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Children’s Sunday School
Here's the zoom link for Children's Sunday school, Sunday mornings at 9:45 - 10:30 a.m.
It's not too late for children to sign up for a Sunday school activity box for participating in Children's Sunday school--pre-K through 6th grade.
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Adult Discussion Group
This Sunday the Adult discussion group begins a new book, The Difficult Words of Jesus. Join the discussion in-person or online, https://meet.google.com/dhr-qnbj-ygu at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday. If you need a book, they are available in the church office.
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Welcome to Maplewood UMC’s Newest Members:
Cathy and Jeff Todisman
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Ready to be part of MUMC’s “Boo Crew 2021”? All set to plan, fill and make Hallow-e'en treat bags available for our neighborhood Trick or Treaters? OK, click on this link:
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Dear Friends,
What’s your superpower?
(I took the quiz on the national geographic for kids website.* According to that quiz, if I were a superhero my superpower would be Flight!) I'm NOT a super-
hero. You might not be a superhero either, but the Bible says we do have access to superpowers.
“ pray that the eyes of your heart will have enough light to see what is the hope of God’s call, what is the richness of God’s glorious inheritance among believers, and what is the overwhelming greatness of God’s power that is working among us believers. This power is conferred by the energy of God’s powerful strength. “ Ephesians 1:18 – 19) (italics are mine)
For the past few weeks, we have talked about how hard the pandemic has been. We needed to talk about these things because these days have been, and still are very, very hard for the whole world! But as we approach this Sunday, I share Paul’s prayer that the eyes of our hearts can be opened to see the “overwhelming greatness of God’s power that is working” in us. Despite the struggles, and at least for me several faltering steps during the pandemic, God has been at work in the world, in our lives and through our lives. So, start looking now, for the superpowers God has given you during the past year and a half. How have you been strong and resilient? How has Maplewood UMC been strong and resilient? Share your superpowers in the Maplewood United Methodist Community Facebook page. This Sunday we are going to celebrate these superpowers. They are gifts from God.
God’s grace and peace be with you
Pastor Kim
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A "busy" signal? NO WAY!
LET'S BE IN PRAYER FOR ...
...Crystal Day asks for prayers for Gabby who has COVID right now and for the rest of the family"that we stay healthy."
...Julia Schaffner as she continues chemotherapy as her final step in her cancer treatment.
...Hope Watkins as she continues treatment.
...Rita Hanley as she recovers from a knee replacement and a fractured ankle.
…Bill Housewright recovering at home after being hospitalized.
...Jan Harsh's mother, Helen Harrington, who fell and broke her femur. She is recovering from surgery in DesMoines, IA
…COVID Vaccine researchers and decision-makers
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THANKS...
...To all who delivered Sunday School activity boxes.
NEWS...
*** Book study, Last Session of Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren, continues at Sutton Loop Park at 6:30p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7th. For more info: Contact Suzanne Thompson at St5598@prodigy.net or Jan Harsh at bjharsh@att.net.
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Second Time Around Shop Needs Donations!
The Shop always can use donations of good clean clothing, shoes, curtains, sheets, pillow cases and kitchen items.
but right now it is dire need of children's clothing. Items can be brought to the shop on Thursdays between 9 and 2 or placed in trash bags and left at the Education door.
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MUMC has updated the secretary’s job description and title and is now seeking applicants for an Administrative Coordinator role.
The Administrative Coordinator will work 10 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with the specific work days and hours arranged with the pastor and Staff Parish Relations Committee. Some work may be done remotely.
The Administrative Coordinator is responsible to:
· Proactively recognize and respond to administrative needs of the Pastor and congregation.
· Assist various church committees with organization and record keeping.
· Assist with identifying upcoming events, reports, seasons and provide support with coordinating details.
If you or someone you know would like more information including a detailed job description, please coontact SPRC Chair, Renee McDonough, (314) 540-6707 or 4mcdonoughs@Charter.net) or Pastor Kim (314-651-9999 or pastorkim@maplewoodumc.org). To apply, email a resume and cover letter to Renee McDonough or Pastor Kim or mail them to Maplewood UMC, 7409 Flora Avenue, Maplewood, MO 63143, attn. Pastor Kim
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There’s a radio program on the BBC, called The Conversation. The program is woman-centric, with a female host and two female guests in each installment. Both guests have something in common. They might be Olympians, songwriters, cancer survivors or something else. Once, during the holidays, the show featured two women who worked with reindeer. One installment dealt with women who knit. One of the women mentioned that it was a skill that had been passed down through the generations, and told a story about her grandmother.
The grandmother had a brother who was in the war, and she would knit him socks and send them to him. The brother had a buddy who was an orphan and had no one back home. So, the brother started sharing the socks with his friend. Time passed, and the brother was killed in action and his buddy was wounded. After the war ended, the friend made his way to find the woman who had made him socks. And he became the grandfather of the woman who was telling the story.
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Sign seen in Florida restaurant:
"To succeed in life you need three things:
a wishbone,
a backbone,
and a funny bone."
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Join the Maplewood UMC Facebook group for everyone who is a part of the Maplewood UMC Community.
This is a private group and only those who have joined this group can see what is posted. We have run a test period for this group and we are asking all to join.
We actively moderate this community daily, so if you need us, just tag us in your post and we will respond as soon as
possible. We are so glad you are part of our Facebook community and while you are here we encourage you to:
• Share uplifting stories with your fellow community members.
• Seek advice, support, and prayer for the challenges you encounter in life.
• Celebrate the good things happening in your life and the lives of your family and friends.
• Ask questions about your faith or church happenings.
Group Rules:
The health of our Facebook community culture is critically important to all of us. We need your help to keep it positive.
Please:
• Participate in a kind and collaborative way; exercise respect and consideration while here.
• Avoid making any post or comments that could offend a brother or sister.
• Avoid private messaging other members to demean, harass, or be unkind.
• Respect the privacy of other group members and refrain from sharing screenshots outside the group.
Here is the link to join the Maplewood UMC Community Facebook group:
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Thursday, October 7
9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m. - Second Time Around Shop 50% off Sale
6:30 p.m. - Book Study at Sutton Loop Park
Friday, October 8
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. - Covid 19 and Flu Vaccinations - See below
Sunday, October 10
9:00 a.m. Prayer Time
9:45 a.m. Adult Sunday Conversation group - in-person and online
10:50 a.m. Worship-in-person and on Facebook
12:00 Noon - 3 p.m. Handy Helpers Fall Clean-up
6:30 p.m. - Ad Council Meeting on Zoom
To see the entire calendar - click below
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Need a pumpkin? Visit the Webster Hills UMC pumpkin patch on the Corner of Lockwood and Berry roads. The profit from the sales go toward Freedom School
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Join the Maplewood Community in a day of service to help elder neighbors with leaf and yard cleanup. To volunteer and register online: LINDSEY314.KW.COM/HANDY-HELPERS
Sunday, October 10 from 12-3 p.m.
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50% off
at the Second Time Around Shop this Thursday, October 7th from 9a.m. to 2p.m. and first Thursday of each month.
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MapleWORKS - another way our church is in action!
MapleWORKS, a working group to aid food and housing insecure residents in Maplewood and Richmond Heights, was born in 2020. Community 'stakeholders' represented in MapleWORKS are Artists First, Keep Pushing inc., BJC Behavioral Health, Immaculate Conception St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry, MapleGOOD, Maplewood Police Department, Maplewood Public Library, and Maplewood United Methodist Church. The group chair rotates among the stakeholders, with Maplewood UMC as the current chair.
As our meetings progressed, so have our goals and focus. Our current mission is to be a community-based group working collaboratively in Maplewood and Richmond Heights so all that all may thrive. Monthly meetings discuss community needs and have resulted in four subgroups focused on tackling some of those needs: resource sharing, restrooms and sanitation, housing, and creating Maplewood Mutual Aid pods. During the short time MapleWORKS has been active, we have worked on community initiatives including Maplewood’s first Juneteenth festival, LGBTQ+ Safe Zone training, as well as distributing information on Maplewood’s available resources. All are welcome to join MapleWORKS or to share your thoughts on our community’s needs.
("Thank you" you to Pastor Kim for leading MapleWORKS for the next six months.)
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Because of these Covid protocols we have been able to keep our congregation safe. We will continue to make adjustments if the need arises in the best interest of all who attend. For further information: maplewoodumc.org
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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 9:30 a.m. on Sunday
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Maplewood United Methodist Church
7409 Flora Ave. (corner of Flora and Sutton)
St. Louis, MO 63143
Pastor Kim Shirar:s Cell: 314-651-9999
Email: pastorkim@maplewoodumc.org
Church Phone Number - 314-781-5902
Church office open Wednesdays - 10am to 2 pm
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