This week, we will meet in the family life center for Sunday School for a presentation from Bee Moorhead, Executive Director of Texas Impact.  She will present an overview of the major issues facing the Texas Legislature, especially those that affect people and areas of concern for people of faith: the young, the elderly, the disabled, the poor, and the environment.

Fall Family Festival is this Sunday immediately following the 11 o'clock service.  

I know that on our last few MLF runs, we have been short of hard boiled eggs.  Dick Young has asked for your help on this matter. "You can participate in FUMC’s Good Egg Ministry by agreeing to boil at least one dozen eggs once each month and then delivering those precious eggs to our MLF kitchen. How easy is that?  To volunteer or request additional information, please contact Dick Young at fumcgoodeggs@gmail.com."   You can always drop off eggs in kitchen off of Wesley Hall.

Parents night out is on November 5th from 5:30-9:00.  Contact Sam at childcarefumc@yahoo.com to reserve a spot for you kid.

Welcome Samuel Cutrone and Tessa Delgago!  ...and Happy Birthday Mary!

1.  Jill will be teaching this Sunday - “Who are We?” - discussing what it means to be a Methodist.

2.  Manna bags are on sale for $5 a piece.  

3.  There is an admin board meeting following church this Sunday.

4.  A big thanks to Leslie, Kristen, Kate, and Melanie for cleaning up our classroom/the family room.  They moved out every single cushionless swing, both 1970's (previously stolen from McDonalds) high chairs, the bassinet (that was also broken), two completely unused cribs and one table.  The windows have been washed, the toys have been cleaned out and organized, the rocking chairs are all lined up and it really looks great.  When you walk in to notice the beautiful stained glass windows instead of the ceiling particles resting on the tray of the highchair.  Thanks!

5.  "Hope for the Thinking Christian" with Dr. Stephen Reese is coming up on September 26th at 5pm.  There is a $5 fee and you need to register with laurie barr at laurie@fumcaustin.org.

6.  This Week's Sermon - Jesus and the five letter word.  Here is a note from Pastor John:  

We all know the shock value of certain four-letter words.  However, many Americans appear to be more reluctant to talk about a certain five-letter word with their friends than they are to discuss the intimate details of their personal lives.  Yet, Jesus talked more about this five-letter word than about any other topic.  Come and find out what it is.  Why not invite your friends and neighbors to hear this provocative sermon series based on some of Jesus’ parables recorded in the gospel of Luke?  As many families settle into the beginning of another school year, this is a natural time for them to try, or to get back into, church.  You will be surprised at how receptive they may be to the invitation you give them to come with you to worship or your Sunday school class.

Prayers of thanksgiving for Truman’s discharge from the hospital and continued healing at home.