In case you missed it, we participated in a ministry that really has an impact on our community.  UNDIE SUNDAY was August 1^st at SUMC.

We were blessed to be able to join the South Central Missouri Community Action Agency in their Back-to-School project of providing new underwear and socks for needy children.  Due to an outpouring of love and generosity the help needed to make back-to-school easier for over 200 Dent County children was accomplished in only one week! The new underwear and socks collected will be distributed this Saturday, August 14^th from 1:00-4:00 pm. at SUMC.  We were able to make this happen with the help of our Salem United Methodist Church family, the Christian Women Working Together (CWWT) and members from six other local churches including First Baptist Church, Mt. Hermon United Methodist, New Hope Presbyterian, Pleasant Valley Baptist, Sacred Heart Catholic, and Salem Christian Church. THANKS TO ALL WHO HELPED.

Just in case you missed it, the Christian Women Working Together (CWWT) Prayer Meetings at noon on Tuesdays have been put on-hold for now.  You can still get involved in other prayer ministries, though!  We will still have our CWWT Network Meetings at 6:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month and the CWWT Leadership Team meets at 7:00 p.m. on the first Tuesday of each month. Both meetings are at the Bank of Salem Courtesy Room on 4th St, Downtown Salem.

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!

On Friday evening, February 12th at 6pm, there will be a Sweetheart Benefit Banquet.  This will be in support of Show-Me H.O.P.E. and will be held at the Salem City Hall.  It’s sponsored by Christian Women Working Together, a group a ladies from churches throughout the area.

You won’t want to miss this fun evening of food, entertainment, and more!  Your hearts will be warmed by knowing that you’re helping those in need right here in our community.  Tickets available soon!  Contact the church office for more information.

Christian Women Working Together now have two regular events that any woman who would like to participate in is welcome and invited to attend. 
These are:

• CWWT Weekly Prayer Meetings from 12 noon – 1:00 pm every Tuesday (Just show up!)
• CWWT Gatherings are on the first Tuesday of each month at 7pm.  The dates for the 2010 Gatherings are: February 2 ; March 2 ; April 6 ; May 4 ; June 1 ; July 6 ; August 3 ; September 7 ; October 5 ; 
 November 2 ; December 7

These all are held in the Bank of Salem Courtesy
 Room downtown on 4th St.

All women who would like to learn what the Christian Women Working Together is about or who would like to help with our 2010 projects are encouraged to call Dixie Norfleet at 729-2616 or 729-4551 or talk to someone in your church who is a part of this fast growing group.

Christian women from all Salem/Dent County community churches and women who may not at the moment be affiliated with any church are welcome. We are about honoring Christ and working together in harmony to serve God and our neighbor. We hope you’ll come.

This is an invitation to any and all women who may be interested in becoming a part of the Christian Women Working Together. This is a great opportunity to find out what it’s all about and connect to the CWWT.  It’s all about community and working in unity to share Christ together.

Bank of Salem Courtesy Room (Downtown on 4^th Street) on Tuesday, January 5^th at 7 pm. Please mark your calendars and plan to come and get acquainted, be inspired, hear what is being planned, and offer your input.