HAPPENINGS:
United Methodist Men
Saturday, November 3 @ 8:00 AM
Men of all ages are invited to gather at 8:00 am on the first Saturday of every month in the Fellowship Hall for coffee, breakfast, fellowship and service projects.
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
Thursday, November 8 @ 7:00 PM
Our Surviving the Holidays seminar is especially for people who are grieving a loved one’s death. You’ll learn How to deal with the many emotions you’ll face during the holidays; what to do about coming changes; and how to discover hope for your future.
Turkey Build & Potluck Dinner
Saturday, November 10 | 6:00 PM
Join us in the fellowship hall for a potluck dinner & turkey building! After we share a meal together, we will create wooden turkeys and count our blessings! Each family will be able to work together to build a turkey, each feather highlighting something you are thankful for.
Bring a hammer and a potluck dish to share. Be sure to wear clothes you can paint in!
All materials to build the turkeys will be supplied and there is no cost to participate.
BLAST! Kids Play and Praise Our God
Saturday, November 10 | 9:00-11:00 AM
BLAST! is a program for children ages 3 (potty-trained) through 5th grade. We meet on the 2nd Saturday of the month for crafts, songs, games, and stories designed to help us learn about our Savior and loving those around us. There is no cost to participate and all children are welcome! BLAST! is offered on the 2nd Saturday of every month. We do not meet in June, July and August.
On November 10 we will be using the book, “The Table Where Rich People Sit” by Byrd Baylor as a jumping off point for recognizing the blessings that we each have. We will also be exploring Jesus’ command for us to share those blessings with others. We’ll be cooking up soup and cornbread and hope that parents and any others will join us at 11:00 to share our blessings in a meal together.
United Methodist Women Mary Martha Circle
Tuesday, November 13 @ 11:00 am in the Fellowship Hall
This month we are having our Thanksgiving Luncheon and World Thank Day. Bring a side dish or dessert to share. The meat will be provided. Spouses are welcome to join us! We will also be collecting an offering for World Thank Day which will go to support the total mission carried through the United Methodist Women’s national office. The Mary Martha Circle meets in the fellowship Hall at 9:30 am on the second Tuesday of each month for fellowship, refreshments, and a service project. In November, the Circle meets at 11:00 am for a potluck Thanksgiving luncheon. In December, the Circle meets at 11:00 am for a Christmas party.
Quilting Group
Friday, November 16 at 9:00 am in Room 7
The Quilting Group makes quilts to donate to the Linus Connection. The Linus Connection is a Central Texas organization which gives handmade security blankets to children in crisis situations in our area. The blankets go to children in emergency rooms, crisis centers, foster care, battered women’s shelters, and to any child who is in need of a little extra security in their lives. All are welcome to the quilting group! Bring your sewing machine.
Parent's Night Out
Friday, November 16 | 6:00-10:00 PM
Parent’s Night Out is open to children ages 2 to 10. The cost is $10 per child for the night. We play games, sing songs, eat snacks and do a fun craft before settling down to watch a movie. Children arriving before 6:30 are invited to bring their dinner and eat together. Children are encouraged to arrive in their pajamas and bring a mat to lay on during movie time.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED: Please contact Elizabeth Edmiston to register ([email protected] or 512-563-8840 or use the sign up sheets located in the Education Building breezeway.
Old Time Gospel Service
Saturday, November 17 @ 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Join us in the fellowship hall for dinner and a slightly different type of service featuring classic gospel songs performed by Cade Baccus and “The Sawdust Stompers”.
Families with children are welcome, but child care is not provided.
50+ Ministry Luncheon
Friday, November 18 @ 12:00 PM
Join with folks 50 and older on the second Friday of each month for food, fun, fellowship, and an opportunity to get to know a lot of people. We will have a guest speaker from Austin Dog Alliance who will be bringing two dogs and speaking on the topic of “The Role of Therapy Dogs in Healing”. There is no cost to attend, but donations are accepted.
PLEASE RSVP: [email protected] or (281) 812-5330
Food n Fellowship
Sunday, November 18 | 12:00 pm
Join us at noon in the fellowship hall for a potluck lunch and fellowship. All are invited! Bring a dish to share.
50+ Game Day
Friday, November 23 @ 1:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall
Join with folks 50 and older for board games, dominoes, and cards. Invite a friend of neighbor!
Crafters
Monday, December 1 | 1:00 PM | Room 7
The Crafters will not meet in November. The next meeting is on December 1.
Join us for a devotion and prayer followed by a crafting project and fellowship. The Crafters is open to anyone who loves to be creative and connected.
Mothers & Ministry
1st & 3rd Wednesdays @ 6:30 PM
Mothers & Ministry is a place for moms to build community with other moms, find support and encouragement, to grow spiritually, and to find opportunities for community service.
Child care is provided.
Food 4 Kids Backpack Program
1st Wednesday of Every Month at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall
On the first Wednesday of every month (except June, July and August), volunteers pack up donations of food for the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program which provides food for kids in need at Camacho Elementary, our neighborhood elementary school. We are always looking for volunteers to come help pack food.
Vacation Bible School
July 15-19, 2018
9:00 am-12:00 pm
For children ages Pre-K (Potty-Trained) Through 5th Grade
There Is No Cost To Participate
REGISTRATION OPENS IN MAY 2018
Hidden Sections:
Fall Fest
Saturday, October 27 @ 2:00-4:00 PM
Everything at Fall Fest is free!
We’ll have food, games, prizes, face painting, bounce house, family pictures, scavenger hunt, and more!
The Pumpkin Patch
October 15-31
> PUMPKINS IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
> SCAVENGER HUNT
> SCIENCE, MATH & ART ACTIVITIES
> PLENTY OF PHOTO OPS
Pumpkin Carving
Sunday, October 28 @ 5:00-6:30 PM
We will have all the supplies you need. Just bring a pumpkin, or, better yet, buy one from our Pumpkin Patch!
FAMILY FUN & MOVIE NIGHT
Saturday, September 22 @ 7:00 PM
Join us for a FREE night of fun for the family! We have outside games, including gaga ball, jumbo Connect 4, jumbo checkers, jumbo Jenga and a kiddie wash. There will be a concession stand with drinks, popcorn, snow cones, and homemade goodies. Sales from the concession stand will go to support the Costa Rica Mission Team. All items in the concession stand are $1.00 or less (drinks are $1 and includes refills).
Emmaus 4th Day Gathering
Monday, August 6 @ 6:00 PM
Heartland of Texas Emmaus Community: Join us for a potluck dinner in the Fellowship Hall at 6:00 pm followed by worship in the Sanctuary at 7:00 pm. ANYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!
Fall Bazaar & Craft Show
Friday, October 5 @ 5:00-7:00 PM
Saturday, October 6 @ 8:00 AM-2:00 PM
Come and browse an assortment of handmade gifts, baked goods, craft vendors (Saturday only), bid in the silent auction, and enjoy delicious food!