AU M C N EW S THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LIFE GROUP. By Brad Cozart

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J UN E 1 June 2016 COME FOLLOW JESUS WITH US! CAR WASH BACK TO THE FUTURE LIGHT MOVIE NIGHT Argyle Youth Fundraiser on June 11 (p. 5) Next Sermon Series starting July 2 & 3 (p.

6) AU M C N EW S AD U LTS A L L CHU R CH MIS S ION S CH ILDREN COMMUNICAT IONS S U P PORT / CARE YO UT H FINANCE WO RSHIP K I N GD O M K I D S THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LIFE GROUP By Brad

Before joining the Circle of Friends, there were limited Life Group options in our age group at the 9:30 time slot.

We felt like it was important for us to worship as a family. For that reason, we choose the begin attending the Circle of Friends Life Group at 9:30 and the 11:00 am worship as a family.

The class has created a safe forum to be vulnerable, ask questions, and work through the details of what Christ has done in both of our lives.

We discuss life issues and practical ways to further the Kingdom as disciples of Christ.

1 J UN E 1 June 2016 COME FOLLOW JESUS WITH US! CAR WASH BACK TO THE FUTURE LIGHT MOVIE NIGHT Argyle Youth Fundraiser on June 11 (p. 5) Next Sermon Series starting July 2 & 3 (p. 2) Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 pm (p. 6) AU M C N EW S AD U LTS A L L CHU R CH MIS S ION S CH ILDREN COMMUNICAT IONS S U P PORT / CARE YO UT H FINANCE WO RSHIP K I N GD O M K I D S THE CIRCLE OF FRIENDS LIFE GROUP By Brad Cozart Heather and I joined the Circle of Friends Life Group about 2 years ago. Before joining the Circle of Friends, there were limited Life Group options in our age group at the 9:30 time slot. Our children were attending Sunday School at 9:30, while Heather and I were attending the 9:30 worship without them and an 11:00 am Life Group. We felt like it was important for us to worship as a family. For that reason, we choose the begin attending the Circle of Friends Life Group at 9:30 and the 11:00 am worship as a family. Joining the Circle of Friends has enabled us to establish personal relationships and go deeper than the superficial passing conversations on the way in and out of worship. The class has created a safe forum to be vulnerable, ask questions, and work through the details of what Christ has done in both of our lives. Additionally, several of the men in the class have formed an accountability group that meets during the week for coffee. We discuss life issues and practical ways to further the Kingdom as disciples of Christ. If you attend AUMC and are not a part of a Life Group, consider stepping out of your comfort zone and joining a group. -Brad & Heather Cozart... This Life Group began over a year ago when a small group of couples decided they wanted to make a deeper connection and do life with each other. They are welcoming, fun, active adults in their late 30 s and up (parents of young children and some grandparents) who support each other, grow in their faith together, do missional work together and socialize together. They have open discussions on today s issues and are respectful of each person s ideas and opinions. They do book and video series studies on various topics. They meet once a month after the second service for lunch & have quarterly social gatherings that are child friendly.

Worship J UN E 2 BACK TO THE FUTURE STARTING JULY 2 & 3 Join us this

our mission attributes: generosity, authenticity, compassion,

bring communion to our homebound members and senior adult community,

Home, our Prayer Trail, Keep Argyle Beautiful, and so much more.

church community that is committed to transforming the world one life

2 Worship J UN E 2 BACK TO THE FUTURE STARTING JULY 2 & 3 Join us this summer for a movie sermon series where we will go back to remember our mission attributes: generosity, authenticity, compassion, discipline, and serving through the lens of our favorite movies so we can move forward to a greater future. WORSHIP WITHOUT WALLS Thank you so much to everyone who participated in Worship Without Walls! We were able to pack over 21,000 meals with Stop Hunger Now, sing and bring communion to our homebound members and senior adult community, take care of properties and landscapes for the Cumberland Children s Home, our Prayer Trail, Keep Argyle Beautiful, and so much more. It was a truly incredible weekend and we are honored to be part of a church community that is committed to transforming the world one life at a time. If you re looking for more service opportunities, visit argyleumc.org/serve and be on the look out for opportunities this summer and in the fall.

As you are reading this, our very own AUMC Youth are hosting a summer camp for the kids we serve in Denton.

The camp is in its third year and the kids were so excited to see the youth again! Our FuelUP team is also in it s first week of the summer lunch program.

We know God will provide the manpower and food needed, but if you would like to help, please visit our Facebook page - UP ministry.

Fuel UP is our summer lunch program where we make and take lunches to a local park in Denton, distribute to the kids in the area, and play together.

3 Missions FUEL UP! JUNE 5 - AUGUST 14 JUNE 3 Summer is UP ministry s busiest season of missions and we are grateful for all of the support and generous donations that enable these missions! As you are reading this, our very own AUMC Youth are hosting a summer camp for the kids we serve in Denton. This camp is so special because it builds a relationship between our youth and these kids. The camp is in its third year and the kids were so excited to see the youth again! Our FuelUP team is also in it s first week of the summer lunch program. We took a leap of faith this year and are serving 2 days now! We know God will provide the manpower and food needed, but if you would like to help, please visit our Facebook page - UP ministry. We need food donations, volunteers, and monetary donations. Fuel UP is our summer lunch program where we make and take lunches to a local park in Denton, distribute to the kids in the area, and play together. It is a fun way to get kids involved in a summer mission. Please see our table in the foyer for a shopping list and how to get involved! argyleumc.org/upministry Summer Giving Going out of town this summer? While warm weather and beaches are calling your name, remember that our mission to share Christ with our community doesn t take a vacation. Summer is one of the most intense seasons of missional ministry at Argyle UMC, and your financial support makes it all possible. So if you won t be here in service, you can keep partnering with us by scheduling your giving. This way, your giving is automated and our ministries stay strong during all seasons of the year. Get all the info at argyleumc.org/give. Thank you so much for your generosity!

J UN E 4 Children s Ministry VBS MINISTRY PARTNER / VOLUNTEER INFO MEETINGS All volunteers working around kids must attend one of the following trainings: Thursday, June 2 at 7

We have a place for you. Love science or art or music? We have a place for you. We would love to have as part of our team! Visit us at argyleumc.

VBS SUNDAY / VBS PICNIC SUNDAY, JUNE 19 AT THE 11:00 SERVICE This will be a service led by our kids who were here for Vacation Bible School the previous week, June 13-17.

4 J UN E 4 Children s Ministry VBS MINISTRY PARTNER / VOLUNTEER INFO MEETINGS All volunteers working around kids must attend one of the following trainings: Thursday, June 2 at 7 pm, Sunday, June 5 at noon, or Thursday, June 9 at 7 pm. Love Pinterest and decorating? We have a place for you. Spreadsheets and compiling data your thing? We have a place for you. Love science or art or music? We have a place for you. We would love to have as part of our team! Visit us at argyleumc.org/vbs to take a quiz and see what kind of VBS volunteer you are! VBS SUNDAY / VBS PICNIC SUNDAY, JUNE 19 AT THE 11:00 SERVICE This will be a service led by our kids who were here for Vacation Bible School the previous week, June They will share the story of their week with you through song and dance and celebrate all the ways God moved throughout VBS! All are invited. Directly following the 11:00 service, the LIGHT Women s Ministry is hosting the VBS Picnic in the SMAC (Student Ministry Activity Center). All are welcome to come and celebrate the joy of VBS with us!

Youth Ministry JUNE 5 MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL SATURDAY, JUNE 4 FROM 5-10:30 PM All upcoming 6,7, & 8

We will leave the church at 5 PM and return around 10:30 PM.

dogs, etc.). Reserve your ticket at argyleyouth.org/ events.

this Saturday morning to get their car washed for a donation to Youth Missions!

Center. Don t miss our special Summer Small Group Bible Studies!

Here are the dates they will be meeting throughout the summer: Wednesdays 6:30-8 PM Upcoming 6, 7 & 8

5 Youth Ministry JUNE 5 MIDDLE SCHOOL BASEBALL SATURDAY, JUNE 4 FROM 5-10:30 PM All upcoming 6,7, & 8 Grades (in the fall), join us for our Middle School Baseball Night! We will leave the church at 5 PM and return around 10:30 PM. The cost is $30 and it includes: ticket, small souvenir, and all-you-can-eat ballpark food buffet (hot dogs, etc.). Reserve your ticket at argyleyouth.org/ events. MISSIONS CAR WASH SATURDAY, JUNE 11 FROM 9 - NOON All are welcome to bring their car up to the church on this Saturday morning to get their car washed for a donation to Youth Missions! If you d like to participate, please sign up in the Student Ministry Activities Center (SMAC) Welcome Center. Don t miss our special Summer Small Group Bible Studies! We will have light snacks available at each of the studies. Here are the dates they will be meeting throughout the summer: Wednesdays 6:30-8 PM Upcoming 6, 7 & 8 Grades AUMC SMAC June 8th June 15th June 22nd June 29th July 6th July 13th July 27th August 10th Sundays 6:30-8 PM Upcoming 9, 10 & 11 Grades AUMC SMAC June 5th June 12th June 19th June 26th July 10th July 24th July 31st August 7th Tuesdays 6-10 PM Upcoming 12th Grade, Grads & College AUMC SMAC June 7th June 14th June 21st June 28th July 5th July 12th July 26th

Adult Ministry argyleumc.org/study Register for classes at argyleumc.org/study. Childcare available, RSVP to dawn@argyleumc.org. COMPASS Are you looking for a way to serve the church?

6 Adult Ministry argyleumc.org/study Register for classes at argyleumc.org/study. Childcare available, RSVP to COMPASS Are you looking for a way to serve the church? This may be the right opportunity for you. We need people to help prepare questions each week for Compass. Compass was started about a year ago and it is a tool we use to continue the conversation after the Sunday morning sermon. What we need are people who are willing to read and meditate on the scriptures for a given week, then write questions based on that scripture. If you are interested in learning more about this, please contact Kim Thomas at kim@argyleumc.org. CHARGE CONFERENCE Sunday, June 12 at 12:15 JUNE 6 All are welcome to join us for this Charge Conference where we will approve the budget for this coming year and all incoming lay leadership. This will be held in the SMAC directly following the 11:00 service that day. Women s LIGHT Ministry HIGHLIGHTS & LOWLIGHTS SATURDAY, JUNE 11 AT 9 AM Highlights & Lowlights, open to all women in the church and community. Join us for a Saturday morning casual time of devotion and sharing the second Saturday each month from 9:00-10:30am. We have coffee, light breakfast, and childcare. Men s SALT Ministry MEN S BREAKFAST SATURDAY, JUNE 18 AT 8 AM Mens breakfast on the 3rd Saturday! We will be having ham, eggs, grits, gravy, biscuits, jam, honey, juice, milk, and plenty of coffee. Coffee will be ready at 6 am for you early risers. Breakfast will be served at 8 am. All men are welcome to join us for a morning of food and fellowship.

STEPHEN MINISTRY WEEKEND

STEPHEN MINISTRY WEEKEND OCTOBER 1 October 2016 COME FOLLOW JESUS WITH US! UP CLOTHING DRIVE Through all of October (p. 3) ARGYLE LEADERSHIP ACADEMY Saturday, Oct. 29 (p. 9) FALL FESTIVAL Sunday, October 30 from 4-6 pm (p. 2)