Page 1 Volume 66 Issue 10 October 2016

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1 Page 1 Volume 66 Issue 10 October 2016 It shows the way. Dear Brothers and Sisters, Harbor United Methodist Church Rev. Dr. Abiot Moyo 55 First Parish Road, Scituate MA Church Office: Cell Phone: revdrmoyo@yahoo.com Church harborscituateumc@gmail.com Church website: Called to Serve From the Desk of your Pastor To: All those who supported my Spiritual Pilgrimage to South Korea with money and prayers ~~~ I will never know how to say thank you to you all. A Spiritual Pilgrimage is a journey to a sacred destination in order to develop a closer relationship with God. I truly feel like this spiritual pilgrimage reinvented me. It was truly a privilege and a blessing that I was able to take some time off from my regular schedule and join a 10-day Spiritual Pilgrimage to South Korea with our bishop and other colleagues from our New England Conference. The Journey started by me going to the wrong terminal E instead of B at Logan Airport, Boston. After my daughter Tariro dropped me at terminal E and left, I then realized I was at the wrong terminal. Walking from terminal E to B taught me that no one dies by walking. If you have ever walked a long distance with two heavy bags, you know what I mean. It s not fun! When it was time to board the plane, my carry-on bag was deemed too big for the cabin and was taken away from me at the door. I became very anxious along the way, as I was not sure if my bag would arrive at Incheon International airport in South Korea the same time as our group. For your own information, this was the bag that had all my special clothes to wear during the trip. So you can understand the anxiety. I believe God wanted to teach me a lesson or two about having trust in him. You may be a Christian and going to church, but when stuff happens ~ how do you react? Do you spend a lot of time (like me) being upset about things you couldn t change? This is what is causing some of us to lose our peace and joy in our walk with God. Thankfully, this incident helped me to experience a radical transformation. It also helped me to develop the habit of trusting God in everything. Never will I allow myself again to sweat over small stuff. From Logan Airport, our first layover was at Toronto Airport, Canada. We then left Toronto and arrived at Incheon International airport, South Korea on Tuesday, September 20, We were welcomed by the Senior Pastor, Rev. Hong Eun-Pa, the pastor of Bupyeong Methodist Center and many of his church members and pastors. We were all showered with flowers. I was relieved to know that all my bags had arrived with no problem. So much about worrying. We were then taken for a wonderful reception and orientation at the church. After dinner we were all led to our guest rooms at the church which were better

2 Page 2 than some of the hotels in this country. My roommate was Rev. Richard McSherry, pastor of the Shaftsbury United Methodist and Remington Cooperative Church in Vermont. The next day Wednesday, September 21 st we began our day at 5.00am joining with the members of our host church who were in a "50 Days of Prayer to Have the Grace to Change the World." We were all surprised to see an estimated people coming to such an early morning prayer. It was a moving experience, which all of us who experienced it will never know how to transmit it to our own people. Our Host church is believed to have 16,000 members and 7 worship services every Sunday. Every day we would wake up to the sound of music for the 5.00am prayer. We visited many other churches and sacred places during our few days in South Korea. On September 22 nd we visited the mother church of all Korean Methodism in Seoul, ChungDong First Methodist Church in Korea. This was a church that was started by an American Missionary, Henry Gerhard Appenzeller. We were then taken to see the Seoul Tower also known as the Namsan Tower. It is a communication and observation tower located on Namsan Mountain in central Seoul, South Korea. At 236m (774ft), it marks the highest point in Seoul. From there one is able to have a good view of the whole of the city of Seoul which is the capital city of South Korea. From there you can also see the "Blue House," which is the same as our own White House here in the United States. It was not easy to climb the mountain and get to the tower. If my mother was there, she could have carried me on her back. We would gather and pray at every place we visited. We also visited the Yanghwajin Foreign Missionary Cemetery. Koreans are very proud of all the missionaries who brought the gospel to them. Most of them were Americans like Appenzeller and his wife and family. Therefore many of the missionaries who gave their lives for the Korean people are buried in this cemetery. It was moving to walk from grave to grave listening to the stories of these men and women who gave their lives for the Korean people. We were also able to visit a church which is considered to be one of the biggest Methodist churches in South Korea, Kwang-lim Church and one of the leading Presbyterian churches, Sarang. In all the churches we visited in South Korea, we were shocked to witness how most members are committed to tithing at least 10% of their income to the mission of their local church. This is why those churches are able to engage in effective missions all around the world. It is a joy for them to give generously. The collection of the tithes and offerings in the Korean Church we attended is among the most exciting and meaningful parts of the worship service. It is a time of celebration. We all left South Korea challenged by how much the Korean Christians are willing to invest their time, energy, and financial resources in the building of the Kingdom of God. While I know many faithful members of our Harbor church family, most of us have a lot to learn about faithful commitment from our Korean brothers and sisters. Our mouths often speak louder than our actions, so that our profession of Jesus as Lord is not backed up by the practices of prayer, Bible study and tithing. Korean Christians, on the other hand, don't say much with their mouths, but their actions spoke to our team quite loudly. If here at the Harbor we can also ~ like the Koreans ~ commit ourselves to daily prayer, mission, hospitality, Bible study, and generosity, I promise you, we will also see the same vibrancy and growth that the Methodist Church in South Korea is experiencing. Please visit our Church website after October 10 when Kevin will put more pictures of my Spiritual Pilgrimage for you to enjoy. Amen! Love in Christ, Pastor Abi

3 Page 3 The Scituate Food Pantry Thank you to everyone who donated to the Food Pantry during our special September drive. The Food Pantry was very appreciative. If we would continue with those many basic items, it would greatly help the Pantry. Please remember to check the expiration dates when you donate. The food items that your neighbors really need are very basic; please, no exotic foods, protein powder or energy drinks. Also thank you to those who volunteered on the 4 Tuesdays last month. Pancake mix and pancake syrup Peanut butter and jelly Fruit juice (Capri Sun juice boxes) Spaghetti sauce Canned ham, Canned chicken Spam, Tuna, Beef stew Cold cereal Jello Saltines Decaf tea, Instant coffee (regular & decaf) Also needed: Tomato soup, Chicken Noodle Soup, Cream of Chicken, Cream of Mushroom. Please join us in this mission opportunity right here for your Scituate neighbors. Any and all donations (including monetary) are gratefully accepted. You may leave them in the wicker basket in Bruce Hall. Thank you. Alice Hamer James 1:22 (NIV): Do not merely listen to the word, and so deceive yourselves. Do what it says. Stewardship November is traditionally the month of remembrance, starting with All Saints Day on November 1 st and ending with Thanksgiving gratitude for our many blessings. FYI: United Methodists believe in saints and recognize Matthew, Paul, John, Luke and other early followers of Jesus as saints, and countless numbers of United Methodist churches are named after these saints. United Methodists believe there is one God; there is also one mediator between God and humankind, Christ Jesus, himself human who gave himself a ransom for all (1 Timothy 2:5-6a). United Methodists call people saints because they exemplified the Christian life. In this sense, every Christian can be considered a saint. John Wesley believed we have much to learn from the saints. Here at Harbor, we will also recognize and celebrate All Saints Day on November 6 th and all the saints who from their labors rest. We will remember Christians of every time and place, honoring those who lived faithfully and shared their faith with us, by listing the names of loved ones who died in the past year. We are standing on the shoulders of those who went before us and entrusted this church s vitality and future to us. Let us remember them in November, thanking them for their good and faithful stewardship, and honoring them through our tithes, our prayers and our service in His name. Amen.

4 Page 4 Please lift the following in prayer, that they may be strengthened, guided, and healed. If there are other prayer concerns that you wish to have on the Prayer Chain, please contact Alice Hamer at or Kerry Renzi at or kerryrenzi@yahoo.com Updated information is appreciated. I urge, then first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people. (1 Timothy 2:1) Prayers of Praise and Thanksgiving: PRAISE GOD! Mike and Alice Hamer s daughter Sandy was home for a lovely 10-day visit. Thank you Lord! Kerry Renzi is taking over prayer chain duty while Mary is recovering from shoulder surgery. Son Joey is happy to be starting his sophomore year and a new job at The Village Market...say Hi when you see him. Tyra Pacheo is home at last, in wheelchair, still a long recovery ahead. Allison Voelger is home from the hospital... surgery down the road a bit.... Nancy Thurson s granddaughter Alison arrived safely in Paris and is over the moon with joy. Pastor Abi s Aunt from Zimbabwe came to worship with us. John Ross is out of pain. Good results for Joanne s tests. Sue Hands has been in worship while her hairline fracture is healing. Praise God! Thanks for a wonderful Hymn Sing Service ~ thanks to our Lord and Kathy and of course our quartet of joyful noises to lead us (Nancy T., Wally, Shirley and Grace). Jean Finnie turned 90 on Sunday the 18 th! Thank you, Heavenly Father, for keeping Pastor Abi safe on his South Korean Pilgrimage. Prayers for those fighting cancer... for healing, strength, comfort and courage for the journey ahead ~ please, God, grant that all are able to tolerate the treatment necessary to fight each person s cancer... From Alice: for our daughter, Sandy Sullivan. From our church family: for Cindy McCall and Merry Foxworth. From Leanne: for friend Donna and her daughter who is fighting cancer. From Estelle: for friend Jane Guy who continues to have treatment and fight leukemia and on-going health challenges that also require treatments. From Dianne T: Prayers of strength and healing for my niece Meagan Huskinsson diagnosed with breast cancer. From Val: Please add my very dear friend Anne s sister to your prayers she is in her early 50 s, has two college age children, and has just been diagnosed with liver cancer prayers for strength, healing and the ability to tolerate her treatments. Also her entire family for strength and comfort. Prayers for all who have been hospitalized recently for surgeries and are now recovering. Prayers for strength, comfort and that they continue to recuperate quickly and completely. From our church family: Prayers for John Ryan, Tyra Pacheo and their continued healing. From Mary:. Prayers of comfort, healing and strength for Dot Harris who s at home recovering after successful surgery on 9/26.. (Prayers also for Mary, recovering at home, following surgery on 9/30.) From Carolyn: More prayers are needed ~ Lindsay Harbour is back in the hospital in ICU with a kidney infection ~ prayers for complete healing. Prayers for safety for the unborn baby. Additional Prayer Requests: From Jane: Prayers for Sue Hands, for complete healing. For Emma Lynne Ledford, 1-year old, who s fighting a viral infection. From Jan Hawver: Prayers for my one-year old granddaughter Helen, who s having physical therapy. From Joanne: Prayers for our son Chris as he adjusts to his new MS medication and that it has better results than his last med. From Pastor Abi: Prayers for all of Zimbabwe and its people. Please help them find a lasting peace. From Alice: Continued prayers for Lucy Morris, Evelyn Murphy and Martha Rotchford and all who are in nursing care. From Judy: Son-in-law John Ryan is now home and continuing rehab. Please continue to keep John, his family, and Tyra Pacheo and her family in your prayers for healing, comfort and recovery.

5 Page 5 From Mabel: Blessings to all I know and love at this church, but I am moving to Allerton House on 9/22. Love to all, Mabel From Shirley: Continued prayers for my son and his family, as they need more direction more than ever. For all those in the service of our country and healthcare workers everywhere. From our church family: Please bless our church with steady growth and financial well being. Prayers for our Pastor Abi and all those who attended the Pilgrimage to South Korea. Prayers for family issues, spoken and silent, so that after conflict ~ there may be resolution and peace. Pastor Abi s CD Will be available for sale for $10 after Sunday Worship. Sales have been brisk. All proceeds will be given to the Zimbabwe Church Missions care of orphans in the name of our church October Birthdays Stephen Dickey 2 Kimberley Elliiott 4 Bryan Pretzer 4 Parker Ryan 6 Paul Moura 7 Wally Hollis 14 Patty Shannon 21 Amanda Rhodes 21 Kayla Pintarelli 24 Mike Sheehan 26 Bill Rhodes 27 Celebrate with them! Youth Group will meet on Sunday, October 23 rd at 6:45 pm at the church. Questions? Contact Chris Longman Women's Bible : We started on Tuesday, September 27 th (and every other Tuesday after that) at 6:00 pm at Christy s home, 10 Lauren Lane, Scituate. We meet next on October 11 th, and you can pop in anytime. For additional information, please contact Facilitator Chris Longman at or Clong350@yahoo.com. Book Group ~ The Nightingale by Kristin Hannah Have you read it yet? There s still time! Let s get together on Monday, October 17 th at 7:00 pm to discuss. All readers welcome! Location: TBA. Questions? Contact Lisa at cedarwoodroad@aol.com or Ye Old Village Fair ~ Saturday, November 12 th It s the Veterans Day weekend, and we will be the only church fair that weekend here in Scituate. The fair will be 10am til 2pm with the luncheon at 11am. We ll discuss the fair immediately after Worship on Sunday, October 2 nd. Call me with your thoughts and offers to help at For anyone who is new ~ it consists of a luncheon, New to You room (white elephant), bake table, jewelry table, craft table, kid activities. Love to have new ideas, craft suggestions, and many hands to help on the day of the fair. This is a great fellowship and community event! Thanks, Sue Lovering

6 Page 6 OCTOBER 2016 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 10am AA meeting Visit us on the web at Harborumc.com Like us on Facebook! Pastor Abi s schedule may change based upon congregation needs :30 am Bible Pastor Abi s Visitation day Pastor Abi s office hours: 10am AA meeting and/or office 9:30am-3:30pm Pastor Abi s office Worship Svc. hours: 10amhours: 10am-4pm w/communion 3pm and 6-8pm Church Fair mtg 7-8 pm Pilates 7pm AA meeting following svc. class Meeting :30 am Bible Pastor Abi s Pastor Abi s 10am AA meeting Visitation day office hours: and/or office 9:30am-3:30pm Pastor Abi s office Worship Service hours: 10amhours: 10am-4pm 3pm and 6-8pm meeting 2:00 pm Memorial Service for Gloria White 6:00 pm Women s Bible 7-8 pm Pilates class 7pm AA meeting :30 am Bible Pastor Abi s Pastor Abi s 10am AA meeting Visitation day office hours: and/or office 9:30am-3:30pm 7:00 pm Book Pastor Abi s office Worship Service hours: 10am- Group meets hours: 10am-4pm 3pm and 6-8pm 7-8 pm Pilates meeting 7pm AA meeting class am AA meeting 9:30 am Bible Worship Service with Holy Communion Meeting 6:45-8 pm Youth Group meeting :30 am Bible Worship Service Meeting Pastor Abi s Visitation day and/or office hours: 10am- 3pm and 6-8pm 7pm AA meeting 6:00 pm Women s Bible There are opportunities each Sunday to assist Pastor Abi by greeting/ushering, reading scripture and/or hosting coffee fellowship. You ll be glad you helped! Pastor Abi s office hours: 10am-4pm 7-8 pm Pilates class Pastor Abi s office hours: 9:30am-3:30pm

7 Page 7 Financial Report The September Financial 2016 Report for September 2016 will be sent under separate cover. Ordinary Income / Expense Income Operating Income Pledges Kevin McNally, Finance Chairperson 3, Non pledge donations Loose offerings Building use donations 1, Music Pie Social/Silent Auction 2, Misc Total Operating Income 9, Total Income 9, Gross Profit 9, Expense Church utilities: Electricity, Gas, Telephone & Internet Expense Total Church utilities Parsonage utilities: Cable, Electricity Total Parsonage utilities Insurance expense 1, Outside services: Cleaning svcs Total Outside service Other expenses Music Christian Education Misc. expense Total Other Expenses Payroll Expenses Pastor Pastor Salary 3, Total Pastor 3, Total Payroll Expenses 3, Total Expense 6, Net Ordinary Income 2, Net Income 2, Submitted by Kevin McNally, Finance Chairperson October Bakers in our Church Family at HUMC It s that time again for BAKERS to step forward for the Senior Luncheons at the Congregational Church on the Thursdays this month: Oct. 6: Cookies (2-3 doz/each baker) Oct. 13: Brownies (2 doz/each baker) Oct. 20: Bars* (2-3 doz/each baker) Oct. 27: Sheet Cake (1/each baker) (Halloween theme) * Bars ~ NOT Brownies See the sign-up sheet in Bruce Hall. Goods should be delivered to the kitchen of the Congregational Church from 10:00~11:30 am on Thursdays. (Go through the main entrance hallway ~ or through the preschool entrance.) If you re delivering on your plates that you want returned, you ll have to come back later to pick them up. Otherwise, use paper or aluminum plates that they will keep. Use nuts if the recipe calls for it. And Thank YOU! These baked goods are very much appreciated! Please send 2017 church budget requests to Kevin McNally at: kspnally@gmail.com Thanks. They HUMC Bakers! ~ Mary Voelger

8 Page 8 TELL ME ABOUT (will resume next month) These two committees have been addressed so far: Staff-Parish Relations and Trustees. The Chair of each committee is also a member of the Administrative Council. Here are their current members: Harbor United Methodist Church Staff-Parish Relations Committee (SPRC) --- Robin Smith, Chairperson (rolls off at end of 2016) Alan McCall, Lay Leader (rolls off at end of 2016) Donna Silva (rolls off at end of 2016) Robert Leach (rolls off at end of 2018) Dianne Thompson (rolls off at end of 2016) Colleen McCall (rolls off at end of 2016) Mary Sheehan (rolls off at end of 2018) Val Sweeney (rolls off at end of 2018) Harbor United Methodist Church Board of Trustees --- Judy Ward, Chairperson (rolls of at end of 2016) Mike Hamer (rolls off at end of 2018) Meghann Perry (rolls off at end of 2018) Richard Stockwood (rolls off at end of 2016) No, Mary Ellen Ross is NOT 100 years old. The Scituate Garden Club is celebrating their 100 th Anniversary. The lovely show at St. Mary s was enjoyed by the whole town.. Above, Hope Crowell can be seen on the right, working check-in at the polls in precinct 4 during the Primary Election. Natey Sharpe behind the wheel.