It’s that time of year! School is starting back up. Kids are invited to bring their backpacks to Sunday worship August 4 as we pray over our students and teachers. We will also have our annual First United Methodist backpack tags available to pick up. The aren’t just for students either – they look great on a purse, briefcase, or duffle bag!

 

Thanks for keeping our students, teachers, and school staff in your prayers for a safe and happy new school year.

Save the date – Save a life! Our next blood drive is August 18th, 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

All drives take place at Church Street Auditorium across the street from the main building (306 N. Church St.).  

 

Walk-ins are welcome.

 

Come play dominoes, board games, and more!
Fun and treats for all.

Our mission partners in the mountains of Panama have let us know about a developing need. Heavy storms have washed out a bridge the Ngnobe-Bugle children rely on to walk to school. We need to respond quickly to rebuild this bridge so kids aren’t having to make a perilous river crossing every day.

 

If you can support this mission, please click here to visit our Mission Panama giving portal and write “Bridge” in the memo line.

Preschool Explorers Camp

July 16-18 from 9am to noon

All kids ages 3 years (by 9/1/24) to incoming kindergarten.

The Youth of McKinney and Melissa are headed to Conway, Arkansas, for their summer mission trip!

 

The are in need of some tools and supplies.  You can help!  CHECK OUT THEIR AMAZON WISHLIST.

Items are needed by June 1st.

Our friends at Baby Booties Diaper Bank need our help! Due to inflation and rising rent costs, families are struggling more than ever to make ends meet. Baby Booties has seen a 60% increase in customers in the past two years. Their diaper supplies are critically low, so it’s time to get our Booties in gear!

 

They have asked for baby diapers (especially sizes 4, 5, & 6). You can drop these supplies off in the Church office or the Hub, or click here to give financially

 

Your generosity helps this local Downtown McKinney nonprofit supply diapers and other sanitary supplies to families in need in our community!

We are sprinkling our Caldwell Elementary teachers and staff with thanks!  You can help us provide end of year teacher and staff appreciation snacks, treats, and gift cards.  CLICK HERE to donate.

 

Want to get involved in this ministry?  Email Pam Parmley.