Thursday, August 31, 2023

Potluck Luncheon will be held after worship this Sunday, September 3. Bring a dish and some ideas to discuss.

Saving Grace continues to meet on Saturday mornings, 10 – 11:30 a.m. from through September 30. Register by calling the church office 314-781-5902, on the church website: www.maplewoodumc.org or sign up on the easel at the rear of the sanctuary.

Calling all 3rd and 4th Grade Sunday Schoolers

Maplewood UMC typically gives 3rd or 4th graders a new Bible (a 'grown up') Bible with notes that are appropriate for this age.) The Bibles will be presented on September 17, during worship. After receiving their new Bibles, the children are invited to spend time with Pastor Kim to learn more about this amazing book. Click on the link on church Website to let us know if you would like for your child to receive a new Bible and if you would like your child to spend time with Pastor Kim learning about this book.. Please reach out to Brittany.l@maplewoodumc.org with any questions.

Small group discussion of On Purpose: Finding God’s Voice in Your Passion to begin

This 4-week study, led by Pastor Kim,will meet weekly on Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p.m.

A little bit about the book: “We are hungry for a sense of purpose, direction, and calling in our lives. That’s as basic an ingredient to the human experience as they come. We want to be part of something bigger than ourselves. We want to participate in something that has eternal merit and lasting impact. We do not want to live a shallow, hollow existence. We yearn for deeper meaning, for deeper purpose within our lives. We want to be more than we are.

In On Purpose: Finding God’s Voice in Your Passion (the authors) help us see God's purpose for our lives, how to open ourselves to God's voice, and how to take the first or next step to follow God's call. Reading this book and exploring life choices alongside others, individuals will learn how to channel their passions, hear God’s voice, and live the life they were meant to live.”

Confirmation Info/Planning Meeting

Youth 7^th Grade or Older are invited

Sunday, September 17, 6 p.m.

Fellowship Hall. Families are welcome for dinner.

Youth, please bring a parent or adult with you who will support you during confirmation, your schedules and calendars, and your friends who might be interested.

RSVP by Wednesday, September 13 on the church app or at www.maplewoodumc.org.

Steven Wall-Smith is our guest preacher this Sunday.

The Rev. Dr. Stephen Wall-Smith retired from the New York Annual Conference in 2016, after 39 years under appointment. He served as associate, sole, and senior pastor of primarily smaller churches in rural, suburban, and inner city locations while pursuing a career as a college teacher and administrator. He also served 25 years in the Navy and Navy Reserve, which made good on its promise to let him "see the world" by sending hi at various times to Europe, Japan, Okinawa, Kuwait, and shipboard on the U.S.S. Enterprise and other vessels. He also tried his hand at teaching middle-school English, and while he will never be a first-year teacher again, he won't be a second-year teacher, either.

He presently teaches a rotation of three graduate courses for Harrisburg University in Harrisburg, PA. and is a consulting training specialist for a military human resources company, Zeiders Enterprises, his employer since 2011.

Dr. Wall-Smith and his wife, Elisabeth (Lis) came to Maplewood from Union United Methodist Church, when it closed and have been active in the Adult Conversations class, Thanksgiving boxes, Caring Casseroles, and other ministries.

Note from Pastor Kim:

I will be on Study Leave from now until Saturday, September 16. During this time I will be not be at the church and will not be available by phone, text, or email. If you are in need of pastoral care, please reach out to Rev. Steve Wall-Smith at 314) 369-7952 or swallsmith@aol.com;

Kathy Schmid (314) 503-1101;

Mary Kunce (314) 283-6953; or from September 1 – September 15, Rev. Sharon Kichline at (314) 566-0332.

For other church matters or if you are unable to reach a pastoral care provider, reach out to Brittany Link at the office 314-781-5902 or by email: Brittany.l@maplewoodumc.org.

I am excited to share who is coming to preach on the Sundays I am away:

** Sunday, September 3: Rev. Steve Wall-Smith

** Sunday, September 10: Scott Walker, the President and CEO of LifewiseSt

I will be praying for you and ask that you pray for me while I am on study leave.

Blessings,

Pastor Kim

Above picture is what remains of the Lahaina United Methodist Church in Maui. ... the building, not the people.

As we change seasons and you switch clothing from summer to fall and winter, consider donating any good and clean clothing you don't need anymore to the Second Time Around Shop

Sunday, Sept. 3: All Church & Community Potluck - 12:15 p.m.

Thursday, September 7: 50% off sale Second Time Around Shop 9 a.m - 2 p.m.

Choir Practice begins - 7 p.m.

Sunday, September 10: Sunday School Kick Off - 9:45 a.m.

Trustee News

In the near future, we are going to be changing the locks on the church outside doors. The change is necessary for security reasons and because the current door locks are funky and even though they are all supposed to work with the same key, they don’t. The plan is to give everyone who needs a key their key before the new locks are changed so everyone can continue to get into the church. The one key will work all on all of the outside doors of the church. If you need a key or need to replace your key with a new one, contact Dave Vierse (dvierse@gmail.com).

Ad Council News

*The Community Unity Center Kids Club will meet at MUMC for up to 6 children K-6th grade on the 6 early release days the MRH school district has planned for this school year. The free club will be offered to Freedom school and Mosaic families.

*The church purchased 3 new vacuum cleaners. This allows one vacuum cleaner to stay on and be used on the floor it resides.

*Ad Council approved a $500 donation to Joe’s Place. Joe’s place is also looking for families who would invite a student to spend the weekend with their family. Housing for the students at Joe’s place is only for the days that school is in session. There are 3 students currently at Joe’s place and not all of them have a family to go to for the weekends. Ad Council also approved a $250 donation to the Reconciling Ministries organization help with expenses of the booth they will have at an upcoming festival at Tower Grove Park.

**Thursday,August 31

9:00 a.m. Second Time Around Shop

** Saturday, September 2

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

**Sunday, September 3

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

**Monday, September 4

Labor Day

**Tuesday, September 5

1 p.m. Prayer time via Zoom.

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

Passcode: 674257

**Thursday, September 7

9:00 a.m. Second Time Around Shop

Half Off Sale

7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

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

Prayers for...

...Linda Vawter's nephew Allen for continued healing after a cardiac event

...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

...Skip Reynolds, health concerns.

... Peg Chulick recovering at home.

....Onis Harper who is now recovering at home.

....John Rutledge, recovering from recent medical care at home

Continuing prayers for ...

...Shay Blackwell - waiting for next step for relief of nerve pain

...Daniel White - health concerns

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

...Jerry Chulick, health concerns.

Norah Baskett

Misty DeMattee

Suzanne Thompson

Josephine “Jojo” Meyer

Kim Shirar

Pickett Lima

Mark Watkins

Cathy Vierse

Nancy Thompson

Skip Watkins

Amelia DeMattee

Hope Watkins

MUMC Kid's

This Sunday we will be putting together some Blessing Bags. We will meet in the Fellowship Hall

MUMC Kids are collecting items for Festival of Sharing Paper Products Kits.

You are invited to bring the following items to church by Sunday, October 1;

** 4-pack or 6 pack of mega/double rolls of toilet paper.

** Large rectangular box of tissues.

** Paper Towels- package or 1 or 2 (Good Quality)

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

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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