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Dido United Methodist Church

March 16, 2023

Weekly News

Sunday Worship:

10:30 am (In person & online on Facebook)

5570 Dido Hicks Rd. Fort Worth, 76179

www.didoumc.org

[email protected]

Ladies' Retreat

We had 20 ladies attend the Ladies' Retreat to learn about several female disciples of Christ and how to be a disciple themselves! It was a great Day! Thank you to all those who helped in so many ways! What a blessing!

Upcoming Choir Rehearsals & Performances

New singers are ALWAYS welcome!

Rehearsals (10-11:30 am in the Dido Sanctuary):

Mar. 18, Mar. 25, Apr 1, Apr 8

Performances: Mar. 19, Apr. 9 (Easter Sunday)

Administrative Council Meeting

March 26 After Worship

Please join us as we make upcoming plans for Dido!


Annual Easter Carnival

April 1, 11am - 1pm.


Here's what you can do to help!

  • Grab a few flyers from the sanctuary entrance and invite neighbors, friends, and family.
  • Fill or purchase already filled plastic Easter eggs to hand out as prizes at the games.
  • Run one of the carnival games during the event.
  • Help in the kitchen during the event.

 

Community Link Has Emergency Needs!

We continually collect items just inside the entrance to the Fellowship Hall. Please drop your items off and we will take them each week. Thank you in advance for your help!

Here are the items needed:

  • Mac n cheese
  • Pasta
  • Rice
  • Beans(canned and dry)
  • Kids pastas
  • Spaghetti sauce
  • Ramen Noodle
  • Canned tomatoes
  • Cereal
  • Canned vegetables
  • Plastic shopping bags
Sign Up to Receive Important Reminders from Dido!
Receive Text reminders and Important Announcements
from Dido UMC!!
All Church Reminders: Text @didoc to 81010 Click HERE to watch instructions!
Youth Group Reminders: Text @8chk99 to 81010
Thank You for Giving Your Tithes and Offerings!
  • In Person: Place your offering in the offering plates at the front or rear of the sanctuary.
  • By Check: Please mail your offering to 5570 Dido Hicks Rd., Fort Worth TX 76179!
  • By Credit or Debit Card: Use the PayPal button (you do not need to be a PayPal member) on the Give page on the Dido website by clicking this link: www.didoumc.com.
  • Through Venmo: @Dido-unitedmethodist, Code:2122

You're invited to Zoom Online for Sunday School and Bible Study!


  • Sunday School - Each Sunday at 9:15 am: Every Sunday at 9:15 am we will have Sunday School in person and online on Zoom. See directions for signing on below...
  • Small Group Study - Each Wednesday at 11 am on Zoom: See directions for signing on below...

Directions for Using Zoom Conferencing

On any device with a camera and microphone do to zoom.us or download the Zoom app, click join and enter the following when prompted.

Join ID: 896 6318 1305

Password: 400299


On any phone: dial any of the numbers below. Long distance charges will apply on home phones. Cell phones: no charge. You'll be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 896 6318 1305 and password: 400299. We won't be able to see you if you don't have a camera, but we can hear you!  

    +1 301 715 8592 US

    +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago)

    +1 646 558 8656 US


Call Pastor Jana with any problems 817 832-6250

Opportunities to Serve at Dido

Contact Marianne Wiggins (Worship Chair) 817 939-3422, [email protected] to help:

  • Usher/Greet on Sunday mornings
  • Read Scripture during worship
  • Serve Communion during worship
  • Count offering one time per month after worship

Contact Tim Daughtrey (Trustees Chair) 817 988-1420, [email protected] to help:

  • Help with maintenance/repairs at the church or parsonage

Contact Arlene Pearcy (Nurture Chair) 817 874-6717, [email protected] to help:

  • Work in the kitchen during luncheons
  • Send card/letters/emails to visitors/sick
  • Prepare coffee/water Sunday mornings
  • Bring a Sunday morning breakfast
Worship Online at 10:30 am on Facebook Live every Sunday!
Simply go to the "Dido United Methodist Church" Facebook Page and click on the live stream in order to participate with us in singing, prayer, and the message.
So we can keep up with who is watching, please comment as it streams.
Did you miss a Sunday? All the videos are archived so you can watch any Sunday even AFTER it's original live streaming. Please remember to hit the share button so others can see it as well!
Need Prayer? Call or Text Claire
Everyone needs prayer from time to time. Dido invites you to call or text prayer warrior Claire Athy at 682 888-3842 if you are in need of prayer. All prayer concerns are kept confidential.

Coordinators are Needed

Being the church takes a team! We are in need of folks to coordinate the following Dido activities.

  • Organize Communion on the first Sunday of each month
  • Recruit ushers and greeters and organize their training
  • Change the paraments and banners and other decorations in the sanctuary to fit each worship season
  • Update the church website by communicating with our website developer
  • Coordinate Samaritan House Dinners each quarter
  • Organize the packing of snack packs and their delivery to the elementary school
  • Assist the church treasurer through using the computer to enter invoices and deposits into the church portal
  • Organize fellowship for the men of Dido

If you have questions or are interested in serving please let Pastor Jana know.


Community Link Food Pantry

Gather groceries for those in need. M-Th 9 am-2 pm, F 9 am-12

Click Here to Volunteer!


Please Pray for:
  • Sharon Chang
  • Mike Todd
  • Katy Ebert
  • Gloria Mills
  • Jenny Whitley
  • Ronnie Hutchens
  • Margaret Richardson