What if Jesus had been born today – in Mexico?

When tasked by the youth director, Jeff Ginn, with re-telling the nativity story, the Sr. High went with that exact approach.  The purpose of the “assignment” was to add some fun to the annual Youth Christmas Party, which was held Sunday, December 18, 2012 at the First Rock Ministry Building.  This is a lot of fun!

Many thanks to the youth (and youth assistant, guitar player, Dylan Haynes) for making this video and to Faith Cooper for editing the video!

Enjoy!

This was a video created for the annual Christmas Party of the Youth of First United Methodist Church of Wichita Falls.  This was a fun event held at The First Rock Ministry Building on Sunday, December 18, 2011!

Featured in this video are the staff members of the Youth Ministry: Jeff Ginn, Ross Hammond, and Dylan Haynes.  Many thanks to Ethan Rouse for being the camera man!

We pray this fun song will help get you in the Christmas spirit!
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Here are the lyrics:

“The Manger Rap”

Break it down…Away in a manger – No bed in his crib
The little baby Jesus – Tryin’ to sleep he was trippin’
I see stars in my eyes – Shinin’ light – shoot me down
The little baby Jesus – Whatcha’ doin’ in the hay?

The cows be jawin’ – Baby Jesus was hawin’
Though them cows say “holla” – Baby Jesus didn’t botha’
I feel you Big G – With your eyes on me
Stay by me holmes – have breakfast with me
Denny’s yeah – let’s get a grand slam…

Errrrrr… What?

The little baby Jesus – He’s one of my peeps
When we rollin’ with Jdog all you brothas should pray
Bless all da little homies – Big G watchin’ you
If ya wanna get the bling – gotta be in the posse.

Check out this information about the Sr. High Mission Trip to Hayesville, North Carolina!

• Departs July 16 returns July 23

• $100 deposit reserves your spot

• All deposits due by February 1st

• This trip is for all those who will complete grades 9 thru 12 in spring 2012.

• Work May Include: New Home Construction, Light Home Repair, Wheelchair Ramps

• Other Activities: Located in Appalachian Mountain high country…

NOTE: Spots are limited for this trip so get your deposit in ASAP to make sure your spot is reserved!

For more information, contact our Youth Director
Jeff Ginn (jginn@fumcwf.org or 940-613-0025)!

Check out this information about the Jr. High Mission Trip to Rapid City, South Dakota!

• Departs June 30 returns July 8

• $60 deposit reserves your spot

• All deposits due by March 1st

• This trip is for all those who will complete grades 6 thru 8 in spring 2012.

• Work may include Children’s Programs, Elderly Centers, Thrift Store, Food Bank, Light Home Repair

• Other Activities: Visit Mt. Rushmore

NOTE: Spots are limited for this trip so get your deposit in ASAP to make sure your spot is reserved!

For more information, contact our Youth Director
Jeff Ginn (jginn@fumcwf.org or 940-613-0025)!

Special Worship at the 10:30am Worship on Sunday, December 4, 2011!

Click this image to download and print a poster to share!

You won’t want to miss this special service of lessons and carols with a live nativity brought to you by the Choirs of FUMC.

Also, come early (9:00-10:15am) to share tasty Christmasy breakfast treats at “Cafe Le Paul: Advent Edition” in the Atrium.  Bring any breakfast item you like to share!

If you’d like to participate in this event, contact Kristen Gossett (kkgossett@aol.com or 940-766-4231, x225).

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!

(Seekers of MORE reporting) The 5th-8th graders went to Fright Fest at Six Flags on October 10, 2011.  We rode many rides and played many games.  Below is a drawing we made inspired by the cool rollercoasters there. 

Check out this pics from our trip!

Here’s a great video of our own Trinity Denson working to try to climb a crazy ladder

This fun musical was originally written by Andrew Lloyd Weber for a friend’s son’s prep school production. It is the Old Testament story of Jacob and his 12 sons (including their wives and children), and, of course, Joseph’s coat . Pharoah and Mr. & Mrs. Potiphar help the plot to thicken!

The Music Ministry of FUMC will present this multi-generational musical with over 45 children, youth, and adults in the cast with many more assisting on costumes, tech crew, etc.

This is our gift to our church and community:

• Admission is FREE
• Nursery is available by reservation only.
  Nursery reservation must be received by Thursday, November 10.
  Make your reservation NOW below!

Sunday, November 13
5:00pm
FUMC Sanctuary
909 10th St (at Travis) in Downtown Wichita Falls

Name:

e-Mail:

Phone:

Number of Children:

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Names / Ages of Children:

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Sunday, October 16, 2011 brought smiles to many faces as people of all ages attended the Fall Carnival that boasted:

• The Patriot / Cowboy Game on the Big Screen
• Games from:
  • Exodus Sunday School Class – Bean Bag Toss
  • Living the Questions Class – Minute to Win It
  • Young Adult Singles – Cake Walk
  • Paul & Maggie Goodrich – Potty Toss
  • Youth Helpers
• Bounce House
• The Lost Cave
• Trunk-or-Treating
• Food from the Bi-the-Way Sunday School Class
• Photo Booth from the Aldersgate Sunday School Class
• Fellowship!

Check out pictures below!

Bring your family, bring a friend, and join the fun:

Sunday, October 16, 2011
4:30-6:00pm

Winning trunk-or-treating from 2010!

Cost:

$3 recommended donation for church members;

Visitors are FREE!

Activities:

Trunk-or-Treating
(Can you open your trunk to kids?  We provide the candy!)

Yummy carnival food by the Bi-the-Way Sunday School Class
(additional cost)

Bounce House

New Games

The Cowboy game will be on the big screen in Fellowship Hall

Ways you can help (as an individual or small group):

Donate candy
(look for donation boxes at church entrances)

Set-up
(after worship on the 16th)

Clean-up
(6:00pm)

Run a game booth!!

Bring baked goods for the cake walk

Participate in Trunk-or-Treat!!
(best decorated trunk wins a gift card)

Come and join the fun and encourage your friends and Sunday School Classes to come!!

To sign-up to help, contact
Kim English
(children@fumcwf.org or 940-766-4231, x272)