Celebrating Our Centennial

Current/Upcoming Events

Beard Growing Contest

Hey all you virile, lumberjack kinda guys, now is the chance to grow that beard you have always wanted! The Centennial Committee is sponsoring a beard-growing contest starting January 1, 2008 ending on September 9, 2008. The contest is for all men of the church and any women that are so inclined. ;-)

Prizes will be awarded for the longest beard (See picture at left. His is 11 ft. long) and also the most colorful beard (no artificial coloring, please).  In addition, Pastor Dave has agreed to grow a beard. Church members can vote with monetary donations whether if he should keep it or shave it. All donations will help offset the centennial expenses.

For more information or for beard growing tips, contact Forrest Scott at 972-253-1405, who by the way does not have a beard. Winners have been picked at the luncheon Sunday Sept 7th. Photos will be forthcoming. We all now whose was the, ahem, less than handsome, lets say. but it sure was the longest - no eleven feet but but there may have been a few cats living in there and who knows what else! I believe Bob Campbell's was voted the most handsome beard.

is still trying to find everyone in the last 100 years that have been involved in the UMYF program. If you have any information on former youth, please let us know. Too much information is certainly better than no information at all. A mailing list will be created to inform FUMC youth about the Centennial Youth Reunion. This event will take place on Saturday, September 6th & Sunday, September 7th. Let’s make this an absolutely spectacular event! So, if you have not already provided names, email addresses, phone numbers, etc., please do so now! Call Carol Ayles at 972-259-3230 or email Eric Shipp at e_shipp@yahoo.com.

An exciting, very affordable five-day cruise in the Caribbean sets sail to ports in Cozumel and Progeso! There is lots to do see such as snorkeling, diving, sightseeing or just plain relaxing. This is a church-sponsored cruise open to anyone. Pastor David Turner will provide daily devotions.

Part of the proceeds from the cruise will be used to offset Centennial expenses with the help of Carnival Cruise Lines and Premiere Travel Tours. Hurry and make your reservations now before the cruise lines pulls back any empty slots! For more information, call Shirley McGee at 972-444-8945.

View the detail cruise brochure and listing of activities. Se the rest of the 2008 itinerary by the Travel Fellowship. This cruise is in the log book as a fun and inspirational time for all that went!

Centennial Celebration Weekend - September 6-7,  FUMC Campus

The culmination of our celebration of the 100th birthday of our church starts with a UMYF Homecoming in the Fellowship Hall for former UMYF'ers on Saturday, September 6th. On Sunday morning, September 7, we begin a great spirit-filled brush-arbor style revival in the main worship center with a covered dish luncheon to follow. Our Revival continues on Monday the 8th through Wednesday September 10th. The revival service meets at 7:00 PM each night. Come and hear the dynamic preaching, spirit-filled singing and the great worship music as we remember, rejoice and rededicate ourselves and our church to the glory of God!

UMYF REUNION - Saturday, September 6

HOMECOMING/LUNCH - Sunday, September 7

REVIVAL - Sunday through Wednesday (September 7-10)

Come and bring others with you! Share this blessing with your friends and neighbors!

Preserve the Legacy of our first 100 years with a
CENTENNIAL CROSS

If you haven’t seen these yet, you need to. These pendants were created by Gold N Carats Jewelers, 7601 N. MacArthur Blvd., No. 130, 972-910-0300. They are available in sterling silver and 14k gold. Please order and purchase from June Taylor at 972-255-0084. Make your checks out to the church.

To get these pieces of Fine Jewelry for Christmas for yourself or loved ones - Your order must be placed no later than October 31. No orders will be taken after that date.

14K Gold	The Pendants	Sterling Silver

(The silver cross photo is near the large actual size.)

Pendants
Sterling Silver	Small	$50.00
	Large	$70.00
14K Gold White or Yellow	Small	$110.00
	Large	$310.00
Earrings
Sterling Silver		$100.00
14k Yellow Gold		$225.00
Chains are priced separately. Sale Ends October 31, 2008 Get Yours While Supplies Last!

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Dedication of Centennial Square

A brief service to dedicate our new Centennial Square will be held immediately after the morning worship service on Sunday, the 27th of July. We will gather around the bell tower near the entrance to the sanctuary with its very special bricks for very special people. Please make plans to come and share in this unique service.

Brick Order Form

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Sammy built a display/book case specifically for this the centennial with a stained-glass window from the original founding church.
It is a work of art in itself!

CENTENNIAL HISTORIC EXHIBIT

Stop by and revisit the history of our/your church
ROOM 304W

OPEN EACH SUNDAY
9:55 – 10:25 AM  &  11:45 AM – 12:45 AM

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DVDs of "Firm Foundation" Centennial Play on Sale at Centennial Luncheon

Did you see the Centennial Play earlier this year? Well, if you didn’t, this opportunity is for you!

Thanks to our own Resident Genius, Sammy Hargrove, we will be selling DVD’s of “Firm Foundation” at the Nimitz Cafeteria on Centennial Sunday, September 7th. These will include the Dress Rehearsal, Audience Stills, and the Actual Performance. Cost $10.00. Don’t miss this opportunity! Great job, Sammy!

• If you want a DVD of Centennial Sunday Worship, September 7, 2008, please contact the church office 972-253-3531 Cost: $5.00




• Are you interested in Wesley Putnam’s music? Contact the church office at 972-253-3531 or email connie@fumcirving.org.

Centennial Throws Also for Sale

And for more genius, have you seen the beautiful Centennial Throw?! I was displayed during the Centennial Luncheon and the design image graced last Sunday's bulletin. This is also a once in a lifetime opportunity to have one or more of these great blanket throws for your home or as a gift for a loved one. These are available just in time for your early Christmas shopping and will make a great gift your Methodist or non-Methodist friends and relatives. Order forms are available from the church office or a Centennial Committee member.

 

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“And the Lion Shall Lay Down with the Lamb” Bold, bright colors, striking imagery, wonderful symbolism! This describes the unique paintings of Ms. Cynthia Stone, First United Methodist Church’s resident artist and long-time member. Cynthia has been painting for many years focusing primarily on interpretations from chapter and verse from the Bible. Cynthia has won many awards for her work most recently the “People’s Choice Award” from the Park Cities Presbyterian Church. She has won this award two years in a row against stiff competition! And, if not in her studio, she can be found painting scenes for plays, for the Children’s Building or just painting walls all around the church, or working with the children. Cynthia loves to paint but most importantly, she loves to make people smile! First United Methodist is currently celebrating 100 years of leadership and ministry to the City of Irving. Cynthia, under commission from the Centennial Committee, graciously agreed to do a painting about the history of the church. The finished work, called “Rejoicing” has been donated by Cynthia to the Church and was auctioned at Centennial Celebration Luncheon Sunday September 7th for $1000.00.