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On July 5^th, 2026, Killeen FUMC Youth group took 21 youth and adults to UM Army (United in Mission) Mission Trip in Seguin, TX. When we got there shortly after 2, we hit the ground running. The youth and several of the adults unloaded the trailer and van, while the kitchen crew (Brandy, Lisa and Sallie) began to work in the kitchen. David and Jeff had already been there several days setting up the youth sites where the youth would work. My early task was to check in all the churches. There were five church groups, in total.

This was a youth led mission trip where the youth did the work, with adult supervision. Youth led on the work sites and in worship. The youth completed 16 sites, with 6 ramps, cleared a hoarders yard (which by the way, took three 40 ft. dumpsters), did lots of yard work, painted, did siding, and made picnic tables for the host church. These are just some of the tasks they did! The jobs they completed were important but not as important as the relationships that were built between the youth and their clients.

Those relationships include two very special clients, both from World War II.

One was a WWII veteran who had not been out of his house for three years. He was so thankful for the ramp the youth built, which enabled him to get out of his house that he attempted to do a dance while using his walker. He was a hoot!

The second WWII client was a WAC (Women’s Air Corp). She had not been out of her house for several months. Again the ramp the youth built gave her a sense of independence for which she was truly grateful. It was my honor to be able to introduce one of the first WAC pilots to Colleen, whom (if you didn’t know) was one of the first women to work on the Apache Helicopters. The Women's Air Corp client and her daughter (both veterans) attended the client night dinner.

This youth led mission trip was a great success, both in the relationships fostered with the clients, and in accomplishing each of the site mission goals.

Perhaps the most meaningful part of this trip, was the eagerness and pride the youth took in leading the worship services. Join us on Sunday, July 26th, to hear more personal mission trip testimonies and view the slideshow displaying all that the team experienced.

With God's Love,

Yvonne Smith

FUMC, Killeen Youth Group Leader

FUMC, Killeen will be the host for an Indoor Vendor Market on July 25th, from 11:00 am - 4:00 pm. Admission is $2, but church members can pick up a Free Admission card in the Welcome Center or Church Office!

There will be a church council meeting on Sunday, July 26th beginning at 12:15 pm. Bring your food items for our potluck meal. This will be an important meeting to discuss financial and other matters pertaining to our church.

Sunday School will be at 9:00 am on this day. There will be a potluck meal after the service in the fellowship hall. Meats will be provided by the UMM with sides and desserts by last name.

Please be watching for information on the formation of our Harvest Festival planning team.

Feel free to call the church to express your interest, and your names will be given to Glenn Morrison and Willie Singleton.

On August 9th, we will give Ken Smith his "Flowers While You Live" sentiments.

On August 9th, we will be honoring our home-centered member, Darrel Charlton.

July 29th will be the last week of the July study. The Bible study will begin at 5:00, in the fellowship hall. Light snacks will be provided. The topic for this short study will be on, Angelology (the theological study/doctrine of angels).

On Tuesday, July 21, 2026, Mayor Joseph Solomon and Councilwoman Melissa Brown presented the Killeen Star Award (posthumously) to Sue Hallmark. Rocky Burns, Sue's daughter, accepted this award.  Ten congregation members from First United Methodist Church attended this presentation.  

Our Licensed Christian Child Development Center (CDC) is hiring full and part-time teachers and teacher aides that love working with children. Requirements are:

• High School diploma or GED
• CPR & First Aid Certification 
• 2 years’ experience working in a licensed childcare center
• Must be professional, a team player, dependable and have reliable transportation.

Please send your cover letter and resume to: juanita.sims@fumc-killeen.org or bring it to the CDC, 3501 E. Elms Road, Killeen, TX 76542 and complete an application in person.

Come Join Our Team!

January Altar Rail Offering - Human Relations

February Altar Rail Offering - Aldersgate

March Altar Rail Offering - UMCOR

April Altar Rail Offering - Local Operational Reserve

May Altar Rail Offering - Annual Conference

June Altar Rail Offering - Central TX Disaster Relief

July Altar Rail Offering - Native American Ministry

August Altar Rail Offering - Local Church Operations

September Altar Rail Offering - Feed the Need

October Altar Rail Offering - World Communion

November Altar Rail Offering - Local Church Operations

December Altar Rail Offering - United Methodist Students

*Highlighted Offerings refer to UMC Special Sunday Offerings

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Below is a list of highlighted events for the upcoming week. Items in italics indicate off-site events. Click on the link above to view the full church calendar.

Sunday, July 26th

8:00 AM & 11:00 AM| Worship

9:30 AM | Adult Sunday School Classes & Emmaus Prayer Group

9:30 AM | Guiding Young Minds (GYM) Sunday School Class

11:00 AM | “Kids Korner” Group

12:15 PM | Church Council Meeting w/ Potluck Meeting

4:00 PM | Youth Group Meeting - Ideas From Youth

Monday, July 27th

8:30 AM | Frisch Park Workday

Tuesday, July 28th

9:30 AM | Mary Ruth Circle Meeting - Book Study

10:00 AM | Dominoes/42 Group

10:30 AM | Quilting Circle

Wednesday, July 29th

10:00 AM | Church Staff Meeting

10:30 AM | Morning Bible Study with Ken Smith

5:00 PM | Deeper Waters Bible Study w/ snack meal

Thursday, July 30th

9:30 AM | CDC Terrific Thursday Activities

Friday, July 31st

8:30 AM | Frisch Park Workday

Saturday, August 1st

10:00 AM | Feed the Need in Killeen

2:00 PM | Cultural Acquaintance Event

Sunday, August 2nd

8:00 AM & 11:00 AM | Worship

9:30 AM | Adult Sunday School Classes & Emmaus Prayer Group

9:30 AM | Guiding Young Minds (GYM) Sunday School Class

11:00 AM | “Kids Korner” Group

12:00 PM | Youth Group Planning Meeting

4:00 PM | Youth Group Meeting - Regular Youth Lesson