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Our Annual Garage Sale is Fri., Jan. 20 from 9am – 4pm and Sat., Jan. 21 from 9am – 2pm. You may bring your donated items to the Fellowship Hall beginning on Sun., Jan. 8. Our youth and outreach ministries are working together and sharing the proceeds from the sale. We need volunteers to sort, arrange, and price beginning on Mon. Jan. 16 until Thur., Jan. 19 from 9:00am to 12:00pm and from 2:00pm to 4:00pm every day and the evenings of Tue., Jan. 17 & Thur., Jan. 19 from 7-9pm. Lets all work together to make the garage sale a great success.

23-Nov-11 2:00 PM

Santa Eats Breakfast With Kids

Bob Luton - noemail@fairhavenumc.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

BREAKFAST

WITH SANTA

AND CHRISTMAS CRAFTS

The eleventh annual Breakfast With Santa is a delicious breakfast cooked by the United Methodist Men for all the young and young at heart with serving starting at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday, December 3 in the Fellowship Hall and ending at 11:00 a.m. No Charge! The highlight of the morning is a visit from Santa. We will have many inspirational Christmas crafts for children ages 2 through the 5 grade. Don’t forget your birthday present for Baby Jesus such as diapers, baby food, or formula for donating to the food pantry. Please contact the church office 713-468-3276 or e-mail fhumc@fairhavenumc.org with any questions or to volunteer to help. See you there!

23-Nov-11 1:00 PM

Hear the Bells Ring! Dec. 11 5pm Concert & Snack

Bob Luton - noemail@fairhavenumc.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

ABUNDANT JOY RINGS * DECEMBER 11TH * 5PM * FELLOWSHIP HALL

Handbells have been called one of the most "joyful instruments ever created." Why not come and decide for yourself! Please join us in Fair Haven’s Fellowship Hall on Sunday, December 11th at 5:00 p.m. for a light snack followed by a huge buffet of delightful Christmas music rung with joy by the Havenly Bells and the Celebration Ringers with a guest appearance on two pieces by the Fair Haven Chancel Choir.

A Joyful Legacy

In a string of Fair Haven Christmas concerts going back many years, these dedicated and happy handbell ringers have left a legacy of light hearts and lifted spirits which bring church friends and neighbors back again and again, year after year. The ringers of these beautiful bells would dearly love to include you in this concert, along with family and friends you may feel free to invite. A nursery is provided.

Carols for the Heart

The upcoming concert represents a musical tapestry made up of both carols at home on the decorated streets of our city and others dear to the hearts of those in places of worship during the Advent/Christmas season.

Out of Many, One…

What sounds to the ear like a single orchestra of bells, is behind the scenes a miracle of dedication and precision by these women of different backgrounds and musical experience. It takes much practice and skillful direction by Carol Ancell to make this collection of individual bells and chimes slung into the air by different players sound like one coordinated whole. It is something amazing for first timers to hear and something even hard for seasoned musicians familiar with other instruments or voices to conceive. Imagine just waiting for that brief moment, as the time for your one or more bells to be played arrives. The cascade of black sixteenth notes appears on the page, and you flex your arm muscles in preparation. Then as you hear sounds of bells coming up the line, you get ready to play your note right on cue as you hear your own bell ring out, and the sounds move past you down the bell table at a breakneck speed. It’s a wonder that you’re invited to hear for yourself!

The Gift of Joy

This concert is the centerpiece of a dozen special concerts and appearances across the Houston area in addition to handbell anthems in services of worship at Fair Haven and programs for Fair Haven’s United Methodist Men and Women. The off-campus concerts and appearances are covered by the 6 member Celebration Ringers, a core group of musical veterans who have traveled together for many years spreading joy to hospitals, to those confined or grieving, or those needing a touch of spirituality in the midst of busy lives.

Smiles

Director Carol Ancell speaks of the incredible feeling of joy that comes to the group as they give the gift of joyful music to doctors, patients, and others carrying burdens made lighter. She speaks of smiles that dance across anxious and weary faces for just a moment. Just think of how many have been touched over the years! Just think of those soon to be touched, perhaps yours… on Dec. 11th.

23-Nov-11 1:00 PM

Christmas Food Distribution Labor of Love!

Bob Luton - noemail@fairhavenumc.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

Fair Haven’s Food Pantry annual Christmas distribution is Wednesday through Friday, December 14 – 16, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day. This year, the whole operation will be handled in the Food Pantry building instead of the Fellowship Hall. Pantry director, "Bob" McDonald hopes that the net result of handling it this way will be less physical effort on the part of the volunteers. On all three days the pantry needs help assisting clients with sacks and managing both foot and automobile traffic. Volunteers are also needed on Monday – Thursday to fill sacks for distribution. If you can help, please call the Food Pantry at 713-467-4363. The pantry appreciates all who volunteer and contribute money and groceries to this community outreach of Fair Haven.

23-Nov-11 1:00 PM

Christmas Caroling Joins Homebound and Happy Voices

Bob Luton - noemail@fairhavenumc.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

CHRISTMAS CAROLING

TUESDAY NIGHT

DECEMBER 20TH

On Tuesday Night, December 20 at 5:45pm we will meet in the Music Center, divide into groups for transportation, and head out at 6:00pm into the night to sing Christmas Carols and bring some love to various individuals. We especially hope to visit some of our homebound members, bringing them a Christmas word of love and encouragement. Please arrive ready to travel, sing, and share some love and fellowship!

23-Nov-11 1:00 PM

Special Christmas Day and New Years Day Services - We'd Love To See You!

Bob Luton - noemail@fairhavenumc.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

It's a rare thing for Christmas Day and New Year's Day to fall on Sunday, and the people of Fair Haven are taking full advantage of the opportunity to celebrate! There will be one service in English in the church sanctuary and another service in Spanish in the church's Christian Life Center. Both services will be at 11am.

23-Nov-11 1:00 PM

Come Hear Cantata "The Christmas Light" December 4th 11am

Bob Luton - noemail@fairhavenumc.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

THE CHRISTMAS LIGHT

DEC. 4, 11:00 A.M.

On Sunday, Dec. 4th during a single 11:00 a.m. English-speaking sanctuary service, the Fair Haven Chancel Choir in conjunction with other choirs and the Fair Haven Children’s Council will present Benjamin Harlan’s The Christmas Light. This Chancel Choir Cantata includes captivating pageantry and additional music and narration by younger voices.

Come to the sanctuary to see beautiful poinsettias, and see the manger scene with Mary, Joseph and the Baby Jesus. Hear "The Story" from the Shepherds, the Wisemen and voices of all ages lifted in song. As the cantata begins the sanctuary is darkened. A single large candle appears. With each successive anthem, the light in the room increases as rich new songs blend with classic carols and words of hope.. Parents, we may be putting out the call soon for little angels, shepherds, and wise men toparticipate. In the meantime, we invite parents and everyone else to come see the sights and hear the sounds, and receive Holy Communion as the ever-present spirit speaks to our hearts. Come share the Light of the Gospel with us.

23-Nov-11 1:00 PM

Fair Haven Joins Christmas in the Park Community Effort

Bob Luton - noemail@fairhavenumc.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

A Nighttime Stroll Through Spring Valley Park

What is a luminary walk, you’re thinking? Just picture a beautiful nighttime stroll through Spring Valley Park, located between Westview and I-10 on Campbell Road, on a path lined with beautiful lighted lumenaria on a lovely December evening! You can come and go as you please and wander around to your heart’s content.

Working Together To Share The Christmas Story

The park is the picturesque site for a brand new seasonal community event supported by Fair Haven along with more than 15 other churches in the area. Come stroll the park during this two hour event and visit the seven stations representing the events in the Christmas story from the angels… to the live nativity… to the arrival of the wise men.

Sights and Sounds To Enjoy

All along the way are sights and sounds to delight the senses: the sounds of choral and bell choirs; a petting zoo of live animals for kids to enjoy; camel rides; Biblical characters in costume; fun activities and crafts; refreshments like hot wassail, coffee, or cookies in the gazebo. No admission is charged for this event to encourage everyone to come and just enjoy the night, the people, the music, and this unique celebration of the Christmas story. What a wonderful thing… folks from various church working together for the good of the community. One church is handling the live nativity. Another is showing the angels telling the shepherds the Good News! Another is serving refreshments. All are placing their faith in Jesus before anything else to link arms for everyone’s benefit.

Fair Haven

Is Doing Its Part

Our own director of handbell choirs, Carol Ancell, who has participated in the planning for the event will be seen that night conducting the mass bell choir. She also has her hands full coordinating the music for the participating bell choirs and handling the detailed preparations for the bell stage area for this event. Fair Haven Associate Pastor Jairo Ortiz has been a part of the planning also and has volunteered Fair Haven’s Spanish Worship Praise Team to be a part of the event. The Fair Haven Chancel Choir directed by HyeHyun Sung and Youth Choir directed by Greg Morgan will perform at 7:20pm with 20 minutes of choral music based on the theme of Station Five, "Angels Tell The Shepherds of the Good News!"

Join Us For A Wonderful Evening

According to Carol Ancell, this year’s director Pastor Rick Minett has set an upbeat positive tone for everyone. "He was just encouraging us to roll up our sleeves and work together for one night to tell the story of Jesus for a world that’s so hungry to hear," she said. Please join your friends and neighbors for a wonderful evening on December 18th at Christmas in the Park.

23-Nov-11 1:00 PM

Fair Haven Senior Pastor Paul Thomasson Says: "You Have a Decision To Make"

Bob Luton - noemail@fairhavenumc.org — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 19:00:00 GMT

This Christmas

You Have a Decision to Make

Dear Friends,

Every Christmas we have to make thousands of decisions about God, family, church, and host of less important matters. I have a suggestion that will help in all these matters.

I suggest the first, over-riding decision be this: We Will Keep Christmas Holy.

If we do that, we probably won’t spend money that we can’t afford to spend. We probably won’t become so BUSY that we miss the SPIRIT of Christmas. We’ll spend more time on Family and less on shopping, more time in Worship and less on partying.

Our families, our children and grandchildren, will be given memories they will never forget of worshipping with loved ones at Christmas If we promise ourselves to Keep Christmas Holy, we ourselves will find the Spirit of Christ instead of the "Season of Shopping ‘till we’re dropping."

In short, if we let the first decision about Christmas to be "I will Keep Christmas Holy" we and our families will experience less stress, less hurry and scurry, less arguing, and less remorse in January over a great experience miss-spent.

Spend your Christmas with God. Spend Christmas with your family and your Church. I promise Fair Haven will have many great worship opportunities this year in music, preaching, prayer, Holy Communion, fellowship, and more. My advice is to let your first over-riding decision about Christmas be to Keep Christmas Holy.

Love,

Paul

23-Nov-11 1:00 PM

Test Press Release

noemail@fairhavenumc.org — Sat, 24 Sep 2005 23:00:00 GMT

Recent days have made the ability to send out quick press releases evident. This is a test of that module which bypasses the newsletter generation method process and sends out a release directly.

Vacation Bible School 2012

Fri, 11 May 2012 17:52:47 GMT

VBS 2012 Fair Haven United Methodist Church Operation Overboard DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION DOCUMENT DOWNLOAD REGISTRATION PDF Church Phone: 713-468-3276 Questions About VBS E-mail: vbs@fairhavenumc.org June 18-21 (Monday - Thursday) Snack Supper Served in the Fellowship Hall 5:15 p.m. - 5:45 p.m. Those desiring the optional Snack Supper please arrive by 5:45 p.m. VBS in the Christian Life Cente 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. June 24 (Sunday) in the Sanctuary Closing Celebration in Worship (VBS Kids Sing!) 11:00 am- 12:00 pm (Reception to Follow)

Student Ministries

Tue, 24 Apr 2012 00:39:24 GMT

We'd love for you to ... Attend our weekly classes every Sunday morning from 9:30am - 10:30am, Participate in the Joy2Gather worship service from 11am to Noon in the Fellowship Hall, Come hang out with us every Sunday evening from 6-7:30pm in The Shed. Join us on our weekend retreats and service-based adventures! Fair Haven offers a fun, contemporary home for Christian youths to explore their faith and apply Christ's word to the everyday challenges of life. Students in grades 6-12 are encouraged to: Take the Step! Find out where we meet on Sunday mornings! Check out the Student Life program on Sunday evenings! Director of Student Ministries: Patrick Chappell (512) 971-8211 Please don't hesitate to call me for more info. Check out out facebook: ...

About Fair Haven United Methodist Church

Mon, 09 Apr 2012 05:30:46 GMT

Are you looking for a spiritual home? Fair Haven United Methodist Church has been a house of worship and fellowship for over fifty years. Nestled among the oak trees in the heart of Spring Branch, our church welcomes all those who seek a satisfying and fulfulling life with Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior. Worship Services Fair Haven UMC offers a traditional worship services each Sunday at 11:00 a.m. in our beautiful sanctuary. The Fair Haven choir joins us to provide uplifting music throughout the service. We also hold a contemporary worship service at 11:00 a.m. every Sunday in the church Fellowship Hall. This service features our Joy2Gather praise band. .This service is designed to be less casual than the traditional. A service of worship in Spanish is available at 11:00 a.m. in the Christian Life Center, led by Associate Pastor Jairo Ortiz. A nursery for younger children is open for both services. Sunday School Classes and Bible Study ...

Boy Scout Troop 631 Calendar - 2012

Thu, 05 Apr 2012 02:54:45 GMT

APRIL MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST April 2012 Merit badge focus: Cooking Mon 2 7:00 pm: Troop meeting at the Scout Hut Mon 9 7:00 pm: Troop meeting at the Scout Hut Sat 14 Noon - 4:00 pm: Scout Fair at Reliant Center Mon 16 7:00 pm: Troop meeting at the Scout Hut - last day to request a Scoutmaster Conference for next Court of Honor Fri 20 - Sun 22 Campout at McKinney Falls State Park Mon 23 7:00 pm: Troop meeting at the Scout Hut - last day to request a Board of Review for next Court of Honor Mon 30 5:30 - 7:00 pm: Board of Review for Court of Honor (times are approximate) 7:00 pm: Court of Honor in the CLC May 2012 Merit badge focus: Fishing & Hiking Mon 7 7:00 pm: Troop meeting at the Scout Hut Fri 11 - Sun 13 Campout at Stubblefield Lake Mon 14 7:00 pm: Troop meeting at the Scout Hut 7:00 pm: Committee meeting at the CLC Mon 21 7:00 pm: Troop meeting at the Scout Hut Mon 28 No troop meeting (Memorial Day) June 2012 Merit badge focus:...

Youth Mission Trip 2011

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 18:05:24 GMT

Mission Trip 2011

Student Life at Fair Haven UMC

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 17:37:12 GMT

It's all about relationships!

Weekly meetings Sundays 6-7:30 PM

mission trips + Bible study + small groups + fun outings + retreats
prayer + learning + challenges + service + worship

For more information, call me,

Patrick Chappell, at 713.468.3276

or pchappell@fairhavenumc.org.

Join us this Sunday! Why wait??

Children's Ministry

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 03:46:26 GMT

Sunday School
Sunday mornings from 9:30 -10:30

Fair Haven believes that young children need to learn about God, Jesus and the parables he taught. We offer classes that engage children to enhance the learning process. These classes feature arts, crafts, and the truths of the Christian faith, lovingly conveyed by idea and example.

View the list of Children Sunday School classes (age 2 through fifth grade)

Older children attend classes as part of the Youth Program.

While the kids are in Sunday School…
Join the Friends Class in the Fellowship Hall. Here parents of young children and others study the Bible and how it relates to today's events.

The 11:00 servicse have a children's sermon early in the service followed by supervised play to give the children time to become friends.

Fair Haven offers a contemporary service called joy2gather on Sunday mornings at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship hall.

The nursery is staffed by loving individuals and is always available for very young children.

joy2gather

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:21:29 GMT

Joy2Gather is a weekly contemporary Praise and Worship service. The laid back atmosphere of this service helps to provide a feeling of refuge, or safe haven, from the stress and confusion of everyday life. The goal of Joy2Gather is to simply offer an opportunity for fellow believers to rejoice together, to be reminded that it is fun and exciting to worship the living and loving God.

While a strong emphasis is placed on the musical aspect of Joy2Gather, it provides only one aspect of the service as a whole. Each week the congregation is invited to delve deeper into the Word to further discover the heart of the creator who is without a doubt the ultimate artist, the painter of the heavens, the composer of time, and the poet of all creation.

Joy2Gather is at 11:00 a.m. every Sunday morning in the Fellowship Hall. Come join us for a casual yet in depth journey in search of the heart of God.

"A prayer that is sung is a prayer twice prayed." -- St. Augustine

The Joy2Gather Praise Team members are:
     * Eddie Keels - Guitar and Vocals
     * Monica Keels - Vocals
     * DeeDee Malachowski - Vocals
    * Nicole Benoit - Vocals
     * Bob Luton - Keyboards
    * Rick Harrison - Drums

For information about the joy2gather band, contact Eddie Keels at eddiekeels@yahoo.com

On Easter Sunday the joy2gather praise team presented a concert in "Honor of the Risen Christ." It was a time of great celebration.

Fair Haven Music Program - Rehearsals

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 23:19:03 GMT


Morning Belles	Mon. 8:45 - 10:30 AM in music center
Heavenly Belles	Mon. 12:15 - 2:00 PM in music center
Morning Belles	Wed. 1:00 - 2:30 PM in music center
Praise Band Rehearsal (joy2gather)	Wed. 7:00 - 9:00 PM in church sanctuary
Chancel Choir	Tue. 7:00 - 9:00 PM in music center
Flames (Children's Choir)	Sun. 9:30 AM
Morningstar Choir	Wed. 5:00 P.M. in choir room in music center

Services of Worship on 20-May-12 11:00 AM

United Methodist Youth (UMYF) on 20-May-12 6:00 PM

Christian Education on 27-May-12 9:30 AM

Services of Worship on 27-May-12 11:00 AM

United Methodist Youth (UMYF) on 27-May-12 6:00 PM

Christian Education on 3-Jun-12 9:30 AM

Services of Worship on 3-Jun-12 11:00 AM

United Methodist Youth (UMYF) on 3-Jun-12 6:00 PM

Christian Education on 10-Jun-12 9:30 AM

Holy Week Calendar

Church Garage Sale Announced * January 20-21 2012

Santa Eats Breakfast With Kids

Hear the Bells Ring! Dec. 11 5pm Concert & Snack

Christmas Food Distribution Labor of Love!

Christmas Caroling Joins Homebound and Happy Voices

Special Christmas Day and New Years Day Services - We'd Love To See You!

Come Hear Cantata "The Christmas Light" December 4th 11am

Fair Haven Joins Christmas in the Park Community Effort

Fair Haven Senior Pastor Paul Thomasson Says: "You Have a Decision To Make"

Test Press Release

Vacation Bible School 2012

Student Ministries

About Fair Haven United Methodist Church

Boy Scout Troop 631 Calendar - 2012

Youth Mission Trip 2011

Student Life at Fair Haven UMC

It's all about relationships! Weekly meetings Sundays 6-7:30 PM mission trips + Bible study + small groups + fun outings + retreats prayer + learning + challenges + service + worship

Children's Ministry

joy2gather

Fair Haven Music Program - Rehearsals

Music at Fair Haven United Methodist Church

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It's all about relationships!

Weekly meetings Sundays 6-7:30 PM

mission trips + Bible study + small groups + fun outings + retreats
prayer + learning + challenges + service + worship