This Sunday, July 11

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. Louis Carr speaking at the Heritage Campus (10:30 AM)

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

Also This Sunday: VBS Celebration in the 11:15 Service | Fresh Fruit Offering / Feed Our Kids | Youth Week | Prayer Team

WOW - Worship On Wednesdays

Worship on Wednesdays is getting rave reviews! "It's nice to see people there who worship at a different service on Sunday mornings," says one worshipper. WOW is "a comfortable time to slow down and reconnect mid-week and be refreshed in the Spirit," says another. WOW is a fun, energizing mid-week recharge! Join us throughout the summer for Worship on Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the Sanctuary at the Heritage Campus. There is a different speaker each week and music is provided by a variety of people. The sermon series is on the Ten Commandments. Childcare is provided.

TONIGHT: Louis speaking | Jenny Davidson, William Cherry, et al leading music

Refresh Everything with a Community Computer Club at Cannon Elementary!

Have you seen those Pepsi Refresh ads about people receiving grants to help their communities? Well, we've applied for one of those grants and our project has been approved for voting! We want to put a community computer lab at Cannon Elementary. If we get the most votes, we get a $25,000 grant to make it a reality! We need your help! Please go to http://pep.si/9pgG0N and vote once a day through July 31!  Pass it on to your friends/acquaintances too! Note that you do have to log in in order to vote. If you're a Facebook user you can use your Facebook login. Visit our website for more details.

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News to Change the World

Top Needs This Week
~ A working washing machine for a neighbor. If you can help with this need, please contact Bev Campisi at beverlyc@fumcg.org. 
~ Money for food for Rwandan grandmother and three grandsons. Note "Rwanda food" on your check. Contact Trudy at trudyh@fumcg.org if you have questions.
~ See needs for GRACE below.

Project Read Needs Spanish Children's Books
Project Read is running very low on Spanish children's books. We are asking for donations to help replenish the supply in time for our Feed Our Kids week starting July 12. If you could donate a few Spanish children's books it would be greatly appreciated. Please leave all donations in the church office. Questions? Contact Joan O'brien at jobrien2000@msn.com or 817-329-6649.

Fresh Fruit Offering - July 11
Sunday, July 11, there will be a Fresh Fruit offering in support of Feed Our Kids. Please bring any type of Fresh Fruit and place it in the baskets on the table in the sanctuary foyer. The fruit will be used the following week as our church feeds 400 children a day during Feed Our Kids. 

Feed Our Kids – July 12-16
It is time to get ready to Feed Our Kids! Our church will be serving lunches to 400 children every day the week of July 12-16 as part of the local Feed Our Kids program. Every week of the summer, Feed Our Kids provides lunch to over 400 children a day. These children are on free or reduced lunch during the school year. There are opportunities to make and serve lunches, to donate food for those lunches, and to help coordinate. See Check-In in this Sunday's bulletin to volunteer. A table will be set up outside the sanctuary for donations this Sunday. Thanks for helping with this wonderful local mission. It could be the best week of your summer! Questions? Contact Deb Scheiwe at debscheiwe@verizon.net or 817-412-1762.

Popsicle Party - July 14
On Wednesday, July 14, we'll be hosting a Popsicle Party from 7:00 to 8:30 PM for our neighbors at the Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park on Scribner! We are working to build community with the Grapevine Village, so several of our ministry teams - Evangelism, Project PASS (tutoring), Hispanic Ministries, Children and Youth Ministries, etc. - are teaming up for a fun family event with food, games, music and more! As we take steps to transform one of the poorest parts of Grapevine, relationships matter. Our hope is to continue to build goodwill, trust and an ongoing friendly presence at the Grapevine Village. If you would like to help with planning, food, publicity, games or serving that night contact Donna Price at adkins96@yahoo.com. If you speak Spanish, it would be great for you to be with us!

GRACE Transitional Housing Needs
We are partnering with GRACE's Transitional Housing program as several apartments are being readied for single women to move into this summer and fall. If you find that you will have furnishings to donate that are in very good condition, please know that the God Squad, who readies these new homes for their clients, is always on the lookout for the following items: coffee tables, end tables, lamps, area rugs, night stands, bed frames, good mattress sets in twin and double sizes, comforters and sheet sets, art work, TVs with DVD players, working washers and dryers. Their standards are high, using only the best they can as they make a new home for someone who has been without. We also have need for more guys who can be available with their muscles and trucks or trailers to pick up and deliver furniture. If you are interested in donating or volunteering, please contact Bev Campisi at beverlyc@fumcg.org. You may read more about GRACE Transitional Housing at www.gracegrapevine.org. 

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. Click here for a current listing of GRACE's needs for the Food Pantry (pdf).

Mission Green Tip of the Week: Decoding Plastics
Plastics with the resin identification code #1 or #2 are the most commonly recycled. Here's what all those numbers on the bottom of plastic bottles and containers mean:
#1 Polyethylene Terephthalate--Used for beverage bottles, food jars, and microwavable food trays.
#2 High Density Polyethylene--Used for beverage bottles, bottles for Nonfood items like shampoo, detergents, and household cleaners, grocery bags, and cereal box liners.
#3 Polyvinyl chloride--Used for blister packs, clamshells, rigid packaging, deli and meat wrap and other flexible packaging.
#4 Low density polyethylene--Used for bags for dry cleaning, newspapers, fresh produce, garbage, shrink wrap, coatings for milk cartons and beverage cups, container lids, and squeezable condiment bottles.
#5 Polypropylene--Used for yogurt and margarine containers, takeout meats and deli foods, medicine bottles and bottle caps.
#6 Polystyrene--Used for clamshell takeout containers and other food-service items, meat and poultry trays, yogurt containers, packing peanuts and CD cases.

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News for Adults

Iron Men Bible Study Starting New Book
The Iron Men Bible Study, meeting Thursday mornings at 6:30 AM at Old West Café, is beginning a new study tomorrow (July 8). The book is entitled "Ten Passions of a Man's Soul" by Mark Elfstrand. This study provides insights into the spiritual foundation of topics such as power, adventure, purpose, pleasure, wealth and other people. Books will be available at the study for a donation.

Prayer Team Meeting 
Please join us for the next Prayer Team Meeting this Sunday, July 11, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in Room 2011, upper level of the Family Life Center. This is an opportunity to gather together for prayer and fellowship. We welcome your presence whether you are a current member of this ministry or just interested in learning more about what we do. We will also have a special prayer time Sunday, July 18, 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!

"Face the Fire" - Special Well Event for Men and Women!
We are excited to welcome Lt. Col. (Ret.) Brian Birdwell as the special guest speaker at an event on Thursday, August 5, at 7 PM at the church's Downtown Campus. Lt. Col. Birdwell is a survivor of the terrorists' attacks on September 11, 2001. Brian and his wife Mel will be guest speakers presenting "Face the Fire" at a special event hosted by The Well. This event is open to all in the church and community, both men and women. Bring your spouse, family and friends to enjoy an inspirational evening complete with a catered BBQ dinner. The cost is $20 per person. Purchase a table (tables seat 8) and get a special rate of $15 per person. Tickets go on sale TODAY and may be purchased online at www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org or in the church office (422 Church Street in Grapevine). Get your tickets early - we will sell out quickly!

Stephen Minister Applications
We are currently taking applications for new Stephen Ministers! Stephen Ministers work alongside our pastors to care, encourage, and provide emotional and spiritual support to people who are going through a difficult time. Is God calling you to become a Stephen Minister? We are recruiting for our next Stephen Ministry class. If you have gifts for caring, encouragement, and listening, Stephen Ministry might be the right place for you to serve!  The application deadline is August 13, and training starts September 12. Applications are available at the Welcome Center in the Sanctuary, online (PDF) or by contacting Katherine Hunter (817-481-2559 x130 or katherineh@fumcg.org). Questions? Visit our website for more details or contact Rick Mang (rickm@fumcg.org), Katherine Hunter (katherineh@fumcg.org) or Julie Croft (juliecroft@hotmail.com).

Save the Date!
The annual Iron Men Golf Tournament is set for Sunday, September 19. Mark it on your calendar and join us for golfing for some great causes!

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 - TONIGHT (June 30)
Middle School - Gather at 6:00 PM at the Heritage Campus, then we'll go to WOW at 6:30 PM.
High School - 7:00-8:30 PM at the Breunig's

YOUTH WEEK!! July 11-16

Sunday: 5pm-7pm Awesome night of worship @ downtown campus of FUMCG— supper, worship & games!

Monday: 6:30pm-10pm Party Barge on Lake Grapevine!! Meet at Silver Lake Marina, 2500 Fairway Drive Grapevine www.jffdfw.com/grapevine 

Tuesday: 2pm-6pm Paintball! Meet at DFW Adventure Park 13055 Cleveland Gibbs Rd Roanoke www.dfwap.com 

Wednesday: 7pm-11pm Popsicle Party with neighbors at Shady Oaks Mobile Home Park on Scribner (meet there) & then pool party at the Price’s! We will have adults to transport between popsicle party & pool party. Pick up at the Price’s, 2300 Arbor Trail Colleyville.

Thursday: 8pm-8am (Friday morning) Lock in at Group Dynamix, 1215 Trend Drive Carrollton. Meet & pick up from there! Please wear/bring closed-toed shoes for the ropes course!! www.groupdynamix.com (you will need a parent consent form signed).

Please let Jenny (jennyd@fumcg.org or 817-705-2264) know ASAP if you need a ride to any of the events. There is a special price if you pay for the entire week - only $40!! If you can only make it to certain events let Jenny know and she can give you the price per event. PLEASE invite your friends! It’s going to be an awesome week!

2010 Middle School Mission Trip - July 18-23 to Menard, Texas
Our middle school mission trip will be here before we know it! The deadline to have all forms turned in to Jenny or Linda McClure is THIS SUNDAY, JULY 11. 

Summer Calendar
The youth event calendar through August is available on the youth website.

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 

VBS Celebration
Sunday, July 11, is VBS Sunday. The children will be singing at the 11:15 AM worship service. Please have them wear their VBS t-shirt and meet in the Choir Room (in the Sanctuary) at 10:45 AM. If they are in Sunday School, we will pick them up. 

Mission Swim
The Tweens have been hard at work on their Monday Mission Swims. This coming Monday (July 12), we'll be helping with Feed Our Kids in place of the regular Mission Swim. Meet in the Family Life Center at 10:00 AM. Questions? Contact Children's Intern Elyse Hahne at nathanf@fumcg.org.

NiteOwl Camp
NiteOwl Camp is coming up July 12, 13 and 15 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Heritage Campus. NiteOwl Camp is for children that have completed 1st or 2nd Grade to learn about the Sacraments of Baptism and Communion. Kids learn through play, crafts, snacks, and Bible stories. The cost is $5. To register, contact Linda McClure at lindam@fumcg.org or Nathan Firmin at nathanf@fumcg.org or call 817-481-2559. 

Common Sense Media: Grown Ups?

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

July 4 Celebration
The Fellowship Committee would like to thank everyone who helped and participated in the Pot Luck on Sunday, July 4th. It was a wonderful time of great food and fellowship. We would like to add a special thanks to Rev. Rick and the First Church Guitars for the entertainment they provided and to the Iron Men (with Phil Chelf and Bill Karau coordinating) for the wonderful meats they provided for our meal. We hope to see you all again at our next event! Click here for more photos.

Thanks from Hispanic Ministries
Hispanic Ministries would like to thank the Roundtable Sunday School class for donating English/Spanish Bibles to the Spanish Worship Service. These Bibles will be placed in Founders Chapel pews and some will be given to families to take home. Gracias!

Also, thank you to one of our families in First United Methodist Church. At their daughter's birthday party, they asked the guests to bring gift cards so they could be donated to the Hispanic Ministry and for those who are in need. What a Blessing! Bendiciones!

Thanks from GCISD
The Grapevine-Colleyville ISD's First Annual Family Fun Walk and Health Fair was a great success! The event would not have been possible without your help. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to share valuable information about health and wellness to over 100 participants. We truly appreciate all of the volunteer help from your church community and the collection of toothbrushes and tooth paste. I can't begin to express how thankful we are for all the help that Sandra Nasr (Parish Nurse) provided. Both Sandra and the members of First United Methodist Church were instrumental in making the event a success. Thank you for your support and we hope that you will continue to partner with us in our commitment to help our students lead a healthier lifestyle.
~ Julie Lindley, RN - Director of Health Services and PE - GCISD

Blankets of Hope Thanks
On June 3, Blankets Of Hope delivered another 70 prayer-covered blankets to Valley Hope substance abuse treatment center in Grapevine. Thank you to all the angels that participate in this ministry. It wouldn't be possible without all of you! Here are a couple of notes of thanks from recipients at Valley Hope:

"What a blessing you guys are! I can feel the prayers and comfort when I am wrapped up in my blanket. I was only 2 days into Valley Hope when you came. I was feeling very alone and homesick. The blanket cheered up my dorm room and was a real comfort for me. Thank you so much for all that you do. Know that it is working." 

"Thank you so very much for your blanket ministry and your prayers for the addicted. I am comforted by the blanket I received, a lovely pastel with the word 'faith' all over it, with turquoise on the reverse. I am reminded of Hebrews 11:1 'Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.' I appreciate the embrace provided each day by this reminder."