Making Disciples for Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World. The Cassidy Connection Sunday Morning Services Momentum Praise Service 9:15-10:00 am Connect, Grow, Serve October, 2014 Sunday School 9:15-10:15 am Donuts & Coffee 10:00-10:45 am Traditional Service 10:45-11:45 am The Staff Rev. Charlene Dart, Pastor DeeDee Blankenship, Momentum Worship Leader Jana Long, Admin. Secretary Jackie Seidner, Music Director Sam Day, Bell Choir Director Robin Scott, Children’s Director Joe Stark, Youth Director Stacy Thompson, Nursery Amy Hobson, Janitorial Church Office 582-3632 www.cassidyumc.net [email protected] T he United Methodist Women’s annual fall bazaar will be held Friday, October 31 from 9:00-4:00 and Saturday, November 1 from 9:00-2:00. Be sure to visit Granny’s Cupboard for baked/canned goods and candies, Flea Market Corner for an assortment of treasurers, Winter Wonderland & Happy Fall Ya’ll for holiday crafts and home décor, and The Book Nook for books, CDs etc. Also on sale will be jewelry, Rada cutlery and other various items. On Friday, the UMW will provide a soup lunch. The United Methodist Men will have a chili lunch on Saturday. Donations for soup and chili will be accepted. If you would like to donate items for the bazaar, please bring them to the church on Thursday. The ladies always appreciate handmade crafts and seasonal items. Baked goods, jellies and jams are also very popular. A silent auction will be held which has always done well. If you would like to donate an item for the silent auction, contact June Hobbs. Please help spread the word about the bazaar. Tell your friends and neighbors to come early for the best selection. Proceeds from the Bazaar are used for missions locally and around the world. UMW Italian Lunch The United Methodist Women will provide an Italian lunch during the regular fellowship dinner on Sunday, October 19, immediately following the 2nd worship service. They will be taking donations for Care-to-Learn at this lunch. Please plan to stay and enjoy a meal of Italian favorites prepared by the ladies. 1 Pastor’s Corner How many of us tend to forget things. It seems like the older we get and the busier we get, the more forgetful we get. We often try to blame others for this forgetfulness. We hear people say, “I’m just like my mother, or my father,” whichever the case may be. But in the scheme of things does it really matter most of the time? Even if we can’t remember where we put our car keys or our purses, God can help us remember what’s most important – things like who He is, what He has done for us, and how much He loves us. We all want to experience the peace that only God can give. To receive this type of peace, we need to remember two events from Scripture. Remember to keep all those on our weekly prayer list, the church, and the staff in your daily prayers! The first event from Scripture to remember is the Exodus. God has brought each of us out of our own little Egypt’s. He freed us all from the slave of sin and death. The way He did this was by suffering, dying, and being raised from the dead. That is the second event to remember. We need to remember Christ’s passion, death and resurrection. Jesus showed us who God is and who we are through God. He showed us that God loved us beyond anything we can imagine. If we want to continually find God’s peace, we need to keep nurturing those memories of the stories. When we do this they assure us of the hope we have through Christ. We are no longer in slavery but are free from bondage. Even if you forget everything else, remember these two things. Remember in Luke 22:19: “He took some bread and gave thanks to God for it. Then he broke it in pieces and gave it to the disciples, saying, ‘This is my body, which is given for you. Do this in remembrance of me.” I pray that the Holy Spirit will help you remember everything that was told to us, because God promised that he would. May God’s Spirit help us remember the truth and live by it always. Love, Pastor Charlene 2 August Worship Attendance Sept. 7—145, Sept. 14—146, Sept. 21—142, Sept. 28—173 There is always room for more!! Cassidy Senior Adults Living Testimony (55 & older) 1/2 Pint Milk Drive Each Sunday in September the kids were asked to bring change to “Feed the Fish” and/or drop in the milk can during the offering time. Proceeds were to go to the 1/2 pint milk program at Ozark Schools which provides snack milk for children that cannot afford it. We are thrilled to announce that we have raised $1022.18 for this worthy cause. Thanks to all the kids and adults that donated! CHARGE CONFERENCE The 2014 Charge Conference will be held Sunday, October 26, at Lifesong United Methodist Church. Lifesong is located at 360 Emerson Rd in Reeds Spring Mo. The conference starts at 3:00. All church members are invited to attend. The conference reviews and evaluates the mission and ministry of the church, sets the salary for the pastor and staff and elects members of the council as recommended by the local church’s nominating and pastor/parish relations committees. Have you ever tried to eat jello with a toothpick or a baked potato with no utensils? Have you ever had meat loaf, a napkin and a knife as one of your meal courses? These were some of the combinations at the C-Salt ‘wacky lunch’ on Thursday, Sept. 18. Twenty-seven were in attendance and each person was giving a menu with numbered items 1-12. They had just one minute to choose 3 different items for each of the 4 courses. Their choices were items such as a hay rake, a skinny log, lazy cow, nervous Nellie, in the pipes, etc. Each course was prepared according to their choices and served to them. There was a lot of laughter, a few groans, and some dirty looks as their plates were put before them. Their places were completely cleared after each course so if they were lucky enough to get a fork for one course, they could not have it again. Ask Kathleen and Carol how they enjoyed their napkin, fork and knife during course number three. That’s all they ordered. The afternoon was full of laughter but we are not sure how full the stomachs were. Imaginations were put to the test and some plates were licked clean, literally. C-SALT friends (age 55+) next meeting will be Thursday, October 16, at the church at noon. We will share an A-B-C Luncheon, which means you are to bring a dish of food that begins with the same letter as your LAST NAME. What a variety of foods we should have for lunch!!! Table service and drinks will be provided; therefore, all you need to bring is your dish of food to share. After our lunch, we will enjoy a presentation from Dr. Dick Lynn of his most recent mission trip. Also, our charity for the month will be Least of These, so please bring non-perishable food that also begins with the same letter as your last name. Any questions? Please call Pat Lynn, Thelma Sweeney or JoAn Jewell. New Members—on Sunday, Sept. 28, Cassidy welcomed 10 new members into the congregation. These new members are: Tom & Amy Grubaugh, Gene & Ginger Ruble, Paul & Mary Bennett, Matt Truijillo, David & Jean Noblett and Jim Banner. We are thrilled to have these new members and look forward to getting to know them better. 3 Thank You…. What a church family! There aren’t enough words to express my appreciation for everything done for me during my hospitalization and rehab. Your prayers, cards, visits, calls, food and flowers were appreciated. Thanks to Pastor Charlene for her visits and concern. Cassidy made an unexpected ordeal much easier to bear! Thank you, Love, Dee Carr Cassidy Family, Thank you for your calls and cards. We really appreciate your thoughts of sympathy. Glenn & Linda Pilger Family Thank you for your recent generous donation of 76 pounds of food. It is only through the generosity of people like you that we are able to meet the growing need for food assistance. Just this past month a record 821 families came to Least of These for food….these families had a total of 2,310 family members. Blessings, Susan Kendrick, Director Least of These Thank you so much for all the dog and cat food, treats, toys and your donation of $25.00. All of these make the lives of our cats and dogs a little nicer while they wait for their forever homes at C.A.R.E. Thanks Again, Marilyn Williams C.A.R.E. Representative (C-Salt collected items for C.A.R.E. in August) To Our Friends with Cassidy United Methodist Church, Each gift that is shared with Ronald McDonald House is appreciated and important in supporting our families while they are guests, including your baby diapers, wipes, bibs and Onesies. Our new mothers are grateful to receive these, giving them one less thing to worry about. We are thrilled to know that the children of your church are receiving such a valuable lesson in giving to those less fortunate. Amy Grubaugh, Volunteer Ronald McDonald House November Sermon Series The FORGIVEN Quartet will be bringing the message in song during the 2nd service on Sunday, October 12. A quote from their website says: “Presenting only the best in Southern Gospel music, FORGIVEN Quartet has been spreading the good news of Jesus Christ all across middle America since July 1981. Our hope remains that you will gain a clearer picture of the Lord in your mind and a stronger love for the Lord in your heart after you have experienced the ministry of FORGIVEN Quartet.” Please invite your friends and relatives to this special service of music and entertainment. A love offering will be taken during the service. During the month of November, Pastor Charlene will do a sermon series entitled ‘shiny gods: How Much is Enough’ based on the book shiny gods by Mike Slaughter. This sermon series will help individuals reassess priorities to create a culture and lifestyle of giving, based on the word of God and the example of Christ. Sermon titles include, Naming Our Idols,; Money, Work, and Debt; Be Faithful, Save; and Heart Giving. Please be in prayer about this important series. Bible Study Opportunity Suzanne Epperly will begin the Bible study “Sacred Secrets, A Living Proof Live Experience” on Tuesday, October 7. This is a 5-week study by Beth Moore that “explores the power and positives of secrets”. This group will meet in the fellowship hall each week. 4 The Zoo and Picnic 5 Approximately 65 people attended the dinner and movie in the fellowship hall on Sunday evening, Sept. 28. A wonderful meal of chicken in alfredo sauce, roasted potatoes, steamed carrots and green beans, bread and drinks was prepared by T’Andre Eley. Helping him in the kitchen was Jerry & Suzanne Epperly, Allison, Hannah, Kayla, Joshua, Dawson, and Amy Hobson. After everyone was served, the lights were dimmed and the movie began. Ice cream was served at intermission. Gasps, laughter, and applause was heard around the room as everyone enjoyed the powerful message of the movie. This dinner and movie night was a huge success and we hope to have more movie nights in the future. Trunk or Treat Cassidy will host a Trunk or Treat on Saturday, October 25 at 5:00 pm. All ages are invited and welcome. We will need to know how many will be decorating a trunk so parking lot plans may be made. There will also be a need for volunteers at a registration table. If you are unable to decorate a trunk or volunteer to help, please consider donating candy. We will need lots of candy. Hot dogs and sides will be served. Kids and adults are welcome and encouraged to come in costume. We hope to have a large group of ‘trunks’ and some scary, strange visitors. Watch the bulletin for more information and the tear-off to indicate if you will be decorating a trunk. Here is a link to see some decorating ideas for your trunk. www.trunkortreat.homestead.com Church Ministries: Mission Focus: Freedom’s Rest Domestic Violence Center Lives Under Construction Least of These Food Pantry Worship Ministry: Riverview Assisted Living Center Prayer Shawl Ministry Outreach Focus: Stephen Ministry Ozark West Elementary Operation Half-Pint Ronald McDonald House Pop Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Ink Cartridges for Ronald McDonald House Riverview Nursing Home Cans Collected for Operation Half-Pint Best Choice Labels for Festival of Sharing Feed the Fish for babies in need 6 Oct. 2 & 3 Oct. 10 Oct. 12 Oct. 12 Oct. 12 Oct. 16 Oct. 16 Oct. 19 Oct. 25 Oct. 26 Oct. 31 Nov. 1 Apple Pie Making, 9:00 am Relay for Life BUNCO, 6:00 pm Forgiven Quartet, 2nd Service Admin Council Meeting, noon Riverview Service, 2:30 pm C-Salt Staff Meeting, 6:30 pm UMW Italian Lunch, noon Trunk or Treat Charge Conference, Lifesong UMC, 3:00 pm UMW Fall Bazaar, 9:00am-4:00pm UMW Fall Bazaar, 9:00am –2:00pm Cassidy will be partnering with Team Hope (formally Sisters & Friends) on their Relay for Life team. They will host a BUNCO party here on Friday, October 10 at 6:00 to raise funds. Tickets are available in the office. Cost is $15 now, $20 at the door. Price includes meal of soup, salad, dessert & drink plus one door prize ticket. Tickets go fast so get yours soon. United Methodist Women, Tuesdays 10:00 am Bell Choir Practice, Tuesdays 6:30 pm Wednesday Evening Activities : Light Dinner BLAST (children & youth) CHRIST (knitting & crocheting) Pastor’s Methodist Class Choir Practice 5:30 6:00-7:00 6:00-7:00 6:00-7:00 7:00-8:30 Sunday Morning Services: Momentum Service 9:15 am Sunday School 9:15 am Coffee & Donuts 10:00-10:30 Traditional Worship Service 10:45 am Children’s Church will be offered at both services Mr. & Mrs. Dennis Williamson Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Oney Mr. & Mrs. Jake Archer Mr. & Mrs. Jim Brookhart Mr. & Mrs. Mike Pieczynski Mr. & Mrs. Gene Ruble Mr. & Mrs. Rob Rigdon Mr. & Mrs. Mike Crain Oct. 1 Oct 7 Oct 10 Oct 13 Oct 13 Oct 20 Oct 25 Oct 26 Yvonne McFarland Ginger Ruble Gary Siverts Linda Carter Ron Robinson Rob Rigdon Larry Doran Mary Bennett MaKennon Doran Tracy Lathrom Lisa Doran Building Fund News Just an update on our building fund account. The balance is $9633. When paying toward this balance please indicate on your money that it is going to the building fund. We have a $5,000 balance in reserve for the building so that brings our balance down to below $4700. Our goal would be to pay this balance off by the end of the year. Oct 1 Diana Spinabella Oct 16 Oct 2 Will Carr Oct 17 Oct 2 Betty Herron Oct 17 Oct 6 Jo Williamson Oct 18 Oct. 6 Nancy Kabonic Oct 20 Oct 9 Boneta Weatherford Oct24 Oc t 10 Chuck Crosby Oct 26 Oct 11 Alma Robinson Oct 28 Oct 13 Harlan Ray Oct 30 Oct 15 Sharon Culbertson Oct 31 Oct 16 Communion Communion will be available every Sunday (if not offered during the regular service) in the Prayer Chapel. You are welcome to take part in this communion after the regular worship service . Gluten free bread is available . 7 Cassidy United Methodist Church Charlene Dart, Pastor 5151 N Fremont Road Nixa, MO 65714 E-mail: [email protected] Telephone: 582-3632 www.cassidyumc.net Please visit the website at http://www.cassidyumc.net Also, like us on Facebook at Cassidy United Methodist Church. 8
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