Family Ministry @ WUMC

Fall Harvest Day - October 30, 2011

2011-10-06T19:56:00.000-04:00

Join us for a Fall Harvest Day Party at Jubilee Hall on Sunday, October 30, 2011 from 11:30-1:30. There will be crafts, games and the community service project of creating 100 (peanut-free) Trick-or-Treat bags for the soup kitchen.

We are in need of the following donations for the Trick-or-Treat bags:

50 GIANT size lunch bags (we already have 50 and they were apparently bought at Target)
100 fun-sized plain M&Ms
100 fun-sized Skittles
100 fun-sized 3 Muskateers
200 Tootsie Rolls
100 snack-sized bags of pretzels
100 snack-sized bags of Goldfish
100 applesauce and/or fruit cups
100 packages of cheese crackers
monetary donation to cover remaining items (if needed)

Please respond to let us know what you can donate and how many you will be purchasing so we know that we have enough items to fill all 100 bags with the same items.

Also, bring Halloween costumes and a snack to share!

RSVP by October 25th so we have enough craft supplies.

Gingerbread House Party

2010-12-12T14:12:00.001-05:00

The Gingerbread House Party will be on Saturday, December 18th at 10 a.m. in the New Life in Christ room. Each family needs to bring a box of graham crackers, icing and a bag of candy to share (be creative!) Hot Chocolate will be provided. Anyone that would like to play/lead some Christmas carols is more than welcome to do so.

Christmas Cookie Exchange

2010-12-12T14:07:00.001-05:00

We will be having a Christmas Cookie Exchange on Sunday, December 19th after the 10:00 service. If you are going to be participating, please leave a comment below letting us know what type of cookies you will be bringing. Remember, you will need 1 dozen cookies for each family that is participating as well as a dozen to taste at the exchange and if you like, you may bring a dozen each for Pastors Laura and Kelly.

Thanksgiving Dinner and Shoebox Stuffing

2010-11-10T10:52:00.000-05:00

We will be having Thanksgiving dinner on Saturday, November 20 at 5:00 in Jubilee Hall. Please let me know how many people are coming and what dish you are bringing. As always, turkey will be provided. Don't forget to bring all of your shoebox supplies so that we can work on filling all of the leftover boxes that the church has collected.
We can't wait to see everyone again!!

Pool Party at the Evans'

2010-08-10T16:59:00.003-04:00

Please join us this Saturday, August 14th at 1:00 for a pool party! We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs, buns and drinks. Please leave a comment with what dish you will be bringing.

Track and Field Day

2010-06-01T14:42:00.002-04:00

Please join us on Sunday, June 6th for our 2nd Annual Track and Field Day. We will meet at City Park immediately following the second service. Please leave a comment with what food item you will be bringing: we'll need a little bit of everything!

Memorial Day Picnic

2010-05-25T09:56:00.000-04:00

Our Annual Memorial Day Picnic will be on SUNDAY, May 30th at Don and Debbie Hiltner's house. Please let me know below how many are planning on coming and what you will be bringing (hamburgers and hotdogs will be provided). See you on Sunday!

St. Patricks Pot Luck and Game Night

2010-02-28T20:45:00.000-05:00

We will be having a St. Patricks/Green Theme Pot Luck and Family Game Night. Join us in Jubilee Hall on Sunday, March 14th at 4 p.m. Bring your favorite family board/table top game and your St. Patrick's/green covered dish. We will start by playing a few games, have some dinner and then play some more games. Please RSVP below and tell us what you are going to bring. Be creative!!!!

Haiti Health Kit Contents

2010-02-03T17:28:00.008-05:00

The following is a list of items that we will need to stuff 40 bags for Haiti Health kits. Please sign up for as many items as you can bring and make sure that you follow the specific instructions with each. All of these items can be bought at Dollar Tree. Bring your items along with 5 $1 bills on Sunday, February 7th after the 10:00 service to the Senior High Youth Room where we will be stuffing the bags. After we are done filling the bags, stick around for the planning meeting.

I will try to update the list as far as the number needed when we get responses and put the needed totals in red. Last update after "Lisa".

40 (33) hand towels (15" x 25" up to 17" x 27" - no kitchen towels)

40 (22) washcloths - these were 3/$1 at Dollar Tree

40 (26) combs (large and sturdy, not pocket-sized)

40 (20) metal nail files or fingernail clippers (no emery boards or toenail clippers)

40 (3) bath-size bars of soap (3 oz. and up) - these were 2 or 3/$1 at Dollar Tree

40 (15) toothbrushs (single brushes only in original wrapper - no child-size brushes - make sure that they are individually wrapped or at least SEALED when separated) I found these for 3/$1

240 (100) adhesive plastic strip sterile bandages - Think BandAid type only

$1.00 (in cash) to purchase toothpaste (do not include the actual toothpaste)

Cloth Sizes for Neighbors in Need

2009-12-02T09:03:00.003-05:00

Hi! Just a quick note on the cloth sizes for the Neighbors in Need Girls. Haley wears a Ladies/Misses Large (shirt, coat or pajamas), size 12 pants, size 7 shoe, and size 9 sock.

Zowie wears a Youth Large (shirt, coat or pajamas), size 12 pant, size 3 shoe and Youth size 3 sock.

Neighbors in Need Family

2009-12-01T22:47:00.000-05:00

Please look at the list below and then leave a comment telling us what you will be able to purchase for the family. The gift needs to be wrapped and it needs a gift tag on it stating who the gift is to. Tonia said that they were interested in coming to our Gingerbread House Party so if you can, please bring it with you to the party. If you are not able to make it to the party please let us know and you can just drop if off at our house anytime. Tonia and Ralph’s Christmas will really be much nicer with your gifts for their girls.

Haley (almost 15):
• Old Navy or Marshalls gift cards
• Black, High Top Converse shoes size 7
• Any (or all) of the Harry Potter books and movies (she hasn't read any of them or seen any of the movies, but would like to have them all)

Zowie (9):
• Fur Real Friends Panda Bear
• Otherwise, clothing and toy wise she will be happy with ANYTHING

Ralph (Dad):
• a Cordless Power Drill

The family shops at Walmart a lot and does grocery shopping at SuperFresh so gift cards for these places are great ideas too.

Christmas Cookie Exchange

2009-12-01T22:28:00.001-05:00

Let us know if you are planning on participating in our Christmas Cookie Exchange. We will be meeting in the Youth Sunday School rooms on Sunday, December 13th at 11:00 am. Please tell us what kind of cookies you are planning on bringing. You will need to bring a dozen for each participant plus an extra dozen for tasting. Please include a copy of the recipe.

Gingerbread House Party

2009-12-01T22:23:00.000-05:00

Saturday, December 12th, 10:00 a.m. New Life in Christ room OR Jubilee Hall

Please leave an RSVP for the Gingerbread House Party. We need to get an idea of how many are coming because we are trying to determine if we need to move to Jubilee Hall for this event. Each family that is coming needs to bring a box of graham crackers, a tube or tub of icing and candy decorations to share. We need to find someone that is able to provide milk cartons from school. Usually a teacher is able to do this pretty easily. Please let me know if you can do that. We also need a donation of hot cups for hot chocolate and of course Hot Chocolate! When you RSVP just let us know if you will be bringing something with you.

Thanksgiving Potluck

2009-11-11T16:26:00.000-05:00

We are very excited about this years Thanksgiving Potluck dinner and Shoebox Ministry!
The dinner will start Saturday, November 21st around 5:00 followed by stuffing and wrapping shoeboxes and family nativity pictures. Turkey, paper products, and drinks will be provided.
We are asking everyone to please leave a comment below with your RSVP letting us know how many people are coming and what dish you are bringing.
Also, please bring Christmas wrapping paper and tape as well as your shoeboxes and items to stuff the shoeboxes. Some ideas for the boxes include school supplies, small toys, hygiene items, hard candy and hair clips. Please remember that if your items need batteries to include extra batteries and DO NOT bring any kid of war-related items. Please make sure that your items are in new condition. In the past we have been able to fill about 50 boxes and we are hoping to do at least 60 this year!!!
If you would like to donate towards the cost of the turkeys please let me know.
See you on Saturday!!!

Christmas in April

2009-04-18T20:55:00.003-04:00

The Family Ministry will once again be providing food for the Christmas in April work team on Saturday, April 25th. This year the work team will consist of about 8 people. We would like to provide a morning break snack (coffee and donuts) and lunch (sandwiches, chips, brownies, and drinks). If we could get this stuff together for Thursday night (4/23) that would be great! The items we need to have are:
Buns - 2 packages
Lunch Meat - 1 lb
Cheese slices
Mayonaise - a small jar
Chips - individual bags or a few big bags
Drinks - some cans of soda
Bottled Water
Donuts - 2 dozen
Brownies
Plastic Wear
Sturdy Plates
A big pack of Napkins
If you are able to help with a food donation, I and many others would really appreciate your help. Just let us know what you would be able to provide by clicking on "Comments" right below here (see "How to leave a Comment" at the right for directions), and I will give you directions to our house if you need them.
Thanks again,
Lis

St. Patrick's Day Party

2009-03-02T19:14:00.002-05:00

Please let us know if you will be attending the St. Patrick's Day Party at the Evan's Home AND what you will be bringing for a dish. Try to bring something with an Irish theme. Even if it is only in name or color! Be creative!!

Jesus Loves Me Party and Pot Luck

2009-02-11T13:37:00.002-05:00

Please leave a comment below letting us know how many children you will be bringing to the party. That way we will know how many craft supplies we will need to have on hand. If you have any questions please contact Laura B. or Stephany P.

Family Game Night

2009-01-29T17:33:00.002-05:00

Because we will be ordering pizza we need to know how many people are coming and how many silces you think your family will need. Pizza is available for $5/family or $5 per pizza if you need more than one.
Just leave a comment below letting us know how many slices or whole pizzas to order for you.

Neighbors In Need Family

2008-12-03T19:41:00.005-05:00

The family that we have sponsored this year is a single mother with 4 young girls ages 8, 3, and 2yo twins. The 3 youngest girls all have birthdays in December and January.

Bobbie, the mother, just got a part time job and is really trying to get back on her feet. When asked what she wanted for Christmas she was just silent for a while. She is mostly interested in gifts for her girls but we were able to get some ideas for her as well.

Please look at the list below and then leave a comment telling us what you will be able to purchase for the family. The gift needs to be wrapped and it needs a gift tag on it stating who the gift is to. We will be delivering them right after the Gingerbread House Party so if you can, please bring it with you to the party. If you are not able to make it to the party please let us know and we will find a way to get your gift to her. Bobbies Christmas will really be much nicer with your gifts for her girls.

**I will TRY to color things that have already been chosen blue but don't completely rely on this system.**

Bobbie
· Queen size sheets
· Crib sheets
· Pillows

Cheyenne and Kylie (2 year old twins – turning 3 in December)
· Socks – for shoe size 7
· Tights (neutral colors) – size 24M
· Baby Doll Accessories – Stroller, Pack n’ Play, Highchair, etc.
· Dress Up Stuff
· Pretend make-up, curling irons, hair dryers
· Princess Stuff
· Princess Nightlight – for Kylie
· Talking Baby Doll – Cheyenne
· Age Appropriate Video Games

Julia – 3 years old – turning 4 in January
· Socks – for shoe size 9
· Tights (neutral colors) – size 3T/4T
· Smaller “FurReal Friends” - not the piglet
· Dora Toys
· Baby Doll Stroller
· Age Appropriate Video Games
· Scooby Doo Toys

Caitlin - 8 years old
· Anything Hannah Montana
· Age Appropriate Digital Camera
· Jewelry – Necklace and Bracelet
· Make-Up
· Gift Certificate towards dance classes or karate lessons
· Full size sheets
· Nintendo DS*
· Gameboy Advance*
*If at all possible. Bobbie knows that these are expensive items!

Gingerbread House Party

2008-12-01T12:08:00.002-05:00

If you are planning on coming to the gingerbread house party please let me know below so that I can make sure that I have enough milk cartons for the houses. I need too know how many kids you are bringing with you.
Thank you!!

Our 2nd Annual Thanksgiving Feast

2008-11-01T22:35:00.002-04:00

We will be having our Thanksgiving Feast on Saturday, November 22nd at 5:00 p.m. in Jubilee Hall. Please let us know if you plan to attend, how many people you are bringing with you and what dish you will be bringing. Also, we could use some help with buying the turkeys. If someone would like to donate one please let me know. I would be more than happy to roast it for you.

Thunderhead Bowl

2008-11-01T22:32:00.002-04:00

Are you going bowling with us? If so, please let me know how many bowlers you are bringing and if you want a hotdog or a slice of pizza so that I can let them know by Wednesday. The cost is $9 per bowler and that includes a drink and a slice of pizza or a hotdog. I believe that shoe rental may be extra.

Donation List for the Fall Children's Festival

2008-10-16T23:15:00.009-04:00

I went out tonight and bought the rest of the supplies from this list. If you would still like to donate we would really appreciate a cash donation towards the cost of the items.
Thank you!!!

If this is the first time you have ever attended an event with the WUMC Family Ministry please skip to the next post down. This post is not meant for you. We want you to come and enjoy yourself without any burdens!!

This is a list of items that we will need for the Fall Children's Festival. If you are able to donate please click the comments link below here and let me know what you are able to contribute.

Also, if you are able to help with set-up or clean-up that would be very appreciated too. Set-up is going to begin at 1:30. Please let me know.

Thanks!!!

Blue items have already been donated! Thanks!!!
· Pumpkins about 4 - nothing will happen to them and you can have them back right away!!
· Hoola Hoops - 2 or 3
· Tiny Pumpkins - lots - about 12!!!
· Stickers – Halloweenie
· Hay (tiny bit - very tiny bit)
· Wax paper
· Zip lock bags - sandwich size
· ipod and speakers
· White paper bags with handles - to use for treat bags - One for each kid. I will know how many we need once we start getting RSVP's in. (So far we have 25 kids coming)
· Stickers or decorations for the treat bags
· Fuzzy (eyelash) yarn
· White construction paper 6x18 - about 30 - 40 sheets
· White crepe paper streamers - LOTS!!! - about 15 - 20 rolls (have about 9 so far)
· Tape - 2 rolls
· Stapler w/ staples - 2 will do
· Hole punch
Microwave popcorn
A bag of candy corn
· Small prizes – last I looked, Target had some great prizes in their Dollar Spot.
· Candy – Bags of individually wrapped candy. Please try to avoid nuts if possible.
· Thin ribbon

RSVP for the FALL CHILDREN'S FESTIVAL

2008-10-12T14:25:00.004-04:00

If you are able to attend our Fall Children's Festival we would really appreciate your help with an RSVP. That way we will know to expect you and will have enough supplies for everyone.
All you have to do is click on the green link right below here that says "Comments" and then leave a comment telling us who you are and how many children you will be bringing with you and their ages.
Thank you so much for helping us out with our planning!!!

Baughers Orchard Trip

2008-09-30T11:42:00.003-04:00

We will be going to Baughers Orchard on Saturday, October 18th. Please meet us at Baughers at 10:30. We will take a hay ride, pick pumpkins and visit the petting zoo.
If you are planning on going please let me know below so that we will be watching for you.
See you at the farm!!!

Frederick Keys Baseball Game

2008-07-25T13:08:00.003-04:00

I need to get a head count for tickets for the game. You can either email me personally or leave a comment below. Let me know how many adult ($6) and how many childrens ($4 for 3-12yrs) tickets you need.

Louque Pool Party

2008-07-25T13:06:00.001-04:00

Please let us know (by leaving a comment below) if you are coming to the Louque Pool Party on Saturday, August 2nd 12 - 5 p.m. and what side dish you will be bringing. Hotdogs and hamburgers will be provided. We will need someone to bring buns and drinks too.

Sundae Sunday

2008-07-08T19:03:00.003-04:00

Come to the Cole's house on Sunday, July 20th at 6:00 p.m. for a Sundae Sunday. We will be making our own sundae's and enjoying some fellowship for the evening. The Cole's have plenty of places to play in their yard so the kids will be able to run off their sugar high before bedtime.
We are asking everyone to bring their favorite topping to share and their favorite ice cream bowl (that way we will be saving the world by not throwing away all of those styrofoam bowls.) We will provide the ice cream and spoons!!! Please let us know that you are coming and what your toppings will be by leaving a comment below.
Directions will be sent around closer to the time of the event. See you then!

Fourth of July Weekend

2008-06-10T15:29:00.003-04:00

Please let us know if you are coming, what party or parties you are coming to and what dish(s) you will be bringing. We need a head count so we buy the right amount of meat. Just click the "Comments" link below and let us know!!
Directions will be sent out a few days before the parties.

Christmas in April

2008-04-17T15:00:00.005-04:00

The Family Ministry will once again be providing food for the Christmas in April work team on Saturday, April 26th. This year the work team will consist of about 12 people. I would like to just copy last years menu and provide a morning break snack (coffee and donuts), lunch (sloppy joe, chips, cookies or little debbie snacks, and drinks), and an afternoon break snack (a few plates of brownies). If we could get this stuff together for Friday night (4/25) that would be great! I will make the sloppy joe again so that it will be here and ready for Saturday. What we still need to have are: (I have highlighted the remaining items we need in blue.)

Buns - 3 or 4 packages
Chips - individual bags or a few big bags
Cookies or Little Debbie Snacks
Drinks - some cans of soda
Bottled Water
Coffee (I can’t remember how we worked this out last year)
Donuts - a few dozen
Brownies - a few plates
Plastic Wear
Cups suitable for coffee
Sturdy Plates
A big pack of Napkins

If you are able to help with a food donation, I and many others would really appreciate your help. Just let us know what you would be able to provide by clicking on "Comments" right below here (see "How to leave a Comment" at the right for directions), and I will give you directions to our house if you need them.
Thanks again,
Lis

Family Movie Night

2008-02-11T23:32:00.000-05:00

Lori has come up with a really cute idea for the family movie night this Saturday. The movie will start at 6:00 and after the movie we will have a cute (and tasty) little craft for the kids to make for a friend. There will be popcorn and drinks available during the movie.
So, with all that in mind I have another list of items that we will be needing for the evening. If you are able to bring something we would really appreciate it. Click on the link just below here that says "comments." From there you can leave a comment that says what you plan to bring.

Here is a list of items that we will be needing:

Vanilla icing - several cans
Vanilla wafers
Large (about 4") round sugar cookies - anyone feel like baking?
Hershey kisses
Chocolate chips
Black shoestring licorice (or choc. gel icing tubes)
Cinnamon candies
Gallon sized zipper storage bags
Microwave Popcorn
Lemonade Mix

Also, don't forget to bring your blankets and pillows so that you can be comfy on the floor.
I can't wait to see everyone on Saturday!

Neighbors In Need

2007-12-10T09:09:00.000-05:00

Below you will find a list of gifts for the family that we adopted through Neighbors In Need. Please read it over. If you would like to help out please leave a comment below telling us what you will contribute. You can also look at other people's comments to see what items have already been purchased. Please wrap the gift and put the persons name on it. You can then either bring it to our Christmas party on Saturday morning or you can drop it by Christine Clarius' house by Saturday. Email Christine directly for directions. CDCLARI@k12.carr.org

Keri-Dean (11):

A Bike - taken
Any DVD with Hannah Montana - taken
High School Musical - taken
Sponge Bob - taken
NOW 26 CD - taken
Gary Allen CD
She needs a winter coat in adult L. (Her favorite colors are green, purple, and blue) - taken
Snow boots - size 9 - taken
Baby Alive - taken
Monopoly - taken
Playstation

Cheyenne (9):

A Bike - taken
Any DVD with Hannah Montana - taken
Care Bears - taken
Snow boots - size 7. (Her favorite color is blue) - taken
She also needs some sweatshirts (L)- she likes Eeyore - taken
CD player - taken
She loves arts and crafts. - taken

Mary (the Mom):

Hoodies (3X) - taken
Bath Towels
Kitchen towels (birdhouses and the color blue) - taken
Silverware - taken
New pots/pans - taken
FOOD LION OR WEIS GIFT CARDS

Thanks for your help with this huge mission that will really help a local family this Christmas!!

Cookies!!!!

2007-11-24T19:26:00.000-05:00

If you would like to participate in the cookie exchange just sign up by clicking the "comments" link below and letting us know what type of cookie you plan to make and share. Make a dozen cookies for each person participating and a dozen for us to sample on exchange day and bag them each separately. Bring them to church to the library at 10:45 on Sunday, December 9th. I will have a basket available if you would like to make some extras for Pastor Laura and Pastor Jenn. Also, if you could, please make a copy of your recipe for each bag of cookies you exchange so the we can all know your secret recipe!!

Thanksgiving Pot Luck

2007-11-11T23:08:00.000-05:00

The Family Ministry is having a Thanksgiving Pot Luck on Saturday, November 17th in Jubilee Hall 5 - 7:30. Please hit "comments" below and tell us how many of you are coming and what 2 of your families "Favorite Feast" side dishes you will be bringing. (We will be providing the meat.) And, don't forget!! We need a few desserts too!! Also, if you plan to have your picture taken that evening please let me know so that I can plan ahead.
Please remember to bring your items for Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes too so that we can work on our mission project.

Planning for the Ice Cream Social

2007-09-14T14:57:00.001-04:00

The ice cream social is coming soon!
It is on Saturday, Sept 22, 11:00 - 12:30 p.m. at the Cole's house.

If you are planning on going please RSVP below on the comments link. Please tell us how many people are coming and what toppings you will be bringing. Doubles are okay - we just don't want everyone to bring hot fudge.
And remember, we will be supplying the ice cream and drinks. You supply your favorite bowls and toppings. We want to see your crazy bowls!!!
One more thing - Pastor Laura is going to try to come too so that she can get a chance to meet everyone and find out what our group is all about. This will be a wonderful chance to fellowship with our new pastor.
Can't wait to see you all soon!!!!

Arm Loads of Fun

2007-08-21T18:58:00.000-04:00

We had so much fun at the swim party and a near record turn out! Thank you to the Louques for the use of their pool and home. I believe that most of the kids seemed to enjoy the hot tub the most but I think the parents enjoyed the food and fellowship!

I can't wait for our next event when we can all get together again!!

Swim Party

2007-06-28T16:12:00.000-04:00

We will all be heading over to the Louque's house for our pool party on Friday the 13th! Steph says to make sure that we bring extra floaties because of the date. I just picked that date because I thought it would be easy to remember.

Anyway, the fun starts at 4:00 and if you can't get there that early just come on over a little later.

Make sure that you bring your bathing suit, towel, floaties and a covered dish to share. We will be providing the hotdogs, hamburgers, drinks, paper products and condiments.

Please let us know if you are able to attend so that we can have a good count for our food.
You can RSVP by just leaving a comment right below here and please mention what dish you intend to bring. That way, we won't end up with 4 bowls of potato salad. (If you don't know what you are bringing yet, just come back and tell us.)

See you then!

Father's Day Golf Outing

2007-06-18T00:42:00.000-04:00

Well, the men may not have been plentiful but the fun certainly was!

As the day got closer for the Father's Day golf outing, the men started dropping out like flies. What originally started as a group of 6 got cut by several different reasons ranging from a marathon to a wedding to even My Little Ponies on stage (you can't make up that kind of story)! So, Jon and Monte had a great time going golf with Jon's Dad and hopefully you will be able to join them next year.

Word on the street is that Rich is planning an Orioles trip soon so watch for details about that!

Let's hear it for the Dad's

2007-06-01T12:20:00.000-04:00

There is going to be a Father's Day outing on Saturday, June 16th. I took a vote and found that most of the dad's wanted to play a round of golf. So that's what is planned. All of the Dad's are going to meet at the church in the parking lot on Center Street and then they can ride together to the golf course at McDaniel College. (I am told that there is not much parking there.)
I called for a tee time and was told that they did not do that. They go on a first come/first serve basis. Also, I asked about shoes and was told that anything will do except "Baseball type cleats." Hope that info is useful to some. As far as price is concerned, after 4:00, the cost is $8 to walk and about $15 or $16 to ride. I then made reservations for O'Lordan's for 6:00 or 6:30 - I can't remember which. Aren't I a really good planner!
So, if you are interested in golfing and/or dinner with the guys please let me know so that I can confirm the dinner reservations and so that the other Dad's know who to expect to show up at church. You can let me know by just posting a comment below and that way, all the Dad's can see.

Have a Happy Father's Day!!!

Favorite Place to take the Kids

2007-05-31T15:16:00.001-04:00

We all have wonderful ideas of what to do with the kids on a Saturday afternoon so now is your chance to share your ideas with everyone else! Please leave a comment telling us all where you like to take you kids. Make sure you remember the details of where it is, how much it costs, how much time it takes to get there and how much time we can expect to spend there. I know I am always looking for new ideas. I'm sure others are as well.