The Mid-Week Messenger Jonesville United Methodist Church October 8, 2014 Throughout the Sundays of October, we will be focusing on some dramatic events from the Book of Exodus. Last Sunday we heard of God's gift of the Ten Commandments. They were not only important for the ancient Israelites, they are important for us today. They keep us safe and hold us together in community. And they keep us holy and move us forward in relationship with God. Now you'd think that after God's liberation of the Israelite slaves out of Egypt, deliverance from Pharaoh's charioteers at the Red Sea, and the awesome gift of the Ten Commandments, that the Israelites would be faithful to God. They were not! Before Moses could even read out the commandments of God, the people turned away and broke covenant with God. They gathered their gold earrings, melted them down, forged the image of a golden calf and worshiped it with sacrifices, feasting, and partying. Why did they do it? How could they do it! Truly, did God call them a stubborn and stiff-necked people. But are we any different? In worship this Sunday, we will look at some of the ways we are tempted to turn away and break covenant with God. So may we be firm in our faith and loyal in our love for the God made known to the Israelites in Exodus - the same God made known to us in Jesus Christ. …........................................................................................................................................... This Sunday there will be no Church School. However, there will be a Children's Message at the 10:30am service. The Adult Study Group will meet in the Upper Room at 9:30pm. …........................................................................................................................................... The Annual Turkey Supper is right around the corner, October 18th. Here are some ways you can help out. You can..... Clean steam table, pots and pans, stove and ovens in the kitchen. Shred cabbage and carrots, cut celery, carrots and onion, cube bread. Make dressing, peel potatoes, cook squash, roast turkeys. You can set up, wash up, clean up. You can.... well you get the idea. Please sign up in Fellowship Hall, or speak with Kathy Fedorchak at 877-7332. ….......................................................................................................................................... Carrol and Joanne will be visiting our area in mid-October, and worshiping with our congregation on October 19th. Carrol Newquist served as the Senior Pastor of Jonesville UMC from 1992 through 2001. Those ten years were some of the most creative and faithful times in the long history of our church. Please come and greet these great saints of our church on October 19th. …........................................................................................................................................... The 10:30am worship on October 26th will begin with a Hymn Sing. Come a little bit early, as we will start by 10:25. We will sing a couple of verses of each hymn taken on a first come - first served basis. Janice Catuccio, our wonderful pianist/organist, will accompany the hymns, and David will be this Hymn Sing's song leader. …............................................................................................................................................ All Saints Day Sunday, November 2nd If you would like the name of a loved one who has died this year listed in the bulletin and church newsletter, please notify the office by Tues. Oct. 22nd. Please bring a favorite flower or flowers to add to the beautiful bouquet of the saints at 8:30 & 10:30 a.m. …........................................................................................................................................... This Sunday's Church and Worship Experience – October 12 8:30am Worship with Communion 9:30am Adult Church School in the Upper Room 10:30am Worship with Children's Message. Scripture Lesson: Exodus 32: 1-14 Sermon: The Golden Calf vs. the Bronze Snake Offertory: Benedictus - Soloist, Dave Johnson; Pianist, Terry Johnson; Organist, Janice Catuccio. Join Us in our Methodist Community SUNDAY IN WORSHIP Worship Leader Greeter Ushers Ute Hummler Linda Post (8:30) Jeanne George (10:30) Scott Strock, Jim Swett Brenda & Lance Little Sound & Visual Bill Volk Nursery Lisa Abraham Children’s Message Rev. John Puthuparampil Offering Counter Steve Skinner, Pat Hipenbecker Financial Assistant Margaret Ashe Coffee (8:30) Suzanne Shelton (10:30) Jim & Charlotte Colton, Carol Bates Communion (8:30) Laurie Runnerstrom Acolyte Lilly Oberg WEEKLY CALENDAR Today: 8:30 & 10:30 am 9:30 am 9:30 am 1:00 pm 7:30 PM 7:00 pm Worship Services Adult Study NO REHEARSALS NO Church School MS MYF Game Night Young Adult Study Office Closed NO Journey…Bible AA Finance Outreach 12:00 pm 12:30 pm 3:00 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Red Hat Luncheon AA Food Pantry Chancel Bells Chancel Choir 6:00 am 10:00 am 7:00 pm Men’s Group Turkey Supper Prep Journey…Bible 10:30 am 5:00-7:00 pm 7:00 pm Mon: Tues Wed: Thurs: Fri: Sat: 8:00 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 8:00 pm Food Pantry Turkey Supper Prep AA th th 4 & 5 Grade Youth Al Anon AA 3:45-8:30 pm MYF Serve at T.S. 4:30, 5:30 & 6:30 pm Turkey Supper 9:00 pm AA Sun 8:30 & 10:30 am Worship Services 9:30 am Adult Study 9:30 am Youth Ensemble 10:15 am Children’s Choir 10:30 am Church School 11:45 am Worship, Education Green Team & Spirit. 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