What beautiful weather we are having! It’s hard to believe that October begins this week, but we know it is true. I’m sure the more typical fall weather will be starting soon, but what a treat to be able to enjoy the sun & warm temperatures now.
It’s the start of a busy week here at the church. You may have noticed on the back of yesterday’s bulletin that there is something on the schedule every day this week!
- Tonight The UMVIM (United Methodist Volunteers in Mission) group meets at 7:00 p.m. to establish the dates for the 2009 Mission Trip to Hawaii. If you are interested in being part of this vital team be here tonight to help decide the dates for the trip.
- Tuesday As Jerry announced yesterday, the Disciple Bible Study won’t actually begin until next week. This is to give the students time to do their reading before starting the study. I know some of you got your study guides from Pastor Jerry yesterday. If you still need a book, contact Jerry.
- Wednesday The Social Justice Team will meet at 6:00 p.m. They have a few programs in the very near future. One is the discussion for the next two Sundays following worship service on the United Methodist Social Principles as they relate to the issues and candidates in the upcoming election. Another is the candidates forum that is scheduled for October 16th.
- Also on Wednesday: Choir practice begins at 6:30. This is a great time to join the choir! If you have ever considered being in the choir you should come down on Wednesday and give it a try!
- Thursday We will be providing greeter and usher training at 6:00 p.m. These people are vital to the health of our church since they are the first ones visitors see when they come to our church. Even if you have been an usher or greeter recently or in the past, come down to see if there is something new and exciting you should know!
- Also Thursday The Trustees meeting begins at 7:00 p.m.
- Friday The United Methodist Women meet at 10:45 a.m. Bring your own “brown bag” lunch for after the business meeting. All women connected to the church are welcome and encouraged to attend. UMW officers meet at 10:00 a.m. before the full meeting.
- Saturday Our UMW is hosting the first annual “Fall luncheon”. All church women are encouraged to attend and bring a friend! We do need a count of how many will attend, so please leave a message at the office of call UMW president Ann Ford if you plan to attend. We have a special guest speaker before the lunch: Leslie Bombardier from Community Health Partners will be the guest speaker. The meeting will begin in the sanctuary and lunch will be served in the fellowship hall.
If you were in the fellowship hall yesterday for the potluck you probably heard of several opportunities to sign up for service and attendance at events.
- List is available to sign up to host coffee hour, bring flowers and to usher Sunday’s through the end of the year. This list is available on the table near the entrance where the newsletter mailbox is located. If you would like to host coffee hour next Sunday, October 5th, please reply to this email indicating your interest.
- Our choir director, Kerrie Biehl has sheets to sign up to be part of a drama group that will give short presentations from time to time during the worship service. She also has a list to sign up to be part of the Christmas play she is planning and to provide special music during the worship services on Sundays when the choir is not singing.
- The other list I’m aware of is the one to indicate you will attend the Peace With Justice event at Vancouver Heights UMC on October 18th. This annual event is always well worth attending. This is the 5th year our District has presented the event. This year Jim Stradthee, well known Christian music composer and performer will be honored guest.
I want to offer a special invitation to any and all to attend the Sunday evening study at 7:00 p.m. Next Sunday’s title is “Why Me?” The video is moderated by Philip Yancey. It deals with why bad things happen to good people. It should be a great study. Many of you will remember studying books by Philip Yancey on Sundays evenings some years ago. Come join in on the discussion!
That’s it for now! I should see most of you before next week.
Blessings,
Sharon
