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Connect with People • Connect with Purpose • Connect with God

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First United Methodist Church of Hurst’s next medical mission team is scheduled to depart October 10th. Originally, this Panama medical mission trip was bound for Isla Gobenador. For us, this trip was all planned, confirmed and ‘in the bag’, so to speak.While in El Guabal in July, we were paid a visit by a ranking official, Jaime, of the Panama Ministry of Health. Jaime watched carefully our processes and how our patients were treated. He was impressed by our kindness with patients and our medical ability. El Guabal sits on the edge of the ‘Comarca’ ‘administrative’ land assigned to the Indigenous Panamanian Ngöbe/Bugle tribes. This region is steep, undeveloped and has the poorest soil quality in the country. Many in the Comarca have never seen a physician, as we know it – including children.As we stood in the mud and rain that day, Jaime made a request of us using powerful words, “Please return to El Guabal in October and treat our abandoned people.”

Jamie indicated that if we would return, he’d use the Panamanian government to get the word out throughout the Comarca in the next 90 days about our return. How could we say no?In one conversation, the October clinic that was ‘in the bag’ now is not. After a congregational appeal for recruitment help, it became obvious God was at work as the nearly unheard of occurred. We give God praise that most of the professional roles were filled within a few days. If you know of a clinician or anyone else that may be interested in traveling with this team please be in touch with Nita Turpin, 682-225-0928 or nitaturpin@gmail.com.If you can not make the physical journey, it is asked that you consider traveling with this team through your prayers and/or financial gift to the Panama General fund. The fund helps cover the cost of medicine and supplies, and provides sponsorships to team members. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Best Laid Plans

Jesus made feeding the hungry an essential part of his ministry. We at First United Methodist Church of Hurst are called to continue eliminating hunger as we work as the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in the world today. The challenge to eliminate hunger in our community is real; and you can take a part in making a difference via two ways: September 11, 2015- Mobile Food Pantry: Join with our community of faith in stamping out hunger by volunteering for Mobile Food Pantry on September 11. Volunteers of all ages are invited

to participate by arriving at the church between 7:30-8 a.m. Please come dressed to serve outdoors. Typically, this event serves 400-500 families and is completed by noon. Although not required, if you plan to come as a class or group,

please contact Catherine Hollis at 817-595-0011. September 13, 2015- Serve Day Food Drive benefiting Mission Central: Help First United Methodist Church meet the goal to fill 500 bags to combat hunger and basic needs in our community. Serve Day Bags and grocery list will be available through September 7, and all filled bags are due back by September 13 so they can be blessed during our service of worship prior to their distribution. Filled bags can be taken to the atrium area outside of the Fellowship Hall.

First United Methodist Church fights local hunger through Central Texas Conference Serve Day

FUMC Hurst Youth Connect with People in Punta Delgadita, Panama

El Guabal Clinic NeedsClinician: As of August 17, 2015, 2 Clincians (Doctor, Nurse Practitioner, or Physicians Assistant) are still needed to staff the Clinic.

Sponsorships and Supplies: With this this clinic expected to treat over 500 patients and requiring additional staff on short notice, the need for financial support for supplies and team member sponsorships has been greatly amplified. It is asked that you consider financially sponsoring the purchase of medicine and supplies or consider sponsoring all or part of a team member’s travel cost of $1700 by making a check to First United Methodist Church and noting Panama General in the memo line or by designating Panama with your online gift. Contact Rev. Clint Jones at 817.282.7384 ext. 30 or cjones@fumchurst.org should you have questions.

The Search Committee at First United Methodist Church of Hurst, working alongside Ministry Architects, has begun the process of finding a new full-time Director of Children’s Ministry as Rev. Holly Dittrich prepares to move into an Executive and Preaching Pastor role. Ministry Architects has been contracted by FUMC Hurst and will be influential in guiding the Search Committee through this process.

If you know of a passionate and highly effective person who is ready and equipped to work with a team of staff, parents, and volunteers to grow a children’s program, please contact Kristina with Ministry Architects at Kristinaz@ymarchitects.com.  You may also direct them to www.fumchurst.org/director-of-childrens-ministry for further information.

The Search For Director of Children’s Ministry Has BegunIn July, a team of youth and adults

traveled to Panama to work with our missionaries, David and Cindy Ceballos, at their mission site located in Punta Delgadita. In the mornings, the team focused on

pouring concrete for the flooring in what will soon be the women’s restroom and shower area. In the afternoons, the team engaged with local children and families on community and relationship

building activities to help connect the mission with the people living in the area. The team had a fantastic week of work and were deeply moved by what God has been doing in Panama.

by Nita Turpin

The Music Ministry welcomes composer Howard Helvey back to First United Methodist Church of Hurst this September. Each year, our church invites a renowned composer of church music for a weekend residency. During this time, the composer works with our choir and participates with us in worship on Sunday morning. Past composers have included Allen Pote, Randall Stroope, Andre Thomas, Ken Medema, Laura Farnell, Earlene Rentz, Mark Hayes and Howard Helvey. Mr. Helvey resides in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he is active as a composer, arranger and pianist, and serves as organist and choirmaster of historic Calvary

Episcopal Church. He is also co-founder and conductor of the Cincinnati Fusion Ensemble, a professional chamber choir. Mr. Helvey is in frequent demand, nationally and internationally, as a composer, conductor, speaker, and member of the Steinbach/Helvey Piano Duo.On Sunday afternoon September 20, the Music Ministry will present a concert with Howard Helvey and our guest choir, the L.D. Bell High School choir under the direction of Jo Ann Antinone. The concert will begin at 5 p.m. and last about an hour. The event is free and open to the public. Childcare is available.

September Songs featuring Composer Howard Helvey

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Sunday Night Youth All youth in grades 7-12 are welcome to attend any of the youth activities on Sunday evenings.• Youth Praise Band: 4-5 p.m.• Youth Choir Rehearsals:

5-6 p.m.• Dinner is served at 6 p.m. ($3)• Youth Worship & Small Groups: 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday Night Youth 7-8:30 p.m. Students in grades 9-12 are invited to come for worship, prayer, and other activities as a midweek refill.

We have had a great response to the Ministry Safe training sessions. Thank you to all who have attended! Each person who works with children or youth must have this training completed by September 1. Once registered for an in-person Policy Training, you will be sent a link to an online Abuse Prevention Training. Please complete the online training prior to attending the Policy Training. Each person must also sign up for a short interview. All information and registration links can be found at www.fumchurst.org/ministrysafe.Upcoming Policy Trainings Date• Tuesday, September 15, 7 p.m.

Third Grade Bible Sunday is September 13All third graders will receive the gift of a Bible from their church on Sunday, September 13 during the 8:30 and 11 a.m. services. Please register at www.fumchurst.org/register by September 1 in order for your child’s Bible to be personalized. Mark your calendars for a Third Grade Bible Night at the church on November 13 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. You can register at www.fumchurst.org/register.

Acolyte TrainingSeptember 13, 12-2 p.m.All students in grades 4-6 are invited to be an important part of our worship by serving as acolytes. Lunch will be provided in the Fellowship Hall. Please register online by Thursday, September 10. A parent is asked to remain for lunch and the training. Current acolytes do not need to attend. For questions, contact Beth Stuyck at bstuyck@fumchurst.org.

Bible Camp for 3rd & 4th GradersSeptember 18-19

The Central Texas Conference Bishop’s Bible Camp will be September 18-19 at Glen Lake Camp. Each year is different, so fourth graders who attended as third graders will have just as much fun as their first time! Cost is $50; scholarships are available by contacting Rev. Holly Dittrich.

Register at www.glenlake.org and then let Rev. Holly Dittrich know you are coming. We will travel to Glen Lake together and are required to take one adult for every seven campers. Registration is limited, and usually fills up, so register today!

Mission Possible Kids KickoffSunday, September 20 • 3:30-5 p.m. in W121Mission Possible Kids will kick-off the year by helping to assemble the Education Kits for UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief), for which we raised money during Vacation Bible School! MP Kids is for children in grades Kindergarten – 5th Grade and meets the third Sunday of each month from 4-5 p.m. (extended in September). There is a one-time registration fee of $18.00, which includes a t-shirt. We will also take t-shirt orders for those who may have outgrown theirs over last year. For questions, contact Rev. Holly Dittrich at hdittrich@fumchurst.org.

Children’s Leadership TeamSeptember 27, 4-5 p.m.All fourth and fifth graders are invited to participate in the Children’s Leadership Team. It is not too late to join us! We will meet in the Covenant Courtyard (Isham 205). It will be a great time to get to know one another and to continue to set our sights on what we will be doing during the coming year! The Leadership Team will normally meet the first Sunday of each month. For more information, contact Rev. Holly Dittrich at hdittrich@fumchurst.org. Please register your child at www.fumchurst.org/register.

Children’s Ministry News

Youth Sunday School Youth gather before 9:45 a.m. in Anderson Center and then dismiss to grade level classes which meet upstairs in Anderson. Classes end at 10:45 a.m.

Our award-winning Children’s Choir meets weekly during the school year on Sundays from 5-6 p.m. No auditions are required and all children in grades Kindergarten-5 are welcome. We believe that all children are creative and musical and should have the opportunity to develop these gifts. Our children’s choirs seek to inspire a love of music in children and provide a way for children to participate in worship services.

Important dates for 2015-16:Sunday, August 23: Choir Kickoff Party! Join us from 5-6 p.m. as we celebrate the beginning of a new school year and new choir season. There will be snacks, games, and fun!Sunday, September 27: Christmas Pageant Auditions for 3-5th grade students. 4-5 p.m. in the children’s choir room, W121.Sunday, December 6: Christmas Pageant and dinner, 6 p.m.

Sunday, February 21: First Hurst Idol Talent ShowSunday, May 1: Spring MusicalSaturday, May 14: NRH2O Contest (3rd-5th grades)

Joy and Praises Children’s Choir Announces Dates for 2015-16

A Group for mothers of pre-schoolers, CCM was organized to address the specific needs of mothers of young children,

as individuals and as members of a Christian community. We promote the building of relationships between mothers and

their young children as they learn, pray and play together.What We Do:

• We gather as a community of mothers and young children . . .• For fun social interaction through meetings,

play dates, parties, and service projects• For caring support through prayer and fellowship

• To learn and grow as mothers and as women from monthly programs led by knowledgeable speakers,

with topics of interest to mothers of young children• To support the community through charitable service

• To organize interest groups that benefit mothers and their young children

• To provide our children with a positive social environment and interaction

Join Us! Come see what CCM is all about!

We would love for you to join us at our next meeting.

Upcoming EventsSeptember 1 at 7:30 p.m.

Mom’s Night Out at Miguelito’s (following FUMC Hurst Day School Parent Meetings)

September 8 at 9:30 a.m. Kiss and Cry (following Day School drop off)

All are invited to join us at the Buttermilk Cafe (337 Pipeline Rd, Bedford)*September 11 at 9:30 a.m.

General Meeting in FUMC Hurst Parlor*September 18 at 9:30 a.m.

Mom’s Movie Morning in FUMC Hurst Cinema on the Mount*October 2 at 9:30 a.m.

General Meeting in FUMC Hurst Parlor Topic: UMW Service Project

*October 9: 9-11:30 a.m. Work on Whatever (WOW) in FUMC Hurst Parlor

October 15 at 7 p.m. Mom’s Night Out at Wittens Grill and Sports Cafe

(1121 W. Pipeline Rd., Hurst)October 30: 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Halloween Party in FUMC Fellowship Hall Mommies and kids dress for trick or treating and

enjoy dancing, crafts and snacks.*Childcare provided by reservation

Register for childcare at www.fumchurst.org/register

CCM Mabel’s Labels FundraiserFounded by four moms, Mabel’s Labels is the leading

provider of labels for the stuff kids lose!®The award-winning products are extremely durable, laundry,

dishwasher & microwave-safe and 100% guaranteed. Plus, they’re customizable and perfect for everything from school supplies to shoes, sports gear, clothes, bags & more!

Check out the website at Campaigns.MabelsLabels.com Select Caring Christian Mothers as your organization

to contribute to our fundraising. 20% of all purchases benefit FUMC Hurst’s CCM

and help fund our events and speakers.

Thursday, September 10 • W103 • 7 p.m.Sunday, September 20 • Parlor • 5 p.m.

We have all been shocked by recent headlines.Many have had their eyes opened through our new Ministry Safe Training.

Parents have asked and we want to help! The Women’s Center of Fort Worth has been invited to offer this one-hour workshop for

parents of children and youth. The same content will be offered both dates.Please register at www.fumchurst.org/register.

Childcare is offered with registration. Activities will be available for older children if needed.

For questions, contact Rev. Holly Dittrich at hdittrich@fumchurst.org.

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None of us wants to admit it, and we sure don’t want to talk about it. We can pretend it’s not happening, but sooner or later, we all have to face it. WE ARE ALL AGING!We can live in denial, but if we do, we will probably find ourselves unprepared for the challenges that lie ahead. The nice thing is, we have another choice. We can OWN IT!If we decide to own it, we put ourselves on a proactive rather than reactive path. We can choose to be prepared to deal with the issues we might face as we age rather than wait until we are in the heat of the moment and in no shape to decide for our loved ones or ourselves. So, let’s REALLY OWN THIS! Join us for the fun as we take a look at what we can do to be ready, how we can help each other and what resources are available.

Break-out Sessions to include:• Alzheimer’s Association on Caregiver Assistance

and Safe Return Program

• Senior Citizen Services of Tarrant County on A Matter of Balance

• Area Agency on Aging on Medicare

• Brookdale Properties on VA Benefits

• Rev. Donna McKee will offer a session on funeral and memorial planning. You have options.

Free Health Screenings to include:• Medico MD – Blood Pressure, Blood Glucose,

Body Mass Index

And more!

Information presented by:Alzheimer’s Association • Senior Citizen Services of Tarrant County • Texas Health Resources

Area Agency on Aging • Mid-Cities Care Corps • Medico MDNorth Hills Hospital’s Senior Health Clinic and Geriatric Behavioral Unit

Parkwood Healthcare • US Memory Care • Brookdale Properties

What’s the Plan?An Eldercare Resources Fair

September 20, 20152-4 p.m. • Fellowship Hall

Going to college can be a stressful and chaotic time. The transition from a very active youth group and home support system to college where that may not be in place is a difficult one. This program will enable families or Sunday school classes to sign up to “adopt” a student. The student will be assigned randomly to a family or Sunday school class. A schedule will be provided so that the stress of deciding when to send something will be taken off the family or Sunday school class. Adopting a student is not time intensive; it involves sending a card or package three times a semester and then bringing an item to the finals box packing that will

be done as a group. This is not a huge financial commitment; it is, however, making a commitment to pray for and love these students who might be missing home. At the end of each semester we will gather as a group and create finals care packages. The way it will work will be that we will ask each family to bring a ‘Sam’s sized’ something, for example a large box of individually wrapped gold fish or popcorn. And we will share all of the items to create boxes for each student that we will then mail out all at once. Contact Taelor Mackin at tmackin@fumchurst.org or 817.282.7384, x40 to find out more.

New Ministry Offers Support to College Students

Mark you calendar and make plans to join 6:19 as we attend the Passion 2016 college worship conference in Houston, TX. This conference will bring thousands of university-aged students from all over the nation to three locations to worship together simultaneously (two arenas in Georgia and the Toyota Center in Houston).This life-changing weekend will be filled with worship, talk sessions, and community groups. Notable speakers include Louie Giglio,

Christine Caine, and John Piper, and worship leaders include Chris Tomlin, Crowder, Matt Redman, Christy Nockels, Kristian Stanfill, and Brett Younker. Go to www.fumchurst.org/619 for more information, registration and ticket purchases. Additional costs (hotel, gas, etc.) will be calculated according to the number of participants. If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Taelor Mackin at tmackin@fumchurst.org or 817.282.7384, x40.

January 2-4, 2016 • Where: Toyota Center, Houston TXUniversity-aged students ages 18-25 • Ticket Price: $139.00

Pre-sales will consist of the following:• Agape – will be selling pecans• Genesis – will be selling note cards• Searching Together – will be selling tamalesVolunteers Needed! Contact Kim Markle at jkmarkle@sbcglobal.net to find out how you can be a part of this wonderful event!We need donations in the form of the following:• Auction donations• Bake sale donations• Frozen entrée donations

New This Year!A Country Store for “buy it now” items. (Donations needed.)Fun Run for the Kids! This year, a fun run in the Central Park will be held on October 18 (during the Mission Possible Kids). Kids will be collecting pledges to earn money for Harvest Festival. Watch for information about how you can be a part of this!Harvest Festival is a day of fellowship that raises money to help fund the missions of FUMC Hurst. There will be something for everyone! Please be a part of the fun!

Wednesday, September 16Fellowship Hall10 a.m. – Noon: GamesLuncheon at noon $8 per person (please pre-pay)Program: Vanderveer Brothers String Band

If you missed them when they were here in March of 2014, you won’t want to miss them this time! Christopher, Nicholas, Joel and Luke will perform a variety of tunes on various string instruments including the Hammered Dulcimer.

You may register to attend in your Sunday school class on September 6th or 13th, or you can contact Cathy Cartmill; 817.282.7384 x22 or ccartmill@fumchurst.org.Invite your family, friends and neighbors!  

The third Tuesday of every month, FUMC Hurst singles meet together to share dinner and conversation. On September 15, at 6:30 p.m., we’ll meet at Zoe’s Kitchen, 4717 Colleyville Blvd. in Colleyville. Come, join us! For more information contact Rev. Donna McKee at dmckee@fumchurst.org.

Saturday, September 198:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Free lunch included.

Call 817-632-5529Phone registration and enrollment

are required for this event!

The Empowering Families Project offers resources and free

hands-on support to help you reach your family goals.

• Strengthen Communication Skills

• Increase Family Success• Reduce Individual and Family Barriers

The past month has been filled with preparation, shopping for the dorm, packing the car, getting the final paperwork done for school. As we get ready to start the year and as students get ready to leave for school, it occurs to me that many parents will be experiencing this for the first time. For those who have done this before, I imagine those same emotions start coming to the surface again as parents start dropping their children off at school. Dropping off your child and driving away can be a very emotional thing, and the parents who are doing this need support as they go through this process. Here is a little devotional for those parents out there needing support. –Taelor Mackin 6:19 Program DirectorRead Psalm 139:1-18Thus says the Lord, “…As a mother comforts her child, so I will comfort you.”-Isaiah 66:1, 13 (NRSV)When children are young, parents are usually with them. When children aren’t with their parents,

they are usually with a trusted caregiver. If children wander into a dangerous situation or veer from acceptable behavior, someone is always there to pull them back. The constant supervision of someone older and wiser offers children help, guidance and correction. When children grow up and leave for college, parents often worry. Who will give them help, guidance, and correction when they need it? Who will take care of them when they are away from me?Parents and guardians can be comforted by the words in Psalm 139. They offer assurance that no matter where their children go, God’s hand will guide them and hold them fast. Parents often pray for their children daily, and in those prayers parents can know that God offers their children greater help, wiser guidance, and better correction than that parent ever could. No matter what, God is always with them. Prayer: God, we entrust to you those we love. Help us remember that you loved them before we even knew them. Amen.

A Devotional for Parents of College Students and Empty Nesters

6:19 is going to Passion!

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NCOREMinistry with Adults 60+

Let’s Do Lunch!

November 7, 2015Start your Christmas Shopping at Harvest Festival!

Pre-sales, lunch tickets and the collection of donations will begin on September 13! (Some pre-sales will start in October.)

EMPOWERING FAMILIES PROJECT

Sponsored by

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To keep updated on the events of FUMC Hurst,

check the online events calendar at www.fumchurst.org.

Memorial and Honorarium Endowment FundIn memory of Paul Linscott by Rod and Shirley FlemingChildren’s MinistryIn honor of Rev. Holly Dittrich by Robert and Shelley BeallHVAC Special OfferingIn honor of Rev. Philip Rhodes by Dennis and Emily BurkIn honor of Perry Wright by Sharon Goldstein In memory of Keith Friend by Lyn and Hera KellyIn memory of Todd Klucking by Jack and Marjorie KluckingIn memory of Questers Class Saints by James TilleryIn memory of Vickie Rosenblatt by David Rosenblatt

Jorden-Martz Youth Mission Scholarship FundIn memory of Adam Whiteman by Henry and Susan Radde Mission CentralIn honor of Paula Jernigan and Catherine Hollis by Dennis and Emily BurkMusic MinistryIn memory of Todd Klucking by Kay HydeIn memory of Paul Linscott by Jim and Martha Barrett In memory of Kris Massey by Anchors ClassOzark Mission ProjectIn memory of Adam Whiteman by David and Merry Watson

Panama Mission FundIn honor of Rev. Clint Jones by Dennis and Emily BurkYouth MinistryIn memory of Keith Friend by Steve and Beckie Bright, Kazyaka family In memory of Todd Klucking by Gene and Nell BorenIn memory of Adam Whiteman by Chad and Joy Bates, Freddie Bates, Richard and Susan Benton, Gene and Nell Boren, Steve and Beckie Bright, Kay Brown, Kevin and Sue Campbell, Christian Formation Team, City of Hurst, Coat of Many Colors Volunteers, Frieda Cooper, Greg, Veronica, Tyler and Cameron Dawson, East District UMC,

Sharon Fletcher, Lori Friend, Brent and Stacey Gordon, Tom and Janet Grubish, Craig and Marliyn Hale, Pamela Hesselrode, Ruby and Jim Hutton, Vicki Janek, Melissa Johnson, Michael Jones, Henry and Betsy Joyner, Kazyaka family, Jack and Marjorie Klucking, Douglas and Caroline Kopp, Natalie Lay, Susan Mabry, Jeff and Kim Markle, Rodney and Patricia McLemore, John and Peggy Moore, Terry and Cynthia Morris, Michael and April Padilla, Norman and Margie Parkey, Evan and Courtney Partridge, Leslie Pierce, Martha Ragsdale, Mims and Karen Reed, Lee and Vicki Rice, Beverly Roberts, Melody Robertson, Charles and Patricia Romero, Single Friends Class, Tom and Denice Taylor,

Herb and Donna Trulove, Virgil and Jean Wade, Arthur and Jean Weide, Hal and Bonnie Weller, Woodland Estates South HOA, Bobby and Sheila Wright, Michael and Nancy WrightYouth MissionsIn memory of Adam Whiteman by Robert and Shelley Beall, Genesis Class, Bill and Brycene Jones, Gena Jordan, Eric and Jana Leming, Shelley Lofland, Roger and Paula Partridge

Memorials and HonorariumsJuly 1 – July 31, 2015

Welcome to our Newest Members

Geoffrey and Jessie Tirrell with Connor and Evan

Scott and Ladda Gibsonwith Seth

Celebrating Your Baptism*indicates baptism

Chris and Julie Sheffler, with Emma and Annemarie*

Mark and Allison Chandlerwith Felicity and Harrison*

Tshiama Marthe Ntambue and Bols Bukasa Badibanga with

A. J. and Azney Bukasa Lusamba*

Tuesday, September 22 at 6:30 p.m. in W103/04This meeting is for all adult Sunday school class Presidents, Vice Presidents (Education Coordinators), and teachers. Please send a class representative if your officers are unable to attend. There will be a drawing for an exciting door prize!

Annual Adult Sunday School Class Officers/Teacher Meeting

It’s Not Too Late to Register For These Fall Studies!

Monthly Support GroupsSupport Groups at FUMC HurstSpace for GraceWednesday, September 2 at 7 p.m. in I103 (Parlor)Grief Support GroupMonday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. in W122Living with Cancer Support GroupMonday, September 28 at 6 p.m. in W120 (Bride’s Room)Foster/Adoptive Parents Support Group Sunday, September 13 at 6:30 p.m. in I101(This support group will meet the 2nd Sunday of every other month.)Register online for childcare for all support groups. For more information about any support groups, contact Rev. Donna McKee at 817-282-7384, x38 or dmckee@fumchurst.org.

Support Groups at Richland Hills UMC Monthly Daytime Grief SupportMonthly Daytime Grief Support Group meets Monday, September 14 at 12:30 p.m. in the Duncan Family Life Center. Depression Connection Weekly Support GroupDepression Connection meets weekly on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in the Duncan Family Life Center. For more information about Richland Hills UMC support groups, contact Rev. Amy Tate-Almy at atatealmy@rhumc.net.

“We grieve because we love . . .”Beyond the Broken Heart

A Grief Support ProgramOctober 26-November 16 • 6:30–8 p.m.

This 4 week grief support program will be held at Richland Hills United Methodist Church in the

Duncan Family Life Center. Sponsored by First United Methodist Church, Hurst

and Richland Hills United Methodist Church.Rev. Amy Tate Almy and Rev. Donna McKee, Facilitators

Cost of book- $8 Register for program and childcare on our church website.

For more information, contact Rev. Donna McKee at dmckee@fumchurst.org or 817.282.7384, ex. 38.

NOTE: Because of Beyond the Broken Heart, there will not be a Monthly Grief Support Group meeting at FUMC Hurst in November.

Bishop’s Bible Camp for Adults with Bishop Mike Lowry

Saturday, September 19, 2015 • Glen Lake Camp & Retreat Center 9 a.m. Check In • 9:30-3:30 p.m. Bible Study

Cost: $10 (includes lunch and study guide)

Study Focus: RomansEveryone’s Study Guide by N.T. Wright

The world is in pain. Paul’s letter to the Romans, as well as one look at our world, gives clear evidence of this. Come and focus with Bishop Lowry on the picture of a sinful world in pain and God’s deep love at work today, to reconcile that world to himself.

More information and registration available at http://www.ctcumc.org/bishopsbiblecampforadults

Renegade Gospel: The Rebel JesusSunday • 9:45-10:45 a.m. Rev. Donna McKee, Facilitator 6 week study beginning September 13 Cost of book: $11Sunday • 4 p.m. Jackie Harper, Facilitator 6 week study beginning September 1 Cost of book: $11

Christian Believer: Knowing God with Heart and Mind Steve Braun and David Nash, Facilitators Monday • 6:30-8:30 p.m. 30 weeks beginning September 14 Cost of book- $36

Cure for the Common Life Pat McDaniel, Facilitator Tuesday • 9:30-11:30 a.m. 7 weeks beginning September 15 Cost of book- $12

Bible Study: Luke Rev. Sandra Hippman, Facilitator Thursday • 10-11:15 a.m. 8 weeks beginning September 17 Cost of book- $12

The Faith of the Mockingbird Kelly Fulghum, Facilitator Tuesday • 10-11:30 a.m. 6 weeks beginning September 22 Cost of book- $11

How Is It With Your Soul? Barbara Dunlap, Facilitator Wednesday • 7-8:30 p.m. 6 weeks beginning September 30 Cost of book- $11

FIT: The Fall 5k Challenge Dara O’Bannon, Facilitator Wednesday • 6-7:15 p.m. 8 weeks beginning September 30 Cost of book- $8

Prayer Liz and Joe Motley, Facilitators Wednesday • 10-11:30 a.m. 5 week study beginning October 21 Cost of book- $17 (Hard Cover)

Go to the church website or the Connect Desk for class descriptions, registration information, or to purchase books!

We live in an increasingly culturally diverse world. In this interactive course, participants will explore and discuss the cultural differences we encounter each day. For ushers, greeters, as well as all church members, this course will be a unique opportunity to improve your cultural awareness

and intelligence. Dr. Robert Hunt of Perkins School of Theology will present the first session. Led by Rev. Clint Jones and Rev. Donna McKeeThursday • 6:30 p.m. in W103/04 4 weeks beginning October 1