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.

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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!

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“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):

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.

The sanctuary was packed for this production of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat that brought together 48 performers – not to mention directors, stage and tech crew, and others who worked behind the scenes to bring this great event to fruition.

If you missed the performance, you missed a really fun time as the inspirational story of the Joseph was told in song!  It was great to see so many people from our community in our church who do not usually attend here.  What a great outreach! Special thanks to Judy Braddy for set painting!

Check out pictures from this great event, thanks to DeEdra Folmar!

Not everybody dressed up, but all had a great time and great food!  The menu included:

• Dips & Chips
• Grilled Chicken
• Corn Salad
• Mediterranean Vegetables
• Brownies
• Cookies
• Football Game
• Fellowship!

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

Check out pictures below!

It was a combined effort of FUMC Wichita Falls, FUMC Archer City, and Air Force personnel.  First, a ramp that was too short, too steep, and too rotten had to be removed.  In it’s place a new, sturdy ramp of 31 feet was built in just under 3 hours.

Initially, we thought we’d only have 6 volunteers, but as you can see in the picture, that number grew unexpectedly.  Now that is a great problem to have!

If you are interested in taking part in building ramps with the Texas Ramp Project in the Wichita Falls area, contact Rev. Troy Sims (tsims@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231).