THE MESSENGER

Issue 215 October 2019

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The Freshness of the Fall of His Holy Spirit!

Temperatures are getting cooler! Pumpkins have arrived! Leaves are changing! Fall fishing has began! Oysters are about to arrive! Ya-hoo…the fall of the year must be upon us! It is an exciting time of the year. As we celebrate the “freshness” of the change of the season we pause to give our Heavenly Father thanks for His marvelous creation and for the work of His Holy Spirit among us all. The arrival of fall brings the start of another church calendar year that is full of events, like the opening of our Pumpkin Patch and the cele-bration of our “Harvest Festival” on Saturday, 19 October. The Harvest Festival is an awesome time to share His love with those in our com-munity! Free games, free hot dogs, free smores, and free popcorn, all provided to give back to those in our community with the hope of be-ing His witness and His love, trusting in His Holy Spirit to fall and move within the hearts of all who come! Speaking of being His witness, please remember our new vision statement, “We are a family, a friendly church dedicated to glorifying God by loving Jesus and making disciples who make disciples.” Pray for His Holy Spirit to fall upon us so that we grow deeper in our relationship with Him and as we do, we go wider in sharing His love with others with the hope that they too become His disciple. May all of us this fall be open to being His witness, willing to share our testimony of His presence in our lives. As a believer we each have a testimony of His work within us—the change His Spirit brought to our life, the renewed joy He brought, and the new hope He instilled. No two testimonies will be the same, but together we have a tremendous story to share about the power of Jesus at work within us. Speaking of testimonies, thank all who volunteered to share with us their testimonies during our worship services in September. I conclude this newsletter article sharing the following testimony, which happens to be a poem by Kevin Barth. May the words bless you and remind you, we each have a story to share about the impact of His love. As we are reminded of this truth, may the freshness of the power of the Holy Spirit fall upon us!

How God Is Working In My Life—By Kevin Barth

The question was posed to offer up witness

To speak of how God has worked in life for me I interpreted that it illustrated a sort of personal reliance God doing the work, showing his presence for me to see.

I had no extraordinary conversion

No grand entry to the Christian way Church and faith had been a part of my being

The core of experiences and changes in life’s fray

I had not been enticed by the addiction or misuse of drugs No deepened times of rebellious acts

Only mundane stretches of common sinning As finds every man as his existence tracks

Having considered all I had done

I realized that in my earthly state of living That God indeed had worked in the common things

Miracles to be revealed through God’s giving

I thought of my wife, whom he sent to be by my side My sons whom he created from the love we shared

My Dad, Grandmother, and family that loved and cared for me As I considered these things my ignorance was bared

I pondered the sunrise and sunsets, the stars in the sky

Mountains and valleys and meadows to view Woods, forests, rivers, lakes, and oceans to explore

Creation’s wondrous colors of bright magnificent hues

I thought of friendship I’d known so many times Love I’d shared with people now and in the past

Work and school and times in between God’s many blessings just went by so fast

It occurred to me - God had been working in all these gifts It was my challenge to acknowledge his efforts in my strife

And in that time when I awakened from my slumber Ask – How am I working for God in my life?

The gospel I had been exposed to for so long

Was to be shared and was not just available to rely The Word of God was to be applied in my works

I had to see it as a servant with talents and skills to apply

Clearly God had always been working in my past His love and influence were always with me to abide

Now the question’s work focus changed – not on God but me! Would I be there for God now and forever - A disciple at his side?

To answer this question I had to get to work There were things to be done in the church

I had a mission beyond myself The purpose for my life no longer in search

Discipleship meant serving, using God’s gifts to proclaim his Word

Everywhere I was able, to give my resources toward the cause Bible Study, Singing, Sunday School, all church efforts

I was to do gratefully, even with my human flaws.

God’s work awakened me to do my own work Faith is not a one way street

Instead – God is always doing his work in us At some point, we must do ours to be complete!!!!

In HIS Love, Pastor Jerry

Prayer Concerns Our Men and Women of our Armed Forces and their families, Teachers and Children return back to school, Family of Catherine Grant, Irma Potter and Dot Whittington

Don Batchelor Walt Baur Cleve Baysinger Bobbi Rogers Serenity Haskell

Linda Bonatari Doug Bowman Cheryl Brault Tillie Earl Futral

Bess Brickley Cathy Burnette Greg Cannon Marjorie Walden Angelina Burnette

Carole Carroll Craig Carroll David Cavalere Mason Hovorka Mary Wood

Lisa Codwise Brenda Collins Brenna Coogan Tamara Gonzalez Mary Earp

Kaitlin Coogan Billy Craft Ann Craft Laken Greenwood Linda Baysinger

Dixon Family Judy Earp Tyler Earp Gavriel Gonzalez Linda Stevens &

Doyle Evans Flagg family Flihan family Isabella Gonzalez her husband

Madeline Flihan Lillian Fite Brandon Flowers Destiny Corwin Theresa Trower

Joyce Fournier Jeff Fournier Jim Fulghum Anna Carpenter & Family

Isabel Fulghum ina Graver Kristen Greenwood CJ Carpenter

Jamie Guthrie Gwin family Nora Hamilton Tyler Carpenter

Sherry Hamilton Faith Handley Julie Hanes Addusib Watts

Dennis Haynes Eve Hogan Earl Holland Douglas Earp

Evey Holton Patty Jackson Doug Johnson Lillian Earp

Beth Kent Camile Lorento Chris Lorento Amelia Earp

Jack Marston Sylvia May Christian Melon Marie Gaudette

Dick Moore Kelsey Morris Kylie Murphy Rex Hargrove

Pandolfe family Evelyn Payne Sandi Pilcher Shannon White

Larry Poli George Potter Joyce Pottorff Fritz Stokes

Dan Prescot John Quail Aiden Rice Shirley R Coogan

Mr. Rostad Anne Shaw Linda Shriner Tim Filhan

Eric Sjoerdsma Loretta Small Brandon Smith Beazy Smith

Kathryn Smith Snyder family Speranza family Judy Earp’s Mom

Cindy Sprague Kathy Stanford Joye Stutler Mary Futral

Maria Tapia Jean Tice Laura Walton Jennifer Morris

Brandon Weston Hugh Whaley Mike Wilkinson Jr. Smith

Al & Wanda Ruiz Stanley VanDevender Earp Family Diane & Greg Gress

Mary Smith Greenleaf Family Sherry Fleischauer Marjorie Walden

Pam Flowers Hank Bernstein Apollo Wilmouth Kristen Goodwood

Corey Wodrich Lori Woosley Ron Cox Terry Allen

Debby Hovorka Destiny Corwin Brenda Petteway Mickey Weatherly

Theresa Pannefino Keith Coogan Gloria Raynor Quinn Gurnett

Kristen Goodwood Marjorie Walden Kim Allen Jessica Hunt

Beverly Gambrell Natasha Wilmouth Don Strong Bobbi Rogers

Mike Flihan Marvin Powerst Sarah Fleming Family of Cleve Baysinger

Service Times & Activities

Sundays: 8:45 am Praise & Worship

10:00 am Sunday School

11:00 am Middle School Youth (Annex)

11:00 am Traditional Worship

12:00 pm Senior Adult Lunch (1st Sunday)

1:00 pm Hispanic Worship

3:00 pm Sharing & Caring Widows Group (2nd Sunday)

Mondays: 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study

5:30 pm Deployed Spouse’s Dinner

(1st Monday – no July)

Tuesdays: 10:00 am United Methodist Women/

Naomi Ruth Circle

(3rd Tuesday – No July)

11:30 am Men’s Bible Study

6:00 pm United Methodist Women/

Lydia Circle (2nd Tuesday)

6:00 pm United Methodist Men

(2nd Tuesday)

6:00 pm Fusion (3rd & 5th Tuesday- JAN)

Wednesdays: 10:00 am Women’s Bible Study

5:00 pm High School Youth (Annex)

6:30 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal

7:30 pm Praise Choir Rehearsal

Thursdays

7:15 pm

6:30 pm

Hispanic Bible Study

Women’s Bible Study

Date

8:45 Worship

11:00 Worship

Special

Services Weekly Total

Sun-day

School

Sept. 1

113 74

187 41

Sept. 8

123 76

199

Sept. 15

148 74

222 62

Sept. 22

111 65

176 50

Sept. 29 246 246

Average 127 72 246 445 38

August Attendance

GODLY PLAY®

What is Godly Play®?

Children have an innate sense of the presence of God. The Godly Play approach helps them to explore their faith through story, to gain religious language and to enhance their spiritual experience through wonder and play. Based on Montessori principles and developed using a spiral curriculum the Godly Play method serves children through early, middle and late childhood. Our class is for ages kindergarten through fifth grade. This year we will work our way from creation to the wilderness, through advent, parables, lent, Easter, Pentecost the church and the saints. We share the stories in our circle, we wonder

about them, read them in our bibles, and work in response to what we learn. Come join us!!

FOOD PANTRY

Each Communion Sunday you are invited to bring a bag or box filled with these items as a love offering. Please know that any items from the list are appreciated at any time.

For one adult (1 week of meals):

*1 Box of instant rice 14oz 2 cans of fruit 15oz

2 cans of soup 16oz *2 bx Mac n Cheese 7.25oz

*1 box Saltines 4pk 16oz 1 jar Peanut Butter 16oz

1 jar Jelly 13 oz *2 cans evaporated milk 12oz

2 cans of vegetables 15oz 1 can Pork ‘n Beans 15oz

4 cans meat (tuna, chicken, SPAM, etc) 5oz

*1 box 10 pack variety instant Oatmeal

*items we need most right now

Rick Baldwin can do “the leg work” for you! If you would like him to do the shopping, make sure to give Rick your $25 and he will get the list and bring it to the church! To date, your gener-osity has provided more than 80 units of groceries for our Food Pantry.

“As we come to be fed on Communion Sunday, in turn we feed others

as Jesus would have us to do.”

LYDIA CIRCLE Lydia Circle will meet on

October 8th in conjunction with the United Methodist Men meeting.

Men will be responsible for dinner at this month’s meeting.

We are asking the ladies to bring the items discussed at the September meeting for decorations for our Christmas dinner.

We look forward to see-ing you.

HOLY LAND TRIP

I hope you will join us on the all-inclusive Northwoods

UMC Holy Land Tour from RDU September 8-17, 2020. We will walk in the footsteps of Jesus and bring back awesome tour experiences from the Sea of Galilee, Mount of Beatitudes, Caesarea, Jericho, Mount of Olives, Bethle-hem, Garden of Gethsemane, Western Wall, Jerusalem and more.

The link to the NUMC Holy Land Tour brochure is below and you may register there.

Very Important, I want to update you on upcoming regis-tration and travel discount deadlines.

1. 1st deadline to save $150 is to register online with a $100 credit card deposit by August 31, 2019

2. 2nd deadline to save $100 is to register online with a $100 credit card deposit by Sept. 30, 2019

3. Plans are to have two information and registration meetings this coming August 11th and 25th.

4. Invite your friends and family to join us.

5. Final registration deadline is May 26, 2020

6. You may make trip payments from now till June 25, 2020 (that's about $85.00 per week)

7. Again, only $100 can get you registered today, see the brochure link below.

Here is the weblink for Northwoods UMC Sept. 8-17, 2020 tour: http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/hl20090820a59422#.XRn7mOhKjIV

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55+ Adult

Ministries The 55+ Adult Luncheon for October is scheduled for the 6th and the entertainment will be Lois Johnson. She will be bringing us old favorite hymns on the accordion and inspirational singing. You must register for the dinner with Marge Zima in the foyer two weeks in advance beginning September 22 and 29th.The cost is $7.00. Kay Hedrick is providing a new pattern crochet class for adults in the library every Sunday at 2:00. Needed is a 14 inch J hook or K hook. J hook is for baby blankets and these hooks can be purchased at Michaels along with your yarn. A Virginia Christmas trip 3days/2 nights is planned for December 2-4, 2019 to see Busch Gardens, and take a cruise for $419.00 per person, Registration begins July 29, 2019 at the Senior Services building. Call 989-3008 SENIOR UPDATES The Share and Care Widows Group will be meeting the 2nd Sunday of every month at local restaurants at 3:00 pm. It is Dutch treat and all widows are invited to attend and enjoy the fellowship. Call Carolyn VanDevender, 346-9859 Activities: call 455-2747 Tai Chi for Arthritis Power Tools for Caregivers Free legal and referral information call attorneys at 1-800-662-7407 Home Health and In home Hospice Adult Day Care Center for Senior Adults Senior Health Insurance Information Program Home Delivered Meals and Transportation (Mon-Fri) Free smoke alarms call 347-3581 American Red Cross Life Alert System 1-800-993-3885

COUNCIL ON MINISTRY

A huge thank you to all the leadership for your committed service to God and to Northwoods. Our charge conference on September 23 allowed me to reflect on all the great ministries and work we are do-ing to make disciples and the many miracles we have seen this year. As we lead our ministry teams to go "deep" in His word and "wide" in His community to share His love, we look forward to many more miracles to come. Keep praying and planning! Our next coun-cil meeting will be Thursday, November 21st.

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NAOMI RUTH CIRCLE

It is Autumn!!! Shoe Boxes will be in the northex on October 6th. Choose your favorite, fill and return on or before November 17th.

Naomi Ruth Circle met on 17th of September, 2019 at 10:00 am. There were 11 members present. Chairperson, Marge Zima, opened with prayer. The Purpose was read in unison. Devotion was given by Marian Shiver on “Peace”. Peace comes in many ways and has different meanings. She reminded the members to pray for peace for all. The program was given by Judy Oliver. The minutes were read by Judy Oliver.

Marian Shiver gave the treasurer’s report for Naomi Ruth as $121.00. Pledges for the Noami Ruth Circle are $2,084.00 and paid to date $2,056.00. The United Methodist Women’s treasurer report was given by Ruth Cox as balance of $2,759.99 Our Mission project needs $200.00 to complete our $500.00 project. When finished, the money will be sent to Heifer, International in November.

Nanellen Unsworth brought books to the meeting promoting our Reading Program. “One was “On This Holy Night”; “Twenty-five Reasons Why We Celebrate the Nativity” and “Speak to My Heart Lord Jesus.”

Old Business: The United Methodist Women Conference will be held at Methodist College in Fayetteville on October 12th . This is a one day meeting, starting at 9:00 until 3:00 p.m. Lunch can be purchased in the cafeteria or you can visit the local restaurants. Northwoods United Methodist Women will be burning a candle for a minute each for Vera Strong, Irma Potter and Catherine Grant. Anyone interested in attending, please call Judy Oliver 353-1930.

The Sound District of the United Methodist Women is having their Annual Celebration at Swansboro United Methodist Church October 19th. Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. with program following at 10:00 a.m. The guest speaker is our Sound District Superintendent, Rev. Linda Taylor. Salad and Soup, dessert and bev-erage provided. Must reply by September 15th informing of the number attending. Jamie Norman, Education, Vice President at 252 346-2462 or 703 909-6746 (cell) is the contact person. Ladies let us have a lot of members to attend this event in Swansboro.

New Business: Franklin Graham is coming to North Carolina for his America tour. Here are the dates: October 1st Fayetteville-- 2nd Greenville-- 5th Wilming-ton-- 6th Raleigh

9th Greensboro—10th Hickory--12th Charlotte—13th Asheville

October Birthdays:

Vicki Greenwood 6

Jean Livingston 10

Lori Dudley 16

In Loving Memory

Mildred Walton 4 (04-15-15)

Harriett Ellzey 5 (11-24-11)

Corinne Ferrier 12 (02-10-97)

Minnie Antoine 29 (01-31-99)

Next meeting of Naomi Ruth Circle will be October 15th. Please join us

Jesus summons us to serve the weak, the hungry, the thirsty and the sick and do so with a caring servant’s

heart. “Like good stewards of the manifold grace of God, serve one another with whatever gift each of you

has received.” 1 Peter 4:10 NRSV

The Northwoods United Methodist Men are determined to build, transform, and sustain the Christian Men of our church. In order to do that, we have got to get to know each other! We are expand-ing on the continuing series of events in order to bring the men of the church together. In addition to the Men’s Breakfast, Men’s Bible Study, and Men’s Movie Night, we are planning a number of upcoming events for fellowship, service, and fun. Keep an eye on the bulletin! MEN'S MONTHLY MEETING - Tuesday, 8 October, 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall Anyone is welcome! We meet the second Tuesday of each month. Come out and enjoy a good dinner, fellowship, and an opportuni-ty to connect. We will have a joint meal with the Lydia Circle women's group before we break out for the meeting. Child care is provided. We look forward to seeing you at this meeting!!! MEN'S BREAKFAST - Thursday, 10 October, 7:30 AM at Denny’s All men are invited to attend the Methodist Men's Breakfast on the second Thursday of each month. Fellowship; pure and simple. MEN'S BIBLE STUDY - Every Tuesday The Bible Study is during lunch every Tuesday at 1145-1245 in the Church Fellowship Hall. Lunch will be available (sandwiches and chips) for $4. Food is available beginning at 1130, so you may come early if you wish to socialize before the study. We are studying “The Theft of the Soul” by Phil Robertson. Come and explore God's Word with us. MEN'S MOVIE NIGHT - Tuesday, 22 October This is always a good time. We meet for dinner, fellowship, and then head over to the theater for a show. The meeting times and movie will be announced in the bulletin. ____________________________________________________________________________

Weekend To Remember! - October 25-27 Raleigh Mark your calendars, block the weekend, and get ready to recharge your marriage! Find out why over 1.5 million couples have attended

It’s time to be intentional with your marriage. Disconnect from the busyness of life while setting your relationship on a path towards improved communication and deeper intimacy. Marriage is a lifelong adventure of growing together through every age and stage of life. The happiest couples are those who commit to learning skills that help them weather difficult seasons and deal confidently with relationship challenges. For more information: contact Ann and Paul Funk or go to https://www.familylife.com/weekend-to-remember/

Oct. 6 Available

Oct. 13 Available

Oct. 20 Available

Oct. 27 Available

The nursery is always in need of supplies and we would like to ask for assistance from our church family. If you feel so inclined, these are the supplies we regularly use. Please drop them off in the nursery or you can give them to LeighAnn Swigart.

Thank you in advance for your generosity.

Goldfish crackers

Veggie straws

Kleenex Paper towels

Baby wipes Diapers/Pull-ups all sizes

Crayons

Dear Northwoods United Methodist Church

Family,

We made it to October in much better con-

dition than last year and I am so thankful! I

pray for all those who had damage and are

now in recovery mode.

The Preschool had a smooth start and I (we)

are so happy to be back! The weather is co-

operating so the children can have play-

ground time and They are excited about see-

ing their friends.

Fall artwork will don the hallways soon.

The children’s pictures and projects make

the preschool so festive. The children can-

not wait for the pumpkins to arrive, it is al-

ways an exciting time for them. Happy Fall!

Learn Grow and be blessed!

Linda Johnson

MFM Please join us October 7th at 5:00 for our Deployed Spouses Dinner. More information to follow!

Please sign up here: Sign up for De-ployed Spouse Dinner: http://signup.com/go/YySvfGG

or

email Aaron Hunt at: militaryfami-ly@northwoodsumc.org

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Usher Schedule

Oct. 6 8:45 am Paul Funk & Fritz Stokes

11 am George & Bonnie Chance

Oct. 13 8:45 am Jim & Chery Moody

11 am Tavita Saelua & Ray Eckenrode Oct. 20 8:45 am Randy Fitzgerald & Jerry Zima

11 am Zack & Charlene Nichols

Oct. 27 8:45 am Sherry Hieptas & her Girls

11 am Tavita Saelua & Ray Eckenrode

Ushers – If you cannot be there on Sunday, please FIND A REPLACEMENT and let Rick Bald-win, Usher/Greeter Coordinator know ASAP! Thank you!

GREETERS

Oct. 6 8:45 am

Kathy Stokes

11 am

Oct. 13 8:45 am

Rick Baldwin

11 am Oct. 20 8:45

am Laura Swigart

11 am Oct. 27 8:45

am Sherry Hietpas &

her Girls

11 am

Greeters – If you are interested in greeting at services, please let Rick Baldwin know! 910-340-3151 or rbaldwin1@ec.rr.com

2019 Financial Requirements (Note: All Calculations are based on 95 Giving Units)

Debt Retirement

Funds Required Monthly $5,165.39

Need $54.37 per month from each giving unit

General Fund

Funds Required Weekly $ 4,681.08

Need $ 49.27 per week from each giving unit

2019 Budget per Giving Unit:

$213.50 (General) Plus $54.37 (Debt)

$267.87 per month

2019 Budget + 48 mo. Debt Rtmt payoff:

$213.50 (General) Plus $89.50 (Debt)

$303.00 per month

Church Finance Statement as of September 30, 2019

Cash Available 26,268.71

General Fund

Budgeted YTD Percent Used

REVENUE $233,716.20 193,958.43 82.99%

EXPENSE $233,716.20 166,671.09 71.31%

Debt Re-tirement

Budgeted YTD Percent Used

REVENUE $61,984.32 41,453.00 66.88%

EXPENSE $61,984.32 46,488.51 75%

FULL TIME CHILD CARE NEEDED: A member of our congregation is looking for full-time child-care beginning Dec. 1

st. The children are 4 years old and 18 months. You would need to deliver a

child to Northwoods Methodist PreSchool three times a week and pick up. Please call 563-564-6374 and speak to Kathy.

October 6th- Fall Kickoff for all grades 4-8 PM in Fellowship Hall

9th- High School Youth 5-730 PM in Annex (Bring $5 for dinner)

12th-Son, Salt, Sea 3-7 PM meetup at church, event in Morehead City

13th- Middle School Youth 11-145 (Bring $5 for lunch)

16th- All Youth: 4-830 PM Onslow County Fair $18 for entry and unlimited rides. Bring etra $$ for

games and food. Will meet at church and drive to event. Pickup at church at 830 PM.

20th- Middle School Youth 11-145

23rd- High School Youth 5-730 PM (Bring $5 for dinner)

27th- Middle School Youth 11-145 PM (Bring $5 for lunch)

30th- All Grades Halloween Party Dinner provided, wear halloween costume

November 3rd- All Youth, Pilgrimage Prep

8th- 330 PM Leave for Pilgrimage

10th- 5Pm Return from Pilgrimage

24th- All Youth: Friendsgviving Potluck (see band for signup)

**Please be sure you are connected on the Band app and you check it weekly, at minimum!

Changes and update will be posted there, along with important info about Sunday School!!

** Special thank you to Ms. Nancy for helping to renovate the annex! If you see her please give

her a big hug and say thank you!

ALTARED YOUTH

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The Pumpkins are coming!!!!

Team lead is Sheila Barth Second Delivery is Saturday, October 12th at 8:00 am Barnyard Bash is Saturday, October 19th from 12 noon to 3 pm Our goal this year is to have ALL volunteer slots filled! Look for the sign-up board in the Foyer! Get your calendar out and start planning now!

FRANKLIN GRAHAM

DECISION AMERICA

Tar Heel State Tour!

Fayetteville October 1 Festive Park

Greenville October 2 Pitt County Fairgrounds

Wilmington October 5 Legion Stadium

Raleigh October 6 Coastal Credit Union Music Park

Greensboro October 9 White Oak Amphitheatre

Birthdays

Anniversaries

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Jerry Fulks

Gloria Hatmaker

Eliecer Ramirez

2

Field Kellogg

Herb Picklesimer

Ryan Shaw

Leah Lopez

3

4

Don Strong

5

Jerry &

Marge Zima

Chris &

Jessie Demand

6

Belinda

Picklesimer

Tom McKenny

Alison Miller

Derek &

Katie Snell

7

8

Judy Oliver

9

Jessica Saelua

Lisa Sanger

Caroline Herrington

10

Christina Fulks

Kendall Kilian

11

Ronna Lewis

David Brickley

12

Lisa Robinson

13

George Potter

Perry Kracker

14

Corin Nosow

15

Francine Reeves

Callum Funk

John Quail

16

Eddie Goins, Sr

David Foxx

Peggy Saba

17

Mallory Herbold

Chris Slater

18

Carolyn

VanDevender

Janice Barbee

19

Robert &

Carolyn Beard

Kay Fitzgerald

Stanley Snell

20

Jason Leighton

Melissa St Clair

21

22 23

Maddox Swigart

24 25

John Goodrich

26

Carol Mount

27

Rebekah Cheney

Louise Collins

Jana Stengrim

28

Coleman Stewart

Derrick Mangas

Tamara Gonzalez

29

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October 2019

BARNYARD BASH OCTOBER 19, 2019

12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

Barnyard Bash is the all-fun, no-fear adventure we're hosting at Northwoods UMC in conjunction with our Pumpkin Patch. We will need the help of our Northwoods UMC family to make this event a success! The following are just a few areas where we will need help. Keep an eye out for sign-ups or additional information on how to get involved.

• Pony Rides • Cow train rides • Bounce house • Pumpkin painting • Giant Kerplunk • Cornhole • hot chocolate, s’mores, and hot dogs • And lots more!!!

If you would like to volunteer or have questions, please contact Amy Whitsitt, 816-651-7978 or discipleship@northwoodsumc.org. Nursery is available for all volunteers during this event. We are accepting donations of non-perishable items for our Food Pantry which serves Onslow County

Upcoming October Events

October 1 Men’s Bible Study 11:30 am, October 22 Men’s Bible Study 11:30 am

October 2 Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am October 23 Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am

October 2 Adult Choir 6:30 pm October 23 Adult Choir 6:30 pm

October 2 Hispanic Bible Study 7:15 pm October 23 Hispanic Bible 7:15

October 2` Praise Choir 7:30 pm October 23 Praise Choir 7:30 pm

October 2 The Art of Marriage 7:30 pm October 23 The Art of Marriage 7:30 pm

October 3 Women’s Bible Study 6:30 pm October 24 Women’s Bible Study 6:30 pm

October 7 Deployed Spouse Dinner 5:00 pm October 29 Men’s Bible Study 11:30 am

October 8 Men’s Bible Study 11:30 am October 30 Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am

October 8 Lydia Circle & UM Men 6:00 pm October 30 Adult Choir 6:30 pm

October 9 Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am October 30 Hispanic Bible Study 7:15 pm

October 8 Adult Choir 6:30 pm October 30 Praise Choir 7:30 pm

October 9 Hispanic Bible Study 7:15 pm October 30 The Art of Marriage 7:30 pm

October 9 Praise Choir 7:30 pm October 31 Women’s Bible Study 6:30 pm

October 9 The Art of Marriage 7:30 pm

October 10 Men’s Breakfast Mtg. 7:30 am

October 10 Women’s Bible Study 6:30 pm

October 12 2nd Pumpkin Delivery 9 am

October 13 Sharing & Caring Widows Group

October 15 Naomi Ruth Circle 10:00 am

October 15 Men’s Bible Study 11:30 am

October 16 Women’s Bible Study 10:00 am

October 16 Adult Choir 6:30 pm

October 16 Hispanic Bible Study 7:15 pm

October 16 Praise Choir 7:30 pm

October 16 The Art of Marriage 7:30 pm

October 17 Women’s Bible Study 6:30 pm

October 19 Barnyard Bash 12 noon—3 pm

Bishop Hope Morgan Ward…………………Raleigh Area

Rev. Linda Taylor…………Sound District Superintendent

Alexis Lopez….......…………………..Hispanic Ministries

Roger Brault………………...……...….……….Lay Leader

Teresa Waugh…..…………………..……Church Secretary

LeighAnn Swigart……………….……Financial Secretary

Linda Johnson…..……………….……..Preschool Director

Church

Office Hours

Monday – Thursday

9:00 am – 2:00 pm

910-346-9727