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A day that I peculiarly love…
John Wesley, founder of the Methodist movement, enjoyed and celebrated All Saints Day. In a journal entry from November 1, 1767, Wesley calls it “a festival I truly love.” On the same day in 1788, he writes, “I always find this a comfortable day.” The following year he calls it “a day that I peculiarly…
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Music Notes
The Chancel Choir has officially opened our fall and winter season. We will be singing on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month. Choir rehearsal is on Wednesdays from 6-7 PM if you are interested in joining the choir. We are working on getting our online service back up and running. We are hoping…
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Do you have macaroni and cheese?
Since we donated over 80 cans of chili to the food pantry, we’re setting the bar pretty high for October. The food pantry is needing us to collect macaroni and cheese because their stock has been depleted recently. You can bring in regular boxed macaroni and cheese or the microwave kind. Either are acceptable, and…
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Trunk or Treat, pecans, and Game Day!
Trunk or Treat will be held on Tuesday, October 31st from 6-8 PM. This outreach activity allows you to see hobgoblins, witches, scarecrows, superheroes, and more. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to decorate the trunk of your car and give candy out in an effort to sweeten up the pirates, princesses, and other…
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October Calendar Dates
The October calendar has several birthdays and anniversaries! Plus, yoga is each Monday at 10 AM (excluding President’s Day on October 9th), and Rotary meets each Tuesday at 12 PM. Tuesday Bible study will not meet on October 10th, but will meet on other Tuesdays at 1:30 PM. Additionally, choir practice is at 6 PM…
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Mission Minute
There are two options for giving to the community during October. We’re looking to work with Epworth and do a little Halloween card bomb for the residents at My Place Too. First, we’re looking for some volunteers to help adopt a dorm with Epworth. Founded in 1864, Epworth is a multiservice agency that seeks to…
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You Scared?
Fear is a part of life. Everyone is afraid sometimes. That’s a good thing when it keeps you from, say, touching a hot stove. But it’s not so good when it keeps you from doing good things God has called you to do, makes you start to worry, or makes you think there’s a monster…
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Regarding Church Music and Prayer
“Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come into God’s presence with singing.” — Psalm 100:1-2 “Praise him with trumpet sound; praise him with lute and harp! Praise him with tambourine and dance; praise him with strings and pipe!” — Psalm 150:3-4 “And when the musician played,…
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Updates from the Trustees
PARSONAGE REHAB We have just a little bit more to complete our rehabbing of the parsonage. Now is the time to start thinking about the future of the parsonage. The gables on the outstide still need to be replaced. However, that doesn’t really hamper the trustees thinking about what is to happen next. CHURCH BUILDING…
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Community activities
Bring a chair! Don’t forget that Frank’s Pig Roast is after church on Sunday, September 3rd. Bring a side dish, a lawn chair, and something to drink. Frank will take care of the hog, plates, napkins, and plasticware. Join us for this casual gathering on the lawn. If you need the address, please contact the…