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Acolytes Needed
Walking With Jesus
Confirmation Classes
Circuit 21 Seminar
PUMC Cold Weather Policy
Books by the Brook (Book Club)
Pick ’n Save Advantage Plus Savers Club Charity
Campbell’s Labels for Education
Prayer Shawls
    Knitted Shawl
    Crocheted Shawl
Church Member Assistance Project

Acolytes Needed

Can you acolyte? We have three openings in March. Sign up on the Fellowship Hall table.

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Walking with Jesus

We are walking again on Mondays at 3:15pm. Please call the office (258-8615) to let us know if you are walking and to find out where we are meeting. Join us when you can as we walk and talk.

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Confirmation Class

Confirmation classes began September 12 and will continue to meet through April on the second Saturday of the month, from 9:00am-noon. Each student has selected a member of the PUMC congregation to be a mentor for her. During each confirmation class, the mentors and students will meet from 9:00-10:00am, followed by time with Pastor Joan from 10:00am-noon. In addition to class time, students will participate in worship, Sunday school, youth group, and other PUMC events and activities. Students are Meghan Czerwinski, Ellyssa Grant, McKenna Looker, and Alanna Schueller. Our next meetings are March 13 and April 10. Watch the LINK calendar for the date of Confirmation Sunday in May.

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Circuit 21 Seminar

Dan Dick, Director of Connectional Ministries for the Wisconsin Conference, will be leading a seminar for our six circuit churches on Sunday, February 21, at the New London United Methodist Church. Formerly on the staff of the UMC General Board of Discipleship in Nashville, Tennessee, the Rev. Dick is a nationally known speaker, teacher, and author of thirteen books on spirituality, stewardship, congregational development, research, and spiritual gifts discovery, and an advocate for a more loving, inclusive church for the 21st century and beyond.

The workshop will begin with a light lunch (freewill offering) served from 11:30-12:30 for those who are able to come right after worship in their own churches. Beginning at 12:30pm, Dan will speak to us for about 60-90 minutes on congregational revitalization, leadership development, the reality of change in the church and discerning our gifts for service. After a brief break, each circuit church will gather with their own attendees for about 45-60 minutes of conversation about Dan's presentation, with time to raise any questions of Dan on an individual church basis. Following another brief break, the various committees from each church will meet with their counterparts from the other circuit churches for an exchange of ideas and experiences (for example - SPRC folks from all six congregations will meet together to discuss common issues and concerns). The event will conclude by approximately 4:30pm. There is no cost for the seminar!

Leaders and leaders-to-be from all of our circuit churches are strongly encouraged to attend this seminar. It is an opportunity that does not come along often! Dan Dick is a highly respected and enthusiastic speaker who loves the United Methodist Church and wants to see it become even more alive and relevant. Any questions - please speak to your pastor or call Pastor Lucretia Fehrmann, the circuit leader, at (920) 982-4703. An estimated count of attendance for lunch and the seminar is requested by February 17 (Ash Wednesday) so please let your pastor know you want to attend. Make this event a part of your Lenten commitment!

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Books by the Brook (Book Club)

Come Tuesday, February 9, at 3pm, to discuss Friday Night Knitting Club by Kate Jacobs.

Our next book is Bitter Sweet by LaVyrle Spencer. How do you teach a heart to love again? Read how Maggie and Eric reconnect after many years apart.

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Cold Weather Policy

When the weather is bad and the pastor and the church council chair feel it is too dangerous to travel to church, we will cancel Sunday service. Listen to WDUX on the hour and half-hour (sometimes they start five minutes early) at 92.7FM (there may be no announcement during the 8am Lutheran radio program) and 800AM. We will also notify WFRV, so watch channel 5 or go to www.wfrv.com and click on “cancellations.” If Kathy Edel is in town, she will send out an e-mail; make sure the office has your current e-mail address.

If school is cancelled, all daytime and evening meetings will be cancelled at PUMC. If you have questions, call the church at 258-0412 or the parsonage at 258-0638.

When in doubt, don’t go out!  

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Pick ’n Save Advantage Plus Savers Club Charity

Do you shop at Pick ’n Save? Did you know every time you use your Advantage Plus Savers Club card you could be earning money for our church? Applications are on the Fellowship Hall table. Our charity code has been written in for you. Fill in your information and take it to the store’s courtesy counter. Thank you!

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Campbell’s Labels for Education

Parfreyville UMC takes part in the Campbell’s Labels for Education and passes the points on to Northcott Neighborhood House to redeem for educational equipment. You can turn them in to Sandy Conover, or place them in the basket in the fellowship hall. Here’s what to save: Campbell’s products - UPC; Pepperidge Farm - UPC; Market Day - UPC; Swanson - UPC; Franco American - UPC; V8 - lid; and Prego - lid. There are copies of a list of eligible products on the table in the Fellowship Hall. 

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Prayer Shawls

With prayers in our hearts and needles in hand,
We’ve made you this shawl, so you’ll understand
That your friends and your family are what make you rich!
Please gather strength from the prayers knit into each stitch!
Life’s not always easy—sometimes it’s a bust!
But you can’t give up now—Carry on, it’s a must.
Wrap this shawl around you to make you feel warm,
And know that God’s love is your “magic” charm.
We’ve knit and we’ve purled, each stitch with much care
So you’ll really know, there’s no end to our prayers!

The Prayer Shawl Group at Parfreyville United Methodist Church

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Knitted Shawl
Skill level:	beginner
Finished size:	28” X 60”
Materials:	Size 11 (8mm) needles
	3 skeins bulky weight yarn (185 yds/6 oz. per skein) - we’re using Homespun from Lion Brand Yarns (found at Michael’s, JoAnn Fabrics, Wal-mart, Edgewood Arts, and other craft stores)
Gauge:	14 sts = 4 inches in pat st (but gauge is not critical)
Pattern stitch:	Row 1: (WS) Knit
	Row 2: K3, *p3, k3; repeat from* across
Cast on 63 sts. Work in pat st until shawl measures 60 inches or desired length, ending with a RS row. Bind off loosely.  Back to Announcements
Crocheted Shawl  by Rita Glod Crocheted Shawl  by Rita Glod
Yarn:	3-4 skeins of Homespun from Lion Brand Yarns (found at Michael’s, JoAnn Fabrics, Wal-mart, Edgewood Arts, and other craft stores)
Hook:	Use size M or one which provides a loose fabric and a quick product.
To begin the shawl, chain 54 stitches loosely or chain stitches for the desired width of the shawl. Chain 1, turn, single crochet in each of the stitches to the end. Chain 3 and turn. Double crochet in top of each single crochet. Repeat this row two more times. Chain 1 and make 1 row of single crochet to end. Chain 3 and turn. Do 3 rows of double crochet. Repeat the pattern (1 row single, 3 rows double) to the end (57-58” long). Finish with one row of single crochet. Weave in loose threads from joining skeins.  Back to Announcements
Church Member Assistance Project
Do you need assistance with getting some work done? A door to replace, steps to fix, some painting to get done, or other work where you need some additional help. Do you know of some church member who may need this assistance? A family member? A neighbor? The United Methodist Men’s Group has accepted leadership for the Within-Church Assistance Project and is willing to help. If you need this assistance or know of someone who does, contact Wes Klages (920) 622-3000 or call the church office and the Men’s Group will see what can be done. Back to Announcements