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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Financial Peace University is a financial education program developed by best-selling author and national radio show host Dave Ramsey. FUMC’s Foundations will offer this program starting on Tuesday, February 28th.
Free child care is available if you register by February 19th. Learn more by attending a special preview session on Tuesday, February 7th, 7:00 pm in the Village Commons.
Crossroads Safe House Field Trip: The United Methodist Women will meet in the south parking lot at 11:20 am on Thursday, February 9th for van and carpooling. We will then return to the church for a catered lunch. All interested women are invited to come.
Double Nickel Luncheon: Join us on Friday, February 10th at noon in Fellowship Hall for a pre-Valentine celebration.
Spiritual Journeying--Celtic Ways to Make Space and Wait Upon God: Carol and Doug Fox will lead us in an exploration of traditional Celtic readings about the Saints and their pilgrimages, the communities they established and their legacies. Sundays, February 12th and 19th, 9:15-10:45 am in the Bride’s Room.
PRESCHOOL REGISTRATION FOR FALL 2012: Registration for FUMC members will be February 15th, 9:00 am. Registration involves filling out a registration form and paying the $50 non-refundable registration fee. Open registration for the public will be February 17th. Members may register after their designated day, but will lose their priority status. Come to our OPEN HOUSE on February 8th, 9:30-11:30am. Questions, call Laura Lechtenberg, Preschool Director, 482-0343 or email lauralechtenberg@fcfumc.net.
Buddhism—Liberation from Suffering: What do you think of when you think about Buddhism? The Dalai Lama? People sitting cross-legged on cushions, meditation? Iliff professor Dr. Jacob Kinnard will expand our understanding of this ancient religion and philosophy, practiced by more than 500 million people. Sunday, February 12th, 1:00-2:30 pm in the Parlor.
Pine Ridge Mission Trip: An organizational and information meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 15th, 6:00-8:00 pm in the Parlor. Refreshments provided. Trips are May 5-9th and August 11-18th. Questions call Theresa Holbrook at 219-5960.
Prayer Shawl Knit-In: Join us on Saturday, February 18th, 9:30-11:30 am in the Parlor. Everyone is welcome.
Theatre and Theology: In Trying, produced by Bas Bleu Theatre Company, the author shares how a twenty-five year old girl and her employer—a feisty, aristocratic, octogenarian judge—manage to bridge the generation gap. We’ll see Trying on Sunday, February 19th at 2:30 pm at Bas Bleu Theatre, 401 Pine Street. Curtain time is 2:30 pm. Tickets are $15. Reserve your tickets by February 12th at the Adult Faith Formation table in Fellowship Hall.
Senior Concerns and Planning Forum: Anyone who faces the challenge of maintaining optimal quality of life for themselves or another as they age is invited to attend this forum. Four professionals will offer information about health care, legal and financial concerns. All are welcome on Sunday, February 19th from noon to 2:00 pm in the Village Commons.
Speaking Christian: In his newest book, Speaking Christian, Marcus Borg contrasts the original meanings of many key Christian concepts, such as “salvation,” with today’s meaning. This class, on Sundays, February 19-March 11th from 10:45-11:45 am, will introduce Marcus Borg’s work in preparation for his presentations at Plymouth Congregational Church on April 13th and 14th. Copies of Speaking Christian will be available for $15.
Afternoon at the Movies: Mitch Albom’s, “Have a Little Faith,” will be the feature film shown on Tuesday, February 21st at 2:00 pm in Cinema Center. This is a true story of how a successful sports writer, experienced the divergent worlds of two influential men. “Moving between their worlds—Christian and Jewish, African American and White, impoverished and privileged—Albom witnesses how these very different men, not only live life but celebrate it.
Camp Hope 2012: On February 19th we will offer our continued support for the quality Christian camping ministry for adults with developmental disabilities. Last year 60 campers attended. This year’s session will be July 2-6th. Thank you for your continued support.
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