August 2010

Hey kids!!  It’s that time!  What time is it?  It’s Vacation Bible School Time!!

Where? First United Methodist Church of Archer City

When? July 12th-16th   6p.m. – 8.p.m. with a special celebration on Sunday July 18th!

What? Through daily missions, your kids will see space like never before, gain a new perspective on our planet Earth, and learn easy “green” earth tips they can practice at home. This cosmic combination of faith and fun will have your cadets developing a personal relationship with God through Jesus Christ.

How does outer space tie in with the Bible teachings at Galactic Blast VBS 2010?

Session One - The Creation Story
Space Object: Earth
Biblical Connection: Children are reminded of all God has created – both seen and unseen.
Praise Phrase: Our God is wonderful!  Praise God!

Session Two - God is with Elijah at Mt. Horeb
Space Object: the moon
Biblical Connection: Children are reminded that God is always with them just like the moon is always next to the earth, even when it can’t be seen.
Praise Phrase: Our God is incredible!  Praise God!

Session Three - Jesus knows the woman at the well
Space Object: the stars
Biblical Connection: Children are reminded when they look into a star-filled sky that God has created and knows each star just as God has created and cares for each one of them.
Praise Phrase: Our God is amazing!  Praise God!

Session Four - Jesus heals a blind beggar
Space Object: a comet
Biblical Connection: Children are reminded that a comet is nothing more than a dirty snowball in outer space until it comes close to the sun and transforms into a brilliant glow in the sky just as their lives are transformed as they grow into a deeper relationship with God through Jesus Christ.
Praise Phrase: Our God is magnificent! Praise God!

Session Five - Jesus appears on the road to Emmaus
Space Object: a supernova
Biblical Connection: Children learn that a super nova is an exploding star giving birth to new stars just as Jesus’ life and resurrection gives new birth to all who believe in him.
Praise Phrase: Our God is awesome! Praise God!

Vacation Bible School 2010 – Galactic Blast Theme Song Music Video from CokesburyVBS on Vimeo.

Call the church office to sign up!  940-574-4983

Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on March 28.  The procession of palms by the children begins our service.  The Little Disciples will sing for us.  The Community Easter Service is at 7p.m.

Wednesday evening at 5:30p, a practice for Friday’s service and pizza will be served to the youth.  We will then view the movie, “The Passion” beginning at 6:00p.

The Little Disciples will also get to enjoy pizza!

Thursday, April 1 is Holy Thursday.  We will celebrate the Last Supper of our Lord and renew our baptismal vows.  Service begins at 6:30p.

Friday, April 2 is Good Friday.  A solemn service of remembrance of the sacrifice and death of our Lord.  The sanctuary will be darkened.  The youth will be participating in this powerful service.

Sunday, April 4 is Easter!  The Flowering of the Cross Service will begin at 9:00.  We will then enjoy donuts and coffee before the 10:35 a.m. worship service.

This Lenten season, you are invited to go on A Journey to Hope as we travel with Jesus to the cross, discovering along the way that Hope can be found even as we encounter some of life’s most difficult circumstances. By addressing real life circumstances along the way (i.e., relationships, self-esteem, work, temptation, money problems, suffering and death), those on the journey learn how faith in Christ is relevant to everyday life and how having a faith community can make all the difference.

Ash Wednesday (February 17)  begins with Mark 8:31-37 with Jesus’ turn to Jerusalem.

A Journey to Hope is a unique approach to these weeks before Holy Week that begins with Jesus announcing he will enter Jerusalem and gives us time to linger over some of the experiences that Christ has on the path to the cross.

Join us this Lenten Season for a Journey to Hope!

Mark September 13th on your calendar so you won’t be late for Sunday School!  We begin a new time schedule on that day.  Classes will begin at 9:15 (15 minutes earlier) and go through 10:10.  Then we will gather in the fellowship hall for Coffee Talk.  It will be a time for visitation, coffee (soda if you prefer) and donuts.  The Longhorn Grill will open on occasion to serve us up a good breakfast!

Speaking of Sunday School, let this be the year you say YES to faith growing!  Sunday School is an excellent way to get plugged into church, learn about the Bible and life in general.  Sunday School classes have great parties through out the year too!

One more thing…invite someone, rather they are a member of the church or not, to come to your Sunday School class.  You just might be surprised what happens!

Vacation Bible School is June 15th-19th!

Vacation Bible School 2009 takes your children to an extreme adventure camp where they Experience and Discover God Everywhere!  camp E.D.G.E. VBS is not your typical stroll through the woods.  It’s an action-packed, adrenaline-filled expedition that teaches kids their strength and might come from God. Through rockin’ contemporary music, larger-than-life recreation games, mind-boggling science activities, extreme sports videos, and cool, challenging crafts, you’ll show your kids how to live on the E.D.G.E. in their faith.

VBS is for ages K-6th grade, 09-10 school year.  Registration is Monday the 15th at 5:30p.  VBS will be each evening from Monday through Friday from 6p-8p.  Each child will receive a t-shirt.

For more Camp E.D.G.E. information please call the church at 940-574-4265.  To listen to samples of the rockin’ new music, view videos, and get cool free downloads, visit the Camp E.D.G.E. VBS 2009 website.

On November 8,2008 we had our newly named bazaar,”Second Saturday Sale”. The men opened the Longhorn Grill at 7:00 a.m. serving pancakes, bacon, sausage, and biscuits ‘n’ gravy. We had a successful garage sale and bake sale with homemade goodies brought in through the morning hours. A fun time was had by all. Enjoy the pics!