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SEPTEMBER EVENTS
We have a lot going on at Relief in September, so don't forget to put it all on your calendar.
Check it out!!!!!
Sunday, September 13, after church, the Senior Luncheon
Wednesday, September 9, 6:00pm, Craft Night
Saturday, September 12, 4:00pm, the Ice Cream Social
Wednesday, September 16, 6:30pm, Church Council meeting
Sunday, September 6, Sermon Series begins, "Salt+Soil+Seawater, A Creation in Christ
Thursday Nights, September 17-October 22, 5:30-6:30, Bible Study
Looking Ahead
Thursday Night, October 1, 6:30-7:30 Choir Rehearsal starts again.
Saturday, October 3, 10:00am, Nurture Team Meeting in the shelter
Wednesday, October 14, 6:00pm, Craft Night
Saturday, October 17, 1:00-3:00pm, Children's Pumpkin Palooza
Check the announcements and Newsletter for more information.
Annual Senior Luncheon
We had a great time this past Sunday, September 13, when we gathered together for our annual Senior Luncheon after church. There was fried chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes and gravy, green beans, salads, rolls, and some out-of-this world pies and cakes. After lunch we enjoyed the prize table we where got to choose from a selection of Halloween and Christmas decorations. The photographer was too late to get pictures of most of the prizes.
A big thanks to Joannie for putting this all together, along with the folks she got to help with some cooking and serving.
Ice Cream Social
Is it possible to have too much of a good thing? Between the ice cream, hot dogs, and great country music, we sure did try this past Saturday, September 12, at the annual Ice Cream Social. There was the usual assortment of delicious ice cream, but this year we added grilled hot dogs, and as a special treat, Alan Boyd was there with his band making for a lively, toe tapping afternoon. What a way to say goodbye to the summer and hello to fall. Thanks to Tanya for putting this together.
Thumbs to the Left Women's Retreat
The 7th annual Thumbs to the Left Women's Retreat is in the books and it was another wonderful success.
27 women from Relief UMC and 5 other churches came together on Saturday, August 15 with the theme "Devout Divas: Showing Mercy to Ourselves and Others." It was a day for sharing thoughts and asking questions while seeking to grow in understanding of being daughters of God and sisters in faith. There was also time for fellowship, great food, and assembling food bundles for distribution at the "Freege" for those facing financial difficulties. Thanks to Lynn, Molly, and Kathleen for organizing the event and everyone who helped with making it possible.
There were a whole lot of days and hours getting the program prepared, creating all the decorations, and preparing food.
The morning arrived, the doors opened, registration began, and participants enjoyed breakfast and meeting everyone else. And there was still time to put together food bundles for the "Freege."
Honoring Our Veterans
At Relief UMC one of the ways we honor our veterans is by presenting them with a flag that has been flown over our nation's capital building. This past Sunday, June 28, we continued that tradition by presenting flags to Terry Golladay and Danny Miller. We thank you for your service.
Craft Night
Craft Nights are every second Wednesday at 6:00 pm.
Crafters, and anyone wanting to learn a craft, come together each month for fun, fellowship, and sharing of snacks as they work on their own projects and help each other with theirs.
For June we had a PAINT NIGHT
We set aside our regular crafts and Molly Thorne led us in an evening of learning how to create our own masterpieces. It was an evening filled with fun, laughs, fellowship, and art.
Volunteering at the Our Family Center
Mission Committee members come together the 2nd Wednesday of every month and volunteer to help with crafts at the Our Family Center. For September the folks decorated paper bags that will be used for our annual Veteran's Day Project. We had our largest crowd to date with 20 participants. We'll finish this project next month. If you would like to be a part of this community outreach, talk to Elwanda.
Filling the "Freege"
The Loaves and Fishes program at Relief United Methodist Church, begun by the Witness Committee, was started so members of the church could come together regularly to prepare meals for the "freege." CCAP has installed refrigerators and pantries at three locations in Winchester. The freege — a combination of the words "free" and "fridge" — is an outdoor refrigerator filled with donated food and, along with the pantries, are open 24 hours a day Those who are struggling financially can take whatever they need to feed themselves and their families. If you would like to get involved or just want more information, let Lynn know.
The picture is the results of the efforts from Sunday, March 22.
