Saying goodbye to fall and gearing up for winter!
Here’s your online schedule of events happening at FUMC this week.
NEWS
MEMORY CAFE
Caregivers are invited along with their loved ones to join us for refreshments, games, and getting to know each other. We will meet the third Friday of every month at fumc at the same time 2:00 to 3:30 in the welcome Cafe. Caregivers will remain with their loved ones throughout the hour and a half.
We are hoping this opportunity will bring much support and joy to both caregivers and their loved ones.
Please register if you are interested in participating.
PANCHO CLAUS TOY DRIVE
Join us for a fun evening of Christmas Bingo and chalupa dinner.
November 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall
$15 donation or 1 new toy for a child gets you one dinner plate and one bingo card (no cash prizes).
*SEATS LIMITED
November 13, 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Wesley Hall
$15 donation or 1 new toy for a child gets you one dinner plate and one bingo card (no cash prizes).
*SEATS LIMITED
Call or text Nurse Hanna to RSVP
210-429-7254
HELP EVE CIRCLE PACK FOR OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
Eve Circle from United Women in Faith at First UMC is packing Christmas packs for Operation Christmas Child, and everyone is invited to help with this ministry. If you want to pack a box, get in touch with Kathy deBerjeois.
WEDNESDAY NIGHT LIVE Fellowship meals have returned! Wednesday Night Live is an evening for fellowship and study for the whole church. The cost is $5. Join us for some delicious homemade meals while having fun and engaging conversations with friends. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. Please use link to register if you plan to enjoy a meal so our amazing cooks will know how many to plan on serving-click link.
WORSHIP
GROW
ADULT AND FAMILY MINISTRIES
Wednesday Night Live meals have returned for the Fall.
At our regular WNL we have dinner every week along with opportunities for prayer and worship, studies, fellowship and games. Be sure to register for the meals, and come enjoy Wednesday evenings with your church family.
- Nov 10 Pot Luck Lunch at church (bring side or dessert) followed by program by Nurse Hanna: Service opportunities and tour of Habermann Haus
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:
Women’s Walk to Emmaus November 5-8
Emmaus Gatherings for 2026
November 12th…at GUMC at 6:30 p.m.
Monday Women’s Emmaus Group meets every Monday in Room 217 at the church at 1:00. Request to join this group.
Thursday Women’s Emmaus Group meets 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. Contact Libby Meyer to RSVP. Lunch Bunch group will meet this month on Tuesday, November 24, at 11:30 am at the Olive Garden Italian restaurant located at 13541 I-35 N Frontage Road, NB, 78130.
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
Weekly MYF Sunday’s from 5:00-7:00 PM, we share a meal, enjoy games, worship together, study God’s Word, and connect in small groups.
Youth Sunday school at the 11:00 hour in the youth room.
Both Youth Sunday School and our regular MYF gatherings will resume on Sunday, October 18. Sunday School will continue our October series, Questions: Faith That Isn’t Afraid to Ask, at 11:00 AM, and MYF will meet at its regular time of 5:00–7:00 PM.
Thank you for continuing to support our students and our youth ministry. We have a lot happening, and I’m excited about the opportunities our students have to grow in their faith, serve others, build community, and have a whole lot of fun together!
FIRST KIDS MINISTRIES
We have a new check-in system for children’s Sunday School! Check out Mallorie’s tutorial on Facebook. Or, contact Mallorie for details.
Children’s Sunday School is held during the 9:45 AM service for ages 3 years through 5th grade. After the first worship set, you can send your kiddos down to the front of the sanctuary, where we will walk them upstairs to their classrooms in the children’s wing.
At 11:00 we have a second hour of Sunday School, which we call “Sunday Cool.” During this time, kids will play games and do crafts that build on the 9:45 AM lesson. Kids are welcome to attend one or both hours.
Please remember to check your child in using the iPads located in the Narthex or at the side entrance to the sanctuary.
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.
August: Kirkwood Flowers & Cards – Eve Circle
No General Meeting
2-8 Rummage Sale Week
12&18 Circle Meetings
27 Leadership Team
September:
Kirkwood Flowers & Cards – Joy Circle
1 Gen. Mtg., Mill St youth Center, Daniel O’Quinn (Joy Circle Hosts)
9&15 Circle Meetings
24 Leadership Team
October:
Kirkwood Flowers & cards – Mary Circle
8 Gen Mtg, Demetria Cummins – Soul Care & Prayer Walk (Mary Circle hosts)
14&20 Circle meetings
22 Leadership Team Mtg
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WINTER Newsletter Deadline has passed
The next newsletter deadline will be January 15. Information can be sent to Amber L for the weekly news.