Sunday, September 1

12th Sunday after Pentecost

Preacher: Rev. Taylor Fuerst

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 15:12-20

Sermon: Do I Really Have to Believe in Hell, the Devil, and the Resurrection?

We celebrate and welcome Daviss King as our new Assistant to the Pastors! In this part-time position, Daviss will take on a variety of ministerial endeavors in administration and congregational care. We are grateful for the experience in FUMC ministries and the wealth of relationships within the congregation that he brings to this new role. 

Do you still need to be safety certified? If you're not already, but you want to work in ministry with children, youth, or vulnerable adults, then the answer is yes! This includes Sunday School, mission trips, care ministries, and chaperoning/driving. Parents of children and youth are highly encouraged to get certified. The church covers the cost, but our cost is going up 50% in January, so now's the time to do it. Visit our Conference Safety webpage to find out how, or contact Safety Policy Administrator Emily Buchanan at [email protected].

Friday, September 13, 6:30-8:30 p.m.

Family Life Center, Garrison Chapel

Have you ever heard of speed dating? We're shaking it up and inviting parents of littles to join us for a night of food, fun, and speed friending! This is a great way to get acquainted with the awesome community of families at FUMC. You might even find a "match" for future play dates! Dinner is provided at $10 per person. Childcare (with pizza) is provided free with registration.

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Sunday, September 15, 10:00 a.m., FLC Garrison Chapel

The Wedding Ring class has planted seeds, and watered them, and all of us are able to enjoy the garden because of them. Join us as we celebrate all that they have done for us! We will sing, we will pray, and we will praise God for the gift this class has been for FUMC Austin.

September 15, 12:15 p.m., SAN Welsey Hall

Thais and Doug Kilday (brother of church member Dan Kilday) will share their story from a year-long mission trip to Cambodia with IJM, a global organization that protects the poor from violence throughout the developing world. IJM partners with local authorities to rescue victims of violence, bring criminals to justice, restore survivors, and strengthen justice systems. Join us for lunch while we hear the ways God was at work in and through the Kilday family. Lunch from Jason’s Deli (suggested donation of $10) will be provided only with registration. For more information, contact Pastor Cathy Stone at [email protected] or 512-478-5684 (ext. 215).

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Sunday, September 15, 4:30-7:00 p.m., FLC Garrison Chapel

Youth are invited on Sunday nights to dig deeper through fellowship, study, and prayer. We will engage our whole selves in discussion, prayer, and worship…plus a whole lot of fun! Engage for Youth meets each week from 4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center.

During our Engage Kickoff, we'll have our Fall Parent Meeting. We'll go over all the information and forms for the new school year! Take a look at all the opportunities for the youth through Spring 2020 and hear feedback from one another! Dinner will be provided and we hope you can make it!

Thursday, September 19, 6:30-9:00 p.m.

FLC Garrison Chapel

Our Cheers Ministry, a community for those young-at-heart who are recently retired, semi-retired, or thinking about setting a date to retire, is having a potluck dinner. Cheers will provide the chicken and you can bring your favorite side or dessert. Debbie Shaw has a video for us, “Dance Hall Divas”—how to tap dance your way to youth and joy. We may have time for board games, too!

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Sunday, September 29, 10:00 a.m.

SAN Wesley Hall

We welcome Jennifer Long, Executive Director of Casa Marianella, the only shelter in Austin dedicated solely to immigrants. FUMC was one of the founding congregations of Casa Marianella back in 1986. Jennifer Long will update us on their work, how they are being challenged by current immigration policies, and offer ways we can support their work.  

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Global Mission Fellows

$30 buys several cups of fancy coffee—or $30 invested in the Global Mission Fellows program transforms a young adult's life. Global Mission Fellows, ages 20-30, serve in social justice ministries across the country or internationally. They work alongside community organizations on hunger and poverty, global health, migration, and education issues. FUMC partners with the GMF program, a ministry of The United Methodist Church. Annually in September, we have the opportunity to transform a life by giving $30—or whatever amount we choose—at the altar rail, in the offering plate, or at the church office.

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