Church Wide Picnic

As we celebrate our 88th year, please bring your family & join First United Methodist Church of Sweeny in a Church Wide Picnic!

Sunday, September 30th, After Church

Please contact the office for more information on how you can help with event. Sign up in the Narthex or Office.

News from Children's Ministry - Promotion Sunday, Sunday School, Backpack Blessing, Children's Church

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Sunday School Classes will be divided into three groups:
Nursery - Kindergarten - Mrs. Anna & Ms. Marty
1st Grade - 5th Grade - Mrs. Jessica & Mrs. Shannon
Jr High - High School - Mrs. Debbie

We will be meeting in the Children's Sunday School Hall (Wesley Building) starting this Sunday, Sept. 9th.
Sunday School starts at 8:45am.

All students & teachers are invited to bring their backpacks or notebooks with them to Church on Sunday, Sept. 9th for a special blessing for the new school year. 

We will also be having promotion Sunday for the Children's Department.

Children’s Church starts Sunday, Sept. 9th!!!

Children, nursery age-5th grade, are invited to leave the sanctuary after Sonshine Club on the 2nd-5th Sundays of each month to attend Children’s Church in Watt’s Hall. There, they will listen to a bible lesson, learn about the Methodist Church and praise God through songs and activities. Parents are asked to come to Watt’s hall to pick up their children immediately following church.

Pastor's Bible Study

Beginning September 11th (2nd and 4th Tuesdays) Pastor Nancy will be doing a bible series called “ Yes Lord I Have Sinned But I Have Several Excellent Excuses!” by Dr. James Moore, retired Sr. Pastor of St. Luke’s United Methodist Church in Houston, TX. Join us for this small group bible study with scripture study, discussion and video. Sign up on Clip Board in the Narthex or call the church office. Study will be offered twice a day at 9am & 6:30pm.

Methodism Class

Pastor Nancy will be leading a four week class on Methodism.

The classes will be offered on Sept. 16th & 23rd & Oct. 7th & 14th at 8:45am in Watts Hall. Everything you wanted to know about the United Methodist Church, but were afraid to ask or didn’t know what to ask! Contact the office for more information.

Sign up sheets are in Narthex and Office.

Women's Bible Study

Women’s Bible Study


Mondays at 6pm

Sept. 17th-Dec. 10th



“The Search for Significance”
Seeing Your True Worth Through God’s Eyes by Robert S. McGee

Led By Kay Brightwell

Call Kay at 548-3500 or 482-3797 to preorder a book for $13.00.

Happy 4th of July

Happy 4th of July from the First United Methodist Church of Sweeny!  We hope you and yours have a happy and safe day.  Don't forget to take a moment and say a prayer for our troops and their families as they spend this day protecting us so that we may celebrate.  God Bless!

Vacation Bible School 2012

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2012

Sweeny First United Methodist Church
Presents
Babylon: Daniel's Courage in Captivity

June 25 - June 28, 2012  (Monday through Thursday)
9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Family Life Center
Children (Age 4 through 5th grade)

Pre-Register by June 10th & get a free gift!

Come join us as we get to know Jesus through: music, song, drama, dance, and art.
Closing Ceremony will be Thursday, June 28th at 11am....all parents are invited to come see what the children have learned during the week.



A Message from Bishop Janice Riggle Huie

This is my first day back in my office after the 2012 General Conference and I must tell you, I am glad to be home. It has been a long and challenging two weeks that included many highs and lows. We can all be proud of our delegation from the Texas Annual Conference who represented us well and offered leadership and wisdom on many issues. I was especially encouraged by the time I spent with the young clergy from the Advancing Pastoral Leadership program of our conference who visited General Conference to learn more about the workings of our Church. They gave me great hope for the future of our Conference and a reminder that God continues to call the brightest and best to serve God’s people.




While none of the restructure plans passed, many of the components of the Call to Action report will be implemented in modified forms. Boards of agencies and commissions were reduced in size in an effort to promote efficiency. A fund was established to encourage and support young clergy and commitment was pledged in support of vital congregations for at least the next 10 years. Also, a petition was passed to eliminate guaranteed appointments that will allow flexibility to better meet congregational needs. I encourage you to visit www.txcumc.org to read more details about the outcomes of General Conference.



Here in the Texas Annual Conference we now shift our focus to our Annual Conference on June 4th where we will join together to collectivelydiscern God's will for His church. It will be a time of worship, fellowship and planning for the future. Our annual conference will continue to grow vital congregations, empower our lay and clergy leaders, and reach out to theyoung to make disciples of Christ for the transformation of the world.



Grace and peace,

Janice Huie

Message about Conference from Bishop Huie

As our General Conference delegate representatives from the Texas Annual Conference prepare for this upcoming historic gathering, please support their preparations with your prayers.


I recommend as a resource, Bishop Robert Schnase’s "Remember the Future: 30 Days of Preparation, a series of reflections as The United Methodist Church prepares for General Conference 2012. These daily meditations explore hope, purpose, leadership and making and becoming disciples of Jesus Christ. With Wesleyan, scriptural, and leadership themes, explore together the mission of the church in a time of great change.”

To sign up for these 30 days of inspirational messages, please visit: http://www.ministrymatters.com/all/article/entry/2140/remember-the-future

Grace and peace,
Bishop Janice Huie

Down Memory Lane - Maundy Thursday 1962

From Left to right: Front - Al Yates
Bob Phillips, J.D. Hightower, P.O. Patrick, Weldon Bailey, John Kessler, Roy Mullins, Ron Whitaker (Jesus), John Kilgore, Frank Burttschell, Bernie Roessuer, J.R. Waldby, Dave Smith, ??? Rudd; Narriator was Ed Farmer

UMW Retreat

The Flickinger & Gregurek Family welcomes a new member!

Donnie & Jo Berta Flickinger are proud to announce the birth of their Great Grandson, Connor Ross Gregurek.  He was born on November 30th.  Proud Parents are Jayson & Jessica Gregurek.  Proud Grandparents are Phillip & Donna Gregurek.

The Raynor Family welcomes a new member!

Pete & Carol Raynor are proud to announce the birth of their Grandson, Hayez Lane Raynor.  Hayez was born on Jan. 11th at 5:25pm.  He weighed 9 pounds, 2 ounces and was 20" long.  Proud Parents are Heath & Heather Raynor.

The Britton, Scantlin & Pearlman Family welcomes a new member!

Raymond & Minnie Lou Britton are proud to announce the birth of their Great Grand Daughter, Kody Elise Pearlman.  Kody was born on Dec. 1, 2011 at 10am.  She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19.5" long.  Proud Parents are Courtney & Michael Pearlman.  Proud Grandparents are R.W. & Pam Scantlin.

The Nairn Family welcomes a new member!

Bobby & Mary Lou are proud to announce the birth of their 1st Great Grand Daughter
Lexi Lynne.  Lexi was born on Jan. 6th at 12:01am.  She weighed 6 pounds, 11 ounces and was 19" long.  Proud Parents are Kyle & Lesley Nairn.  Proud Grandparents are Ralph & Marie Nairn.

Advent Festivities 2011

Sunday, December 18th
10am - Christmas Cantata
6pm - Lights of Love Tree Lighting in the Prayer Garden
6:45pm - Open House at the Parsonage (after tree lighting)

Saturday, December 24th
7pm - Christmas Eve Service

Sunday, December 25th
Merry Christmas!!!!
10am - Christmas Morning Service


Please note that the Office will be Closed on the following days:
Friday, December 23rd
Monday, December 26th
Friday, December 30th
Monday, January 2nd

God Bless you and your family during this holiday season!

Caroling Hay Ride 2011

The Children’s Department would like to invite each and every one of you to join us as we venture out on our 3rd Annual Caroling Hayride.
Sunday, December 4th, after Church.


We will have a quick lunch in the Family Life Center and then proceed to “Carol” our way through Sweeny as we visit our shut-ins & The Fountains to deliver Christmas gift baskets.

Donations are Needed for Gift Baskets!


Some suggestions include:
Slipper Socks, Stocking Caps, Shawls or Scarves, Hard Candy, Snack Crackers with Cheese, Stationary & Stamps, Fresh Fruit & Nuts.

We will be making 30 baskets for our Church’s Shut-Ins & the residents of The Fountains plus 1 large basket of fruit, candy & nuts for the staff (18) of The Fountains. There are aprox. 6 men and 24 women who will be receiving the baskets so please keep that in mind when shopping for goodies. Donations may be brought to the Church Office or given to Anna or Jessica. You can also drop them off at V7 Photos (Monday, Wednesday & Fridays) if you miss us at the office. Please bring everything but the fruit by November 27th so that we can have the baskets ready to go except for adding the fruit the day of the Caroling Hay Ride. Please bring the fruit on Sunday, December 4th.

Contact the office if you have any questions: 979-548-2192

54th Annual Chicken Spaghetti Dinner & Bazaar

Thursday, November 3, 2011 is the United Methodist Women's 54th Annual Chicken Spaghetti Dinner & Bazaar.

Bazaar & Country Kitchen Opens at 8am.

Serving Times:
Dine-In or Take-Out: 11am - 1:30pm & 4pm-6:30pm
(take out for evening serving is thru 7pm)

Deliveries:
Must be called in before 9am
Please call: 979-548-2193 or 979-665-2626

You may contact the Church Office at 979-548-2192 or Kay Brightwell at 979-482-3797 to purchase tickets.

Celebration of Life for Agnes Whitehead

The Celebration of Life Service for Agnes Whitehead is as follows:


Agnes was carried home by Her Lord, Jesus Christ, on Tuesday, October 18, 2011.

Visitation will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011 at 9am followed by the Celebration of Life Service at 10:30am.  The visitation & memorial will take place in the Sanctuary of the First United Methodist Church of Sweeny.


Condolences and messages to the Family of Agnes Whitehead can be left by commenting on this post.


All messages will be available to the family. Thank you and God Bless.

UMW Aprons

The UMW is selling Aprons for $12 plus an additional donation for BackPack Buddies.  (Suggested price is $20 per apron)  Please contact Sheri Van Avery to order.