January 2020
Events
Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Worship Services
FUMC allen offers three different styles of worship 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 of Christ is authentically presented in a way that is relevant to your everyday life. The messages are meaningful and uplifting, often with a little humor thrown in. At 9:30am, our Traditional Worship features the great…
Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Morning Nursery
Our nursery is a wonderful place for families to find care for their youngest members during worship and special events. Our nursery staff is background checked and trained in CPR and first aid. On Sunday mornings, we’ll share an age- appropriate Bible lesson. Nursery care is provided during all worship services (including holidays). We also have a private nursing space for moms and their little ones. We also offer a preschool Sunday school for children 2 years old through pre-Kindergarten. Children…
Jan 26, 2020
Daybreak Sunday Morning Class
These 50+ senior adults gather each week to study the bible and gain an understanding of scripture, apply it to daily life, and live this application out in the world.
Jan 26, 2020
Worship Series: Better Together
Our culture tells us we should be independent and self-sufficient. But God says something different: Then the Lord God said, “It’s not good that the human is alone. I will make him a helper that is perfect for him.”Genesis 2:18 Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil. For if they fall, one will lift up the other; but woe to one who is alone and fallsand does not have another to help.Ecclesiastes 4:9-10…
Jan 26, 2020
Kindergarten – 5th Grade Sunday School
Each week, children learn about God’s love for them through Bible reading, drama, music, and puppets at 9:30am in the Children’s Wing.
Jan 26, 2020
Special Kids Sunday School
a great place for children who need a little extra care. The Treehouse Room is a safe, friendly, understanding, flexible alternative to the Sunday school classroom for elementary age children with special needs. Our Special Kids Ministry focuses on creating a space for each child to learn that God loves them. Families can attend church or Sunday school while caring adults and youth spend quality time with their child who needs an accommodating environment or one-to-one assistance in attending an age-appropriate…
Jan 26, 2020
On Deck Sixth Grade Children’s Sunday School
Welcome to On Deck! On Deck is our sixth grade program at FUMC Allen that we’ve designed as a fun year of learning and fellowship for our students as they complete their last year in Children’s Ministry! All sixth graders who attend our church are welcome to participate in the On Deck program. We meet every Sunday morning at 9:30am in our Children’s Wing. The On Deck year begins in August with the start of the school year. We’ve structured…
Jan 26, 2020
Youth Sunday School
Bible truths are taught and integrated into our lives through discussion and study of scripture. Grade Level Classes for grades 7-12 are designed to challenge, equip, and engage students in their discipleship journey. Contact Youth Director Ed Whipple for more information.
Jan 26, 2020
Agape Sunday Morning Class
Married and single adults, ages 40-60, meet weekly to study God’s word and share His love. Most in this class have children in high school or older; however, all are welcome.
Jan 26, 2020
Ages of God Sunday Morning Class
Married and single adults, ages 30-50 on a journey through the Bible, searching for direction in life as they study together. They read the Bible to understand what it says, what it means, and how we should respond.
Jan 26, 2020
Bible 101 Sunday Morning Class
The Bible 101 Class is a group of 30-50 year old adults using a variety of studies, focusing on growing in their understanding of the Bible and the Christian faith. This group of couples focuses on issues faced in life and how the Bible relates to these issues
Jan 26, 2020
Genesis Sunday Morning Class
This group of age 40+ couples and singles varies its studies of the Bible to understand how the Bible speaks to issues such as relationships, family and other matters of daily life.
Jan 26, 2020
Golden Girls Sunday Morning Class
The Golden Girls study God’s word and its practical application for daily living as women in the world today.
Jan 26, 2020
Seekers Sunday Morning Class
The Seekers, adults in their 30s-50s focuses on building relationships while enjoying Christian fellowship. Married and single adults study the Bible to find guidance and strength in dealing with life experiences while living faithfully within their families, their work, and their community.
Jan 26, 2020
Sojourners Sunday Morning Class
This group of age 50+ lively seniors grows in Christ through scripture-based studies that usually last from 6 to 12 weeks. They are active in fellowship and service on a regular basis.
Jan 26, 2020
Wellspring Sunday Morning Class
While this class of age 25+ adults is mostly parents of children from birth to sixth grade, all are welcome to join. This class uses a variety of studies in order to grow as Christians.
Jan 26, 2020
Women Unplugged Sunday Morning Class
Women Unplugged, ages 30-70, gather to unplug from their daily routines and the general busy-ness of life to focus on God’s Word in the Bible and its practical application for daily living as a woman in the world today, while encouraging one another in their Christian journey.
Jan 26, 2020
Faith Builders Sunday Morning Class
This informal group meets each week to grow closer to God and closer to one another. While this class is made up mostly of parents of children from late elementary school through college, all are welcome to join.
Jan 26, 2020
Preschool Sunday School
FUMC Allen offers a preschool Sunday school for children 2 years old through pre-kindergarten in the nursery hallway near the Children’s Wing. Classes are held at 9:30am and 11:00am each Sunday. Children enjoy crafts, snacks, videos, and stories that help them learn that God created them and God loves them.
Jan 26, 2020
Sunday Morning Singers
Join our new Sunday Morning Singers group as they learn traditional hymns and songs with Mrs. Carol Gelabert. Sunday Morning Singers is for children in grades K-6 and meets each Sunday morning from 10:30am-11:00am in the Red Room in the Children’s Wing.
Jan 26, 2020
ADult Ministry: THe Huddle
Adult Ministry invites all leaders of Sunday morning classes and small groups in our church to The Huddle. The Huddle is our opportunity to have fellowship, meet new people, share ideas, ask questions, and support one another. We hope to see every class represented every month. For more information, contact Susan Hale.
Jan 26, 2020
Young Adult Sunday Morning Class
Our class for college-aged adults and young professionals tackles practical issues and God questions with plenty of insight and laughter along the way.
Jan 26, 2020
Cornerstone Sunday Morning Class
This lively group of married and single adults in their 30s-50s gathers for fellowship and Christian growth. Many have preschool to high school age children, though some have no children and some college and adult age children. Studies vary from books or parts of the Bible, to those that relate the Bible to various life issues.
Jan 26, 2020
Harmony Sunday Morning Class
This group of mostly retired senior adults enjoys fellowship as they discuss the Bible and the many aspects the Christian life. They study a variety of biblically related topics to help them grow in their Christian faith.
Jan 26, 2020
Journey Sunday Morning Class
Singles and couples have lively discussions about the Bible and living a life of faith, while supporting one another in the Christian life. This class frequently studies current Christian books as well as topics relevant to our faith.
Jan 26, 2020
New Beginnings Sunday Morning Class
This informal and lively class of age 50+ adults studies the Bible to relate it to life. Studies on a variety of topics usually last from 6 to 12 weeks. Many of the members of this class have adult children and grandchildren.
Jan 26, 2020
Tea and Thee Sunday Morning Class
Woman of all ages come together for scripture-based studies and stimulating discussions. We use our time together to guide us as we grow in our faith, all while enjoying a cup of tea! (Coffee acceptable).
Jan 26, 2020
Children’s Church
Our church is at its best when we are all together, including our children! On October 13, 2019, we begin Children’s Church during our 11:00am worship hour. All kindergarten through sixth grade children stay with their families until Children’s Time in worship. Then, Ms. Trish and Ms. April will take the children to attend Children’s Church, a child-focused worship time in the children’s building. In Children’s Church, children will sing songs of worship, listen to the correlating Bible story from…
Jan 26, 2020
Blood Drive
Carter Blood Center Blood Drive Sponsored by the Nepalese Lions Club Sunday January 26 12:00pm-5:00pm (Last appointment is at 4:40pm) FUMC Allen Parking Lot To make an appointment, click on the REGISTER link above or follow this procedure: From Carter BloodCare website http://www.carterbloodcare.org/Click Donate Blood from the top menu, and select Give Blood Today from the drop down menu.From the Quick Links Menu on the left, select Sponsor Code Search.Enter the sponsor code SPON105449From the event page, select schedule.
Jan 26, 2020
Daybreak Choir Rehearsal
The FUMC Allen Daybreak Choir leads the music the first Sunday each month at the 8:15am Daybreak worship service, singing a variety of contemporary songs. If you would like to sing with them, contact Rusty King.
Jan 26, 2020
Ringing 4 Jesus Handbell Choir
Ringing 4 Jesus Handbell Choir, grades 2-8 and beginner adults, provides an opportunity to connect with other ringers and create beautiful music with bells. The group performs frequently in Sunday worship services at FUMC Allen during the school year. They meet on Sundays during the school year from 2:00pm to 3:00pm in S207/211. Contact Ringing 4 Jesus Director to learn more.
Jan 26, 2020
In Beat With God Children’s Percussion Group
In Beat With God (IBWG) Children’s Percussion Group, grades 2-6, performs regularly in Sunday worship services at FUMC Allen. They meet for rehearsals on Sundays from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in the Upper Room Chapel. This group provides a unique opportunity for your child or grandchild to connect with other children in creating, learning and playing coordinated rhythm patterns. The group utilizes percussion instruments, such as bongos, hand drums, claves, tapping sticks, shakers, maracas, hand cymbals, and xylophones. For more information,…
Jan 26, 2020
DARING Ministries Youth Orchestra
The DARING Ministries Youth Orchestra is a group of 7th-12th grade youth that accompanies the DARING Choir, providing inspirational music nine Sundays a year in 8:15am and 9:30am Sunday Worship at FUMC Allen. The group also prepares a Christian musical, such as Godspell and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, in preparation for the annual DARING Ministries Tour, performing various locations throughout the U.S. If you play an instrument and want to connect with other youth, grow in your faith, and share your…
Jan 26, 2020
DARING Ministries Youth Choir
This talented group of 7th-12th grade youth provide inspirational music both in worship at FUMC Allen and beyond our walls on their annual DARING Ministries Choir Tour. The Daring Youth Choir sings nine Sundays a year in 8:15am and 9:30am Sunday worship sevices. The group prepares a Christian musical, such as Godspell or Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and takes it on tour in June of each year, performing in various locations throughout the U.S. If you can sing…
Jan 26, 2020
Youth Fellowship
On Sunday evening, our youth come together to connect with God and one another through fellowship, food, games, worship, and small group. All sixth through twelfth grade students are welcome to join us as we examine a different topic that affects our lives. 5:00pm Snack Supper (bring $5) 5:30pm Worship 6:00pm Small Groups 6:30pm Games 7:00pm Departure
Jan 26, 2020
Carillon Bells
If you enjoy ringing handbells in worship then this group is for you. The Carillon Bells Adult Handbell Choir plays once a month in worship on Sunday at the 8:15am and 9:30am services. In addition, they attend a handbell festival each spring. Contact Music Minister Rusty King for more information.
Jan 27, 2020
Women’s Bible Study: Fierce
FIERCEAuthor: Jennifer CowartMonday, January 13 IntroductionMonday, January 13 Week 1 of 79:15am-10:30am S209Materials fee: $14Susan Hale, facilitator Learn from the fierce women of God who changed the world. It’s become trendy to use the word “fierce” when describing women at the top of their game, but women have been fiercely changing the world for thousands of years. In fact, the Bible tells of many fierce female characters who made hard decisions, offered hope, boldly repented, shared their faith, and blessed…
Jan 28, 2020
Men’s Bible Study
This group of men meet each week to discuss the scripture for Sunday’s upcoming sermon Contact Billy Robinson.
Jan 28, 2020
Women’s Bible Study: Romans
Romans: Good News that Changes EverythingAuthor: Melissa SpoelstraTuesdays, January 7 (6 weeks)9:30am-11:00am S207/211Materials fee: $13Bernie Dickson, facilitator You simply cannot escape bad news. Even when you vow not to listen to the news or read the latest blog, somehow negative headlines find ways to seep into your life. Amid stories of natural disasters, violence, and conflict, we sometimes forget the most important news of all. In the women’s Bible study, Romans: Good News that Changes Everything, Melissa Spoelstra shows us…
Jan 28, 2020
Grief Support Luncheons
Speakers from VNA Texas facilitate this group, which meets at FUMC Allen on the third Tuesday of each month.
Jan 28, 2020
Catalyst Youth Praise Band
Each month, the Catalyst Youth Praise Band leads the music in our Sunday 8:15am Daybreak Service. If you enjoy contemporary music and are a youth singer or instrumentalist, please contact Music Minister Rusty King for more information and to schedule an audition.
Jan 28, 2020
Women of the Word (WOW)
This ladies’ group meets at a local restaurant on the fourth Tuesday of each month, September-June, for fellowship and support. Exceptions In October, the group meets on October 15 instead of October 22. In November, the group meets on November 19 instead of November 26. In December, the group meets on December 17 instead of December 24. Contact Susan Hale to be added to her mailing list.
Jan 28, 2020
Stephen Ministry Training
What exactly is a Stephen Minister? One way to put it is that Stephen Ministers are the After People. They are there… After the phone call you hoped you’d never get. After the funeral, when everyone has left and the emotions you’ve held at bay come crashing in on you. After the relationship falls apart and the bottom falls out of your life. After the doctor says, “I’m sorry, but there’s nothing more we can do.” After the nursing home director…
Jan 28, 2020
Resonate Praise Team Rehearsal
The Resonate Praise Team leads the music in worship at our Sunday 11:00 am Contemporary Worship Service. If you enjoy contemporary music and are an adult singer or instrumentalist, and would like to audition, contact Dawn Horton, the Resonate Praise Team Director for an audition. If you are accepted as a part of Resonate, you be expected to be at the Tuesday rehearsal and Sunday 11:00 worship.
Jan 29, 2020
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.
Jan 29, 2020
Wednesday Night Life
Wednesday Night Life (WNL) is our mid-week boost where we reconnect with our church family, study the Word, and just have fun.
Jan 29, 2020
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. For more information, contact Ed Whipple.
Jan 29, 2020
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…
Jan 29, 2020
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.
Jan 29, 2020
Bible Study: Disciple IV
Disciple IV: Under The Tree of Life6:30pm-7:30pm S206Materials fee: $25 David Powell, facilitator Disciple IV: Under the Tree of Life is the final study in the four-phase DISCIPLE program. The study concentrates on Old Testament Writings, the Gospel of John, the Epistles of John, James, Jude, and finally, Revelation. Emphasis on the Psalms as Israel’s hymnbook and prayer book leads naturally to an emphasis on worship in the study. Present through the entire study is the sense of living toward…
Jan 29, 2020
Bible Study: The Bible Jesus Read
The Bible Jesus ReadAuthor: Philip YanceyWednesdays, January 15 (9 weeks)6:30pm-7:30pm N190Stephen Haynes, facilitatorMaterials fee: $21 In The Bible Jesus Read, Philip Yancey challenges the perception that the New Testament is all that matters and the Old Testament isn’t worth taking the time to read and understand. But a surprising discovery awaited Yancey when he began to explore how the Old Testament related to his life today. Those seemingly irrelevant Hebrew Scriptures took on a startling immediacy, portraying a passionate relationship…
Jan 29, 2020
Companions in Christ The Way of Grace
Companions in Christ The Way of Grace:A Small-Group Experience in Spiritual FormationAuthor: John IndermarkWednesdays, January 15 (8 weeks)6:30-7:30pm S203 (Library)Alycia Segner, FacilitatorMaterials fee: $10 The Way of Grace will delight small-group participants who find within its pages a fresh approach to the Gospel of John. This release in the Companions in Christ series invites us to travel with 8 Biblical characters (or groups of characters) who discover God’s grace through their encounters with Jesus. The characters include Andrew, Simon, Philip,…
Jan 29, 2020
The Enneagram Journey
The Enneagram JourneyAuthor: Suzanne StabileWednesdays, January 15 (12 weeks)6:30pm-7:30pm S207/211Rev. Mary Beth Hardesty-Crouch, facilitatorMaterials fee: $45 The Enneagram Journey by Suzanne Stabile is a 12-session curriculum that teaches participants to use the enneagram, an ancient, powerful tool for understanding our motivations, behaviors and experiences. Each session helps participants fully understand their unique self as God created them.
Jan 29, 2020
Jesus The One And Only
Jesus the One and Only Author: Beth Moore Wednesdays, January 15 (10 weeks) 6:30pm-7:30pm S209 Materials fee: $20 Zoe Dearing, facilitator Jesus the One and Only provides a personal study experience five days a week plus viewer guides for the group video sessions of this in-depth women’s Bible study of the life of Jesus based on the book of Luke. Come along with Beth Moore on a life-changing journey which will lead you through the hills of Galilee with the…
Jan 29, 2020
Bible Study: Who Is Jesus?
Who is Jesus? Author: Louie Giglio Wednesdays, January 15 (8 weeks) 6:30-7:30pm S208 Richard Prince, Facilitator Materials fee: $11 Who is Jesus? Some people say he was a good man, a prophet, or a wise teacher. Some think he was a lunatic with delusions of divinity–if he even existed at all. Some say he was a liar bent on deceiving the world. Still others say he was the Son of God, the Lord. History, culture, and the Bible all agree…
Jan 31, 2020
ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
The ROMEOs invite all men seeking friendship and support through life’s changes to join them for breakfast each week at the breakfast buffet in the Hilton Garden Suites at Highway 75 (Central Expressway) and Bethany Drive at 8:00am. Contact George Moore or the church office at 972.727.8261 for more information.
Jan 31, 2020
Confirmation Visit
Temple Shalom Visit Rescheduled Confirmands and Faith Partners need to meet at FUMC Allen at 5:15pm. We’ll carpool to Temple Shalom for a tour that begins at 6:00pm. The service starts at 6:30pm, and we’ll head back to FUMC Allen after the service. We do have some volunteers driving, but you are more than welcome to come if you would like. Let Tori Cantu know if your student is able to attend as we want no one left behind.
Feb 1, 2020
UPWARD Basketball League
Upward believes youth sports can be played in a fun environment where children learn the game, develop their skills, experience teamwork, and learn life principles that will apply both on and off the court. UPWARD BASKETBALL League Schedule Registration deadline: December 12 2019Evaluations: December 10 & December 12 2019First Practice: Monday January 6 2020First Game: Saturday January 11 2020Awards Celebration: Sunday February 23 2020 Registration Register online or pick up registration form at church office. Forms and fees may be…