-- March 1, 2023 --

 God called the Israelites out of slavery in Egypt to a new life. We are moving towards the cross and Easter, where Christ calls us from slavery and sin to a better life. As we prepare and journey to the empty tomb, what is God calling us from today? Do we need to put down bad habits, addictions, or toxic relationships? Do we need to pay down our debt or spend less money to simplify our lives and lower our stress? Let’s form an exit strategy, so we can travel lighter and move more freely towards abundant life. 

After Moses killed the Egyptian slave, he ran into the wilderness to escape. There, God took care of him by providing him with a family and means to live. However, God eventually called him back to the very place he had escaped from for a greater purpose. In our own lives we are called to remember that God gives us second (and third, and fourth…) chances.

Worship with us in person or online

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

Thirsty Thursday

March 2 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM | Harvest Hall

Join us as we get to know one another and our neighbors. Come for fun conversations on Thursday, March 2, at Harvest Hall, in front of the bar area (815 S. Main St., Grapevine, TX 76051).

Day Of Joining

March 5 | 9:45 AM | Founders Chapel

On March 5, during the 9:45 AM worship service in Founders Chapel, visitors and guests will have an opportunity to officially join our church. If you are interested in participating in the Day of Joining, please let us know by completing the form below. We would love to welcome you to the First Grapevine family. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor Carly Payne (Carlyp@fumcg.org).

Become A Member of First Grapevine

The Return Of The Porch Worship Service

March 5 | 9:45 AM | Founders Chapel

We are pleased to announce that starting March 5 at 9:45 AM, the Porch worship service will be making its return to our Sunday line-up in Founder’s Chapel. The Porch will still provide the family-friendly nature of the Family First service and will focus on casual conversation style worship with both contemporary and traditional music. The Porch will be like your favorite family gathering, with a shorter, casual come as you are worship environment.  Each week, our pastors will engage in conversation with ministry leaders in our congregation, community members and special guests.  We hope that you will be able to find a worship home at this or any of our services offered on Sunday mornings. See you on The Porch on March 5 at 9:45 AM, we’ll save you a seat!  

Crafting Growth Group

March 21 | 10 AM | Leach Hall

Our next Crafting Group meeting is on March 21 at 10 AM in Leach Hall and we will be screen printing on tea towels. You can also bring your own blank t-shirt to make our first official Craft Group t-shirts!

Please feel free to invite friends to this group. Everyone is welcome. RSVP is not required, but if you are bringing a guest, please email Pastor Carly (carlyp@fumcg.org) so we may prepare supplies for them.

Be Our Guest Community Meal

March 21 | 6 PM | Family Life Center

The next Be Our Guest neighborhood meal is on Tuesday, March 21 at 6 PM in the Family Life Center!

Be Our Guest is a monthly meal on the third Tuesday of the month served family-style with tablecloths, porcelain plates, and flatware. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy this meal.

Our menu will be beef stroganoff with noodles, pistachio salad, glazed carrots, lemon and Lime bars. Invite a friend, and we look forward to seeing you then!

We have several opportunities for you to be a part of this wonderful ministry.

Sign Up To Serve

Book Review

March 23 | 6:30 PM | Founders Chapel

Join us for a book review of the Book of Exodus on March 23 at 6:30 PM in Founders Chapel. Together we will cover the Book of Exodus and Pastor Palma will share background information about the passage. You may bring your questions, comments, and favorite stories.

Breakfast With The Easter Bunny

April 1 | 9-11 AM | Family Life Center

Do you like pancakes, scrambled eggs, or sausage? Are you looking for pictures with the Easter Bunny this year? If so, hop on over to First UMC Grapevine for Breakfast with the Easter Bunny! We will be serving scrambled eggs, pancakes, sausage, a gluten free option, as well as fruit. Families can enjoy breakfast, photos with the Easter Bunny, music, activities and more.

RSVP

Women's Refresh Event

April 27 | 6 - 8 PM | Founders Chapel

The Women’s Ministry theme this year is Renew, Refocus, and Rejoice. Register now for our Refresh event with speaker Pastor Jenna Johnson. The cost is $20 per person, which includes a boxed dinner. Register before April 21 to reserve your spot. For questions, please reach out to Pastor Carly Payne (carlyp@fumcg.org).

Register to Attend REFRESH

A Night Of Enchantment and Entertainment

April 28 | 6 PM | Family Life Center

A Night of Enchantment and Entertainment, presented by the First Grapevine Endowment Committee, will be held on Friday, April 28, 2023, at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center. The night will include a free chicken spaghetti dinner, music from the Youth Praise Band, a magic show by Christian magician Lyndy Phillips, and songs by the Musikool Kids Choir. Register for this special event below.

Register Your Attendance

Mexico Mission Trip

June 11-16

Did you know that a typical family in Acuña, Mexico earns $60 a week, oftentimes being employed by a local factory? With an average family size of four, this income is barely enough to survive and provide for their most basic needs. Public education is not free, causing families to struggle to provide the money needed for uniforms, books, and tuition. Due to the lack of income, there is rarely any money left over to purchase materials to help build adequate housing. Families often use scrap materials and anything they can find to build homes to shelter their families.

We are partnering with Casas Por Cristo, a nonprofit that helps build homes for families to help relieve the burden of housing so that the families can focus on providing food and other essentials to their families. Together, we will build a home for a family during the time frame. Our group will drive from First Grapevine to Mexico and help construct a simple 2-3 bedroom house. The total cost will be between $800-1100 per person, depending on the size of the group, which includes meals and sleeping accommodations. We need at least nine additional people to go on this mission trip and serve. If we do not have nine more people attend, we will have to postpone it to a later date in the fall. If you are interested in attending, please register below, as it is not too late. Please let us know before March 31. This is a low-commitment, high-impact mission trip. If you have any questions, please email Pastor Allen Lutes (allenl@fumcg.org).

 Let Us Know Your Interest In Joining Us On This Mission Trip 

Weekend Food Ministry

Weekend Food is a program that provides children who are on free lunch during the school week with a bag of supplemental food for the weekend. We provide lightweight, individually wrapped items that the children can prepare themselves. We currently serve eleven schools. That's more than 750 students in Grapevine/Colleyville Independent School District who receive Weekend Food. Sign up to help deliver or bag food. If you are not able to volunteer but would like to contribute, you may give to support this invaluable ministry by clicking "Support Weekend Food Ministry."

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Youth Sunday Night Meals

Youth is from 6:00 - 8:00 PM, and they start with dinner at about 6:15 PM. Youth average about 20 people each week! If you know what you'll be making/bringing, please mention it in the comment of the registration. Please provide a gluten-free option, or let James know so he can arrange something. Thank you!

I Would Like To Provide A Youth Sunday Night Meal

Altar Flowers

Would you like to bless our congregation with the beauty of flowers? For $60, you can grace the sanctuary altar on Sunday mornings with beautiful, welcoming flowers. Flower arrangements can be dedicated in memory, to honor a loved one, or to celebrate a noteworthy occasion. The dedication will appear in our Sunday bulletin. Also, you may indicate that you would like to donate the arrangement to spread hope to individuals in our faith community who are going through difficult times. We can continue spreading God’s love to others thanks to individuals like you. Please contact the church office at 817-481-2559 or visit FirstGrapevine.org/flowers to learn more. 

Preschool Spring Music Classes

Most Fridays |10 AM | Leach Hall

First Grapevine is offering a preschool music class to the community on Fridays this spring in Leach Hall at 10 AM. This thirty minute parent-child class is led by our children's choir director, Mrs. Rebecca, and is designed for children ages 1-5 years old. Children and parents alike will explore music through song, chant, music games and more! Hope to see you there!

Class Dates:

• March 3, 10, 24, 31

• April 21, 28

• May 5, 12, 19

Sign Up For Preschool Music Class

Grapevine Village Help Needed

Feed Our Kids, Spring Break March 13-17

 Do you have 3 hours to join us as we co-host Feed Our Kids over Spring Break with our Shady Oaks neighbors?  The moms do the cooking, the food is provided and we need a few volunteers to work alongside these wonderful moms and their children. There is no age limit, you just need to be excited about serving the kids in our community.

We need to fil 200 bags of snacks next week and need your help preparing the bags any day next week. Also, If you can spare one day from 10:00-1:00, March 13-17, please contact Debbie Price, depdjp@aol.com. Thanks!

Lenten Trees

If you're still trying to figure out what practice you'd like to incorporate for Lent, we have an opportunity for you. In the Atrium, Narthex, and Children's Ministry Welcome Center, we added "Lenten trees." On the tree's bare branches, you may hang pieces of paper with different ways you can grow closer to God during this season. You're invited to find one that speaks to you and take it from the tree. We'll have the trees up for a few weeks starting on Ash Wednesday. If you'd like to view the full list of practices, you can find it here. 

DID YOU KNOW: This year we celebrate our tenth year of connecting with Latvia as one of our Villages, and our partnership with Riga 1^st UMC. First Grapevine supports Riga 1^st financially, prayerfully and spiritually. On June 17-18, 2023, Friends of Latvia will meet in Latvia. Friends of Latvia members come from all over the United States, Latvia, and other parts of Europe to support the Latvian United Methodist Church. If you are interested in going to Latvia for this meeting and to explore Latvia, please contact Julie Croft (juliecroft@hotmail.com) for more information. 

Easter flowers are a great way to help our congregation and visitors feel welcomed on Easter Sunday. Order flowers in honor or memory of your loved ones, while helping to decorate our Church for this special day. You will be able to take the flowers ordered on Easter Sunday after the 11 AM services. This year, we have tulips at $16, hydrangeas for $28 and lilies for $17 each. Deadline to order is March 24. 

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In-Person: 462

Online: 448

Sunday School: 137

Ash Wednesday

Tween Game Night

Sunday Worship