Upcoming News, Events & Opportunities to Serve
Pledge cards Please turn in your 2026 Pledge Cards as soon as possible. Cards can be dropped in the offering plate or mailed/dropped off at the office. If you have any questions, email Tracy at tracy@dallasfirstumc.org. Thank you for supporting the mission and ministry of DFUMC!
Surviving the Holidays “Surviving the Holidays”, a 2-hour event sponsored by GriefShare, will be offered today from 3-5 pm in Vinson Hall. Contact Mickey Gazaway or register online at GriefShare.org/holidays. Please spread the word to those you know who are grieving a loss and could benefit from tips and reassurance about handling traditions, emotions, social situations, and more around the holiday season. Fliers are available in the Narthex and Family Life Center.
Guys’ Group We will meet on November 11th at 6:15 pm in the church office conference room.
New Adult Bible Study Join Mrs. Tina Rakestraw for In Heaven and Earth: Advent and the Incarnation, on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm., starting on November 12th. We will be introduced to the God who brings heaven to earth and changes everything. In Advent we celebrate and anticipate the earth-shaking, life-transforming good news that God is coming to us.
Community Thanksgiving Meal Preparation will begin on Tuesday, November 25th, at 6:30 pm in the FLC. We will need volunteers for food prep, table set-up, and dishwashing. On Wednesday, November 26th, we need volunteers beginning at 2:45 pm as follows: servers, table duty, and dishwashers. Take-down and clean-up will begin around 5:15 pm. Two-person delivery teams are also needed beginning at 2:45 pm. (At least one person must be 18 years old) Serving and delivering will begin at 3 pm. Please contact Jess Holt at meals@dallasfirstumc.org to volunteer. If you can’t get there for the start, let her know when you can be there. Please include all names of volunteers, phone numbers, and preferred assignments.
Angel Tree Our Angel Trees are now set up in both the Sanctuary and the Family Life Center! Each ornament represents a gift for a child at Murphy-Harpst Children’s Home. If you choose an ornament, please return it with the unwrapped gift by December 7th. Thank you for your generosity and for helping bring joy to these deserving young people this Christmas season.
Ongoing News, Events & Opportunities to Serve
WOW Dinner Join us on November 12th, at 5:30 pm for WOW Dinner! We will be serving Chicken & Sides. This week’s serving team will be Team 5: Mooney/Childers.
Common Grounds “Faith, Fellowship, and Finding Your People” – Join us Sundays at 10 am for a time of conversation and connecting with others. We will meet in the CLC Lobby. Feel free to drop in!
Financial Update
As of 11/9/2025
General Fund
Actual YTD Revenues $438,941.17
Actual YTD Expenses $492,143.71
If you have any questions about the above information,
contact Brittney Billy at brittney@dallasfirstumc.org.