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Relief Buckets for UMCOR
We’ve seen many heartbreaking natural disasters in the United States this year – the unprecedented flooding in Tennessee, the Dixie Fire in California, and Hurricane Ida, which even affected us locally – just to name a few.
Fortunately, the United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is one of the first to be on the scene to provide relief to those affected… and at Asbury we want to be a part of helping them as they help others.
Asbury in Mission (AIM) is organizing an event to prepare at least 60 Relief Buckets for UMCOR. You can make an impact by donating supplies, donating money, and/or donating time to assemble the buckets. Each bucket contains $75 worth of supplies to help individuals and families clean-up and recover from natural disasters. Supplies will be collected on Sunday mornings at the upper and lower entry doors over the next three weeks (October 10, 17, & 24). UMCOR has a specific list of supplies that are needed, so please visit asburylv.org/buckets to get the full list, to get more details on the event, and to register to help to assemble buckets.
Lay Leadership Nominations
The Lay Leadership/Nominations group has started to fill vacancies on the administrative committees – Trustees, Finance, Staff-Parish Relations & Church Council – as well as the Spiritual Focus committee and Asbury in Mission. If you have suggestions of Asbury members who might have the skills, spiritual gifts, and experience to serve on these committees, please submit the names to nominations@asburylv.org (you may also suggest your own name). All Asbury teams need to be diverse in terms of gender, age, worship service attended, etc., so not all suggested names can be nominated. Please submit names by October 22. [NOTE: If you have previously said ‘no’ to a nomination, you will not be considered again for a position until you inform the committee of your willingness to serve]
Upcoming Small Group Meetings:
Susanna Circle (UMW) (October 11):
6:30 PM, Parlor
Lori Metz, a master gardener, will speak on the topic “Plants of the Bible." She will include apples and figs to frankincense and myrrh to oils and lumber used in the present day church. Please visit Asbury's website for more info and to contact the group.
Priscilla Circle (UMW) (October 12):
7 PM, Room 108
The first part of the movie, “To Kill a Mockingbird” will be shown followed by discussion led by Lisa Nyce. All women are welcome. As per Asbury's present COVID policy, masks are required. Please visit Asbury's website for more info and to contact the group.
P.E.P. Club Kickoff (October 15)
9:30 AM, Parlor
The P.E.P. (People Enjoying People) Club will kick off their 2021 schedule with a meeting in the Parlor. Masks are required. P.E.P. Club is made up of adults of all ages (male and female) and centers around fellowship and entertainment, with a shared devotional time as well.
Reminders:
Donate Towards a Liberian Well in Honor of Dominic Hena
Classroom Volunteers Needed for Ramos Elementary
Find Your Place to Serve
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