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South District Conference
Sunday May 3rd at FUMC Belton (3:00)
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UMC District Conference meetings are deeply rooted in Wesleyanism. They are typically presided over by the District Superintendent and consist of clergy and lay delegates, who serve to conduct essential district business, facilitate connectional ministry, and align local church goals with the broader Annual Conference and denominational goals. They promote collaboration, share resources, and provide training to empower laity for the mission field.
The District Conference serves several purposes:
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Serves as a Preliminary Conference to the year's Annual Conference.
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Connectional Structure: Functioning as a link between the local congregation and the wider UMC structure.
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Mission and Strategy: Reviewing and evaluating the total mission of the district and local churches to strengthen vitality.
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Leadership Development: Identifying and equipping lay and clergy leadership for district committees, such as missions and ministry.
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Administrative Functions: Dealing with specific district-level work and organizing supporting local churches.
The spring District Conference often serves as a Pre-Annual Conference, Conference. The DS may guide attendees through the Annual Conference Preliminary Report, highlighting specific portions of the report, which may require specific attention and/or preliminary actions. The Assistant to the Bishop often has a message for the district floor, regarding what is to be expected at the coming Annual Conference. The bishop may meet with each district via a pre-recorded, Zoom message. His message is often one of welcome and encouragement.
Each District Superintendent sets the agenda for the District Conference. Some DSs have an actual worship service and conduct the business of the district, following the worship service. Other DSs have just an informative business session.
Clergy and laity are encouraged to attend. Church leadership (Local Church Clergy, The District Lay Leader, The Local Church Lay Leader, and Lay Members/Delegates to the Annual Conference), should be in attendance to stay informed, regarding what the expectations are for the coming Annual Conference. The information shared at District Conference should be relayed to the local church body, when applicable. If you have never attended a United Methodist District Conference, I encourage you to do so. The experience is often a reunion for clergy and laity who have been conferencing together for fifty plus years! New members to the local church and annual conference are encouraged to experience the District Conference, to meet their district leaders: DS, District Administrators, the Assistant to the Bishop, etc.…
These gatherings are distinct from, but often work alongside, Charge Conferences (which have a local church focus) and Annual Conferences (which have a regional church focus).
OUR SOUTH DISTRICT CONFERENCE IS SUNDAY, MAY 3rd, AT FUMC, BELTON (3:00 pm). The location is 205 E. 3rd Avenue, Belton, Tx. 76513.
DO NOT LET THE LACK OF TRANSPORTATION BE YOUR EXCUSE FOR NOT COMING. WE WILL HAVE A SIGN-UP SHEET IN THE WELCOME CENTER FOR ANYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO RIDE WITH US ON THE CHURCH VAN (WHICH HOLDS 15 PASSENGERS), OR COMMUTE TO BELTON, BY CONVOY. WE WILL GATHER AT FUMC, KILLEEN AT 2:00, AND SHOULD BE IN BELTON WELL IN ADVANCE OF THE CONFERENCE.
| | It has been a wonderful Lenten Season. I want to thank everyone who attended our 2026 Lenten Lessons. Thank you to everyone who participated in offering a meal to the attendees. A special thanks goes out to those who offered our table decorations. We had no fewer than 35-40 (often having 50+) in attendance at each lesson, THIS IS OUTSTANDING PARTICIPATION! It took everyone working together in the following ways: printing the question cards and handouts, preparing sign-in sheets, passing out and picking up leftover handouts, money collections, meal preparations (setting up and cleaning up following the study), table decorations, playing the piano for the service, setting up tables, chairs, and the microphone for the studies. So many of you did so much. Most importantly, you were there! Let's meet again next year, for the 2027 Lenten Lessons! | | The current GriefShare Session began on January 14th. Those interested in joining may contact Trudy Horridge (512) 293-5453 for more information. | | | This year, we have chosen to do Spring Confirmation after Easter. Spring Confirmation is intended for children ages 11-18. This years them is "Anchor Your Faith, and Take to the Sky." Confirmation will take place over two Saturdays: April 18th & April 25th from 9:00 - 12:00 (food will be provided). Confirmation Sunday will be May 3rd. Confirmands will be serving Communion on that day. If you have a child or grandchild of Confirmation age, please be sure to sign-up in the Welcome Center. Additionally, if you are willing to serve as an adult volunteer, there is a separate sign-up sheet in the Welcome Center. All volunteers must be MinistrySafe. | | - Easter Sunrise Service - | | Come join us for our Easter Sunrise Service on April 5th at 7:00 am in Frisch Park, weather permitting. In the case of inclement weather, we will be in the Gary and John Helen Purser Fellowship Hall. | | - Past Easter Blooming Crosses - | | Bring fresh flowers to decorate the Easter "blooming" cross for the 10 a.m. service in the Sanctuary! Due to Easter Sunrise service in the park, we will share in Communion on April 12th, the second Sunday of the month. | | |
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.
| | - HTCUMC Annual Conference 2026 - | | The theme for the Horizon Texas Annual Conference 2026 is "Love Boldly". The Annual Conference will be held at the Wichita Falls Multi-Purpose Event Center in the Ray Clymer Exhibit Hall 1000 5th Street, Wichita Falls, TX 76301. Registration opens April 25th and closes May 30th. For more information and hotel reservation, go to: https://www.htcumc.org/ac26. | | |
The 2026 Bishop’s Rally is upcoming on Sunday, April 12, from 2:00 - 5:00 right here! Registration is currently available online at:
https://htc.regfox.com/bishops-rally-killeen-umc-
This year's theme, Called, reminds us of God's words to Jeremiah: "Do not say, 'I am only a youth'; for you shall go to all to whom I send you, and you shall speak whatever I command you" (Jeremiah 1:7). Just as Jeremiah was called as a young person, our students are called today-called to live as disciples, called to share their voices, and called to make a difference in the world around them.
Bishop's Rally highlights the beauty of our connectional church, especially for confirmands and youth. Students will see that they are not just the future of the church-they are the NOW of the church.
This event is a chance to listen to their voices, celebrate their gifts, and encourage both Gen Z and Gen Alpha with the message of inspiration and hope.
We encourage every youth to attend and experience this time together.
| | We are looking to form a few Grant Writing Teams. If this is something you are interested and/or skilled in, please contact the church office. This also will be a conversation introduced at our next finance meeting. | | |
Please register your attendance in the Attendance Registration Log each week. This helps us to report church attendance and participation in church functions to the annual conference. Accurate reporting is important.
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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, April 5th Easter Sunday
7:00 AM | Easter Sunrise Service
9:00 AM | Adult Sunday School Classes & Emmaus Prayer Group
9:00 AM | Guiding Young Minds (GYM) Sunday School Class
10:00 AM | Worship
10:00 AM | “Kids Korner” Group
Monday, April 6th
8:30 AM | Frisch Park Workday
Tuesday, April 7th
9:30 AM | Quilting Circle
10:00 AM | Dominos/42 Group
Wednesday, April 8th
10:00 AM | Church Staff Meeting
10:30 AM | Morning Bible Study with Ken Smith
1:00 PM | Griefshare Group
7:00 PM | Chancel Choir Practice
Thursday, April 9th
Friday, April 10th
8:30 AM | Frisch Park Workday
Saturday, April 11th
8:00 AM | United Methodist Men’s Breakfast Meeting
10:00 AM | VBS Leader's Meeting
Sunday, April 12th 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
2:00 PM | Bishop's Youth Rally
Save the Date
TONIGHT!
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Local Operations
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Canned Meats
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Month of March
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Please report all your small group attendance to the office after each meeting or email your attendance to the church office.
Thank you!
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If you have a child or youth who is willing to serve as an Acolyte, please let Jan Rainwater know (on any Sunday).
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Please help us build up our Youth Ministry. We would like to start with sprucing up the youth room. 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. | | | |
- Inside Easter Egg Hunt -
The annual Easter Egg Hunt will be held on this coming Saturday, April 4th at 10:00 am. Children should bring their own Easter baskets. However, eggs and candy will be provided. Due to expected inclement weather, the easter Egg Hunt will be indoors in the Youth Room and Fellowship Hall.
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Student Registration for VBS is now available! We are also still looking for MinistrySafe volunteers. This year there will be a mission project focus; and the children are encouraged to bring canned goods each day. Parents, begin now to get your children energized and fired up about attending! Come one, Come all!
The next Team Leader Meeting will be Saturday, April 11th, at 10:00, in the Youth Room.
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