The Joy Connection. October Seeking The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life by Laurie Schroeder, lay associate minister.

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1 The Joy Connection October 2017 A monthly publication of Buffalo United Methodist Church Worship Events Sunday, October 1 Celebrating Stewardship of Money 2 Corinthians 9:6-8 1 Timothy 6:6-1 Holy Communion Sunday, October 8 Celebrating Stewardship of Creation Genesis 2:4-9, 15 Leviticus 25:1-7 3-Year-Old Faith Stepping Stone Blessing Sunday, October 15 Celebrating Stewardship of Witness Acts 1:1-8 1 Peter 3:13-16 Sunday, October 22 Union Gospel Mission Choir with Heart of the City Sunday, October 29 Church Words: Holy Isaiah 6:1-8 Galatians 2:19-21 Sunday Schedule (Starting September 10) Joyful Praise Worship 8:15 am Education & Fellowship Hour 9:20-10:20 am Celebration Worship 10:30 am Seeking The Wonderful Spirit-Filled Life by Laurie Schroeder, lay associate minister That title from a Charles Stanley book could probably sum up some of my deepest yearnings over the past year. It is often difficult to balance the details and workings of the church, with the Christ-led goal of creating and supporting followers of Christ. It s hard being a church staff person and trying to maintain my own sense of hope when worship and Sunday School attendance decline. It s sad when I think of how much more secular our society gets every day, and how worship and faith-based activities become lower on people s priority lists. It s not just about saving the church, though as a staff member I feel called to do all that I can to promote and sustain the vitality and health of our congregation. I also know that it s not always about the numbers, yet other measuring sticks are harder to read, so we tend to fall back on head counts. I was thrilled to have 80 people involved in the MCCI Saturday training back in April, and then to have 90 people vote yes to our initiatives. I suddenly didn t feel so alone. We are united in this! Here is an excerpt from that Charles Stanley book that truly reinforces what I feel the MCCI movement is intended to do in the life of our church: Most believers are convinced that it is the pastor s responsibility to bring people into the church as well as into the kingdom of God. Nothing could be further from the truth Pastors were given by God to the church to equip the people to do the work Sermons are not God s primary method for reaching people. People are His method for reaching people. What kind of people? Men and women whose lives and life-styles have been deeply affected by the truths of Scripture, people who have discovered the wonderful Spirit-filled life. God is looking for imperfect men and women who have learned to walk in moment-by-moment dependence on the Holy Spirit. Christians who have come to terms with their inadequacies, fears, and failures. Believers who have become discontent with surviving and have taken the time to investigate everything God has to offer in this life. God s method for reaching this generation, and every generation, is not preachers and sermons. It is Christians whose life-styles are empowered and directed by the Holy Spirit. People are the key to reaching people! The call to reach people for Christ is on each of us. And why? It s not about the numbers. It s about helping people find an anchor in the storm. It s about sharing the depth of joy that comes from a truly Spiritfilled life, where a person lives daily in the glory of Christ s love and redemption.

2 Spiritual Growth Celebrating Stewardship In worship, we are reclaiming stewardship as a joyful calling rather than a guilt-ridden drudgery. To be appointed a steward is to be given a position of trust and authority, charged with making wise decisions on behalf of our Lord. Stewardship isn t about gritting our teeth and sadly denying ourselves for the greater good. Stewardship is about discovering that investing in the greater good brings the joy that fills our deepest longing. On Sunday, October 15, we cap off our celebration of the stewardship of Time, Money, and Creation with a testimony and message about the stewardship of our Christian witness. We ll also be consecrating our offerings for 2018 as we bring our estimates of giving to God s altar. You won t want to miss this moment in the life of our church, as we rediscover the joy that God has created us for. Estate & Financial Planning Sessions Whether you are a young couple just starting out, a single adult, or nearing retirement age, there is something for everyone to learn about the basics of estate and financial planning! Come get started, or tune-up your affairs. Buffalo United Methodist Church is offering four free sessions on Sundays September 24 through October 15 from 9:25-10:15 am. All are welcome to take advantage of these no-cost sessions with professionals. No pre-registration required come to just one, or come to them all. This is a great opportunity to invite a friend! September 24 is on Estate Planning Basics with Kathryn Hoy, CRPC financial advisor with Kenefick Bolstad Wealth Mgmt on basics of organizing, updating, and filing key documents and records for your survivors. October 1 on Wills with Sheldon Brown, attorney with Young and Brown in Annandale, on leaving legal instructions toguide the disposition of your assets. October 8 John Peterson, lawyer with Johnson, Larson & Peterson of Buffalo will cover Trusts and leaving legal instructions to guide the disposition of your assets after you are gone. He ll explain what a trust is, and how they work. October 15 Cindy Aegerter, senior gift planner with InFaith Community Foundation will cover effective Charitable Giving solutions customized to your values, goals, financial circumstances. What should you give now; what should you give later; and charitable gift annuities and charitable trusts. Adult Bible Study Begins Oct. 5 Paulette Moore will host a weekly Thursday Bible study beginning on October 5 at 6:30 pm at her home. The study will start with 2 Peter, then move into Revelation. Unidos en Cristo Spiritual Retreats If you might be interested in attending a Unidos en Cristo spiritual retreat, please contact Darla O Flanagan or see Laurie to connect you. The upcoming Men s weekends are: November 9-12, 2017 in Rochester and January 18-21, 2018 in Plymouth. Women s weekends are November 16-19, 2017 in Rochester and January 25-28, 2018 in Plymouth. They might be just what you need to re-ignite your faith life! Membership Class November 4 Come learn more about the church on Saturday, November 4 at 9:00 am. This class answers questions about Buffalo UMC and Methodism in general, as well as what membership means. All are welcome whether contemplating membership or not. It s a great chance to get to know some other people, and get information. Those who choose to join following the class will be received as members on Sunday, November 19 during worship. Please sign up on the bulletin board or call church to let us know you re coming. Sunday Sermon Discussions at 9:20 Sheryl Lehman is hosting a round table discussion in the fellowship hall following early service to share thoughts and perspectives regarding the sermon. Who knows, God might have given you the answer that someone else is looking for. Get your coffee, look for the designated table and join the conversation.

3 A Way Forward for The UMC The Council of Bishops has formed a commission to help guide The United Methodist Church in finding a way forward through the four-decade-long divide on the matter of homosexuality. Bishop Ough will host 15 regional conversations to keep us informed about their deliberations and progress, and to gather your thoughts about a way forward. The two closest to us are: Sunday, October 8 at First UMC in Sartell from 2:30-4:30 pm Sunday, October 21 at Normandale Highlands UMC in Bloomington; 10:00 am - noon Worship Upcoming Worship Events Oct. 1 Oct. 8 Oct. 15 Oct. 22 Oct. 29 World Communion Sunday 3 Year Old Faith Stepping Stone Blessing Consecration Sunday bring your 2018 pledge cards Union Gospel Mission Choir leads worship don t miss this exciting day in worship! Prayer Partner Blessing; Kids Sing in Church Pre-1 st grade World Communion Offering Oct. 1 We will receive the World Communion special offering on Sunday, October 1, as one of the six annual UM special offerings. The funds will provide racial-ethnic scholarships globally. Union Gospel Mission Choir Don t miss worship on Sunday, October 22 when the Union Gospel Mission Choir will be here to lead worship and share testimony about the UGM ministries serving Minneapolis. Rumor has it that they will be joined by Heart of the City, well-known metro singers Dan & Sandy Adler. This will be a wonderful morning of worship in the spirit of ethnic and worship unity. What a great Sunday to invite someone to worship! Worship Attendance Early Late Total August September September September Ministry & Missions MCCI/Ministry Team Updates It s been only four months since we voted to adopt the Missional Church Consultation Initiatives (MCCI), but you ve more than likely already begun to notice some changes in how we do church. The Congregational Care Team is sharing and responding to the care needs of our congregation in new ways. The new worship response cards have produced a five-fold increase in the number of weekly prayers being lifted up! Greeters welcoming guests have enjoyed the support of extra Ask Me helpers from the Guest Connections Team. And many more new initiatives are yet to be introduced. God continues to break through in surprising new and wonderful ways! If you have yet to find your place on a Ministry team, sign up on the bulletin boards in the lobby! Card Ministry Starting Up! Our church is in need of a supply of greeting cards for those Care Groups and those members who want to send a card to someone who could use a thoughtful reminder that someone does care. Would you like to help create these handmade cards? Join in the fun: Sunday, October 22 3:00-6:00 pm You do not have to stay the entire time. Please sign up by October 15 on the sign-up sheet in the entryway. Anyone 14 years of age and older can come for the fellowship and relaxation. Sample cards are already made so you just need to make that same card with kits already made up. Any questions, please contact Robin Anderson at or her at srboa1robin@gmail.com.

4 Help Make Frozen Meals October 13 Debbie Bishop invites you to help make meals to replenish our frozen meal ministry supply. Sign up soon to join the cooking crew on Friday, October 13 at 9:30 am. Operation Christmas Child Please join our Sunday School children in supporting Operation Christmas Child now through November 12 with donations to fill shoeboxes for kids around the world. You may bring separate items, or choose to fill a shoebox on your own, and place in the box in the entryway. Cash donations are also welcome as each shoebox has a $7 shipping fee. Details are posted or can be found online. Here are the types of items you can bring: TOYS: Include items that children will immediately embrace such as dolls, toy cars, stuffed animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls, toys that light up and make noise (with extra batteries), etc. SCHOOL SUPPLIES: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring and picture books, children s scissors, etc. NON-LIQUID HYGIENE ITEMS: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc. ACCESSORIES: t-shirts, socks, hats, shoes, sunglasses, hair clips, jewelry, watches, flashlights (with extra batteries), etc. DO NOT INCLUDE: Used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives or military figures; chocolate or food; out-of-date candy; liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable glass items; aerosol cans. Ask Me Hospitality Helpers To help our congregation be more userfriendly, the Guest Connections Team has established the Ask Me initiative. Each Sunday, before and after services, a friendly face will rove the entryway with a lanyard and clipboard that boldly states Ask Me. If you encounter newcomers with questions, please direct them to the Ask Me person. And if your forte is helpfulness and friendliness, please sign up for this heartwarming job! You may do it as an individual, couple or whole family, and training is provided by the Guest Connections team. Interested? Please Ask Me, Gloria Farwick at , and I will get you connected! Rushing in After a Disaster Millions of people are reaching out to God to be their refuge and strength right now. I believe God rushes in to be present with people at times like this, said Rev. Lyndy Zabel, director of Missional engagement for the MN Annual Conference. And I m amazed by and thankful for all the people who rush in time after time. You can help by becoming trained as an effective early responder and/or Volunteer in Mission. Two opportunities happen on Saturday, Sept. 30. At a UM Mission Summit, learn to help with relief and recovery in various concrete and meaningful ways. Or at an early response training, you can become equipped and receive credentials to enter disaster-torn areas. The conference is planning two hurricane relief trips in late October and early November. Orange Door Day October 28 For 100 years Emma Norton Services has provided housing and support services for homeless, women, children, and families who have the added challenge of mental illness and/or chemical dependency! As they celebrate the 100th anniversary, you're invited to make a difference by bringing a group from your church to the first annual Orange Door Day on Oct. 28. Join other members of the Minnesota Conference and UM Women as they work to paint, refurbish, and redecorate each room at Emma Norton Residence in St. Paul. At the end of the day a 100 Year Celebration will take place. See Laurie! Nursery Help Sought We are looking for volunteers who love kids to help out in the church nursery each Sunday during worship for either the first or second service. Confirmation students can get service credit for doing this, but still need to attend worship. Anyone interested, please sign up for the Second Person Nursery Helper on the bulletin board, or call Michelle in the church office. Blankets for Beds Consider cleaning out your closets for new and gently used blankets, bedding and towels for local distribution. If you need items to be picked up, please contact Dianne McLain at

5 Children s Ministries & Sunday School Sunday School Update As the Sunday School students finish up learning about creation, October will bring us back to the foundational stories of the Bible. We will explore Noah s Ark, the Ten Command-ments, Moses and the Battle of Jericho. Can you imagine the varying discussions of each of these stories for every age group? The preschoolers are excited about Noah s animals, whereas the older children are thinking about the breadth of God flooding the world and Noah trusting God unconditionally. The Ten Commandments for the older children can be discussion on how God s commandments will guide their moral decision-making throughout their lives. While the preschoolers are focused on making good choices to please God and their caregivers. As always your children will spend time in age-appropriate prayer, utilizing their Bible, reflecting on the story, praising God through music, relating the story to their life and participating in a hands-on activity. Please continue to support your child s faith foundation by attending church and bringing them to Sunday School. MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Oct. 8 - Faith Stepping Stone Blessing of 3 year olds (or those who have not received a Bible) Oct Prayer Partner blessing in worship 3 years-1st graders sing in church Prayer Partner Party during Sunday Nov. 5 - School - SO MUCH FUN! 3rd grade Faith Stepping Stone class during Sunday School Nov Faith Stepping Stone Blessing of 3rd graders with the new Bible 2nd-6th graders sing in church Operation Christmas Child donations due Sunday School Mission This year s Fall Sunday School mission will be Operation Christmas Child, which provides shoeboxes full of items for children worldwide. Our monthly First Sunday mission offering will go toward paying the shipping fees for the shoeboxes, and classrooms will also have bins to collect items to go into the shoeboxes. If you d like to participate, please feel free to start bringing your donations in at any time! Prayer Partner Party October 29 On Sunday October 29 the Sunday School classes and adult Prayer Partners will gather for a get to know you party. Children will have SS music first, then head to the fellowship hall at 9:35 am for the party. They will meet their Prayer Partner, learn a little about each other, ending with a fun activity. This should give everyone a chance to connect as the school year begins. All of the Sunday School children will participate, so make plans to join your partner on October 29 for this event. We will be finished by the time second service begins. Confirmation Confirmation Kick-Off Schedule Wednesdays from 6:00-7:30 pm unless indicated October 4 Mission Night with Senior High October 12 Faith Night with Faith Partners October 18 No Confirmation Class - Fall Break October 25 Focus Night New Testament Overview Nov. 1 Focus Night Life of Jesus Nov. 3-5 The Event UM Youth retreat, Brainerd (Fri Sun) Chaperones Needed for The Event We are in need of one male & two female overnight chaperones that would be willing to drive and spend the weekend in Brainerd with our confirmation students. Please contact Pastor Bill if you are able to help us out November 3-5.

6 Fun & Fellowship Jubilee Band Here October 28 Saturday October 28 7:00 pm For our next Saturday Awakenings concert, we welcome our neighbors from Zion Lutheran Church in a reunion of their "Jubilee Band." They sing uplifting country/gospel/praise music. As always, we encourage you to invite someone you know to come enjoy the evening with us. Refreshments follow; freewill offering received. Praise and Coffee Gatherings On October 2 at 6 pm Sheryl Lehman kicks off Praise and Coffee fellowship time in the side room at Perkins. These gatherings will be monthly on the first Monday for a time of fellowship, fun and coffee praising God. Men, women, young, old all welcome! Bring a friend. Coffee is optional. United Methodist Men s Fellowship The United Methodist Men s Fellowship will gather on Saturday, October 21 at 7:30 am. We re eager to enjoy fellowship over a hot breakfast, share devotions, discuss current topics, and explore ways to serve our church family as well as our community. Newcomers are welcome any time! Contact Ivan Erickson at if you have any questions about the United Methodist Men s Fellowship, and how you too can increase your spiritual connection with Christ and your fellow men of your BUMC family. United Methodist Women Update United Methodist Women will meet Thursday, October 12 at 1:00 p.m. at church with a speaker from Hope Lodge. The purpose of UMW is both fellowship, faith connection and mission support. All women are invited! The UMW Annual gathering of Minnesota Conference United Methodist Women takes place October 7, 8:00 am-3:00 pm at Vineyard UMC, 1395 South Grade Rd S.W. in Hutchinson, MN Ministry Team Reports Finance Team Update We ve made up some ground financially in September, though we re still behind year-todate by around $4,000. We have paid apportionments through August. Please prayerfully review your giving for the year and consider if you could help us get caught up. Thank you for your faithful giving! Consecration Sunday is October 15 Your estimate-of-giving cards to make your 2018 financial commitment to the church were recently sent out. Completed pledge cards will be received in worship on October 15, or may be mailed to the church. Please prayerfully consider the commitment you will make for God s work! Fall Work Day on October 7 The property team will be hosting a Fall workday on Saturday October 7 starting at 8:00 am. If anyone is available to help that morning, they d appreciate your help for whatever amount of time you can come! The list of tasks include trimming bushes, and weeding around the front of the church; washing windows; tree trimming, and removing one large ash tree and one willow tree. The wood is available to anyone who is interested. Nominations for Ministry Teams The Partners in Ministry team will be meeting soon to produce a slate of nominees for our ongoing ministry teams, and perhaps some of the new MCCI teams. Please prayerfully consider serving in the coming year, and if you re interested in a particular are, please let Laurie Schroeder know!

7 In The Conference Advanced Lay Servant Classes The MN Annual Conference offers a free interactive workshop exploring a time of great societal polarization, and how congregations can be places that role model different ways of being together in peace. To register, contact Laurie or Michelle in the church office. There are three sessions to choose from: 1. October 15, 2:00 pm White Bear Lake UMC 2. October 29, 1:00 pm First UMC, Duluth 3. November 12, 1:00 pm Freshwaters UMC, Princeton Our Church Family Bev Barringer s 90 th Birthday On Sunday, October 1 you are invited to an open house 90 th birthday celebration for Bev Barringer her in the fellowship hall from noon to 3 pm. If you can t make it that day, there will also be a cake served on Sunday, October 8 during the fellowship hour. Her birthday is on October 10. Are You Southward Bound? If you head south for the winter, don t forget to let our church office know your temporary address. We like to keep you informed with our newsletters and mailings. You can contact the church office with your temporary address and the dates you will be gone by at office@buffaloumc.com or by phone. Prayer Matters Pray for the family and friends of Helen Ann Johnson, who passed away in September. Pam Croft s mother passed away in September. Pat Bowe continues chemo treatments for pancreatic cancer. Pray for success! Pray for Ed & Erva Hance s nephew, Josh Hance, who is recovering from a serious construction accident requiring reconstructive surgery to his head and face. Please lift up Beth Ristow s grandfather with Alzheimer s and grandmother caring for him. Pray for those who need to find hope in their lives, whether following the natural disasters, living in refugee camps, or struggling with personal matters, here in our congregation and around the world. Traci Lay asks for prayers for her brother and his family as they desperately search for a new, affordable place to live. Kris Uter thanks you all for your prayers, and celebrates that all her blood tests came back in normal ranges! Pray for a miracle for Jacob McDonald, a 10 th grader at Dassel-Cokato school who had an allergic reaction and is now on life support at Children s, and pray for his family, too. Please pray for the brother of a congregant, just diagnosed with advanced multiple myeloma, and is awaiting the test results regarding a possible second cancer diagnosis. Celebrations: Thanksgiving for the 12 students confirmed on September 17: Jude Adams, Austin Carter, Emily Christian, Sophie Ellis, Madelynn Hanson, Spencer Heyerdahl, Amy Highberg, Edward Johnson, Orry Jude, Andrew Knutson, Emily Sandstrom & Jenna Urick. Celebration for our new 7 th grade confirmation students: Maverick Gilson, Aria Sturm, Spencer Carter and Spencer Hanson. Celebration for the September 24 baptisms of Magnus Dillon Tierney & Sydney Suzanne Kiphuth. Thank You from: Dianne McLain: "For all of you who continue to provide blankets, bedding and other linen for the food shelf, I want to thank you and let you know how much your contributions are appreciated. Don't ever think your solitary donation of even one blanket, one sheet or even towel isn't welcome as everything I take to the Food Shelf is WELL received and much appreciated. Please continue to support this simple ministry. Thanks "Thursday Women s AA Big Book Study Group: Our heart-filled gratitude to you for opening up our meeting place which allows us to grow in our spiritual new life in our recovery. Thank You!

8 This image cannot currently be displayed. What s Up in Preschool? We are off to a wonderful start in preschool, with 8 children enrolled in the 3 year old class and 17 children in the 4/5 year old class. We are assisting two families with tuition out of our scholarship fund, so we are very happy with the beginning of this school year, with room for eight more students in the youngest class and room for one more in the older class. Some specific assets to BUMPreschool are: a Christian learning environment, two certified teachers in all classes, phy ed classes taught by Gym Nation, both indoor and outdoor learning/play spaces and scholarship dollars for needy families. The first week of school in September we brought Teddy Bears the to have a friend with us, and the last week of the month we studied apples and made applesauce. Wow, what good smells wafted down the hallways when we were cooking! The weather cooperated for some wonderful outdoor time as well. As we head into October, we will learn about Fall and all the great changes that occur in God s world during this marvelous time of year! Fire Safety Week is the second week of the month, so we are looking for any volunteer firemen who might be able to come into our classes and speak with us on fire safety. We will go on an all-school field trip to Fall Harvest Orchard in Delano on October 27, and Halloween activities and parties will round out the month. Also, preschool chapel has started. We are lucky this year to be able to offer this twice a month with CurtisRieck and Debbie Bishop coming in once each and Dianne McLain covering the other week. She starts on the 11 th and 12 th, so that will be special as well! Our Preschool Advisory Board Team will meet on the first Tuesday of the month from 7:00-8:00 PM with parents, preschool director, and church team representatives. We help shape policies for the preschool, generate new ideas, keep an active connection with the church, and support the work of the preschool staff. The representatives from the congregation can be of any age and stage of life, as long as you believe in the value of early childhood education! If you are able to help, we would love for you to sit on the board. Please let Melissa know at or Melissa@buffaloumc.com Happy Fall to All! The preschoolers love crunching in the leaves, so we will go outside and enjoy our wonderful new playground as long as the weather permits. Melissa Ungaro, Director Preschool Staff: Melissa Ungaro, director Christine Hartke, 3-year-old & 4/5 teacher Jenny Hanson, teaching assistant

9 Connection Points Ministries and fellowship opportunities meeting at regularly scheduled times United Methodist Women Every 2 nd Thursday of the month All women are invited as we hear from a guest speaker from Hope Lodge. Our hostess will be Linda Sherman and Carole Wakefield. Devotions by Paulette Moore. This month: Thursday, October 12 at 1:00 pm United Methodist Men s Fellowship Every 3 rd Saturday of the month Men of the church interested in service, faith and fellowship are invited to come meet with other men for fellowship, devotion and fund raising projects. The meetings begin with breakfast at 7:30 am. This month: Saturday, October 21 Prayer Shawl Ministry Every 4 th Monday Gather at Arlene Nelson s home at Park Terrace at1:00 pm to knit or crochet shawls for people who might be homebound, in the hospital, grieving, or in other challenging situations. Call Dianne McLain at with questions. This month: Monday, October 23 at 1:00pm Thursday Gatherings Every 1 st Thursday of the month Gather in the fellowship hall at 1:00 pm for a time of fellowship playing games and occasional service project. Bring a favorite game and snacks. All are welcome! Call Esther Kiphuth at if you have questions. This month: Thursday, October 5 at 1:00 pm Adult Bible Study Every Thursday An ongoing traditional Bible study meets at Paulette Moore s home. All are welcome to join this study long- or short-term as able. Call Paulette for details at: Currently studying 2 Peter, then will start Revelation. Weekly: Thursdays at 6:30 pm starting October 5 Diners Out Fellowship Gathering Gather at Perkins May-September at 5:30 pm for food and fellowship. Primarily active seniors, but all welcome! Call Sara Gaeth at This month: On Hiatus until May Every 4 th Thursday of the month Praise & Coffee Every 1 st Monday of the month Gather at Perkins for coffee, fellowship and a spirit of praise! All welcome men, women, young, old! Call Sheryl Lehman at This month: Starts Monday, October 2, 6:00 pm

10 UPCOMING STUFF YOUTH GROUP MEETS: October 4 Gathering October 11 Whirlyball October 25 Normal night On a normal youth evening students are able to purchase dinner at the church. We provide pizza (cheese, sausage and cheese) for $1 per slice. Pop may be purchased from the pop machine for.50. This confirmation and Youth Group evening will be very special! Students in grades 7-12 will gather together to celebrate/commiserate another year of school. We have a few extra BUMC We Can be the Change shirts remaining. Cost is $12. See Curtis if you would like to join the KINDNESS movement in this way! BUMY Where Everybody Knows October 25 It will be fun. It will be serious. It will be a great opportunity to invite a friend along to see if they would like to join us for the year. A sport that combines basketball, hockey, lacrosse, and bumper cars. That s right, bumper cars! In WhirlyBall, two teams of 5 players use scoops to try to toss a ball through

11 October 2017 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 World Communion Sunday 9:25 am Estate & Financial Planning 12:00-3:00 pm Bev Barringer 90 th Birthday Party 8 3 Yr old Faith Stepping Stone Blessing Chancel Chimes 10:30 9:25 am Estate & Financial Planning Class 2 9:00 am Commodity Distribution 10:00 am AA 9 10:00 am AA 6:30 pm BeFrienders 3 10:30 am AA 6:30 Weight Watches 7:00 pm Property Team Meeting 7:00 pm Preschool Board Meeting 10 10:30 am AA 6:30 Weight Watches 7:00 pm Leadership Team Meeting 4 8:30 am Weight Watchers 6:00 pm Confirmation & Senior High Combined Night 6:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:30 pm Joyful Praise 11 8:30 am Weight Watchers 6:00 pm Sr. High Youth 6:00 pm Confirmation Faith Night 6:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:30 pm Joyful Praise 5 1:00 pm Thursday s Gathering 6:30 pm AA Women s Group 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study at Paulette s 12 1:00 pm UMW 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study at Paulette s 6:30 pm AA Women s Group 6 7 7:30 am Worship Design meeting 8:00 am Church Work Day w/property Team 8:00 am UMW Annual Conference 9:00 am AA 13 9:30 am Frozen Mealmaking 14 9:00 am AA 15 Consecration Sunday 9:25 am Estate & Financial Planning Class 16 10:00 am AA 12:30 pm MS Support Group 17 10:30 am AA 6:30 Weight Watches 7:00 pm SPRC Team Meeting 18 MEA School Break 8:30 am Weight Watchers 6:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:30 pm Joyful Praise 19 MEA School Break 6:30 pm AA Women s Group 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study at Paulette s 20 MEA School Break 21 7:30 am UM Men s Fellowship 9:00 am AA Newsletter Deadline 22 Union Gospel Mission Choir leads worship 23 10:00 am AA 1:00 pm Prayer Shawls at Arlene s 24 10:30 am AA 6:30 Weight Watches 25 8:30 am Weight Watchers 6:00 pm Sr. High Youth 6:00 pm Confirmation Focus Night 6:30 pm Handbell Rehearsal 7:30 pm Joyful Praise 26 6:30 pm AA Women s Group 6:30 pm Adult Bible Study at Paulette s 27 10:00 am Newsletter Assembly 28 9:00 am AA Saturday Awakenings Concert Zion Jubilee Band 29 9:20 am Prayer Partner Party 10:15 am Sunday School Teacher Christmas meeting 3 Yr-1 st gr sing in Worship 30 10:00 am AA 31 10:30 am AA 6:30 Weight Watchers 7:00 pm Finance Team Meeting Sunday Schedule 8:15 am Joyful Praise Worship 9:20-10:20 am Fellowship & Education 10:30 am Traditional Worship

12 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 8:15 am October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 10:30 am October 1 October 8 October 15 October 22 October 29 Resources Current issues of the Upper Room, Alive Now, Pockets (for children), and DevoZine are available in the entryway for a nominal donation. Prayer Requests Call the office or use the cards available in the attendance pads to make prayer requests. Turn them in to the pastor before services on Sunday morning for inclusion in announcements. October Schedules Scripture Reader Schedule Traditional Celebration Service 10:30 Duane Otness Reader Needed Dave Gaeth Mike Knutson Barbara Sargent Coffee Server Schedule UEC Loren & Jane VanDorp Del Smith & Amber Monson Larry & Darla O Flanagan Deb Rippe & Barbara Norrix Natalie Roeser & Julie Bedker Usher Schedule Mike & Barb Sande Zach & Trish Ewer Barb Odenthal & Sandy Weldele Don & Jeanne Wermager Dennis & Tracy Daleiden Ivan Erickson & Lester Hamann Taylor & Nicole Coyle Linda Bostic & Jeremy Carlson Bob & Chris Highberg Lester Hamann & Iona Markley Information Prayer Circle Please call the church office at with prayer concerns or to be part of the prayer circle. Flowers for the Altar Do you have a special event or person you want to honor with flowers some Sunday? Sign up on the flower chart posted by the office, and indicate if you will bring your own, or place your check for $39 in the offering marked flowers and we will order. November 3-5 November 4 November 5 November 5 November 19 November 19 November 22 November 23 November 26 Looking Ahead Items to Put on Your Calendar The Event New Member Class Parkview Service Daylight Saving Time Ends New Member Sunday Higher Call Leads Worship Community Thanksgiving Worship at Zion Thanksgiving United Methodist Student Day Please let the church office know: If your telephone number, address or mailing address change. When a member of your family is hospitalized or in need of pastoral care. If you would like Holy Communion brought to you. If you know of someone in the congregation that could use a delivered meal.

13 Buffalo United Methodist Church th Street Northwest Buffalo, MN CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization US Postage PAID Buffalo, MN Permit No. 31 Buffalo United Methodist Church serving people for Jesus Christ so that we all may know joy! Office Hours: Closed Mondays Tuesday-Thursday 9 am to 3 pm Friday 9 am to 1 pm Phone Fax Office@BuffaloUMC.com Don t Miss Union Gospel Mission Choir with Heart of the City Sunday, October 22 8:15 & 10:30 Worship Website Find us on Facebook The Joy Connection is a monthly publication of The Buffalo United Methodist Church. Submission deadline is the third Thursday of every month.