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NEWS TO KNOW
If you ordered a new Faith in Action t-shirt, please stop by the church to pick it up before you go to your Faith in action project! (A few t-shirts in various sizes are also available for purchase by those who did not order one.)
Wednesday at the Woods has resumed. Check the calendar for a menu for 9-14.
5th Grade Nets Project Follow-Up
PDO is now open for the fall session! Children ages 6 weeks through pre-K will enjoy a day of fun at PDO. Rates vary -- see the PDO page for more info!
The Prayer Shawl Ministry is expanding! In addition to the Monday, 6:30-8 p.m. meetings, you can join them Wednesdays, 10-11:30 a.m. (childcare avaialble). Contact Pastor Ginger for more information.
In order to ensure that our children's area is as secure as possible, the ground-level doors to the children's wing (on the northeast side of the church) will be locked on Sundays. If you have any questions, please contact Mike Cole.
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COMMUNITY NEWS
Smithville UMC and the Smithville community will hold a Car Show on Saturday, September 17 to raise funds for tornado recovery in Joplin and in Smithville, Mississippi. This event will include food booths, arts & crafts booths, children's activities and music. Learn more ...
The Ian's Rainbow Annual Walking to Fight the Flu event will be held October 15. Learn more and register your family today!
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Upcoming Events
PWUMC offers a wide range of events intended to promote faith development, mission and service, and fellowship.
Special Faith in Action Worship Service
Sunday, Sept. 11, 5 p.m. at Park Hill South Auditorium
Join us as we recognize the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11 and celebrate the hope God gives us! Other weekend services will NOT be held so that we can all worship through service in the community.
New Community Studies and Small Groups Starting Soon!
Koinoinia, Sunday Night Live, The Frazzled Female, Ruth, and more
Learn about all the new studies and register today! For more information on Wednesday night adult studies, please contact Rachel Zolnowski.
Captain Nudge's Opportunity Sunday
Sunday, Sept. 18, between services in the gym
Learn more about the many opportunities for service at PWUMC!
Hunger Awareness Experience
Sunday, Sept. 25, 12-1:30 p.m.
Learn more about the face of hunger!
Children's Ministries News
WEDNESDAY EVENING ACTIVITIES are off and running -- learn more about the new format!
Moms' Group
Fridays, 9:15 a.m., room 211
Women of Faith Conference
November 4-5, Sprint Center
Join the group from PWUMC for a great weekend of speakers and live music
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Opportunities to Serve
At PWUMC, we are committed to helping our members find ways to serve in our community, country and world.
Give of Your Time
Salvation Army Soup Kitchen Wednesday, Sept. 28
Contact: Thelma Pease (741-2850)
Faith in Action Weekend -- It's Not Too Late to Help!
September 10-11, 2011
You can:
- Prepare new Northland UMC property for worship (contact Doug Johnson)
- Help restore a historic cabin in Parkville (contact Pastor Angie)
- Spend Sunday morning (9 a.m.-12 noon) writing letters to military personnel and firefighters in New York City (contact Pastor Angie)
- Help pack rice meals on Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. -- stop by even if you haven't registered or only have an hour to give
Potato Drop
Saturday, Oct. 8, 8:30 a.m.-12 noon at PWUMC
Unload, sort and transport to food pantries 42,500 lbs of potatoes
In partnership with the Society of St. Andrews
Trucks and large vehicles will be needed; kid-friendly event
Childcare for infant - PreK available with advance notice
Contact: Pastor Angie Olsen
Kairos Prison Ministry
Volunteers needed for Kairos #10 Walk November 3-6
Work with an ecumenical group of Christians in the maximum security facility, Crossroads, in Cameron, Mo., to help in transforming ministry
More info available at Kairos website; contact Robert Cox to volunteer
PWUMC Orchestra
Practices weekly, Wednesdays, 7:45-8:45 p.m.
All youth or adults who play band or string instruments are welcome to join Contact: Mike Everman (721-3966)
Media Volunteer
Sundays, 11 a.m., CIA program in Memorial Hall
Contact: Jennifer Dull (797-5248).
Sunday Evening Children's Activities
Assist with children's activities during new Sunday evening service
Contact: Andrea Ryan
Joplin Mission Teams
If you are interested in joining a mission team to Joplin in the coming months, please contact Pastor Angie Olsen.
Donate
 Numana Meal Packing Donations
We are now at $70,000 in donations! Numana will bring extra supplies so that we can keep packing! Bring your donation to the packing area (dining hall) this weekend, and we'll purchase the additional supplies to feed as many hungry people in Colombia as we can!
Missions Team Shopping List
Joplin Relief
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