American Red Cross Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will be at Petrie on October 1st for a blood drive. Their hours will be 12:00 – 6:00 p.m.   Call the church office for more information.  (270) 265-2298

Bob Ross Bible Study

A Bible Study will be held at 5:00 p.m. for anyone who would like to attend.  New Sermon Series!!! “The Gospel According to Bob Ross” will begin Sunday, October3 at 5:00 p.m. at POPS.  Everyone is invited to attend.

PM@PM Start up!!!!!

The Laity and Minister’s Alliance will be handing out backpacks this Sunday, August 1 at 5pm at the Todd Central parking lot!

“Petrie’s Commodities Program” Showcased

 

Please see the attached video link for the Pennyrile District’s Food Insecurities Ministries.  It’s a short video that includes Petrie’s Commodities Program.

LACE Training

LACE TRAINING

 Do you feel a call to serve God and your church? Want to learn how you can help your pastor serve the community? Lay Academy of Church Excellence (LACE) provides programs to educate, energize, and empower lay persons in the UMC to become faithful disciples and effective leaders.

 If you have ever had a desire to learn more about Methodism, become a lay speaker or acquire skills that will help you become an effective church leader, The Pennyrile District LACE is offering the following classes:

             September 11, 2021 –      1) Ministry of Baptized           2) Leading and Caring

             September 25, 2021 –      1) Communicating      2) Into the World

              October 16, 2021 –           1) Leadership

The free classes will be held at St. John UMC, 2808 S Virginia St in Hopkinsville. A study book will be provided. Registration forms are available from the church office and online.  For more information, contact the church office or Mike Kenner.

 

Special Mission Recognition

Special Mission Recognition pins are given to honor members and non-members who have dedicated time and effort to service.  Through their generosity, they transform the lives of women, children, and youth in the U.S. and around the world.  Petrie UMW is proud to present SMR pins in 2021 to:

Ann Brown (past president)

Izeta Martin

Elaine Miller

Nadine Ross

Dr. Matt Seel

We thank them for their dedication to the missions.

Outdoor Vacation Bible School

Join us in God’s Zone June 12th at Petrie Memorial, July 3 at Royal arms, and July 17 on streets Avenue! There will be Bible lessons, snacks, games, and lots of fun! The time will be 3 PM to 5 PM. For more information call Petrie Memorial Methodist church at (270-265-2298).

Congratulations to Dr. Matt Seel

Dr. Matt Seel received his doctorate at Asbury theological seminary, May 21, 2021. Congratulations Dr. Seel!

Gift to the United Methodist Children’s Home

Petrie UMW is proud to share that Ms. Grace Evelyn Miller showed her love for children by a bequest to the United Methodist Children’s Homes.  She was recognized in the April/May “The Children’s Voice” magazine.  Her bequest is so generous that it will be the largest bequest they have ever received.