Senior Pastor:
D. Scott Johnson
Assoc. Pastor:
Chiyona Bourne
Mon
6 Library -8 am
Staff - 12:30 pm
Outreach & Marketing 5:30 pm
Missions- 6:30 pm
13
Library -8 am
20
Library -8 am
Tai Chi-3-4 pm
Worship -6:30
Trustees- 7:15
27
Library -8 am
Tai Chi- 3-4 pm
Finance- 6:30 - pm
AD Board 7:30 pm
Ministers:
All the People of
Memorial
Thu
2
Fri
3
Shorty Thomas Golf Outing at
Hoosier Hills - 9 am
Sat
4
11
18
25
Anger Management
Boy Scouts- 7:30-6 pm
Westminster Gathering
10
17
Triple F - 11:45 am
24
Tai Chi- 3-4 pm
31
Tai Chi- 3-4 pm
1 pm-Knit Wits
Chiyona’s Study - 6:30-8 pm
9
Margaret Circle - 10 am
5 pm-Knit Wits
16 Poplar Leaves Due
1 pm-Knit Wits
6:30-8 pm- Chiyona’s Study
6:30 pm- NAMI
23
Fold Poplar Leaves 9 am
5 pm-Knit Wits
6:30-8 pm- Chiyona’s Study
30
Noon-Knit Wits Carry In
6:30-8 pm- Chiyona’s Study
October 2014
Wed
1
8
Tue
Lectionary study- 9:30
Lectionary study- 9:30
Newcomers- 5-8:30 pm
7
Bells-6 pm
Chancel Choir-7:15 pm
Sewing Stitches - 10 am
Bells-6 pm
Chancel Choir-7:15 pm
In search of friends-7-8
15
Lectionary study- 9:30
Bells-6 pm
Chancel Choir-7:15 pm
In search of friends-7-8
22
Lectionary study- 9:30
Are you getting Older Class 6:30-8 pm
14
Are you getting Older Class 6:30-8 pm
Boy Scouts-7-8:30 pm
21
29
Preschool in Narthex 5-8
Bells-6 pm
Chancel Choir-7:15 pm
Lectionary study- 9:30
Bookish Craft Class - 5- 6:30
pm
Are you getting Older Class 6:30-8 pm
Boy Scouts-7-8:30 pm
28
Bells-6 pm
Chancel Choir-7:15 pm
In search of friends-7-8
Sewing Stitches - 10 am
Are you getting Older Class 6:30-8 pm
Boy Scouts-7-8:30 pm
Sunday Worship
Times:
8:45 / 11:00 AM
Sunday School:
10:00 AM
October
2014
Sun
5 World Communion
8:45 am-Church Service
10 am– Sunday School
11 am– Prayz Service
12:15 pm Education
Tanzania dessert-2 pm
12
8:45 am-Church Service
10 am– Sunday School
11 am– Prayz Service
Boy Scouts - 2-4 pm
19
8:45 am-Church Service
10 am– Sunday School
10 am- Confirmation
11 am– Prayz Service
Cross Roads Charge Conference - 12:30-
26
8:45 am-Church Service
10 am– Sunday School
11 am– Prayz Service
Trunk or Treat 5-6 pm
Memorial United Methodist Church
Sowing The Seed
In the lectionary texts for the Fall is series of scriptures relating to the Israelites
post exile experiences and wanderings. There are two consistent themes in these
scriptures: 1) the Israelites complained constantly about everything, and, 2) God provided,
forgave, and loved them despite their complaining spirit. I have often said that it is a good
thing that I wasn’t in charge because I would not have been nearly as patient as God was with
them.
“A young Catholic priest decided to enter a monastery. He joined one particularly strict sect.
The head monk told him, at his indoctrination, that they were sworn to TOTAL silence. They
could not speak one word at all. However, every ten years, they would be permitted to speak
two words.
After 10 years of total silence, the head monk indicated it was now time for him to speak his
two words. The monk said, “Bed hard!” And then he resumed his silent study and work.
Another 10 years passed and the head monk again indicated it was time for him to speak his
two words. The monk said, “Food bad!” And then he resumed his silent study and work.
OFFICE
HOURS
Monday
through
Friday from
9:00 AM till
1:00 PM
Another 10 years passed and the head monk again indicated it was time for him to speak his
two words. The monk said, “I quit!”
The head monk shook his head and said, “I knew this was coming. You’ve done nothing but
complain for the past 30 years!”
The story is a humorous one, yet, it got me to thinking about my conversations with God
through prayer. Would God see me as one who did nothing but complain in all our years together? Would I be hurt and resentful of the things that I did not have or thankful for the
things I do have? Would I hold myself up before God with the same expectations/standards
that I hold up for others when I complain about them? Would I be as quick to ask for forgiveness and as I am to believe that others owe me an apology?
In short, do I act like the post exile Israelites and the young priest and mostly complain to
God? I hope not, but I have my moments. I am guessing that you do to. Perhaps I should
practice the old “art” of saying at least three nice/thankful/gentle/loving/praising things before
I would complain about anything. I have found over the years that when I put this into practice, by time I get to my complaints, they seem trivial in comparison to goodness I have received. Maybe you might want to practice that as well. Nevertheless, like the Israelites before
me, God will be patient, forgiving, and loving toward me. Thanks be to God!
~~Scott
2701 Poplar Street • Terre Haute, IN 47803 • 812/234-0776 • email [email protected] •
www.umcmemorial.com
Covered in the Rabbi’s Dust
STORY TIME IN THE LIBRARY
Sunday, October 19th during BOTH Services
EVERY ONE INVITED!
We are going “Batty” for Reading in October
We will be reading A Bat Named Belinda by Peggy Cobb in First Service. A “bat”
book about living, loving and understanding.
We will read Stellaluna by Janell Cannon in Second Service. A baby bat is raised
like a bird until she is found by her mother.
Is our Church Language Obsolete? Foreign? Too Complicated? Or, is it just a traditional habit? Have we forgotten how to share our Faith, our Story, our God?
Youth....well, not just youth! My Aunt (she's in her 60's) use these "shortcut phrases" pictured above. How many
of them do YOU know?
When you communicate with others (Facebook, Twitter, Snapchap, Handwritten Letters, or Verbal Conversation),
how many of these phrases do you use - know - or recognize?
~Yes, I still write handwritten letters...it's not too foreign a concept~
What about words like: Faith, Saved, Confirmed, Baptize, Intinction, Holy Communion/Eucharist, Liturgy, Invocation, Acolyte, Advent, Lent, Kingdomtide, Parament, Seminary, Theological, Holy, Introit, Narthex, Sacristy....
what are some other words we use in our Faith life (at church/in worship) that need more explanation or a different word or words to help others understand this "Secret Society", this "Country Club", this "Exclusive Group"?
I know we don't mean to be exclusive....or do we? We want moms with new babies to stay away from worship if
their babies can't stop crying for 45 minutes. We want people to dress is 3 piece suits or frilly dresses with petticoats. We want one type of worship. After all, Jesus said, "Silent Worship with an Organ and no children is the
way to honor me."
Because Church is about building relationships, let's work on that together this Fall. Let's join in the nurturing of
the babies and children. Let us work on being MORE welcoming. Let us open our hearts to experience God in
new and different ways, that ALL people feel connected in this Faith Family we call Memorial. Let us communicate, explain, ask questions, and continue our Spiritual, Enthusiastic, Alive message and
work in this world.
Rev. Chiyona Bourne
812-917-4303
[email protected]
May you be covered in the dust of THE Rabbi, Jesus.
Summer Camping 2015
During July, Rev. Chiyona attended Summer Camp with Middle Schoolers at Camp Adventure in Pierceton, Indiana.
After talks with the Mission Committee over the last year and Rev. Chiyona’s working with Mallory Manning and
Youth this coming year (2014-2015), the Committee would like to building a 2015 Camp Scholarship fund. Middle
School students (going into 6, 7, 8 grades) are the current target. The camp would be held at InDiCoSo in the Bloomington, Indiana area. Building this Scholarship Camping fund is a way to help our Youth experience Camp…
including Worship in a style that celebrates youth; fellowship with other faith-building youth; and a week of fun outdoor activities that encourage teamwork, building self-confidence, and digging deeper into their faith. Rev. Chiyona
volunteered to go with these youth to Camp in 2015. Will your youth take a risk next summer? Will your youth take
a chance? Will you support building a camp scholarship fund for youth from Memorial?
Contact Rev. Chiyona or the Mission Committee for more information.
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This month the children will be checking out a mystery “brown bag” of books. Each bag will have a mixed
genre, a special note and a super prize awaiting them for November.
Are YOU Interested In A Bookish
Craft Class?
The Library will be conducting two " " Bookish Craft Classes this fall. The first class will
be
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21ST, 5:30 -7:00
All book crafts are made with Library related items such as; old and re-purposed books, paper, lettering and other items. This class is free and you need to bring nothing. We will be
making pumpkins, a small fall decorative book, and the children who come can make corner
bookmarks.
I will have a sign-up table in the Narthex and a display with items we will be making in the next two months.
Trunk or Treat!
The Library (Mechelle) will be handing out Candy and Bookmarks during Trunk or Treat on
Sunday, October 26th.
See you then!
Have You Visited Your Library Recently?
This summer the Library Committee has worked diligently in focusing on
creating one of the most expansive and up to date collections of religious,
educational and literary resources a Christian Library can hold. We currently have 4,000 resources and grow daily. Thanks, due to many of those
who donate. Our library is, and continues to be one of the largest Christian
libraries in Indiana.
Library hours are Monday thru Friday 9 am-1 pm. We are open Sunday
during church services. Almost everyone is in the library computer system.
So please sign out UNDER your name and not someone else. If you are unsure, simply put your phone number
with your name. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU SIGN YOUR NAME ON THE CHECK OUT CARD! Books
get checked out for 30 days. If you need to renew just let us know. THE MOVIES ONLY GET A WEEK.
The series movies get a longer time period.
Visit your library. See what we have and be surprised. Parent’s, we have a huge selection of educational
books. If your student needs supplemental material we probably have it in our library.
~AND~
The Library LOVES those who donate books. We would like to thank the following
for graciously giving to our collection:
Janet Raines --Poetry Collection in Memory of her Mother, Alice Raines
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An Invitation from United Methodist Women- You Must Come!
Another season of Kids Hope mentoring is now underway at Sugar Grove
Elementary School, and faces from Memorial are everywhere!
Some of the partnerships are new, as some of our young Kids Hope friends
have moved to other schools. Some of our mentors are taking a break or
pursuing other projects this year. But other relationships have picked up right
where they left off last spring, and it is hard to tell who is happier to see who!
One of the comments we are hearing over and over, not just from the kids but
the teachers and principal is, “We are so happy to have you back!” As teachers
become busier trying to teach all the things the state of Indiana requires they have less time to spend
individually with the children who need it most. That’s why programs like Kids Hope USA are more important than ever; they reach the kids who need that one-on-one attention, and it makes a huge difference in their
performance in the classroom. We see it every day!
The day we’ve been waiting for has arrived. Our Tanzanian Mission Team will be reporting to
us this Sunday, October 5th, and they have quite a story to tell. They will be a part of the
morning services. Twiga (Means giraffe in Swahili) will be at the sanctuary door to greet you.
After the service, take a lunch break and come back at 2:00 pm. There will be much more for
them to share with us, including the many treasures they’ve brought back.
Dessert (PIE) will be served by the UMW. This promises to be a delightful afternoon. We
hope that you will be a part of this time of enlightenment and fellowship.
Are you GETTING OLDER?
An Informative Series on Aging
October 7-14-21-28
6:30 to 8:00
Thanks to our mentors and prayer partners who have committed for another year to love these children. And
thanks for the continued support from those who donate in any way to help us better minister to them.
When you change a life, it’s no small change!
October 7 with Ms. P. J. Witney
Changing Your Address -Options when Seniors can no longer stay at home
October 21 with Dr. Joe Biggs
Am I So Forgetful -Watching for signs of Alzheimer’s and dementia
October 14 with Mr. Mike Ireland
Protecting Assets with Trusts and Wills
October 28 with Mr. David Callahan
What If I / they Die? -1,001 decisions that are made around funerals
MEMORIAL PRESCHOOL NEWS
Students and staff have had a wonderful start to the new school year. We look forward to
the many events coming in October. Open House will be on Thursday, October 9 from 6:00 to
7:00 pm. This will be an opportunity for students to show their families their classrooms and
projects made at school. Fall Break is on Monday, October 13th (no classes). On Thursday,
October 16, the Terre Haute Fire Department will be at the Preschool and we will practice
Earthquake safety during the Central States Earthquake Shakeout Day. We invite everyone
to our annual Halloween Parade held at the Meadows Shopping Center on Thursday, October
30 at 9:20 am.
The preschool will have a fund raiser selling Thirty-One items in
November. Rev. Chiyona is our Thirty-One consultant. Watch for
more details in the November Poplar Leaves.
There is still availability in our Three Year Old classes.
Thank you for purchasing mums in September. Your support is
greatly appreciated.
Happy Halloween!
In Ministry Together,
Paula Johnson
Evening Bible Studies with Chiyona
Thursday evenings: October 16, 23, 30. November 6, 13. From 6:30pm to 8pm at Memorial.
We will be looking at some of the Shortest books of the Bible! Who wrote them? What was their
message then? What is their message to us now?
October 16 - Jude
October 23 - Ezra
November 6 - Esther
October 30 - Galatians
November 13 - James
Triple F Monthly Luncheon
This next meeting of the Triple F Monthly Fellowship will be on Friday, October 17th at 11:45 a.m. The menu
will be Baked Spaghetti and bread. You are asked to bring…
A-G -- bring the desserts
H-N -- bring the vegetables
O-Z -- bring the salads
Our program will be Mr. Loran Braught, founder of the Wabash Valley Genealogical Society and retired professor from ISU. He will be sharing some tips and information about how to learn about your genealogy. It will
surely be an informative program.
Please call your reservations in by noon on Wednesday, October 15th.
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Updates from our Christian Ed Director Christy
New Ministry!
Saturday, November 8 from 10 am to 12 noon, we will be talking about a NEW MINISTRY coming to Memorial Church in 2015!
Who is "We"? That's Caitlin Manning and Brandie Thomas!
What is this "New Ministry"? -- Well, at Annual Conference 2014, All Indiana United Methodist Churches
were asked to think of something NEW they could do for God, for people. For some churches, that was an
additional worship service. For other churches, it was a regular outreach meal. Well, we thought and thought
about Memorial. We already have 2 services. We already serve in missions (Local, Regional, Global). We
already GIVE to missions (THANK YOU!). What else can we do? Where can we grow? Worship was the
answer. How? We already have Chancel Choir, PrayZ Team, Handbells, Children's Choir, and great participation for special music (offering).
Caitlin and Brandie will be leading a LITURGICAL DANCE, Praise Dance, Interpretive Dance - WORSHIPFUL DANCE program at Memorial. We have received a small grant from the Indiana Conference Offices to pilot this program at Memorial.
This program is for all ages 3 years old to 103! After all, dancing is just glorified walking! Women, men,
boys, and girls, are welcomed to join in to help present God through stories, music, scripture, and movement.
Put Saturday November 8 on your Calendars: 10am - 12 noon. Let's get excited about moving with God in
2015!
College Ministry 2014-2015
Looking for Secret Pals for College Students
College Students: Freshmen through 7th year
students (or wherever you are in your journey),
please email the office
[email protected])
& Rev Chiyona ([email protected]) so
you can be included with the Fall & Spring
luncheons or dinners. In addition, let us know
what you are studying and what your hopes are
for this coming year so we can be in prayer
with you.
Parents, be sure to get your student’s mailing address
when you drop them off on campus this fall. Fill out student information sheet for your child and we’ll get
matches made as soon as possible. Church members, we
have a long list of wonderful Memorial College Students
so we’ll need lots of church volunteers to be secret pals to
them by sending encouraging notes and cards, praying
regularly for your student and sending surprise packages
and small treats of gifts for birthdays, holidays, or final
exam time.
Men of Memorial
What’s happening this month in Children’s Sunday School?
In October the unit is titled “Beginning of God’s People”
September 7th –
Creation
Genesis 1:1-25
September 14th –
In God’s Image
Genesis 1:26-2:4
September 21st –
Noah
Genesis 6:5-8:22;9:8-17
September 28th –
A Time for Everything
Ecclesiastes 3:1-8
The Jr. High and Sr High Sr. High will be involved in an interactive group discussion.
Third Grade Bible Presentation
There is a tradition at Memorial that all third graders or those fourth and fifth graders that are new to the church
receive a Bible. The Bible presentation was held on Sunday, September 7th. This years Bibles were presented to
the following.
Johannah Sophia Bro
Ryan Brown
Preslee Garner
Carly Mason
Maya McNichols
Caelynn Orlando
Congratulations to all
There are thirteen bible verse that have been marked inside each of the 3rd grade Bibles that Rev. Scott felt
are important for the children to know. Below is a list of those marked verses.
Genesis 1:26-27
Exodus 20:12
Psalm 46:10
Psalm 119:105
Proverbs 15:2-3
Isaiah 6:8
Micah 6:8
Matthew 7:12
John 11:25-26
Acts 10:34-35
What: An opportunity for children of all ages to trick or treat in a safe
environment.
United Methodist Men shall be a creative, supportive fellowship of men who
seek to know Jesus Christ, to grow spiritually and to seek daily his will.
Our primary purpose is to declare the centrality of Christ in the lives of men
and in all their relationships.
Why is it called “Trunk or Treat”? The children will trick or treat through
the parking lot receiving their treasures out of the trunks of cars.
The men also had a successful Bean Luncheon on Sept. 21st. WE want to thank everyone for their donations of
time, food and money. The event raised over $300 for the Men’s Scholarship Fund.
I Corinthians 13:13
1 John 4:20 - 21
Revelation 21:3-4
Trunk or Treat!
United Methodist Church Mission Statement:
“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”
The men were blessed to have David Peter speak at he September Men’s breakfast. It was an enjoyable morning
of food and fellowship.
Kyleigh Plock-Johnson
Natalie Reeson
Kasen Woodard
When: Sunday, October 26th, 5:00 – 6:00
If weather is unsuitable for the children to be outside it will be held inside with the children traveling between classrooms.
How can you help with Trunk or Treat?
Our October meeting will be the Shorty Thomas Golf outing on October 4th at 9 am on the Hoosier Hills Golf
course. The cost is $25 a person and lunch is included.
We are in need of people to provide truck or treat items and help pass them out. Last year we had over 250 children
participate so lots of candy is needed. If you are interested in providing items and or help pass them out, please contact Christy Cresgy or Carmen Manning by Oct. 19th.
Everyone is invited to attend this wonderful day of fellowship. Please register with Mark Metheny in the Narthex on Sunday morning, or call the church office.
THIS IS IMPORTANT SO THAT THE EDUCATION COMMITTEE CAN BE SURE THERE ARE
PLENTY OF ITEMS FOR THE CHILDREN AND PEOPLE TO HELP.
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MISSION MOMENTS
Fall is here and that means winter and the holidays will be here soon. Let us help you
with your holiday shopping. We have cards available to order from over 600 vendors. You can go to www.shopwithscrip.com to find the vendors and amounts available. You may also order from the website too or with us on Sundays.
SECRET PALS - College students love to get surprises in the mail. We have several
$10.00 cards available. Why not surprise your college friend today.
If you need cards during the week or have any questions, please call Vicki Bailey (812-236-9010) or Sandy Sell
(812-230-2407).
We appreciate your continued support with the M-Card program and helping to reduce the church's debt.
West District Center Lay Servant School Fall 2014
Saturday November 22, 2014 from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Brazil First United Methodist Church Registration deadline is October 31st.
If you have ever wanted to explore your gifts and talents to serve in this is for you.
Contact Scott or Chiyona for more information and how to sign up.
ANNUAL CHARGE CONFERENCE
Once again this year, the Charge Conference will be a cluster charge conference. It will be on Sunday, October
16 at 12:30 p.m. at Memorial UMC. The charge conference meets by rule of the Book of Discipline to elect
Trustees, set salaries, and report on our Vital Signs goals. All members and friends of the church are invited to
attend and members of the Administrative Board are expected to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Rev. Johnson.
Since this year’s Charge Conference begins with a lunch here at Memorial, we need to know how many will be
attending. If you will attend, please call your reservation into Rev. Chiyona (234-0776) as soon as possible.
We will also be providing lunch for all the cluster church participants on this day. If you are willing to help
cook or serve or clean up for this event, please contact Paula Johnson (514-8876) who is heading up the luncheon.
CONFIRMATION ORIENTATION
Confirmation 2014-2015 is coming just around the corner. There will be a confirmation orientation on Sunday,
October 19th at 10:00 (during the Sunday School hour) with both confirmands and their parents. The purpose
of this orientation is to let everyone know the timeline for confirmation, requirements, and to find a date that
will work out the best for all involved. If for any reason you cannot attend but are planning to be a part of Confirmation 2014-2015, then please contact Rev. Johnson or Rev. Bourne before that meeting.
Confirmation is a series of studies to prepare young folks for responsible church membership and a solid understanding of the role of faith in life. Confirmation is for any youth grades 7 thru 12. Part of the Confirmation
Experience will be field trips to worship services of different faiths with the opportunity to ask questions and
see the variety of ways in which people worship the same God. Confirmation can be a “rite of passage” in
one’s life and one, which needs to be taken seriously. If you have further questions, please feel free to ask Rev.
Johnson or Rev. Bourne.
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The IOP Mission Team will share their Tanzanian experiences as they are featured in both services on Sunday,
October 5. In addition, they are invited guests of the UMW for a 2 pm presentation that afternoon. Come celebrate and learn about the IOP Mission trip from last June. Refreshments will be served at the afternoon session.
Africa University is the focus of the Indiana Conference for the next three years. The MUMC Missions Committee is supporting Bishop Coyner’s recommendation of $1000 donated by MUMC to Africa University for
each of the next three years – 2014, 2015, & 2016. The committee has recommended that this year’s pledge be
met with excess proceeds from the Jonah Fish Fry not needed by the IOP Mission Trip.
Rev. Chiyona has been appointed by Bishop Coyner as a member of the Indiana Conference delegation to Africa University. In addition, he has underwritten $3000 of the expenses of this trip. However, an additional
$2000 is required. The Mission Committee has pledged that she will not have to expend personal funds for this
trip; the details of this funding have not been completed.
A safety railing has been installed by Don Brown on the balcony of 14th & Chestnut Community Center. The
costs of this project, $800, have been underwritten by the Christmas in July account of 2nd Mile Giving.
The Advent offering will be directed to 14th & Chestnut again this year. The offering will be received during
November and December.
Mission Out-reach suggestions from the congregation are always welcomed. Please direct your suggestions to
Rev. Chiyona or Dave Voltmer.
Memorial’s Green Ministry presents…
Bring–Your-Own-Cup !Month
in the month of October
We’re trying something a little different during the coffee fellowship hour in October! We’re
going “Foam-Free”!! Each week you bring your own coffee cup from home and use it during the
coffee fellowship time, your name will be entered in a drawing for a $25 gift card from Starbucks
– who doesn’t LOVE Starbucks?? Take your mug home each week if you like or we will clean
and store them in the kitchen through the week.
The winning name will be drawn at the end of the month, and it could be YOU if you help us go green in November!
Watch for more details in the bulletin.
Needs for 14th & Chestnut
New socks and underwear (all sizes) for
the Clothes Closet
Gently used fall and winter clothing
(kids-adult sizes)
Birthday Gift/Prizes- for teenage boys and girls (sports
equipment, bath sets, remote control toys, ear plugs,
jewelry, lotion/perfume, etc.)
Groups to Sponsor monthly birthday party- provide
cupcakes and plan games
Candy/Prizes- for the Fall Happenings party on
October 31st
The Center is looking for college age guys to help
with the after-school program. If you know any
college age students that need volunteer hours or
would like to have an internship, please have them
contact the center at (812)232-3126
WINTER COAT DRIVE -new coats/jackets (all
sizes) or $$$ to help purchase coats.
During the month of October, the UMW of
Memorial would like your help to.....
KICK Hunger in the Cannnnnnn!
Bring in Canned Goods all throughout October to
Build up the Food Pantry at
Mother Hubbard's Cupboard (14th & Chestnut)
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Celebrations
9th
Mark and Gina
Metheny
23rd
Ken and Pam Crane
1
2
5
6
8
11
14
16
17
Nathan Wheeler
Bryce Wilcox
Jerry Gaskin
Steve Metheny
Christy Cresgy
Jim Smallwood
Tim McCalister
Naomi Miller
Joanie Kendall
Colleen Amos
27th
Dan and Doris
Williams
and
Mike and Trudy
Longest
18
19
20
21
24
25
27
28
29
30
PRAYER MINISTRY
October
Jaime Morris
Lynn Douglas
David Woodard
Karrin Frost
Marjorie Tavern
Susan Cobb
Elizabeth Harris
Stacy Mason
Tom Steiger
Bill Lutz
Carmen Manning
Mary Anne Jenkins
John Perry
Jim’s son, Todd Pierson, has a very positive attitude, and
is adjusting to living at home as a paraplegic. Thanks for
much to those praying for him.
Janet Ring Pierson
Dear Memorial Family,
My sister and I wish to thank you for your prayers and
cards during our brother, Mark’s illness and death.
We feel blessed to be a part of Memorial.
God’s Grace,
Doris Williams and Margaret Swank
PRAYER MINISTRY
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community of women whose PURPOSE is to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through
Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship, and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.
The Book of Discipline 2004, Par. 5, Article 3
Prayer is an important ministry of our church! You
are welcome to be a part of our internet prayer ministry at
Memorial. Maybe having a loved one on the prayer chain
has comforted you. You are welcome to join in this service to another in need of prayer. Carmen Manning is
facilitating this prayer ministry and you may send her
your email address to be added to this group. Just send a
message to Carmen Manning at
Yarn Ministry
Our meeting times for the
Month of October are on the...
2nd- 1-3 pm
9th - 5-7 pm
16th- 1-3 pm
23rd- 5-7 pm
30th- Noon carry in then knit till 3 pm
[email protected].
Please Pray for those listed below and for the
struggle/s they are dealing with...
Requests made in September:
Jack All had a fall
Jim and Vicki Bailey’s daughter Leslie is having
complications from surgery
Becky Sweet fell and fractured her knee cap
Kurt Steves: David Woodard’s step father had heart
surgery and pacemaker
CONDOLENCES
To the family of Donna Miller who passed away on
September 13th
To Priscilla Brooks and family, Bill Brooks passed
away on August 28th
Eric Macmanoway - Carol Brigg’s son and Phil’s
stepson passed away on August 28th
MILITARY:, Sgt Curtis Korby, Ft. Campbell,
Clarksville, TN; Steve Seitz, U.S. Army, Ft. Rucker,
AL; John Peters, U.S. Air Force, Alaska; Dakota
Sponsler, U.S. Navy , Oklahoma
Enough!!
Next UMW
Executive
meeting
October 8th at
11 am
Sewing Stitches
2nd and 4th Tuesday
10:00 am-2:00 pm
October 14th and 28th
We invite you to join us in sewing and
creating projects for others. We make
blankets, children hospital gowns etc.
Tai Chi
October 20th
24th
27th
and 30th
Margaret Circle will be meeting October 9th at 10:00 am in the Chapel. We will
discuss In An Instant by Lee and Bob
Woodruff. New members are always welcome. Contact Lynn Douglas (812-8773035) or Sally Sudbrink (812-235-2517)
UPCOMING UMW EVENTS
Chili Supper- Craft Bazaar- Sweater Sale
Friday, November 7th 4- 7:00 pm
Sign-up now to reserve a craft table.
Forms are available in the church office or on the
church website- www.umcmemorial.com
Christmas Soup Luncheon
Thursday, December 4th at 10:00 am
Date Night (Let us Watch your Children)
Friday, December 5th 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Christmas Home Tour
Sunday, December 7th
2- 5:00 pm
Homes on the tour include
Charlotte Sherrell
Chris and Phyllis Koszewski
Bill and Mary Ann Jenkins
Scott and Paula Johnson
Dave and Carolyn Thomas
Look for ticket information in the
November Poplar Leaves.
Discovering Joy Through
Simplicity and Generosity
The church finance campaign will start the end of
this month. Please be in prayerful consideration
as the campaign begins.
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
The family of Donna Miller want to sincerely thank our
church family for the countless ways they have loved us
since Donna's passing. From prayers, phone calls, cards,
food, visits, graciously opening the church for visitation/
service, hugs, delicious bereavement dinner and other
acts of kindness, we thank you!
PURPOSE OF UNITED METHODIST WOMEN … The United Methodist Women shall be a
Every third Thursday NAMI meets in the Library
Time: 6:30 to 8 pm
Leader: Betty Porter- 877-9950
The next meeting will be September 18th
This is a support group for persons (and/or family or friends)
living with a mental illness. This includes depression, panic
attacks, anxiety as well as bipolar disease and schizophrenia.
Chili Supper/Craft Bazaar/Sweater Sale. is right around the corner- Friday, November 7th form 4- 7 pm.
Look for sign up sheets to donate and work the middle of October. there will be a UMW table in the Narthex beginning October 19th to pass out mugs and containers for the Bazaar table. Also, there will be a bin
to put any sweaters that you wish to donate for the sweater sale. Any good condition clean sweaters for
women, men or children are welcome. We are most grateful for your support.
Don’t forget to let Pat Friday know, in the church office, if you wish to have a Bazaar table
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