LOAVES & FISHES SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER. October 7 10:00 am Worship Communion 6:00 pm Bible Study 11:30 am Walton Woods. October 14. October 21.

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1 FAITH COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LOAVES & FISHES Volume 41 Issue 10 October 2018 SUNDAYS IN OCTOBER October 7 Communion 11:30 am Walton Woods October 14 October 21 October 28 11:30 am 4th Sunday Brunch Hearing..Trusting..Acting..Sharing

2 Faith Community Presbyterian Church PAGE 2 VOLUME 41 ISSUE 10 FROM DAN S DESK Here's a special invitation for you. As we move into the fall season, we'll be looking at who we've been called to be as a faith community, and what we've been called to be about. As we do so we'll be taking a closer look at a few things. For example, consider our church's logo: Faith Community Presbyterian Church W. Ten Mile Rd. Novi, MI Tel: (248) Fax: (248) It's out there on our building, big enough for everyone traveling Ten Mile to see. It's on our stationery, our newsletter and our weekly bulletin. It's deceptively simple, which all good logos should be, but in reality is full of wonderful symbolism. All four parts of our mission statement are there: Hearing Trusting Acting Sharing We're currently exploring our logo during a four week series of presentations, and then will move on to take a 'deeper dive' into each of the mission words listed above. We're doing this because of the pivotal position we're in. Our Pastor Nominating Committee (keep praying for these hard working saints) is hard at work and so it seems natural to spend time with these nuts and bolts of our identity. So pay attention, friends, as together we explore, reaffirm, rediscover and recommit. These are exciting times and we do well to take fullest advantage of the opportunities ahead. Your friend, Dan Michalek Staff Dan Michalek, Interim Pastor Rebekah Ratza, Director of Music John Bogdan, Pianist Daphne Paulk, Director of Family Development Jackie Richards, Business Manager Chrystal Vaughn, Office Administrator Church Officers Elders 2018 Jill Bednarek Ted Martin Angela Ryan Micky Tschirhart 2019 Jim Ernst Tammy Johnson Tom Sumiec Mark Turner 2020 Leonard Berman George Kortlandt Kim Richmond Roger Wilfong Deacons 2018 Larry Brandon Mike Everett Suzanne Everett Cindy Huston Michelle McKnight Jim Paulk Brian Smith 2019 Tom Anan Ruth Anan Dave Bednarek Bob Grove Marianne Simancek 2020 Adam Bednarek Barb Crawford Connie Isbell Cathy Ross Newsletter Nancy Rajala, Design & Layout Brenda Benn, Editor

Please contact Kim Richmond at or Daphne Paulk at with questions or to volunteer. When: Where: Prices: Sunday, October 14,12:30 pm Three Cedars Farm 7897 Six Mile Rd.

3 VOLUME 41 ISSUE 10 Faith Community Presbyterian Church PAGE 3 COME OUT AND EXPERIENCE SOME OLD-FASHIONED FUN! SUNDAY SCHOOL TEACHERS NEEDED SUNDAY SCHOOL SUBS, PLEASE We offer two different age levels and are seeking volunteers to sub for our regular teachers on occasion. Please contact Kim Richmond at or Daphne Paulk at with questions or to volunteer. When: Where: Prices: Sunday, October 14,12:30 pm Three Cedars Farm 7897 Six Mile Rd. Northville, MI $5 Hay Ride $5 Corn Maze, under 3 free $4 Train Ride Please let Daphne Paulk know if you plan on attending. CONFIRMATION CLASS: ATTENTION: Students in 9 th grade (or older students) who have not yet completed confirmation class: To assist us in preparing materials, we need an accurate count of how many students will be in our upcoming confirmation class! Please let us know if you plan to participate in confirmation class this year! 8 th graders, we d also like to know how many of you are out there! Potential confirmation class students, please contact either the office, Kim Richmond or Daphne Paulk. Thank you! FOSTER CARE COALITION October 8 at 6:30 pm Join us at First Presbyterian Church, 701 Church St., Plymouth for THE REVOLVING DOOR OF MY LIFE IN FOSTER CARE. Beverly Waino and Peggy Fisher-Kmieciak will share their stories of living as foster sisters. We will also hear updates from agencies and community volunteers. Please bring almost-new Halloween costumes to give to children in foster care. Refreshments served. Contact Peggy Fisher-Kmieciak, or Sheila Henderson, for more information.

PAGE 4 Faith Community Presbyterian Church VOLUME 41 ISSUE 10 WOMEN S GROUP Tuesday, October 9 12:30 pm Get your craft on!

4TH SUNDAY BRUNCH AT DEADWOOD This year s last Sunday Brunch will be Sunday, October 28 at Deadwood Bar & Grill in Northville.

Deadwood offers great breakfast and lunch options, as well as those warm, chocolate chip cookies!

! The 31st Annual Novi-Northville CROP Hunger Walk takes place on Sunday, October 7.

The four mile Walk starts and ends at Crosspointe Meadows Church, 29000 Meadowbrook Rd., Novi. Last year, our Walk raised $13,000 for hunger relief programs around the world.

Soup Kitchen in Detroit. Walker sponsor sheets and further details will be available in the narthex on Sunday mornings. Help is also needed on the day of the Walk.

4 PAGE 4 Faith Community Presbyterian Church VOLUME 41 ISSUE 10 WOMEN S GROUP Tuesday, October 9 12:30 pm Get your craft on! Linda Ernst and Ann Kowalczyk will host this months Women s Group. All craft materials will be provided as well as lunch. Hope to see you there! 4TH SUNDAY BRUNCH AT DEADWOOD This year s last Sunday Brunch will be Sunday, October 28 at Deadwood Bar & Grill in Northville. Sign up in the narthex to enjoy some lively conversation and a tasty meal after church at this popular restaurant. Deadwood offers great breakfast and lunch options, as well as those warm, chocolate chip cookies! Since November and December are busy with holiday activities, we won t have a 4th Sunday brunch again till January 27, So don t miss this one!! The 31st Annual Novi-Northville CROP Hunger Walk takes place on Sunday, October 7. The event joins churches in our community to raise money for the hunger relief efforts of Church World Service, the mission arm of the National Council of Churches. The four mile Walk starts and ends at Crosspointe Meadows Church, Meadowbrook Rd., Novi. Last year, our Walk raised $13,000 for hunger relief programs around the world. Twenty-five percent of those funds stayed in our community to support Northville Civic Concern, Redford Interfaith Relief Agency, the Novi Emergency Food Program and Everyone Eats Soup Kitchen in Detroit. Walker sponsor sheets and further details will be available in the narthex on Sunday mornings. Help is also needed on the day of the Walk. Please contact Tom Anan at (248) for more information. Please continue to pray for those suffering from hunger in our world and the work of CWS. SEWING PARTY CONTINUES October 23 The next Pillowcase Partyers get-together to sew pillowcases for kids in foster care is Tuesday, October 23, from 1-3 pm. Bring your sewing machine or just join the party to help cut fabric or iron. Happily, our pillowcase stash has been depleted!! We donated all we had to a Halloween Party for foster kids in Detroit this month. Time to sew more! Questions? Call Val Kushman. LOOKING AHEAD Thanksgiving Potluck Sunday, November 18 at 5:30 pm Men s Breakfast Saturday, December 1 at 8:30 am

PAGE 5 Faith Community Presbyterian Church VOLUME 41 ISSUE 10 SOUP COOK-OFF S ON!

) prize! Well, let s just say you ll go home with a prize.

GRADES 7-12 Every Second and Fourth Sunday 6-7:00 pm Beginning September 23 No doubt the real winners will be everyone who comes out to enjoy sampling

We also need tasters to sample the soups and desserts and vote for a winner.

5 PAGE 5 Faith Community Presbyterian Church VOLUME 41 ISSUE 10 SOUP COOK-OFF S ON! October 21 Grab the crockpot, fill it with soup and head to the annual Faith Community Soup Cook-Off, Oct. 21 at 5 p.m. If your soup is the favorite, you ll go home with a big (?) prize! Well, let s just say you ll go home with a prize. :) If dessert is more your forte, whip up your favorite sweet for the Cook-Off and you could go home with a prize, too. GRADES 7-12 Every Second and Fourth Sunday 6-7:00 pm Beginning September 23 No doubt the real winners will be everyone who comes out to enjoy sampling all the soups and sweets along with salad, rolls and beverages served with lots of great fellowship. Don t want to cook? We also need tasters to sample the soups and desserts and vote for a winner. Sign up on the poster in the narthex and let us know if you ll be bringing a soup or dessert and how many will attend. And we ll see you there! FAITH CLUB Faith Club is a week day program for children in Kindergarten - Grade 6. We meet each Wednesday during the school year beginning September 19th with a break for the winter holidays. We begin again in January and meet through April 17th. Wednesdays 5:00-6:30 pm

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campus, except for those in the possession and control of current law enforcement officers.

Starting Sunday, September 30th there will be a Bible Study every Sunday from 6-7:00 pm.

This DVD lecture series covers a variety of world religions with time for discussion.

Teens are also invited and encouraged to participate - please come and bring a friend - or even your

HAVE A CHILD'S GENTLY USED HALLOWEEN COSTUME?

6 PAGE 6 Faith Community Presbyterian Church VOLUME 41 ISSUE 10 Hearing Trusting Acting Sharing Faith Community Presbyterian Church, by a vote of Session, prohibits the possession of all firearms on the campus, except for those in the possession and control of current law enforcement officers. BIBLE STUDY IS CHANGING TIME! Starting Sunday, September 30th there will be a Bible Study every Sunday from 6-7:00 pm. The first topic will be an 8 week series by Dr. Paul Maier titled Christianity and the Competition. This DVD lecture series covers a variety of world religions with time for discussion. You do not need to come to all the sessions and there is no preparation or materials required. Teens are also invited and encouraged to participate - please come and bring a friend - or even your parents! If you have any questions, please see Adam or Laura Bednarek. HAVE A CHILD'S GENTLY USED HALLOWEEN COSTUME? Holidays are often difficult and disappointing for the 2,000 children who live in foster care in Wayne County. Along with First Presbyterian Church of Plymouth, we re collecting Halloween costumes (store-bought or homemade) for a Halloween Party near Eastern Market on October 18. All sizes are needed, as the children are ages 1 to 18. Please leave at church in the coat closet by Sunday, October 7. Our goal is 100 costumes! For more information, contact Val Kushman at (248) Thank you.

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Sunday, and left a flower in remembrance.

master gardener to help prune, weed, and/or plant in the flower beds, twice a year!

7 PAGE 8 Faith Community Presbyterian Church VOLUME 41 ISSUE 10 THANK YOU EVERYONE The Memorial Garden committee wishes to thank everyone who visited the garden on Rally Sunday, and left a flower in remembrance. We are always in search of new members and welcome all - you don t have to be a master gardener to help prune, weed, and/or plant in the flower beds, twice a year! Keith & Kathy Langham Head Chef Susan Farooq supervises Jim Wroe mixing dressing into the Cole slaw at the September 4 E1E Soup Kitchen.

FAITH COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LOAVES & FISHES SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER

FAITH COMMUNITY PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH LOAVES & FISHES Volume 39 Issue 10 November 2017 SUNDAYS IN NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 5 9:00 am Bible Study 10:00 am Worship with Communion All Saints Day Stewardship Dedication