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1 Circuit Rider Lorem ips um ipsum dolor sit adipiscing ipsum VOL dolor 64 No. sit 11 adipiscing November 2018 MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF CHANNAHON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH W. EAMES, CHANNAHON IL / Building Disciples-Growing Faith-Serving God We, as a congregation have chosen a new vision statement: Building Disciples, Growing in Faith and Serving in Christ s Name. I shortened it to make it more concise and easier to remember. Here it is: Building Disciples-Growing Faith-Serving God. These are good words, inspired words, they reflect the mission statement of the United Methodist Church but more importantly they reflect scripture. These are just words, if they don t have purpose behind them. When applying this statement to Channahon UMC, we already have examples of the very things these words represent. We have a Tuesday morning bible study, a Wednesday night adult bible study, Children s Sunday school, Wednesday night youth group and bible study, Kidz club, kids and youth movie night, blanket ministry, thrift shop, Good Samaritan ministry, monthly men s breakfast, serving at Morning Star Mission, collecting items for local needy organizations, and we gather for worship every Sunday morning. These are only example of all the purists of our church. What do we do next? I d like the church to focus on seeing the spiritual connection to these words. To internalized them. To do the things we do for the kingdom of God. I want the words to compel us to serve God like never before. To let faith be our heartbeat. To see ourselves as disciples while building disciples. Through radical hospitality we can witness to our faith, to love people unconditionally and to see all people as Christ does. In the weeks to come you will have opportunities to write down what we are already doing and what we would like to do. Pray about it, think about it. What specific activities would you like the church to participate in? What new outreach opportunities should we pursue? What kinds of programs should we start to help us build disciples, grow our faith and serve God? Continued at a glance Nov 3 Turkey Supper Turn clocks back 1hour Nov 4 All Saints Sunday Grief Recovery Seminar Nov 5 Family Soup/Bread Night Nov 6 General Election DON T FORGET TO VOTE! Nov 10 Men s Breakfast Nov 16 Kids Movie Night Nov 18 Hanging of the Greens Spaghetti Dinner UM Bishop here Nov Church office closed for Thanksgiving Nov 25 UM Women Sunday Turn your clocks back 1 HOUR Saturday, November 3

Church News Events CrossTalk continued As part of implementing our vision, before the season of Lent, I want our congregation to write devotionals based on building disciples, growing faith and

Pick a devotional you have read and submit it, be sure to include who wrote it and where you found it. We want 40 submissions to fill the 40 days of Lent.

Parents talk to your kids and help them write down their thoughts about God. Teenagers, have you seen God somewhere in your life?

Blessings, Pastor Tim Consecration Sunday is December 9 Please prayerfully consider your 2019 contribution commitment NEWS Sunday, November 18 th The UM Northern Illinois Conference Bishop, Sally

2 Church News Events CrossTalk continued As part of implementing our vision, before the season of Lent, I want our congregation to write devotionals based on building disciples, growing faith and serving God. You don t have to be an expert writer. Write from your faith experiences, describe an event in your life and how God was involved. Pick a devotional you have read and submit it, be sure to include who wrote it and where you found it. We want 40 submissions to fill the 40 days of Lent. The purpose is to draw closer together as a congregation and to hear the testimonies of one another. This is open to people of all ages. Parents talk to your kids and help them write down their thoughts about God. Teenagers, have you seen God somewhere in your life? Adults, you have encounters with God that you ve never shared with the congregation. Experience in our Christian journey is valuable to others and needs to be shared. This in only the beginning. Blessings, Pastor Tim Consecration Sunday is December 9 Please prayerfully consider your 2019 contribution commitment NEWS Sunday, November 18 th The UM Northern Illinois Conference Bishop, Sally Dyck will be visiting our church. She will be preaching that morning during our 9am worship service. We will share in Communion this day. May we greet her with a very warm CUMC welcome! Sunday, December 2 nd is our Annual Church Charge Conference to be held in the Sanctuary at 10:30am. We welcome our newly appointed Aurora District Superintendent, Jeffery Bross, to preach that morning. We invite and encourage all to attend to support the growth and life of our church. 2 Corinthians 4:15 All this is for your benefit, so that the grace that is reaching more and more people may cause thanksgiving to overflow to the glory of God. Annual Turkey Supper Saturday, November 3 rd Dine-In Reservations are FULL Carry-Out begins at 3:30p (no reservations) Dinners - $11 - dine-in and all carryout Children $7 (3-11 / under 3-FREE) Sunday, November 18 th Following our worship service fellowship! Extra muscles and helping hands are needed this day to get our church ready for the Christmas season and celebration Stay to help bring home Spaghetti Dinner for lunch or dinner! 2 This is an ALL-Hands on Church Fundraiser! Volunteer Sign up sheets are in Fellowship Hall.

Men s Breakfast Saturday, November 10 ~ 7:45am @ Greandma s Place ~ Minooka IL Men 16 and older are invited for a morning feast and fellowship!

5 th call 815-726-0094 ext 322 Please Note: Senior Luncheon will continue to be held on the FIRST Wednesday of each month Family Soup&Bread Dinner Monday, Nov.

Morning 9:30a-11am led by Becky Casey in Fellowship Hall continuing the UpperRoom Discipline-2018 Daily Devotions.Last class is November 13.

3 Men s Breakfast Saturday, November 10 ~ Greandma s Place ~ Minooka IL Men 16 and older are invited for a morning feast and fellowship! At Channahon UMC Wednesday November 11:30am Suggested Meal Donation is $4 per person Those 60 and older who would like to attend are asked to call for reservations on/before Nov. 5 th call ext 322 Please Note: Senior Luncheon will continue to be held on the FIRST Wednesday of each month Family Soup&Bread Dinner Monday, Nov. 5 th Serving 5p - 6:30p Families and friends are wlcome for a night of Soup, bread and fellowship ~ Open seating Free-Will offering accepted Outreach Team Presents: Adult Bible Studies Tuesday Morning 9:30a-11am led by Becky Casey in Fellowship Hall continuing the UpperRoom Discipline-2018 Daily Devotions.Last class is November 13. Wednesday Evenings 6:30p-7:30p led by Pastor Tim, in Room 144 studying the Gospel of Luke. Both are ongoing studies so all are welcome to attend when able. Class will break for Advent study. Church Office Closed November 22 & 23 in observance of Thanksgiving Holiday. 3 November 18 th Carry-Outs begin at 10:30am Dine-in seating at 11:00am A FREE-WILL offering will be accepted. Proceeds will benefit Outreach Adult Missions TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY SPECIAL EVENT The Tuesday Morning Bible Study group will have a guest speaker on Tuesday, November 6 from 9:30 am to 11 am. Author Anne Anderson will talk about her book, My Griefcase: A Women s Journey with Grief. The event will be held at the home of Becky Casey, S. Tonka, Channahon. Books will be available for sale and are available on Amazon. This event is open to everyone in the church. Please RSVP to Becky at beckyrosecasey@gmail.com or call (cell). Outreach News! LOOKING TO HELP? Outreach Team would like to thank everyone for your continued support through contributions and donations to the needs which they are trying to meet in our community with our recent successful spaghetti dinners, serving dinner at Daybreak Shelter, food drives, Jump on the Bus mission, as well as and our Donation Central Collection station. Our DONATION CENTRAL is located in the Church Narthex!

A REMINDER from our TRUSTEES: Please use the church dumpster and recycling for church activities only. If you notice the dumpster or recycling near full, please drop a note to the church office.

cans, paper and cardboard DO keep foods and liquids out of recycling DO keep plastic bags out of recycling.

4 A REMINDER from our TRUSTEES: Please use the church dumpster and recycling for church activities only. If you notice the dumpster or recycling near full, please drop a note to the church office. Also, Please see the below list of a few tips from Waste Management on what goes into the recycling to avoid fees and fines: RECYCLE DUMPSTER - DO'S & DON T S DO recycle all empty plastic bottles, cans, paper and cardboard DO keep foods and liquids out of recycling DO keep plastic bags out of recycling. DON'T bag your recyclables - plastic bags and film get tangled in the machinery DON'T include food-soiled items - they can turn an entire load of recycling into trash. DON'T add sharp or dangerous materials like needles and electronics - they can cause injury to our workers. DON'T toss in "tanglers" like rubber hoses and wires - they can shut down an entire recycling center! DON'T include bulky items like propane tanks or construction debris. CHURCH COUNCIL NEEDS YOUR HELP!! Church Council is still gathering family photos and any contact changes/updates, as well as adding s, birthdays and anniversaries to each family s information section to put together a new CHURCH PICTORIAL DIRECTORY. Thank you to those who have submitted pictures, info, and updates. If you don t have a picture to send, we will be taking pictures in the Narthex. Just ask Lana Stafford or Brittany Alcantar if they would take the picture and we will ask for your information and you are done!!! You can your information or picture to Lana Stafford at lantwin@sbcglobal.net or give it to her at church, or fill out this tear-off and stop by the church office Thanks so much for your efforts. Lana and Brittany/Church Council 4 Some folks from CUMC are headed to Chatham, IL this November to serve at the Midwest Mission Distribution Center. Anyone interested in being part of this mission, please see Elena Warren or call the church office for more information. There is ONE opening for the CUMC mission team! Our mission team is partnering with the US Navy Humanitarian Aid Mission aboard the USNS Comfort Ship, and are in need of the following medical items. If you are able to donate any, we will do our best to get them to Chatham in November. Crutches Walkers -Canes - Shower stools Commode attachments - Wheelchairs Please bring any donated items to the church No later than November 18 th. The team is heading there on Monday the 19th. Any questions, please see Elena Warren or the church office. New Church Sign Campaign Trustees are looking into a new FRONT YARD CHURCH SIGN and have started a FUNDS collection. If you would like to help with this campaign there is a Bucket in the front entry of the Narthex! Or place in Sunday offering Memo: Church Sign Church Directory Update Tear off / Fill out/ Send in! Family Name Family Members: Family Address: Family Phone contacts: Family s: Family Birthdates/Anniversaires

Community News Is scheduled for Sunday, November 18 th Time and Place are yet to be determined. Will announce after the planning committee meets next week.

Chicago Street Joliet IL Light Up the Holidays Parade and Festival is held on the Friday following Thanksgiving each year. Activities begin downtown as early as 10:00 a.m.

Chicken-n-Spice, Chevere Latin Cafe, JJC City Center Campus and more. The Rialto Square Theatre s annual holiday festivities also add to the holiday spirit in Downtown Joliet.

m Channahon Families of Faith Church Living Mana Food Pantry is hosting their Annual BIKER RUN Food Drive! They have placed a a collection barrell in our front Narthex entry.

Drop Box in the church SE parking lot accepts: NEWSPAPERS CATALOGS OFFICE PAPER SCHOOL PAPER MAGAZINES JUNK MAIL PAPER FOLDERS NOTEBOOKS (No CARDBOARD Please) 5 Community Blood Drive

5 Community News Is scheduled for Sunday, November 18 th Time and Place are yet to be determined. Will announce after the planning committee meets next week. Presented by the University of St. Francis Friday, November 23, a.m.-7 p.m. 102 N. Chicago Street Joliet IL Light Up the Holidays Parade and Festival is held on the Friday following Thanksgiving each year. Activities begin downtown as early as 10:00 a.m., and include the Fantastic Fun Fair in the Joliet Area Historical Museum s auditorium, as well as activities in the Joliet Public Library, Gji s Sweet Shoppe, Jitters Coffeehouse, Chicken-n-Spice, Chevere Latin Cafe, JJC City Center Campus and more. The Rialto Square Theatre s annual holiday festivities also add to the holiday spirit in Downtown Joliet. Christmas Tree Lighting begins at 5:15 p.m. in Van Buren Plaza followed by the Light Up The Holidays Parade at 5:30 p.m Channahon Families of Faith Church Living Mana Food Pantry is hosting their Annual BIKER RUN Food Drive! They have placed a a collection barrell in our front Narthex entry. Please feel free to drop in any non-expires & nonperishable, for donation until November 17 th. You Can Recycle PAPER While Helping CUMC! Drop Box in the church SE parking lot accepts: NEWSPAPERS CATALOGS OFFICE PAPER SCHOOL PAPER MAGAZINES JUNK MAIL PAPER FOLDERS NOTEBOOKS (No CARDBOARD Please) 5 Community Blood Drive Saturday, Nov 24 th 7:30am - Noon St Mary s Catholic Church Hall 303 W St Mary s, Minooka (behind the Minooka Post Office) Please schedule your appointment by either calling John at or sign up Online at Appointment times will be respected. 1st time donors are encouraged, walk-ins will be worked into the schedule. Remember to bring a photo ID and eat a good meal before donating. Sponsored by the Channahon & Minooka Knights of Columbus with Heartland Blood Center.

6 UMW NEWS YOU RE INVITED The invitation is always open maybe this is the time to join a UMW circle. If you have any questions, please contact one of the following UMW members: Dottie Priddy, Lana Stafford or Anita Young or call the church office. UMW CIRCLES TO CELEBRATE THE NEW YEAR! January 5 th ~ 12n-2p in Fellowship Hall This is a time for all of CUMW circles to come together and celebrate the beginning of the New Year. Gail Flatness, from Minooka UMC, will be planning and serving and cleaning up (whooppee!). She will be serving a 7 course meal for us and the price is $20.00 a person. Gail is using this as a fundraiser for her church to raise money for their building fund. So we will be helping to support a sister church and enjoying time together. Please RSVP to me by December 16, 2018 so Gail can plan the dinner accordingly. Please let me know if you plan to attend. Lana Stafford ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UMW at Channahon UMC November 25 UMW Sunday Shannon Priddy ~ National UMW President Will be preaching this day. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Aurora District 2018 Remaining Dates December 1 REACH-OUT Deadline ANYTIME: GIVE TO THE LEGACY FUND IN ANY OF THE FOLLOWING WAYS: Gifts to the Legacy Fund can be made in several ways: *Online at unitedmethodistwomen.org/legacyfund *By phone: (8 am-6pm EST, M-F) *Text Legacy150 to 4144 *By check: note "Legacy Fund" in memo and mail to: United Methodist Women: Treasurer's Office 15th Floor 475 Riverside Drive New York, NY Hannah Jessup Nov. Dawn B. November Shop Dates Sunday Nov 4 th 10a 11a After 9am service Monday Nov 5 th 6p - 8p Wednesday Nov 7 th 11a - 12n Senior Luncheon Thursday Nov 15 th 10a 2p Monday Nov 19 th 6p 8p Thursday Nov 29 th 10a 2p Ruth Circle Nov. Church (FH) UMW Circles Ladies Aid Nov. 9a In Thrift Shop Rachel Circle Nov. Lana S. Circle of Hope Nov. 13 ~ Offsite Northern IL Food Bank & lunch

From the desk of our Director of Christian Education & Music Brittany Alcantar And FROM OUR Youth & Education Teams Light snack will be provided Please let Brittany know of any restrictions.

.. 10:15a 11:00am Pre-School to 5 th Grade Preschool thru K meet in room 136 1 st thru 5 th meet in room 145 We are excited to be living, learning and loving others together on this journey.

KIDS MOVIE NIGHT & PARENT S NIGHT OUT 3 rd Friday of each month With tons of fun: Craft, Game, Movie, Popcorn & Refreshments!

7 From the desk of our Director of Christian Education & Music Brittany Alcantar And FROM OUR Youth & Education Teams Light snack will be provided Please let Brittany know of any restrictions. Kids Preschool 5 th Grade Wednesday Nights 6:30p 7:30p No KIDZ CLUB on October 31 Happy Halloween!.. 10:15a 11:00am Pre-School to 5 th Grade Preschool thru K meet in room st thru 5 th meet in room 145 We are excited to be living, learning and loving others together on this journey. Youth 6 th 12 th grade are invited to come work with the younger kids in their classrooms! Friends are always WELCOME! KIDS MOVIE NIGHT & PARENT S NIGHT OUT 3 rd Friday of each month With tons of fun: Craft, Game, Movie, Popcorn & Refreshments! MOVIE NIGHT Friday, November 16 ~ 6pm - 8pm (kids PreK 12 th ) A special move feature for teens be offered in the Education Wing Sign up is in the Narthex or Call the office. Parents: please indicate if you are able to stay help out. We ALL have fun!! Double the Fun Bring a Friend!! will and 7 GET PLUGGED IN with our Youth Small Group Ministry and our Leaders, Craig & Bridget Stephenson Youth - 5 th 12 th grade are invited to come Wednesday nights 6:30p 7:30p for fellowship and discussions. Youth Bible Study offered 6p-6:30pm FRIENDS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME!!! YOUTH SCHEDULE Oct 26th Youth Lock In (ages 10yr 17yr) (Bring Pillow and Sleeping Bag or Blanket & a snack to share) 6p-7p Friday Night - Parents/Guardian - Sign in 8a-9a Saturday Morning - Parents/Guardian Pick up Oct 28th Trunk or Treat = Youth to decorate Car, host game and hand out treats ~ Meet in Fellowship Hall following 10a Oct 31st No Youth Group Happy Halloween, Have Fun & Be Safe! Nov 3rd Annual Turkey Supper Meet at CUMC at 3pm Nov 7th 20 minutes Communication Session Game Time Nov 14th 20 minutes Communication Session Game Time Nov 16th Youth Group Movie Night Nov 21st No Youth Group Have a Blessed Thanksgiving. Nov 28th 20 minutes Communication Session Crafty Christmas Time

Special Sunday Offerings Communion Mission Offering November 4 th Communon Mission Offering will support the UMC Rainbow Covenant Green Band Illinois Church Action on Alcohol & Addiction Problems

This fund provides for the Action Alert Network and the development of educational materials to inform congregations and activists about legislative action and equips them to speak out about the

Illinois Church In Action is a statewide prevention ministry that sponsors youth programs, an Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest, and provides educational resources on substance abuse to churches and

UM Student Day We will observe UM Special Giving On NOVEMBER 11 th, 2018 Your gift allows the United Methodist Church to provide scholarships to young adults to preparen and guide them to continue

UM Women Sunday UMW Thank Offering November 25 th Come Sing with US!! You are invited to come sing with our Sunday Adult Choir. Our Choir Sings at our 9am worship service.

8 Special Sunday Offerings Communion Mission Offering November 4 th Communon Mission Offering will support the UMC Rainbow Covenant Green Band Illinois Church Action on Alcohol & Addiction Problems (ILCAAAP) ILCAAAP works with the Northern Illinois Conference Anti-Gambling Task Force and leads a statewide coalition to oppose the expansion of gambling in Illinois. This fund provides for the Action Alert Network and the development of educational materials to inform congregations and activists about legislative action and equips them to speak out about the problems and harm of gambling. Illinois Church In Action is a statewide prevention ministry that sponsors youth programs, an Alcohol Awareness Poster Contest, and provides educational resources on substance abuse to churches and youth. Please mark your donation/check as ILCAAP and checks payable to Channahon UMC. UM Student Day We will observe UM Special Giving On NOVEMBER 11 th, 2018 Your gift allows the United Methodist Church to provide scholarships to young adults to preparen and guide them to continue the rich Methodist tradion of changing the world through a life of service for Christ, providng hope and promise to scholars pursuing an education. UM Women Sunday UMW Thank Offering November 25 th Come Sing with US!! You are invited to come sing with our Sunday Adult Choir. Our Choir Sings at our 9am worship service. Rehearsals are 8a 8:45am Sunday mornings with additional days when needed for Holidays and Special Sundays. Call the church office or See Brittany for more information. 1 Peter 3:14b-16a Do not fear what they fear, and do not be intimidated, but in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be ready to make your defense to anyone who demands from you an accounting for the hope that is in you; yet do it with gentleness and reverence. A little FAITH Humor and FUN FACTS! November Dates: Nov. 14 Nov. 28 at 10am in Education Wing Please Note: Chair YOGA for October 31 st has been CANCELLED! 8

9 November 2018 Worship Ambassadors Counters: Sonny Hedgren & Cindy Boyer Sunday, November 4 - Communion Stewards Barb Powell, Lana Stafford, Janet Robb, Pixie Koening, Donna Buckley (L) Responsibilities of the Liturgist/Worship Ambassador: Greeting & announcements, Lead opening prayer & call to worship, Reading of joys and concerns, reading of scriptures, assisting with the blessing of the offering, and serving Communion (on Comm. Sunday) Nov 4 Nov11 Nov 18 Nov 25 Greeters Francisco Family Hedgren s Steve & Linda Olson Steve & Diane McConnaughay Liturgists 9am Sunday Accompanist Donna Buckley Lena Warren Jackie Goggins Elaine Coen Jackie Goggins Char Musser Joan Bertram Jackie Goggins A/V 9am Anita Young & Steve Olson Connor & Ryan McKay Mike Geldean & Mark Lindstrom Anita Young & Steve Olson November Birthdays 11/4 Michael Boys Felicia Poore 11/5 Ray Breen Wendy McSteen 11/6 Kylie Blazekovich Sandy Fodero 11/8 Carol Holt 11/10 Emma West 10/11 Nancy Snow 11/12 Ted McCauley 11/14 Camden Elmore 11/16 Maggie Hargis 11/18 Erin Sweet 11/20 Samantha Elmore Josh Manion 11/21 Allison Heidel-Kezerle 11/24 Rick Lyman Joanie White 11/25 Lowell Rainwater 11/26 Genean Stoddard 11/28 Anita Young 11/29 Carol Cissell 11/30 Everett Holt November Anniversaries 11/16 Curtis & Kristen Brown 11/28 John & Aileen Cotter Thank You. Carol Jones would like to thank everyone for your prayers, cards, visits and the beautiful prayer blanekt after her recent surgery & recovery. Mary Arnold is thankful for the cards and prayers during her recent illness. She is grateful to keep up with the Church with the Circuit Rider that she continues to receive. 9 Our Deepest Sympathy If we have missed your birthday or anniversary and you would like it to be added to the weekly bulletin announcement and monthly Circuit Rider calendar, please contact the church or Office@channahonumc.org Lamentations 3:21-23 Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope: Because of the Lord s great love we are not consumed. For his compassions never fail. ALL SAINTS SUNDAY is November 4, 2018 If you have a loved one who has passed away since last November 2017 and would like to include their name in our ALL SAINTS Sunday Bulletin Please notify the church office before October 30 th. We will have our Rememberance Table in the Nathex on Nov. 4. You are invited to place a picture of your loved ones on the table that morning.

Channahon United Methodist Church 24751 W. Eames (Rt. 6), Channahon, IL 60410 815-467-5275 www.channahonumc.org Pastor: - Rev. Timothy Case Ext. 12 Pastor@Channahonumc.org Director of Christian Ed.

10 Channahon United Methodist Church W. Eames (Rt. 6), Channahon, IL Pastor: - Rev. Timothy Case Ext. 12 Pastor@Channahonumc.org Director of Christian Ed. & Music Brittany Alcantar - Ext. 11 Director@Channahonumc.org Treasurer: Barb Sweet Ext. 13/ Treasurer@Channahonumc.org Office Ministry Assistant: Kris Hayden - Ext. 10 Office@Channahonumc.org Office Hours Mon. Fri.: 9:00am - 1:00pm Phone: The CIRCUIT RIDER Volume 64, No. 11; November 2018 Editor: Kris Hayden CUMC reserves the right to edit all submitted materials WORSHIP SCHEDULE Worship: Coffee Fellowship Sunday School 9:00am 10:00am 10:15am Sunday School is offered for pre-school 5 TH grade 6-12 th grade are invited to assist in the younger kids classrooms! Follow us on FACEBOOK at CHANNAHON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH W. Eames St. Channahon, IL We are especially grateful for:

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