This Sunday, July 18

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: Discover the Church | Middle School Mission Trip Departs | Prayer Gathering

Prayer & Communion Service Sunday Mornings:  Rev. Armando Alvarado will lead a Prayer and Communion Service from 7:00 to 7:30 AM in Founders Chapel each Sunday during the summer. All are invited to join us in this informal time of prayer, meditation and communion. The service will meet every Sunday through August 29.

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 | Josh leading music

Popsicle Party TONIGHT!

Join us tonight as we host 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 are interested in helping you can meet at the church kitchen at 4:45 PM to help cook hot dogs and make lemonade. Or, you can meet at the church Family Life Center at 6:30 PM for final instructions, prayer and to caravan/car pool to the site. Or, you can meet at Shady Oaks mobile home park on Scribner at 7:00 PM; park in the GRACE parking lot and walk to the clearing where we will have the party. Bring lawn chairs and bug spray and be ready to interact with the residents, play with the children and serve hot dogs and popsicles. Questions? Contact Donna Price at adkins96@yahoo.com. If you speak Spanish, it would be great for you to be with us!

Feed Our Kids Update

Everything is going great with Feed Our Kids this week! We could use more of the following items: drinks (CapriSun, drink boxes), individually-packaged cookies, small soaps and kids' shampoo (for hygiene kits). Please place donations in Room 1006 of the Family Life Center. Questions? Contact Deb Scheiwe at debscheiwe@verizon.net or 817-412-1762. Here are a few photos from the week... watch for more in next week's E-News!

Discover the Church

If you are interested in church membership, please consider joining us at the Discover the Church class this Sunday, July 18, at 11:15 AM in Room 2007. This gathering is for all who desire to know more about fellowship, mission and service opportunities in our church, and for all who are interested in or have questions about church membership. You will have the opportunity to meet other new members and guests as well as some of our church staff. You also have an opportunity to join the church during this class. Childcare is available. Contact Dr. Cindy Ryan at cindyr@fumcg.org or Cheri Rutledge at cherir@fumcg.org for more information or to RSVP.

Refresh Everything with a Community Computer Club at Cannon Elementary!

We have been maintaining around 85th-89th place in the voting for the Pepsi Refresh Project. We have until the end of the month to get into the top 10 to receive funding for our idea... a community computer lab to be located at Cannon Elementary! If we get the most votes, we get a $25,000 grant to make it a reality! Remember to go to http://pep.si/9pgG0N and vote EVERY 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.

Children & Youth Village Meeting

We continue to pursue efforts to help those in need through our "Villages" - Children/Youth, Grapevine, Costa Rica and Kenya. We plan to have the vision for the Children/Youth Village finalized before school starts in August. If you are interested in helping, please join us for our next Children/Youth meeting on Sunday, July 25, at 12:30 PM (room TBA).

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

News to Change the World

Top Needs This Week

• Money for ceiling fans. The Grapevine Housing Authority has suggested that a great way to help our neighbors reduce their electric bills is by providing ceiling fans. There are 98 apartments within the Authority. Your $35 contribution will purchase a 52-inch fan. The storage and installation of these fans will be done through the City of Grapevine. Please indicate "ceiling fan" on your payment. Questions? Contact Bev Campisi at beverlyc@fumcg.org. 

• Window Cleaning. A neighbor on W. Texas St. with severe arthritis would appreciate help getting her apartment windows washed inside and out. She used to love to wash her windows, but can't reach up anymore. Contact Bev Campisi at beverlyc@fumcg.org if you can help with this need.

• Money for food for Rwandan grandmother and three grandsons. Note "Rwanda food" on your check. Questions? Contact Trudy at trudyh@fumcg.org.

• See needs for GRACE below.

Blankets of Hope Needs Fleece
Blankets of Hope, the ministry that makes fleece blankets for individuals in rehab for substance abuse, is in need of fleece to make blankets. We need both print and solid fabrics. Each blanket requires one yard of each fabric (one printed, one solid). Questions? Contact Jan Parrett at 817-310-5933.

Hugworks Benefit Concert with Noel Paul Stookey
Noel Paul Stookey of the legendary group Peter, Paul and Mary will perform a solo concert on Saturday, July 17, at Poor David's Pub (1313 South Lamar Street, Dallas, TX 75215) at 8:00 PM. Proceeds from the concert will go to Hugworks, a local non-profit organization that develops innovative ways to address the special needs of children through live Therapeutic Music Entertainment, Music Therapy and other projects/programs. Tickets are available only at www.poordavidspub.com.  For more information about Hugworks, visit www.hugworks.org.  

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. The GRACE pantry is currently out of pasta and table size salt & pepper. Other current needs include: Sugar, Cooking Oil, Kids Cereal, Canned Peaches, Pancake Mix, Ramen Noodles, Oatmeal, Tomato SAUCE, Tomato Paste, Canned Meats, Dry Pinto Beans (2 lbs. Bags), Mustard, Ketchup and Mayo.

Mission Green Tip of the Week: What To Do With Dead Fluorescent Bulbs
How many environmentalists does it take to change an efficient light bulb? While your local hazardous-waste authority is the best source for information, many hardware stores will take back your old bulbs--sometimes at no charge if you're buying replacements. Check www.earth911.org or call (800) CLEANUP to find a recycling location near you, or visit the EPA's Web site at www.epa.gov/bulbrecycling for info. It's worth the effort: Though fluorescents doe contain mercury, a highly poisonous element that persists in the environment, burning coal to generate electricity puts almost fifty tons of the nasty stuff into the air each year. Since fluorescents are four times more efficient than regular bulbs--and last at least five times longer--replacing all household incandescents could cut mercury and CO2 emissions while saving the equivalent of at least 4 billion gallons of oil annually.

For information about all Adult Ministries, visit our website.

News for Adults

Prayer Gathering 
Please join us for a special prayer time this 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 (July 7)
This is Youth Week... so we won't have regular Bible Studies. See below for info on tonight's activities.

YOUTH WEEK!! July 11-16

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. PLEASE invite your friends! It has been and will continue to be an awesome week!

Sunday Night Youth
We will have youth this Sunday, July 18, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center as usual.

2010 Middle School Mission Trip - July 18-23 to Menard, Texas
Our middle school mission trip is next week! The registration deadline has passed. We will be "commissioned" in the 11:15 AM worship service this Sunday, July 18, and then head to Menard! Questions? Contact Jenny Davidson at jennyd@fumcg.org or 817-705-2264 (cell).

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 

Mission Swim
The Tweens have been hard at work on their Monday Mission Swims. This coming Monday (July 19), we'll be back on our regular schedule. Meet in the Family Life Center for devotional at 8:30 AM. Then we'll head out to do our mission work, and then go swimming. Questions? Contact Children's Intern Elyse Hahne at nathanf@fumcg.org.

NiteOwl Camp
NiteOwl Camp is going on this week (through Thursday) 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. Questions? Contact Nathan Firmin at nathanf@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559. 

Common Sense Media: Eclipse & Toy Story 3

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

AIDS Orphan Fundraiser
So far, we have raised $1,068 through the sale of the items that the mission team brought back from Kenya. There are still a few items available for purchase by donation. Come by the church office to see the array of jewelry, belts, bookmarks and other items. The proceeds go to benefit our AIDS orphans.