Hudson United Methodist Church
Thursday, September 09, 2010
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E-musings*School Supplies For Midwest
WIMPS III is collecting school supplies to take with them to Midwest Mission Distribution Center October 10 - 15. The following items are needed: spiral notebooks (8" X 10 1/2") 70 to 80 pages, stick-style pens (blue or black) (no advertising), pencils (unsharpened) (no advertising), pencil sharpener; pink eraser (1" x 2")(not gum type), ruler (12") (with *metric), protractor (6") (with *metric), box of 24 crayons, blunt school scissors (rounded tip) for children, 8" scissors for teachers, box of white chalk, chalkboard eraser, box of paper clips (50-100), package of rubber bands (50), mixed color magic markers, red marking pens/pencils. The SEWMUCHNEED sewing group has been making school bags to take to the Midwest Distribution Center. If you’d like to help, there are packets in the Fellowship Hall with fabric and instructions-or contact Jeanne Schmidt.
*Teachers, Guides, Substitute Teachers Wanted! WE ARE LOOKING FOR GREAT PEOPLE LIKE YOU! Education Opportunities for 2010-2011 school year are now available. Prayerfully consider giving some of your time to educate our children, youth & adults! Contact Faith Kelly or Sue Warnke if you are interested.
* UWEZO
Are you familiar with ‘Uwezo's Care Packet Ministry?’ Each inmate who attends UWEZO Tuesday morning Bible Study at the Hudson County Jail, receives an Uwezo Care Packet . Each Care Packet includes information about Uwezo,a Christian book, Who I Am in Christ, bookmark, and a few other gifts like loose leaf paper, and colored pencils. Now that school supplies are so cheap, we are looking for donations for the care packets. Uwezo could use: boxes of colored pencils, lined paper, 2 Pocket plain folders with NO prongs. Monetary donations are also welcome for the other itemsthat we purchase for the care packets. Finally, would you take a moment to pray for this ministry? We thank God for the opportunity to be able to give the inmates care packets. It is another way that we can share about Uwezo, but more importantly, it is another opportunity to share about the amazing love of Jesus Christ to the inmates. Pray as they read the books, bookmarks, etc. they will be touched to know Jesus even more.... Pray as we give them these gifts, they willsee Jesus through each of our volunteers and the Uwezo ministry. The inmates appreciate these care packets so much! Thank you for being a part of this ministry! PLEASE PLACE DONATED ITEMS IN THE MARKED BOX IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL.
Sinners’ Dinners
Now is the time to sign-up for Sinners’ Dinners. The sign-up deadline is September 26. Dinners begin after October 3. We will meet briefly between the first and second services in the Fellowship Hall on October 3. At that time we will meet our new groups and plan for our first get-together. Look for a sign-up poster in the Narthex. Give Sinners’ Dinners a try. It is a fun way to meet new people and enjoy a wonderful meal. If you have any questions, please call Jeanne Diefenbach.
Large print bulletins & assisted hearing devices – are available from the ushers.
Mission of the Month: September loose coin offerings will be sent to ‘Operation HELP. Operation HELP is a local non-profit Christian organization which gives aid to people living in St Croix County and the City of River Falls with short-term rent, utilities, and special needs assistance.
TIMELY INFORMATION
The on-call pastor is Pastor Bruce. He can be reached by calling 715-386-3921 ext 1.
SUNDAY
* Prayer Opportunity
You are invited to the altar area 5 minutes before the stated time of worship to pray with Pastor Ruwal, in thanksgiving for what God has accomplished in and through our church in the past, and for an openness to where God is now leading our congregation.
* 11:00 AM Christian Community Home
Stephen C. Hokanson and Adele Dolan lead Sunday’s worship service at CCH. We value their service in providing a spiritual opportunity for the residents. If you are interested in serving, contact Beth Schmitz for details.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Monday, September 6 --- Labor Day--- Office closed
Monday, September 6 Alleluia Ringers Only for tonight , don't forget the change in meeting time. We will be meeting tonight at 6:15 PM, not at 5:15 PM.
* Tuesday, September 7 SEWMUCHNEED
This ministry continues to flourish. If you can sew cut fabric, why not stop by at 9:00 AM and join this wonderful ministry. If you can’t make it during the day, packets are available in the Fellowship Hall for you to take home and sew at home. Directions and all the supplies you might need are included. If you have questions, please contact Jeanne Schmidt.
* Tuesday, September 7Unity Circle
Come to a new study at 7:00 PM on ‘Jesus and Prayer.’ Please contact Carla Bebault at 715.381.592 for a book/study guide. Thanks.
Wednesday, September 8, Wiegand Ringers. Come and meet wonderful people at 6:30 PM and learn how to ring. Contact Louise Wieher at 715-386-2848 if you have questions.
Wednesday, September 8. Senior High Group. Youth Group will meet at 7 PM at the Youth House. Bring your friends! Questions? Contact Sue Lee at 651-303--6152.
Wednesday, September 8. 6th-8th Grade Swim Party. Don't miss out, jump into fall with a fun filled evening of fellowship. Enjoy awesome food, swim and hang out! We will meet at Bill and Donna Pierce's home. (time to be announced). If you do not have a permission slip form, please pick up a form from the green youth news bulletin board or see Faith Kelly. Thank you
Wednesday, September 8. Senior Choir. Do you enjoy singing? We need you! New members are always welcome. We meet together in the sanctuary at 7:15 PM. See Chngmean Kim, Choir Director for details.
* Wednesday, September 8 Sunday School Training
Teachers, Guides, Substitute Teachers: don’t forget we have a MANDITORY meeting at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.
*Wednesday, September 8 and Thursday, Sept. 9Heart of Christianity
Back by popular demand! Pastor Bruce’s 5 weeks of Bible study, Heart of Christianity Part 1 will be repeated! There is a choice of times and dates to fit your schedule. Choose either Wednesday, September 8 at 10:00 AM - Noon, or Thursday, September 9, from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. Please pre-register so we know how many to plan for.
*Thursday, September 9UMW Meeting
Our Rummage Sale is quickly approaching. It is time to meet to talk about the Rummage Sale and do a little fall planning. See you at church at 9:30 AM.
*Thursday, September 9 Prayer Shawl. You are invited to attend our Prayer Shawl Meeting at 1 PM. If you know of someone who could use a prayer shawl, please talk to Sue Burmood or Pastor Ruwal. If you would like more information, contact Sue Burmood at 715-425-7309 or e-mail her at mtburmood@pressenter.com
* Saturday, September 11. Classroom Cleaning.
Scrub-a-dub. Now is the time to clean and organize your Sunday school room for first day of Sunday school. We begin at 9 AM.
*Sunday, September 12Sunday School Sign-up
If you have children ages pre-K through Senior High please plan to register today for Sunday School at the Education Booth or register on the first day of Sunday School. Adult education opportunities and sign-ups will also be available.
*Sunday, September 12GGGT Part 2 Don’t miss this God’s Great Get-Together Part 2! It’s a celebration. Reflect on what God has accomplished in our church since its founding in 1847. Stay for a Pig Roast and Pot Luck after the 11:00 AM service. Please bring a food dish to share or help with set-up, and clean-up! Look for a sign-up sheet in the Narthex.
* Moola for Milk. Your financial contribution will make a difference in someone's life. The Salvation Army Moola For Milk is a local milk coupon program which provides FRESH dairy products to clients in need. Look for the Moola For Milk donation jug and meet a dairy cow on the 12th of September.
*Tuesday, September 14Lunch Bunch
The get-together of the Lunch Bunch is scheduled at “The Courtyard,” in Prescott, Wisconsin. We plan on car-pooling and leaving from the church parking lot at 11:00 AM. Please make your reservations by calling Marilyn Sampson at 715.386.2070 or Sherry Slininger at 715.386.5192 by noon on Monday, September 13.
* Wednesday, September 15 HUMC Wednesdays
Come enjoy social gathering at 5:00 PM followed by delicious dinner at 5:30 PM. Don’t miss Inter-generational Worship at 6:15 PM and small groups for all ages at 6:45 PM. New format this year. Contact Faith Kelley for more information.
* Saturday, September 18UMW Chippewa District Meeting
Attend the Annual Fall Business Meeting from 8:30 AM to 3:00 PM at Lake Street United Methodist Church, 977 Lake Street, Eau Claire, Wisconsin. The guest speakers are Rev. M. Lynn Scott, Director of Sabbath Way, LLC and Dan and Rachel Gabler, missionaries from Africa. The mission outreach focus is the Bolton Refuge House. Mail in your registration form which can be found in the Narthex by September 4. If you have any questions, e-mail Kathy Simpson at katz19.47mar@comcast.net.
*Saturday, September 18 Community Breakfast
We need your help to serve, cook or clean either Friday, September 17 and/or Saturday, September 18. Sign up in the narthex so we have an idea of the number of helpers we have or need. Even if you cannot help, come and enjoy a meal and fellowship. Breakfast is served from 8:30- 10 AM. Questions? Contact Bob or Carol Benish at 715-381-0441.
*Sunday, September 19 First Day of Sunday School
Sunday School is held during the 9:30 AM service. Please have your child attend the first fifteen minutes of worship and they will then be dismissed to class following the Children’s Sermon.
* Sunday, September 19 Book Discussion Group
You are invited to visit every month or for one particular book. We will meet from 6:30 – 8:30 PM to discuss the follow up book to “Three Cups of Tea” called “Stones into School,” by Greg Mortenson. We readily accept and respect all reactions and responses. This book can be found in the More Library System. For more information call Laura Whitney at 715.386.3891 or Nancy Briske at 715.386.6728.
MISCELLANEOUS INFO
*Backpacks for School Gear up for school.The backpack program is looking for donated new or good used backpacks to use this school year. Please place them in the marked box in the Fellowship Hall. Our church supports neighboring E P. Rock School. A supply/purchase list is included in the green shopping bags that will be handed out at church. Each backpack provides a nutritious meal for a receiving family. Questions can be directed to Barb Chapman at 715-386-1042.
* Are you a Caregiver? You are if you spend a large amount of your time and effort caring for a spouse, child, or parent who needs lots of help. If this is your situation, please contact Pastor Ruwal. He wants to explore with you how the congregation and others who are caregivers can best help and support you.
EDITOR'S MUSINGS:
While driving in Pennsylvania, a family caught up to an Amish carriage. The owner of the carriage obviously had a sense of humor, because attached to the back of the carriage was a hand printed sign----"Energy efficient vehicle: runs on oats and grass Caution: Do not step in the exhaust."
This message has been prepared by Bob Pierce. All inquiries regarding it should be addressed to me at the e mail address above or at my phone number. (715)377-0797. Enjoy your week. Bob Pierce, |
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