Keep The Vision Our vision for the new church is much, much alive!

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1 What s Happening Young Kingdom Builders Choir Rehearsal Second Monday in each month at Faith United Methodist Church. For More Information & Questions Contact Disciple Regina Batson. Praise Dance Team Practice third Monday at 7:00 PM or third Saturday, 11:00 AM at Faith United Methodist Church, Rehoboth, Delaware. For more information contact Disciple Shelldean Harmon at Bible Study Every Tuesday, 7:00 PM at Faith United Methodist Church, Rehoboth, Delaware. Everyone s Welcome. Bible Study Every Wednesday, 6:30 PM at Israel United Methodist Church Plantation Road, Lewes, Delaware. Everyone s Welcome. First Thursday in every month, 7:30 PM Administrative Board meeting at Israel United Methodist Church, Lewes, Delaware. Second Wednesday in ever month, 7:00 PM Administrative Board meeting at Faith United Methodist Church. Second Thursday in each month, 7:30 PM Senior Choir Rehearsal at Faith U.M. Church. For More Information & Questions Contact Disciple Henrietta Pierson. October 2 nd, 11:00 AM Joint Holy Communion at Israel United Methodist Church Lewes, Delaware. The Women s Choir will render the songs of praise. Our very own Bishop Peggy Johnson will deliver the message. October 2 nd, 3:30 PM Youth Day Service at Faith United Methodist Church. Keep The Vision Our vision for the new church is much, much alive!

2 What s Happening October 3 rd October 7 th, 7:30 PM Nightly St. John 2 nd Baptist Church, Mt. Joy Road, Millsboro, Delaware is inviting all churches to their annual fall revival. The word will come from Rev. Dr. Otis T. McMillian from Spring Lake, North Carolina, a dynamic preacher and professional music artists. Revival services will close out Sunday, October 9, 2011 at 11:30 AM. October 9 th, 3:30 PM Annual Homecoming at Faith Belltown. Theme: Harvest Time. Rev. Annie J. Custis, Pastor of St. John 2 nd Baptist Church, Millsboro, Delaware along with her choir and congregation will be our guest. Dinner will be served after the service. For more information contact Co-Chairpersons Hurley Waples or Gloria Miller. October 10 th, 6:30 PM Lewes Charge Conference will be held at Israel United Methodist Church. Rev. Tilghamn will have forms at both Faith and Israel United Methodist Churches for chairperson and others who are required to submit annual forms for charge conference. This announcement will also be on our Sunday bulletin. Forms can be obtained from and click on forms and the links will lead you to the charge conference forms for your committee or ministry. If there are concerns or questions please give Rev. Tilghman a call at or October 13 th, 7:00 PM United Methodist Women s Ministry meeting at Rabbit s Ferry Community Center, Lewes, Delaware. How do Christian women find peace and develop a deeper spiritual practice that will help us find peace? Finding peace through our program guides is the inspiration of our mission ministry for The members of the United Methodist Women welcome the challenges, insights and reflections that these programs will bring to us and our five-star unit and with our mission commitment renewal with women, children and youth in our community and other countries. We extend an invitation to all women to come and be a part of our mission ministry. God is not looking for pick and chose Christians.

3 What s Happening October 15 th, - The Well-more information to come. October 16 th, 9:00 AM Laity Sunday Worship Service at Israel United Methodist Church, Lewes, Delaware. October 16 th, 3:30 PM Gospel Concert at St. George s A.M.E. Church, 317 Park Avenue Lewes, Delaware, featuring The Daniel Family and the Daniel Sisters. All Are Welcome! Free Will Offering. October 22 nd, 12:00 PM Women s Conference Christ s Church Guest Speaker First Lady Linda Tilghman. October 23 rd, 2:00 PM Annual Burton s Family Day at Israel United Methodist Church Lewes, Delaware. The Burton family choir will render the songs of praise and Dr. Dennis DeShields, MD will render the message. Fellowship dinner will follow immediately after the service at the Rabbit s Ferry Community Center. No morning worship service. October 23 rd, 3:30 PM Annual Ushers Day at Bethel A.M.E. Church, Milton, Delaware. The guest speaker will be Rev. Kimberly Henry from Emmanual House of Praise, Seaford, Delaware. Dinner will be served before the serve. For more information contact Sister Patricia Leggins, President or Sister Dorothea Savage, Secretary at October 30 th, 11:00 AM Joint Services at Israel United Methodist Church Plantation Road, Lewes, Delaware. October 30 th, - The Power of A Simple Gift. October 30 th, 6:00 PM Hallelujah Party Faith Fellowship Hall (Community Resource Center) Route 1, Rehoboth, Delaware. For information to follow at a later date. October 31 st, 6:00 PM Hallelujah Party. More information will be forthcoming. Have You Prayed For Your Church Today?

4 What s Happening November 6 th, 11:00 AM Joint Holy Communion at Faith United Methodist Church Rehoboth, Delaware. November 6 th, 3:30 PM Youth Day at Israel United Methodist Church Lewes, Delaware. November 9 th, 7:00 PM Administrative Board Meeting at Faith United Methodist Church. November 11 th through November 12 th S.E.L.F. Lock In at Faith United Methodist Church Rehoboth, Delaware. November 13 th Rev. Tilghman will be preaching at Christ U.M. Church, Airey s, Maryland Homecoming. November 18 th, 19 th, 20 th, - Faith U.M. Church Youth Group Retreat at Brighton Suites in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware. Theme: Eternal Life St. John 3:16. Guest Speaker for November 18 th will be Lay Minister Karen Maull; November 19 th Guest Speaker will be Rev. Jerome E. Tilghman, Sr., and Guest Speaker for November 20 th will be Lay Leader Regina Batson. All youth staying for the weekend must have an adult/guardian that is staying for this entire event! For More information contact Disciple Edward Reese, Jr. at All youth please wear your purple shirts. November 21 st, 7:00 PM S.E.L.F. Dessert Auction. More information will be forthcoming. November 27 th, 2:00 PM Annual Norwood s Day at Israel United Methodist Church Lewes, Delaware. December 4 th, 11:00 AM Joint Holy Communion at Israel United Methodist Church Lewes, Delaware. The Women s Choir will render the songs of praise. Rehearsal will be announced at a later date. December 4 th, 6:00 PM United Methodist Women Christmas Concert at Israel United Methodist Church Lewes, Delaware. If We Want To Walk On Water, We Have To Get Out Of The Boat.

5 What s Happening December 10 th, 12:00 Noon Faith United Methodist Church Community Christmas Dinners. December 17th, 6:00 PM Faith United Methodist Church Usher s Christmas Party. More information will be forthcoming. December 18 th, 11:00 AM Sunday School Christmas Program at Faith United Methodist Church Rehoboth, Delaware. December 18 th, 3:30 PM Christmas Program at Israel United Methodist Church Lewes, Delaware. December 25 th Happy Birthday Jesus. January 6 th January 8 th, 2012 Youth Rally in Ocean City, Maryland. All youth staying for the weekend must have an adult/guardian that is staying for this entire event! Parents/Guardian if you have any concerns, questions or suggestions, please feel free to call any youth advisor: Disciples Edward Reese, Jr. at ; Tamela Brittingham at ; Shelldean Harmon at ; Claudia Reese at June 5 th June 9 th, 2012 Peninsula Delaware Annual Conference African American Summit and Annual Conference. More information will be forthcoming. We are asking all family, friends and members of The Lewes Charge to Attend and Be Present for Our Pastor, Rev. Jerome E. Tilghman, Sr. Ordination Service. Let s show Rev. Tilghman or love and support. Faith is multiracial, multicultural, and multi-denominational.

6 Lewes Charge (Faith and Israel United Methodist Churches) ONE CHURCH IN TWO LOCATIONS Mission Statement The Lewes Charge is a connected ministry whose purposes is to connect people to God, connect people to one another and connect ourselves in ministry to a broken and hurting people. Vision Statement We will help people connect to Jesus Christ by: Providing joyful and meaningful worship experiences. Establishing and encouraging small groups for study, support, prayer, fellowship, and service. Empowering people to discover, develop, and deploy their gifts for ministry. Connecting with people beyond our congregation in Christian love and service. Faith United Methodist Church Vision Team Members Disciple Angela Taylor Disciple Bruce Duffy Disciple Diaz J. Bonville Disciple Hurley Waples, Jr. Disciple James Gooch Disciple Louise Maull Rev. Jerome E. Tilghman, Sr. Disciple Tenesha Duffy Lewes Charge Website Team Members Rev. Jerome E. Tilghman, Sr. - Disciple Marvin Duffy Disciple Diaz J. Bonville - Disciple Richard Miller, Jr. Disciple Ahkeesha Duffy - Disciple Betty J. Streett

7 Lewes Charge Worship Committee Disciples Carolyn Morris and Karen Maull, Chairpersons Disciple Ralph Gooch Disciple Shelldean Harmon Disciple Claudia Reese Disciple Betty J. Streett Disciple Lillian Tunnell Disciple Estelle Waples Happy October Birthdays 1 Alyssa William - 12 Shane Brittingham 2 Betty Streett - 12 Karen Maull-Chandler 2 Jeremy Williams - 14 Mia Bennett 4 Marian Norwood - 14 Ken Christian 5 Mildred Purnell - 15 Kaelyn Maull 6 Matt Jackson - 15 Kyle Maull 7 Merle Ann Morris - 18 Xavier Bruinton 8 Cynthia Hulbert - 23 Dana Paskins 10- Stacey Tucker - 25 Hurley S. Waples 10 Trudy Jackson - 26 Alphonso Miller, Sr. 11 Regina Batson - 27 Freddie Bowe 11 Sandra Neal - 30 Quentin Morris 12 Shayla Brittingham Happy October Anniversary 1 Mr. & Mrs. Harvey Morris 16 Mr. & Mrs. John Burton Mailing, Receiving Letters and Other Information When you are sending mail by way of the post office or receiving mail please use Faith United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 691, Rehoboth, Delaware Do not use Church Street, if you do your mail will not be delivered. It will be returned to you. God is moving! God is moving! God is moving!

8 Acts of Kindness and Appreciations If you know someone on the Lewes Charge who has performed acts of kindness please contact Disciples Betty J. (H) , ( ) bjnscruisers@aol.com or Diaz J. (H) , ( ) Diaz122455@aol.com. Thank you to the worship committee and other volunteers who took time to cook, donate and prepared a delicious meal for our repast at Rabbit s Ferry Community Center and Faith U.M. Church. It s always a great time to fellowship with one another after church service. ********************************************************************* Guests We extend a great big hearty welcome to all of our guests. We love to have you come back and worship with us real soon. Be Aware of Redistricting In Your Community / County / State The issue of redistricting (the regular process of adjusting the lines of voting districts in accordance with population shifts) can be considered a hot button issue in Delaware and the nation. Legislatures across the country are discussing and debating how the lines of voting districts will be redrawn based on population data from the 2010 census. Over the past year or more, numerous forums have been held by various groups on the subject of redistricting. Some forums have focused concerns particular communities (primarily minority communities) interested in ensuring that redistricting plans do not unfairly affect their voting rights A Hope We Can Stand On. Romans 5:3-5

9 Faith Officers for 2011 Administrative Assistant - Diaz J. Bonville Administrative Council Chair - Jeron Duffy Care Team - Louise Maull Church Historians - Co-Chairs Sallie Duffy/Waynne Paskins Church School Superintendent - Claudia Reese Committee on Lay Leadership - Vice Chair Sallie Duffy Evangelism - Gloria Miller Finance Chair - Linda Bonville Financial Secretary - Angela Taylor Lay Leader - Regina Batson Lay Member to Annual Conf. - Diaz J. Bonville Membership - Estelle Waples Missions - Diana Duffy Religion and Race - Co-Chairs Waynne Paskins/Diaz J. Bonville S/PPRC - Co-Chair Regina Batson Treasurer - Marjorie Biles Trustee Chair - Jeron Duffy United Methodist Men - Thomas Harmon United Methodist women - Tenesha Duffy Worship Committee - Co-Chair Karen Chandler Youth Ministry - Regina Batson Israel Officers for 2011 Administrative Council - Harvey Morris Alternate Member to Annual Conf. - Sandra Neal Care Team - Margaret Coursey Committee on Lay Leadership - Vice Chair Betty Streett Evangelism - Charles Crammer, Sr. Finance Chair - John Burton Financial Secretary - Betty Streett Health Education / Wellness - Carolyn Morris Lay Leader - Ralph Gooch Religion and Race - Sandra Neal S/PPRC - Co- Chair Betty Gooch Treasurer - Anthony Streett Trustee - Glenden Irving Jackson United Methodist Women - Hilda Norwood Worship Committee - Co- Chair Carolyn Morris Youth Ministry - Katina Gooch The closer we try to walk with God, The harder Satan will stop us from reaching our goal.

10 The Power of A Simple Gift. Operation Christmas Child brings joy and hope to children in desperate situations worldwide through simple gift filled Shoe boxes and evangelistic materials that tell the Good News of God s love. Jesus said, Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them for the Kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these. St. Matthew 19:14 (NIV). We, the disciples of Faith United Methodist Church School will participate in the Operation Christmas Child project again this year. Last year, we were able to donate over 70 completed Shoe boxes for this worthy cause. PLEASE HELP US AGAIN THIS YEAR. You can fill a shoe box or provide a gift suggestions (enclosed). Bring the items to church or call any Church School teacher no later than October 30, We are thanking each of you in advance for your generous contribution to our (and your) Operation Christmas Child Project. Diana L. Duffy Chairperson, Operation Christmas Child Project Where there is no vision, The people perish: but he that Keepeth the law, happy is he. Proverbs 29:18 (King James Version) ************************************************************ Thank you Christian friends for your support! I would like to offer my sincere thanks and appreciation to all those who donated, cooked, served, prepared and came out to support our men s prayer breakfast on Saturday, September 24, We had guests from several churches as well as some of our men from Faith and Israel United Methodist Churches. Whatever part you played, please know it is much appreciated. Thomas Harmon President, United Methodist Men

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