This Sunday, June 13

Worship: Dr. Ken Diehm speaking at the Downtown Campus (8:50, 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)

Discover the Church: New members and guests are invited to come learn more about the church, its mission and ministries at 11:15 AM in Room 2007 of the Family Life Center. Questions? Contact Dr. Cindy Ryan (817-481-2559 or cindyr@fumcg.org). 

Also This Sunday: High School Mission Trip Departs

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.

TONIGHT (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.

Ice Cream Social to Welcome the Carr Family

Join us in welcoming Rev. Louis Carr and his family to our church! Louis will serve as our new Campus Pastor at the Heritage Campus and work with Young Adult Ministries. We will have an ice cream social and “pounding” on Saturday, June 19, at 6:00 PM in the Sanctuary of the Heritage Campus. Instead of traditional “pounding” gifts (flour, sugar, canned goods, etc.), we suggest gift cards to your local favorites! Help the Carrs get to know the area by telling them about your favorite restaurant, coffee house, market, etc. Don’t forget to include directions! Louis’s first Sunday to preach will be June 20.

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 are offering t-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 continue to take pre-paid orders through June 20. 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.

Donate Your Talents Follow Up

Thank you to all of you who filled out the yellow form offering to donate your talents and professional skills to those in need. Please be patient with us as we get organized and devise a system to access this information and to match up skills with needs in our community. If you did not yet fill out a form, it is not too late to let us know you would like to help! E-mail your profession and/or skills to  beverlyc@fumcg.org. 

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

News to Change the World

Needs of the Week
Queen or king size bed. Wal-Mart gift cards for groceries. Contact Bev Campisi at beverlyc@fumcg.org to help with either of these.

Blood Drive
Our community needs you! Summer inventory at the Carter Center is low. Our next Blood Drive is TOMORROW (Thursday, June 10), 4:00 to 7:30 PM in Leach Hall. We still have spots available every quarter hour from 5:15 until 7:30 PM. You may make your appointment online now  or call Cheri at 817-481-2559, ext. 110, if the online signup has closed.  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. 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. The team is is need of 3 mid-sized suitcases.  Three of the ones received are too large!! We are looking for the following donations:  Watches (These can be new or used. If you purchase a watch, please purchase an inexpensive watch.)and 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.

God Can for GRACE 
  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: Green Laundry
One laundry problem persisting today is nonylphenol ethoxylates, synthetic surfactants (short for "surface active agents") that help water penetrate fabric more thoroughly and remove oil and dirt. Still used by some manufacturers, these chemicals can interfere with fish reproduction by acting as endocrine disruptors--substances that change or block normal hormone activity in the body, potentially causing illness or interfering with fetal development. Look for detergents that use natural ingredients (like plant-based surfactants and soy-based softeners) are free of phosphates, nonylphenols, and artificial fragrances, which can exacerbate allergies; and are certified biodegradable by Scientific Certification Systems. While conventional brands often choose not to list their ingredients, crying "trade secret," eco friendly ones like those made by Seventh Generation and Ecover generally let it all hang out.

For information about all Adult Ministries, visit our website.

News for Adults

College, Career, Connection!
Calling all young adults between the age of 18-23! Join us for Sunday School this Sunday, June 13, at 10:05 AM in the Conference Room of the Senior Activity Center (across Church Street from Founders Chapel). Questions? Contact Barbara Howe (call or text 817-320-1912 or email fumcgrapevine.college@gmail.com).

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.

Depression Connection: Gain Understanding, Help and Hope 
When suffering from depression/ bipolar or a related disorder, learn what helps and what hurts. Our Depression Connection support group meets in Room 4 at the Heritage Campus, 7:00-8:30 PM. The group is structured to include approximately ten individuals and a licensed, trained facilitator. In addition to an opportunity to communicate about one’s individual concerns, an educational component is included in each meeting. Research confirms that people who participate in regular support groups often experience a better quality of life and a greater likelihood of recovery from the symptoms of depression, anxiety disorder and bipolar disorder. Questions? Contact Katherine Hunter at 817-481-2559 x 130 or katherineh@fumcg.org. 

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 - June 9
5:30-7:00 PM - Middle School - The HUB (Downtown Campus, Family Life Center Room 2013)
7:00-8:30 PM - High School -  The Price's house

Sunday Night Youth
No Sunday night youth this Sunday. High school youth will be gone on Mission Trip. 

Youth Mission Trip Info
2010 High School Mission Trip: June 13-19 to Ponca City, Oklahoma with FUMC Watauga. The Mission Team will be commissioned with prayer in the 9:00 AM service on Sunday, June 13, and then leave immediately to head to Oklahoma.
2010 Middle School Mission Trip: July 18-23 to Menard, Texas. Cost is now $225. Register online at www.ctcym.org. 

Summer Calendar
The youth event calendar for June 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 

SOS! Serve Over Summer!
We still need 8 teachers to volunteer to Serve Over Summer!  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 11 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. 

Mission Swim Begins
Mark your calendars, Tweens! Mission Swim will start back up on Monday, June 14. Mission Swim is for kids who just completed 4th and 5th grade (going into 5th and 6th grades in the fall). We will have varied mission opportunities over the summer. Each Monday during the summer, we will meet in the FLC around 8:30 AM, enjoy a quick devotional, and then head to GRACE for two hours. Then we will head over to a host’s home to swim and enjoy snacks. Parent pickup will be at noon at the host house.  Please contact Elyse Hahne (Children’s Intern) at nathanf@fumcg.org for more information or if you have any questions or concerns.

We still need 15 Commanders and 1 storyteller!!!

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 still 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 one Bible storyteller and photographer for the evening session. If you've been thinking about volunteering, now's the time to do it! Remember we have morning and evening opportunities!  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, in the Sanctuary Foyer and in the Founders Chapel Atrium: bubble wrap, gallon size zip top bags; sandwich size zip top bags; baby/hand wipes; glue sticks; napkins. Questions? Contact Cindy Baldwin at cindyb@fumcg.org. Thanks for your support of this ministry!

Common Sense Media: Marmaduke: An Old Dog with New Tricks?

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

Prayer Team Meeting 
The Prayer Team will not be gathering for a Sunday afternoon meeting the month of June, but please join us for our morning prayer time Sunday, June 20, from 8:15 to 8:45 AM in Room 2002 of the Family Life Center. During this time we will pray for the pastors and ministries of our church. We hope to see you there! 

Thank you from the Scriveners
As the Scriveners prepare this week to leave for a new appointment, we are thankful for the opportunity we have had to serve with you in this place. It has been a privilege to serve, first, the Heritage United Methodist Church, and then FUMC Grapevine at the Heritage Campus. We especially thank you at the Heritage campus for the send-off this past Sunday—your presence, cards, gifts, words of appreciation and well-wishes are things we will always treasure. We are excited about your future, and know that great things are in store for Grapevine because of you; and we wish you all the very best of every good thing. You will continue to be in our thoughts and prayers. 
With love and affection!
Randy, Naomi and Nathan

Dream Team Need

     First United Methodist Church of Grapevine recognizes the diverse gifts of the Body of Christ, and seeks to strengthen children and adults, who are temporarily or permanently affected with life changes, such as physical, developmental, or cognitive disabilities. The Dream Team Special Needs Ministry was created to provide support and opportunities to experience a personal relationship with God and fellowship within the church. We believe people with disabilities should have the opportunity to learn and grow in their Christian faith through a loving and nurturing environment adapted to accommodate their special needs.  One of our families is seeking the following:

     Part-time respite caregiver needed for 15 year old special needs boy. Will is not medically fragile, is verbal and ambulatory, but would need help with transfers.   Respite responsibilities could include preparing snacks and participating in recreational activities. Most care will be done in-home, however, some community outings are possible.

     This paid position has very flexible hours that will include some evenings and weekends. Applicants must be at least 18 years old; have a valid Texas driver’s license; and pass a background check.

     For more information please contact Joan O’Brien at 817-329-6649.

FUMCG Recognized as Welcoming Congregation
FUMC Grapevine has been recognized by UM Communications (UMCom) as an official “Welcoming Congregation.” Welcoming Congregations are a select group of UM congregations nationwide that meet criteria that includes embracing newcomers and providing opportunities in discipleship. In addition to a plaque, we will be recognized as a Welcoming Congregation on the denomination’s Find-A-Church.org website. For more information about Welcoming Congregations, visit www.rethinkchurch.org. 

Gifts Given
A gift has been given to the Permanent Endowment Fund by Rob & Anne Rhoades.