Our family is open to everyone!
Connections Volunteer Dinner Meeting, May 26 from 6-7 p.m.
This Tuesday, we are inviting all who have donated, cared for, served, set up or cleaned up during Connections dinners to gather to be served dinner, celebrate the ministry’s successes, and make suggestions on how our mission is progressing. Come learn how we are building in “breaks” in our Summer schedule for our volunteers, while keeping participating families connected and our mission’s momentum moving forward.
Free “Sew & Tell” Group Wednesday from 6-7:30 p.m.
If you would like to learn to sew or if you’re already a person who sews and are looking to sew alongside friends, see Alice Quinn.
Community Garden Involvement
Things (e.g. weather) are starting to shape up for getting this year’s crops off (in) the ground! Terry has brought some onions, the Stanleys gave a bunch of seeds, Sharon has tomato plants and green peppers. Sharon and Diane got some into the ground before the rains fell, but there’s more planting to be done. And, the Garden Gang is ready for business … Melissa, Barb, Sharon, Tom and Diane. If you want to get involved, let Diane know, because we’ll be getting our hands dirty soon!
Herbstumc.org – Updates
If you haven’t been to our site, it continues to get mildly better. First, the Events page has been kept current, and it can be a good place to go to see all the events we currently have. Most recently, we’ve posted all the 2025 Sunday School lessons on the “Downloads” page. Want to get involved and show off your web skills? See Tom Marine, who is looking for help to make our site a great resource.
Let’s Pray
See an opportunity to pray … then pray. At an event? Pray. Comforting someone? Pray. You don’t have to make a spectacle of yourself … you can even pray silently. If you haven’t heard from someone in a while … given ‘em a call. Pray. Let’s all try to make this a practice that comes naturally and genuinely. Let’s pray.
Cookie Baking Team
The Herbst UMC “Cookie Baking Team” is now our newest (and sweetest) mission. Come help us bake, have fellowship, sniff the wonderful smells, and then enjoy the giving of these delights as we take them to local assisted living and nursing homes. We’re always eager to have new bakers, more ingredients if you can provide, and of course, some taste-testers. For more information, contact Cheryl Stanley.
Family & Kids’ Expo: Invitation to Participate, Sat. August 1
The First UMC Missions team is hosting a Saturday of fun this Summer. They are looking for partners who serve or resource families. All county UMCs are invited to have a table to share what their church has to offer. If you know of a business or agency that serves or provides resources for families who would like a table, please talk with Pastor Laura. Especially needed are those who can offer an activity, low-cost or free food, or other fun for the day.
Ongoing Events
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Free Community Easy Gentle Yoga
Mondays at 6 p.m. – Next session on June 1 (Not Meeting on Memorial Day)
Begin your week with easy, slow movement, relaxing breath practices, and meditation to increase well-being. Bring a mat or blanket and dress comfortably. Practice from the floor, a chair, or standing. No experience necessary. Walk-ins welcome!
Connections of Grant County
Tuesdays @ 6 p.m. at First UMC Annex Building
Next Meeting Tuesday, June 2 at 6 p.m. – First UMC Annex
If you would like to volunteer for a future Tuesday night dinner and enjoy time with young families and other church volunteers, please see Pastor Laura, Cheryl Stanley, or Diane Richey.
Open Heart Ministry
Wednesdays @ 3 p.m. at Open Heart Women’s Shelter
A weekly time of hope and fellowship with a devotion. If you would like to help with this ministry, please see Pastor Laura. Snacks and crafts are (always) welcome donations.
Youth Game Night
Wednesdays from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Basement Game Room
All those entering 5th to 12th grades are welcome to attend this adult-supervised event. There will be high-speed internet available for online gaming, plus plenty of board games and other activities. For more information contact John Haney.
Free Community Arts & Crafts Group
Meeting on Third Thursday from 6-8 p.m.
We always have Bring Your Own Craft (BYOC), but we also have some planned activities you can join! Our crafts typically are intended for many of the missions we support, but the most important activity is just the fellowship and sharing of ideas! For more information, contact Cheryl Stanley.
Women’s Group
Next Meeting Thursday, June 11th at 7 p.m. in Fellowship Hall (Alice)
All women who attend Herbst UMC are welcome to attend to share a devotion, fellowship, dessert, and Women’s Group event planning!
Cookbook
In case you haven’t heard, our new Recipe Book has been getting a lot of attention! If you’d like a copy, we have them for sale for $9, which goes to our Mission work. To get a copy, call our church line and leave a message. We’ll get back to you faster than you can say “Pumpkin Curry Soup”! (765) 384-5109.
