Neighbors In Need Family

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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!