The newsletter is published monthly on the 28 for the following month. The deadline for submissions is the 15 of every month. If you have items for the congregation, please send them to Deanna Likes, Communications Coordinator, via the website under “Monthly Newsletter”

When the newsletter is available you will receive a notification via email with a link to our website. If you prefer to receive a paper copy in the mail, please contact the office at 785-776-8821. If you have items for the bulletin, website, or Sunday morning worship screens, those should also be sent to Deanna.

SUNDAY MORNING SCHEDULE8:35 am - Contemporary Worship 9:30 am - Fellowship Time 9:45 am - Sunday School 11:00 am - Traditional Worship

FEATURED EVENTS“Treat Yourself”Octber 12

The ForumOctober 13

KSU Men’s BB DinnerOctober 20

KSU Women’s BB DinnerOctober 27

Manhattan, KansasFirst United Methodist Church

VOLUME 86 | NO. 10 | October 2019

www.fumcmanhattan.com | fumc@fumcmanhattan.com | 785-7 76-8821

KEEP THE MOMENTUM GOINGThe “Conversations” we had in July and August were valuable for many reasons. First, Diana and I were able to meet more than 500 members of the church in small groups where we could have meaningful discussions. Second, we were able to hear what our members love about First UMC and what the church is doing well. One thing we heard over and over was the message, “We like the direction of the church so keep the momentum going.” In other words, we have a good church so don’t mess it up! That phrase, “Keep the Momentum Going,” has been ringing in my ears the last few weeks. There is something mysterious about momentum that is hard to explain. You can especially feel it in a sporting event. Something happens that turns the course of the competition and all of a sudden one team appears unbeatable. Once it gets going, it is hard to stop. It is hard to explain exactly why, but you can see the results.October is our Stewardship month when we invite the congregation to make financial commitments for the coming year. Our worship theme is based on the writings of United Methodist Pastor Tom Berlin called Defying Gravity: Breaking Free from the Culture of More. It will focus on how we can develop a healthy, spiritual relationship with money and possessions so we can break free to serve God and build God’s Kingdom. I believe this is crucial to keep our momentum going. When we are able to break free of the expectations of our culture to make more and collect more stuff, then we are able to deepen our

relationship with God and we are set free to serve and grow.I want nothing more than to “Keep the Momentum Going” at First UMC. It has been a joy to serve as your pastor during the last three months. Peace,Barry

Manhattan, KansasFirst United Methodist Church2 | First United Methodist Church

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SEW SISTERSSunday, October 6, 2-4 pm, Alan Lee CenterFor more information contact Sherri Hooper, 785-539-6453.

SENIOR COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONTuesday, October 8, 10:00-11:00 am, LibraryTransportation can be provided upon request. Contact the church office for more in formation.

UNITED METHODIST MENThursday, October 10, 6:45 am, Fellowship HallNew members are always welcome! Contact Josh Roe, jroe445@hotmail.com.

ANNUAL K-STATE BASKETBALL DINNERSSunday, October 20 - Men Sunday, October 27 - WomenYou are invited to join us for our annual church tradition of hosting both the men’s and women’s Kansas State University basketball teams and staff for a potluck dinner. We will announce times when we get closer and the coaches better know their schedules. Dinner will be in Fellowship Hall as usual. Please bring your own table service with plates, flatware, and napkins. We will supply those for the teams plus a few extras in case someone forgets. Bring one of your great potluck dishes and get to know our K-State basketball players. Remember, these athletes come hungry! Please supply your own serving pieces with your names on anything you wish to take back home. Please RSVP to fumc@fumcmanhattan.com or 785-776-8821 by the Wednesday before each dinner with how many will be in your party. We will be ordering fried chicken from Ray’s but are primarily counting on you to help feed these hungry athletes. Thank you.

GO GREEN TASK FORCEThursday, October 24, 5:00 pm, LibraryFUMC is taking steps such as eliminating styrofoam and encouring reusable products to help the church be better stewards of the earth and the resources God has provided us. If you have other ideas or want to become a part of this effort, join the monthly meeting.

2019 HALLOWEEN HUSTLESaturday, October 12, 2019, 9:00 am, City Park Wefald PavilionBe part of the inaugural, Halloween-themed 5k race in Manhattan – and fight with us to conquer arthritis!

FUMC member Heather Fischer, who lives with Rheumatoid Arthritis and Osteoarthritis, is the adult honoree.

Join us ghouls and goblins for the Arthritis Foundation’s first ever Halloween Hustle! The Halloween Hustle is a fun way to get dressed up and be festive, while racing to raise funds and awareness to cure America’s #1 cause of disability. Runners, walkers, crawlers and haunters are welcome! Participants can choose from the following route options: 5K (both timed and untimed) for the runners and 1 or 3 mile for the walkers. There will be something for everyone, so come dressed in your best costume and be the one to take home the prize. We’ll have a prize for best individual costume, and best group costume – extra points for creativity! Kids (and adults) bring your candy bags for our trick or trot candy walk! We’ll have games, entertainment, and more! It is going to be a scary good time. 100 percent of your registration fee (varies based on race) and fundraising efforts go to this great cause.

More information and how to register can be found at https://events.arthritis.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.event&eventID=814. If you are not able to participate, you can support Heather by making a donation in her name on the same website.

Race Day Schedule:Registration/day of packet pick up opens - 9:00 am

Trick or Trot Candy Walk - 9:45 am

Awards and Costume Contest - 10:00 am

Race start - Approximately 10:45 am

For more help or information about the 2019 Halloween Hustle contact Lauren Hambleton, lhambleton@arthritis.org, or call 913-228-3812.

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FALL “TREAT YOURSELF” WOMEN’S WORKSHOPSaturday, October 12, 6:00-8:30 pm

8:30 pm - Just your average “afterhours”

We want you to STOP searching for your passion. We want you to START owning your average, acknowledging that you are not special… so that you can dream small, harness your influence and live a life you’ve only dreamed of! Join us this fall for an inspiring evening of fun, girls time, and dreaming small!

At this year’s fall workshop, we’ll experience world-renowned speaker, innovative businesswoman and fair-trade champion, Liz Bohannan. Local fierce women Stephanie Bannister and Suzanne Reese will guide us through an exciting lesson on how women can harness their potential and use their influence for good right here in the Little Apple!

Register on our website by Friday, October 6, or contact Pastor Melanie.

SCHEDULE:

5:45-6:00 pm - Arrival and Check-in (Connecting Link)

6:00 pm - “Beginner’s Pluck 101: Don’t find your passion, build it!” (Fellowship Hall)

7:00 pm - Leadership & Passion-Building Skills for the Average Woman (Fellowship Hall)

7:45 pm - Sseko Showcase (Choir Room)

8:30 pm - Afterhours (Downtown MHK)

Manhattan, KansasFirst United Methodist Church4 | First United Methodist Church

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THE FORUMSUNDAY, OCTOBER 1310:00 AMHARRIS ACTIVITY CENTER

“Faith Communities and Economic Development”

Trent Armbrust

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Director of Economic Development

Jason Smith

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce President

THE FORUM COVENANT AND COMMITMENT:To have an open dialogue about the places where our faith and our community intersect.

This exciting Forum will host new Chamber President, Jason Smith and Director of Economic Development, Trent Armbrust. (Trent is also a faithful attendee of First UMC!) Together, they will help us think deeply about the role of faith communities in economic development. Did you know that if a new resident establishes no roots other than their place of work, they are not likely to stay in a community? What can the “Community Church” do to help our greater community attract and keep innovative minds in the Little Apple? What is our role in welcoming and inviting both new and existing Manhattan residents into our family of faith?

REMAINING 2019 TOPICS FOR THE FORUMNovember 10 – Spiritual Direction 101

How can our faith guide our life decisions and direction? Pastor Melanie will guide us through a practical lesson on using our relationship with God to guide and ground our life.

December 8 – UM Leadership Institute Recap

Pastor Barry, Pastor Sarah, and Church Council Chair Karen Roberts will provide a recap of the October Institute geared at mapping and brainstorming the future of the UM Denomination.

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GIVING TO FUMCThere are several ways to give to the church1. Place checks or cash in an offering envelope and put it

in the offering plate, or bring them by the church office.2. You can text 785-329-0382. Put the $ (dollar sign)

then the amount you wish to donate. Registration information will appear. Enter your information, then click “process.”

3. Download the ‘GivePlus Church’ app to set one-time or recurring donations. You can manage and view your giving from here.

4. Online giving is available through our website. Click on the “Giving” tab and scroll to the “on-line” giving picture and follow the instructions listed.

5. Automatic Withdrawal (ACH) is available for anyone who would like to set it up going through the church office. It is a free service provided by our bank.

For more information about all giving, contact Mary Jane Adams in the church office, 785-776-8821, mjadams@fumcmanhattan.com.

HOLY YOGAWednesdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30Sundays, October 20 & 27 5:30-6:30 pm, Harris Activity Center AuditoriumHoly Yoga is open to anyone in the church, male or female, young or old. It can be enjoyed by everyone as we worship the Lord.

Donations for Amy Bowers time and effort are appreciated, but not necessary to attend Holy Yoga.

Complimentary childcare is available by making a reservation through our website at least 72 hours in advance.

NAME TAGSFUMC is making name tags available to everyone who wants one. Each Sunday in the Connecting Link there is a sign-up sheet if you would like a name tag. You can choose a magnet or clip attachment. You will be responsible for your name tag, but if you lose it or want an extra, another one can be made. The cost for each name tag is approximately $1.00, and is an optional donation.

2020 WORSHIP FLOWER ORDER FORMFloral arrangements enhance our worship by reminding us of the beauty of God’s creation.

If you would like to contribute an arrangement on a specific Sunday in 2020, you may:

(a) Make a contribution to the church, with a recommended minimum of $45.00, and the order will be placed for you. Please indicate whether you prefer the arrangement in a basket or vase and any color or flower preference. For special requests, please contact Judy Padgett in the church office.(b) Order/provide the arrangement on your own. Please make sure the florist delivers the arrangement on Friday by noon or that you bring it to the church by 8:15 am on Sunday.

For both options, please note the following:• Arrangements may be given in memory or honor of a loved one or special occasion.

• Please list your first and second choice of date. Every effort will be made to accommodate your preference, but adjustments may be necessary.

• If you would like to do more than one order, please place each one on a separate form.

The following dates in 2020 are not available: Palm Sunday (April 5), Easter Sunday (April 12) VBS Sunday (June 7).

Please complete form and return (with contribution if applicable) to the church office by Monday, November 18.

Name: ______________________________________________________ Phone: __________________________

Information for bulletin (e.g., given in memory or honor of ____ by ____)__________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

$_______ (a) making contribution ___ (b) ordering own flowers, ___ basket ___ vase Dates: 1st choice _________

Flower or color preference____________________________________________________ 2nd choice ________

Manhattan, KansasFirst United Methodist Church6 | First United Methodist Church

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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES ACTIVELY SEEKING NEW MEMBERSChrist and Culture - open to all, setting no demographic limits on age, race, or religious outlook; mostly centered on book discussions, though that often includes video series to begin discussions. Location: Library

Crossroads - open to all, enjoys studying everything from how to grow our faith, to how to raise kids in this technology age. Also gets together regularly outside of Sunday mornings for social activities. Location: Main room of the Alan Lee Center.

Faithlinks - open to all, enjoys studying a diverse range of video series covering topics like current events, social issues and faith teachings. Location: 3rd Floor, corner classroom of the Harris Activity Center.

Faith and Family - open to couples of all ages, enjoys studying practical material on strengthening marriage and faith. The studies appeal to couples married for 2 years or 20 years! Location: Room 201 in the Education Center.

The Forum - See page 2 for more information.

Joymakers - open to singles and couples in their 50’s and up, enjoys 15 minutes of fellowship; 15 minutes watching a video, 15 minutes discussion regarding what we’ve seen; closing prayer. Location: Classrooms 1&2 in the Main Building Basement.

New Journey - open to all, a range of resource materials are used to promote faith discussions including books, videos and occasional magazine articles. Location: “Owls Nest” classroom on the second floor of the Education Center.

Open Door - open to all, enjoys “Adult Bible Studies” booklet as a study guide; reading scriptures and applying them to our lives today; active participation and discussion. Location: Harris Activity Center Parlor.

Pairs and Spares - open to all, typical ages are 30-60+. This class discusses current issues, follows contemporary studies, and does weekly devotions. Location: Classroom 3 in the Main Building Basement.

Saints & Sinners - open to all couples or singles, enjoys studying video series that help people of faith think deeply about real life matters and scripture. Location: Small Classroom in the Alan Lee Center.

Young Adults - A gathering of college and graduate students and young adults. Location: Conference Room behind the Library.

MINISTRY OPPORTUNITIES

GreetersIf you are a people person, this is the perfect fit for you! Happy, smiling faces are wanted to say hello to folks as they enter the church on Sunday morning.

Contact Kim Richards, kprichards@cox.net (11:00 service), or Kayla Queen, thekaylaqueen@icloud.com (8:35 service).

Sunday Morning Bus DriversUsually asked to drive four to five times a year. A regular driver’s license is required, along with training, which takes about two hours. Contact Keith Jevons, kjevons@cox.net.

Sunday Morning Technology TeamWith the installation of the new video cameras in the Sanctuary, more people are wanted to help in the production of our Sunday morning services. Technology minded people are needed to run cameras, slides, and audio. Contact Deanna Likes, dlikes@fumcmanhattan.com.

UshersBoth the 8:35 and 11:00 services are in need of more ushers. Contact David Zuck, davidandpatti@att.net.

Welcome Center VolunteersDo you enjoy meeting new people? Does smiling come easy to you? If you have Monday-Friday daytime availability, we have just the volunteer task for you! We are looking for friendly faces to be at the Connecting Link Welcome Desk in two-hour shifts 9:00 am-5:00 pm. Contact Pastor Melanie to complete a simple one-hour training on hospitality. This is a no-stress opportunity which will bless many as they enter our church doors.

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COMMUNITY CARE SERVICESHospital & Rehab VisitationCall the church office or email Pastor Melanie about a hospitalization, and we will send a Pastor or Stephen Minister to visit and offer prayer.

Lay VisitationLet us know if you or a friend become homebound and we can pair this person with a lay visitor to offer conversation, devotions and prayer.

Stephen MinistryStephen Ministers walk alongside people going through difficulty, change, or times of stress. Ministers check-in with their care receivers weekly and offer spiritual support and a listening ear.

Pastoral SupportCall or email the office or a pastor of your choice for support via email, phone, or in-person.

ReferralsIn need of professional care, but unsure where to turn? Contact Pastor Melanie to learn more about Manhattan therapy and support services.

Women’s Cancer Support GroupThe Women’s Cancer Group is open to anyone who has had cancer touch their life either currently or in the past. They meet the second Thursday of each month, 10:00-11:00 am in Classrooms 1&2. Registration is not needed; walk-ins are welcomed and encouraged.

DEMENTIA FRIENDLY FAITH COMMUNITY TASK FORCEMonday, October 21, 5:30-6:30 pm, Classrooms 1&2Join us as we explore how FUMC can be a dementia/memory care friendly community. All are welcome to dream big and explore this exciting initiative. Not able to attend but interested in this effort? Contact Pastor Melanie.

HOSPITAL VISITATIONIn James 5:14 we read: “Are any among you sick? They should call for the elders of the church and have them pray over them.” The Pastors and Stephen Ministers would like to carry on this tradition of prayer with you when you are in the hospital.

The best way to notify us is by calling the church directly or having a friend/family member do that for you.

ARE YOU FEELING CALLED TO OFFER GOD’S CARE?Be A Beacon of Light in a Person’s Life - Become a Lay Visitor!We continue to have approximately 75 people in our church family who are homebound! We need your help with visitation today! Lay Visitors visit an assigned homebound person once a month. To be trained, you would meet with Pastor Melanie for 30 minutes at a time that fits your schedule. Lay Visitors help ailing members know that they are not forgotten by their God or their church home. As a Lay Visitor you could choose whether you’d like to visit private residences or local care facilities like Meadowlark Hills, Homestead Assisted Living, Stoneybrook Facilities or Via Christi Village. Contact Pastor Melanie for more information.

DIAL-A-PRAYERAfter many years of faithful praying and service to our church and community the Dial-a-Prayer Ministry has been discontinued. Advancing technology and evolving prayer needs led to this difficult decision. We thank all who have faithfully prayed and listened over the years.

At FUMC, we believe God calls our care to be more than congregational. We affirm that God’s love and attention is open and offered to all. We offer our services, volunteers, support groups, and pastors to anyone in the Manhattan area needing care or desiring to connect to Christ or grow in community.

What can the Community Care Team do you for? What can the Community Care Team do for your neighbor?

Manhattan, KansasFirst United Methodist Church8 | First United Methodist Church

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FOOD PANTRY ASSISTANCE NEEDED The FUMC Food Pantry is in need of substitute volunteers to continue to provide this vital ministry of our church.

Located in the Alan Lee Center, members of our church greet and serve clients each Monday from 1:00-3:30 pm who come to the pantry needing food assistance. Food distributed by the pantry is provided by the Flint Hills Breadbasket and members of FUMC. The pantry is a long time ministry of our church and a vital part of our community outreach. Please consider this urgent need and contact the church office if you are interested or have questions.

FIT CLOSET AND CLOTHING EXCHANGE With the beginning of fall, it’s time to start thinking about coats, hats and gloves/mittens. If you would like to donate winter wear, here are a few pointers to keep in mind:

• NEW or SLIGHTLY USED (but still in EXCELLENT CONDITION)

• We accept coats, hats, gloves, snow boots, and snow pants.

• Please donate your scarves elsewhere - as we have 2 very large bins of scarves that didn’t move last winter.

• The biggest need is coats - specifically children’s sizes (sizes 2T through 16/18).

Weekly HoursMondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays: 9:00 am-noonWednesdays: 6:00-8:00 pmThursdays: 3:00-5:30 pm

More InformationFor the most up-to-date information, including volunteer needs, current critical needs, and the Amazon wish list, visit our website: www.fitcloset.org, or Facebook page: USD 383 FIT Closet.

Alternate Donation LocationThe USD 383 Maintenance Shop, 2031 Casement Road. Their hours are 7:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Tracy Emery, Coordinator

USD 383 FIT Closet and Clothing Exchange

1609 College Ave. (white house behind College Avenue United Methodist Church)

785-320-6750 I fitcloset383@gmail.com

Thrive! is seeking volunteer allies to be the support our participants need to move from surviving to thriving. Please contact Jayme Morris-Hardeman at jmorrishardeman@gmail.com for more information.

Would you like to learn more about working with individuals and families living in financial poverty? Join us for Bridges Out of Poverty on Friday, October 11, 10:00 am-1:00 pm in the Groesbeck Room at the Manhattan Public Library for this highly interactive workshop. Email Jayme at jmorrishardeman@gmail.com to sign up for this free training.

On Wednesday, October 16 at 7:00 pm, Thrive! will host a free and open to the public viewing of the Frontline documentary Poor Kids at the Manhattan Public Library in the auditorium. Learn more about poverty among children in our own community and the impact poverty has on childhood development. .

For the most up-to-date information, visit their website: www.thriveflinthills.com.

COMMUNITY DINNERSFUMC hosts meals on Wednesday and Saturday at 6:00 pm in Fellowship Hall for anyone in the community. Everyone is invited to come eat or help serve.

What is a community dinner? It is more than a free meal; it is where those who want to connect, grow, and serve can share a meal with friends, neighbors, and strangers. You are invited to come serve and be served, get to know others, and eat a great meal.

If you would like to help, come Wednesday or Saturday, or contact Ryan Likes, Kitchen Coordinator, kitchen@fumcmanhattan.com.

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Courtney Fellers, Director of Children and Family Ministries

children@fumcmanhattan.com

785-776-8821

Facebook @FUMC Manhattan Children’s Ministry

CHILDCARE RESERVATIONSChildcare is available for church activities and events. Requests must be made at least 72 hours in advance through our website. Reservations are not needed for Sunday mornings.

Sunday, October 20The Children’s Choir will sing in both services. YUM Bells will also be ringing.

3rd Grade Bibles will be presented this Sunday as well with a Bible Luncheon honoring the 3rd graders and their families at 12:15 in Fellowship Hall. If you have not been contacted by a member of the Children’s ministry planning team and have a 3rd grader who would like to participate, please email Courtney before Friday, October 4.

In September we launched Building Better Moms and it has been fantastic! On the evening of our first meeting, I shared a devotional that I think might speak to parents all across our ministry and I'd like to share it with you:

Brené Brown tells a story about a village where all the women washed clothes together down by the river. When they all got washing machines, there was a sudden outbreak of depression and no one could figure out why. It wasn't the washing machines in and of themselves that was the problem. It was the absence of time spent doing things together. It was the absence of community.

Friends, we've gotten so independent. We're fine we tell ourselves even when in reality we're depressed, overwhelmed, lonely, hurting. "We're fine, we're just too busy right now" we say when days, weeks, months, and even years go by without connecting with friends. It's so easy to say we're fine even when it's not true.

We've become so isolated and it's hard to know how to get back. It's so hard to know how to even begin to build the kind of relationships our heart needs. And I think in our current culture, it's just not as organic as it once was. It's much more work now. We have our own washing machines. We don't depend on each other to do laundry, cook or raise babies anymore. Some of us are too scared to let our children run around our neighborhoods and play. When was the last time you asked a neighbor if you could borrow an egg or a cup of flour? We don't depend on each other for much of anything, to be perfectly honest.

Loneliness affects the length of our life expectancy, similar to smoking 15 cigarettes a day! Connection is legit! We've treated friendship as a luxury far too long!

So, be independent. Be proud of it. But be independent parents who have the courage to connect, courage to open the door to other good parents.

You can do it alone but you sure don't have to!

I'm here for you. My door is always open and so it my heart! Be brave. Connect!

Courtney

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UPCOMING EVENTSOctober 6 - Youth Group - 4:12 Rooms

October 12-13 - Fall Retreat, Rock Springs

October 20 - Men’s Basketball Dinner

October 27 - Fall Party, 6 pm, Britt ’s Farm

November 10 - Apostles’ Waffles Fundraiser

Weekly Sunday School - 9:45-10:45 am, 4:12 Rooms

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ALL-YOUTH (7TH-12TH GRADE) FALL RETREATTRUE: JESUS IS THE TRUE LIGHT - JOHN 8:12October 12-13, Rock Springs, Junction City Meet Saturday, 7:30 am, 4:12 rooms; return Sunday, noonA relaxing weekend full of challenging lessons with an engaging speaker, exciting activities, delicious meals, and a time to just hang out with other youth. Pastor John Collins will be our guest speaker and he is excited to join us! Friends are always invited! Cost is $75.00. An FUMC health form and Rock Springs participation form are required.RSVP by contacting Cathlene by Sunday, October 6.

KSU MEN’S BASKETBALL DINNERSunday, October 20, Fellowship Hall, Time TBDWear your purple and bring your purple sharpie for autographs. The youth will dine together. Please bring a potluck dish and your own plates and utensils for the dinner.

FALL PARTYSunday, October 27, 6:00 pm, Britt’s Farm, 1000 S Scenic Dr.Grab a friend and come out for a hayrack ride, s’mores, and a haunted run through the corn maze at night (wear black!) Cost is $10.00.

APOSTLES’ WAFFLES FUNDRAISERSunday, November 10Save the date and plan to add money to your youth account by selling tickets and helping on Sunday!

WINTER RETREAT 2020January 16-20, 2020, YMCA of the Rockies in Winter Park, COOpen to non-skiers ($270.00) and skiers ($550.00) alike. To register, go to www.sportstravelinc.com/fumc. The password is “winter2020”. For more information contact Cathlene.

Left: As part of Praisefest, youth and families from FUMC helped pack Mercy Meals.

Right: Youth sold cotton candy as a fundraiser at Praisefest.

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/// IN SERVICE TO OUR CONGREGATION

Bus Driver - Phil Richards

(785-770-8081, 785-320-3003)

Fellowship Time - Christ & Culture/Crossroads

8:35 ServiceMusic - Praise Band, Morning Glory

Ushers - Bill Cool, Dick McChesney, Adam McNabb, Mickey Ransom, Darren & Danae Rumford, Mark Stadtlander

11:00 ServiceMusic - Chancel Choir, Allegro Ringers

Ushers - Terry Arthur, Bob Davis, Bev Fulton, Carole Harbers, Scott Johnson, Joe Knopp, Doug & Elaine Meloan, Warren Slocombe, Bruce & Mindy Thierolf, John & Marlyn Walters

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6 SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

Bus Driver - Dave Johnson

(785-617-0079)

Fellowship Time - United Methodist Men

8:35 ServiceMusic - Praise Band, Children’s Choir, YUM Ringers

Ushers - Jim Adams, Jerry & Betty Banaka, Bob Sawyer, Lance & Susan Saville, John Spangler, Dave Whitney

11:00 ServiceMusic - Chancel Choir, Children’s Choir, YUM Ringers

Ushers - Mitchell Blaha, Ron Janasek, Steve Johannes, Phil & Carol Mattox, Dennis Rice, Jane Willich, John Young, David & Patti Zuck

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20

Bus Driver - Keith Jevons

(785-537-3313, 785-556-6313)

Fellowship Time - Open Door

8:35 ServiceMusic - Praise Band

Ushers - Verle & Marie Amthauer, Keith & Maxine Jevons, Nick & Mikki Minocha, Mark Queen

11:00 ServiceMusic - Spirit Ringers

Ushers - David Allen, Roger & Nancy Hammerschmidt, Harry Manges, Jacob Richards

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27

Bus Driver - Bob Sawyer

(785-539-4217, 785-410-1652)

Fellowship Time - Saints & Sinners/Children’s Ministry

8:35 ServiceMusic - Praise Band, Youth Orchestra

Ushers - Mike Carlson, Martin & Betsy Draper, Greg & Karla Girard, Chuck & Sue Rice, Dave Schafer

11:00 ServiceMusic - Morning Glory Choir, Youth Orchestra

Ushers - Tom & Judi Boley, Jay Davis, John Fellers, Larry Fox, Ron & Nita Pope, Bob Walsten

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