HAPPENINGS:
Lenten Dinner and Devotional Series
Wednesdays, March 4-April 1 @ 6:30 PM
With one simple statement, Jesus declared final victory over sin and death: “It is finished” (John 19:30). At the cross, Jesus dismantled the power of every evil force that works against God. God’s act of forsaking ‘self’ strips shame and disempowers every enemy that seeks to destroy the human soul. During the season of Lent, you will have the opportunity to participate in several offerings for spiritual growth. “It is Finished” is a dinner and worship opportunity and a Holy Week prayer experience led by Pastor Laura. Each week will focus on one of the last words of Christ at the Crucifixion.
Lenten Study
Mondays, March 2-April 6 @ 11:30 AM & 6:30 PM
Join Larry Shores for a six-week Bible study of the lectionary scripture readings for Lent 2020. Each session is 90 minutes and is offered at 11:30 am (bring a sack lunch) and again at 6:30 pm. To register, email Larry at [email protected] You will be sent a copy of the readings when you register. The resource book Larry recommends is: “Christ is for Us: Scriptures for the Church Season” by April Yamasaki which is available from Cokesbury.com or on Amazon.com.
United Methodist Men
Saturday, February 1 @ 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.
Valentine's Celebration
Friday, February 7 @ 12:00 & 6:30 PM
All are invited to a free Valentine’s celebration dinner and entertainment in the Fellowship Hall at 12:00 PM or 6:30 PM.
Child care is provided for children up to age 11 years old.
Please RSVP with the number of guests, which meal you would like to attend, and how many children you need child care for. RSVP to [email protected] or 512-563-8840.
Ash Wednesday
Wednesday, February 26 @ 12:00 & 7:00 PM
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the Lent, a forty day period of repentance and reflection. Ashes are placed in the shape of a cross on the forehead as a sign of mourning and repentance. The act echoes the ancient tradition of throwing ashes over one’s head to signify repentance before God. Join us for one of two services at 12:00 & 7:00 pm on February 26 in the Sanctuary.
50+ Ministry Luncheon
On February 7 we will attend the Valentine Celebration at the church at noon in the Fellowship Hall.
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 have different guest speaker each month presenting on topics of interest. There is no cost to attend, but donations are accepted.
BLAST! Kids Play and Praise Our God
Saturday, February 8 @ 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.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, February 9 | 8-11 AM | Fellowship Hall
On Sunday, February 10 the Boy Scouts will be serving a free breakfast to the congregation. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee, and orange juice will be served in the Fellowship Hall from 8:00 to 11:00 am.
Please come by and enjoy some breakfast!
Crafters
Monday, February 10 @ 1:00 PM in Room 7
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.
United Methodist Women Mary Martha Circle
Tuesday, February 11 @ 9:30 am
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 guest speaker from one of our mission partners. 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.
This month we are having a Christmas celebration. Bring a snack or dessert to share and a wrapped gift if you would like to participate in the gift exchange.
Food n Fellowship
Sunday, February 16 @ 12:00 PM
All are invited to our monthly church-wide potluck lunch in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share.
Parent's Night Out
Friday, February 21 @ 6:00-10:00 PM
Parent’s Night Out is open to children who are potty trained. 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 to register ([email protected]) or use the sign up sheets located in the Education Building breezeway.
Quilting Group
Friday, February 21 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.
50+ Game Day
Friday, February 28 @ 12:00 PM
Join us in the Fellowship Hall for dominoes, cards, and board games.
Chili Chow Down & Baked Goods Auction
Saturday, March 7 | 5:00 pm | Fellowship Hall
We’ll have chili eat’n, a lively Baked Goods Auction, games, and a silent auction where you can bid on all kinds of things. There is no charge to attend and eat chili.
The winner of the “Best Tasting Chili” contest will win the much respected, though repulsive Stuffed Armadillo award. The baker of the item which receives the highest bid in the auction will win the highly coveted Floury Apron award.
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
June 29-July 3, 2020
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 2020
Hidden Sections:
Men's Book Club
Saturday, June 22 @ 10:30 AM
Join us in Meeting Room A for fellowship and a discussion of the book of the month.
Turkey Build & Potluck Dinner
Saturday, November 9 @ 6:00 pm
Join us in the fellowship hall for a potluck dinner & turkey building! After we share a meal together, each family will get to build a wooden turkey to take home. Take time to reflect on the things you are thankful for as you write a different blessing on each one of your turkey’s feathers.
Bring a hammer and a potluck dish to share. Be sure to wear clothes you can paint in! All other materials to build the turkeys will be supplied and there is no cost to participate.
This is a family-friendly event and fun for all ages. Invite your friends and neighbors!
GriefShare: Surviving the Holidays
Thursday, November 14 @ 6:30-8:30 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.
Fall Bazaar & Craft Show
Friday, October 4 @ 5:00-7:00 PM
Saturday, October 5 @ 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!
Crafting in the Pumpkin Patch
Wednesday, October 16 @ 6:00 PM
$5 Per person
Join us for a family-friendly crafting project in the Pumpkin Patch! We will supply everything you need to create a one of a kind fun craft for you to take home.
Crafting in the Pumpkin Patch
Wednesday, October 23 @ 6:00 PM
$5 Per person
Join us for a family-friendly crafting project in the Pumpkin Patch! We will supply everything you need to create a one of a kind fun craft for you to take home.
Fall Fest
Saturday, October 26 @ 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! Prizes will be handed out for a costume contest at 3:00 pm.
Harvest Dance
Saturday, October 19 @ 6:30-8:30 PM
Join us for a free community wide Harvest Dance in the Pumpkin Patch!
It will be a family-friendly good time of dancing, lemonade, and popcorn, and listen to a storyteller share engaging Halloween stories by the fire pit while you roast hot dogs and marshmallows.
Come and dance to the Flying Purple People Eater or show off your best performance of the Monster Mash or the Time Warp!
Movie Night
Friday, October 18 @ 6:30 PM
Join us for a family-friendly movie in the Pumpkin Patch! We will have free popcorn, snacks, and drinks. Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on.
Pumpkin Carving
Sunday, October 27 @ 1:30-3:00 PM
We will have all the supplies you need. Just bring a pumpkin, or, better yet, buy one from our Pumpkin Patch!
The Pumpkin Patch
October 14-31
> PUMPKINS IN ALL SHAPES AND SIZES
> SCAVENGER HUNT
> SCIENCE, MATH & ART ACTIVITIES
> PLENTY OF PHOTO OPS
CHURCH PICNIC
Sunday, July 21 @ 11:00 AM
BURGERS | HOT DOGS | WATER SLIDE | BOUNCEHOUSE | WADING POOL | GAMES
We will have only one worship service on July 1st at 10:00 am in the fellowship hall. The kids will sing some songs they learned at Vacation Bible School. Following the service, we will have a picnic outside on the lawn! All the children who attended VBS will be invited to come and bring their families. We will not have Sunday school classes, but will have child care.
Bring a side dish to share, lawn chairs or blanket, swimsuit, towel, sunscreen, & outdoor games
End of School Celebration
Friday, May [email protected] 12:00-4:00 PM
HAMBURGERS | HOT DOGS | SNOW CONES | POPCORN | BOUNCEHOUSES | SPONGE OLYMPICS | BUBBLES | CHALK | LAWN GAMES | SPRINKLERS
You won’t want to miss the BIGGEST END OF SCHOOL CELEBRATION this neighborhood has ever seen! We will have age appropriate activities for preschoolers through high schoolers. All are invited and everything is totally free of charge. Come, celebrate the close of the school year and start the summer vacation off with some FUN!
The Path to the Parables
Saturday, May 18 @ 11:00 AM-1:00 pM
All are invited to “The Path to the Parables”, a family-friendly event outside in the church courtyard on Saturday, May 18. Come by anytime and experience an interactive series of stations, each representing a different parable. The parables represented will include: “The Prodigal Son”, “The Leaven”, “The Sower, “The Net”, and “The Strong Man”. Each center will including an interactive component, art, a take-home activity, and thought provoking questions to consider. This experience is created to be parent-led and suitable for the entire family.
WOMEN'S PROGRESSIVE DINNER
Saturday, March 30 @ 5:30 PM
All women are invited to share in a fun dinner party experience. Make some new friends while enjoying delicious food.
Here’s how it works: Everyone will meet for appetizers and a short devotional in the Fellowship Hall at 5:30 pm. Then everyone draws names (and maps) to determine where you will have your salad and main course. The whole group will then meet back in the Fellowship Hall for dessert and a closing devotional.
Participants are asked to provide either an appetizer or dessert to share.
Child care is provided. A signup table is located by Meeting Room A. For more info, contact Nancy Eckert: (512) 983-7292 or [email protected]
Old Time Gospel Service
Saturday, February 16 @ 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.
Chili Chow Down & Baked Goods Auction
Saturday, March 2 | 5:00 pm | Fellowship Hall
We’ll have chili eat’n, a lively Baked Goods Auction, games, and a silent auction where you can bid on all kinds of things. There is no charge to attend and eat chili. Proceeds from the auctions will go to Project Transformation.
The winner of the “Best Tasting Chili” contest will win the much respected, though repulsive Stuffed Armadillo award. The baker of the item which receives the highest bid in the auction will win the highly coveted Floury Apron award.
Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, February 10 | 7-11 AM | Fellowship Hall
On Sunday, February 10 the Boy Scouts will be serving a free breakfast to the congregation. Pancakes, bacon, sausage, coffee, and orange juice will be served in the Fellowship Hall from 7:00 to 11:00 am.
Please come by and enjoy some breakfast!
Valentine's Celebration
Friday, February 8 @ 12:00 & 6:30 PM
All are invited to a free Valentine’s celebration dinner and entertainment in the Fellowship Hall at 12:00 PM or 6:30 PM.
Child care is provided for children up to age 11 years old.
Please RSVP with the number of guests, which meal you would like to attend, and how many children you need child care for. RSVP to [email protected] or 512-563-8840.
Church Conference
Sunday, December 16 @ 12:15 PM in the Sanctuary
We will have a Church Conference to vote on the simplified structure proposal and approving the slate of nominations for the new LUMC Board and Nominations Committee.Families with children are welcome, but child care is not provided.
CHRISTMAS CANTATA
Sunday, December 20 @ 8:30 and 11:00 am
The Choir will be presenting “Christmas Presence”, a cantata by Pepper Choplin on Sunday, December 16 at the 8:30 and 11:00 worship services. We invite you to come and welcome in the Christmas season. From the miracle of prophecy to the miracle of the Savior’s birth, this Cantata blends familiar carols with original compositions to present the timeless message of Christmas in a new fresh way. Please join us to celebrate Christ’s presence with us in song.
GINGERBREAD HOUSE BUILD
Friday, December 21 @ 6:00 pm
All are invited to a fun-filled evening, where we will enjoy a soup and sandwich supper and build gingerbread houses. Bring a bag of candy to share to decorate with. We will provide the meal and everything else. Invite your friends and neighbors. This event is family-friendly and fun for all ages!
Gingerbread House Build & Spaghetti Supper
Wednesday, December 18 @ 6:00 pm
All are invited to a fun-filled evening, where we will enjoy a spaghetti supper and build gingerbread houses. Bring a bag of candy to share to decorate with. We will provide the meal and everything else.
There is no cost to participate. Invite your friends and neighbors. This event is family-friendly and fun for all ages!
Christmas Caroling
Sunday, December 9 | 5:00 PM
Join us for an evening of caroling in the neighborhood. We will meet in front of the church at 5:00 pm, where we’ll break into groups and go out into the community to spread some cheer! After we finish our caroling, we will meet back in the Fellowship Hall for hot chocolate and cookies.
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!
Blue Christmas Service
Wednesday, December 4 @ 6:00 PM
During holiday seasons filled with family memories, many who grieve need a space to bring such lament and hope as an offering of worship before God. You are invited to come be a part of this special service whether you are grieving in some way or desire to support those who grieve. The service is designed to acknowledge many causes of loss and grief. You can expect prayers, meditation, candle-lighting, and anointing.
This service is open to anyone who is grieving a loss of any kind.