OCTOBER NEWS 2007

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Monthly Church Stewardship

Pianist: Cindy Brooks
Bell Choir - George Voytek, Director
Ushers: Cindy/Dan Blank, Sue McKay, Dave Simpson
Altar Guild:  Betty Elliott, Sally Ladner
Jr. Church:  Lori Webster
Youth:  Charlie Peak - Meetings Sundays 6 - 7:30 p.m. (Bible Study Thursdays: Jr. Hi 6 - 7 p.m. Sr. Hi 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Communion Steward: Theresa & Josh Morrison
Food Pantry:  Sue McKay
Nursery available for 2 & under during Sunday school & Worship.

Attendance:

8/26	Worship @ Park	250+
9/2		74
9/9	Rally Day	79
9/16		no report
9/23		79

NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER DEADLINE IS OCTOBER 23RD

"HIT THE ROAD"

     Retired and wondering what to do with all that time on your hands?  What do you think about taking a day trip with a few members of the church?  I am asking for suggestions about places of interest you would like to visit, For Example:

* A Paddle Boat & Buffet Experience
* Christmas light tour
* Group meal at an Amish Inn
* Quilt Steam Engine or Car Show
* Christmas Shopping at Grove City
* Cleveland Art Museum

     Thanks to the Ashtabula Senior Center we now have access to a 14 passenger van we can schedule for short day trips or we can just car pool.  I would like to see if we can put together a "BAND OF HAPPY WANDERS" to take occasional outings.  What about it . . . are you willing to hit the road and wander a bit?  Get your suggestions into the office or talk with Rev. Chuck.

     In the mean time you may want to consider these travel options: 
- Nov. 17th Grove City Shopping with Sr. Jean and the "Golden Elites" $10.00 
- Dec. 10th Trip of Pittsburgh to shop at Station Square, visit the National Aviary, lunch at Hoss' Restaurant and see the light display at Hartwood Acres - $52.00.
Call the St. Mary - Cabrini office 599-8570 for more information.

CABBAGE ROLL CARRY-OUT
Fri., Oct. 5 - (11 a.m. - 1 p.m.)
(Please bring your own containers) $2.00 per Roll.

CABBAGE ROLL DINNER
Saturday, Oct. 6th (4:30 - 6:30 pm.)
$6.50 Adults
$4.00 Children under 12 yrs.

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Thank You...

          Thank you for cards & prayers during my healing process.  They helped so much and are so appreciated.

~ Marilyn Zimmerman                               

          Thank you for all the prayers, cards, and phone calls to the family during Audrey's illness & death.  A special thanks to Rev. Chuck for his help during this difficult time.  Linda Welty, John & Judy McNerney organized and served the luncheon after the funeral and deserve a special thank you.  Also those that prepared food for the luncheon, we are very appreciative.

~ The Family of Audrey Rowbotham

        MANY THANKS!!!

        To everyone for their prayers, cards and thoughts during my 2 month stay in Hamot Hospital & my surgeries.
        It sure was appreciated.  I would also like to thank Rev. Graham for all his visits at the hospital.
        God Bless you all,
        Phyllis Penfield

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BIBLE STUDY @ EAST CONNEAUT

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      One of the first valuable roles parents can play, whether their children are youth or adults, is to help them understand the importance of philanthropy and to assist them in discovering their own philanthropic values.  The philanthropic tradition must be taught and passed from one generation to the next, lest it wither and die.  To fail to instill these values in young people risks losing the heart of our society and the giving and volunteering that sustain it.
     Leading by example and exposing children the a variety of opportunities is one of the most important ways to engage children, who then acquire philanthropic values, in part, by observing and participating alongside family members, teachers and other adult mentors.  Parents also can help establish these habits through their religious communities, where children can learn about rituals of giving during religious services, such as putting money in a collection plate, and can engage in volunteer work.
     The process can begin in children as young as toddlers.  Using language such as "you are helping our family" can help them understand why they should contribute to their family, school and community.  By middle school, children are open to the realization that philanthropy is a tradition that exists around the world and should be involved in a regular, planned volunteer experience.  In high school youth should be encouraged to become active in personal giving.
The proceeding was excerpted from an article by Eugene R. Tempel.

EXPLORATORY GROUP

     The cooperation of our local Methodist churches in dialogue to discuss common problems, means of cooperation & methods to maximize limited resources to enable us to continue teaching God's Word to all.

First UMC's members are:  Sally Kennedy, Jeff Lewis, Dick Trigg, Debbie Light, Dan Blank, Dale Prime, Bob Hise, Suzanne Bernardini, Becky Levering, Neil Simpson, & Chip Smith.

Only 4 will attend the ongoing dialogue meetings:  Jeff Lewis, Dick Trigg, Debbie Light & Chip Smith.  Please contact any one of these persons with your questions & insights.

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AD COUNCIL MINUTES
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NEW!!

Conneaut Youth Programs
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The United Methodist Churches of Conneaut (4-Corners), welcome Youth Leader Charlie Peak.  Charlie will be based out of First UMC, but he will be serving the youth of all four churches.  Some of the new youth ministries are The Early Edge-Devotions an early morning devotion time taking palce at McDonald's each Wednesday morning at 6:45 a.m.     The "Safe" House, a place where community youth can come and learn about the Bible in a safe environment.  It will be a place where students will Fellowship with each other.  Announce the good news of Jesus.  Serve others in his name, and Establish a Christian identity in Christ.  Jr. Hi come from 6 - 7 p.m. & Sr. Hi attend from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.

          Youth Fellowship meetings are Sunday evenings from 6:30 - 8 p.m.

October 6 - 5:30 p.m. District Fall Rally Corn Maze.

     The 2007 Charge Conference season is upon us.  Charge (or Church as we do it now) Conference is an annual event within each United Methodist Church.  During the Conference the new slate of Leaders is elected into place, the Pastor's salary package is solidified, budgets and goals affirmed and reports are given to relay how things went the previous year.  The actual Charge Conference is for all members of the Administrative Council, Staff-Parish Relations Committee and, since it is a "Church Conference" anyone who is a member is welcome to come and have voice & vote.

     Charge Conference will be held Tues., Oct. 23rd at our church.  Worship begins at 7 p.m. followed by fellowship from 7:30 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. & Charge Conference at 8 p.m.  The Pastor-Parish Committee will meet with Larry Marshall Sunday, Oct. 7 @ Gageville UM Church @ 4 p.m.