Announcements
In-Person Worship
In-person worship is held every Sunday at 9:30 AM, and it’s a joy to once again share the Choral Benediction Circle and our after-worship Coffee Hour. Sign-up sheets are available for those who would like to bring treats or items to share. We’re also delighted to now offer a Welcoming Guest packet for anyone joining us in person for the first time, helping them feel at home from the moment they arrive.
For a list of Upcoming Sermons, visit our Upcoming Sermons page.
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 Offerings for September will go to The Alliance for Community Transformations.
Communion Offering Report
The July Communion Offering for Habitat for Humanity raised $85.
2 Cor.13:5-6 The Message
"Test yourselves to make sure you are solid in the faith. Don't drift along taking everything for granted. Give yourselves regular checkups. You need firsthand evidence, not mere hearsay, that Jesus Christ is in you. Test it out. If you fail the test, do something about it."
Thursday, September 4
Chimes Practice – 5:15 pm
Saturday, September 6
Central Valley District Fall Gathering – 8:00 am
United Methodist Men – 8:00 am at Steve's Sportsmans Cafe
Fix-it Team – 9:30 am
Friday, September 12
TGIF Kids Club – 2:45
Sunday, September 14
Worship Committee Meeting – 11:00 am
Tuesday, September 30
Mariposa Children's Choir – 3:00 PM
Saturday, October 18
Gussie Kidd Celebration of Life – Time TBD
United Methodist Men
Will meet Saturday, September 6 for breakfast at Steve's Sportsman Café, Hwy 49 South, Woodland St turnout, 8:00am. Questions? Call John Scott at 966-4328.
Fix-It Team
Will meet Saturday, September 6 at 9:30am at the church following the UM Men's Breakfast. Some concerns include Joe Kidd Hall and preparations for parsonage walk-through.
Worship Committee Meeting
Sunday, Sept 14 (after worship). After getting refreshments, meet in the Joe Kidd Hall.
Membership Crash Course Continues in September.
We are halfway through our Membership Crash Course! If you've missed a class, please see Pastor Robin so she can give you the materials and bring you up to speed. Our next and final meetings are scheduled on Sundays on September 7, 14 & 21 at 12:15 in the Conference Room. See you soon!
Operation Christmas Child
Christmas is right around the corner and preparations are being made for our 3rd Christmas Outreach Ministry, Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Ministry. It all starts with a shoebox
which will be provided, along with a Gift Suggestion List for a boy and a girl. Then, you go shopping and fill your shoebox with the gifts; OR, you can buy the gifts, bring them to Bill
and I, and the TGIF children will pack the shoeboxes; OR, you can make a donation and Bill and I will shop and the children will help pack the shoeboxes.
Annual Charge Conference
Our Annual Charge Conference with DS Mary Magga is Sunday, November 2 at 2 pm in Joe Kidd Hall.
All are welcome. Church members will vote on the pastor's salary, officers, committees, and other
church business. Come see our connectional United Methodist Church in action! Questions? See Pastor Robin or an MUMC leader.
Looking Ahead
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.
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
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.
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
Choir is open to any child who loves music and is currently enrolled in grades 2-6. Children are escorted from MES to MUMC each Tuesday for rehearsals which go from 3:00 to 5:00 pm in the MUMC Joe Kidd Hall.
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 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.
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