-- August 9, 2023 --

Join us for an extraordinary worship experience centered around our new inspiring Proverbs message series. The Book of Proverbs reminds us that seeking God's wisdom requires an earnest and persistent pursuit. This week, we will delve into Proverbs 22:6, which advises parents to train their children in the appropriate path so that even as they grow older, they will remain steadfast in their faith and connection with God. This scripture serves as a timeless reminder for parents to be intentional in their child-rearing, fostering a lasting connection between their children and God. 

Worship with us in person or online

• 8:30 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
• 9:45 AM The Porch Service (Founders Chapel)
• 11:00 AM Traditional Worship (Sanctuary)
• 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship (Founders Chapel)
• Online at FirstGrapevine.org/live or YouTube.com/FUMCG

Back to School Bash

Aug. 13 | 11 AM | Founders Chapel & Founders Lawn

We are celebrating going back to school in a BIG way with our free Back to School Bash! Get ready to splash into the fun this summer by attending our Back to School Bash on August 13 starting at 11:00 AM in Founders Chapel, where we will bless the backpacks of teachers and students who are going back to school. At noon, we will enjoy free hot dogs and water inflatable games. At 1 PM, we will have popsicles from Frios Gourmet Pops. Bring your lawn chairs, your kid’s swim gear, and towels. Get ready to have some fun!

SUNDAY JAM

Sundays | 9:45 AM | Family Life Center (Room 2013)

Join us as we begin Sunday Jam starting August 13 at 9:45 AM, for a fun worship time for our families. We’ll sing fun songs, learn a Bible story, and have an interactive activity to go with it. Grown-ups are welcome to join in the fun with their kids or head to their own Sunday School class. We’ll meet in room 2013 of the Family Life Center.

Give Back With The Weekend Food Ministry

Experience the joy of giving back! Weekend Food has been incredibly fortunate to receive a blessing in the form of nourishing provisions from the prestigious Midwest Food Bank in Haltom City. Our scheduled pick-up days are on the 4th Tuesday morning of each month. We need help getting the food back to the church, and we are calling on pick-up truck owners to help out. If you would be willing to pick up an order, please contact Susan Justitz (sjustitz@gmail.com | 214-208-9460). We can't wait to make a difference together!

Community Meal: Be Our Guest

Aug. 15 | 6 PM | Family Life Center

Come and be a part of our community meal! You'll have the option to dine inside the Family Life Center or prepare your meal to go. 

This month the menu will be hamburgers with all the fixings, baked beans, potato salad, and ice cream sandwiches. Enjoy in the Family Life Center or take to-go.

We need your help preparing for the event, plating meals before guests arrive, and greeting guests. We would love to have your help with this incredible mission.

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Grayful Spirits The Promise Experience

Limited Tickets Availble

The Grayful Spirits has shared several entertaining activities together during the last few years, and they want to continue exploring with our Christian family.

Grayful Spirits will depart on Friday, October 13, to attend "The Promise," a must-see experience at the Texas Amphitheatre in Glen Rose. The Promise tells the story of the Life of Christ through an award-winning musical score with a 150-person cast and crew, live animals, historically accurate costumes, and breathtaking lights, sound, and special effects.

We will be traveling independently to allow greater flexibility in participating in other activities, which include a group lunch at Snyder’s Tavern and your preferred choice in an exploration of the surrounding attractions such as Dinosaur Valley State Park, Barnard’s Mill and Art Museum, Fossil Rim Wildlife Center, and shops around the Historic Courthouse Square.

Registration and event payment will begin on August 1st online or in person at the church office Monday-Thursday 9 am-5 pm. The cutoff date to register and make payment is Thursday, September 21. Do not delay registering as Grayful Spirits has a limited amount of tickets for the production. The event fee includes the cost of The Promise ticket ($40) and an optional group lunch at Snyder’s ($18) on October 13. Other travel expenses might include a hotel room for one night, carpool gas/toll expenses, shopping, or a visit to local attractions, an evening meal on Friday, and lunch on Saturday (Breakfast is included with the hotel).

For more information, please visit Firstgrapevine.org/thepromise.

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Visit The Holy Land

January 16 - 28, 2024

Join us on an extraordinary adventure to the Holy Land with Pastor Grant Palma and friends from January 16-28, 2024! The journey includes roundtrip airfare, hotels, deluxe motorcoaches, 2 meals daily, guided sightseeing and all entrance fees. Click here for more information. Click here to register online.

When taking a walk, there is always some purpose, usually not well-defined. It seems simply the result of my own desire at the time. Sometimes, and then only in retrospect, might a motivation be identified. Still, it may be so inconsequential it doesn’t get another thought. However, when something unexpected occurs (which is always if one is particularly aware), possibilities come into focus in the form of new thoughts, insights, or even visions of a bright, shining new future.

The situation described in the following poem began as just a walk with seemingly no purpose at all. It concluded in a way one can easily imagine in this world …but all worldly expectations become irrelevant at some point. - Steve Kaptain

Read the "Humble Inspiration" Poem by Steve Kaptain.

In-Person: 362

Sounds of Summer: 202

Online: 269

Sunday School: 97

Gifts were given to the Endowment Fund in memory of Ken White by:

• Ed and Kim Crater
• Paul and Donna McClure
• Jerry and Susan Pittman
• Jim and Zona Peterson

A gift was given to the Endowment Fund in memory of Linda and Joe Krimm's niece, Kami, by Dick and Suzi Guckel.

Gifts were given to the Endowment Fund by Judy Brown in memory of:

• Jim Abel
• Loretta Reeves
• Ed Brown

A gift was given to the Prayer Shawl Ministry in honor of Donna McClure by Judy Brown.

Gifts were given to the Endowment Fund by:

• Debby Stansell
• Jeannie Dalmolin
• George and Elaine Roberson

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We are excited about our ministry and missional events. This is just a friendly reminder that we have some procedures to make your ministry or missional events successful. Our Media and Communication Guide lists deadlines for e-news, updates to the website, ministry spotlights, videos, and more. The First Grapevine Brand Identity Standard Guide will help to ensure that your marketing materials are in line with the church's brand standards. If you have an upcoming event, be sure to let us know by filling out the Room Request form on our website (FirstGrapevine.org/roomrequest) so that our staff can help make your event possible. We couldn't do church without you. Thank you for helping others experience and share God's love!