FOOD OF THE MONTH: Cereal
ANOTHER THING THAT TAKES PLACE
tomorrow night is "Welcome Wednesday," in which visitors can come to the church for a no obligation, very informal "getting to know you," session with the pastors and other key staff members. It's just a time to come and ask questions about this fellowship, Methodism in general, why things are done in a certain way, etc. Know of a visitor to our fellowship that you need to invite??? Have you done so???? Why not???? Tomorrow night is the night!!!!!!!
THANKSSSS
Thanks so much to everyone who sent in snacks for HOPE during our September Super Snack Sundays collections. Additional snack items are always welcome, so feel free to bring more to the HOPE collection bins when the mood strikes you! If you'd like to participate in this growing ministry, please contact Lee Ellen at
HOPEMeals@yahoo.com to provide food, or Joe Koon for all the other MANY tasks needing volunteers. Thanks, Lee Ellen.
Making God's Love Real..............
FALL COLORS ARE FALLING!
October is almost here with its many fall colors, including bright orange UNICEF Boxes! On Sunday 10/5, we'll distribute boxes to all families at Garner UMC for a month long collection to assist children around the world. Water purification tablets -- which are so important in parts of the world -- cost just pennies. A dollar immunizes against deadly diseases. Every little bit helps! Thanks, Lee Ellen.
REMINDERS AND PLACES TO
go find out the info on:
**FALL FESTIVAL: http://www.garnerumc.org/events/Fall%20festival%202008%20flyer.doc
**On-Line "ConneXion": http://www.garnerumc.org/messenger/October.pdf
LAST WEEK WE GAVE YOU
the link to The ConneXion and this past weekend Wanda had the hard copy of The ConneXion out as well. So there is NO way to say, "I didn't know." The ConneXions are out on the gathering area, mirrored piece of furniture and in the JOG service on the welcome table.
FOOD OF THE MONTH: Cereal
STILL TRYING TO GARNER
folks that would be willing to be prayer partners and encouragers for teachers at Aversboro Elementary School. Here's Martha with all the details: Aversboro Elementary School has invited Garner UMC to partner with them through a program called "Hand in Hand". There will be several opportunities for us to share God's blessings with the students and teachers at the school. At this point we are looking for volunteers for 2 roles:1) Be a prayer partner for a staff member and send words of support and encouragement. 2) Serve as a mentor or as a SCOR reading volunteer with a student for 30-60 minutes each week. Please contact the church office and let Carlene or Martha know if you are interested in this outreach.
HURRY!!! HURRY!!! HURRY!!!!!!
If you are planning on bringing things to sale at the ESL yard sale on 15 October, PLEASE let's get to rolling now!!!! There is a space set up in the courtyard and we are really in need of things!!! Get them here!!!!! Not much time left!!!!! PLEASE!!!!!!
Making God's Love Real...............
IF YOU WERE SITTING AROUND
wondering if you were really needed in providing a "filler" side dish for the HOPE ministry......This past weekend there were 30 homeless people at your church!!! Here's Lee Ellen with what she needs: Our Saturday afternoon outreach program for the homeless in our community continues to grow, meeting needs right here in Garner. Attendance has increased lately, to where we need more food available. If you would be willing to provide a side dish 4 times a year (once every 3 months), please send an email to HOPEmeals@yahoo.com Even if you would like to be a substitute and provide a dish occasionally, we welcome you, and need you to be a part of this ministry team! Questions, or to step up and volunteer, please email or call Lee Ellen at 662-0206. Thanks so much for helping provide HOPE. Thanks, Lee Ellen.
WITH THE ECONOMY SHOWING SIGNS
like it is, at no other time in recent memory could this article and activity it is identifying be any more important: All children in grades K-5th grade are invited to go sweet potato gleaning on October 11th at a farm in Johnston County from 8:00am - 12:00pm. If your child would like to join us please contact Carlene by calling the church office or emailing clucas01@msn.com Did you want to know more about this event?? What are the goals?? Why?? What is needed??? Here, look at this:
FOOD OF THE MONTH: Cereal
NO GO TO BO'S
Youth Sunday School trip to BoJangles will be postponed until Oct 12th.
GET ON 'DA BUS!!!!
All youth Jr. High & Sr. High will be going to Putt- Putt Fun Center (http://www.puttputtfuncenters.com/raleigh/?Code=GOOG&gclid=CNqE17ftgpYCFRoSFQodFHYNFg) THIS Sunday Oct 5th for two hours of unlimited fun on the go karts & putt putt. Cost is only $12. The bus will leave the parking lot at 2 PM so be here about 1:45. We will return to the church by 5 PM. Call or e-mail Patricia if you plan on going so we can make sure we have enough transportation.
ONE STOP SHOPPING!!!
And this year, it is ONLY one day!!!!!!
Homespun Holiday Craft Fair is coming up for its 4th year on Saturday Nov. 1st from 9 AM to 3 PM. There will be a wide variety of homemade crafts to shop. No commercial vendors. A full service concession stand will be open all day serving BBQ, Hot Dogs, Brunswick Stew, Chips, Candy & Drinks. Door prizes will be given away every hour. Come out, bring a neighbor have a great lunch, enjoy browsing through all the booths and find that perfect Christmas gift for everyone on your list. Thanks, Patricia.
WORKERS PLEA!!
Refuge Work Day Oct 11th. There is still plenty of room on the sign up sheet for The Refuge on Oct 11th. It would be great to take 20-30 people out to work on the farmhouse and FINISH the walk bridge. Sammy will even have new projects ready for us to start if we bring more people than the farmhouse can hold! Don't miss out on this blessing, Sign up now on the youth bulletin board.
Thanks, Patricia.
HELLO!!! CAN YOU HEAR ME NOW???
Have you signed up for the Camp Don Lee Trip?? have you let Patricia know?? Camp Don Lee Nov. 14-16. Sign up now on the youth bulletin board OR e-mail Patricia.....TODAY!!! Space is filling up FASSSSST!!!!! Thanks, Patricia.
Making God's Love Real.............
IF THEY NEEDED
our help before, then THEY surely need our help now and of course I am speaking about the the children of Haiti. After several tropical depressions/storms/hurricanes to ravage their tiny nation, the need is so great in Haiti right now it can only be a God sized relief effort....and you know what....God wants YOU to team up with HIM!!! Bring your children's shoes and place them in the Haitian Children Collection bin by the elevators and these shoes will go out quickly to their destination.
PLEASE....the urgency of NOW cannot be overstated.
IF YOU ARE SO LED........
The drink machine is "thirsty" for several varieties of drinks.....
**Diet Coke (plain Diet Coke, NO lemons, NO decaf, no toy or prize in the can, just Diet Coke).
**Diet Mt. Dew
**Dr. Pepper (just plain Dr. Pepper...No lime, No lemon, no toy or prize in the can, JUST Dr. Pepper).
Real simple....
FOOD OF THE MONTH: Cereal
ATTENTION PARENTS OF PRECIOUS
Prophets:if you do not have the CD for your child, PLEASE call Carol Wheltle at 919-934-1930. Thanks, Jeannie Ledford.
THIS WEEK'S MEMORY VERSE
has been announced!! Sunday's memory verse for Little Apostles and Agape is: "The Lord your God is in midst. The mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness. He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing." Zephaniah 3:17. Parents, PLEASE help your child memorize this verse before Sunday. Thanks so much, Jeannie Ledford.
IS THERE ANY DATE BETWEEN NOW
and the end of the year that I can put flowers on the altar??? Funny you should ask this. The following dates are as open as Wake Forest's defensive line was on Saturday against Navy!!! Here goes:
**26 October
**09 November
**30 November (hint-hint...this is the FIRST Sunday in Advent)
**14 December
**28 December
If you see a date that is significant for you or you are just "led" to put flowers in on one of these dates, give Wanda a call. ALSO, while you are thinking about it.....What'a 'bout a date in year 2009?? Got an anniversary?? Someones birthday?? Someone you wanna remember??
Look at your calendar and if you see a date in 2009, go on and give Wanda a call NOW as opposed to when someone else has already taken the date you wanted
