OCTOBER 2010 THE PASTORS PAGE BASICS

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1 First United Methodist Church of Wabash, Indiana TO KNOW CHRIST AND TO MAKE HIM KNOWN F I R S T E D I T I O N Mission Statement...To provide a loving fellowship that brings about spiritual transformation through worship, prayer, study and action in order to know Christ and to make Him known. Vision Statement...Our passion for God and for people means we will be a church which offers Christ to all and is open to God s leading. OCTOBER 2010 THE PASTORS PAGE BASICS It was he who gave gifts to mankind ; he appointed some to be apostles, others to be prophets, others to be evangelists, others to be pastors and teachers, He did this to prepare all God s people for the work of Christian service in order to build up the body of Christ. Ephesians 4:11-12 Some of us have entered into that time of year which is the best time of the year. What is that time? FOOTBALL SEASON! Whether it is college or professional football many persons plan their schedules on Saturday or Sunday around football. Thirty years ago, before their fans were known as cheese heads, the Green Bay Packers were a very good football team. Their collective salary was almost less than some of today s stars are willing to play for individually. The coach, as many of you know, was Vince Lombardi. He was intense when it came to his team being fundamentally sound. On one occasion the Packers lost to a team which was at that time an inferior squad. It was an ugly loss. A practice was called for the next morning. The players expected the most grueling practice of their life. Gritting his teeth and staring holes through each player Lombardi began. O.K. we go back to basics this morning. Holding a football high enough for all to see, he continued to yell, Gentlemen, this is a football! The coaching philosophy of Vince Lombardi and Paul s counsel to us from Ephesians have this common theme: excellence can be best achieved by perfecting the basics. What does this mean for you and I in our journey with God? It means our focus as individuals and as a congregation must remain on the basics. Basics such as prayer, the study of and application of scriptures, worship, discipleship and evangelism. Our relationship with God is best served when we focus on mastering the basics of our faith. Our journey with God is not a sport but it does require endurance and the persistence to perfect the basics of our faith. Faithfully in Christ, Pastor David The First Edition is the newsletter of the FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 110 N. Cass Street, Wabash, IN Internet address: office.wabfirstumc@cinergymetro.net Phone: (260) FAX: (260) Senior Pastor - David Cross Minister of Family Life & Outreach - Heather Olson-Bunnell 8:00 a.m. Rise and Shine Worship 9:00 a.m. Sunday School 9:00 a.m. Christ Alive! Worship 10:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Worship 10:15 a.m. Sunday School

2 PASTOR HEATHER HAPPENINGS Children s Sabbath, October 24 Each year we open our eyes to the crises endured by too many children every day in America crises resulting in heartbreak and lost potential in their lives and realize we don t have a minute to wait or a child to waste before we resolve to do a new thing to bring help and hope to our nation s children, including those in Wabash County. Children model the behavior of the generation ahead of them. If our actions towards children do not reflect Jesus commandment to love God and love neighbors as we love ourselves, how can we expect our children to behave differently? On October 24, the date we celebrate the Children s Sabbath this year, we will celebrate children as sacred gifts, give Bibles to our Third Graders, honor Kids First caregivers and collect NEW hats, mitts, gloves, scarves and socks for children. They will be given to the Light House Mission for families that receive Thanksgiving/Christmas baskets this year. Club 45 will be coordinating this mission project. Wouldn t it be wonderful if every child received a new item along with the food basket this year? We want to partner with Lighthouse Mission as they improve the lives of children in this community. Contact Pastor Heather for more information. Club 45 We will meet Sunday, October 10 from 11am to 1pm. Each youth is asked to bring 12 servings of orange or dark brown/ black foods for our lunch together. Joe Halderman, John Schuler and Kory Fuller will be coordinating the design for our Trunk or Treat vehicle so if you have ideas, contact them! Our mission project this month is new hats, gloves, scarves, socks or mitts for kids. Save part of your allowance or look for ways to earn money for your purchase and we ll talk about how you will buy your item at this meeting. Friends in the 4th or 5th grade are always welcome. Pastor Heather THANK YOU Thank you for the card and cake to help me celebrate my birthday. Your thoughtfulness was appreciated. Thank you, Martha Purdy

3 SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 25 7:30 P.M HONEYWELL CENTER FORD THEATER Twelve Grand Pianos on stage Adults $7.00 Students $3.00 More than 100 Wabash area pianist, including from FUMC: ADULTS STUDENTS Angie Beauchamp Joe Halderman Christine Cross Alex Peterson Anne Garver Curless Sabrina Wagner Marilyn Ford Katherine Geible Bettie Miller Alan Palmer Susan Vandlandingham THANK YOU My thanks to the members of the FUMC for the many cards and the cake that was delivered by Clara Lou and Max Martin in honor of my 90th birthday. What a pleasant surprise! John McLaughlin e s t h e r Bible Study begins Sunday, September 26, FUMC 5-7 p.m. Join Beth Moore in this in depth and personal examination of this great story of threat and deliverance. This interactive study features personal, daily assignments. Childcare provided Registration forms available in the church office. Cost: $15 Contact person is Donna Highley SATURDAY, OCT. 2 7:30 to 10:00 a.m. This delicious breakfast is open to all for a free-will donation. Sponsored by the Chancel Choir. Please sign up in the gathering area to help and/or provide food items. REMEMBER F.I.S.H. & Kids First The first Sunday of every month is collection Sunday for F.I.S.H. and Kids First Child Care. Please bring items you would like to contribute and they will be delivered for you during the week.

4 Parish Nurse s Notes CHILDREN S HEALTH DAY is annually observed in the United States on the first Monday of October. With school back in session, it is often difficult for children and their families to stay on a healthy schedule. Adults and children need the same types of nutrients -- such as vitamins, minerals, carbohydrates, protein and fat. But the amounts vary according to age group. Reliable resources that are available to guide your family on nutrition include: These websites have a variety of information related to the health of children and teens: Remember to tell the children in your life that you love them and that Jesus loves them. Also, incorporate prayer into the day. Blessings, Linda Gardner, Parish Nurse BOOK remarks The Christian Book Club will meet on Oct. 19 at 12:30 P.M. at the Great Wall Restaurant. We will be discussing Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. This book which was first published in 1818 is nothing like the movies. Our last book of 2010 is The Man Who Invented Christmas by Les Standiford which we will discuss in November. In case you are wondering who the man is, it is none other than Charles Dickens. Fall into reading with us and then join us for great food and great conversation. If you have any questions you may call me at Sondra Harrell MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY 10:30 A.M. Discovering God s Mysteries Sept. 27 The Mystery of the Gospel (Ephesians 2:1-16, 3:1-10, 6:1-20) Oct. 4 The Mystery of Lawlessness (2 Thessalonians 2:1-12) Oct. 11 The Mystery of Christ s Return (I Corinthians 15:50-57; 1 Thessalonians 4:13-16; Titus 2:11-13) 12 week study starting November 8 STUDY OF EPHESIANS Wholeness for a Broken World COLLECTION BOX FOR MILITARY MEMBERS A box to collect items to be sent to our military personnel is located on the table under the stairway in the Gathering Area. Items needed include: Speed Jump Ropes Small Nerf Balls Squirt guns Ramen Noodles incup Shampoo Deodorant Soap Tooth Paste Beef jerky Plan M&M s Hot Tamales Chap Stick Razors Moist Towelettes Tooth Brushes Disposable Cameras

5 MEN S MONDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY 8:00 A.M. Pastor s Study CIRCLE MEETINGS Oct. 14 -Margaret Wilson - 9:00 a.m. at Mary McClurg s Oct. 21- Doris Blake - 7:15 p.m. at Esther Keffaber s LOVING OLDER LADIES Will meet October 14 at 1:30 p.m. At Hesychia House Will the real Jesus please stand up? Led by- Bob Schmalzried, Jim Stanton, and Pastor David Cross. GOOD NEWS FROM KIDS FIRST CHILD CARE We are pleased to report that our Pre-school program has gotten off with the biggest enrollment that we have ever had, with 31 enrollments. Next month our pre-schoolers will be taking field trips to the apple orchard and to the pumpkin patch. Our food program also took off with pleasing results. The children are eating very well and it s nice to see all of them eating healthier meals. Again, a huge thank you to the congregation for all of the donations of cooking supplies and utensils, they have really helped to get the program started. Also we want to thank everyone that helped put the mulch on the playground. Thank you for all you do and God Bless. Missie Edwards, Director THANK YOU Dear Church Family, Thank you for ALL the help you provided for our kids and us. The prayer shawl is wonderful, the school supplies for the kids, the school clothes for the kids and helping with our electric bill. It is nice to have such wonderful people in our lives. Thank You, Jeff & Cassie Fanning and family SENIOR ADULT TRIP OCTOBER 9:00 A.M. 5 Hour Walking/Driving History of Western Wabash & Miami Counties Guide for the day: Janice Dawes Lunch in Peru Cost: $2.50, plus lunch on your own and gas contribution Sign up in Church Office (room for only 14) BARN PARTY SUNDAY, OCT. 3 S C O T T & K E L L Y SCHULER S (6401 N. 200 W., North Manchester). Arrive anytime after 5pm. We ll eat at 6pm. Table service and drink provided. Sign up in the foyer (gathering area) for food to share. Come for fellowship and fun! NEWSLETTER DEADLINE OCTOBER 25 BY NOON

6 Knock your socks off chili is going big time! Our church will be participating in the Chili Cook Off at Paradise Springs on Oct. 16th. Sign up sheets for ingredients and helpers that day are in the Gathering Area. If anyone is interested in helping with the booth ideas and set up, please contact Emily Boardman or Ruth Ann Pilgrim. This is a great way for our church to be involved in a community wide charity event. ATTENTION YOUTH!! UPCOMING EVENTS September 26 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Church Parking Lot Crud Day Messy fun and games. Wear old clothes. Bring friends! October 3 at 6:00 p.m. come to Eli Schuler s for the All Church Barn Party October 10 from 6-7:30 p.m. Youth Meeting in the youth room. Working in the new youth room, painting or light construction. Wear old clothes. MISSION! October 17 from 6-7:30 p.m. Youth Meeting It is time for another Mystery Leader. October 24 No evening youth group (Fall Break) October 31 help with Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot Trunk-or or-treat Is your sweet tooth calling? It s almost time for our SECOND annual Trunk-or or- Treat event scheduled for October 31st from 5-7 p.m. This event was a HUGE, GIGANTIC, MONSTEROUS success last year, so you will want to be part of it. There are so many ways to participate, donating candy, sponsoring a trunk, organizing parking, donating time for fellowship with trick-or or- treaters, Etc. Please see Jon Higgins, Toni McKillip, or Emily Boardman for details or sign-up on the posters in the church lobby. Thanks! GET YOUR ACT TOGETHER & sing, dance, juggle, skit? VARIETY SHOW Coming, November 14 with your help Please contact Bob & Josie Wade ( ) or Kari Halderman ( )

7 MEMORIAL FUND SCHEDULE The Memorial Fund Screening Committee will meet in September and October to review all requests. Nov. 21 Church Hearing following 10:00 a.m. service to inform congregation of requests. Dec. 5 Church Conference 11:15 a.m. to vote on prioritized list of requests THE BEST IS YET TO COME United Methodist Women Luncheon OCTOBER 20 AT NOON FALLS CEMETARY CHAPEL We have something unique planned and hope you will join us. The new Falls Cemetery Chapel is open to groups such as ours, and we re looking forward to an informative program on how the chapel came about, while enjoying a box lunch, special music and great friendship and fun. You can park easily and close to the entrance and enjoy the surroundings complete with stained glass accents. If you remember the YMCA excursion we took, and enjoying the lunch treats with no dishes to wash, you know we ll have a great time! The only cost is nominal and a special speaker will fill us in on the interesting history of this new facility. Watch for even more details in our church bulletins and announcements. We hope you can join us! Marilyn Ford PEDDLERS VILLAGE COMING NOVEMBER 20, 2010 The United Methodist Women are organizing an All Church Bake Sale and are asking for your help to donate time or items. Cookies, candy, snack mix, pies, jams, jellies, salsa, frozen entrees, soups, etc. are all welcome and needed. A sign up sheet is located in the foyer. All proceeds go to Missions. Thanks for your help. Open MAC Join us from 1 to 3 p.m., during Fall break on Thursday, October 21 for recreational fun in our MAC. Try the new equipment purchased through the Memorial Fund Grant. Hang out with your friends and let some of our youth show you new basketball tips. Friends are welcome.

8 Visions For Generations Report As we begin the last quarter of 2010 we have many blessings to be thankful for in our congregation. These include, but are not limited to, the prayers for many in our congregation, the shawl ministry, the chili cook-off event, the ice cream tasting, the Nickel-Plate bicycle ride, and the upcoming trunk & treat. We have several Bible study groups meeting along with other groups supported in some way by our congregation. Thanks to all who have made your donations to Visions For Generations, we can report as of September 20 th our mortgage balance is $510,000. Campaign pledges have been coming in ahead of schedule. All contributions for remodeling the old choir room for the youth and the chapel have been met and you will see work beginning. You may be asked to help with sweat equity. *Special Note* - For those in our congregation who have not made a commitment to Visions For Generations campaign, it s not too late. We will always accept new or revised commitments. Please see Mel or myself for pledge cards. Your continued support of this campaign will pay off our mortgage. Any excess funds will be used for future upgrades and projects around the church. Remember our 1 st Saturday of the month community breakfasts. Come and enjoy the fellowship and encourage others to join you. May the Lord Bless you, Dave Mann, Visions Campaign Chair A LETTER FROM OUR BISHIOP Michael J. Coyner Thank you for your letter of August 26th and the invitation to be with your church on a Sunday in October of 2012 to be a part of your mortgage burning. Although I cannot promise that I will still be the Bishop after September 1, 2012, because that is a decision made at the Jurisdictional Conference in summer of 2012, I do feel confident that I can be with you for a special day that fall. So let me offer Sunday, October 14, I will put that on my schedule, and assuming I am assigned to serve in Indiana for another quadrennium I will plan to be with you at Wabash First on that date. Thank you again for the invitation. Yours in Christ, Bishop Michael J. Coyner October 2012 S M Tu W Th Fri S MARK THE DATE Get out your 2012 calendar and put a big red check mark on October 14. This will be an historic day for First United Methodist Church. Plan to be here to celebrate with your friends, family and Bishop Coyner!

9 Quarterly Contribution Statement You will soon be receiving your 3 rd quarter contribution statement. Please review this statement to make sure the amount pledged is listed accurately and contributions you have made this quarter are recorded correctly. If any corrections need to be made, please notify the church office FINANCIAL REPORT August 31, 2010 Approved Budget Monthly Amount Year-to Date Percentage $383, $ 31, $255, % August Year-to Date Income $ 52, % $279, % Expenses $ 27, % $244, % Difference $ 24, $ 35, GENERAL BUDGET OVERVIEW Beginning Balance Income Expenses Ending Balance $ 12, $279, $244, $47, YTD Percentage 72.51% 63.67% 2010 GENERAL BUDGET INCOME YTD Annual August YTD Income Est. Income Est. Income Member Pledges $ 42, $220, $201, $302, % Member Contributions $ 2, $ 24, $ 22, $ 34, % Non-Member Contributions $ 1, $ 9, $ 6, $ 10, % Loose Offering $ $ 2, $ 2, $ 3, % Sunday School Offering $ 5.00 $ $ $ % Checking Interest $ $ $ $ % Upper Room $ $ $ $ % Offering Envelopes $ $ $ $ % Building Use $ $ 1, $ 1, $ 2, % 2009 Pledge Payment $ $ $ $ % Reimb from Other Accounts $ $ $ 1, $ 2, % Extra Gift Contributions $ 5, $ 20, $ 20, $ 30, % TOTAL $ 52, $279, $257, $386, % 2010 GENERAL BUDGET EXPENSES YTD Committee Groups August Expenses Budget Missions $ 1, $ 10, $ 16, % Denominational Ministries $ 5, $ 30, $ 41, % Personnel $ 13, $111, $170, % Council on Ministries $ $ 5, $ 14, % Building & Grounds $ 5, $ 83, $137, % Office Operations $ $ 1, $ 2, % Finance & Stewardship $ $ $ 2, % TOTAL $ 27, $244, $383, % Non-Budget Missions August YTD UMCOR-Haiti Relief $ $ 3, Johnson Family $ $ Mel Rennaker, Church Treasurer

10 October 2010 A = Wedding Anniversary B = Birthday Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 B-Ned Vandegrift 3 A-Harvey & Brenda Coble A-Randy & Julia Reed B-Kate Brady 4 B-Carolyn Blake B-Susan Vanlandingham 5 B-Alex Peterson B-Katelyn Spangler 6 B-Devin Hostetler 7 B-Dorothy Tanner 8 9 A-John & Michelle Martin A-Bob & Josie Wade B-Mabel Lutz B-Jim Stanton 10 B-Janet Leeka 11 B-Donna Highley B-Scott Schuler 15 B-Bill Baker B-Jeff Myers B-Steve Pilgrim 16 B-Arlie Cassiday 17 B-Kasey Atwood 18 B-Max Martin 19 B-Micah Higgins 20 B-Tabatha Wagner 21 A-Ken & Jill Yarnelle B-Andrew Delong 22 A-Tom & Ginny Dean B-Jill Dubois B-Ann Hunter A Ron & Gail Bussard B-Robert McCallen IV B-Shyanna Cavins B-Jill Yarnelle B-Kaylyn Bradley B-Joyce Tschantz B-James Yarnelle 31

11 OCTOBER 2010 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 7:30-10am- Community Breakfast (MAC) 3 19th Sun after Pentecost (White) World Communion offering Col. for Kids 1st & FISH 5-7pm-Esther (MAC) 5-7pm-FPU (Conf. Room 5pm-Barn Party (Scott Schuler s) 4 BUS for Kids First 10:30am-Bible Study (Conf. Rm) 4:30pm-Teen MOPS (gathering room) 5 BUS for Kids First 6-7pm-Raising Healthy Eaters (Gathering Room) 6:30pm-Staff Parish 6 4-5:30pm- Weighing the Truth (Gathering Room) th Sun after Pentecost (Green) 11-1pm-Club pm-Esther MAC 5-7pm-Financial Peace University (Conference Room) 6-7:30pm-Youth (Youth Room) 11 10:30am-Bible Study (Conf. Rm) 12 5:30pm-Finance Committee 6:30pm-Ad Council (Conf. Rm) :30pm- Weighing the Truth (Gathering Room) 14 9am-Margaret Wilson Circle (McClurg s) 1:30pm-Loving Older Ladies (Hesychia House) 15 11am-5pm-Red Cross Blood Drive (MAC) 16 MAC reserved all day 17 21st Sun after Pentecost (green) 5-7pm-Esther Bible Study (MAC 5-7pm-Financial Peace University (Conference Rm) 24 Children s Sabbath (green) 5-7pm-Financial Peace University (Conference Room) 6-7:30pm-Youth (Youth Room) 31 23rd Sun after Pentecost (green) 5-8pm-Trunk & Treat (Parking lot 5-7pm-Financial Peace University (Conference Room) 18 4:30pm-Teen MOPS (gathering room) 25 Newsletter Deadline 19 9am-Senior Adult trip County tour BUS 12:30pm-Book Club (The Wall) 26 6:30pm-Worship Committee (Conference Room) 20 Noon-UMW Gen. Meeting (MAC) 4-5:30pm- Weighing the Truth (Gathering Room) :30pm- Weighing the Truth (Conf. Room) Noodle Making in the kitchen, gathering room, classrooms pm-Open MAC 7:15pm-Doris Blake Circle (Keffaber s) :30am Bible Study resumes Nov. 8 WEEKLY EVENTS Sunday: 8am-Rise & Shine Worship (Sanctuary) 9am-Sunday School 9am-Christ Alive Worship (MAC) 10am-Mid-morning worship (Sanctuary) 10:15am-Sunday School for Adults Kids Connextion for children Monday 8am-Men s Bible Study (Pastor s Study) 7pm-Boy Scouts (Scout Room) Tuesday 9am-Newcomers Committee (Office Work Room) 6pm-Cub Scouts (Scout Room) Wednesday 4pm-Men s Prayer Group 7:15 pm Chancel Choir Rehearsal (Choir Room) Thursday 6:30pm-Contemorary Service Rehearsal (MAC) Saturday 7:45am-Women s Emmaus Reunion Group (Modoc s)