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Holy Week
Holy Week is the week of Christian observances leading to Easter Sunday. The week begins with Palm Sunday and progresses through Holy or Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. It concludes with the celebration of Easter Sunday.
Sponsor a Child at the House of Hope
The House of Hope provides a Christ-centered home where children and youth can feel safe and secure while completing their educational goals. The House of Hope is home to 30-35 at-risk children and youth in the city of Puerto Lempira, Honduras. One of the ways we support this vital ministry is by sponsoring children at the house. These sponsorships not only offset the costs for raising and caring for a child or youth, but gives us the opportunity to communicate,…
Project Transformation
Project Transformation (PT) builds partnerships between college-age young adults, children, and churches to address the achievement gap for children from low-income communities. Most kids will experience a “summer slide.” In middle or high income homes, children usually have limitless access to books, educational tools, and interested adults, but that’s not the case for many children from low-income families. Reading proficiency is a key predictor of a child’s future success yet 80 percent of low-income children are behind grade level in…
Building Projects: Children’s Playground
Many thanks to Barry Lunt, the scouts of Troop 306, and especially the scouts who chose to do their Eagle projects for the church. Two of three parts of the playground project are complete: taking down the toddler playground and preparing the east playground for toddlers next year. First, the scouts carefully removed the toddler climbing structure. It is stored behind the garage. They have moved a section of fence that would have been in the way of construction: They…
Created By God
Created By God is a human sexuality course taught from a Christian perspective for 5th and 6th graders. Children will learn correct anatomical terms, about human growth and development, dating, marriage and childbirth. The program is delivered in three sessions: Wednesday, February 7, 2018 6:00-7:00pm During this meeting for parents only, we will discuss the curriculum and view the materials. Parents will have a time to ask any questions and write a letter to their child. Friday, February 9, 4:00pm-6:00pm…
Bridgeport Camp Registration
Bridgeport Summer Camp Registration is NOW OPEN! Here are the camps we will be attending and chaperoning this summer: Jun 25-29: Children (C2) July 2-6: Senior High (SH) July 16-20 Junior High (JH2) Other camps are available if these don’t fit your family’s schedule. Early bird prices are in effect until January 31. After that date fees will increase. We recommend you sign up soon as camps fill up quickly. Learn more HERE at the Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center’s…
First Friday Preschool Playgroup
Are you the parent of a preschool age child? Interested in getting to know other parents of preschoolers? Join us in the FUMC Allen Nursery from 10:00am-11:00am on the first Friday of every month for fellowship and fun. No need to register: just show up. For information, contact Jenn Lunt, JennL@fumcallen.org.
Fall Music Ministry Registration Now Open
ADULTS Chancel Choir (Grades 10-12 by invitation only & adults) Wed 6:30pm-8pm CLC202 (Choir Room) Rev. Rusty King Carillon Bells (Grades 10-12 by invitation only & adults) Sun 5:30pm-7pm CLC207/211 Rev. Rusty King MOSAIC (Ages 18-25) Seasonal Kevin Quick Chimes & Bells for Christ (Grades 2-6 & adults) Sun 5pm-6pm CLC207/211 Kirsten Philipbar Resonate Praise Team (Auditioned) Tue 7:30pm-9:30pm Sanctuary Dawn & Scott Horton DayBreak Choir (Grades 10-12 by invitation only & adults) Sun 3pm-4pm Sanctuary Rev. Rusty…