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Thursday, January 25, 2024
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You are invited to Coffee with Pastor Kim on Sunday, January 28 at 9:45 a.m. in the chapel room next to the office. Come for a breakfast treat, coffee or juice, and the chance to get better acquainted and ask any questions you might have about the church, the Christian faith, or whatever is on your mind. This is a great time to talk about baptism or church membership as well. You are welcome to drop in on Sunday, but if you have questions or know you plan to come, please email Pastor Kim at :
pastorkim@maplewoodumc.org
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Easter Flower Orders are open!
To place an order for flowers to be displayed in honor or memory of a loved one on the altar on Easter Sunday, March 31, use the Communication Card on Sunday morning or click on this link 2024 Easter Flower Orders Orders are due by February 18. Payment for flowers can be made online or via a check in the offering plate. Be sure to note that the funds are for Easter flowers.
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Join the Scout Sunday Brunch
On Sunday, February 11, brunch will be prepared by the scouts and served from12-1 pm in Fellowship Hall at Maplewood UMC.
All Scouts and Cub Scouts and their families, community members, and the people of Maplewood United Methodist Church are invited!
Hope to see you there! Yes, there will be pancakes!
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Dear Friends,
When we moved our young family from Michigan to St. Louis quite a while ago, we first visited a United Methodist Church that was not too far from home (so we could be less late for church). We really liked the preacher, Rev. Dr. Kerr. Plus, there was a mid-week ministry called Salem Night which was something that our kids were used to from our church in Michigan.
I was new, a little overwhelmed with the move and not feeling all that confident about inserting myself into the life of a new church. So, after we all ate dinner together at Salem Night, I helped my kiddos get to their respective children’s choirs, then instead of taking part in any of adult small group opportunities that were available, I helped clean the tables then just waited until the children’s activities were finished.
Within just a few weeks of starting to attend Salem Night, Rev. Kerr’s wife, Marsha, started a conversation with me while we were both clearing a table after dinner. I don’t know how it came up, but I shared with Marsha that I used to sing in a church choir when we lived in Chicago but had stopped doing that while we lived in Michigan. Marsha responded immediately, “You sing?! Then you need to come upstairs with me to rehearse with the Contemporary Singers group. Come on. Let’s just go.” And so, we did. And so, I became a part of this music ministry, and later several more ministries.
I probably would have gotten involved in the ministries of the church over time, but Marsha, in her unique, positive, direct way, opened the door right then. I really loved singing with that group for several years. It was truly a blessing for me.
There is one more little part of the story that I will tell you on Sunday. But for now, I’ll let you know that this Sunday, as we continue our Freed-2-Lead sermon series, we will talk about the important and powerful role the church has in calling out the gifts and graces we see in others, then following up by supporting them in trying out these gifts. I am excited for us to learn and share more about this practice that some refer to as “I C N U” (I see in you.). What might someone C N U? And what might you C N someone else? Come together on Sunday and we will C.
God’s grace and peace be with you,
Pastor Kim
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Ad Council Members for 2024
Class of 2024
Charlotte Phelps SPRC*
Dave Vierse Trustees
Kevin Watkins Finance/Treasurer
Colette Cummings Lay Delegate to Annual Conference +
Lay Leader
Class of 2025
Cathy Todisman SPRC Chair
Barb Riney Trustees
Rona Chandler Finance
Class of 2026
Nancy Thompson SPRC
Cathy Todisman SPRC
Diane Watkins Trustee
Jerry Blackwell Finance Chair
*Staff, Parish relations committee
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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 take part in the learning opportunities through the LifewiseStL Urban forum program.
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, 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, 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, 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: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85476158100?pwd=cmpFVlRCY3dmT2lIODlBcXg4VUdkZz09
Sundays, 9:45 a.m. beginning February 18, in person with the Adult Conversation class. Sign up at this link: "The 3rd Day" Sunday, 9:45 a.m. Discussion Group or at the easel at church
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These additional learning opportunities actually begin before Lent starts. They are two, 2- session classes that are led by the LIfewiseStL Learning Forum staff. All four classes are on Sundays at 12:45 after worship, with lunch served at 12:15. You are invited to make one or both of these learning opportunities part of your Lenten discipline this year
Learning opportunity with Community Unity Steering team led by LIfewiseStL Urban Forum Team
The Community Unity Steering Team is inviting MUMC church leadership to join them in a series of learning experiences led by the Lifewise STL Urban Forum Team. These classes will help inform our next steps forward. Classes will have an emphasis on the impact of race and the information presented will be tailored to fit the needs of the MRH school district area. This will be an eye opening experience for many of us to step into the shoes of those who are in need of additional support. Hopefully, these classes will help us to learn what kind of support families need.
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Making Ends Meet: Feb 4 and 18th lunch at 12:15, sessions start at 12:45
This session helps participants better understand the challenges under-resourced families face in making ends meet. It involves an online simulation, pair & share and group discussions, as well as review of available data regarding the St. Louis area. to Sign Up: https://share.fluro.io/form/65a7ee89f69602003722a58d
All are welcome and are encouraged to join us on this learning journey.
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Roll of the Dice: March 3 and March 10th lunch at 12:15, sessions start at 12:45
Intergroup Monopoly is an action teaching game that modifies the classic Monopoly board game to explore the dynamics of group-based inequality. The goals of this session will be to illustrate the structural dynamics and consequences of intergroup inequalities, illuminate the interdependencies between income and housing, and engage the need for interventions actively address the enduring effects of prior group-based disadvantages. To Sign Up:
https://share.fluro.io/form/65a7efd5feb017003700f907
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Weekend on Wheels in need of Supplies
The Weekend on Wheels pantry at MRH has an ongoing need for the following items. These go home with students facing food insecurity when school is not in session. The WOW donation basket is in the narthex under the TV screen. Food items needed:
- Cereal
- Boxes of variety packs of instant oatmeal
- Pasta sauce
- Pasta noodles
- Canned fruit
- Canned vegetables: corn, green beans, peas, carrots
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Church family-Shelly McBurnett needs your help! Please share a meal for the family!
She has started clinicals which demand more time!
Shelly is a full time student and a single mother. We are her brothers and sisters as she succeeds in this challenge.
Please sign up for a meal on MealTrain with a Wednesday drop off. Here is the link:
https://www.mealtrain.com/trains/nvklw7
Call Lis Wall-Smith at 314 497-9186 or ewallsmith@aol.com for questions.
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**NEW DATES TO THE CALENDAR ARE IN GREEN
**Thursday, January 25
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
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** Saturday, January 27
10:30 a.m. - Women's AA Meeting
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**Sunday, January 28
9:00 a.m. Prayer
9:45 a.m. Children & Youth Sunday School
9:45 a.m. Coffee with Pastor Kim
9:45 a.m. Adult Discussion Group
11:00 a.m - Worship - In-Person and
online Link: maplewoodumc.org
6:30 p.m. Ad Council Meeting
***Monday, January 29
9:00 a.m. Community Unity Team Meeting
**Tuesday, January 30
12:30-5:00 p.m. Kid's Club
12:45-3:00 p.m. Women's Awarness Group
1 p.m. 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, January 31
6:00 - 8 p.m. Cub Scouts
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**Thursday, February 1
9:00 a.m.- 2 p.m. Second Time Around Shop
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
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Prayers for...
...Pastor Kim for continued recovery from shoulder surgery
... Continuing prayers for Brian, Peg Chulick’s grandson, for resolution of heart valve problem following his surgery.
...Susan White upon the death of her husband, Daniel.
...All the strife in Israel, Gaza and Ukraine
...Linda Vawter's sister, Shari, for recovery from injuries from a fall
...Linda Vawter's nephew Allen for continued healing after a cardiac event
Continuing prayers for ...
...Skip Reynolds, health concerns.
...Shay Blackwell - for relief of nerve pain
... Nina Berry - for Chad to be happy and healthy.
...Jerry Chulick, health concerns.
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Ty Moody
Zanna McBurnett
6
Pascale Perraudin
7
Betty Rhodes
12
Sandy Howell
13
Ray Stanford
14
Rona Chandler
21
Henry Stotler
25
Carolyn Green
Kathy Schmid
27
Nancy Clark
28
Joycelyn Holloman
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Last week we learned about Saul and how it is hard to change. We discussed why it is important to pray and each child made a prayer box to take home.
This week we will learn about our spiritual gifts and how each person has a gift that is unique to them!
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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 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
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