Albright United Methodist Church

40 Days of Community
October 4, 2009 -November 15, 2009…more information

October 04, 2009 - Week 1
Why We Need Each Other
October 11, 2009-Week 2
Reaching Out Together
October 18, 2009-Week 3
What Destroys Relationships and What Builds Them?
October 25, 2009-Week 4
How We Help Each Other Grow
November 01, 2009-Week 5
Serving Together
November 08, 2009-Week 6
Living a Generous Life
November 15, 2009-Week 7
What Have We Learned?
Celebration Sunday - November 15, 2009
Our journey together through this 40 Days of Community has been marvelous. We have seen people grow and stretch their faith in a variety of ways: some have joined us for the first time; some have begun to use the “spiritual tools” to grow deeper; many have plugged into fellowship by joining a small group; together small groups plugged into missions by serving in our community; and many have plugged into service by joining a ministry. What a joy it has been to deepen the community within our church and reach out beyond our church! November 15th we’ll come together to look back and celebrate God’s work in and through us during this campaign. We will also look forward to what God has in store for us next! Stay tuned!

40 Day All Church Celebration - Pancake Breakfast
November 15, 2009 between Worship Services 10-11 am in the gym
We will celebrate our deeper unity and our connection to the community.
Enjoy the pictures on the big screen of our last 40 Days, while eating a Pancake & Sausage breakfast, to celebrate what we have learned. Menu includes: pancakes, sausage, muffins, bread, fruit, juice, and coffee. Our ministries will also be on display. We will have opportunities to sign up for continuing small groups.

Seeking financial peace?
Are you interested in learning how to better manage your money, reduce debt and build wealth?
Would you enjoy co-facilitating a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University series, with a trained financial counselor?
Interested participants and facilitators should contact Ken Lindsay at kenlindsay@sbcglobal.net or 272-8673.
(Individualized financial counseling is available now.)…more information

FREE MOVIE NIGHT
Friday, November 20,2009 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m.
Just for kids age 5 – 5th grade in our gym.
All you have to do is sign in and register your kids for the evening and at the end of the evening sign them out. Everyone should bring along a blanket to sit on and be ready to have FUN!!! We will sing, play a game, watch a video, have popcorn and pop, and talk about what we learned. Have any questions? Please call Pam Waidner at 229-8938.

October 18, Harvest Party for grades 7 - 12, 6:00 - 9:00 pm.
Held in Albright Gy. Games, Food, Prizes. Costume Contest.

It's time for Cookies!
It’s that time of year again. We are thinking sugar and spice and everything that smells nice. To place an order for Christmas cookies please call Judy Mark at 256-9407 . You may leave your order on the answer machine and she will call you back to confirm. We will start making cookies on October 12 with the last day to place an order on November 12.
3# Box of assorted Christmas Cookies …$11.00
Buckeyes: 12 count package for…$ 8.00
Buckeyes: 25 count package… $15.00
1# box of Peanut Brittle …$ 5.00

MARY CIRCLE ANNOUNCES A NEW CHURCH WIDE PROJECT
New, handmade, CHRISMON ornaments are being planned to adorn the 2009 Albright Church Christmas Tree.
WHAT'S A CHRISMON?
Chrismons are a type of Christmas Tree decoration used in many churches and often in the homes of Christians. The symbols used represent a variety of biblical and theological concepts that are well known among most believers. Often, if the ornaments on a Christmas tree are comprised mostly of Christian symbols, the tree is known as a "Chrismon tree.” Chrismons are white with decorations of beads, ribbon, glitter, etc.
Mary Circle is asking for donations of materials to begin this projects.
CLEAR CRYSTAL BEADS – PEARLS - GOLD BEADS - WHITE FELT - WHITE SATIN CRAFT WIRE

Disciple I Bible Study
Les Selig and Jim Groendyke will be teaching Disciple I Bible study beginning January 6, 2009. The 17 week study will cover the Old Testament and will meet on Thursday nights from 6:30—8:00 p.m. on the first floor of the church.

The cost of the manual is $33.00. The manual will also be used for the Disciple I New Testament Bible study which will begin in January 2010. You can pay for the manual in weekly installments of $2.00

Preparation for the weekly class will take 3-4 hours per week.

Sign-up sheets will be on the table in the sanctuary next to the prayer cards and also in the church office. The class size is limited to 15.

If you have any questions, talk to Less at 287-7907 or Jim at 258-4198. Disciple I is a wonderful, discussion based study and is an excellent resource for those who want to learn more about the Bible

Young Adults forming New Small Group
Our young adults are putting together a new small group. Their target is college age young adults. They will be mainly inviting you over the phone, so look for your call. They will be meeting off site and will let you know the place and starting date. They will be studying the new literature “They Like Jesus but Not the Church” – Responding to Culture’s Objections to Christianity”. This explores six of the most common objectives and misunderstandings emerging generations have about the church and how the church can respond in positive ways. For more information contact:
Amanda Groendyke agroendy@iusb.edu 258-4198,
Brett Stevens slevenb@bethelcollege.edu 607-2434

Shuttle Service - A New Ministry
During this winter with the bad weather we want to make it easier to get into our church building as construction progresses. We have a shuttle service running from the church parking lot. All you have to do is park in the church parking lot and then get into the shuttle van which will drop you off at the main entrance. The shuttle will run before and after the 9 am worship service and Sunday School. We will begin Dec. 7th. If you do not see the shuttle van, wait in your car a few moments because it would be dropping off other people.
Volunteers are needed to cover the 11 am worship service. If you can help please contact the church office.
If you are able to walk long distances we are asking you to park up on Grove Street to leave more parking spaces for those using the shuttle service. If you have a handicap license but you are not handicapped yourself, please leave those handicapped spaces out front of the church open for the handicapped. Thank you!

Carpet Cleaning Rewards for Albright
Aladdin’s, Inc. Expert Carpet Care will donate 10% of sales to Albright Church if you mention you are from Albright. Contact: (574) 256-5824 or email: Joe@aladdinscarpetcare.com

M.A.C. Food Pantry
Now back at Albright
504 W. Mishawaka Ave. • Mishawaka, Indiana
Tuesday - 6:00-8:00 p.m. & Friday 10:00 a.m. - noon.
The M.A.C. food pantry is open here at Albright Church every Tuesday from 6-8 pm and every Friday from 10 am to noon. The food pantry services anyone from the City of Mishawaka that is in need of food.
The pantry is manned by volunteers from Albright Church and other area churches. All food to stock the pantry is donated by people like you, other churches or through monetary donations. 100% of all monetary donations goes to purchase food.
Donations of food and money are always welcomed and needed. Please mark your donations “food pantry”. Thank you!

Prayer Time
Thursdays 8:00 a.m.

Choir Practice
Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.



	Dennis Ingle, Sr., Pastor • Warren Kirkwood, Pastor of Outreach 504 W. Mishawaka Ave. • Mishawaka, Indiana 46545 • Phone: 574.259.1975
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			40 Days of Community October 4, 2009 -November 15, 2009…more information October 04, 2009 - Week 1 Why We Need Each Other October 11, 2009-Week 2 Reaching Out Together October 18, 2009-Week 3 What Destroys Relationships and What Builds Them? October 25, 2009-Week 4 How We Help Each Other Grow November 01, 2009-Week 5 Serving Together November 08, 2009-Week 6 Living a Generous Life November 15, 2009-Week 7 What Have We Learned? Celebration Sunday - *November 15, 2009* Our journey together through this 40 Days of Community has been marvelous. We have seen people grow and stretch their faith in a variety of ways: some have joined us for the first time; some have begun to use the “spiritual tools” to grow deeper; many have plugged into fellowship by joining a small group; together small groups plugged into missions by serving in our community; and many have plugged into service by joining a ministry. What a joy it has been to deepen the community within our church and reach out beyond our church! November 15th we’ll come together to look back and celebrate God’s work in and through us during this campaign. We will also look forward to what God has in store for us next! Stay tuned! 40 Day All Church Celebration - Pancake Breakfast November 15, 2009 between Worship Services 10-11 am in the gym We will celebrate our deeper unity and our connection to the community. Enjoy the pictures on the big screen of our last 40 Days, while eating a Pancake & Sausage breakfast, to celebrate what we have learned. Menu includes: pancakes, sausage, muffins, bread, fruit, juice, and coffee. Our ministries will also be on display. We will have opportunities to sign up for continuing small groups. Seeking financial peace? Are you interested in learning how to better manage your money, reduce debt and build wealth? Would you enjoy co-facilitating a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University series, with a trained financial counselor? Interested participants and facilitators should contact Ken Lindsay at kenlindsay@sbcglobal.net or 272-8673. (Individualized financial counseling is available now.)…more information FREE MOVIE NIGHT Friday, November 20,2009 from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Just for kids age 5 – 5th grade in our gym. All you have to do is sign in and register your kids for the evening and at the end of the evening sign them out. Everyone should bring along a blanket to sit on and be ready to have FUN!!! We will sing, play a game, watch a video, have popcorn and pop, and talk about what we learned. Have any questions? Please call Pam Waidner at 229-8938. October 18, Harvest Party for grades 7 - 12, 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Held in Albright Gy. Games, Food, Prizes. Costume Contest. It's time for Cookies! It’s that time of year again. We are thinking sugar and spice and everything that smells nice. To place an order for Christmas cookies please call Judy Mark at 256-9407 . You may leave your order on the answer machine and she will call you back to confirm. We will start making cookies on October 12 with the last day to place an order on November 12. *3# Box of assorted Christmas Cookies* …$11.00 *Buckeyes:* 12 count package for…$ 8.00 Buckeyes: 25 count package… $15.00 *1# box of Peanut Brittle* …$ 5.00 MARY CIRCLE ANNOUNCES A NEW CHURCH WIDE PROJECT New, handmade, CHRISMON ornaments are being planned to adorn the 2009 Albright Church Christmas Tree. WHAT'S A CHRISMON? Chrismons are a type of Christmas Tree decoration used in many churches and often in the homes of Christians. The symbols used represent a variety of biblical and theological concepts that are well known among most believers. Often, if the ornaments on a Christmas tree are comprised mostly of Christian symbols, the tree is known as a "Chrismon tree.” Chrismons are white with decorations of beads, ribbon, glitter, etc. Mary Circle is asking for donations of materials to begin this projects. CLEAR CRYSTAL BEADS – PEARLS - GOLD BEADS - WHITE FELT - WHITE SATIN CRAFT WIRE Disciple I Bible Study Les Selig and Jim Groendyke will be teaching Disciple I Bible study beginning January 6, 2009. The 17 week study will cover the Old Testament and will meet on Thursday nights from 6:30—8:00 p.m. on the first floor of the church. The cost of the manual is $33.00. The manual will also be used for the Disciple I New Testament Bible study which will begin in January 2010. You can pay for the manual in weekly installments of $2.00 Preparation for the weekly class will take 3-4 hours per week. Sign-up sheets will be on the table in the sanctuary next to the prayer cards and also in the church office. The class size is limited to 15. If you have any questions, talk to Less at 287-7907 or Jim at 258-4198. Disciple I is a wonderful, discussion based study and is an excellent resource for those who want to learn more about the Bible Young Adults forming New Small Group Our young adults are putting together a new small group. Their target is college age young adults. They will be mainly inviting you over the phone, so look for your call. They will be meeting off site and will let you know the place and starting date. They will be studying the new literature “They Like Jesus but Not the Church” – Responding to Culture’s Objections to Christianity”. This explores six of the most common objectives and misunderstandings emerging generations have about the church and how the church can respond in positive ways. For more information contact: Amanda Groendyke agroendy@iusb.edu 258-4198, Brett Stevens slevenb@bethelcollege.edu 607-2434 *Shuttle Service - A New Ministry* During this winter with the bad weather we want to make it easier to get into our church building as construction progresses. We have a shuttle service running from the church parking lot. All you have to do is park in the church parking lot and then get into the shuttle van which will drop you off at the main entrance. The shuttle will run before and after the 9 am worship service and Sunday School. We will begin Dec. 7th. If you do not see the shuttle van, wait in your car a few moments because it would be dropping off other people. Volunteers are needed to cover the 11 am worship service. If you can help please contact the church office. If you are able to walk long distances we are asking you to park up on Grove Street to leave more parking spaces for those using the shuttle service. If you have a handicap license but you are not handicapped yourself, please leave those handicapped spaces out front of the church open for the handicapped. Thank you! *Carpet Cleaning Rewards for Albright* Aladdin’s, Inc. Expert Carpet Care will donate 10% of sales to Albright Church if you mention you are from Albright. Contact: (574) 256-5824 or email: Joe@aladdinscarpetcare.com M.A.C. Food Pantry Now back at Albright 504 W. Mishawaka Ave. • Mishawaka, Indiana Tuesday - 6:00-8:00 p.m. & Friday 10:00 a.m. - noon. The M.A.C. food pantry is open here at Albright Church every Tuesday from 6-8 pm and every Friday from 10 am to noon. The food pantry services anyone from the City of Mishawaka that is in need of food. The pantry is manned by volunteers from Albright Church and other area churches. All food to stock the pantry is donated by people like you, other churches or through monetary donations. 100% of all monetary donations goes to purchase food. Donations of food and money are always welcomed and needed. Please mark your donations “food pantry”. Thank you! Prayer Time Thursdays 8:00 a.m. Choir Practice Wednesdays 7:30 p.m.