Welcome New Member

Anthony Rogillio joined on September 13th.

Baptism

Margot and Remy Pumpelly were baptized on September 21. They are the children of Lauren and Gray Pumpelly.

"The Lord's Prayer"

Sermon Series continues through November 15th

Ladies' Lunch and Learn

Thursdays, 9/24, 10/1, 10/8

11:30am

Pioneer Club



All ladies are invited to join Rev. Weldon at the Pioneer Club at 11:30am on Thursdays, September 24^th, October 1^st, and October 8^th for Ladies Lunch & Learn! We will be studying the Prophet Jonah. We will be doing entrees only for $22/person. Please call the church office to sign up!

Monday Night Football

Monday, October 5^th

6:30pm

Room 109



All men and boys are invited to watch the Falcons at Saints on Monday, October 5^th at 6:30pm in Room 109. Cost of a steak is $15. Please RSVP by calling the church office by Friday, October 2!

Craft and Connect

Monday, October 5^th

6:00 pm

Room 110



Have you ever been curious about "diamond art?" Diamond art combines elements of cross stitch and paint-by-number by applying tiny adhesive beads to a color-coded canvas to create a unique work of art. We will have 'kits' for each participant, so advanced RSVP is required in order to ensure we have a kit for you! As always, come ready for fun and bring a snack to share! Cost of kit is $10.

Children's Christmas Musical

Rehearsal begins Sunday, October 11

4:00 pm

Paxton Hall



The Children's Christmas Musical is coming soon! Rehearsals will begin on Sunday, October 11^th at 4:00 pm in Paxton Hall. Children and youth ages 3 and up are invited to participate. The performance is on Sunday, December 6^th during our Church-wide Christmas Celebration at 5:00 pm. Contact Emmie at emmie.gonsoulin@fumclc.org to sign up for the musical!

Trunk or Treat

Sunday, October 25^th

4-5pm

Worship Center Parking Lot



Get ready for a spooktacular good time at our Trunk or Treat, happening Sunday, October 25th at 4pm outside the Worship Center! Join us for an afternoon filled with hot dogs, music, decorated trunks, costumes, and lots of fun for the whole family!

Trunk or Treat Blood Drive

Sunday, October 25^th

3-6pm

Bus parked outside First Methodist School

Join us for a LifeShare Blood Drive on Sunday, October 25^th from 3-6pm. The blood bus will be parked outside First Methodist School, so it's easy to stop by during our Trunk or Treat event!

Weldon's New Book!

Soundtrack of Our Lives...

And the Gospel

Rev. Weldon has published 26 of his favorite sermons from the summer sermon series. The book is $20 and available for purchase in the church office and Amazon.

Looking Ahead

Pet Blessing

Sunday, November 8^th

4pm

Worship Center Parking Lot



We invite you to bring your furry friends for a special blessing on Sunday, November 8th at 4pm by the Worship Center parking lot. Join us for this event filled with love and blessings for your pets!

Outreach

Thanksgiving Baskets for

Kaufman Elementary School

Contributions due back on

Sunday, November 8^th

Help us fill Thanksgiving dinner baskets for families in need at Kaufman Elementary! We're collecting non-perishable items by the first week of November — please bring your items to the collection corner.

Angel Tree Gift Collection

Begins Sunday,

November 8th



Our Angel Tree Gift Collection begins on Sunday, November 8th! By selecting a card from the Christmas trees located in the Welcome Center and outside Paxton Hall, you can help 

Methodist Children's Home

Bedding in a Bag



Thank you to all who donated to the Bedding in a Bag collection in August. Because of your generosity, we were able to deliver two full carts to the Methodist Children's Home.

Collection Corner



We have many opportunities for donations at our church. Our collection table outside Paxton Hall is accepting Community Coffee labels, baby wipes and Clorox wipes for Kaufman Elementary, bread, jelly and peanut butter for Faith and Friends Food Pantry, mosquito spray and wipes and blessing bags for our Homeless Ministry. Thank you for supporting our local community!



Children and Youth

Youth Corner

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