Dear Friends,
I hope you are feeling blessed this week (and at least mostly sane if you’re involved in the first week of school!). One of the advantages of the mid-week note is that it gives me an opportunity to go back and finish some thoughts from the previous Sunday, as well as lay the foundation [...]

Greetings!
For those of you reading this who are parents (like Paul & I) or teachers (like half our congregation) we’ve entered into the BIG countdown…until the first day of school! Starting Monday, there will be more traffic on our local roads; kids will seem to come out of nowhere; and hopefully families will start or [...]

Dear Friends,
Greetings! This is the first installment of our weekly e-devotion, but also think of it as a test run to give us the chance to correct email addresses that may be out of date or entered improperly.  (If you’ve received this letter, then we have your correct information!)  Feel free to forward this to [...]

We are now accepting registrations for the 2009-2010 school year.  Classes are offered for children two (2) years old through kindergarten.  Preschool hours are 9 am to 12 noon with before and aftercare provided for children enrolled in classes.  Part-time and full-time programs are available between the hours of 7:30 am and 6 pm.  A [...]

We are collecting new back packs and school supplies for underprivileged students in our church and community.
Suggested supplies: notebooks, paper, pencils, erasers, rulers, folders, glue/sticks, 5” scissors, markers, and crayons.
Please turn in any donations to the church office by Friday, August 14 ‘09.
Please call the church office (305-235-6651) if you need assistance with school supplies.
Cutler [...]

Pastor Amber will soon begin sending out a weekly devotional by email.  If you would like to receive this devotional, please email the church at cruni@bellsouth.net with “E-Devo” in the subject line.  Please include your name and email address.  Thank you.

All adults and children are invited to Vacation Bible School beginning Monday, August 10 through Friday, August 14 ‘09 from 6:30 to 8 pm!  The theme this year is Bible Revival: The story of Jesus—What’s in it for you?  All adults and kids are welcome (nursery provided).  We need volunteers!  Please contact Sue Wendt (305-254-7749) [...]

The Youth Group will resume meetings on August 5 ‘09.  All young people in grades 6-12 are invited to join the fellowship, Bible study, snacks, and special programs on Wednesday evenings from 6 pm to 7:30 pm in Room 208.
Cutler Ridge United Methodist Church

Our children’s Sunday school program will get a fresh new look starting this September. Children age 5-Grade 5 will experience one exciting Bible story through different creative workshops over a period of four weeks. Each week will be dedicated to a different style of learning.
Week 1- Learning the Story
Week 2- Arts & Crafts
Week 3- Hands [...]

Dear Friends,
It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over and kids return to school at the end of August. Truly this last month has flown by! Thank you to all those who have helped welcome and orient me and my family. Worship has been a delight, especially to meet many of you and praise [...]