This Sunday, July 25

Decisions, Decisions: Scripture is filled with stories and anecdotes about the good and bad results of decisions people make. For the next few weeks, Ken and Louis will be doing a series of sermons about decisions and their consequences.

Worship: Dr. Ken Diehm speaking at the Downtown Campus (8:50, 9:00, 10:10, 11:15 AM)
Rev. Louis Carr speaking at the Heritage Campus (10:30 AM)
Rev. Cristian De La Rosa, a guest from the Rio Grande Conference, will be speaking in the Spanish Service (11:15 AM in Founders Chapel)

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

Also This Sunday: Children/Youth Village Meeting

Prayer & Communion Service Sunday Mornings:  Rev. Louis Carr and his wife Kenyail will lead the Prayer and Communion Service from 7:00 to 7:30 AM in Founders Chapel this Sunday. All are invited to join us in this informal time of prayer, meditation and communion.

WOW - Worship On Wednesdays

WOW is a fun, energizing mid-week recharge! One worshipper says, "I've enjoyed the different musicians on Wednesday nights and getting to hear all our different pastors preach on the 10 commandments. I think WOW is a refreshing mid-week chance to connect with God." 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: Armando speaking | Josh leading music

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. So we need to get on the ball with our voting! 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 in Room 2011.

Nursery Workers Needed!

As students head back to college, we're left with holes to fill in our nursery staff! The nursery is hiring daytime and Sunday morning staff for the Fall. If you are interested in finding out more about the positions available please contact Cindy Baldwin, Nursery Director, at 871-721-8388 or cindyb@fumcg.org. 

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 A/C Unit. One of our Grapevine Village families is looking for a used A/C window unit for their mobile home. They had 3 and 2 have gone out. If you have one to donate, please contact Rev. Armando Alvarado at armandoa@fumcg.org. 

• See needs for GRACE below.

On-Call Movers Needed
Got a truck/trailer? Like to move furniture to maintain those muscles? Let Bev Campisi add you to her On-Call Movers and Shakers list for helping transport donated furniture items at various times. Contact Bev at beverlyc@fumcg.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: Go Low Flow
Water is a great example of something that is so cheap--less than a penny a gallon--that we take it for granted. We run the tap when we brush our teeth (at two gallons wasted per minute), we ignore leaks (5 to 10 percent of American homes are losing ninety gallons of water a day through leaks), and the result is that we end up spending $500 a year per household on something that is supposedly practically "free". Fix leaky pipes and fixtures, see www.hzouse.org. As the Environmental Protection Agency points out, water is a finite resource. Even though 70 percent of the planet is covered by it, less than 1 percent is available for human use. The U. S. government predicts water shortages in 36 states between now and 2013. The good news is it's possible to use up to 35 percent less water by making some fairly simple changes in our homes. Along with conserving this literally life-sustaining resource, you can save about $160 a year in the process. See ways to save water, www.wateruseitwisely.com/100ways. 

For information about all Adult Ministries, visit our website.

News for Adults

Iron Men Breakfast
Join the Iron Men for their monthly breakfast at the church on Thursday, July 29, at 6:30 AM in the Family Life Center. All men are welcome!

"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).

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 21)
No Middle School Bible Study (due to Mission Trip). 
High School: 7:00-8:30 PM at the Barr's

Sunday Night Youth
We will have youth this Sunday, July 25, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

2010 Middle School Mission Trip - July 18-23 to Menard, Texas
The Middle School Mission Trip is going on this week and everything is going great! Keep praying for everyone involved to have a safe and successful week!

UMCOR School Kits Project
In some countries, children don't have books or school supplies. The United Methodist Committee on Relief gathers kits of school supplies to provide these children with educational resources. The youth will be collecting items for school kits and assembling them on Sunday, August 1, during Sunday Night Youth (5:00-7:00 PM in the HUB). Youth, please purchase the following supplies for the kits and bring them with you to Sunday Night Youth on August 1: 
1 pair blunt scissors (rounded tip)
3 pads (or loose leaf) of 8 1/2" x 11" ruled paper
1 30-centimeter ruler
1 hand held pencil sharpener
6 unsharpened pencils with erasers
1 eraser, 2 1/2"
1 box of 24 crayons (only 24)
$1 for each kit to help UMCOR with the cost of shipping

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. Meet each Monday 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.

KidBells Camp
All kids going into fourth through sixth grade are invited to join us for a Kids Handbell Camp. If you've ever wanted to try handbells, this would be your opportunity to see if it's something you would like to do! Join David Platt as we learn to ring bells. There's a whole lot more to it than just shaking them. You'll be surprised and amazed at the wonderful sounds they make as we learn to make music together. Ultimately we would like to be playing in worship services. Put it on your calendar and join us on August 4-6, from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

Common Sense Media: Eclipse & Toy Story 3

Click here for THIS week's edition: Eclipse & Toy Story 3

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

Popsicle Party
Thank you all for helping to make the popsicle event at Shady Oaks last Wednesday such an amazing event! Thank you for your willingness to step outside your comfort zones to bring such energy and joy to the folks living at Shady Oaks. Thank you for cooking/wrapping all those hot dogs, coming up with the perfect 20 gallon lemonade recipe, freezing all those popsicles, bringing your kids to engage the Shady Oaks kids in play, connecting with the residents and being brave with your Spanish! And thank you for engaging the more hesitant residents of the park and for your hearts that demonstrated God's love out there in such a practical way! Click here to see more photos.

Benevolence Thank You
I want to take this opportunity to humbly thank you for helping me with financial rental assistance. In trial and challenging circumstances, I've learned to trust and faithfully depend on Him and his guidance. I deeply appreciate your kindness.
Matthew 25:40 ".....I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."
I will always be grateful for what you did to make a difference in my life today. May God continue to bless your church and the many ministries you provide.
Sincerely, Sandra

A Five Star Congregation!
We have received recognition as a "Five Star Congregation" by the Central Texas Conference. The FIVE STAR PROGRAM of the Central Texas Conference recognizes churches that accomplish the following requirements:

• Give 100% of assigned apportionments.

• Have an ongoing program of mission education.

• Serve the local community through outreach.

• Contribute to a conference, national, international or UMCOR Advance Special.

• Make a financial contribution of any size to a United Methodist missionary.

Thanks for all of your efforts in sharing God's love with our neighbors and the world!