July 2020
Events
Jul 5, 2020
Sunday Worship Services
WorsHIP Has Temporarily changed at FUMC Allen During these times of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing, FUMC Allen has had to change its style of worship to accommodate the guidelines of our community and our government. When we can gather together again Daybreak Worship meets at 8:15am with a service that sets the tone for the day. The music is modern and upbeat with guitars and drum and a variety of music teams leading the worship experience. The message…
Jul 5, 2020
Communion Sunday
Join us for The Great Thanksgiving on the first Sunday of each month during our 11:00am livestream worship service. We invite you to create your own worship space by lighting a candle and gathering communion elements for yourself and your family. You can partake of Holy Communion during the service by preparing a solid, such as bread, a tortilla, or a cracker, and a liquid, such as grape juice or water, before worship begins.
Jul 5, 2020
Worship Series: Unlikely Heroes
Sunday May 31Graduating Senior SundayEstherEsther 4:9-17Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch, preaching Sunday June 7Communion SundayA Boy and His LunchJohn 6:1-13Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch, preaching Sunday June 14The Reluctant ProphetJonah 1:1-3, 3:1-5Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch, preaching Sunday June 21The Hebrew MidwivesExodus 1:8-22Rev Jessica Wright, preaching Sunday June 28AnaniasActs 9:10-19Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch, preaching Sunday July 5Communion SundayThe Widow and Elijah1 Kings 17:8-16 NRSVRev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch, preaching Sunday July 12PhilipActs 8:26-40Rev Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch, preaching
Jul 5, 2020
Going Deeper Together
Going Deeper Together is a safe place for group members to visit after worship to ask questions of the pastors about the Sunday sermon and dig deeper into the Word. Visit our private group page on Facebook at www.facebook.com/groups/fumcallengoingdeepertogether and submit your request to join. Then log in and join us in the group on Sundays at 12:00pm for a Facebook Live event.
Jul 6 – 10, 2020
Where in the World is God? A Virtual Journey
Experience VBS like never before! Join us as we travel the world following the people of God in their search for God. Hear their stories as they worried, wandered, and wound up in unexpected places only to discover that God is always with them! This virtual VBS is made up of content created by dozens of churches from all around the world to be enjoyed by more than 100 churches from different denominations worldwide! The program features five one-hour online…
Jul 6, 2020
Bible Study: The Parables of Jesus
Jesus communicated deep spiritual truths through simple, vivid, and engaging stories. Woven from the stuff of everyday life, the parables of Jesus made the kingdom of God understandable and accessible to his listeners. In six engaging, interactive small group sessions, this Deeper Connections curriculum will give you new insights into his parables and their meanings that will help you to appreciate more fully their relevance for your own life. This class will meet in person on the FUMC Allen campus with facilitator, Susan…
Jul 7, 2020
White Fragility: A Book Discussion
Join Pastor Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch and Pastor Jessica Wright for an in-depth conversation on racism, race relations, and how we can engage each other more constructively from a healthier place. The starting point for our discussion will be the book White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo. Two online sessions are available, and registration is required so that we can send your the link and password to the ZOOM call. Each section is limited to 24 participants to accommodate meaningful discussion. Participants…
Jul 8, 2020
400 years of Silence: Time Between the Testaments
Have ever wondered what was going on in the Bible world in the time between the end of the Old Testament book of Malachi and the New Testament book of Matthew? Join Pastor Maxie Moore as we explore how God was preparing the world for the coming of his Son. This class will meet at the church. We’ll determine the exact location based on the number of registrations Child care is not available for this class. Registration opens on Wednesday June…
Aug 1, 2020
Red Cross Blood Drive
The July 1 Red Cross Blood Drive drive happening here at FUMC Allen is FULL. We encourage you now to sign up now to make a donation at the next drive scheduled for Saturday, August 1, from 9:00am-3:00pm in the FUMC Allen gym. The demand for blood is still high. Help give the gift of life. Give Blood.