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1 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 10 OCTOBER, 2018 A Message from Pastor Jason: Dear Friends, Countless thousands love to plop down in front of their televisions on any given Sunday afternoon and turn on the NASCAR race of the week. That s right, many love to watch 40- some cars doing nothing but make left turns at a high rate of speed. They like the pit stops and the maneuvering and, yes, even the occasional wreck. The sounds of the engines are exciting and, as an extra added bonus, the drone of engines is much more conducive to allowing them to take a nap there on said couch than are the whistles of football or basketball. NASCAR, they say, is the fastest growing sport in America, with millions of fans at the tracks or watching on TV. Why is it so popular? Well, my theory is that it s because stock car racing isn t that far removed from our everyday lives. After all, nearly everybody drives a car! Not everybody can be an NFL quarterback or home run hitter or even a scratch golfer. But if you pass a short test, they give you a driver s license and off you go making left turns of your own. You watch racing and you think to yourself, I could do that! I f the highway speeds on our local interstate are any indication, there are many people who believe that they could compete at the track. These are the people who think of tailgating as drafting. NASCAR drivers are so good at what they do that they make driving at an average speed of 120 mph look easy. Clearly, it s not just watch what happens when one of them kisses the wall. But it is kind of cool to imagine yourself there on the backstretch swapping paint with Gray Gaulding or Cole Whitt instead of bumping fenders in the mall parking lot. I would like to challenge you today to think of ministry in the same way. If you are a believer in, and follower of, Jesus Christ, you too are called to ministry. That ministry is often times fulfilled through the local church and your involvement there. As we continue to minister in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, it is my prayer that you will remain committed to the cause of Jesus Christ through the Cabot United Methodist Church. I am convinced that the Lord has a unique purpose for us, and that such a purpose includes each and every one of us. Romans 10:14-15 tells us: How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news! Let s remain committed to that good news and proclaim it boldly. In Christ, Pastor Jason

2 Page 2 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 How to Reach Us Office Hours: 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. M-F Church Phone: Web Site: By Pastor: Rev. Jason McQueen pastor@cabotumc.com Office Manager: office@cabotumc.com Director of Program Ministries: Maria Travis program@cabotumc.com Director of Children s Ministries: Erica Purcell children@cabotumc.com Director of Youth Ministries: Alisha Dovey youth@cabotumc.com Director of Music Ministries: Vacant music@cabotumc.com Music Accompanist: Linda McCall & Jan Porter lmccall108@gmail.com and wept14ever@comcast.net Food Bank Director: Sue Shaltes foodbank@cabotumc.com Custodian: Brenda Livengood Annual ROCK Scavenger Hunt for Food The youth are coming for your food Sunday, October 21st! The youth will stop by your homes sometime between 5:30-7:30PM seeking donations for the Food Bank. Please give graciously to help your neighbors. If you prefer to bring your donation to the church, please leave it on the marked cart in the kitchen on or before Sunday, October 21 st. Make sure your name is clearly marked on all bags so we do not stop by your house. Donations can also be left outside your door for pick up. If you would like to help with this event in any way, please contact Alisha Dovey at or youth@cabotumc.com. Oct. 2nd Oct. 4th Oct. 8th Oct. 8th Oct. 13th Oct. 15th Oct. 15th Oct. 17th Oct. 19th Oct. 20th Oct. 21st Oct. 22nd Oct. 23rd Oct. 27th Oct. 28th Oct. 28th Oct. 28th Oct. 31st Middle School Mystery Night Mats for the Homeless Columbus Day Admin. Teams & Board Meetings Parking Training for Marathon Food Bank Truck Men s Bible Study Food Bank & Community Meal Kid s Pumpkin Party Annual Buffalo Creek Marathon ROCK Scavenger Hunt COM Team & Leader Meetings Secret Sisters at Speckled Hen Men s Breakfast at Kings Bingo & Potluck Women s Book Club ROCK Mission Trip Information Meeting Happy Halloween! Save the dates... Nov. 1st Upward Evaluations Begin Nov. 4th Daylight Savings Time Ends Nov. 4th Operation Christmas Child Nov. 11th I Can Only Imagine Movie Nov. 13th Church Conference with DS Nov ROCK Fall Retreat Nov. 16th FNL & KNO Nov. 22nd Thanksgiving Day Nov. 25th Hanging of the Greens Dec. 1st Women s Cookie Exchange Dec. 2nd Christmas at Salem Crossroads Dec. 7th Christmas Concert with Chris Dodson at CUMC Dec. 15th Children s Christmas Party Dec. 24th Candlelight Service Dec. 25th Christmas Day

3 Page 3 Middle School Mystery Night???????????????????????????? Tuesday, October 2nd 6:00-8:00pm???????????????????????????? A special outing for the Middle School group (6-8th grade). The location is a surprise, but it's sure to be a fun evening! Drop off and pick up at Cabot UMC. The CUMC children and youth are collecting supplies for the Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Packing Event Sunday, November 4th (during the Sunday School hour. ) The following items are needed and can be dropped off in the bin in the Welcome Center any time between now and Nov. 2nd or you may bring your items to the event on Sunday, the 4th. Small toys: dolls, toy trucks, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, slinkys, puzzles, etc. Hygiene items: washcloths, bars of soap, toothbrushes, combs, etc. Accessories: t-shirts, socks, hair clips, sunglasses, toy jewelry, flashlights (with extra batteries), sewing kits, etc. School supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons or markers, stamps and ink pads, writing pads or paper, solar calculators, coloring books, etc. Cardboard or plastic shoe boxes (larger ones not child size) Please do not donate used items, war-related toys, chocolate, liquids, lotions, vitamins or breakable items, aerosol cans, candy, or toothpaste. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE Sunday, November 11, 6:00 p.m. Cabot United Methodist Church 707 Winfield Road, Cabot, PA Please join us to watch the movie of this true story following the life of Bart Millard, lead singer of the Christian band MercyMe, who loses his father to cancer and inspires him to write the mega-hit song, I Can Only Imagine. No Cost Just bring yourself and a friend. Light snacks provided No school on Monday what a great way to fellowship & family bond! Concordia Bus Availability Pick up at 5:30 per Rich James Contact Maria at program@cabotumc.com with questions

4 V O LU ME 4, IS SU E 7 P age 4 Thank You Notes... Dear Friends at Cabot UMC, Thank you so much for your cards of encouragement after my foot injury. They brightened my days of recuperation. My healing is continuing slowly, but surely. I m praying for God to bless the ministry of your church in the coming seasons. Fondly, Paula Baptiste Floyd Extra special thanks to the Kennedy Family for allowing us to gather at their family s home for the annual skeet shoot/potluck. Many thanks to Paula Scott (and Alisha) who went shopping for the church related food supplies. The organization of it all went smoothly. To all our fellow church members for contributing with your dish especially taking the time to gather together at this fun event. God sure provided a beautiful day! I personally enjoyed seeing (and petting) the new baby calf, taking a hayride and just watching everyone enjoy themselves, including my family (less me) shooting skeet! Blessings and thanks to all! Maria Travis We would like to say thank you to all who helped prepare and serve food for the dinner following the Memorial Service, as well as for the many cards and flowers. Also, thank you to the church for the gift of wind chimes. The family of Denny Hinderliter Thank you to Larry & Sandy Laidlaw for arranging to have the JESUS sign put up. It s so beautiful and really eye catching. Michelle Moser Family fun after church on Sunday October 12:00! A light potluck light and then let the games begin!!!! This will be an all ages, all inclusive fun couple of hours for everyone! The twist to this bingo is that it will be titled BIBLE instead of bingo!! So we will be calling out BIBLE when a person has the squares covered that were called. Also, we are asking that each person participating brings one or two small "treasures" from home that will fit in the size of a brown paper lunch bag. These "treasures" can be a toy, candy, food item, candle, a bar of soap, can of soup, gift card whatever! Use your imagination, kind of like a "white elephant" gift. Just a fun way, no cost to have some fun prizes for the winning games!! Secret Sisters Outing To the Speckled Hen Tuesday, Oct. 23rd 6:30 p.m. For all members of the Secret Sisters Ministry, we are planning an outing to the Speckled Hen for a caramel apple making/ Decorating class. We can all meet at the church and ride together. More details to come soon. Questions see Paula. We need a minimum of 7 people for this and would love to have everyone attend! There will be a sign up sheet in the Welcome Center, please consider joining us for some fun fellowship for an hour or two after church on Sunday, October 12:00. Any questions or comments please contact Paula Scott - paulapcs@zoominternet.net, home # or cell # The office staff of the church A Paper (especially Recycle Person the office) collect recyclable paper in the office. My friend, Denny Hinderliter used to take it to one of those bins for me. I can t usually lift the full boxes, so I m looking for someone to help me out and just drop this paper off at a bin close by. I think there s even one up at the Winfield Township Building. If you d be willing to help with this small task, please give me a call in the office. Thanks. Office We apologize if we did not include any items you may have submitted for the October newsletter. Our goal was for you to receive as quickly as possible with the information that we have. If you have any questions, please contact Pastor pastor@cabotumc.com. Thank you!

5 Page 5 And Friday Night at the Light There will be no kid s night out or FNL this month. Instead we will be doing a family event. Please join us at our 5 th annual Pumpkin Party. Pumpkin Party Please join us Friday October 19th from 6:30-8:00 at the church for a celebration of all things fall. We will have hot dogs, snacks, and crafts for the whole family. There will also be trick or treating for children 12 and under. This event is sure to be fun for all ages and is open to everyone! R.S.V.P. not necessary but appreciated. We are looking for adult and youth volunteers to help with activities and trick or treat. You can sign up in the welcome center or by contacting Miss Erica. Please join us and don t forget to bring a friend! We hope to see you there!! Please contact Miss Erica at children@cabotumc.com or with any questions. ********************************************************************************************************** Upward Evaluations Dates: Thursday, 11/1 6:00 8:00 p.m. Saturday, 11/3 9:00 12:00 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, 11/5 & 11/6 6:00 8:00 p.m Saturday, 11/10 9:00 12:00 p.m. Practices to Begin the week of January 7, 2019 Games to Begin Saturday, January 26, 2019 Award Celebration Sunday, March 17, 2019 Questions: Contact Paula paula.duke@cabotumc.com

6 Page 6 VOLUME 4, ISSUE 7 The Keystone United Methodist Federal Credit Union is available to all Cabot UMC members and their families. Membership Applications are available in the Welcome Center. OCTOBER PENNY OFFERING 20TH & 21ST The Fellowship of Christian Athletes, an interdenominational Christian sports ministry, is touching millions of lives one heart at a time. Since 1954, FCA has been challenging coaches and athletes to use the powerful platform of sport to reach every coach and every athlete with the transforming power of Jesus Christ. FCA focuses on serving local communities by engaging, equipping and empowering coaches and athletes to unite, inspire and change the world through the gospel. Our October Penney Offering will go to the local chapter of FCA which serves our local schools and community. ********************************************************************* Rich James would like to thank all who donated towards Robin s Home over the last several weeks. Donations will help provide housing for women veterans and their children. Through the penny offering and motorcycle ride on 9/29/18, we raised a total of $ through donations.

7 P age 7 Prayers: Praises: Carrie Rodgers: recovering from recent surgeries Neil Bachman: at home and will begin radiation treatments soon And as always, please keep our Pastor, Church Staff, and every member of our congregation in your prayers. Leslie Anderson: continuing recovery Alexis Shetter: continued health issues Cheryl: (Sandy Ekas sister) suffering from depression Neil & Janice Bachman John & Sue Schmeider 11th 16th In Memory of & Prayers for: The family of Denny Hinderliter The family of Ruth Powell The family of Dianne Risch The family of F. Leighton Fennell Keith: neuropathy We apologize for those we may have missed. We send out weekly s of prayers and praises. 15th 26th 29th October Anniversaries Wes Wetzel: ongoing health concerns Fran Briggs: declining with Altzheimer s 1st 7th 13th (Reese Love you so much! Pappy & Grammy Yates) Terry Lehman Dean Cyphert Wyatt Rodgers Linda Scott: ongoing health issues & surgery Kim Reith s Uncle Denny: dealing with cancer October Birthdays Jason Snyder Jodi Cyphert Reese Scott How can we PRAY for you? If you or a loved one is in need of prayer please let Pastor Jason or someone on the staff know so that we can communicate that to the rest of the congregation and Pastor Jason can make arrangements to visit (when it s appropriate) and announce your request in worship. If you don t tell us, we don t know. Safety & Security Team Notes for the Congregation: The Rally points for emergency evacuation of the church have changed slightly. The East escape route is to the backstop in the ball field and the West escape route is to Mark & Shelly Hack's home at 221 Brose Rd. (2 doors down from the Brose Rd. entrance to the church.) Each of these points are safely closer to the church. Watch for the new pictures during the church service video announcements.

8 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Cabot United Methodist Church 707 Winfield Rd. Cabot, Pennsylvania DATED MATERIAL Non Profit Org. U.S. Postage PAID Permit #2 Cabot, PA FALL WORSHIP SCHEDULE Saturday 6:00 p.m. Worship Service Sunday 9:00 a.m. Sunday School Sunday 10:30 a.m. Worship Service Office Hours Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m Pumpkin Party For Kids of All Ages FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 th At Cabot UMC 6:30 8:00 p.m.