HOPE United Methodist Church of Pocahontas County

Spread the word and Save the Date:

October 27th - Polka Worship @ 10:30 a.m.

Hope UMC is excited to host the Wendinger Band at our Polka Worship Service on

Sunday, October 27th @ 10:30 a.m.

NOTE: There will be only one worship service on this day for Hope UMC.

Peter Wendinger, well-known concertina player, owner & operator of Wendinger Band & Travel, Inc., and a 2007 Minnesota Music Hall of Fame Inductee has accom-plished over 55 years in the music busi-ness!

Each year the Wendinger Band’s schedule is filled with ethnic celebrations, parades, Oktoberfest events, Music in the Parks, and numerous County Fairs and Polka Festivals!

Representing a rich, musical heritage the WENDINGER BAND enjoys entertaining with their gift of MUSIC….the UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE!

So, grab a friend and come and join us for this fun day of worship! We “HOPE” to see you there!

HOPE

United Methodist Women

LUNCH & NUT SALE

Saturday, October 12 United Methodist Church -- Pocahontas

10 a.m. – 1 p.m.

NUTS Cashews, Pecans, Chocolate Covered Cashews & Pecans, Walnuts,

Trail Mix, Heart Healthy Nut Mix, Almonds, and more!

*** GREAT CHRISTMAS GIFTS ***

LUNCH

Take-out Orders Available

Adults - $6 Children to age 12 - $3 Maid-rite Sandwich, Oriental Cole

Slaw, Chips, Bars, Beverage

Hope United Methodist Church

Pocahontas Center

GREAT NEWS from the Education Committee

“Can we get a loud AMEN!” Following the King’s Kids informational/organizational meeting held on September 18, it was determined that Hope UMC will be moving forward on reviving this Christ-based learning opportunity for all the children in our county. We have a lot of planning to do, but are determined to do what it takes to make this program a success. We will do all we can to keep the members of Hope updated as we prepare to get King’s Kids up and rolling again.

Here are the details we can share at this time: Offered to Prep Kindergarten thru sixth grade students.

3:15-5:00 p.m. Twice a month (when possible)

October 23 November 13, 20 December 11, 18 (?) January 8,15 February 5, 19 March 4, 18 April 8, 22 Schedule will include time for snacks, games, music, Bible lessons, crafts, sharing of joys and concerns, service projects, prayer, etc. We are presently drafting an informational letter and registration form that we will send to the parents of the children we have on file from VBS and Sunday School . When finalized, we will be making this information available to members of the congregation so that you may share it with your neighbors, family, and friends. We definitely need your help in getting the word out about King’s Kids! Our biggest request at this time is that you all remember King’s Kids in your daily prayers. Keep your eyes open for updates in the bulletins and newsletter! Remember King's Kids is in addition to regular Sunday School not a replacement. God's Blessings!

Hope Education Committee

Here’s your chance to own a piece of the Plover church!

All church fixtures are available for sale. Already church members and former residents have

purchased furnishings sure to become both functional and memorable in their homes.

If you want to make a purchase, please contact Vicki Kerns or Candace Larson.

You can also advance-order sun catchers made from our stained-glass windows.

Those will be completed in time for Christmas giving!

*Vicki Kerns - 712-857-3418 *Candace Larson - 712-857-3761

FREE SATURDAY SUPPER

Saturday - October 19, 2019

Serving from 5:00 pm - 6:30 p.m.

Pocahontas Center

There will be many opportunities to help prepare, serve and clean-up.

CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF GIVING

40th Annual Mission Ingathering

Saturday, November 2, 2019

The Purpose of Mission Ingathering is to show the love of Christ to the

world's people by ministering to their needs.

Cherokee Site - St. Paul's United Methodist Church 531 W. Main Street, Cherokee, IA 51012 712-225-3955

Schedule of Events

8:00 to 10:00 am Check-in of kits, quilts, and Bake Sale Items There will not be a Bazaar Coffee and Rolls will be served 7:30 to 10:30 am Loading trucks 8:00 to 12:15 pm Silent quilt and woodcraft auction 10:00 am Program 11:30 am Lunch 12:30 pm Live quilt auction

Havelock Church Repairs

The Problem Lifting off the steeple cap

JC Construction Company of Estherville is repairing the Havelock church steeple. John and Michael

Cuthbertson, and Bruce and Judy Boysen are doing the work. ( John is Judy's brother).

Reconstructing the roof Shortening the roof

UMW October Notes

Bible Verse - "For surely I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans for your welfare and not for harm, to give you

a future with hope." Jeremiah 29:11 NRSV

The September UMW noon meeting was attended by 16 women. Judy Timan opened the meeting with devotions that explained the origami crane and its history. Charity Circle

then served a delicious salad/sandwich luncheon.

Calendar reminders: Thursday, October 3 - Charity Circle - Hostess & Program Judy Timan

Truth Circle - (Note Changes from booklet) Hostess - Karen Boyd, Co-hostesses, Julie & Ginger, Program - Carol McLain

Saturday, October 12 - UMW - Lunch and Nut Sale - 10:00am to 1:00pm in Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be maid-rite sandwiches this year, along with salad, a bar, and drink. Friday - Sunday, October 18-20 - Fall Mission u Monday, October 28 - District Spiritual Growth Study @ Spencer, UMW bulletin board will have details. Thursday, October 31 - List of local officers for 2020 due

I-Smile Silver Service

The I-Smile Silver pilot project is to benefit adults age 60 and over who reside in these counties: Calhoun, Hamilton, Humboldt, Pocahontas, Webster and Wright.

Part of the services are: screenings provided at no cost, information on dental insurance options, referrals to dentists accepting Medicaid under the Dental Wellness

Plan (Delta or MCNA), referrals for emergency dental needs. The i-Smile Silver pilot project is supported by the Lifelong Smiles

Coalition, which includes representatives from various organizations serving older Iowans, including but not limited to

Iowa Association of Area Agencies on Aging, Iowa Health Care Associations and Leading Age Iowa.

The pilot project is being funded through a Delta Dental of Iowa Foundation grant and administered through the Iowa Department

of Public Health. Contact Amber Cooke at 515-573-4107 ext 4031 or amber.cooke@webstercountyia.org

From the Hope UMC library for October As the weather gets cooler, what could be better than cozying up

with a blanket and a good book? If there are too many distractions

at home for that scenario, consider our library! We have a comfy

chair (complete with blanket!) and shelves full of books in a warm,

quiet room located off the chapel. Just

bring an insulated mug of coffee or hot

cocoa and enjoy!!

Waiting for someone? Walking at church and need a break?

Arrive early for a meeting? The library is not only a great place to

read, but also to rest, reflect, and pray. There is a small table and

chairs (and children’s books, too) for the little ones to enjoy as well! Please remember

this valuable resource Hope UMC has to offer.

MISSIONS

KITS: Please have kits at the Pocahontas Center before Monday, October 28. Re-member the $2.00 kit for shipping – please put in the offering plate and designate “kits.” No longer are we collecting $1 for toothpaste. Combs are now available at Dollar General. The kits will be boxed October 28 at 1 PM. Extra help is welcome!! Bring a pair of scissors. Thanksgiving Ingathering will be held Saturday, November 3 in Cherokee.

BLANKET SUNDAYS: Church World Service continues to rush supplies to families and communities in need around the world – especially in the aftermath of disasters such as Hurricane Dorian, the worst hurricane on record to hit the Bahamas. Our donations to CWS blankets assure that there are always blankets ready to go. Hope UMC has designated October as CWS Blanket Month. $10 will purchase a blanket that can provide warmth and shelter, comfort and privacy, and healing and hope wherever God’s people are in need of care. “And don’t forget to do good and share with those in need.” Hebrews 13:16

BINGO: We need prizes for October and November. Personal care items, especially

shampoo, conditioner, deodorant and body wash are very popular. Don’t get containers that are too small to be practical. Also nonfood kitchen items go quickly.

SATURDAY SUPPER UPDATE: The committee met recently and, with regrets, decided to discontinue this ministry. The Saturday Suppers began in October of 2016 and will be discontinued at the end of this year. Financially the program is sustainable thanks to a Matthew 25 grant through the annual conference of the UMC and your donations. However the volunteers, especially those preparing the meals, needed a break. A huge THANK YOU to all of you who provided desserts and salads, helped set up or washed dishes, called Bingo, and provided great Bingo prizes. This ministry would not have happened without your faithful support.

Do you have Bibles at home not being used?

"Glory to God for enabling me to be able to know Christ. I can now have the Bible I can call my own." (an excerpt for Kenya)

Since 1997, TORM has shipped abroad and distributed in the USA over

327,000 Bibles, 137,000 books and over 1 million pieces of Christian literature. Glory to God!

2,429 Bibles have been received thus far this year!

Mary Turner collects these and sends these to TORM (Times of refreshing ministries) who in turn sends them to people who need them desperately. Please bring in your unused bibles and place them on the table at the east

end of the Fellowship Hall and she will pick them up. Thank you for all your

Do you have an interest in audio-visual as it pertains to

worship?

No particular skills required.

Please contact Pastor Kris.

This is for both worship centers.

Coats for Kids in Pocahontas County

Upper Des Moines will be hosting a Coats for Kids Program for low-income eligible kids age 0-18 in

Pocahontas County. They will be taking applications through October 11th. You can go to

Upper Des Moines at 406 NW 7th Street in Pocahontas to complete an application. Office

hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 8:30 am - 12:00 pm &12:30 pm - 4:00 pm. If you are interested in adopting one of the kids by purchasing a new coat for them,

please stop in the Upper Des Moines office after September 18th to pick up a tag with the child's age and size of coat that is needed. Coats will need to be at Upper Des Moines no later than October

21st. Monetary donations to help purchase coats can be mailed to, Upper Des Moines, PO Box 67, Pocahontas, IA 50574 or drop your donation off at the office. Questions feel free to call 712-335-3335.

WORSHIP ASSISTANTS for October †

8:30 Service - Havelock Center

9:30 Sunday School (all ages)

Liturgists:

October 6, Cheryl Sindergard

October 13, Judy Boysen

October 20, Vicki Kerns

October 27, Judy Boysen

10:30 Service - Pocahontas Center

9:30 Sunday School (all ages)

Communion: October 6, Ginger Ernst

Liturgists:

October 6, Brian Blomker

October 13, Tim Cook

October 20, Karen Boyd

October 27, Ann Harrison

October Acolytes: Luke Friesner and Ruger Bunda

October Ushers: *Allan Frevert - Bob Reinhart - Leon Johnson - Terry Terrill

October Greeters: North: Bob & Joan Reinhart South: Paula Clark

East: Julie Waterman West: Ernella Van Horn

Fellowship:

October 6 (H) Cheryl Sindergard (P) Carol McCurdy and Keith & Kathy Johnson

October 13, (H) Judy Boysen (P) Brian & Shela Blomker and Bev Hopkins

October 20, (H) Karen Minkler (P) Leo & Carol Hallman and Allan Frevert

October 27, (H) Judy Boysen (P) Ginger Ernst

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Ecumenical Bible Study 1:30pm

2 Joy Bells-3:30pm King's Kids planning 4:00pm

3 Charity Circle Family Table 9:00am Truth Circle - 7:00pm

4

5 UMW IA Conference Annual Meeting - Des Moines

6 Communion 8:30 Havelock 9:30 SS (H&P) 10:30 Pocahontas

7 8 Ecumenical Bible Study 1:30pm

9 Joy Bells-3:30pm Education Team - 5:15pm

10 Leadership Team- 7:00pm

11 12 UMW Nut Sale & Luncheon

13 8:30 Havelock 9:30 SS (H&P) 10:30 Pocahontas

Manor Service-1:30pm

UDMO Food Pantry

14 15 Ecumenical Bible Study 1:30pm

16 No School-No Joy Bells

17 18 Fall Mission U Oct. 18-20

19 Free Supper 5:00pm

20 8:30 Havelock 9:30 SS (H&P) 10:30 Pocahontas

21 22 Ecumenical Bible Study 1:30pm Newsletter Articles Due

23 Joy Bells-3:30pm

King's Kids - 3:45pm

24 25 26

27 10:30 Polka Worship Service @ Pocahontas

28 District Spiritual Growth Study

29 Ecumenical Bible Study 1:30pm

30 Joy Bells-3:30pm

31 UMW List of local officers for 2020 due

Hope Happenings October 2019