Lost and Found

Have you lost any of the following? Contact Pat Basgall at 485-9477

1 Badminton racket

1 black eye glass case

1 pair of glasses in a flowered case

1 pair clip-on sunglasses

1 burgundy umbrella

1 inhaler

1 coral raincoat

1 car key

1 retainer (teeth)

1 gold charm braclet

Announcements

Visioning Meeting:

The next meeting of the Visioning Group will be on Wednesday, October 14, at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Joe Bistayi will return to continue our process.

Church Conference:

The Annual Church Conference will be held on Wednesday, October 21, at 7:30 p.m. The Staff Parish Relations Committee will meet at 6:45 p.m.

World Communion Sunday is October 4.

This year we will be taking communion to the homebound, if they so desire. Anyone wanting to receive communion in their homes on October 4 can call Frank Anderson (323-6968) or the church (485-9477) office to let your desires known. Anyone desiring to assist in delivering communion can also call John, Frank or the church office.

Church Dinner Planned for October 13th

Sponsored by the Evangelism/Nurture Commission

After a long day in the saddle, join the fall round-up at the Circle Ranch. A Chuck Wagon Supper will be dished up in the church dining room when the dinner bell rings at 6:15 p.m.

Cost:

Ages 12 and over $5.00

Children $3.00

Pre-school children Free

Make reservations at the church office by Tuesday, October 13th. Our new ranch hands will be our special guests. The campfire entertainment will be the talented Williams Twins presenting Western Serenades. Bring some extra cash! The U.M.W. trading post will have items for sale for use out on the trail. So put on your boots, blue denims and ten gallon hats and join in the fun. Baby sitting provided. Please indicate if you are bringing a young cow-poke when you make a reservation.

Quality Living Program Update

The Quality Living Program has completed its first 12 week session. The program began last July. Four individuals were assigned to us, and we began working to teach them ways to better use their personal finances. We had some success. One client began to understand budgeting and came in with her own budget plan. Another began to understand better grocery shopping methods to ensure enough to eat all month. The third found a job to supplement her welfare income. There were bumps along the way, but God's grace was sufficient.

The administration of this program is, for me, a goodly amount of work. However, the amount of work for me will not increase significantly with more volunteers helping a larger group of clients. I would like to encourage more people to consider this outreach program. It would take about 2-3 hours of your time each week. All it requires is a willingness to listen and help others.

We are currently gearing up for a second 12 week session. The classes will be held on Wednesdays at 8:00-9:30 am in the Centennial Room. Anyone interested in finding out more about this unique outreach, please call me.

THE BUILDING BUZZ

By Ruthann Jaquette

The "Building Buzz" does not accurately describe the activity in the building as of late. Building rumble would be closer to the mark as the elevator project gets back into full swing after a slower summer. The 35-foot piston shaft has been completed and by the time you read this report, the piston itself should have been placed into the shaft. After that, the Capital entrance will take on quite a different look as the last of the walls to be demolished will be removed to make way for the new construction.

During the spring and summer, the Trustees undertook the extensive project of the restoration of the tuck pointing and mortar joints around the outside of the church, along with some much needed roof and chimney repairs. One hundred plus years of Mother Nature's freezing and thawing had done extensive damage that was allowing moisture to leak into the interior of the building and was beginning to undermine portions of the foundation. At this time, the project has been completed except for the bell tower (which is in need of rather extensive repairs) and is slated to be completed next spring, along with the cleaning of the exterior of the building.

Last spring the Trustees completed a lengthy list of needed repairs both large and small, if you as an individual or your church group as an interest in a service project, please consider one of the the projects from our list. I am confident that we can find a project that matches your interest and skill level.

BRING A FRIEND SUNDAY Sunday, November 1, 1998

Over 85% of Americans who are church members visited their church for the first time because a friend or relative invited them. That is an amazing statistic! Because personal invitations are so important to the growth of our congregation, the Evangelism Outreach Commission has scheduled a Bring a Friend Sunday for November .

This will be a regular Sunday service with an extra emphasis on welcoming visitors. We will have a special church tour for visitors during the Sunday School period.

We hope that every member of Central church will invite at least one person (or family) from our community who does not have a church. We all know people in this category—and many are good friends of ours. Central Church is a great church. Let's ask those friends to join us on November 1st. It would be wonderful to fill our church to overflowing!


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