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		THIS COMING WEEK AT A GLANCE
		SUNDAY, November 8 8:15 A.M. Worship in the Cushman Chapel 9:15 A.M. Church School 10:30 A.M. Worship in the Sanctuary 11:30 P.M. Fellowship Time hosted by Ed and Nancy Emmons MONDAY, November 9 7:00 P.M. Membership Class TUESDAY, November 10 7:00 P.M. Church Council WEDNESDAY, November 11 7:00 P.M. Chancel Choir SUNDAY, November 15 8:15 A.M. Worship in the Cushman Chapel 9:15 A.M. Church School 10:30 A.M. Worship in the Sanctuary 11:30 P.M. Fellowship Time hosted by Charlie and Sally Quinter 6:30 P.M. Geneva Area Earth Alliance

OUR CHURCH FAMILY
We offer our prayers and concern for those in our church family with immediate health and other concerns:

• The mourning family of Mary Landin, grandmother of Phil Biehls
• Norma Carson - (cancer/hospice)
• Jim Darrow (GGH #237)
• Lisa Gage
• Ednamae Hannacker
• Jeremy Lathey
• Dave Parker
• Millie Perry
• Harry and Fay Queener
• Tim TenEyck
• Mildred Woodley

Please keep the following persons in your prayers:



• Ronald Emmons (son of Ed and Nancy Emmons), Bernita Brouse, Julie Carragher (daughter-in-law of Barb Carragher), Evelyn Maurer (mother of Kent Maurer), Kathie Drerup (mother of Beth Borsching), Ken Morehouse (son of Belle Morehouse), Adrian Parish (son of Geraldine Parish), Vi Welton, Lisa Gage (surgery in Oct.), Tim Smith (son of Jim and Nancy Smith), Millie Perry, Elva Schillinger (daughter of Millie Perry), Hans Elsevier, Sr. (father of Irka Elsevier), Hans Elsevier, Jr., (brother of Irka Elsevier), Ana Elsevier (mother of Irka Elsevier), Shirley Calabrese, Craig and Helen Pease, Don Kean, Ira Smith, Miama McGirt, Edna Nowak, Jess Mansur, Dawn Pallor (sister of Elaine Reich), Charlie Russell, Ron Robinson (father of Tasha Williams)

Call the church office (315-789-6550) for more information. Also please let the office know when it is appropriate to remove a name from this list.

Lectionary Readings for October 11, 2009

• Psalm 22:1-15
• Job 23:1-9, 16-17
• Hebrews 4:12-16
• Mark 10:17-31

Lectionary Readings for October 18, 2009

• Psalm 104:1-9, 24, 35c
• Job 38:1-7 (34-41)
• Hebrews 5:1-10
• Mark 10:35-45

Lectionary Readings for October 25, 2009

• Psalm 34:1-8 (19-22)
• Job 42:1-6, 10-17
• Hebrews 7:23-28
• Mark 10:46-52

Lectionary Readings for November 1, 2009

• Psalm 24
• Isaiah 25:6-9
• Revelation 21:1-6a
• John 11:32-44

Lectionary Readings for November 8, 2009

• Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17
• Psalm 127 or Psalm 42
• Hebrews 9:24-28
• Mark 12:38-44

Lectionary Readings for November 15, 2009

• 1 Samuel 1:4-20
• 1 Samuel 2:1-20 or Psalm 113
• Hebrews 10:11-14 (15-18), 19-25
• Mark 13:1-8

Our stewardship emphasis will be highlighted in worship on November 8, 15 and 22. Stay tuned to see what your part is in this community called First United Methodist Church.

An Interfaith Thanksgiving Celebration will be held Sunday, November 22nd at 7:00 pm in the new Community Center on Carter Road. More information will be forthcoming.

The deadline for ordering poinsettias this year for Christmas services is Sunday, November 29th. The cost is still $12.00. Please see the order form in your newsletter and please observe the deadline.

The Geneva Methodist Women will meet on Wednesday, November 18th at 12:00 pm at the church for a bag lunch. All are invited.

The Geneva Methodist Women are reminding us that we may leave second hand items at Linden Exchange and donate the money received to our Geneva Methodist Women's account there. Please see the insert in the newsletter outlining all the items that you can bring to the Linden Shop.

The Geneva Methodist Women will meet on Wednesday, November 18th at 12:00 pm at the church for a bag lunch. All are invited.

Are you getting the church news updates through email? If not, be sure and let the church office know of your current email address and we will add you on. Email it to the office at genevafumc@fltg.net.

Is your birthday or anniversary missing on the church calendar that comes with the newsletter? If so, call the church office and get your dates on the calendar.

If you are interested in exploring membership with this church, please let Pastor Wade know or contact the church office.

Worldwide Marriage Encounter Discover God's desire for your marriage. Marriage Encounter is 44 hours where married couples can get away from jobs, kids, chores, and phones-and focus only on each other. If you'd like greater depth, growth and enrichment in your relationships, you'll like the difference a Marriage Encounter United Methodist Weekend can make! For more information, check out their website at www.encounter.org

Our Camp and Conference Ministries is embarking on a large building and expansion project at Casowasco Camp and Conference Center. Our church has pledged $3000 over 3 years. Coin containers are at both entrances to the sanctuary and chapel to put your loose change in to help fund our share of this project. Of course, no paper money will be refused. Add to the container and watch it grow!

Our Handchimers are on www.youtube.com. Once there, google in "genevafumchandchimes" and watch.

WE ARE IN THE PICTURES!!! Go online to see and purchase cards that have pictures of our First United Methodist Church windows on them! The web site is: www.zazzle.com/UMChurch and is available right now. We have a selection to choose from, including new! note cards with no sentiment on the inside. You could also order the images on a cup, stamps, a throw blanket, tote bag, tie, etc. We welcome all creative ideas for items you want to see with our church windows on them - think of upcoming holidays, wedding invitations, etc.

E-mail Addresses: In order to keep the congregation updated on important information, we are compiling a list of email addresses to keep you better informed and to extend our prayer chain. Please put your email address on the attendance form during worship or call into the church office.

Please note that the church office will be open Monday thru Friday from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Please try to arrange to come in or call during those hours. At other times, the answering machine will be on. Doors will be locked at 1:00 pm each day Monday thru Friday unless activities are scheduled.

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