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Building for the Future Your opportunity to give gifts that keep on giving. What is the FOUNDATION? The FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH OF MABANK, TEXAS FOUNDATION, INCORPORATED, is a Texas non-profit corporation.  It was established to provide for the future of our Church’s charitable, education, and religious ministry, as well as for the care of its facilities. The FOUNDATION is a permanent endowment fund, which means donations are permanently invested for growth, assuring that gifts will be a lasting contribution to our Church specifically. Those who have given to the FOUNDATION have done so to give thanks to God for blessings bestowed, to express their devotion to Christ and his Church, and to honor loved ones whose lives have served as an inspiration. How will the gifts be used?  The FOUNDATION maintains three separate accounts: Building Maintenance Missions & Ministries Gifts may be designated to any of these three areas; ... Read More

Opening for Choir Director: Resumes should be emailed to fumcmabank@fumcmabank.com Job Title:  Choir Director, First United Methodist Church of Mabank, TX General Information: FUMC Mabank is located in the Cedar Creek Lake area, approximately 60 miles Southeast of Dallas on US Highway175. This Choir Director opportunity is a part-time, paid position requiring approximately 10-15 hours/week, with the flexibility to accommodate the schedules of full time teachers.  QUALIFICATIONS Must be a committed Christian and supportive of the mission of the church. The ability to lead and teach diverse styles of music to people with various levels of musical ability. Good oral and written communication skills and organizational skills. Must pass a criminal background check and drug screen and must obtain and maintain certification in Ministry Safe training, which will be provided by FUMC. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and conduct the Chancel Choir for 10:00 Sunday worship service. Scheduling and conducting weekly ... Read More

Touching Young Lives “Give instruction to the wise and they will become wiser still; teach the righteous and they will gain in learning.” -Proverbs 9:9 The Cornerstone Scholarship was started in 2018 as an outreach program intended to positively impact the lives of graduating high school students in our church area. The money we raise and distribute is intended to further the education of students who demonstrate the work ethic, desire and perseverance necessary to be successful in their chosen area of continuing education at college or a technical school. Scholarships are made available to eligible high school graduates from the Mabank, Kemp, Eustace, and Malakoff school districts. Sufficient funds were raised to allow us to grant four(4) $2,000 scholarships to area graduates in 2019, 2020, and 2021. The Cornerstone Scholarship is another example of the many outreach programs of FUMC Mabank-demonstrating the church’s mission statement: “…Sharing with our neighbors ... Read More