Annabelle Nadia. With Love, Mark, Amy, Carter & Annabelle. Announcing the birth of. December 19 at 3:47 a.m. 8 pounds, 7 ounces, & 21 inches

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4 Announcing the birth of Annabelle Nadia December 19 at 3:47 a.m. 8 pounds, 7 ounces, & 21 inches Click here to add your photo With Love, Mark, Amy, Carter & Annabelle Click here to add your photo

5 You re Invited to our Veterans Celebra on Save the date: Sunday, Nov 8, 2015 Join us as we give thanks to those in our community who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Worship will be at 10 am. The Rev. Michael J. Philips, U.S. Army Chaplain (re red) will be the guest preacher. Click here to add your photo Following the service will be a luncheon for Veterans and their families. At 5 pm, a special Evening Service of Music will be held with music from Sumner High School Orchestra. A free will offering will be taken. Proceeds will go to support The Wounded Warrior Project. Contact the church office for more details. Place Stamp Here Sumner United Methodist Church 901 Wood Ave, Sumner, WA (253) sumnerumc.org Click here to add your photo With Love, Mark, Amy, Carter & Annabelle

6 music youth Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe! Psalm 150:3-4 NRSV O God, from my youth you have taught me, and I still proclaim your wondrous deeds. Psalm 71:17 NRSV

7 music youth Music is a big part of worship in The United Methodist Church, and here at Sumner, the phrase goes without saying. Since the beginning, the people who call themselves Methodists have always been a singing people. In addition to congregational hymn singing, we are blessed to have: contemporary praise and worship music beautiful piano and pipe organ music wind and string instrument soloists visiting choirs and musicians vocal soloists If you are blessed with the talent of music, we invite you share that talent to the glory of God with us. Megan Depping Discipleship Committe Chair and Choir Director megandepping@hotmail.com United Methodist Youth meets Sunday evenings at 6 pm. All middle school and high school youth are welcome, regardless of affiliation or background. Youth group consists of: dinner games and activities bible study watching movies field trips Occasionally, our youth go to camps and conferences or embark on mission trips. Pastor Pam & Tom Osborne revposborne@gmail.com

8 young adults men s group When I was a child, I spoke like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child; when I became an adult, I put an end to childish ways. 1 Corinthians 13:11 NRSV The greatest among you will be your servant. Matthew 23:11 NRSV

9 young adults men s group We invite you to join us for Evening Light, our young adults group. Evening Light is a cross-denominational group for those 18 to 35 years of age. Our group consists of Methodists, Lutherans, Episcopalians and members of The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) from all over Pierce and King counties. Evening Light gathers one to two times per month, usually for fellowship and conversation. We meet at different pubs and restaurants, and sometimes at one of our group member s homes. From time to time, we also gather for worship, and for mission projects. Markie Wheeler-Jones markie@markielynn.com United Methodist Men meet twice a month and several other times per year. Gatherings include breakfast, bible study, watching footbal games, and mission projects in the area. The mission of United Methodist Men in Sumner is to serve Christ, our community, and the world. All men, ages 18 and up, are welcomed to be a part of United Methodist Men. Craig Edmonds Lay Leader and United Methodist Men President credmonds@mail.wsu.edu

10 women s group hospitality Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God Matthew 5:9 NRSV They devoted themselves to the apostles teaching and fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. Acts 2:42 NRSV

11 women s group hospitality The women of our church have gathered under many names over the years, but their mission is still the same: to gather together as women, empowered by God to share the good news and to help our neighbors in need. United Methodist Women meet once a month for lunch and mission projects, and several other time each year. All women, ages 18 and up, are welcomed to be a part of United Methodist Women. Bev Anderson United Methodist Women President bevandgordyanderson@gmail.com Whether before or after worship, a wedding, memorial service, or any other event that happens at our church, members of our Hospitality Committee make sure that our church campus is a welcoming and inviting space. Our Hospitality Committe members help with: Fellowship time (coffee hour) after worship services Kitchen prep, food service and cleanup Decorating the Fellowship Hall and other areas of the church Acting as greeters and coordinators at weddings and memorial services Please join us in making our church a welcoming space for all who enter our doors. Debbie Jaquist Hospitality Committe Chair debbiejaq@msn.com

12 sunday school messy church But to all who received him, who believed in his name, he gave power to become children of God John 1:12 NRSV but Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs. Matthew 19:14 NRSV

13 sunday school messy church During worship and other appointed times, we offer a space where children are free to grow, learn, share, and just be themselves. Our Sunday School program is taught by pre-screened and trained staff who help to make Sunday Scool a fun experience for children of all ages. We currently have a two-room Sunday School, meaning todllers have a program in one room, and children in grades K through 2nd get to be a aprt of our Godly Play program in the adjacent room. We also play to add a third room for grades 3 through 5. Sunday School consists of: arts and crafts bible stories games and fun activities Mary Hillburn Sunday School Director maryhills@aol.com Messy Church is a new way for having church for families with young children. We hold Messy Church at 4 pm on the 2nd Sunday or every month. Currently, Sumner Church is one of only three churches in Washington state that participate in this cross-denominational program. Messy Church consists of: Arts and crafts Other group activities Bible story time and singing Dinner All of the Messy Church activities, stories and songs center around one theme each meeting to help engage children and create a fun learning environment. Paula Wheeler Messy Church Director ptwheeler@gmail.com

14 mission community The priest replied, Go in peace. The mission you are on is under the eye of the Lord. Judges 18:6 NRSV Peace be to the whole community, and love with faith, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Ephesians 6:23 NRSV

15 mission community John Wesley, the founder of the Methodist movement once said the world is my parish. There are many ways that United Methodists in the United States and around the globe engage in mission to serve our brothers and sisters in our worldwide parish. Several of our study and fellowship groups take on local mission projects throughout the year, which include things like helping with the Sumner Food Bank andproviding new backpacks and school supplies for children at the beggining of each school year. United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR) is another way to be involved in mission. UMCOR volunteers travel the world and stay for a few days, a few weeks, or a few months to assist in places of disaster. Imagine No Malaria is another mission of the worldwide church that aims to reduce infection and malaria related deaths throughout the African continent. We know that church can happen anywhere, and not just on our campus. Sumner Church participates in many local events each year. Our church plays an active role in our community. In addition to community events, we have opened our doors to several community groups, inlcuding: Boy Scouts of America Alcoholics Anonymous/Friends of Bill W. Al-Anon Nacrotics Anonymous TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) If your calling is to help plan and facilitate community events or be a liaison between community groups and the church councuil, we invite you to share that talent with us. Arlene Stebbins Mission Committe Chair astebbins@live.com Craig Edmons Lay Leader credmonds@mail.wsu.edu

16 study worship I will study the way that is blameless. When shall I attain it? I will walk with integrity of heart within my house Psalm 101:2 NRSV God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth. John 4:24 NRSV

17 study worship Study groups are a great way to meet with a small group of people who want to know more about faith, the bible, and strengthen their relationship with God. We offer a variety of study groups: Adults: Sun 9:30 am Seniors: Thurs 10 am Young Adults: Thurs 6 pm Women s: Wed 7 pm Men s: Mon 7 pm Parents: Wed 7 pm Middle and High School Youth: Sun 6 pm Worship is one of the foremost experiences in the life of a church. While pastors and staff help to lead worship, it is the gifts and talents of many volunteers who help to make Sunday worship possible. There are many ways you can be involved with worship: Be a greater Be an usher Be a reader Be a communion assistant Be a musician Be a media technician Share your gifts and talents with us by volunteering to assist with worship. Pastor Pam Osborne revposborne@gmail.com Debbie Jaquist Hospitality Committe Chair debbiejaq@msn.com