Thursday, September 14, 2023

Small group discussion of On Purpose: Finding God’s Voice in Your Passion to begin

This 4-week study, led by Pastor Kim,will meet weekly on Tuesday, September 19 at 7 p.m.

The Confirmation Information meeting has been postponed until Sunday, October 1 at 6:30 p.m.

We will meet in the Youth room to talk about confirmation AND make and eat ice cream sundaes.

Confirmation is open to youth who are in 7^th grade or older. If possible, youth are asked to bring their schedules/calendars, questions about confirmation, and a parent, guardian, or another adult who will be of support during confirmation.

Please sign up on the church website/app or call the church office at 314-781-5902 to let us know you plan to attend. If you can’t attend the information meeting on Oct. 1, RSVP for the lunch and check the box that lets us know you interested. Questions? Reach out to Pastor Kim at 314-651-9999.

First Community Unity Kids Club was a great success

Last Tuesday was the MRH's first early release day and also the first Kid's Club day. Fun was had by all as you can see in the pictures below.

Dear Friends,

It will be so good to see you this coming Sunday after being on leave for the last month! I am so

grateful for all the folks who have taken care of the details of worship and church life while I have been on leave.

This coming Sunday we will begin a four-week sermon series, “ReVision” that focuses on the new vision and mission that has arisen through the Creating a Culture of Renewal process. I know we have talked about it a little bit before, but I am excited to share the story of how this vision came about and to really dig in to what it means for Maplewood UMC.

I want to invite you to gather a few things to bring to worship with you this Sunday.

First, remember that this is BYOB Sunday (Bring Your Own Bible) to church as we give new Bibles to our own third graders. Bring your 3^rd Grade Bible if you can. If that won’t work, bring the Bible you read from most often now. (Just for this Sunday, your phone or other device doesn’t count! AND if you need a Bible to have at home, please let me know!

Second, during the ReVision sermon series there will be unlined note paper available for you artists, doodlers, note-takers, and paper airplane makers. We will have some pencils and pens and even a few colored pencils available. Some of you may prefer to bring your own. My hope is that you will share some of your drawings with the rest of the congregation as we ReVision.

Third, the MUMC Kids are still collecting items for the Festival of Sharing Paper Product Kits. The list of requested items can be found in the newsletter.

You have been in my prayers this past month. It will be good to be back with you on Sunday!

Blessings,

Pastor Kim

Stay Connected

Both apps below are available in your app store. Need help downloading your app, see one of our youth after worship.

App for Maplewood UM Church...be able to watch the online worship, see coming events, access online giving, fill out a connect card and see the mission and vision of Maplewood UMC

App for the Maplewood UMC online church directory.

Caring meals

Thanks to those who have jumped on the Mealtrain for the McBurnett family! The specifics for sharing a meal to support them while she studies nursing are on the Mealtrain sign-up children like many things: macaroni and cheese, chicken, roast, pork chops, spaghetti with meat sauce/meatballs, hamburger steaks, etc. They like meat distinct from veggies and veggies. Shelly is flexible if your schedule does not allow a Wednesday drop off-text her to make a plan. Please reach Lis Wall-Smith 314 497 9186 or eewallsmith@gmail.com.

https://www.Mealtrain.com/trains/nvklw7

Help collect Items for MUMC Kids Mission Project

Paper Products Pack for Festival of Sharing

2 facial tissue (large rectangle boxes)

2 rolls paper towels (good quality)

12 double/mega rolls of toilet paper as 3 packages

of 4 or 2 packages of 6 (unable to receive 12 rolls in one pack)

Children's Ministry

There are many different ways to serve on our Children's Ministry team! You can volunteer to teach or assist one Sunday a month in the classroom. Help plan lessons, snack, or help set up the room. Please reach out to Brittany if you are interested in helping.Brittany.L@maplewoodumc.org

Counters

We are looking for people to count the offering after worship. We are asking for your help one Sunday a month. Please reach out to Brittany if you are interested in helping.

Brittany.L@maplewoodumc.org

Praise Band

If you play a musical instrument and would like to join the Praise Band, contact Amy Cordealamycordeal@gmail.com

Help Needed for Tower Grove Pride Festival Reconciling Ministries Booth

Maplewood United Methodist Church is excited to partner again this year with other local congregations and ministries to host a Reconciling Ministries booth at the 2023 Tower Grove Pride Festival. Please consider giving a couple of hours of time on Saturday September 23 and / or Sunday September 24. The event is in beautiful Tower Grove Park. Our mission is simply to let the St. Louis community know that God loves everyone just as they are. Our covered booth will have fun give-a-ways to distribute to festival goers and printed materials for anyone who expresses interest in more information about our churches.

To volunteer:

1) Click this link to see our SignUp on SignUp: https://signup.com/go/sbUuAXG

2) Review the options listed and choose the spot(s) you like.

3) Sign up! It's Easy - you will NOT need to register an account or keep a password on SignUp.

(Note: SignUp does not share your email address with anyone. If you prefer not to use your email address, please contact me and I can sign you up manually.)

More information will be sent to volunteers closer to the festival date. Please contact Julia Schaffner at 314-440-3119 or www.juliaschaffner@att.net with any questions or concerns.

**NEW DATES TO THE CALENDAR ARE IN GREEN

**Thursday,September 14

9:00 a.m. Second Time Around Shop

Denim Sale

7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

** Saturday, September 16

10:30 a.m. - Women's AA Meeting

**Sunday, September 17

9:00 a.m. Prayer with Pastor Kim

9:45 a.m - .ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP

9:45 a.m. Children's Sunday School

11:00 a.m - Worship - In-Person and online Link: maplewoodumc.org

**Tuesday, September 19

1 p.m. Prayer time via Zoom.

Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3745711178pwd=dktsaWkwNlNhVjRmOHpjTFNqR1dqQT09 Meeting ID: 374 571 1178

Passcode: 674257

7:00 p.m. Book Study - On Purpose

**Thursday, September 21

9:00 a.m. Second Time Around Shop

Denim Sale

7:00 p.m. Choir Practice

To see the entire calendar - click below https://73855810.view-events.com

Annual Pastor Evaluation

On Sunday, Sept. 24 at the monthly Ad Council Meeting, the annual evaluation for our pastor will be filled out. If you would like to input that evaluation please contact: Renee McDonough, 4mcdonough@chardter.com, Charlotte Phelps, phelpscb@gmail.com or Cathy Todisman, ctodisman@gmail.com

Prayers for...

...Linda Vawter's nephew Allen for continued healing after a cardiac event

...the people of Turkey recovering from a

recent earthquake

...the people of Libya suffering from flooding.

...the people of Maui who were affected by the fire

..for the people of Florida, Georgia and South Carolina who are dealing with hurricane Idalia

Continuing prayers for ...

...Skip Reynolds, health concerns.

...Shay Blackwell - for relief of nerve pain

...Daniel White - health concerns

... Nina Berry - for Chad to be happy and healthy.

...Jerry Chulick, health concerns.

Large selection of denim jeans are available. Some are new and have never been worn.The sale will last until they are all gone.

Thank you ...

...Thank you so much to Maverick and Maria Smith with the help of the Children's Sunday School class, for tie dyeing and putting our logo on our new busy bags!

...from Shay Blackwell to the MUMC Kids for the get well cards

...Maria Smith spoke Sunday of the generosity of our congregation in providing for the updating of the elementary Sunday School room. It was a wonderful surprise to come into the room this past Sunday. Please come by and take a look! Not only did Maria, Maverick and Brittany put a new coat of calm, cool paint on the walls, Jack and Maverick put together and helped install new bookshelves and display areas. Big shout out to Brittany who also led the organization efforts that followed the renovation. The teachers and students thank you all.

MUMC Kid's

Last week we took off into Sunday School flying kites, playing with a parachute and stomp rockets! They also decorated their name tags and listen to the Bible story.

Don't forget to join us this Sunday as we continue to take off!

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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Office Phone: 314-781-5902. Pastor Kim Shirar: 314-651-9999

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