News and Information from
Krum United Methodist Church
OK, so it's not quite the building we had in mind, but . . .
. . . construction is underway on the new facility. Progress is slow--both weather and engineering issues have slowed things down, but we are still looking for a late November/early December completion date.
Sunday, May 18 Worship News

This is an extra special Sunday. Ten of our youth will be confirmed, and four of them baptized as well as confirmed. A number of other people are joining the covenant community of Krum United Methodist Church.

A Sunday like this gives all of us a chance to re-affirm our own understanding of what it means to be a part of the church, both local and universal. It's a time of both great celebration and great solemnity. When a child or adult confirms his or her faith and becomes a full member of the church, it means a renewal of baptismal vows, and a much stronger and more intentional awareness of the nature of God and goodness and brokenness and separation and the powerful gift of reconciliation through Jesus Christ our Lord.

So, come and celebrate this time and also hear some special music by our spectacular choir as they bring us a concert of spirituals.

Also, Wednesday, May 14, at 6:00 p.m., we're having a special dinner to honor the confirmands and their families. Come on by and offer them your support and congratulations!
Denton's Getting Famous!
Check out this article in The New York Times about the Denton music scene--just wait until they discover Krum! Click on this link to read it.
A Computer Meltdown . . . .

The phone above is not an actual picture of Christy’s computer, but is not far from where it is headed. Though Vicky has resuscitated the computer once, it is unlikely that she will be able to pull off that minor miracle again. She has however found a very good deal on a NEW computer with the needed power to enable Christy to work effectively and efficiently. Unfortunately, we did not budget for a computer meltdown and are therefore asking if anyone would like to fulfill this need. The cost of the new computer is $450; we do not need a monitor. If you are interested in making just such a donation please notify Vicky Russell, the church secretary at 940-482-3482. Computers are the boon and the bane of the modern world.

Thank you,

Kim Brown, Chair, Finance Ministry
More from your Finance Ministry
Make Your Contribution Electronically (one less thing to remember). You can have your tithe automatically sent to the church and not worry about mailing the check if you missed church for a couple of Sundays. Electronic transfers are quite simple to set up whether just for the summer months or a longer time frame. The PDF attachment has two forms each consisting of two pages. The first form is for those of you that bank at First United Bank of Krum, which is where the church’s accounts are held. Obviously the second form is for all others. You may also contact your bank to create an “online bill pay” for this automatic transfer. Regardless of how you wish to complete this transaction, contact the church office 482-3482 for the church’s account information as needed.
Youth News
  • Sunday, May 18th = Confirmation: Youth will be confirmed during worship (11:00 am service)
  • Sunday, May 18th = Confirmation Celebration: New confirmands are invited to join the youth group for UMYF in the Krum UMC Fellowship Hall! (6-7:30pm)
  • Sunday, May 25th = No UMYF (Memorial Day Weekend)

    Other Information:
    Parent/adult volunteers are needed on May 11th during Sunday school to help the youth decorate for the Mother's Day luncheon. Please let Brittany know if you can help asap. We also need parents who can host the youth this summer at their homes. If you have a pool or big tv, we would love to meet at your house! Here are some possible dates you can host, let me know if any of these work for you:

    June 1st, June 8th, July 13th, July 20th, July 27th

    For more information about the Krum UMC youth ministry program, please visit our website: www.myspace.com/krumumc, or call Brittany: (214)-226-8720.

    God Bless!

    Brittany Burrows
    Director of Youth Ministries
A Special Congratulations to Brittany

Brittany graduated from North Texas U on Sunday, 5/11/2008. Magna Cum Laude, grade point 4.96. Straight As all four years except one B. Her parents gave her $500 as a graduation gift, which she will use to buy a digital camcorder to take to Africa with her.

Find out more about Brittany Burrows and her year as a Volunteer in Mission by clicking here. As a church, let us see how much of the money she needs we can raise from the members and friends of Krum UMC.

An Auction--to raise money for our Volunteer in Mission. . . see the details here.
Church Family Notices

Al Hymes, Duane Hymes' father, continues his stay at the Vintage Skilled Nursing Facility (on Bonnie Brae, behind Presbyterian Hospital, in the one story building behind the main building, room 14). Al and Linda would very much like visitors, so please stop by and see them.
Meeting and Event Notes
  • Saturday, May 17, UMM Breakfast, 8:00 a.m. Krum Diner
  • Sunday, May 18, special choir concert with a Spirituals theme; Confirmation Sunday
  • Sunday, May 18, at 3 p.m.. District Conference, Walnut Hill UMC, 10066 Marsh Lane, Dallas, TX 75229 (972) 357 5656
    † All voting members of the annual conference are encouraged to attend.
    † Please bring your Annual Conference Workbook with you.
    † Tickets for various conference meals will be available.
    † District leaders will be elected; the 2008 district budget will be adopted, and legislation to come before the annual conference session will be reviewed.
  • Sunday, May 18, 4:00 p.m. Children's Day Out Board Meeting
  • Tuesday, May 20: 6:00 p.m. Help decorate the Fellowship Hall for the special 50th breakfast to be cooked and served for the Krum HS graduating seniors on Wednesday, May 21.
  • Wednesday, May 21: cooks arrive at the church at 6:00 a.m. to prepare for the 7:00 a.m. arrival of the Krum HS graduating seniors.
  • Thursday, May 29, 6:30 p.m. CDO end of year worship celebration: Sanctuary.
  • Sunday, June 1, First Sunday Lunch and an organizational meeting for the Grand Opening Party; Holy Communion at both services
  • Sunday, June 8-Wednesday June 11, Annual Conference, Plano Centre. Ordination ceremony will be Tuesday, June 10 at 7:00 p.m. at Custer Road UMC, Plano, TX.
  • Wednesday, June 25: Midweek Miracle dinner and training led by Rev. J. Keith Cupples, your pastor's invisible husband!
  • Sunday, June 29, Fifth Sunday Hymn Sing: Special Gospel hymn sing led by Gospel Musician Damon Downing.
  • VBS: July 28-31, 6-8 p.m.
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