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Address
208 Palm Avenue
Nokomis, Florida 34275
vnumc@daystar.net
(941) 488-4137
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Church Office
(941) 488-4137
Senior Minister
Rev. Glenda Brayman
Welcome! |
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And he appointed twelve, whom he also named apostles, to be with him, and to be sent out to proclaim the message, and to have authority to cast out demons.
(Mark 3:14-15, NRSV)
As we go into the season after Epiphany we will be learning what it means to be a disciple, one who is constantly learning. Learning is a life-time endeavor, something to be embraced and celebrated. The fact that we will be learning more about servant hood and service for our Lord is a blessing.
Too many times we get caught up in doing the same old thing the same old way and we get the same results. But God challenges us to evaluate and change as we learn more about God, more about God’s world, more about each other, and more about living in community.
To learn is to grow and I look forward to learning and growing with you this year. I look forward to leading you in new directions but also in celebrating the rich history of the Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church.
Over the next year, a group of dedicated disciples will be listening, learning, and participating in the “New Realities” program. The program is sponsored by the Conference and is a tool to help us seek and understand God’s vision for this beautiful, Spirit-filled church.
This is a vital church in the Body of Christ, and we want to honor who we are, but also discover God’s purpose and plan for us in our community. When Jesus invites us to be disciples, he invites us to learn with the Master. Therefore, all that we do will be based on our Wesleyan roots of examining our direction based on Scripture, Reason, Tradition, and Experience.
If you have any ideas or comments that you would like to share with me, my door is open. I look forward to our learning, growing, and serving together.
In Christ,
Pastor Glenda |
BARGAIN CENTER
Come and browse the
Bargain
Center
at
233 W. Miami Avenue
in
Venice
. It is a great opportunity to get to know some of the congregation and perhaps go home with something you just have to have!!!! The income from the shop continues to help fund many projects of the VNUMC and other mission related projects.
Bargain Center Organ Fundraiser
Help raise money for the Organ Fund by DONATING household items to the Bargain Center. The consignment number for the Organ Fund is #185.
Thank you!
Bargain Center Volunteers |
BIBLE STUDY
Pastor Glenda has two Bible Study classes on the monthly lectionary. Every Wednesday at 6 PM in Fellowship Hall OR every Thursday at 11AM in the parlor.
Pastor Burton is teaching a Bible Study on the structure & organization of the UMC every Sunday Morning in October in the Chapel.
The Disciplines class meet every Sunday in room 5 at 11:15 The teacher is Sawyer Ramsey
Everyone is Welcome!
After church and coffee hour there is an opportunity to attend two different bible studies.
THE BOOK OF GENESIS BIBLE STUDY
is being taught by Pastor Ralph Burton
Time: 11:15 AM
Location: Chapel
All attendees are asked to bring their own Bible and read the first three chapters of Genesis prior to the class.
THE DISCIPLINES daily Devotionals an Upper Room Publication
Time: 11:30
Location: Room 5
This is a friendly, small class of informal discussion and sharing. |
OLD CELL PHONES WANTED
"Can you hear me now?" Our Boy Scout Troop 1001 is collecting old cell phones that are no longer needed and are just lying around the house. There is a large box just inside the entrance to Fellowship Hall into which you can drop your old phones. Again, there is no need for the phone to be working or even to have a battery. Just drop them into the box. No chargers or other attachments, please...just the phones. Thanks in advance for your support. |
CALLING ALL QUILTERS
The quilting group has resumed its regular schedule. Their next meeting date is February 17th. The group meets the first and third Wednesday of the month from
10:00 AM
to
2:00 PM
in Fellowship Hall. If you wish to join us, BRING YOUR LUNCH. This ministry provides quilts for anyone that might be going through times of need, as well as, quilts for giving thanks. The quilt becomes a part of the recipient's home, as do the prayers that go with the quilt - the prayers signified by the knots that we tie on the quilt during our times of prayer. If you know of someone in need of a prayer quilt, please call Barbara Plough at 488-5063.
Giving a quilt is a special way to let someone know that they are loved. |
CAMPBELL'S COUPONS AND EDUCATIONAL LABELS
Please continue to bring in the labels and coupons. You are doing a great job so keep up the good work! Our United Methodist McCurdy School in Espanola, New Mexico puts all of your coupons and labels to good work purchasing items needed for their school. You may bring your coupons to the church office during the week or place them in basket on the Mission Bulletin in the Fellowship Hall. |
CARE GRAMS
During Coffee Hour, please sign the Care Grams whether you know the recipient or not. This is just a little way we can let the ill know that they
are not forgotten and it will lift their spirits. |
CEMETERY NEWS
The Jesse Knight Cemetery Committee would like to invite you to be a part of the cemetery committee. They meet the first Wednesday of every month at 9:00 a.m. at the cemetery on Colonia Lane. They meet every Wednesday morning at 7:15 - 8:30 a.m. to help maintain the cemetery grounds. This is a wonderful group of dedicated people and would welcome you to become a part of this very worthwhile mission of the church. |
CITRUS DRIVE
A GLEANING EVENT HOSTED BY CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Help Feed Florida’s Hungry with Citrus Grown in Local Backyards!
3 Ways to Participate:
1. Pick Your Fruit & Bring it to a Drop Site
2. Volunteer to Pick Local Trees
3. Donate Your Citrus for Volunteers to Pick
To Donate or Volunteer Contact:
Christ United Methodist Church (941)493-7504
1475 Center Road, Venice
All Citrus collected is distributed to food pantries & soup kitchens in Sarasota & surrounding counties
Saturday, February 11, 2012
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sponsored by Society of St. Andrew - Gleaning America’s Fields - Feeding America’s Hungry www.EndHunger.org and Christ United Methodist Church |
CONFIRMATION CLASS BEGINS
Sunday, January 29
11:00 A.M. Room 9
This is an important step in the spiritual life of your child and we encourage anyone sixth grade or older to attend. Please call the church office and register your child so the correct amount of materials can be ordered.
Your child will be confirmed Easter Sunday, April 8 during the regular worship service. There will be NO confirmation class Sunday, February 19. |
E.P.I.C. PUPPET TEAM
Evangelizing Puppets in Christ (E.P.I.C.)
Our EPIC Puppet Team presented the UMW with a special Christmas Program for the December unit meeting. We hope everyone enjoyed the presentation as much as we enjoyed doing it for them.
In His service,
Robin Deegan |
FLOWERS FOR THE SANCTUARY
Every Sunday you have an opportunity to provide flowers for the Worship Services. The cost is $35.00 for the two altar arrangements and $17.50 for a chancel arrangement. These may be done in honor or memory of a loved one, a wedding anniversary, birthday, ect. Call the Church Office and see if the date you want is available. This is another way to help lower the expenses of the Church. If a date isn't reserved then the Church must pay for the flowers that day. |
FOOD PANTRY
Please continue to bring your non-perishable foods to Church on Sunday or drop them off in the Church Office during the week. There is an ongoing need for non perishable foods to replenish the supply at the local South County Food Pantry.
How can you help?
1. Bring non-perishable items to church with you on Sunday.
2. Put a monetary donation in the box in the narthex.
3. Use a pew envelope and mark it “Food Pantry” and place it in the offering plate. |
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GOD'S RAINBOW OF LOVE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM |
We are back in full swing after the holidays. . . the children are studying the book of Daniel and how he and his friends remained faithful and true to God in the face of adversity. We will learn how we too can be true lovers & believers of God through the hard times in our lives. As ususal we will do crafts, sing songs and play games that reinforce what we are learning. It promises to be an exciting and fun study.
Please continue to pray for the children and their families on a daily basis.
In His service,
Robin Deegan |
IDENTIFY RISK FACTORS FOR STROKE & HEART DISEASE
1. Stroke Screening/Carotid Artery
Ultrasound evaluation of the carotid arteries that screens for buildup of fatty plaque—the leading cause of strokes.
2. Heart Rhythm Screening (Atrial Fibrillation)
Painless 6 lead EKG that can detect an irregular heart rhythm. Atrial fibrillation increases the risk of stroke 5 times
3. Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm Screening
Ultrasound is used to screen for the presence of an aneurysm in the abdominal aorta that could lead to a ruptured aortic artery.
4. Peripheral Arterial Disease Screening
Evaluates for peripheral arterial disease (plaque buildup) in the lower extremities. It is 4-5 times more likely you will die from heart disease if you have peripheral arterial disease.
5. Osteoporosis Screening
An ultrasound measurement of the heel bone to determine abnormal bone mass density. Osteoporosis is painless and silent in its early stages.
6. 6 for Life - $79
Disease risk assessment that predicts your risk for 6 chronic conditions: Heart disease, stroke, heart failure, type 2 diabetis, COPD and lung cancer. Includes finger-stick test
Blood Tests
Cholesterol-$45--Measures your total
cholesterol, HDL, LDL and triglycerides.
Glucose (blood sugar)-$25
Liver Enzymes--$35
hsCRP-$45- Detects elevated levels of
C-reactive protein, a risk factor for stroke,
heart attack, peripheral arterial disease and
diabetes
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
(TSH)-$45
Measures levels of TSH to screen for an
overactive or underactive thyroid gland
Prostate Cancer (PSA)--$45
Hemoglobin A1c-$45-average blood
sugar level for 3 months
About Life Line Screening
· Life Line Screening’s mission is to make people aware of an undetected health problem and encourage them to seek follow-up care with their physician.
· Our painless, vascular screenings use advanced color flow ultrasound technology. All tests are reviewed by a board certified physician and the results sent to you.
Special Package Prices
Vascular Package (1, 3, 4) for $119
Individual Test Pricing Available
Blood Test Packages available
Heart Wellness Package (1, 2, 3, 4) for $139
Complete Wellness Package (1, 3. 4. 5) for $129
Complete Wellness with AFIB for $149
OR
Where: Venice-Nokomis United Methodist Church
When: Friday, February 10, 2012
Pre-registration in required: 1-800-324-1851 Priority Code: HSC-3215
or www.lifelinescreening.com/community-partners
Appointments are limited and taken on a first-come, first serve basis.
2012 Sarasota County |
LEADERSHIP TRAINING
Leadership training for all the committees of the Church on January 28, 2012
with time to be announced. This would be for
ALL continuing and new committee members. Please mark your calendar now. |
LECTIONARY READINGS JANUARY
January 22, 2012 (Green)
Third Sunday after the Epiphany
Jonah 3:1-5, 10
Psalm 62:5-12 (UMH 787)
1 Corinthians 7:29-31
Mark 1:14-20
January 29, 2012 (Green)
Fourth Sunday after the Epiphany
Deuteronomy 18:15-20
Psalm 111 (UMH 832)
1 Corinthians 8:1-13
Mark 1:21-28
LECTIONARY READINGS FEBRUARY
February 5, 2012
Fifth Sunday after the Epiphany (Green)
Isaiah 40:21-31
Psalm 147:1-11, 20c (UMH 859)
1 Corinthians 9:16-23
Mark 1:29-39
February 12, 2012 (Green)
Sixth Sunday after the Epiphany
2 Kings 5:1-14
Psalm 30 (UMH 762)
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Mark 1:40-45
February 19, 2012 (White)
Transfiguration Sunday/Last Sunday After the Epiphany
2 Kings 2:1-12
Psalm 50:1-6 (UMH 783)
2 Corinthians 4:3-6
Mark 9:2-9
February 22, 2012 (Purple)
Ash Wednesday
Joel 2:1-2, 12-17
Psalm 51:1–17 (UMH 785)
2 Corinthians 5:20b-6:10
Matthew 6:1-6, 16–21
February 26, 2012 (Purple)
First Sunday in Lent
Genesis 9:8-17
Psalm 25:1-10 (UMH 756)
1 Peter 3:18-22
Mark 1:9-15 |
LUCY'S BOUTIQUE
Lucy’s Boutique Needs Help!
Is anyone available to help with selling crafts at Lucy’s Boutique during Sunday morning fellowship hour? Please contact Susan Homan at 488-1163, if interested.
Wooden Cross and Flame
What an awesome group of United Methodist Men we have! They recently purchased the equipment to turn their workshop into a “wood shop.” The first Saturday of every month at the Lucy’s Boutique table you will see some beautiful handmade wooden Cross & Flames. 100% of all proceeds goes to the Scholarship Fund, courtesy of the generosity of our UMM. If you are looking for a gift for that someone who always has everything, this is a wonderful opportunity to surprise them with a one of a kind unusual gift. |
MERRY METHODIST
UPCOMING PROGRAMS - ALL AGES FROM 18 YEARS AND OLDER
Friday, January 13
New Years picnic at church - details to be announced
You can sign up and pay for all programs after Sunday Morning Church Service in the Fellowship Hall. If you would like to attend either of the trips that are currently sold out, please call the Church Office and you will be put on a waiting list, should we have any cancellations.
Saturday, February 25th
"A Chorus Line" Play - at the Players Theatre in Sarasota
Tickets are $20 each to be paid at the time of your reservation. The church buses will be used for transportation and will leave the church parking lot at 12:30 PM.
After the play we will stop at a local restaurant (dutch treat) for a meal before returning to the church. See Walter or Donna Kerr in fellowship hall immediately after the worship service to make your reservation. Please make check payable to "Merry Methodists"
Thursday, March 29th
Sarasota Sailor Circus
7:00 PM Performance
Buses will leave the church parking lot at 5:15 PM. Hot dogs, etc. can be purchased before the show starts. Tickets are $16 adn your check will be confirmation for this remarkable show. Keep the date on your calendar and watch the church bulletins and newsletter for further infromation and sign up times.
Tuesday, April 17th
Senior Appreciation Day
Stone Crab Ball Game in Port Charlotte
Save the date and watch for more detailed information |
MEMORY GARDEN BRICK PURCHASES/ORDERS
On October 24, 2011, the Men’s Fellowship will be placing the order for bricks in our Memory Garden. Order forms are available in the Narthex and also in the church office. After we place this order, we will continue to accept orders until December, when we will place another order. We thank everyone who has ordered bricks for our Memory Garden. We also thank Roger Hart and Al Gurley for their dedication in the planting and general upkeep of our Memory Garden. |
MUSIC MINSTRY
NEWS FROM LINDA PETERSON
Organ Update
We have much good news in this new year. By the time you receive this, our organ rebuild should be totally finished. The last piece was the harp stop which, rather than pipes, is constructed like a xylophone, with hammers that strike the notes. This had to be taken to the shop in Ft. Lauderdale and totally rebuilt (and a large percentage of the organ pipes had to be removed to take it out, then replaced).
Organ Dedication Concert Series
Next year we will have a dedicatory concert series to celebrate the organ rebuild. I am forming a committee to help me with this series, both with publicity and with opinions as to what form the concerts should take (traditional organ concerts or something more original), when is the best time for the concerts, etc. Anyone who would like to be on this committee should contact me. You don't need to be knowledgeable about organs, only about what you think would be most inspirational for the people who would attend the concerts.
Palm Sunday Cantata
Another newsworthy item is that the Sanctuary Choir is beginning work on a cantata to be presented on Palm (Passion) Sunday. It will be based on the passion according to Mark and will consist of anthems in our library which have either not been sung yet or only sung once or twice. The handbells and flute will also be prominently featured in this work. It will start with the entrance into Jerusalem and end with the body being laid in the tomb, with music and scripture alternating as in the Christmas cantata. Anyone who would like to sing in the cantata is welcome to join us.
Rehearsals will be most Thursdays from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. It would also be a good time for anyone who would like to sing in the choir on Sundays to check it out. Rehearsals for the Sunday services are at 9:00 on Sunday mornings.
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SALVATION ARMY BELL RINGING
A warm thank you to all of you who volunteered to ring the Salvation Army bells at Publix this Christmas season. Although it was a tough year financially for many, we were so blessed to have such a wonderful response to our kettle. We collected $14,602.71. Quite impressive and what a blessing to our community.
So many of you rang a number of times, and came to our aid when we had a sudden cancellation or a time slot that urgently needed filling.
Following is a list of bell ringers during the 2011 Christmas season. Again, we thank you so much. Barbara Southall & Tom Barkis
Rev. George Abosamra
Jason, Alexis, Hunter, & Trevor Adkins
Edwina Anthony
Bill & Nancy Baker
Tom Barkis
Chris, Connor & Carson Beard
Lois Bickel
Norrie Bjork, son of Norris & Jean
Elaine Blackburn
John Boles
Pastor Glenda Brayman & Fancy
Bill Brenner
Bob Briner
Tommy & Judy Brown
Harry Bruns
Wayne & Janet Bruns
Tommy Bullers
Millie Busch
Gerald & Dorothy Byard
Mamie Byers
Ruth Byler
Jean Cassady, daughter of Helen McIntosh
Maurine Clary
Chris & Doris Chrisman
Dan Clem
Mike Coburn
Kayden Cokley, Boy Scout
Linda Combs & Shelby Redmond-Combs
Harv & Jean Cooney
Tristan & Morgan Crimi
George Crovaugh
Roger & “Pete” Decker
Robin Deegan
John Eckert, Boy Scout
Jesse & Carolyn Ellington
Seth & Kathi Ellington & Amanda Wilson
Pat Erickson
Posie Gallaher
Meg & Laurel Green
Dave & Helen Greenwood
Phyllis Greene & Daisy Mae
Jay Gotterson
Al & June Gurley
Chuck & Betty Hamilton
Jean Hansen
Jens & Jody Hansen
Janis Hanson
Roger & Becky Hart & Katie
Bev Harwood
Warren & Ann Hawkins
Dan & Lorry Heim
John & Olivia Heim
Neill, Stephanie & Trinity Heim
Carol, Summer, & Autumn Henry
Millie, Nick & Peter Hernandez
Lee Hoag
Johna Horvath
Jayne Huserik
Nancy Hutchinson & John Alger
Rex & Ruth Ingerick
Larry & Toni Jones
Jane Juett, daughter of Edwina Anthony
Dick & Judy Jumper
Lee Kahl
Marjalee Kelly
Leota Kelsey
Katie, Dylan, Zoe, & Mackenzie Lynn
Charlie Kline & Bev Miller
Mary Kemp
Elaine Kern
Janna & Allie Kim
Ellen King
Beulah Kostelnik
Rita Labadie
Ray & Mary Larned
Jean & Hunter Larsen
Michael & Barbara Lawrence
Bill & Sally Lehman
Rudy Littman
Bob & Florence Lutes
Dick & Mary Luyster
John & Marcia Maclean
Don & Virginia McGhee
Alison & Cooper McGowan
Helen McIntosh
Norris & Jean Mead
Roger & Carol McManus
Rev. Jim & Joyce Meister
Doris Miller
Ellen & JJ Miller
Bill & Dottie Millner
Rob & Rita Millner
Betty Mohr
Harry & Barbara Moses
Don Muecke
John & Donna Naylor
Wendy North & Sam & Zack Exler
Wayne & Ellie Olson
Ruth Pettenger
Marilyn Phillips
Bettie Pitcock
Lynn Plumlee & Kiley & Ian Jensen
Jean Power
Fred Preston
Larry & Barbara Price
Dick & Verna Puckett
“Charlie” Putnam
Mark, Jamie, & Macyn Rawlinson
John & Pam Ritchie
Michelle Roloff
John & Sara Lee Sanborn
Bob Schmidt
Sophie Shay, granddaughter of Nancy Hutchinson
Mary Short
Ray & Jan Shurtleff
Brad Siringer
Dori Skelton & Allie Crimi
Roger Skelton
Amy Skidmore & Rebecca Haberl
Maureen Skidmore
Jerrine Smith
Lowell Smith
Ralph & Betsy Smith
Skip & Priscilla Smith
Barbara Southall
Barry & Janet Squier
Kathy & Cade Stephenson
Betty Sundstrom
June Strayer
Stanley Theodosian
Jeffrey Thompson, Boy Scout
Shirley Thompson
Bob Warren
Loraine Weber
Bev Weiand
Mike Wellinghoff
Jocelyn Woods
Vivian Young
VNUMC Pre-School Children |
SPONORING NEW MEMBERS
If you know of anyone that might be interested in becoming part of our church family, we are building a team of volunteers to sponsor new members. For anyone wishing to help with this welcoming ministry, please call Barbara Southall, new member chairman, at 488-4137. |
YOUR INVITATION TO BECOME A MEMBER OF VNUMC
In our United Methoidst tradition, people can join as either Full Members of this United Methodist congregation or they can join as Associate Members, enabling our seasonal residents to retain official memberships in both their summer and winter congregations. If you would like further information, please call the Chruch Office at 488-4137. |
PRAYER QUILT MINISTRY
From time to time, Pastor McWhinnie will be presenting at the altar a new quilt made by our Quilters with a particular recipient in mind. Members of the congregation will be invited to come to the altar to tie a knot in the quilt and utter a prayer in behalf of the intended receiver. It is believed that these prayers will then be literally bound into the fabric of the quilt as the knots are tied, uniting the givers and receivers in a bond between all the children of God. |
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY
In honor of our active duty military a bulletin board, located in the breezeway next to the Sanctuary, is available on which you can display a picture (in or out of uniform) and a brief description of your family member or friend. The picture should be no larger than a 4 x 6. Please give the name, rank, and location of deployment. Let's stand behind our men and women, pray for them and support their dedication to our country. Pictures may be sent to or brought to Rita Labadie or the Church Office.
THOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY
AIR FORCE: Kenneth Volkert
ARMY: Col. Jack K. Pritchard, Pacific, CW2 Vern E. Pritchard, Afghanistan (sons of Sandy & Jack Pritchard); Sgt. John M. Pritchard, Kansas & SPC Jack G. Edmiston, Texas (grandsons of Sandy & Jack Pritchard); Justin White, Korea (grandson of Rita Labadie); James Britton, Afghanistan, (grandson of Joan Parks); Ralph Cook, Jr. & Warren McNamee (grandsons of Dick & Carroll Cook)
Major Carolyn Carden, Colorado Springs, Major Dan Carden, Afghanistan(Barry & Janet Squier’s niece and husband)
(MARINE CORPS: Sgt. Wayne C. Edmiston, Iowa (grandson of Sandy & Jack Pritchard)
Lcpl Tyler Brawand, Okinawa (great-grandson of Dorothy & Bill Millner)
NAVY: Holden Erskine; Matthew Larsen; Matthew Pfeffer (grandson of Janice Pfeffer)
COAST GUARD: Justin Ball, Michael Ball (grandsons of Dorothy Ball); Chris Blount (grandson of Dick & Carroll Cook)
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PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS
"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need. I ask this in the name of Jesus, our Lord and Savior. Amen
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PRESCHOOL NEWS
A New Year and a new beginning! We are looking forward to some great events this year and also to the daily opportunities we have to make a difference in each child's life.
We will soon be assessed by the Look for the Stars and Early Learning Coalition, who makes sure that preschools are meeting specific state requirements. We have been a part of this program for 5 years and we are consistently a 4+ out of 5. They look at the materials, environment, teacher/child interactions, curriculum, and all of the administrative and professional development requirements. We are proud of our teachers who annually get at least 24 hours of continuing education, making sure we are being the best possible staff!
Our annual HEART HEALTHY FUN WALK will be SATURDAY, FEB. 25TH . We are already getting many great prizes for our silent auction and our kids "Give-Away". Last year we had 215 walkers and raised $7,000. These funds help us to keep tuition as low as possible to families, while keeping our quality as high as possible with an educated and long term staff of teachers. We sincerely hope you will register to walk with us and stay for the great prizes and fellowship with the preschool families. If you have a business, or are willing to ask a business for a donation - each one who donates at least $25 will have their name on our beautiful T-shirts that everyone receives when they register to walk. Names will also be listed on our Sponsor Page of our web page www.vnumccc.org
WALKING HAND IN HAND FOR A HEALTHY HEART is our theme this year!
ONGOING DAIRY QUEEN FUNDRAISER
Dairy Queen continues to support our preschool by providing discounted lunches for the students and our monthly Dairy Queen nights. Our DQ nights are scheduled for the 1st TUESDAY
of every month from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. We receive 10% of all proceeds from the purchases from people for those 3 hours. Many thanks to those "REGULARS" at DQ!
God
Bless,
Barbara Zier |
EVERY MONDAY @ 7:00 A.M. The United Methodist Men’s Fellowship extends a welcome to all men to join us for a breakfast of orange juice, hot pancakes, fluffy scrambled eggs, sausage, and delightful coffee. The devotional program and meeting following breakfast promote a time for comradery and friendships. Afterwards, for those who wish, there are opportunities to participate in various activities that maintain and beautify our church and advance our outreach into the community. A congenial and rewarding start to the week. Come and share with us.
Fundraisers
ALUMINUM CANS NEEDED - CANS WONDERFUL CANS
When you bring in your aluminum cans for our can crushers, you help not only keep a cleaner environment, but also help many local charities. And, the groups supported through the proceeds of the can project need our help more than ever during these difficult financial times. The entire income from the recycling sale of the aluminum is distributed to these hard-pressed local and national charities. Remember, at about 31 cans to the pound, that’s a lot of cans!
So, please don’t slack off now. Bring in your aluminum cans, your condo group’s cans, and that partying neighbor’s cans. As always, we’ll do the rest.
The UMM Aluminun Can Crushing Crew thanks you for your continuing enthusiastic response to this endeavor. As a resultof this ongoing project, the proceeds of $1,422.92 during 2011 have been evenly divided ($237.15 each) among the following organizations: The Salvation Army, UMCOR, Boy Scouts, South couty Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, and Alzheimer's Association.
At 31 cans per pound and aluminum at 57 to 71 cents per pound - well, that's a lot of cans (we'll let you do the math!). The crushers are counting on you to keep on hauling cans to our collection areas and to help us to maintain a cleaner environment along with supporting these community and national charities.
MEN’S GARAGE SALE IS OPEN
The Garage Sale is open Monday and Saturday mornings with an increased inventory for browsing and purchase. We are noted for our Junk of Distinction and irresistible buys. Our offerings include Special Christmas items as well as our outstanding display of glassware, tools, appliances, furniture, and much more. We are also available for contributions or buyers at other times. Call the church office and they will contact our garage sale counselors Try it.
You will really like it! Hours: 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Medical equipment available if needed: wheelchairs, walkers, etc. - call the Church Office.
MEN'S PANCAKE BREAKFAST
Saturday, February 4th from 7:30 AM to 10:00 AM
The men will be back cooking up the scrambled eggs, sausage, and fluffy pancakes along with juice & coffee/tea. Come out for a lovely Saturday morning breakfast with your friends and neighbors. Only $4.00 for adults, $2.00 for kids and free for todddlers.
UMM CHURCHWIDE POTLUCK DINNER
Thursday, February 16
6:00 PM - Fellowship Hall
This potluck is open to all the congregation. Bring a generous dish to pass. Keep an eye on the weekly bulletin inserts for more information concerning this event. |
DATES TO REMEMBER
JANUARY
3 Dessert/Game Party 1:00 PM
6 CWU Annual Meeting/Salad Luncheon 12:00 Noon
14 Executive Board Meeting UMW 10:00 AM
24 Unit Meeting 10:00 AM
Programs: MEMORIAL SERVICE PRAYER & SELF DENIAL SERVICE
Donna Kerr
Hostesses: Blalock-Woodard Circle
27 Chili Supper - Fellowship Hall 5:00 PM
JANUARY 28 LOCAL UNIT LEADERSHIP TRAINING 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM - Sebring
FEBRUARY
7 Dessert/Game Party 1:00 PM
10 CWU Board Meeting 9:30 AM
14 Executive Board Meeting UMW 10:00 AM
28 Unit Meeting 10:00 AM
Program: Chiropractor - Dr. Romanski
Hostesses: Ann Mill Circle
Mission Team Meeting - Friendship UMC, Punta Gorda
February 18 - 9AM -2 PM
WHAT IS A CIRCLE?
We'll give you a hint. There are six Circles at Venice-Nokomis UMC which are a part of the VNUMC United Methodist Women. Each circle is a group of women who meet once a month September through June to carry out the Mission of the United Methodist Women.
What is the mission of the United Methodist Women?
*To know God...To experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ
*To develop a creative supportive fellowship...to expand concepts of mission through global ministries of the church.
At Circle Meetings devotions are given, a program presented, and refreshments served. Members give that "extra mile" of giving by pledging money for the women, youth, and children missions around the world. Also project money is collected to help ourl ocal charities in the community such as South County Food Pantry, Preschool scholarships, Agape Flights, UMCOR, Shelter Box, Family in Need and the Youth fund.
The UMW is open to any and all women...Interested? Questions? Call Phyliss Green at 480-0153.
The United Methodist Women Circle Members invite you to visit or join us at one of our Circle Meetings. Following is a list of all of our circles:
Ann Mill Circle meets the 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 AM in Fellowship Hall.
Circle leader: Dot Jeno 966-1032
Blalock-Woodard Circle meets the 3rd Tuesday at 7:00 PM in the Church Parlor.
Circle leader: Jean Hansen 485-2067
Carpenter Circle meets the 4th Tuesday at 7:00 PM in Room 9.
Circle leader: Nicole Keating 468-7214 Cell
Eva Groff Circle meets the 3rd Monday at 1:30 PM in Fellowship Hall.
Circle leader: Ruby Bell 485-3295
Rebecca Knight Circle meets the 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 AM in homes or at the church.
Circle leader: Doris Miller 484-9830
Porter Cousins Melroy Circle meets the 3rd Tuesday at 10:00 AM in homes or in the Church Parlor. Circle leader: Edwina Anthony 488-5216 |
NEW BEGINNINGS, FARMINGTON, NEW MEXICO
United Methodist Women
Children (boys and girls who live in the shelter) are in need of winter clothes. We only send NEW clothing purchased or hand made. We continue with knitting of scarves, gloves, hats, etc. as they are saved for the Fall & Winter. How excited the children were to receive their “very own” quilt from our church quilters. |
HAVE FUN - JOIN A SEWING CIRCLE
Get out those machines stored in your closets. You don't have a sewing machine? That's OK. You can't sew? That's OK, too. You can cut with scissors and do basting with a thread? That will work just fine. Alice Hays, the "whiz seamstress" will help us with all we need to know. Our first project will be to make spring clothing for our boys and girls on the Navajo Reservation. Sign up in the Church Office if interested. |
WELCOME BANNERS
In an effort to reach the community we would like to purchase some Welcome Banners to hang outside the church to let them know we are a welcoming congregation. Recently a congregant’s mother died and the congregant asked that all the memorial donations that come in be used toward the purchase of these banners. If you would like to give a memorial contribution for a loved one and have it used specifically toward the purchase of these banners you may use a pew envelope and mark it “Welcome Banners” with the memorial information included. Any donations that come in specifically for the banners will be listed in the memorial area of our monthly newsletter. |
YOUTH GROUP
We have been really busy since Christmas! Exams are now behind us and a new half year begins.
We decided to celebrate by going to Winter Jam, a night of Christian Concerts by ten different bands and artists. The event was held at the Tampa Bay Times Forum. Saturday January 14th thirteen of us went but almost didn’t get there in time to get in! The Crosstown Expressway was closed for construction and we were stuck in traffic for a long time. Thank goodness one of our chaperones, Dan Heim, knew his way around and was able to take us through a short cut. We were some of the very last of 20,000 people that were able to attend. Unfortunately, there were hundreds that were turned away due to lack of seating and safety issues.
It was a night of fantastic music and speakers who praised and glorified our Lord and Savior. It was so wonderful to see so many young people gathered for Christian fellowship.
We arrived home at midnight, but everyone made it to church on Sunday!!!
Please pray daily for our young people and their families.
In His Service, Robin Deegan |
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