SAMSON!
Join us as the UPUMC Chancel Choir, Orchestra of Period Instruments and a talented cast of soloists produce one of George Frederic Handel's most dramatic works at 7:30 p.m. May 11.

Stimulate your spirit
Not sure where you're going to spend that Economic Stimulus payment you're getting from the IRS? Rather than just stimulating the economy, how about stimulating your faith by sharing with those in need? You can help UPUMC build a home this fall through Habitat for Humanity. You can help Christ's Foundry build a new worship space. Or you can even help purchase much-needed mosquito nets to help end malaria in Africa. Stimulate your spirit and give now!

Help with Jurisdictional Conference
Volunteers are needed to serve as greeters at the upcoming South Central Jurisdictional Conference of the United Methodist Church, which will be at the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas July 16-19. About 80 positions are open. Apply by July 4.

Register now for VBS
This year's theme for Vacation Bible School is Surfing through the Scriptures. Come catch a wave with us! Register online now. If you can help with VBS, download our volunteer form.

Transforming Lives,
Transforming Africa
Donate to the Bishop's Initiative to raise $1 million for scholarships and a new health center at Africa University, the United Methodist-affiliated university in Zimbabwe. Find out more about this important initiative.

Share the Light
The Share the Light Gift Program gives you the opportunity to share Jesus' love with others while giving a meaningful gift to loved ones, neighbors, co-workers and friends.

Hear sermons on the radio
Listen to WRR-FM (101.1) at 9 a.m. Sunday mornings to hear sermons by the Rev. Leighton Bearden and music by the Chancel Choir. An archive of sermons from both our traditional worship services and The Bridge services are available online.

Reaching Out to Bring Christ to People Where They Are

We are a faith community that offers a comfortable place to connect with caring people and grow with God.

Whether you are a lifelong Christian, someone new to the faith or one who is just seeking some answers to life’s questions, University Park United Methodist Church offers many opportunities to explore, embrace and enrich your faith.

Wherever you are in your spiritual journey, please come in, make yourself comfortable and bring your faith to life.

Sunday, May 11, 2008
Day of Pentecost

This is the final week of our "Five Practices of Fruitful Congregations" sermon series in both the traditional services and The Bridge contemporary service. Listen to past sermons online.

This week, we'll focus on the practice of Extravagant Generosity.

Traditional worship
8:45 and 11 a.m., sanctuary
2 Corinthians 8:1-4
the Rev. Leighton Bearden

Read about this week's music

The Bridge
contemporary worship
11 a.m., Fellowship Hall
2 Corinthians 8:1-7
the Rev. Rebecca Frank