This Week at Battle Ground UMC

An open and affirming congregation

Open Hearts,

Open Minds,

Open Doors

September 12, 2022 to September 19, 2022

We are people of faith who gather to worship and love God,

care for one another, and share God’s compassion with the world.

CALENDAR...........................................................

Monday - Prayer Partners, 9:30 am; Tinks, 10:00 am; Trustees, 11:00 am
Tuesday - church office closed
Thursday - Men's Group, 10:00 am; church office closing early
Saturday - Trinity, 10:00 am
Sunday - Worship, 10:00 am; Outreach, 11:00 am
Monday - Prayer Partners, 9:30 am; Tinks, 10:00 am

HOW WE WORSHIP............................................................

FROM THE BOOTH:

Keep emailing in your Pictures. The Narthex collage is wonderful because of what is Shared!

BGUMCC.tech@yahoo.com

Thanks!

Michael Dzwonkowski

HOW WE PRAY .................................................................

PRAYER CHAIN

Would you like to be part of the Prayer Chain? Contact the church office if you want to be added to the e-mail group of those who regularly pray for those in the congregation and beyond.

Prayer Time: Mondays 9:30 am

JOYS

Sally—son has full custody and is parent of record. Elena has begun counseling.
Pat W. had a great birthday.

CONCERNS

Eric—has a heart procedure on Wed.
Nancy T.—remember all who were affected by 9-11 attack.
Dianne—brother Don and wife need help for him at home.
Jean—Gay Angelos fell and is in a wheelchair and it is her birthday.
Perk—the Seesholtz family.
Nancy V. - prayers for my dear friend Teresa and her family; Teresa's husband Don passed away last Tuesday after having a massive heart attack.

HOW WE SERVE.....................................................

SAVE THE DATE: Please Support

Family Promise of Clark County

on September 22, 2022

Dear Family Promise of Clark County Supporters,

On Thursday Sept. 22, 2022 Family Promise of Clark County is participating in a community-wide event called GiveMore24!

If you give to Family Promise of Clark County on September 22, your donation will be matched by our corporate and community partners. Your dollars will go further, and we'll be able to make a bigger impact in our community.

Please mark this date on your calendar and consider giving generously in support of our mission to end child and family homelessness.

For more information visit: www.familypromiseofclarkco.org

Thank you,

Family Promise of Clark County Board of Trustees and Staff

(360) 210-5165

info@familypromiseofclarkco.org

www.familypromiseofclarkco.org

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FOOD BANK NEEDS

Food bank shelves are really empty lately! There is a great need for eggs, and rice. Please help out!

Our monthly goal is 125#

QUESTIONS: Contact Delbert Perkins (Call church office for contact information)

QUILT RAFFLE

Several raffle items will be available during the North County Community Music Fest on October 1. One of them is the quilt hanging across from the office. We are beginning presales on the quilt right now. The name of the winner will be drawn at the concert.

Tickets are available during Sunday service or by contacting any member of the Outreach Committee. The price is $5.00 each or 3 for $10.00.

All proceeds go to the North County Community Food Bank.

Save the date!

October 1, 2022

NORTH COUNTY COMMUNITY MUSIC FEST

7:00 PM

Battle Ground Community United Methodist Church

A fundraiser for the North County Community Food Bank sponsored by the Outreach Committee.

Enjoy an evening of live musical entertainment by local artists.

Suggested donation $15.00. Pay at the door.

Your donation supports the North County Food Bank in providing food and household items for families in our local community. Thank you for your partnership!

Refugee Restart Kits

Thanks to all of you who have donated items to the Bathroom kit for refugees. We now only need a floor bathmat and 4 rolls of toilet paper! You all are amazingly generous! Jan Shaul

REFUGEE RESTART KITS

BAGS TO KEEP IN YOUR CAR

FOR THE HOUSELESS

Fall is coming soon, pick up bags to keep in your car. Always needed are water bottles, pop top cans, hand-warmers, nutritious snacks

QUESTIONS: Contact Doug Shaul (Call church office for contact information)

'JUST ONE THING'

Bring in clothing, socks, underwear, shoes and place in the bin marked "Just One Thing".

Also always needed are feminine hygiene products.

QUESTIONS: Contact John Epler (Call church office for contact information)

WORSHIP LAST WEEK.......................................................

Service from Sunday, 9/11/22

ATTENDANCE: not available

SERMON:

Pastor Kathleen Weber

ABOUT US ...................................................................

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:

Mondays - 8:00 to noon

Tuesdays - 8:00 to noon

Thursdays - 8:00 to noon

Fridays - 8:00 to noon

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To all, including those who have known the pain of exclusion or discrimination from church or in society, we offer a place of welcome, respect, and love. It is in this spirit that we invite

ALL* people to join us on a journey of faith.

*As a reconciling congregation, ALL people are welcome including people of any race, sexual orientation, gender identity, faith history, socioeconomic status,

physical and mental ability.