Don't forget about the annual FUMC Bowl!
Jan. 1 @ 1pm at the LHS practice fields. Come to play or cheer!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Friday, December 5, 2008
Sunday night
WHITE ELEPHANT GIFT EXCHANGE!
We'll meet at 4:45 in the CLC for our White Elephant Gift Exchange.
What is a White Elephant Gift?
It is new or gently used.
It is something you would like to receive or is funny.
It is something on which you spend less than $5. (dig that good grammar)
We will be done at the end of the Children's musical in the Youth and Worship Center.
Hay Ride & Bonfire
Don't forget the Middle School Hay Ride and Bonfire Saturday Night from 6-8pm. We will be back at the Teutsch House again for a great night! You wont want to miss out on the hot chocolate, s'mores and all around great time. If it is too cold or rainy we'll enjoy games and Christmas movies. You can get a larger picture of the map by clicking on the map below.
Friday, November 21, 2008
Sunday Night Movie Night
Come Sunday night for "Indiana Jones and the Knigdom of the Crystal Skull". Starts at 4:45pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring your favorite movie candy and a friend (or not be a party pooper...you're still loved and welcome). We'll provide drinks and popcorn.
Sunday, November 2, 2008
OSM Recap
Tonight we talked about a bit about our personal responsibility as Christians and Americans in regards to politics. This video was used to generate discussion:
Generation WE: The Movement Begins... from Generation We on Vimeo.
Generation WE: The Movement Begins... from Generation We on Vimeo.
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Costume Contest
Sunday night bring your costumes along! After dinner we will judge for most creative, best Biblical, best political and Dave's Fave costume. Winners will walk away with free Sonic and Chic-fil-A! Spread the word and see you there!
Monday, October 13, 2008
Cross Training Worship
Next Sunday, 10/19, begins 3 nights of worship. The 4 First churches (Assembly of God, Baptist, Christian and Methodist) are getting together to lead worship as a community.
In order to encourage everyone to attend, we will not have Family Fellowship or MYF and OSM that night. I hope you'll join us at 7pm.
In order to encourage everyone to attend, we will not have Family Fellowship or MYF and OSM that night. I hope you'll join us at 7pm.
Wakey Wakey
It has finally happened.
We now are making three trips to Lufkin Middle School every Wednesday morning. Thanks to all the parents that have helped to take extra kids in the morning to school. We consistanly are having 45 middles schoolers ride the church bus shuttle.
We run our first group of students to the school at 7:30 am. The second arrives at the school around 7:50 and the last bus arrives before 8:15 am.
We now are making three trips to Lufkin Middle School every Wednesday morning. Thanks to all the parents that have helped to take extra kids in the morning to school. We consistanly are having 45 middles schoolers ride the church bus shuttle.
We run our first group of students to the school at 7:30 am. The second arrives at the school around 7:50 and the last bus arrives before 8:15 am.
N2N success
We cleaned up two yards full of trees downed by Ike. Hopefully , we are all getting into our normal routines. N2N is a project we will do again next month.
What is N2N? Neighbor 2 Neighbor is about getting us out and helping those in our community. Projects can range from steps or ramp repairs, yard clean up, painting or other needs. On a N2N Sunday we ask that youth (and families if they like) wear their work clothes to church, bring a sack lunch and a pair of gloves. After church we will head out to do good!
What is N2N? Neighbor 2 Neighbor is about getting us out and helping those in our community. Projects can range from steps or ramp repairs, yard clean up, painting or other needs. On a N2N Sunday we ask that youth (and families if they like) wear their work clothes to church, bring a sack lunch and a pair of gloves. After church we will head out to do good!
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Christian Controversy: Drinking Age
Sunday night after dinner (6pm). We'll tackle the controversy of the drinking age.
Last month over 100 college & university presidents petitioned congress lower the drinking age to 18. The presidents say current laws actually encourage dangerous binge drinking.
We will look at both sides of the issue. Students will get to speak for the side they choose.
To help you prepare yourself here's some information:
Hadenough.org
Both sides of the Debate
Lower the drinking age? By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society of the UMC
Last month over 100 college & university presidents petitioned congress lower the drinking age to 18. The presidents say current laws actually encourage dangerous binge drinking.
We will look at both sides of the issue. Students will get to speak for the side they choose.
To help you prepare yourself here's some information:
Hadenough.org
Both sides of the Debate
Lower the drinking age? By Jim Winkler, General Secretary, General Board of Church & Society of the UMC
Monday, September 22, 2008
YAC meeting rescheduled
YAC was announced to meet at 5:30 on Tuesday, September 23. YAC will meet on Tuesday, September 30.
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This Sunday night 4:15 - 7pm.
Gather a team of your friends and an adult driver.
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Wednesday Update 9/17
There will be NO Wakey Wakey Wednesday morning since Lufkin schools are closed and won't resume until Monday the 22nd.
There will be Bible studies Wednesday night.
Locations and directions for studies.
There will be Bible studies Wednesday night.
Locations and directions for studies.
Sunday, September 14, 2008
Sunday Services
There will be services at 10:30am. Expect candle light and an acoustic set. Carol will preach. We will pick up the "T for Teen" series next week.
Anyone interested in being part of cleanup crews, your help is needed. There are groups that will go out after church.
An announcement about Family Fellowship and youth will be made at the services. I suspect we will suspend evening events and encourage everyone to join in the clean up effort.
I hope everyone is well.
Posted with LifeCast
Anyone interested in being part of cleanup crews, your help is needed. There are groups that will go out after church.
An announcement about Family Fellowship and youth will be made at the services. I suspect we will suspend evening events and encourage everyone to join in the clean up effort.
I hope everyone is well.
Posted with LifeCast
Tuesday, September 9, 2008
Sunday 9/14 update
In case you've missed it there is another hurricane headed this direction. It is looking we won't be directly in the path, but we are prepared to open as a shelter if needed.
Because of the storm, "Sink or Swim" a district event scheduled at Lakeview Conference Center has been canceled. Officer elections for District Youth Council will be rescheduled.
The new plan for Sunday is: Sunday Morning, Student Leadership meeting after church, 4:15 - 7pm evening activities.
We will know more in the next day or two if there will be an evacuation of the area south of us. Thanks for your flexibility. It's great to be at a church that opens it's doors to those in need.
Because of the storm, "Sink or Swim" a district event scheduled at Lakeview Conference Center has been canceled. Officer elections for District Youth Council will be rescheduled.
The new plan for Sunday is: Sunday Morning, Student Leadership meeting after church, 4:15 - 7pm evening activities.
We will know more in the next day or two if there will be an evacuation of the area south of us. Thanks for your flexibility. It's great to be at a church that opens it's doors to those in need.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
Panther Song
If you missed the Jeff Johnson concert, you missed Jeff improvising the "Panther Song" sung just for his Lufkin Panthers! We love all our students and all our schools, but Jeff was overwhelmed by Panther Pride!
But Jeff being such a great guy sent us a copy of the song:
Download the mp3
or the iphone ringtone.
But Jeff being such a great guy sent us a copy of the song:
Download the mp3
or the iphone ringtone.
Saturday, August 30, 2008
Jeff Johnson Tonight!
I'm sitting in the sound booth as Jeff and his band set up. I'm incredibly, amazingly excited! We are in store for two nights of powerful and rockin' worship.
We start at 7pm both nights. Bring yourself, your friends, your family if you think they can stand the volume and your pets if you must.
We start at 7pm both nights. Bring yourself, your friends, your family if you think they can stand the volume and your pets if you must.
Monday, August 25, 2008
Wakey Wakey Begins!
August 27th begins Wakey Wakey at Chick-fil-A at South Loop Crossing.
Wakey Wakey is open to students in the 6th-12th grades and their families.
A shuttle bus will run to the middle school beginning at 7:35am.
Traditionally, it takes two runs to all of the students to the middle school.
In order to help keep down congestion in the Chick-fil-A parking lot please think about dropping your child off or parking at the far end of the Best Buy parking lot.
If you have questions or need coupons for free Chick-n-Minis or a Chicken Busicuit for guests call or e-mail David (288-1698 or drunnels@lufkinfirst.com)
See you there!
Wakey Wakey is open to students in the 6th-12th grades and their families.
A shuttle bus will run to the middle school beginning at 7:35am.
Traditionally, it takes two runs to all of the students to the middle school.
In order to help keep down congestion in the Chick-fil-A parking lot please think about dropping your child off or parking at the far end of the Best Buy parking lot.
If you have questions or need coupons for free Chick-n-Minis or a Chicken Busicuit for guests call or e-mail David (288-1698 or drunnels@lufkinfirst.com)
See you there!
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