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By Carrie Harrell
During the month of May we will be having a diaper drive - collecting diapers for Chicks in Crisis. This non-profit organization helps moms in Elk Grove who are in need of providing for their children. Since diapers are a constant need for babies, they are always in need of donations.
Any time in May, you can bring in diapers and/or wipes and leave them in our collection areas for Chicks in Crisis. Look for the blue bins located in the Sanctuary narthex and the Ministry Center lobby. For more information on Chicks in Crisis, check out their website @ www.chicksincrisis.org).
Chicks in Crisis receives no governmental funding and relies solely on donations, corporate and individual grants and fund raising to support its programs. In addition, it is always looking for volunteers willing to use their time and energy to help further its mission.
Chicks In Crisis’ mission is to provide essential support for Women and Teen mothers and their children.
Point Pleasant United Methodist Church, along with thousands of United Methodist Churches around the world, is working to make life easier for neighbors in need of a helping hand.
Saturday, May 19, 2012 is “Change the World Day” and PPUMC is doing its part. The day will start off with a 5k fun run/walk in Point Pleasant’s fresh country air. The run/walk starts at 10:00am with the carnival to follow. We will have carnival games, face painting, popcorn, snow cones, cotton candy, and hotdogs as well as age-appropriate games and activities in the toddlers’ fenced-in play area for the young ones. This is a fun family event for all ages and the fee for everything is diapers and/or wipes for Chicks in Crisis. We will be changing the world one diaper at a time!
If you would like to do more for Chicks In Crisis they accept the following donations:
Diapers, all sizes; baby clothing, toddlers, teens, boys, girls, women, maternity clothing and men’s clothing; shoes, all sizes; undergarments, all sizes, (new); personal hygiene products for adults and babies; baby formula, any brand; car seats, strollers and cribs; career apparel; jackets; sleeping bags/pillows/blankets/sheets (all sizes), backpacks/lunch bags; gift cards not to exceed $25.00.
Also welcome are volunteers to teach the following: Parenting Skills, Culinary Arts, Independent Living Skills, Hygiene and Skin Care education.
From volunteers to donations, every gift is much appreciated!
Disciples Faithfully Study for
Four Years
By Linda Floyd
The most recent Disciple 4 class just held their final two classes during a retreat that included a 90-minute “movie” on Revelation; discussion questions; a potluck lunch followed by foot washing and a worship service with Communion.
The desire to study God’s Word and to make a covenant with different people who share a common goal of familiarity and comfort with scripture, is apparent when you realize that through the Disciple program at Point Pleasant UMC, learners gather for 32-34 weeks a year for four years!
Each class begins with a short video presentation, shedding additional light on the reading done during the week. The scripture is discussed and there are moments for sharing, role playing, laughter and prayer.
This commitment to complete the Disciple program has been met by a small but mighty group since Disciple was brought to PPUMC eleven years ago. The following learners completed all four years:
JoAnn Floyd, Linda Floyd, Deb Holbrook, Kim Karnes, Mark Karnes, Gerry Sanders, Heather Schulz, Tracy Slavin and Jan Stendahl-Slavin. Lois Powell, passed on just three months shy of completing all four years of study. Her Disciple companions lit a candle and prayed in remembrance of the beautiful gift of generosity and understanding that Lois shared with the class.
The Disciple program will start Disciple 1 classes in late-summer/early fall. Watch for details on these classes led by Deb Holbrook and Linda Floyd.
Other long-term study programs are being looked at for those completing the Disciple program. Contact the church office for details.
Mission Collection Project for May
By Carrie Harrell
Missions Committee will be collecting garlic bulbs and dried beans in May for our food distribution.
Please bring the garlic bulbs and dried beans to the church by Thursday, May 10th to be distributed on Friday, May 11th.
During the week these items can be dropped off at the church office, between 8:30am and 5pm, Monday through Thursday and on Sundays bring them to either the kitchen in the Fellowship Hall or place them on the shelving near the back doors of the Ministry Center.
The 37 local migrant families and the Elk Grove Mobile Food Bank appreciate your donations.
See this issue of the Circuit Rider to get more information on our Change the World project in May. We’re working for Chicks in Crisis this year, collecting disposable diapers of all sizes and baby wipes. And be sure to come out for the Fun Run and carnival on May 19, 2012, “Change the World Day”.
Women’s Wit & Wisdom Helps Change the World
The next Women’s Wit & Wisdom gathering has a special guest speaker, Inez Whitlow, the founder of Chicks In Crisis. It was her life experience and passion for helping others that fueled the driving force to create an organization that specializes in the mental, physical and emotional healing for teens and women facing one of the most difficult choices – an unplanned pregnancy. This gathering is on Thursday, May 17 at 7pm in Hein Room 1. Contact Leanna at 684-2242 if childcare is needed.
Swiss Steak Fundraiser Dinner
The Ladies Fellowship invites you to their famous “Swiss Steak Dinner” on Saturday, May 12, in the Fellowship Hall. This dinner is a fundraiser for our church’s General Fund. The meal includes: salad, rolls and butter, Swiss steak, green beans and applesauce cake with beverages. Tickets must be purchased from any Ladies Fellowship member or the office, no tickets will be sold at the door. The last day to get your tickets is Sunday, May 6. Tickets are $12.50 per adult, children are $7.00 and under 5 free. Get your tickets early, seating is limited. |
