Connections BELONGINGBASICS WESTERN HILLS UMC STAFF DISCIPLE 1

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1 BELONGINGBASICS New to Western Hills? New to the Methodist Church? New to Christianity? May just need a refresher? Join us for the 4-session class, Belonging Basics, Sunday mornings October 21 & 28 and November 4 & 11. DISCIPLE 1 Tomorrow morning when you look in your bathroom mirror Ask yourself Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study Sunday Afternoons Library Orientation: September 16th What does a disciple look like? DISCIPLE 3 Remember Who You Are Wednesdays 9:30am 11:30am John Wesley Room Orientation: September 12th WESTERN HILLS UMC STAFF Ministers All Members Rev. Robert Pelfrey Senior Pastor Rev. Amy Mercer Mission & Discipleship 524 Thunderbird Dr. El Paso, TX Office: (915) Fax: (915) WH Academy: (915) Connections Rev. Josh Kouri The Ridge Mitzi Underwood Laurie McBride Director of Youth Ministries Business/Facilities Manager Jenny Abbott Director of Children s Ministries Suzy Snow Administrative Assistant David Pena Mindy Archey Director of Praise & Worship Publications/ Communications Nancy Bickley Patricia Aguirre Minister of Music WH Academy IF YOU PRE-ORDERED: SHIRTS ARE READY FOR PICK UP THIS SUNDAY IN THE NARTHEX. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHECKS/CASH READY IF YOU DID NOT PRE-ORDER, BUT WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A SHIRT: WE WILL HAVE LIMITED SIZES/STYLES FOR SALE THIS SUNDAY IN THE NARTHEX. SHIRTS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP IN THE CHURCH OFFICE M-F DURING BUSINESS HOURS. Does living a life of complete love happen accidentally? Or does love require purpose? Join us beginning Sept. 16th for Living on Purpose as we explore Jesus clear plan for his followers to Belong, Believe, Be Useful, and ultimately, to Be Love.

2 VieWs FROM the Ridge Our Faithfulness in Ministry WITH OUR PRAYERS SYMPATHY NEED PRAYER? If you have a prayer request or would like to be a part of our Prayer Chain, ZDMFHM@aol.com or call Our mission is to reach out with the love of God to those beyond our church, to nurture our church body in the Christian faith and life, helping all to be transformed participants in the mission of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. *Sara Smith & Family, in the loss of her mother, Mary Miller *Ida Mae Ellis & family, in the loss of her brother CONGREGATIONAL PRAYERS Rose Rocha, health Anita Fuentes, health Sara Smith, health Bettie Tritton, health Sarah Raffel, health Roberta Harrison, health Wendy Dickman, health THE WORLD Traveling safety for immigrant families being reunited The people of Nicaragua People in the city of Juarez FAMILY & FRIENDS *Wendy, health Frank, health Irma Rosas, health Jim, health Ruth Wren, mother of Marilyn Taylor, health Brian Charic, health Janis Tanner, health Rebecca, health Kathy Pflug, health Evelyn Haramija, health Betty Bauers, health FAMILY & FRIENDS with cancer Ron Richards Linda Daniels Linda, sister of Beverly Courtney Karen Boguki Bob Phillips Bob Sneed Kelly Doan Lori Rockwell Billy Babette Lucas Roy Van Nostrand Catherine Laje Katherine Stephanie Fisher Rosemary Graves Sylvia Villagrana Robert Askelson Jill Askelson Rick Have a short time of worship, with animal blessing. PetSmart and Pet Barn will have booths with promotional material. ASPCA will also be hosting an adoption fair, in case your home needs one more family member! Dog Smoothie Bar will be serving canine-friendly smoothies. Contest and prizes for the pet that does the best trick, ugliest dog, and ugliest pet. Be sure to invite friends, and be sure to bring your pet leashed or otherwise contained. (Sorry, no horses at the park!) Contact Josh Kouri or Carol Runk for more info. All things bright and beautiful, All CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all! ELECTRONIC GIVING Scan the QR code to be taken to our electronic giving website. Blessing of the Animals & Pet Adoption Fair Bring your dogs, cats, snakes, hamsters, and other furry or scaly friends to Westside Community Park for our first annual Community Blessing of the Animals. Thanks to Pablo Jasso, from St. Mark s UMC who created and gifted us with a beautiful stained glass cross and flame. We are so grateful for your creativity and generosity and are hanging it proudly!

3 If you have a 3rd grader (or 4th or 5th grader who hasn t received a Bible) please call the church office or contact Jenny Abbott so we are sure to include your child in the upcoming Bible presentation. THINKING ABOUT JOINING CHOIR?? Sing * Break * Laugh * Sing * Lunch * Sing You might have noticed the Church Office is a work in progress right now! We are in the midst of much-needed renovations, and it s all because of your giving to the Western Hills Foundation. Please make a donation today and watch it bear fruit in tomorrow s ministries and church projects. CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES MISSION STATEMENT To love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all our mind.

4 WHY Fellowship Sunday Evenings 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Stewart Family Life Center 6th 12th Grade Sun., Sept. 9 Safe Sanctuary Training Youth and Parents 4:00 p.m., SFLC Mtg. Rm. Sat., Sept. 15 El Paso District Youth Event Tobin Park United Meth Roanoke Dr., :30 to 8:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16 No WHY Fellowship Sun., Sept. 23 Purposeful Parenting 5 to 7 p.m., SFLC Mtg. Rm. Sun., Sept. 30 Church Potluck Games, Food & Fellowship 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., SFLC FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: WESTERN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EL PASO INSTAGRAM: WESTERNHILLSMETHODIST

5 If you have a 3rd grader (or 4th or 5th grader who hasn t received a Bible) please call the church office or contact Jenny Abbott so we are sure to include your child in the upcoming Bible presentation. THINKING ABOUT JOINING CHOIR?? Sing * Break * Laugh * Sing * Lunch * Sing You might have noticed the Church Office is a work in progress right now! We are in the midst of much-needed renovations, and it s all because of your giving to the Western Hills Foundation. Please make a donation today and watch it bear fruit in tomorrow s ministries and church projects. CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES MISSION STATEMENT To love the Lord our God with all our heart, with all our soul, with all our strength, and with all our mind.

6 WHY Fellowship Sunday Evenings 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Stewart Family Life Center 6th 12th Grade Sun., Sept. 9 Safe Sanctuary Training Youth and Parents 4:00 p.m., SFLC Mtg. Rm. Sat., Sept. 15 El Paso District Youth Event Tobin Park United Meth Roanoke Dr., :30 to 8:30 p.m. Sun., Sept. 16 No WHY Fellowship Sun., Sept. 23 Purposeful Parenting 5 to 7 p.m., SFLC Mtg. Rm. Sun., Sept. 30 Church Potluck Games, Food & Fellowship 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., SFLC FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA FACEBOOK: WESTERN HILLS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH EL PASO INSTAGRAM: WESTERNHILLSMETHODIST

7 VieWs FROM the Ridge Our Faithfulness in Ministry WITH OUR PRAYERS SYMPATHY NEED PRAYER? If you have a prayer request or would like to be a part of our Prayer Chain, ZDMFHM@aol.com or call Our mission is to reach out with the love of God to those beyond our church, to nurture our church body in the Christian faith and life, helping all to be transformed participants in the mission of Jesus Christ through the power of the Holy Spirit. *Sara Smith & Family, in the loss of her mother, Mary Miller *Ida Mae Ellis & family, in the loss of her brother CONGREGATIONAL PRAYERS Rose Rocha, health Anita Fuentes, health Sara Smith, health Bettie Tritton, health Sarah Raffel, health Roberta Harrison, health Wendy Dickman, health THE WORLD Traveling safety for immigrant families being reunited The people of Nicaragua People in the city of Juarez FAMILY & FRIENDS *Wendy, health Frank, health Irma Rosas, health Jim, health Ruth Wren, mother of Marilyn Taylor, health Brian Charic, health Janis Tanner, health Rebecca, health Kathy Pflug, health Evelyn Haramija, health Betty Bauers, health FAMILY & FRIENDS with cancer Ron Richards Linda Daniels Linda, sister of Beverly Courtney Karen Boguki Bob Phillips Bob Sneed Kelly Doan Lori Rockwell Billy Babette Lucas Roy Van Nostrand Catherine Laje Katherine Stephanie Fisher Rosemary Graves Sylvia Villagrana Robert Askelson Jill Askelson Rick Have a short time of worship, with animal blessing. PetSmart and Pet Barn will have booths with promotional material. ASPCA will also be hosting an adoption fair, in case your home needs one more family member! Dog Smoothie Bar will be serving canine-friendly smoothies. Contest and prizes for the pet that does the best trick, ugliest dog, and ugliest pet. Be sure to invite friends, and be sure to bring your pet leashed or otherwise contained. (Sorry, no horses at the park!) Contact Josh Kouri or Carol Runk for more info. All things bright and beautiful, All CREATURES GREAT AND SMALL, All things wise and wonderful, The Lord God made them all! ELECTRONIC GIVING Scan the QR code to be taken to our electronic giving website. Blessing of the Animals & Pet Adoption Fair Bring your dogs, cats, snakes, hamsters, and other furry or scaly friends to Westside Community Park for our first annual Community Blessing of the Animals. Thanks to Pablo Jasso, from St. Mark s UMC who created and gifted us with a beautiful stained glass cross and flame. We are so grateful for your creativity and generosity and are hanging it proudly!

8 BELONGINGBASICS New to Western Hills? New to the Methodist Church? New to Christianity? May just need a refresher? Join us for the 4-session class, Belonging Basics, Sunday mornings October 21 & 28 and November 4 & 11. DISCIPLE 1 Tomorrow morning when you look in your bathroom mirror Ask yourself Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study Sunday Afternoons Library Orientation: September 16th What does a disciple look like? DISCIPLE 3 Remember Who You Are Wednesdays 9:30am 11:30am John Wesley Room Orientation: September 12th WESTERN HILLS UMC STAFF Ministers All Members Rev. Robert Pelfrey Senior Pastor Rev. Amy Mercer Mission & Discipleship 524 Thunderbird Dr. El Paso, TX Office: (915) Fax: (915) WH Academy: (915) Connections Rev. Josh Kouri The Ridge Mitzi Underwood Laurie McBride Director of Youth Ministries Business/Facilities Manager Jenny Abbott Director of Children s Ministries Suzy Snow Administrative Assistant David Pena Mindy Archey Director of Praise & Worship Publications/ Communications Nancy Bickley Patricia Aguirre Minister of Music WH Academy IF YOU PRE-ORDERED: SHIRTS ARE READY FOR PICK UP THIS SUNDAY IN THE NARTHEX. PLEASE HAVE YOUR CHECKS/CASH READY IF YOU DID NOT PRE-ORDER, BUT WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A SHIRT: WE WILL HAVE LIMITED SIZES/STYLES FOR SALE THIS SUNDAY IN THE NARTHEX. SHIRTS CAN ALSO BE PICKED UP IN THE CHURCH OFFICE M-F DURING BUSINESS HOURS. Does living a life of complete love happen accidentally? Or does love require purpose? Join us beginning Sept. 16th for Living on Purpose as we explore Jesus clear plan for his followers to Belong, Believe, Be Useful, and ultimately, to Be Love.