Community News ‘n Notes
July 20, 2025   

Washington Free Methodist Church

NURSERY CARE

For children newborn through 4 years. The nursery is located just off the Foyer on the north end.

CHILDREN’S CHURCH

For children 5 years old through the 5th grade. Children will be dismissed prior to the sermon.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE:

                9:30 – 10:00 a.m. – Community Group Bible Study (in Asbury)

                6:00 p.m. - Koinonia                       

    6-7:00 p.m. – Teens (6th – 12th grade) (Note new time!)   

HAPPENING THIS WEEK

WEDNESDAY - 10:30 a.m. – Community Group Bible Study (in Sanctuary) Note time change.

THURSDAY - 6:00 p.m. – SeniorTime

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX COOKOUT FUNDRAISER – JULY 27, 2025

Immediately after church on Sunday morning, July 27, we will offer cookout hamburgers, cheeseburgers, hotdogs, fried potatoes, baked beans, chips, desserts and drinks. A free-will offering will be taken as an opportunity to delight children all over the world and reveal to them the love of Jesus Christ! Donations of food items prior to this event are also requested. Thank you for your continued support of this important discipleship effort!

HOPE PARTNERSHIP WITH WASHINGTON UPPER ELEMENTARY

Join us in partnering with WUE to reflect Christ’s love through prayer, presence, and partnerships. For all the details and information, visit: wuehope.odoo.com

Here is what you can do right away.

· Pray regularly for Washington Upper Elementary students, staff, and families

· Join us on Friday, August 1, 3–5 PM to distribute Hope Bags (school supplies)

· Help provide additional classroom supplies and support teacher wish lists

· Donate; Kleenex, Clorox Wipes, Dry Erase Markers, Black Leggings

· Register to become a Play Partner or Mentor to a student this next year.

COMING EVENTS – JULY & AUGUST 2025

July 26 – 10:00 a.m. – Shoebox Workday. Everyone invited to help.

July 27 – 12:00 Noon – Operation Christmas Child Fundraiser Lunch

August 1 – 3-5 p.m. – Distribute Hope Bags at Washington Upper Elementary School

August 1 – 6-9:00 p.m. – BACK TO SCHOOL BASH – See details!

August 3 – 6:00 p.m. – Prayer at Washington Upper Elementary School

THIS WEEK’S BIRTHDAYS AND ANNIVERSARIES

Sun     20     Jeff Chattin, April Hunt

Mon    21     Michael & Kelsi Duncan

Wed   23     Brooke Ochs

Fri       25     Jennie Richardson

Sat      26     Brandon & Kristi McWilliams

OUR PRAYER LIST

Church of the Week                   Washington, IN FMC (Adam Conder, Pastor)

Missionary of the Week             Kay Stotts-Godoy, Latin America

Military Person of the Week    Breanna Fulton

Students of the Week               Dustin Smith (J/S High); Michael Conder (Elementary)

Pray for this Week:                       Bryce Hamm, Art Hudson

                                                          (Additional Prayer sheet available.)

🎉 Back to School Bash – August 1st! 🎉
 Washington Free Methodist Church | 1155 Troy Rd. | 6:00–9:00pm
 

We’re sending summer out with a splash and gearing up for a new school year with our 

Back to School Bash on Thursday, August 1st from 6 to 9pm! All students Grades K–12 and their parents are invited to join the fun.

This FREE event is packed with activities the whole family will enjoy:

• 💦 Water Balloons
• 🏃 Slip-n-Slide Kickball
• 🛝 Inflatable Waterslide
• 🍔 Cookout
• 🎶 Music
• 🤝 Fellowship & Connection
   

Whether you’re new to the area, a returning student, or just ready for some summer fun, everyone is welcome. Come ready to laugh, get soaked, eat well, and enjoy one last summer evening together before school begins!

Sunday, 10:30 am : Online Worship Gathering
- Live Streamed at http://youtube.com/@winfmc 
- Online Giving at https://giv.li/yq3opg 

Church Office Email:  winfmc@gmail.com            

Pastor’s Email:  adam_conder@yahoo.com