FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCHPolson, Montana

Weekly Newsletter - September 4, 2020

Please note later start time. We will continue to meet outsideas long as the weather allows.

And then we'll move inside, following the safeguard guidelines.Outside! Sunday Worship

September 6, 2020 11:00 a.m.Communion Sunday

14th Sunday after Pentecost

Call to Worship

Leader: How shall we live in the love of God?

ALL: WE WILL TREAT ONE ANOTHER WITH FAIRNESS AND DIGNITY.

Leader: How shall we witness God’s forgiving love?

ALL: WE WILL REACH OUT OTHERS WITH COMPASSION.

Leader: Come, let us worship God who has always loved us.

ALL: LET OUR WORSHIP OF GOD BE REFLECTED

IN OUR LIVES OF HOPE AND PEACE. AMEN.

Opening PrayerLord, we come this day to worship and thank you

for the many ways you guide our lives.We ask that our hearts, our ears, and our spirits

may be open to your healing words of love.In Jesus’ Name, we pray. AMEN.

Scripture

Exodus 12:1-14

Psalm 149 or Psalm 148

Romans 13:8-14

Matthew 18:15-20

Hymns

Hymn#1~ The TableChris Tomlin

Hymn#2~ Table of Grace

Anthem~ Room at the TableCarrie Newcomber

Hymn#3~ We Are Calledperformed by Himig Heswita featuring Peter Pojol

MessagefromPastorJanet

Sunday's Outside!

PUMC is holding worship outside each week - as weather permits!

Guidelines for outdoor gathering include:Please stay home if you have a cough, fever, chills, muscle pain,shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, sore throat, a recent loss of taste or loss of smell OR if you do not feel well, have been in contact with someone you know that has or was in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19.

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Always maintain social distancing - at least 6 feet apart - at all times.Those who reside together can, of course, sit and stand together as they choose. We ask that you wear a mask, at least until everyone is seatedand while talking to others. Bring your own chair/blanket/umbrella for worship.You can remain in, or tailgate from your vehicle.

The church will not provide food or drink, but you are welcome to bringyour own. The interior of the building is closed during worship.

Please remember that we are providing this opportunity so that we can cometogether to worship. We continue to take more strict requirements inside thechurch for essential church business only. Please help us remain a safe churchby following these simple guidelines.

In case of inclement weather, worship will be postponed to the following week!

Peace,

Pastor Janet Mulroy

Announcements

OUTDOOR SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES continueThis week worship will begin at 11 a.m.

We will continue to meet outside as long as the weather allows.And then we'll move inside, following the safeguard guidelines.

Please read above letter from Pastor Janet with guidelines for outdoor worship.

FRIENDS IN FAITH - Mondays at 10:00 am via Zoom.Pastor Janet will email you the Zoom link and password.

NEW BIBLE STUDY ON EXODUSBegan Thursday, Sept. 3 and will continue thru October 22nd.

Thursdays at Noon via Zoom.The back story of what you've heard about Exodus.

The first week we studied Chapters 1-7.Please contact the office if you need the Zoom link and password.

ADMINISTRATIVE COUNCILAdministrative Council Meeting

Tues, Sept. 15th at 2 pm

MOUNTAIN SKY CONFERENCELink: Mountain Sky Conference

Vital Conversations: Wednesdays 11:30 a.m.- 12:30 p.m.Next meeting ~ Wednesday, Sept. 16th

Supporting youth ministry with guest Chris Wilterdink & Amanda DaniellLink to: Vital Conversations

Previous "Vital Conversations" are recorded and posted on YouTube.

Pilgrimage to the Land of Lovewill start on Monday, Sept. 7, 2020

following a Gathering of those embarking on the Pilgrimageon Sunday, Sept. 6th at 6 p.m. : Bishop Karen on Racism.

Please register by Fri, Sept. 4th.Link to Pilgrimage info and registration

Responsible Stewardship Webinar - Tue, Sept. 8th 11 a.m. - Noonon Preparing a Church Budget and Clergy Compensation Form.

Link to Register Now!

Links to Mountain Sky Conference News:From Bishop Karen Oliveto, Friday, Sept. 4, 2020:

A New Season of COVID-19: Not Just Survive, But ThriveMountain Sky Conference News/Sept. 1, 2020Mountain Sky Conference News/Aug. 25, 2020

2020 Mountain Sky Annual Conference Post Report and Survey

Upper Room DevotionalsThe Upper Room is making the July/August devotionals available as PDF files.

For your daily meditations, you may download the PDF Copy for your

personal use. Please go to the link: URE.July.August.devotionals

Other Upper Room Resources are available as follows:Morning Prayer with The Upper Room via Facebook Live, every Monday,Wednesday, and Friday at 11 a.m. (CT).These guided prayer experiences arearchived so you may join us at your convenience if you miss it live.Resources for Spiritual Wellness in Anxious Times.For navigating the pandemic,this link makes available to you a robust list of timely practices-for individuals andfamilies as well as your faith leaders. Included are digital devotionals, videos,eCourses, podcasts, etc., all of which can be accessed and distributed free ofcharge to everyone in your congregation.Resources for the Spiritual Work of Overcoming Racism. For addressing thespiritual virus of racism that continues to tear our society apart, we're compiling andadding more content each week to this list of helpful resources. Included is my blog

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which sets the context for the formational work of anti-racism-Reaching In,Reaching Up, Reaching Out: The Spiritual Work of Overcoming Racism.

GIVINGPUMC now provides secure online giving on our FUMC website or by texting "Give" to: 406.295.6900. A screen will pop-up and ask: "How much you would like to give?"

Respond with the amount. It will respond with: "It looks like you are a new giver".

To begin, click the link: http://brze.in/4a3a1b. Fill in the sections to complete your

donation. When you have completed the screen within the secure "Breeze" site, you will receive

a message on your phone reading: "You have successfully registered this phone and

completed your donation. To give in the future, simply text "Give" to this number."

You may still mail your tithes and offerings to the church at:

301 16th Avenue East, Polson, Montana 59860

PRAYERS

Prayers of healing for all who are suffering with COVID-19, and all those who are affected by the virus.

Those who have prayer requests should send them to Pastor Janetat pastor@polsonumc.org, or phone 940-368-2042.

MISSION AND OUTREACH

Personal Care Bag ProjectPlease remember to bring to the church your donations of personal hygiene items.

Loaves and Fish Food PantryLet's fill up the cart with non-perishable food items.

For latest news on PUMC, please check out our Facebook page.

UMCOR

UMCOR'S Response to Hurricane Laura

We are gathering materials to assemble UMCOR Cleaning Kits for thosecommunities affected by Hurricane Laura. Please donate what you are able.Following is a list of cleaning kit materials needed:

· One five-gallon round bucket with lid· One 32–64 oz. bottle liquid laundry detergent· One 16–40 oz. liquid concentrate household cleaner· One 16–34 oz. bottle liquid dish soap· One 4–8 oz. pump spray air freshener

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· One 6–14 oz. pump spray insect repellant· One scrub brush· 18 re-usable cleaning wipes· Five scouring pads· 36–50 clothespins· One 50–100 ft. clothesline (cotton or plastic line)· 24 roll of heavy-duty trash bags (33–45 gallon sizes)· Five N95 particulate respirator dust masks· Two pairs kitchen gloves· One pair work gloves

“SmörgåsbordfortheSoul”ASPIRITUALREJUVENATIONRETREATFlatheadLakeCamp~September27-30

A sampling of spiritual delicacies old and new, the menu includes centering prayer,journaling, qi gong and healing sound therapy, labyrinth, Lectio Divina, communionin worship and times for silent reflection.

Leadership includes Mary Romerien McGrath of Glacier Sound Healing(glaciersoundhealingcenter.com), Kelly Addy, Su DeBree, and Nancy Flint.Let us know if you want to share a prayer practice you have found helpfuland we will add it to the table!

Registration of $175 is open at flatheadcamp.org. Camp staff will provide meals,and attendees will help prepare and serve dinner (practicing the presence of Godat all times, even in kitchen duties, ala Brother Lawrence). Current COVID 19 protocolswill be followed for all gatherings. Check-in is from 2-4 September 27. Program begins at4. The retreat ends after lunch September 30. More detailed information is online,and you may call Su DeBree at 406-422-3302 if you have questions.

Please Pray For:Continued prayers for: Beth Christian,

Nicole Lindenlaub and Barbara Medland.

Lectionary Scripture for September 2020Sept 6th ~ 14th Sunday after PentecostExodus 12:1-14; Psalm 149 or Psalm 148 (UMH 861)Romans 13:8-14; Matthew 18:15-20 Sept 13th ~ 15th Sunday after PentecostExodus 14:19-31; Exodus 15:1b-11, 20-21 (UMH 135)Romans 14:1-12; Matthew 18:21-35 Sept 20th ~ 16th Sunday after PentecostExodus 16:2-15; Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 or Psalm 78 (UMH 799)

http://glaciersoundhealingcenter.com/http://flatheadcamp.org/

Philippians 1:21-30; Matthew 20:1-16 Sept 27th ~ 17th Sunday after PentecostExodus 17:1-7; Psalm 78:1-4, 12-16 (UMH 799)Philippians 2:1-13; Matthew 21:23-32

Contacts

First United Methodist Church of Polson 301 16th Ave. E

Polson, MT 59860

facebook.com/PolsonUMCwww.polsonumc.org

Email: info@polsonumc.orgPastor Janet's Email: pastor@polsonumc.org

Tel. (406) 883-6161- Message Only

Summer ScheduleSunday Morning Worship Service 10:00 am ~ Outside

Leadership TeamPastor Janet Mulroy

District Superintendent ~ Jan Witman

Bishop ~ Karen Oliveto

Administrative Council Chair ~ Sherrie McFarland

Staff/Pastor Parish Relations Chairman ~ Ken Siler

Treasurer ~ Donna Houle

Finance Secretary ~ Les Dawson

Ad Council Secretary ~ Jane Larson

Board of Trustees Chairman ~ Clao Milner

Members at Large: Claudette Beckendorf & Nancy Teggeman

Lay Leader ~ Peggy Milner

https://www.facebook.com/PolsonUMChttp://www.polsonumc.org/mailto:pumc@polsonumc.orgmailto:pastor@polsonumc.org

Worship Team Chairman ~ Dee Walker

United Methodist Women President ~ Monica Mills

United Methodist Men Chairman ~ Gary Teggeman

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