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Tomorrow (Wednesday) evening at 7:00 p.m. we will be having our Ash Wednesday service. Join us as we prepare our hearts and minds for the season of Lent. Don't forget that this is the last week for our Souper Bowl of Caring Food Drive! During the month of February we are raising two tons of food and toiletries for the Argyle Food Bank. You can bring your donations during our regular office hours (including, of course, Sunday) and drop them off in the Sanctuary at one of the tables near the front of the room. See our Missions & Outreach section below to see a list of specific needs and for more information. This Sunday we will start our new sermon series Final Words from the Cross. Join us as we learn about when Jesus said "Father, Forgive Them" which can be found in Luke 23:26, 33-34a. I pray that you will join us this weekend for a time of fellowship and worship. Grace & Peace, Kory |
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Connections & Membership Discipleship & Congregational Care Music Ministry Children's Ministry Kingdom Kids Preschool Missions & Outreach Argyle Music Academy Finance Matters |
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Connections & Membership
Join the Church this Sunday:Kelly Graeber, 214.529.2357 KellyG@ArgyleUMC.org Have you wanted to join Argyle UMC and haven’t done so yet? You will be welcomed to join our church family this Sunday at the end of each of the services. I will be down front waiting on you if you care to join. Please contact KellyG@ArgyleUMC.org if you have any questions or would like to let me know that you will be joining in membership and taking that journey with Christ with us. Connections and Membership Class: If you would like to be more connected to or would like to join Argyle UMC please join us at our Connections and Membership Class which runs for three consecutive weeks during the Sunday school hour (9:30 - 10:30 a.m.). The next class will be held on Sunday, April 1, 15, and the 22 (we will not meet on April 8 due to Easter). Please mark your calendars to attend. Whether you are planning to join Argyle or just want to get connected, come and take this class with us. If you are interested please contact me at KellyG@ArgyleUMC.org or 214.529.2357. Baptism Quilters Group: Do you like the variety of designs in quilts? Like to pick out fabrics and patterns to create a truly unique result? A new ministry, Baptism Quilts, is starting at Argyle United Methodist Church. We will create individual quilts memorializing the baptism of each child that is baptized at the church which will be given to the family at the time of the baptism. Don’t know how to sew? We’ll teach you! Don’t have a sewing machine? We can teach you to hand sew. We also need people to help with cutting fabric and putting kits together. The first meeting of the group will be Monday, March 5th at 9:30 a.m. in Portable 3. We look forward to seeing you there! Please contact me at KellyG@ArgyleUMC.org or 214.529.2357 for more information. AMMEN (Argyle Methodist Men): This Christian group of men meets every 3rd Saturday from 8:00-9:15 to join in fellowship and breakfast. A speaker or presentation is scheduled for each month. Contact Brandon Hindman at bchindman@verizon.net with any questions and to make reservations so they know how much food to prepare. Lunch after Church: Join the Lunch after Church group this Sunday after the 11:00 a.m. service to eat at El Fenix. Pick up a flyer at the Welcome Center and join us at 12:15-12:30 p.m.:
Phone Calls about Membership: Many of you have received phone calls these past couple of weeks confirming your membership information. This is a group that has been formed by me to update pertinent information for our files. You will be asked several questions including if you have been baptized and the date. Please know that they are representatives of this church. If you have any questions, please contact KellyG@ArgyleUMC.org. Thank you for your help in this information. You lost it and we found it! There are several lost and found items at the welcome center. Please drop by the next couple of weeks to see if it is yours. There are some bibles without names in them and many clothing items. For more Connections & Membership news visit www.ArgyleUMC.org/Connections. Return to TOC |
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 Discipleship & Congregational CareKim Thomas, 940.231.0902 Kim@ArgyleUMC.org I Need More Volunteers! A few people have replied, but I am still in need of volunteers. I’m in the process of putting together a team of volunteers to serve as Greeters, Ushers and Kitchen Help for funeral and memorial services. It is so important to show the love of Christ to those who are grieving and this is an opportunity for you to help. Please email or call me if you are interested in being a part of the team and when the need arises, I’ll simply email or call you to see if you’re available. Thank you in advance for serving in this way. 
New Wednesday Women’s Bible StudyThe book of Proverbs contains a wealth of practical wisdom for everyday living. Its teachings are timeless and they provide helpful guidelines on almost aspect of personal conduct imaginable including: goodness, folly, sin, wealth and poverty, tongue, pride and humility, justice, vengeance, strife, gluttony, love, lust, laziness, friendships, the family, life and death. You are invited to join Kelly Graeber in this study on Wednesday 9:30 - 11:30 a.m. in Portable 3. The cost is $15 and the class will meet March 7-May 30. Please contact KellyG@ArgyleUMC.org or 214.529.2357 if you would like to be a part of this study of wisdom. Childcare is available with advance notice. 
Encounter Marriage Weekend: Keep Your Marriage Vibrant!The focus of Worldwide Marriage Encounter is on communication between husband and wife. It is an opportunity to spend a weekend together away from the distractions and the tensions of everyday life and to concentrate on each other as a couple. It's a unique approach aimed at revitalizing Christian Marriage; a time for you and your spouse to be alone together, to rediscover each other, and together, focus on your relationship for an entire weekend. Rediscover the spark that was there on your wedding day! Join the millions of couples worldwide who have learned how to keep their marriage vibrant and alive! There will be an Encounter Marriage Weekend at the Crowne Plaza in Dallas on April 20-22. For information and to make reservations go to www.encounter.org or contact Mickey and Linda Wheeler at jamesw3681@aol.com or 972.594.0232. New Host Home for Lantana Small Group: Come and be a part of a new small group in Lantana this week on Thursday, February 23 at 7:00 p.m. Lantana area residents are welcome to the home of Jeff & Julie Rushing for a small group that will meet on Thursday evenings. Rev. Jim Dean will lead the group in a study based on the book On the Threshold of Grace, Methodist Fundamentals. Contact Kim Thomas at Kim@ArgyleUMC.org or Julie Rushing at jamrushing@yahoo.com for more information. Stephen Ministry Update: This coming week the Stephen Minister training class will be considering the subjects of Telecare: The Next Best Thing to Being There and Using Mental Health Professionals and Other Community Resources. They will be learning specific techniques that they will use in ministering to people by telephone and discovering the many and varied resources that exist in our community to help meet people’s specific needs. Please contact Kim Thomas for more information or visit our website at www.ArgyleUMC.org/StephenMinisters. Sunday School Classes/Weekday Studies For more information on Sunday School Classes visit www.ArgyleUMC.org/SundaySchool. For information on Weekday Studies visit www.ArgyleUMC.org/WeekdayStudies. You may also contact me at 940.231.0902 or Kim@ArgyleUMC.org. Daily Devotional Guide: If you would like an Upper Room Devotional, please stop by the Welcome Center and pick one up. You may also subscribe to receive the devotional via email at Devotional.UpperRoom.org. Study/Sunday School/Small Group Resources: The church has a library of books and videos that is available for you to check out to aid in your spiritual growth. If you are interested, please browse the online catalog at your convenience, and talk to Kim if you would like to check something out. You can find the online catalog at www.ArgyleUMC.org/StudyResources. Return to TOC |
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Music, Worship & the Arts
Ash Wednesday Service: 7:00 p.m. in the SanctuaryJoe Stobaugh, 214.868.7051 Joe@ArgyleUMC.org Be sure to join your church family for a beautiful and moving Ash Wednesday service in the Sanctuary at 7:00 p.m. The intersect band will be providing the music and Karla Rogers will be preaching! All are welcome! Due to the Ash Wednesday service, the Argyle Ringers will be rehearsing in Portable 6 during the regular rehearsal time. KM2 will rehearse during their regular time as well. The Chancel Choir will rehearse immediately following the service. Return to TOC |
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Children's MinistryLiz Edwards, 940.453.9444 Liz@ArgyleUMC.org Zone 56: There will be no Zone 56 this Wednesday, February 22. We will take the night off so that all of our students and families can attend Argyle UMC's Ash Wednesday service at 7:00 p.m. See you there! Happy Facebook February! Lauren has challenged the kids to get 56 5th and 6th graders to "like" our new Facebook page this month. Everyone is welcome to join in, but only students count toward the goal of 56 likes (parents count for students who don't have their own Facebook). If they can do it we'll celebrate with an ice cream party February 29. Click Here and like our page today! (You can also search for "Zone 56 at Argyle UMC" under pages.) Bridgeport Camp: The United Methodist Church offers great summer camps for children and youth at Bridgeport Camp and Conference Center. The camps are for children completing grades 3-5. 2012 Sessions are June 12-16, July 10-14, July 17-21, July 24-28, and August 7-11. Early bird registration is $245. After 2/28/12 the cost is $275. Please note that these camps normally fill quickly. There are also camps for special needs children and Jr. high camps for those completing grades 6-8. For more info and to register go to www.BridgeportCamp.com. Return to TOC |
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Kingdom Kids Preschool
Kingdom Kids will be performing at the 9:30 a.m. service this Sunday. Come enjoy a few songs sung by some great kids!Kelli Stoops, 940.464.1333 Kelli@ArgyleUMC.org Registration for the 2012-2013 school year begins March 5th. Church members will have a special opportunity to register Sunday, March 4th before Open Registration to the community begins. It is a first come, first served process. Spots fill up quickly, so come enroll and be a part of a great program. We are open Monday-Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. We also offer Early Birds and Later Gators if you need extra time. We have highly qualified christian teachers that are degreed and have extensive training in child development. Each teacher is also CPR/First Aid trained. Kingdom Kids offers a comprehensive curriculum. Our specials includes music and movement, science lab, Spanish, and computer lab. Come take a tour and see what we have to offer! Return to TOC |
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 Missions & Outreach Lauren Anders, 940.765.2763 Lauren@ArgyleUMC.org This is the last week to bring donations for the Argyle Food Bank! The Big Game may be over, but The Souper Bowl of Caring continues all month long! Remember to bring your canned goods and other donations for the Argyle Food Bank by the church. You may drop them off your donations at the tables at the front of the sanctuary during office hours or, of course, Sunday Morning. The Argyle Food Bank is not only looking for food but also for toiletries and other essentials. Here is a list of special items that are needed (small quantities are appreciated):
College Care Packs Update: Thank you to everyone that contributed items for the college care packages. We received several emails and thank you cards expressing their appreciation. Here are a few of their comments:
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 Argyle Music Academy Anastasia Markina, 940.368.8754 Anastasia@ArgyleUMC.org Argyle Music Academy is enrolling for the 2012 school year! The Academy is open to all ages, all levels! We are looking for piano, strings, voice, and guitar students! Teachers are professional musicians, with college level degrees and artistic careers! You can find more information on our website: www.ArgyleUMC.org/AMA. Please contact me if you have any questions - Anastasia Markina, 940.368.8754 or Anastasia@ArgyleUMC.org. Return to TOC |
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Finance MattersValerie Donahue, 972.740.2058 Valerie@ArgyleUMC.org Giving as of 2/19/12 for fiscal year 2012: $147,327.18. Consider scheduling a recurring contribution today. EFT (Electronic Funds Transfer) is a very convenient option for giving. Even when travel, illness, or other circumstances prevent you from attending service, your electronic contributions will continue to be received on an uninterrupted basis. For more information contact Valerie at Valerie@ArgyleUMC.org or 972.740.2058. Christian Education Scholarship Fund We have undertaken an initiative in recognition of the need to encourage and support young individuals interested in pursuing Christian leadership within the Methodist Church. To this end we are establishing a Christian Education Scholarship Fund in the name of our Minister of Congregational Care, Pat Wellborn, to support this initiative. Pat passed away February of last year. Recently a member of our church donated sixteen grave sites to start this fund. They are located in the Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery in Grand Rapids, Michigan. We would like to ask your assistance in seeing if any of your members would be interested in these sites and all monies generated through this effort will go directly in to the scholarship fund. The sites are valued at $1,595.00 each and all offers will be considered. If you or someone you know would be interested in more information on these grave sites please contact Valerie Donahue at 940.464.1333 or Valerie@ArgyleUMC.org. Thank you for helping grow our educational opportunities. Return to TOC |
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