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!

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 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 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!

Aiyeeee! Laissez les bon temps rouler y’all! Are you ready for live boiled crawfish and the best Cajun food around? Come listen to live Zydeco/Cajun music along with some Texas/Oklahoma Blues, Country and Rock thrown in the mix! Our own Kyle Knight will be doing some of the cookin’, so you know the food will be GREAT!

This year’s annual event is even larger with Live Music, Crawfish Boil, Cajun Food, Motorcycle Rally, Car Show, Gumbo Cook-off, Games, and Vendors.

Saturday May 8th, 2010, gates open at 12pm and event lasts until 10pm, tickets on sale now!

• Tickets in advance are $5.00
• Tickets at the Gate are $10.00
• 12 & Under FREE

Would you believe that Stephen (formerly known as Stevie) Dryden was recognized by the University of Texas at Austin for an exemplary academic record. He was named a Distinguished College Scholar on Honors Day, April 10, 2010.

Congratulations Stephen!