The Advent Event

A great fellowship of 

making advent wreaths

ornaments for the tree

filling candy bags for soldiers

and having soup and salad

Looking forward to the birth of Christ

Pastor's Page

It was with great trepidation when I decided--after time in prayer and with the help of the Holy Spirit--to spend this fall discerning our vision for Children's Christian Ministry and suspend Sunday School for a season.

Our "Season of Prayer' continues. We started the school year receiving names of our kids we'd pray for throughout the year, we made time for silent prayer during Sunday worship service, or prayer circle meets every Wednesday at  7pm--it's all about prayer and it should be.

The disciples 'tarried' in prayer before they began their ministry (check out ACTS!) we're in good company people!
I confess, I've been anxious, not having Sunday school for the kids.  Prayer has helped me alleviate some of that anxiety and already the benefits of the Season of Prayer are manifest and revealed in pro-found ways.

Thank you for your willingness to participate in this Season of Prayer, in whatever way you are.  Thank you for joining in all our discernment for guidance and direction. Thank you for being the body of Christ God is calling us to be.

~Pastor Gayle

What's happenin?

November

4th--UMM Breakfast, 7:30am

6th--Election Communion Service @ Word of Light Fellowship, 7pm

8th--Charge Conference and Potluck, 6pm

22nd--Thanksgiving Communion Service  10am

It is....a

Season of Prayer

Attention!

 

Crafters are no longer on hiatus!!!!

Please join us Monday evenings at  7:00pm

 

We are preparing for the Holiday Craft Fair, December 1st.

Winnemucca United Methodist Church

Prayer Circle

Wednesdays 7:00-8:00pm

come share your faith with one another as we gather to pray for ourselves, our church and our community.

New Parking Lot!

Our parking lot was chip sealed this past week!

Which meant that on  Sunday we had to park on the street, out in the alley, wherever we could.

Next week... it will be filled to the brim with cars.

All committes must meet before the next Church Council meeting, which is on September 18th at  7pm at the Church.

We need reports...and maybe there will be cookies too!

Time to get ready for fall and the holiday season---it's a busy time.

Some things to think about:

A Choir Director is still needed

A chairperson for the Christian Ed Committee is needed.

Dinner for the choir

Pastor Gayle serves dinner to the choir

(we still need a director--please pray for this)

A Baptism

We welcome Laci Jane Fentress into God's family today!

United Methodist Women Present

THE UNITED METHODIST MEN PRESENT....

The 25th annual Peace Officers Banquet

click here for a full pictorial

Youth Sunday

We're always open to a special lesson when the Youth take over worship service!

We're always pleasantly surprised.

For more pictures of the Youth Worship Service click here.

Easter Sunday--sunrise service

He Is  Risen!

For more photos of the serice  click this link.

Good Friday--Stations of the Cross

A small, but enthusiatic group met at noon on Good Friday, to carry the cross.

We stopped at stations  around town to pray and to remember how Christ suffered for us.

For more pictures go here.  (just double click the blue)

Children's Fellowship

Palm Sunday Pie Sale Success!!

The UMYF held their annual Palm Sunday Pie fundraiser on Sunday following worship.

The pies were great.

The fellowship awesome.

And the donations were appreciated.

GO YOUTH!!

go here to see more photos.

just click on it.

Mission Opportunities

Coming Events!

PALM SUNDAY PIES

TODAY!  After worship!

Donations Accepted:  UMYF Funraiser

HOLY WEEK

April 5th, Holy Thursday, Simple Soup Supper & Service  6:00pm

April 6th, Good  Friday Stations of the Cross with  St. Paul's Catholic Church and Word of Light Fellowship.  Begin at  noon at the WUMC.

April 7th--We have been invited to the 7:00pm Easter Vigil Service at St. Paul's

United Methodist Women are in Motion (Like Poetry!)

The next meeting is April 14th at 10:00 in the church conference room. Maxine Borem, Vice President will host the meeting.

The Spring Tea is being held at the home of Vickie Nye on May 12th at 2:00. Please mark your calendar and join us at this relaxing social. Details we be provided at a later date.


 The “No Bake Bake Sale” is still in progress. Please give your donation (money equal to that of a home made baked good) to Mary Beene or Letty Norcutt.


Keep your Secret Prayer Pal in mind. Notes, cards, surprises are a great way to let her know you are thinking of her!

COMING SOON!

During the season of Advent, we had a small group gathering, where we read and discussed the book “The Journey” by Adam Hamilton. It was a fun and interesting time for all of those participating, the only problem being was that there was not enough time to discuss everything we wanted to.

Because it was so successful and so enjoyed, during Lent Pastor Gayle is going to use the book, “24 Hours that Changed the World”, also by Adam Hamilton, to inspire her sermons.
Pastor’s intent is to involve the whole congregation in studies of this wonderful book.
During the Sundays of Lent, beginning on February 26th, there will again be a study group after worship, from 11:30-12:30.
Pastor also would like anyone to feel free to begin an evening study or an morning tea study, on the book. Please see her if you feel God is calling you to facilitate this study during the Lenten Season.  
 

No single event in human history has received more attention than the suffering and crucifixion of Jesus of Nazareth. In this book, Adam Hamilton guides us through the last twenty-four hours of Jesus' life. Each chapter is designed to help the reader experience and understand the significance of Jesus' suffering and death in a way you have never done before. Whether readers are long-time Christians or simply curious about the story of Christ's crucifixion, they are invited to join the author in retracing the last 24 hours of Jesus' life.

Elmer's Fund!

Elmer's Fund!

Stay tuned for more info....

As we gather each Sunday

Sybil brings us together with music

The Sunday School Crowd

Click here for a Sunday School pictorial.

Noah made a special appearance to help tell the story of God's promise of a rainbow and what it means.

Genesis 6:1 - 9:17

Sunday School is held on the  2nd and 4th Sundays of the month immediately following worship service.

The Youth wants to THANK YOU for your support

On January 29th, the Youth hosted a

Thank you Banquet

for the stockholders.

Those who invested in them: their missions, their projects, their trips the previous year.

In turn, the congregations wants to let them know how proud we are of them and to thank them for the wonderful luncheon.

Click here to see more pictures of the event.

Church Council Meeting Coming in February

All committees must meet, this month and elect a chairperson to represent at a

Church Council meeting

coming in February.

(date to be announced soon)

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2nd SUNDAY AFTER EPIPHANY

The Whole theme of the epiphany season is the revelation of Christ our light and the coming of his kingdom.  And we not only need Him to call us to repentance, but we also need Him to accomplish it in us. We need the word of God to expose our sin and death by the wisdom of His law.  Then we are made ready for the coming of His blessed kingdom in His Gospel.

Pastor's Page

And now—we’re off! We journeyed through Bethlehem, celebrated the birth of Jesus, bingoed in the New Year and now, looking toward the future as we hear of Jesus’ work in the world that culminates in his death and resurrection.



We’ve got some ground to cover, as Jesus did. With the Holy Spirit guiding us and helping us discern the best use of our talents and treasures, we are in good company.


May I just say ONE MORE TIME, how thrilled I am to be the Pastor at WUMC! Our church conference left us in very good hands, with both new and seasoned members serving. I am so happy with Rolly Rollison’s willingness to serves us as lay leader this year. We all need to thank him.


I am so convinced that with God’s help, all things are possible. As we continue to discern our mission and vision for the future, we look to each other for companionship and fellowship on the journey, and God’s love to see us through everything!




Blessings, Pastor Gayle