Photos from the May 2 children’s musical, “Old Testament–Fast Forward” are now posted to the church’s Flickr account, courtesy Matt English. Click here to view those photos.

Click this link to view newly posted pictures from Palm Sunday’s Easter Egg Hunt courtesy Matt English.

The Blessing of the Animals service Sunday, April 22, 2012 brought forth 32 dogs and a cat and was a huge success! To view the many photos taken at the FUMC Park, click on the link below: (Special thanks to Matt English and DeEdra Folmar for providing the photos!)

Blessing of the Animals

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The Renew & Remix Dance Party Extravaganza on Friday, February 10, 2012 was a success on many levels: fun, fellowship, and raising money for Children, Youth, and Adult Missions!

The night began with a re-affirmation of wedding vows led by “Elvis” inserting portions of his song lyrics in the liturgy.  After Joe & Norma Adair cut the wedding cake (receiving that honor as they were the longest married couple there – 61 years), “Elvis” sang “Love Me Tender” for the married folk to dance to.

Following that, the evening gained steam as people of all ages hit the dance floor – dancing for about 2 hours!

In all, over $800 was raised – the majority to benefit the 2012 Summer Youth Mission Trips!

See pictures below!

A lady in our community has been in the hospital and rehab for an extended period.  Almost two weeks ago, she was released by her doctor, but because she was did not have a ramp to get into her home, she had to stay at the rehab facility.

On Saturday, December 17, 2011, twelve adults and four children worked together to build a 39 foot ramp, allowing her to go back home.

To learn more about the Texas Ramp Project in the Wichita Falls area, contact Rev. Troy Sims (tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x229).

See more pictures from this build below!

Many thanks go to all those in the Chancel Choir who went caroling at nursing homes on Sunday, December 11, 2011.  They truly brought joy all those who had the opportunity to hear them.

Here are more great pics:

This festive tradition sponsored by the YES Committee continued this year with festive decorations and food!  Many thanks go to those who opened their homes to us:  Barbara & Karl Milstead; Cynthia & Rick Schleider; Anita Palmer; and Wendy Moran!

Who can’t wait ‘til next year?

“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:

What a great Christmas Gift for our kids and kids in need in our community!

On Saturday, December 3, 2011, nineteen children (grades 1-6), one youth, and nine adults – all representing our church – helped make gifts of “love bags” for young people of the Children’s Home and Teen Shelter to carry their belongings.  They then delivered these gifts, got a tour of the Children’s Home, and sang a couple of Christmas carols for the children there!

See more pics 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):