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Thursday, September 21, 2023
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The Tower Grove Pride Festival is this weekend
Help is still needed at the United Methodist booth at the festival.
Please consider giving a couple of hours of time on Saturday September 23 and / or Sunday September 24. The event is in beautiful Tower Grove Park. Our mission is simply to let the St. Louis community know that God loves everyone just as they are. Our covered booth will have fun give-a-ways to distribute to festival goers and printed materials for anyone who expresses interest in more information about our churches.
To volunteer:
1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/sbUuAXG
2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.
3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.
More information will be sent to volunteers closer to the festival date. Please contact Julia Schaffner at 314-440-3119 or www.juliaschaffner@att.net with any questions or concerns.
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Small group discussion continues
There is still room for folks to be part of the small group discussion of On Purpose. The group will meet for three more Tuesday evenings at 7 p.m. in the Adult Sunday school area in the lower level of the Education Wing. Sign up on the app or website. maplewoodumc.org If you missed the first week and want to have access to the video associated with chapter 1, reach out to pastorkim@maplewoodumc.org.
| A note to our faithful and patient online viewers. Yes, we are aware of the “no sound during slides” issue and apologize that this has been a source of frustration. While there was a hiccup with sound missing on some slides this past Sunday, we have figured out how to resolve the issue. Thank you for your patience and grace. | |  |
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Dear Friends,
Thank you so much for the warm welcome back on Sunday. It was good to see all of you after being on leave for a month!
Sharing our new vision last Sunday and how it came to be was a blessing for me in two ways. It was good to recall the miracles, large and small, that have happened in the past several years. It was also good to look toward what’s next, to see how God works in and through the people of Maplewood UMC.
This week we will talk more about the vision and mission, emphasizing why it is so important for Maplewood UMC, to attend to peoples’ needs that aren’t just “spiritual.” As we did last Sunday we will take a few minutes to go back in time to look at our Methodist roots. As we do, I think it will help us see more clearly the “why” of the vision for “A Community whose body, mind, heart, and spirit are fed through the love of Christ.”
I look forward to seeing you soon on Sunday!
God’s grace and peace be with you,
Pastor Kim
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Youth 7th Grade and older are invited to a Confirmation Information meeting on Sunday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m. We will meet in the Youth room to talk about confirmation AND make and eat ice cream Sundaes. If possible, youth are asked to bring their schedules/calendars, questions about confirmation, and a parent, guardian, or another adult who will be of support during confirmation.
Sign up on the church website/app or call the church office at 314-781-5902 to let us know you plan to attend. If you can’t attend the information meeting on Oct. 1, RSVP anyway and check the box that lets us know you interested. Questions? Reach out to Pastor Kim at 314-651-9999.
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Congratulations and thank you to...
...Courtney Stotler and Mary Kunce for their hard work in completing the three-year, Creating a Culture of Renewal program. The requirements for this program were demanding, involving at least 8 hours per month of required meetings (three per month), homework in between, and three years of 3 day long opening retreats in September and 3-day long closing retreats in May. In addition, Mary, Courtney and Pastor Kim worked to plan and lead MUMC vision team sessions. In order to receive the “Certified Renewalist” credential, they had to submit written reflections and exercises, along with a creative project or presentations at each of the three closing retreats. Thank you so very much, Mary and Courtney for the impact of the gift of your heart and soul, time, talents, and resources has made and no doubt, by faith, will continue to make for years to come!
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Happy three quarters of a century, Pickett! Pickett was seen here enjoying leading Summer Sunday School with some of her students recently! | |
Jeremy received his new bible during worship this past Sunday. Congratulations!! | |
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Caring meals update
Shelly McBurnett is on an 11 month path to become an RN! She has invited her church family to help by sharing one meal a week. Thank you to those who have joined the Mealtrain! Each meal has been sooooo appreciated! Thurston, Zane and Mac like distinct foods rather than a casserole.
Please call or text reach Lis Wall-Smith 314 497 9186 with any questions or help entering the Mealtrain. https://www.Mealtrain.com/trains/nvklw7
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Help collect Items for MUMC Kids Mission Project
Our paper towel, toilet tissue, facial tissue tower is about one-third the way up to the ceiling. Let's donate enough paper goods to make our tower reaching the ceiling.
Paper Products Pack for Festival of Sharing
2 boxes of facial tissue (large rectangle boxes)
2 rolls paper towels (good quality)
12 double/mega rolls of toilet paper as 3 packages
of 4 or 2 packages of 6 (unable to receive 12 rolls in one pack)
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**NEW DATES TO THE CALENDAR ARE IN GREEN
**Thursday,September 21
9:00 a.m. Second Time Around Shop
Denim Sale
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
** Saturday, September 23
Tower Grove Pride Fest
10:30 a.m. - Women's AA Meeting
**Sunday, September 24
9:00 a.m. Prayer with Pastor Kim
9:45 a.m - .ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP
9:45 a.m. Children's Sunday School
11:00 a.m - Worship - In-Person and online Link: maplewoodumc.org
6:30 p.m. Ad Council
**Tuesday, September 26
1 p.m. Prayer time via Zoom.
Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3745711178pwd=dktsaWkwNlNhVjRmOHpjTFNqR1dqQT09 Meeting ID: 374 571 1178
Passcode: 674257
7:00 p.m. Book Study - On Purpose
** Wednesday, September 27
6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Last Concert in the Park
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**Thursday, September 28
9:00 a.m. Second Time Around Shop
Denim Sale
7:00 p.m. Choir Practice
To see the entire calendar - click below https://73855810.view-events.com
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Sign outside St. John's Episcopal Church, Kingsville, MD:
"Life is a puzzle.
Look to God for the missing piece."
Courtesy The Joyful Noiseletter
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Prayers for...
...Linda Vawter's nephew Allen for continued healing after a cardiac event
...the people of Turkey recovering from a
recent earthquake
...the people of Libya suffering from flooding.
...the people of Maui who were affected by the fire
..for the people of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina who are dealing with hurricane Idalia
Continuing prayers for ...
...Skip Reynolds, health concerns.
...Shay Blackwell - for relief of nerve pain
...Daniel White - health concerns
... Nina Berry - for Chad to be happy and healthy.
...Jerry Chulick, health concerns.
| Still have a large selection of denim jeans available. Some are new and have never been worn.The sale will last until they are all gone. | |
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MUMC Kid's
Last Sunday we discussed God's love and how we can't always see what he has in store for us!
Join us this Sunday as we continue to take off!
This week will be discussing how to care for our mind, body, heart, and soul.
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DEADLINE for the church newsletter is MIDNIGHT EVERY TUESDAY; send articles to jbrx10@yahoo.com.
The Sunday morning worship bulletin will be sent via email at 9:00 a.m. on Sunday
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For more information about Maplewood United Methodist Church, go to our website (maplewoodumc.org ) or Facebook page (facebook.com/mumcstl)
The church office is open Tuesdays & Thursday from 9 a.m. til 1 p.m.
Office Phone: 314-781-5902. Pastor Kim Shirar: 314-651-9999
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