This Sunday, May 30 - Q&A With the Pastors

If you have a Biblical or theological question for the pastors to answer, you will have the opportunity to ask it this Sunday! Our pastors will answer your questions during all four English-speaking services at the Downtown Campus this Sunday. If you would like to submit your question ahead of time, you may e-mail Ken at kend@fumcg.org. Otherwise, you will have the opportunity to submit your question via text message or in writing on Sunday morning.

Worship: Q&A with the Pastors at the Downtown Campus (8:50, 9:00, 10:10, 11:15 AM)
Rev. Armando Alvarado speaking in the Spanish Service (11:15 AM in Founders Chapel)
Rev. Randy Scrivener speaking at the Heritage Campus (10:30 AM)

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

Also This Sunday: No Sunday Night Youth | DEADLINE for submitting senior bios!

Monday: Please note that Monday, May 31, is Memorial Day. The church office will be closed.

WOW - Worship On Wednesdays this Summer

Summer vacations have you out of town on weekends? Join us on Wednesdays throughout the summer for Worship on Wednesdays! We'll worship together at 6:30 PM each Wednesday in the Sanctuary at the Heritage Campus. There will be a different speaker each week and we'll have music provided by a variety of people.

June 9 - We'll wrap up leftover questions from the Q&A with the Pastors.
June 16 - Pet-friendly worship... bring your pets and we'll have a pet blessing and talk about whether pets go to heaven!
June 23-August 18 - The pastors will take turns speaking on the Ten Commandments.

Money Matters 4U Classes

The Heritage Campus will be hosting a series of personal finance classes in the coming months. These topic-specific classes are rotated to focus on areas of interest to youth and adults. The first class is the "So You Want to Own a Car?" class for youth (see RevolutionX news below for details). The price of each class is $15/class/student and all proceeds are donated to charitable organizations. The instructor is Doug Pauley, MBA, CFP, AIF, West Point and Harvard Business School graduate, West Point Economics Associate Professor, and UT Austin CPF Instructor. For the full schedule, registration and more details, visit our website or go to www.moneymatters4u.org.

T-Shirts

You may have seen a few new t-shirts around that say "First Methodist Church Grapevine." We came up with these shirts as a way of identifying our volunteers when they are working out in the community. They were first used at the GCISD Health Fair a couple of weekends ago and then again this weekend at Main Street Days. 

We would like to offer the shirts to anyone who would like to purchase one. The cost is $10 (for all sizes S to 3XL) and proceeds will go to Missions. We will take pre-paid orders through June 20, then place the order. The shirts will be available for pick-up by June 27. Place your order using the Check-In in Sunday's bulletin and attach your check.

For information about all of our Missions Ministries, visit our website.

News to Change the World

Needs of the Week
This week's top needs:

NEW NEEDS: 
A frame to support a king size mattress and box springs. Used or new.
A high school student who recently received a transplant is in need of a desktop computer. Medical expenses have sapped the family finances.
Donate to a fund to purchase hearing aids for a neighbor, writing "Hearing Aids" in the memo line of your check.
GRACE Transitional Housing needs a working vehicle and volunteers for God Squad. See GRACE Needs for details.

Contact Bev Campisi at beverlyc@fumcg.org to help with any of these.

Blood Drive
Our community needs you! Our next Blood Drive is coming up Thursday, June 10, 4:00 to 7:30 PM in Leach Hall. Please bring a picture ID and have a meal before donating. All donors receive a T-shirt, mini-physical, including blood pressure and iron level check at the time of donation, and cholesterol results following their donation. You may make your appointment online now or by filling out the Check-in insert in your bulletin on Sunday. Questions? Call the church office at 817-481-2559 or contact Sandra Nasr, Health Ministry Coordinator, at snasr41@hotmail.com. 

Kenya Needs
We have a mission team going to Kenya this summer, departing on June 16. They will be carrying six suitcases of items to be used in their work. They are also collecting money for items that will be purchased in Kenya. We are looking for the following donations:

One more large suitcase is needed.

Ink pens

Watches (These can be new or used. If you purchase a watch, please purchase an inexpensive watch.)

Donations to provide blankets. Please make a donation of $5 for each blanket you wish to give. The blankets will be purchased in Kenya. Mark on your gift that the money goes to Kenyan blankets.

Feed Our Kids
We will be participating in the Feed Our Kids program the week of July 12. There are some open dates and locations that GRACE is still trying to fill. Sunday school groups or others are welcome to participate. Open dates are: July 5-9 at Regional Place Apartments; July 5, 6, 8 and August 16-20 at Shady Oaks Trailer Park on Scribner; spot days may be available at Kings Street. If you would like to help, contact Deb Scheiwe at debscheiwe@verizon.net. 

Project Read Involvement in Feed Our Kids
Project Read has been invited to partner with the Feed Our Kids program this summer by providing books to the children in the community. Volunteers are needed to go to pre-determined sites on Tuesdays from 11:45 AM to 12:45 PM for all eleven weeks of the Feed Our Kids program (June 7-August 18) to hand out books and connect with the children. You can choose as many weeks to serve that fit your summer schedule. This is a great opportunity for parents and children to work as a team to serve the Ministry Mile this summer. For more information contact Joan O’Brien (jobrien2000@msn.com or 817-329-6649).

GRACE Needs
For Transitional Housing: GRACE has need of a working vehicle for a single, working student who will be a new resident in our GRACE transitional housing apartment. She will be graduating from DBU with a degree in Psychology and needs replacement transportation for her vehicle which just died permanently. GRACE also needs volunteers for the God Squad Team. This group decorates, shops, does interior painting, moves furniture, etc. to help ready apartments for new residents moving into Transitional Housing. Six new move-ins will be taking place this summer, so scheduling is flexible.
Contact Deborah Lyons, Program Manager, at dylons@gracegrapevine.org if you can help with either of these needs.  
For the Pantry: 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, Kid's Cereal, Diapers (size 5), Laundry Detergent, Canned Peaches, Canned Pineapple, Juice (orange, apple, etc.), Spaghetti and Sauce, Sugar (4lb. bags).

Mission Green Tip of the Week: Why Attic Fans?
Solar Attic fans remove hot air from your attic. Attic fans save up to 30% on cooling costs by getting rid of trapped super hot air that tends to collect in attics and cause heat to back up into the home. Without the fan, the house gets hotter and hotter all day long and the A/C never stops. Solar attic fans use less than 300 watts, and offer these important advantages:
1. Lowers upstairs room temperatures by 10 degrees.
2. Lengthens roof life by keeping shingles cooler.
3. Saves up to 30% on air-conditioning costs.

For information about all Adult Ministries, visit our website.

News for Adults

New 50+ Singles Sunday School Class
We had a great start to our new Sunday School class for single adults age 50 or older! If you are interested in this class, please join us Sunday at 10:10 AM in the Forbes House (formerly Heritage House, located on the Southeast corner of the church campus). If you have questions please contact Pat Laster at 817-421-6320 or patlaster@verizon.net. 

College, Career, Connection - Opening Night!
Calling all young adults between the age of 18-23! Join us for an opening night party to kick-off the summer on Sunday, June 6, at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center. We'll have great food from Jason's Deli, live music from Josh Ingram and inspiration from guest speaker Nicole Wilson. Get together with old friends and make some new ones! This will be the start of a Sunday School class, which will start meeting the next Sunday, June 13. Please RSVP for opening night to Barbara Howe (call or text 817-320-1912 or email fumcgrapevine.college@gmail.com) by Wednesday, June 2.

Summer Book Study Group
A book group is forming to read and discuss the book Twinkle: Sharing Your Faith One Light at a Time.  The book will be provided to those who wish to participate. The group will meet for one session only on Wednesday, June 23, at 10:00 AM in Forbes House. Childcare will be provided. If you would like to participate, contact Joan O'Brien at  jobrien2000@msn.com or Cindy Ryan at cindyr@fumcg.org. 

Evening Precepts Bible Study Interest
We are considering an evening Precepts Bible Study class and looking to see who might be interested. The Precepts Inductive Bible Study method studies the text of scripture first and refers to the work of others second. It takes you directly to the Bible as your primary source using a straightforward investigative approach. Individual time is spent observing Scripture to know what the Bible says, using principles of interpretation to understand what it means, culminating in personal application. Weekly homework is included in this study. It's a very rewarding experience! Contact Nancy Johnson at pajnaj@verizon.net or 817-424-0297 for more information or to indicate your interest in this class. Day, time and location will be determined based on the needs of those who express an interest.

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 - May 26
5:30-7:00 PM - Middle School - The HUB (Downtown Campus, Family Life Center Room 2013)
7:00-8:30 PM - High School - at the Blankenship Home

Sunday Night Youth
This Sunday, May 30, youth will not meet due to Memorial Day weekend.

Graduating Senior Recognition
Graduating Senior Recognition Sunday is June 6! We will begin with the Senior Class Recognition in the 9:00 AM worship service. There will be a special moment to honor all of you. We would also love to have Seniors volunteer to help with the service. After the worship service, a brunch for you and your family will be held in the Family Life Center at 10:10 AM.  The Junior class will be hosting and need an RSVP from you. There is no charge for the brunch! You should be receiving an RSVP card and bio form in the mail soon. Please return them to the church office NO LATER than Sunday, May 30.  Click here to submit the information online. We also need pictures of you for the bulletin and slide show. On the bulletin we will have a baby picture and your senior picture.  The slide show will include a baby picture, a kid/middle school picture & your senior picture. The three photos should be e-mailed to Melissia at melissiam@fumcg.org by May 30 as well. If you cannot e-mail your photos, you may submit them to be scanned. Your photos will be returned to you. Please write your name on the back. Questions? Contact Jenny Davidson at Jennyd@fumcg.org or 817-705-2264.

Youth Mission Trip Info
2010 High School Mission Trip: June 13-19 to Ponca City, Oklahoma with FUMC Watauga. The registration deadline for this trip has passed.
2010 Middle School Mission Trip: July 18-23 to Menard, Texas. Cost is now $225. Register online at www.ctcym.org. 
Commissioning and Celebration: We'll have a picnic and commissioning service on Sunday, June 6. more info...

Summer Calendar
The youth event calendar for May through August is now available on the youth website!

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 on the following dates: July 18 and August 8. If you are interested, please contact 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 

Top Ten Reasons Parents (or anyone!) Should Teach Summer Sunday School:
10. Small people will hang on your every word.
9.  Easy, low or no prep lessons.
8.  Tasty snacks.
7.  Fun music during BigTime, our large group session.
6.  A nifty teacher nametag.
5.  You get to meet your child’s church friends, who are way cool.
4.  We supply all the training and materials you need to succeed.
3.  Your child gets to see you in a role of spiritual leadership.
2.  The teaching schedule is flexible. We welcome your help as many Sundays as you can give.
And the number one reason...
1.  God is giving you an opportunity to make a difference in the life of a child by pointing them towards Jesus Christ!

SOS is a teaching ministry that gives our School Year Teachers a break for the summer. Visit our website to take a look at the curriculum you'll be teaching and get more details. To volunteer for one of the 16 teacher slots still available, sign up on Check-In! Questions? Call or text Nathan Firmin at 817-919-3414 or email at nathanf@fumcg.org. 

VBS Registration
ATTENTION ALL SPACE CADETS: Pack your spacesuit, find your space helmets, and prepare for an out of this world adventure as 2010 VBS registration is now open! We are looking forward to sharing God's word with all of you as we travel through an awesome galactic adventure! VBS is the week of June 27-July 2. Morning and evening sessions are available. Registration forms are available in the church office, at the KidsTown booths and at the Welcome Center. You may also access a printable PDF by clicking here. Please bring your form with payment to the church office or mail to: First United Methodist Church of Grapevine (Attention: VBS), 422 Church Street, Grapevine, TX 76051. We can't wait for the fun to begin! more info

VBS Volunteers
We have a long list of volunteer needs for Vacation Bible School.  We need "Commanders" who are responsible for guiding children to the different VBS stations. Preschool Commanders will also be responsible for some teaching time in the classroom. We also need Bible storytellers, craft station volunteers, and kitchen help during the morning session. In the kitchen, we need help in the following two areas: Preparing snacks for the children during VBS hours and/or assisting with the daily lunch for VBS staff from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM. If you'd like to help with any of these areas, please sign up on Check-In online or in Sunday's bulletin. Please also make sure you fill out a Volunteer Form so that we'll have all the information we need. Forms are available in the church office or you may access a PDF form online:  Youth Volunteer Form | Adult Volunteer Form. Volunteer forms may be placed in one of the rockets located in the Friendship Atrium, Sanctuary Foyer or outside the Church Office.

VBS Supply Needs
We need the following supplies for VBS this year. If you would like to donate an item there is a collection box outside the church office: gallon size zip top bags; sandwich size zip top bags; baby/hand wipes; glue sticks; napkins. 
Watch the list as it will change about every 2 weeks. Questions? Contact Cindy Baldwin at cindyb@fumcg.org. Thanks for your support of this ministry!

Common Sense Media: Shrek vs. MacGruber

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Updates, Recaps, Gifts, Thanks, Photos, etc.

Gifts Given
Gifts have been given to the Benevolence Fund in memory of Don Dixon by: Barbara & Odell Evartt and Grant & Erma Hollingsworth.

The following gifts have been given to the Permanent Endowment Fund:
In memory of Don Dixon, Jonathan Smith and Jack Whitaker by the Roundtable Class.
In memory of Don Dixon by the Thrift Shop.

Thanks From The SLAB
The reality of Christian giving and charity is as old as the gospel. Our entire congregation thanks you, your staff and your members for supporting the Church on the Slab. Your generosity in helping our "Adopt a Bill" program means more than we can express!
~ Pastor Cherryll Wallace

"Fill the Hole" Thanks
Thank you so much for the money that you gave so that I can go to the Lone Star Leadership Academy this summer. I'm really excited about going. I hope to learn about Texas history and how to become a leader. I would have never had this experience without your help.
Sincerely
Marim

Ministry Mile Team in Action
The Ministry Mile Invitation Team handed out over 125 bottles of ice cold water to people heading over to Grapevine Main Street Days on Saturday, May 22. People were VERY appreciative and one lady even said "I just love this church!" If you would like to be a part of future Ministry Mile Invitation Team activities, contact Joan O'Brien at  jobrien2000@msn.com or Cindy Ryan at cindyr@fumcg.org.