Thank You from Children's Ministries

We would like to say THANK YOU to all of you. The Ministry of Motherhood made a great donation to the nursery to buy new equipment and supplies. With the money we have been able to purchase swings, exersaucer, jumperoo, train set, pretend play toys, parachute, and more shelving/bins for room 145. Be on the lookout for the new toys in the childcare rooms they should be arriving soon. Also, while we are talking about toys, if you ever have gently used toys that are in need of a new home please keep us in mind.

Thanks again,

Jessica and Judy

Austin Heart Walk

For our first mission this fall, I'm excited to announce that we will be participating in the Austin Heart Walk. Come join us for a FREE, purposeful, active, and fun-filled morning. The 5K walk (not run) is not competitive, so I encourage everyone to participate as we celebrate healthy living and raise awareness about heart disease and strokes. Strollers and children are welcome, so bring your kiddos! If you choose to donate or raise money during the month of September, all proceeds will benefit the American Heart Association.

To register:

1. Go to www.austinheartwalk.org

2. Click register and agree to waiver

3. Click join a team and our team name is MOMS FUMC

If you raise $100 or more, you will receive a t-shirt. The race is from 7:30-11:00 a.m. on October 1st at South 1st Street Bridge. Have a great week!

Katie and Manda

Twin Oaks Cafe Donations

I am so excited for the fall semester to begin and to see everyone's beautiful faces! During the month of September, we will need to collect supplies for Twin Oaks Cafe. The proceeds from Twin Oaks Cafe during the month of October will benefit our group. We will need the following items:

*one case each of 24 PLASTIC BOTTLES with lids (not cans):

-coke -Dr pepper -Pepsi

-diet coke -Diet Dr Pepper -Tropicana Apple Juice

-water -sunny D -Sprite

*Capri Sun (any flavor)

*one 5 lb. bag of shredded cheddar cheese

We will also need volunteers on October 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, and 30th to work the Twin Oaks Cafe. Working at Twin Oaks cafe is fun and easy. Manda or I will be there each Sunday to set up and help. We need 2 volunteers for each shift from 8-9, 9-10, 10-11, and 1 volunteer from 11-12 on each of those days.

We will have sign up sheets for food items and shifts at our meetings next week, but please let us know if you have certain shifts you would like to work or specific items you would like to donate. Have a fantastic day and I look forward to seeing all of you Thursday at the Welcome Tea!!

Katie and Manda

Fall Backpack Drive

We wanted to say thank you once again for your generosity with the school supply mission. We delivered 12 backpacks full of supplies to A World for Children. They were very appreciative and thanked us again for our support of their organization. Here are a few pictures from the mission.

Manda & Katie