Matt's Musing: We are Family

Physically we are were away in the mountains of Colorado finding rest and rejuvenation.
Emotionally our hearts were as close as our tears over the events and the fallout that continue around Charlottesville. Per the Hebrew scriptures, we should all be mourning  ...

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In Memory 
We were saddened to learn that the Rev. Donald Glenn Coke died peacefully in his home Monday, Aug. 21, 2017. Pastor Coke served FUMC Plano with under the leadership of Senior Pastor Don Renshaw in the late 70s and early 80s. Pastor Renshaw said, "He was a faithful, loyal and energetic pastor, one you could always trust to stand with you no matter the circumstances."

Service times and dates are pending.

EMBRACE LOVE!
Witnessing acts of violence and hate prompt feelings of anger, dejection, and hopelessness. The voices of children offer challenges and hope for overcoming evil with good. #EmbraceLove
Witnessing acts of violence and hate prompt feelings of anger, dejection, and hopelessness. The voices of children offer challenges and hope for overcoming evil with good. #EmbraceLove
Help us celebrate 170 years!
Do you have some great photographs, videos or some other memorabilia that commemorates the life of FUMC Plano, especially from the last 15 years? We would love to include it as part of our celebration coming up this fall! Send your piece of FUMC Plano history to 170years@fumcplano.org or e-mail either Kevin Clanahan or Heidi Lawrence for more information. 

Camp Bible, Sept. 23-24
at Bridgeport Camp 
Registration is OPEN!!! Cost: $85!  For children entering 3rd-5th grades ONLY.  
Adults counselors needed too! 


Hospitality through Meals  Heavenly Hosts help our families by providing food  whether it is for a funeral or just a family that is going through challenging times. We need volunteers to be cooks and delivery drivers or make a monetary donation. We supply the pans and recipes. Stop by our table on Sunday mornings in the Grand Hall.

Thanks From Bahrain  Coastal Riverine Group 2, Bahrain sent gifts of thanks to FUMC Plano. They will be on display at the Missions table on Sunday, Sept. 17. Please stop by and take a look. 

FINANCE REPORT
Let no debt remain outstanding, except the continuing debt to love one another, for whoever loves others has fulfilled the law. - Romans 13:8

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