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Revive UMC Azle Announcements
Here’s what’s happening in our church and our community.
See you Sunday!
Why Revive? New Sermon Series Continues - One question that Pastor Katie has been asking us during her first six months as pastor is, “Why Revive?”. Why has God called Revive to exist? What do we believe God is asking us to be and do in the world? This January, we will spend five weeks considering the five most common answers that you have given. We will kick off 2026 refocusing our attention on our purpose and recommitting ourselves to the BIG, beautiful call that God has placed on our hearts.
Casa Conversations: Gatherings to Hear about Revive 2026 - This January, we are ready to share our working vision including mission, priorities, values, and 2026 goals. This reflects the work of the combined Vision Team and Board over the last six months. You’ll also hear about ministry teams you can join to help us plan and implement our goals. Sign up here to come to one of the following gatherings:
Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 12:30 - 2:00 pm (Hosted by John and Sally Rhymer)
Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Hosted by Jerry and Ricki Gooch)
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm (Hosted by Jeanene Olson)
Thursday, January 22 2026, at 7:00 - 8:30 pm (Hosted by John and Meleasa Clements)
Friday, January 30, 2026 at 6:30 - 8:00 pm (Hosted by Doug and Christine Mochel)
Come Sunday Ready to Support our Youth at their Hobby Sale Fundraiser - January 11: The youth are planning a fundraiser to raise money to cover registration fees for Winter Camp 2026 ($175 per camper). They will be creating and selling crafts, art, jewelry, baked goods, and host a silent auction after Sunday worship. Bring your cash to support our youth! Youth, start creating and let Kelsi know what you plan on selling and whether it will be for regular sale or the silent auction! If you plan on going to Winter Camp, you MUST participate in the fundraiser!
Multiplication Masterclass Webinar: Bridge Events - January 11, 2026, virtual: Help us grow Revive in 2026 by making new connections with our neighbors! Author Ken Willard defines a bridge event as “a local church intentionally hosting events as a way to cross the bridge from their church building into the mission field around them in order to invite people to come and engage with their ministry.” Ken will talk about some basics of a bridge event and walk through how to plan one for your community. https://htcumc.jotform.com/253244158815156
Another Opportunity to Support Academy 4! Stop by Main St. Tacos on Wednesday, January 14th, 12:00-6:00 p.m.; mention Academy 4 as you check out and 20% of your purchase goes to supporting Academy 4.
Winter Camp 2026 - February 20-22: 6th-12th graders, save the date for Winter Camp 2026 at Glen Lake Camp! It will be a great weekend of prayer, worship, fun, and friendship for our group! Adult Volunteers Needed!!! I will need two female and two male adult volunteers to chaperone for the weekend and drive! Please be in prayerful consideration if you’d like to serve with our wonderful youth this weekend.
MISSION UPDATE
Revive donated 2,411 pounds of food and $5,310.00 to the Community Caring Center in 2025! We are so glad to be able to join hands to feed hungry families in greater Azle. Thank you for your donations and for your missional heart!! Revive is about serving our neighbors. Their current needs are mac ‘n cheese, canned tuna, canned soups, instant mashed potatoes, rice, beans, cereal, and ramen. Every Sunday, we collect food at worship, so bring donations with you. On the first Sunday of the month, you can also bring your plastic bags.
Ongoing Activities
Wednesday Morning Bible Study: Adults meet to discuss the scripture for the upcoming Sunday morning sermon. Pastor Katie leads this lively and fun discussion. Azle Christian Church, 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
Revive Community Night: Every Wednesday evening we meet at Azle Christian Church for dinner and activities for all ages! A light dinner is served at 5:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study, Youth Group, and Kids programming starts at 6:00 pm.
Stop, Drop, and Pray - Thursdays at 10:00 am: Pray with us on New Years Day! Every week, Revive takes a few minutes to stop, drop, and pray! This is a 10 minute or less zoom call where a single leader leads us in a time of prayer over our community, our church and our world. Just drop in when you can so that we can be in consistent prayer for guidance and blessing from the Holy Spirit. Get the zoom link by signing up here: https://reviveunitedmethodistchurch.breezechms.com/form/efb7a3
Crafting Ministries meets every third Tuesday at Jill DeMoss’s house (2033 Spinnaker Ln, Azle) at 1:00 pm. No special talents necessary!
Seed the Capital Campaign: In order for Revive to purchase property or a building, we’ll need to have a capital campaign. In advance of that future effort, you are invited to prayerfully consider today what will fuel our future as the people called United Methodists here in this place. Your second-mile giving can help “seed” our building fund. Check out the big thermometer each week and place any offerings in the bowl beneath it. Our Building Seed has grown to $31,949 (12/31//25). See Dana Hollingsworth for more info.
Upcoming Special Events
January 11 - Youth Hobby Sale Fundraiser (10:30-12:30)
January 11 - Multiplication Master Class - via Zoom (1:00-3:00 p.m.)
January 18 - Visioning Team (after worship)
January 18 - Single Board (after Visioning)
January 20 - Crafting Ministries Gathering
February 20-22 - Winter Camp 2026 (6th-12th graders)