Methodism 101 Resources: On Sunday, we talked about our sacraments: Baptism and Communion. Here is a great FAQ about our tradition and theology of baptism. 

**SATURDAY** PVUMC Craft Fair at the Pavilion: Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will be hosting a Craft Fair at the Pavilion on October 5th. Proceeds will benefit the Prayer Shawl Ministry. There will be a Food Truck, a Pancake Breakfast hosted by Troop 117, a bake sale and all kinds of handmade gifts and treats! And don’t forget: the Corn Hole Tournament begins at 9:30am.

HELP WANTED: The Prayer Shawl ladies are looking for help moving tables to and from the pavilion. If you are available on Friday at 1pm, please meet in the church parking lot to load up and deliver tables. Clean up will begin promptly at 4pm on Saturday to return the tables to the church. If you can help at either or both of these times, please come!

Fellowship Hall Painting: Renovations have begun in the Fellowship Hall. We will continue painting at 1pm tomorrow, October 3. If you are available to help paint, please join us!

Nursery Care: We are looking for one Sunday School volunteer and two Worship Service volunteers each Sunday to look after our little ones. If you are interested in serving in the nursery, click here to sign up. All of our nursery volunteers must be background checked and trained in Safe Sanctuary.

Charge Conference: We will be holding our 2023 Charge Conference with our District Superintendent, Rev. Pat Freudenthal, this Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm in the Sanctuary. All are welcome and those in leadership are strongly encouraged to attend.

BUNCO: Due to renovations in the Fellowship Hall, BUNCO is postponed.

Save the Dates
October 3 – Charge Conference
October 5 – PVUMC Craft Fair
October 20 – Laity Sunday
October 27 – Trunk or Treat
November 1 – All Saints Communion Service in the Cemetery
November 3 – All Saints/New Member Sunday
November 24 – Deck the Halls for Advent (after church)
December 1 – Hanging of the Greens Service
December 1 – Visit from St. Nick (Children’s Gathering and Blanket Drive)

Sunday’s Sermon: On Sunday, I preached on caregiving being an essential part of our salvation. Read it here.

*THIS SUNDAY* Pavilion Worship and Chili Cook-off: Our 5th Sunday tradition! We will be taking Sunday morning worship to the Pavilion. Bring a camp chair and enjoy a laid back service. Then following the service, we will have our annual chili cook-off. Bring a crockpot of chili to share and compete! The fun starts at 10am. For questions about what to bring, text Pastor Steve or call the church office. There will be no Sunday School that morning.

*LAST CALL* Church Survey: If you have 2-3 minutes and haven’t already completed the worship and ministry survey. Please do so by clicking here. This survey will provide our leadership vital information to plan for 2025. We hope to more specifically address the needs of our community and church members. The survey is completely anonymous.

Methodism 101 Resources: On Sunday, we talked about how Methodists interpret scripture. Here is an expert from our Book of Discipline that goes into greater detail about how and why we interpret scripture in our particular way. It is a long read but well worth your time.

PVUMC Craft Fair at the Pavilion: Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will be hosting a Craft Fair at the Pavilion on October 5th. Proceeds will benefit the Prayer Shawl Ministry. There will be a Food Truck, a Pancake Breakfast hosted by Troop 117, a bake sale and all kinds of handmade gifts and treats!

Corn Hole Tournament: Beth and Trina are hosting a Corn Hole Tournament at the Pavilion during the Craft Fair. Meet at the Pavilion at 9am to register your team! Bake Sale vouchers for the winners.

Calling all Bakers: Reach out to the Prayer Shawl team if you are willing and able to help supply the bake sale. Also if you would like to donate any hand-made crafts to contribute to a table en lieu of hosting your own table, don’t hesitate to ask!
For more information click here or contact Suzanne McElwee (817-908-5412). 

Nursery Care: We are looking for one Sunday School volunteer and two Worship Service volunteers each Sunday to look after our little ones. If you are interested in serving in the nursery, click here to sign up. All of our nursery volunteers must be background checked and trained in Safe Sanctuary.

Charge Conference: We will be holding our 2023 Charge Conference with our District Superintendent, Rev. Pat Freudenthal on Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and those in leadership are strongly encouraged to attend.

BUNCO: Due to renovations in the Fellowship Hall, BUNCO is postponed.

Save the Dates
September 29 – Pavilion Worship and Chili Cook-off
October 3 – Charge Conference
October 5 – PVUMC Craft Fair
October 20 – Laity Sunday
October 27 – Trunk or Treat
November 3 – All Saints/New Member Sunday
November 24 – Deck the Halls for Advent (after church)
December 1 – Hanging of the Greens Service

Sunday’s Sermon: On Sunday, I preached on choosing words that make peace. Read it here.

Church Survey: If you have 2-3 minutes and haven’t already completed the worship and ministry survey. Please do so by clicking here. This survey will provide our leadership vital information to plan for 2025. We hope to more specifically address the needs of our community and church members. The survey is completely anonymous.

Methodism 101 Resources: We met last Sunday for our second Methodism 101 class. Pastor Steve led a talk about Holiness. In case you missed it or would like to know more, each week we will post here in the newsletter some UMC resources.

1) Here are a couple great and short articles on our history and what holiness has to do with it:
What is a Methodist?
Why the Wesley’s Came to Be Called Methodists?

2) Pastor Anne also gave a fantastic presentation on our various levels of Holy Conferencing. You can read her notes at the link below:

Pavilion Worship and Chili Cook-off: Our 5th Sunday tradition! We will be taking Sunday morning worship to the Pavilion. Bring a camp chair and enjoy a laid back service. Then following the service, we will have our annual chili cook-off. Bring a crockpot of chili to share and compete! The fun starts at 10am. There will be no Sunday School that morning.

PVUMC Craft Fair at the Pavilion: Our Prayer Shawl Ministry will be hosting a Craft Fair at the Pavilion on October 5th. Proceeds will benefit the Prayer Shawl Ministry.

Calling all Bakers: Reach out to the Prayer Shawl team if you are willing and able to help supply the bake sale. Also if you would like to donate any hand-made crafts to contribute to a table en lieu of hosting your own table, don’t hesitate to ask!
For more information click here or contact Suzanne McElwee (817-908-5412). 

Nursery Care: We are looking for one Sunday School volunteer and two Worship Service volunteers each Sunday to look after our little ones. If you are interested in serving in the nursery, click here to sign up. All of our nursery volunteers must be background checked and trained in Safe Sanctuary.

Charge Conference: We will be hosting our 2023 Charge Conference with our District Superintendent, Rev. Pat Freudenthal on Thursday, October 3rd at 6pm in the Fellowship Hall. All are welcome and those in leadership are strongly encouraged to attend. Charge Conference paperwork is due September 19th.

Save the Dates
September 12 – 55 and Alive
September 26 – Bunco Night
September 29 – Pavilion Worship and Chili Cook-off
October 3 – Charge Conference
October 5 – PVUMC Craft Fair
October 20 – Laity Sunday
October 27 – Trunk or Treat
November 3 – All Saints/New Member Sunday