THINGS HAPPENING THIS
weekend you might want to be aware of:
***Saturday. K-5th grade to go to Johnston County to dig potatoes.
***Saturday. 6 AM Mission Work team to leave the church parking lot heading for a day trip to The Refuge to continue help building this camp.
***Sunday evening at 5 PM. Celebration with covered dish supper,
music by the JOG praise band, preaching by former pastor George Johnson. Great evening all the way around!!!!
NO YOUTH PROGRAMMING
this Sunday night, due to the Stewardship Celebration in the gym!!!! ALL Youth are encouraged to be in attendance with their families!!!!
FOOD OF THE MONTH: Canned meat
DON'T BE LOST!!!!
or left out!!! Pastor Chuck's Bible Study on dealing with loss will take place in the afternoon on 02, 09, 16 November, BUT you need to register for this class!!
Please call the church office TODAY to let them know that you plan on being there!!!! If you don't it's your loss........
FOOD OF THE MONTH: Canned meat
UNICEF QUIZ ANSWER
Earlier this week the UNICEF QUIZ question was: What does UNICEF stand for? Congratulations if you knew that UNICEF stands for United Nations International Children's Education Fund. If you got it right, treat yourself and others -- put an extra dollar in your box and immunize 2 children against polio. If you didn't know, put in 2 dollars to immunize 4 kids! Remember, if you don't yet have a box, pick one up this Sunday. Then, during October, keep your box in a prominent location to easily add your spare change. For those of you with children, encourage them to contribute by giving them opportunities to do chores around the house to earn money for UNICEF. Thanks! Lee Ellen.
****Making God's Love Real****
DEAD BUT NOT GONE.....
Just so you will know, we are not having a large influx of bug/pest infestation. However the quarterly pest control has been completed on the building this week. In addition to the regular pest control company coming, we also supplement this control, by hitting Sunday School rooms that the pest control does not get, this time of year we spray all threshold entrance/exits to contain bugs coming inside to escape the cooler days of fall/winter. For this reason, there has been more DEAD bugs lying around than we usually see. If you happen to see a varmint before someone in housekeeping can get them up, it's ok. Simply get a Kleenex OR get with housekeeping and we will get the bug up. Just trying to keep us bug free/germ free as possible. Thanks for cooperation in this matter.
THE COUNTDOWN HAS STARTED!!!
Have mercy no I am NOT talking about that election mess!!! I am talking about the count down to the Craft Fair has begun!!! And one of it's official start up "birthing pangs" is when an inflatable appears!!! And the inflatable HAS appeared!!! Feverishly the folks behind the scenes for the craft fair are making final "i" dotting and "t" crossing!!!! Go on and start getting your shopping list ready, for this year will feature some "never before" seen vendors and some of your favorites from years gone by!!!
So mark it down, etch it in your mind: 01 November, 2008 from 9 AM till 3 PM!!!
LOOKING BACK AND DREAMING FORWARD:
We invite EVERYONE to join us this Sunday evening in the CLC at 5:00 for a Covered Dish dinner and worship service led by our very own Praise Band and a message from former pastor George Johnson. Please bring your favorite dishes to share with family and friends in a time of fellowship and praise for all of God's work, His ministries being carried forth as we at GUMC make God's love real to those in our fellowship, those in our community, and those across God's earth. At the bottom of this e-mail (as an attachment), find our second devotion for this month of Stewardship. Thanks so much, Amy Gregory.
YOUTH RETREAT TO CAMP DON LEE
only has 10 spots left, but for all of you that DO get in before the 10 slots are gone OR if you have already gotten itn and wanted to know a bit about this weekend, I have listed a link to the event here. When you go to the linked web page, scroll down until you get to NOVEMBER on the calendar and click Youth Event under NOVEMBER. If you still have not signed up and were planning on doing so, shoot Patricia an e-mail and see if she has any slots left. Here's the link:
http://www.donleecenter.org/calendar.cfm
***Making God's Love Real***
CHRISTMAS PLAY AUDITIONS!!!!!!!
Youth Creative Arts Christmas Play auditions will be held on Sunday Oct 19 from 3 - 5 and Thursday Oct 23 5:30-7:00. Come prepared to read, sing a favorite Christmas Song and do a few creative movements. There will parts that do not require singing or dancing also. Alicia Howell & Lisa Ullman will be directing this fun Christmas show. Auditions are open to anyone 6th grade and up. This is gonna be another GREAT one like last year!!!!!!
SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHER SOUGHT:
Children's Sunday school teachers are needed to teach one month each quarter. That's only 4 months a year. If you are interested or would like more information please contact Carlene.
NO CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING THIS WEEK!!!!!!
There will be no regular Children's Programs this Sunday evening as an opportunity for families to attend the Stewardship Celebration. There will be activities planned for the children (preschool - 5th) during the worship service. Thanks, Carlene.
CHILDREN'S DONATIONS NEEDED:
Small prizes/toys are needed for our Children's Bible Bucks Market. If you are able, any donated items you can give would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Carlene.
PICKENS STILL SLIM......
The ESL classes are having their yard sale October 18th, and we are still in need of donations for this yard sale. If you have any items to donate please drop them off in the marked area in the courtyard. All of the proceeds will be used to help pay for childcare.
Thanks, Carlene.
FALL FESTIVAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!!
Fall Festival begins at 4:30 on October 26th. Please come out for lots of fun and fellowship. We are also asking for donations of candy and small prizes. For more information and ways you can volunteer please see the Children's Ministry Board or the church website
www.garnerumc.org. Thanks, Carlene.
GREAT REPORT!!
On Wednesday morning a goodly group of men took the 4 hour trip to Kill Devil Hills to see George and Sara Davis. Their report back was a good one on these dear souls.
George/Sara's new place appears like a 5 star resort. Sara is "having to get used," to not having to wash clothes and clean......but reports are, she is "getting used" to this!!
George is now using his walker on almost an exclusive basis, which is a good thing.
They are settling in real nice in their new place and do enjoy it. One of the travelers that went to see George/Sara stated on his return: "George and Sara may be 4 hours away by car, but in our hearts, George and Sara are still right here..." Sums it up for many of us.
WITH SINCERE THANKS….
On behalf of the Hickman family, we appreciate all your prayers, food, visits and cards during this difficult time with the loss of my brother Danny. Sincerely, Nancy Cagle and family
(disclaimer: the below information is subject to change from the time it is sent out and actual Sunday morning worship begins. If the below is NOT exactly what you do this week in worship....don't blow a gasket.....Praise God anyway!!!)
