Dido United Methodist Church

December 26, 2024

Weekly News

Sunday Worship:

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

5570 Dido Hicks Rd. Fort Worth, 76179

www.didoumc.com

didoumchurch@gmail.com

Dido's Leadership for 2025

Each year our leaders change somewhat. Here's a list of Dido's leaders for 2025. If you have questions or concerns in a specific area, feel free to ask these wonderful servants.

Administrative Council Members

(Dido's Elected Leaders)

• Administrative Council Chair - Dan Wallace
• Administrative Council Vice Chair - Kevin Phelan
• Administrative Council Secretary - TBD
• Church Treasurer - Sharon Wallace
• Finance Chair - Sarah Bailiff
• Lay Members to Annual Conference - Jana Ono & Robin Harris
• Lay Member Alternates to Annual Conference - Marianne Wiggins & Lisa Mellott
• Trustee Chair - Tim Daughtrey
• Staff Parish Relations Chair - Jana Ono
• Worship Team Leader - Marilyn Crane
• Nurture Team Leader - Robin Harris
• Prayer Team Leader - Claire Athy
• Ministry Safe Rep - Lisa Mellott
• Lay Leader - Marianne Wiggins

Committee/Team Members & Volunteers

• Trustee Volunteers (Anyone can volunteer to help at any time. Just contact the chair.) - Johnny Pearcy, Jon Thomas, Ray Ono
• Staff Parish Relations Committee Members (elected) - Jana Ono, Bob Brendza, Lisa Mellott, Jeff Harris, Robin Thomas, Dan Wallace
• Lay Leadership (Nominating) Committee (elected) - Jon Thomas, Jessica Brendza, Dawn Youngblood, Arlene Pearcy, Sharon Wallace, Marilyn Crane
• Nurture Team Volunteers (Anyone can volunteer at any time. Just contact the leader.) - Arlene Pearcy, Sharon Hutchens, Nikki Dotson, Sharon Wallace
• Worship Team Volunteers (Anyone can volunteer at any time. Just contact the leader.) - Marianne Wiggins, Jeff Harris, Claire Athy
• Missions Coordinators -
• Snack Packs - Sharon Wallace & Robin Thomas
• Community Link - Marianne Wiggins
• Eagle Mountain Elementary - Sharon Wallace
• School District Liaison - Pastor Jana Wear
• Nigeria Liaison - Pastor Jana Wear
• Communications Coordinators -
• Road Sign - Dan Wallace
• Pictures - Johnny Pearcy
• Facebook & Instagram - TBD
• Sunday Morning Computer and Sound Gurus (Anyone can volunteer at any time. Just go to the back of the sanctuary after worship and say, "I want to help!") - Doug Bailiff, Bob Brendza, Chuck Ebert, Michael Pitogo, Mike Todd, Jeff Harris
• Ushers & Greeters change monthly and so do Scripture Readers (Anyone can volunteer at any time. Just contact the worship leader)

Thank you for helping Dido become a church that would be missed if it were no longer in this community!

Christmas Offering

Last chance to give will be this Sunday, 12/29/24

Each year we ask the congregation to give over and above their regular offering as an end of the year Christmas offering to the church. We have many plans for 2025 for which we will need funds. Your extra mile giving will help us meet our goals!

Collected so far: $22,475

You are ALL amazing!

New Year's Day Black Eyed Pea & Cornbread Brunch

11 am

Bring corn bread, salad, or dessert

Black Eyed Peas provided

At the home of Edwin & Dawn Youngblood

9957 Boat Club Rd.

Please RSVP to Dawn Youngblood at 817 907-1364

Disciple Bible Study - New Testament Study

6:15-6:45 Dinner, 6:45-8:15 Study

Begins February 12 - Ends May 14

No Study on 2/26, 3/5, 4/16

Even if you didn't participate in the Old Testament Study, we would love you to join us for this 12 week study of the New Testament. There are daily readings and a workbook to purchase for $17 (Yes, there's another book for the New Testament Study) Please let Pastor Jana know by January 12 if you would like to purchase a New Testament Workbook.

Administrative Council Meeting

January 26, 2025



Sunday Morning Breakfast Sign Up

Below is a link to the Sunday Morning Breakfast sign up. We invite you to create an account in and use SignUpGenius. It is fast and easy to do. If you prefer to avoid technology all together, you can see Robin Harris and sign up for breakfast that way. We never turn any volunteers away!

Sign Up to Make Breakfast By Clicking HERE!

We're Looking for an Office Coordinator

Dido UMC is currently seeking a part time (3 days a week) Office Coordinator to assist with managing and maintaining social media accounts and provide pastor support with administrative duties and website content. They will also serve as a point of contact for church members and visitors, providing information and assistance as needed.

Please click HERE to see the Job Description.

Contact Rev. Jana Wear at 817 832-6250 with inquiries.

Eagle Mountain Elementary News

(Dido's Adopted School)

• We adopted 11 families this year to buy Christmas gifts for. That's 28 children! Thanks for making their Christmas bright!
• We are currently sending 22 snack packs per week to children in need of weekend meals.

Get Involved with Feeding our Community! Serve Community Link!

Serve at Community Link on Dido's Volunteer Day

2nd Monday of Every Month

8:45 am - 1 pm (Come for an hour or stay the entire time)

Gather groceries and give them to guests

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

Here are some of the items needed:

• Peanut Butter
• Pasta
• Rice
• Canned Green Beans
• Canned Fruit
• Beans(canned and dry)
• Spaghetti sauce
• Ramen Noodle
• Canned tomatoes
• Cereal
• Canned vegetables
• Mac n cheese
• Plastic shopping bags

Community Link Food Pantry

Gather groceries for those in need. Pick your days and times. They are open for volunteers: M-Th 9 am-2 pm, F 9 am-12

Click Here to Volunteer!

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!

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

Wednesday Bible Study Will Begin Again on January 8th!!

We will be studying the Gospel of Luke

Make a New Year's Resolution to sign on and be a part!

YOU are invited! Just sign on!

Every Wednesday (beginning 1/8/25) at 11 am

(Directions for joining Zoom are 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!  

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Call Pastor Jana with any problems 817 832-6250