We have a new website! Go check it out now!
We are still adding to it. It is a work in progress, but already SO much better than our old one! Please communicate information about groups, especially cancellations or changes as well as any details you'd like published as soon as you can possibly get them to us so that we can keep the calendar current. Call the church office or email us with group information OR anything else you'd like to see on the website.
The SOUPER BOWL is coming!
We will be collecting cans of soup from now until the actual Super Bowl on Sunday, February 13th. We will have bins labeled "Bengals" if you're cheering for the Cincinnati Bengals, one labeled "Rams" if you're pulling for Los Angeles AND we will also have 2 other bins; one for those of you excited about the halftime show OR the commercials labeled "Half Time/Commercials" AND another for those who "Don't Care" at all about the Super Bowl but have giving hearts. These will go to feed hungry bellies in need.
We are called as United Methodists to serve in different ways. We have MANY ways you can serve right now and we need volunteers. How are you helping to bring Jesus to people who desperately need to feel his love? How are you helping grow disciples for Christ? Call the office and let us help find a place for you to serve within the church or community today!
Our Quilting Groups are absolutely incredible! We are so blessed to have such a talented, giving bunch here at Hood UMC! They received a wonderful Thank You card from Victory Mission this week for their commitment, time and heart for their mission. The Hood UMC Quilters donated 37 blankets for those needing them. WOW! Great job!
We just want to take a minute to spotlight the Hood United Methodist Men's group for a moment. On Saturday, February 12th, they are going to begin some projects here at church and we will all benefit from their hard work as the church. If you would like to help, they will begin at 8am that day or you can speak with Rick Geiger about joining. THANK YOU SO MUCH, GUYS!
Second Half will meet at noon on the second Tuesday of the month, February 8th, in the Gathering Area. They will have a potluck as well as guest speaker Bob Dixon, who is the Presiding Greene County Commissioner. If you are in the second half of life and are available, please bring a dish (if you are able) and join us!
The Rebecca's will meet in the Children's Area at 7pm on Monday, February 14th. Ladies, have you been to a meeting of the Rebecca's? Here's your chance to get involved! All ladies are welcome!
MESSAGE:
"Coaching: How to Win"
Grace to our neighbors is like football.

SCRIPTURE:
Proverbs 15:1-4
Found elsewhere:
Who do you trust?
Check out this resource from the United Methodist Church global website:
Please be in prayer for those on our
PRAYER LIST this week:
Charley Renshaw (as well as Charise Price), Kenny Moore, Rick Mayes, Karen Boever, Family and Friends of Liz Liska, Family and Friends of Betty Ruyle, Byron Robison, Robert Brown, Lynette Hornung, Nancy Cunningham, Herb Coggin, Carol Faucett, Peggy Stanfield, Don Hodge, Tabitha Clark, Larry Cox, Craig Urban, Richard Linebaugh, Don & Mary Harris, Amanda Hohensee, Brett Greene, Jared Green, Marlene Saul, David & Carol Warren, Vickie Stevens, Steve & Cindi Warren, David Cheek, Tyson, Stella Henry, Francene Marchant, Sonia Alexander, Kevin Miesbach, Arlo Miesbach, Don Arnce, Susan Holland, Lindsey, Lowell Grainge, Faith Gossett, Jaimie, Karen Goeke, Beth Long, Dorothy Dale, Mark Priebe
See you at church on Sunday!
Positivity numbers have started declining, so let's try this again.
If you feel well enough to come to church and if you feel safe doing so, we will be having services and Sunday School as usual this Sunday, February 6th. We welcome the wearing of masks, but do not require them. Please check with your Sunday School class leader if there are questions there.
CHURCH OFFICE HOURS 
Monday - Thursday 9am - 3pm (Closed on Friday & Saturday)

The church mailing address is:
Hood UMC 139 N. Walnut Ave. Republic, MO 65738
OR you can give simply by CLICKING HERE,

Church Office: 417.732.2919 HoodUMC@HoodUMC.org
Rev. Richard Fine: 417.365.4055 FineR@HoodUMC.org
Associate Pastor, Colette Patton: 417.849.4756 PattonC@HoodUMC.org
Vicki Inmon 417.840.0672 InmonV@HoodUMC.org
Melanie Ladd 417.840.2039 LaddM@HoodUMC.org
School Nurses are in need again, please!
They are asking for:
*children's sweatpants in sizes 4, 6-8 (preferably in black, grey or navy)
*boys and girls underwear sizes 4, 6-8, 10
*children's shoes sizes 6 - 12, 1 - 3
*children's socks sizes 4 - 8 or small
*tampons
*deodorant
*pocket tissue packs

Missions Meeting Monday, February 7th @ 6pm in the Gathering Area
ALL are welcome. We will be discussing the growing need within the schools, as well as the upcoming Chili Cookoff! *PLEASE WEAR A MASK
Community Kitchen is desperately seeking people to fill these volunteer positions immediately:
Please click on a button above to see the job description.
Hood UMC and the Community Kitchen MUST fill these volunteer positions ASAP or this ministry will dissolve and cease to exist.
Watch last weeks service by going to our YouTube channel.
Jokes of the Week

Q: What’s the difference between a well-dressed man on a unicycle and a poorly dressed one on a bicycle?
A: Attire (a tire).

Q: Why do sharks swim in saltwater?
A: Pepperwater makes them sneeze.

A: You put the punchline first.
Q: How do you tell a time travel joke?