This Week at WPFUMC

Week of June 30, 2025

Sunday, June 29, 2025

What a great Sunday! And what a great week!

Many thanks to everyone who made VBS such a success - whether you helped decorate, bought supplies, served as a group or station leader, registered attendance, served in the kitchen, or helped dismantle the decorations - your help was MUCH appreciated! We couldn't have done it without YOU! And a big shout out to Troup County School System for providing the food! 36 "campers" learned about trusting God to lead the way, go with us, give us peace, and spark joy.

We collected $199.15 in the "Noisy Sunday" offering for Wesley Wood!

Mychal preached a great message and reminded us that it is our job to "pick up the mantle" and carry on with the work of the church.

We welcomed the Owens family into official membership. Daniel Owen by reaffirmation of faith...Ashley Owen, Karlie Martin, Calie Martin, and Colten Owen by profession of faith and the sacrament of Holy Baptism...Cooper Owen by the sacrament of Holy Baptism.

After a great morning of worship, we gathered in the Zachry Center for a farewell reception for Pastor Mychal, who is beginning a new chapter in her ministry at Hiawassee UMC. Thanks to our own Terri Culpepper for a delicious BBQ lunch!

The church office will be closed Friday, July 4th.

INVITE

Wednesday Night Supper Summer Supper Dates:

July 2, 16, and 30.

July 2 Menu: Chicken Caesar Salad, Fruit Salad, Dessert

We are also serving supper at 5:30

so that we can offer some short term studies after supper.

But don't worry if you can't make it here by that time!

The food will remain out till 6:30.

And you are free to take your plate with you if

you want to participate in a study group.

GROW

Wesley: Then and Now

This group will explore a few of our key beliefs and how they were influenced by the life experiences of John Wesley in the beginning of the Methodist movement. We will meet Wednesday evenings at 6:15 pm in the Chapel Parlor following our fellowship dinners on 7/2, 16, 30. Call Pastor Ed or Jan Hollis for more info.

NOTE: There will be another group forming this fall that will dive into what it means to be a United Methodist so stay tuned.

Complimentary copies of the July/August Upper Room Devotional Guides are available in the elevator lobby. Regular and large print.

SERVE

We need peanut butter, shampoo, and Spam or Treet for the Little Pantry!

Monetary donations are always welcome,

and we appreciate the items some place in the pantry as welll!

Serve with our Children & Youth!

In the UMC Baptismal Covenant, we are challenged to nurture our kids and students in the life of the Church and the Christian faith. Studies show it takes at least 5 adults beyond their parents to help nurture young people into a lasting relationship with Jesus Christ. Be a part of passing down faith to the next generation by serving with Children or Youth on Sundays and Wednesdays.

Call the church office or

see Pastor Ed to volunteer!