Announcements

WORSHIP AT MARIPOSA UMC

In-Person Worship
Sunday Morning Sanctuary Worship continues at 9:30 am every Sunday morning.

We are also blessed to now offer seating downstairs in the Sanctuary Fellowship Hall where the worship service can be seen live from the sanctuary via television. Thank you for your ministry in making the sanctuary a healthy, safe and worshipful place to be God's Church together in-person.

Virtual Worship Continues
Still concerned about worshiping in person? Being far away but still wanting to be close to the Mariposa UM Church community? Our Worship through YouTube will go on. The link for the service is sent via email by Saturday. Services are also available on our Messages page.

For a list of Upcoming Sermons, visit our Upcoming Sermons page.

ONLINE GIVING

We welcome and truly appreciate your gifts, however, you choose to get them to the church. You can mail your check to the church at P.O. Box 248, Mariposa, CA 95338. Online Giving is a convenient option, via either the church's website or the GivePlus mobile app.

If you have any questions about how to make an online gift or set up a recurring online gift, please feel free to contact me at 209-742-6131 or glennsutherland@sti.net.

COMMUNION OFFERING

The Communion Offerings for October will go to the JCF Foundation.

Communion Report
The August Communion Offering for Local fire relief raised $55.

THIS MONTH'S SCRIPTURE REFLECTION

I Peter 5:6-11

6 So humble yourselves under the mighty power of God, and at the right time he will lift you up in honor. 7 Give all your worries and cares to God, for he cares about you.
8 Stay alert! Watch out for your great enemy, the devil. He prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour. 9 Stand firm against him, and be strong in your faith. Remember that your family of believers[b] all over the world is going through the same kind of suffering you are.
10 In his kindness God called you to share in his eternal glory by means of Christ Jesus. So after you have suffered a little while, he will restore, support, and strengthen you, and he will place you on a firm foundation. 11 All power to him forever! Amen.

CHILDREN'S MINISTRY - TGIF KIDS CLUB

Join us for an exciting journey of learning and growth as we gear up to kick off the Friday afternoon children's program at Mariposa United Methodist Church. Starting right after school on September 6, this engaging program is a wonderful opportunity for children to explore their faith in a nurturing environment.

As we embark on this meaningful endeavor, we're reaching out to our community for support. If you feel called to contribute and be a part of this ministry, we encourage you to connect with Gussie Kidd. Rest assured, no prior experience is required as comprehensive training will be provided to equip you to work effectively with the children.

Let's come together to create a positive impact on the young hearts and minds in our community. Your involvement is not just appreciated - it's transformative.

Visit our TGIF page.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Looking Ahead


United Methodist Men
The United Methodist Men will meet Saturday, October 5, at Steve's Sportsman Café, Hwy 49 South, Woodland Street turnout, 8:00am.

Fix-It Team
The Fix-It Team will meet October 5, 9:30am at the church following the UM Men's Breakfast.

Staff-Parish Relations Committee
The Staff-Parish Relations Committee will meet on Wednesday, October 9, 3:00 pm

Leadership Team
The Leadership Team will be meeting on Wednesday, October 9, 5:00 via ZOOM.

Worship Committee Meeting
The Worship Committee meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, October 30 at 4:30 pm via Zoom.

Annual Church Conference
Our Annual Church Conference is the 'business meeting of the church.' It will be Wednesday, November 6, with District Superintendent Mary meeting with the SPRC at 3:30 followed by the Conference itself at 4:00. Included in the agenda are updates on membership, leadership, and Pastor's Compensation for 2025.

GriefShare Support Group
Tuesdays 6-8 pm, Aug 20-Nov 12
joycemccoy7778@gmail.com
Register: Griefshare.org/findagroup
209-777-9727

The Upper Room
The Upper Room daily devotions are also available online at https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals.

Pioneer Market Receipts
Please remember to save your receipts; these benefit our Youth Programs. You may drop them in the church drop box facing Bullion Street, or mail them with your offering. If you total your receipts, please only total the sub-total amounts (pre-tax).

Women in Faith
Women in Faith (formally known as UMW). Visit our UWIF web page.

The Upper Room
The Upper Room daily devotions are also available online at https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals.

RECURRING EVENTS

Weekly
Worship Service, Sundays, 9:30 AM
UM Youth Fellowship, Monday, 3:30 PM (FH)
Chimes Practice, Thursday, 5:30 PM (Sanctuary)
TGIF Club, Friday, 2:30-5:15 PM (during the school year)

Monthly
UMM Breakfast, 1st Saturday., 8 AM
Fix-It Team, 1st Saturday, 9:30 AM
Worship Team Meeting, 1st Wednesday, 4:30 PM (via Zoom)
Homebound Ministry, 3rd Thursday, 1 PM
Faithful Readers, 3rd Thursday, Time TBD

CHURCH CHOIRS

Chimes Choir
Chimes Choir is alive and happening with in-person worship and recording. You are welcome to join. Call Janet Langley at 209-966-4454 (evenings) or email thelangleyco@gmail.com. We chime to glorify the Lord.

Children's Choir Begins in September!
The choir will begin rehearsing on September 5th from 3:15 PM to 5:00 PM. Children will be escorted from MES to the Methodist Church. The choir is open to any child who loves music and is entering grades 2 - 6.

Monthly Choir dues of $20.00 are payable on the first rehearsal each month (Scholarships are available).

For more information contact Gail Vanderslik.

DREAM WEAVERS

Dream Weavers is Restarting! Dream Weavers are crafters who use their gifts with knitting needles and crochet hooks to craft a variety of items, including prayer shawls, chemo caps, scarves and hats for the homeless, and caps for premature babies.

We meet on the fourth Thursday of every month at 9:30 am in the second-floor conference room (Joe Kidd Hall).

All crafters are welcome who want to share their skills and make a difference in people's lives. We also welcome donations of yarn for our members to use. If you have a stash that needs a home, bring it to the church. We especially welcome small amounts that can be used in creative shawls and scarves.

Visit our Dream Weavers web page for information and lots of resources.