MARCH 2024
Holy Week is recognized as the time between Palm Sunday and Easter. It is traditionally marked with two worship services, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Maundy Thursday is a very special day focused on that first communion Jesus held with his disciples. Good Friday is the day we remember the sacrifice made by Jesus up to and including his death on the cross. This year, Maundy Thursday worship will be at The Quad at 6pm. Good Friday worship will take place at Bloomfield UMC at 6pm.
MARCH/APRIL QUAD MEALS
03/06 - Chicken Casserole 03/13 - Breakfast Casserole 03/20 - Goulash 03/27 - Sloppy Joes 04/03 - Vegetable Beef Soup 04/10 - Spaghetti 04/17 - Super Nachos 04/24 - Chili DUMC March is the month that typically aligns with the season of Lent, in which we are called to repent and spiritually prepare for the celebration of Easter and Christ’s resurrection. Acts 2:38, And Peter said to them, “Repent and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.” CARING CREATIONS Caring Creations will be meeting on Thursday, February 29, 9:00-10:30 at the Quad. The March meeting will be a workday scheduled for March 27, from 10:00-2:00. Lunch will be served. Donations of used tee-shirt (sizes, M, L, XL) are needed to make bags that will be donated to Families Forever (Bidwell Riverside) in Des Moines. There is no sewing involved. Bring scissors to help with this project or to cut strips of plastic bags for crocheting mats. Come and enjoy the fellowship and lunch! FOOD & DIAPER MINISTRY Each Saturday morning from 9:00-11:00 the Quad is open to provide food (perishable/nonperishable) and diapers/wipes to those that need assistance. If you would like to volunteer, contact the church office or Penny Warren (641-680-3304). You are assigned to work in pairs, so call a friend (or we can find one for you) and volunteer. This month we have served between 8 to 13 families each Saturday. DUMC MISSIONS
DUMC's missions committee has decided to try something a little different this year and ask for a mission offering on only the first Sunday of each month. This offering can be placed in a special envelope marked "missions" and then placed in the offering plate. These will be in the pews next to the regular offering envelopes. The first month of each quarter will be given to the Blessings Box. The second month of each quarter will go to the Lord's Cupboard. The 3rd month's offering will rotate between different recipients quarterly. On the 3rd Sunday of each month, we will place a large box in the entryway. This will be for a collection of paper goods for our Blessings Box. We ask each family to consider bringing a donation such as paper towels, toilet paper, soap, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, etc. to help fill the Drakesville Blessings Box. Currently, the ladies of the United Women of Faith have been filling this need on their own. Please call Susie Warner at 515-321-9112 if you have any questions. MEALS MADE EASY The Meals Made Easy Project will serve its first meal on Saturday, March 2, from 11:00-12:00 at the Quad. Money from the Carma Mohler grant is being used to provide simple recipes and ingredients to enable families to make nutritious meals from food available at the Quad. Meals for March will be as follows: 3/2/24 chicken and noodles and 3/30 breakfast casserole. The meal is also open to anyone who wants to stop for lunch. If you would like to be involved with this project, please contact Rachel Stoltzmann or Penny Warren. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Tucker Bowersox 03/7 Jessica Wortmann 03/17 Vince Tyson 03/29 If you would like your Birthday Celebrated in our Newsletter, please contact the BUMC office! |
COMMUNITY FOOD BOXES
Food and hygiene items are needed for the boxes. The following items are needed: toilet paper, laundry and dish soap, crackers, cereal, and soup. All donations are welcome. BUMC UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH United Women in Faith met on Wednesday, February 7, at the Fellowship Hall. Valentine refreshments were served by Patsy Dent and Nancy Plowman and the program on “Living Water” was presented by Helen Schroeder. The next meeting of UWF will be on March 6, at 8:45 in the Fellowship Hall. Carol Tade and Linda Lite are hostesses and the program on Red Bird Mission will be presented by Elaine VonBon. Red Bird, located in the mountains of Kentucky, addresses such needs as education, health, and housing. All women are invited to attend. Fifteen new books from the UWFaith reading list have been purchased are available in the church library. Anyone may checkout the books by signing the card inside the book and placing it in the recipe box on the shelf. DRAKESVILLE UWF
Drakesville United Women in Faith delivered hygiene supplies to Middle and High School students in February. BUMC SILENT PRAYER TIME
In response to the Advent Bible Study led by Bishop Kennetha, a prayer group has been formed. Each Sunday morning from 9:45-10:00 there is a time of silent prayer held in the church library to pray for the church, pastor, community, and the world. A time of silence may include reading scripture, studying devotionals, using a prayer journal, or praying with prayer beads. All are encouraged to join for a time of silent prayer and reflection. James 5:16 “The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective.” BUMC CONTRIBUTION STATEMENTS If you have not received your 2023 contribution statement, please contact the BUMC office at bloomfieldunitedmethodist@gmail.com, and Jessica will assist you! BUMC MONDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY The Women’s Bible Study meets each night at 7:00 pm in the Chapel at the church. For six weeks we are studying, Acts: Awakening to God in Everyday Life. This video and discussion study is open to all women. Bring your Bible and join in for a time of study, prayer, reflection, and fellowship. BUMC CHURCH CENTER Please join our church family on the app, Church Center! You can download the app from the app store, or you can use the website: https://the-bloomfield-united-methodist-church.churchcenter.com/home Through this website, you can create your own profile and view other profiles in the church directory. You can choose what information you would like to share with others and keep everything up to date. You can view your contribution statements at any time, and you can give to the church if you would like to. This is the best way to keep us up to date with your mailing preferences and contact information |
BUMC GIVING
We would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for the ways you have supported our Church. From volunteering, to financial support, to being present on Sunday mornings, to your thoughts and prayers over the years; we could not be where we are today without you. As we strive to be the best that we can be for our community, know that you are a huge part of our successes. If you would like to volunteer at the church or the Quad, please contact Jessica Wortmann via text at 641-242-3174 or call at 641-664-3206. If you feel called to give financially, we have been working on making it easier for you. Here are the ways we currently have available: Sunday Morning offering, Mailing your givings, Scanning this QR Code, Texting any amount to 84321, or visiting: https://the-bloomfield-united-methodist-church.churchcenter.com/giving
Thank you for all of your support
We would like to take a moment to thank each and every one of you for the ways you have supported our Church. From volunteering, to financial support, to being present on Sunday mornings, to your thoughts and prayers over the years; we could not be where we are today without you. As we strive to be the best that we can be for our community, know that you are a huge part of our successes. If you would like to volunteer at the church or the Quad, please contact Jessica Wortmann via text at 641-242-3174 or call at 641-664-3206. If you feel called to give financially, we have been working on making it easier for you. Here are the ways we currently have available: Sunday Morning offering, Mailing your givings, Scanning this QR Code, Texting any amount to 84321, or visiting: https://the-bloomfield-united-methodist-church.churchcenter.com/giving
Thank you for all of your support
Winter/Spring HOURS
Drakesville Worship Service: Sundays @ 9:00 am
Bloomfield Worship Service: Sundays @ 10:30 am
The BUMC office hours are Mondays-Thursdays 8:30-3:30 PM.
The BUMC Office will be closed on March 7-13, 29 and April 1.
Drakesville Worship Service: Sundays @ 9:00 am
Bloomfield Worship Service: Sundays @ 10:30 am
The BUMC office hours are Mondays-Thursdays 8:30-3:30 PM.
The BUMC Office will be closed on March 7-13, 29 and April 1.
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