Guatemala Coffee and Craft Sales
A special thanks to everyone in the congregation that bought coffee and hand-crafted items. We were able to exceed our goal to raise $1,000 for the 2017 trip.
In-House Mission Day
On Saturday, June 4, around two dozen individuals participated in an In-House Mission Day sponsored by the Missions and Trustees committees. During the event the following activities were completed:
- assembled 100 lunches for Sandwiches and Socks
- assembled 100 Bags of Hope
- weeded the property
- planted hanging baskets in the courtyard
- created a landscape feature on the east side of the church
- planted flowers in pots around the church property
- polished the church pews and dusted the woodwork
A huge 'thank you' for all who came out to help!
The following are photos from the event.
On Saturday, June 11, a group of seven volunteers prepared breakfast for the families that were in residence. We had a great time in fellowship and serving those in need. Eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles and fruit were on the menu!
It was so rewarding when one of the families joined us at church on the following Saturday and left the following note:
'Deep appreciation for members of WPUMC for serving breakfast at Ronald McDonald House. With the difficult appointments at Children's Hospital, it was refreshing to a have a wonderful breakfast served. All the families appreciated the blessings WPUMC brought to RMH. Thank you!! The Galeys'
We look forward to performing this service once per quarter and are always looking for volunteers to assist.
Our next event will be Sunday, October 2, where the Youth Group will prepare lunch for the families.
Below are some photos from the June 11 event.
Swinging @ AIDS
For the third year in a row, WPUMC will be sponsoring a hole at the Swinging @ AIDS Charity Golf Tournament. This event raises awareness and money for AIDS treatment for women and children in rural India, as well as, serving those in need in Colorado.
We are looking for individuals to form a foursome and represent WPUMC at this important event. The following are the tournament details:
- Date: Wednesday, August 17
- Time: Shotgun Start at 8:00 a.m.
- Location: Denver City Park Golf Course - 2500 York St, Denver
- Cost: $125.00 per person
- Registration Deadline: July 20
If you are interested in participating or donating to this cause, please contact Caroline Christensen at
missions@washparkumc.org.
Morning has Broken
If you were at church on Sunday, June 26, then you heard about the powerful work that Daniel Marutle is doing in South Africa related to the continued fight against AIDS. Daniel and his wife Noreen will leave for South Africa at the end of August.
As a church, we have a goal to raise $6,000 for Daniel's on-going mission work. If you would like to make a donation to this very worthy cause, you can make checks payable to: WPUMC. Please add 'Morning has Broken' in the memo.
Habitat for Humanity
Coming soon .... It's about time to start thinking about how our church will be participating in the long-standing mission for Habitat for Humanity. WPUMC and Loaves and Fishes coalition will be building a single family home close to Federal Blvd. and W. Yale Ave. The build will start in November and conclude in February or early March. We will be looking for volunteers to sign-up to work on site. No special skills are required. You will receive on-the-job training and have an experience of a life time in giving back to our community. As we get closer to the dates in November, you will have an opportunity to sign-up and volunteer.
Be on the lookout for additional fund raising opportunities as we prepare for this event.
SAVE THE DATE: On
August 7 we will have our first Canvas and Cocktails party to raise money for Loaves and Fishes. Our very own Tyler Joyner will lead an art project for those attending and Molly Moats has graciously agreed to host the event. Evite invitations will be going out soon with the specifics.
SAVE THE DATE: On Sunday,
October 16 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m., Loaves and Fishes will have an ice cream social to kick off the project. Families are welcome! The social will be near the build site so people can get familiar with the area. (P.S. There isn't a Broncos game on this date! )
Enjoy the fellowship and friendship that comes from participating in one of the many events to raise funds for Loaves and Fishes/Habitat for Humanity. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming events and at the build site!
On-Going Missions
Bags of Hope -
We have a full supply of 'Bags of Hope'. Please remember to pick up a few each Sunday and distribute them to folks as you are driving around town. This is an easy way to give back to those in need.
The box is located in the Narthex.
Sandwiches and Socks -
Each week, you can help by making peanut butter and jelly sandwiches before or after worship service in the tea kitchen. The sandwiches will then be distributed to the homeless in Civic Center Park.
The Sandwiches and Socks Mission is part of a bigger mission in our Denver Area. We collaborate with multiple churches and organizations to feed the homeless in Civic Park EVERY SINGLE DAY at noon. Many rely on these lunches to keep them from starvation and the ability to save on the expense of close to $70 a week.
Also, as a church, we make full lunches and distribute them on the fourth Saturday each month. We have had challenges getting volunteers to help assemble and distribute lunches on Saturday mornings. We are going to start assembling on the Sunday before the 4th Saturday. Below is the list of dates for the remainder of the year.
- July 17
- August 21
- September 18
- October 16
- November 20
- December 18
The next event is Sunday, July 17. We will meet in the tea kitchen at 8:30 a.m. (before church) to assemble the lunches.
This mission is easy, family friendly and an integral part of life for almost 600 people a week!
You can sign up on the Missions bulletin board or online at
http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20f0a4ea4a629a0fc1-sandwiches
Donations
We are always looking for donations for our on-going missions. Below is a list. You can drop them off in the container in the Narthex.
- Peanut Butter (regular please --- the all-natural brands do not store well)
- Jelly
- Socks
- Granola Bars (soft)
- Chips
- Convenience size packs of hand wipes (usually located in the sample size at Target or Bed, Bath and Beyond)
