Kid's Club

Our menu this week is Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Baked Beans and Dessert. Please let me know if you are planning on coming.

Sunday School

This Sunday we will begin a study of 1 Corinthians 13 – the famous passage on love. Both classes will be making valentines to give to the congregation Also, we will need children to hand out the valentines after P3 and 11am on Sunday, February 12. If you or your child can help please let me know.

Acolytes

Trevor and Katie

Chimes Choir

The Chimes Choir will play again on Palm Sunday, April 1. Rehearsals will be February 26, March 4, 18, 25 from 4-4:30pm. This is open to all 3rd-6th graders whether he/she is in the choir or not.

Mother/Daughter Tea Party – February 25, 1-3pm

Come and celebrate the connection of mother and daughter (grandmother, aunt, special friend) at our 4th annual tea party. We make crafts, learn a little something about the Bible, and have great food and tea. I will be sending out invitations at the beginning of February but feel free to invite others (just let me know they are coming!)

Save the Date:

Big Girl/Little Girl Sleepover

Peg asked me to let you know that the Big Girl/Little Girl sleepover is scheduled for March 2-3rd. I don’t have the details since this is something youth puts on so if you have questions please email Peg at peg@ppumc.org. I am sure she will be in touch as it gets closer but put it on your calendars now so that your little girl can have big fun with the youth.

Dad and Me

Grab your favorite kids and come explore Robotics with American Robotics Academy on Friday, March 23 from 6:30-8pm. Have fun with the Lego Technic gears, axles, beams and bricks, building wacky contraptions. Add a motor, and watch your contraption go. We welcome dads, boys, girls, grandpas, uncles, special friends, and even moms. It is most appropriate for pre-k – 5th grades but everyone is welcome.

Chili Cook off

If you have attended the Chili Cook Off in the past then you know about the fun and fellowship that is a part of it. In the past, the Chili Cook Off has been run by the Music Dept for their benefit but it has become too much for them to handle on their own. Since we don’t want to lose this wonderful event this year adults, children, and music will come together to put it on for the benefit of the community assistance fund. Make plans now to attend or enter your chili on Sunday, March 25. Find more information in the coming weeks in the Ministries Center.

Palm Sunday Lunch and Egg Hunt

Our 3rd Annual Palm Sunday lunch and Easter egg hunt is scheduled for Palm Sunday, April 1 right after the 11am service. Yes, it is the week right after the Chili Cook-Off but just think of it as two Sundays in a row you don’t have to worry about lunch!. And yes, we will absolutely, positively have a peanut butter and jelly station for any children who don’t like ham. More info will come as we get closer but I wanted you to remember to SAVE THE DATE!

Have a blessed week!

Cori Bell

It's time to start thinking seriously about camp! Registration for Summer Camp at Lake Bridgeport is now open. You can register and pay online or by mail. A registration fee of $50 will hold your spot until the end of May. If you pay the total amount due before February 28, you can take advantage of a $30 early bird discount.

Follow the link for information, schedules and registration information. Please inform Peg know when you have registered.

Camp Registration

Youth coming out of grades 6, 7 and 8th go to Junior High I, June 18-23. The cost is $315. Last year we had several "wanna be" campers who missed the deadline. Don't wait to register, because this camp will fill up quickly!

Youth finishing grades 9 - 12th will attend Senior High Camp, July 2-7. The cost is $315.

Summer camp is a spirit-filled week of small groups, games, worship, fun, sunsets, and discovering your faith on the shores of beautiful Lake Bridgeport. It's a week unlike any other, and I would highly recommend it. Partial camp scholarships are available to help defray the cost of camp.

PPUMC will have an adult at each camp that we have student registered for and will work with parents regarding transportation to and from camp.

On February 10 and 11, we are hosting a Sexuality Retreat for 6th through 10th graders in the Youth Hall. We'll meet on Friday night from 7-8:30 pm and again on Saturday from 9 am -3:30 pm. This is not a sleepover!

As a church, we have a unique responsibility and opportunity to integrate the beliefs and values of our Christian faith, the Methodist church and the family. God has given us the great gift of sexuality, but God has also left it up to us to use it responsibly.

Registration forms are available in the Youth Hall and on the web page. The cost is just $10 for lunch and snacks. Sign your youth up for this week-end. It's important - and it's crucial to raising happy, healthy young people. Together we can help youth develop sound foundations for good decisions about their sexuality and behavior.

We will need happy, healthy adults to lead small groups:-) Please volunteer!

Please print, fill out, and return the form to Peg by February 5th.

Registration Form

Student Outreach

We're starting a new series this month called "Flipped". Jesus had this incredible way of taking something that everyone sees to accepts as "normal" or "right" and flipping it on its head. This week's topic is power. Power doesn't matter, Jesus said - if you have any influence, use it to help others.

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Youth Sunday, February 19

Signs ups are well underway for Youth Sunday. The Youth will take over all three serves that day. There are still a number of spots available. You can find the sign-up sheets in the Youth Hall.

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Food Drive

This is the last week for our Food Drive for Irving Cares. The Family Groups in Student Outreach are in competition to see who can collect the most number of items of food. Senior High Family Groups 1 and 3 are currently in a tight race. The rest of the groups have been holding back, apparently:-). Be sure to have your items counted when you bring them in.

We'll collect food through Super Bowl Sunday, February 9. The winning Family Group will get a free lunch at the restaurant of their choice!

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Sunday School

The Bradshaw family will be providing breakfast this week, February 5.

Older Youth Confirmation starts this Sunday in the Youth Hall. We'll meet during the Sunday School hour. We've currently got 8 9th - 12th graders registered! If you have not yet been confirmed, consider joining us!

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Souper Bowl of Caring

This Sunday, February 5, is the Souper Bowl of Caring. We are asking each member of the congregation to come to church with a can of soup and $1 for the soup pots that members of the Leadership Team will be holding before and after each worship service. The money will go toward the special fund that assists church members. The soup will go to Irving Cares.

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Super Bowl Party

The Youth Group is hosting a Super Bowl party on Sunday, February 5 in the Youth Hall. We'll have the big game on the big screen, and video games set up in the classrooms. Super bowl is a great excuse to get together with your friends to yell, cheer and eat to your heart's content!

We'll need contributions of game day food. If you can help contribute to feeding the masses, please let me know. We've currently got offerings of sandwiches, chips/casa, and chicken wings. We'll need lots of chips, soft drinks, desserts....

Admission is one non-perishable food item for Irving Cares. Friends are welcome!

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Sexuality Seminar

On February 10 and 11, we are hosting a Sexuality Retreat for 6th through 10th graders in the Youth Hall. We'll meet on Friday night from 7-8:30 pm and again on Saturday from 9 am -3:30 pm. This is not a sleepover!

As a church, we have a unique responsibility and opportunity to integrate the beliefs and values of our Christian faith, the Methodist church and the family. God has given us the great gift of sexuality, but God has also left it up to us to use it responsibly.

Registration forms are available in the Youth Hall and on the web page. The cost is just $10 for lunch and snacks. Sign your youth up for this week-end. It's important - and it's crucial to raising happy, healthy young people. Together we can help youth develop sound foundations for good decisions about their sexuality and behavior.

We will need happy, healthy adults to lead small groups:-) Please volunteer!

Please print, fill out, and return this form to Peg by February 5th.

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Summer Camp at Bridgeport

It's time to start thinking seriously about camp! Registration for Summer Camp at Lake Bridgeport is now open. You can register and pay online or by mail. A registration fee of $50 will hold your spot until the end of May. If you pay the total amount due before February 28, you can take advantage of a $30 early bird discount.

Follow the link for information, schedules and registration information. Please inform Peg know when you have registered.

http://bridgeportcamp.com/camp-schedule

Youth coming out of grades 6, 7 and 8th go to Junior High I, June 18-23. The cost is $315. Last year we had several "wanna be" campers who missed the deadline. Don't wait to register, because this camp will fill up quickly!

Youth finishing grades 9 - 12th will attend Senior High Camp, July 2-7. The cost is $315.

Summer camp is a spirit-filled week of small groups, games, worship, fun, sunsets, and discovering your faith on the shores of beautiful Lake Bridgeport. It's a week unlike any other, and I would highly recommend it. Partial camp scholarships are available to help defray the cost of camp.

PPUMC will have an adult at each camp that we have student registered for and will work with parents regarding transportation to and from camp.

Yes, it is indeed time to for another Grief Group.

Life is ever changing and we all will eventually experience grief due to the loss of a loved one. If you are struggling, please plan to attend the Grief Group facilitated by Rev. Dana Norton beginning February 26 for 6 weeks (12:30 – 3:30 p.m. with adjustments for other church events).

If you have attended in the past and feel that you would benefit from a second group, please feel free to attend again. If you consider yourself a ‘graduate’, please contact Rev. Dana Norton in the church office (972-255-4185 or dana@ppumc.org) to volunteer for this class.

Not all our youth are cradle Methodists who attend PPUMC with their parents. Many of our students begin attending PPUMC at the invitation of a friend. Many have stayed to make this their church home, often bringing parents and younger siblings with them.

We currently have a number of students who don’t fit the criteria for our “traditional” Confirmation Class. To bring them fully into the church, we will be holding an Older Youth Confirmation Class during the Sunday School hour for four weeks—Feb 5, 12, 26 and March 4. Confirmation Sunday for this class will be on March 25.

You may get more information on either of these classes from Peg at peg@ppumc.org or 214-762-9198.

Grace Children's Hospital of International Child Care in Port au Prince, Haiti is a mission of the United Methodist Committee on Relief.

USA ICC Director Ketih Mumma, will present information about this incredible mission to children on February 5 from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. in the Activity Room.

You won’t want to miss hearing about this UMC Mission.

The Memorial Service for James Aleman will be at 2:00 pm on Saturday, January 21 in our Sanctuary. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, memorial be made to United Way or the Chosen Heritage Christian Adoption Services in Duncanville. Addresses are available in the Church Office. Please remember Edna, Sergio and the entire Aleman family in your prayers.

Hi Ladies! We’ve received lots of good interest & feedback from our survey in Nov. about forming NEW Circles for the ladies of PPUMC through United Methodist Women! In fact several more were suggested: Theater related activities with the Music Circle (Irene Jackson has offered to lead this group), a Movie Goers Circle, and a Photography Circle to learn, share, and enjoy activities related to photographing God’s amazing world.

If YOU are interested in participating in any of these Circles, COME to the Planning Meeting(s) listed below. Come help get these exciting new groups get started! Each small group or Circle will decide WHEN their group will meet, HOW they want it to function & a name for the group. Circles may meet at church, in members’ homes or wherever they choose. Choose morning, afternoon, evening, weekend or weeknight. Most Circles meet once monthly and some meet in the summer months. Each of these can be easily shaped to include a service project as well as fun! You are welcome to attend all that interest you. Bring your ideas to share w/other ladies looking for fellowship, growth, service and Fun!

Cooking	Saturday, 1/21	1:00 p.m.	room 102
Painting	Saturday, 1/21	1:30 p.m.	room 104
Scrapbooking/Paper Art	Saturday, 1/21	2:00 p.m.	room 102
Movie Goers	Saturday, 1/21	2:30 p.m.	room 104
Clown Ministry	Saturday, 1/21	3:00 p.m.	room 102
Photography	Saturday, 1/21	3:30 p.m.	room 104
Music/Theater	Saturday, 1/21	4:00 p.m.	room 104
Fun Only Exercise	Wednesday, 1/25	9:00 a.m.	Fellowship Hall
Exercise the Psalms	Thursday, 1/26	9:00 a.m.	Fellowship Hall

NEW CLOWN MINISTRY! LADIES, a truly GOLDEN opportunity is before us: PPUMC member and professional clown, Tiffany Monday is willing to teach us a few basic ‘tricks’ of her ancient art of Clowning to help us create a Clown Ministry! Imagine the fun and delight you and your new friends could bring to ill children, seniors, or the handicapped while you give a little of your time. Come help this important group develop into a wonderful outreach! It might even develop into a church-wide ministry!

The Cooking Circle can look forward to ONE cooking lesson by Larry Clements as well as other great ‘chefs’ in our church! And how about a ‘field trip’ to the Dallas Cordon Blue Cooking School’s restaurant? Fun will always be on the menu as this Circle discovers new ways to pursue ‘Bon Appétit’!

In the Painting Circle beginners or advanced artists will enjoy learning and sharing the art of painting to sooth souls with this expressive art.

Scrapbooking and Paper Art is a relatively new hobby that has flourished w/ excellent papers, tools and albums that allow even novices to easily create fun and attractive results. Preserving memories for our families and friends, reaching out to acquaintances w/ custom cards or creating novel paper items is fun and meaningful. Maybe you know someone who would like to attend full time or periodically to teach us some of their techniques

Music & Theater Circle: Our Metroplex is blessed with an endless supply of moderate or even free Music and Theater experiences. So join Irene and old and new friends in sampling what’s available!

Exercise for the Fun of It! Create a really fun group who wouldn’t even notice the work but just enjoy each other while exercising together. Follow a teacher, exercise video or how about 30 to 60 minute walks at each of Irving’s Wonderful Parks! Maybe stop off for a yummy smoothy and a devotional!

Exercising the Psalms suggests a time of exercise with friends as well as augmenting your prayer time. Create a connection between your focus on prayer with stretching, balancing and promoting physical health in a low pressure environment.

Movie Goers Unite! Rather like a book club, why not meet w/ friends each month to see and study the meaningful movies of our times?

The Photography Circle could learn and share how to take special pictures in numerous settings. They could learn how to organize their photos by computer or without a computer.

Please call or contact Marty Graham for any questions at 214.535.8004 or m.s.graham@mindspring.com.

Have you ever wanted to have a say in the calendar planning at PPUMC? This is your chance. Come to Northgate United Methodist Church on Northgate, Saturday morning, January 21. All persons who are on a committee for the 2012 calendar year will have their first committee meeting that Saturday morning, at 8:00 am and set their program calendar for meetings and events. Around 10:30 am all will gather to complete an all church calendar for the year 2012. Come early for the committee meetings or later to participate in the all church planning calendar. Child care will be provided.