Announcements

Weekly Announcements & Schedule

UMCOR Sunday Offering

Although we will no longer be a part of the UMC on July 1, we will always support the ecumenical work of UMCOR, as they are by far the best disaster relief agency available to us. We somehow missed the scheduled UMCOR Sunday offering. You will find an envelope in today's bulletin. Thank you for your gifts.

Prayer at First Methodist

We are a praying church! Thank you for keeping the concerns and praises of our congregation, our community, and the world in your daily communication with the Lord. We have a monthly prayer and healing service on the third Monday of each month at 6:00 PM. Request prayer at any time by going to fumcmarblefalls.com/prayer, emailing prayerlist@fumcmarblefalls.com, or calling the Church Office at (830)-693-4341 during office hours.

Online Prayer List - We are a praying church and welcome all your prayer concerns. Please be aware that in order to keep the Online Prayer List updated, all requests and/or names will stay for one month and then rotate off unless the office is notified. If you want to add or remove any request/person from the prayer list, please call the office at 830-693-4341.

Methodist Collegiate Church Presentation

TODAY, Sunday , May 21 | 2:00 PM | Sanctuary

Dr. Larry Duggins from White's Chapel Methodist Church in Southlake, TX will be speaking on the Methodist Collegiate Church followed by a Question-and-Answer session. Everyone is welcome. This will be live streamed for those who are unable to attend.

YOUTH SUMMER SCHEDULE

Summer Youth - 6th - 12th grades | 4:30 - 6:30 PM Wednesdays

July 16-20 (Sunday - Thursday) - Youth Camp/Camp Buckner
August 7-11, (Monday - Friday) - Come on down and help paint the Youth Area

Upcoming Summer Concert Series

Sunday, Jun 4 | 6 PM, Luminari Boys Choir of the Woodlands

Friday, July 7 | 7 PM, The Fabulous Blackwood Quartet

All concerts are FREE and open to the public. Love offerings will be accepted.

Vacation Bible Party Is Coming!

Monday - Friday | June 12-16 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Calling all kids going into kindergarten through 5th grade! Our Summer Vacation Party is already in the works. Save the date and be the first to register at fumcmarblefalls.com/vbp2023. More information on both VBP and our Sports Camp add-on coming soon!

VACATION BIBLE PARTY 2023!

Volunteers Needed

Help reach the kids of our community! We need guides, people to help with crafts, registration, decorating, missions, etc. Email stephanie@fumcmarblefalls.com with the area of interest that most suits your abilities, and she will get you plugged in. Thank you in advance!!!!

Help with VBP Decorations, Planning, and Set-up

Decorate Days: Wednesday, May 24th 9am; Thursday, May 25th 9am; Friday, May 26th 9am;

Monday, May 29th 9am; Tuesday, May 30th 3pm; Wednesday, 31st 9am;

Thursday, June 1st 9am; Friday, June 2nd 9am

Set-up Days: Thursday, June 8th 9am; Friday, June 9th 9am; Sunday, June 11th 12:30pm

Help Sponsor VBP 2023

We are excited to have EPIC Ministries joining us this year. Based in Austin, EPIC Ministries uses expert event planning and high energy interactive shows to partner with churches to reach and teach about Jesus. With lots of big plans this year, we are seeking business and individual sponsors to help with the cost of VBP: Bronze - $100, Silver $250, Gold - $350, and Platinum any amount over $350. Donate online at fumcmarblefalls.com/give. Checks may be made out to First Methodist with VBP in the memo. Sponsor's names will go on shirts, registration, and some publicity.

Youth Flamingo Fundraiser

Through June 30, 2023

$30 Targets anyone without insurance, $50 Retaliates, $200 Insurance to not be targeted, $375 Targets anyone, with or without insurance. Look for pink envelopes at the station in the Narthex and follow instructions. All donations go towards sending youth to camp.

Altar Flower Calendar

Visit the Altar Flower Calendar in the Narthex at the Welcome Desk to order flowers in memory or in honor/celebration of an event or person. Simply place your name beside the date you want to reserve, and the office will contact you for further information. Arrangements start at $65.00. Reminder: If you take the flower arrangement home, please remove the arrangement from the white container. Take only the arrangement with you. Thank you.

RightNow Media

Are you looking for Christian Media resources Right Now?

Well, Right Now, we have the Christian Media you're looking for!!! We are pleased to present Right Now Media, as a resource for learning, studying and devotionals for you and/or your family. Sign up, tune in, and be filled with this free gift from our church!

Stay Connected - Get the Church Emails
Go to fumcmarblefalls.com/contact-us to sign up to receive church emails like our daily prayer list, weekly newsletter, or general all-church announcements.

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SERVE - Volunteer

All current opportunities are available at the Welcome Desk and fumcmarblefalls.com/volunteer.

Early Christian Awareness (ECA) Needs Helpers

For the 18 mo. - 3 years old age children during Sunday School hour 10-11 AM. This is a special program that has been a part of our church for decades. Please email if you can help to stephanie@fumcmarblefalls.com.

Wesley Respite Center needs VOLUNTEERS!!

The Center is a FREE program for those with dementia who live at home with their caregivers and is held on Thursdays from 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM. We've been blessed with an increase of participants and desperately need volunteers. If you can help, please contact Allie Bennett, Director, at 512-639-2295.

VBP Volunteers Needed

Help with VBP Decorations, Planning, and Set-up

Decorate Days: Wednesday, May 24th 9am; Thursday, May 25th 9am; Friday, May 26th 9am;

Monday, May 29th 9am; Tuesday, May 30th 3pm; Wednesday, 31st 9am;

Thursday, June 1st 9am; Friday, June 2nd 9am

Set-up Days: Thursday, June 8th 9am; Friday, June 9th 9am; Sunday, June 11th 12:30pm

Help Sponsor VBP 2023

Play Handbells

We currently have an opening for an additional bell ringer. If you can read music and are interested in playing with us, please contact Greg Gathright, our Music Director by calling the church office at 830-693-4341 or email at gg@fumcmarblefalls.com.

Volunteers are Needed for Kids' Church on Sundays

Volunteers are needed during both the 8:45 AM & 11:15 AM services. Everything is already done but extra hands are needed. Contact stephanie@fumcmarblefalls.com.

Acolytes Needed

We need volunteer children to become new acolytes. Please call Suzy Kitchens at 281-804-0818 if you can help.

Scripture Readers Needed!

Please sign up on the poster in the foyer if you are interested in reading scriptures on Sundays for May through August.

Serve

SERVE - Outreach

All current opportunities are available at the Welcome Desk and fumcmarblefalls.com/serve.

"Sleep In Heavenly Peace"

Assist this organization that makes beds for children that don't have one. Donations of twin size sheets and bedding are needed and can be placed in the donation box provided in the Narthex.

Help Sponsor VBP 2023

Summer Snack Drive with HLCN

The Highland Lakes Crisis Network is gearing up for summer and they need your help in collecting snacks that they can deliver to hungry kiddos who cannot get to the summer meal sites through the ISD. THANK YOU for your generosity in collecting over 1,000 cups of noodles. Please consider bringing additional donations of individually wrapped snacks (like granola bars, pretzels, Cheese-Its, Goldfish, peanut butter crackers, or fruit snacks) to the church Narthex or the HLCN office at 700 Ave. T #4, Marble Falls.

The Helping Center - Canned Food Needed

The Helping Center is needing and accepting donations of canned goods at their location at 1016 Broadway Street in Marble Falls. You can also drop off donations at the church office. A list of needs and giving guidelines can be found at www.helpingcenter.org/give-food.

Feed My Sheep

We now have homemade, frozen casseroles for two. If you or someone you know is in need of a casserole, please call or come by the church, and we will give you one. 830-693-4341.

Highland Lakes Crisis Network

Lots of opportunities to volunteer by cooking, driving, helping with construction & clean up, and more! Fill out Volunteer Interest Form on their website to get connected.

Groups

GROUPS

Visit fumcmarblefalls.com/groups or the Welcome Desk for information on our various small groups meeting throughout the week at the church and in homes.

Morning Zoom Devotional

7:00 AM | Monday - Friday | Zoom

Zoom devotional meets every weekday at 7:00 AM. This includes prayer, morning devotional, and conversation. We do not record or share on any social media.

Homeschool Bible Study Devotional Group

Mondays | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | Fellowship Hall

All are welcome! Geared towards K-5th, flexibility if needed. We provide all supplies and books. Please RSVP for the first class. Email stephanie@fumcmarblefalls.com.

The Bible Bible Study

Mondays at 10:00 AM | 402 | Contact Gregg Blake

We are a group that meets together and cracks open the Bible and studies it. No fancy curriculum, no videos, no long boring lectures. Just a group that loves Jesus and wants to discuss the Bible. Come join Us!

Women's Circles

9:30 AM | 4th Wednesday of the month

Ruth Circle meets in Room 402, Susanna Wesley Circle meets Off Campus. Any woman is invited to join.

Hillside Bible Study for Women

Thursdays at 3:30 PM | 402 | Contact Gloria Faucett

Studying "What God Did To Win Our Hearts, He Chose the Nails," by Max Lucado.

Stay Connected through Care Groups

FUMC Marble Falls wants to make sure our whole family is connected and cared for. Get your Care Group coordinator's contact information by calling Melody Pauling or the church office.

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