Upcoming News, Events & Opportunities to Serve
Charge Conference Our Charge Conference will be this evening at 4:30 pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome to attend and hear about the church’s work in 2026 and what is to come in 2027. All members are encouraged to participate in the meeting, while voting rights are reserved for members of the Leadership Team and active and retired clergy.
Lunch Bunch Join us at Jim ‘N Nick’s on Hwy 278 on October 22nd at 11:30 am. If you’d like to ride together, the church van will leave from the church office parking lot at 11:10 am. Please RSVP to Ken or Debbie at kdray72@yahoo.com or call Ken at 678-876-8624 to let them know if you’re coming and if you will need a ride.
Children’s Pumpkin Patch Trip Join us on October 24th from 9 am-2 pm at Copper Creek Farms in Calhoun, GA. The cost is $20 per child. Adults are welcome to come, but will have to pay gate price. Please see Taylor Swindle with any questions.
Youth Halloween Movie Night Join us on October 25th at 5 pm in the FLC as we watch Corpse Bride together. Bring your favorite snacks to share!
Adult Bible Study Join Denise Williams Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the Barton Room for our new study “When Helping Hurts”. We will explore how to love our neighbors effectively without doing unintended harm.
Take a Bible. Grow in Faith. We believe everyone should have a Bible of their own. If you do not have one, please take a pew Bible or choose one from the rolling cart in the FLC as our gift to you. We hope it helps you discover more about God and grow in your faith. For Questions about this ministry or Bible-reading tips, contact Mary Perren at perren0123@comcast.net.
Sanctuary Lift Update The lift is installed and will help make the Sanctuary accessible to all. Our contractor is working on obtaining the permits and installation inspections required in order for the lift to be certified to local and state requirements. The timeline for this is dependent upon the availability of inspectors, documentation reviews, and any further corrective actions should any discrepancies be found. In the meantime, THANK YOU for your patience and updates will be provided as we move toward final approvals.
Help Us Bring Others To Church We are exploring a Church Van Ministry to provide transportation for those who cannot get to worship on their own. Depending on volunteer interest, we may begin by offering rides occasionally rather than every Sunday. If you would be willing to drive or support this ministry, please contact Pastor Ben at ben@dallasfirstumc.org.
Financial Update
General Fund As of 10/14/2026
Year-To-Date Income: $427,208.22(68.33% of annual budget)
Year-To-Date Expenses: $555,129.25 (88.79% of annual budget)
Net YTD Operating Position: –$127,921.03 (Deficit)
Annual Budget: $625,886.94
*This does not reflect Endowment Fund support to the budget.
If you have any questions about the above information, contact Brittney Billy at brittney@dallasfirstumc.org.