Are you new to First LBK or looking to learn more? Join us for Lunch with the Pastors! It’s a casual opportunity to connect with Pastors Todd Salzwedel, Shera Atkinson, and Dakota Bybee as they share their stories and what God is doing in their lives.
Register: fumc.com/next-steps
Contact: Chris Ferguson, cferguson@fumc.com

March 5 | 6:30 p.m. | Sanctuary
Please join us for the Ash Wednesday Service in the sanctuary.

January 26; February 2, 16, 23; March 2 | 5:30-7:00 p.m. | Memorial Hall

Children’s Ministry families are invited to join us for dinner, worship, and activities.

Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com

February 27 | 6-8:30 p.m. | 12213 University Ave.

Join us for a Men’s Fellowship Event at Grab Axxes! Connect with others, share stories, and enjoy some friendly competition throwing axes! Don’t miss this opportunity to build community and create lasting memories. Bring a buddy and mark your calendars!

Sign up here!
Contact: Chris Ferguson, cferguson@fumc.com

Help provide a meal for the Monday Night Gathering. We ask that you prepare enough food for 25-30 people as we have several graduate families who join us.

Contact: Zoellen Fields, 806-787-4256

This workshop is an introductory time to explore coping with grief. Childcare available with advanced reservations at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp

Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

The Houston Boychoir’s mission is to shape men of character through the transformative power of music. Members cultivate discipline, confidence, an appreciation for the arts, and a sense of community. Under the leadership of Austin Hunt, the chamber choir frequently collaborates with professional ensembles across Houston and beyond. They will also join the worship service at First UMC Sunday morning, February 16. Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Kids will participate in activities, crafts, and will watch a movie! Cost is $15 per kid or $40 for a family of three or more, cash or check only. Remember to bring dinner and get ready to have some fun! Please RSVP by 12 p.m., Thursday, February 6.

RSVP: fumc.com/kids-night-out

Contact: Cora Christensen, cchristensen@fumc.com

This study will explore the key passages, themes, and applications of Isaiah. Childcare available with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

A star among young classical musicians, Monica Czausz Berney has made a name for herself. As a concert organist, Ms. Berney has earned numerous accolades for her impressive technique and musicianship. Her leadership as Director of Music at St. Paul’s Parish in Washington D.C. has generated excitement across church music spheres.

Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Everyone is invited to come and enjoy lunch, fellowship and receive the recipes from the day. Please bring your favorite corn bread, crackers, bread, or dessert. Soup and chili provided. There is no cost, but donations will be accepted to benefit Grace Mission in India.

Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

Children in grades 1st -5th are invited to join the First UMC Genesis Children’s Choir for a day of music and fun! Children will participate in the Choir Olympics with musical games, explore instruments, and enjoy a screening of The Prince of Egypt that ties into our special worship song for the Spring. Lunch and snacks are provided. This is a great opportunity for children to bond and grow in our music ministry. Please RSVP by December 31 to secure your spot. We can’t wait to see you there!
RSVP: fumc.com/choir-camp

Contact: Pershauna Johnson, pjohnson@fumc.com

The senior adults will have a Christmas party with desserts and light hors d’oeuvres, in the CLCL.

Contact: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com, Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

NEW TIME!

First Kids is proud to sponsor Night in Bethlehem and we would love for you to join us! We need volunteers who are willing to take on the role of shopkeepers within Bethlehem and assist families with activities.

Volunteers are needed to help with this event. Sign up here.

Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com

This gathering of women will be a time of exploring the stories of Christmas, enjoying one another and sharing lunch. Cost is $10

Contact: Christy Hutchinson, chutchinson@fumc.com

Please sign up here.

Embark on a musical journey with a diverse and exciting program by one of the leading Spanish concert pianists and Texas Tech professor Daniel del Pino. The program will feature a variety of musical traditions and their own arrangements of works by Spanish composer Joaquín Turina. Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Contact: Bradley Vogel, bvogel@fumc.com

We will have activities and ornaments to make together. Please bring a brunch item to share. See you and your family soon!.

Serve our community! Volunteer at our Community Thanksgiving Lunch on November 23. Sign up here.

Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

Senior Adults are invited to a Thanksgiving luncheon served by the First United Methodist Staff. Cost is $12 per plate. Please RSVP by Friday, November 15 at noon. RSVP here.

Dr. Todd Salzwedel will lead a two-hour study focusing on the key themes and significant verses in Philippians, exploring how these themes can be applied in our lives. Childcare available with advanced reservations at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.
Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

Bring your littles (and grand-littles!) to a story time with Mrs. Tessa at Ninety-Two Bakery and Café. Drink a cup of coffee, listen to some stories, and enjoy spending time together.
Contact: Tessa Armes

Are you looking to become a member of First United Methodist Church? Join us for our New Member Class. Lunch is provided. This is an excellent opportunity to learn more about our church and what it means to be a member.

Sign up: fumc.com/next-steps

Contact: Chris Ferguson, cferguson@fumc.com

Kids Night Out is for ages 6 months to 5th grade. We play games, have a craft, and watch a movie. We will provide pizza and fruit for dinner. If your child has any allergies or will be providing an alternative meal, please contact us! Cost is $15 per child, $40 for a family of three or more children. If you are attending the Dinner and Dance cost for children will be $5 each! Please RSVP by 12 p.m., Thursday, November 7.

RSVP: fumc.com/kids-night-out

Contact: Cora Christensen, cchristensen@fumc.com

Join us for this season’ All Saints Concert. This year’s featured piece is Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem performed by the chancel choir and orchestra; and conducted by Dr. Eric Allen. Childcare is available for those under five with advanced registration at fumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Church Council will have a one hour work session prior to our next Church Council Meeting. We will gather at 4:30 on October 29 for one hour for the sole purpose of working through the stated goals of the various ministry areas. We will explore how those goals fit into the overall work of the Annual Conference to find congruence. Immediately afterwards, at 5:30 PM, we will gather for our regular Church Council Meeting. At that meeting, we will complete the preparatory work necessary for our Charge Conference this year.

First Kids is hosting a private showing of “The Wild Robot.” at Tinseltown. Cost is $7 per person and reservations are required.
Reservations: fumc.com/firstkids-movie
Contact: Tessa Armes, tarmes@fumc.com

This course provides and overview of the key themes and key verses as well as the primary applications of the Epistle to the Romans. Childcare available with advanced reservations at ffumc.com/childcare-rsvp.

Contact: Shera Atkinson, satkinson@fumc.com

Members across our church will be recognized for their contributions to FirstLBK in the areas of Service, Missions, Evangelism, Spiritual Formation, Congregational Care and Worship. This years Recipients are Pam Allison, Zoellen Fields, Braeden Salzwedel, Dennis Satterwhite, Jim White, and John White. Cost is $10.

Reservations Required: fumc.com/legacy-banquet

Contact: Jeanine Austin, jaustin@fumc.com