Connections

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Sunday, July 10 — Thursday, July 14

6-8 pm Plan now to join us for 5 exci�ng nights of Bible stories and learning, special music and

songs, ac�vi�es and much more! At CAVE QUEST VBS, kids will experience God's word

in surprising and unforge"able ways. Can't a"end all 5 nights? No problem. You're welcome

for one night, mul�ple nights, or every night!

VBS is for children 3 years through 5th grade (as of the 2016-17 school year)

FREE and Open to the Public

Too old for VBS but s�ll want to par�cipate? VOLUNTEER SPOTS for Adults and Youth ages

6th grade and up — For details see Erin Kenawell or call the church office.

3 WAYS TO REGISTER! 1. Online at livelovegrow.org

2. Complete a registration card in the church lobby

3. Call the church office at 636-327-6377

Let’s follow Jesus—the Light of the World!

Wentzville

United Methodist

Church

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Dear Friends:

I am so pleased and I hope you are too

regarding our 150th

Anniversary Celebra�on. It was a great

day. So many friends came for worship, a tasty meal and good

memories of our past that have shaped our present. Thank you

for a�ending and a special thanks to our 150th Anniversary

Commi�ee. They worked hard and found wonderful details and

memorabilia that mean so much to our members (see p. 3)

We are coming to the 'me of year when our Church

Council begins to look at who is on and who is coming off the

sub-commi�ees: Trustees, Finance, SPRC (Staff Parish), and Lay

Development/Nomina'ons. We have several leaders on our

Hospitality/Worship Host team who want to par'cipate, but

need to pass along the leadership and coordina'ng role. There

are openings with our Media team that makes worship sound

and look good. What would we do without them? Sunday

school and youth leaders along with their helpers are preparing

for a fun and exci'ng Fall and Winter season. Every eight weeks

it’s our turn to staff Mary Martha Thri7 Store and volunteers are

always welcome. Before we know it, Adopt-A-Family Back-to–

School and Christmas giving will be upon us.

There are so many ways to serve Christ and our commu-

nity at Wentzville UMC. I ask you to prayerfully consider how

you might par'cipate in serving Christ in the coming weeks and

months. It is more about saying “Yes” to the Holy Spirit and

being willing, than it is to meet qualifica'ons. We are uniquely

gi7ed with God’s grace and talents. I encourage each of us to

say “Yes I can” when the call or opportunity comes.

God bless us all,

JULY Sermon Series

Sunday, July 10 Offering Goodness

Luke 10:25-37

Sunday, July 17 Busy vs. A�en�ve

Luke 10:38-42

Sunday, July 24 Sa�sfying A Need

Luke 11:5-10

Sunday, July 31 Storing vs. Giving

Luke 12:13-21

From the Pastor’s PenFrom the Pastor’s PenFrom the Pastor’s PenFrom the Pastor’s Pen

Worship Coordinator

Traci Morlock

Nursery

Glenna Head, Ashley Kirkley, Lana Nack

Office Administrator

Donna Norman

Worship Media Team

Chris Dumas, Bruce Kates, Jeremy Melton,

Paul Morlock, Sean Morlock, Brian Phipps,

Dylan Schindler, Ian Shelton, Jack Striebel

Pastor

Mark Dumas

Children & Family

Erin Kenawell

Congregational Care

Bob Anderson and Ginger Carroll

Custodial Care

Sandie Briggs and Anne Hansen

Membership & Finance

Trish Dalton

Music Director

Todd Oberlin

Connections is published each

month. Our church vision is to Live

for God, Love our neighbor, and

Grow in Christ. Visit us at 725 Wall

Street, Wentzville. Sunday worship

is at 9 and 11 a.m.

636.327.6377

church@wentzville-umc.net

Deadline for the

AUGUST 2016 Newsletter

is Monday, 7/25

www.livelovegrow.org

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Dedicating the

New Swing Set

United Methodists

Love to COOK!!

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Loving Our Neighbor Loving Our Neighbor Loving Our Neighbor Loving Our Neighbor ———— mozambiquemozambiquemozambiquemozambique

...to Our Sister Church Ressano Garcia United Methodist Ressano Garcia, Mozambique

Because of your generous Children’s Offering

dona�ons, we have already raised and sent

our Annual Covenant Commitment of $900 to

the Mozambique Partnership Fund in support

of our sister church Ressano Garcia UMC and

its dedicated pastor, Rev. Bernardo Victorino

Wentzville UMC is

Making A World of Difference

Ressano Garcia, Mozambique

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Loving Our NeighborLoving Our NeighborLoving Our NeighborLoving Our Neighbor

United Methodist Women will meet at Bob Evans Wentzville at 12 noon on

Thursday, 7/14 for their annual Summer Lunch Ou'ng. No program or business mee'ng;

just a great 'me of fun and fellowship! All women of the church are invited to a�end.

Check the Connect Card on Sunday so we can give the restaurant an accurate count. For

more informa'on, contact Carel Thornton at 512-577-6380.

Saturday, 9/24

Adopt-A-Family 17th Annual GOLF OPEN ♦ Golf Club of Wentzville

♦ Lunch at 12 noon & Shotgun start at 1 pm

♦ $75 per player and a Great Silent Auction

Over the past 16 years, this Annual Event has raised over $80,000 for our Adopt-A Family Ministry

Here’s how YOU can help...

• Be a PLAYER—Individuals, foursomes, all are welcome

• Be a SPONSOR—Hole Sponsors for $100 that benefit our Adopt-A-Family clients

• VOLUNTEER at the event—Lunch, Cashier, Putting Contest, Photographer

• VOLUNTEER at the church on Friday, 9/23—Help stuff “Goodie Bags”

We have another work day planned this

summer for a house build at

240 Diekamp in St. Charles

Saturday, 7/30

Arrive 7:30-7:45 am / Finish 3:30-4 pm

Great outreach for men and women. If interested, call Gary

Springer at 636-399-1857 or register in the church lobby.

Make A Difference in Your Community — Help Us Build!

FOR JULY

� � � � Chicken, Hamburger and Tuna

Helper

� � � � Canned Fruit (no pineapple)

� � � � SpagheM Sauce & Noodles

No glass containers — Thanks!

• CHURCH Schnucks E-Scrip Rebate: $115 YTD earnings

• YOUTH Recycling (Cellphones, Laptops, Computers) $131 YTD earnings

THANKS TO ALL WHO SUPPORT REBATES & RECYCLING!!

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JULYat a glance...

TAI CHI

Tuesdays at 9 am

Thursdays at 10 am

YOGA

Tuesdays at 6 pm

Saturdays at 9 am

Game Day for Seniors

Wednesday, 7/6 at 1:30 pm

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL

Sun, 7/10—Thurs, 7/14

6-8 pm each night

United Methodist Women

Summer Lunch Ou�ng at

Bob Evans Wentzville

Thursday, 7/14 at 12 Noon

Single Moms Group

Thursday, 7/21 at 5:30 pm

Men’s Group Breakfast

Saturday, 7/23 at 8 am

Village Café, Lake St. Louis

Gospel Open Jam

Saturday, 7/23 at 6 pm

Book Club

Wednesday, 7/27 at 6 pm

Needlework for Missions

Thursday, 7/28 at 9:30 am

Fun and FellowshipFun and FellowshipFun and FellowshipFun and Fellowship

725 Wall Street

Wentzville MO 63385

livelovegrow.org

Saturday

7/23

8 am

The Village Café — Lake St. Louis

Join us for great food & fellowship!

Wednesday, 7/27 at 6 pm

“Ordinary Grace”

by William Krueger

Join the crowd at 1:30

on Wednesday, 7/6

Bring a new game,

a friend, a snack or

just come as you are!

Bible Trivia, Board Games &

lots of fun and fellowship!

Saturday, 7/23 6-8:30 pm

Do you have

an interest in

forming a

group of

Single

Adults who

meet on a

regular basis for fun and fellowship?

Perhaps a monthly dinner or other

group ac'vi'es?

If so, contact the church office or

talk directly with Jeff Davis for ideas

and brainstorming. Jeff plays guitar

with Redeemed and No Strings

A�ached and you’ll find him in the

Chris'an Life Center on Sunday

mornings!

Wentzville

United Methodist

Church