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Jan 3 – Mar 9, 2019
Upward Basketball 2019 Volunteer Opportunities
FUMC Allen is proud to host UPWARD basketball, a recreational level of basketball where young athletes can learn the fundamentals of the game and grow both on and off the court. We need volunteers to help coach our teams and referee our games. We also need adult and youth helpers in many other areas. Our league is for boys and girls from kindergarten through 8th grade. The eight-week season includes playoffs for grades 4-8. Games are played on Saturdays in…
Dec 12, 2018
Ruth Circle
The Ruth Circle group of women come together each month to enjoy programs, share food, pray over concerns, and support missions that touch the lives of girls and women. Contact Phyllis Eix for more information.
Dec 12, 2018
Men Talking
Men Talking is a group of retired men who meet over coffee and donuts every Wednesday at 10:00am in the parlor. This group discusses timely topics, hears an occasional speaker, shares life experiences, reflects on the wisdom gleaned from their past experiences, discovering where God is in their midst. Contact Marvin Breeze.
Dec 12, 2018
Wednesday Yoga
We are proud to announce the addition of a a second Yoga class on Wednesdays at FUMC Allen with instructor Margie Terrell.
Dec 12, 2018
Disciple III Bible Study – Fast Track
This Wednesday evening study examines the connection between memory and identity as the people of God. Participants will find common themes, including calls to remember, calls to repent, calls for renewal, and calls for community. In this study, there are 12 sessions on the Old Testament Major and Minor Prophets (except Daniel) and on the 13 New Testament letters traditionally attributed to Paul. The prophets and Paul are continually calling hearers and readers back to their God and to a…
Dec 12, 2018
Faith Alive: Elijah and Elisha
Wednesday evening study about the prophets Elijah and Elisha. The prophets Elijah and Elisha who were extraordinary servants whom God used to call his people back to faithfulness in Old Testament Israel. Their fearless prophecies and remarkable miracles reveal the holy God who punishes sin and yet extends grace to the undeserving. Though they lived in a far different time and place, Elijah and Elisha prophets with power have much to teach us today. Led by Richard Prince.
Dec 12, 2018
Making the Bible Understandable, Interesting
Wednesday evening study for those curious about the Bible Watch the Bible come alive and finally make sense. Leave knowing: How to explain simply the Bible story, and why it was written. The amazingly divine design , order, structure and pattern of the Scriptures. Insight into the purpose, meaning and use of genealogies as well as types and shadows in the Bible’s progressive revelation. Led by Johnny Walker The best reference is talk to someone who took “Making the Bible…
Dec 12, 2018
Power of a Positive Mom
Wednesday Evening: Study for Moms “The Power of a Positive Mom Devotional & Journal” is designed specifically for busy moms who don’t have a lot of extra time in their days. This inspirational devotional offers a simple format for connecting with God and growing spiritually. Rather than the typical 365-day format, this devotional has one for each week of the year. Perfect for moms who want to start their week with an encouraging biblical teaching and a heartfelt appreciation, this…
Dec 12, 2018
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
The FUMC Allen Chancel Choir leads the music each week in our Sunday 9:30am traditional worship service. The choir presents a wide variety of styles and composers. If you sing in this group, you would help present major choral works at both Christmas and Easter as well as a Fall Gospel Concert. This group travels and you would have the opportunity to join them. In 2013, the group sang Brahm’s Requiem at Carnegie Hall and in June2018, the group sang…
Dec 12, 2018
Youth Wednesday Bible Study
Mid-week Bible Study encourages and fuels students in their relationship with God through scripture. During the school year, we focus on specific books of the Bible. During the summer, we give students a wide variety of religious and theological topics and faith practices.
Dec 12, 2018
Traditional Worship Orchestra Rehearsal
Our Traditional Worship Orchestra accompanies the congregation on hymns during our Sunday 9:30am Traditional Worship Service. On occasion, the orchestra also accompanies the choir or plays an instrumental piece. If you are an adult or a youth who shows competencies on their instrument, you can be considered for this group. Contact Music Minister Rusty King for more information.
Dec 12, 2018
Junior Youth Fellowship
Each Wednesday evening, we welcome our children in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade children to join us at Junior Youth Fellowship (JYF). JYF is a great way to get to know other children in our church family in a fun way. This program meets from September through May during the school year. In 2018, JYF will not meet on October 31, November 21, December 19, or December 26. 5:30-6:30pm (Optional) Dinner in Fellowship Hall (Kids eat free!) 6:30pm Meet in gym…