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Home Branch NewsThe California Fires are on people’s minds, and I am getting questions on how we can help beyond our prayers for all involved. The Pacific Palisades Community United Methodist Church was heavily damaged and many of their members have lost their homes. In a Facebook post, they have offered these ways of donating to help in this disaster. 1. Donate directly to the church. The funds will be used to help people who lost their homes cover immediate expenses and for the church’s eventual reconstruction. 2. Donate to the Los Angeles Fire Recovery Fund through the UMC California Pac Conference. These funds will benefit all the Los Angeles communities suffering in the fires. https://www.calpacumc.org 3. Donate to UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief) for its disaster relief for all the California fires. https://umcmission.org/advance-project/901670/ 4. Send donations of e-gift cards (amazon, target, grub hub. etc.) to palisadesmethodist@gmail.com. These will be given to community members who lost their homes and belongings. Ron Carlson Special Offering Sunday, February 2nd
It was approved by Ad Council on January 16th to have a Special Offering Sunday February, 2nd for the victims of the California Wild Fires; Especially the Pacific Palisades Community UMC. Please be sure to make a note in your check’s memo.
Iowa United Methodist Foundation
The Iowa United Methodist Foundation offers over 100 scholarships annually to UM students across Iowa who demonstrate academic and community excellence. Applications will be accepted until March 1, 2025. For more info go to iumf.org/scholarships.
Winter Weather Cancellation
We hope to be able to hold services every Sunday, however; it is winter in Iowa. Your safety is upmost, so if you feel it unsafe or unwise for you to addend service, please stay home.
The announcement will be posted on KWWL (ch 7), KGAN (ch 2) and KCRG (ch 9) television stations.
Also on radio stations KOEL 92.3 FM/950 AM and KNEI 103.5 FM.
The Church office will be closed Tuesday, Feb. 4-Thursday, February 6th due to the Secretary’s vacation. Please contact Pastor Mee if you need any help on those days. Office Hours
Monday through Thursday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm
Friday Office Closed
Open Hands Food Pantry
Open Hands Food Pantry is held Tuesdays at the West Union United Methodist Church from 12:30 pm to 4:00 pm. The door is around to the back of the church and down the sidewalk. You can email openhandswu@gmail.com or find Open Hands Food Pantry on Facebook for more information.
Mobile Food Pantry The Mobile Food Pantry is now being held the second Monday of every month from 4:30 to 5:30 pm at Crossfire Church.
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