This year the Conference has chosen to have multi-church events to better facilitate the time of the District Superintendent.  We will have a Charge Conference with Mt. Hermon, Anuatt, Licking, Raymondville, and Houston.   We will host the event at 3:00 pm Sunday afternoon September 12th.  You may be wondering what a Charge Conference is.  Good question.  It is the Annual Event of each United Methodist Church for the sole purpose of setting the pastor’s salary and electing administration for the next year.  The District Superintendent takes this opportunity to share thoughts for the coming year as we seek to bring the Good News of Jesus to our community and world. Everyone is welcome to attend.

Wonderful Wednesday is a fun (and tasty) ministry that brings all kinds of folks together.  Jann Craig, would like you to know that Team One is cooking this week and (hang on to your chef hats) they are practicing their singing.

Come for the meal and fellowship, stay for the Mid-Week Re-charge worship!  See you there!

Hi all!  Here’s the latest news digest.

To download, right-click on this link: SUMC_NewsDigest_20100901 (or copy this link into your browser address:http://www.salemmoumc.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/SUMC_NewsDigest_20100901.pdf) then “Save target/file As..”

If you know someone that doesn’t have a computer, you may print a copy, pick up a copy at Wonderful Wednesday or at the church office, and take it to them.  Enjoy!

Thursday, September 9th, the Salem United Methodist Church, 801 E Scenic Rivers Blvd, in affiliation with the Southwest Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association will host a support group meeting at the church beginning at 2:00 p.m.

Anyone who is a family member, friend, or caregiver to someone suffering from Alzheimer’s Disease is welcome to come and learn more about the disease, care options, and experience mutual support from others dealing with the devastating disease. Each meeting is free and open to the public. For more information contact Rose Kinerk at 573-729-6818.

A while back, we were asked to help out with the Fall Book Fair at the Upper Elementary School.  Well, folks, you pulled together and God has blessed your efforts!  Mrs. Ball at the Library there called to let us know that our church was so generous last fall that they don’t need money for the Fall Book Fair!   How awesome is that?!

Don’t get too comfortable – there’s still a great need in our community.  The Spring Book Fair and January school supply drive is coming fast and your support will be needed.   Thanks again to all who contributed to this outreach.   God is GREAT!

If you’ve been thinking that you’d like to be involved in a Bible study with some great folks, now is your chance!

• Starting September 12th, the Discovery Class will begin a study on the Book of Hebrews.  Books will be provided.

• Starting September 14th, the Women’s Fall Bible Study group will begin a class on “The Sacred Echo.”   Books are still available and are only $13.  Please contact Carol Walter to sign up!

These are great opportunities to deepen your understanding and be with others in their growth.  Sign up now!