Announcements

Weekly Announcements & Schedule

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 fmcmarblefalls.com/prayer, emailing prayerlist@fmcmarblefalls.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.

Music Ministry This Fall

Joyful Choir - Tuesday, Sept. 12th rehearsals resume from 3:45-5:00 PM for 1st - 5th grades. Register your children at fmcmarblefalls.com/music.
Chancel Choir Workshop - Saturday, September 16 | 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM | Music Suite and Fellowship Hall

For anyone interested in singing in the choir on Sundays or for singing the Christmas Cantata scheduled for December 10. Email Greg Gathright at gg@fmcmarblefalls.com.

Block Party 2023-2024
Begins September 13 | Wednesdays | 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM | FMC Marble Falls

Block Party is a FREE after-school, faith-based program designed to guide children toward spiritual maturity by showing them what God's love really means. Block Party is for grades Kindergarten through 4th Grade (New 5th Grade Pre-Teen Ministry!), and meets September - December and then from January - May. We bus students in from Marble Falls Elementary and Colt using MFISD buses. We've made a few positive changes this year and are always working towards enhancing the program overall.

5th Grade will be picked up and bused in along with K-4th. Then they will be given a snack before joining alongside 6th grade youth.

Students participate in a large group setting for music, story, and snacks before grade-base smaller groups rotate between mission-based and/org take-home crafts and then games and hang-out time.

Spots are limited this year, so sign up now at fmcmarblefalls.com/blockparty!

Pre-Teen Ministry!!!!

We are starting a Pre-Teen Ministry for 5th graders as a beginning of their partnering with the 6th grade level with activities during Block Party! Our first day of this transition will be Wednesday, September 13 from 3:30 -5:00 pm for the kids. We ask that you be in prayer for the success of this new ministry!

Block Party NEEDS Volunteers

Adults needed for guides, games, snacks, registration, skits/storytelling, and bus riders starting September 13. Volunteers are needed from 3:00 - 5:30 PM for both Block Party & the NEW Pre-Teen Ministry. Please contact stephanie@fmcmarblefalls.com.

Block Party Volunteers!!!!

There will be a meeting for all Block Party Volunteers on Wednesday, September 6th at 4:00 PM in Kids’ Corner. We would love to see you all at this very informational meeting.

YOUTH FALL SCHEDULE

Our Fall Schedule has resumed with students meeting in the Youth Area in the Gym:

High School - Sunday evenings at 6:00 PM
Middle School - Wednesday evenings at 4:00 PM

If you have any questions, contact Allen at 361-443-9668, allen@fmcmarblefalls.com.

Flu Vaccine Clinic (HEB Flu Shots)

Tuesday, September 26 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM | FMC Fellowship Hall

In partnership with HEB Pharmacy, FMC Marble Falls offers their yearly community Flu Vaccine Clinic. For more information, visit vaccine.heb.com or call HEB Pharmacy at 830-693-4810 for more information. Wear short sleeves! All are welcomed to participate.

Wesley Respite Center Has Openings

The Center is taking applications for participants with early stages of dementia and living at home. This community benefit includes a program, games, exercise, lunch, and singing with each participant being paired with a volunteer for activities and making friendships. This gives families and caregivers an opportunity to have some time away. We meet here every Thursday, 9:30-1:30 PM. It is free, however, donations are greatly appreciated. Contact Allie Bennett, Director, at 512-639-2295 for more information.

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 fmcmarblefalls.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 fmcmarblefalls.com/volunteer.

Come Join the Fall 2023 Block Party!

Fall Block Party, our church's after-school, faith-based program for children from Kindergarten through 4th grade, will begin on Wednesday, September 13th from 3:30-5:00 PM. We need volunteers for guides, games, snacks, registration, skits/storytelling, and bus riders. We are also looking for volunteers for the new Pre-Teen Ministry that will launch at the beginning of this year's Block Party! Volunteers are needed from 3:00 - 5:30 PM. Please contact stephanie@fmcmarblefalls.com.

Wednesday Night Supper

Suppers begin on September 13. If you belong to a group that would like to help prepare the suppers, please notify us by calling the church office at 830-693-4341 or Melody Pauling at 806-787-1845.

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@fmcmarblefalls.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@fmcmarblefalls.com.

Wesley Respite Center needs VOLUNTEERS!!

We need YOU! The Wesley Respite 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. With an increase of participants, we’re asking for volunteers to help make a positive difference in those lives. If you can lend a helping hand, please contact Allie Bennett, Director, at 512-639-2295. Join us in making a difference in our community!

Support Healing Hearts with Helping Hands Ministry

Healing Hearts with Helping Hands (formerly Prayer Shawl Ministry) has comfort items available to serve our congregation. Items are crafted by church members, prepared, and prayed over for distribution by pastors and volunteers. Our outreach serves those grieving, in hospitals, care facilities, homebound, and adults and children with special needs. We need your help as volunteers, fabric donations, yarn, and/or monetary donations.

If you know of anyone needing support, please contact the church office. Please contact Vicki Rapp at 303-324-3388 or vickirapp@att.net if you would like to volunteer.

Scripture Readers Needed!

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

Serve

SERVE - Outreach

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

Beat the Heat Donations Needed

We are collecting donations of bottled water and Gatorade for our first responders and community homeless as well as box fans for the Helping Center to aid those in need during the hot summer temperatures. Please drop off donations to the Narthex (foyer) of the church.

Free CERT Training Classes

Begins Thursday, October 5 | 6:30 - 9:30 PM

Burnet County Office of Emergency Management

Agri-Life, 607 N. Vandeveer St., South Wing, Room 14

7-week class for Community Emergency Response Team to include:

Home Safety Plan, Fire Extinguishers, Basic First Aid, Food Safety, Shelter Fundamentals & more! Go to burnetcountycert.org. Contact Derek Marchio at dmarchio@burnetcountytexas.org.

School Reading Buddies Program Volunteers

Our local schools are looking for volunteers for help with their Reading Buddies program. This is a reading mentor program that you can be involved with. Registration is open. When asked about the church or organization you're with, you can indicate, First Methodist Church Marble Falls. To register please go to their website: https://www.education-connection.org

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.

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.

Feed My Sheep

We are in need of more casseroles for "Feed My Sheep." If you would like to make a casserole, please make them in an 8 x 8 foil pan and cover it with foil. Label what the casserole is; put the date made; instructions for cooking/heating. Put them in the freezer in the custodian closet in the Fellowship Hall.

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.

Habitat for Humanity Framing!

New build starting at 707 Downs Street, Granite Shoals. Contact David Waldo at dwaldo19@gmail.com with any questions.

Groups

GROUPS

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

Grief Group Beginning Soon

We will be starting a Grief Group around the first week of October. If you are interested in attending this group, please call the office at 830-693-4341 or fill out the form on our website at fmcmarblefalls.com/groups.

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.

Hillside Bible Study for Women

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

Fall study of "Rhythms of Renewal" by Rebekah Lyons.

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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