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Corner 3 4 Creative Corner 5 Missions 6, 7 Fall Craft Show 9 Youth News 10 Special Music 11 Concerts Begins

Messy Church is an exciting and casual group learning and sharing alternative where people of all ages get

It offers two hours of relaxed, creative, and Christ-centered fun for adults and children alike.

1 In Touch Also available online at October 2017 Inside This Issue: Birthdays, Anniversaries 2 What to expect at Messy Church: JOY Club Kid s Corner 3 4 Creative Corner 5 Missions 6, 7 Fall Craft Show 9 Youth News 10 Special Music 11 Concerts Begins November 15th! Messy Church is an exciting and casual group learning and sharing alternative where people of all ages get together once a month for casual, family-friendly activities, good conversation, and a light meal together. It offers two hours of relaxed, creative, and Christ-centered fun for adults and children alike. Welcoming hospitality Intergenerational relationship building Creative activity centers Laughter Celebration stories Music A light supper Fun Easy games All ages Contact Athena at or athenarhodes@ebumc.net if you would like to volunteer in this exciting ministry at Ebenezer UMC, Suffolk.

P a g e 2 1 Steve & Sandra Boone Dwayne & Terri White 2 Morgan & Chrystie Way 4 Mike & Lisa Bono Jeff & Jen Davis 5 Tom & Teresa Collette Edward & Reeve Luecke 7 Scott & Sandie

Latimer 14 Michael & Cheryl LePore 17 Jeff & Kit Ward 20 Pam & Guy Brock Kevin & Nora Edwards Brent & Tricia Seusy 24 Joe & Barb Bass Bryant & Joanie Bowden 27 Ed & Bea

and LIKE our page for the latest updates. Contact Chris Keltner at chriskeltner@ebumc.net to have your event added to our page.

Jen Davis Ryan Horton Angie Leeman 10 Elizabeth Keesee Sophia Keesee 11 Barbara Millan 13 Pat Merica 15 Trevor Hawley 16 Dillon Wright 17 Tyler Johnson 18 Michael Tyler LePore

2 P a g e 2 1 Steve & Sandra Boone Dwayne & Terri White 2 Morgan & Chrystie Way 4 Mike & Lisa Bono Jeff & Jen Davis 5 Tom & Teresa Collette Edward & Reeve Luecke 7 Scott & Sandie Ange Brandon & Wendy Boyd 8 Rick & Sandi Milton 9 Bill & Lou Pollard 10 Robbie & Kelli Horton 13 Art & Mary A. Latimer 14 Michael & Cheryl LePore 17 Jeff & Kit Ward 20 Pam & Guy Brock Kevin & Nora Edwards Brent & Tricia Seusy 24 Joe & Barb Bass Bryant & Joanie Bowden 27 Ed & Bea Moneypenny 28 Ronnie & Faye Darden 29 Bill & Vickilynn Pabalan 30 Stanley & Jeanne Dennis Bob & Betty Murray Please log onto Facebook to search Ebenezer United Methodist Church and LIKE our page for the latest updates. Contact Chris Keltner at chriskeltner@ebumc.net to have your event added to our page. 1 Barbara Johnson 3 Mallory Barnette Brandon Brock Jeanne Dennis Jeff Moger 4 Amber Morgan Pam Saks 6 Edith Havrila Caitlin Holst Lorraine Peters 7 Dennis Pearson Bill Steere 9 Jen Davis Ryan Horton Angie Leeman 10 Elizabeth Keesee Sophia Keesee 11 Barbara Millan 13 Pat Merica 15 Trevor Hawley 16 Dillon Wright 17 Tyler Johnson 18 Michael Tyler LePore 19 Tim Ketten 20 Sandra Boone Lee Kuklock 21 Art Berkley Amye Stephenson 22 Logan Norgard 23 Jordan Brock 24 Matt Westheimer 25 Sue Corey 26 Dale Terry 27 Jamie Newman 28 Jack Carlin Molly Hazelwood Danielle Jennette 29 Hannah Compton 30 Rene Holst 31 Lillian Atchley Forrest Ward I n T o u c h

P a g e 3 (Just Older Youth 50+) The JOY CLUB is an opportunity for great fun and fellowship for senior members of Ebenezer s family.

has passed. November 18th (Saturday) What Child Is This, Edenton, NC Rocky Hock Playhouse w/lunch Cost: approx.

3 P a g e 3 (Just Older Youth 50+) The JOY CLUB is an opportunity for great fun and fellowship for senior members of Ebenezer s family. Our goal is to enjoy each other s company by sharing and caring. Come and join us for the activities listed below. Contact Janie Murrell (janie.murrell@yahoo.com or ) to sign up for an event. October 14th (Saturday) Mamma Mia, Virginia Musical Theater Sandler Center matinee Cost from $28-$44/pp (depends on section & age [65+] is less We have a good group going deadline for tickets has passed. November 18th (Saturday) What Child Is This, Edenton, NC Rocky Hock Playhouse w/lunch Cost: approx. $32/pp, but price depends on # of people We have a good group going deadline for group tickets has passed, but you may be able to get individual tickets through the Playhouse website. December 16, 2017 (Saturday) Christmas Swap and Covered dish Bring unwrapped gift valued at $5.00 and see what happens 6:00 pm in the FLC You are invited to come and worship the Lord through Prayer and Thanksgiving on: Tuesdays Wednesdays 1:00-2:00 PM 6:00-6:30 AM Chapel, Rm 5 (Main Building) Sanctuary (Main Building) I n T o u c h

P a g e 4 October KID S CORNER Join the fun Practice- Each

from 6 8:00pm. Dress up...dress up your trunk!

net if you can come and decorate your car/trunk and hand

4 P a g e 4 October KID S CORNER Join the fun Practice- Each Sunday at the beginning of Sunday School! We will sing during special services!! Join Us for a Fun Evening of TRUNK OR TREAT October 31st from 6 8:00pm. Dress up...dress up your trunk! We will have a contest for the Best Decorated Trunk! So get those creative juices flowing! athenarhodes@ebumc.net if you can come and decorate your car/trunk and hand out candy to the children! Please contact Athena Rhodes for more information regarding Children s Ministry at EBUMC! , athenarhodes@ebumc.net I n T o u c h

5 P a g e 5 C R E A T I V E Athena and I wish to thank all of our teachers for taking time out of their busy schedules to teach a class. When we started out, we had some idea of what we hoped to accomplish with the Craft/Vendor Show being the main goal. However, we found that the greatest benefit has been that through the sharing of a variety of talents, we created a space for people to get to know one another in a casual, fun atmosphere. (We created a small group!) Each activity drew different and new people; many brought friends that had never been to Ebenezer, some brought family...by creating a space to be, we have made new friends! Our hope is to continue this into 2018, but we need your help! We need others to share their talents...if you think you have a craft you would like to share with others, please contact: athenarhodes@ebumc.net or sheilasmith@ebumc.net. And, I m sure we can look forward to some more Paint Nights with Athena, who makes it simple for even the non-artist like me! -Sheila Smith HAVE FUN! I n T o u c h

P a g e 6 SHOE BOX CHRISTMAS GIFTS October 1 November 12 Purchase/collect items for shoe boxes November 12 Packing party (w/lunch) in Family Life Center 12:30 PM Help up assemble the gift shoe boxes

If you would like to adopt a box(es) and pay for shipping, please make checks payable to EUMC in increments of $9.00 and write shoe box on Memo line.

6 P a g e 6 SHOE BOX CHRISTMAS GIFTS October 1 November 12 Purchase/collect items for shoe boxes November 12 Packing party (w/lunch) in Family Life Center 12:30 PM Help up assemble the gift shoe boxes for children overseas. Because boxes end up being so heavy, shipping averages $7.00/box. If you would like to adopt a box(es) and pay for shipping, please make checks payable to EUMC in increments of $9.00 and write shoe box on Memo line. Bountiful Blessings Outreach Thanksgiving for those in need! Since there will never cease to be some in need on the earth, I therefore command you, Open your hand to the poor and needy neighbor in your land. Deuteronomy 15:11 DEADLINE IS NOVEMBER 19th We have approximately 40 families who are in need of food for Thanksgiving. We are asking our church families, individuals and small groups to provide a Thanksgiving meal for each of these families. PREPARE A FOOD GIFT BASKET/ BOX with a turkey or 2 roasting hens and all the fixings and bring it to the church between 10am and 11am on Saturday, November 18, A suggested menu for your box will be available at the sign-up table. We ask that you include enough food for your adopted family size. Sign-up sheets will be available beginning October 15th until November 19th in the Narthex and FLC. Please include your Name, phone number and address when you sign up. Please also take the corresponding Family Tag as a reminder and to identify your delivered basket or box and extras. Questions may be directed to Chris Keltner at cokeltner@aol.com or Thank you for your radical generosity! I n T o u c h

P a g e 7 The Missions Corner Next meeting: Wednesday, October 18th, 7:00 p.m. Room 127, FLC Mission Co-Chairs: Keith Compton (849-3907 or klshcompton@verizon.

We Care is a ministry that crochets, knits or sews lap and baby blankets, prayer shawls and bereavement sets.

Our hands serve Christ, Janie Murrell Soup Kitchen at St.

of Newport News. If you are interested in volunteering for October s soup kitchen, please contact Keith Compton at 849-3907 and klshcompton@verizon.

7 P a g e 7 The Missions Corner Next meeting: Wednesday, October 18th, 7:00 p.m. Room 127, FLC Mission Co-Chairs: Keith Compton ( or klshcompton@verizon.net) and Chris Keltner ( or chriskeltner@ebumc.net) WE CARE October 10, 2017 at 10:00am in the FLC is the date to remember for the next WE CARE meeting. We Care is a ministry that crochets, knits or sews lap and baby blankets, prayer shawls and bereavement sets. These items go out into the community as well as to our church family and we REALLY need your help. Come and join us! Our hands serve Christ, Janie Murrell Soup Kitchen at St. Paul's Episcopal OCT 28th Soup Kitchen at St Paul s Episcopal - Get yourself, your family, small group or Sunday School class involved in feeding the homeless of Newport News. If you are interested in volunteering for October s soup kitchen, please contact Keith Compton at and klshcompton@verizon.net or Chris Keltner at and chriskeltner@ebumc.net. Warm Hands & Hearts As you are preparing for winter, please bring in lightly used (Clean!) or new coats and winter clothing. Scarves, mittens, and gloves are also needed for those less fortunate. Collection bins will be available in both buildings. Collection Deadline is November 1st. I n T o u c h

P a g e 8 Another Successful Tourney behind us! Thank you to all who prayed, gave donations, solicited door prizes and/or auction items, provided corporate sponsorships, played or volunteered!

so keep your thinking cap on and if you encounter a business acquaintance or someone you patronize, be bold and ask if they would make a donation! Contact Brian Webber (teedoff1950@yahoo.

8 P a g e 8 Another Successful Tourney behind us! Thank you to all who prayed, gave donations, solicited door prizes and/or auction items, provided corporate sponsorships, played or volunteered! We had a wonderful day and the golfers had a good time and enjoyed the food provided as a thank you. It s not too early to start thinking about next year...we always need sponsorships, door prizes, etc. so keep your thinking cap on and if you encounter a business acquaintance or someone you patronize, be bold and ask if they would make a donation! Contact Brian Webber (teedoff1950@yahoo.com) for more information. THANK YOU, BRIAN, for all your time and efforts to pull this tourney together to benefit our numerous ministries. We recognize that this is a labor of love and we truly appreciate all you do! Do You Believe in Magic? Some people believe that s how things get done around the church. With all the different programs we offer, do you ever stop to wonder how it all comes together? THINK ABOUT IT! The church is not just a handful of people, it takes a lot of people working together to create each and every thing you see that the church provides to (y)our church family and the community. WE ARE ALL BUSY, but if everyone stepped back and said they were too busy to do the Lord s work, where would we be? Pray about it, and find a place to volunteer and make a difference! I n T o u c h

P a g e 9 Ebenezer Craft & Vendor Show $20.00 per space (5X10) November 4 th 10-3 Check/cash must be received to secure space* *If you are a home-based Vendor please call first!

9 P a g e 9 Ebenezer Craft & Vendor Show $20.00 per space (5X10) November 4 th 10-3 Check/cash must be received to secure space* *If you are a home-based Vendor please call first! * NAME: Business Name Description of product Contact # *Set up 8:00 day of show/ or call for special arrangements Special Requests Do you need a table? $5.00 fee Event Coordinator: Athena Rhodes ( ) Spaces are limited! Registration form & payment options available at: ebumc.net I n T o u c h

P a g e 10 If you ever feel the urge to write one of our College Students or OUR Young Marine, I have a few addresses to share: Y 0 U T H MILITARY SERVICE USMC PFS George A.

10 P a g e 10 If you ever feel the urge to write one of our College Students or OUR Young Marine, I have a few addresses to share: Y 0 U T H MILITARY SERVICE USMC PFS George A. Milton PERSONNEL ADMINISTRATION SCHOOL MCCSS TRAINING COMMAND P. O. Box Camp LeJeune, NC COLLEGE Katt Schau Bridgewater College 402 E. College St. Box 1715 Bridgewater, VA Christina Banks (TCC) 5101 Dominion Dr. Suffolk, VA Michaela Banks (ODU) 828 West 49th St. Norfolk, VA Alex VanCampen (TNCC) 300 Quillen s Pt. Lane Smithfield, VA Dates for your Calendars: COLLEGE (con t) Ethan Pitsenbarger (JMU) 1260 Devon Ln. Apt. D Harrisonburg, VA Josie Ketten (USC) USC Box Greene St. Columbia, SC Abigail Hickman (VA TECH) West Ambler Johnston Room Washington St. SW Blacksburg, VA Ali Marshall (ODU) Pearl Ct. Carrollton, VA Rachel Betz (VA TECH) West Ambler Johnston Room Washington St. SW Blacksburg, VA Oct. 1 6pm in the FLC (Youth Group) Oct. 14 (Saturday) -Youth Bonfire at home of Lee Morgan SuMay Jesus always set your Soul on Fire!! I n T o u c h

P a g e 1 1 in the sanctuary A reception will follow in the Family Life Center 1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s grace

Eunice has been playing the harp for less than 3 years and in June, took 3rd place in the junior division of the U.S. Harp Competition in Minnesota.

11 P a g e 1 1 in the sanctuary A reception will follow in the Family Life Center 1 Peter 4:10 Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God s grace in its various forms. (NIV) Eleven year-old, Eunice, is the daughter of Rev. Jaewood J.W. Park, pastor at St. Andrews UMC in Portsmouth. Eunice has been playing the harp for less than 3 years and in June, took 3rd place in the junior division of the U.S. Harp Competition in Minnesota. She also plays the piano and violin, but enjoys the harp the most. The concert is free and open to the public, however a love offering may be given. Please invite your friends, family, and neighbors to join us! All Saints Day Music Concert with Eunice Park, harpist Sunday, November 5th 4:00 p.m. in the sanctuary followed by a reception in the Family Life Center I n T o u c h

Ebenezer United Methodist Church The Church that L O V E is building...one life at a time. 1589 Steeple Drive Suffolk, Virginia 23433 Phone: (757) 238-2359 Fax: (757) 238-7765 E-mail: ebenezer@ebumc.

Sunday Worship 8:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Coffee Fellowship (FLC) Christian Education (all ages) Contemporary Worship Adult Christian Education Traditional

12 Ebenezer United Methodist Church The Church that L O V E is building...one life at a time Steeple Drive Suffolk, Virginia Phone: (757) Fax: (757) ebenezer@ebumc.net The deadline for newsletter submissions for the N o v e m b e r issue is Friday, October 13, Join us in Worship! Sunday Worship 8:00 AM 9:15 AM 9:30 AM 9:30 AM 10:30 AM 11:00 AM Traditional Worship Coffee Fellowship (FLC) Christian Education (all ages) Contemporary Worship Adult Christian Education Traditional Worship Our Staff OPEN MINDS, OPEN HEARTS, OPEN DOORS Please see your church directory for contact information for the following church staff or call the church office. Send newsletter submissions to: Won Lee, Pastor sheilasmith@ebumc.net wonlee@ebumc.net TRUNK or TREAT, Oct. 31, 6-7:30 Pass on to parents that this is a safe trick or treat spot with NO tricks! Connie Schau, Director of Preschool connieschau@ebumc.net Cell: Cell: Athena Rhodes, Director of Primary Christian Ed. athenarhodes@ebumc.net Cell: Sheila Smith, Administrative Assistant sheilasmith@ebumc.net Office: Office Hours 9-5 Monday thru Friday Doug Shomaker, Director of Music Connie Palmer, Pianist Pam Saks, Nursery Coordinator Jeni Millikin, Director of Contemporary Worship Brett Stoddard, Dir. Sound/Media, Contemporary Worship Contact the church office to reach these staff members. Reminder: All activities requiring the use of church facilities must be cleared through the church office.

We welcome Jennifer Pitsenbarger to our staff!

We welcome Jennifer Pitsenbarger to our staff! January 2018 In Touch Also available online at www.ebumc.net Inside This Issue: Birthdays & Anniversaries 2 Bible Studies 3 Kid s Corner 4 Creative Corner Brunswick Stew 5 6 Missions 7 District Training