Comments for First United Methodist Church of Austin, Texas http://fumcaustin.org All Are Welcome! Sat, 04 Feb 2012 02:38:54 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Wesley Hall Renovation by Michael Carrillo http://fumcaustin.org/news-events/wesley-hall-renovation/comment-page-1/#comment-9106 Michael Carrillo Mon, 09 Jan 2012 07:16:45 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=8416#comment-9106 I was a member of the church when we put on Summer Musicals in Wesley Hall. Would something like that be a possibility with the new layout? I was a member of the church when we put on Summer Musicals in Wesley Hall. Would something like that be a possibility with the new layout?

]]> Comment on All you need is cake and ice cream by sandra mathis http://fumcaustin.org/blog-parent/blog-jen-stuart/all-you-need-is-cake-and-ice-cream/comment-page-1/#comment-9073 sandra mathis Fri, 06 Jan 2012 15:03:47 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=7027#comment-9073 Jen...you're article certainly resonated with me! I remember taking my son to a birthday party when he was about 7...it was a GI Joe party and all the attendees received camo uniforms, pup tents, etc. You get the picture. How can you top that and why should you? In our family you got a big birthday party on your 5th birthday with your grandparents, family members and up to 5 friends. I read somewhere that you should have as many guests as years your child is. Makes sense and keeps it small, intimate. After his 5th birthday we would have sleepovers, cook outside...they made their own fun! Jen…you’re article certainly resonated with me! I remember taking my son to a birthday party when he was about 7…it was a GI Joe party and all the attendees received camo uniforms, pup tents, etc. You get the picture. How can you top that and why should you? In our family you got a big birthday party on your 5th birthday with your grandparents, family members and up to 5 friends. I read somewhere that you should have as many guests as years your child is. Makes sense and keeps it small, intimate. After his 5th birthday we would have sleepovers, cook outside…they made their own fun!

]]> Comment on 2011 Christmas Eve Brunch for Homeless Thank You! by sandra mathis http://fumcaustin.org/news-events/2011-christmas-eve-brunch-for-homeless-thank-you/comment-page-1/#comment-9072 sandra mathis Fri, 06 Jan 2012 14:52:28 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=8428#comment-9072 What a blessing these three women are in the lives of those who by chance or choice live on Austins streets. They recognize that it is as important to fill the hearts as it is to fill the stomachs of our brothers and sisters in need. God Bless them and their work. And bless to the many hands that make this possible. What a blessing these three women are in the lives of those who by chance or choice live on Austins streets. They recognize that it is as important to fill the hearts as it is to fill the stomachs of our brothers and sisters in need. God Bless them and their work. And bless to the many hands that make this possible.

]]> Comment on 2011 Charge Conference Follow-Up by gary diehl http://fumcaustin.org/adminboard-news/2011-charge-conference-follow-up/comment-page-1/#comment-8960 gary diehl Thu, 08 Dec 2011 20:11:33 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=8115#comment-8960 Mark, It's great to be reminded of the great new things that are going on. They are numerable and potentially signiicant! Hope this message has a broader distribution than this web site. Mark,
It’s great to be reminded of the great new things that are going on. They are numerable and potentially signiicant! Hope this message has a broader distribution than this web site.

]]> Comment on “Life in the City” by Lisa Radebaugh http://fumcaustin.org/news-events/life-in-the-city/comment-page-1/#comment-8948 Lisa Radebaugh Tue, 06 Dec 2011 23:50:53 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=7795#comment-8948 Hi Jen and Sarajane, I'd like to takt to you about potentially The Drumsistas playing at your service from time to time, The leader of our group, Sherry Gingras, is interested in it. We are a women's African drum group and would love to get involved. I've been a member at FUMC for many years, thanks! Lisa Hi Jen and Sarajane,

I’d like to takt to you about potentially The Drumsistas playing at your service from time to time, The leader of our group, Sherry Gingras, is interested in it. We are a women’s African drum group and would love to get involved. I’ve been a member at FUMC for many years,

thanks!
Lisa

]]> Comment on Thanksgiving Reverie by Judy Chambers http://fumcaustin.org/blog-parent/blog-johnw/thanksgiving-reverie/comment-page-1/#comment-8713 Judy Chambers Thu, 24 Nov 2011 14:08:31 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=7947#comment-8713 John, your Thanksgiving blog is beautiful. I can almost visualize your Granny Wright's table. A sight to behold, I am sure. As I set at my computer this crisp Colorado morning, I am so thankful for my family and all the joys that come with these relationships. My 89 year old mother is a bit more frail but still managing our Colorado family farm. As I look outside Mom's kitchen window and view the harvested fields I am once again thankful for the abundance God bestows. But I can't help but feel sad for those who struggle with daily existence. I continue to pray that these people and their families will one day know the comfort of a warm bed and enough food to overcome the pangs of hunger. My prayers will not only thank God for my blessings but for those who need our community efforts to know of God's love through gifts of support and love. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving. John, your Thanksgiving blog is beautiful. I can almost visualize your Granny Wright’s table. A sight to behold, I am sure.
As I set at my computer this crisp Colorado morning, I am so thankful for my family and all the joys that come with these relationships. My 89 year old mother is a bit more frail but still managing our Colorado family farm. As I look outside Mom’s kitchen window and view the harvested fields I am once again thankful for the abundance God bestows. But I can’t help but feel sad for those who struggle with daily existence. I continue to pray that these people and their families will one day know the comfort of a warm bed and enough food to overcome the pangs of hunger.
My prayers will not only thank God for my blessings but for those who need our community efforts to know of God’s love through gifts of support and love.

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving.

]]> Comment on Thanksgiving Reverie by Carol Simsak http://fumcaustin.org/blog-parent/blog-johnw/thanksgiving-reverie/comment-page-1/#comment-8687 Carol Simsak Wed, 23 Nov 2011 05:35:45 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=7947#comment-8687 That is beautiful. I have always loved Thanksgiving for it's purity. No presents, just family and friends gathering to feel the abundance of earthly gifts and voice our gratitude for things, people and feelings over the past year. Some day I hope to sit at a long table, headed by our Lord, and feel the love overflowing. Thank you, John, for your reminder of the power of good memories. That is beautiful. I have always loved Thanksgiving for it’s purity. No presents, just family and friends gathering to feel the abundance of earthly gifts and voice our gratitude for things, people and feelings over the past year. Some day I hope to sit at a long table, headed by our Lord, and feel the love overflowing.

Thank you, John, for your reminder of the power of good memories.

]]> Comment on Spirit of Compassion Honorees: Ann and Randy Teich by Robbie http://fumcaustin.org/news-events/spirit-of-compassion-honorees-ann-and-randy-teich/comment-page-1/#comment-8644 Robbie Sat, 19 Nov 2011 14:10:31 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=7856#comment-8644 Well deserved - such beautiful role models for being the hands and feet of Christ in our world. Well deserved – such beautiful role models for being the hands and feet of Christ in our world.

]]> Comment on Spirit of Compassion Honorees: Ann and Randy Teich by Andrea Peck http://fumcaustin.org/news-events/spirit-of-compassion-honorees-ann-and-randy-teich/comment-page-1/#comment-8636 Andrea Peck Fri, 18 Nov 2011 21:14:28 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=7856#comment-8636 A richly deserved honor. We are blessed by their presence at FUMC/ A richly deserved honor. We are blessed by their presence at FUMC/

]]> Comment on Spirit of Compassion Honorees: Ann and Randy Teich by Glenna Marks http://fumcaustin.org/news-events/spirit-of-compassion-honorees-ann-and-randy-teich/comment-page-1/#comment-8630 Glenna Marks Thu, 17 Nov 2011 23:51:10 +0000 http://fumcaustin.org/?p=7856#comment-8630 When I read this, my thought was how proud Iris would be. ----I believe she knows. Glenna Marks When I read this, my thought was how proud Iris would be. —-I believe she knows. Glenna Marks

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