Believe it or not, it’s time to get ready for this years pumpkin patch.  The pumpkins will be arriving Saturday morning, October 13 (date could change).  We will need workers to help unload and set up our patch.  We will also need will also needs workers to “staff” the patch which will officially open Sunday afternoon, October 14.  To volunteer for this year’s Pumpkin Patch team, a training session will be held around 5 p.m. on October 3rd . Please save the date and join us for some training.
Thanks,
Kay Arbenz and Sally Henderson

​On Sunday, September 23, we will celebrate our annual Missions Sunday.  On this day we will hear special reports about a variety of missions projects that are sponsored by our church.  This is also a day in which we will encourage individuals and groups to “adopt” one of our Missional Apportionments.  You will find a list of our missional apportionments, and the balances that remain, with this newsletter.  Please be in prayer about which one you will adopt.  The amount you adopt will not need to be fully paid until the end of the year. But we ask you to step out in faith and adopt the one you fell led to now.  This will be an exciting and inspiring Sunday!
 

​It’s TIME!!!!  The UMW Rummage Sale will he held on September 21st and 22nd.  We will start accepting your wonderful donations on September 17th at 9:00 am.  If you need to deliver your items on Sunday afternoon Sept 16, that will be fine; the tables will be set up Sunday afternoon.  Please save you brown paper bags for our $3.00 a bag day on Saturday.  However, we do not have the manpower to pick up large items this year, so we will not be able to accept old TV’s. We would appreciate all the help we can get so if you want to come and help sort out items let us know! If you have any questions please ask Ann, Sally, Judy or Kay.  And we thank you so very much for all your support!
 
This church has been so supportive of UMW missions and we cannot thank you enough!  The United Methodist Women have been moving ahead in mission work for 150 years this year.  And this year is no different! All monies earned will be going to missions!
 

It's that time of year again, summer is over, school is back and so is our backpack program! We are excited to be launching once again this Fall. We will pack the backpacks every Sunday morning in the backpack room at 8:45 AM. This begins on September 16th. For further  information on how to get involved please contact Laurie McDonel directly or leave your information with the Office Administrator at (918) 224-3006. 

Our Saturday Men’s study will begin once again on Saturday, September 8th at 7:30 am. The study for this Fall is titled, “Max on Life: Answers and Insights to Your Most Important Questions.”  This is a video/discussion study featuring popular speaker Max Lucado.  For additional information please contact Pat Graham:  (918)625-0818.

Our Wednesday night Pastor’s study for the Fall will begin Wednesday, September 5.  It meets in the library each Wednesday evening from 6:15—7:15.  The study for this Fall will be The Jesus Lifestyle - a video study series presented by Nicki Gumble.

Our Wednesday group will reconvene on Wed. Sept 5 at 4:20 in the Women’s Ministry Room.  Last year we had a 2nd group that met on Mondays at noon.  It is uncertain whether there are women who want to continuing meeting on Mondays.  If you would like to participate in a women’s prayer/share group but would not be able to meet on Wednesday, please call Kristi Schneider: (405)314-5175.  The purpose of  Women’s prayer and share groups is to get to know each other better so that we can encourage one another in our daily walk with Christ. These groups are open to all women in our church.

The Cross & Flame Cafe starts back up tonight! It will be every Wednesday at 5:15 pm. We hope to see you there for a fun night of fellowship!

​August 19th we will be blessing the children’s backpacks in the sanctuary at the beginning of service.  Enclose the name of your child’s teacher and anyone else at their school that you would like blessed. 

We’ll be kicking off our fall season with a “Choir Retreat” on Saturday, August 18th from 9:30-1:30 in the Choir Room.  JOIN US as we explore our music selections for the fall while having a great time of fellowship together! If you have any questions about the choir, please don’t hesitate to contact Jim via email, jim@sapulpafumc.org. Additionally, feel free to talk to any of the current members. We have plenty of robes and plenty of available seats in the choir loft  – come claim yours!