worship doctor children’s ministries is collecting
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March 30, 2017
SharingTheHeart.org/The-Worship-Doctor
Easter Candy Children’s Ministries is collecting donations!
We have hundreds of empty eggs. Will you help us fill them for the Easter Celebration?
We need individually wrapped candy (no nuts please)
by Wednesday, April 5.
Donation drop boxes are located in the children’s area and at the front desk.
Hosted by the Jubilee Sunday School Class
FAITH IN ACTION
Faith in Action will be holding its next monthly meeting on Tuesday, April 11, at 7:15 pm at The Hub. Books will be available for those who pre-ordered and wish to participate in our study of Fear the Other: No Fear in Love by William H. Willimon. The first meeting of the book study will be on April 18 at 7:15 pm. You may order the book through Cokesbury.com or by contacting Barbara McIntosh no later than Sunday, April 2. The cost of the book is $10.04. Please contact Nikki Howard at [email protected] for more information about the group or to reserve childcare for the meeting. Childcare must be reserved no later than April 9. Contact Barbara McIntosh at [email protected] for further information about the book study, to let her know if you plan to participate, or to order a book by April 2.
Opportunities for newcomers as well as long-time members
“Join the Journey” 10:05 am in C210 Sessions led by our pastors and leaders to help you learn about the church, what it means to be a United Methodist, and how to connect. The classes are drop–in friendly, so please come anytime! SharingTheHeart.org/join-the-journey
April 2 – "The Church Worships: Holy Week" – What is Maundy Thursday? Why is Good Friday called that? Dr. Ron Bentley leads a lesson on the special worship practices that prepare us for Easter and also the meaning of the sacraments of Baptism and Holy Communion.
SHARINGTHEHEART.ORG/CONNECT
A warm smile and friendly “Welcome!” go a long way to people visiting our church. And no matter how long we’ve been members, we all like being greeted in such a manner each Sunday morning. It’s a part of what makes First UMC McKinney a welcoming congregation! You can help welcome our wonderful guests on Easter morning by signing up to be a greeter. Your hospitality will make a difference for those God sends our way! To sign up or for more information please visit www.tinyurl.com/Easter-FUMC or contact Kathy Parent at 469-343-7975.
Helpers for Easter
Serving Dinner to ESL Classes
We have openings for Sunday School classes, Disciple classes, book studies, etc., to provide and serve a meal for the Wednesday night English as a Second Language(ESL) classes at First UMC McKinney. We are currently in need of classes to provide meals each Wednesday from April 12 through May 3. For more information or to sign up for your class, please go to tinyurl.com/ESL2017, or contact Barbara McIntosh at [email protected] or 972-965-9732, or Dorothy Whitfield at [email protected] or 817-279-3159.
Run for Cover First UMC McKinney is a proud sponsor for the Run for Cover event in McKinney. Did you know that homelessness grew by 86% in Collin County in 2016? Run for Cover is an annual 1k walk, 5k and 10K run to raise money for people experiencing homelessness in our community. All proceeds from the event go to The Samaritan Inn, Family Promise and Shiloh Place.
When and Where: April 8 at Playtri Store, 7951 Collin McKinney Parkway, Suite 1500
Register at Playtri.com/RunForCover/ Use Discount Code RUNFUMC and receive a 10% discount. This will also register you as a First UMC McKinney participant.
Holy Week and Easter
Palm Sunday - April 9 Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
8:00, 9:00, 10:05, 11:10 Wellspring Contemporary Worship - Dyer Hall
9:00, 10:05 and 11:10
Maundy Thursday Service - April 13 Remembering The Last Supper
7:00 pm in the Sanctuary
Good Friday Services - April 14 Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
12 noon Wellspring Contemporary Worship - Dyer Hall
7:00 pm
Easter Morning Services- Sunday, April 16 Sunrise Service - Across from The Hub
7:00 am Traditional Worship - Sanctuary
8:00, 9:00, 10:05, 11:10 am Wellspring Contemporary Worship - Dyer Hall
9:00, 10:05 and 11:10 am
Sharing the Art - A Creative Exploration of Transformation
Art from church members of all ages inspired by Bible verses. Hands-on community project and complimentary breakfast
Easter Sunday, April 16 8:30 - 11:30 am - The Hub
More info at SharingTheHeart.org/Easter
Good FridayGood Friday ServicesServices
Communion Offering on April 2
Donations left at the altar during Communion on Sunday, April 2 will be given to United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR).
For more than 50 years, United Methodist congregations have been taking part in a special offering, laying the foundation for the United Methodist Committee on Relief’s ministry of relief and hope. UMCOR’s work of alleviating human suffering around the world includes disaster relief and supplies, disaster risk reduction, health, and humanitarian development.
Gifts to the UMCOR Sunday offering (formerly One Great Hour of Sharing) cover the costs of doing business. This helps UMCOR keep the promise that 100 percent of any gift to a specific UMCOR project will go toward that project, not administrative costs. UMCOR has no source of revenue for administration except from UMCOR Sunday.
Because of UMCOR Sunday, when you hear about a disaster or humanitarian crisis and you give to UMCOR, you can be assured that one hundred percent of the money you designate goes toward people in need.
Easter Gifts in Honor or Memory of Loved Ones
First UMC McKinney has a long history of sharing the heart of Christ from the heart of McKinney. For this reason, instead of placing orders for lilies, donations are being accepted for Grace Children’s Hospital in Port au Prince, Haiti.
Grace is recognized as Haiti’s leading medical facility dedicated to the treatment of children with tuberculosis. Each year, the hospital cares for thousands of children who are suffering from TB, HIV, and other diseases. The facility also provides preventive, pre-natal and basic health care serving over 100,000 people per year with another 80,000 per year in community clinics. The care and prevention of waterborne as well as mosquito spread diseases greatly increased after Hurricane Matthew in October 2016. First UMC McKinney is committed to helping Grace Children’s Hospital and has made this our mission focus for Lent and Easter 2017. To make a donation, fill out this form and place in the offering plate with your check or drop off at the church office THIS Sunday, April 2, 2017. Donations can also be made online with a credit card at SharingTheHeart.org/EasterGifts. A list of those honored and memorialized will be published in our Easter worship bulletins.
Please circle one: In memory of: In honor of:
_______________________________________________________________________ (Please print name(s) clearly)
_______________________________________________________________________
Given by: (your name) _____________________________________________________________________
Please make checks payable to First UMC McKinney with “Easter Gifts” noted in the memo line.
Join the creative journey! Color this Sharing the Art invitation and share on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram! Tag First United Methodist Church of McKinney and use the hashtags #SharingTheArt #FirstUMCMcKinney. Color
sheets are available in the Kid’s Zone and Nursery for children. Invitation cards to share with family and friends are available at the Information Desk.
Weekly Calendar
The next edition of The Echo will be: April 6, 2017 . Submission deadline is Monday, April 3.
If you would like your next event included, please email Liz Applegate at [email protected].
Sunday, April 2
10:05 am Join the Journey, C210
3:30 pm Youth Praise Band, The Hub
5:00 pm Disciple 1, C210
5:00 pm Youth, The Hub
5:00 pm Christian Believer, C205
5:00 pm Disciple II, Conf. Room
5:00 pm Dr. Craig Gilbert - Dyer Hall
7:00 pm Rice & Beans Dinner, Dyer Hall
Monday, April 3
11:00 am Yoga, C200
Tuesday, April 4
9:30 am Christian Believer, The Hub
9:30 am Disciple I, Parlor / Disciple III, The Hub
12:00 pm Lenten Luncheon, Dyer Hall
6:00 pm Joyful Hearts Bible Study, E215/E225
6:00 pm Walking Through Grief, C205
7:00 pm Disciple I, C200 / Disciple III, Parlor
7:00 pm Families Anonymous, C210
Wednesday, April 5
9:00 am Al-Anon, C200
9:30 am Open Hearts Women’s Study, Hub
9:30 am Seekers of the Word, Conf. Room
11:00 am Yoga Class, C200
6:00 pm Youth Choir, The Hub
6:00 pm ESL, Dyer Hall, E215-225
6:30 pm Worship Service, Chapel
6:30 pm Children’s Handbells, A200
6:30 pm ADLT Meeting, C210
6:30 pm Youth Small Groups, The Hub
7:00 pm Chancel Choir, Choir Room
7:00 pm Disciple IV, C200
Thursday, April 6
9:15 am Baby Talk Mom’s Group, Nursery
9:30 am UMW Board Meeting, Conf. Room
10:00 am Women’s Bible Study, Parlor
10:00 am Prayer Ministry, C215
6:00 pm Gateway - Adult Special Needs Ministry, Hub
6:00 pm VBS Station Leaders, Kids Zone
6:30 pm Stephen Ministry Training, C200
7:00 pm Praise Band Practice, Dyer Hall
Friday, April 7
7:00 am Men’s Bible Study, Parlor
11:00 am Yoga Class, C200
Saturday, April 8 7:00 am Youth Garage Sale, Circle Drive
9:00 am Easter Celebration, The Hub
Newest Members Please join in welcoming our newest members who
joined Sunday, March 26, 2017.
James & Allison Kennedy with children, Elizabeth & Aidan
Tom & Marion Morgan
Curt & Marlene Palmer
Worship With Us On Sunday!
Traditional Services - Sanctuary 8:00, 9:00, 10:05*, 11:10
Wellspring Contemporary Service - Dyer Hall
9:00, 10:05 and 11:10*
*Live Stream at SharingTheHeart.org/Sermons
Parents Night Out Children Ages 2 - 11
When: March 31st from 6:00-9:00 pm Where: Kids’ Zone at FUMC
What: A fun-filled night for your kiddos- including dinner, games, karaoke, and movies! This fun night is a fundraiser for our Youth Guatemala
Mission team as we prepare for our July mission trip.
Registration is online at: SharingTheHeart.org/ParentsNightOut
We are collecting individually wrapped candy for eggs. Please bring donations to the Children’s
Area by Wednesday, April 5. Thank you!
Saturday, April 8
9am—
Saturday, April 8
7 am—12 noon, Circle Drive
Donations accepted at The Hub
Louisiana Disaster Recovery Team Trip
Wednesday, March 29 - Sunday, April 2
Please keep the mission team in your prayers as they travel to help residents of
Leesville, LA rebuild their homes that were devastated in the historic flooding in
August 2016.
Saturday, April 8 9:00 - 11:00 am