This Month the Food Pantry Needs Hygiene products, especially bar soap, canned meats (chili, tuna, spam, etc.) and canned fruit. When you do your shopping, please consider picking up one or more of these items and bring it to the barrel in the Narthex.

Short Term Adult Confirmation Class -Not exactly confirmation, but a class designed to let you ask the questions you have wanted to ask and discuss what the United Methodist Church is all about. Many people choose to become a member of the United Methodist Church as adults or never had the chance to take a Confirmation Class. This class is designed for you to find out who the United Methodists are and what is our basic core of beliefs. Study book is “Meet the Methodists” We will meet for 8 weeks at 11:00 a.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge. The class will be led by Candy Holsenbeck-Smith, Jerry Rhodes, who have both been a part of Confirmation for many years, and Pastor Melissa. Sign-up on the patio on Sunday mornings. Childcare will be provided at your request.

 Join the Book Club! - All women of the church are invited to join in this group that meets monthly on the third Wednesday at 7:00 p.m. in the Teacher’s Lounge (Small World Office). Each month a different book is read and discussed with different women volunteering to be the discussion leader. This month’s book is “The Faith Club” by Suzanne Ranya Idiby. If you would like more information about this group, please call Donna Everhart, 270-1249.

Circuit Rider Newsletter Deadline - August 15 for the September 5 issue and August 29 for the September 19 issue
Circuit Rider Email address: scumnews@ca.rr.com.

Women’s Retreat Coming in September – This year’s theme is “There is No Place Like Home” and will be lead by motivational speaker, Amanda Berg, at Aldersgate Retreat Center in Pacific Palisades, September 24-26. Come and be renewed and inspired by God’s presence in your life, by the gifts God has give you to share with others, and by the Christian community that surrounds you on the journey. Join us as we discover that “There is no place like home” when “our home” is in Christ. $185 covers your lodging , 5 delicious meals and all materials . Sign up begins today. Give yourself an awesome gift of fun, fellowship, spiritual renewal and relaxation.

“Grief: A Journey of Healing”Wednesday, August 18 & 25, 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. at Friendly Valley Community Church, 19246 Ave. of the Oaks. Dr. Stan Fix will lead a two-session series on healthy practical ways of working through loss. Course includes video. No charge. RSVP – 255-1311.

Merry Friends Senior Van Trip – Thursday, August., 19, leaving at 9:30 a.m. We'll travel along PCH enjoying the scenes of the ocean and then stopping at our favorite fish place for lunch. Please call Shirley Allsman at 297-0478 to reserve a spot for you on the van.

Church Softball Game-Sunday August 29, 4:00 – 7:00 pm at Valencia Meadows Park, 25671 Fedala Road, Santa Clarita, CA 91355. Come join us for a fun filled family softball game and picnic. It is always a fun time for all; young, old or in between, everyone is welcome to play in this non- "just for fun" game. It's a great opportunity to come out and teach your little ones to swing a bat, or to swing for the fences yourself. If softball is not your thing, then pack a picnic basket and come out to cheer on the players. There is always a need for extra ball gloves and bats so bring 'em if you got 'em. Sponsored by Adult and Church Family Ministries. contact: Tom Forletta (661) 252-8706 for more information.

Sign up at the Health and Welfare Table - on the patio for the CROP WALK on Labor Day, September 6. Help to feed and bring good drinking water to children in need.

Bring a Friend or Neighbor to our Rally Day/Health Fair – on Sunday, September 12, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. on the Church grounds. There will be lots of Free Stuff for everyone. Includes a Blood and Bone Marrow Drive with Free Health Screenings. Watch for more information in the coming weeks!