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Senior Pastor Rev. Alan McGrath Senior Pastor alan@fumcgt.org Alan grew up in the Central Texas Conference of the United Methodist Church. His home church, New World in Arlington, introduced him to Glen Lake Camp, summer mission trips, and youth choir tours. Receiving his first appointment in 1999, Alan has served churches of all styles and sizes from a church start in Mansfield, a multi-staff church in Acton, a country church in Brock, a community-focused Hutto church, and most recently FUMC Killeen serving many military families. His sermons are likely to include encouragements to love our neighbor, serve in the community, and grow in understanding the grace of God open to all people through Jesus Christ. Alan met Traci at the A&M Wesley Foundation and they held their wedding in the chapel at Glen Lake Camp. Traci leads an enrichment program in Georgetown called Treehouse Learning Community. Their oldest son, Pax, loves baseball and basketball while their youngest, Beckett, is usually outdoors creating or learning more about nature. The McGraths love to camp in our Texas State Parks and frequently avoid the summer heat vacationing in New Mexico or Colorado. Next Item Previous Item

Director of Music & Worship Arts Marc Profant Director of Music & Worship Arts marc@fumcgt.org Marc is a Florida native, born and raised just minutes from the beach on the Gulf Coast of central Florida. Marc is excited to be a part of the FUMC family! Prior to joining the staff at FUMC in October of 2022, Marc has worked as a music educator in schools and served as Music Director/Organist in churches in Florida, Colorado, and Texas. For over 25 years his music career has spanned both choral and instrumental worlds. Marc studied choral conducting with Dr. Ray Robinson and instrumental conducting with Dr. Alexander Jimenez and Lawrence Leighton Smith (Conductor, Colorado Springs Philharmonic). Marc was a member of the a cappella ensemble The Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble. He had the wonderful opportunity to travel abroad and serve as the Artistic Director of The India Children’s Choir. Over the years, Marc has led his church choirs in the rehearsing and performing of major choral works such as Faure Requiem, Handel Messiah, Rutter Gloria and Magnificat, Durufle Requiem, Vivaldi Gloria, Lauridsen Lux Aeterna, just to mention a few, and all accompanied with full orchestra. Marc’s passion is using his gifts and skills in leading out in vibrant and uplifting worship for the local church while equipping and empowering others to do the same! Marc holds a music degree from Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach, Florida. In his down time, he loves to travel and spend time with his friends and get back to the Colorado mountains as often as possible. He is a HUGE tennis fan and enjoys cooking and grilling. Most mornings you can find him in his rocking chair on his front porch with coffee in hand ready to start the day! Marc is thrilled to be a part of the ministry team and serve at FUMC! Next Item Previous Item

All who love First United Methodist Church are invited to consider a planned gift to the FUMC Foundation as part of their giving journey. Every household among us is called to think deeply about how to live our faith and to believe that as we are given, we can give. Legacy gifts are potentially for all of us – something to be thought of proportionately to our means, rather than as a matter of how much wealth we do or don’t have. For more information on planned giving to the FUMC Foundation, please email foundation@fumcgt.org or call the church office at 512-863-2370 x225. What is the Foundation? The FUMC Georgetown Foundation was established in 1988 to provide members and friends of FUMC the opportunity to make legacy and enduring gifts to the church either as direct gifts or through estate planning and bequests. Gifts to the fund are invested, not spent, and provide a perpetual source of income in support of the church’s ministries and missions. View the brochure below to see our complete list of funds and scholarships. Brochure Estate Giving As you consider your journey with First United Methodist Church, we invite you to consider the FUMC Foundation in your estate plans. These can be gifts of any size and can be structured as a dollar amount or percentage. They can also be distributed from life insurance policies, annuities, and IRA and 401(k) accounts. Estate Intention Letter Give Online Online giving is convenient. Through the secure Realm Connect platform, you can make a one time gift, set up scheduled giving, edit scheduled giving, change your method of giving, view two years of giving history and print contribution statements. Please ensure to select the specific fund that you'd like to make your gift to. If the gift is an honorarium or memorial, please note who is to be honored or remembered and where an acknowledgment should be sent. Give Online Memorials/Honorarium Giving

Director of Discipleship Bruce Schrott Director of Discipleship bruce@fumcgt.org Bruce was born in central Kansas and grew up on the Kansas prairies where the Milky Way was awe inspiring on clear nights, the horizons felt infinite, and you could watch thunderstorms roll in from miles away. He and his wife, Peggy, attended high school and Kansas State University together and were married while in college. They moved to Lake Jackson, Texas after college to start their careers and raised their two children there. They moved to Sanford, Michigan in 2006 then moved to Georgetown after Bruce retired from The Dow Chemical Company to be closer to their two "Grandma magnets.” Bruce’s idea of paradise is the tall grass prairies of the Kansas Flint Hills. His passion for teaching and leading others involves helping them understand the longing that lingers at the intersection of our being and our becoming who God calls us to be. He has led numerous Sunday school classes, Bible studies, small groups, and covenant groups. His approach is to create safe spaces for people to explore a deeper understanding of God, themselves, and other people. He is also a member of the Micah Workers for Racial Justice group at First United Methodist Church in Georgetown where that group seeks to live out Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s dream to build a Beloved Community. Bruce and Peggy joined FUMC in 2012. He originally joined the FUMC staff in 2013 as Director of Adult Discipleship. He served in that role and then as Executive Director of Discipleship Ministries through 2019. He thought he had retired for good until he was asked to reprise his earlier Adult Discipleship role, to which he has returned to work part time. His focus will be helping guests and new members find life giving community at FUMC as well as offering resources for Sunday school classes and small groups. Next Item Previous Item

Event Coordinator Honey Habingreither Event Coordinator honey@fumcgt.org Honey was born and raised in Lufkin - situated deep in the Piney Woods of East Texas. After graduating from Lufkin High School, Honey attended The University of Texas at Austin. Following a brief 1.5 years in Dallas, Honey returned to Central Texas to marry her college sweetheart, Jason, and has remained in the greater Austin area since 2001. Honey and her family have been members of FUMC Georgetown since 2018. Prior to joining the FUMC staff in May 2023, she has enjoyed serving as Treasurer for PTAs throughout Georgetown ISD and booster clubs at Georgetown High School as well as volunteering with student ministries at FUMC Georgetown. Honey also serves as a member of the Micah Workers for Racial Justice at FUMC Georgetown. She is excited to join the staff and will primarily assist Children and Student Ministries. Next Item Previous Item

Young*ish is our newest ministry for young-ish grownups—married, single, with kids or without, dog people, cat people, and everyone in between. Wherever you are in life, you’re welcome here! This active and dynamic community is designed for young adults navigating careers, relationships, parenting, faith, and more! Whether you’re new to faith or looking for a fresh perspective, Young*ish is here to journey with you. Let’s do life together! For more information about our groups and ministry, email youngishfumcgt@gmail.com Men's Bible Study The Good, The Bad, and The Holy is a Youngish Men's Bible Study, meeting the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at Rentsch Brewery in Georgetown. Women's Bible Study Belles of The Bible is Youngish Women's Bible Study, meeting the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 6:15-7:30 PM in Room 301. Women's Ornament Exchange, 2024 Holy Smokes Cookout, 2024 No events at the moment YOUNG*ISH EVENTS In addition to our weekly bible studies, we’ve got exciting things planned— cookouts, social events, and evenings out around town—all with the goal of helping you grow, belong, and make an impact. See below for a list of our upcoming events!

FACILITIES First United Methodist Church is known as an historic downtown church and we have many opportunities to serve our members, guests, and community with our lovely facilities. If you have questions about our facilities, please contact the church office at 512-863-2370. FUMC Campus Facilities The FUMC Campus offers a welcoming space for worship, fellowship, and community service. While our facilities primarily support our church family and ministries, we occasionally accommodate outside non-profit groups whose missions align with our values, as outlined in our Facilities Use Manual. If your organization meets the criteria and is interested in using our space, please complete a Facility Use Request to begin the process. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you and the community! Pay Facility Usage Fee Getsemani Center & Annex FUMC Georgetown is also the proud owner of the Getsemani Ministry Center and Annex located at 412 and 414 E 19th Street in Georgetown. This site is a popular ministry and group meeting site. For more information about the Getsemani site, please email g etsemani@fumcgt.org . To inquire about using the space for a specific event, please complete the Facility Use Request. Pay Getsemani Usage Fee Facility Use Request Facility Use Manual

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Media Director Lisa Blake Media Director lisa@fumcgt.org Lisa serves as Media Director, managing FUMC’s print and digital presence. Prior to joining the FUMC staff, Lisa worked in the Architecture industry in DFW, with corporate clients such as Randall’s/Tom Thumb stores, Whole Foods, and United supermarkets. After moving to Georgetown in 2008, Lisa focused her talents on branding and graphic design for freelance clients. Then in 2011, Lisa joined the staff at FUMC as Graphic Designer, where she established the church’s visual identity, redesigned the church newsletters, created an eNews option, and developed the church’s social media presence. She is grateful for the opportunity to serve her church with her skills in design. 
In her spare time, Lisa enjoys mid-century modern art, Craftsman-style architecture, music (especially Lord Huron and Head & The Heart), hiking, kayaking, and traveling. Next Item Previous Item

Finance Director Sherry Markert Finance Director sherry@fumcgt.org Next Item Previous Item

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MUSIC MINISTRY At the center of the FUMC Music Ministry is worship. Whether you’re a professional musician or a passionate music enthusiast, you’ll find a welcoming place here. Our ensembles, whether they embrace traditional or contemporary styles, act as extensions of our families, nurturing faith and sharing talents in service to God. We offer a diverse array of opportunities for individuals of all abilities and interests. Our hope is that everyone who participates will deepen their connection with Christ and experience God’s unconditional love. Please contact Marc Profant, Director of Worship Arts at Music@fumcgt.org for more information or to get involved in our Music Ministry! Chancel Choir The Chancel Choir sings at the 8:30 AM and/or 11:10 AM worship services in the Sanctuary from September through June. The Chancel Choir also presents larger works with instrumental accompaniment during the major occasions of the church season, including Advent, Christmas, Holy Week, and Easter. All musical levels are invited. Chancel Choir rehearsals are Wednesdays from 6:30 to 8:00 PM during the fall, winter, and spring. If you have thought about joining the choir for the first time or are coming back to the choir after some time away, now is a great time and we would love to have you join us in choir this season! Handbell Choir FUMC Georgetown has an amazing and talented handbell ensemble. The ensemble plays during worship at 8:30 AM and 11:10 AM and during special times of the church season in the Sanctuary from September through June. Rehearsals are Wednesdays at 5:30 PM. This talented group of ringers is awesome and has some amazing music to rehearse and share with our congregation. We are always on the lookout for new ringers to join us! Orchestra The FUMC orchestra rehearses on Sundays at 12:15 PM in the choir room immediately following the 11:10 AM service. From tubas to violins to oboes, we have a wonderful group of musicians that come together to play for worship several times throughout the music season under the skillful direction of Mick Pierce. Praise Band Our contemporary praise band, The Stirring, leads the 10:45 AM Contemporary Worship Service in the McKinney Christian Ministry Center. If you enjoy singing along with contemporary music and feel at home in a contemporary service, this group is for you! The Stirring is supported by a group of volunteers who help run the Audio/Visual side of things. If you are interested in getting involved within the contemporary service, please contact mandi@fumcgt.org.