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Members of First United Methodist Church, Killeen,

As we enter the month of November, in which we will celebrate Thanksgiving, this is the perfect time to offer our thanks to SEVERAL people who have done some incredible things on behalf of the church.

    In August and in September, a few BRAVE soldiers worked the concessions for a concert at Baylor University. This first event was VERY taxing and long. The group returned home at 2:00 am (yes, AM)! Then they worked a concession stand for THREE Saturday, Baylor Bear game events. THEY WORKED HARD AND LONG!!! They were sweating, busy, nearly non-stop; and no doubt, walked off a few pounds. This was truly A LABOR OF LOVE on their behalf. They did not let “walkers,” “canes,” or anything else stop them! THEY WORKED! We owe them a HUGE display of our gratitude. They did this on BEHALF OF OUR CHURCH, to ensure we have what we need for “raising the roof” and other building projects for which we are raising money. Concession workers raised a total of $4,777.76. How about all those 7’s (seven is the number of completing and of perfection in God’s Kingdom)? Our time with Baylor Concessions is complete and has come to an end. We “tagged out.” The work was much more than some of our “seasoned” members are able to do for an entire football season. Yet, we were rooting for them, when they served; and we continue to be their CHEERLEADERS, after-the-fact. “Give me a “T’! Give me an ‘H’! Give me an “A”! Give me a "N"! Give me a “K”! Give me a “Y”! Give me an ‘O’! Give me a “U”! “What’s that spell?” “THANK YOU!”

Concession Workers

1. Jeff Bain *                
2. Dagmar Bain*
3. Debbie Allen*
4. Margaret Tucker
5. Becky Smith*
6. Matt Burch
7. Jack Humfleet
8. Debra Friddle*
9. Taylor Jones
10. Karen Hall
11. Marie Ingram
12. Gayle Hardgrave*
13. Anne Hoel
14. Vickie Haynes
15. Rebecca Caldwell
16. Shaun Ross 
17. Marlene Fey*
18. Colleen Smith-Fey*
19. Bill Carter

*Indicates those on the planning team

** Some members came to some of the planning meetings but did not serve at the concessions.

Mark Honchul

Gabi Singleton

Julie McBride

Pastor Beverly

If I have missed anyone, please let me know.

Right on the heels of that “fun” raiser, came the HARVEST JUBILEE!

Please note: Many faithful members were on BOTH committees!

1.   Glenn Morrison
2.   Debbie Morrison
3.   Willie Singleton
4.   Gabi Singleton
5.   Jeff Bain
6.   Dagmar Bain
7.   Bob Kure
8.   Lisa Kure
9. Yvonne Smith
10. Becky Smith
11. Rebecca Caldwell
12.   Sara Charlton (Media/Advertisement)*

We have completed A LOT of building projects and convey thank you to so many of our members. Many have asked that they remain anonymous. You know who you are:

The member(s) who donated for the windowsill to be fixed and carpet to be cleaned in the Conference Room.

The members who donated to have the projectors replaced (and those who helped to work on these: David Erickson and Jeff Bain)

The member who donated the funds for our police officers each Sunday.

EVERYONE WHO CONTRIBUTED TO RAISING THE ROOF and the member who helped us to make it to the TOP of our goal.

November 9th, 2025

3:00 pm @

FUMC, Salado

The South District Charge Conference will be held Sunday, November 9th at 3:00 pm at FUMC Salado. The address is 650 Royal Street, Salado, TX 76571. Everyone is welcome. All leaders are encouraged to come. It has been suggested that those who would like to do so, can meet at the church at 2:00 and travel in a convoy.

Please remember our Connectional Missional Giving Obligation is due by December 31st, 2025. You have already been so generous; however, any amount you can give will be appreciated.

- "Fun" Raisers -

Well…speaking of “FUN” Raisers (pun intended), we have SEVERAL going on at the same time. So, we are keeping them altogether, under the same umbrella (thank you, Sara Charlton and Chloe King). The following "Fun" raisers are dedicated to various building projects (parking lot lights, etc.):

The Tote Bag "Fun" Raiser is dedicated to general funds.

Everyone is invited to join Reverend Steve Ramsdell for the

God Is Big Enough Prayer Conference

We hope you’ll join us for the November 22^nd God is Big Enough Event where we will center on the spiritual discipline of prayer.  We will separate sessions with a brief intermission. During the first session we will discuss the power of big prayers as we look at how to pray the biggest prayers possible effectively following the Biblical models of prayer.

Session 2 will lead us into the promise God has for each of us to guide us through the mountain tops and valleys of life. Our God is a guiding God and he will guild you and the Bible shows us the map.

Session 3 is all about how to apply your faith. Unapplied faith is of no value, but applied faith is where miracles happen!

There are free pamphlets provided for every participant that will help us put application to four prayers, path and faith.  The pamphlets will help us follow along as we learn something new in regard to our prayers.

We will also provide a free booklet Pastor Steve has written on Daniel’s patterns of prayer.

There will be an opportunity for a love offering but all materials are provided free of charge.

Come prepared to take notes, to laugh, to fellowship, To have fun and to learn something new about the power of prayer as we fill in a few blanks.

As a former pastor of FUMC of Killeen it will be my privilege to reunite with old friends and make new friends.   We’ll also open with short time of music provided by Gary Beard.

See you on the 22^nd!

- Opportunities at FUMC - Killeen -

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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, November 9

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

9:30 AM | Children's Sunday School Class

11:00 AM | “Kids Korner” Group

3:00 PM | Charge Conference - FUMC, Salado

Monday, November 10

8:30 AM | Frisch Park Workday

Tuesday, November 11

Veteran's Day | Church Office, CDC, and Building Closed

9:30 AM | Mary Ruth Circle Meeting - Cracker Barrel

5:30 PM | Son N’ Fun Bunco Fellowship

Wednesday, November 12

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

7:00 PM | Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, November 13

6:30 PM | Rainbow Emmaus Gathering

Friday, November 14

8:30 AM | Frisch Park Workday

Saturday, November 15

10:00 AM | Feed the Need in Killeen - with Flintrock Builders

Sunday, November 16

8:00 AM & 11:00 AM | Worship

7:45 AM | Abigail Nut Sales

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

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

9:30 AM | Children's Sunday School Class

11:00 AM | “Kids Korner” Group

3:30 PM | Girl Scout Troop #6105 Badge Workshop Day

4:00 PM | Youth Group Meeting - Story of Lazarus

General Fund/Building Fund Offering

**Note - Totals are tallied from Tuesday to Monday of the following week after the Sunday offering is reported. If there is a Monday holiday, the Sunday offering will be entered on Tuesday but the reporting will be added to the previous week's tally to ensure we always have a Sunday offering included in each week's totals.

Total Attendance for October

Please report all your small group attendance to the office after each meeting or email your attendance to the church office. Thank you!