January Opportunities

If you need more information about any of these events or opportunities, feel free to email us here or text us at 817-477-6498 and a member of our staff will connect with you. 

PRAYER SURVEY
We are entering the New Year with a new focus on the practice of prayer. For the entire year of 2025, we want to take an intentional look at this important Spiritual Practice as a church family. We want to invite you to take a moment to fill out this quick survey about your prayer life. Our hope is to use this feedback as we prepare for our 2025 focus on the Practice of Prayer. Click here to start the survey. 

WELCOME HOME DINNER
January 22nd  •  6:30 – 8:30 PM  
Are you interested in becoming a Member of First Methodist Mansfield? Have you joined over the past several months and want to get plugged in? We want to WELCOME YOU HOME by inviting you to our Welcome Home Dinner on January 22nd at 6:30 pm. During this dinner, Pastors and staff members will be present to answer questions and help you connect in different ministries and into the life of our church. Please register HERE to let us know you are coming.

PASTORS BIBLE STUDY
Beginning January 22nd • 10:00am
This spring we will continue reading through the book of Acts together. This one-hour, lecture-style study, led by our pastors, provides a way for you to be in Scripture and build relationships with one another – no homework required. Join us in person or watch online! Come as you are able, bring a Bible, and invite a friend.
 

EPIC OF EDEN BIBLE STUDY (JONAH)
Beginning January 28th • 6:30pm • Registration Required
Join Pastor Jan as we explore the book of Jonah, featuring a dedicated holy man who is about to face an unexpected challenge from God—one that he can hardly comprehend. In “The Epic of Eden: Jonah,” Dr. Sandra Richter takes us on a journey through Jonah’s life, revealing that our understanding of God is much too limited. Not only will we learn about the brutal Assyrians of Nineveh, ancient seafaring ships, and large aquatic creatures, but we will also confront the same message that faced Jonah. We will discover how to let God be God, step out of our comfort zones, and embrace a calling that may lead us to the farthest edges of the world we know. Register here. 

55+ SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON
January 23rd • 11:30am • Registration Required
We’re excited to invite you to our Annual 55+ Ministry Luncheon. This year our theme is “Living Well – Loving God”. Slow down and meditate on the ways God has delighted in you, and enjoy some delicious food. Doors will open at 11:00, program will begin at 11:30. Our guest speaker is our very own Taylor Davis. Register Here.

MEN’S MINISTRY BIBLE STUDY – THE NEW TESTAMENT YOU NEVER KNEW
Beginning January 29th • 6:30pm • Registration Required
Join Pastor David and Pastor Julian for an eye-opening 8-week journey into the New Testament. Dive into the surprising truths behind familiar stories and discover how God’s promises unfold unexpectedly, especially through Jesus. Experience firsthand why N.T. Wright calls the New Testament “one of the most explosive books ever written.” Don’t miss this chance to strengthen your faith and connect with other men—come along for the adventure! Register here. 

WOMEN’S MINISTRY BIBLE STUDY – NOW AND NOT YET
Begins January 22nd • 6:30pm • Registration Required
Have you ever wondered if your current season has a purpose? Do you ever feel like your present moment is so far from where you long to be, but the answer to all your prayers is “not yet”? Join Women’s Ministry for this six-session video Bible study as we learn how to live in the present and trust in God’s faithfulness—even while hoping for the future. Now and Not Yet Bible Study explores six profound ways God makes His faithfulness known in the biblical stories of Abraham, Joseph, Israel, Hannah, and the Apostle Paul. As you encounter God through the pages of His Word, you’ll see His ways, His character, His purposes, and His faithfulness in the lives of His people. And the more we understand God’s ways, the more we will discover He’s just as faithful in our lives right now—even more than we know. Register here. 

PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER MEMORIAL DOOR 
January 8th – January 21st
First Methodist Mansfield is honored to serve as one of the 5 locations in the DFW area to host an opportunity for our community. This effort is made possible through our partnership with Habitat for Humanity, an organization that was deeply impacted by the leadership of President Carter. Across the nation, Habitat is paying tribute to President Carter’s work of opening doors to brighter futures for thousands of Habitat homeowners for more than four decades. 

You are invited to stop by our Church Atrium located off of our Sanctuary by the Walnut Creek Circle Drive entrance. Our Atrium will be open:

• Monday – Thursday 11:00 am to 2:00 pm

• Wednesday evening 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm

As well as during our weekly worship service times 

• Saturday evenings 6 pm – 7 pm 

• Sunday 9 am – 12 pm

For more information about this opportunity, email us at info@fmcm.org or text us at 817-477-6498.

PENIA FOOD PANTRY FOOD DRIVE
Due back on January 26th • Missions@fmcm.org 
After the holidays, we need to replenish our food pantry here at First Methodist Mansfield. Peína is a Greek word meaning “hunger”, but can also be used to mean “fulfill” or “satisfy”. This is the goal of our food pantry located in Building D. The food we hand out is provided to us through the generosity of our congregation and consists of non-perishable food items. Please place these items in one of the Big Blue Bins found around our campus. If you are interested in donating, here is a list of the items we try to keep in stock at all times: 
Boxed Cereal,  Peanut Butter, Jelly, Canned Fruit, Canned Vegetables,  Protein Soups, Pasta, Pasta Sauce, Rice, Canned or Dry Beans, Canned Chicken, Canned Tuna, Hamburger/Tuna Helper, and Individual Snack Items.

DISASTER RESPONSE TRAINING
February 7-8 • Registration is Required
We are excited to be partnered with Texans on Missions to mobilize our congregation and assist those affected by natural disasters all over the country.  We will have our first disaster response training in February for anyone interested in being trained in basic disaster response, chain saw, fire and flood response, food handling, and temporary roofing. For more information, email us here or register here. 

CONFIRMATION 
Begins February 2nd • 12:30 pm • Registration required
Confirmation is a time of spiritual growth in which 6th-grade students (and older) explore the foundations of the Christian faith with their peers and mentors. Throughout their confirmation journey, students will begin to see what faith means to them and what it means to be a confirmed member of First Methodist Mansfield. Confirmation meets for 10 seasons during the spring semester (starting on February 2nd) and concludes with a retreat at Glen Lake Camp (May 2-3) and a Confirmation Service (May 4). At the Confirmation Service, students affirm their response to God’s grace and proclaim faith in Christ and their baptismal covenant. Registration is now open! For more information on our Confirmation 2025 and to register, visit this link. 

CAPSTONE
Begins January 12th • 6 pm • Registration required
Grow through faith-based principles integrated into practical experiences with peers and mentors.
The goals of Capstone are to PREPARE Seniors for life as Christ followers after high school. CONNECT students with God and with their peers. SERVE those within our ministry, congregation, and community and LEAD through different avenues of Students Ministries and First Methodist Mansfield. We accomplish these goals by combining deep Christ-centered discussions with hands-on activities that help develop important life skills. Students will participate in ten sessions, along with a service project and a retreat. Register here. 

INCLUDED JR. 
New Opportunity Kicking off Now! 

We are excited to introduce our newest addition in our Included Special Meeds Ministry! Included Jr. is designed with your Kindergarten – High School child in mind, and we provide multiple levels of support to ensure your child’s success. Whether it is being assigned a buddy and taking part in our inclusion opportunities through our Kids and Student Ministries, to the use of our sensory room, or the new self-contained Included Jr. classroom – we are excited to meet your child where they are and adapt our curriculum and opportunities to best fit their needs.

If your child is younger than Kindergarten, let us know! We can make sure they are well taken care of and have a great time in our Early Childhood children’s ministry.

What do I do if I am interested in having my child be a part of Included Jr?

• Email us at included@fmcm.org or text us at 817-755-5563 and a member of our staff will be happy to connect with you.

INCLUDED BALL 
February 28th • Registration required
You are invited to join us for our Included Ball on Friday, February 28th. Our Included Ball is hosted by our Included Special Needs Ministry and is open to all those 14 years or older. There will be a big dance floor, Karaoke rooms, Limo Rides, a Red Carpet, and so much more. Each guest will be paired up with a volunteer buddy who will help them truly have A Night to Remember. For more information about the Included Ball, visit our website at fmcm.org/includedball.

Don’t forget to check out our Online Bulletin each week for: New Events, Prayer Request, Giving and ways you can connect to all we have going on here at First Methodist Mansfield. FMCM.org/Bulletin