Thursday, February 8, 2024

Ash Wednesday Worship Service

February 14th at 7:00 p.m.

All Church Lenten Study Information

Lent, the approximately 6 weeks leading up to Easter, begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14. This is a season during which some Christians choose to focus more intentionally on growing in their faith. Everyone is invited at Maplewood UMC to be part of an All Church Lenten focus which includes the invitation to commit to three things:

1.   Spend time in prayer every day.

2.   Attend worship every Sunday either in-person or online.

3.   Commit to taking part in a weekly, 5 or 6-session small group discussion of the book “The Third Day.” And/or the learning sessions sponsored by LifewiseStL Urban Forum.

This year the worship services and small group discussions will be guided by the book, “The Third Day” which celebrates the power of the resurrection in the lives of people who knew Jesus during his ministry on earth and in our lives now! The book is available at the church as of this Sunday now at no cost. You are invited to sign up for the small group that best fits your schedule. The options are: 

Tuesdays, 7 p.m., beginning February 20, led by Maverick Smith, ((662) 784-0043, maverick.smith1434@gmail.com) in person at the church. Sign up at this link: "The 3rd Day" Tuesday, 7 p.m. Discussion Group or at the easel at church

Thursdays, 2 p.m. beginning February 15 led by Pastor Kim, (314-651-9999, pastorkim@maplewoodumc.org) in person at the church; Sign up at this link: "The Third Day" Thursday, 2 p.m Discussion Group

 or at the easel at church

Saturdays,  8:30 a.m. beginning February 17, led by Mary Kunce, (314-283-6953, Mary.k@maplewoodumc.org) by zoom. Sign at this link "The 3rd Day" Saturday, 8:30 a.m. Discussion Group or at the easel at church.  Here is the Zoom link for the group: Click Here

Sundays, 9:45 a.m. beginning February 18, in person with the Adult Conversation class, led by Rev. Steve Wall-Smith. 314) 369-7952, swallsmith@aol.com) Sign up at this link: "The 3rd Day" Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Discussion Group or at the easel at church.

**NEW DATES TO THE CALENDAR ARE IN GREEN

**Thursday, February 8

9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Second Time Around Shop

6:00 p.m. Praise Band Practice

6:00 p.m. Women's AA Group

7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

** Saturday, February 10

10:30 a.m. - Women's AA Meeting

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts



**Sunday, February 11

9:00 a.m. Prayer

9:45 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School

9:45 a.m. Adult Discussion Group

11:00 a.m - Worship - In-Person and

online Link: maplewoodumc.org

12:15 p.m. Scout Pancake Brunch

***Monday, February 12

9:00 - 11:30 a.m. Community Unity Team Meeting

**Tuesday, February 13

1:00 pm. Prayer time via Zoom.

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3745711178pwd=dktsaWkwNlNhVjRmOHpjTFNqR1dqQT09 Meeting ID: 374 571 1178

Passcode: 674257

6:30 p.m. Witnessing Whiteness Study

** Wednesday, February 14

Ash Wednesday

7:00 p.m. Ash Wednesday Worship

**Thursday, February 15

9:00 a.m. - 2 p.m. Second Time Around Shop

2:00 - 3:00 p.m. "Third Day" Book Study

4:30-5:30 p.m. Cub Scouts

6:00 p.m. Praise Band Practice

6:00 p.m. Women's AA Group

7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

To see the entire calendar - click below https://73855810.view-events.com

Prayers for...

...Karen Raborn healing of hip issues

...Zambian government to provide vaccinations for Kwasha School children so they can reopen school during cholera epidemic.

...Rob Chandler’s Father, recovering from knee surgery

...Skip Reynolds's comfort and peace

...Pastor Kim for continued recovery from shoulder surgery

... Continuing prayers for Brian, Peg Chulick’s grandson, for continued healing as doctors adjust medications

...All the strife in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine



...Linda Vawter's sister, Shari, Continued guidance and healing from spinal fractures and headaches due to fall. 

...Linda Vawter's nephew: Grateful for Allen’s physical maintenance following cardiac event and ask for continued healing. 

Continuing prayers for ...

...Shay Blackwell - for relief of nerve pain and dizziness

... Nina Berry - for Chad to be happy and healthy.



...Jerry Chulick, health concerns.

Thank you so much for the beautiful flowers sent from the church for the funeral for Daniel White. Susan White

Thank you from Joe's Place for the gift from Maplewood UMC. Click Here. to read their letter

MUMC Kids

We had so much fun making our own treasure maps and learning about God's plan and how it can form in many different ways!

Next week we will have our Valentine's Party. We will have a photo booth, crafts, games and music, Come and join us for a fun time!

• We received almost $3.000 for the Christmas offering.

• The Community Needs Fund has a total of $3,700 (this includes the Christmas Offering.) A small group has been set up to approve requests to use money from this fund.

• Easter offering will be split between the Kwasha School in Zambia and locally, Mosaic Services.

• Trustees will be focusing on the parsonage this spring. The parsonage needs repairs to the siding, new roof and stabilization of the back porch.

Goals for 2024:

• Year of the Parsonage - repair and stabilize
• Improve Attendance

- Children in worship

- Welcome/Hospitality

- New Seasonal Programing

- Youth/Young Adult Ministry

• Simplify and Clarify Administration

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 Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday from 9 a.m. til 1 p.m.

Office Phone: 314-781-5902. Pastor Kim Shirar: 314-651-9999 Email: pastorkim@maplewoodumc.org