Week of August 5–9: Vacation Bible School: 9–11:30am for ages three to grade six. Fun-filled mornings with stories, songs, art, games and snacks. To sign up, email Jean Reynolds at sweetheart05@mac.com.

Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 12:30pm: Methodist Church Circuit Family Picnic at Nicholl Park, Macdonald Ave. and 32nd St., Richmond. More details to come.

February is our month to honor and remember Helen Valentine by collecting coins for Heifer International. Helen was known for her pie making skills. She would get up at 4 am and make ten pies for church sales. Not only was she productive in quantity but they also tasted terrific. People at the sales stood in line for her pies. We collect your coins, bills and checks in a ceramic pie plate to remember Helen and to support Heifer International. Every Sunday this month we will be collecting!

Month of December: United Methodist Women will be collecting stuffed toys for the Family Crisis Center. They like to give the children a soft toy to comfort them. Many of the families leave their homes in a hurry. The toys must be new with the tag still attached. There is a basket at the altar to leave your donations.