December Events and 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. 

POINSETTIA SALES
Now – December 1st
This Christmas, help us add a cheerful look to the Sanctuary and Chapel by ordering a poinsettia!
Online orders may be placed now here or at Ministry Corner starting this weekend.
Email care@fmcm.org if you have any questions.

SERVE WITH US ON CHRISTMAS EVE 
December 23rd and December 24th 
Give the gift of hospitality this Christmas Eve by serving alongside our Guest Services Ministry during one of our 9 Christmas Eve services. This is a great way to serve as a family before or after the service you plan on attending. For a list of all of our services and to sign up to serve, visit our website here. 

WELCOME HOME DINNER 
January 22nd  •  6:30 PM 
Are you interested in becoming a member of First Methodist Mansfield? Have you joined in membership over the last several months and want to get plugged in? We want to WELCOME YOU HOME by inviting you to our Welcome Home Dinner, Wednesday, January 22 at 6:30pm. During the dinner, pastors and staff members will be present to answer questions and help you connect to the different ministries and into the life of our church. Register here. 

fmcm.org/careministry •   care@fmcm.org

REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
December 8th  •  4:00 PM  •  Chapel  
In our Remembrance Service we gather together to remember that we are not alone in our grief, our tears and our memories. The light of Christ meets us with hope in the darkness as we light a candle in remembrance of our loved ones who have passed away.
You, your family, and friends are invited to our Remembrance Service on Sunday, December 8 at 4:00PM in our Chapel. If you would like, you may email a photo of your loved one to be included in a special moment of remembrance during the service. Please include your loved one’s first and last name and email to care@fmcm.org by December 1. You may also bring a photo of your loved one to the Remembrance Service to place near the candle you will light in their memory.

Our Remembrance Tree will be available now!  You will find it near the Walnut Creek Drive entrance of Building C, our Chapel Building. Stop by any time of day to write your loved one’s name on an ornament and place the ornament on the Remembrance Tree. Seating will be available for you to pause, remember and give thanks to God for your loved one.

Our Pastoral Care Team is here to support you throughout the year, and especially when life seems heavy and overwhelming in the holiday season. If you are in need of prayer or would like to talk with a pastor, please contact us at care@fmcm.org. We would love to help!

fmcm.org/Included • included@fmcm.org

INCLUDED SENSORY SANTA 
December 4th  •  6:00 – 8:00 PM  •  Building C  
Sensory Santa is Sponsored by the IDD Council of Tarrant County. Join the IDD Council and First Methodist Mansfield for a Sensory-friendly photo opportunity with Mr. and Mrs. Claus. We will also have crafts, a photo booth, cookies, and milk. Register here. 

INCLUDED BALL 
February 28th  •  6:00 PM  
You are invited to join us for our second annual Included Ball on Friday, February 23rd. Our Included Ball is hosted by our Included Special Needs Ministry and is open to all those 18 years or older.  The theme this year is A Night to Remember – 90s Style. 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, including our many serving opportunities, visit our website at fmcm.org/includedball.

fmcm.org/kids  •  kids@fmcm.org

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JESUS
December 1st   •  4:00 – 6:00 PM  •  Sanctuary      
This exciting event is for families of all ages to have fun together while learning biblical truth. During this two-hour free event, we will sing together, participate in fun activities, and have a fun-themed snack. We will begin this biblical adventure in the Sanctuary for a fun-filled family worship with lots of music, dance, and playful message, then we will finish the journey in the Gym for message-driven activities and snacks. We hope to see you there! Don’t forget to invite all your friends with preschool and elementary-age kids and wear your favorite Christmas Pajamas! We want everyone to EXPERIENCE THE FUN!

fmcm.org/missions-serving • serving@fmcm.org

ANGEL TREE TAGS
November 30th & December 1st  •  Atrium and Chapel
We had a great start to our Angel Tree Tag pick up last weekend. We still have several tags available to pick up. Join us in the Atrium this weekend and choose from one of our many different “Angel” options. Each year we support angels from many different areas. We are happy to again be partnering with Common Ground Network for the Community Angels from Mansfield ISD, other area churches, and our own members to supply angel tree gifts for Methodist Children’s Home, Homeless Veterans, and Homeless Families. We have several opportunities to serve throughout the Angel Tree program. If you are unable to attend worship this weekend and are still interested in providing for an Angel, email us at mission@fmcm.org or text us at 817-755-5534. To sign up for serving opportunities for our Angel Tree program and for more information, visit fmcm.org/angeltree!

ZOE RWANDA VISION TRIP
July 30th – August 8th
You are invited to join us for our next Zoe Vision Trip to Rwanda this summer. ZOE Empowers Ministry transforms the lives of orphaned and vulnerable children from poverty and neglect to self-sufficiency and community within three years. This happens through Education, Encouragement, and Advocacy. Join in a Mission Trip to assist and visit ZOE in Rwanda. Email serving@fmcm.org.  Register Here.

fmcm.org/students • students@fmcm.org

CAPSTONE 2025 
January 12 – April 27th  •  6:00 – 8:00 PM  •  Building A – Loft
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.  Contact students@fmcm.org, or register Here.

CONFIRMATION 2025
February 2nd – April 27th  •  12:30 – 2:30 PM  •  Building A – Loft 
6th Graders (and older, if you have not been confirmed) explore the foundations of the Christian faith with peers and mentors. Through this intentional spiritual formation program, students cover topics such as: God, Jesus, Holy Spirit, Scripture, Service & Generosity, Grace & Salvation, Means of Grace, The Church, First Methodist Mansfield. The journey through Confirmation is intended to help students take ownership of their faith. At the Confirmation Service, students affirm their response to God’s grace and proclaim faith in Christ and their baptismal covenant.   Register Here, Mentor Registration Here. 

 
fmcm.org/adults • adults@fmcm.org

WOMEN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY 
December 13th  •  6:30 – 8:30 PM  •  Building A-The Loft 
Join us for a Women’s Christmas themed Bunco Game Night! Dinner, Cookies, Hot Chocolate Bar & Prizes! Festive attire is welcome! Cost $15 – No experience necessary – come have fun and enjoy great fellowship!
Register Here!

55+ LUNCHEON 
January 23rd  •  11:30 – 1:00 PM  •  Building A-Gym 
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. If you have any questions, please email supportgroups@fmcm.org. Register Here.

DISCOVER YOUR PATH – FIRST METHODIST MEN
January 4th  •  8:00 – 10:00 AM  •  Building A – Loft & Lounge
Join First Methodist’s Executive Director— Taylor Davis, as he hosts a time of quiet reflection and journaling to prepare your heart and mind for a peaceful beginning to the new year. Enjoy coffee and a light breakfast while experiencing solitude to reflect and record your God-inspired thoughts and plans for 2025.

EPIC OF EDEN – JONAH
January 26th – April 8th  •  10:00 – 11:30 AM  •   Building D-Gathering Room
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 and Order your study guide HERE! Childcare is available with registration HERE!

THE NEW TESTAMENT YOU NEVER KNEW – MEN’S STUDY 
January 29th  •  6:30 – 8:00 PM  •   Building D-Gathering Room
Join David Alexander and Julian Hobdy 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 in unexpected ways, 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! Sign Up HERE! Register for Childcare (kinder and under) HERE! Children’s and Student’s Ministry has Wednesday night programming for 1st-12th grade.

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