The First United Methodist of Hurst News is published monthly and is available for download.

Submissions for the FUMC Hurst News are welcome. Include contact name and daytime phone number with submissions. Send to mmatthews@fumchurst.org. The deadline for stories is two weeks prior to publication. The 2012 publication schedule is available online. First United Methodist Church of Hurst reserves the right to edit submissions for content, spelling, grammar, and length.

February 2012 newspaper

Latest Issue

February 2012, Vol. 158, No. 40

  • Ash Wednesday
  • Failures are Not Final: Lenten Sermon Series
  • Photos: Wilson Canafax Reception
  • Souper Bowl of Caring
  • Mission Central Update

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Monthly newspaper

January 2012:
Vol. 158, No. 36

  • Baptism of Our Lord
  • Modern Family Sermons
  • Dr. McKee's Candidacy for Episcopacy
  • Jan. 22: Caring Ministries Sunday
Monthly newspaper

December 2011:
Vol. 158, No. 29

  • Advent Worship and Events
  • Giving Campaign Update
  • Opportunities for Service
  • Children's and Youth Ministry News
  • Festival of Carols
  • Ministry News
  • Mission Central Update
Monthly newspaper

November 2011:
Vol. 158, No. 25

  • LIVE First United: Because You Belong,
    Because You Believe
  • GPS: Living With Loss
  • Photos from Trunk or Treat
  • Children's and Youth Ministry News
  • Mission Central Update
October Newspaper of FUMC Hurst

October 2011:
Vol. 158, No. 22

  • Gary Morris: Special Musical Guest
  • GPS: October Small Groups / Studies
  • Photos: Harvest Festival
  • Third Grade Bible Presentation
  • Children's and Youth Ministry News
  • Mission Central Update
September Newspaper of FUMC Hurst

September 2011:
Vol. 158, No. 16

  • Harvest Festival is September 17
  • GPS: Fall Small Groups and Studies forming now
  • September Songs Concert
  • Children's and Youth Ministry News
  • Mission Central Update
August Newspaper of FUMC Hurst

August 2011:
Vol. 158, No. 12

  • Back to School Sunday is August 21
  • Adult Mission Trip to Tuscaloosa Planned for October
  • Will You Organize a Food Drive for Mission Central?

July 2011:
Vol. 158, No. 7

  • GPS: Fall Small Groups and Studies forming now
  • Photos from Youth Missions in San Angelo, Tennessee
  • Photos from VBS 2011
  • Children's and Youth Ministry News
  • Mission Central Update

June 2011:
Vol. 158, No. 3

  • Support Youth Missions
  • Register now for VBS!
  • FUMC Hurst will offer electronic giving statements
  • Mission Central Update

May 2011:
Vol. 157, No. 50

  • Hurst Series presents May Day
    in Central Park
  • Confirmation Sunday is May 15
  • Brenda Whitley retires after 25 years of volunteer service to Saints Alive Bravo! Choir
  • Mission Central Update


April 2011:
Vol. 157, No. 46

  • Worship at FUMC Hurst During Holy Week
  • Give Generously to the Easter Offering
  • All–Church Garage Sale
  • Children’s Sunday School

March 2011:
Vol. 157, No. 42

  • Ash Wednesday Marks Beginning of Lent
  • Support Youth Missions through 5K March 5
  • Hurst Series presents Michael Shih and Friends in Concert

Vol. 157, No. 38, February 4 - March 3, 2011

  • Will You Support Youth Missions?
  • Human Trafficking Awareness
  • Opportunities for Service
  • Shin Accepts Teaching Position in Korea

Vol. 157, No. 32, Januany 7 - February 3, 2011

  • New Year Brings Renewal of Faith
  • Opportunities for Service: Mobile Food Pantry; Community Garden
  • Make a Resolution of Safety for Your Children

Vol. 157, No. 32, December 10, 2010 - January 6, 2011

  • Advent 2010
  • Caring Volunteers Share Communion, Christmas Spirit With Homebound
  • Christmas Offering Benefits Missions
  • FUMC Hurst Youth

Vol. 157, No. 30, November 26 - December 9, 2010

  • Time of Waiting: Advent Begins November 28
  • Group Offers Support to Job Seekers from Church, Community
  • Festival of Carols is Coming: Dec. 12–13!

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