This Sunday, January 24

The Hole In Our Gospel Series Continues

Worship: Dr. Ken Diehm speaking Downtown (8:50, 9:00, 10:10, 11:15 AM)
Rev. Randy Scrivener speaking at Heritage (10:30 AM)
Alfredo Median speaking in Spanish (11:15 AM)

Sunday School: 9:30 AM (Heritage) | 10:05 AM (downtown)

Also This Sunday: The Hole In Our Gospel Groups

The Hole In Our Gospel

Please read Part 2 of The Hole In Our Gospel, chapters 4-7 for this Sunday. We encourage everyone to join in with a group that is discussing the book. The following small groups have formed to discuss the book:

Sundays at 4:00 PM with Dr. Ken Diehm in Room 2011 of the Family Life Center
Wednesdays at noon with Dr. Cindy Ryan in Room 2007 of the Family Life Center
Wednesdays at 7:00 PM with Rev. Rita Yoes in Room 2011 of the Family Life Center

Childcare is provided for all groups. You may also choose to participate by discussing the book with your Sunday School Class. Visit our website at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/hole for more details on Sunday School Classes studying the book.

Visit our website for full details on each of these events!

Chili Bowl VII and Elvis Gospel Concert

Next Sunday, January 31, is Chili Bowl VII at 5:30 PM in the Family Life Center, followed by a gospel concert by “Elvis” (Kraig Parker) at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuary! Chili Bowl is an annual event where the whole church comes together and tests our best chili recipes!  Entertainment provided by First Church String Band!! Everyone is welcome to participate - whether you enter the contest, or just come eat! We'll have a new category called "It's Not Chili" and hot dogs will be available for the kids. Get full details on the Iron Men web page.

This years beneficiary is Weekend Food; all proceeds will go to this ministry. Weekend Food is a program which provides 350 children per week with a bag of supplemental food for the weekend. We would like to ask that you donate any of the following Weekend Food needs:  individual packs of: easy mac, ravioli, ramen noodles, applesauce, fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, instant oatmeal. Bring your donation with you to the Chili Bowl. Get more details about Weekend Food here.

After the Chili Bowl, join us in the Sanctuary for an incredible gospel concert by Elvis impersonator Kraig Parker and the Royal Tribute Band! The event is free and no ticket or RSVP is required - just show up and enjoy the show! Doors open at 6:00 PM and the concert starts at 7:00 PM.

Career Transition Ministry

Many of us, especially in this time of economic turmoil, are looking for employment or interested in improving on a current career path. The FUMC Career Transition Ministry is here to support anyone looking to improve their current employment situation. We offer discrete one-on-one assistance with such things as resume preparation, making a job search plan, interviewing techniques and general career advancement. The Ministry will be hosting networking meetings beginning in 2010 focused on a variety of career transition topics. The Career Transition Ministry volunteers have experience in career counseling, human resources, technology, finance, business and sales. For more information, contact katherineh@fumcg.org or visit our website at http://firstmethodistgrapevine.org/caring/career.html for resources and leads to additional job transition groups.

Friendly Quilters Enter Quilt Show

The Friendly Quilters invite you to come to the Quilt Show at the Isle at Watermere Assisted Living the week of January 31 through February 7. An Open House will be held on Sunday, January 31, from 1:00 to 4:00 PM. The quilts will continue to be displayed through February 7. Our display quilt will be a crazy quilt sewn by Friendly Quilter Karen Dorris. Several churches will have quilts on display. The quilt that gets the most votes will win $1,000 for the ministry of their church! Please make a point to go by and vote for our quilt! The Isle at Watermere is located at 101 Watermere Drive in Southlake.  Click here to see a larger image of the crazy quilt.

News to Change the World

Help for Haiti
We continue to keep the people of Haiti - and all those who are helping there - in our prayers. We received word earlier this week that two of our United Methodist leaders - Rev. Sam Dixon, head of UMCOR, and Rev. Clint Rabb, head of GBGM Missions Volunteers - have both died as a result of their injuries when the Hotel Montana collapsed around them during the earthquake. You may support the relief efforts by writing a check to the church and indicate “Haiti” in the memo. You may also give online to Advance #418325 at www.umcor.org. In addition, we are providing health kits for UMCOR. Bring your assembled kits to the table (outside the church office, in the sanctuary foyer - both Heritage and Downtown, and the Founders Chapel atrium) by MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1. We will be taking them to be shipped along with others from North Texas churches. Detailed instructions on assembling the kits are available on the “Help for Haiti” flyers in the foyer brochure racks and on our website - or click here to download a PDF of the flyer.

2010 Kenya Mission Trip
The 2010 Kenyan Mission Trip will be Thursday, June 17 – Friday, July 2. An informational meeting will be held on Monday, February 1, at 7:00 PM in Room 2002 of the Family Life Center. The trip will include a sports camp for children and youth, construction work on the Meru Synod Guest House, and time with the AIDS orphans sponsored by our church. The trip will conclude with a 3 day, 2 night safari in Massai Mara. The approximate cost will be between $3,500 and $4,000. For more information please contact Ken at 817-481-2559 or kend@fumcg.org. 

God Can for GRACE:  We collected 78 items for God Can this week.
Bring your non-perishable food items for the GRACE pantry to the designated bins in the Sanctuary Foyer, Founders Chapel Atrium and outside the church office. GRACE's needs right now are: Cooking oil, canned meats, dry rice, pasta, toiletries. Click here for a full list of GRACE Pantry's current needs (PDF).

Weekend Food Needs
Weekend Food needs are individual packs of: easy mac, ravioli, ramen noodles, applesauce, fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, instant oatmeal. Please bring your donations to Room 1006 in the Family Life Center. Questions? Contact Debbie Price at depdjp@aol.com or 817-821-3858. More info on Weekend Food.

News for Adults

Special Guest Thelma Wells at The Well
Ladies, tomorrow is the day! The Well invites you to enjoy nationally-known Women of Faith speaker Thelma Wells on Thursday, January 21, at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Ticket sales have ended, but if you would like to get on a waiting list, call the church office at 817-481-2559. To read more about Thelma Wells, visit her website at www.thelmawells.com.

Pastor's Bible Study at Heritage
The Pastor’s Bible study with Rev. Randy Scrivener meets at 7:00 PM on Sundays in the sanctuary of the Heritage Campus. Our topic right now is "Dancing With the New Testament Stars" - each week we'll look at a prominent character from the New Testament. This Sunday: Judas.

New Horizon Featuring the Sorta Sisters
Come and celebrate the 40's with the New Horizons at the church at 6:30 PM on Tuesday, January 26, in the Family Life Center. Our entertainers will be the Sorta Sisters who will do their interpretation of the Andrews Sisters, a very popular trio during WWII. Among their selections, will be such classic tunes as Don’t Sit Under the Apple Tree, Apple Blossom Time and The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy. New Horizon is open to anyone in the "55+" category. The cost of the evening is $10 per person including catered dinner. Reservations must be made by noon Monday, January 25, by calling 817-430-4965 or 817-488-4136.

Beth Moore Study
A new Beth Moore study begins Wednesday, February 3. This is an 11-week ladies' study (ends April 21). The morning class is from 9:30-11:30 AM. The evening class is from 6:00-8:00 PM. We will be studying the updated and revised version of "Breaking Free: Making Liberty in Christ a Reality in Life." It leads you through a study of the Scriptures to discover the transforming power of Christian freedom. Books for the study can be purchased at Lifeway stores. Sign up on Check-In online or in this Sunday's bulletin. Questions? Contact Kristen Cramer at Kristencramer@aol.com. 

Iron Men Evening with Kris Hogan
Grapevine Faith's Coach Kris Hogan will speak to the men of our church on Thursday, February 18. Dinner will be at 6:30 PM and Coach Hogan will speak at 7:00. He will talk about being a Spiritual Hero and The One Heart Bowl. Visit the Iron Men web page for more info about Coach Hogan!

Questions about Youth Ministries? Contact Jenny Davidson at jennyd@fumcg.org or 817-705-2264 (cell).

RevolutionX News for Youth www.revolutionXonline.com

Wednesday Bible Study Locations - January 20
5:30-7:00 PM - Middle School - Heritage campus
7:00-8:30 PM - High School - at the Jackson's

Sunday Night Youth
This Sunday, January 24, youth will meet from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Instead of playing games, we will be assembling health kits for the people of Haiti. Please bring the supplies listed on the Help for Haiti page or a $20 donation for supplies! This is a small way in which we can help. 

Confirmation
Confirmation Classes begin Sunday, January 31, at 10:05 AM (during Sunday School hour) in Room 2011. We will meet on the gym floor with the rest of the youth for donuts & announcements. We will then be dismissed to our class. Confirmation Class is open to 6th and 7th graders who have not participated in confirmation before. Please let Jenny know if you will be participating in Confirmation - jennyd@fumcg.org or 817-705-2264.

Looking for a Way to Help the Youth?
We are still in need of people/groups/Sunday School classes to provide a meal for Sunday Night Youth. If you are interested, please email Sue Schultz at seg1024@yahoo.com. 

Buy a Light Help the Youth
Visit http://www.bogolight.com/?Click=8372 to purchase a solar-powered flashlight and support the youth! Click here for more info.

Questions about children's ministries? Rev. Nathan Firmin at nathanf@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x129.

KidsTown News for Children & Families www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/children 

Created By God for 5th, 6th, and 7th Graders
FUMC Hurst will host the "Created by God" sexuality education program for older girls and boys. The program offers a faith-based perspective on human sexuality that promotes parent-child conversation on this basic, very important component of human development. The dates for the class are: January 28, 29, and 30. At least one parent from each family must attend the parent sessions on January 28 and 30, in order for their child to take part. The cost is $15 for supplies. Click here for more information (pdf) provided by FUMC Hurst.

A Note From Nathan
Parents, I would like to share a media resource with you called, Common Sense Media. I subscribed several months ago and have followed its content. What I found were great articles, like this week's feature entitled, "Kids' Shocking Searches: What You Can Do." It is a report from Google letting parents know what are the most searched items for children. The newsletter also has carefully-considered movie, book, and music reviews for parents who want to know about content and messages their children receive from electronic media. Check out this week's question of the week in the ASK COMMON SENSE section. The question relates to how parents can help their children deal with the tragic events that are part of daily news. We will run a link to this site in the Children's Ministry section of E-News and on our website. Please check it out and share your thoughts and ideas. God bless your family!

Click here for this week's edition of Common Sense Media.

Kindermusik
Kindermusik registration for the spring semester is underway for ages newborn to 7 years of age. Hurry! The semester begins the last week of January. Please contact Mary Diane Morley at 817-481-4513 x200 or visit our website at  www.kindermusikofgrapevine.com for schedule and online registration. Classes are held in room 2001. 

Glen Lake Early Bird Special
Glen Lake Camp is offering an Early Bird Special to summer campers registered and paid in full by February 1. Don't miss out! Go online to www.glenlake.org to get full details and register and pay for camp today! 

Recaps, Gifts, Thanks, Photos, etc.

Children's Home in Waco Sends Thanks
Dear Dr. Diehm and Congregation:
For the past 21 years your congregation has faithfully given bicycles to the children of Methodist Children's Home. A simple thank you is not enough to express our gratitude for the difference your generosity has made in the lives of our children and youth. Many of our children come to us battered and scarred by wounds from their past. Some of our youth have never experienced the pleasure and freedom of childhood. Your gift of bicycles allows our youth to rediscover a sense of childhood joy. Over the past two decades you have ministered to thousands of our youth. We are humbled by your tradition of giving. Please pass on our heartfelt thanks to Scott Kanaga for organizing the logistics of the donation. We would also like to thank Alan Molnar for use of a Darryl Flood Movers truck. As our young people embark on a new year with their new bicycles, they do so knowing that they are supported and loved by this ministry and our many friends at First UMC Grapevine. Thank you!
Trey Oakley
Vice President of Development - Methodist Children's Home

Youth Ski Trip Recap
We took 42 youth/adults to Crested Butte, Colorado this past weekend. It was a wonderful trip! We came home with a couple of minor injuries and a ton of memories. Everybody that we came in contact with raved about our youth. They were very well behaved and respectful. I (Jenny) am very proud of our youth and look forward to our ski trip next year! Click here for the full photo album.