September 20, 2023

We had a wonderful time learning about the Dogwood and how to draw it on Saturday. Thank you to Mel Sickelbaugh for taking the time to teach us.

There is a legend that tat the time of the crucifixion the dogwood had been the size of the oak and other forest trees. So firm and strong was the tree that it was chosen as the timber for the cross. To be used for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the tree, and our Lord, nailed upon it, sensed this, and in suffering said to it: "Because of all your regret and pity for my suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used as a cross. Henceforth it shall be slender and bent and twisted, and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross, two long and two short petals. And in the center of the outer edge of each petal there will be nail prints, brown with rust and stained with red, and in the center of the flower will be a crown of thorns, and all who see it will remember."

Deppen Family Donations

WUMC has the privilege to minister to a local family, Brian and Kami Deppen, who lost their home and two vehicles in the devastating fire. A special offering gives us the opportunity to bless a family in need. Please keep them and their son who lives with them in your prayers.

There is a bird house located on the Welcome Table where you can leave your donations if you wish to do so.

There will be no Chair Yoga on Wednesday, September 27th.

We had a total of 88 School Kits and 52 Health Kits which will be delivered this coming week to the local collection site. That is at least 10 more of each from our collection last year! Our congregation is very generous when it comes to Mission Projects! Thank you to everyone who donated and assisted!

ONGOING WUMC MISSIONS!

• Susie’s Coats and Hannah's Socks
• Teacher’s Toolbox
• Used ink cartridges                   
• Empty PB jars
• McDonald’s House Pop tabs

Free Ways to Donate to WUMC!!!

Set your Kroger's Reward Card to “Waterville United Methodist Women” 



MacQueen's Festival

October 7th and 8th

Apple Picking, Rides, Entertainment! Come on out to enjoy a family fun event!

46th Annual Grand Rapids Applebutter Festival

October 8th, 10am - 5pm

​Since 1977, the Applebutter Fest has been known for its historical re-enactments, handmade crafts, live music, food, and apple butter. Beginning as a small gathering, our festival has now grown to welcome more than 40,000fest-goers annually! Spearheaded by the Historical Society of Grand Rapids Ohio, our team of volunteers is proud to serve you each year.

These coffee filter leaves SO PRETTY and really easy to make! This is such a fun fall craft for any age! It's an easy craft that makes the perfect homemade decoration for Thanksgiving or Halloween. Place them on the mantel, make a garland, or hang them in the window as an autumn suncatcher!

If any kids want to make them for the church office, we would love to hang them up! :)

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