1. Preaching Series - This Sunday we will conclude our series on the Methodist Way. Several years ago we spent time seeking to understand how these practices were calling us to live out our faith. This time around we are going to focus on how we have been living out these practices in our lives over the last several years. This Sunday our emphasis will be on the practice of Salty Service and how this informs all the other areas of our faith walk. I encourage you to invite a friend and come and see how God has been working in our congregation!
2. Food 4 Kids - We are once again participating in the Food 4 Kids backpack program by sponsoring Shady Hill Elementary. Food 4 Kids was created in 2004 when it came to the attention of school teachers that many children were not being fed over the weekend. The "backpack program" as it's termed, was created to provide food for each child that qualifies at the school level for assistance. By volunteering to help fill these backpacks, you help ensure that children in Marion County do not go hungry over the weekend. Beginning in mid-September, we will meet at InterFaith on Wednesday mornings at 9:00 A.M. and fill the backpacks. With four people, this averages about 20 minutes to complete. I hope you will considering volunteering this year, with whatever time you can spare. If you are interested in helping please contact Debby Baugher.
4. Nursery Help - We are looking for people to help us staff our nursery on Sunday mornings. The numberof young people we have in the nursery is growing and needless to say, that is a good thing! If you are interested in helping Ms. Joy care for and teach our kids during worship, please let the church office know. You can email by clicking here, or call 629-5688. Thus far, we have had two people sign up and we are looking for at least eight. Remember the old adage, many hands make light work. I hope you will consider volunteering to help support this ministry.
5. Night of Hope - Saturday, September 14th, from 7:00 - 9:00 P.M. at Citizens Circle, 151 SE Osceola Ave., Marion County Children's Alliance, will host an evening of hope and healing for families that have lost someone to suicide. There will be live music, a time for sharing, and a light up ceremony in remembrance of our loved ones. If you have walked this path or know someone who has, please invite them to this event, and even offer to go with them. More information can be found on a flier in this week's bulletin.
Advent Conspiracy Update - I have been incredibly moved at how this congregation has responded to support this challenge. Each week I will post an update of how much has been raised towards our goal. If you would like more information about this challenge and the charities that will be supported with the proceeds, please visit our website by clicking here.
Have a great weekend and I will see you Sunday!
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