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.

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.

Dear Friends,

 

It is my honor to announce that Bishop Ruben Saenz Jr. has appointed Rev. Chad McSwain to join our staff as the new pastor for our Melissa congregation. Chad has a heart for preaching, ministry, and leadership. I know he will be a blessing to First United Methodist Church McKinney and Melissa UMC, continuing and building upon the amazing work Pastor Stacey has done in this role.

 

Chad comes to us from First United Methodist Church Whitesboro, where he has served as Senior Pastor since 2020. He has degrees from Fuller Theological Seminary and Perkins School of Theology, and is currently pursuing his Doctorate.

 

Chad and his family live here in McKinney. His wife Brandi is an educator, and will be the new Cheer Coach and English Teacher at Jones Middle School next school year. Their oldest daughter Abbie is graduating from Rock Hill High School this year and will be attending the University of Oklahoma. Their son Xander is currently a Sophomore, and youngest daughter Lia is in eighth grade.

 

I am so excited for you all to meet Chad. He will officially join our staff July 1 – keep an eye on the newsletter and our social media for opportunities to welcome and get to know the McSwains.

 

The Spirit is at work here. With Chad and his family, in Melissa and McKinney, in our life together as the Church. God will continue to bless us as we share the Heart of Christ together.

 

Blessings,

Tommy

 

Invite friends and come out to our annual Easter EGGstravaganza!  Sunday, March 24th from 3-5pm at The Hub. 

 

We will have age-appropriate egg hunts, food, and fun for the whole family!

 

Do you want to help? Email Ms. Cheridy! We also need donations of wrapped candy dropped off at the church office, or shop our Amazon wishlist.