Thank You

During a time like this, we realize how much our friends and family really mean to us. Your expression of sympathy will always be remembered.

Gary, Darlene, and Dean Hawley (family of Shaun Bauer)

What church was a verb?

New Projects on the Horizon

The youth are looking into replacing the roof on Irma Laredo's house. Jim Shearman and Bill Anton are looking into the cost of materials with an eye on getting one of the large roofing companies that has been working in town to donate some (if not all) of what will be needed. Our class has been asked to pitch in by providing the labor necessary to strip the roof of its old materials and (perhaps) to pitch in on the overall cost of the project. More details later . . .

We are also in the beginning stages of planning a MAM room grand re-opening to follow the open house that will present the new addition to the church. We will have a meal as part of this grand re-opening. Although, sloppy joes were suggested, Karen and Leanne feel that soup might be a better option as we will really have no real way of knowing how many guests to expect.

Then there's the Christmas Sweet Shop. We think we should do this again . . . if for nothing else t0 get more of Nicole's caramels!

With all this, it was decided that having an auction or a food booth at Harvest Fest might be too much.

Update for Sunday, August 8

The school supply campaign is nearing completion as four more generous donations came in during service this morning, which is an interesting story: During Sunday school, we decided to set the overflowing containers of school supplies out for display (which will do again next Sunday, with delivery slated for the week school begins) in the narthex. During service, much to our surprise and delight, the scripture lesson from Romans 5: 1-5 included these words: "By entering through faith . . . we're never left feeling shortchanged. Quite the contrary--we can't round up enough containers to hold everything God generously pours into our lives through the Holy Spirit."

These words expressed perfectly our sentiments as we exceeded $600, the amount we had spent on supplies. Thanks to all who generously supported this project. It is our hope and prayer that these materials will help ease the discomfort of poverty in our community.

School Supply Campaign Ahead of Schedule

Having spent nearly $600.00, the 21st Time Class is pleased to announce that (even as donations keep rolling in) the shopping for and sorting of the items to be donated to teachers in the USD 507 school system is complete. Next step: distribution.

We are so thankful to all the members of the Satanta community who donated cash and/or items to this project, but let's be clear: We've spent more than we have raised. In spite of this fact, we press forward in faith, faith in the goodness of God and the generosity of our neighbors, and we pray that this community-wide project (involving multiple churches and numerous individuals) is the first of many interdenominational projects focused on reducing poverty in Satanta.

Learn and Play Group to Meet August 5

The Satanta Learn and Play Group will meet Thursday, August 5 at the city park across the street from the United Methodist Church at 6:30 p.m. before embarking on a field trip to the Dudley Township Library, which stays open on Thursdays until 8:00 p.m. Parents and their children (birth to age five) are invited to attend.

Our Condolences to the Family of Shaun Bauer

As you all probably know, Shaun was recently killed in a car accident. As a way of showing our support to his family, as a class, we've donated funds to them to help defray the cost of his funeral. Rachel also took food items over to the family earlier this week in our name. Please remember Shaun's family in your prayers as they face this difficult time.