First UMC Plainwell

10-6-10

"All the believers devoted themselves to the Apostles' teaching, and to fellowship and to sharing in meals and to prayer." Acts 2:42

5:30 - 6:00 Dinner
6:00 - 6:30 Music & Worship
6:30 - 8:00 Studies & Activites

Registration for studies and activities begins Sunday September 12th.
Watch for further details.

WELCOME TO FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PLAINWELL

No matter who you are ~ you will find a welcoming place to belong

as we commit together to provide opportunities to believe

in the forgivenss and love of Jesus
and continue to support
each other in our lifelong process to become

all that God wants for you to be.

Pastor Kathy Brown

DDZ
Disciple Discovery Zone...aka Sunday School
10:30 - 11:30
Pre-school thru Adult classes available
Story in enCAMPment Puppets Created By The Spirit Discovering Seeds With Mary & Martha

Prayer Quilt Ministries

Two quilt recipients A quilt recipient Peggy prays over a quilt as she gives it away Nancy cuts out some quilt fabric

The Prayer Quilt ministry is a blessing to those who create, make and receive quilts! The ministry involves several from the church who create and make the quilts. When someone has a need, that person is contacted and a specific prayer requests are made known. The quilt is finished all but the tieing of the ties that are at several locations on the quilt. During and following worship, individuals from the congregation tie a tie and say a silent prayer for the person receiving the quilt and then the quilt is presented to them. This ministry has blessed many individuals and families, even some have traveled with our work team mission expeditions. Contact Ronda at 269/685-5113 for more information.

Soldiers Angels
Send letters, cards and kids drawings to soldiers.
Please place items in the mailbox located at the Welcome Center.

Shoebox Ministries
Every November we participate in Operation Christmas Child
a project of Samaritan's Purse.
Make a differance in a young person's life.
Fill a shoebox with school supplies, toys and personal items
that are packed by caring people,
these boxes help introduce children to Jesus Christ.
Contact Nancy at 269/685-5113 for more information.
Start your boxes now!
See their web site at:
http://www.spacesavers.com/operation-christmas-child.html

Small Group Ministry
We are excited to have a growing and vital small group ministry.
This is a wonderful way to get to know fellow believers
and grow spiritually in a small group setting.
Leave a message for Carrol at 269/685-5113 for more information.

Mission Trips
Our church sponsors two mission trips per year.
We work closely with the United Methodist Committee On Relief (UMCOR).
For more information please leave a message for Dave at 269/685-5113.

Summer 2010 Mission Trip to Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Al, Jon and Don lay down some tiles The whole mission trip gang from First United Methodist Church of Plainwell Stacy and Peggy put in a tile floor Marv and Jon cut some siding
Don cuts some edging Don and Ted hang some siding Todd and Al fix a window and hang siding Al puts the finishing touches on an entry floor

Spring 2010 Mission Trip to Plaquemine, LA
Happy home owners and workers John and Mike help hang drywall John plays hide and seek The men work on some plumbing

Another happy team of workers and homeowner Don and Mike cut some drywall Dan puts the finishes on a floor Dan plasters a wall

2007 Mission Trip to Clidel, LA