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June E News United Methodist Cooperative Ministries (UMCM) | |
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| Greetings! |
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We hope that you are having a good summer. Thanks to your support, many exiting things are taking place through UMCM! Here are a few highlights.
Peace and Blessings, |
Anona UMC Mission Work Team Helps UMCM
to "Clean House" |
Every day hundreds of children, youth and adults enjoy the facilities at our Union Street site and participate in educational opportunities. These events include: After-School Tutoring, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), Child Enrichment Activities and our Moms, Pops and Tots group. We are grateful to Anona's Mission Work team for helping us "clean our house" so we can give our very best to God and the community. If you have a mission work team and are looking for a summer project to give back to the community, please give us a phone call. We can use your help! For more information contact Donna at 727-442-6881 ext. #9. |
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Our Mission
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| United Methodist Cooperative Ministries seeks to make Christ's love visible and tangible through Service, Education, and Advocacy. |
| Quote of the Month |
"I
am only one. But still, I am one. I cannot do everything, but I can do
something. And because I cannot do everything. I will not refuse to do
the something I can do."
Edward Everett Hale |
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| Picnic Marks Close of School Year |
The Children of the World Preschool marked the close of the 07-08 academic  year with its traditional "Family and Volunteer Picnic" on May 17th at the school. Fun, native food and entertainment by the children highlighted the day. The event marked the retirement of Mrs. Barbara Crow, who has served as Director for 20 years. We wish Barbara the very best in her retirement. Our new Director is Ms. Alicia Gomez who has served as our Assistant Director and VPK Teacher for several years. Alicia is committed to the strong academic excellence of the school and reaching out the new families in our community. Alicia will become the Director on August 1.  Director Barbara Crow joins Alicia Gomez along with a program helper
in UMCM's unique Children of the World Preschool |
| Union Street Summer Learning Day Camp Opens |
 June 16th marks the opening of five weeks of Summer Learning Day Camp at Union Street for struggling students. The camp will focus on fun activities involving reading, writing, math, science, and Bible study. During the summer school break, students often loose skills, which are learned during the school year. Summer Learning Day Camp, in its second year, not only seeks to help the student to retain their knowledge, but to excel in other areas. Summer  Learning Day Camp is funded in part by the generous gifts from our Annual "Stay At-Home Green" fundraiser. Our thanks go to all of our women and men who contributed to our event by staying at home to enjoy a good cup of Green Tea and sent a donation from Summer Learning Day Camp! 
We are committed to "Helping kids succeed in school so they can succeed in life!"
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Wellness Fiesta Set for July 12 from 11am-2pm
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  United Methodist Cooperative Ministries and Wellcare will be sponsoring
a Free Wellness Health Fair at Union Street United Methodist Church in
Clearwater on Saturday, July 12th. The Fiests will feature the
Pinellas County Mobile Medical Van offering free school physicals for
children, Cholesterol testing, Blood Pressure checks and AIDS
information and testing. Other highlights will be AAA Program
Benefits, Mental Health Issues and Senior Fitness. There will also be
free backpacks for children who are on free or reduced school lunch.
Free food, beverages and prizes! Come Join Us!
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Backpacks and School Supplies are Coming!
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Free
backpacks filled with school supplies are available to children who
qualify for free or reduced lunches. Any church that sponsor a
Back-To-School event for low income children in their communities may
receive the backpacks for distribution. Supplies are limited, so if you
are planning an event and would like some, please contact Donna
Ratzlaff, Executive Director at 727-442-6881 Ext. 9 today to reserve
some for pickup at Union Office.
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| Youth Groups Needed for Mission Project |
 UMCM is looking for youth groups to assist in the stuffing of backpacks with school supplies to be given to needy kids. The project is scheduled for Saturday, June 27th, from 10 am-12 noon at our Union Street Office. If you have a youth group looking for a summer mission project that really makes a difference in the lives of kids, give Donna a call and to sign up at 727-442-6881 Ext. 9. Palm Harbor Youth Group volunteers had as great time while they stuffed back packs! Won't you help kids succeed in school with the needed tools! |
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UMCM's Summer Needs List
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Camp Needs
5-oz paper cups Individual fruit/ pudding cups
Cookies Fruit Drinks (gallon jugs)
Paper Napkins Gift Certificates to Wal-Mart, Sweetbay & McDonald's
Boom boxes for music classes Non-perishable food items
General Needs
Folding Machine, Hot Laminating Machine, Battery-operated Cassette Player,
and Spanish/English Bibles (Non-KJV) Cash Donations are always appreciated!
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| A Closing Note from Donna
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Dear UMCM Family,
UMCM is committed to build bridges of understanding
between individuals, groups, communities and churches to change lives
for Jesus Christ. If you wish to help us to make Christ's love visible
and tangible to those in critical need throughout our District, please
see our website: ww.umcm.info
to view our Needs List for suggested ways that you may become involved. God needs YOU! Help us transform lives in the name of Jesus Christ!
Sincerely,
Donna Ratzlaff, Executive Director
United Methodist Cooperative Ministries
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