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Special Music in December
-Kindred Mind will perform Sunday, December 15th during our 9:00 am service.
- The 83rd Performance of Handel’s Messiah will be at 7pm on Sunday, December 15th at the West Union UMC.
-The Luren Singers present their annual Christmas Concert in St. Lucas, IA at St Luke Catholic Church on Sunday, December 15th at 3:00 pm. “Peace on Earth” conductors are Dr. David Judisch and Doug Poppen. The men will be accompanied on the piano by Chris Hadley and Dr. Jessica Paul. Adrianna L. Tam is the guest soloist who will sing Gesu Bambino by Pietro Yon, I Wonder as I Wander by Benjamin Britten and O Holy Night by Adolphe Adam. Young and old alike will enjoy this fast –paced program with a variety of songs, soloists and instrumentalists. A free will offering benefits St Luke Church for its restoration project and also the local food pantry.
Trustees
We have been asked by the insurance company to supply a list of key holders. Please contact the office. You will not have to turn in your key; we simply need to account for them. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
UWFaith Fundraiser
(Also known as “The Nuts”!)
Our second shipment of 27 cases of nuts and candies arrived on November 15th. Thank you to everyone who helped on that day and in any way during this annual fundraiser.
We had another successful year! Thanks, also, to all who bought the nuts and candies.
We have some extra packages on hand. If you are interested, please contact Marlys or Megan.
The profit from the fundraiser allows us to fulfill our Purpose of being in mission to women, youth and children.
God bless you for your faithfulness and generosity.
Merry Christmas and Happy Snacking!
Mission Coins
As 2024 winds down, the Mission Team wants to thank you for your generous coin donations! If you have coins that you have been saving for a Sunday morning, please bring them to church by Sunday, December 15th. Also, if you would rather write a check to provide funding for the mission coin outreach, please mail or drop it off at the church. Remember to write “Mission Coins” in the memo.
Thank you for your Faithfulness!
Messiah
“You are invited to come and share your time and talents by joining the West Union Community Chorus in its 83rd performance of Handel’s Messiah.”
Rehearsals for 2024 will be held at the WU United Methodist Church at the following dates and times:
December 8th, 2-4 pm
December 14th, Dress Rehearsal (Time to be announced)
The performance will be 7 pm, Sunday, December 15, at the WUUMC. A reception with refreshments will follow.
End of Year Giving
If you would like your end of year giving to count for the 2024calendar year, please have it to the office by December 22nd.
Office Closed
The Office will be closed December 25th and 26th. Have a Merry Christmas!
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.
