December 4, 2019
Project Christmas House | Dec. 26-31
Project Christmas House is a project of the Purchase District UMC that builds a house every year for families who have lost their home due to natural disasters. We need every church to help and volunteers to attend this mission trip for one or more days.

Christmas Services and Events Open to the Public
Several Christmas services and events are open to the public at UM churches throughout the Purchase District.

Christmas drive for “everyday use items” to aid local senior citizens
Golden Cross Senior Ministries is encouraging Murray community groups to collect daily use items needed by local senior citizens living at Wesley at Murray/Wesley Murray Meadow.

Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, the district office will follow guidelines as announced by the Marshall County School system. However, district staff will be available by cell phone and email provided that the service is in working order.
Holiday Hours
The Purchase District office has announced its 2019 holiday schedule for the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays.

Meals Needed at Wesley Foundation MSU
The Wesley Foundation at MSU is looking for churches and groups to provide meals for students. Please contact Glynis McCallum for information.

Phone 270-759-8623 | Email
2019 Alternative Christmas Gift Catalog
Offer Jesus Christ to a hurting world this Christmas by choosing one or more meaningful gift-giving opportunities that help change lives. 

2020 Community Transformation Grant
Rural congregations and districts who recognize, cultivate, announce and invite their neighbors to participate in the Kingdom of God are eligible. Apply by January 1, 2020.

Reelfoot Rural Ministries: 2019 Christmas Toy Store
Plastic shopping bags, toys, money, volunteers & prayer needed now

Tithing Payments Deadline
Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 is the final date the Memphis Conference Treasurer’s Office will receive payments for credit on 2019 tithing payments from churches.

Job Openings
Whether you are seeking employment or seeking to publicize a job opening we are here to help you get the word out. Want to know more?

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Dec. 7 Santa's Sweet Shoppe , Trinity Paducah
Dec. 12 Pollyana Gift Exchange , Trinity Paducah
Dec. 14 3rd Annual Ladies Christmas Brunch , Bethlehem UMC
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The mission of the Purchase District is to discover, equip, connect and send lay and clergy leaders to join Christ's transforming, disciple-making work in and for the world.
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