November 5, 2012

Upward Basketball and Cheerleading Registration

Daily from 10/01/2012 to 11/13/2012

Our church is proud to offer Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for K-6th grade. Sports are a great way for children to learn about teamwork, respect for authority and sportsmanship. With Upward, the program is designed to reveal the winner in every child. The emphasis is placed on having fun and good sportsmanship, not the scoreboard and standings. Every child plays. Every child learns. Every child IS a winner!

An evaluation is required for each player or cheerleader. Players are not required to stay the entire time; just stop by the A&E Gym at the church between the posted hours. Evaluation dates are:

  • Tuesday, November 6, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m
  • Saturday, November 10, between 8:00 a.m. and noon

Important dates to remember:

  • Week of December 11 - Practice begins
  • Weekend of January 11 - Games begin
  • Tuesday, March 5 - Awards Celebration

Register online by November 13 (Early registration is $78 by November 11; after November 11, the fee is $88). To pay online, please note there is a $2 convenience fee. Payment can also be dropped off at the A&E Gym anytime between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.  Questions?  Contact .

Coach and referee registration

Database information request

Daily from 10/24/2012 to 12/31/2012

Dear First Family,

In order to better serve and communicate with you, we have launched a new database at First Methodist. We would like to verify that our information is as up to date and accurate as possible, so we are asking all individuals/families to submit their current information.

In addition, our new database allows us to send text messages. If you are interested in receiving text messages then we will need to know your cellphone provider. If you are not interested in receiving text messages, then do not submit your cellphone provider. If you do not have unlimited text messages, then please know that you will incur charges per your cellphone plan.

There are two ways to update your information:

  • Online, effective now. 
  • Bulletin, beginning the weekend of November 17.

Thank you for taking the time to update your information with us so that we may more effectively communicate with you. 

Upward Coach and Referee Registration

Daily from 10/01/2012 to 12/04/2012

Our church is proud to offer Upward Basketball and Cheerleading for K-6th grade. Sports are a great way for children to learn about teamwork, respect for authority and sportsmanship. With Upward, the program is designed to reveal the winner in every child. The emphasis is placed on having fun and good sportsmanship, not the scoreboard and standings. Every child plays. Every child learns. Every child IS a winner!

Important dates to remember:

  • Week of December 11 - Practice begins
  • Weekend of January 11 - Games begin
  • Tuesday, March 5 - Awards Celebration

Questions?  Contact .

Coach and referee registration. (Player registration is now closed).

Stonecroft Women's Bible Study

Every Monday, 9:15 AM - 11:00 AM

This group of women enjoy studying God's word as it relates to their lives.  They primarily use the Stonecroft series of Christian Bible curriculum. They enjoy friendship and fellowship as they dive into God’s word in M-108.  For more information contact , First Connections Director.

AIM (The Arts Institute of Mansfield) Classes 2012-2013

Every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM, from 09/04/2012 to 05/30/2013

The Arts Institute of Mansfield is an outreach ministry of First United Methodist Church of Mansfield. The program was inspired by the idea to help the children in our community develop their God given talents and gifts. Starting with just a few students seven years ago, our performing and visual arts school has developed into a strong, enriching program that has led many of our students to take their talents to even higher levels in their lives outside of the classroom.

Group classes and private instruction are available. Class information can be found on the church website.

Celebrate Recovery Step Studies

Every Monday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Step Studies are a key ingredient of Celebrate Recovery. These gender-specific classes utilize the 12 steps and 8 principles based on Jesus' teachings in the Beatitudes to help participants deal with recovery issues while giving them the opportunity to share this journey with others. You don't have to attend our Celebrate Recovery worship to participate in a Step Study. All three groups meet in M-107. Because of the in-depth nature of the studies, the classes will close to new members after the first few sessions. Contact Debbie Black for details.

Women Meet Every Monday6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Women Meet Every Tuesday, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Men Meet Every Tuesday, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Grief Support

First Monday, Third Monday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, from 11/05/2012 to 02/04/2013

The Grief Support Group Meeting is for those who have participated in Journey through Grief classes or will participate in the next Journey through Grief class. The meeting (in M-111) presents an opportunity for sharing, fellowship, and support for those who continue on the journey through grief.  For more information contact , our Care Ministries Director. 

Journey through Grief will be offered again, beginning Monday, February 11, 2013.

"On Eagles Wings" Women's Bible study

Every Monday, 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM

On Eagles Wings is a group of women of all ages that are seeking to learn more about God's word.  No matter where you are in your faith journey, you will enjoy everything this group has to offer.  We meet weekly in M-105 and would love to have you, contact , First Connections Director, for more information.

Monday Evening Stonecroft Bible Study

Every Monday, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Stonecroft Bible Study is a group of women of various ages who gather together to dig deeper into the word of God.  They meet in the home of Elsie Kleinjan.  If you would like more information contact , First Connections Director.