Wednesday with Wesley

Scripture lessons for September 2

Jules Breton

Join us next Sunday as we explore the scripture lessons from Mark 7:1-2, 6-8 and James 1:17-27.

This week @ Stevi UMC

Monday: 
1:00 pm, Bible study @ The Living Center

7:00 pm, Scouts

7:00 pm, Living Clean

Wednesday: 
8:00 am, Bitterroot Valley Education Co-op
8:00 am, WIC 

Friday:

10:00 am, Drop-in Bible Study @ Doris T. 

Sunday:
10:15 am, Praise music
10:30 am, Worship 
11:30 am, Fellowship time

Wednesday with Wesley

On this date in 1739, the Methodist movement acquired the land on which would be built the first "preaching house" of Methodism. Known as The New Room, it can be visited in Bristol, England.

This week @ Stevi UMC

Monday: Glad Tider articles due
1:00 pm, Bible study @ The Living Center
7:00 pm, Living Clean

Wednesday:
8:00 am, WIC

Thursday:
8:00 am, Bitterroot Valley Education Co-op

Friday:

8:00 am, Bitterroot Valley Education Co-op

Saturday:  9:00 am, Sunday school workday
 
Sunday:
10:15 am, Praise music 
10:30 am, Worship
11:30 am, Fellowship time

The dog days of summer

Flowers from Carol Gragg

Bob leads us into worship

A heavy blanket of smoke hung over the Valley this morning and while there are still several weeks left of summer, we are blessed to find the refreshment for our spirits each Sunday in the house of God.

Our summer musical offering this morning was shared on the organ by Julie Schnarr. Pastor Charles sermon "Where shines the light?" was based on Ephesians 5:8-17.
 
Thanks this morning to: Amanda Hermes (Nursery), Arlene Halfhide & Lynn Moshier (Greeters/ushers), Bob Edgar (Praise music), Mitch Edgar (Acolyte), Hazel Smith (Organist), Julie McGarvey (Liturgist), Cammie Edgar (power point), Lisa Menery (Video), Julie Schnarr (summer music), Don Nelson & Kathy Woods (offering counters), and Ruth Cleveland, joey Diers, and Chuck & Norma Petty (Fellowship).

UMW Saturday Circle

The UMW's Saturday Circle met this morning with four present.

Lisa Menery shared this month's mission focus, the approach to social justice as it comes to us from the Wesleyan perspective.

It was reported that we had a good response from the congregation for the back-to-school drive. Lisa took the collected supplies to the Clothes Closet (the give-away is today).

Possible fall projects were discussed - hats/booties, etc. for infants (clients of WIC), coats/gloves drive for the Poverlo Center and/or S.A.F.E, and a Reverse Advent Calendar.

The recycling program is in a new phase which reflects the changing dynamics of that industry. A possible link to the UMM and a church-wide collection date in the fall here at the church.

Upcoming dates:
Sep. 15 - UMW District meeting @ Dillon UMC
Sep. 15 - Saturday UMW Circle
Sep. 29 - Conference UMW @ Grace UMC - Missoula.

WOW in August

We had a great turnout tonight for the August edition of Worship on Wednesday (WOW). Pastor Charles shared the reflection about the pilgrimage journey each of us undertakes as part of our faith.

Thanks to Cleo Guenther, Carole Koval, and Bill Lyon for sharing their musical gift with us.

Scripture lessons for August 19

This week's scripture lesson comes to us from Ephesians 5:8-20.

This week @ Stevi UMC

Monday:

1:00 pm, Bible study @ The Living Center
7:00 pm, Living Clean
 
Wednesday: 
10:00 am, Final Exodus study
6:00 pm, Worship on Wednesday @ The Living Center

Thursday: 
1:30 pm, Senior Moments, too @ Arlene H.
6:00 pm, Shepherding
7:00 pm, Ad Council

Friday:
10:00 am, Drop-in Bible Study @ Doris T.

Saturday: 
9:00 am, UMW Saturday Circle
 
Sunday:
10:15 am, Praise music
10:30 am, Worship 
11:30 am, Fellowship time

On the road to New Jerusalem

Paul & Julie lead the way with song!

Bill & Carole share some gospel music

Mary H. and Bev S. offer fellowship

Rev. Susan Durovey-Antrim stops for a chat

Lots of visiting going on!

Following a week of blistering weather, it was nice to wake this morning to cooler temperatures!

Our summer musical offering this morning was shared by two members from Sunrise (Bill Lyon & Carole Koval). Pastor Charles concluded the summer sermon series, Road Trip through the Bible, with "Change of address: New Jerusalem" which was based on Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27.

Visiting this week was the Rev. Susan Joy Durovey-Antrim. She was a member of Stevi UMC before moving to Indiana nineteen years. She later answered the call to ministry and is serving part-time at Calvary UMC in Dunkirk, IN.
 
Thanks this morning to: Amanda Hermes (Nursery), Amy Farrell & Lynn Moshier (Greeters/ushers), Julie Ludington (Pianist), Paul Ludington (Praise music), Julie McGarvey (Liturgist), Cammie Edgar (power point), Lisa Nicholls (Video), from Sunrise: Carole Koval & Bill Lyon (summer music), Ruth Cleveland & Linda Kauffman (offering counters), and Mary Hackett, Cathy Hackett, and Bev Schneider (Fellowship).

UMM in August

Six men were present at Frontier Café for the August gathering of the United Methodist Men. Without a formal agenda we spent our time swapping stories and enjoying each other's company.

Our next breakfast meeting will be on September 8 at 8:00 am at the church.

An August UMW gathering

Julia Starrett speaking to the UMW

The UMW's Friday Circle met on the hottest afternoon of the year with 29 on hand to share, laugh, and learn as a community.

Hostesses today were Linda Kauffman, Mary Nelson, and Bonita Ziegler.

The devotion was shared by Ginny Mellgren who read a poem, written by Julie Wallace, about the mission work of Catherine Marrs.

Today's program was presented by Julia Starrett who spoke about the advocacy work being done by Moms Demand Action.

Reports:

Spiritual Growth - Bev Schneider shared from Proverbs 3:3-6 and led the group in a responsive reading affirming our support of the UMC's Social Creed.
Mission Education/Advocacy - Hazel Smith reported on the work being done by UMC missionaries with widows in Sri Lanka.
Prayer Shawls - Carole Koval reported that two shawls were given last month taking us to 250 given out since this effort began.
Reading Program - Marcia Prather reported that the publication of New World Outlook was being discontinued. The UMW Reading Program group will meet at a September date (to be announced).
UMW Saturday Circle - The group invites the congregation to support the back-to-school supplies drive with contributions. The Friday Circle voted to give $100 to this effort. The Pantry Partners support this month is asking for $1 to be added to everyone's next shopping trip. Next meeting will be August 18.

Other reports: 

Apple Dumpling - The final edition of this fund raiser was a success with all 560 being sold.
Fall bazaar - Reminder that the date for the bazaar is November 3.
Mission u - Marcia Prather, Belinda Alkula, and Sheila Hammitt attended Mission u in Great Falls and had a great experience. Topics were Covenantal Living and Money & Faith. Next session of Mission u is August 17-18 in Billings.
Fall District Meeting - the Western Mountains District will hold its fall meeting September 15 in Dillon. Storytelling will be the theme.
Copies - please be aware of the usage of the copier, we made 2,290 copies (January-May). 

Our next meeting will be September 14.

Come study with us!

Join us for the Drop-in Bible Study each Monday afternoon at 1 pm in The Living Center for an engaging look at the Bible!

300 and counting

We've reached a milestone on our Facebook page with our 300th "like." Let's keep it up and see if we can reach 500!

Scripture lessons for August 12

John of Patmos with New Jerusalem - 14th C. tapestry

Our summer road trip through the Bible concludes next Sunday with a visit to the New Jerusalem. Our readings come from Revelation 21:1-4, 22-27.

This week @ Stevi UMC

Monday:

1:00 pm, Bible study @ The Living Center
7:00 pm, Living Clean
 
Wednesday:
10:00 am, Exodus study
7:00 pm, Capital Campaign Committee

Thursday:
7:00 pm, SPPRC

Friday: 
10:00 am, Drop-in Bible Study @ Doris T.
Noon, UMW Board
1:00 pm, UMW Friday Circle 

Saturday: 

8:00 am, UMM breakfast @ Frontier Cafe`

Sunday:
10:15 am, Praise music

10:30 am, Worship

11:30 am, Fellowship time

An August Sunday morning

Lynn Moshier fills the acolyte role

Dave Lockman shared his musical talents

A job well-done!

With the after-glow of Creamery Picnic shining on each face, the faithful gathered to worship and share on this beautiful summer Sunday!

Our summer musical offering this morning was shared by Dave Lockman. Pastor Charles continued the summer sermon series, Road Trip through the Bible, with "The rock of Caesarea Philippi" which was based on Mark 8:27-29.

Thanks this morning to: Amanda Hermes (Nursery), Ed Sperry (Greeter), Amy Farrell & Lynn Moshier (Greeter/usher), Julie Ludington (Pianist), Dave Lockman (Praise music & summer music), Julie McGarvey (Liturgist), Dave McGarvey (power point), Tom Bishop (Video), Dean Diers & Chuck Petty (offering counters), and Amy Farrell, Ellyn Jones, & Bonita Ziegler (Fellowship).

First place, again!

Lisa sports our 1st place ribbon as Amanda looks on

We love riding on the float!

The view of the parade route!

Joine us at Flathead Lake UM Camp!

 The 106th Creamery Picnic was a lot of fun for us as our entry took first place for second year in a row!

Thanks to Pastor Charles, Dean & joey Diers, Donna Lewis, Lisa Menery, Lisa Nichols, and Ira, Maddy, Ashor, and Elwyn for taking part in today's parade.

It's Picnic time

With final touches being done to our parade float entry, the fellowship hall was abuzz as the UMW opened the selling of apple dumplings on the 106th Creamery Picnic.