Youth Dinner this Saturday!

Saturday, November 3rd is the FUMC Youth Spaghetti Dinner 

(all you can eat!)

4 p.m. to 7 p.m. 

(eat in or take out)

Come on out and support our youth!

Post from Mary...

HERE is a LINK to Mary's blog to read her latest post, "Are you ready for the storm?".

A Way to Help Impoverished People...

Click HERE to learn more about SERRV.

CLICK HERE to see EVEN more.

Handmade With A Story  ~~  SERRV

On Sunday, Nov. 4 the United Methodist Women will be setting up a display in the Old Kitchen consisting of items hand crafted by impoverished and disadvantaged people around the world.  Your purchase can help change lives.  Monies directly support poor artisans in building businesses that, in turn, benefit communities and empower women.  SERRV is a partner with UMCOR.  For more info or to see the full catalog, please contact the church office.  Sales through Christmas.

New Song from Mary

Click HERE to read her post, "There is Hope" and hear her new song, "Welcome Home". 

Aldersgate Renewal Ministry

Lord, Teach Us to Pray! 
This wonderful seminar is coming up SOON! 
Click HERE to learn more about this weekend.
Friday, October 26 from 7-9 p.m.
Saturday, October 27 from 9 a.m. -noon, 1-4 p.m., 7-9 p.m.
Sunday, October 28 during church services and Sunday School
Cost: $15
Please call the church office at 814-834-3016 to register TODAY! 

Spaghetti Dinner

Youth Fundraiser is Saturday, November 3 from 4-7 p.m.

Youth will be having their annual spaghetti dinner with meatballs, salad, bread, and dessert. 

Take outs are available - call ahead and they will have them ready for you to pick up. 

Charge Conference

Mark you calendars: Monday, November 5 from 7:30-8:30 pm.

**Everyone is invited and welcome to attend the conference, only members have a vote however.

Youth Collecting for Operation Christmas Child

Items Needed: listed below, also: shoe-boxes, money for shipping costs ($7 per box and our goal is 100 boxes).

Items due: November 4 (6-8 p.m. is when they pack and wrap)

The entire Congregation can be involved!

Toys: SMALL: cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, etc...
School Supplies: pens, pencils, sharpeners, crayons, markers, stamps, ink pad sets, writing pads of paper, solar calculators, coloring books, and picture books.
Hygiene Items: toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, comb, washcloth
Other: hard candy and lollipops, mints, gum, t-shirt, socks, ball caps, sunglasses, hair clips, toy jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries).

DO NOT include: war-related items like toy guns, knives, or military figures, chocolate, food, liquids or lotions, breakable items (like snow globes or any glass containers).

UMW

Regular Meeting scheduled for Monday, October 22 at 7 p.m.
Program: World Thank Offering

Bowls of Love Menu

Free Meal and All are Welcome, Every Wednesday 4-5:30 p.m.

October 10 - Goulash, Salad, Garlic Bread and Dessert

October 17 - Chicken Noodle Soup, Ham Salad Sandwich, and
                     Dessert

October 24 - Ham and Cabbage, Roll and Dessert

October 31 - Spaghetti, Salad, Garlic Bread and Dessert

Esther Circle

Meeting Monday, October 8, 2012 at 7 p.m. 

They will be working on another banner. 

The fall banner in the sanctuary looks lovely by the way!!!

October Focus

Fasting Focus: Where our eternal life comes from?

Fasting Scripture: 1 John 5:1-12

Memory Verse: 1 John 5:12 "He who has the Son has (eternal) life; He who does not have the Son of God does not have (eternal) life."

UMW Event...

Kane District Annual Day to be held at FUMC 

The United Methodist Women are hosting this event on Sunday October 7th.

Registration begins at 2:20 and the meeting starts at 3:00.

     The presenter is Mary Schall, whose program will focus on Poverty.   Music will be presented by the Barr Family. Offering goes to the 2012 District Pledge to Mission.

     This gathering is also the annual business meeting and election of District Officers.  All UMWomen in the Kane District are invited to attend.  Cost is donation.

We need help with two activities: (a) providing refreshments during registration, and

(b) serving a light meal following the meeting.

A Word from Mary...

Check out Mary's latest post, "The Monuments of our Lives" at her blog.

Grace

Chris and I lived in Kentucky the first five years of our marriage (from 1995-2000) because Chris was attending Asbury Theological Seminary in Wilmore, KY. He worked hard to earn his "M. Div." (Master of Divinity) degree and I worked hard to earn my "P.W.D." (Pastor's Wife Degree... haha...  I wish there was a degree for this job!). It was a wonderful time at ATS, that we look back upon fondly. One of the pleasures we had while at ATS was sitting under the teaching of a spiritual giant, Dr. J. Ellsworth Kalas. He is currently the Senior Professor of Homiletics and was formerly the President of ATS. Occasionally we get an alumni newsletter by e-mail with his letter included. This post was one I thought was SO great... and it is about the goodness of GRACE. I hope you find it as wonderful as I did today. Why just today, I was shown much grace from God through His people. I know a lot of people show me a lot of grace and that convicts me to do the same. CLICK HERE to read it. - Blessings, Jan