Gary United Methodist Church

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Gary United Methodist Church August 30, 2020

Congregational Care Our sympathy to Bud & Melissa Wheaton on the death of Melissa’s mother, Marilynn Horner, on Aug. 23.

Stay Connected to the Church Family Worship Talk: Sundays at 10:15 a.m. live via Zoom. This virtual coffee hour includes conversation about the morning's service. Grab your coffee and click on the meeting link right beneath the worship service at garychurch.org. Lectionary Readings  

This week’s readings: Exodus 3:1–15, Psalm 105:1–6, 23–26, 45b, Romans 12:9–21, and Matthew 16:21–28 Next week’s readings: Exodus 12:1–14, Psalm 149, Psalm 148, Romans 13:8–14, and Matthew 18:15–20

Plans Underway for In-Person Worship: Register her e for the 9 a.m. in-person worship service on Sun., Sept. 13. The service will be limited to 50 pre-registered participants and will follow specific safety guidelines. On Sun., Sept. 20, the in-person service will be open to Confirmation families only. Each week the service will be live streamed using our new AV system, and a recording will be available later in the day for those who prefer to continue worshiping at home. As with everything during this pandemic, please know that plans may need to be changed. Be Part of the Gary A/V Team: Ar e you inter ested in lear ning mor e about our new audio and video systems? Would you be willing to volunteer once or twice a month to control these systems during a Sunday service? No experience is necessary. If you are interested or have questions, contact the Church Office or Tony Venezia or Dave Mann, who have been leading the A/V volunteer teams. Share and Wear “Gary Cares” 

Yard Signs: Signs ar e available at the chur ch. The building will be locked so call when you ar r ive. A suggested $10 donation per sign can be made online.

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T-Shirts: These shir ts expr ess that at Gar y Chur ch we find hope, love, and a home with one another and God. We have some extras, so you can still get one for $20. Contact the Church Office to reserve yours and arrange pick-up.

Support Our Youth: J ust a couple of the students’ favorite snacks remain through Amazon High School wish list. If you are able, would you purchase an item or two via Amazon by Mon., Aug. 31 and have it delivered to Gary Church? The students will open the boxes during our first youth group gathering. Gary MOPS: Fir st and Thir d Tuesdays, beginning Sept. 15, 8 p.m. Fir st Tuesdays of the month will be via Zoom, thir d Tuesday of the month will be in varying formats. Additional details and registration for this group of women of all ages and stages of motherhood can be found on our website.

Stay Connected to the Mission United Voices for Children Fifth Sunday Appeal: We join with other chur ches in the Nor ther n Illinois Confer ence to suppor t at risk children, youth, and families served by UVC’s affiliated agencies—ChildServ, MYSI, and Rosecrance. To contribute, send a check to the Church Office (224 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187) with UVC in the memo, or give online. Your Tithes and Offerings: To suppor t the ongoing mission and ministr y of Gar y Chur ch, please consider making a gift. Her e ar e three ways to continue your tithes and offerings.  Online: Make a r egular or one-time gift here.  Text-to-Give: Text 844-928-1220 on a cell phone. Enter a dollar amount followed by the word “GARY.”  Checks: Mail a check to Gar y Chur ch, 224 N. Main St., Wheaton, IL 60187. Mums for Missions: Or der and pay for your J oy Cir cle Fall mums thr ough the Gar y Chur ch website. The 9" pots come in four colors and are $12 each. Place your order by Thurs., Sept. 3. Mums will be available for pick-up in the Courtyard on Sun., Sept 13. Prescription for Life Bottles: You can br ing your bottle to the Chur ch Office dur ing office hour s. COVID-19 Update: The following ar e guidelines fr om Gar y’s Health Team. For the latest information, visit our website.  Church Office: Limited appointment-only hours are Mon.–Fri., 10 a.m.–3 p.m. The building will remain locked. Upon entering Door 5, there will be a check-in/screening area and hand sanitizing station.  Groups: Gr oups of 50 or fewer may meet in limited, designated spaces and will need to be scheduled thr ough the Chur ch Office. Strict safety guidelines outlined on the COVID-19 Response page of garychurch.org must be followed.  Worship: Gar y Chur ch is planning for r eser vation-only, limited in-person worship beginning Sun., Sept. 13. Services will also be live-streamed for those wishing to worship at home. Worship services will continue online only until that date.