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1 9:15 a.m. This Week at Epworth 9:00 a.m. Christmas Joy Auction 10:45 a.m. Deaf Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen Welcome to Epworth! Welcome to Epworth! During the next three Sundays, we will be looking at prayer in our sermon series entitled God Listens. Often we think of prayer as a one way experience between God and us, with God doing the listening and us doing the talking. Sometimes we think of prayer as a to-do list between God and us - but prayer is so much more than just that. During these 3 weeks, we ll be exploring prayer and the many different ways we can communicate with and hear from God. We ll be using several different stories in the Bible to help us learn about prayer. Today s lesson about the persistent widow will help to show us what we learn as we keep praying in spite of obstacles and troubles. We are glad you are worshipping with us today! 3:00 p.m. Jesus in the Gospels 4:15 p.m. Trustees 6:30 p.m. Disciple II 6:30 p.m. Disciple I 9:00 a.m. Women s Bible Study 6:30 p.m. Disciple III 5:30 p.m. Kiva@Epworth 7:00 p.m. Choir 4:30 p.m. Disciple IV 5:30 p.m. Memorial Bells 6:30 p.m. Epworth Pickleball 7:00 p.m. Praise Team Interested in Becoming a Member of the Epworth Church Family? Our next Belongings Luncheon will be Sunday, November 13, at 12:30 p.m. in Scott s Chapel. Over a light meal you will have the opportunity to get to know our pastors in a small group setting. You will be welcomed into membership as a part of our worship services on Sunday, November 20. In between the 9:15 & 11:15 services we will offer a tour of your new church and share some of the outreach our ministries do in the local community. We would love to have you join us! To find out more about Epworth, check out the Welcome section of our website. 6:00 p.m. Youth Group No Church Meetings

2 Worship Celebration: October 16, :15 a.m. (PRAISE WORSHIP) EPWORTH: a United Methodist Church 22nd Sunday after Pentecost (Year C) We Gather In Community Praise Gathering 10,000 Reasons Welcome & Sharing the Mission & Ministry of Epworth *Passing the Peace *Singing in Praise Trust In You Sharing Joys & Concerns and Morning Prayer SYMPATHY: To Beth Bozman, family and friends, on the death of her father. CONCERNS: Guy Weidner-Ahorrio Barbara Ford Fred Smith Stacy Jean Burgess Marie Louis Kelley Tom Starnes Mary Beth Crafts (wife of Dutch Kelley Barbara Wertz Edwin Clapp Robin Moss Frances Woznicki Beverly Crosswhite Betty Robbins Elliott Wright Continued Healing for those recovering from surgery, procedures or hospitalizations: Linda Norris, Anita Steward, Pat Thomas, Pat Thornton, Dave Waters, Donna Whiteside, Clark Woodring, David Zentz Today we light the PEACE CANDLE as we pray for peace throughout our world. *The Lord s Prayer Prayer Response (sung responsively) Eagle s Wings We Engage The Word *Gospel Lesson Luke 18: 1-8 NRSV Pg. 923; LP NT Pg. 77 Response Eagle s Wings (cont.) Sermon God Listens: 1. What We Learn by Praying Rev. Vicky Starnes The Baptismal Covenant We present this person today for baptism: Laityn Christine Napolitano, daughter of Heather & Dominick Renunciation of Sin and Profession of Faith Thanksgiving over the Water Commendation and Welcome Lighting of the Candle Congregation Response God Claims You

3 Invitation to Offering Please sign the blue Connections Pad and pass it down the row. Offerings are given through cash and check, electronic giving and by using our Giving Kiosk in the narthex. There are Giving Cards in the pews to place in the plate, if you give electronically or through the Kiosk. Bless your heart for supporting our ministries! Offertory: We Want to See Jesus Lifted High *Benediction *Sending Song We Are Sent Into The World Build Your Kingdom Here = Please stand as you are able; = congregational response Chancel Flowers are given to the glory of God and: In remembrance of her dear friend, Marilyn, and her husband, Art Shelley, by Lois Shelley; In honor of Mame s brother, Robert James Kiltz, by Mame & Matt Gilligan and Peyton Witsil. Stephen Ministers wearing blue name badges will be at each service if anyone in the Epworth family wants to talk about any life challenges. Sound: Ken Mahan, Robert & Judy Bryan, Sharon Wert, Josh Megee, Arne Jerfsten, John Hammett, Karen Kaufman Acolyte : 9:15: Arin Martin 11:15:Buddy Borradaile Greeters: 7:45: Karen McCauley, Clark Woodring, Sarah Johnson, Ginny Papke 11:15: Jerry & Carolyn Strum Ushers: Head Ushers: Ken Pyle, Jim Blakeslee, Russ Mullen Usher Coordinator Worship Pathway: Stuart Bruce 7:45: Stu Bruce, Bud Frampton, John Hammett, Sharon Wert, Bill Moore 9:15: Lowell & Terry Markey, Nancy Almacy, Anita Bunce, Robbin Murray, Diane Raynes 11:15: Mark Horne, Harvey Waltersdorf, Chet Sprague, Denny Nield Bulletins for the month of October are sponsored in loving memory of Bob Ewing and Bob Ewing, Jr. by Carol, Kathy and Julie.

4 Caring Pathway Prayer List Guy Weidner-Ahorrio, Stacy Jean Burgess, Mary Beth Crafts, Edwin Clapp, Beverly Crosswhite, Barbara Ford, Marie Louise Kelley (wife of Dutch Kelley), Robin Moss, Betty Robbins, Fred Smith, Tom Starnes, Barbara Wertz, Frances Woznicki, Elliott Wright. Linda Norris Anita Steward Pat Thomas Pat Thornton Dave Waters Donna Whiteside Clark Woodring David Zentz *Names printed in Italics indicate additions to our prayer list this week. Edna King (Hospice) Eleanor/Thornton Lynam Paul Mitchell Joan Nolze ( Ellen Pugh Iris Pyle Don/Linda Rooney Lois Shelley Duane Silvis Quinn Smith John/Signa Souder Harry Spencer Clif Tyson Sylvia Walker Rose Marie Van Ingen Paul/Wilma Vandenburg Josie Vyas 10/19 Carolyn Cattafi 10/21 Sylvia Walker Michael Knight, U.S.A.F. James Lanman, U.S.N.G. Matthew McMeekin, U.S.N. Andrea Neagle, U.S.M.C. Brendan Neagle, U.S.M.C. Stephen James Norris, U.S.N. Elena Rooney, U.S.A. Chadd Shirk, U.S.M.C. Luke Wilson, U.S.C.G. Cadet Melanie Bradley Donna Davis Cindy Dellet Gene Harris Nancy Hecker Diane Leitch Kerri Lempko Don McCabe Denny Nield Janice Ott Orville Rowley Mark Thompson Marcie Townsend Carol Wayne Rosemarie VanIngen Jane Jones Diane Dean Duane Silvis Students, teachers & education administrators Barbara Baglin Cheryl Blackman (Hospice) Lana Cobb Beverly Crowley Kyle David Diane Dean Kris Dilworth Mary Griffith Eleanor Jane Jones Kristen Bakkegard, U.S.N. Blake Benson, U.S.A.F. Bradley Bliton, U.S.A.F. Chase Collins, U.S.A. Logan Collins, U.S.A. Mark Freda, U.S.A.F. Megan Gravette, U.S.N.A. Plebe Capt. Michael Holdridge, USMC

5 October is Pastor Appreciation Month! Anytime is a good time to express appreciation for pastors, but that is especially true during Pastor Appreciation Month in October. Every October churches across North America give focused attention to appreciating their pastors in tangible ways. We will be celebrating Rev. Vicky and Rev. Glenn in a special way today. However, The Staff Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) encourages you to show your appreciation to our pastors throughout the entire month. Why not write them a note of encouragement? Or pray for them in a special way one day and let them know you are praying by sending them a quick e- mail message? Let s help them FEEL THE LOVE! UMW at Creekside October 22 The United Methodist Women welcome all the women of the church to our annual unit meeting. It will be on Saturday, October 22, at 11:00 a.m. at Creekside Cafe (at the golf course ) on Old Landing Road. It will be good to see all of you there. For information call Sue Spencer at The Best Is Yet To Come Were you one of the 16 who participated in Tom Starnes Chit Chat Group? If not, you missed some good laughs and some sure fire remedies the AMA and Readers Digest don t know about! There is always room for more here at Epworth on Tuesday, November 1 at 10:30 a.m. Community Thanksgiving Service Tuesday, November 22 at 7:00 p.m. is the date and time for the Lewes/Rehoboth Association of Churches (LRAC) to gather in thanksgiving. St. Edmonds RC Church, 407 King Charles St. in Rehoboth will be hosting. This time of year there is plenty of PARKING! Join our faith community in this ecumenical service. Food Pantry Needed Items: Our food pantry is running low on these items: cold cereal; peanut butter & jelly, canned chili (with and without beans); canned meat-and-pasta dishes, such as Chef Boyardee brand; and canned fruit. Please place food donations in the shopping carts near our entrances. Thanks for helping us ease hunger in our community. Youth Group Meets October 21 Join Revolution for fellowship and fun as we explore faith and embrace community! We meet the first and third Fridays of the month from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Epworth. Open to youth in grades We are also preparing for the Youth Rally in January in Ocean City. For more information, contact Stephanie at: samanos19@gmail.com or David at: dlgarrett4rb@gmail.com.all are welcome. Gift cards: Some Ideas Take a friend for coffee out for coffee or a meal! At the card table we have Starbucks and Panera gift cards available. How about Pumpkin Lattes at Starbucks and then some shopping at the Outlets (we also have Tanger cards for sale). Or meet a friend at Panera s for a nice bowl of steaming hot soup. There is also the possibility of a good meal at Outback (we just so happen to have Outback cards as well). We have you covered!!! Also consider cards to give as gifts. So whether it is a thank you for the neighbor who walks the dog or an outfit for your grandchild and a dinner card for your sister or to pay for your Christmas Joy gift card item.we can help make one stop shopping possible. All proceeds go to reduce our mortgage. Time to Dine for Miriam s Table! On Thursday, October 27, Dining Out for Miriam s Table will be at Confucius 57 Wilmington Avenue, Rehoboth Beach, DE. ( ), from 4:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. for dinner. Confucius is generously donating 15% of proceeds to feed the children of the Congo. They are known for their specialty dishes, innovative items and universally popular Americanized dishes. Because of your ongoing support Miriam s Table is feeding over 300 children a day. Please come join us for an amazing meal and support our mission, an extension of the Congo Partnership of the Pen-Del Conference. Thank you so much for your support! Hospitality Reaches Out The Hospitality Ministry Pathway seeks to provide an inviting and welcoming environment for all members and guests through a variety of services. One is providing light food and beverages on Sunday mornings to coincide with our worship services. We welcome new team members to join us in providing hospitality! Food donations are always welcome as well! For more info, or to join this Pathways Team, notify Noreen Strohmenger at or Noreenstrohmenger@gmail.com. For more information on this event or to become a sponsor please call Susie Keefer at Reaching Out, Celebrating and Living the Love of Christ in God s World.

Campus Ministry Epworth s Campus Ministry program is seeking to update our list of Epworth college students as the 2016-2017 school year begins.

6 Campus Ministry Epworth s Campus Ministry program is seeking to update our list of Epworth college students as the school year begins. The goals of Campus Ministries are to let our students know they continue to be in our thoughts and prayers throughout the school year, and to send them a 'Care' package filled with goodies as they prepare for finals each semester. Please contact Kathy Shook by phone , or kshook@mchsi.com with the name of your student, the college he/she is attending, along with current mailing and addresses. All of Us It Is Not Us And Them; It s All Of Us! Here is an interfaith opportunity developed by the Epworth Social Justice Pathway and the Seaside Jewish Community. The event on Sunday, November 6 will feature Sobia Choudri and Usman Sandhu. They and their family live in Dover and are practicing Muslims. She Sobia is a dentist; he Usman - is a residential builder. Both are active in Muslim and interfaith organizations. They will have a conversation with us regarding common threads between Islam, Judaism and Christianity as well as distinctions between these religions. The event will start at 2:30 p.m. with refreshments and fellowship. Sobia and Usman will offer their remarks starting at 3:00 p.m. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers. This promises to be an enlightening afternoon. Mark your calendar and join us at Epworth. Food Truck Friday October 28 These fundraisers and community outreach are on the second and fourth Fridays, usually from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. For more information about the event, please visit FoodTruckFridays or follow us on Facebook: Food -Truck-Friday. Contact: Susan Selph ( TRUNK OR TREAT It s that time of year again! TRUNK OR TREAT will be held on Sunday, October 30 from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm in the playground parking lot at EUMC. Participants can decorate their car (not TOO scary!) and hand out candy to the trick or treaters. Prizes for best decorated vehicle! Games! Refreshments! Register your car by ing Betsy Plowman at bplowman@eumcrb.org or calling A free-will donation per vehicle is encouraged to be used towards the Epworth Preschool scholarship fund. Thank you! Epworth Preschool Funding Information Epworth Preschool has been a mission of E.U.M.C. for 29 years, providing a nurturing, academic and Christian environment for children, ages 2-4. We are a nonprofit organization, relying on annual tuition and supply fees to cover our operating expenses. Epworth Preschool offers scholarship assistance to families, based on financial need and scholarship fund availability. Monthly fundraisers are held to help offset the difference in tuition costs and scholarships, and we also rely on the generosity of private donations from preschool families and friends. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation towards our scholarship fund, checks can be made to Epworth Preschool/Memo- Scholarship Fund and we will provide you with our tax I.D. number. Thank you! Sacred Drumming and Lectio Divina Meditation Sacred Drumming and Lectio Divina Meditation will be canceled for the time being until there is some clarity as to what day and time will suit the majority of attendees. Please contact Nettie Green for more information, nettiegreen@comcast.net or Reconciling Ministries Bible Study Beginning on Monday, October 24, at 6:30 p.m., Epworth will be offering a 15-week Bible study based on the book God vs. Gay? The Religious Case for Equality, by Jay Michaelson. In his book, the author argues that God versus Gay is a myth that is untrue, unsupported by Scripture, and contradicted every day by the lives of religious gay people and that instead, the Bible and centuries of religious teaching in Christian and Jewish traditions argue strongly for a policy of equality, inclusion and dignity for sexual minorities. The class will be presented in two segments, October 31-December 19 (excluding November 21), and from January 23-March 6, The Fall class will examine the affirmative biblical case that supports a policy of inclusion of LGBTQ people. The January- March focus will be on the seven biblical Reaching Out, Celebrating and Living the Love of Christ in God s World.

7 clobbering passages that have been used as justification for the adoption of discriminatory and exclusionary policies. The class is sponsored by Epworth s FIRE* team (*Forever Inviting and Reconciling Everyone). The co-facilitators are Scott Strickler, Judy Moore, and Rev. Bob Paulen. The class is open to everyone regardless of membership in or attendance at Epworth. Flyers and a sign-up sheet are available at the Faith Development Table in the narthex. Questions? Contact Scott Strickler at scotthstrickler@gmail.com. Epworth UMC Financial Seminar Monday, November 14 th, at 5:30 in the Epworth Music Room The Epworth Planned Giving & Endowment Committee is sponsoring an educational session on subjects everybody needs to talk about: Estate planning and wills, the importance of an endowment fund, end of year tax planning and stock market investment advice. We simplify complicated subjects! We have lined up three knowledgeable speakers on these important topics. The speakers are attorney Cindy Szabo Esq., accountant Matt Dickens, CPA and Karen West, former VP at Vanguard Securities. Each will give a presentation on their specialties including how best to structure your will to avoid probate, how to minimize taxes and your best investment choices. Bring your appetite for pizza and thirst for knowledge. Question and answer period to follow. RSVP dennis.germain11@gmail.com Missions Sale Autumn is here. Shorter, cooler days... leaves that turn to crimson, yellow and orange... and hearty, aromatic soup simmering on the stove. Soup, you say? Members of the Missions Pathway will be selling an assortment of tasty homemade soups in Fellowship Hall on Sunday, October 30, from 8:00 a.m. to Noon. A variety of meat -based and vegetarian soups will be available for $8 per quart. Proceeds will go toward Missions projects. Celebrate this wonderful season with a quart (or two) of soup bursting with flavor and help the Missions Pathway carry out its important work of serving others! Immanuel Shelter Immanuel Shelter provides shelter for homeless adult men and women, offering protection for the harsh, sometimes lifethreatening winter elements. Children accompanied by one or both parents who are experiencing homelessness in the Sussex County area are sheltered in local hotels as Immanuel Shelter funds permit. Immanuel Shelter code purple services include offering shelter, food, clothing, basic human necessities, and friendly companionship. Compassionate, trained and skilled staff and volunteer services demonstrate a respect and dignity for all Immanuel homeless guests. It is only with the support and donations that the shelter can remain open to provide for as many as 40 persons a night. Many opportunities exist to provide help: financial donations, provide the evening meal for one night, volunteer to assist for one evening, etc. You may learn more and sign up at our table in the Narthex on Sunday mornings November 13 and 20. Reaching Out, Celebrating and Living the Love of Christ in God s World.

Pastors- Rev. Vicky Starnes, Rev. Glenn Catley Email: vstarnes@eumcrb.org / gcatley@eumcrb.org Director of Music Ministries: Doug Yetter. Accompanist: Linda Hess.

.. Administrative Assistant: Diana Young.Sound Tech: Josh Megee Preschool & Children s Ministries Director: Betsy Plowman... Nursery: Cathy Crawford.

..Maintenance: Mike Harrigan Traditional Services at 7:45 & 11:15** Contemporary Service at 9:15** **Childcare Available VISION: Growing as Christian community in service to the Rehoboth area;

Radical Hospitality Passionate Worship Risk-Taking Mission & Service Extravagant Generosity Intentional Faith Development Affiliating with other United Methodists for greater inclusiveness through

8 Pastors- Rev. Vicky Starnes, Rev. Glenn Catley / Director of Music Ministries: Doug Yetter. Accompanist: Linda Hess. Coordinator of Caring Ministries: Mickie McManamon Manager of Facilities & Technologies: Kenneth Mahan Office Manager: Darlene Ford Special Projects: Debbie Hunt... Administrative Assistant: Diana Young.Sound Tech: Josh Megee Preschool & Children s Ministries Director: Betsy Plowman... Nursery: Cathy Crawford..Cemetery Superintendent: Fred Smith Custodians: Bill Steward, Wanda Hudson & Sheila Cottman...Maintenance: Mike Harrigan Traditional Services at 7:45 & 11:15** Contemporary Service at 9:15** **Childcare Available VISION: Growing as Christian community in service to the Rehoboth area; MISSION: Reaching out, celebrating, and living the love of Christ in God s world. Radical Hospitality Passionate Worship Risk-Taking Mission & Service Extravagant Generosity Intentional Faith Development Affiliating with other United Methodists for greater inclusiveness through the Reconciling Ministries Network. Community & Support Groups Monday 5:00 p.m. Al-Anon (Newcomers) 6:00 p.m. AL-Anon 6:00 p.m. Al-Anon (Newcomers II) Tuesday 7:00 p.m. Al-Anon 7:00 p.m. AA Steps Wednesday 6:00 p.m. Overeaters Anonymous 6:30 p.m. AA 7:00 p.m. CAMP Rehoboth Men s Group (alternating Weds, check CAMP for schedule) 8:00 p.m. AA Thursday 12:00 p.m. Al-Anon 8:00 p.m. AA~11th Step Holland Glade Road Rehoboth Beach, DE Phone: office@eumcrb.org Friday 8:00 p.m. Adult Children Of Alcoholics Saturday 8:00 a.m. AA Steps to Freedom 10:00 a.m. AA SDI (3rd Saturday of the month) 6:00 p.m. AA ~ Open Discussion ~ GLBT 6:00 p.m. AL-ANON NEXT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23, RD SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST FOCAL LESSON: PSALM 65; LUKE 18:9-14 SERMON SERIES: GOD LISTENS PREACHER: REV. VICKY STARNES Growing as Christian Community in Service to the Rehoboth Area Attendance Sunday, Oct. 9, :45 9:15 11:15 Nursery SS Total

This Week at Epworth. 11:15 a.m.

This Week at Epworth. 11:15 a.m. 11:15 a.m. This Week at Epworth 10:45 a.m. Deaf Bible Study 2:00 p.m. Soup Kitchen Welcome to Epworth! Welcome to Epworth! Today we join United Methodist Churches across the country in celebrating Laity