JULY 29, 2021
All-Church News
BAKER FELLOWSHIP
Sign up to prepare for fellowship one Sunday per month. Fellowship will be 10:15-10:30 am. Make light beverages for fellowship including coffee, lemonade, and hot water for tea, set out cups, condiments, and drinks, and clean-up afterwards. Sign up for one week/month from August 2021 – May 2022 at tinyurl.com/BakerFellowshipCrew
JOIN THE COMMUNITY QUILT PROJECT
We’re excited to be partnering with the St. Charles Arts Council and artist Amanda Browder to help construct a local art installation. Starting August 4, the church is the home base for the giant quilt construction.
  • Fabric donations needed (click link below for specifics)
  • Volunteer to sew and pin. No experience needed!
  • Find donation instructions, volunteer sign up, and details about the project at: stcharlesartscouncil.org/
Look for the full article in the August issue of The Carillon!
BE A CHURCH MOUSE...
Would you like to help keep the Young Adults of Baker Memorial connected while they are away at college? Please consider becoming a Church Mouse and commit to staying in touch with one of our church family this year by sending small notes, updates on church happenings, and care-packages. 

OR BE A CHURCH MOUSE STUDENT
Do you have a student going off to college this fall? Would you like a church mouse to send your student inspirational messages throughout the year? Sign up here to make sure your student has a personal connection to Baker Memorial UMC even when they can't be here in person.
PLUG IN AND RECHARGE
See the August issue of The Carillon for the full write up about our new Sunday programing called Recharge. Plugging into a small group, a class offering, Sunday School, seminar or group is a perfect way to renew your mind and set your week on the right path with God and others. See what it's all about!
Children & Family
BACK-TO-SCHOOL BLESSINGS | Sunday, August 1 | 12 pm
Bring your backpack, tote bag, or handbag to our Back-to-School Blessings event. Let's start the school year off in a special way by sending our children off with prayers for a safe and successful year.
BakerYouth
CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION
Confirmation classes are designed to help youth prepare for and make a decision regarding their willingness to publicly confirm their faith and their intention to live out their baptismal covenant for themselves. These classes also prepare students to become members of their local congregation with an understanding of the vows and actions of membership in the church.

If you are are interested in registering and taking the readiness assessment go to: tricitymethodist.com 

Online Church
ONLINE CHURCH LAST SUNDAY
Click on the link below to watch last week's online worship service.
WAYS TO GIVE
Your donation will help provide critical support for our ongoing ministry.
  • Donate via PayPal here
  • Mail your donation directly to the church: 307 Cedar Ave., St. Charles, IL 60174
GET CONNECTED!
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307 CEDAR AVENUE | ST. CHARLES, ILLINOIS, 60174 | 630.584.6680