Dear Friends:

             Yes we are feeling those first cooler temperatures of the season which means an extra blanket on the bed, other fall activities, football, falling leaves, mums, and back to church. Summer is down time for many but now that October is here we need to think about the life of the church and what we can do to help fulfill its mission.

             We are so pleased to have 6 people joining the church on October 18^th, please join us as we welcome them into the church family. There are many events coming up at the church and we invite you to participate in as many as you can. There is the UMW Dinner, the CROP Walk, youth group, puppet ministry in the Sunday school, a new Sunday school class forming for children leaving nursery, and so much more.

             We are grateful that our Thrift Shop has been open for nearly a year. Thank you to all who have worked so faithfully to stock, sell, and make our first year a success. With prayer and some hard work this can be a ministry that continues to grow and serve the needs of our community. Some of the proceeds have helped in the expenses and outreach of the church.

             There is more we can do and we ask for your support through your prayers and service. God has blessed us with a talented and loving congregation. See where you might be able to use your gifts and talents to help our church continue to offer programs and ministries that will glorify the Lord Jesus Christ. We will not only help others, we will grow in faith and feel good about our efforts.

Grace and Peace,

Mark W. Ale, Pastor