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The video of the Youth Choir's performance last Sunday is now up right here.

Reverend Gifford Long's sermon for May 19 is posted here.

The video of the youth for Mother's Day is posted right here.

Congratulations and best wishes to the following:

South Grand Prairie High School

Tony Armijo

Kyle Murray

Dakota Liles (grandson of Ron & Margaret Liles)

Booker T. Washington Academy for Performing Arts, Dallas

Timothy Amirault

Keller High School

Kelsey Lewis (great-granddaughter of Lavonia Lewis)

Southwestern University, Georgetown, TX

Kayte Forester

Texas A & M University, College Station, TX

Paige Bacsik

Stephen F. Austin State University, Nacogdoches, TX

Candace Anne Hartsell (granddaughter of Ben & Mary Ann Hartsell)

Kasey Noelle Davis (granddaughter of Barbara Nelson)

Southern University, Baton Rouge, LA

Raven Forrest (granddaughter of Barbara Nelson)

From UMW President Jeanne Green:

"The study went very well. We had visitors from Axe Memorial, Plymouth Rock and Faith Methodist churches, as well as Walnut Ridge Baptist to study with us. Gifford remained for the entire study. The instructor, Rev. Jo Biggerstaff, is a retired deacon in full connection with the UM church. She is a certified Director of Christian Education."

Dear FUMCGP,

Thank you so much for the memories during my time at First United Methodist Church Grand Prairie. You all have done so much for me these past couple of years, and I could never thank you enough for that! I have grown to love this church very much, and have nothing but high hopes and optimism for the future of this congregation. If there is anything I can ever do for any one of you, please don’t hesitate to look me up, wherever I am, and give me a call. You will always be in my heart forever.

God Bless,

Scott Anderson

Associate Pastor Scott Anderson's last sermon on May 5th is available right here.

The Chancel Choir and Flutists Sean Manley and Cassandra Pittman's special music performance is posted here.

The video of our 2013 Easter Cantata, "The Power of the Cross" is up right here.

Pictures from the Garden Work Day last weekend are posted here.

FUMCGP member Lessie Vonner is featured on the United Methodist Church's website as part of the focus on Women's History Month in March. Go here to see the article.

Nathan Judy's Special Music for UMW Sunday is posted here.

The God Moment for UMW Sunday is posted here.

Pictures of the UMM Habitat for Humanity project and their March breakfast are posted here.

Pictures from several youth activities and events have been posted right here. They include Confirmation, the Bishop's Rally, and the making of the Banner and duct tape crosses.

We raised slightly under $500.00 this year.Thanks Charlie Smith, Charlie Crouch, Thaddeus Vick, Ron Blackwell for setting up...Joe Arredondo for securing the cheese, etc. Lizz Shirey for photos.

Non-Chili Winners

1. Texas Pulled Pork - Gifford Long

2. Bread Pudding - Brenda Jonas

3. Gooy Chocolate Surprise - Larrissa Judy

4. Cabbage and Sausage

5. Vermont Chili? Shrimp/Noodles

Chili Winners

1. Mike Sheffield Award - Lisa Vick "Lisa's Famous Super Bowl Chili" (103)

2. Ron Blackwell "Good Ole Texas Chili" (tie)

3. Glen Simpson - "Goldi Locks"(tie)

4. Zach Armijo - "Take Down"

5. Roberta Sheffield - "Sugar & Spice"

6. Buffalo Fire

7. Tech-Son

8. Pavo Chili con Dientes Pequenos

9. Judy Ranch Chili

10. Natural Cowboy Chili

11. The Lady and Lass Garden Chili

12. Joe's

13. Tom Jonas' Concoction

Pictures for the event are right here.

Scout Sunday pictures are posted right here.