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What is Coffee Hour?
After an extended period of time, coffee hour after the service has been resumed. This gives individuals the opportunity to enjoy fellowship while enjoying a cup of coffee or tea and a snack.
Coffee is prepared and set up by Karen Loveland. The large coffee pots will be emptied and washed out by Pastor Bill. Paper plates, bowls, cups and napkins as well as sugar, diet sweetener, etc., are provided by the church. Baked goods such as cookies, pastry, cupcakes and cakes are provided by the church and stored in the kitchen freezer.
The process of hosting a coffee hour has been simplified to encourage people to participate.
The coffee hour host provides –
A large container of lemonade, or fruit punch.
A healthy snack such as fruit or goldfish crackers.
A gluten free snack such as popcorn.
Half and half creamer.
The host is responsible for set up and clean up.
Seasoned coffee hour hosts will be more than happy to show new hosts where coffee hour supplies are kept.
A signup sheet will be outside the kitchen. Please note if you wish to have help.
Any questions, please contact:
Mary Johns – 860-819-6788 or Edyie Steimer – 860-665-7981
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Hi Church Family!
September is a very busy month, but we still have to eat! Please see the following flyer to find a way to eat AND make a contribution to the Friendship Service Center where I am blessed to spend my days. A whole 20% of their sales that day goes to the FSC to provide services to people experiencing homelessness! AND, the owner says they will be serving their "Fair Food", including Apple Fritters after Labor Day. I love apple fritters!
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Please use this QR code to donate to the church.
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Pumpkin Patch
The Pumpkin Patch will return this year. Below are the setup and delivery dates, I will send out more information on a later date with signup information.
Set-up is Saturday, September 24, 2022
9:00 a.m. to noon
Pumpkins (1st delivery) – Thursday, September 29
Pumpkins (2nd delivery) – Thursday, October 13
Take-Down - Saturday, November 5
Please come out as your schedule permits. You can be a part of the unloading brigade and or spend some time working in the Pumpkin Patch from September 30 thru October 31.
There are several open spots in this week’s schedule, please check the board in the Narthex to lend a hand. All monies we raise in the Patch supports our missions’ ministries, which include U.M.ARMY, The South Park Inn Homeless Shelter, The Friendship Service Center of New Britain and many other ministries.
All hands are needed. Thank you for your support.
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Adopt a Grandparent /Special Friends
Reunion and Rebirth Event
The adults had the opportunity to socialize while children played. Everyone had a good time and enjoyed the ice cream.
Our newest members Reuben, Jennifer and 30 month old twins Ariella & Flynn Shah were unable to attend.
An ice cream social was held in the shade of the trees on church grounds. Seven adults and five children attended the event on August 14th.
Anyone interested in joining the Adopt a Grandparent program should contact Edyie Steimer at 860-665-7981 or email at johnandedyie@cox.net.
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PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 22 from 11:00 to 4:00
Our Pumpkin Festival is just weeks away, and of course that means our Annual Silent Auction, always a popular event.
We are currently seeking donations for the auction, which is being held online. If you are able to secure a donation please contact me at grammy2drewski@yahoo.com, by phone 860 523-8017, or drop it off in the church office to my attention.
We have a number of beautiful handmade items from our Harvest Fair available to sell in the craft area. All of the items are priced, but we need a couple of folks to set up the tables, sell the merchandise, and pack up what hasn't sold at the end of the day. Why not grab a friend and spend the day enjoying the fellowship of the Pumpkin Festival and help us out by selling some of our beautiful handmade things.
The Food Drive will continue through Labor Day, and we're also accepting gift cards to Staples, Walmart, and Target to help students who are unable to afford the necessary school supplies. We're also accepting checks made out to "The Town That Cares" to support the "Back To School" effort.
In Christ's Service,
Joy Ferguson
grammy2drewski@yahoo.com
860 523-8017
Fall Bake Sale
Reaching out to all of you, we are looking for bakers and would appreciate your support in this very popular event. Please be thinking of your favorite recipes as we are hoping for a large assortment of delightful baked goods, i.e. brownies, bars, cookies, breads, coffee cakes, bundt cakes, etc. All baked goods must be cut, pre-packaged and labeled. (Please include on label if items contain nuts).
Guidelines
No Pies
No Fillings
No Cream Cheese or Whipped Toppings
No refrigerated items
If you have any questions you can contact me at karen.powers248@gmail.com. Thank you in advance for your support!!
Blessings,
Karen Powers
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Now Through Labor Day
Please drop off your non-perishable, unexpired, unopened donations in the bin by the front door to support our local food pantry. Popular items are:
- Spaghetti
- Pasta sauce
- Soups
- Peanut butter (16-18 oz.)
- Canned fruit
- Applesauce
- Rice (1-2 lb. packages)
Thank you!
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Join The Tech Team at WHUMC
Our Tech/media team is in search of a sound booth operator or a team to operate our sound booth. The operator or team would be responsible for setting up the YouTube livestream, assisting the praise team/choir with a sound check and monitoring the sound throughout the service.
No experience is necessary and training will be provided. If you are interested in being part of the team or you would like to
learn more about the operation of the sound booth, please contact me (Alberto) at whumc1959@gmail.com. |
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JAM News
September 2022
Greetings JAM Families,
This month we began each session with reflecting about what we are grateful for. My hope from this exercise is to have children realize the importance of gratitude in their lives and that they have many people, situations, and things to be grateful for. We call this: Gratitude is Attitude. In 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 it is stated
“Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
My hope for all adults is to daily tell their children “I am grateful to God, for you.” One of our favorite videos on gratitude is
This past month our topics have been:
- Jesus fixes what is broken
- It’s our job to follow Jesus
- Trusting Jesus when life gets difficult
- Jesus doesn’t leave anyone out and neither should we
Families, JAM sessions are created around the same weekly scripture you hear during service. Please connect with your children around the scripture.
Diane Leja
Director of Christian Education
WHUMC Youth Group
The Youth Group enjoyed a pizza party with Pastor Bill last month. We had a chance to meet the new pastor and ask him questions, to say goodbye to seniors leaving for college, and to welcome new middle school students.
High School and Middle School youth will be meeting on the first and third Sunday in September at 9:30 am before service for a bible study.
For October, we'll meet on Sunday evenings in the pumpkin patch - time to be announced.
We'll be planning a fall hike and other events - dates to be determined.
New youth are always welcome and kids can invite a friend. If new to the group, please send Mary & Linda your email for group updates. We know the schedule is tight for this age group, but they might be free for some of the events! If wanted, please also provide kids/parents cell numbers for text updates.
Mary Suter mary.suter@att.net or 860-944.9196
Linda Smith ludes1972@yahoo.com or 860-597-0323
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All ladies and gentlemen are invited to Monday morning missions starting Monday after Labor Day at 9:30
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September Birthdays
September 1 Will Suter
September 8 Marjorie Lewis
Will Weber
September 9 Karen Post
September 10 April Parsons
Anna Hanse
September 13 Aldo Rivera
Alaina Kinsella
September 15 John Steimer
Ryan Hirschthal
Madison Shea
September 16 Lindsey Weiss
September 23 Rose Darko
September 24 Marsha Gaulin
September 25 Judy Morris
Nikki Galvez
September 26 Debbie Haverkampf
September 28 Larry Wilder
Marley Gonzalez
September 29 Ken Loveland
September 30 Manny Sasser
October Birthdays
October 3 Kim White
October 4 Lynn Thody
October 5 Mary Anne Romero
Karen Morris
October 6 Katey Zea
October 8 Lynda Anderson
Suzy Rivera
October 9 Jennifer Nagarajan
October 10 Loyda Borton
October 11 Jameson Rivera
October 12 Amy Meredith
October 13 Shelly Knebel
October 14 Sammy Norris
October 17 John Raj
October 18 Grace Brusie
October 20 Yanick SailaNgita
October 21 Khris Welch
Stephen Weber
October 22 Holly SailaNgita
October 26 Sawyer Boutin
October 27 Arianna Roach
October 30 Ken Shuskus
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September Anniversaries
September 9 Karen & Scott Powers
September 9 Karla Dulley & Dyke Spear
September 17 Nikki & Abel Galvez
Debbie & Tom Haverkampf
September 29 Audrey & Mark Malone
October Anniversaries
October 9 Shelly & Bob Knebel
Jen & Brandon Dowty
October 10 Khris Welch
& Nathaniel Child
October 19 Laura & Allen Molin
October 21 Xanthe & Manny Sasser
October 30 Judy & Bruce Morris
Please contact the church office at:
860-521-7766 or whumc1959@gmail.com
to have your birthday or anniversary added.
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