Sue Norman's Services

Here is some pertinent information concerning Sue’s Services and who is in charge of the varying opportunities to help so far:

Visitation

This Wednesday the 24th from 6:30pm-8pm at Vaughn Funeral Home.

Funeral

This Thursday the 25^th at 10:30am at Weston UMC; followed by a Graveside Service at Laurel Hill Cemetery and an open community lunch back at Weston UMC.

The meal after the Funeral Service is coordinated by Julie Pasley. She has already taken care of most of the arrangements. Her number is 816-386-0120.

Meals to the Norman Family are coordinated through Suzanne Clizer. Her phone has been very busy. If you are able, please email her at sclizer@hughes.net. Suzanne’s home phone number is 816-640-2611.

Susan Norman

Faith Community,

It’s with a very heavy heart that I announce Sue Norman’s death at 8:30am this morning. Paul and Sue’s sister in law, Joley, were by her side as she passed away in her home. The girls were also home and were able to give her a kiss this morning before she died. The Service date and time for Sue will be announced within the next several days. Please pray for the extended family as they travel to Weston today and tomorrow. Please also pray for Paul, Emily and Tori as they grieve heavily over the loss of an incredible wife and mother.

In Christ,

Rescheduling Tonight's Youth Ministry Interest Meeting

Rescheduling Tonight's Youth Ministry Interest Meeting

Because of the snow, I am rescheduling tonight's Youth Ministry Interest Meeting for next Sunday. We will meet at the same time then (28th, 6:30pm).

Pastor Jim

Stuff this Week

ASH WEDNESDAY (Tonight)
Ash Wednesday Service is this evening at 6:30pm in the sanctuary. It is a short service where we will have blended music, prayer, scripture, a poem by Betty Dover and receive the ashes. This service signals our repentant and humble entry into the Season of Lent.

Youth Ministry Interest Meeting (Sunday)
We will meet this Sunday at 6:30pm in the Friendship Hall to discuss the future of youth ministry at Weston UMC. If you are a Middle School or High School student, parent or volunteer leader you are invited to come and offer input as to how we can go about outreach and discipleship to our local youth.

Volunteer Ideas

I'm beginning to plateau time wise. This happens with just about every pastor I bump into. We eventually fill our plate too high with maintenance things. Things that a church volunteer could do, but sometimes we are just too afraid to ask someone else to do. So, bottom line, I need your help. There are two areas that I could use some help in. Let me know if you have gifts in these areas and time to give on a weekly basis:

1) Sermon Visual Aids Production
90% of the time my sermons are done by Tuesday evening. On Wednesday or Thursday I will create the powerpoint and study guide that is inserted in the bulletin. These two items normally take me 1-3 hours. If someone familiar with powerpoint could do
the construction I could highlight the material to be inserted.

2) Benevolence Case Worker
The church is receiving more and more requests from individuals everywhere for financial support and help. Some of these requests are legitimate and some are from individuals who make a living conning churches and people. More than a check, many of these individuals need to be resourced to agencies who can help on many levels. Someone who has a heart for the poor and has patience would find this a rewarding ministry and opportunity. The time commitment would vary from week to week.

Please email me or call me if you are interested, would like more information or can offer suggestions:)

Coyotes at the Parsonage and a follow up note about the 12 Hours of Prayer

I'm just amazed how we continue to see new animals in our backyard all the time. This morning we had a couple of coyotes walk up pretty close to the parsonage. Yesterday two different groups of dogs came through the yard as well. The first group was mutts and the second group was very nice looking hunting dogs that must have wondered off.
I also wanted to thank everyone who was able to attend the 12 Hours Of Prayer for the Normans on Saturday. I took the poster board sheets to them that many of you signed after church on Sunday. They really appreciated your prayers and the signed sheets- they are going to tape them up on the wall! The Day of Prayer was an amazing opportunity and we were blessed to have many folks all throughout our community participate. Thank you again!

12 Hours of Prayer for Sue Norman and Family

12 Hours of Prayer for Sue Norman and Family

This Saturday (February 6^th) from 6am to 6pm the Weston United Methodist Church’s sanctuary will be open for prayer for Sue Norman and her family. Three weeks ago Susan stopped chemo treatments because of her weakened liver. Hospice is doing their best to make her comfortable as the cancer grows. Prayer is the greatest gift we can offer to Sue and her family. Everyone is invited to spend some time in prayer and meditation for the Normans in Weston United Methodist’s sanctuary this Saturday from 6am-6pm. The Normans are aware of the event and feel tremendously blessed to receive your prayers and love.

Completion of First Vision Group!

Yesterday we wrapped up the first Vision Group. They met once a week for four weeks in January. It was a phenomenal group of people who were full of great ideas and visions for the future of Weston United Methodist Church. All of them are spark plugs in our church and are ready to roll up their sleeves and get to work for Christ in our community. If you haven't signed up for a Vision Group yet there is still time. This is an opportunity for everyone to share their input and ideas in order to shape the future of our church. The next group will start on Wednesday nights and run again for four weeks. In March they will meet on Sunday afternoons from 4-5:30pm. In April they will meet on Monday nights from 6:30-8pm. You can sign up outside the sanctuary anytime. Hope to see you there soon!