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Thank you for taking time to explore our church.

If you are a guest or a visitor, your presence is a gift to us.  At PPUMC we are not interested in what you wear, what kind of accent you have, where you live, or how much money you make.  We are only interested in your wish to join with us in worshiping and serving God.

Please return to our site often as we will continue to grow in the coming months.

SSP Meeting

There is a mandatory meeting for all youth and parents signed up for SSP on Sunday, January 8^th at 4:30pm in the senior high Sunday school room.  We will  discuss the fundraising and team building.   See you then.

Parsonage News

from the Trustees

The work on the parsonage continues. Painting the bedrooms has been completed.  The living and dining rooms and the back porch still need to be completed.  We are looking for volunteers who can drop by and paint for a few hours at a time.  If you are able to help with the painting, please call Marilee Eldridge to coordinated access to the house.  All supplies will be provided.

In addition to the painting, we need help with some building projects.  The railing on the front porch needs to be replaced and the basement stairs need a hand rail.  If you are able to help with either of these items, call Marilee to coordinate.  Marilee can be reached at either 684-2287 or 616-7708.

We are hoping to have all the work completed by the end of January.  Anyone interested in renting the Parsonage is asked to leave their name and phone number at the office, 684-2033.

Mission Collection Project for January

By Carrie Harrell

Missions Committee will be collecting potatoes and citrus fruit in January for our food distribution.

Please bring potatoes and citrus fruit to the church by Thursday, January 12^th to be distributed on Friday, January 13^th.

During the week these items can be dropped off at the church office, and on Sundays bring them to either the Fellowship Hall or 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

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ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL

REMINDER

We will resume class on January 8 after our "winter break."  We will spend two or three weeks discussing the similarities and differences between Islam, Judaism, and Christianity.  Then we will study our last set of Psalms which are considered Prayers for Others.

All adults are welcome on a drop-in or regular basis to our class in Hein Room 1 at 10 a.m.  No homework!!

January Doldrums?

Be sure to save the date - Saturday, January 7^th . The Hospitality Ministry is sponsoring a Family Movie Night.  We will start the night with a potluck in the Fellowship Hall at 5pm, then head to the Ministry Center for dessert and the movie at 6pm. Come and join in the fun. Invite a guest for a night of free entertainment. Looking forward to seeing you there!

Mission Project

Update

By Carrie Harrell

During the Lenten season in 2010 our church raised funds for Courage House, and prayed through a devotional for the girls that would be living there, the staff, the home, and ourselves.

The Missions Committee wanted to update you that this home is now open in Northern California!  They have girls living there and receiving the necessary love, care, and treatment.  They have also opened a home in Tanzania and are building homes in India and Hawaii as well, as noted in article below.

"Courage to Be You was founded to equip, encourage and empower individuals to discover and fulfill their God-given purpose. We realize that before any individual can recognize their potential and find their purpose, their most basic human nees must be met.

“When we discovered a population of vulnerable children who are not having these needs met because adults are exploiting and selling them for sex, we vowed to do something. These invisible children need a home - a place to belong, where someone will believe in them. C2BU is providing them with one. We call this place Courage House.

“For three years, I have believed.  I have believed that God will bring justice to those who participate in this evil and that He will shine a bright light in the darkness where this evil festers and grows so that the young captives can be set free.  I have believed that God will build an army of His people to go to the ends of the earth preaching the good news and setting the captives free.  In this year, that dream is being fulfilled."

(Jenny Williamson, Founder of Courage to Be You, from her latest newsletter)
Thank you for your giving in the Spring of 2010, God has used it to complete His purposes even today!  ay you continue to be blessed that you may be a blessing!

SSP Rummage Sale Nears

By Linda Harrell

Sierra Service Project’s annual Rummage sale is scheduled for the 3^rd & 4^th of February at the Elk Grove United Methodist Church.  Do you have an extra set of dishes that needs a new home or maybe your book shelf is overflowing or you had to clean out your closet to make room for new clothing.  Well the SSP rummage sale is the place for those unwanted things. We accept furniture, televisions, knic knacks, books, kitchen items, clothing, linens, etc.  You can bring your items to church on Sunday January 29^th after each service.  If you have large items or a lot of items please contact Linda Harrell at 685-6714 or email her at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . to arrange pickup.  We will be sorting rummage and picking up the large items on Thursday the 2^nd of February. Come join in the fun. We will start sorting at 9am at the Elk Grove United Methodist Church.

Youth Fellowship Spaghetti Dinner

Held on Saturday, Jan. 14 from 5:30pm to 7pm in the Fellowship Hall. Tickets are $8.00 for adults, $4.00 for children and kids under three are FREE.

The meal includes delicious spaghetti, green salad, garlic bread, dessert and beverages.

Purchase your tickets from any youth group member on Sundays, or you can buy them at the door. Proceeds to benefit youth projects throughout the year.

Point Pleasant Community Garden Update- August 10, 2011

Since the end of June, the community garden has been exploding.  We have been harvesting bush baby zucchinis and basil non stop since early July.  Last week Tina and Sheri Retzlaff took over several zucchini and cucumbers to the Elk Grove Food Bank

This week we are harvesting for this Friday's August 12^th mobile food bank at the church.  We will be picking several varieties of peppers, some eggplant, basil, watermelons and of course zucchini.  We are also asking those with gardens in the neighborhood to bring by their surplus veggies for the food bank and have already received quite a bit including yellow squash, tomatoes and cucumbers.

Last month the Handy Helpers poured the concrete for the tool shed and potting area that will be built shortly.  We now have 7 individual plots that are thriving and growing a mixture of flowers and vegetables.  One plot has ever sprouted 7 little dwarfs.

It is also rewarding to see members of the church and community just wandering through and enjoying looking at our garden.

There is still plenty of room for anyone interested in starting a fall garden.  Please call Tracy Slavin at 684-5842 or email him at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it if you would like more information.

In the near future we are also looking at starting a flower plot for the churches alter.  Stay tuned for more information.

Donations of time, tools and funds are always welcome.  If you are not already involved, please contact Tracy if you are interested in helping around the garden.  We are always looking for volunteers for watering, weeding and spreading wood chips.  It is great exercise and a peaceful way to spend some time in the morning or evening.

The main suggestion for our scarecrow is Jack.  I think it is for Jack Foster who has done so much work for the garden but others think it might be for some other Jack with a pointed hat. (see picture below)

'Little church worth finding' grows with Ministry Center

By Mary Lewis - Citizen Staff Writer

Published: Tuesday, July 21, 2009 4:26 PM PDT A new, tall building rises among the farms and houses that make up the community of Point Pleasant, about five miles south of Elk Grove Boulevard and west of Franklin Boulevard. To read more click here