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Preschool, p. 2

Worship, p. 3

Discipleship, p. 4

UMC Mission, p. 5

Church Directory, p. 6

Prayer Corner, p. 7

September in View, p. 8-9

Letting You Know, p. 10

Children p. 11

The Missional Church, p. 12

Bible Principles, p. 13

Good News, p. 14

Fellowship, p. 15

WESTWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

Worship Grow Serve

Lee’s

Look AUGUST 26, 2016

VOLUME 74, ISSUE 8

Rev. Dr. Lee Strawhun is the senior pastor at Westwood United Methodist Church

lee@westwoodunitedmethodist.org

Michael and that Guy

What do you see in this picture? Of course there is Michael Phelps, the greatest Olympic swimmer of all time and then there is “that guy.” What are they looking at? Michael is looking to the goal, the end of the pool, the turning point, the finish line. That guy is looking at Michael. Both are swimming, but one is leading and the other is following. Both have their own race to win which is to me

the biggest observation. Those lanes mean they both must finish, must swim their best, must win the race. But we all know in the Olympics only one gets the gold medal. So what is our takeaway here for Westwood UMC? Every church in our community is running a race, must run the race and run it to win. Win what? We all have or are supposed to have the same goal – doing, being all Jesus wants us to be and do. That is our gold medal. Each church must keep their eyes on the goal because when we step out of the pool of life as we know it, there is a new pool that is crystal clear with no chemicals to keep it looking pure. Every church has the choice to compare itself to other churches and fret and frown and feel around for a stroke to move ahead further. What every church, including us, must do is to be all we are. When Phelps is training and swimming in competition he is doing it for himself, to better himself. That guy is as well, but he forgot to keep his eyes on the goal. Churches not only have to consider this but you do as well. You have to decide if your eyes are on the goal that Christ has laid before you to be a believer and do things believers do, or are you going to watch someone else swimming in the pool of life that may or may not have the same goals as you? Do your words match your actions? Does your effort lead to the upward call of Jesus in your life? Does your work reflect your faith? Do you read other’s lives and books and watch movies critically from a Christian worldview or do you find yourself accepting more of the political worldview, economic worldview or politically correct worldview?

Of course there are many questions we can ask ourselves about any goal we might have and there is value in having role models to observe, learn from and grow as a result of knowing of them. I have role models and I’m sure you do as well. But still the ultimate realization is that I have to finish my race too. My role models can’t and won’t run it, swim it, field it, or say it for me. One of the people not seen in this picture is Michael’s support – his mom, girlfriend and child, coach, team mates even the person who puts those suction cups on his body. Yet the picture speaks to us here as well – something “that guy” forgot – he isn’t on Michael’s support team. It is time to look to the goal, to do your best and not compare yourself to someone else.

CHIMES (USPS 681-140) is published monthly, January through November, by Westwood United Methodist Church, 3460 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211-5754 Periodical Postage paid at Cincinnati, Ohio. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: CHIMES, 3460 Epworth Avenue, Cincinnati, Ohio 45211-5754.

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Thank you for remembering and honoring friends and loved ones by donating to the following funds:

ORGAN FUND ♦ In memory of Ivan Moehle by Mary Jane Miller ♦ In memory of Charles, Helen & Robert Scherer by David Scherer ♦ In honor of Lou & Kay Koenig’s 70th Wedding Anniversary by David & Marie Schneider, Elisabeth & Margaret Anger, Wesley & Constance Lampe, Ray & Pat McMullen, Richard & Frances Zinn, Ken & Marian Miller, Mary Jane Miller, Bob & June Brandt, Helen Vath, Carol Wright ♦ In memory of Lou Koenig by John & Linda Linnenberg WESTMATES MEMORIAL FUND ♦ In memory of Lou Koenig by Harvey & Sarah Freeman, Lynn Hampshire, AE & PH Upton, Bob & June Brandt, Carol Wright, Cliff & Dona McMahon, Roger & Cindy Grant, Dick & Dana Braun, Richard & Frances Zinn, Norvin & Jean Mansfield

♦ In honor of Lou & Kay Koenig’s 70th Wedding Anniversary by Norvin & Jean Mansfield ♦ In honor of Dick & Fran Zinn’s 70th Wedding Anniversary by Norvin & Jean Mansfield FOOD PANTRY FUND ♦ In memory of Joan Hermann by Christine Hermann MUSIC FUND ♦ In memory of Ivan Moehle by Charlie Richen MEMORIAL FUND ♦ In memory of Lou Koenig by E.C. Price Jr. ♦ In memory of Dorothy Jacobs by Chris & Kay Rembold GENERAL FUND ♦ In honor of Lou & Kay Koenig’s 70th Wedding Anniversary by Dick & Dana Braun

Our prayers and condolences go out to the family and friends of :

Dorothy Jacobs who died August 11, 2016 Louis Koenig who died August 12, 2016

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Join us

for

Worship

Senior Pastor………...………………….Lee Strawhun

Associate Pastor…………………………...David Lyell

Visitation Pastor……………………...David Schneider

Director of Children & MNP………….....Sarah Beach

Director of Worship & Arts ……………..Michael Kelly

Organist…………………………………..Scott Kimmell

Preschool Director……………………Allyson Williams

Financial Secretary ……………….Carol Krumpelbeck

Office Manager…………………………...Julie Fletcher

Building Supervisor…...……………..Duncan Cordrey

Chimes Editor……………………... Christina McMullin

www.westwoodunitedmethodist.org

“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” - Fred Rogers

WUMC Preschool begins the school year on September 6, 2016. The children will be hard at work

playing, learning and having fun! We welcome all of our new families and returning families for the

2016-2017 school year! This school year we have extended our day by 30 minutes and the Frog

and Bumblebee classes have added a day, making them 4 day classes. We are excited to continue

exploring new areas of growth and development for our awesome preschool!

The daily goal of our preschool staff will be to help children develop a positive approach to

learning by respecting children’s individuality and creating an environment that acknowledges

their emerging sense as doers and thinkers. Sarah Beach will continue to lead chapel time

with our preschoolers twice a month!

Allyson Williams WUMC Preschool Director

Very truly I tell you, You will weep and morn while the world rejoices. You will grieve but your grief will turn to joy. John 16:20

The preschool is selling LaRosa Buddy cards

and

Kids Stuff Coupon Books!

Kroger Plus Card Fundraiser

Please consider registering your Kroger Plus Card at www.krogercommunityrewards.com

or call 1-866-221-4141 WESTWOOD UMC PRESCHOOL ID # 80466

Kroger will donate a percentage of your purchases to Westwood UMC Preschool.

My Dear Friends,

I am overwhelmed by your many acts of kindness, your love, your prayers and your cards

and letters. You provided me with transportation, yardwork and planted flowerbeds as

Lou would have wanted. You have supported and encouraged me. Now Lou is at peace

with the Lord and I have moved into my new home.

My new address is: 1117 South Ridge Drive, Cincinnati, OH 45224.

My new phone number is: 513-591-4846.

Thank you so much!

Sincerely,

Kay Koenig

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Messages of Hope at

Westwood United Methodist Church

8:30 AM Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 AM Traditional Service, Sanctuary 10:00 AM New Covenant, Chapel 11:00 AM The Modern Service, Epworth Hall

“He handed out gifts…. to train all Christians in skilled servant work, working within Christ’s body, the church, till

we are all moving rhythmically and easily with each other,

efficient and graceful in response to God’s Son, fully

mature adults, fully developed within and without, fully alive

like Christ.”

Ephesians 4:11-13 (Msg)

"See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not

perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams

in the wasteland." (Isaiah 43:19)

August has been quite a month for me, what with an excellent

Kids' Music Camp followed by a joyous and inspiring benefit

concert for our friends in Haiti as well as the annual preparations for our

choirs to return from their summer hiatus! It all makes me thankful for

the many people and their many gifts that are continually turned toward

the Lord in praise and worship. Every person who engages in speaking,

singing, hospitality, planning, and more in the name of Jesus Christ is an

instrument for God to bring His light and wisdom to all of us in a new way,

making our worship and our lives refreshed, richer, and more vibrant.

Making a joyful noise,

Dr. Michael Kelly

Director of Worship and Arts

661-3139, ext. 113

mike@westwoodunitedmethodist.org

ORGAN FUND

as of June 24, 2016

Donations so far : $44,166

A major thank you goes out to all who have contributed to our Organ Endowment for the maintenance

and repairs through the upcoming years. Your generosity has provided $44,166 of the $58,000 goal. Over the coming months we'll seek to fulfill this goal and if you wish to give, please do so. No gift is too

small nor too large. Again, thank you!

To the Church & the Scholarship Committee,

I would like to thank you guys again this year for your very generous gift to help

me further my education. I plan on using the scholarship to help pay for my books

and tuition this year. Thank you guys once again!

Sincerely,

Kevin Haid

WUMC, Thank you for the scholarship that you gave me. I can’t wait to start the next chapter of my life with your help! Thanks again, Abby Rembold

Dear Ryan and the Scholarship Committee, I am so grateful and honored to have been chosen as a recipient. This money will help my parents and me out a lot. Knowing that I have this scholarship has already relieved me from much stress. I am excited to gain new experience this semester as I begin student teaching. Sincerely, Amy Krumplebeck

Westwood UMC,

Thank you for allowing our middle school youth from Settle

UMC to stay this past Saturday! We truly appreciate all

your hospitality. We enjoyed our time spent at WUMC.

Karlie Griffith & Settle Middle School Youth Let's keep looking to the future and celebrating the new things

God is doing and the paths He is clearing at Westwood UMC! Westwood UMC Scholarship Committee,

Thank you for choosing me as a recipient this school year.

As my family goes through some new transitions this coming

year, the funds you awarded will be very helpful to cover

school costs for this final year of seminary that I have. I am

very grateful for your consideration, so again THANKS!

For His Glory,

Tym House

Dear Westwood United Methodist Church Family, I wish to take the time to write a formal thank you note for all that you have done to help me grow in my faith, in my education and in my personal life. I appreciate all that you have done to help me get to the point I am at. I am very appreciative of the scholarship that has helped toward my expenses at Hocking College where I am studying to get a degree in the Wildlife Management field. Thanks again, Matthew McMullin

I really appreciated the visit from Dr. Lee to Good Samaritan Hospital after my fall. Thanks also to all for get well cards. Ruth Meininger

A HAND UP—NOT A HAND OUT!

Working the front office at the church I receive calls every day from people who have found themselves in a tight spot. I know we all can relate to the income verses outgoing in our bank accounts each week or month. These folks find that they are short of cash and in need of assistance, and it is hard to turn them away. The Missions Team came up with an idea and we, the staff, ran with it.

On Tuesdays when I arrive at work I am greeted by many of our neighbors waiting to work around the church. We have some who work outside weeding, trimming and cleaning up, as well as inside with light painting, cleaning, and helping with different tasks. These neighbors can work for 3 hours for minimum wage and they are paid cash at the end of their work time. Each person is allow to earn $160.00 each quarter so that is about $54.00 a month. We have been doing this program for about two months now and I am very encouraged with the results. They come to me after working with a sense of accomplishment and pride in a job well done, their shoulders are up, and they feel good about themselves. I have noticed that they are also becoming connected to the church and to the staff. We even have seen them volunteer after they have earned their maximum amount because they enjoy being here and want to see the job they started through to the end. This is not a hand out. Our neighbors work for the money. They don’t have to feel bad about asking but now feel empowered to make a difference in their situation.

I am able to pass along job opportunities I hear about because our goal is to help these people find a job that will provide the income they need. I am excited when I will hear stories about the doors that open for them. If you know of entry level jobs send me an email and I will pass it along.

This creative idea is a spark and my hope is that it will spread and grow in our community.

Julie Fletcher

WUMC Office Manager

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David Lyell Associate Pastor 661-3139 ext. 106 david@westwoodunitedmethodist.org

WHAT IF SELECTING CURRICULUM WAS EASY?

If you have been part of a small group for more than a couple of months and have worked through the process of selecting a new curriculum for your group to study, you know how frustrating and mysterious the process can be. Too often the local book store doesn’t carry the curriculum you want and then you have to order it based on the two sentences provided by the publisher in a magazine, or sometimes a great curriculum might have a dated cover that isn’t compelling. Then there is the hassle of collecting money from each member and so on. I have been part of groups that have taken over two sessions just to pick the next curriculum.

Well, in a world of Netflix, Hulu, Spotify and Pandora, the church is catching up and jumping on the streaming bandwagon. Streaming media is a proven model for distributing content and becoming the preferred mode of content delivery for people around the world.

Once inside the application, you will see a huge catalog of Christian curriculum, talks from a variety of conferences, children, youth and adult small group material and a lot more. This will be available to all small groups and individuals in our church in the coming months. Parents/Guardians will be able to sign in at home and have wholesome television for their kids!

Ultimately I had to ask myself, why shouldn’t picking a new curriculum be as easy as picking a TV show. I’ll admit, at first, this is what prevented me from sharing this resource with our church. I was worried that such casual selection of curriculum would lead us into a culture of consumerism vs. intentional discipleship. But after extended conversation with other churches that have used Right Now Media and working with their sales rep, I believe it can be done in a great way.

At the time of this writing, we have not released access to this resource to the whole congregation. There will be a trial period that leaders can assess the content and then we will move into a season of training to get everyone on the same page. But you can expect this to happen in the coming months.

I look forward to using this resource with my family and with my small group!

Worldwide, digital revenues from streaming subscription, downloads, and advertising revenue on sites such as YouTube – accounted for 45% of the total in 2015,compared with 39% for physical formats such as CDs and vinyl records.

-Report by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry

Right Now Media is the church’s response to this new world of content delivery. Right Now has partnered with dozens of publishers to catalog their material and has developed an application that can be run on any smart phone, iPad, your smart TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, and just about any other way you connect to the internet on a daily basis.

What comes to mind when someone mentions “work”? Is your initial tendency to moan and

groan, wishing you could avoid work?

It might surprise you to learn that God described His creative acts as “work” and that He brought

“work” into being shortly after He created man. Adam worked in the Garden before and after

his fall due to sin. Cain worked by raising vegetables. Abel worked by tending sheep.

Throughout Scripture, people worked. Even the Lord Jesus worked while He was on earth,

and He described God the Father as having worked. Work has always been part of God’s

nature and eternal plan for mankind.

Wait a minute—If God created and owns everything, why should we His children have to work?

Couldn’t He just provide for us in some supernatural way that would enable us not to have to

work? Surely, God could do that, but He doesn’t do so. According to the admonition in

1 Thessalonians 4:11-12, on of the primary benefits from working and providing for our needs

is to be able to lead lives marked by integrity and a healthy self respect. And God’s plan is

that we are best able to accomplish these worthy goals by working.

God also knows that by utilizing our talents and abilities through work, He will be able to

minister to others through us in an effective way. Work, then, is one of the primary avenues

by which we can demonstrate our Christian faith, particularly as we do our tasks to God’s glory.

Work is also the primary way through which we obtain money to give to God.

What should be the Christian’s response to work? First, thank God for work and for the ability

to work. As Solomon observed, this is a “gift of God.” Second, view your work as a means of

bringing glory to God. Third, whatever you do—no matter what your vocation or occupation—

do it “with your might,” as unto the Lord. And finally, remember that by providing work for us

to do, God enables us to give Him to His ministry at Westwood United Methodist Church.

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School Kits

Pair of blunt metal scissors

Three 70-count spiral notebooks

12” ruler

Hand-held pencil sharpener

Large eraser

Six new pencils with erasers

Box of 24 crayons

12”x14” to 14” x 17” finished cotton or

lightweight canvas bag with handles.

Processing cost: $2.00/kit

Hygiene Kit

1 hand towel (15x28 to 16x32)

1 washcloth

1 wide-tooth comb

1 finger nail clipper

1 bath-size bar of soap

1 toothbrush in the package

10 standard band-aids

Processing cost: $2/kit

FESTIVAL

OF

SHARING

KITS

Westwood School

Grace Place By Carol Wright

The week of July 17th Westwood UMC had the opportunity to assist the IHN program by providing

dinner and evening hosting at Grace Place. Grace Place is located in College Hill and operated by CAIN

(Churches Active In Northside). The summer was a trial period to determine if this would be appropriate

as another IHN location, so that more families can be provided help each week. Those who assisted had

an enjoyable time with the very appreciative families that were there for the week. The use of Grace

Place is being evaluated with the hope of it becoming a regular part of the IHN program by next spring

or summer. More congregations are needed for this to be a success.

Thank you to all who were part of the service at Grace Place: Pam Chaney, Chris Hetz, Jane Hissett,

Jeff & Diane Jeffries, Chris McMullin, Marian Miller, Jack Moore, Tim & Jan Peter, Lee & Beth Strawhun,

Susan Thomas, and Eric & Kim Von Bargen.

We are starting a little early due to a September 13th deadline for pickup. Please place items in the baskets found around the church. Monetary donations are always welcome.

2nd Mile Giving

Our 2nd mile offering during SEPTEMBER goes to:

Dear friends,

The Festival of Sharing is coming soon!

Your congregation has helped to provide kits that have been shared around the world,

including here in Ohio. Kits have been shared with the Meigs Cooperative Ministry in

Pomeroy and the Good Samaritan Ministry in Columbus. Thank you!

The Festival of Sharing will be held on SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 2016 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.

This kit collection is being held in a new location on the west campus of Otterbein University:

The Arts and Communication Building

33 Collegeview Road

Westerville, OH 43081

To find a kit depot near you, download a Tally Sheet or FOS Receipt Form or to find other helpful information,

visit our website at www.fosohio.org.

Thank you for making kits for the Festival of Sharing. Your gifts touch the lives of many people.

Many thanks!

Rev. David Maze, Chair

Matthew Stevens, Festival of Sharing

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By Sarah Beach Director of Children and Family Ministry and My Neighbor’s Place sarah@westwoodunitedmethodist.org

Kingdom Club: Kingdom Club is back Wednesday, September 14 ! We will be meeting from 7:00-8:00 every Wednesday evening in God’s backyard for a Bible lesson and a fun activity. We will also have a meal for kids from 6:30-7:00. Kids in Kindergarten-6th grade are invited to come! Also there are multiple adult small groups and choir rehearsal so parents can recharge too!

Block Party: Families are invited to attend the Block Party Saturday, September 24 from noon - 4:00 ! Let’s play together!

Club 56 Parents and Tweens Meeting: Hello 5th and 6th students and parents another great year of Club 56 is on the horizon! We will be having our first info meeting on September 11 from 4-5 pm.

Club 56 Block Party: Our church will be having a Block Party on Saturday Sept 24 from 12-4 pm. Come to have fun and we will take turns helping to run a booth as well! See you there.

Club 56 I Love Westwood: Saturday October 1st at 9:00. Let’s join the church in serving our neighborhood!

Westwood School: In October we will begin serving Westwood School kids once again if you are interested in helping at after school club, serving as an in-school tutor, or assisting with Whiz Kids at the Presbyterian Church, please email: sarah@westwoodunitedmethodist.org

2017 WUMC Directory– Save a date for your photo session! We will begin sign ups on September 11th between services in the gym. Choice a day and time for your photos:

MONDAY, OCTOBER 24th, 2:00 pm. to 8:30 pm. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25th, 2:00 pm. to 8:30 pm. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 3rd, 2:00 pm. to 8:30 pm. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 4th, 2:00 pm. to 8:30 pm. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5th, 9:30 am. to 5:00 pm.

CIRCLE MEETINGS

Knitting September 19 7:00 pm Parlor

Faith September 20 9:30 am Marcia Grimmer’s home

Christman/Haskell September 21 6:30 pm Covedale Theatre

Brandt/Anger September 22 9:30 am Parlor

Quilting Circle September 22 1:30 pm Cindy Grant’s home

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 @ 5:00 pm

We will meet for dinner at King’s Country Inn

112 Washington in Hooven (off Rt. 128, north of Rt. 50)

RSVP: Sally Dessauer 662-6588 or

Arlene Schwerin 662-8037

If you live alone and would like friends to talk to and enjoy a good meal with—this is the group for you!

Please join us for good times together

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THE PRAYER CORNER By Beth Strawhun

THOUGHTS ON JOURNALING…..

When I was in 3rd grade, I begin writing in my first

diary. At that age, and in that era, keeping a

diary was a popular “thing to do”. I enjoyed

writing in one so much that I continued doing

so throughout junior and high school. Believe it

or not, I have kept all my diaries throughout my

childhood and young adulthood. Before my

mother passed away, I got my jr./sr. high versions out and read several passages to her.

We laughed so hard, our sides hurt! Most of the entries (I’m embarrassed to say) were

about boys I liked!

After I gave my heart to Christ half-way through college, I began a different type of

diary, a journal, more specifically a prayer journal. I started writing out my prayers and

pouring out my heart to God. That form of prayer, journaling conversations with God,

has continued throughout my life.

Again, I have kept all those journals and have loved rereading various entries throughout

my life to reflect on how God has carried me through trials and tribulations as well as joys

experienced in the lives of our biological and church families. These prayers have helped

me remember how I felt in circumstances such as suffering a miscarriage as well as those

Scriptures that comforted and strengthened

me. God used these recollections to minister

to other women who suffered the same

issue. Also, it is wonderful to go back and

see God’s faithfulness through many

answered prayers.

During our current Wednesday afternoon

Bible study, we are studying the Psalms. Lee

had mentioned to us that the Psalms are like

the writers’ own personal journals. So when I

read the Psalms now, I think about that and it

helps me write even with more emotion.

Next month, I would like to compile recent answers to prayer experiences with ways God

has answered personal prayers. So, if anyone would like to submit an answer to prayer for

this article, please email me within the next two weeks at: Prov3456@hotmail.com

By Sally Dessauer

You are invited to join Interfaith Hospitality Network

for the “We Are Family!” Motown benefit to celebrate

25 years of IHN helping homeless parents and kids.

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 2016

Christ Church Catheral

314 E. 4th Street, Cincinnati, Ohio

If you are interested in attending,

call Sally Dessauer for more details.

Everyone is invited!

UMW MEETING

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2016

10:30 am. in the Wesmates Room Lunch after the program in the gym

$5.00/person, call Sue Lunsford for reservations

2016 THEME: GROWING IN BLESSEDNESS “Blessed by Providing Gifts

and Smiles for Others”

CRAFTS FOR GOODWILL INDUSTRIES

Speaker: robin lusby

We welcome Robin Lusby who is organizing crafts for us to make for the Goodwill Industries Boutique Shop. Many of you met Robin for the first time at last year’s

UMW Women’s Retreat. Join us for a morning of crafting, laughter and fellowship.

EACH FRIDAY 3:00 pm. - 7:00 pm.

Lettuce Eat Well Farmers' Market is held inside year-round for your shopping comfort at Cheviot United Methodist Church 3820 Westwood Northern Blvd. 45211. The market is held in the church's Narthex, which is just inside the main entrance of the church. Please note that this location could vary depending

on other activities taking place at the church.

On MONDAY, OCTOBER 3, Pastor Lee will turn 60 years

young! Let’s surprise him with a mountain full of cards and/or

photos of Lee, to be placed in a scrapbook by his wife, Beth.

The cards may contain personal wishes, stories, memories,

anecdotes, etc. to help him celebrate!

Please send cards & photos before Monday, September 28 to:

Westwood UMC, c/o Julie Fletcher, 3460 Epworth Ave.,

Cincinnati, OH 45211.

In addition, there will be another surprise gift.

Beth is going to make a poster that will feature:

“60 Things We Love About You!” Would you email Beth and include a word or a short phrase

that describes Pastor Lee for the picture?

You can email these to Beth: prov3456@hotmail.com

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 IHN

9:00 am MNP Neighborhood Cafe 11:00 pm Celebrate Recovery, MNP 4:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:30 pm UMW Unit Meeting, Parlor 7:00 pm Open Hearts, Library

2 IHN

3 IHN

4 8:30 am Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am SOS, Parlor 11:00 am Modern Service, Epworth Hall 11:00 am Merrimates, Parlor 11:00 am Wesmates, Wesmates Room 12:15 pm Worship Band Rehearsal, Epworth Hall 6:00 pm Student Ministries, Youth Room

5 LABOR DAY— BUILDING CLOSED

6 9:30 am My Neighbors’ Place Closet 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 3:30 pm Yoga for Ladies, God’s Backyard 5:00 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:00 pm Growth Groups & LTC, Library 6:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 7:00 pm SPRC, Wesley Room 7:30 pm Al-Anon, Wesmates Room

7 10:00 am My Neighbor’s Place Food Pantry 10:00 am Al-Anon, Wesley Room 1:00 pm New Bible Study, Faber Room 1:30 pm Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary

8 9:00 am MNP Neighborhood Cafe 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 11:00 pm Celebrate Recovery, MNP 4:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 5:00 pm Together On Our Own, Off site

9

10

11 8:30 am Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am SOS, Parlor 10:30 am Prayer Service, Heritage Room 11:00 am Modern Service, Epworth Hall 11:00 am Merrimates, Parlor 11:00 am Wesmates, Wesmates Room 12:15 pm Worship Band Rehearsal, Epworth Hall 6:00 pm Student Ministries, Youth Room

12 3:00 pm Youth Basketball, Gym 7:00 pm Lifetree Café, MNP 7:00 pm Lay Pastors Meeting, Parlor

13 9:30 am My Neighbors’ Place Closet 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 2:30 pm Heartlifters, Parlor 3:30 pm Yoga for Ladies, God’s Backyard 5:00 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal, Saints Room 7:30 pm Al-Anon, Wesmates Room

14 10:00 am My Neighbor’s Place Food Pantry 10:00 am Al-Anon, Wesley Room 1:00 pm Wesgals, Parlor 1:30 pm Pastor’s Bible Study, Chapel 6:30 pm Kingdom Club, God’s Backyard 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00 pm Financial Peace University, Parlor

15 9:00 am MNP Neighborhood Cafe 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 11:00 am Celebrate Recovery, MNP 4:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 7:00 pm Open Hearts, Library

16

17 8:30 am City Gospel Mission, Off-site

18 8:30 am Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am SOS, Parlor 10:30 am Prayer Time, Heritage Room 11:00 am Modern Service, Epworth Hall 11:00 am Merrimates, Parlor 11:00 am Wesmates, Wesmates Room 12:15 pm Worship Band Rehearsal, Epworth Hall 6:00 pm Girl Scouts, God’s Backyard 6:00 pm Student Ministries, Youth Room

19 3:00 pm Youth Basketball, Gym 7:00 pm Knitting Circle, Parlor 7:00 pm Lifetree Café, MNP

20 9:30 am My Neighbors’ Place Closet 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 9:30 am Faith Circle, Marcia Grimmer’s home 11:30 pm MNP Ladies Luncheon, MNP 3:30 pm Yoga for Ladies, God’s Backyard 5:00 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal, Saints Room 7:30 pm Al-Anon, Wesmates Room

21 10:00 am My Neighbor’s Place Food Pantry 10:00 am Al-Anon, Wesley Room 1:00 pm New Bible Study, Faber Room 1:30 pm Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor 6:30 pm Kingdom Club, God’s Backyard 6:30 pm Christman/Haskell Circle, Off-site 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00 pm Financial Peace University, Parlor

22 9:00 am MNP Neighborhood Café 9:30 am Brandt/Anger Circle, Parlor 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 11:00 am Celebrate Recovery, MNP 1:30 pm Quilting Circle, Cindy Grant’s home 4:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 7:00 pm Open Hearts, Library

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24 12-4 pm WUMC BLOCK PARTY

25 8:30 am Communion Service, Chapel 9:30 am Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary 9:30 am SOS, Parlor 11:00 am Modern Service, Epworth Hall 11:00 am Merrimates, Parlor 11:00 am Wesmates, Wesmates Room 12:15 pm Worship Band Rehearsal, Epworth Hall 6:00 pm Student Ministries, Youth Room

26 3:00 pm Youth Basketball, Gym 7:00 pm Lifetree Café, MNP

27 9:30 am My Neighbors’ Place Closet 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 3:30 pm Yoga for Ladies, God’s Backyard 5:00 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 6:30 pm Handbell Choir, Saints Room 7:00 pm Trustees, Parlor 7:30 pm Al-Anon, Wesmates Room

28 10:00 am My Neighbor’s Place Food Pantry 10:00 am Al-Anon, Wesley Room 1:30 pm Pastor’s Bible Study, Parlor 6:30 pm Kingdom Club, God’s Backyard 7:00 pm Choir Rehearsal, Sanctuary 7:00 pm Financial Peace University, Parlor

29 9:00 am MNP Neighborhood Cafe 9:30 am Yoga, God’s Backyard 9:30 am UMW Board Mtg, Wesmates Room 11:00 am Celebrate Recovery, MNP 4:30 pm Yoga, God’s Backyard 7:00 pm Open Hearts, Library

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THE DATES & TIMES OF CALENDAR EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE.

PLEASE CALL THE OFFICE (661-3139)

OR CHECK THE WEBSITE

www.westwoodunitedmethodist.org IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS