New and Upcoming
 
New classes and Bible studies. Great volunteer opportunities.  Ways to respond to community needs.  When something new is coming to First Methodist, you’ll find it posted here.
 
Or, if you’d rather the news come to you, sign up for our newsletter here.  If you have something you’d like announced or publicized, email Caitlin. 
 

Sock Drive

Feeding Friends & Families is collecting socks in January!  A new, warm pair of socks can make such a huge difference for someone in need.
 
We would like donations of NEW packages of socks for kids and adults.  We’d also love donations of fuzzy socks.
 
Please bring your donations to the bin in the church foyer.  Thanks!

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Dinners Needed!

We need volunteers to make meals for the two homeless ministries our church is involved with. We support the Roadside Church by bringing meals the 2nd Sunday of every month. We also help with the McKinney Emergency Overnight Warming Station by providing food.
For more info and to sign up, please email Velvet Hammond or call or text her at 214-726-6484.
 
You can sign up for Roadside Church meals here.

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Annual Charge Conference

Monday, December 6, 5:30 pm, via Zoom

Annual Charge Conference

This is our regularly scheduled Charge conference.  We will hear reports from different committees, accept budgets, nominate and vote on new leadership positions, and otherwise conduct the business of the church.  All members are welcome to attend and vote.
 

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Family Christmas Caroling

Join us on Sunday, December 19th, from 5-6pm for Christmas caroling around the church!

Bring wagons, strollers, kids, friends, grandparents…all are welcome! Meet at the church. 

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Night in Bethlehem

Everyone is invited to A Night in Bethlehem!  It begins at 3pm on December 5th with a concert from
our Children’s Choir.  Then, experience a hands-on adventure through Bethlehem beginning at 4pm!  Visit a metal
working and carpentry shop, a pottery shed, painter’s hut, scribe’s tent,  bakery, and the stable
where Jesus was born.  We will have a live nativity and family gifts!  Click here for more info.
 
If you would like to volunteer, email Cheridy.

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Caldwell Christmas Angel Tree

We are so excited to share another Christmas with our friends at Caldwell Elementary School!
 
You can select your Angel(s) from the tree in the hallway near the main entrance beginning
November 14th.  The tree is available on Sundays during church or during weekly office hours. 
You can also email Caitlin if you want help to select your Angel.
 
Gifts are due back by December 5th.  More info on our Caldwell Christmas page.

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Advent Volunteer Opportunties!

It’s almost Advent!  We need your help to decorate the church!  On 11/21, Wellspring will decorate at
noon, the Sanctuary will start at 5, and the youth will work at The Hub from 5-7.  Join us!
 
We have other ways to be involved:
  • Light Advent wreath candles and read Scripture on Sundays
  • Christmas Eve greeter, usher, Communion server
  • Deliver welcome gifts
  • And more!
CLICK HERE to sign up to volunteer or email Pastor Patty for more info!

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Chapel Communion: New Time

NEW TIME & LOCATION!
 
Join Pastor James on Wednesday nights at 6pm in the Chapel for worship with communion.  NOTE: This
service was held at 5:30 in the Sanctuary.

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Volunteers Needed for Warming Station

Cold weather is just around the corner and we are in need of volunteers for our McKinney Emergency Overnight Warming Station at Salvation Army.

This is where those experiencing homelessness or in transition can come and have a warm place to sleep along with two hot meals and great fellowship.

Our next training is Sat. Nov. 6th at 10:00 a.m. at the Mckinney Salvation Army.

Click here to sign up for training or email velvet.national1@Gmail.com


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Women’s Weekend

February 25-27, 2022 @ Prothro Center, Lake Texoma

Want to learn more or be a part of the planning for our weekend away?  Find out lots of info and RSVP by clicking here.


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