FROM YOUR PASTOR:

            It was a cool yet wonderful fall morning as twelve of us from St. Paul made our way up the mountain to Chimney Rocks.  We made it down too!  I had been hoping to do something like this at St. Paul for some time and finally got around to it.  As I was putting my boots on early that morning before we left home, I got to thinking about all the places those boots had been.  It was a moment of sheer grace and gratitude.

            I purchase a pair of boots about every ten years.  They seem to last me about a decade before wearing or rotting out.  My current pair is just about shot.  They had been to Chimney Rocks before as well as many other places for pleasure and ministry. 

            This current pair of boots has been kept in three different garages.  They tend to be dirty and often have a not so pleasant odor so I think it best to keep them in the garage.  In ministry they have made it through about 15 work camps from North Carolina to the Gulf Coast, held me fast to rooftops and pushed me through the muck under a mobile home, saw me through some cold nights on the streets of York feeding the hungry and homeless, kept me walking upright with youth and other church folks on other hikes, supported me in several CROP Walks, kept my feet dry when in the wet grass gleaning apples for the food bank, accompanied me on church retreats where I walked with others on holy ground.  These boots have been blessed to share the journey of this past decade with many brothers and sisters in Christ with whom we shared a season of life and ministry together.

            As my sock appears through a hole in one of my boots, I guess it is time to get another pair.  Be assured I will follow my motto, ‘never pay retail.’  Beginning my fourth decade in ministry, I wonder if my soul and body will outlast another pair of boots.  I may wear out before they do.  Yet while putting my boots on this morning, the gift of that moment brought much encouragement. 

            I am thankful for many things in these days.  For the changing of the season, for the love of a wonderful wife and blessed family, for those who share this journey with me at St. Paul in these days, for those who crossed my path in the past, for the ministry of Christ that brings much joy. 

            I am trusting too, that something will cause your heart to well up with gratitude in these days.  With Thanksgiving approaching, we affirm the secret of Paul in Philippians chapter 4, “to be content and to give thanks in any and all circumstances.”   If you hear of a good sale on boots, please let me know.  I’m going to need some for the next part of my journey. 

                                                Gratefully,

 Dear St. Paul Family and Friends,

Comfort, comfort my people, says your God. –Isaiah 40:1

Is there a place that you go when you are feeling sad, discouraged, frustrated, or just overwhelmed with all that life is throwing at you?  I hope each of you has a place like that, for we all need a place that gives us that sense of comfort.  Maybe it’s a place that has fond memories, a place with close friends or family, or a place that you just feel especially close to God.  Wherever it is, I encourage you to go there regularly to be refreshed and renewed….and comforted.

We took a trip to Greene Hills Camp near Huntingdon just today.  While it was supposed to be a day of service and ministry, it ministered to me today.  It became one of those comforting places for me.  The camp there has many fond memories for me and my family. I can remember work camps, retreats, youth events and moments of real connections with Christ.  As I looked around at God’s creation--the mountains, the valley, the river, the changing leaves—I couldn’t help but feel His presence as I walked down the path that connects the retreat center and camp.  It wasn’t because my life is not going well right now.  In fact, I am feeling especially blessed lately.  We all get so busy rushing around, though, often doing really great things for God.  I was reminded today that I, too, often fall into the trap of doing more than being.  Sometimes we are just called to BE in God’s presence, to BE a child of God, and to BE comforted. 

If you continue on in the 40^th Chapter of Isaiah, you receive yet another assurance of comfort.   For in those next verses comes a promise, and we live on this side of the fulfillment of that promise.  We have received the blessing that was promised in the person of Jesus Christ, sent to us as our Savior and Redeemer.  If your life is going great or if you are going through really bad times, we all can be comforted by the knowledge that Christ came to save us.  Praise be to God!

                                                                                                            In His Service,

                                                                                                            Pastor Lenore

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From the Youth Director

Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.

Hebrew 12:2 KJV

The recent tragedies in our community have brought about a lot of unanswered questions, pain, anger and confusion to a lot of people.  While it startles the mind it puzzles the soul (yes, even leaders have their doubts at times); it is hard to understand how anything positive or good can come from such heartache and pain? Two young lives have been lost; countless others are left behind with questions of why so soon? These are the types of questions that drive theologians crazy. No one has an answer. All I can tell you is how I dealt with it and how I deal with these types of things in my own life.

When I was a senior in High School we had a similar thing happen to us - a prominent student was suddenly killed in a motorcycle accident.  17 years old, he had his life in front of him. Our student body was stunned. One of the saddest things I have in my memory bank is that of Paul’s mother walking the steps to receive his diploma at graduation. This led me to really consider my eternal destiny. The questions in my mind were if I were to leave this earth by an early appointment, who would have the glory in that - God or Satan? I wrestled with that and many other questions until September 1989 when I decided to fully follow Christ. From that time on images of Paul and his last conversation with me burned in my mind, and they are a warm memory. But, a couple of realities were about to change for sure. One, life is brief and no one knows when “when” is! Two, the rest of my life was going to count for something.  Three, Jesus was God! He sits on the throne; He’s not surprised at the latest turn of events.  Now, if I sound a little preachy here, well that is just fine with me - I make no apology. 

Friends, our community, our youth, our parents, our leaders are dealing with some hard life situations right now. We can ignore them, laugh at them (not a suggestion), or run away from them because we don’t have the answers… or we can simply rely on the fact that Jesus is our God.

The best way to do that is to look into His word and see what it has to say to us. I love the idea the book Major United Methodist Beliefs has to say about the Bible. “This book guides us through this present life and opens the doors to the creative advances of the future in the life after death (Major United Methodist Beliefs, 30).”

So when these hard events hit home to you, remember the Bible is your guide, God is still on the throne, and the only thing you can change is tomorrow.

God Bless,

Jason Crawford

Youth Director

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 SPARKS   ~   FLAMES   ~  FIRE  ~  & YOUTH PRAISE BAND

NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Youth Fall Fun Night – Sun. Nov 1^st – From 6:00PM – 8:00PM

Open gym, games, and food

Great Escape ’09 - Nov. 20^th -22^nd

Sunday Night Youth Groups   ~  Sparks/Flames/Fire: 4^th – 12^th grades

November 8^th and 15^th at 6:30-8 p.m.

Wednesday Night Bible Study  ~  6^th-12^th grades

November 4^th, 11^th, and 18^th in the  youth room at 6:30-7:30 p.m.

Staff Meeting Nov. 16^th – Place TBA

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SPECIAL NEWSLETTER NOTICE: There will be a joint newsletter printed for December and January.  The December newsletter will include the calendar and meeting information for January. If you have any articles you want published for January please have them in the church office by November 12^th. Thank You.

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TOYS FOR JOY

This is a request from the Toys For Joy project. The project will be making bracelets for young people utilizing wood and beads and has need for any broken or retired beaded costume jewelry or any loose beads. Anyone willing to donate any beads or beaded items may bring them to the 9:45 AM contemporary service, church office/reception area or may contact Jeannene Mitchell (263-1528) or Larry Sweene (263-6110). We are always in need of new ideas and the “decent wood” supply is running very low. Everyone is welcome to be a part of the project by donating any amount of time to help with toys. No experience is required and there are expert trainers to help you fulfill your wildest toy-making dreams. Be a part of this project -- there is nothing in the world like the laughter of a young child… or the smile of a person who knows others care.

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CHILDREN’S CHOIR AND PUPPET SCHEDULE

Nov. 8        Children’s Choir will sing at the 11:00 a.m. service.

Nov. 15      Puppets will perform at the 9:45 a.m. service.

Nov. 22      Children’s Choir will sing at the 8:15 a.m. and 9:45 a.m. services.

Seeking a closer relationship with God?

Don’t go it alone.  Join a small group.

Small groups will be forming in the near future. Watch your weekly bulletin inserts for more information. 

Jesus tells us “Where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them.” Matt. 18:20  

It is in the small group setting that we see Christ in the faces of those who journey with us as we share our joys and struggles together.  In caring for one another, we experience the transforming love of God in our hearts and grow as disciples of Jesus Christ. Small groups practice the means of grace: doing good, avoiding evil, worship, Bible study, fasting, Christian conferencing, Holy Communion, and prayer. These are Spiritual disciplines that help draw us closer to God and to one another. As we practice these disciplines in community we are strengthened and encouraged to reach out to feed the hungry, clothe the naked, care for the sick, visit those in prison, shelter the homeless and welcome the stranger. Consider joining a small group!

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JACLYN ORNDORF & TAYLOR SABER TO SPEAK

Jaclyn Orndorf and Taylor Saber will tell us about their mission trip this past summer to an AIDS orphange in Kenya, Africa.  They will speak after the Wonderful Wednesday dinner on Wednesday, November 11, at 6:30 PM in the FLC.  These two young women are enthusiastic and eager to share their experiences from this journey of a lifetime!  Please plan to come hear them.  

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PRAISE TO GOD & THANKS TO ALL!

We rejoice together and say thank you to all for such a wonderful response to the 2009 UMW Yard Sale!  The amount received as a result of everyone’s hard work was $10,062.35! We praise and thank God for this blessing and for the opportunity to support missions with these funds!  St. Paul United Methodist Women approved distribution of the proceeds as follows: 

$ 1500      St. Paul Church for use of the facilities 

$ 1000      Franklin County Shelter for the Homeless                                            

$ 3000      Payment of $500 each extra to local missions (Meals on Wheels, Operation Concern, Women In Need, YMCA Sam Kessinger Fund,                                  Association for Retarded Citizens, BOPIC)

$   500      UMCOR

$ 1000      St. Paul Pastors’ Discretionary Aid Fund in honor of Pastors Rick & Lenore

$   500      St. Paul Daycare scholarships/bonuses

$ 1000      Mission Central

The remaining $1562.35 will be distributed as needs arise.

Again thank you to all for your generous support!

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HOMEBOUND BIRTHDAYS

The following homebound members of St. Paul are having a birthday in October. A card, call or visit would help to make the day even more special.

Miriam Laidig                                                   Jean Bietsch

124 S. Fourth Street, Apt 4                              347 E Queen St.

Chambersburg, PA 17201                                Chambersburg, PA 17201

11/05                                                               11/11

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Flower Sponsors are needed for November 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, and 22^nd.

Bulletin Sponsors are needed for November 1^st, 8^th, 15^th, and 29^th.

Please contact Charlotte Murphy at 263-3429 if you are interested.

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 Saturday, November 7, will be a time of discernment for our ministry in 2010. We’ll be meeting at the church and begin our time of prayer and planning for 2010 at 9 AM in A1, completing our work by noon. This time is open to all members of St. Paul and we encourage your attendance. Your ideas and wisdom will be helpful in mapping out our ministry and mission for another year.

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Advent

The season of Advent begins on Sunday, November 29.  There are devotional resources on the table in the FLC and the Narthex for you to use.  These are free of charge and there are several to choose from.  Please take and use during this holy season to help you keep a good perspective on the coming of the Lord.

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Church Council Committee Meeting Summary  ~  September 28, 2009

The Church Council Committee of St. Paul United Methodist Church met on Monday, September 28, 2009, at 7:00 p.m. in the Loyalty Room.  Those present were:  Darlene Coldsmith, Jason Crawford, Dave Crider, Teresa Crider, Pastor Lenore Hosier, Randy Hosier, Al Mason, Pastor Rick Noll, June Plummer, Shirley Ringer, Clyde Ross, Linda Strickler (UMW), and Larry Sweene.  Absent: Mike Boryan, Ralph Norcross, Jaclyn Orndorf, Ken Poper and Ed Thacker.         

Call to Order:  Acting Council Chair, Darlene Coldsmith called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. beginning with devotions and prayer.   

Minutes:  On a motion by Shirley Ringer and seconded by June Plummer the June 29, 2009 minutes were approved as presented.

Reports:

Nurture and Membership Care:  Darlene distributed an information sheet she and Gretchen Mackey received while attending a Small Group workshop in Harrisburg.  This information will be shared at the October 22^nd Nurture Committee meeting.  Darlene reported on the upcoming Couples Night taking place on Friday, October 9^th.  The movie, “Fireproof” will be shown with the opportunity to join a small group to further study the movie and its contents during a six-week study.  Refreshments and child care will be provided.  Couples of all ages are encouraged to attend.

Columbarium:  Clyde reported that there are many spaces still available for sale in the Columbarium.  He stated that interest is being paid on the loan and shared his concerns with more spaces not being sold at this time.

Finance Committee:  Pastor Rick stated that all budget requests are due by October 5^th at which time the requests along with the consecration Sunday pledges will be collected and the Finance Committee will begin to work on the details of the 2010 budget.

Lay Members to Annual Conference:  June shared with the committee that she and her husband will be attending a “silent retreat” in October at the Millerstown Retreat Center.  This lovely center is being used for lay seminary training, spiritual direction groups, and retreats.

Staff Parish Relations:  Larry distributed the proposed Pastoral Budget for 2010.  The only increases are necessary increases in the health insurance and continuing education areas.  There will be no increase in salaries.  Larry stated that this process is difficult due to the economic situation and asked for continued prayers to meet all of our church needs.  On a Shirley Ringer motion seconded by June Plummer Church Council accepted the Pastoral Budget for 2010 recommendation presented by the Staff Parish Relations Committee.

Treasurer’s Report:  Shirley Ringer distributed the August 31, 2009 Treasurer’s Report and highlighted the following:  $6,367.74 in cash in the General Fund; a $2,000 loan payment from the Children’s Center; $4,480.00 Pastor’s Discretionary Aid Fund balance; a $5,000 principal mortgage payment made with a $150,000.00 mortgage balance.  Shirley also stated that all apportionments are current.

Trustees:   Dave reported that the Trustees have submitted their budget for next year and are trying to hold down expenses as best as possible but do have concerns with the inflationary adjustment for utilities and taxes.  The Trustees are exploring options on maintaining and/or upgrading the current telephone system again trying to minimize all costs involved.  The Trustees continue to look for ways to reduce all energy usage especially with the concerns with the electricity rate control being eliminated in January 2010. 

United Methodist Women:  Linda Strickler expressed her thanks for everyone who helped with the recent UMW annual yard sale and its success.  UMW gave 15% of the proceeds back to the church for electricity usage and such instead of the usual 10% normally given.  She said the remainder of the proceeds will be distributed to various missions with an increase to the Homeless Shelter and Meals on Wheels.  Linda stated that during the October 6th UMW meeting Dr. Stout will share a presentation on the dental mission trip to Bolivia and during the November 11^th meeting Jaclyn Orndorf and Taylor Saber will share their experiences during their trip to Africa this summer. 

Youth:  Jason distributed a new Youth Ministry Code of Conduct that was created at a recent meeting attended by youth, leaders, and parents.  This code of conduct will be enforced during all youth activities.  Jason is currently working with youth leaders from First U.M. Church and Calvary U.M. Church to plan a fall festival to be held on October 31^st.  This event will be a fun-filled evening including hay rides, a bon-fire, food, and various games celebrating the fall season.  It is Jason’s hope that we can reach out and invite youth from all area United Methodist churches. 

Youth Representatives:  Randy shared with Council that October 18^th will be Youth Sunday with the youth conducting all three worship services sharing testimonies and mission project information.  Randy also reported that the Conference Council of Youth Ministries is holding a “Great Escape” weekend on November 20-22^nd.  This event is for youth from sixth to twelfth grades being held in Camp Hill and will include guest speakers (including our own Ken Poper) as well as music, a band and fellowship. 

Pastor Lenore:  Pastor Lenore reminded us all to remember all the local people in need in our community and shared the difficulty of determining who the Pastor’s Discretionary Aid Fund money should be given to.  Pastor Lenore also shared how well the Chambersburg HUB center being housed in our church is flourishing with very faithful support from our congregation and community.  Pastor Lenore shared her concerns in establishing more active small groups and ways to get more people involved in Sunday School classes and small group Bible studies.  She plans to keep offering activities and studies and encourages the sharing of any ideas to meet the congregation’s and communities’ various needs.   

Pastor Rick:  Pastor Rick reported that the Lay Leadership Report for next year is currently being determined with several vacancies still needing to be filled.  He hopes to have a full report completed for the upcoming Church Conference.  Pastor Rick reported that he and Pastor Lenore are being kept busy with many Pastor Care visitations.  Pastor Rick also reported that the worship schedule is set through the Christmas season and dates posted on the church calendar.  Pastor Rick reported that the Annual Church Conference is scheduled for Sunday, November 22, 2009 at Park Avenue United Methodist Church.

Upcoming Events:

November:

   7       Church Council Planning Retreat

 22       Church Conference at Park Avenue UMC     

The Church Council meeting adjourned at 8:30 p.m. with prayer led by Pastor Rick.  The next meeting for Church Council will be the Church Council Planning Retreat on Saturday, November 7, 2009. 

Respectfully submitted,

Teresa Crider

Church Council Secretary        

UMW COOKIE SWAP

St. Paul United Methodist Women will have their annual cookie swap in the Youth Room on Tuesday, December 1, at 6:30 PM.  There will be a brief business meeting and a short program given by Judy Steerman entitled Together at the Table. 

To participate in the cookie swap, bring two dozen cookies, a copy       of your recipe, and a container to hold the “swapped” cookies. 

The evening will be a nice way to focus on Advent by sharing together and “getting ahead” on your Holiday baking.  Please plan to join us for a delightful time.

OTHER UMW INFORMATION

Please note that there will be no unit meeting in January.  The next scheduled unit meeting will be Tuesday, February 2, at 6:30 PM in the Chapel.  Gretchen Mackey will lead us in a Quiet Day Service/A Call to Prayer and Self-Denial.

Questions – call the church office at 267-3085.

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Greeting you at the 9:45 Family Life Service

November 1     Bill and Neoma Pompeii

November 8     Chris and Barb Buhrman

November 15   Chris Mayer

November 22

November 29   Darlene Coldsmith

If you would like to be a greeter contact Darlene Coldsmith @ 263-0133

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Church Conference – Sunday, November 22

Our Church Conference this year will be a Cluster event.  It will be hosted at Park Avenue UMC, Chambersburg.  All Members of St. Paul are invited and encouraged to attend this time of celebration.  It will begin with a potluck dinner at 5 PM.  Please bring a covered dish to share.  At 6 PM, the Conference will begin with a time of worship, followed by each congregation conducting its own Church Conference business.  We’ll be concluded by 8 PM.  Hope you will join us!

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WORLD HUNGER SUNDAY  ~  NOVEMBER 22, 2009

On Sunday, November 22, 2009 the quarters for mission

will go to World Hunger Sunday.

Hunger Facts:            Effects of Malnutrition

Prevents children from growing to their full genetic potential

Reduced resistance to disease and longer recovery time

Impair mental capacity by affecting cognitive ability, delaying children to be alert and interactive

Reduced physical capacity, agility, and job ability for adults in work force

Increased mortality rates.

For 2009 the offering will be divided to the following hunger ministries;

25% to world project through UMCOR

25% to national project through UMCOR

50% to conference projects.

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CWU CHRISTMAS PROJECT

St. Paul United Methodist Women will be participating again this year in Church Women United of Chambersburg’s Christmas Stocking Project.  Church Women United of the Pennsylvania Council of Churches initiated the Christmas Stocking Project over 50 years ago in 1951.  CWU of Chambersburg provides 250 – 300 stockings/bags that are distributed during the Holiday Season to the residents of Falling Spring Nursing Center, clients of Meals on Wheels, the Homeless Shelter, the Cold Weather Shelter, and possibly some other local organizations.

If you would like to help, please purchase items from the following list and place them in the collection box located in the Church Office area on or before Wednesday, December 2:

            Deodorant                                Notepads

            Lotion                                      Pens/pencils                             

            Toothpaste                               Jewelry, scarf, change purse

            Brush/comb                              Sugar-free candies (no chocolate!)

            Tissues (purse size)                   Small game or small stuffed animal

            Flavored tea bags                     Snack-size bags of chips, cookies, pretzels

            Small cans of diet colas

Please note NO SOCKS OR KNEE-HIs and NO POWDER this year.  Once again, please DO NOT include glass containers, soap, or chocolate!!  Please DO NOT wrap the items.  They will be divided and 5- 6 items will be placed in a gift bag with a card from St. Paul.  We will be providing 10 bags for women and 5 for men.

            If you have any questions, please call Linda Strickler at 263-4975.

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A Different Way of Celebrating Christmas

 Blogging Bible Study with Pastor Lenore at

http://pastorlenore.wordpress.com/

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HOPE FOR AFRICA CHILDREN'S CHOIR

Poinsettias

will be placed in the Nave in the

tree and also in the Family Life Center

again this year beginning Dec. 13^th

If you wish to place flowers in memory/honor of loved ones, please complete the form below and place it in the offering plate, or bring it to the church office, along with your payment. You may take your flowers home after the last service on Christmas Eve.

            Price is $9.50 per pot. Make check payable to St. Paul UMC with memo to

            Poinsettias.

            Order deadline— Sunday, Nov. 29^th—no late orders will be accepted.

Total

Quantity ________   Total $ _________  Env. # ___________

Presented by:_____________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

In Memory of:____________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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In Honor of:______________________________________________________

_______________________________________________________________

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WORLD THANK OFFERING 

St. Paul United Methodist Women will be collecting the annual World Thank Offering on November 15 as part of the Affirmation of Stewardship at all three services. The World Thank Offering is an opportunity for personal thanksgiving and mission outreach. Through the years, mission has been the main focus of United Methodist Women and its predecessor organizations. Being in mission is sharing our lives and gifts with others so that all may be whole persons through Jesus Christ.  Mission is creating new persons and a new society as we do away with those things that create barriers or cause separation. Mission is Christ’s challenge to us to bring the possibility for food, shelter, and fulfillment to all of humanity.

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Coats for Neighborhood Center  ~  Cold weather is coming! Remember to save all adult coats, jackets and warm winter clothing for Neighborhood Center. Please bring your coats by November 30, 2009. The clothes are really appreciated, and it’ll warm you twice, both the thought and the giving. Please hang the garments in the Family Life Center hallway on the marked coat racks!

                                    Thank you

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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

Christmas is about sharing the gift of God’s Son, Jesus Christ, with the world. You can share Christ with needy children around the world by taking part in Operation Christmas Child, a missions project of Samaritan’s Purse.

1. Fill your shoe box with a variety of gifts such as:

            School supplies: pens, pencils, crayons, markers, chalk, writing pads

            Toys: small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas,
            coloring books, yo-yos, etc.

            Hygiene items: toothbrush, toothpaste, bar soap, comb, etc.

            Candy: hard candy in a plastic bag, lollipops, mints and gum

            Other misc. items: ball caps, socks, T-shirts, toy jewelry, hair clips,

2. To help cover shipping and other costs, please enclose a check for $7 in the envelope that is in the brochure which will be available in the Narthex and Family Life Center in October.

There are prewrapped boxes available in the church office. This year’s collection date will be November 15^th so don’t delay starting your shoebox.

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 Birmingham Alabama Mission Trip

Mission Trip to Birmingham Alabama will be March 20-27 (Saturday to Saturday), 2010. We’ll be working through Urban Ministries, a mission of the Alabama UMC Conference, possibly doing home repairs for low income families, working in soup kitchen, after school program for children, and a community garden. Cost per person is $125.00. Information, registration forms, and a signup sheet are on the table in the FLC and the Narthex. Absolute deadline for signing up is February 1, 2010. This mission is for ages 12 and up. See Pastor Noll if you have questions.