Church Calendar

 Friday, March 24, 2023

7:00 PM Spanish-language Worship – Youth Building

             Children’s & Youth Activities – Youth Room

 

Saturday, March 25, 2023

8:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Big Event

 

Sunday, March 26, 2023

 8:30 AM  Traditional Service - Chapel

 9:30 AM  Adult Sunday School (Friendship) – Wesley Hall and ZOOM

 9:45 AM  Adult Sunday School Class - Wesley Hall

 9:45 AM  Youth Confirmation Class – Wesley Hall

 9:45 AM  Children’s Sunday School – Youth Building

 9:45 AM  Youth Sunday School – Youth Building

11:00 AM Spanish-language Worship – Gym and Facebook

11:00 AM Traditional Worship – Sanctuary and Facebook

12:00 PM “Moments that Matter” Workshop: Putting Your House in Order


Tuesday, March 28, 2023

 9:30  AM Prayer Team – Zoom

 6:30  PM Fiesta Kids

 

Wednesday, March 29, 2023

 6:00  PM Bible Study – Zoom

 

Friday, March 31, 2023

7:00  PM Spanish-language Worship – Youth Building

             Children’s & Youth Activities – Youth Room

  

Saturday, April 1, 2023

10:00 AM District Huddles with Bishop – First UMC Duncanville

  

Sunday, April 2, 2023 (PALM SUNDAY)

 8:30  AM Traditional Service - Chapel

 9:30  AM Adult Sunday School (Friendship) – Wesley Hall and ZOOM

 9:45  AM Adult Sunday School Class - Wesley Hall

 9:45  AM Youth Confirmation Class – Wesley Hall

 9:45  AM Children’s Sunday School – Youth Building

 9:45  AM Youth Sunday School – Youth Building

11:00 AM Spanish-language Worship – Gym and Facebook

11:00 AM Traditional Worship – Sanctuary and Facebook

5:30  PM Holy Week Cantata – Sanctuary

The big event:

city wide volunteer day

March 25th

8:00 am – 1:00 pm


The Big Event is a one-day, citywide day in which volunteers are matched with service projects at the homes

of people who need help. Our mission at FUMC Grand Prairie is to love our neighbors by inviting, welcoming, connecting, growing, serving, and loving. 

The Big Event is an opportunity to connect with each other and the community through service with love. 

Do you have any friends who enjoy gardening, or meeting new people.


Consider inviting a friend or a group to join you.

You may sign up to volunteer in the narthex or through the link in the newsletter.

moments that matter

The Moments That Matter Series

#1 Getting your house in order.

March 26th


Immediately following 11am service we will meet in Wesley Hall for the 1st class. Their will be a cost of $10 per book needed, couples will share one book. End-of-Life planning and paperwork will be discussed in this first meeting.

Register on sign-up sheet in narthex or link found in the weekly digital newsletter.

Lunch will be provided.


Registration Required.

north texas conference

District Huddles with Bishop

April 1st 10:00 am – 1:00 pm

First UMC Duncanville

 

Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. is eagerly anticipating his interaction with both lay and clergy members of the North Texas Conference, and cordially invites you to attend the upcoming gathering. There is no requirement to register; simply show up at the event. Over the course of each two-hour session, there will be a Q&A segment. If you wish to submit your questions beforehand, please visit https://ntcumc.org/district-huddles and fill out the form provided.

annual easter egg hunt donations

We need donations of

pre-wrapped candy or pre-filled plastic eggs for our annual Easter Egg Hunt. There are no restrictions on the type of candy that can be used. Donations can be left in the narthex or office by NEXT SUNDAY, April 2nd.

ymca christian leadership breakfast

4556 S. Carrier Pkwy

Grand Prairie, TX 75052

Tuesday, April 4th 


This special event is open to the entire community with intentions to gather, pray, reflect and spread positivity within. Cost is $12 per person payable to FUMCGP.

We have reserved two tables/room for 16 people.


7 am - Breakfast sponsored by Fuzzy’s Taco’s

7:30-8:00 am -  Program

Please sign-up on sheet in foyer or contact the office by March 26th

Grand Prairie

Food & Clothing Co-op

Needs:


Canned soup (large & small)

Canned peas,

Canned mixed vegetables

canned meat items (tuna, chili, spam, ravioli)

Dry beans

Dry rice

Mac & cheese (dinner box)

 

Please bring your donations to the church and leave them in the boxes provided.

grand prairie outreach organization                jacket and blanket drive

As the temperatures start to get a little colder the GPHOO is in need of:  


Gently used and freshly washed and/or new hoodies and jackets with hoods.

     

Gently used and freshly washed and/or new "big and tall" sleeping        bags that are designed for cold temperatures (specifically 20–30-        degree temps).

     

Gently used and freshly washed and/or new blankets and              comforters.


Please bring donations to the box in the foyer or church office.