Feb. 11 (Saturday) Annual Valentine's Dinner Youth Fundraiser/ Family Life Center
5-8 p.m.
Our youth transform the Family Life Center into an Italian bistro serving lasagna, fresh veggies and deserts. Choose from two lasagna recipes: one from the "Culinary Institute of America’s Professional Chef Cookbook," one from Whitaker Wellness Institute, Newport Beach, Cal. Donation, any amount, covers the food and fun and supports our youth program.
Week of Feb. 20 (day and time to be determined by enrollees) Lenten Study: 24 Hours That Changed the World/ Location to be determined
No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. Rev. Adam Hamilton's book, "24 Hours That Changed the World," will help you better understand the events that occurred during the last 24 hours of Jesus' life, see more clearly the theological significance of Christ's suffering and death, and reflect upon the meaning of these events for your life. Rev. Hamilton masterfully incorporates videos shot on location in Jerusalem to enable you to experience "the place."
- Walk with Jesus in his final day.
- Sit beside him at the Last Supper.
- Pray with him in Gethsemane.
- Follow him to the cross.
- Desert him. Deny him.
- Experience the Resurrection!
Feb. 22 (Wednesday) Ash Wednesday Service of Prayer and Healing/ Sanctuary
7-8 p.m.
Pastor David speaks on “Extreme Makeover: Me Edition,” a time to take an honest look at ourselves and invite God to do a "makeover" in the areas of ourlives where we need it most. Following the message, Pastor David will invite worshipers to go forward to receive ashes on their forehead as a sign of repentence. Anyone in need of healing may linger fora time of prayer adn anointing with oil by Pastor David or a member of our prayer team.
Feb. 25 (Saturday) Visioning for 2012 and Beyond/ Family Life Center
9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Dr. Bruce Baxter, pastor of Wesley United Methodist Church in Springfield, lead us in refining our vision for ministry based on our stated mission, Connecting People with Jesus Christ. Lunch included.
Every church council and ministry team member is asked to attend, and others are also welcome. RSVP to the church office by Sunday, Feb. 18 for the lunch count.
Feb. 26 (Sunday) Children's Movie/ Room 203
4:30 p.m.
For children nine years old or younger, parent or legal guardian required to accompany child. Contact Teresa Farwell.
March 4 (Sunday) Camping Sunday (Sponsored by UMW)/ Sanctuary
10:30 a.m.
Donations help send our children, grades 1-12, to UMC camp this summer. Camp costs range from $160 to $340 per camper (depending on age and activity) at Camp Galilee in El Dorado Springs, Mo. Read more about camping opportunities. Parents pay $50 deposit to register one child, church provides financial assistance for remaining amount for those who need it.
Reach Out Circle and youth coordinate campership lunch immediately after worship.
March 4 (Sunday) Sunday Night Kids Begins/ Room 213
4:30-6 p.m.
"Just for kids" in grades K-4!
March 24 (Saturday) Laity Connection: Remember the Future, the Challenge of Leadership/ Aldersgate UMC, Nixa, Mo.
9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Ozarks North and South districts present this worship, learning, fellowship and communion led by Bishop Robert Schnase and other district/conference leaders. Designed to help laity realize how vitally important they are to God and in growing His kingdom.
Space is limited, register early.
March 31 (Saturday) Volunteer Work Day/ Camp Galilee, El Dorado Springs, Mo.
Our United Methodist Woman plan to take a group of UMW members plus others of all ages from the church.
May 3-5 (Thursday-Saturday) UMW Spring Rummage Sale/ Family Life Center
6-8:30 p.m. (Thursday)
9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Friday)
9 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Set up begins Sunday, May 1.
Shop early, shop late to snag a bargain! Proceeds support local missions as well as state non-profit organizations that provide a variety of community services.
May 20 (Sunday) High School Graduates' Recognition/ Sanctuary
10:30 a.m.
Our United Methodist Women recognize graduates during worship and host a cake reception for SUMC's graduating high school seniors afterward in the Family Life Center. Join us to extend your congratulations!
June 10-16 (Sunday-Saturday) SUMC Hosts Central Texas Conference Youth Ministries/ Whole church
Fifty to 120 people will lodge here while engaging in community ministry.
Oct. 4-6 (Thursday-Saturday) UMW Fall Rummage Sale/ Family Life Center
6-8:30 p.m. (Thursday)
9 a.m.-5 p.m. (Friday)
9 a.m.-noon (Saturday)
Set up begins Sunday, Sept. 30.
Shop early, shop late to snag a bargain! Proceeds support local missions as well as state non-profit organizations that provide a variety of community services.
Oct. 9 (Tuesday) Birthday Party/ Lake Stockton Healthcare Facility
Our church joins other churches in the Stockton community in taking turns to host a birthday party each month for all nursing home residents with a birthday that month. Our United Methodist Women break with traditional angel food cake and ice cream and provide homebaked pie instead. This delights all the residents who are invited to the dining hall to share a piece of pie, fellowship, and lively entertainment by the ladies of UMW; they sing old familiar songs and some even dance!