Posts from January 2023
How To Watch The Chosen
Our Lenten worship series begins early this year. On Sunday, February 5, FUMC Allen begins an 8-week series based on Season One of the Angel Studios series “The Chosen, the first-ever multi-season TV show about the life of Jesus This series is the largest crowdfunded media project to date, with a 9.3 rating on IMDB!. Our worship series concludes on March 26, the Sunday before Holy Week begins on Palm Sunday, April 2. But “The Chosen” doesn’t end with Season One.…
Inclement Weather Policy
In anticipation of winter weather, FUMC Allen has established closing procedures in the event of dangerous conditions due to snow or ice. Our goal is to keep our guests and members safe and off the roads if hazardous driving becomes an issue. Closing announcements will first be posted on our home page and on our church’s Twitter feed and Facebook page. You do not need to have a Facebook account or a Twitter account to view our social media pages…
FUMC Allen Launches English Conversation Class
FUMC Allen is pleased to announce the implementation of a free English Conversation Class taught by Rev Justin Noh on Thursdays from 7:00pm to 8:30pm in S207/211. Session begin on Thursday, February 2. The mission of this new program is to support immigrants by offering a conversation class, a support system, and opportunities for community. This mission comes out of our identity as a Christian community, and we believe that to welcome the immigrant is to welcome God (Matthew 25:38).…
Order of Worship
ORDER OF WORSHIP January 22 2023 Worship Check In The Table 8:30am Gathering Songs Fill This Place; Won’t Stop Now; Living Hope Children’s Time Scripture Romans 5:1-5 NRSV Message The Gift of Hope Witness to Joy Offering Song In This House Communion Invitation & Last Word Song You Are Good Exit Traditional Worship 11:00am Prelude A Mighty Fortress Is Our God (Leavitt) Welcome Voluntary A Song of Joy (Pote) Call to Worship Hymn Rejoice, The Lord Is King (UMH 715, v 1-4) Affirmation…
Parody Party: A Gratitude
We are excited about the success of this event on January 15! The impacts we were hoping for came to fruition: Help the congregation to laugh Enjoy Christian fellowship at tables Enhance the worship series “Holy Humor” Plug Rev Alyce McKenzie’s new book Pre-registration wasn’t bad, and attendance was around 120 Celebrate the Christian community Enjoy incredible food Have fun songs that make you laugh Hearing some great music from a band that played tight! Knock Knock jokes (Quinn) at…
Bible Studies for 2023
Are you looking for a small group and an opportunity to study God’s Word? Our new year is well underway, and one way to start off your better year is through discipleship and Bible study. To that end, FUMC Allen is offering four adult Bible studies that are welcoming new participants this month. The Tuesday Men’s Bible Study is a well established group that meets every Tuesday morning at 6:30am. This group studies the scripture for the upcoming week’s sermon.…
A New Year at FUMC Allen
Happy Epiphany! In just one week (four short days actually), your church sprung into action and greeted the new year with a level of enthusiasm we haven’t seen since those pre-pandemic days of January 2020. What an exciting time to be a part of First United Methodist Church of Allen. On Sunday, January 8, we begin a new worship series, Holy Humor, with Rev Dr Alyce McKenzie kicking off this four-week look at embracing joy. As part of this series,…
Heartpaths DFW Announces Spring Events
HeartPaths DFW is offering a variety of “Short Shops” for 2023. Short Shops are short-term offerings of spiritual practice to nurture growth and transformation. Registration details below. For more information, contact Rev. Brian Hardesty-Crouch or Shawn Ashmore.
Bridgeport Camp Announces Summer Camp Dates
As we celebrate the 12 days of Christmas, we often break out our calendars for the new year. And if you’re a parent, you are already looking for and marking dates for summer activities. FUMC Allen is excited to announce our summer camp dates at Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center in Bridgeport, TX. Bridgeport offers fun, Christ-centered camps for children and youth (completing grades 3 through 12). Bridgeport Camp registration opens on Wednesday, January 4, with early bird discounts until…