement, she will continue to volunteer with the Library.

In addition to her work with the FUMC Library, Judy is also a member of the Fidelis Sunday School Class where she teaches periodically. She also serves as a greeter for the 10:30am Worship Service and has been a tutor for 2nd graders with the YES Committee, which she is also a member of!

Judy and her late husband, Joe, moved to Wichita Falls from Houston in 1956. She was a library science major at Murray State College, Murray, KY.

THANK YOU, JUDY, FOR YOUR HARD WORK, PAST AND PRESENT!

Leave a note below to say, “Thank you,” to Judy:

Volunteer Spotlight on Bill Niles

tsims — Thu, 27 May 2010 22:56:36 +0000

We would like to thank Bill Niles for his service to our congregation. For 22 years, Bill has volunteered to lead and direct the Asbury Ringers handbell choir, spending countless hours in rehearsal, arranging bell music, and in one on one ministry with its participants. In addition, Bill has been a part of the Chancel Choir and has directed and / or assisted in many Summer Youth Musicals.

On top of that, Bill has taught adult Sunday School Classes in an on-going and on a substitute basis!

Would you believe he also volunteers to help the School for Little People with its financial work?

Thank you, Bill, for being a “light” in our church family and helping in so many areas.

Leave a note below to say thanks to Bill!

2010 High School Graduates of FUMC

tsims — Wed, 26 May 2010 18:26:40 +0000

Be sure to congratulate the 2010 High School Graduates of our church! This year we have graduates from:

Air Academy High School, Colorado – Commencement was held Wednesday, May 19, 2010 at 6:00pm in Colorado;
Burkburnett High School – Commencement will be Friday, May 28, 2010 at 8:00pm in the Kay Yeager Coliseum;
Rider High School – Commencement will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 2:00pm in the MPEC; and
Wichita Falls High School – Commencement will be Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 5:00pm in the MPEC.

Macy Bretschneider	Born: Wichita Falls, TX School: WFHS Favorite Class: Human Anatomy Plans: Attend Texas A&M to pursue a degree in Biomedical Engineering Clubs / Organizations: Student Council; Yearbook; Senior Class President; Band (Drum Major); Cross Country; Quill & Scroll; Math / Spanish Club Honors: Ranked 3rd in Senior Class; National Honor Society; Scholastic Letter Award; WFHS Who’s Who of Spanish, Physics, Anatomy, Calculus; Academic All-State Cross Country; Young Texanne Scholarship Finalist; All District & All Region Band; State Solo & Ensemble; Voted Senior Class “Most Intelligent” Church Activities: Choir (12); VBS; Praise Band; UMYF (Council President); UMYF Mission Trips; Bible Study Favorite Memory: Flipping off the dock during YAW and landing “less than gracefully”
Jared Fadow	Born: Wichita Falls, TX School: Home & MSU Favorite Class: Mr. Ginn’s Sunday School Class Plans: Attend MSU to pursue a degree in Mechanical Engineering Church Activities: FJM Sunday School; UMYF; TV Ministry Favorite Memory: Skeet & Archery during YAW
Nancy Farabee	Born: Wichita Falls, TX School: WFHS Favorite Class: Science Plans: Attend UT Austin to pursue counseling / social work Clubs / Organizations: Young Life; Yearbook Honors; National Honor Society
Corbin Ginn	Born: Sylva, NC School: WFHS Favorite Class: Physics Plans: Attend MSU to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education Clubs / Organizations: Newspaper; Cross Country; Quill & Scroll Honors: Voted Senior Class “Most Daring” Church Activities: Choir; VBS; UMYF; UMYF Mission Trips; Nursery; Bible Study Favorite Memory: San Marcos Mission Trip
Dylan Haynes	Born: San Antonio, TX School: Rider HS Favorite Class: Music Theory Plans: Attend the University of North Texas Clubs / Organizations: Martial Arts Club; Band Honors: National Honor Society Church Activities: Choir; Ringers; Orchestra; VBS; Praise Band; UMYF (Worship Leader); UMYF Mission Trips; SYM Tech Crew Favorite Memory: Jammin’ Blues with Pappa G
James Hinze	School: Air Academy High School, Colorado Plans: Attend University of Colorado Clubs / Organizations: Varsity Football Honors: Voted Most Valuable Teammate, Varsity Football; Colorado FBLA State in Economics
Derek Montano	Born: Bitburg, Germany School: Rider HS Favorite Class: Lunch Plans: Navy; Special Warfare Combat Crewman Clubs / Organizations: Soccer; Track; Swim Team; Water Polo Team Church Activities: UMYF; UMYF Mission Trips
Spencer Riley	Born: Wichita Falls, TX School: Rider HS Favorite Class: Anatomy & Physics Plans: Attend University of Arkansas Clubs / Organizations: Soccer; Guitar; Young Life Honors: All District & Academic All State Soccer Church Activities: Acolyte Favorite Memory: VBS
Merideth Selvidge	Born: Wichita Falls, TX School: Burkburnett HS Favorite Class: American Sign Language Plans: Attend MSU then continue to USAO to pursue a degree in American Sign Language Clubs / Organizations: Student Council; Drama; Boomtown Babe’s Drill Team; Project Graduation Honors: National Honor Society; Who’s Who in Foreign Language; Theater Honors; State UIL Prose & Interpretation Church Activities: Choir; UMYF; Youth Council; SYM (7 seasons); Bible Study Favorite Memory: Lock-in with Floral Heights UMC when I fell asleep on the pool table. . .
Alexander Curlin
Anthony Davis

Jeff & Shelia Campbell’s Personal Library – Book Sale, May 22, 2010

tsims — Fri, 14 May 2010 18:17:43 +0000

Jeff and Shelia Campbell were pillars of FUMC and our community, being leaders and teachers. Many don’t realize that Jeff was an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and Shelia wrote United Methodist curriculum!

1,500+ books from their personal library will be sold:

Saturday, May 22, 2010
10:00am-4:00pm
410 Morningside
Wichita Falls

Their children, Cary, Susan, and Charles, would like for you, as FUMC members, to have the opportunity to own a book that brought inspiration to these wonderful people.

Included in the sale are books on: Theology, Spirituality, Cooking, Art, Literature, Language, Fiction, Non-Fiction, Psychology, Philosophy, Health, History, Humanities, Poetry, and more. Most prices will range from $1-$3 with some books and publications offered for FREE! There are some books that are signed editions, first editions, or excellent art books that are priced individually.

Rob Brotherton to Graduate With Honors

tsims — Thu, 13 May 2010 21:37:42 +0000

Rob Brotherton will graduate with honors from Syracuse University with degrees in Advertising Management and Voice. Convocation ceremonies will be Saturday, May 15, 2010 and the commencement ceremony will be Sunday, May 16.

In addition to graduating, Rob will also be singing at both of his convocation ceremonies!

Rob has rented an apartment in New York City and hopes to find a job there soon!

Congratulations, Rob!