A star among young classical musicians, Monica Czausz Berney has made a name for herself. As a concert organist, Ms. Berney has earned numerous accolades for her impressive technique and musicianship. Her leadership as Director of Music at St. Paul’s Parish in Washington D.C. has generated excitement across church music spheres.

Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy lunch, fellowship and receive the recipes from the day. Please bring your favorite corn bread, crackers, bread, or dessert. Soup and chili provided. There is no cost, but donations will be accepted to benefit Grace Mission in India.

Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

Children in grades 1st -5th are invited to join the First UMC Genesis Children’s Choir for a day of music and fun! Children will participate in the Choir Olympics with musical games, explore instruments, and enjoy a screening of The Prince of Egypt that ties into our special worship song for the Spring. Lunch and snacks are provided. This is a great opportunity for children to bond and grow in our music ministry. Please RSVP by December 31 to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!
RSVP: fumc.com/choir-camp

Contact: Pershauna Johnson, pjohnson@fumc.com

The senior adults will have a Christmas party with desserts and light hors d’oeuvres, in the CLCL.

Contact: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com, Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

NEW TIME!

First Kids is proud to sponsor Night in Bethlehem and we would love for you to join us! We need volunteers who are willing to take on the role of shopkeepers within Bethlehem and assist families with activities.

Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Sign up here.

Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com

This gathering of women will be a time of exploring the stories of Christmas, enjoying one another and sharing lunch. Cost is $10

Contact: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com

Please sign up here.

Embark on a musical journey with a diverse and exciting program by one of the leading Spanish concert pianists and Texas Tech professor Daniel del Pino. The program will feature a variety of musical traditions and their own arrangements of works by Spanish composer Joaquín Turina. Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Contact: Bradley Vogel, bvogel@fumc.com

We will have activities and ornaments to make together. Please bring a brunch item to share. See you and your family soon!.

Serve our community! Volunteer at our Community Thanksgiving Lunch on November 23. Sign up here.

Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

Senior Adults are invited to a Thanksgiving luncheon served by the First United Methodist Staff. Cost is $12 per plate. Please RSVP by Friday, November 15 at noon. RSVP here.

Dr. Todd Salzwedel will lead a two-hour study focusing on the key themes and significant verses in Philippians, exploring how these themes can be applied in our lives. Childcare available with advanced reservations at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

Bring your littles (and grand-littles!) to a story time with Mrs. Tessa at Ninety-Two Bakery and Café. Drink a cup of coffee, listen to some stories, and enjoy spending time together.
Contact: Tessa Armes

Are you looking to become a member of First United Methodist Church? Join us for our New Member Class. Lunch is provided. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our church and what it means to be a member.

Sign up: fumc.com/next-steps

Contact: Chris Ferguson, cferguson@fumc.com

Kids Night Out is for ages 6 months to 5th grade. We play games, have a craft, and watch a movie. We will provide pizza and fruit for dinner. If your child has any allergies or will be providing an alternative meal, please contact us! Cost is $15 per child, $40 for a family of three or more children. If you are attending the Dinner and Dance cost for children will be $5 each! Please RSVP by 12 p.m., Thursday, November 7.

RSVP: fumc.com/kids-night-out

Contact: Cora Christensen, cchristensen@fumc.com

Join us for this season’ All Saints Concert. This year’s featured piece is Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem performed by the chancel choir and orchestra; and conducted by Dr. Eric Allen. Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Church Council will have a one hour work session prior to our next Church Council Meeting. We will gather at 4:30 on October 29 for one hour for the sole purpose of working through the stated goals of the various ministry areas. We will explore how those goals fit into the overall work of the Annual Conference to find congruence. Immediately afterwards, at 5:30 PM, we will gather for our regular Church Council Meeting. At that meeting, we will complete the preparatory work necessary for our Charge Conference this year.

First Kids is hosting a private showing of “The Wild Robot.” at Tinseltown. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required.
Reservations: fumc.com/firstkids-movie
Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com

This course provides and overview of the key themes and key verses as well as the primary applications of the Epistle to the Romans. Childcare available with advanced reservations at ffumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

Members across our church will be recognized for their contributions to FirstLBK in the areas of Service, Missions, Evangelism, Spiritual Formation, Congregational Care and Worship. This years Recipients are Pam Allison, Zoellen Fields, Braeden Salzwedel, Dennis Satterwhite, Jim White, and John White. Cost is $10.

Reservations Required: fumc.com/legacy-banquet

Contact: Jeanine Austin, jaustin@fumc.com

Mark your calendars for the Grand Gathering on Sunday, September 29, during the Sunday School Hour. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, and don’t miss out on hearing from a surprise guest from the Texas Tech Athletic Department. We look forward to seeing you there!
Contact: Shera Atkinson

Children’s Ministry Families! Join us on Sunday evenings for five weeks for some extra fun family activities at ENGAGE! We eat dinner, worship, and play games together in Memorial Hall. A nursery is provided for those under three.

September 22, 29; October 6, 13, 20

Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com

Don’t miss the opening of the 47th Vesper Concert Series! Renowned organists Ken Cowan and Bradley Hunter Welch will showcase their talents with a mix of organ and piano works, including their transcription of Gershwin’s “Rhapsody in Blue” with Welch on piano and Cowan on organ.
Childcare RSVP: fumc.com/childcare-rsvp
Contact: Bradley Vogel

Ladies are invited to join us every Thursday beginning September 19 as we follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over seven sessions in this Bible study workbook, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you’ll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody. Cost is $25.

Register: Shera Atkinson

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
Thursdays, Begins September 12 • 3-5 P.M.
Bayless Elementary

Beach Club is a an after-school Christian program for 3rd-5th graders at Bayless Elementary. Volunteers are needed to lead small groups, and all materials are provided. In an hour the group has a snack, relay game, worship music, large group lesson and small group time.

Contact: Leslie Moss

Are you ready to grow in your understanding of what it means to be a godly man? Join us for Men’s Study, led by Chris Ferguson, as we explore The Titus Ten: Foundations for Godly Manhood by J. Josh Smith. Join us every other Thursday at Red Zone Cafe, 3602 Slide Rd.
Contact: Chris Ferguson

Are you ready to grow in your understanding of what it means to be a godly man? Join us for Men’s Study, led by Chris Ferguson, as we explore The Titus Ten: Foundations for Godly Manhood by J. Josh Smith. Join us every other Wednesday at Market Street, 98th & Quaker.
Contact: Chris Ferguson

Ladies are invited to join us every Wednesday beginning September 11 as we follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over seven sessions in this Bible study workbook, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you’ll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody. Cost is $25.

Register: Shera Atkinson

Ladies are invited to join us every Thursday beginning September 10 as we follow Kristi McLelland through Israel as we study snapshots from the Gospel of Luke to see where the stories of the Bible took place. Over seven sessions in this Bible study workbook, challenge the way you read the accounts of Jesus through teaching videos that take you to locations in Israel like Bethlehem, the Sea of Galilee, Gethsemane, Jerusalem, and the road to Emmaus. Along the way, you’ll see how Jesus, the Messiah, brought His kingdom to earth for everybody. Cost is $25.

Register: Shera Atkinson