Join us this Sunday, November 15, for Momentum Youth’s annual "Thanks-For-Giving" Lunch & Live Auction! Enjoy a meal and support our youth ministry at either 11:15am or 12:15pm in the Family Life Center.

Thank you for supporting Momentum Youth!

At the end of October (month four of our fiscal year), our expenses were slightly ahead of budget and our income was more substantially beind budget. This leaves us with a deficit (income to expense) of -$73,189.

November and December have always been important "catch up" months for us. We are hoping to finish this calendar year with signficant gains. If the last two months of this year hold the pattern of previous years, we should end the year in a positive position.

We are grateful for your generosity, Stillwater First UMC. As we prepare for the start of the Sanctuary Roof replacement project, it appears we will have almost all the funds in hand in order to complete the project. Thank you!

Supplies for this year’s Operation Christmas Child are located in the Sanctuary building's Tower Room and Parlor, as well as in the Family Life Center Hallway. Please pick up a box or boxes, fill with items suggested in the pamphlet and drop off at Eagle Heights church. As an added gift, purchase an Operation Christmas Child plastic shoebox at Hobby Lobby. Dropoff will begin on Monday, November 16 and continue through Monday, November 23. Dates and times are on the front of the pamphlet. Also consider making a donation of $10 for each box to cover shipping, see the pamphlet for details. Thank you and Merry Christmas!

We’re excited to launch a new small group for parents with young children - Gathering in Grace. To help celebrate, they are hosting a holiday gift wrapping party on Tuesday, November 17, from 9:30-11:00am at First United Methodist Church’s Family Life Center! Bring your holiday presents, and we’ll provide the wrapping paper, supplies, and childcare!

Help us prepare our Sanctuary for the Advent season on Sunday, November 22 at 6:30pm in the Sanctuary. This family-friendly service invites all ages to participate in this cherished annual tradition as we decorate our Sanctuary and reflect on the meaningful symbols of Christmas. We look forward to sharing this special time of preparation, fellowship, and celebration with you!

Commitment Sunday is next week, Nov. 22. At the end of each worship service, you'll be invited to bring your commitment cards forward. We sent just over 300 letters to current donors with these cards enclosed this week. We'll have extra commitment cards available around the building on Sunday, if you worship with us in person. If you'd like to send your commitment electronically, just email Daniel Guthrie, dguthrie@fumcstw.org.