September 20, 2021
Building the Heart Update: One year ago and now!
Consecration Sunday

Only 6 more days until Consecration Sunday, our first day of worship in the sanctuary! Sunday, September 26, 2021, 9:00am (Contemporary), 11:00am (Traditional).
Wednesday Evening Activities Resume this Week! 

Wednesdays, Beginning September 22, 5:00-7:00pm
Something for all ages! Wednesday evenings begin with dinner at 5:00pm. At 6:00pm, we will begin a new Adult Bible Study, “Conversations with the King,” a study of the parables of Jesus Christ.
 
Dinner prices as follows:
Children ages 3 years - 5th grade: $3, Youth (6th-12th grade): $5, Adults: $7 each, Family maximum: $20. New this year! You can use the button below to optionally prepay for your food online!

Nursery, Elementary, and Youth families will drop off children at 5:00pm in the Education Building. Dinner will be served in each age level's own space.
Our New Church App is Live!

We now have an app available for download! Use the QR Code below or search for Perdido Bay United Methodist in the App Store or Google Play. You’ll find it to be simple to use and full of helpful info! Download today!
Now Hiring: Nursery Workers

Seeking nursery workers! If you are 18 years or older and interested in a part time job serving the youngest of Perdido Bay United Methodist Church, email jeanne@perdidobay.church.
Join the Choir!
The adult choir practices each Thursday at 6:00pm in the Activities Center. All are invited to join this group of worshipers as we prepare to lead in joyful praise!
Acolyte/Crucifer Training for 3rd-12th Graders
Sunday, October 3, Noon-1pm
Acolytes (light bearers) and Crucifers (cross bearers) are needed for the 11:00am Traditional Worship Services. A training day will help prepare them for duties such as cross bearing (6th-12th graders), candle lighting (3rd-5th graders), serving communion, and receiving offering. 
Dream Team Training
The training for Greeters, Hospitality, Coffee Bar, Parking and Safety will be September 21, 2021. We will be offering two sessions; please choose the best time that works for you. We look forward to seeing you on Tuesday, September 21st at either 3:00pm or 6:00pm. 

The training for for ushers will be September 23, 2021. Training will be at 6:00pm in the sanctuary. 

If you'd like more information or if you missed the Dream Team Orientation meeting, email missie@perdidobay.church.
Mission Opportunity: UMCOR Sager Brown
March 27-April 1, 2022
You are invited to a week of service and community outreach- assembling relief supplies, working on campus grounds and structures. Total cost is $255 per person, which includes room and meals. Call the office or visit the hospitality desk for more information. 
Help Needed in Mobile Food Pantry
Additional volunteers needed to assist in packaging and distributing food one Friday per month. Call the church office to find out more about this important ministry that is so helpful to our community. 
Today! Cookies for Kairos
Kairos Prison Ministry is requesting homemade cookies for their upcoming ministry visit. Please drop cookies off in zip lock bags (any quantity) by September 20 at the Activities Center front desk. Thank you for your willingness to give!
Ways to Serve
Hoping to get involved? A frequently updated page on our website features specific opportunities to fulfill volunteer needs as they arise. Have some extra time on your hands? Visit our website at www.perdidobay.church/serve to find ways to help out! Contact the church to find out more about how to get involved in the ministries listed.
Volunteers Needed at the Redemption Store
The Redemption Store is in need of willing hearts and helping hands to fill shifts throughout the week! If you are interested, contact april@perdidobay.church. Find out more about the Redemption Store by clicking here.

Donations are accepted Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10:00am-Noon. Thank you!
Barnabas Ministry
If you or someone you know is in need of a meal during a difficult time such as following surgery, hospitalization, a death in the family, and other difficulties, please contact the church office to be connected with our Barnabas Ministry.
Grumpy Old Men Pancake Breakfast
Come and learn about the Grumpy Old Men - a service oriented group that meets each Thursday morning at 8:00am in the Activities Center for fellowship and project planning. We would love to have you join us- young or old, man or woman! A pancake breakfast will be served on September 23rd at 8:00am in the Activities Center. All are invited to come and learn more about the "Grumpies!"
Senior Adult Watercolor Luncheon
September 27th, 10:30am-12:30pm
Join us as we learn to paint our very own greeting cards. Local artist Vicki Witherspoon will be guiding us through this creative process. Art supplies and a box lunch will be provided with a $5 fee (pay when you come). Sign up by clicking HERE, or send an email to dudley@perdidobay.church.

Several other exciting Senior Ministry Activities coming soon! More information to come.
Need a listening ear?
If you are confined to home and find yourself in need of a friendly listening ear, please give us a call. We want you to know that we are here for you, to listen or to help if you have a need. We want to stay in touch with you, please feel free to call us at the church number 850-492-2135 and ask to be connected with the visitation team. 
Transformance Fitness: New Session Today!
Transformance is a strength training class for children and adults that takes place each Monday and Thursday in the Activities Center at various times throughout the day. See more by visiting our website. Today begins a new 6 week session. Contact mike.pindel@gmail.com to sign-up!
Gracefully Made Fellowship Group
Gracefully Made is a crafting fellowship group that meets once a month for snacks, fellowship, and making beautiful things such as the crosses below! To find out more about this group, email info@perdidobay.church
Men’s Bible Study

Mondays, 6:00am
All men are invited to this early morning study in the Activities Center each Monday morning. There’s no better way to start your week! 
Young Women’s Bible Study

Tuesdays, 9:00am
You're invited! This semester we will study the book “Free of Me” by Sharon Miller. A nursery is provided. Join us each week for a time of friendship and spiritual development. We would love to meet you!
Today! Women's Bible Study

Mondays, 9:00am, resuming September 20
We hope to see you as we begin a new study in the Activities Center, “Discerning God’s Voice: How to Recognize When God is Speaking.” We will conclude at 10:00am. For more information, email jeanne@perdidobay.church. 
New! Women’s Evening Bible Study

Thursdays, 6:00pm, Beginning October 7
The group led by Casie Fischer will study the book “The Armor of God” by Priscilla Shirer. If you’d like to attend, send an email to rae@perdidobay.church to reserve your book. 
Podcast and Reading Plan

Join us in this daily reading plan and podcast! We are exploring Paul’s Epistles together: Galatians, Philippians, Colossians, and 1-2 Thessalonians. To find the reading plan and link to the podcast, visit www.perdidobay.church/podcast. 
Intercessory Prayer Group Meeting
Tuesdays at 8:30am

You are invited to join our intercessors in the Activities Center at their weekly prayer meeting. If you have a prayer need that you would like to add to the prayer list, email it to prayer@perdidobay.church. 
Nursery, Elementary, and Youth Information
Nursery
A nursery is available for all church services and many activities. Wee Worship takes place Sunday mornings during Worship Services. Preschool Sunday school is at 10:00am. Contact jeanne@perdidobay.church for more information!
Elementary
We hope to be able to see all Kindergarten through 5th grade students on Sundays at 9:00am or 11:00am for Children's Worship and at 10:00am for Sunday School. Contact debi@perdidobay.church to be placed on the email list!

Youth

Youth Ski Retreat Registration Begins Now!
  • January 14-17
  • Asheville, NC
  • $225/person all-inclusive (except for meals to/from NC)
  • Sign-up by making your $50 deposit (see Brian to do so)
  • Payments due monthly as follows: September- $50, October-$50, November- $50, December-$75
  • Email brian@perdidobay.church for more info
Sundays:
  • Sunday School weekly at 10:00am in the Education Building.
  • Sunday evenings, 4:00-6:00pm: Tribal Wars! Tribal Wars is a team oriented compettion filled with fun and meaningful aspects. Each week will include games, free food, a relevant message from Brian, and more. Invite your friends!

Wednesday Evenings
  • Wednesday Evening Activities: 5:00-7:00pm and will include dinner, hangout time, and worship.

Confirmation Classes
Weekend Retreat: October 8-10
  • Confirmation is an opportunity open to any student in middle or high school who has not yet participated in a confirmation experience. It’s a time of learning, understanding and committing to a lifetime of faith in Christ. Following Confirmation Retreat, students will participate in a weekly class until April, when they are confirmed. Email rae@perdidobay.church for more info. 

Other exciting info to check out using the link above: Social media info, Show Some Love Project (overnight) in November, Christmas Party in December, and a January Ski Trip!
2021 Stewardship Commitment
If you have not yet turned in your pledge card, please feel free to use our online option this year: www.perdidobay.church/pledge or drop your pledge card off at the church office. Click here to access the appropriate site.