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Connect with People • Connect with Purpose • Connect with God

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I am thrilled that Kelly Fulghum and Kevin Campbell have agreed to be our church’s Lay Leaders for the remainder of 2015 and for 2016. On a personal note, I want to also take this opportunity to thank Vicky Robertson for her multiple years of leadership as Lay Leader, generously stepping back into the position after the death of Bob Wordinger this past January. Vicky continues to be a source of great strength not only for our church community but to me personally as well. It is my hope that you when you cross paths with Vicky, you will thank her for her leadership.Our church is big. Because of the size and scope of our ministry together, Vicky and I agreed that having Co-Lay Leaders would be very helpful. Effective immediately, Kevin and Kelly have assumed the responsibility of being our Lay Leaders. What do Lay Leaders do? Lay leaders have a role and responsibility that touches the entire breadth of the congregation’s life. They function as your representatives in local church leadership. They foster and grow our mission and ministry. They serve as your representatives on Trustees, Finance, and Staff/Parish Relations Committees. They advise the clergy staff. In short, our Lay Leaders make a huge commitment to the church, our church staff, and to God in terms of their service. This article contains a short bio and picture of Kevin Campbell and Kelly Fulghum. I hope that you will find a time to thank them for their service on your behalf and also talk to them about your church, the things that you love about it and the things that we need to improve. I know that they welcome the conversation. Beyond that, it is my hope and prayer that you would pray regularly for your pastor (he really needs it), your church, and your Lay Leaders.

—Rev. Philip Rhodes

Kevin Campbell

Kevin Campbell and Kelly Fulghum Named to Be Church Lay Leaders for 2015-16

Kevin and his wife, Sue, joined this church in 1980 and raised both of their daughters as part of this congregation. Kevin has participated in several different activities which include teaching confirmation classes, youth mission trips, various Bible study groups, teaching Sunday School and serving on several committees. Kevin and Sue say they joined this church because they were impressed with the missional attitude of the church and believe that this attitude is stronger now than it has been during their time here. Kevin is looking forward to working with Kelly Fulghum as Co-Lay Leader to support both laity and staff in continuing this heritage.

Along with Ben and their two girls, Kelly Fulghum has been a member of FUMC Hurst for close to 20 years. The Fulghums were introduced to the church by way of Kris Massey and The Day School. During her time at FUMC Hurst, Kelly has served as a Sunday school teacher to both children and adults, a Bible study participant and facilitator, Faith Partner, Greeter, and committee member of various committees. Kelly is looking forward to serving as Co-Lay Leader with Kevin Campbell and hopes to be an effective listener and communicator in this position.

Sunday, May 31, 2015 • 2 p.m. 5225 Greenlee Drive Fort Worth, TexasThere is little like having a place to call home. Rev. Dr. Joseph Kazadi was forced to leave the Democratic Republic of the Congo out of fear for his life after speaking about injustices in his home country. He came to the United States as a refugee seeking a peaceful existence for himself and his family.Since coming to the United States,

Joseph has had a fervent desire to have a place he and his family can call home. Last summer, First United Methodist Church of Hurst made a significant contribution toward providing Rev. Joseph Kazadi and his family a permanent home through our 2014 Summer Missions offering and by helping to build his new home through Trinity Habitat for Humanity. Joseph has expressed his sincere appreciation for his new home and the wonderful blessing it is for

him and his family. Joseph and his family were gladly able to assume ownership of his home and occupy the dwelling during April.To celebrate God’s blessings, the labor, and the gifts given, a Service of Blessing of a Home will be held at Rev. Dr. Joseph Kazadi’s new home on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 2 p.m.There will be a brief reception on behalf of Joseph and his family to thank this congregation for their significant contribution.

A Service of Blessing of a Home: Rev. Dr. Joseph Kazadi and Family

Our sixth graders have been through an amazing journey! They have spent time in conversation and discovery about our Christian story. They have built relationships with their family groups, leaders, and their Faith Partners. They have served the church and our community in numerous ways. And now, they make the decision to publicly profess their faith and to uphold the United Methodist Church with

their prayers, their presence, their gifts, their service and their witness. Join us on May 24 during the 11 a.m. service to support them in their decision and welcome them. Stop by the Fellowship Hall during Coffee Fellowship or the reception following the service to learn more about their experiences in this important part of their faith journey.What Confirmation has meant to me…“I love confirmation because it brings me closer to God and helps me to have a stronger relationship with him. It also prepares me for mission trip by giving me more time to be with my fellow confirmands and leaders.” —Preston Lynn

“Confirmation means a stronger connection to God and my friends.” —Ben Platz

“Confirmation means I am accepting to follow God’s plan for my life.” —Katherine Schraub

Confirmation Sunday is May 24

Senior Recognition

Taelor Mackin Named New Director of Young Adult MinistriesMy name is Taelor Mackin and I am the new Director of Young Adult Ministries. My coming on staff reflects a new ministry focus for 18-25 year old young adults as they transition from high school into college and the work place. I wanted to take this opportunity tell a little about myself and my passion for this age group. I was born and raised as a pastor’s daughter in San Antonio. After my freshman year in high school, my family moved to the not-so-big city of Big Lake, Texas. After graduating high school, I attended McMurry University in Abilene, where I met my husband, Brandon, at a church college group. After I graduated from McMurry University with an English degree and Brandon finished his Masters in Accounting degree at Abilene Christian University, we moved to North Richland Hills for Brandon’s job. On our first Sunday in NRH this past July, our very first day actually, we visited FUMC Hurst. I will never forget walking into this church for the first time and being overwhelmed by members welcoming and offering information about FUMC Hurst. Looking back, it was easy to see why having a “radical welcome” is a cornerstone of this church.

In September, after Brandon and I joined the church, I started working with the young adults and their Sunday school class. Having been a preacher’s kid, I have always felt most at home in church and felt the call to ministry early on. College ministry is particularly near and dear to my heart because I feel that so many life-changing decisions are made during this life stage and without God helping direct these decisions, poor choices can be made that have a lasting effect. That is where my passion for this age group comes from. Having a strong foundation in Christ and having a supportive group of Christians surrounding you is vital to making not only good decisions, but Christ-centered decisions. Support for this age group is something that is extremely lacking in the Methodist church overall, and I am proud to be a part of a church that is intentional about rejuvenating our church body with the next generation of leaders. I am excited to see what God has in store for them.Last Fall, Brandon and I attended “Dare to Dream, a Bible study for young married couples led by Rev. Philip Rhodes. It was about creating a life mission statement that would speak not only about your passions, but about using

your passions to glorify God. Philip talked about having a God-sized dream, and that your life mission statement should guide you toward achieving that dream. I have been thinking about that for a few months, and now through prayer and discernment, I feel that God has given me the following mission in life: “To create and foster an environment within the church where community and relationships can thrive, thus opening the door for discussions about Christ and salvation for young people.” I am so excited to be leading the Young Adult Ministry because I believe this is where God has called me to serve and to make a lasting impact on the Kingdom.

Kelly Fulghum

Children to Package Meals for Kids Against Hunger Sunday, May 31, 9:30-10:45 a.m., Fellowship HallAll children in grades K-5 will meet in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday, May 31, during Sunday School to help package meals for Kids Against Hunger. When children (and adults!) arrive, please check in at the Shelby Station, then take your child to W106 (classroom at the back of Fellowship Hall) to watch the training video. After the video, the children will head to the Fellowship Hall to start packaging. Parents are welcome to stay and help or go on to their own Sunday school class. Parents, please pick up your children in the Fellowship Hall at 10:45.Please note: Because of Kids Against Hunger, we will not have Coffee Fellowship on this day. Coffee and water will be available, but there will not be any doughnuts. We appreciate your understanding.

As the school year draws to a close, our class of seniors are getting ready to celebrate their graduations! We have students graduating from eight different high schools this year. On Sunday, May 17, we want to honor our seniors during the 11 a.m. worship service followed by a reception in

the Fellowship Hall where you can come and learn about each of our graduating seniors. There will also be a banquet for seniors and their families on Wednesday, May 20 at 7 p.m. We hope you will join us to celebrate with our seniors and their families on the 17th.

2 May 2015 FUMC Hurst’s Connect

Sunday School Youth gather before 9:45 a.m. in Anderson Center and then dismiss to grade level classes which meet upstairs in Anderson. Classes end at 10:45 a.m.

Sunday Night Youth All youth in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend any of the youth activities on Sunday evenings.• Youth Praise Band: 4-5 p.m.• Youth Choir Rehearsals: 5-6 p.m.• Dinner is served at 6 p.m. ($3)• Youth Worship & Small Groups: 6:30-8 p.m.Wednesday Night Youth • 7-8:30 p.m. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to come for worship, prayer, and other activities as a mid-week refill during the school year.

Youth CalendarMay 3: Early Deadline: All mission trip paperwork and payments are DUE!!May 10: No youth! Happy Mother’s Day!May 17: Senior SundayMay 20: Senior Dinner

Save the Dates for June:June 6: Mission Trip Training 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; FINAL DEADLINE! All mission trip paperwork and payments are due!June 10-13: Choir TourJune 14-19: Rite 12 Mystery TripJune 21: No youth! Happy Father’s DayJune 27-July 4: Domestic Mission Trips Senior High: Biggs, Oklahoma Junior High: San Antonio, TXPlease sign up with our email list for week-to-week updates! If you aren’t on our email list and want to know more, contact Candace at cjaynes@fumchurst.org

This is the last meeting of the school year. Watch announcements for a special summer mission project.

June 6 • 7-9 p.m.All are invited to a Family Fun Night at the Hurst Central Aquatics Center (next to the church). Cost of entry is a jar of peanut butter, to be donated to Mission Central. Food may be brought into the park, but no glass containers please. All children attending must be accompanied by an adult. Bring your friends and let’s get summer started in a great way!

Upcoming Mission: May 174-5 p.m. • Fellowship Hall

Let’s GET MOVING with G Force VBS!Vacation Bible School: June 22-26

9 a.m. – 12 p.m. daily for children entering Kindergarten – 6th grade

(classes available for younger children of volunteers)

Volunteer Registration continues! Child registration begins May 10.

VBS is Free! T-shirts ($10) and CDs ($5) available for purchase.

Please stop by the table in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings or register online at

www.fumchurst.org/vbs.

Mark your Calendar for June 7! ALL Adult and Youth Volunteer Training,

12-2 p.m., Fellowship Hall

Children’s Choir Events

Thank You So Mulch!During March, the youth raised a total of $6,710.00 with our mulch fundraiser for our summer’s Mission Trips! We couldn’t have done it without YOU!

A Commitment to Children and their FamiliesOne of the goals we have for 2016 is to transition Rev. Holly Dittrich out of children’s ministry into an Executive/Preaching role here at our church. This is a role similar to the position I held prior to Dr. Mike McKee being elected Bishop. It includes preaching responsibilities as well as a heavy supervisory component. I can’t think of anyone better suited for this than Rev. Holly Dittrich, and I look forward to her transition into this vital role at the First United Methodist Church. This transition requires that we search for and hire Holly’s replacement in Children’s Ministry. Please know that we remain steadfastly committed to

excellence in Children’s Ministry.We have contracted with Ministry Architects to help us facilitate this search. The process begins with an assessment of where we currently are and where we want to grow over the next two to three years in our ministry with children and their families. This assessment period will take place May 17-19, 2015. Please watch the announcements, enews and website for more details.Ministry Architects will send us two consultants who will meet with a variety of different groups of people related to children’s ministry and help us plan a way forward in the hiring process. Some of these groups will be

open to everyone and some are reserved for leadership. After the assessment, we will move into the search and interview process.I am excited about this process and believe that it will help us go to the next level in children’s ministry. Some will want to know how Holly feels about this. I can say, without reservation, that she is excited about this transition as well. As for children’s ministry, Holly will maintain contact in a supervisory capacity. I know you will join me in prayer for Holly as she transitions, for our church as we discern, and for the person who will join our staff that we have yet to meet.

—Rev. Philip Rhodes

Childrens’ Choirs Spring Musical Sunday, May 3rd • 6 p.m.Fellowship HallCome fall in love with history’s most misunderstood Lions as the Children’s Choir program presents the combined childrens’ choirs in Daniel, Darius and DeLions. The three lions are in fear for their jobs after being unable to complete orders from King Darius to destroy Daniel. Enjoy this favorite Bible story, narrated by the three lions, of Daniel’s faith in God.

NRH2O Choir Competition Saturday, May 9Our award winning 3rd-5th grade Covenant Singers perform at the sixth annual NRH2O Choir Competition on Saturday, May 9th! 15,000 students from the area participate in this event during the Spring season before the park opens to the public.

July 12: 2 p.m.-5 p.m.July 13-16: 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

For children entering 1st-6th grades • Cost: $35Registration begins May 10 in the Fellowship Hall

or online at www.fumchurst.org/mac2015.Come join us for a week of music, art, drama, and fun! Students will explore the arts in a variety of ways such as photography, choreography, set design, choir and instruments. Camp will end with a performance of the musical “Rock Solid” on Thursday evening.

The 25th Annual Summit Challenge is a test of faith and skill as hikers trudge on rocky paths to the top of a mountain. Join these brave hikers as they explore God’s beautiful creations and discover how the journey through life is comparable to an uncertain hiking trail. Come march along with fellow hikers and sing about God’s Rock Solid promises to each of us!

This year we will be offering a great new opportunity for our children!

Triumph All Star Sports & Games Camp

June 22-26 • 12-4 p.m. Triumph Sports will be offering a sports camp the afternoons of VBS. This means, for those who have

registered for VBS, you can drop your child off at 9 a.m. and they will spend the day on the FUMC Hurst Campus.

• 9 a.m.-Noon: G-Force Vacation Bible School• Noon-1 p.m.: Lunch. Please provide a sack lunch and

afternoon snack each day. • 1-4 p.m.: All Star Sports & Games Camp

Sports Camp is limited to 70 kids and the price is $80.For more information and to register:

www.triumphsports.info or www.fumchurst.org/vbs. Please note, this camp is run by Triumph Sports,

not FUMC Hurst, but we are excited about what they are doing and we are working very closely together.

We have had a great response to our first Ministry Safe training sessions. Thank you to all who have attended! Each person who works with children or youth during summer events must have this training. All others must complete it by September 1. Once registered for an in-person Policy Training, you will be sent a link to an online Abuse Prevention Training. Please complete the online training prior to attending the Policy Training. Each person must also sign up for a short interview. All information and registration links can be found at www.fumchurst.org/ministrysafe. Upcoming Policy Trainings Dates

* Last date prior to VBS and Youth Mission Trip

• May 17, 4 p.m.• May 21, 7 p.m.• June 1, 6:30 p.m.

• June 10, 11 a.m.• June 16*, 6:30 p.m.

Spring Break Mission DayDuring Spring Break, the youth helped the Tarrant Area Food bank by volunteering with the Mobile Food Pantry as well as going on-site to sort food!

POPS CONCERTChancel Choir Summer

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The FUMC  Hurst Lenten Prayer Breakfast was held on March 21, 2015 in the Fellowship Hall and was co-sponsored by members of FUMC Hurst United Methodist Women and Prayer Ministry Team. The bountiful buffet breakfast enjoyed by all was prepared and served by members of the Point of Grace Sunday School Class. Reverend Marilyn Jones, Senior Pastor of Meadowbrook United Methodist Church, was the speaker for the morning. In the spirit of our Lenten theme “Bridges,” Rev. Jones’ message spoke about prayer being an essential “bridge” to God. Believing that prayer is a central element in the Christian life, both corporate and individual, the FUMC Hurst Prayer Ministry seeks

to provide opportunities to grow in prayer and to incorporate prayer into every aspect of our community life. If you would like more information about the Prayer Ministry at FUMC Hurst, please contact Rev. Donna McKee at 817.282.7384 x38 or dmckee@fumchurst.org.

Lenten Prayer Breakfast Sponsored by Prayer Ministry and UMW of FUMC Hurst

Join the Chancel Choir for our Summer Pops Concert!

When winter hits hard, churches open their doors to the homeless and offer them more than just a place to spend the night.Room in the Inn is a national program that provides the homeless with a safe place to sleep, two hot meals and friendly conversation. Participating churches treat them as “guests,” inviting them to stay at the church one night a week during summer and winter, the harshest seasons. The Room in the Inn program began in Nashville, Tennessee in 1985, during severe cold and hot months. Today in Nashville, over 150 churches participate.In Fort Worth, the Room in the Inn program began in 2000, and now involves sixteen churches, four of them United Methodist Churches. During the hottest months, July and August and the coldest months, December, January and

February, the churches host from five to fifteen homeless men or women each week.At Richland Hills United Methodist Church, ten men are hosted each Tuesday night during these months. These men are screened by caseworkers at the Day Resource Center, near the Presbyterian Night Shelter. They are screened for any potential problems such as mental illness, alcohol, drugs, communicable diseases. They can shower, do their laundry and leave their possessions in a secure area at the Day Resource Center. They are picked up before 5 p.m. on Tuesdays and returned to the Day Resource Center after 7 a.m. on Wednesdays.In February, Point of Grace Sunday School Class partnered with Jack Teddlie at Richland Hills United Methodist Church

to serve a delicious evening meal and visit with their guests. We provided the meal and served it, then sat down with the men for conversation. Richland Hills has “inn keepers” who spend the night.If you’d like more information about this program, please contact Jack Teddlie at outreach@rhumc.net or Debby Hoover at debbyhoover@hotmail.com. We hope you’ll consider joining us on one of the upcoming weeks this summer!

Cold Nights, Warm Hearts

Four FUMC Hurst students will receive scholarships to help meet their educational goals thanks to a gift from the estate of Ima Jean Boenker of Fort Worth, a FUMC Hurst member from 1979 to her death December 29, 2006. The gift established the Ima Jean Boenker Scholarship, which will provide up to $4,000 a year to students. FUMC Hurst members are grateful for Ms. Boenker’s vision and generosity. Her generous gift will support students, helping them to achieve academic and professional success through education. Purpose: The Ima Jean Boenker Scholarship is to be awarded only to members of the First United Methodist Church of Hurst, Texas, and their descendants for the purpose of post-high school education. Four Scholarships are offered. Persons Eligible to Apply for the Scholarship: The scholarship may be made available to persons of any age who meet all qualifications in order to pursue education beyond high school. The recipient may attend any university, junior college, trade school or private college of his/her choice. If a scholarship recipient maintains a “B” average during the

previous school year, he/she may apply for a second annual grant.Eligibility: Applicants must complete the Ima Jean Boenker Scholarship FUMC Hurst application and return it to Lynn Carter in the FUMC Hurst office by 1 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2015. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Each application will be reviewed and ranked by the First United Methodist Hurst Ima Jean Boenker Scholarship Committee to make a recommendation to the Foundation Committee. No member of this committee will be related to an applicant.Award of Funds: A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to each of the four applicants with the highest cumulative application scores. The amount of the scholarship will be paid directly to the school where the applicant has been accepted. If you have any questions regarding the application contact Lynn Carter at lcarter@fumchurst.org or 817.282.7384.The 2015 Ima Jean Boenker Scholarship Recipients will be contacted by the Chairperson of the FUMCH Foundation Committee.

A young boy walked to school crying with the tears rolling down his cheeks.  He cried all the way down the long hallway to his class.  His friends patted him and asked, “Why are you crying?  Can we help you?”  But the boy did not answer.  He just shook his head and continued to cry.  When he got to his classroom, the tears were still rolling down his cheeks and he was still crying. His teacher said to him, “Oh, my goodness!  Why are you crying?  How can I help you?”  But the boy did not answer.  He just shook his head and continued to cry.  His friends could not help.  His teacher could not help.  So the principal of the school was called to the classroom.  The principal knelt down on one knee and asked, “Son, why are you crying.  How can we help?”  But the boy still did not answer.  He just shook his head and continued to cry.  The kind principal took the boy’s hand and walked with him to the school nurse’s office.  She knelt beside him, wiped his tears, and in her kind and gentle voice she asked, “Son, tell me why you are crying, so we can help you.”

He softly replied, “My shoes are making my feet hurt so much I just have to cry.”  Off came the

shoes. Indeed, his feet had been squeezed into a pair of very small shoes. The school nurse said, “We will help you feel better.”  She picked up her phone and called an Adopt-A-School friend from the

First United Methodist Church of Hurst.  “We need some new shoes, size 2, for a young boy at our school. Can you help?” And she heard the answer, “Of course.”   Now the little boy does not cry on the way to school. He does not cry all the way down the hall and he does not cry in the classroom.  He has a brand new pair of blue shoes – size 2 … and an extra pair  for his little brother.Thank you to the FUMC Hurst Adopt A School Ministry. If you would like to know more about being a part of this caring community ministry, contact Rev. Clint Jones at 817.282.7384 x30 or cjones@fumchurst.org.

Each year, the Music Ministry presents a Summer Pops Concert in June. This year’s concert theme is Music by the Decades. The choir will present music beginning in the 1930s through the 2000s. There’s something for everyone to sing! The concert takes place on Sunday evening, June 28 at 6:30 p.m.

Rehearsals are on Wednesday evenings from 7-8:30 p.m. each Wednesday evening. Childcare is always available and no audition is required. Just come and enjoy some great singing! If you have questions, please contact Rev. Greg Shapley (gshapley@fumchurst.org) or give a call at 817.282.7384 x44.

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Thanks to all of Mission Central’s volunteers for their hard work!In the past year, Mission Central has completed construction projects at both the Coat of Many Colors and the Village Pantry/Administrative Offices in order to keep up with our recent growth. These projects have provided volunteers, customers, and guests with a better environment for serving our neighbors.Now that we have the space needed to keep up with our current level of service, Mission Central is looking to the future.  The Board of Directors has initiated a strategic planning process to

design Mission Central’s direction for the next 5 years. Our new Village Pantry facility has space to offer classes and community meetings, and our new full-time Director of Family Services is available to guide volunteers as they provide additional resources to our guests. The Strategic Planning Committee is evaluating what classes and resources would be most useful to those in our neighborhood and looking for ways to collaborate with other community organizations who provide complementary services.In the coming months, Mission Central will be sharing our vision for the future with our friends and

supporters. If you’d like to keep up with Mission Central’s news, please be sure to subscribe to the monthly News Central newsletter at www.missioncentraltx.org. (Click on the “P” in the upper right-hand corner to subscribe to the newsletter.)Anyone who is curious about the work of Mission Central is welcome to visit the Village Pantry to learn more.  Volunteers and financial support are always needed as the organization continues to grow and serve families in Hurst, Euless and Bedford. Contact Catherine Hollis at 817.595.0011 x105 or missioncentralvolunteers@gmail.com to set up a time to tour our facilities.

New Blue Shoes, An Adopt-A-School Story

First United Methodist Church of Hurst,Thank you so much for being a blessing to those at Harrison Lane Elementary. The generosity with time and finances demonstrates the Heart of Christ. You truly are being the hands and feet of Christ when you come to work with our kids, donate items needed (like socks) and give supportively to show appreciation to the teachers by providing lunch and other goodies. Again, Thank You!!!

Gripped by His Grace,LaRonda Pippen, P.E. TeacherHarrison Lane Elementary

Mission Central is Looking to the Future

CARTER BLOODCARE BLOOD DRIVESunday, May 3, 2015

8 a.m. - 1 p.m.• Fellowship HallContact: Tiffany Love, 817.319.1663

You can register in the Fellowship Hall on Sunday mornings. More information and a link to online registration can be

found at www.fumchurst.org/blood-drive.

2015 Ima Jean Boenker Scholarships

A special thank you to: Lori Tubbs, Coordinator and Amanda Morrissey and Aimee Ybañez, Assistant Coordinators.

The New Adults who helped cook and sell hotdogs.Confirmands and Youth who ran games and face painting.

Children’s Leadership Team who sold popcorn to raise money for Kids Against Hunger.All who donated candy and prizes, and helped to stuff thousands of Easter Eggs!

Thank you to all who helped make our Easter Egg Hunt a HUGE success!All adults 60+ are invited to the Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, May 20 for games, luncheon and program. Games: 10am-noon; luncheon begins at noon. Our menu will be a cool and refreshing salad bar with grilled chicken, Lori’s Italian Salad with red wine vinaigrette, crusty french bread and homemade pound cake with strawberries and whipped cream for dessert. Cost is $8 per person (please pre-pay). Our program will feature Kristyn Harris, 2014 Western Music Association Female Performer of the Year!Register to attend in your Sunday School class or contact Cathy Cartmill at 817.282.7384 x22 or ccartmill@fumchurst.org.

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Space for Grace: Support for CaregiversWednesday, May 6 at 7 p.m. in I103 (Parlor) Facilitator: Cathy CartmillCaregiving takes on many forms. If you are the one doing the caregiving, it can be difficult to find God in the midst of the daily challenges. And yet, God is there. Let’s find God’s grace together.

Living With CancerMonday, May 18 at 6 p.m. in W120 (Bride’s Room) Facilitators: Jenny Ellis and Beth JohnsonThis is a support group for those living with cancer—cancer patients, persons in post-treatment, caregivers, and family members.

Grief SupportMonday, June 8 at 6:30 p.m. in W122 Facilitator: Rev. Donna McKeeFUMC Hurst Monthly Grief Support Meeting, which usually meets the second Monday of each month, is cancelled in May because of Beyond the Broken Heart Grief Support Program.Child care is available for support groups by registering online at www.fumchurst.org/register.If you would like more information about any of our support groups, please contact Rev. Donna McKee at dmckee@fumchurst.org or 817.282.7384, x38.

Monthly Support Groups

Focus On

To keep updated on the events of FUMC Hurst,

check the online events calendar at www.fumchurst.org.

Memorial and Honorarium Endowment FundIn memory of Pablo Garcia by Sulema AppeltIn memory of John Johnson by Kay HydeCanafax Golf TournamentIn memory of Edna Anderson by Bobbie E. RobertsChildren’s MinistryIn memory of Kris Massey by Eric and Romy MasseyIn memory of Edna Anderson by HugworksEaster OfferingIn memory of Dan Hardy by Terrie Whittenberg

Food PantryIn honor of Penny Hunter by Tom and Tatum HunterJorden-Martz Youth Scholarship FundIn memory of Kris Massey by Henry and Susan RaddePanama Scholarship FundIn honor of Aimee Ybanez by Phillip and Liah WiedenfeldYouth MissionsIn memory of Keith Friend by Susan Clinard, Kathy Friend, Harold and Joy PembertonMission CentralIn honor of Brooks Lynn and Joe Spay by Vickie Pinske

Music MinistryIn memory of Kris Massey by Terry and Donna Barnes, Tom and Barbara Bradshaw, Kay Brown, Larry and Carol Calloway, David and B Cauthron, Bob and Pat Culley, Rebecca Denis, David and Nancy Gallian, Michael Green, Eric and Romy Massey, Becky Robeson, Ron and Kathy Traylor, Bill and Pat Webb, Brett, Lauren, Jake and Anna White, Rebecca Wittrock, Serin Yates, Amy Austin and Day School Staff

Memorials and HonorariumsMarch 2 – April 3, 2015

Welcome to our Newest Members

Celebrating Your Baptism*indicates baptism

Nancy Dunn

Linda and Bill Jackson

Paula Utz (pictured with husband, Rev. Fred Utz)

Bob and Donna Gough

Dean and Kay Shipp

Anita Wells

Oren & Charla Fields with Evelyn* and sisters Adeline & Eleanor

Spend some quiet time today thinking about a subject that might make you rather uncomfortable. Can you imagine how you would feel if you were no longer able to come to church? Maybe you would miss your Sunday school class friends or your Bible Study group. It’s difficult to imagine how it would feel to be unable to come to church and participate in worship and other areas of service and ministry. What if you were not able to receive Holy Communion at the table with your FUMC Hurst church family?This scenario is a reality for a number of our own church members. Due to health related issues and mobility limitations, many of our members can no longer attend church or participate in the ministries of the church. At a time in their lives when they need the support of their church most, they are isolated.

These dear, faithful friends are living at home alone, or they are living in a care facility with other folks who have health challenges of their own. These realities can be extremely difficult to adapt to for someone who is experiencing declining health.We have partners in ministry who strive to make sure that our home-centered friends do not feel isolated. Our Caring Friends program matches individuals who are home-centered with volunteers who visit them monthly. Sunday school class members often visit home-centered friends. Stephen Ministers provide ongoing support for individuals who are experiencing difficulty coping with daily reality. There are other ministries of FUMC Hurst that touch the lives of our home-centered friends.One vital ministry area of this church has been the home-centered communion that volunteers have

faithfully taken to our home-centered friends during the first week of Advent and during Holy Week. This ministry has been ongoing for several years. While this ministry has been good, we would like to make it better. We would like to offer communion to our home-centered friends (at least) three times per year. In order to be equipped to make that happen, we will need a pool of available individuals who would be willing to work in teams providing Holy Communion for our home-centered friends.I invite you to prayerfully consider this very important ministry. If you feel that God is calling you to give a little of your time, energy, and heart, I know someone who would like to invite you to sit at their table.For more information contact Cathy Cartmill at 817-282-7384 x22 or ccartmill@fumchurst.org.

I’d Like to Sit at Your TableBy Cathy Cartmill

Adult Sunday school classes meet every Sunday morning at 9:45 a.m.Each class is unique and vital to life of our faith community. All are open and inviting to any and all who seek to live out the unconditional love of God as revealed in Jesus Christ. Sunday School classes are invited to submit their schedules for publication.Deadline for submitting information for June is May 4.

Please send your class information to: Rev. Donna McKee at dmckee@fumchurst.org. Harmony ClassMay: David Peach, Joyce Weaver, Dolores MastersJune: Beth Stuyck, Dennis BurkSingle FriendsJune: Mike FarrellGoal DiggersMay: Mission EmphasisSearching TogetherMay: Joe Motley

Adult Sunday School Classes

3rd Tuesday Singles Dinner Out

Singles are EVERYWHERE at FUMC Hurst. They are involved in all aspects of church life, our music ministry, adult Sunday school classes, mission, prayer ministry—they are EVERYWHERE. But the 3rd Tuesday of every month, we get together as “ just singles” to share dinner and conversation together. This month we’ll meet at Sweet Basil’s on Melbourne, at 6:30 p.m. Come, join us! For more information contact Rev. Donna McKee at dmckee@fumchurst.org.

Throughout July, all adults and adult Sunday school classes are invited to gather in the Fellowship Hall from 10–10:45 a.m. Joe Spay, one of our own master teachers, will speak on the following subjects: July 5 and 12: “How We Got the Bible”July 19 and 26:“How Christianity Spread”If you or your class would like to be included in the four-week Focus On, please email the number of people attending to Sherry Herrington at sherrington@fumchurst.org.

Again this year, we will be taking some stimulating, spiritual “sidetrips” on Wednesday evenings during the summer months. The June schedule is as follows:June 10: Jesus Loves U2, 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship HallFor your listening and reminiscing pleasure, Jen Rainey will present a cross-section of popular music that

has spiritual messages and themes. Lively discussion is sure to follow each song. Singing along is not required, but is encouraged!June 17: Screening of the 2014 movie Exodus: God and Kings, 6:30 p.m. in the Fellowship HallJune 24: Rev. Philip Rhodes will offer his unique perspective and review of the movie Exodus: God

and Kings, 6:30 p.m. in W103/104. NOTE: Mitch Albom’s bestseller Have a Little Faith will be the topic of discussion on two Wednesday nights in July. So that readers can get a head start on reading the book, it can be purchased for $13 at the Connect Desk during the month of May.

GPS Desk to be Renamed Connect Desk In May, the desk now known as the GPS Desk, will be renamed the Connect Desk and will be staffed Sunday mornings from 9 a.m. until noon. It will continue to be THE place for adults to get connected and receive information about Adult Sunday school classes, upcoming Bible studies and other classes, as well as Go 2 Groups.

JULY Focus On

Immersion Bible Study:

ACTSWednesdays • 10 a.m. 8-week study, beginning June 3Rev. Donna McKee, FacilitatorBooks can be purchased at the Connect Desk ($10, checks only) during the month of May. Registration online for the class and for childcare, www.fumchurst.org/register.

Summer Sidetrips