Today's Local Church News

Circles of Support, Making Friends on Purpose.

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 4:36 pm

Would you like to take part in strengthening our community and build friendly supportive relationships? Would you like to meet people and get info on community resources and support. On Monday Oct. 25th from 5:30p-7:30p come to the WUMC Church and fellowship hall for the Circles of Support, Making Friends on Purpose.

Washington United Methodist Church will be offering Flu Shots

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 4:35 pm

The Washington United Methodist Church will be offering Flu Shots on Sunday Oct. 17th from 8:30-10am

UMC Country Fair

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 4:35 pm

Mark your calendars November 19th the United Methodist church of Washington will be having their Country Fair in the Fellowship hall at the Church. Watch for more info at a later date.

Iowa United Methodist Women 2010

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 4:34 pm

School of Christian Mission: Iowa United Methodist Women 2010 is Oct. 15-17. Fee: $115 pay to Iowa Conference Iowa Valley Continuing Education Center Marshalltown. The theme this year is Faith-Hope-Love in action. United Methodist Women see Shirley Pfeifer for information.

MOPS Meetings

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 4:34 pm

MOPS: Mothers of Preschoolers will be meeting the second and Fourth Thursday of each month at the Kalona Mennonite Church. It’s a fun and loving childcare program designed to provide a safe place with dependable caregivers. For more details or if you would like to join the group contact Brenda at 319-646-6611 or brevin97@netins.net

United Methodist Church of Washington Mid-Week Manna: Dinner for a Donation Wednesdays

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 4:33 pm

The United Methodist Church of Washington Mid-Week Manna: Dinner for a Donation Wednesdays at 5:30pm dates have been set for October and November.
Oct. 6: hosted by Nancy Smithy
Oct. 13th: Hosted by Marilyn Whitenack
Oct. 20th: The Girlfriends Group
Oct. 27th The Youth Group
Nov. 3; Mission Group
Nov. 10th The Youth Group
Nov. 17: Girlfriends Group

Girlfriends Group Meetings

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 4:33 pm

The United Methodist Church of Washington Girlfriends group will be meeting for Coffee, Chocolate & Conversation on Saturday Oct. 9th from 9 to 11 am. Meet at coffee Corner to enjoy some great coffee and Fellowship. Then Thursday Oct. 29th from 6:30-8pm come join us in the Fellowship Hall. All Women are invited!

Faith in Action Sunday

Posted: Wednesday, September 29th, 2010 at 4:32 pm

Faith in Action Sunday is October 10th at the United Methodist Church of Washington. The slogan is don’t go to church; be the church. Schedule: 7:45am a brief worship: “Celebrating the Food Resource Bank” and a Road Trip to Dave and Linda Birney’s farm. Then at 9am gather for prayer and scatter to serve either at Gas Stations, making gift baggies, setting up the neighborhood party, assembling and delivering food boxes, or Care Center Outreach. At 10:30am Worship and watch, celebrate and learn about Local Outreach. At noon go to the Crop Walk at Central Park.

Ainsworth Community Church Garage Sale

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 4:58 pm

The Ainsworth Community Church Garage Sale is coming up November 5-6… Times for the sale are Friday November 5th: 8a-6p and Saturday November 6th 9a-1p. Items for sale include clothing, shoes, purses, dishes, books decorations, bedding, knick knacks, Jewelry and much more.

Ainsworth Mission Committee News

Posted: Tuesday, September 28th, 2010 at 4:58 pm

The Ainsworth Mission Committee has almost completed shopping for the items for the In Gathering on the first Saturday in November. However the church is still looking for donations of money to help pay for the kits. They also need someone to sew 12 bags to put school kits in. They will supply the dimensions, material, thread and pre-made handles. All they need is someone to assemble them. If you have any questions about the kits or would like to sew them, call Kathi at 657-2387.