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Reading: Hebrews 11:1-3

On Sunday August 18, 1996, a group of faithful saints gathered to become “The Fellowship of Flower Mound – A United Methodist Church.” In this “Constitution Sunday” a declaration of purpose was proclaimed:

“Dear friends, the Scriptures teach us that the Church is the household of God, the body of which Christ is the head and that it is the design of the gospel to bring together in one all who are in Christ.

We have come together to form a new congregation of the United Methodist Church which is part of Christ’s holy Church. Let us dedicate ourselves to this purpose.”

And dedicate themselves they did!

As they sang “A Charge to Keep I Have” – they prayed together, shared of their spiritual and financial gifts and declared their commitment with 90 charter members. They signed up to serve on committees, to sing in the choir, to unload tables and chairs at the elementary school every week, and to lead new classes. There was no option to sit back and watch – all hands were involved and expected to give of who they were to be the fullness of the body of Christ. Each person had a responsibility and a role because without each person doing their part, the church could not continue. These are the saints who built the church we know today as Flower Mound United Methodist.

It’s been 30 years since that inaugural service and today this body of Christ looks much different. No longer do we worship in an elementary school, but a beautiful Sanctuary and Fellowship Hall. No longer are we 90 members strong, but over 800 faithful. No longer is this area green fields but established neighborhoods. But the DNA of what began 30 years ago continues to lead and guide us – the assurance that the Holy Spirit is at work through this body of Christ to transform the world through the good news of Jesus Christ.

There were a lot of prayers raised on Sunday, August 18, 1996, as hands were held up in a closing hymn of “Here I Am Lord,” and the people imagined what God would do. This Sunday, August 16, 2026, we will continue to raise our prayers for the next 30 years of the Holy Spirit’s work through us. So I’m wondering today – what is your prayer for the future of Flower Mound UMC? What do you hope the church will be witnessing 30 years from now, as our elementary students are raising children of their own? What do you pray continues to be proclaimed in faithfulness to who we are and what do you pray changes for the good of God’s people? What do you pray for our community to know about Jesus when they hear

about Flower Mound United Methodist Church?” What do you pray the Holy Spirit does to move and shape and form us into the church for the future?

And like 30 years ago – we will hear those prayers in worship on Sunday – as you share them. So take the time now by clicking this link: https://www.menti.com/alk187h31hsq

and write a prayer for the next 30 years of faithful ministry together! May the Lord hear our prayers as we celebrate on Sunday!