Midweek News & Ministries
5th Sunday
It's 5th Sunday
The Mission Team uses the months that have 5 Sundays for special collections. For this 5th Sunday, we are collecting paper towels, toilet paper, toothbrushes, and toothpaste for Aurora Interfaith. Please leave your items in the red wagons.
COLORADO VILLAGE COLLABORATIVE
A NEW OPPORTUNITY
You can now write a check for the CVC donations. You can write a check to SMUMC and put CVC on the memo line. You can claim the deduction and we can deliver perishables such as milk and fruit. As little as $40.00 will pay for a large bag of apples and oranges and 4 gallons of milk with ice. They don’t have any refrigeration and rely on ice chests. Thank you for your continued support. They are so appreciative. Remember, the goal is self sufficiency and many have achieved this.
Current winter needs:
New long underwear, heavy socks, underwear
Coffee
Sugar
Creamer
Reusable plastic cups
Warm knit tops, coats and gloves
Katelyn’s Birthday Project
Katelyn’s Birthday Project
We are supporting Katelyn’s Birthday Project in January. Katelyn, the daughter of SHUMC members, Kari and Frank Moore, struggled daily with chronic respiratory and other health issues during her 22 ½ months of life. She touched many lives with her smile, laugh, and determination. Katelyn and her family spent many days and nights at Cook Children’s Medical Center in Fort Worth and the Moore family continues to remember Katelyn by helping other families facing a similar situation. Each year on Katelyn’s birthday, they donate backpacks filled with goodies to the families at the PICU at Cook Children’s Hospital.
We are asking our members to sponsor a care package for $25.00. A donation of any amount can be put towards the purchase of a backpack or contents to fill them. Make your check out to SHUMC and put "Katelyn's Birthday Project" in the Memo. Or, donate online under "Other Designated Gifts" and type in "Katelyn's Birthday Project." Thanks for your support!
King Food Ministry
King Food Ministry
The King Food Ministry comes to SHUMC every Thursday morning at 9:15 a.m. Safeway donates perishable items like eggs, yogurt, frozen foods, and lots of baked goods. Local restaurants donate, too. There is always more than we can give away, so please spread the word or come and pick up some food for yourself or someone you know that could use some! Be sure to get here early or on time!
King Soopers Rewards
King Soopers Community Reward Program
HOW TO ENROLL: First, you need a Sooper Card. Then click on this link to add SHUMC as your community rewards recipient. You will need to create a King Soopers digital account if you do not already have one.
Outreach of Love
Sandwiches are needed but no cookies. Thank you for your faithful support! Each week we purchase 84 bananas to include in the lunches and we also have to purchase the lunch bags. We are now out of funds. If you would like to contribute to Outreach of Love, please donate to the church and indicate “Outreach of Love” in the memo. Thank you for helping us continue with this mission!
February 5
Save the Date-February 5th
After an absence of several years, Chili Warms the Soul is returning. Dust off your favorite chili recipe and your crock pot, and plan to attend Chili Warms the Soul on February 5th from 5:30 7:00.
If you don’t have a favorite chili recipe, feel free to bring a salad or dessert. A free will offering will be taken to support Aurora Warms the Night. Don't forget to bring a muffin pan for the ultimate tasting experience! See you on the 5th.
February 12
We are collecting new underwear and socks for local schools in need. You can drop donations off on Sunday Mornings or during the week from 9:00-2:00. Please place them in the wagon by the upper room. Thanks for supporting kids!
Coloring Sheets
Do You Have One of the Coloring Sheets?
We are missing twelve of the coloring sheets that we need to make our kindness display poster. If you have a sheet, please finish coloring it and return it to the folder in the Gathering Space by Sunday, January 29th.
Time to Walk to Jerusalem
Time to Walk to Jerusalem
Our walk to Jerusalem started on Sunday. The cold and snow worked against us this first week and we missed our first goal by several hundred miles. Sometime this week we will arrive in Russellville, Arkansas. Arkansas is the home to Walmart, Tyson Foods, (think chicken), Bill Clinton, Johnny Cash, and surprisingly the only US state that produces diamonds. We will spend the afternoon at Lake Dardanelle State Park where we will hike part of the Trail of Tears which is a national historical site commemorating the forced removal of the Cherokees from their homeland. We will also enjoy a duck calling contest, some beautiful Ozark folk music, and a dinner of delicious southern fried food. Even the vegetarians among us will like the dessert of possum pie which consists of chocolate pudding and cream cheese. We are hoping for an improvement in the weather which will allow us to get back on track as we head toward Lake City, FL.
Use the link below to report your miles, there is also a box in the Gathering Space to report miles, or you can email them to Sharon Davis at stdavis21@comcast.net. Happy Walking!