First United Methodist Church
502 Sixth Street; Orange, TX 77630

(409)886-7466

Handicap Accessible

Sunday Schedule
8:30 AM	Traditional Worship Service in Chapel
8:55 AM	Celebration Worship Service in Sanctuary
9:50 AM	Sunday School
11:00 AM	Traditional Worship Service in Sanctuary

We record our Sunday morning worship services. Cassette tapes with players are available free of charge to those that are homebound and cannot come to church. If you are someone that is homebound or know someone who is homebound, contact the church office at 409-886-7466 to make arrangements. Hearing assistance devices are also available during the service and can be obtained by contacting one of the ushers.

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Updated 5/11/08 Beth Moore Bible Study, Fruit of the Spirit; Thursdays at 2pm

MISSION STATEMENT: Making Disciples by sharing God's love through Christ.

You are invited to the Consecration

of our new Praise Center

Sunday May 18, 2008 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School at 9:15

One Great Hour of Worship at 10:30

Worship Service will be in the Praise Center with Dr. Richard Burnham, District Superintendent, preaching, as we attribute to God the glory for this milestone in our Spiritual Journey. Following the worship service, the building will be open for your inspection before, during and after we serve the first covered-dish luncheon in the new facility. Don’t miss this historic very first worship service and meal in our new FUMC Praise Center.

The membership is eagerly awaiting the opening of our new Praise Center later this spring. We have been watching for more than a year now as the impressive edifice has taken shape. The architects designed the building to reflect the style of the church's 1921 Sanctuary and most agree that the reflection is a triumphant blend of the best of classic construction and modern details.

Words of Appreciation

We would like to express our deep appreciation to Danielle Heil for her years of excellent service to our church. Danielle’s can-do attitude and super efficiency have been a blessing to our church. Thank you Danielle.

FUMC Has A Great History
You can learn more about how our church has grown to

what it is today by reading more.

Future Vision
In January 2007, ground was broken on a

major addition to our church facilities.

You can read more and view pictures

of the groundbreaking and the facilities

that are currently under construction.

Family Productions

Family Production may be the most innovative ministry the church has done for families in years. We have had a wonderful response since the first production in September and believe it will continue to improve with each performance.

Welcome New Members

Derek & Misti Grooms

Dara Grooms

Jamey & Nichole Vermillion

Destiny, Nicholas, and Elizabeth Vermillion

(Other Recent New Members)

Visitors - Jamia Harris, Jean & Vernon Andrews, Helen Parks, Walter, Christie, JT, David, Christopher, AnnMarie Graham, Steve Romeis, Suzanne Magee, Spencer & Elizabeth Johns, Ashley Young, Spencer Scogin, Jessica Longlois, Daniel Grooms, Lindsay Force, Brent Force, Ann McCorquodale, Judy Smith, Jayda Babcock, David Waterbury, Jean & Vernon Andrew, Melanie, Bradley, & Dan Thevis Tom, Becky & Chris Henry, Jean & Vernon Andrews, Errol & Jeanne Waguespack, Mrs. Chris Brommus, Tim & Donna Griffin, Tyler Loven, Ann & Rex McCorquodale, Erin Worster, and Doris & Clayton Burris.

We would love to have you join us this weekend! Check out the information about us here on the web site, and find out more about the exciting things happening here for Children, Students, couples, families, and Adults!

Browse the pages for information on music, the church, the community, and so much more! The invitation is always open to join us, and please know we care!

We would love to be there for you. If you have a prayer request,

please let us know.

What's New, Directions To Our Church, Visitor Information, Links to Other Websites, Weekly Newsletter, Stephen Ministry

For the safety of our children, all adults that work with children or youth are Safe Sanctuary trained and must pass a background check For more information about the many other opportunities we offer, contact our Youth Director at your convenience.

News and events

UMYF Adopt a Street Cleanup

The First United Methodist Church of Orange Youth Group recently cleaned up their adopted street (Meeks Drive from Allie Payne to MLK).

United Methodist Women

The United Methodist Women hosted their annual Mother, Daughter and Friends Dinner in fellowship hall on April 24.

Come join us on Thursdays at 2:00p.m. in Tow Inn. We will be doing one of the newer studies: The Fruit of the Spirit. We want to see you there. If you have any questions, please call Joy Hughes (883-7340) or Beverly Blalack (886-4832)

Baptism - Dara Kay Grooms

New Youth Director

The new youth director is here. Jay Neff has moved here with his wife Leslie and girls Megan and Willa. Jay and Leslie joined our congregation from Seabrook UMC in Seabrook, TX. Jay can be contacted at the church office.

Vacation Bible School 2008

Fidelis Sunday School Class

Young Adults Sunday School Class

College Sunday School Class

Family Productions

Pastor Terry is moving for Risk-Taking Missions

The time has come to accept a new ministry assignment. I will be leaving my appointment here at FUMC Orange to begin a new appointment in a new conference.

Donna and I will be accepting new appointments in the West Texas Conference. We will be pastors in the Lubbock, Texas area. There are three churches, Idalou, Crosbyton, and Ralls, which we will serve together in a cooperative ministry. One of our church’s core principles is to engage in “risk-taking missions.” While we will not be in a foreign mission, this will be a new world of ministry possibilities for us. This is an exciting ministry challenge we feel led to accept.

Of course, the down side is saying goodbye to all our friends and church family here. I have been honored to be your Associate Pastor for the past five years. There are experiences and memories I will never forget.

Thank you so much for your prayers, support, and ministry to my family and me. FUMC Orange has an important and exciting ministry future of its own. We will keep you all in our prayers.

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