Volume 5, Issue 5 June 2016 Dates to Remember Anne

Anne Bartholow, Director of
Senior Adult Ministries
(816) 741-2972 ext 202
[email protected]
Platte Woods UMC
7310 NW Prairie View Road
Platte Woods, Mo 64151
Volume 5, Issue 5
June 2016
Thoughts From Anne ...
We have had quite the wave of storms
lately! It seems like every time you turn on
a radio, computer or TV, a warning or
watch is out and about somewhere.
Recently, you might even have had to go
to the basement.
Dates
to Remember ...
June 2016
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The other day, after one of the stronger
storms we’ve had, I found myself trying to explain the intensity of the storm 4
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to a family member that lives far away. I started off by telling of the big
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winds, the low and eerie wall clouds and the heavy rains. Then the story
kind of got out of control. I wanted her to see the storm through my eyes. I 9
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wanted her to understand the severity and my fear. I wanted her to know
how truly humbling it was to be in the midst of such a storm. In my
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excitement and maybe even anxiety, I found myself rambling a list of
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spooky details: the lightning, the thunder, the floods, the hail, the ...
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All of a sudden I found myself lost in the storm. Ever felt that way? It may
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not be with an actual weather storm but the storms of our day-to-day lives
can be just as intense, just as real, just as scary and just as
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encompassing. It only takes a moment to get caught
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in the details of a situation and to lose focus of the big 23
picture. When the winds are blowing and the hail
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comes raining down, it can be really hard to find the
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Lord’s plan or to see His hands at work.
When the storms of life seem to be tossing you
around a bit, I encourage you to find a quiet moment
(a basement sanctuary) to ask God to guide you
through the storm and to help you navigate with
grace. Pray for the peace that only He can provide
you to not only survive, but thrive. Let the details of
the storm give you strength to hold tightly to the plans
He has for you. Don’t let them cause you to lose your way. Have faith that
God will lead you out of the storm. Be blessed!
“Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life of
which God has called you, which you have declared so well before many
witnesses.” 1 Timothy 6:12
Blessings, Anne
Predatory
Lending Rally
SAM Fellowship Luncheon
Care Night
Habitat for Humanity
Retirees
Pillowcase Ministry
Farmers House
Schneider Wedding
Reception
Golf Classic
Blankets of Hope
SAM Fellowship Luncheon
Pastors Kyle & Christine
Farewell Reception
Brunch Out Bunch
Angel Ministry
Farmers House
War Room Workshop
SAM Fellowship Lunch
M*W*F: Over 50s Senior
Aerobics (9 am MH)
SAM Singers: Tuesdays @ 2 pm
Prayer Shawl Ministry: Monday
nights & Wednesday mornings
Bingo: Wednesdays @ 3:30
Mah Jongg: Tuesdays, 1-4 pm
Virtual Orchestra: Thursdays 11
& 12:30
Bridge: Mondays @ 5 pm
Yoga: Tues & Thurs @ 2 pm
Line Dancing: Mondays @ 2 pm
SAM Golf: Thursdays
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Mission: Making new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
Vision: Leading People To Follow Jesus.
Here’s what
is going on
with SAM ...
Plan to come and join us as we enjoy lunch and fellowship on Thursdays, June 2 , 16 & 30 at 12:00
noon in the Dining Hall. The lunch
is $5 and consists of soup and a
sandwich or maybe a sandwich and
a salad. We have a dessert with
each lunch. Jeff Denton prepares the food for us. Please plan
to stay for Games immediately following.
Come and join the fun and fellowship on June 19.
We will meet in the Welcome Center at around noon
and travel to Bravo at Zona Rosa. Call Prudy Fiant
(741-3964) to make reservations.
SAM Games are played directly after the
Fellowship Luncheon on June 2, 16 & 30.
We are currently playing Mexican Train
and UNO. Usually, we start at around
1:00.
Pillowcase Ministry
Save The Date
th
The 20 PWUMC Endowment Golf Classic will be on
June 12. We are in need of 100 registration gifts and
drawing gifts. Contact Nelson Hopper
([email protected]) to make contributions.
Pillowcase Ministry will meet to sew on Thursday, June 9 at 2
pm. Please come to measure, cut, sew or iron. We need many
hands to stitch this ministry together. If you
would like to help us by making the
pillowcases in your own home, please see
Anne as she has many already cut and
ready to be sewn. The need has increased
over the last year and we need help. Join us in room 210. Call
Anne for details.
Summer Office Hours
The church office will be closed on
Fridays in June and July.
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SAM Singers is going strong
with almost 20 voices. We
would love to have you join us for a time of
singing and fellowship. We will continue on
every Tuesday at 2:30 pm and meet in the
Choir room (113). If you enjoy singing, this is
the group for you! The focus of this group is
to share the Word with others through song.
This group visits our nursing homes and retirement centers in the community. Bring a
smile and join in!
Wedding Reception
Congratulations to Pastor Jake and Keera
Schneider as they were recently united in
marriage. You are invited to celebrate their
marriage at a reception on June 12, from
2:00-4:00 in the dining hall.
Farewell Reception
Pastor Christine and Pastor Kyle have
accepted new appointments starting in June.
They will both be serving as Senior Pastors.
You are invited to a reception
on Sunday, June 19 from 912:30 in the Dining Hall to
thank them for their service
at PWUMC and celebrate
their new opportunities.
War Room Binder
Workshop
June 25, 9-11
Childcare
is provided
Come and enjoy an afternoon of
Mah Jongg. We meet in room 257
at 1 pm on Tuesdays. Bring a
friend and learn together. It is so
nice to have everyone together
and to stimulate your brain, too!
Prayer Shawl members are wonderful servants of
the Lord and they meet on Mondays at 6:30 pm
and on Wednesdays at 10 am in room 210. Come
to knit or crochet a prayer shawl and fellowship
with others. If you have always wanted to learn,
this is the time to come. There are many teachers
in this group to help those wanting to start a new adventure.
Virtual Orchestra will meet every Thursday. We have two separate
groups. The 11:00 am. group is for the more experienced organ
players. The 12:30 group is for beginner players. Come and
experience FREE lessons.
Shuttle Mania!
You probably noticed that a new portion of the parking lot has
begun its makeover. For the time being, we would appreciate
anyone who is able, to ride the shuttles from the Kmart parking lot
to the front door. The shuttle ride is a great way to make a new
friend and to avoid
the search for a
parking space. Two
shuttles will run
between 8:00 and
12:45. Please park
close to the Metro
bus stop.
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Care Night
On Wednesday, June 8 at noon the Retirees will meet
in room 210 for a potluck lunch. Please bring a side
dish to compliment fried chicken. Call someone you
haven’t seen for a while and invite them back.
Remember to visit those friends that have not been
able to join us. Call Jon Brown (587-6019) with any
questions.
Join in the fun for BINGO on Wednesdays at 3:30 pm
in room 210. We laugh a lot and get so excited over
the prizes. Come and join us for an afternoon of fun.
Thank you to all who come and play for those
fantastic, exciting prizes. See you on Wednesdays.
SAM Golf
Come join us on Thursdays at
Shiloh Springs Golf course in
Platte City. We meet between 4:30 and 5 pm, divide
into groups of four and off
we go. Great exercise, great
fellowship, and lots of laughter happen at the course.
The cost is $15 and includes
the cart for 9 holes. Please
send Anne a text, email, or
call by Wednesday each week to let her know you will
be attending.
Over 50s
Aerobics
Keep It Moving!
M-W-F
9:00-10:00
Room 210
Contact Anne Bartholow for more information.
Beginning Thursday, June 2 CARE Night will resume with
three new groups. (No classes on July 14). You can register
online at plattewoodschurch.org/care.
Summer Grief Group: The Summer Grief Support Group will
begin on Thursday, June 2 meeting weekly through July 28
from 6:30 to 8:00 pm in room 210. Whether you are
beginning the grief journey or have passed the first
anniversary, this study will provide comfort and support for
the journey. Group Facilitators are Colleen Van Nostran and
Adele Huff, Care Team members. The cost for books will be
announced later. Please register online or by contacting
Vicki Dale (741-2972 ext. 229 or
[email protected]).
Healing Habits: Being stuck is a terrible feeling. If you are
tired of repeating the same mistakes, Healing Habits is for
you. The group will meet Thursdays from 6:30-8:30 pm, June
2-July 28. Leader is Leslie Andes, counseling intern. The book
we will be working from, “Boundaries” by Cloud &
Townsend, may be purchased on your own or requested at
the first class.
Healing Hurts: Sometimes life hurts. It can hurt for many
different reasons, yet still leave that same ache that
something is not right. These ongoing groups will offer a safe
place to find healing for your hurt through additional
content and group discussion. Whatever the past hurt or
present hurt, all are welcome and can join any week. Find
support and education that points you towards healing.
Group will meet Thursdays, from June 2-July 28, 6:30-8 pm.
Leader is Alicia Polk, counseling intern. The book we will be
working from, “Boundaries” by Cloud & Townsend, may be
purchased on your own or requested at the first class.
Arts and Crafts Supplies Needed
A team of energetic volunteers from PWUMC will be
going to Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in S. Dakota from
June 11-18. They will interact with the children and do
some light construction work. This area is very
impoverished. The team is in need of your prayers and
supplies (coloring books, sketch
pads, crayons and colored pencils) to
give to the children. Please bring
items by Wednesday, June 9 and
place in the Mission Nook Bins.
Please pray for the team and those
who will find great hope from their
visit.
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VBS Volunteers Needed!
July 11-15 will be one of the most exciting weeks of the year
at PWUMC. That is the fun-filled week that around 500
children plus 150 adult and teen volunteers will enjoy the
“CAVE QUEST ADVENTURE.” The only thing that will make it
even better is if you join us. Teen and adult volunteers are
needed. There are many opportunities such as shepherding,
games, crafts and snacks. Register at plattewoodschurch.org/vbs.
Blankets of Hope are meeting in room 210 at 9:30 am on the
second Tuesday of the month. We recently gave 18 quilts to
North Care Hospice and we need to get more blankets made to
be given out to those in need. We are
looking for people with a heart for helping
others. Please consider joining us to help
with this project. Call Patricia Dunn at
308-5971 for more details.
Farmers House still needs us to help. Please
join us on June 9 & 23. Come and help with
numerous jobs as we help The Farmers
House meet their needs. We will leave the
church promptly at 9:30 am to travel up to
Weston Farm. These jobs include sit down
and standing activities. We will return to the
church by 12:30.
Angel Ministry
It is angel time again. Come on Tuesday,
June 21 at 10:00 am we will make our
angels. Invite your friends as this is another
way we show God’s love to others. The
Angels are put in the bags North Kansas City
Hospice gives to the families.
Now is the time to sign up if you have not
started to play this large motor
game. It is a HEALTHY workout
and most of all it is in air
conditioning! Join us in the gym
on Tues-Wed-Friday, 3:15 to
5:15.
Contact Roger Smart
([email protected]) to
sign up for a time to play.
Bridge is on Monday nights from 5-7 pm.
Please call Bev
Poppenhagen or Anne
Bartholow for more
information. Please note
this group welcomes all
ages. Come and join the
fun! The group is growing in numbers and in
laughter. Experience is appreciated.
Please help our local schools by collecting BOX
TOPS for Education. You will find these labels
on common foods and supplies. Please cut out
the BOX TOP and bring them to Anne
Bartholow. She will disperse them. Each label
brought in is 10 cents for a local school. This is
a great way to give back to our community and
support our
schools. They do
expire, so make
sure to bring them
in as soon as you
can. You can also
bring in Campbell
Soup labels to be
distributed. A big
thank you to all of
you that have brought in your labels!
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Yoga & Line Dancing!
Yoga will be on Tuesday and Thursday at
2 pm in room 210. Please bring an exercise
mat if you have one.
Line Dancing will be meeting on Monday and Wednesdays
at 2 pm in Dining Hall.
New
Counseling
Intern
We would like to welcome
Counseling Intern Alicia Polk to our staff. Alicia is
seeking a Master's Degree in Counseling from MidAmerica Nazarene
University. While here she will be
able to provide individual, couples,
family and group counseling. Alicia
is working under the guidance and
supervision of Vicki Dale, MS,
LPC. Alicia has office hours on
Wednesday and Thursday each
week. You can reach Alicia at
([email protected] or 741-2972) and ask
for Vicki's extension (229) to leave a message.
Parents' Day Out
Parents’ Day Out offers an incredible program for kids
ages 6 weeks through pre-k, M-F, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; contact
Jennifer Carrizzo for more info.
National Day of Action to End
Predatory Lending
There will be a rally and hearing to present new rules to
reign in the abuses of predatory lenders. Join a group of
Northlanders as we make our voices heard. We’ll meet at
PWUMC at 8 a.m. on June 2. Shuttles and carpools will
be available. Sign up by contacting Jennifer Simms
([email protected]).