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NEWS BRIEFS

If you would like to know

more about how to become a

member of Bullard First United

Methodist Church, contact

Rev. David Brasher at

(903)894-6762 or

[email protected]

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Ushers for July

Pam Morton

Jack & Sharon Starwalt

Brian Vestal

The Vine Bullard First United Methodist

Making Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World July 2018

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Children’s Choir

There will be no Children’s Choir

practice until Fall 2018. If

interested, please contact Sharon

Troxell for more information

at (903) 894-3546.

Journey with Jesus

There will be no Journey with

Jesus until Fall 2018. If

interested, please contact Deirdre

Leung for more information

at (903) 343-2857.

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TIME FOR EVERYTHING

I can’t believe I’m writing an article for July! The

year is going by so quickly. As I write this, our

youth are in Hallsville at UMArmy. Vacation

Bible School is less than 2 weeks away, and then

church camp takes place in July.

Summer is flying by and before we know it

school will begin, and so it goes from one year to

the next. Our lives move at warp speed the older

we get. That’s why it is so crucial that we live

meaningful lives, lives dedicated to God, every day.

We don’t have time to waste because the length of our lives is unknown.

As each of us has witnessed, life can end unexpectedly despite the plans

we have made for the future. Tomorrow is not guaranteed to any of us.

So, we must live today and every day giving God our fullest and best for

His glory.

How do we live for God in the midst of our busy, overscheduled lives?

Here are some suggestions:

Start your day with quiet prayer time. Every person can

take at least 10-15 minutes at the beginning of the day to talk and

listen to God. Ask God into your day and ask Him to show you

new opportunities to share grace.

Commit to finding joy in every day. We should enjoy our

work, our families and our volunteer time. If it takes re-framing

your attitude, then ask God to help you do that. You were

created for a purpose and that purpose includes living with joy

and gratitude each day.

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Didn’t receive The Vine by email?

Don’t miss important information and events each

month due to not receiving emails sent by Pastor

David or the church office. If you haven’t been

getting The Vine or emails, please put a note in the

offering plate, or call Venus at the church office (903)

894-6762.

Need a Name Tag?

Active members and visitors name tags are located on

the shelf (alphabetical order) in the foyer. If you need

a name tag, please put a note in the offering plate, or

call Venus at the church office (903) 894-6762.

Please Let Us Know

From the Pastor’s Desk continued

Do something good for someone every day. It may be as small as telling a clerk he is doing a great job

or thanking someone who deserves to be appreciated. Visit someone who is sick or lonely. Call someone

who needs encouragement. Give others your best self.

Offer grace. In the big scheme of life most things folks do that offend or annoy us are inconsequential.

That snarky remark from someone at church, that look you thought someone gave you, the lack of

gratitude from the store clerk – none of these is really that important. We ought to offer grace and “let it

go”, just as God does for us with our many mistakes.

If you are trying to figure out ways to live more fully for God, think and pray about the vision of our church, to

LOVE, GROW, and SERVE. How can you more fully engage in that vision?

How can you LOVE God more deeply? What one step can you take to GROW in faith? How can you actively

SERVE your church and the world in the name of Jesus?

Live fully in the grace and love of our Lord, giving gratitude for the gift of each day! May you be filled with joy as

you live for God!

In Christ,

Pastor Tammy

Church Office Hours

The office of Bullard First United Methodist Church will be closed

Monday, July 2 through Friday, July 6, 2018

Normal office hours will resume Monday, July 9, 2018. Thank you.

Children’s Time during Worship

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United Methodist Women

While looking ahead to our regularly scheduled meetings, I was thinking, what about our "Hands on Project"?

We have decided to do the Health Kits again because it is an easier project for our group. If anyone in our church

wishes to bring something as you did last year, these are the items needed:

1 Hand Towel (no kitchen, cleaning or microfiber towels)

1 Wash Cloth

1 Comb (sturdy and longer than 6")

1 Metal Nail File Or Fingernail Clipper (no emery boards)

1 Bath-sized soap in original packaging (no Ivory or Jergens soap due to moisture content)

1 Adult Toothbrush in original packaging

$1.00 to purchase toothpaste (expiration date keeps us from purchasing ahead of time)

We will have a box for your donations available in Harper Hall on the East side. In case you are unaware of what

we do with these items, they are sent to the warehouse in Louisiana from all the Methodist Churches in our

district for disasters that occur (like Hurricane Harvey), etc. We feel very blessed that we can help others and we

thank you for your participation.

Love and Hugs,

Kathleen Kyles, V.P.

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UMARMY

UMARMY

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Children’s Ministry Playdays

July 11 at 10am: Meet at Discovery Science for some exploration, fun and devotional.

Please bring $6 per child and $8 for adults for admission. Parents please plan to stay

with your kids and fellowship with other parents!

July 25 at 10am: Meet at the Whitehouse Splash Park for water fun and devotional! Please

bring $2 each for admission.

Children’s Corner

Thank you so much to everyone who helped with our “Shipwrecked” VBS! We had so much fun on our uncharted

island where we learned the truth that Jesus helps us through life’s storms. This year we started VBS on a Sunday

evening with worship and supper for the whole family then continued the rest of the week with classes Monday-

Thursday as usual. So many people stepped up to make this event possible and I’m so grateful.

Please plan to join us this summer for some Children’s Ministry playdates, see above!

Blessings and Peace,

Deirdre

903-343-2857

Write Church Campers

Elementary:

Danica Vestal

Willow Hamilton

Jr. High:

Aniston Wirzberg

Campbell Pawlak

Mid High:

Holton Wirzberg

JC Johannsen

Matthew Parris

Windom Hamilton

Sr. High:

Aubrey Brandon

Charlie Parris

Christian Lundgren

Jessica Lundgren

Olivia Hayes

Rebekah Brasher

Adults:

David Brasher

Kimberly Brasher

Patrick Foster

Susan Brannen

John Campbell

Tristen Goodwin

Tammy Woodard

Church Camp @ Lakeview July 8-13

It’s church camp time! We are excited for church camp @ Lakeview. While at camp our campers LOVE to get

mail from members of the church! If you would like to write a letter to one of our campers, here is a list of

campers and what camp they will be in this year. After writing the letter please address the envelope with the

campers name and camp. Please return letters to Patrick Foster, Kimberly Brasher or the Church office no later

than Thursday, July 5. Patrick & Kimberly will make sure they get to the camper throughout their week at camp!

Vacation Bible School

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Vacation Bible School

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Gifts given as of

June 30, 2018

Special Gifts

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In Memory of

Tom Roper

Given by:

Evan Griffiths

Jason & Shanan Jones

Margo Moore

Jody & Sheri Taylor

In Memory of

Ella Griffiths

Given by:

John & Sue Goad

Are You Traveling? Don’t Carry a Checkbook? Do All Bill Paying Online?

We have an easy way for you to support the church with your financial gifts, no matter where you are! You can

give from your hotel room while traveling or from your seat in the pews on Sunday.

What is online giving? Our giving tools provide the ability to donate on our website from your computer or on

your mobile device! After creating an account, you’re able to give a donation or schedule a series of donations

directly from your checking account or by using your debit or credit card.

To create your online account, visit our website and click on our GIVE button: http://www.bullardfumc.org/

give-now. Once on this page, you will go to the GIVE ONLINE graphic in the middle of the page and be directed

to a secure, encrypted page, where you may give once or set up automatically recurring giving. You never have to

wish you had cash to put in the offering plate or remember to write that check at home!

Try it and see how easy it is!

Online Giving

Bullard Mission House & Mission Clinic

Praise God that we served:

63 families, with a total of 265 people, of which 154 were adults (29 seniors - over 60), 111 were children under

18 years old and 29 Senior boxes. Ten new families and were served in June.

Bullard Mission House Food Pantry and Mission House Clinic

226 South Phillips

For an appointment, please call

(903) 894-0109

The fax number is (903) 894-3411

http://www.bullardfumc.org/give-now

http://www.bullardfumc.org/give-now

Our acolytes continue to enrich our worship service. Praise to all who

step up when needed! You are terrific! Come join this elite group - grade 2 & up!

Pam Morton

[email protected]

903-894-5154

Acolytes

Joseph Williams

(June 10) Campbell Pawlak

(June 3)

Jayke Jones & Joseph Williams

(May 27)

Layne Alexander

& Luke Alexander

(June 24)

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JC Johannsen

& Jayke Jones

(June 24)

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Birthdays & Anniversaries

July 2018

1 Sue Forgy

Charlie Parris

5 Jerry & Gloria Jones

David Sheets

6 Dr. Brandon & Brittany Allen

Jerry Jones

7 Dirk & Joyce Streely

8 Richard Dinwiddie

9 George Glover

11 Gene Bunce

12 Rev. David Brasher

13 Clay Clevenger

Sandy Polk

14 JC Johannsen

Chris & Amy Pawlak

Melva Taylor

15 Sharon Troxell

17 Rev. Fred Lang

17 Jayke Jones

21 Barbara Dotson

23 Tony Johannsen

David Tietz

25 Scott Starwalt

27 Tony Farquharson

Jolie McChesney

Upcoming Summer Opportunity

Write to Campers!

We will have opportunities for you to write to SUMMIT campers!

You can write to your child or another camper! You can write letters

then bring them to the church office or on Sunday and Patrick will

deliver them to your students throughout camp! Deadline is the

Sunday (July 15) before we leave.

New Church Office Hours

Effective Friday, June 1, 2018, the church office hours

will change to the following: Monday - Thursday, 8:30

am - 4:30 pm (closed for lunch 12:30 - 1:00 pm).

Thoughts of a Layman

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God Bless America

The fourth of July is a good time to write about what our Christian faith meant in the formation of our

country.

The much quoted, “Separation of Church and State,” is found only in the first amendment to the constitution,

also referred to as the “Bill of Rights. Look it up. It can be found in any encyclopedia.

Amendment 1: Freedom of religion, speech, and the press; rights of assembly and petition: Congress shall make

no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; What I have underlined is it.

There isn’t any more. But, lots of people interpret it to read what they want it to read when actually what it says is

that the government will not establish any church or interfere with our churches and worship. There is no other

mention of churches or religion in our Constitution or Bill of Rights.

On top of the Washington Monument are four plates. One of these four plates is embossed with two Latin

words: Laus Deo. In English "Praise be to God!" Inside the monument, on 12th Landing is a prayer offered by the

City of Baltimore; on the 20th landing is a eulogy for George Washington presented by Chinese Christians from

Ningo, Chekiang Province, China; on the 24th landing is a presentation made by Sunday School children from

New York and Philadelphia, quoting Proverbs 10:7, “The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall

rot.” Luke 18:16, “But Jesus called them unto him, and said, Suffer little children to come unto me, and forbid them not: for of

such is the kingdom of God,” and Proverbs 22:6, “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not

depart from it.” Inside the cornerstone at the base of the monument, is a Holy Bible presented by the American

Bible Society.

These words to the governors of the 13 states are inscribed on a bronze tablet adjoining the Washington pew

in St. Paul's chapel in New York City.

“Now I make it my earnest prayer that God would have you and the State over which you preside, in His holy

protection, that He would incline the hearts of the citizens to cultivate a spirit of subordination and obedience to

government, to entertain brotherly affection and love for one another, for their fellow citizens and the United

States at large, and particularly for their brethren who have served in the field, and finally, that He would

most graciously be pleased to dispose us all to do justice, to love mercy and to demean ourselves with that

charity, humility and pacific temper of mind which were the characteristics of the Divine Author of our blessed

religion and without an humble imitation of whose example in these things we can never hope to be a happy

nation. I have the honor to be, with much esteem and respect, Sir, your Excellency's most obedient and most

humble servant.” George Washington

http://www.nyfreedom.com/Stpauls.htm

Thoughts of a Layman continued

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John Jay, the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court in a private letter to clergyman Jedidiah Morse wrote this:

“Providence has given to our people the choice of their rulers, and it is the duty, as well as the privilege and

interest of our Christian nation to select and prefer Christians for their rulers. It is to be regretted, but so I

believe the fact to be, that except the Bible there is not a true history in the world. Whatever may be the virtue,

discernment, and industry of the writers, I am persuaded that truth and error (though in different degrees)

will imperceptibly become and remain mixed and blended until they shall be separated forever by the great

and last refining fire.” John Jay

Benjamin Franklin, to the Second Continental Congress 1775:

“I have lived, sir, a long time, and the longer I live, the more convincing proofs I see of this truth-that God

governs in the affairs of men. And if a sparrow cannot fall to the ground without his notice, is it probable that

an empire can rise without his aid? We have been assured, Sir, in the sacred writings, that ‘except the Lord

building the House, they labor in vain that build it.’ I firmly believe this; and I also believe that without his

concurring aid we shall succeed in this political building no better than the Builders of Babel: We shall be

divided by our little partial local interest: our projects will be confounded, and we ourselves shall become a

reproach and bye word down to future ages. And what is worse, mankind may hereafter from this unfortunate

instance, despair of establishing governments by human wisdom and leave it to chance, war, and conquest.” I

therefore beg leave to move-that henceforth prayers imploring the assistance of Heaven, and its blessings on

our deliberations be held in this Assembly every morning before we proceed business.”

Benjamin Franklin

The Chaplain of the United States Senate opens each session of the United States Senate with a prayer,

and provides and coordinates religious programs and pastoral care support for Senators, their staffs, and their

families. The Chaplain is appointed by a majority vote of the members of the Senate on a resolution nominating

an individual for the position.

Chaplains are elected as individuals, not as representatives of any religious community, body, or

organization. As of 2014, all Senate Chaplains have been Christian but can be members of any religion or faith

group. Guest Chaplains, recommended by Senators to deliver the session's opening prayer in place of the Senate

Chaplain, have represented "all the world's major religious faiths."

http://snyders.ws/alan/quotes/jay.htm

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Senate

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christianity

Thoughts of a Layman continued

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The current chaplain and former chief of navy chaplains, Rear Admiral Barry C. Black retired, was elected in

2003.

The United States is one of few countries in the entire world established under the guidance, direction and banner

of Almighty God.

AMEN, Happy Fourth, and may we see one another in church Sunday.

Youth to Top Golf

The United Methodist Men continue regular monthly meetings on

the fourth Tuesday at Whataburger in Bullard. All the men of the

church are invited to join us for fellowship and ministry.

United Methodist Men

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Barry_Black

Youth T-shirt Fundraiser

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Youth T-Shirt Fundraiser

Name: __________________________ Number: ____________

Size & Quantity:

YS: ___ YM: ___ YL: ___ YXL: ___

AS: ___ AM: ___ AL: ___ AXL: ___ 2X($22): ___ 3X($22):___

The youth are selling t-shirts like the ones worn on Youth Sunday. The profit from these shirts will go toward

the cost of YOUTH 2019. This event will be held next summer in Kansas City, Missouri. YOUTH 2019 is a

national gathering of United Methodist Youth that happens once every four years! This is an amazing

opportunity for students to attend workshops, participate in missions, and fellowship with other Methodist youth

from around the country. For one youth to attend we estimate the cost to be between $900-$1000. T-shirts will

be sold for $20 for sizes S-XL & $22 for sizes 2XL & 3XL. Please fill out the bottom portion of this form and

return as soon as possible to Venus in the church office or Patrick on Sunday. T-shirt sales will run through the

month of July. Thank you so much in advance for your support of the Youth!

Altar Flowers Per the Worship Committee, the Altar Flower policy for the church is as follows:

Set price for altar flowers/per Sunday is $35.00 (there will be no special requests

for kinds of flowers). If a second person signs up for a Sunday, then one of two things

can happen:

1. You can split the cost of $35.00 (for the two arrangements), if first person is agreeable.

2. If you want a complete complement of flowers which can be placed on the organ or piano (not the altar),

you’ll need to make your own arrangements with your florist, including payment.

The flower calendar is in Harper Hall (by doors going to courtyard). When signing up

for flowers:

1. Choose a date.

2. Print clearly the name of person/persons in “Memory or Honor of”

3. Print clearly the name of person/persons giving the flowers.

Please note that you can take the altar flowers home; the green plastic containers that the flowers are in need to

stay at the church. If you have any questions/concerns, contact the church office (903) 894-6762.

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All Vine articles will be due by 4:30 p.m. on the 15th of the month. This “set” date will help everyone, including

myself, especially during busy or shorter months.

Please email an article as soon as possible, OR if you do not have an article for this next month, please let me

know and I will adjust accordingly. (NOTE: If there is no response by 4:30 p.m. on the 15th, I will presume that

you are not submitting an article.)

For any questions, please contact me at the church office.

Venus Burns

Articles Deadline

NEW SIGN UP

TODAY

In the month of July

Pre-K & Kindergarten will be taught by Jade Morris

2nd grade through 5th will be taught by Deirdre Leung

Children’s Sunday School

Please bring your friends and join us every Sunday morning for

adventures into the Word of God!

Sunday school teachers are still needed for substitute teaching. Please

also consider a one month commitment to teaching one of our classes!

The kids will benefit from learning from you and you will be blessed by

them as well!

We pray for… AWOL – Students & others who are

“Away With Our Love”

Active Military Personnel:

Benjamin Barbour, Rusty McElroy, Jessica Roper,

Tyler Scarborough, Grant Troxell and others…

We pray for…Our Homebound - Side Line Saints -

Members & Friends:

Mary Cook Quentin & Norma Ott

Bill & Avis Halbert Emilie Stroble

Lorna Loftin Jean Weatherly

Grace McAlpine

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**If there are additional names to be added or removed,

please call the church office. Also note: Names will remain

on the list for one month, unless we are notified differently.

Our Prayers

Our Faithfulness

Our Gifts

Financial Results for May 2018:

May Year-to-date

Contributions (Actual) $ 33,201.38 $ 207,040.13

Contributions (Budgeted) $ 38,140.00 $ 214,970.00

Expenses (Actual) $ 44,934.33 $ 191,295.73

Expenses ( Budgeted) $ 40,304.00 $ 201,509.00

Our Presence

Average Attendance: May: 196

Year to date: 192

Shelby Caveness

Lisa Mayhugh

The Family of

Vernon Weeks

Jack Witherspoon

Lyn William

The Family of

Belva LeVrier’s niece

David & JoAnn Smith

Debi, Greta

Faulkinberry’s sister

Tim Hartnett

Patty Bishop

Charlie Morton

Hazel Mason

Amy, Eva Munson’s

daughter

Ron Swanson

Carolyn Smith

Nellene Tannert

William Alford

Allen Van Nice

Betty Voltan

Gary & Mary

Fitzsimmons

Ashley Evans and babies

Toni Vollmer

Wanda, Ron Martin’s

sister

Bobby Vermillion

Lou Brown

Cathy Jones

Luke (student at

Neches ISD)

Bobby, nephew of

Stella Haynes

Jane Stroud

Marie Sturrock

Susan and Rodney Stover

Elaine and Jim

Warren White

Susan Higgins

Jonathan Vollmer

Willard Faulk

June Cook

Sylvia McKay

Kathy Alvizo’s dad

Lynn & Jan FitzSimmons

Paul Ashley

Michelle Warden

Debbie Druivenga

Dr. Meril Taylor

Jason Haynes

Seth Haynes

George & Pat Martin

Unspoken prayers

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER:

Church Camp: Sunday, July 8 - Friday, July 13

Deadline for The Vine articles: Sunday, July 15

BFUMC Youth - SUMMIT Mission Trip: Wednesday, July 18 - Saturday, July 21

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Youth (FLC)

4:30 pm

2

Spirit Walkers

(FLC) 8:30 am

3

AA (FLC) 8:00 pm

4 5

Truth & Light

Seekers (FLC)

5:00 pm

6

Men’s Prayer

Group

6:00 am

AA (FLC) 8:00 pm

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8

9

Spirit Walkers

(FLC) 8:30 am

10

AA (FLC) 8:00 pm

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12

Truth & Light

Seekers (FLC)

5:00 pm

13

Men’s Prayer

Group

6:00 am

AA (FLC) 8:00 pm

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15

Youth (FLC)

4:30 pm

16

Spirit Walkers

(FLC) 8:30 am

17

AA (FLC) 8:00 pm

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Truth & Light

Seekers (FLC)

5:00 pm

20

Men’s Prayer

Group 6:00 am

AA (FLC) 8:00 pm

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Youth (FLC)

4:30 pm

23

Spirit Walkers

(FLC) 8:30 am

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UMM 7:00 pm

AA (FLC) 8:00 pm

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Truth & Light

Seekers (FLC)

5:00 pm

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Men’s Prayer

Group 6:00 am

AA (FLC) 8:00 pm

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Youth (FLC)

4:30 pm

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Spirit Walkers

(FLC) 8:30 am

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AA (FLC) 8:00 pm

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Bullard First United Methodist Church

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

PO Box 152, Bullard, TX 75757

The Vine deadline is Sunday, July 15 for August newsletter.

Email articles to [email protected]

All members of the church are ministers of the Gospel, equipped for sharing the grace of God with the assistance of:

Music Director Robert Boren Musicians Kerry Baham Nursery Supervisor Kimberly Brasher Youth Director Patrick Foster Children’s Director Deirdre Leung Administrative Assistant Venus Burns Financial Secretary Patti Maxwell Custodian Maylena Williams Senior Pastor Rev. David Brasher Associate Pastor Pastor Tammy Woodard District Superintendent Rev. Marlin Fenn Bishop Bishop Scott Jones

Email the office [email protected]

Email Pastor David [email protected]

Visit us online at www.bullardfumc.org

Mailing Address PO Box 152, Bullard, TX 75757

Our Mission is to Make Disciples

of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the

World.

Bullard FUMC is located at 204 S. Rather St.

Bullard, TX and the office is open

8:30 am - 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday

903.894.6762 (office) 903.894.3245 (fax)

Bullard First United Methodist Church

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