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October/November 2016 Sent with a blessing to you

OCTOBER 2016 YOUTH CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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Evangelical United Methodist Church 276 W. Main Street New Holland, PA 17557 Phone: 717-354-2334 Fax: 717-354-4469 Website: www.eumcnh.org Email: [email protected]

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OCTOBER 2016 CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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2 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Main Worship Service World Communion Small groups begin Youth soup sale begins

3 1:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study

4 9:00-12:00 Preschool

5 9:00-12:00 Preschool 6:15 p.m. Youth Nite 7:00 p.m. Junior Knights 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study

6 9:00-12:00 Preschool 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Service

7 3:15-6:30 p.m. Serve a meal at Water Street Mission

8 8:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. UMW District Meeting

9 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Main Worship Service 12:00-4:00 p.m. Fellowship Hall / kitchen area reserved


11 9:00-12:00 Preschool 6:00 p.m. S.A.L.T. Meeting


13 9:00-12:00 Preschool 4:00-6:00 p.m. CC Kitchen Prep 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Service

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16 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Main Worship Service


18 9:00-12:00 Preschool 7:00 p.m. Trustees



21 6:00 p.m. Pursel/Voran Wedding Rehearsal 6:00 p.m. Going Forward Widow/ Widowers Group

22 2:00 p.m. Pursel/Voran Wedding

23 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Main Worship Service


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28 Supplee/ Evening Wedding Rehearsal

29 4:00 p.m. Supplee/ Wedding

30 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Main Worship Service Soup orders due

31 1:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study 6:00-8:00 p.m. Trunk or Treat on Franklin St.

NOVEMBER 2016 CHURCH CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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3 9:00-12:00 Preschool 12:15 p.m. Preschool Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Service

4 3:15-6:30 p.m. Serve a meal at Water Street Mission

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6 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Main Worship Service Holy Communion Pick up your pre-ordered soup


8 9:00-12:00 Preschool 6:00 p.m. S.A.L.T. Meeting


10 9:00-12:00 Preschool 4:00-6:00 p.m. CC Kitchen Prep 7:00 p.m. Prayer Meeting Service

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15 9:00-12:00 Preschool 7:00 p.m. Trustees

16 9:00-12:00 Preschool 6:15 p.m. Youth Nite 7:00 p.m. Junior Knights 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study Charge Conference


18 6:00 p.m. Going Forward Widow/ Widowers Group

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20 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Main Worship Service 40 Days Celebration Luncheon after Worship

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22 9:00-12:00 Preschool 7:00 p.m. Council Mtg.

23 No Preschool No evening activities 7:00 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service – at Weaverland Mennonite Church – Rev. Jack Peters preaching

24 Thanksgiving Day – Fellowship Hall Reserved Martin family

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27 8:45 a.m. Sunday School for all ages 9:30 a.m. Fellowship Time 10:00 a.m. Main Worship Service Lori Potts preaching Pastor Rob & Linda on vacation >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

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30 9:00-12:00 Preschool 6:15 p.m. Youth Nite 7:00 p.m. Junior Knights 7:00 p.m. Adult Bible Study Pastor Rob & Linda on vacation >>>>>>>>>>>>

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December 2

Pastor Rob & Linda on vacation >>>>>>>>>>>>]

December 3

2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Community Christmas

OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS 10-01 Alex High

10-02 Sally Delp

10-02 Sarah Voran

10-04 Pr. Eric Ritz

10-05 Gordon Plank

10-09 Richard Martin

10-13 Ken Gallagher

10-14 Chad Martin

10-15 Bruce Reynolds

10-17 Janet Dosch

10-18 Mary Lowry

10-18 Alice Ehly

10-19 Kevin Kurtz

10-21 Joan D. Engle

10-21 Lisa Weir

10-24 Ursula DeVere

10-26 Kathy Kurtz

10-28 Richard Buch

10-31 John Miller

10-31 Mary Mellinger

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES 10-02 James & Sylvia Gerber

10-02 Charles & Wendy Fitts

10-09 John & Donna Sauder

10-14 Ryan & Rachel Figgins

10-20 Gerald & Brenda Brackbill

10-21 Donald & Shirley Harach

10-23 Fred & Lois Brownlee

10-28 Wilbur & Roberta Horning

10-30 Charles & Barbara Parmer

DIRECTORY UPDATES:

Change of address

Edmund and Jean Howell

474 Ranck Road

New Holland, PA 17557 ...............................................................................................................................

"Transformed" - Fall Spiritual Growth Campaign

We are in the midst of our Fall Spiritual Growth

Campaign - "Transformed!" Anchored in the apostle

Paul’s profound truth in Romans 12:2 - “Do not be

conformed to this world, but be transformed by the

renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern

what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and

perfect.” This campaign is exploring what the Bible has to

say about essential areas of our lives: Spiritual, Physical,

Mental, Emotional, Relational, Financial, and Vocational.

We are seeking God’s truth in these seven areas in our

daily readings and small groups. Don’t miss out on what

God is going to do through this campaign. You will be

encouraged and helped. As a church, we will see God do

incredible things.

NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS 11-04 Teddie Cebular

11-07 Eileen Voran

11-10 Joanne Orbin

11-12 Jackie Klaassen

11-13 Jeanie Lowery

11-14 Philip Stauffer

11-14 James Blanshine

11-14 Bruce Klaassen

11-15 Marion Hogeland

11-16 Gary Blair

11-19 Colleen Nolt

11-21 Scott Wilson

11-23 Michael Burkhart

11-24 Fred Nolt

11-27 Jeff Ehly

11-2 Wanda Lyman

NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES 11-04 John & Joanne Eidemiller

11-12 Gary & Patricia Blair

11-18 Beryl & Marlene Dyer

11-28 Charles & Gladys Hamilton

GARDEN SPOT VILLAGE FALL

FESTIVAL: Saturday, October 8, 2016

– 7 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. – You’re invited to

Garden Spot Village for the 20th annual

Fall Festival on Saturday, October 8th from 7:00 a.m. until

3:30 p.m. Please join us for this special day when we

raise money for the Benevolent fund to assist residents

who, because of circumstances beyond their control, have

exhausted their financial resources.

Imagine a perfect fall day with a tethered hot air

balloon

Imagine the taste of delicious pancakes, apple

dumplings and the smell of BBQ chicken…

Imagine a Country Store with beautiful quilted

items, wooden items and artwork…

Imagine a Farmer’s Market with apple dumplings

and other baked goods, produce and candy…

Imagine craft tables and exciting children’s

activities…

Imagine a silent auction where attendees can bid on

terrific items… ...............................................................................................................................

CROSSNET MINISTRIES Cross Connection Ministries (CCM) and ELANCO

Social Services Network (ESSN) will be merging as one

organization! Their desire is to provide one organization that

can empower and serve the community even more

effectively. The organization will increase program impact,

eliminate any confusion and/or duplication of services and

continue to show love to all clients in the name of Jesus

Christ. The anticipated merger date will be January 2017.

The newly merged name will be CrossNet Ministries and its

mission will be to offer help and hope in the name of Jesus

Christ by empowering people in the ELANCO Community!

Meredith Dahl will serve as the Executive Director and Joan

Yunginger will serve as the Social Services Director. For

questions please contact either CCM or ESSN.

Pastor’s Notes -

The "Activity of the Holy Spirit"

- Some Theology, Doctrine and History from the Pastor's Papers

When United Methodists seek to be approved as Local

Pastors or commissioned on their way to becoming Ordained

Elders in the denomination, we are required to answer a

series of theological questions, and expected to answer them

in such a way that we confirm our theological understanding

of the subject and our knowledge of United Methodist

doctrine, history and polity and give evidence from the

Scriptures.

I thought it might be interesting (and something quite

different from what you generally hear from me in the

newsletter) to reprint here for you my answer to one of the

many questions I have had to answer en-route to being

commissioned for elder's status.

Question: What is your conception of the activity of the

Holy Spirit in personal faith, in the community of

believers, and in responsible living in the world?

Charles Wesley wrote about the necessity in our lives of the

revelatory nature of God's Spirit. Without the Spirit we

cannot know, we cannot grasp, we cannot accept what God

offers.: Spirit of faith, come down reveal the things of God,

And make to us the Godhead known and witness with the

blood. -- 'Tis thine the blood to apply and give us eyes to

see, Who did for every sinner die hath surely died for me. --

No one can truly say that Jesus is the Lord, Unless thou take

the veil away and breathe the living Word. -- Then, only

then, we feel our interest in his blood, And cry with joy

unspeakable "Thou art my Lord, My God!"

In the Articles of Religion the article on the Holy Spirit

speaks about three general categories of the Spirit's activities:

First, it states that the Spirit “convinces the world of sin, of

righteousness, and of judgment.” This expresses some of the

prevenient work of grace through the Spirit. God intervenes -

or we would not even have the potential to accept what God

offers. Paul said, "God showed his great love for us by

sending Christ to die for us while we were still sinners."

(Romans 5:8 NLT)

Then it says the Spirit "leads [people] through faithful

response to the gospel into the fellowship of the Church."

This is an expression of the justifying work of grace through

the Spirit. Paul said, "...you were cleansed; you were made

holy; you were made right with God by calling on the name

of the Lord Jesus Christ and by the Spirit of our God." (1

Corinthians 6:11 NLT) So God's Spirit is present and active

in our conversion.

Finally, it says that the Spirit "...sustains and empowers the

faithful and guides them into all truth." Expressing the

sanctifying work of grace through the Spirit. The Articles of

Religion speak of sanctification as, "...the work of God’s

grace through the Word and the Spirit, by which those who

have been born again are cleansed from the sin in their

thoughts, words, and acts, and are enabled to live in

accordance with God’s will, and to strive for holiness

without which no one will see the Lord”.

Paul said, “For the Lord is the Spirit, and wherever the Spirit

of the Lord is, there is freedom. So all of us who have had

that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord.

And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more

like him as we are changed into his glorious image.” (2

Corinthians 3:17-18 NLT) This is the promise of

sanctification; of holiness: By the work of the Holy Spirit,

we are constantly being changed to match up more closely

with the image of God - we are becoming more and more

what God meant for us to be.

Wesley wrote, “By salvation I mean not barely according to

the vulgar notion deliverance from hell or going to heaven,

but a present deliverance from sin, a restoration of the soul to

its primitive health its original purity, a recovery of the

divine nature the renewal of our souls after the image of God

in righteousness and true holiness in justice, mercy, and

truth.” There's more to our faith than our being saved from

the consequences of sin; there is a promise of a nature

changed by grace.

We are meant to be the living and breathing evidence of

God’s Spirit and God's grace and a compelling witness to the

continued presence of Christ throughout the world. Jesus

said, "... you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes

upon you. And you will be my witnesses, telling people

about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in

Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” (Acts 1:22 NLT)

So the Spirit is involved and active in every part of our lives

- before we believe, as we accept belief, and in our lives as

believers. God is the source of life not just in creating life,

not just in our salvation but for every single day, and in all

that we do on earth.

Our growth in the Spirit is an intimate day by day, moment

by moment aspect of our lives in Christ. God's Spirit

provides care and guidance; nurture and direction. That is not

to say that the Spirit dictates moment to moment special

directives to us. We have to be careful not to have some

expectation of infallible understanding and acceptance of

God's guidance within ourselves - particularly in the practical

aspects of vocational ministry.

Wesley said, "Though there is a real influence of the Spirit of

God, there is also an imaginary one: and many there are who

mistake the one for the other. Many suppose themselves to

be under that influence, when they are not, when it is far

from them. And many others suppose they are more under

that influence than they really are. Of this number, I fear, are

all they who imagine that God dictates the very words they

speak; and that, consequently, it is impossible they should

speak anything amiss, either as to the matter or manner of it."

He continued, "I allow, 'if any man have not the Spirit of

Christ, he is none of His;' and that if ever we either think,

speak, or act aright, it is through the assistance of that

blessed Spirit. But how many impute things to Him, or

expect things from Him, without any rational or scriptural

ground! Such are they who imagine, they either do or shall

receive particular directions from God, not only in points of

importance, but in things of no moment; in the most trifling

circumstances of life. Whereas in these cases God has given

us our own reason for a guide; though never excluding the

secret assistance of His Spirit."

The Spirit of God is within us, but we do not contain the

Spirit any more than the Temple contained God when

Solomon built it. The Spirit is also not confined to

individual relationships with God. Our connection to God's

Spirit is personal, not private. John Wesley said, “Holy

solitaries' is a phrase no more consistent with the Gospel than

holy adulterers. The Gospel of Christ knows no religion but

social; no holiness, but social holiness.”

The Spirit is active in our corporate life as the church, the

Body of Christ. Paul said, "Make every effort to keep

yourselves united in the Spirit, binding yourselves together

with peace. For there is one body and one Spirit, just as you

have been called to one glorious hope for the future."

(Ephesians 4: 3-4 NLT)

The Spirit acting in the church, works both in us to build up

and mature the Body, inspiring us to love and care for one

another, and through us to influence the world, loving and

caring for others.

As in our personal lives, we do not have, corporately, a

perfect grasp of what God's Spirit guides us to do or an

infallible understanding of the wisdom offered to us. We

work together to grow together and do our best, trusting in

God's mercy and grace, to live out our faith in the world in

such a way that we will "Do no harm; do good; and stay in

love with God."

Blessings!

Pastor Rob ......................................................................................................

Next Message Series - Fully Christmas

Last year we talked about how Christmas is not our birthday;

it’s Jesus’ birthday. That's an important thing to keep in

mind. Christmas should never be about our desires, our

traditions, our expectations... but then what does it mean for

us to take Christmas personally? How can we fully

experience the holiday? We can experience Christmas fully,

and completely new every year, if we keep in mind five

things that are a central focus for our celebration: Hope,

Wonder, Truth, Peace and Grace.

December 4 - Part 1: Hopefully Christmas

Christmas is supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. Yet it’s a well-documented fact that people struggle

more with discouragement and depression during the

holidays than at any other time. One survey reported that

forty five percent of all Americans dread the Christmas

season because it’s a reminder of an absent loved one, a lost

opportunity, a painful divorce, or unrealized dreams as one

more year passes by. So what can we do to get through the

holiday blues? That can be summed up in one word - Hope.

Hope is the essential ingredient for the kind of life that Jesus

wants for us.

December 11 - Part 2: Wonderfully Christmas

The Magi in Matthew 2:1-12 give us a rich example of how

to worship Christ the Savior. We learn from Matthew’s

account that Christ was born in Bethlehem as predicted by

the prophet. The Magi followed His star from the east and

searched out what was written about the Savior – all so that

they might come and worship him! Considering the Magi’s

example, we'll look at six ways we might worship Christ the

Savior: this Christmas season.

December 18 - Part 3: Truthfully Christmas

Many people miss Christmas due to their too-busy schedule,

focus on tradition over truth, or fear of giving up control. In

today’s world, it takes presence of mind to stop, look and

listen in order to keep Jesus in the center of the Christmas

celebration. Regardless of your stage of life, Jesus is waiting

for you to set aside some personal time for him each day.

When you put God in first place you find that your schedule

will allow you to take some time together so you don’t miss

Christmas.

December 24 - Christmas Eve - Part 4: Peacefully

Christmas

At Christmastime we hear a lot of songs and talk about

peace. But the peace the world gives is phony and fragile. It

doesn’t last. Only Jesus can extend the Christmas gift of real

peace, and only to those whose hearts are ready and willing

to receive it. There are three kinds of peace Jesus offers us:

1) peace with God; 2) peace within ourselves; and 3) peace

with others.

December 25 Christmas Day - Part 5: Gracefully

Christmas

After all the Christmas stuff is put away and everything is

cleaned up, we feel like we can go on with life. Christmas is

over until next year and in some ways that is a relief. But if

we rightly understand Christmas, it's not over at midnight of

December 25. It's not even over when "Christmastide" ends

on January 6. Christmas is actually just the beginning of the

Christian year and not the end; it's just the beginning of a

year filled with God's grace.

We will have a service very similar to what we did in 2013 &

2014 with several sections, each capped off with a song or

special music or other event.

COMBINED NEWSLETTER

Due to having a combined newsletter this time for

October/November, please pay special attention to

changes and additions that will appear in the weekly

bulletin news section. Thank you!

TRUNK OR TREAT AT CROSS CONNECTION

New Holland EUMC is helping Cross Connection with their

Trunk or Treat on Monday, October 31st from about 6 to 8

p.m., on Franklin Street. Any questions, ideas, suggestions,

etc…please call or text Denise Strick at 717-471-0831. We

need:

2 cars/truck with a trunk to decorate. (Gather your

friends or small group to help)

Excited people to hand out the goodies

Treats, goodies, etc. to hand out

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Our son Todd has arrived safely back home to Colorado

Springs after his six-month deployment to Afghanistan. We

offer our thanks to you, our church family, and beyond, for

the unending prayers, cards and concern for Todd during this

time. May we continue our prayers for all those who are in

harm’s way here and abroad and for our country. We would

also like to say a special thank you for your cards and prayers

lifted up for us during this time of my mother’s illness and

passing. Ed and Carol Hellings

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Thank you to all who participated and attended our

Missions Conference. Mark & Kim Hough did an excellent

job of sharing their hearts and love for the students at West

Chester University and the work they do there. I believe all

were blessed to have heard from them. A special thank you

to the Kitchen Ministry team for preparing and serving our

meal on Saturday night and to the Missions Committee for

stepping in and helping in ways that were unseen by most. I

was most blessed by the way that everyone worked together

to have a wonderful Missions Conference. Please continue

to pray for our missionaries and the Mission Committee as

we look toward our next Missions Conference.

Thank you, Lori Potts

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Thank you all for your prayers and concerns as I am

awaiting a date for my back surgery, and healing from the

dog bite to the knee. God’s timing isn’t always our timing,

but it always works out to be the best timing. Your support

is greatly appreciated! Mary Stottlemyer

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GOING FORWARD Widow & Widowers Group

October 21 at 6:00 PM in Fellowship Hall

We meet monthly on the third Friday night of every month in Fellowship Hall beginning at 6:00 PM. We begin

with a potluck dinner and then have special music, special

speaker or have fun activities to get to know one another.

We begin our program around 7:00 PM. Even if you choose

not to come for the dinner, won't you consider joining us

after dinner. Our next meeting is Friday, October 21. There

are brochures available or contact Lori Potts or Lowell Roth

for more information. Share a brochure with someone who

might benefit from the gathering. Or if you are a widow or

widower, perhaps you might appreciate a night out with

others who are traveling this same journey as you, whether

that has been for a short time or a long time. Blessings.

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Community Meal at EUMC We would like to begin making and

serving a community meal at EUMC.

This would be a hot meal offered to the

community without charge but donations

would be accepted. This type of meal is served once a month

at New Holland UMC, but we would like to offer an

additional meal at EUMC; our preference is a Wednesday

night so we can encourage folks to stay and be a part of our

Wednesday night activities. We are looking for individuals

willing to help in this effort. Kathy Kurtz and Eileen Voran

will be our main cooks, but we need people to help prepare,

serve, help people get their food to their tables, clean up, etc.

When we know the numbers of helpers, we can

determine when we will be able to offer these meals and how

often we would be able to provide these meals. We might

possibly do these meals one time a month or every other

month. If we have enough helpers lined up, it is possible that

we could rotate helpers so even if we provide this meal once

a month, helpers might only be needed every other month.

We would like to move forward and begin planning a

Community Meal at EUMC. Much like our summer

community cookouts, this is an excellent way to reach out to

our community and provide a meal and ministry to many in

need.

Please contact Kathy Kurtz at: [email protected]

or 768-3112 for more information. You may also contact

Lori Potts at: [email protected] or at 556-3049.

Thank you! † † †

CHRISTMAS IS COMING AGAIN!

Months ago retailers planned out and

finalized strategies and designs and

manufacturers produced the toys, trinkets,

technology and attire that we will be giving to one another

this Christmas season.

Every spiritually mature Christian believer realizes that

the Christmas season has become way too commercial and

way too much about our own desires and gratification.

Frankly, even non-believers get that much! Year after year

we complain about the situation. But that materialistic focus

is like the weather: we talk about it, but we don't do anything

about it!

As we did last year, this Christmas, we intend to DO

something about it as a church family.

We are asking you, as a follower of Jesus, to be part of

the solution. We are challenging each of us to celebrate

Jesus' birthday by choosing to live and give more simply this

Christmas in order to help others in the name of Jesus Christ.

The challenge, as last year, is to give an amount to our

Christmas Miracle Offering on Christmas Eve equal to what

you spend on you, your family and your friends for

Christmas. Last year we gave over $13,000 to four important,

life changing efforts - half local and half global. Let's see if

we can do even more this year!



October Youth News

Dear Friends,

Hello Fall! The beginning of this month

brings my official return to school from maternity leave. I

want to thank you in advance for being a little extra

patient and supportive as I continue to adjust to life as a

working mom.

We were, are and will continue to be busy in the

Children and Youth Departments!

Soup Time! Our bi-annual soup fundraiser will take

place on November 6th. You have until October 30th to

place your order. Order forms will be available beginning

October 2nd. Take a look at the order form for flavors.

50% of the proceeds benefit those from our church that

take missions trips and the other 50% benefits the youth

group and the November Soup Sale proceeds will

specifically help the youth take a retreat in January.

Thank you to all those who helped the youth food

drive this year by distributing flyers and/or marching in

the parade. We were able to collect quite a bit of food.

Thank you to all that donated!

It's time to prepare for Community Christmas! We are

in need of gift items for all ages for our annual gift

giveaway on December 3rd. All donations may be

dropped off in the Community Ministry Prep Room

outside of the developing Youth Center. We also need

about 20 servants to make this event run smoothly. Sign

up sheets for servants will be available starting October

30th. We need people starting at 12:30pm until 6pm. You

do not need to serve for that entire time frame! The largest

need for volunteers will be from 1:30 to 3pm for the initial

rush and again from 4:45 - 6pm for clean-up.

In November, members of our youth group will begin

selling "stock" in our Youth Group. For just $15, you can

sponsor our youth group and receive exclusive

stockholder rewards for all of 2017! Rewards include

exclusive email updates, a stockholders dinner with

service and entertainment by our youth and special

recognition on Children and Youth Sunday. Other

stockholder rewards are TBD so stay tuned! We will be

using the funds raised by this year's stock to update the

youth room to make it a more welcoming and

personalized space. (Don't worry - we're keeping the

murals!). The more money we raise, the more

improvements we will be able to make.

Finally, you may have seen the Youth Group Goals

hanging up on my office door, in Fellowship Hall, in the

Youth room or in the Chapel. These are both our short

term and long term/evolving goals. I want our

congregation to see and be aware of these goals as we

begin to move forward with our youth group. We have a

very young group overall right now and that leaves us

with many exciting opportunities. I want to specifically

recognize Joan Engle this month. Joan has come on board

as a new youth leader and we are so glad to welcome her.

I am so thankful for all of the wonderful people who give

their time to serve our youth and children!

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

We have a big group on Wednesday nights this year and

we appreciate all of the support from our congregation.

In Christ,

Sarah Voran

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CLEARANCE RENEWALS DUE: All current or potential children or youth ministry workers must update their clearances by the end of this calendar year due to additional changes in PA law. Sarah Voran will have packets available by October 2nd. If you have already updated your clearances in 2016, you do not need to do it again. It is completely free. Please return your packets by November 27th.

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KITCHEN MINISTRY NEWS

Thanks to Nickie Martin and the

Lamplighters Class for sponsoring & preparing the

September supper for Cross Connection.

We are seeking a group to sponsor & prepare the

December 8 supper since the KM will be very busy with the

Ladies Tea preparations. In the past a Spiritual Growth

Campaign group sponsored & prepared a meal. Perhaps a

small group or two would be willing to take this on as a

project. We would really appreciate it! Contact Bert

Horning or Barb Houck if willing to do this.

We were very pleased that so many of you attended the

Worship Service/Picnic in the Park On August 28. It was a

great day and we thank all those persons who led the

Worship service and prepared the picnic & games. Looked

like "A good time was had by all"!

The Celebration Luncheon for the Spiritual Growth

Campaign will be held on Sunday, November 13. This

luncheon is for all who attend EUM, family & friends.

Please join us.

Ladies: The Christmas Tea will be held on Saturday,

December 10. Planning has begun and we are very much

looking forward to this event!

Christmas is a perfect time of year to "share" your

special Christmas treasures, gifts & graces. There are several

ways you can do just that! We are seeking table decorators

& hostesses for tables of 8. This is a wonderful opportunity

to share your special Christmas table decor.

We also would like to display nativity sets throughout

Fellowship Hall. Please consider sharing your favorite

crèche for others to enjoy.

If you would like to participate in either of the above,

please see Bert or Barb.

Tickets will be $15 per person. Reservations will be taken on Sundays November 20 & 27 and December 4 in the

church library.

New Year's Day will be celebrated on the first Sunday in

2017. We will have a Pork & Sauerkraut Luncheon that

day following the Worship Service. Good way to start the

New Year!!!

November Youth News

My article this month is less of an

update a more of a list of upcoming events

because we have so much going on!

Thank you to all that ordered soup!

Soup will be available for Pick-up on November 6th in

Fellowship hall before and after Sunday School and after

the church service. Ordering is closed until January when

our next extravaganza begins.

Servant sign up is available for Community Christmas

2016 and donations of gift items will be accepted until

November 30th. We need about 20 servants to make this

event run smoothly. We need people starting at 12:30pm

until 6pm. You do not need to serve for that entire time

frame! The largest need for volunteers will be from 1:30

to 3pm for the initial rush and again from 4:45 - 6pm for

clean-up.

In November, members of our youth group will begin

selling "stock" in our Youth Group. For just $15, you can

sponsor our youth group and receive exclusive

stockholder rewards for all of 2017! Rewards include

exclusive email updates, a stockholders dinner with

service and entertainment by our youth and special

recognition on Children and Youth Sunday. Other

stockholder rewards are TBD so stay tuned! We will be

using the funds raised by this year's stock to update the

youth room to make it a more welcoming and

personalized space. (Don't worry - we're keeping the

murals!). The more money we raise, the more

improvements we will be able to make.

Our youth are planning a Black Friday fun Night from

6pm-9:30 on November 25th. We will be making

strombolis, playing whole-church games and potentially

having a shuffleboard tournament. All youth in grades 7-

12 are welcome!

Thank you for your support!

In Christ,

Sarah Voran

YOUTH NIGHT SCHEDULE OCTOBER/NOVEMBER

☺ October 5 – Lesson Night

☺ October 12 – Game Night

☺ October 19 – Lesson Night

☺ October 26 – Fall Party/Game Night (Combined

with KNIGHTS)

☺ November 2 – Lesson Night

☺ November 9 – Archery Tag

☺ November 16 – Lesson Night

☺ November 23 – NO Youth Group (Thanksgiving

Eve)

☺ November 30 – Service Project – prep for

Community Christmas

WHAT’S UP NEXT AT EUMC?

Sunday 8:45 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. – Sunday School for all ages

9:30 a.m. – Fellowship Time in the Chapel 10:00 a.m. – Main Worship Service

Monday 1:00 p.m. Ladies Bible Study

Wednesday

6:15 p.m. Youth Nite; 7 p.m. Jr. Knights 7 p.m. Adult Bible Study

Thursday

Evening Prayer Meeting – 7:00 p.m. in the Chapel ...............................................................................................................

1st Friday/month – Serve a Meal at WSM – 3:15-6:30 p.m.

2nd Tuesday/month – S.A.L.T. Meeting 6 p.m. 3rd Tuesday/odd # months – Trustees – 7 p.m.

4th Tuesday/odd # months - Church Council -7p.m. 3rd Wednesday/month serve “Community Meal” –

(beginning soon) 2nd Thursday/month – CC Kitchen Prep – 4 to 6 p.m.

3rd Friday/month - Going Forward Widows/ Widowers Group – 6 p.m.

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Oct. 2 – WORLD COMMUNION - Small Groups begin this week; Youth begin taking soup orders

Oct. 7 - Serve a Meal at WSM 3:15 to 6:30 p.m.

Oct. 8 – UMW District Mtg. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Oct. 9 – Fellowship Hall reserved Noon to 4 pm.

Oct. 13 – CC Meal Prep 4 to 6 p.m.

Oct. 21 – Wedding rehearsal 6 p.m.; Going Forward Widow/Widowers Group 6 to 9 p.m.

Oct. 22 – Wedding 2 p.m.

Oct. 28 – Evening Wedding rehearsal

Oct. 29 – Wedding 4 p.m. Oct. 30 – Soup orders due

Oct. 31 – Trunk or Treat on Franklin Street

Nov. 3 – Preschool Board Meeting 12:15p.m.

Nov. 6 – Pick up your pre-ordered soup

Nov. 16 – CHARGE CONFERENCE 6:30 PM

Nov. 20 – Celebration Luncheon after Worship

Nov. 23 – NO Meetings; Thanksgiving Eve Worship at

Dec. 3 – Community Christmas – 2 to 5 p.m.

Dec. 10 – Ladies’ Christmas Tea

Dec. 24 – Candlelight Service 7 p.m.

Dec. 25 – Christmas Day -

Jan. 1, 2017 – Pork & Sauerkraut Luncheon

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

NOVEMBER 2016 YOUTH CALENDAR Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

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