Highway Clean-up
Thank you Alice & Stan, Ken, Betsy, James, Maggie--and so many Scout family and friends--who helped make our 2022 Highway Cleanup a success!
Project Connect Event
On the morning of Wednesday, September 21 our church will host Project Connect, a program designed to bring the homeless and near homeless together with the service providers who can help them with food, shelter, job opportunities and access to healthcare.
Up to twenty service providers including The United Way, Bridge Community Clinic, The Presbyterian Free Clinic, Job Service and The Neighbor's Place will provide information filled tables and knowledgeable people to help those attending find available services of which they may not have been aware. In addition to the opportunity for the guests to find needed help, the service providers take the opportunity to meet and exchange ideas on how they can best serve the folks in need of secure shelter and a brighter future. About 50 breakfasts consisting of French Toast, Sausage, Juice, and Coffee will be served by the excellent cooking, serving, and cleaning crew of Mary Ann Dykes, Barb Ritchic, Karen Peterson, Dennis Carey, Tom and Nancy Bogumill, Bill Owen and Dick Raybom.
Hosting Project Connect provides another great way for FUMC Wausau to serve our community and to Live and Share God's Love.
Annual Gathering Coming Up!
The North Central District United Women in Faith (UMW) is having their Annual Gartering at the Tomahawk United Methodist Church on Saturday, September 24th.
This event gives us the opportunity to rejoice, renew and reconnect with each other and our sisters from around the District. Registration begins at 9:00am. Join us for worship, a little business, the program "Rejoice, Renew and Reconnect" led by Margaret Getzin and a remembrance of who we are. The cost is $20 and includes lunch. Carpooling available! Contact Margaret at 715.297.8531 for details.
Cultural Orientation and English Language Learning for Refugees
On Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays several rooms upstairs are being used to welcome dozens of new Afghan refugees. Classes are from 10-11:30 and 12:30-2 for adults, and their pre-school children enjoy playing nearby. New Beginnings for Refugees is overseeing these educational programs, with Mary Testin as the Coordinator. There are over 40 fully-vetted and trained volunteer teachers for English Language Learners (ELL). They also could use some volunteers (with back ground checks) to help with caring for and inspiring the preschoolers. Please contact Mary at 715-581-8111 if you're interested in helping
Members of our church reading with our new neighbors from Afghanistan.
A Ministry of First Presbyterian Church of Wausau
Did you know that First United Methodist has a Free Clinic in our lower level? We're grateful to partner with First Presbyterian Church, Jeff Todd, and many wonderful medical professionals who volunteer their skills and time to provide excellent care to those most in need. They would greatly appreciate donations of any of these items. Thank you!
- 4 x 4 gauze
- Alcohol wipes
- Hand sanitizer
- Surgical masks
- Isopropyl alcohol
- OTC meds
- Crutches
- Canes
- Ace bandage wrap
- Assistive walking devices
- Bladder incontinence supplies
- Menstrual supplies
- Slings
- OTC Lidocaine patches
- Diabetic test strips for Abbott Freedom Free Style lite
- Digital thermometers for home use
- BP monitors, especially for at home use
- Exam gloves in all sizes
- Children's OTC cold medicine or children's Tylenol
- English to Spanish dictionary or medical card with terminology
- Manuka honey ointment for leg sores
- Multivitamins for children, adults and seniors
