We are exploring Anatomy of a Revived Church: Seven Findings about How Congregations Avoided Death written by Thom S. Rainer, founder and CEO of Church Answers and a former pastor with nearly 40 years of ministry experience. In this book, Rainer explores how churches can avoid closure by embracing change, strengthening leadership, engaging their communities, and fostering a culture of prayer and unity. Each chapter ends with questions for prayerful consideration and each chapter is filled with scripture. Fall study date options below.
Tuesdays through November 11, 10:00-11:00am at Northwest UMC
Wednesdays through November 12, 5:30-6:30pm, led by Pastor Melissa Engel at PUMC
Thursdays through November 13, 10:00-11:00am, led by Lyn Bevill @ PUMC
November 2nd is All Saints Day, the occasion we take to remember the “faithful saints of the Church who have gone on before us into glory.”
If you have lost a friend or relative in the past year, we would love to have a picture (and name of your loved one) for the screen. We plan to scroll through the pictures during our service to honor each loved one. Loved ones do not have to be members of the church, we want to honor anyone you wish to remember.
Please provide an emailed copy of your picture(s) along with names, to Dani, by Noon on Wednesday, October 29th.
TIME TO TURN IN THOSE WINTER ITEMS!
We are collecting COATS (infant through adult) as well as HATS, GLOVES & SCARVES. Items can be new or gently used. Help us provide warmth for all ages this winter.
A collection barrell is available in the Gathering Area as you walk into church. Collection will run through Sunday, October 26th.
Tuesday, November 4th @ 6:00pm at PUMC.
Light meal provided-everyone welcome!
Monday, November 10th and 24th @ 6:00pm at PUMC.
Sundays from 6-8:00pm @ PUMC
Contact Dani at dani.pumc@gmail.com or 309-253-8186 for more information on enrollment, tuition, tours and more! We have class options for Pre-K and 3 year olds.
Pre-K Monday-Thursday AM (4 day) 8:30-11:00am
Panda 3’s Monday/Wednesday/Friday AM (3 day) 8:30-11:30am
Panda 3’s Tuesday/Thursday AM (2 day) 8:30-11:30am
Purple Panda Preschool will be selling donuts for $15/dozen with $6 from every dozen sold coming back to our preschool. Our twice-yearly fundraisers are extremely important to our program. As a nonprofit church ministry, we rely on donations and fundraising as an essential part of our daily functioning. This also allows us to keep our tuition cost-friendly for our community.
If you would like to place an order, there is an order form available at the Welcome Desk or email Dani at dani.pumc@gmail.com.
*Money is due with your order.*
Please make checks out to Purple Panda with “Tanner’s” on the memo line.
You can turn in your money on Sundays in the offering plate, if paying with cash, please place it in a labeled envelope.
Donuts will be ready for pick-up the week of November 12th.
Church orders will be divided and labeled in the upstairs fridge if you would like to grab them on that Sunday.
Thank you for supporting Purple Panda Preschool!
Looking for ways to share your interests, gifts, and skills? There will be interest meetings coming up so you can learn more about our ministry teams and decide if you would like to become a part of the team and what levels of commitment there are. Each interest meeting will be at Prospect in the Conference Room, which is located off the Narthex and Soul Cafe.
Sunday, October 26 at 8:15am, Missions/Outreach
Sunday, November 2 at 8:15am, Congregational Care
Sunday, November 9 at 8:15am, Christian Education & Spiritual Formation
Sunday, November 16 at 8:15am, Welcoming/Hospitality
Help needed to unload food into the pantry at 1:30pm.
The Strasma Family will be in the Sanctuary on Tuesday evenings from 6-8:00pm for a time of praise and worship. They welcome PUMC and the community to join them anytime. Stop by and enjoy some live music and fellowship every Tuesday evening.
Food donations can be dropped off to Dani Monday-Thursdays from 9:30-1:30 or you can drop off donations on Sundays in the bin by the Welcome Desk.
Monetary Donations are always welcome! Give now by clicking on the DONATE button on the header or text: PUMCGIVE to 73256. Checks can be made payable to PUMC with “food pantry” on the memo line. You can leave donations in the offering on Sundays or send them in to the church.
