Activities/Photos

Jr. High Class Attendance Trip

On Monday, Dec 27th, the Jr. High Sunday School class (those who had only missed three Sundays in three months), along with a friend of each of theirs, and Mary H and Michelle H, went to the City Museum in St. Louis, and then out to eat at the Golden Corral in Fairview Heights. Those who had earned the right to go on the trip were: Ashley B, Chris B, Shawn R, and Jake C. Everyone had a wonderful time and they are looking forward to their next attendance outing which will probably be some time in early April

Grizzlies Game

Jr. High Sunday School Class to Incredible Pizza Co.

New Confirmation Class 4th Graders Receive Bibles

United Methodist Women - Guest Speaker

Church Choir recording music!

Church Choir recording music!

The Annual Church Carnival

Sunday, August 2nd from 2:00pm - 6:00pm

Great food, Great fun, Great Games, Great Music, Dunk Tank, Cake Walk, Duck Pond

Mark your calendar and bring a friend, a lawn chair, and an appetite!

Let's Go to Six Flags!

Saturday, August 8th is Christian Family Day at Six Flags. In adidtion to all the "usual attractions", a Christian concert by "Mercy Me" will be performed at 7:00pm. Attendees will also be treated to a dramatic, lighted parade at 5:00pm in "Cirque de Soliel" fashion. Cost for entrance to Six-Flags and concert will be approximately $30 each. Park entrance is $20.00 after 4:00pm and the concert is an additional fee. The group will carpool from church parking lot at 2:30pm and share transportation expenses. Contact Carol A if interested in attending this event as concert tickets are discounted. Thanks.

Music for Missions - Ice Cream Social

Sunday, August 30

Join us for ice cream with all the fixings with a wide variety of musical offerings. Monies raised will go to help provide school supplies for kids in our community.

Sunday School Rally Day

All children/youth are invited to join the fun in the Fellowship Hall beginning at 9:30am on Sunday, August 30th; special activities including music, games and story-telling will be offered. Breakfast treats will also be served. Let's "RALLY TOGETHER" for our Sunday School.

Mark Your Calendars for a Very Special Program

The United Methodist Women will host guest speaker, Candy Buechler on September 8th, at 7:00pm. We will compare/contrast culture of Native Americans with that of more mainstream cultures. Special emphasis will be placed on religious similarities and differences. Refreshments will include Native American dishes. All women are encouraged to attend.

United Methodist Women's Muny Trip 2009

One big bus and the church van with 59 United Methodist Women aboard headed off to St. Louis on July 11th. On the way there snacks and water was served. The Botanical Gardens was the first stop for the group. They left there around 5:30 and arrived at the Muny around 6:00pm to go see some of the behind the scenes; dinner was served at 7:00pm at the Bank of America Pavillon, and the performance "Meet Me in St. Louis" began at 8:00pm. It ended with goodie bags filled with donations from First National Bank of Sparta, Med Star, Link Trucking Service, County 911 Office, Pat Laramore at the County office, Dairy Queen, Sparta Community Hospital, Holiday Inn Express, Jobes Faith, and First National Bank of Steeleville. The trip was planned by Talesha B, Michelle H, and Marilyn K.

YOUTH FELLOWSHIP

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 2009

What a great time! We collected 1200+ cans for our community food pantry.

Pastor Scott said, "If you collect 1000 cans, I'll shave my head!"

Oops...be careful what you ask for, Pastor Scott!

Chicago Youth Trip June 2009

Confirmands 2009

College Grads 2009

"Wonder Box" - Jo, Janet, and Pat are spearheading a new ministry to provide thinking of you gifts to those who are recovering at home from surgery for a month or two, or three. The idea is for the congregation to provide simple thinking of you gifts, wrapped or unwrapped, big or small, with or without your name. We will gather the gifts together and then deliver them. Jo will be speaking about this in workship this weekend. The idea is to give folk something to look forward to when there are those extended recoveries. If you know of someone who might benefit from such a ministry, or have any questions, contact Jo, Janet, or Pat.

Past Events:

Women of Faith June 26 - 27, 2009

"A Grand New Day Event"

UMW conference in St. Louis. Friday (10am-3pm), Friday (7pm-9:30pm), and Saturday(9am-5pm)

If interested, contact Talesha B

Riding the Katy Trail - - June 9 - 11, 2009 ... see more information in

Lamplighter

Vacation Bible School June 15 - 19, 2009

Curriculum is "Studio Go!"

Mission Trip to Chicago for Sr. High Youth -- June 20 - 27, 2009 ... see more information in Lamplighter

The Music for Missions night Cooking for Missions was May 31

Bring a lawn chair, a hearty appetite, a few friends, an ear for music and a bit of cash, because we are raising money to support our camping ministry scholarships.

Each year we send a bunch of kids to camp and we offer scholarships to each of them, your support literally sends a kid to camp. So the missions committee is grilling up some hot dogs and hamburgers. Gary is gathering musicians, God is working on the perfect weather for the afternoon, so all we need is you.

See you there!

The Treasure Shop
was March 28th from 7:00am - 11:00am. We collected donations at the church the week before; all items were accepted except for clothing. Remember proceeds go to IMPACT Camp.

Let's Go Bowling: Everyone is Welcome. April 5th from 1:00 - 3:00pm, shoes and bowling provided. Sponsored by the Shepherding Committee.

Easter Egg Hunt on April 8th at 3:30 for all children ages 3 - third grade. We are accepting donations for the plastic eggs to be filled with candy & prizes, please place items in decorated Easter box in the narthex, or in the office.

Mother & Daughter Banquet

Tuesday, April 14, 2009 6:30pm

For all mothers and daughters - bring a friend or a family member, or anyone who would enjoy an evening of laughter, great food, and conversation. You aren't too old or too young! Ticket prices are $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Contact Michelle H or Talesha B for tickets.

April 26, 2009 UMW Sunday: Hispanic Luncheon following Worship

The members of the "Jesus es el Senor" United Methodist Church of Cobden, IL will be preparing lunch for our church family to be shared following worship on Sunday, April 26.