July 2024
RAINBOWS & FRIENDS
Rainbows and Friends Christian Preschool and Childcare is enjoying a fun-filled summer. The school-age children are learning a lot from their teachers each day. They have a Bible theme and vocabulary word of the day and are practicing their reading skills often! The younger children have a nice daily schedule and sometimes get to play in the sprinkler when it's available and have made some fun summer crafts. We have published listings for the new school year and are getting geared up to begin our fourth year as a childcare, and our 28th year as a part-time preschool. Please pray for God's blessing and guidance. We are so grateful for your support of our program! Tracy Emmons -Director KITCHEN REMODEL, FINALLY!! Excuse the mess! We are happy to report that the kitchen remodel is underway. The kitchen packing crew worked on June 14, to empty the kitchen cabinets in preparation for the remodel to begin. Tracy Emmons packed the R&F supplies and Teresa Mathews, Gloria Bailey, Carol Tade, Elaine VonBon, Penny Warren and Charlie Warren (heavy lifting and high cabinets) filled all the collected boxes. Those items are stored at the back of the Fellowship Hall. William and Jax Bolin, Scott Shively, Andy Summers, Robert VonBon, and Garl Norman removed cabinets for construction to begin. New cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, and ceiling lights will be installed after preliminary construction, electrical work, and painting are completed. Please avoid the kitchen during this process. It is anticipated that the remodel will be completed by the end of summer. CARING CREATIONS Caring Creations will meet on Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 9:00-10:30 at the Quad. Bring scissors to help cut plastic bags for mats and to cut T-shirts to make shopping bags for Families Forward. You don’t need to know how to sew, crochet, or knit to be part of Caring Creations. There is work for anyone interested in helping. Join us for a morning of fellowship. Refreshments will be served. COMMUNITY FOOD BOXES/QUAD PANTRY
The number of families served by the Quad Pantry has increased from 6-8/week to 12-16/week and the needs are greater. In addition to diapers, food, and paper products are in high demand. The Food Ministry has received donations of hamburger and ground pork from church families. In addition, one family in our community donated large amounts of cereal, individual soup packages, Ramen Noodles, and single-serving pasta meals. Thank you all for your donations! Any food or paper item you might want to donate can be left at the church. All donated items will be used at the Quad, church, or in the community food boxes. Just a reminder: The Quad is open from 9:00-11:00 am every Saturday morning. Volunteers are needed. Contact Penny Warren (641-680-3304). FELLOWSHIP TIME Despite the kitchen construction, gathering for Fellowship following the church service will not be interrupted. The BUNN coffee maker and paper supplies (cups, plates, napkins) are on a table by the supply closet. At present the refrigerator is plugged in and creamers are available for use. Volunteers will continue to receive notification from Jessica when they are scheduled for Fellowship. Thank you for serving your church family. MIDWEST MISSIONS SCHOOL KITS It’s time to start thinking about preparing school kits to be sent to Midwest Mission for distribution to areas of need. School kit lists will be handed out beginning the first of August. Prior to that time, your help is needed to sew school bags. With funds from UWFaith, Carolyn Scott purchased denim, cut 62 bags/straps, and sewed 10 school bags. What a job! Thank you, Carolyn! There are now only 52 bags left to sew. There have been a few volunteers, but more are needed. If you can sew and would like to help, let Penny Warren know how many you want. The cut denim bags/handles and directions will be provided. HAPPY BIRTHDAY! Ione Friend 07/16 If you would like your Birthday Celebrated in our Newsletter, please contact the BUMC office. |
BLOOMFIELD UWF
UWFaith was busy in June preparing a dinner for the Neihart Tour and Travel Agency that brought forty-eight tourists to Davis County from Southwest Iowa. Our signature ham balls were served (per request) and women of the church donated salads and pies. Helen Schroeder and Judy Combs greeted our guests and provided information about the Amish community. Thank you to the women who donated food and their time to prepare, serve, and clean-up following the meal. The money made from this project will be used to supply the newly renovated kitchen with updated kitchen items. The United Women in Faith will not meet in July and August but will resume meeting at the church on September 4, 2024, at 9:00 am. Martha Dutton and Jane Bigsby will be hostesses, Nancy Plowman will provide the devotions and the program will be the Fall Rummage Sale. All women are invited to attend. Penny Warren will attend Mission u on July 13th at Iowa State University sponsored by the Conference United Women of Faith. The study, “Welcome Home” focuses on developing practices for building healthy communities as the result of being anchored in the abiding love of God. Registration deadline is July 5. Pantry items for Families Forward (Bidwell) will be collected. This program is open to all women. Contact Penny Warren (641-680-3304) if you have questions. FALL RUMMAGE SALE The fall rummage sale will be held September 4-6, 2024, at the church. Start saving your items to donate. Clothing, games/puzzles, kitchen items, holiday decorations, knickknacks, linens, and toys are accepted. Please: No large furniture items, televisions, or electronics. Contact Elaine VonBon at 664-2741 if you have items to donate or questions. MEALS MADE EASY
On June 15, meal boxes were given to eight families that came to the Quad for food and/or diapers. Each family received 1# hamburger, hamburger buns, and a box of Suddenly Salad Classic. Meal boxes are prepared one Saturday a month using funds obtained from the Carma Mohler Grant. The next meal box will be given on July 27 and will contain ingredients for chicken or tuna Chinese noodle casserole, a can of vegetables, and fruit. Each family that receives a boxed meal can sign up for a drawing to win a crockpot or other kitchen items. Rachel Stoltzmann and Penny Warren are responsible for this ministry. Help is always needed. If you would like to be part of this ministry, please contact Rachel. 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 updated 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 |
SUMMER HOURS
Drakesville Worship Service: Sundays @ 9:00 am
Bloomfield Worship Service: Sundays @ 10:30 am
The BUMC office hours are Tuesdays-Fridays 8 am-12:30
The BUMC Office will be closed July 4 & Aug 9!
Drakesville Worship Service: Sundays @ 9:00 am
Bloomfield Worship Service: Sundays @ 10:30 am
The BUMC office hours are Tuesdays-Fridays 8 am-12:30
The BUMC Office will be closed July 4 & Aug 9!
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