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Get to Know Rev. Allison Jean

A favorite scripture

During the early Pandemic days, when we were scrambling to figure out how to do ministry and connect with folks, a dear pastor friend shared Galatians 6:9 with me: “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” I have held that verse very close in the past few years. It is a wonderful reminder that I might not see the fruits of the work I try to do, but I trust that the Holy Spirit takes my meager offerings and uses them, multiplies them, far beyond what I could imagine.

A favorite restaurant

This is a difficult question for a foodie! I could eat the California burrito from Ortiz’s Taco Shop in San Diego every day and never get tired of it. My husband, Cameron, and I love to try new restaurants anywhere we go, but if I had to choose a favorite place here, I would have to say Oni Ramen. Their Signature Miso is so good, and I love the Gyoza.

Beach or mountains

I am certainly more of a beach person, although ice climbing in Ouray, Colorado, with Cameron was pretty fun. One of my favorite places in the world is Zuma Beach in southern California. When Cameron was in law school and we were dating long distance, we would share breakfasts at Zuma before saying goodbye at the airport.

Best concert you’ve seen

John Mayer in the Hollywood Bowl for the Paradise Valley tour. The weather was perfect, the stage design was amazing, and the music was fantastic.

What can we do to support you?

Please come say hello! I am so excited to meet everyone, and I love to get out of the office and into the community. Let’s get coffee, lunch, take a walk, and find ways to serve with one another.

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A favorite scripture

John 10:10, "The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." I love the second half of this verse - that Christ has come so we may have life now in the present.

A favorite restaurant

My home kitchen. I made a deal with Sarah when we got married. She cooks, and I clean. Sarah is a phenomenal self-taught chef. We love food and have great meals at home. Don't get me wrong, eating out is good too, and I usually like the hole in the wall family owned and operated kind of places. Best Thai food is Thai Star in Addison. I certainly need some suggestions of great places in Richardson.

Beach or mountains

This is a tough question. The beach will always be home. Sarah and I were married on the beach in Gulfshores, Alabama, and honeymooned at Grayton Beach, Florida. We continue to go back to Grayton, and we named our daughter after that special place. However, the mountains are calling my name as well. I love to snowboard, and Sarah and I would do that at least once a year prior to having kids. It's time to go back and get our kids boarding. The beach and the mountains are places that I have always seemed a bit closer to God or at least more aware of God's beauty!

Best concert you’ve seen

Sarah and I drove over from Shreveport to catch Bono and the Edge with U2 at AT&T Stadium. It was incredible! U2 and the Joshua Tree album were very instrumental in my formation growing up.

What can we do to support you?

The best thing you can do for me as I come on as part of the FUMCR team is to introduce yourself to me, and you may need to do that a couple of times. I'll try to remember your name and the connection. But it may take a couple of times. And I am good with grabbing a cup of coffee with you anytime and learning more about you!

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June can only mean one thing: it’s time for endless conversations about the heat. Watching the daily temperatures climb - and crowing about them to our friends who think they live somewhere “hot” - is a time-honored Texas tradition. Even while we had snow on the ground this winter, we reminded each other “don’t complain too much; come July we’ll wish we had snow.” And it only gets worse after we hit 100 degrees for the first time each year.

That beaming Texas sun can bring to mind a few thoughts. Our summer heat is brutal, turning cars and porches into ovens, and shriveling all but the strongest landscaping. Anyone who has experienced an unexpected sunburn can attest to the real, physical pain that the summer sun can bring.

But summer sunshine can also call to mind that special bliss that comes with long, lazy days. It’s the backdrop to sweet memories of baseball games, time spent at the pool, and sticky treats from the ice cream truck. It’s the sun that’s present as we start a day on the lake, and whose setting means it’s time to catch fireflies and watch fireworks. This side of the summer sun means refreshment, freedom and unbridled joy.

It’s my hope for all of us that we enter summertime with a joy-filled mindset. Each season is a gift from God, and this one brings so much for us to celebrate as our current sermon series is reminding us. Celebrating the church, faithfulness, family, service, freedom, and a vision for the future reminds us of the powerful impact that gratitude and joy can have on our outlook and attitudes toward one another and toward God.

Memorial and honorary gifts are a special way to celebrate a life, birthday, anniversary, special occasion, or just to say thank you. Below are the gifts given as of April 30, 2022.

In memory of...

Sam Asmah’s sister by Pat and Robin Kelly

Bob Cooksey by Kurt and Roblyn Mai, Mary Olson Boyer

James Hammack by Carolyn Dean, Bonnie Edwards, Betty Nickell, Betty Self

Lee McCasland by Steve and Susan Harris

Marlen Walker by Betty Nickell, June Mohn

Bob Campbell by Bill and Betty Corbin, Bud and AJ Carr, Bonnie Edwards, Jennifer and Chip Rawlinson, Betty Nickell, Jean Von Hoffman, John Goodrum

Randy Montgomery’s mother by Pat and Robin Kelly

Annette Reynold’s mother by Pat and Robin Kelly

Cynthia Rutledge by Dennis and Beverly Seal, Darla Eaken, Gary and Bettye Key, Yvonne Rea, The Zimmerman Family, The Reed Family

Leah Ochoa’s sister Brooke Leonard by Leah Ochoa

Paul Dempsey by Bill and Jill Landry, Elizabeth Bugno, The Garrett Family, The Coleman Family, The McFadden Family, Andy and Mandy Jackson, Gretchen Stewart

Sandra Shawver by Dick and Jolynne Harvey

In honor of...

503 N. Central Expressway P.O. Box 830877 Richardson, TX 75080 972.235.8385 fumcr.com

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

July 3, 10:45 am - 1 pm Coleman Family Hall hosted by men of faith S5 per person or S20 per family two hours of worship: traditional at 9:45am modern at 11:00am no sunday school