Blessing of the Backpacks: August 18On Sunday, August 18, in all services, students (teachers, too!) are encouraged to bring their backpacks for a special back-to-school blessing. We will also have a Blessing of the Kindergartners at the 10:50 a.m. service. Following late worship, all are invited to enjoy a hot dog lunch and a treat from the Kona Ice Truck! Children should wear play clothes to enjoy inflatables on our front lawn.

Arlington Heights United Methodist Church4200 Camp Bowie Blvd. • Fort Worth, TX 76107817.737.3161 • www.ahumcfw.org • www.facebook.com/ahumc

Please take this home so you will know about events in the life of our church!

Sunday, August 11, 2019

Food truck Ministry uPcoMinG EVEnts

August 12, 5:30 p.m.: PNS Women and Children

August 15, 5:30 p.m.: PNS Patriot House

August 18, noon: AHUMC Back to School Bash

The Five & Two Ministry allows us to be the church in the community. We serve those who are food insecure in our community by meeting them where they are and offering healthy meals, friendship and hope. All are welcome to volunteer — there is something for everyone to do! Contact Rev. Allen Lutes, alutes@ahumc.com.

How do the foundations of our faith inform and inspire our lives

as disciples today? This summer, our sermon series follows two tracks: Our Wesleyan

Roots and Living as a Disciple. Dr. Mary Spradlin

and Rev. Allen Lutes will alternate preaching in the

Sanctuary and Third Space, sharing both tracks with our entire

congregation. Come worship this summer and learn how our past informs our present

and our future as United Methodist disciples of Christ!

Wide BranchesDeep Roots,

new Ministry team: Feeding student AthletesWe have learned of a need at Monnig Middle School for a team of adults who will provide a meal for student athletes on game days during the school year. If you are able to serve on a new ministry team that will allow our congregation to serve in a local middle school, please contact Laurie Meek (lmeek@ahumc.com; 817.737.3161). Team members will order and pick up meals from a local restaurant and set up and clean up (4–5:15 p.m.) at Monnig on various days.

August Mission collection: Pack A sack As the school year approaches, our Pack A Sack ministry is preparing to help more than 70 children at North Hi Mount by making sure they have something to eat over the weekends. Please stop by the atrium during August to find out how you can help with this ministry.

Youth Director: Christine Coleman ccoleman@ahumc.com • 817.737.3161

todAy: Lake day! We are headed to the West’s lake house after late worship, and will return at 6 p.m.

Mid–Week Bible Study will return in September.

Children & FamiliesPreschool Wednesday PlaydaysPreschoolers and parents: Come make new friends at summer playdates in Kids Kingdom, Wednesdays, 10–11:30 a.m. (not a drop-off event). Contact Children’s Coordinator Linda Nevitt, lnevitt@ahumc.com.

Glen Lake Bible campseptember 13-14: Glen Lake Bible Camp is an opportunity for children in grades 3-5 to learn about the Bible while enjoying the adventures and joys of camp. Guest Speaker will be Rev. Dr. Leanne Hadley. Cost is $45; register at www.glenlake.org/biblecamp.

www.glenlake.org/biblecamp

Welcome rev. Johnny silva!rev. Johnny silva is preaching in third space today. He has a degree in Biology from UTSA and an M. Div. from Perkins at SMU. Rev. Silva is an ordained elder of the Rio Texas Conference, currently serving as the Director of TCU Wesley. He and his wife Laura previously served as Associate Pastors at FUMC Corpus Christi.

student Ministries Volunteers & Parents: training, Education and More: september 21. Need child care? RSVP to Christine by September 7. This will a great morning to learn about junior high/high school youth groups and how to serve in Heights Student Ministry.

Glen Lake summer 2020: registration open! Family Camp: June 5-7 OR July 19-21 (families with a

child in K–3, including all other siblings. Coleman family is going the first weekend — join us!)

Lower Elementary: June 17-19

Upper Elementary: June 21-26 OR July 12-17

Middle School: June 14-19 OR July 5-10

Senior High: June 28-July 3

Register at www.glenlake.org/Power Up! sunday schoolChildren (just completing) grades K-5 will meet at 9:40 a.m. Sundays for Large Group time in the Children’s Choir Room, then break into groups to learn about the fruits of the Spirit. Bring a friend!

12–12:30 p.m.: Take a break from your busy Monday at this simple prayer service led by our pastors in the Sanctuary.

Midday Monday Prayer & communion

Mark your calendar for Lord’s Acre: saturday, october 19! Lord’s Acre is AHUMC’s largest missions fundraiser of the year! The fun event includes the Blessing Country Store with handcrafted items, Silent and Live Auctions, a Children’s area, and the Five & Two Food Truck! For more information on how to get involved, contact Robin or Van Burroughs II (robin.burroughs2011@gmail.com or van_burroughs@hotmail.com).

BASH 2019!

BASH 2019!

Back to school BashChildren & Families: noon–3 p.m. • Youth: 5–7 p.m.

Bounce House • Obstacle CourseFood • Snow Cones • & more! Bring a friend!

celebrate Back to school on August 18!

Blessing of theBackpacks in worship