THIS SUNDAY AND NEXT HAVE BEEN DESIGNATED AS “UNDIE-SUNDAY” — SUPPORT OUR LOCAL KIDS GOING BACK TO SCHOOL

Our church has committed to providing underwear and socks for needy children in our community. This is YOUR chance to make a difference in a very practical way.

There’s not a lot of time before school starts so PLEASE stop by the display at the south entrance to the church on Sunday morning or stop by the church office and pick up the information needed so you can shop for as many children as you are able and bring the items to the church by Monday, August 9th.

This is an ambitious project but WE CAN DO IT! Let’s all MAKE A DIFFERENCE together!

Come out to the Salem Community Garden to celebrate summer on Thursday, July 22 from 6-8 p.m. and see what’s growing at the garden!

Bring your gloves and help harvest vegetables for donations to local service organizations, mulch pathways and help clean up the garden.  Light refreshments and lemonade will be available.

Haven’t been to the garden before? Come out and meet the community gardeners and learn about how you can get involved in growing good food! Any (and all!) volunteers are welcome!   Learn about upcoming gardening workshops and events. Call Sarah Massengale at Dent County Extension 729-3196 with questions. The garden is located at the Salem United Methodist Church (at the back of the main parking lot).

Yes, it’s that time again, folks!  It’s Back to School!  We are participating in the community’s program that provides schools supplies to the kids.  Hey, times are tough for everyone!

The event will be held at the Old City Hall on July 29th.  To avoid overcrowding, please follow this schedule:

• 10am – Noon: Families with head of household with last name A through M
• Noon – 2pm: Families with head of household with last name N through Z

All children receiving supplies must be present!  Please pre-register with Kim or Debra at the South Central Missouri Community Action Agency, 1405 S. Wine St. 729-3500 x 13.

It's the little things!

They’re cute!  They’re cuddly!  Yes, you’ve seen them in the South Entrance and in the Sanctuary, but did you know they’re also an important ministry here at Salem UMC?

These little cuties are a simple outreach to anyone who needs a little fuzzy hug to make them feel better.  This unique and touching ministry was started here back in 2005 and has spread as far as Texas and California.

It may seem like such a little thing, but sometimes it’s the little things that can show someone who’s hurting the love of Christ.

If you’d like to be a part of an adorable outreach ministry, please contact the office.  You’ll be touching hearts!

Come and support the Dent County Backpack Program.  There will be a 5k Fun run/walk starting at the Salem Fire Station, starting at 8am on July 3rd.

The entire $10 entry fee will go to the backpack program for Dent County children.

Each participant will receive a 2010 Fun run/Walk T-shirt. (Deadline for entry to ensure T-shirt availability is June 21st)

This event is sponsored by the Salem Sesquicentenial Committee. for more information, please call 729-0029/4551.

SUPPORT OUR LOCAL BACKPACK PROGRAM
The Sonic Drive-In is joining the Christian Women Working Together in a campaign to help feed kids.

On June 9th and June 10th 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Sonic in Salem is going to donate 10% of all sales to the Backpack Program.

PLEASE come out to Sonic and help support the local Backpack Program.
10 % of sales help feed hungry kids!

Help US to FIGHT HUNGER LOCALLY!
The CHRISTIAN WOMEN WORKING TOGETHER are sponsoring a fundraising campaign to benefit the LOVEPACK BACKPACK PROGRAM.

PLEASE Support these activities through June 25th:
**Quilt Raffle for donations at Bank of Salem
Tickets are $1 each or 6 for $5 – Drawing June 25th
** Yard Sale & Baked Goods by Mt. Hermon Church at
Hubbs Tire Parking Lot – June 5th
** Yard Sale by CWWT Friends @ United Methodist
Church West Entrance Parking Lot – June 12th
** Sonic Drive-In donating 10% of sales 5:00-11:00 pm
June 9th & 10th. Eat out at Sonic and help feed kids!
** Donations being collected at these local merchants
Country Mart, DeWayne’s Tire Shop, Melear’s Fabric,
and Phil-Mart. Drop your change in the jars!
** Celebration Picnic to end campaign at City Park
on Friday, June 25th at 5:30 p.m. – Come and
learn about the program and celebrate what’s
been done! EVERYONE IS WELCOME!

This coming Sunday is the 5th one of the month!  That means…  5th Sunday Lunch!!!

If you’re not familiar with the Salem UMC world famous 5th Sunday meal, this is a great way for the folks from the different services (and new friends) to meet and catch up.  Attire is casual (as usual) - jeans or even overalls!

Jack Blackwell has done a great job of leading this wonderful time of gathering (yeah, he’s pretty much awesome).  He’s preparing BBQ chicken, so you are invited to bring veggies, salads, or deserts that compliment it.  The folks from the 1030 service will ready the meals and tables, while the 11:00 service folks are in charge of cleanup activities.  Jack’s really gotten this thing working, but he needs your help! Please contact him - many hands make light work!

EXTRA…..EXTRA….  Why don’t you bring lawn chairs and blankets and we will have a  picnic.  There will be tables and chairs, but this might be lots more  fun!

NOTE: 5th Sundays are also great time for folks that are new or thinking about worshiping with us, so make sure everyone feels welcome!

A very special program from the Missouri Humanities Council will be taking place on June 8th and 15th at 6:30pm at HeadStart.  The Read From the Start  is a program for parents (and grandparents) to help the little ones they care about be empowered by reading.

Refreshments will be served and there’s even a $30 stipend to help cover childcare or transportation.  This is an opportunity to make a big difference in a kid’s life.  You’ll even take home 7 FREE books! 

Sign up by calling Kim or Debra at 729-3500, extension 13 or 14