On this chilly January day, the volunteers with Petrie’s Hearts and Hammers ministry
completed a ramp in Elkton, KY.
Thank you to all for your continued support of this church outreach program.
If anyone would like to volunteer to help with future ramp builds, please let us know.
Abby and Lincoln recently completed acolyte training. Thank you both for your commitment.
The January communion offering will support Human Relations Day. This day calls United Methodists to recognize the right of all God’s children in realizing their potential as human beings in relationship with one another.
Start saving your loose change for the January Noisy Offering which will support “Thailand Now” Methodist Mission. Change will be collected on January 8.
264 families were served through the Food Bank program in December. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped in any way. If anyone would like to donate food or money to the Food Bank program, it would be much appreciated.
If you applied for the Endowment Scholarship last summer, please provide proof of registration for your 2023 spring semester classes and your most recent transcript. Scholarship funds for the spring semester will be issued in January.
·Thank you to everyone who adopted Christmas angels from the Todd County School system. Petrie adopted 30 angels this year. What a blessing to the children in our county!
Members of Petrie sang Christmas carols to some special friends on Wednesday, December 21. Afterwards, they enjoyed fellowship together at POPs.
Acolytes bringing the light of Christ into our worship service continue to bless Petrie Memorial.
Thank you Armstead, Ava, Clara and Ka’Daniel for your commitment.
The December communion offering will support The Interfaith Center.
December 7 is the last day of PM@PM activities until the New Year.
The United Women in Faith “Countdown to Christmas” campaign for gift cards for the KY United Methodist Children’s Homes will end on December 8. Please contact the church office for more information.
The United Women in Faith are collecting new underwear and socks for Eastern Kentucky flood victims until December 11. Please bring your donations to the Fellowship Hall.
Start saving your loose change for the December Noisy Offering which will support Birthday for Jesus (a Gideon ministry). Change will be collected on December 11.
269 families were served through the Food Bank program in November. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped in any way. If anyone would like to donate food or money to the Food Bank program, it would be much appreciated.**If you did not have an opportunity to complete a 2023 Stewardship Covenant, please contact the church office. It’s not too late to pledge or indicate where you would like to serve.** (Many areas are still in need of volunteers.)
Team Kid
Team Kid is meeting weekly on Wednesday evenings averaging 22 children ages 3 – 5th grade. The children’s lessons have been about our Promised King.
Christmas Play/Nativity
Make sure to join us on December 11th at 2:00 p.m. in the sanctuary for our Nativity and “12 Symbols of Christmas” performance. Students from K – 6th grade have been working hard at practice each Sunday.
Children’s Church
We will soon have our Children’s Church training for those who have signed up for January –June. Please be on the lookout for an announcement.
Acolytes
Thank you to Mrs. Catherine Fox for training our acolytes. It is a joy to have these students participating in the service each week.
Bell Choir
The Bell Choir will perform on December 11th during the 10:00 am service.
Volunteers Needed
We currently need volunteers to drive the church bus on Wednesday nights OR volunteers willing to ride with the driver. We currently have two people who have volunteered to drive and two to ride. We really need another volunteer to drive in case of an emergency.
You are cordially invited to attend the 200th Anniversary Celebration of Petrie Memorial United Methodist Church
On Sunday, November 13, 2022 Service Begins at 10:00 a.m. with Bishop Leonard Fairley providing the message
Catered lunch to follow the service
R.S.V.P. by November 6, 2022 by phone or email (270) 265-2298 or petriememorialumc@gmail.com
· There will be no PM@PM on November 23 due to Thanksgiving Break.
· The November communion offering will support UM Student Day which provides scholarship funds for United Methodist college, university and graduate students.
· Start saving your loose change for the November Noisy Offering which will support The Interfaith Center. Change will be collected on November 13.
· 228 families were served through the Food Bank program in October. Thank you to all the volunteers who helped in any way.
· Monetary donations are now being taken for the annual Sparrow Project Christmas gifts. The goal is $5,000, and the deadline to donate is November 1.
· The United Women in Faith are celebrating the 200th year of Petrie Memorial. For November, the UWF will be collecting 200 amens of celebration. **If you did not have an opportunity to complete a 2023 Stewardship Covenant, please contact the church office. It’s not too late to pledge or indicate where you would like to serve.**
Today, the men of Hearts and Hammers were out on another project. Those participating in the project were: Paul Edwards, Fred Harper, Glenn Higdon, Dee Johnson, Butch Keiper, Bubba Lynch, and Glenn Higdon. A big thank you to Gavin Cole for furnishing hot coffee and donuts to the men on the job site.
Stewardship Campaign
Now through September 25 will be Petrie’s Stewardship Campaign. Please be in prayer for how you can serve in Petrie’s 2023 ministries.
Children’s Church
Children’s Church begins September 4 for K-3rd grade for the second service only.
Church Office Closed
The church office will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observance of Labor Day.
Petrie’s Radio Broadcast
Tune in to WEKT 1070 am on Mondays at 4:00 p.m. for a broadcast of Petrie’s Sunday service.
Celebrate Recovery
Celebrate Recovery meets on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. (in-person and on Facebook Live). This is a Christ-centered recovery program for anyone struggling with hurts, habits, or hang-ups. Please contact Mike Kenner (270-604-0413) for more information.
TeamKid Kick-Off
TeamKId starts on September 7 at 5:00 p.m. There will be pizza, games, and bouncers. All children from 5th grade and below are welcome.
Youth Volunteer Training Meeting
There will be a youth volunteer training meeting on September 7 at 5:00 p.m. For more information, contact Katherine Cole.
New Testament Course
A New Testament course taught by Pastor Willard is on Wednesday nights at POPs from 5:30 – 6:30 p.m. from now through December 7 (taking off October 5 and November 23).
Choir Practice
Choir practice is held on Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. For more information or to volunteer, please contact Suzie Norwood.
Children’s Bell Choir
During Children’s Church on September 11, there will be a meeting for those interested in being a part of the Children’s Bell Choir. Kindergarten – 5th grade are welcome.
Food Bank Ministry
The Food Bank ministry will be on Tuesday, September 13. The truck will be unloaded at 9:00 a.m. at the Outreach Building, and the food will be distributed beginning at 1:00 p.m. 222 families were served in August.
PM@PM
Please join us each Wednesday for PM@PM beginning on September 14 from 5:00 – 6:45 p.m. For more information, please contact the church office.
United Women in Faith’s 200th Celebration – September
The UWF will be collecting 200 Bible verses from the congregation in recognition of Petrie’s 200th celebration.
Interfaith Center
September is Petrie’s month to donate to the Interfaith Center. They are currently in need of soups (no tomato soup), chili, and canned ravioli. You may drop donations off at Petrie or take directly to the Interfaith Center.
