Safe Sanctuaries – Safe Gatherings
- Go to www.SafeGatherings.com and create a log-in. It will ask you for two references and personal information for a background check. There is a fee that will be billed to the church.
- Do training on the Safe Gatherings site (about 2 hours) and complete the quiz at the end. (Call the church office if you cannot do this training online, we can make other arrangements.)
- Then register at www. riotexas.org/safetrainings for a trusted con Confianza course which consist of three modules. These take about two hours to complete.
All three steps must be completed. Background check, Safe Gatherings online training, Safe Sanctuaries training. This is for the safety of our children and vulnerable adults and is the NEW Rio Texas Policy that we must comply with to stay in good standing. If you need any help or have any questions, please call the office. Thank you for your time and efforts. Call the church secretary if you need any assistance, Shannon Rothe, 830.584.0300.

Church Security and Intruder Awareness/Response Training – February 28-29, 2020. We have contracted with Strategos International to bring their training to our Fellowship Hall on these two days. We want to be equipped to create a security plan that protects our congregation while maintaining a welcoming environment. We get a discount if we register a group by January 14. Contact the church office by January 14, if you are interested and we can register for $107.25/person.
Click this link for more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2-day-church-security-and-intruder-awarenessresponse-training-hondo-tx-registration-79726055779.
UMW— The ladies of the First United Methodist Church meet every 1st Wednesday of the month at 9:30 a.m. If you are looking for a time of loving Christian fellowship, contact Janice Highsmith at (830) 426-4718.
Fellowship Time Volunteers – We are in need of volunteers to help provide breakfast during the Fellowship Time. Everyone enjoys fellowship and refreshments between the two services, so let’s support this effort. A sign-up sheet is posted in the kitchen area. For more information and details, please contact Betty Gilliam or Chris Kailipaka.
Food Pantry Sunday – 1st Sunday every Month
A food drive for the Medina County Food Pantry sponsored by the UMW continues every first Sunday of each month. Please bring an item from the given list of suggested food items. This list is a guide for what the Food Pantry needs to provide for its clients. Collection bins located in the sanctuary are available for placing donations. The congregation is encouraged to support the food drive and the Food Pantry in its efforts to feed the hungry families in Medina County. Thanks to all of you for your generosity!
Food Pantry Items Needed:
Flower Calendar – To sign up to place flowers on the altar, select a date and write down what you would like to have printed in the bulletin, then make your own arrangements for plant or flowers to be delivered. Thank you for helping brighten up the altar! (Sign-up sheets are located in foyer.)