24
Apr '24
Church-Wide Diaper Drive
24
Apr '24
Our friends at Baby Booties Diaper Bank need our help! Due to inflation and rising rent costs, families are struggling more than ever to make ends meet. Baby Booties has seen a 60% increase in customers in the past two years. Their diaper supplies are critically low, so it’s time to get our Booties in gear!
They have asked for baby diapers (especially sizes 4, 5, & 6). You can drop these supplies off in the Church office or the Hub, or click here to give financially
Your generosity helps this local Downtown McKinney nonprofit supply diapers and other sanitary supplies to families in need in our community!
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20
Mar '24
Special Message from Pastor Tommy: Introducing Rev. Chad McSwain
20
Mar '24
Dear Friends,
It is my honor to announce that Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. has appointed Rev. Chad McSwain to join our staff as the new pastor for our Melissa congregation. Chad has a heart for preaching, ministry, and leadership. I know he will be a blessing to First United Methodist Church McKinney and Melissa UMC, continuing and building upon the amazing work Pastor Stacey has done in this role.
Chad comes to us from First United Methodist Church Whitesboro, where he has served as Senior Pastor since 2020. He has degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary and Perkins School of Theology, and is currently pursuing his Doctorate.
Chad and his family live here in McKinney. His wife Brandi is an educator, and will be the new Cheer Coach and English Teacher at Jones Middle School next school year. Their oldest daughter Abbie is graduating from Rock Hill High School this year and will be attending the University of Oklahoma. Their son Xander is currently a Sophomore, and youngest daughter Lia is in eighth grade.
I am so excited for you all to meet Chad. He will officially join our staff July 1 – keep an eye on the newsletter and our social media for opportunities to welcome and get to know the McSwains.
The Spirit is at work here. With Chad and his family, in Melissa and McKinney, in our life together as the Church. God will continue to bless us as we share the Heart of Christ together.
Blessings,
Tommy
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06
Mar '24
Easter EGG-Stravaganza!
06
Mar '24
Invite friends and come out to our annual Easter EGGstravaganza! Sunday, March 24th from 3-5pm at The Hub.
We will have age-appropriate egg hunts, food, and fun for the whole family!
Do you want to help? Email Ms. Cheridy! We also need donations of wrapped candy dropped off at the church office, or shop our Amazon wishlist.
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11
Jan '24
Help Needed at the Warming Shelter
11
Jan '24
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! The upcoming forecast calls for very cold weather, and we need help to care for those experiencing homelessness.
The Salvation Army of McKinney offers an overnight warming shelter when the temperature dips to 32 degrees or 35 degrees with rain. We help support this with volunteers to staff and prepare meals. You can sign up to work a shift by clicking here. If you are willing to help cook part of a meal or assist with laundry, please direct any questions to Velvet Hammond 214-726-6484 or email her.
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03
Jan '24
An Evening with the Pokomchi
03
Jan '24
Sunday, January 21
5pm-7pm
Dyer Hall
We are excited and honored to welcome visiting Pokomchí delegates from Alta Verapaz, Guatemala. Please join us for an evening of traditional food, music, culture, and fellowship!
Please RSVP for this event by January 17. To help offset the cost of food, we ask for a love offering of $10 per person. Reservations are now closed. You can still make a donation to this mission here.
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13
Dec '23
Volunteers Needed for Christmas Eve Communion
13
Dec '23
Christmas Eve is going to be a busy day at First United Methodist, and you can help make it happen! Our biggest need right now is for volunteer Communion Servers. There are almost 30 open spots to serve communion, with needs at the 3:00, 5:00, 7:00, 9:00, and 11:00 services. Click here to volunteer, or email Pastor Macie for more information!
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16
Nov '23
Music Ministries Christmas Program
16
Nov '23
Music ministries of First United Methodist Church McKinney invite you to an evening of Christmas carols. The night will feature the chancel and youth choirs, flutes, bells, harp, oboe, piano, organ, and you!
Event Details
When: Sunday, December 3 at 7:00 pm
Where: Sanctuary, First United Methodist Church McKinney
You can also click here to join live online.
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20
Sep '23
October Parents’ Night Out
20
Sep '23
October Parent’s Night Out: Friday, October 6, 2023 from 5pm-8pm in the Nursery area.
Enjoy a Parents’ Night Out while your kiddos come play, eat and have fun! All kids birth-5th grade are welcome to attend. Dinner will be provided, but please bring a labeled water bottle with water only for your children.
Your child is welcome to wear Halloween-themed pajamas!
**Please no costumes and all imagery on their clothing needs to be preschool-aged appropriate.
This event will be $25 for 1 child, $40 for 2 children and $45 for 3+ children.
Volunteers interested in helping can reach out to Ashley Lehman.
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29
Aug '23
Caregiver Support Group
29
Aug '23
A caregiver provides support to others in need, very often to a loved one. Our Caregiver Support Group meets to support caregivers in their own needs. This group is open to any caregiver who wants to join the meetings, regardless of church membership.
WHEN: 10:00 – 11:30 am, second Tuesday of the month (except June, July and August)
WHERE: The Hub at 102 W Lamar St; Room Y105, McKinney, TX 75069 (down the street from church main building)
WHERE: The Hub at 102 W Lamar St; Room Y105, McKinney, TX 75069 (down the street from church main building)
Tenets of our group:
. To provide a confidential and comfortable space for caregivers to share their stories and learn about each other’s journey as caregivers.
. To help ease the stress of caregiving and enhance decision making and problem solving related to their caregiving responsibilities.
. To help caregivers connect with others in similar situations and become a great source of encouragement for each other.
. To provide an outlet for caregivers to express their emotions and thoughts without being judged.
. To help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.
. To help caregivers learn what to expect.
. To provide a confidential and comfortable space for caregivers to share their stories and learn about each other’s journey as caregivers.
. To help ease the stress of caregiving and enhance decision making and problem solving related to their caregiving responsibilities.
. To help caregivers connect with others in similar situations and become a great source of encouragement for each other.
. To provide an outlet for caregivers to express their emotions and thoughts without being judged.
. To help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.
. To help caregivers learn what to expect.
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23
Aug '23
Caring Connections Ministry
23
Aug '23
We are in the process of putting together a ministry opportunity to serve our church members who are at home or in assisted living/nursing home facilities and are unable to attend services in person.
CARING CONNECTIONS will help our church members feel loved, valued and connected to our church. Each participant will be assigned a church member to visit once a month, provide cards, and make phone calls.
If you’re interested in this new opportunity, click here to sign up and learn more!
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