Celebrating the programs and activities we did in the Spring and looking forward to all our Summer plans!
NEWS
THE FIRST FEEDS FROZEN MINISTRY is offering cheese enchiladas with meat sauce and a side of beans this month. A Love Offering of $5 is requested for each single serve container. Meals are available in the First Feeds freezer in the kitchen until we run out.
GEN-X SURVEY We’re hoping to create more spaces for our 40s and 50s crowd to connect. Click here to take our 30 second survey. We’ll follow up with you.
HEALTH MINISTRY TEAM NOW FORMING Have you been looking for a meaningful way to make an impact in the health and wellbeing of your community? Are you passionate about advocating for others? If so, you are invited to join me on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 @ 10:00am RM 118 for a Health Ministry Team- Interest Meeting.
The Health Ministry team collaborates with community members and leaders to incorporate the gifts and talents of the community to promote wellness. Working together, this is a collaborative effort between the Wesley Nurse and the Health Ministry Team to provide comprehensive and holistic support to address the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of those they serve, with a focus on underserved populations in the community. The Health Ministry team plays a crucial role as this work cannot be accomplished by the Wesley Nurse alone.
NAMI FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP, National Alliance on Mental Illness
Do you have a friend, family member, loved one, co-worker, colleague, peer, neighbor, or any adult who has or is currently experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition? If so, you are not alone and support is available to help you navigate the challenges of caring for that person(s).
NAMI Family Support Group is a peer-led support group for any adult with a loved one who has experienced or is experiencing symptoms of a mental health condition. Gain insight from the challenges and successes of others facing similar lived experiences. NAMI’s support groups are unique because they follow a structured model, ensuring everyone has an opportunity to be heard and to get what they need.
- Free of cost to participants
- Designed for adult loved ones of people with mental health conditions
- Led by family members of people with mental health conditions
- Meets monthly
- Confidential
NAMI family support Group meetings:
First Monday of the month
* Initial meeting: Monday, July 6, 2026
Time: 6:30pm -8:00pm
Location: FUMC Habermann House
543 W. Mill St. New Braunfels, Tx 78130
Group Facilitators: Hanna Salazar & Marianne Strong
PORTUGAL TRIP Our travel ministries and music department are coming together to offer a wonderful trip to Portugal the end of September 2027. Brochures and registration information are available now for this 10 day adventure filled with beauty, historic sites, faith stories, and fellowship. Details about an optional extension to Morocco are coming soon.
Michael Kahl and Karen Andrews will host an initial information meeting next Sunday, the 14th at noon in Room 118. Come meet some of your fellow travelers and learn more about this great travel opportunity.
SUPPORT OUR YOUTH FUND We are entering the season of summer camps. Contributions to our youth fund ensure that the costs of activities do not prevent ANY student who wishes to participate from attending. You can make a donation by selecting “Youth Fund” on our giving form. Summer fundraisers are on the horizon, too, so watch for those!
PARADE OUTREACH We’re putting together a team to hand out goodies and provide cold water before the city’s 4th of July parade. We’ll meet at the church at 7:30 a.m., load up the ice chests, say a prayer and head out to be the church in the community. Sign up here.
2026 DATES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD
- June 22 @ 6:30 p.m. Q2 Pastor’s Report, Conference Delegates, Discipleship
- September 28 @ 6:30 p.m. Q3 Pastor’s Report, Family & Children, Music
- October TBD Church Conference
- November TBD Charge Conference
WORSHIP
SPECIAL SUNDAYS COMING UP
- June 21 Father’s Day
- August 9 Teacher Blessings
- August 16 Backpack Blessings
CHOIR SUMMER BREAK June 14th will be the Last Sunday for the choir to sing for the summer months. We will resume singing choir anthems on August 23rd. However, if you are interested in singing a solo, duet or in a small ensemble, reach out to Michael Kahl at michael@fumcnb.org.
GROW
ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
Coffee Connection Updates: On April 8, the Coffee Connection Men’s Group completed its Spring quarter delivery to 36 Veterans residing in 4 residence facilities.
The Gardening/Nature group
The Gardening and Nature Group is on Summer break. Check back for details on when they will meet again.
Evening Game Group meets Wednesday evenings from 6:00 to about 7:00 in the Welcome Cafe.
Monday Games Join us for some game time – easy and easy-to-learn games like Bunco or Chicken Foot or Tensie’s. 10:30 to 1:00 in the Welcome Cafe. Bring your lunch if you’d like. Karen will have water and iced tea.
Coffee Connection FUMC men gather on Tuesday mornings at 7:30 at Casa Garcia for breakfast and conversation. Hosted by Pastor Don. Click here for more information.
Pickleball
Regular meetings are Tuesdays at 6 p.m. in Wesley Hall. Watch the church calendar for schedule changes. Some weeks we meet off campus to make room for FUMC ministries that need the gym. Contact Lori Oden for details.
Walk to Emmaus is an inspiring experience held over a three day retreat where Jesus’ love is revealed to you through other Christians. After the retreat, pilgrims meet regularly with others who have been on a walk.
2026 Walks:
Men’s Walk to Emmaus Aug 13-16
Women’s Walk to Emmaus November 5-8
Emmaus Gatherings for 2026 in Wesley Hall (Thursdays at 6:30 p.m.):
August 13th…at FUMC
November 12th…at GUMC
Women’s Emmaus Group will meet every Monday in Room 217 at the church at 1:00. Request to join this group.
We have a NEW women’s Emmaus reunion group that will meet after New Year’s Day on Thursday nights at 6 PM in room 215. Please contact Lori Oden for details
MEN’S Emmaus Reunion Group meets weekly on Wednesdays at 4:00pm in Room 224
Other Emmaus Reunion groups also meet on campus. Join the Emmaus Group for information.
LUNCH BUNCH usually meets monthly on the last Tuesday from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Lunch Bunch will meet this month on Tuesday, June 30, at 11:30 am at Nole’s Vite Italian Restaurant. Contact Libby Meyer to RSVP.
Mahjong Group meets every Thursday at 1:30-4:30pm in room the Welcome Cafe at church. We are a friendly group who love the game but also love each other. Come and join us for great fun and fellowship!
STUDENT MINISTRIES
There is so much excitement happening in our youth ministry right now. Our students have some amazing opportunities ahead for faith, fellowship, and fun!
CALENDAR
June & July: Mission and Adventure
- June 1–4: Vacation Bible School (VBS)
- June 10–14: River City Work Camp
- Serving our neighbors through local mission work.
- June 14: Youth Breakfast Fundraiser
- Our second summer fundraiser—come hungry and support the youth!
- July 5–11: U.M. ARMY Mission Trip
- For Youth: We are encouraging all youth available to attend this life-changing week of service!
- For Parents: We need Parent Volunteers to serve as adult leaders.
- July 27–31: Camp Eagle
- A week of outdoor adventure and deep spiritual growth.
Important Reminders
- MYF Dinners: We are looking for volunteers to sign up to provide Sunday night meals. Please check the sign-up sheet!
- Scholarships: If financial assistance is needed for any trip, please fill out a youth scholarship application. We want to ensure we have a plan in place so that every student can participate.
- Communication: Stay tuned to emails and social media for pool party updates and specific trip details.
Register your student for River City Work Camp 2026. Check in is 5:30 on Wednesday, June 10th. Camp will wrap up at the end of the 9:45 service on Sunday, June 14th. We’ll be working as the hands and feet of Christ. We hope you can join us!
Youth! Registration is open for students who have completed 6th grade and adult volunteers who want to join us in Seguin for UM Army Camp this summer!
FIRST KIDS MINISTRIES
Can you give us a bit of your time this Summer to teach a Sunday School class or two?
1st Kids Worship (9:45)
Drop off kids with our volunteer in the sanctuary where they will participate in the first part of worship. Then, they will be taken to room 208 or the playground for a lesson and games. Kids are also more than welcome to sit with their family and then head out when it’s time.
1st Kids Connect (11:00)
We offer an 11:00 Sunday School for kids called 1st Kids Connect! Kids are welcome to attend both 9:45 and 11:00 where they will participate in a Bible lesson, activities, and games. Drop off for 1st Kids Connect will be in room 208.
Volunteers
If you would like to volunteer to help out with the children’s ministry, please let Mallorie know. We’d love to connect with you!
IMPACT MINISTRIES
FIRST FEEDS FUMC has a Food Ministry consisting of a team of ladies that LOVE to cook and who provide meals for our congregation! If you and your family would appreciate a meal due to a new baby, a family illness or other situation, please let us know. Jot your info in the registration pad, notify Kathy Gibson or any staff member and we will be in contact. And, if you too like to cook and would like to join our ministry, let us know.
MOBILE COMMUNION STEWARDS Members of this group take Communion to homebound church members on the first Sunday of the month. Contact Lori or Ron Oden to get more information, join the group, or ask to be visited.
HEART FOR HOMEBOUND is looking for a few new volunteers to help us on Wednesday afternoons as we visit our members who are no longer able to make it to church. We meet at 1:30 in Room 118 and are usually finished with our visits by 3:30. Contact Martha Harrison for more information.
June:
Kirkwood Flowers & Cards – Deborah Circle
2 Dinner in Wesley Hall, Pastor Julie
Mission Report (Leadership Team hosts)
11 Church Women Gathering
10&16 Circle Meetings
25 Leadership Team
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Newsletter Deadline Passed!
The deadline for the Summer edition has passed. You can still get your group's information in the weekly news. Start making your fall plans, and share them to be posted in the Fall newsletter. Deadline will be July 15.