Posts by Alison Thomas (Page 3)
Ash Wednesday
Ash Wednesday Worship Wednesday March 2 12:00pm & 7:00pm FUMC Allen Sanctuary Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Season of Lent for those of the Christian faith. During a special service of worship, we receive ashes imposed on our foreheads to remember that we are dust. At the same time, we acknowledge that we are also fearfully and wonderfully made by our God who breathed life into us from a little bit of dust. We welcome you to join…
The Good Neighbor Experiment
In early 2020, we were all welcoming a new year with busy calendars. Then the corona virus pandemic happened. Many of us were sent home to work, and we were asked to stay there. Instead of rushing around from activity to activity, we were confined to our neighborhoods. That was when we most likely realized just how much we didn’t know our literal, physical neighbors. Did you know anyone well enough to ask for toilet paper or a can of…
February Worship Series: Shalom The Gift of Peace
My peace I give to you. John 14:27a What comes to your mind when you hear the word “Peace”? We’ve asked around and concluded that peace means many different things to many different people. Peace can translate to a lack of conflict between nations, neighbors, or families: a time when there is no war. Peace could bring to mind a moment of quiet, calm, freedom from disturbance, or tranquility. It can also be associated with a certain style of music…
COVID 19 OMICRON UPDATE
As most of you know, the highly transmissible omicron variant of the coronavirus is spreading rapidly throughout our community, our state, and our country. Cases are spiking, and numbers are growing every day. According to today’s Dallas Morning News, “since the arrival of the omicron variant in North Texas in December, Allen’s active cases have increased by about 729 percent. As of Jan. 13, a total of 838 Allen residents were positive for COVID-19, up from 101 cases the week…
January Red Cross Blood Drive Results
YOU make a difference! The American Red Cross is so grateful to all our partners that continue to stand with us through the evolution of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Hundreds of thousands of donors and blood drive hosts have responded to the call to support the lifesaving mission and we can’t thank you enough! Your commitment to host a blood drive with the American Red Cross truly made a difference! our commitment to host a blood drive with the…
January Worship Series
Will the Real Jesus Please Stand Up? Sundays, January 9-30 2022 8:40am & 11:00am Sanctuary No figure in history has received more attention, and has been less understood, than Jesus of Nazareth. Even the disciples were consistently confused. Some people want Baby Jesus in a manger. Some people want the “Genie” Jesus who will give them the close-in parking spot or the football win. Some people want King Jesus to give them power and privilege. Who is the real Jesus…
ACO Food Drive Continues
UPDATE OCTOBER 3 2021 ONE THOUSAND FOUR HUNDRED and THREE POUNDS! Pastor Jessica Wright delivered the balance of our food drive collection to All Community Outreach on Tuesday, September 28, and we MADE OUR GOAL to collect 1,400 pounds of food for our local food pantry. CONGRATULATIONS CHURCH. GOOD WORK! Pastor Jessica Wright and Recreation Director Tori Cantu delivered our birthday gift to All Community Outreach on Wednesday, September 15. Our weigh-in at the Food Pantry revealed a total of…
Worship Series: The Next Act
Why do I invest in the work of God through the Ministries of FUMC Allen? Join us in the month of October as we celebrate the ministries of First United Methodist Church of Allen, which are supported by generous stewards of God’s gifts. We worship together at 8:40am at The Table and 11:00am in Traditional Worship. Both services are live streamed on our YouTube and Facebook channels. October 3 202`1 Music Ministry Sunday John 21:15-17 Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch, preaching…
Missions Cafe Needs You! Volunteers Welcome.
Many of you know about our Missions Café. The cafe, open every Sunday from 8:00am to 11:00am, offers coffee, espresso drinks, smoothies, donuts, smokies, and even breakfast tacos to raise money to support the mission efforts of our church. Every time you buy a latte, you help feed malnourished children in Honduras. When you buy an Americano, your purchase helps to send care packages to soldiers serving overseas. But to make this happen, we need volunteers to serve as part…
FUMC Allen Welcomes Adam Lubbers as New Director of Adult Discipleship
FUMC Allen is pleased to announce that we have hired Adam Lubbers as our Director of Adult Discipleship. Adam will join our staff on Sunday, July 18. He is currently on staff at Chapel Hill United Methodist Church in Farmers Branch, where he has served as youth minister and pastoral intern for the last three years. Adam is originally from Granbury, TX, and became an active United Methodist in high school. He went to college at Abilene Christian University, where he studied…
Another Gratitude from Our Military
On June 7 2021, Rev Jessica Wright received the Following note of appreciation from our service members. Jessica, I just wanted to reach out and thank you and your church for all of the support that you have given our team over the past 8 months with the care packages. This last week we received a large delivery again from your parishioners. I wanted to send you a few photos of the team to let you know how much this…
Worship Series: The Rest of The Story
Summer Worship Series The Rest of the Story June 6-July 25 2021 If someone said, “Tell me the story of Noah and the Flood,” how much of the story could you tell? Join us in worship, beginning June 6, as we look at some of the most well-known Bible stories and share in “The Rest of the Story.” You may be surprised! To GO DEEPER into The Rest of the Story, join us during the Education Hour at 9:45am…