Messenger. November WORSHIP SCHEDULE. Oneness Embraced Saturday, November a.m. - Noon. Monthly Book Review

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1 THE MESSENGER GLENWOOD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 2931 Myrtle Street Erie, PA Address Service Requested Monthly Book Review DVD Laughing in the Dark by Chonda Pierce If you are familiar with the comic style of Christian comedienne Chonda Pierce, you know how open she is in conveying stories about her life through humor. In this docu-comedy, Chonda shares deeply the pain of loss, the personal cost of her fame and her struggle with depression. However, throughout the darkness she has experienced her faith in Jesus doesn't waver and is the source of strength and comfort for her and allows her to choose to keep moving forward in life. If you aren't familiar with Chonda, there are many clips of her comedy routines from some recent concerts. The triumphant message of this movie, available in the library, is the ultimate victory Jesus provides despite what life throws at us! NOTE: We are having a Library Awareness Sunday! Please come and join us for punch and cookies after each service on November 19 and "check out" what is available for your reading and viewing pleasure. Members of the library committee will be there to greet you and answer any questions. NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID ERIE PA PERMIT NO November WORSHIP SCHEDULE Sunday, Nov. 5-8:00 & 10:45 am Holy Communion Celebrated All Saints Sunday...in the Church Ephesians 2:14-22 I Believe - Week 8 Sunday, Nov. 12-8:00 & 10:45 am...in Forgiveness Micah 7:18-20; John 8:1-8 I Believe - Week 9 Sunday, Nov. 19-8:00 & 10:45 am...in Eternal Life 2 Corinthians 5:1-10 I Believe - Week 10 Sunday, Nov. 26-8:00 & 10:45 am Embrace the Grander Vision 2 Corinthians 5:14-21 Child Care Available Sunday School for all ages-9:30 am Messenger Church Office Hours Monday Friday 9:00 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Oneness Embraced Saturday, November a.m. - Noon During our combined worship service with Christ Community Church in August, Pastors Darrell and Matt promised further Bible studies and discussions surrounding the issue of race and the Church s response to racism. Join us for this day as we continue that conversation using resources from Pastor Tony Evans. Our time together will include worship, a video presentation, and then discussion. We hope you will be able to spend part of this day with us as we engage in this important conversation. Pastor s Office Hours Monday Thursday 9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. Making disciple-making disciples of Jesus Christ

2 A Grander Vision Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat For Christ s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. [2 Corinthians 5:14-15] PAGE 2 I believe that the ability to think grand thoughts, dream grand dreams and do grand things comes from deep inside of us as one of the ways that we reflect the image of our Creator. For me, this comes into focus when I watch nature shows that display the beauty, power, and incredible diversity of plants and animals in our world that leaves me shaking my head in amazement at God s awesomeness. That grander vision is a longing in all of us. It may be frequently squelched by the troubles of this world but it ultimately cannot be taken from us. Paul speaks of this in his letter to the church at Corinth, For Christ s love compels us, because we are convinced that one died for all, and therefore all died. And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again. 2 Corinthians 5: To be compelled means to be forced or obliged to do something. While that may sound negative to our western ears that ring with words like freedom and choice, it speaks deeply to our Christian soul. Because Christ has died for me on the cross, that blazing reality ought to compel me to a response. But here is the rub - that compulsion is not based in duty or guilt but in love. As the reality of the work of Jesus penetrates my mind and heart, it causes to well up in me wave upon wave of gratitude, joy, and thanksgiving. My response becomes an act of love in response to God s first action for me. And out of that love comes the grander vision what awesome thing is God inviting me to participate in as part of my response to His great mercies? One of the greatest blessings we experience as followers of Jesus is the power of the church community. Throughout the course of history, it has been disciples of Jesus bound together in community by our common purpose of loving God and loving our neighbor that have transformed the world. Part of our focus in November will be the topic of stewardship (which means how we take care of the resources, financial and otherwise, that God has given to us to use). During worship on November 26, you will have the opportunity to make your commitment to the ministry of Glenwood Church for But as we move towards that day, I want to invite you to keep in mind the Grander Vision for why we bother to do it at all. The Grander Vision is that our giving expresses our love to God for what He has done for us, it shapes us into more faithful disciples, and it allows us to love our neighbor the hungry, the homeless, and the hurting. It is my love for Jesus and His love for me that compels me to give because I know that there is a Grander Vision that God is working out in my life, my city and my world and I get to be a part of that! Seeing the grander vision with you, 5 Communion All Saints Sunday 9:30 Sunday School 12:00 Children s Musical 12:00 OCC Packing Party 1:00 Children s 12 9:30 Sunday School 12:00 Women s Book Club 12:00 Prayer Walk 12:00 Children s Musical 1:00 Children s 5:30 YFC City Club 19 Blood Pressure Screening 9:30 Sunday School Library Awareness 12:00 Children s Musical 1:00 Children s 5:30 YFC City Club 8:00 Young Adults Bible Study 26 Grander Vision Sunday 9:30 Sunday School 6 5:15 Food Pantry Story 5:30 Food Pantry Worship 6:00 Food Pantry 6:45 Upper Room Class Night Hoops 13 1:30 Prayer Shawl Ministry 6:30 Church Admin. Meetings Night Hoops 20 5:15 Food Pantry Story 5:30 Food Pantry Worship 6:00 Food Pantry 6:45 Upper Room Class Night Hoops 27 Night Hoops 7 Believer 14 6:30 Men s Bible Study 8:00 EUMA Staff and Tour 2:00 Homeschool Gavel Club 5:00 Pony B-ball Believer 7:00 UM Women 21 5:00 Pony B-ball 5:15 Brain Injury Group Believer - Henderson UMC 28 6:30 Men s Bible Study 2:00 Homeschool Gavel Club 5:00 Pony B-ball Believer 1 6:00 Daisy Girls 8 3:30 Urban Clergy 15 6:00 Daisy Girls :00 Daisy Girls 2 6:00 Craft Guild 6:30 Gideon Study 9 6:30 Gideon Study 16 9:00 Prepare Enrich 23 Thanksgiving Office Closed :00 Homeschool Fundraiser :00 Bible Study with Christ Community Church :00 Shift Network PAGE 11

3 AND ANNIVERSARY November Birthdays and Anniversary Listed below are those in our church family who celebrate their birthdays this month: Nov. 3 Brandon Durst Nov. 4 Joy Grande Nov. 4 Lorraine Porte Nov. 7 Bill Bisbee Nov. 7 Emily Metcalf Nov. 9 Tyrese Parker Nov. 9 Stephanie Wright Nov. 11 Carter Bible Nov. 12 Bonnie Bolan Nov. 12 Cody Laidlaw Nov. 12 Andrew Laidlaw Nov. 13 Brian Confer Nov. 13 Daniel Schening Nov. 13 Jayonna Zielewski Nov. 14 Marge Cornelius Nov. 14 David Walk Nov. 15 Rev. Linda Dinger Nov. 16 Stephanie Vinson Nov. 18 Hayley Geronimo Nov. 18 Christian Gwin Nov. 19 Zachary Bratton Nov. 20 John Burlingame Nov. 20 Jacob Page Nov. 21 Steve Cornelius Nov. 22 Becca Burrington Nov. 23 Ashley Enstrom Nov. 24 Adam Caskey Nov. 25 Elowen Page Nov. 26 Judy Quinlan Nov. 28 Allison Judd Nov. 28 Emelyn Thompson Nov. 30 Missy Brady Anniversary Nov. 14 Jim and Donna Wernicki Our records may not be complete, please call the church office, to let us know if we have omitted your name. Here s an easy appetizer to make with Mom or Dad. Cranberry Crescent Rolls Ingredients Packages of un cooked dinner crescent roll A can of jellied cranberry sauce Instructions Lay out the Crescents flat and scoop one spoon full of cranberry sauce on the wide end of each crescent. Then roll them up and bake according to the package directions. Thanksgiving humor. Which side of a turkey has the most feathers? (The outside!) What smells the best at a Thanksgiving dinner? (Your nose!) What always comes at the beginning of parades? (The letter "p"!) What's the most musical part of a turkey? (The drumstick!) EUMA s Fall Tour November 14 All Saints Sunday - November 5 PAGE 10 Everyone is invited to EUMA s Fall Tour on Tuesday, November 14 from 9:00 am to Noon. We will meet at Glenwood for fellowship and Refreshments, followed by a guided tour of The Refuge, Liberty House, and Rainbow Connection. Lunch will be provided at Glenwood following the tour. All groups and individuals are welcome! To RSVP, please call EUMA at by November 9. There is no charge for this event, however space is limited. During worship on November 5, we will celebrate one more time the lives of those who have died in the past year from our church family. Join us for a special time of remembrance as we celebrate their legacy of faith and offer comfort to each other as we continue to grieve their loss from our lives. PAGE 3

4 PAGE 4 With Gratitude Our family wants to thank you for the beautiful Wendell August Forge cross. Also thank you for all the years of friendship and religious support. The church was very important to our parents. The family of Vivian Small Glen and I would like to thank all of you for your prayers and overwhelming support on the unexpected death of my brother Bobby. The outpouring of kindness and love through cards, altar flowers, food and so on, really helped us get through this time of mourning. It truly is a blessing to be a part of this church family. Joy Grande LOCAL MISSION I just wanted to take a minute to thank all of you as well as many others from you congregation who go out of the way to help in so many ways, the ministry of All God's Children. The welcome you extend to me, as well as the community, is a shining example of what the church should be and do. I am thanking God for all of you and all that you do. Our Mission Round Up would not have been possible without all the support you gave, as well as the most gracious use of your facility. FYI we raised over $4,500 after expenses. Also Words cannot express how much I appreciate all you do to support the work of All God s Children Ministries. This was demonstrated in a huge way when you opened your doors wide to allow us to use your wonderful facility for our 1 st Mission Round Up. So many from Glenwood helped in many ways, hosting tables, setting up, cleaning us, moving items in and out, gathering auction items and so much more. I can t thank you enough. I praise God for Glenwood UMC. Rev. Debbie Hills All God s Children Ministries Thank you for your generous donation of $25 to Wesley Woods Christian Camp and Conference Center. Nathaniel Greenway Wesley Woods Thank you for your donation of $815 to The Erie United Methodist Alliance (EUMA). Your donation will help us continue to shelter, feed, and minister to homeless families and individuals. We appreciate your prayers and your partnership in our mission. Also thank you for participating in the success of the 18 th Annual Ride for the Refuge as an event sponsor. Over 300 people gathered to pedal for a purpose on Labor Day. Together, with your support, we raised over $23,000 to help families staying at EUMA s The Refuge Homeless Shelter. Kurt Crays EUMA WORLD MISSION Brothers And Sisters, We praise the Lord for your partnership with us at the Good Samaritan Project of Haiti, Inc. We have already experienced a lot of good done to advance the works of God and our ministries among the needy ones. Thank you so much for holding our hands to help us go many steps further. My God will reward you greatly. With hope to see you in a few days to come. We send our best regards to you. Pastor Jean Enock Deroseney Good Samaritan Project, Haiti Communion Offering November 5 Our Communion offering in November will support the Erie-Meadville District s programming fund. This fund helps the District offer special events for pastors and their families as well as a variety of teaching and training opportunities for local churches throughout the year. This gift will be received on November 5. In Memoriam In memory of Myron Wolf given by: Violet Bergstrom Donna Ziegler Elaine Schwab Bob and Lorraine Rose In memory of Vivian Small given by: Jean Kenny Chuck and Faith Crosby In honor of the 50 th Wedding Anniversary of Doc and Louisa Salmon Jim and Joan Weigle * Sylvia Kelly In honor of Scott Bonnell Mr. and Mrs. David Fialkowski* * Good Samaritan Project of Haiti It s A Holly Jolly Christmas! Save the Date - Saturday, December 2 12:00-5:00 pm On Saturday, December 2, 2017, we ll have a potluck lunch at noon followed by an afternoon of crafting and fellowship. Kids, teens, and adults will be able to sign up for a variety of projects from painting to card making to woodworking and more. Everyone will go home with a variety of projects, all of which would make great Christmas gifts. Plus, we ll have some fun and Christmas cheer in the process! More information will follow so watch the church bulletin and the sign-up table. This Family Ministry-sponsored event is for the whole church family, so please plan to join us. PAGE 9

5 Operation Christmas Child Packing Party - November 5 It s finally here! National Collection Week is November 13-20, and we will host a packing party on November 5 at noon. The following Sunday, we will request the money required to ship the boxes, so keep that in mind as well. We still need toys to finish off, but as always, donations of any kind are welcome. As a reminder, this year we cannot send hard candy or toothpaste If you have questions, visit or contact Caroline Judd at carolinejudd7@gmail.com. Everyone has routines, the things we do every day. Just think of brushing your teeth. How many of you head straight for the bathroom to brush your teeth after a big meal? How many of you brush in the mornings? Or right before bed? If we are wise and want to stay healthy, we will all develop a good tooth brushing habit. It should be automatic. We eat, we brush. We head to bed, we brush first. It s good hygiene, and it doesn t take a lot of thought. Thank you so much for your continued support of this ministry! Unlike brushing, being thankful should never be an absent-minded habit. Being thankful should be intentional. We need to say thank you for little things and big things. God wants us to count our blessings and to express our thanks to him and to others. Being grateful is an important part of following Jesus. It lifts us up when we are down, and it helps us to be mindful of the blessings God gives us. During this month seek out a few people who have been kind to you, and let them know you appreciate all they ve done. Give thanks to the people who bless you, and give thanks to God who sends all good things from above. Partnering with Erie Youth for Christ (YFC) City Club to reach the students of our city. Sunday nights from 5:30-8pm Sunday, November 5 Sunday, November 12 Sunday, November 19 Sunday, November 26 Sunday, December 3 No No - Happy Thanksgiving Let s have an attitude of gratitude; Let s fill our hearts with praise. Thank You, Lord We ll say to whatever comes our way. And with our attitude of gratitude, Our lives will tell our friends That something special happens when Jesus lives within. (Bill George) Thankful to my Glenwood Family, Pastor Shirley Save the Dates for Children s Christmas Musical Rehearsals PAGE 8 Sunday, December 10 Sunday, December 17 Sunday December 24 Christmas Caroling No - Merry Christmas! Sunday School meets weekly at 9:30 am as we apply faith to life! Got Questions??? Contact P-Matt Sunday, November 5 Noon - 1 Sunday, November 12 Noon - 1 Sunday, November 19 Noon - 1 Saturday, December 9 10 a.m On Sunday, December 10 at 3 p.m. - The Last Noel, a Christmas Musical for Children and JoyBell concert. We will also be working on the music every Sunday morning at the beginning of Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. We will provide lunch for the kids on Sundays immediately following worship service. I am in need of volunteers to provide a very simple meal. I am also in need of folks to help with updating and making some new costumes. Please see Pastor Shirley if you can help in any of these areas. PAGE 5

6 Women s Book Club - November 12 Joys and Concerns All ladies of the church are invited to read, eat, and discuss with us. Drop in when we re reading a book you re interested in or for a special event. Contact Allison Judd at aajudd11@gmail.com or with questions. Here s what s coming up: Sunday, November 12 matinee showing of the new movie, Murder on the Orient Express: We ll be gathering for lunch and a screening of the movie version of our September read. No book club in December. Sunday, January 21 Choose your own adventure: Join us for lunch and tell us about a new book that you read and enjoyed. We ll also be developing our list for the new year. PRAISES: Long-time member of the church, Wilda Peterson, turns 100 on Oct. 28. Her family is hoping that she gets 100 cards from friends and family to celebrate. If you would like to send a card, her address is: Sarah Reed Senior Living RH II Rm 46-B 227 W 22nd St. Erie PA The bus tour to Sight and Sound Theatre had a wonderful trip The youth had a great visit to the Corn Maze in Edinboro Bob (friend of Fialkowskis) tests show he is now cancer free but he is still recovering from all the treatments Good news for the Krahe family their dog has a disease that is treatable For good weather for our work day and all the projects that we were able to finish Church Library News Looking for a good book to read? Need help with a Bible lesson? Want to give a memorial gift? Wish you could honor someone you appreciate? We can help you. You can do all these things through our CHURCH LIBRARY! We have a Library Committee to keep our library up and running and relevant since Anna s in college. Our committee is Shirley Snyder, Marilyn Fialkowski, Shirley Deemer, Sarah Deemer, and Allison Judd. Election Day Bake Sale - November 7 The UMW will sponsor a bake sale on Tuesday, November 7 which will benefit missions. We always appreciate the baked goods which you contribute to this sale. We are in need of homemade baked goods. Please identify your baked goods and place them in the Social Room Kitchen beginning Sunday, November 5. We prefer not to receive cakes. We will price and package our donations on Monday, November 6 at 1:30 p.m. Thank you! CONCERNS: Carol Thompson double mastectomy surgery Glenn Wiser Recently hospitalized for heart tests Jean Kenny Hospitalized, recovering from surgery Phyllis (Wilda Peterson s daughter) lung cancer Bill and Diana Holby traveling/wintering in Arizona Clem Colonnese (father of Michelle Totleben) facing terminal illness for peace with God; how his children can help as they live a long way from him A person feeling unwanted and unappreciated For victims of the CA wildfires Joy Grande in the unexpected death of her brother For a person dealing with depression and feeling alone Thank You for Your Service PAGE 6 We plan to have a Library Awareness Sunday the third Sunday of November. Come and visit the library after the two services. We ll have free giveaways, cookies and punch and lots of books for you to check out. Todd Manges and Roger Brumagin for driving the van for some special ministry needs For everyone who came out to assist with our work day in October Sara and Ann Marie Ernst for organizing the Ladies Night Out fundraiser for our Haiti mission team CROP WALK TOTAL RAISED = $1, PAGE 7