Newsletter

Hi Everyone!                                                               June 27, 2024
The annual UMM golf tournament went on almost without a hitch! I’m pretty sure there were more people there than there were on church on Sunday! Although it was plenty hot, everyone involved had a great time and the lunch was great. The winning team consisted of Gary and Leslie Olson, Glenora Wright, Caleb Smith and Ty Waynetska. I’m almost certain that Deanna Carr won the poker run! Congrats to our winners and a giant thank you to Mike Hall for organizing this event every year and for everyone who helped him. You are appreciated!
The July-August Edition of the Upper Room is available in the entryway. Let me know if you need help getting one.
No one stepped forward to organize the PUMC cookbook so for now we’ll put that on hold. If you’d like to lead this project, it’s not too late. Just let me know.
Our group of AA has invited us to their picnic this coming Saturday at noon in Kiwanis Park by the shelter. Bring something to share or just show up. It would be really nice if we were represented. It was very nice of them to invite us.
This coming Sunday, June 30th will be Pastor Mary Beth’s last Sunday as our full-time pastor. We will be having a potluck after church. This will be a traditional potluck so bring whatever you’d like. Dalyce and Deanna, this is the week!
Anne DeBord has made her way to McCall for the summer! If you’d like to beat the heat sometime this summer, travel to McCall and pay her a visit. Most days are good for her but avoid Wednesdays since that is the day she plays Bridge. Her mailing address in McCall is P.O. Box 195 McCall, ID 83638. Her cell number is 208-642-7610.
The Blessing Pitcher will be out on Sunday for the last time. Danny’s classmate has been accepted to Vanderbilt Divinity College with a generous scholarship but it doesn’t include lodging for he and his family. If you’d like to write a check, make it out to our church and write refugee on the memo line.
We are starting to plan our annual School Supply Fair. It’s a huge undertaking for us and it takes everyone to pull it off. We had such a great turnout last year and we have very few supplies left. If you plan to donate for this great event, we’d sure appreciate it sooner than later so that we can finalize our plans. We appreciate you!
Please continue to pray for the Parsons’ grandson John. He was able to get out of ICU recently but went right back in after needing another surgery. He is battling fluid and blood clots in his lungs among so many other injuries. We need to keep praying for him throughout his recovery. Be thankful that he is young and healthy because this will be a long road for him.
Grace Hammon is recovering in Payette Healthcare of Cascadia after a fall at home. She is receiving physical and occupational therapy there and is in good spirits. She is working hard so that she can regain her strength and return home. She’d love visitors and cards. The address is 1019 3rd Ave. S. room# 107 Payette, ID 83661.
Clarity Farmer, the Steckley’s granddaughter and her mom, Deanna will travel to Portland on Thursday so Clarity can see a kidney specialist. Please pray for safe travels in a not-so-great car and for medical answers. Clarity was a member of our congregation for a time when she was a little kid so we have a special place in our hearts for her. Please Clarity and Deanna in your prayers.
Karen Sagehorn is asking us to pray for her friend Kathy Lish whose husband Dale passed away this week.
Continue to pray for the moms of Pastor Mary Beth (Nancy) and Danny Crego (Karen) who are both home from the hospital and recovering.
Keep these folks on your prayer list: The Taylor Family, Hugh Homan, Jerry Hall, Lis Williamson, Irene Jeffries, Jill Hanigan, Anne DeBord, Noah Howard and Peyton.
We hope to see you in church this Sunday for the service and the delicious potluck.
If you don’t already do this this each morning here’s an idea. Every morning pray, “Lord, help me be a blessing today.” What a great way to start the day.
Blessings,
Cris