Serving:
Opportunities in the Church, Community and the World 
Serving at Church
WANTED: More Stephen Ministers and Leaders for WCUMC
Is God calling you to Stephen Ministry? Listen. Pray. When you are ready to answer God's call, write Stephen Minister on your tear-off if or call the church office (610-692-5190) and ask for Molly Dee Rounsley. New training classes begin September, 2012.
Job Transition
Are you currently in job transition. . . or worried about the possibility? Many folks in our church might be in your same situation. We're starting a group to help each other out. Contact Fred Crotchfelt for further info (confidentially, if needed) at 610-399-3770 or fredciii@chesco.com.
Grocery Cards
Have you purchased a Grocery Gift Card lately? You may purchase a gift card for Acme, Giant or Shop Rite in increments of $25, $50 or $100 at the Coffee Table. You use the card like cash, the youth get 5% of the value of each card returned to help with their Mission Trip. Win-win! See the circular table in the Gathering Area for more information.
Freezer Wanted
Do you have a used upright freezer that is in good condition that you would like to donate? The church is looking for one for the kitchen on the first floor. Contact Bill Johnston in the church office.
Afghan For Sale
The West Chester Afghan is available again for sale. All proceeds will go to the building fund. Contact Lauren or Carol Meiswinkel.
Prayer Shawl Ministry
This ministry is always looking for additional willing hands to knit prayer shawls for distribution to those who are experiencing both happy times (new baby) or sad times (illness/problems, etc.).are held at 11:30am-1:00pm each first and third Wednesday of the month in the Church Chapel.is available or bring your own.of yarn are also welcomed.If you have questions, call Jean Jackson (484-653-1758) or Margie Gettings (610-696-2118).
Wanted” Acme Receipts
United Methodist Women are collecting Acme Grocery receipts for which they will receive 1% of the total purchase. Proceeds benefit mission activities of UMW. Since we also purchase gift cards from Acme we cannot use any receipt that is paid in total by one of these gift cards. A collection basket can be found on the Food Cupboard table.
Library Team Forming
Help make our library a thriving, growing ministry. Librarything.com will be used to organize our books and videos. Contact Eva Thomas or write library on tear-off.
Student Ministries (grades 6-12)
Looking for female and male small group leaders. This a 3 hour commitment almost every Sunday evening and it will have a life-changing impact on you and the teenagers you mentor. Contact Cory Smith at
csmith@westchesterumc.com or 610-692-5190 x106.
General Office Help Needed
Do you have a few hours to spare each week to help with general office duties, answer phones at the Welcome Desk, or do some general maintenance in the building? Let Pastor Truman, or Carolyn Ferguson know. Call the church office at 610-692-5190.
Youth Leaders Needed
Do you have a heart for teenagers? The youth ministry is currently looking for leaders for this church year (especially female leadership). If you feel called, or think you might feel called, or feel like calling, call
Cory at 610-692-5190.
Sermons on CD
We are looking for a volunteer(s) to coordinate a new ministry – Recording sermons on CD’s so people can borrow them. If you are interested, please contact Mike Muzzo at 610-692-5190. Volunteers Needed
Christ Servant Ministries
Lay Methodists have a long and distinguished tradition of serving. In 1997 the Eastern Pennsylvania Annual Conference officially adopted the name,Christ Servant Ministry to describe these lay servants. The Christ Servant Ministries’ program is responsible for providing opportunities that promote serving, training, and recognition of laity who lead, speak and care about others.
Mission Offering: Blanket Sunday
This month we are supporting the Blanket Sunday, which supports the purchase of blankets and shelter for refugees and the homeless, through our mission offering.
Heating Filter ChangerNeeded
The church is looking for volunteers to help change filters on the heating/air conditioning system. The filters need to be replaced regularly so we would like to recruit several people that would be willing to help with this project. Please contact Bill Johnston in the church office (610-692-5190) if you would be able to volunteer.
Serving in the Community
West Chester UMC Food Cupboard
This ongoing ministry began in 2003 with the objective of distributing food to families and individuals in the community with limited incomes and difficulties in getting out to go shopping. The Food Cupboard makes deliveries once a month (typically the third Saturday) and deliveries are made each month of the year. We are fortunate to be affiliated with Philabundance, which works to end hunger and malnutrition in the Delaware Valley. Learn more about this ministry, and see how you can help.
IHAC Seeking Mentors
Interfaith Housing Assistance Corporation, a non-profit organization that supports families with dependent children to prevent homelessness in Chester County, is seeking mentors to work with the organization's clients. This involves direct contact with the family on a monthly basis and regular communication with IHAC's case mangers. Please contact John Herr at 610-692-7459 or
jwherr@veizon.net for more info.
Clean Sweep
Okay, so we don’t want your miles but … we are circling around those other little goodies you frequent flyer folks collect – those tiny bottles of shampoo, hand cream, body wash, bars of soap, talc and shower caps. There is now a box in the Gathering Area marked “Clean Sweep”. We’d be delighted to have you treasures for one of our area shelters.
Good Neighbors
Typically meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at 8:30 AM at Good Works to repair a house until the job is finished, If you plan to help, please call Gary Specht at 610-960-8887. Help is needed to: 1) Redo the angle on the eaves. 2) Redo the surface of the driveway with professionals. 3) Pour concrete. 4) Clean yard. 5) Paint siding. 6) Finish siding. 7) Redo water downspouts. 8) Re-surface the chimney and re-support it. 9) Redo the wood behind the eaves.
Serving the World
Nothing But Nets Campaign
The NBA and our UMC have partnered to help eradicate malaria in Africa through the purchase of $10 mosquito nets for the poor. View a podcast of one of our bishops talking about this new ministry.
Million Voices for Darfur
Become one of the Million Voices for Darfur by signing a postcard to President Bush calling for the United States to take a leadership roll in a stronger multi-national force to protect the victims of genocide. Postcards and a collection box can be found in the Gathering Area. More information can be found at www.savedarfur.org and www.millionvoicesfordarfur.org.