BLOOD DRIVE THIS SUNDAY
The Faith Community Nurse ministry is sponsoring a blood drive this Sunday, Aug. 7, from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. The drive is in cooperation with American Red Cross. The Red Cross’ Donor Coach will be on our premises that day. To sign up for a time, visit RedCrossBlood.org and look for the navy blue tab “Make a Blood Donation Appointment” near the top of the page. Enter the sponsor code arborlawnumc and follow the prompts. Or you can call Beth Evers at 817-731-0701 to schedule your time.
EL BUEN SAMARITANO: A/C FUNDRAISER
Arborlawn will host another dinner to benefit El Buen Samaritano UMC on Wednesday, Aug. 31, 5:00-7:00 p.m., in the Gathering Area. A Mexican dinner will be prepared and served by members of El Buen Samaritano. Take-out boxes will also be available. El Buen Samaritano UMC is still in need of a new air conditioning system, which will cost approximately $35,000. Tickets are $10. You may reserve your tickets through the church office or purchase at the door. If you are unable to attend the dinner, you are welcome to make a donation. We appreciate your generosity; especially in this Texas heat!
WESTAID
Some days as many as fifty heads of households come to WestAid for assistance. Some come because of unemployment, some are senior citizens raising grandchildren (and even great grandchildren), some have experienced illness and are unable to provide food for their families. Many tell us they have to choose between paying the rent or buying food. Many families have school children home for the summer and making their own meals. WestAid is in need of child-friendly food such as peanut butter, canned pasta, soups, cereal, etc. in order to help these families. Summer has taken a toll on WestAid’s food supply, and shelves are getting bare. WestAid depends on donations, and any non-perishable foods are appreciated as are monetary donations. Your help is appreciated and used wisely to help our neighbors in need. Donations may be dropped off in the WestAid boxes in the SAM Building and in the steam table room adjacent to the kitchen. Details: Peggy Grona (817-292-1066) or WestAid (817-737-9338).
NICA FOR AUGUST: DETERGENT
The Northside Inter-Church Agency is asking for laundry detergent for the month of August. Bring donations to the NICA baskets in the steam table room next to the kitchen or to the SAM Building.
MERRYMAKERS BINGO NIGHT AUG. 26
Merrymakers (Arborlawn’s Seniors Ministry) invites all seniors to Bingo Night on Friday, Aug. 26 at 7:00 p.m. in the SAM Building. Use the side entrance. We will meet in the the Students area through the glass doors. Cookies, popcorn, and lemonade will be served. We will have prizes, and the blackout prize is two movie tickets. Bring a friend and come have fun with us. Also, the next Merrymakers potluck luncheon is Wednesday, Aug. 24 in the SAM Building.
PRAYERS OF SYMPATHY
We extend sincere prayers to: Bob and DeeDee Stack and family in the death of Bob’s brother, Ron Mistarka; Tracy and Craig Blair in the passing of Tracy’s father; family and friends of Martha Perry, who died recently; Walter Lassiter in the loss of his wife, Amma Lee Lassiter; Rita Henson and Cindy Steenbergen in the death of husband and father, Perry Henson; and Wayne and Sandra Corbett in the passing of Wayne’s mother, Florence Edna Corbett.
MOMS GROUP MEETS AUG. 9
The next meeting of the MOMS Group is Tuesday, Aug. 9 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Room 220. Ruthie Pyle will be leading us in learning to crochet. Bring your crochet items if you have them, but if not some will be provided or shared. Also, bring snacks if you are able. Read more about MOMS Group.
PARENT’S ODD NIGHT OUT
Effective in September, the price to attend Parent’s Odd Night Out will increase by $5. The new price will be $25 for the first child plus $5 for any additional children in the same family. We will have a $35 maximum charge per family. Parent’s Odd Night Out is held on odd-numbered Fridays of the month from 6:00 to 10:00 p.m. For reservations or more information, contact Nell Cantwell at 817-731-0701 ext. 106.
MOTHER’S DAY OUT HOURS
Mother’s Day Out currently operates from 9:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Wednesdays and Fridays. Starting Sept. 1, the program will expand by an hour, opening at 9:00 a.m. and running through 2:30 p.m. MDO is for children age 6-weeks through Pre-K. We welcome your child! Questions? Call Melissa Hedger at 817-731-0701, x128.
UCC NEEDS FOR AUGUST
United Community Centers needs money for school uniform polo shirts for elementary children. If you give your money through the church, we can purchase the shirts tax deductible and at a group discount price. The generous donation of uniforms this summer is being used wisely. However, we found there was a void in school polo shirts for children. We will have to buy most of the shirts needed. If you donate, please mark checks with "UCC school uniforms" in the memo line. All we can say is thank you, thank you, thank you. All the volunteer help you have given this summer to the Clothes Closet and to the Styles & Smiles Fashion Show (and all of the clothes you have shared) are appreciated so much. This summer we have had new families with children who are so grateful and senior citizens (who come the third Friday of each month) who are so excited with the quality of clothes we have to offer. Arborlawn is such a blessing to so many people.
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