October 1st, Newsletter

The Bible Speaks:

Galatians 5:22-23

Pastor's Post

Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Belton, is beautiful! About 100 clergy members of the HTCUMC, gathered there from Monday, Sept. 21-Wed., Sept. 23^rd. Many of you have attended Cedarbrake before. It was my first time spending time at the retreat center. I was mesmerized by the beauty of the chapel windows, which displayed the nine “Fruit of the Spirit.” Paul uses the word “fruit” because each individual fruit grows in connection with the other, in the lives of Christians. They represent the qualities and spiritual traits born out of having a relationship with the Holy Spirit, who gives good gifts to believers. We find these nine character traits in Galatians 5:22-23. We are connected to the life of Jesus; and by the power of the Holy Spirit, bear “Holy Fruit,” on behalf of the Kingdom of God.

It just so happens that Zel Heaney and her leadership team, are teaching the Fruit of the Spirit to the Youth Sunday school members RIGHT NOW!!

If you have not been to Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center or have not been in a while, let me refresh your memory for just a moment.

Coming Events to Be Aware Of...

I want to Support Suicide Prevention!

We are currently accepting photos for our Veterans Day Service. Please email photos (and how they are related to you) to sara.charlton@fumc-killeen.org

The 2026 District Charge Conference will be held on Sunday, November 8th, at 3:00 pm, at Hutto UMC, located at 350 Ed Schmidt Blvd. in Hutto, TX. All committee leaders are encouraged to be in attendance.

- Reach Out and Touch -

Games & Goodies Update!

Games & Goodies will be discontinued for the remainder of the year. Please look forward to it again sometime after the advent season.

On October 11th, we will give John Helen Purser and Anneliese Olson their "Flowers While You Live" sentiments.

John Helen Purser

Anneliese Olson

- CDC -

Check Out Our Awesome New CDC Website!

A Glance at the Year's Altar Rail Offerings

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 - Simmonsville Baptist Church

December Altar Rail Offering - United Methodist Students

*Highlighted Offerings refer to UMC Special Sunday Offerings

- 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, October 4th World Communion Sunday

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

12:30 PM | Youth Group Meeting - Homemade Pizza

Monday, October 5th

8:30 AM | Frisch Park Workday

Tuesday, October 6th

9:00 AM | Quilting & Craft Circle

10:00 AM | Dominoes/42 Group

Wednesday, October 7th

10:00 AM | Church Staff Meeting

10:30 AM | Morning Bible Study with Ken Smith

7:00 PM | Chancel Choir Practice

Thursday, October 8th

Friday, October 9th

8:30 AM | Frisch Park Workday

Saturday, October 10th

8:00 AM | United Methodist Men's Breakfast Meeting

9:00 AM | SPRC Meeting

Sunday, October 11th

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

12:30 PM | Youth Group Meeting - Christ Centered Team Building

- Altar Rail -

World Communion

- Food Pantry -

Pasta/Spaghetti Sauce

- Giving and Attendance -

Month of September

Donations and Tuition

September 2026

	Total
Income Donations - Unrestricted Tuition and Fees	$42,651.71 $46,300.00
Total for Income	$88,951.71
Expenses Church Operations CDC Operations Total for Operations	$75,120.55 $5,505.62 $80,626.17
Ministries	$1,361.57
Total for Expenses	$81,987.74
Net Income	$6,963.97

*Additional details available upon request.

Total Attendance for September

Service	Attendance
September 6th	105
September 13th	126
September 20th	115
September 27th	94

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

Thank you!

- Community & Outreach -

- Upcoming Birthdays -

- Custodian Needed -

The church is in need of a part-time custodial worker. If you or someone you know may be interested, please call the church office. The job entails cleaning areas in the church and in the Child Development Center.

- Armor Of God -

The City of Killeen is courageously fighting the battle of homelessness. Armor of God Outreach Ministries will provide laundry services, a P.O. Box, opportunities for ID Card/Drivers Licenses, food, clothing, and daytime shelter. Please join us in supporting Armor Of God Outreach Ministries, located at 61 N Gilmer St. Killeen, TX 76541.

- Acolytes Needed -

If you have a child or youth who is willing to serve as an Acolyte, please let Becky Smith or Jessica Bain know (on any Sunday).

We are continuing to build up our Youth Ministry. The Youth room is changing daily. We now have a brand new ping pong table. Come check it out! Yvonne Smith and Zel Heaney are looking for a team of members who will help add pizzaz and appeal to attract young people. Donations for this effort will be helpful. Thank you for investing in the future of First United Methodist Church, Killeen. Make donations to the church earmarked for children/youth ministry.

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