This Sunday, February 14

Boy Scout Sunday

Super Bowl Commercials Sermon | Hole in the Gospel Wrap-up

Worship: Dr. Ken Diehm speaking Downtown (8:50, 9:00, 10:10, 11:15 AM)
Dr. Cindy Ryan speaking at Heritage (10:30 AM)
Rev. Armando Alvarado speaking in Spanish (11:15 AM)

Sunday School: 9:30 AM (Heritage) | 10:05 AM (Downtown)

Also This Sunday: Prayer Team Meeting | Heritage Pastor's Bible Study | Scouting for Food

Please note:  The church office will be closed on Monday, February 15, in observance of President's Day.

Boy Scout Sunday - Celebrating 100 Years of Scouting!

Boy Scout Troop 700 and Cub Scout Pack 817 will celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America as part of the Scout Sunday activities this Sunday, February 14. FUMC Grapevine has chartered Troop 700 since 1977 and Pack 817 since 2005. We are also excited about a new Spanish-speaking Cub Scout troop that will be chartered by our church soon! 

On Scout Sunday, Scouts will be recognized and will be participating in all of the services. The primary recognition will occur during the 11:15 AM worship service. A reception in the foyer of the Sanctuary (Downtown Campus) will be hosted by the Scouts following the last service. All Scouts and Scouters in the area are invited to attend in uniform. Questions? Boy Scouts, contact Robert Williams (817-488-5524), Bill Deters (817-798-9656) or Trent Tidmore (817-675-1856). Cub Scouts, contact Dawn Treese (817-251-1155).

Fill The Hole!

Don't just give up something this Lenten season... take something on! Starting Ash Wednesday and throughout the season of Lent, there will be opportunities for you to "fill the hole" we've been talking about in The Hole in Our Gospel. Look for the displays in the Sanctuary foyers and Founders Chapel atrium. Each tag displayed will list a way in which you can make a difference in the lives of those who are needy - both in our community and around the world. Take a tag... or two... or five... and make it your Lenten project!

"What's Next?" Gathering - Sunday, February 21
As you read The Hole in Our Gospel, are you wondering "What's Next"? What do I do with this information? Where do we start? Start thinking about it! On Sunday, February 21, we will gather at 3:00 PM in Leach Hall to brainstorm ideas about what to do to follow through with The Hole in Our Gospel. 

Want to "Fill the Hole" on an established ministry team?  
We are in need of Angel Wings volunteers to dive people to appointments. See Check-In to sign up for one of these opportunities and more!

Lent Begins Ash Wednesday, February 17

The season of Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, February 17.  Join us for an evening full of fellowship and worship:

• UMW Spaghetti Supper at 5:30 PM in the Family Life Center. The cost is $6 for adults and $4 for children. Proceeds go to UMW mission projects.  Please RSVP on Check-In and pay at the door.

• Family Advent Workshop at 6:00 PM in Leach Hall (more info in KidsTown News).

• Ash Wednesday Worship at 7:00 PM in the Sanctuaries of both campuses. The service at the Downtown Campus will be led by the Confirmation Class. There will also be a Spanish worship service at 7:00 PM in Founders Chapel.

Lenten Sermon Series: Seven Days

During the season of Lent, Ken will deliver a sermon series called "Seven Days."  Each Sunday we will take an in-depth look at  one day of Holy Week - the last week of Christ's ministry on earth before His death and resurrection.  Here's a more detailed look at the focus for each week:

• February 21: Palm Sunday/ Monday - Matthew 21:1-17

• February 28: Tuesday – Matthew 21:18-25

• March 7: Wednesday – Matthew 26:3-16

• March 14: Maundy Thursday – Matthew 26:17-75

• March 21: Good Friday – Matthew 27:1-61

• March 28: Saturday – Matthew 27:62-66; Chancel Choir will perform “The Last Seven Words of Jesus”

• April 4: Easter Sunday – Matthew 28

Visit our website for more details about the season of Lent.

For information about all of our Missions Ministries, visit our website.

News to Change the World

Scouting for Food
Boy Scout Troop 700 and Cub Scout Pack 817 are participating in the annual Scouting for Food Campaign. Troop 700 will be delivering bags in the central Grapevine area on Saturday, February 13, and picking up food on Sunday, February 14. If you would care to contribute, you may bring your food items with you to worship on Scout Sunday, February 14.  The food will be collected by the Troop, combined with the God Can collection, and delivered to GRACE.  Pack 817 will be conducting their food collection in the area surrounding Grapevine Elementary School. Their collections will also be delivered to GRACE.

Save the Date for An Hour to Help Haiti
An Hour to Help Haiti will take place on Saturday, February 27, at 11:00 AM. Please join us for an hour of walking, running, riding and praying for the people of Haiti in this unique way to raise funds that will be sent directly to Haiti via UMCOR, the United Methodist Committee On Relief. Additional details will follow in next week’s E-news.

Never Go Hungry Casseroles 
Never Go Hungry Casseroles is a new opportunity for our church family to reach out to the needy in our community who come to our church seeking assistance. We provide a one-dish meal (such as a casserole, soup, stew, entree salad or some other main dish item) to feed a minimum of four people. The food items should be fully-cooked, prepared in a non-returnable container labeled "Never Go Hungry Casseroles" and brought to church. The casserole should be placed in the freezer or the refrigerator in a specially designated area for Never Go Hungry Casseroles. If you are interested in being a part of this vital ministry, please contact Teresa Agler at teresaagler@gmail.com or by phone at 817-481-6008.

God Can for GRACE
We collected 180 items for God Can last week and 151 items this week.  Bring your non-perishable food items for the GRACE pantry to the designated bins in the Sanctuary Foyer, Founders Chapel Atrium and outside the church office. GRACE's needs right now are: Cooking oil, canned meats, dry rice, pasta, toiletries. Click here for a full list of GRACE Pantry's current needs (PDF).

Weekend Food Needs
Weekend Food needs are individual packs of: easy mac, ravioli, ramen noodles, applesauce, fruit cups, pudding cups, breakfast bars, instant oatmeal. Please bring your donations to Room 1006 in the Family Life Center. Questions? Contact Debbie Price at depdjp@aol.com or 817-821-3858. More info on Weekend Food.

For information about all Adult Ministries, visit our website.

News for Adults

Prayer Team Meetings: We would like to invite you to join us for the next Prayer Team Meeting this Sunday, February 14, from 4:00 to 5:00 PM in Room 2010 of the Family Life Center. This is an opportunity to gather together for prayer and fellowship. We welcome your presence whether you are a current member of this ministry or just interested in learning more about what we do.  We also have a special prayer time on Sunday, February 21, from 8:15 to 8:45 AM in Room 2002 of the Family Life Center.  During this time we will pray for our pastors and the ministries of our church. 

Pastor's Bible Study at Heritage
The Pastor’s Bible study with Rev. Randy Scrivener will resume at 7:00 PM on Sunday, February 14, in the sanctuary of the Heritage Campus. Our topic is "Dancing With the New Testament Stars" - each week we'll look at a prominent character from the New Testament. For February 14: Mary the Mother of Jesus.

Iron Men Evening with Kris Hogan
Grapevine Faith's Coach Kris Hogan will speak to the men of our church on Thursday, February 18. Dinner will be at 6:30 PM and Coach Hogan will speak at 7:00. He will talk about being a Spiritual Hero and The One Heart Bowl. There is no cost for the event, but you may give a donation at the door to help cover the cost of dinner. Please RSVP on Check-In online or in Sunday's bulletin. Visit the Iron Men web page for more info about Coach Hogan!

Serving From the Heart
Have you ever wanted to learn more about the specific gifts you have? Have you been searching for the best way to serve God and others? Then Serving from the Heart is for you! Serving from the Heart is a 3-week class that is designed to help you discover your own spiritual gifts, your area of passion and your preferred working style. Led by Dr. Cindy Ryan, you will join with others to learn biblical truths about the spiritual gifts God gives us. You will complete a Spiritual Gifts Discovery Tool which will give you clarity about where to serve and how to serve. This class will be offered each Wednesday, February 24 to March 10, from 6:30 to 8:00 PM in Room 2007 of the Family Life Center. Please RSVP on Check-In so we can have the appropriate materials available.

The Well News
We still have some Large and X-Large Well T-shirts available for $15 each. Get yours now by contacting Donna Chabot at 940-262-0366 or Chabot113@Juno.Com. The next gathering of The Well is set for Thursday, March 4, at 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center.  Tickets are now on sale! You may choose to buy a ticket for March's gathering, or buy season tickets to save your spot at all of The Well events for the rest of 2010! Start pulling out your gently used purses; we'll collect them at our March gathering to donate to a local women's shelter. Visit our website for more information about the March event and to get your tickets.

Questions about Youth Ministries? Contact Jenny Davidson at jennyd@fumcg.org or 817-705-2264 (cell).

RevolutionX News for Youth www.revolutionXonline.com

Wednesday Bible Study Locations - February 10
5:30-7:00 PM - Middle School - Heritage campus
7:00-8:30 PM - High School - at the Schultz's

Sunday Night Youth
This Sunday, February 14, youth will meet from 5:00 to 7:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

Confirmation Retreat
The Confirmation Retreat will be this Friday and Saturday, February 12-13, from 9:00 PM to 9:00 AM in the Family Life Center and HUB (Downtown Campus). Questions? Contact Jenny at jennyd@fumcg.org or 817-705-2264 (cell).

Youth Pancake Breakfast
Join us for a pancake breakfast sponsored by the youth on Sunday, February 28, from 8:30 to 11:30 AM in the Family Life Center! The cost is by donation only and all proceeds will go to youth to pay for mission trips. If you would like to help out, contact Jenny at jennyd@fumcg.org or 817-705-2264 (cell).

Looking for a Way to Help the Youth?
We are still in need of people/groups/Sunday School classes to provide a meal for Sunday Night Youth. If you are interested, please email Sue Schultz at seg1024@yahoo.com. 

Buy a Light Help the Youth
Visit http://www.bogolight.com/?Click=8372 to purchase a solar-powered flashlight and support the youth! Click here for more info.

Questions about children's ministries? Rev. Nathan Firmin at nathanf@fumcg.org or 817-481-2559 x129.

KidsTown News for Children & Families www.firstmethodistgrapevine.org/children 

Family Lent Workshop: How much do your kids know about Lent? Bring your family and join us for our Family Lent Workshop on Wednesday, February 17, 6:00 PM in Leach Hall. You will all learn some exciting facts, make some awesome crafts to be used throughout the season and walk away with some cool ideas to use at home. Plus, we'll be talking about what we can do to be a part of the church's Lenten effort to "Fill the Hole" in our gospel!  Activities are designed for children age 3 and up. Childcare is provided for younger children. Please RSVP on Check-In online or in Sunday's bulletin.  Questions? Contact Rev. Nathan Firmin at 817-481-2559 x129 or nathanf@fumcg.org.

Recaps, Gifts, Thanks, Photos, etc.

Thanks for Helping Haiti
We delivered 325 Health Kits for Haiti last week! Thanks to all of you for your incredible generosity.  We continue to keep the people of Haiti in our prayers. We will be taking another collection of health kits soon. Watch E-News and the website for the deadline, but in the meantime you can still get started on making your kits.  Detailed instructions on assembling the kits are available on the “Help for Haiti” flyers in the foyer brochure racks and on our website - or click here to download a PDF of the flyer. You may still support the relief efforts by writing a check to the church and indicate “Haiti” in the memo. You may also give online to Advance #418325 at www.umcor.org. 

Gifts Given

Gifts have been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Randy Roberts by: Thomas & Betsy Milyo, The Foust family, Dorothy DuBon, Walt & Karen Watson, Marilyn & Curtis Heinz, AIECA of America--Ft. Worth-Tarrant Co. Chapter.

Gifts have been given to the Endowment Fund in memory of Randy Roberts by: Roundtable Class, George & Sandy Spann, Melburn & Martha Sibley, Jo & George Hicks, Rick & Linda Davies, Donna Harris, David & Rita Yoes.

Gifts have been given to the Memorial Fund in memory of Bobbie Cherry by: Bill & Joan McClesky, Thomas & Betsy Milyo, The Foust family, Walt & Karen Watson, Jerry & C.E. Grant, Margaret Telford, Jerry & Toni Rinehart, Bob Stevenson.

A gift has been given to Youth Missions in memory of Bobbie Cherry by David & Miranda McLaren.

A gift has been given to New Horizon in memory of Bobbie Cherry by Barbara J. Burch.