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Dear Friends,

This morning as I was having devotions, I read a prayer by John Wesley that summarizes what I hope for us all for the month of October:

“O Lamb of God, who both by Your example and Your precept You instructed us to be [proper/fit] and humble, give me grace throughout my whole life, in every thought, word,

and work, to imitate Your meekness and humility. [Destroy] in me the whole body of

Pride. Amen. “ (John Wesley, 1703-1791)

We have a rich history in the United Methodist tradition, a tradition that includes the influence of John Wesley, the prolific biblical preacher and teacher and his brother Charles, the phenomenal hymn writer, from whom we get many of the richest expressions of our Faith in song, like “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and “Christ the Lord is Risen Today.” This month you will have the opportunity to learn more of the depth of that spiritual history. Beginning Wednesday, October 9

th, I will be starting a 6-week class called, A Disciple’s Path: Deepening Your Relationship With Christ and the Church. The first week will be an Introductory Session. Anyone interested in growing in their relationship with Christ and the Church is invited to attend. A light dinner will be provided, which will be put out buffet style in Wesley Hall at 5:45 pm. Just come in, fill a plate and take a seat at one of the round tables. The class will begin promptly at 6:00 pm. We will finish up at 7:00 pm and be dismissed no later than 7:10 pm, so those in the Choir can head upstairs. Please sign up on the Welcome Center or call the Church Office if you would like to attend.

Each person will receive a “Daily Workbook” and “Companion Reader” to work with between classes.

The objectives of this time of study will be as follows: 1. Learn the discipleship pathway and how to grow your faith in this congregation. 2. Experience the daily rhythm of reading scripture and journaling. 3. Discover your spiritual gifts. 4. Identify a group or class that meets your next step along the discipleship journey. 5. Meet with someone to find your place to serve in ministry. 6. Make an informed decision about your next step on the discipleship pathway.

We will have a simple covenant with one another:

1. Be on time. 2. Complete the readings and activities for the week. 3. Contact us if you are unable to attend class. The last class will be the Wednesday before the week of Thanksgiving. What a great way to prepare for Giving Thanks and moving

into the Advent Season – strengthening our relationship with Christ in an intentional way. As we grow together in grace through Faith, Robin

******It is that time again you pumpkin puss potatoe poopies! ☺ MemberMemberMemberMembership classesship classesship classesship classes have begun at EUMC. The first class was

Sunday September 22, 2013 immediately following the 11am service, but if you missed it, no worries! You can still get started! The

other dates presently scheduled are: November 10November 10November 10November 10thththth 2013201320132013, January 12th, 2014 (yup! 2014) March 23rd, 2014, and May 18th, 2014.

All classes will be held on Sundays immediately following the 11am service.******

The The The The ““““Joyful Noise” of OctoberJoyful Noise” of OctoberJoyful Noise” of OctoberJoyful Noise” of October 2013201320132013!!!!

(Don’t leafleafleafleaf any of your change at home! It autumnautumnautumnautumn make a lot of noise when it fallsfallsfallsfalls into those tins! ) I just couldn’t stop myself! ☺

October 6 & 13 – Thanksgiving Dinner - Funds from this Joyful Noise will be used to purchase turkeys and all the trimmings for our annual free Community Thanksgiving Dinner. Ken Edwards and his crew of volunteers prepare a complete dinner each year for those in need as well as those who may have no where else to go on Thanksgiving Day. What a wonderful outreach program for residents in our community October 20 & 27 - The Supplemental Food Resource Center (SFRC) is our church's food pantry which is open every other Saturday to those in need of food and a listening ear. Our economy has not seen a huge turn around so there are many families that have been down on their luck for many reasons. Effort United Methodist Church's food pantry is an interim source of food until clients are able to get assistance from other resources. Monies from this Joyful Noise will help purchase staples and turkeys for the Thanksgiving Baskets we give to the families each year.

Financially SpeakingFinancially SpeakingFinancially SpeakingFinancially Speaking

The monthly reports will be posted on the bulletin board in the Narthex and we are putting our weekly giving in the bulletin each week.

Bob Decker is the Finance Committee as the chairperson. You can contact him at Bob.Decker@maines.net

ATTENTION! Electronic giving has arrived at EUMC! You can keep your tithes flowing without an envelope or a pen! Just set it

and forget it! I know you’ve heard that comment from somewhere else but who cares! :-O It’s easy cheesy lemon peezy! Just fill out

the authorization form on the welcome center, and return it to the church office and WA LA done! You can also speak to Lisa directly at

effortum@gmail.com or by calling her at 570-350-3777. What a great way to keep regularity and flow in the church budget. You can

e-give from checking or savings accounts, credit or debit card. (If you want to continue giving in the envelops, that is cool-a

moon-dough too!) It is all good! In fact, it’s all great! Oh and BTW, If you have not been assigned envelops stop by the office and we can

hook you up! We can be lean mean giving machines! The more streamlined the process is the better it is for everyone! YAY GIVING!!! ☺

MINISTRY, MISSIONS & OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE! There are many new opportunities to check out…. (Many hands make light work and bring Joy to others!)

There are many NEW opportunities to serve! Pick one out and give it a whirl! Mother seeking babysitter: Young expecting mother is seeking someone to babysit 2 young children while she attends Doctor appointments. If you think you might be interested, contact Jan Decker in the Church office for additional information A Ride to Church is needed. Woman who resides on Memorial Drive in Effort is looking for a ride to Church for the 11:00 am service. If you are able to assist her, please contact the office for additional contact information. Gentlemen in the Effort area is seeking to hire an individual (temporary) to assist in weed whacking and putting lawn furniture away. Must be at least 18 years of age. For more information contact Jan Decker in the office at 570-629-1890. Communion Steward(s) are needed at EUMC: A communion steward prepares the elements (bread and juice) for Holy Communion in a reverent and prayerful way on the first Saturday and Sunday of the month for all services of worship, as well as for the 9:45 am service every third Sunday. If you feel the Lord calling you to serve in this way, please speak with the pastor or call the church office. Leadership Committees (NEW/ADDITIONAL Members are being sought) Nominations for members are currently being sought for the upcoming year. Please prayerfully consider serving the Church in a Leadership position. Think you might be interested??? A list with descriptions was provided in the bulletin or you can get one from the church office. By phone (570-629-1890) or email eumc103@ptd.net

We need you! We love to sing and praise the Lord. Can you help us? We need someone to be our choir leader.

We would like to get together every Sunday from 10 AM until 10:45. You do not need to know how to play the piano, or really sing

very well. You just need to love children (like us) and enjoying singing and praising the Lord. Maybe we can even sing in church

sometimes. If you can help us please call the church office, we can’t wait to start singing. The Children Choir (Please call the

Church office or Brenda Mitchel at 570-236-7826).

HANDY PERSON/PERSONS NEEDED! There are a few projects at church that did not get finished on cleanup day. The Trustees are looking for volunteers to help with a few tasks that can be done any time. Some of the serving opportunities are: Outside painting of the deck, stairs and building. If you have a paint brush and a bit of time to help out in this way please contact Marv Aylsworth at the church or call him 570-643-3334 at or check in with the church office for the details.

BulBulBulBulletin/flower sponsors needed:letin/flower sponsors needed:letin/flower sponsors needed:letin/flower sponsors needed: Sign-up sheets for 2013 are on the bulletin board next to the library. Payment is required at least one week prior to the sponsored date. Payment should be placed in an appropriately marked

envelope and put in the offering plate. Let’s keep that altar bright and beautiful with a bountiful bevy of budding and blooming blossoms and a bulletin in every hand! (Whew!)

Caring for the children during the llam service: We are so very thankful to those who have chosen to serve in this way. We are always willing to have new people help out so that the time can be divided up among many. A signup sheet is on the Welcome Center. Updated clearances will be needed and forms for the same are also on the Welcome Center. Please call the Church office for more information at 570-629-1890.

Prayer Shawl Ministry: These guys and gals never sit idle… they are always creating and praying over new shawls. If you know someone who would benefit from one of these beautiful shawls made with a faithful heart of love, feel free to give the information to one of the

members. It is a warm and wonderful way to feel wrapped in the love of God. (Info flyer is in the Narthex.)

Brandon is back at school and we have taken up the gauntlet and are back to zipping our mower around the church grounds to keep it fit and trim! We will be continuing a weekly mowing until the frost puts it all to sleep. (not meaning to wish our life away… but I am ready to stop mowing grass!) If interested in getting in on the rotating schedule, please contact Mark and Cathy Wells at 610-381-4703 Thanks! ALSO…I have to start this “weather” we like it or not, (did you notice how I spelled “whether”? oh My sweets you have to pay

attention…I do all kinds of kooky things in here!! ) Any hoopers, we all know the snow will be flying before we know it and the church is going to need a team of snow shovelers to help keep the walk ways, stairs and door ways clear if that slippery white stuff. Please call the chuch office and let Jan know that you are willing and able to help out. Thanks. FYI: Inclement weather closings: In the event services are cancelled due to the inclement weather an announcement will be made on the following radio stations: WYPO/WPLY-AM 840-960; 93.5 SBG; 107 The Bone; and ESPN Radio. As a reminder if Pleasant Valley School is closed, so is the Office and Pre-school.

The Ministry Of Helping Hands: When we love our neighbors as our selves so many great things can happen! This ministry is sponsored by the Mission Team of the church. We help with chores that are getting more difficult to do or ones that you could use a little help doing. The tasks could be washing windows, cleaning gutters, changing storm windows for screens, helping clean closets, cleaning up limbs from storms. Volunteers are also welcome to join and share their talents God has blessed them with. God calls us to use all our hands in mission and ministry. For more information or for help please call Joyce or Marv Aylsworth at 570-643-3334 Seriously….. if you call us, we will come!

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(It is all about the 5 lo(It is all about the 5 lo(It is all about the 5 lo(It is all about the 5 loaves and two fishes in action.aves and two fishes in action.aves and two fishes in action.aves and two fishes in action. ((((GGGGive what you have in faith and God will multiply it!ive what you have in faith and God will multiply it!ive what you have in faith and God will multiply it!ive what you have in faith and God will multiply it! He will!)He will!)He will!)He will!)

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Our next meeting is scheduled for Oct. 2nd @ 7p.m. in the library. At the October meeting we will be packing up cartons to mail to our college kids. If you know of or have a child in college please give us the current address or get in touch with the church office. We will continue our visits ,meals, & cards & working with Ken Edwards in the food pantry. If you know of anyone who needs a little joy or encouragement please see or call the team. For more information please call Dee Juris @ (610)681-8217 or at deedlebug24@gmail.com.

IT’S TECHNICAL (Tech Team Ministry)

Questions or comments please direct them to Leaf the Rock-star Johnson in the cave, or by phone (570-619-5482) or email at (eumctech@gmail.com) We still have a need for the Saturday evening service, prayerfully consider serving…. We would love to have you join us! WE ARE CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR PEOPLE TO DEVELOP THE POWER POINT PRESENTATION. CONTACT “THE ROCK” IF INTERESTED. ALSO: If you have a video or a clip that you would like to use in the church via the tech cave for a presentation, service, or meeting please contact the tech team to be sure that it can be used within the legal guidelines for showing such things. There are copyright laws that we must abide by to prevent litigation.

SOME SILLY AUTUMN CHUCKLES: (with commentary…. Of course… who put me in charge of this!? Tee! Hee! Hee!)

I appear once in summer, twice in autumn, but never in winter. What am I? (The letter u.)--------Come on that was easy! :-)

What did the baby corn say to the momma corn? (where is pop corn?) ------------------------------Oh brother! :-/

Why do birds fly south in the fall? (because it is too far to walk!) -------------------------Really#. Did I really do this one to you!? YUP! ;-)

What garden vegetable do you find under an elephants foot? (squash) ---------------Now that’s toe jam! :-P

How do you fix a flat pumpkin? (with a pumpkin patch)------------------------------------ I can’t stand it! :-0

What do you see in Fall but not in Summer, Winter or Spring? (the letter F)-------- I knew you would fall for this twice! :-)

What did one leaf say to another? (I’m falling for you)------------------------------------ I just couldn’t leaf that one out! Blaaaaa!

Well now that was fun! Ok, ok?. at least for me it was?. Is it me, or is this smiley face creepin a bit?? (I thought so :-/ )

THE GARDEN OF GIVING

You don’t even have to be quiet because this place NEVER sleeps!

(Located off route 715, 4 miles from WAWA in McMichaels Hillside Terrace on the right Hillside drive)

Once again The Garden of Giving has been busy! On August 31st The Garden of Giving, along with other partnering

organizations of the United Way of Monroe County, had a great day at the Stroudsfest showcasing the many charities, their missions

and needs. September 12th brought 15 volunteers from ESU to the Garden with the United Way’s Day of Caring doing various jobs

and projects.

The Garden is very grateful to all of the volunteers and supporters, as we work to get nutritious food to our neighbors in need.

On October 19th there will be both garlic planting and tours of the farm. Everyone is welcome to come see the Garden

and/or help plant the garlic to be harvested next year. Garlic is loaded with healthy antioxidants and compounds that can help

ward off colds, pimples, mosquitoes, and maybe even those extra pounds! (See

http://www.rd.com/slideshows/13-surprising-benefits-of-garlic/ for even more on the benefits of garlic).

The Garden of Giving is always in need of volunteers to help in the office, serve on the board, and help in the Garden,

including team leaders, as well as donations of supplies and funding to purchase what is needed for the Garden and chickens. The

Garden of Giving is an excellent opportunity for youth and scouting groups to learn about gardening, science, health, nutrition, and

many other valuable life skills and lessons on a weekly, biweekly or monthly basis.

For more information call 570.402.1282 or email gardenofgiving@gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you at the

upcoming event

GARDENGARDENGARDENGARDENERS FOR GLORYERS FOR GLORYERS FOR GLORYERS FOR GLORY !!!!

(Dirty hands are happy hands I always say! But that is just me, and well, & everyone else who loves gardening! Right!)

GARDENERS FOR GLORY UPDATE : The Trustees have announced a church clean-up date for Saturday, October

5th. On that morning we will need help doing the following, 1. Cutting down the ornamental grasses around the church

to about ten inches and the spent black-eyed Susans wherever you see them. 2. Weed the area to the right of the door to

Wesley Hall and any other place the pesky weeds are! 3. Remove dead plant material.

Our next meeting will be at 4pm Thursday October 10th. The days are getting shorter and we need to meet earlier!

Julie Foley (the gardening queen and my hero, of course!) You won’t even need Jack or the bean stalk to find her! If

you don’t see her at church call her at 570-722-1239

“As long as the world endures, seedtime and harvest shall not cease.” (Gen. 8:22

Next meeting is October 14th

7pm. Our Program is AWSOM (Animal Welfare Society Of Monroe)Pet Shelter

Devotions will be given by Ruth Flechsig

Hostesses are Ruth Flechsig and Jan Decker

Upcoming events of the UMW: See Mark Your Calendar!!! (there are a few there…. Go right now!)

Supplemental Food Resource Center

AKA- SFRC “Feeding those in need in the West End region of the Poconos”

A Ministry sponsored by EUMC

This ministry is an outreach serving the communities of Effort, Gilbert, Kunkletown, Kresgeville, Brodheadsville, Saylorsburg, Sciota and Albrightsville. The Lord inspired us to help feed families going through emergency or other short term situations who are not eligible for local, county or state programs and is limited to an 8 week duration per family. We require a valid driver’s license or state ID with address proving residency in the West End. OUR HOURS OF DISTRIBUTION HAVE CHANGED TO THE 2nd and 4th SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH>>> WE WILL BE

OPEN OCTOBER 12th and 26th 10am -12 noon and we are located at the Effort UMC Merwinsburg RD, Effort PA 18330

S.O.S.!!! - Our food pantry is sending out a distress signal of it's own. We are "Short on Soup" and with the cooler weather coming, soup is a staple that's necessary for our clients. For the remainder of Sept., there will be soup pots in the narthex for your donations. Please add a couple of cans to your next shopping order and drop them in our soup pots. Warm bellies make for happy hearts! Thanks, The Mission Committee

***The SFRC is always in need of volunteers, monetary donations, food donations and drivers for food pick up***

Volunteer packet and application on the welcome center and you can see “Mark Your Calendars” for dates and times of up-coming activities

VIM (Volunteers In Mission)

Kenya Mission Experience January 2014_ - has been postponed due to flooding where we

would be staying. We will announce the future date for this trip when it is made available. Thank you for prayerfully considering

this mission trip. If you have felt God nudging you and are considered adding your name to this list, please contact Greg Magill at 570-236-7419 or gsmagill@ptd.net.

Well! It is official! Jan Decker has taken her post as our new Administrative Assistant. (You have NO IDEA how long I tried to find a clip art secretary with blonde hair! But alas, I could not! I will keep trying…. ☺ ) You can contact her (with her pretty blonde hair) at the church office from 8:30am – 2:30pm M-Fri. each week. 570-629-1890

Christian Education (Getting into God’s word and staying there is good for the mind, body, & soul!)

Our building of the body of Christ is in full swing and all are invited to participate! Pick a class, bring a friend, help out… the body cannot get stronger if we are not actively involved, engaged and in the word!

CHRISTIAN EDUCATION OFFERED AT EUMC The Basement Bunch – Starting Sunday September 8, 2013. By popular demand we are bringing it back. Please come and join us for an interactive study group for adults. The first session will be led by Steve Johnson. We will get together from 9:45 until 10:30. Some tasty treats will be available as well. Teen Sunday School - Starting Sunday September 8, 2013. Ages 13 and above. The class will be held during the 11 AM Service. Pre- Teen Sunday School - Starting Sunday September 8, 2013. Ages 9, 10, 11 and 12. The class will be held during the 11 AM Service. Body Building - Starting Sunday September 8, 2013. Ages 3 thru 8. The class will be held during the 11 AM Service after the children’s message. The adult Sunday School class - that meets in the library at 9:30am is looking for a leader. All adults are invited!

The Seekers Bible Study Group : Monday Morning with Jesus The “Seekers” have started meeting again on Monday mornings at 10am. We welcome all who wish to share, study together, and learn to "Seek" Gods guidance for our lives. Put it on your calendar..... we would love to have you join us.

For more information call Milt McWilliams (570 620 0888), Don Bonett (610 681 8807).

Mark your calendar for these special events in October! Oh my goodness! October already! You know how quickly that calendar fills up so get a pencil and get these dates on that page! Bishop’s Day on the District: Mark your calendars for October 22, 2013. The Bishop’s Day on the District (Northeast) will commence at 9:00 am with a Clergy Breakfast and meeting at Asbury UMC in Allentown PA. ConneXion Leaders meeting at 11am, Clergy Lunch (North & West) at East Stroudsburg UMC at 1:00 pm, Connexion Leaders Meeting at East Stroudsburg UMC at 3:00 pm and Christ Servant Ministers and other interested laity at Bowmanstown UMC in Palmerton at 7:00 pm St. Peter’s UMC Saylorsburg: is hosting their Craft Fair and Flea Market on Saturday, October 5th. Why not go support our Brothers and Sisters in Christ. McMichaels UMC presents its Fall Rummage Sale, Flea Market and Bake Sale on Saturday, October 5th from 9 am to 2 pm. Wow, another opportunity for you to support a Church in our District! Pocono Lake United Methodist Church: is hosting a craft fair on October 12th from 10 am to 4pm ****TRUSTEES YUMMY YUMSTER BREAKFAST WILL BE OCTOBER 13th 2013 between the 08:30 and 11:00 am services!!

Call me anything you want but don’t call me late for this breakfast!!! There will be eggs, meat, toast, coffee, fruit, juice and who knows what else!! You autumn make a real effort to get there! HA! (pun intended of course!) Whoop!

Mark your calendar continued:

UMW Upcoming events: Told you they’d be here!!! (you silly willies!) District Annual Meeting/Ingathering will be October 5th 2013. Cluster Charge Conference October 13th 2013 4pm Pastor Robin had asked if we would provide coffee, cold drinks and deserts for Charge Conference. Please let me know who is able to donate a desert for the conference ASAP. They should be finger type (ex. cupcakes, cookies, brownies etc.) We also need 3-4 women to prepare the beverages and set up at 3:00 PM on the 13th in Wesley Hall. the conference is scheduled to begin at 4:00 PM. Pastor has also asked if UMW members would be present since the different ministries of the church are to be recognized. It would be nice to have several members at the Charge Conference as well as the 4 helpers. Thank-you for serving our church and our Lord. Conference annual meeting October 19th

Want to become a UMW ?? We meet on the second Monday evening of each month at 7:00 pm. Various programs are scheduled and you can find additional information our UMW Booklet located on the Welcome Center in the Narthax. Additionally, minutes of our meetings are being posted monthly on the Bulletin Board. Come check us out, we would love for you to join us!

VROOOOOOM! We got those motors runnin and headed out on the high way!

1st ever United Dream Ride 2013 was held 9/15/13 at the American Legion in Gilbert post 927. It was a chilly morning for a motorcycle and car destination ride. The legion hosted the event and also provided a tasty breakfast for guests. A $3.00 donation got you a breakfast sandwich and all you could drink. A great morning of music and fellowship the DREAM RIDE HEADED for Knoebles family fun park. The trip is an 87 mile ride from Gilbert to Eylesburgh and this was done without stoping one time thanks to the services of fire police and other volenteers. It was amazing to see 300 bikers and 50 classic and hot rods rolling together "UNITED" the Dream Ride raised 18,000.00 dollars for DREAM COME TRUE a wonderful charity for chronically and terminally ill children. Wayne said there will be a dream ride two.Dreamride2013@gmail.com will stay open for any one with questions or would like to volenteer. Wayne Halliday

GRIEF SHARE PROGRAM Have you lost a loved one and are finding it difficult to work your way through the grieving process? If so, you are not alone!

There are many others who have had difficulty. Consider joining our group for some much needed support, love, encouragement and

guidance during this difficult time. The program is faith guided and held in a comfortable and confidential setting. Grief Share Support Group-A new group is now forming for the Fall/Winter sessions. This is a 13 week program that will be held on Sunday afternoons at 12:30 pm in the Church Counseling Room starting October 6, 2013. Workbooks are provided. Please contact either Ann Sanders or Jan Decker (570-629-1890) for additional information and to register.

WOMANS RETREAT: Cafe Chocolat Women's Retreat was held on September 20-22 at Pocono Plateau. The Ladies Retreat was a huge success! In fact, we are already talking about having one next year! There is plenty of time to think about it and to start saving your pennies. God's extravagant grace was abundant at Pocono Plateau, we were truly blessed!!

CHARGE COFFERENCE: We will be hosting the Cluster Charge Conference with other local Methodist churches Sunday October 13, 2013 at 4pm.

We are pleased to announce the Effort United Methodist Church will be hosting its 5th Community

Thanksgiving Day Dinner on Thursday, November 28th at 2pm. We will be offering a full dinner with all the trimmings. What a joyous day it will be….family and friends sharing a heart felt meal for the holidays. How blessed we are: Thanksgiving Day is just around the corner. We are reminded on this day to be thankful for the life we have.

With that being said, for the past couple of years our church family has shown how thankful we are for what we have by sharing our Thanksgiving with the West End Community. We started a Thanksgiving tradition to invite all of those who do not have family to be with, or who, because of their circumstances, cannot prepare a Thanksgiving Dinner, to come and break bread with our church family.

We are happy to let you know that previous years dinners have been a great time of fellowship and reflection on what it means to be thankful for all that God has given us. Sometimes what he has given us is invisible on the surface but if we open our hearts and our minds we can see the great things he has given us all.

Please come join us and invite anyone you know who would otherwise dine alone or be unable to be able to prepare their own meal.

All of our food donations are taken care of EXCEPT TURKEYS. Please consider giving your supermarket’s free turkey to this ministry, or a monetary donation. Also, volunteers are needed to extend God’s love by joining our guests as they enjoy their dinner. If you have any questions please feel free to call the church at 570-629-1890

POCONO PANDASPOCONO PANDASPOCONO PANDASPOCONO PANDAS

(PPPPrayer AAAAcceptance NNNNurturing DDDDevelops AAAAwesome SSSSpirit)

October 4th – Youth Group October 18th – Field trip JR/SR High Winter Retreat - This is a planned retreat for groups complete with sessions, meals, snacks and activities, includes an off-site snow tubing trip (transportation provided). Activities include group bonding, gaga, broomball, sledding, ice skating, and more fun than you can imagine! Open to all JR/SR High youth in the church. Cost is $70 with a deposit due of $25. The dates are January 10th-January 12th. Sign up sheet is on the Welcome Center. Contact Ken (pocchef@ptd.net) or Wendy Edwards (scootmom@ptd.net) with any questions. REACH WORK CAMP – we have a rare opportunity for Summer 2014. We are planning on going to Colorado. That’s right, Colorado. We will be going into the flooded areas to work. Space is limited, so get those $50 deposits in. Serious fundraising will need to be done to cover travel costs and help pay for trip. Cost per person is $375. If interested please see Ken or Wendy Edwards or email at scootmom@ptd. FUND RAISERS! To be announced over the year…

SATURDAY EVENING WORSHIP! Is 5:00 pm every Saturday at EUMC! Led by Ken Edwards. Saturday Night Evening of Worship and Music – On the second Saturday of every month, all are welcome, come as you are, open your heart and experience God’s grace. Bring a friend for our Saturday evening of uplifting Contemporary Christian Music. October’s

guest musician is Mike Baldwin from "Narrow Road" on vocals, guitar and mandolin. November's guest will be local Christian

recording artist William Doney on vocals and guitar. He will have some of his original Christian cd's available for purchase

after the service. Coffee house, Snacks, Wii Bowling and live uplifting music will follow. Come join us Saturday October 12, 5PM at Effort United Methodist Church, Merwinsburg Rd, Effort. Call for details 570-629-1890 or email questions to hishands@ptd.net

Music Notes Music Notes Music Notes Music Notes

(Please come for these toe tapping, ear tickling, hands clapping, spirit lifting, voices raising, Jesus praising worship events!)

The Praise Band ---- is leading the is leading the is leading the is leading the Contemporary Service the 3Contemporary Service the 3Contemporary Service the 3Contemporary Service the 3rdrdrdrd Sunday of each month at 9:45 am. Sunday of each month at 9:45 am. Sunday of each month at 9:45 am. Sunday of each month at 9:45 am.

The next Service will be OCTOBER 20th 2013 at 9:45am

Service Flow Music 10-15 minutes (3 songs), Prayer (1-2 minutes), Message 15 minutes, Offering/Communion (No passed plates, offering baskets at front and at exit, Music during communion/offering), Prayer with musical back drop, Ending song/songs as time permits (Upbeat positive sending forward) We will then play 2 or 3 opening songs at the 11:00 service from the selections we played at the contemporary service

The band is always looking for new PIPSPIPSPIPSPIPS! (PPPParticipating IIIIn PPPPraise SSSSingers) If you like to sing contemporary music this is the GIG for you! We will not have time for rehearsals on Sunday morning due to the service start time of 9:45 and ending 8:30 service at 9:30.

With interest, questions or checking on the rehearsal schedule contact Greg Magill (gsmagill@ptd.net) or 570-236-7419

THE EUMC CHOIR --------Interested in becoming a Choir member?? We have begun to rehearse already but no

worries! We are just getting started so it is all good. Our rehearsals are at 7:15pm, Wednesday evenings in the sanctuary.... You

have to ask yourself two very important questions… Can you sing? Do you want to? If the answer is yes to both, then jump right

in with your full voice and happy tapping feet and join us. Contact Dan or any choir member for more information. Come and lift

your voice to the Lord! Don’t forget to check out the flyer on the last page Don’t forget to check out the flyer on the last page Don’t forget to check out the flyer on the last page Don’t forget to check out the flyer on the last page of the newsletter for the Project One Stepof the newsletter for the Project One Stepof the newsletter for the Project One Stepof the newsletter for the Project One Step concert and concert and concert and concert and

sponsor a choir member. sponsor a choir member. sponsor a choir member. sponsor a choir member.

OUR EUMC CHOIR WEBSITE: If you want to see what the choir is up to, or access our rehearsal calendar please visit our

website at http://churchchoir.info or contact Dan Smale -- daniel.smale@me.com -- (570) 350-5668

( Bring ( Bring ( Bring ( Bring your your your your frifrifrifriends, family, neighbors, & anyends, family, neighbors, & anyends, family, neighbors, & anyends, family, neighbors, & anyone else you can think of who mightone else you can think of who mightone else you can think of who mightone else you can think of who might enjoy our music ministries! enjoy our music ministries! enjoy our music ministries! enjoy our music ministries!

Please be daily prayer for the following: Marv Aylesworth, Mert Wolf, Auggie and Emma Bush, Leon Sowesdial Jr., Slate and Jan Altenberg Jim Hawk, Joshua Thompson, Bert Easley, Family of Helen Stone, Sorensen Family, Jane Bradley, Celeste, Tammy Graeber,Susan Shupp, Bonnie, Ann Sanders, Markert Family, Maryanne Decker, Linda Hansen, Kim Edwards, Deanna Cooke, Family of Percy

Johnson, Rev. Harry Stetzer

Take note…. The Prayer List is going to undergo a makeover! We will be listing the names for a 4 week period and then the name will be removed. If they need to remain on the list for longer than that please make a request to put them back on. Also, if at all possible

when submitting a person/family for prayer, can the last name be included? Thank you

CARD SHOWERS

Augie and Emma Bush- (Augie in Hospital with a re-broken hip! UGH!) PO Box 25, Albrightsville PA 18210-0025 Reta and John Romanco- 175 Woodhill Blvd. Effort, PA 18330 (sudden loss of daughter) Mert Wolf – (recent car accident) 3215 Cherry Road Kunkletown Pa 18058 Marv Alysworth – (re-cooperating from surgery) 1606 Blanding Dr, Blakeslee PA 18610 Jim Hawk – (Pneumonia) 383 Effort Neola Road, Saylorsburg PA 18353

Take a moment and send a note, to offer love, support and hope,

So they will know they’re in our prayers and that, of course, we care.

It will bring JOY onto their day to know, that we, for them do pray,

In peace and rest they’ll be embraced as we hold them in God’s grace.

A little note…. a text …. a call…. A grateful heart receives them all! (Romans 12:15 “Rejoice with those who rejoice, mourn with those who mourn) A SPECIAL NOTE OF GRATEFUL THANKS….While I have this opportunity, I would like to thank all those families that prepared food for us during my recuperation from knee replacement surgery. Dave and I are so blessed by all of your presence in our lives. Thank-you and God bless you..

Supporting each other in times of Joy and Sorrow is EXACTLY the kind of LOVE God wants us to show!

Please keep the following in your prayers as they are in care homes, nursing homes or rehabilitation centers. You can send cards, letters or even pay them a visit if the Lord leads you to do so. They would love to hear from us or see us all!

Laura Garr Nancy Heistand Lillian Ortlan Bert Easley 8668 Lincoln Green Drive Mahoney Valley Personal Care Getz’s Asst Living Praxis Alzheimer Facility Robin Hood Lakes 397 Hemlock Dr 1026 Scenic Drive 500 Washington St Kunkletown, PA 18058 Lehighton, Pa 18235 Kunkletown, PA 18058 Easton PA 18042 Phyllis Rogers Jim Yetter John Romanco Albert Murphy Renee’s Personal Care 397 Hemlock Dr 175 Foothill BLVD The Village at Palmerton 1305 Church Rd Lehighton PA Effort, PA 18322 71 Princeton Avenue Palmerton, PA 18071 18235 Palmerton, PA 18071 Betty McClellan Nancy Green Fran Spicer Wes and Jan Poorman Pleasant Valley Manor HC 1 Box 36 Kirkland Village Kirkland Village 4227 Manor Dr Gilbert, PA 18331 1 Kirkland Village Circle 1 Kirkland Village Circle Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Bethlehem, PA 18017 Bethlehem, PA 18017

Happy Birthday Blessings to you! 10/01 Andrea Johnson, Dale Brown, Dickson Borger, Mackenzie Borger, Jackson Molen, Brian Winkler 10/02 David Korenski, Rebecca Felker, Sarah Nasto, Justin Heimbach, Alexander Fuller, Bill Bishop 10/03 Marjorie Hiller, Dana West, Leroy Bonser III, Matthew Daubert 10/04 Christine Wagner, Kelly O’Donel, Kelly Mundy, Emily Savitz, Renee George, Colin Pittenger, Keila Lubenstski, Jamie Garner 10/05 Florence Frantz, Ethel Zipp, Colville Brown, LeeAnn Nasto, Janet George, Maria Biery 10/06 Gina Bellis, Ashanti Johnson, Ariana Cox, Sarah Ruggiero 10/07 Susan Shaw, Rich Pierson, Susan Shupp, Robin Caruso, Bobby Snyder, Meghan Grant 10/09 Dolores Juris, Rachel Hazen, Tyler Horton, Tyler VanDerheyden, Austin Brush, Matthew Hodgins 10/10 Carla Smith, Timothy Biery, Brett Churchill 10/11 Richard Schellman, Debra Bishop, Haley Toth 10/12 Bill Hoffman, Jennifer Zorn, Kyle Baumann, Tina Ackerman, Megan Wasdyke, Rachel Gower 10/13 Cindy Cameron, Paul Jago, Brittany Bailey, Corynne Bailey, Matthew Fehr, Nancy Chanderdatt, David Hoffman 10/14 Stephen Glasmire, Tina Candelori, Kevin Greif, Justin Zabriskie 10/15 Robert Pipech Jr. 10/16 Avery Herrmann, Christopher Sawyer 10/17 Joan Gouger, Frank Christman, Joseph Whiteway, Richard Nizolazzi, Jessica Kondratick, Nikolaus Herrmann 10/18 Jim Rohrman, Michael Moretz, Kevin Holmes, Michelle Beck, Lydia Buck, Logan Jacobson, Maria Celestino-Sawoe 10/19 Mark Biery, Craig Hammerstone, Keith Davis, Charles Zielkowski 10/20 Michael Zorn, Kristian Henriksen 10/21 Wally Kowalew, Barry Sponsler, Maranda Hammerstone 10/22 Bob Wright, Jay Caruso, Todd Greif, Natalie Arendt, Casey Harrison 10/23 Gary DiBlasi, Amanda Pedraza, Daniel Armitage, Alex Candelori, Nicholas Jafraty, Bria Laree Pickel, Hannah Nebel 10/24 Steve Carroll, Ashely Horton, Steven Hancock 10/25 Daniel Everett, Matthew Cameron, Nolan Klein, Maximus Rasmuessen 10/26 Virgil Christman, Samantha Boyd 10/27 Bransen Carroll, Jayden Gibson 10/28 Jessica Francis, Chelsea Buck 10/29 Colleen Clark, Stephanie Arnold, Annie Garner, Allison Moretz, Kayla Smith 10/30 Caroline Klein, Mark Thomas 10/31 Jeff Lamberson, Jessica Greif, Jennifer Wimperis, Kailee Schmidt Early November: 11/02 Eli Serlenga, Cory Johnson 11/03 Karen Ostyn, Emma Bush, Andrea Yetter 11/04 Steven Rhoads, Meagan Garner 11/05 Kenneth Edwards, Brenda Carroll, Chris Daube 11/06 Zachary Elvin 11/07 Tom Mulcahy, Natasha Edwards, Haley Zipp ATTENTION: WE WOULD LIKE TO UPDATE THE BIRTHDAY LISTS!!! If I added up the names on the birthday lists for the year, (and I actually did…) we appear to have around 1200 members at EUMC! So, where is everyone!! I am sure there are many on the birthday lists that are no longer attending our church because they have moved away, grown and gone, are going to another church, or maybe even have passed away. We are asking that you please call the office and let us know who we can take off the lists. I removed both my sons because they have grown and are out on their own. They no longer attend here and do not need their name on the list. Please help us get these lists accurate and under control! All these little updates save paper, ink and time. Thank you! ☺

Please keep the Please keep the Please keep the Please keep the followingfollowingfollowingfollowing service men & women in your daily prayersservice men & women in your daily prayersservice men & women in your daily prayersservice men & women in your daily prayers

Major Earl Evans, Maj. Howard Hiestand – US Army, Cpt. Ed Caudell-US Army/Fort Braggs, CPL Brian Lee Everett- USMC VMFA-115/Airframes Unit 78520. FPO AE 09509-8520, Spec. Sam Michlavsky-US Army/Afghanistan, Cpt. Mark Crimaldi-7th Army/Germany, Thomspon-USAF/Mountain Air Force Base, Idaho Spec Dean Altemos II -US Army/Germany. CMR 415 Box 8136, APO AE 09114

Keeping all the men and women who serve in the armed forces both here and abroad in prayer is a wonderful way to surround them with a hedge

of protection, the love of God and the honor and respect they deserve for serving us with their very lives.

“Greater LOVE has no one than this, that he lay down his life for his friends” John 15:13

Complete addresses for any of our service men and women can you please get them to Cathy Wells at eumcwells@gmail.com. They will be put in

the newsletter. Thank you.

A touch of frost upon the ground in the early morning hours,

the abundant acorns scattered round and the bowing heads of flowers. The growing chill within the breeze and the shortening of days, the flocks of birds all headed south, the Golden Rods’ display.

The splendor of the colored leaves are glorious to our sight, a tapestry of wonder, given to our hearts delight.

The valleys low now resting at the feet of mountains high, and all are ‘neath the canopy of endless azure sky.

The fields abound with pumpkins round and apple bushels fill, the sky at night bears stars so bright, Gods heaven us to thrill.

Let’s revel in this beautiful and wondrous time of fall, And give the glory back to God, the creator of it all!

Cathy Wells

Editor’s note: Autumn is full upon us and the weather has been glorious! I hope and pray that you all have been able to get outside and enjoy the cooler temps, the sunshine and the breeze. Again, I say to you my friends, I am honored and humbled to be able to put together this newsletter for you. This church is so alive with the spirit and vibrant in its day to day activities and ministries that I am always left in awe! In Joyful service, Cathy

The deadline for the November 2013 newsletter, is on or before October 25th 2013! Thanks! Feel free to contact me by phone at 610-381-4703 or email eumcwells@gmail.com. Just send me your info, ministry, times, dates, fundraisers, trips…. Whatever you send I will get it in here for all to see. (and of course I will not be able to resist comments, pics or just plain old silliness!) ☺ TAKE NOTE! IN CASE YOU DID NOT KNOW MY DOODLIE DOOS, WE ARE ONLY MAILING TO THOSE WHO ARE SHUT IN OR ARE NOT IN THE AREA ANY MORE. WHEN YOU ATTEND CHURCH AND WANT A HARD COPY THEY WILL BE IN THE NARTHEX ON THE WELCOME CENTER. IF THE BOX IS EMPTY CONTACT ME IF YOU WOULD LIKE A COPY. WE ARE WORKING HARD TO DECREASE OPERATING AND MAILING COSTS.

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND COOPERATION.

DID YOU KNOW??? The church address is: PO Box 545, Effort PA 18330-0545 Phone 570-629-1890. In case of an emergency, outside of the normal church office hours (Mon-Fri., 9:30am - 2:30pm) you can reach Pastor Robin at 570-243-1247 by phone, or by email at

probgfisher@yahoo.com Pastor Robins home address is: 1439 Main Street – Chapman, Bath, PA 18014

FYI: Lost and Found: There is a small box on the Welcome Center with some items that have been lost. Please check it out to see if there is an item of yours.

EUMC POLO SHIRTS: Pat Mackes (AKA, Polo Revere!) has placed the order for the shirts. We will let you know when they arrive!

TAKE NOTE & PASS IT ON! TAKE NOTE & PASS IT ON! TAKE NOTE & PASS IT ON! TAKE NOTE & PASS IT ON! We pass on all kinds of things every day! (smiles, information, germs…) Why not PASS ON your newsletter to someone who does NOT go to EUMC

when you are done with it and have marked your calendar with the special dates! You could send it on to your local email buddies so they can see

what we are up to or you could even take your hard copy and give it to a neighbor who doesn’t go to church. With each PASS IT ON you can attach a

little invitation to an event that you would attend with them or even just suggest they come to a service with you. What a great way to bring new people

into the family here. We can’t keep all this great stuff to ourselves. We’ll burst at the seams!!!!!!!!!! Now get out there and tell everyone you meet!

EUMC BUSINESS DIRECTORY

(Just minding our own businesses…. Did I really say that? Yes I did! Tee! HEE! HEE!)

903 Landscape Supply 903 Plumbing and Pump Technology For all your landscape needs! Full service plumbing repairs 1939 State Route 903 1939 State Route 903 Jim Thorpe PA 18220 Jim Thorpe PA 18220 570-325-2903 570-325-2903 Fx 570 325-8113 Fx 570-325-8113 Nita Nydam and Greg Magill GregMagill and Nita Nydam

MaryKay Cosmetics “Out-Of-My-Gourd” 45 Tumbleweed Drive Hand crafted, original gourd art creations Effort PA 18330 411 Turkey Hill Road 570-570-0596 Saylorsburg PA 18353 Aboligitz@marykay.co Cathy Wells 610-381-4703 Amy Boligitz- Independent Beauty Consuslant camwells@ptd.net “Try before you buy!” Face Book at “Out-Of-My-Gourd!”

Melalueca Wellness Products Creative Memories

Susan Yetter Po Box 729 Saylorsburg PA 18353 #570-992-0247 Susan Yetter Creative Memories Consultant gsyetter@gmail.com # 570-992-0247

gsyetter@gmail.com

Phote safe albums & supplies, group presentations

Saylorsburg Lumber Quality Building Products Effort Woodcraft Inc (cabinets, millwork and more) Full service lumber yard Thomas J. Conklin VP Lumber, window screen replacement, PO Box 590 Evergreen Hollow Road Hardware, masonry supplies Effort, PA 18330 Glenn W Yetter 570-629-1160 Fx 570-629-6613 # 570-992-3700 tconklin2@verixon.net Fx 570-992-3275 Cell 570-872-6421 WWW.EWCAB.NET Melalueca The wellness company Tom Conklin 570-872-6421 WWW.melaleuca.com conklin2@verizon.net ******Please note that this little bitty listing of who does what is for informational purposes so that we are aware of what is available to us within our own church family.

EUMC PRE-SCHOOL: If you have or know of a child between the ages of 3 and 4 and are considering Preschool enrollment for the 2013-2014 please contact Gail Regina, our director at570-529-1890 ext 201 ****JUST BRINGING THIS TO YOUR ATTENTION: EUMC Trustees would like you to know that if there are items you would like to donate to the church to please clear such items with them before dropping them off. It becomes an issue for us to dispose of them or find homes for them if we cannot use them. We appreciate and love your giving hearts. Thank you in advance for your caring and prayerful cooperation.

SOME REALLY COOL FYI INFO! (pssst…. We have arrived in the 21st

century!)

Would you like to get your ministry event on our website? Email our Web-Designer, Aaron Boligitz, at: aboligitz@gmail.com

Aaron does a wonder-full job of keeping our website top-notch! Thanks, Aaron!

Also: Effort has a Facebook Page: Effort United Methodist Church Check us our and give us the “Like” thumbs up!

Did you know you can make contributions by Pay Pal on our website? Check us out at: www.effortumc.org

Take a few moments to visit our web site there is all kinds of cool stuff there!

Go to www.effortumc.org... Go NOW! REALLY GO NOW!!! ☺

(you’re gonna love it!)

Spicy Pumpkin Soup Recipe

INGREDIENTS

• 4 Tbsp unsalted butter

• 2 medium yellow onions, chopped

• 2 teaspoons minced garlic

• 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper

• 2 teaspoons curry powder

• 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

• Pinch ground cayenne pepper (optional)

• 3 (15 oz) cans 100 percent pumpkin or 6 cups of chopped roasted pumpkin*

• 5 cups of chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)**

• 2 cups of milk

• 1/2 cup brown sugar

• 1/2 cup heavy cream

METHOD

1 Melt butter in a 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic and cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4

minutes. Add spices and stir for a minute more.

2 Add pumpkin and 5 cups of chicken broth; blend well. Bring to a boil and reduce heat, simmer for 10 to 15 minutes.

3 Transfer soup, in batches, to a blender or food processor. Cover tightly and blend until smooth. Return soup to saucepan.

4 With the soup on low heat, add brown sugar and mix. Slowly add milk while stirring to incorporate. Add cream. Adjust seasonings

to taste. If a little too spicy, add more cream to cool it down. You might want to add a teaspoon of salt.

Serve in individual bowls. Sprinkle the top of each with toasted pumpkin seeds. Makes 8 servings YUM!

ST NICK PROJECT 2013ST NICK PROJECT 2013ST NICK PROJECT 2013ST NICK PROJECT 2013: Yupp! .. it’s that time of year, again, and plans are in the works for our faith community’s St Nick Project 2013! The goal of the St Nick Project is to provide Christmas gifts to local families whose current circumstances would otherwise keep them from enjoying this traditional part of the Christmas holidays, that so many of us take for granted.

This ministry is carried out by our church’s Mission Team and is lead by Linda Ernst, assisted by her husband, Don . The number of families benefitting from the project continues to grow each year, and averages 27-32 families each Christmas. Once again this year, it is anticipated that there will be a another increase in the number of families who will seek assistance. If you would care to support this special ministry, you can do so in one of several ways.

ADOPT A FAMILY:ADOPT A FAMILY:ADOPT A FAMILY:ADOPT A FAMILY: To adopt and provide gifts for a specific family, simply contact Linda. You will be allowed to select the size of family you wish to adopt, and you will be matched, in total confidentiality, and only by code number, with a family in need. Linda will provide you with information about the family, to help you with your shopping, including family member ages, clothing sizes, most liked colors and even gift preferences, so that you can buy gifts for them, much like you do for your own family. You then deliver your gifts to the church in a bag, marked only with the code number that you were provided. The recipients are then notified to come and pick up their gifts in time for Christmas giving!

CASH DONATIONS:CASH DONATIONS:CASH DONATIONS:CASH DONATIONS: Cash donations are very much needed, and all donations will be used to purchase gifts for those families that have not been adopted by our members.

RECOMMEND A FAMILY TO BE HELPEDRECOMMEND A FAMILY TO BE HELPEDRECOMMEND A FAMILY TO BE HELPEDRECOMMEND A FAMILY TO BE HELPED: If you know of a family who might benefit from the St Nick Project, you are encouraged to supply Linda Ernst or the church staff with the family’s contact information. (Note: All potential recipient families are first contacted to ask if they wish to participate in the St Nick Project.)

And don’t forget what has become a popular tradition, here at EUMC, our annual Community Christmas Dinner and Carol Sing, will be held on Saturday, December 7th at 6:00P.M.

For further information on the St Nick Project, please contact Linda Ernst at (570) 460-4415, or Jan in the church office, at (570) 629-1890. God’s Blessings Be With You!

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On Saturday, November 9th the choirs at Effort UMC and St. Matthews UCC in Kunkletown have the opportunity to participate in a very

exciting community choral concert called Project One Step at Stroudsburg High School. The event will raise money to benefit the local food pantries of Monroe County. The concert will be under the direction of composer and conductor Pepper Choplin. The name Project One Step is based on his anthem "One Step He Leads".

Our choir is asking for your support by sponsoring choir members to participate. By sponsoring a choir member you will help to cover the cost of buying the music and providing necessary rehearsal materials needed to prepare for the concert. The choir works on a very limited budget which makes it necessary for us to get creative when it comes to additional expenses throughout the choir season. I think it important to point out that your

financial support will be a valuable investment because it will be increased multiple times when compared to what is ultimately raised by the concert. If we have more sponsors than needed the additional support will go toward this year's Christmas cantata which will be held on December 20th and 21st. Thank you in advance for your support of all the music ministries we have at church. The constant support I personally receive from the church community has made it possible for me to take on new challenges, such as participating in this concert, and in the vision and goals I have in advancing and growing the music ministry. I look forward, with God's help and guidance, to a very exciting future. Dan Smale

Please fill out the following form to sponsor a choir member to participate in Project One Step: ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Your Name: ____________________________________ (optional) Cost to sponsor a choir member: $10 Number of choir members I would like to sponsor: x________ Total amount of sponsorship: $________ If you are writing a check please notate to be used for ‘Project One SteIf you are writing a check please notate to be used for ‘Project One SteIf you are writing a check please notate to be used for ‘Project One SteIf you are writing a check please notate to be used for ‘Project One Step’ in the memo section p’ in the memo section p’ in the memo section p’ in the memo section of the check. Checks can be made payable to:of the check. Checks can be made payable to:of the check. Checks can be made payable to:of the check. Checks can be made payable to: Effort UMC OR St. Matthew’s UCC ChoirEffort UMC OR St. Matthew’s UCC ChoirEffort UMC OR St. Matthew’s UCC ChoirEffort UMC OR St. Matthew’s UCC Choir

****Monies for sponsoring members can be put in the collection plate in a separate envelop from your regular giving, can be given directly to Dan

Smale or you can bring it to the church office. Be sure it is clearly marked for sponsoring a choir member for One Step. Thank you.