September 3, 2025

Check out all of our September events!

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.

SEPTEMBER 6 – 7, 13 – 14

MISD Mentor Program

We are looking for adults to be a part of the Mansfield ISD mentor program called Partners in Education. This program aims to unite caring and committed adults from across the community with students to help them overcome obstacles, succeed in school and make a positive impact in the lives of our district’s young people. Mentors commit to meet with students one-on-one for 30 minutes to an hour each week for a year. During these weekly visits, mentors and students engage in a variety of activities that focus on positive relationships with their mentee.

For more information please contact us at missions@fmcm.org. We hope you will pray and consider serving with this life-altering program so we can ensure our young people are prepared to be life ready, career ready and college ready.

SEPTEMBER 28

MansPhil Orchestra Concert

The Mansfield Philharmonic is an all-volunteer string ensemble consisting of high school and college students, teachers, active musicians, business professionals, and more! MansPhil also collaborates with local guest artists and the Mansfield Wind Symphony for full orchestra repertoire. Join us for a night of beautiful music starting at 7pm.

Employment Opportunities

Check out these two positions we have open here at First Methodist Mansfield:

Database & Communications Manager

Full-Time Position

We’re looking for a detail-oriented, highly organized Database and Communications Manager to support the mission of our church. This role manages our church database (Church Community Builder), maintains accurate records, supports staff training, and oversees forms, registrations, and reports. In addition, this position manages the church-wide calendar, approves communication and production requests, and helps coordinate weekly church-wide communications.

Full job description upon request. Contact Amanda Hardeman (amandah@fmcm.org) if you are interested or have any questions about this position.

Guest Services Parking Lot Coordinator

Part-time Position
The position of Guest Service Parking Lot Coordinator is responsible for providing, maintaining, and promoting hospitality at weekly, holiday, and special worship services. Do you feel called to welcome and serve the congregants in a courteous, efficient, and friendly manner, face-to-face, on the phone, and online? This position would allow you to work directly with the parking lot team to welcome guests and members in an outdoor setting and coordinate a serving schedule as assigned by the Guest Services Director. This position requires flexibility to work weekends and holidays. To inquire, please email Seree Plumlee at sereep@fmcm.org.

First Sunday Dinner

This is an evening designed just for high school students, where real conversations meet real community starting at 6:30 in The Loft. Over a shared meal, we’ll dive into meaningful, Christ-centered discussions about life, faith, and everything in between. It’s a chance to slow down, connect with friends, and grow deeper in your walk with God. Bring a dish to share and come hungry for good food and even better conversation!

Pumpkin Unloading

Fall is here, and soon our pumpkins will be too! On 9/28 and 10/12, we will receive an 18-wheeler FULL of pumpkins and we need your help unloading them! To help, simply show up at 12:30 pm at the corner of Walnut Creek and Pleasant Ridge. Pumpkin unloading is fun for the whole family! We have opportunities for all ages and abilities to help set up The Pumpkin Patch.

Unloading Dates:

Sunday, September 28 @ 12:30 pm

Sunday, October 12 @ 12:30 pm

For more information, contact us at students@fmcm.org.

2nd Saturday “Ice Cream in

a Bag”

We’re excited to kick off a brand-new series of special events this fall—happening on the second Saturday of each month during Kids Ministry programming, with the first event on Saturday September 13th!

Here’s what’s coming up:

-September: Ice Cream in a Bag

-October: Science Night

-November: Fall Crafts

-December: Cookie Decorating

Mark your calendars and join us for these fun Saturday night experiences. We can’t wait to see you there!

Mid-Week Invite Night Color War

Invite Night is a great opportunity for students to bring friends and experience an evening of fun, community, and connection. Each night offers something new and exciting, making it the perfect way for students to share Midweek Worship with others. On September 24th, students won’t want to miss our Color War—a high-energy night filled with laughter, fun, and friendships and lots of color dust!

Hands of Christ

On September 20th, Hands of Christ will provide minor home repairs for elderly and disabled neighbors in the Mansfield community. Volunteers of all ages and skill levels are welcome—there’s a place for everyone to serve! If you’re looking for a meaningful way to get involved and care for others, this ministry is a great place to start. For questions, contact serving@fmcm.org.

Feed the Kids Backpacks

Help us put food in the hands of the MISD students who need it over the weekends. You can help by serving with others to bag the food or donate items for the backpacks, or both!

Feed the Kids needs:

Individual Mac-N-Cheese cups
Individual Chef Boyardee cups
Single-Serve Fruit Cups

Volunteers of all ages are welcome to volunteer each Wednesday. Here is our schedule:

4:00 pm – Set up food
4:30 pm – Fill bags with food

This is a great way for families to serve together to continue our fight against food insecurity. If you have any questions about Feed the Kids, please email missions@fmcm.org

Kairos Cookie Bags

Give the gift of cookies! Our Kairos Prison Ministry is in need of 3,000 DOZEN cookies for the upcoming Kairos Weekend. This simple offering of cookies actually has a deeper meaning. Each inmate at the unit will receive a dozen cookies, then each person going through the Kairos Weekend will receive another dozen cookies for themselves, and then another dozen cookies to give to somebody else they have wronged. The cookies we give as a church serve as a symbol of grace and forgiveness. How incredible is that?

Kairos Cookie bags will be available in each worship space starting the weekend of September 20th and 21st. These bags have specific guidelines in them that will be helpful as you prepare the cookies. Once baked, you can place your cookies back in the bag and bring it up to the church.

Cookies will be collected the weekend of September 27th and 28th at our Ministry Corner located in our Atrium.

Stepping Stone

You’re invited to Stepping Stone on September 3rd for our Welcome Back Party from 9:30 am – 12 pm. Stepping Stone is a place where special needs adults can form relationships with others and have some fun. We welcome guest speakers, music, games, yoga, and art activities. There is something for everyone! Email us at included@fmcm.org for more information.

Volunteer Sign Up

Keystone

You’re invited to Keystone on September 10th at 10:00 am! Keystone is open to the community for young adults who are looking to learn life skills. Each session, we will learn a new skill or improve on what you already know. Some examples are money management, cooking, cleaning, learning how to change a tire, self-defense, and so much more. Join us for some Yoga and lots of other fun!

What is Included Jr?

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, using 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.

INCLUDED JR BIBLE STUDY

Sunday • 11:00 am – 12:00 pm • Room 102 (Bldg A)

Join us each Sunday during the 11:00 am service. Our Included Jr. Bible Study is open to our Included Jr. Ministry (Kindergarten—12th grade). It is for anyone who needs a smaller class size that allows each student to worship at their own pace and level. Parents can pick up in room 102 (Bldg A) in the gym.

We also offer buddies for our friends who want to be in classes with their peers within the Kids and Student Ministries. For more information or to request a buddy, contact us at included@fmcm.org.

INCLUDED JR SENSORY STATION

Sunday • 9:30 & 11:00 am • Building A Atrium then Room 212

Check-in is in the atrium of Building A with an Included staff member. Our Sensory Station is open for our different ministries to use for anyone who needs a space specifically designed to meet the needs of all persons with all abilities who need a quiet, calming environment to worship.

Included Jr. at the Pumpkin Patch

First Methodist Mansfield, in partnership with our Included Jr. Special Needs Ministry, wants to invite kids and teenagers with special needs, as well as their families, for a night of fun at our Pumpkin Patch on October 1st.

There will be sensory-friendly activities, pumpkin decorating, and lots of photo opportunities. Come connect and build relationships with other families. See you at The Pumpkin Patch!

The Prayer Course

You’re invited to join The Prayer Course, a powerful eight-week series designed to help you grow deeper in your prayer life. Developed by 24-7 Prayer and guided by Pete Greig and Poppy Williams, this course explores the Lord’s Prayer through short videos, real-life stories, Scripture, and practical tools.

Each week focuses on a different aspect of prayer—such as Adoration, Petition, and Intercession—making it perfect for individuals, small groups, or anyone wanting to strengthen their connection with God.

Come journey with us as we discover the power and purpose of prayer—together.

Monday Evenings with Pastor Brenda and Lexi Headland (Sep. 8)
Tuesday Mornings with Pastor Jan (Sep. 9)

Learn more about this course at fmcm.org/prayercourse.

Monday Registration HERE

Monday Childcare Sign up HERE

Tuesday Registration HERE

Tuesday Childcare Sign up HERE

Bible Study Fellowship (BSF)

This year’s BSF study, Exile and Return, invites both men and women on a powerful journey through the Old Testament—exploring how God’s people built His kingdom while living in a foreign land. Their story is our story. As followers of Christ living in a broken world, we too are called to build for His glory. Begins September 9th.

New This Fall – Women’s BSF! Women will now have the opportunity to participate in this life-changing study right here alongside our men’s groups—making it even easier to grow in faith together.

Pastor’s Bible Study

Join us for an ongoing Bible study this fall as we journey through the book of Acts beginning on September 10th at 10 am! Led by Pastor David and Pastor Jan, this one-hour study is a great opportunity to dive into Scripture and grow in community. Come as you’re able, bring your Bible, and feel free to invite a friend—we’d love to have you with us!

Wednesday Childcare Sign up HERE

God Owns it All

Join this six-week study – starting September 22nd- where you will look at God’s Word to discover financial principles that will invite contentment in all areas of your life. We live in the wealthiest nation in the history of the world. So why don’t we feel rich? Why do we experience unhappiness and discontentment? This study will help you approach money management and financial planning with freedom, generosity, contentment, and confidence.

Leave the church at 10:45 am to enjoy lunch at Jason’s Deli
Leave Jason’s Deli at noon and head to Dallas to arrive at 1 pm
Leave Dallas at 4 pm and head to Mansfield

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