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Easter Lily and Mum Sales

Daily from 03/13/2010 to 03/28/2010

Help support United Methodist Women through their annual Easter Lily and Mum sale. Easter Lilies or Easter Mums can be purchased online or at Connection Central begining March 13 to honor or memorialize a loved ones. The flowers will adorn the Sanctuary during Easter services and may be picked up after the Easter services you attend.

Saturday Morning Men's Breakfast

Saturday, March 13, 2010, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Men are invited to attend our Saturday morning breakfast every month in AE 222.  Pastor David Alexander will be our guest speaker and will talk about "Dads and Daughters," looking at how you should cherish your wife as you would your daughter because your wife is someone's daughter.  For more information, contact , Director of Adult Discipleship.

Stonecroft Women's Bible Study

Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM

Stonecroft Bible Studies encourage women to fellowship and grow in their faith in God.  We meet in room M108 and Pam Rudnicki is the leader.

UMW Sonshine Circle

Third Thursday of the month, 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Join us of food and fellowship as part of United Methodist Women in M111. For more information, please contact .

Faith Builder Coach Camp

Wednesday, March 24, 2010, 6:30 PM - 7:45 PM

Faith Builder Coach Camp is required training for Faith Builder Volunteers led by Executive Pastor, Sharon Reid and Stephanie Keeney, Evangelism Ministries Coordinator.  Faith Builder Volunteers are those who serve in a leadership position within the church, and/or who work with children, youth or vulnerable adults. During this training, volunteers will be empowered to be "Coaches for Christ" by recognizing their position as spiritual leaders, seeing the vision and beliefs of our church, and working to preserve First Methodist Mansfield as a holy place of safety and protection.  This training also covers our church's Safe Sanctuary Policy and Procedures. We will meet in room M-109.  For more information, please contact .

Reserve your spot online.

Loving God

Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:15 PM, from 03/24/2010 to 03/31/2010

If you’ve already taken our First Connections Class and are ready to take the next step on your journey to spiritual growth, join us for our new Loving God class in M-110.  l, Adult Discipleship Director, leads this new class that dives deeper into spiritual discipline and practices, tithing and basic Bible studies.  Register for the class online or at Connection Central.

United Methodist Motorcycle Enthusiast business meeting

Monday, April 05, 2010, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us in the Chapel for the business meeting of United Methodist Motorcycle Enthusiast (UMME).  For more information contact our .

Faith and Friends Movie Night

Friday, April 09, 2010, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us for a fun movie night in downtown Mansfield at the Farr Best Theatre to watch Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants.  This is a great opportunity to laugh, make new friends and find out what is going on in Women's Ministry in 2010.  For more information contact , Adult Discipleship Director.

Please RSVP to let us know you are attending since we only have 150 seats available.

Saturday Morning Men's Breakfast

Saturday, April 10, 2010, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Men are invited to attend our Saturday morning breakfast every month in AE 222.  Our guest speaker will be Karen Derrick, Development Officer at Trinity Habitat for Humanity and she will talk to us about the Mansfield Habitat for Humanity house. For more information, contact , Director of Adult Discipleship.

Son Run 5K and 1 mile Family Fun Run

Saturday, April 17, 2010, 9:00 AM

Thank you for joining us for the 2nd annual Mansfield Son Run 5K and 1 Mile Family Fun Run. This event was conceived  through the efforts of members of the First United Methodist Church of Mansfield to provide a fun fitness activity and as a fundraiser for Stop Hunger Now. Stop Hunger Now is an international hunger relief organization that coordinates the distribution of food and other life-saving aid around the world.

Event Details

Both events will begin and end in the First United Methodist Mansfield parking lot near The Wesley Mission Center. The 5K will proceed through area streets and Rose Park and return to the church. The 1 Mile will be two laps around the church parking lot.

Race times:

  • 9 a.m. - 5K Son Run
  • 10:15 a.m. - 1 Mile Family Fun Run

Registration

  1. Register Online or
  2. Download a registration form and submit it along with payment to:
    First United Methodist Mansfield
    777 N. Walnut Creek, Mansfield, TX 76063

Packet Pickup

  • Friday, April 16 - 3-6 p.m., A&E Lobby
  • Race Day, Saturday, April 17 - 7:30 a.m., Parking Lot

Entry Fees

  • Adults: $20 before March 28 and $25 after that
  • Under 12: $15 before March 28 and $20 after that
  • Teams of 6 or more (must submit registration forms together): $18 for adults and $13 for those under 12.

Each early registration includes an event shirt. Late or race day registration will receive shirts as available. Registration includes eligibility for both races, but awards will only be presented in the 5K.

Awards and Age Groups

The 5K will be a timed event with awards given to the overall male and female winners and to the top finishers in each age group:

  • Children ages 0-9 
  • Youth ages 10-15
  • Adults ages 15-20, 21-30, 31-40, 41-50, 51-60, 61-70, 70+

Post Run Activities

The awards ceremony will be held immediately following the completion of the 1 Mile Fun Run. Then stick around for activities and fellowship with runners.
 
Interested in sponsoring this event or volunteering?  Contact the .

Faith Builder Coach Camp

Sunday, April 18, 2010, 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM

Faith Builder Coach Camp is required training for Faith Builder Volunteers led by Executive Pastor, Sharon Reid and Stephanie Keeney, Evangelism Ministries Coordinator.  Faith Builder Volunteers are those who serve in a leadership position within the church, and/or who work with children, youth or vulnerable adults. During this training, volunteers will be empowered to be "Coaches for Christ" by recognizing their position as spiritual leaders, seeing the vision and beliefs of our church, and working to preserve First Methodist Mansfield as a holy place of safety and protection.  This training also covers our church's Safe Sanctuary Policy and Procedures. We meet in room M-109.  For more information, please contact .

RSVP online

Loving God

Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM, from 04/21/2010 to 04/28/2010

If you’ve already taken our First Connections Class and are ready to take the next step on your journey to spiritual growth, join us for our new Loving God class in M-110.  l, Adult Discipleship Director, leads this new class that dives deeper into spiritual discipline and practices, tithing and basic Bible studies.  Register for the class online or at Connection Central.

Scripture Reading Workshop

Daily, 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM, from 04/24/2010 to 04/25/2010

Do you want to become a scripture reader at the Sunday morning 8:15 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. service? Do you already ready scripture but would like to enhance your technique or delivery?  Then, the Scripture Reading Workshop may be helpful to you.  Two opportunities are available to attend a workshop to help you communicate the passion you feel for scripture.  You will also learn helpful tips to enhance your techniques for reading, and there will also be an opportunity for you to read and receive feedback.    The workshop will be taught by Linda Short, our new trainer and mentor to readers.  Workshops will be held in the Sanctuary on Saturday, April 24 from 9:30-11:00 a.m. or Sunday, April 25 from 4:00-5:30 p.m.  To register for the workshop and get additional information, please contact .

Spring Golf Tournament

Saturday, May 01, 2010, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

All are welcome to play in the annual Spring Golf Tournament  This event is open to both men and women.  Breakfast tacos will be provided before tee off and a hamburger buffet will be provided after play for lunch.  Proceeds from this event will benefit Stop the Hunger Now.

If you would like to sponsor a hole ($50 per hole) and/or donate prizes such as golf shirts, caps, golf clubs, gift certificates, and other prizes, please contact John Krupala at (817)473.6413.

If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the .

Register now!

United Methodist Motorcycle Enthusiast business meeting

Monday, May 03, 2010, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us in the Chapel for the business meeting of United Methodist Motorcycle Enthusiast (UMME).  For more information contact our .

Saturday Morning Men's Breakfast

Second Saturday, 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM, from 01/09/2010 to 12/11/2010

Men are invited to attend our Saturday morning breakfast every month in AE 222.  For more information, contact , Director of Adult Discipleship.

Memorial Day Holiday

Monday, May 31, 2010

First Faith Preschool and Kindergarten is closed for Memorial Day.  Church offices will also be closed.

United Methodist Motorcycle Enthusiast business meeting

First Monday of the month, 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Join us in room M-110 for the business meeting of United Methodist Motorcycle Enthusiast (UMME).  For more information contact our .

July 4 Holiday

Monday, July 05, 2010

The church offices will be closed to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.

Labor Day Holiday

Monday, September 06, 2010

The church office, First Faith Preschool & Kindergarten and AIM First will be closed for the Labor Day Hoilday.

Thanksgiving Holiday

Daily from 11/25/2010 to 11/26/2010

Church offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Christmas Holiday

Daily from 12/24/2010 to 12/27/2010

Church offices will be closed for Christmas Eve, but services will be held on Christmas Eve.  The church campus will also be closed December 27 to celebrate the Christmas holiday.