Messenger November 2017

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1 All Saints Sunday November 5 This is the day we remember those in our Asbury family who died during the past year. During the service we will have a time of remembrance and light a candle. There will also be a time during the service when you may bring a candle forward for your family members or friends that you wish to remember. The Call the church office, , if you would like your loved one listed in the bulletin. Messenger November 2017 Love God Love Others Serve the World 1500 S Campbell Avenue Springfield, MO Church asburyumc@sbcglobal.net Pastor s mdodd@ asburyunitedmethodist.org Office Hours: Monday-Thursday 9:00 AM 2:00 PM Asbury Staff Lead Pastor Melissa Dodd Music Director Kathy Love Office Administrator Janice Carney Sliding Into The Holidays Craft Show and Luncheon Saturday, November 4, :00 AM - 2:00 PM Lunch 11:00AM - 1:00 PM Beef Stew Cornbread Salad Dessert Drawing for the quilt will be 1:00 PM. No need to be present to win. Alabaster Coordinator Bob Johnson Children s Ministries Stacy Little Student Ministries Leon Johnson Community Outreach Linda Adams Nursery Coordinator...Susan Lamy Pianist 10: Warren Meadows Pianist 8: Teresa Kays Organist 10: Teresa Kays

2 November Birthdays Bill Dodd Nancy Mikaelian Scott Adams Sean Appleby Elliott Coleman Nathaniel Hill Jim Joiner Sil Leonard Louise Harmon Martha Hunter Whitney Boyts Jack Gladson Katie Nordstrom Michael Layton Cassidy Garling Olivia Grover Clay Watson Sophia Brown Bill Buffington Dustie Hill Joy Nickerson Kip Thomas Carolyn White Melody Andrews Karla Carroll Steffan Friend Ginny Oliver Regan Spargo Megan Hinkle Tim Mills Maxine Waterhouse Vicki Cline Makenzie Oliver Amanda Hinkle Gregg Pettit Madelynn Boyts Judy Fox Gwennan Friend Dante Bell Mark Gideon David Appleby Kimberlea Gray Janet Peck Abbey Furlong Elaine Johnson Prayer Requests Nicole Johnson, Judy Clements, Marlene Garling, Roberta Hurd, Bill Buffington, Ray Hartbarger, Joy Whitescarver, Patty Stephens, Jan Morlan, Loretta Stevens, Allen Wooters, Janice Carney Our deepest sympathy goes to the family and friends of Betty Noel who died September 29. ] Thank you for all of the caring and help you gave us in the loss of our mom. The service you gave was very nice. She had many good friends at Asbury. Terry McNew Patty & Harry Klomp Thank you Asbury for honoring me during Pastor Appreciation Month through Lady Bear's season tickets, the cards, a generous donation to Rainbow Network and the Sunday morning visit from Coach Harper. It is a blessing to serve this church alongside you all. I am opening the cards a few at a time to spread out the joy of your kindness. Your donation to Rainbow Network was able to be part of a matching funds program in place, so your donation of $1400 was doubled. The work that will be done in rural Nicaragua in housing, medical, education and economic because of your gift will help many. You bless me. Pastor Melissa November 12, 1:30 Safe Sanctuary Training. If you work in the children or youth areas, it is important for you to be safe sanctuary trained. Join us and learn Asbury s policies that keep our children safe. The One Heart Sunday School Class is starting a 12 week study on the Holy Spirit in the book of Acts. You are welcome to join any time. November 15 Asbury at Crosslines. November 21 Portland Big Event. We need 5 volunteers, the school counselor will have job assignments. November 8 5:30 One Heart in Christ Circle sponsors their annual Hot Dish Cook Off. Bring your favorite casserole to share and your change for voting for your favorite dish. One Heart donates $25 to the winner s favorite mission project/ organization. No Fourth Wednesday dinner in November or December. Come back hungry January 24, However! The United Methodist Men sponsor a Chicken Wing Cook Off November 29, 5:30. 2

3 Our November mission Ozark Methodist Manor Their want list includes: PJ s, socks, underwear, sweats ( S,M,L,XL), lap robes, gloves, hats, caps, scarves, knee warmers, handkerchiefs, house slippers, Kleenex, lotion, body gel, toothpaste, manicure things, aftershave, make-up, hairbrushes, combs, coin purses, paints/brushes, coloring books, 500 pc puzzles ( large pieces), stuffed animals, word search puzzles (large print), 2018 calendars, stationary, stamps, individually wrapped candy, regular and sugar free. Dollar stores are great places to buy many of these items. ************************* THEN, beginning November 26, we prepare for the Christmas Big Event at Portland. The Love Others box begins receiving non-board games such as Uno, Phase 10, Farkle, and Dominoes (just to name a few). Watch for tags for specific games for specific grade levels which will be available soon in the fellowship Hall Our October Crosslines serving day is one to remember. We served 95 families, 14 were new ones. We distributed food for 198 individuals. Our busy volunteers: Ron Spargo Ruth Spargo Reagen Spargo Diane Champ Bonnie Herndon PLEASE NOTE: A special thank you to those who bring food for us to keep in the church pantry. Happily, things have changed, and we no longer have this need. The food presently in the pantry will be sent to Crosslines or other appropriate food pantries. Asbury is committed to sending $500 each month to Crosslines. Crosslines then uses the money to buy items from Ozark Food Harvest and other places. They are able to get more for your money by shopping this way. You can help those in our community by dropping a donation in the offering plate. Make sure the check/envelope is marked Crosslines. Women who enjoy mission work may wish to join One Heart in Christ circle. The next meeting is November 12, 8:30 AM here at Asbury. For those who like to read, discuss books, and enjoy company with supper. November 21, 6:30 Words to Ponder Book Study Circle meets at McAlisters on Sunshine. Looking ahead: The UMW Christmas covered dish luncheon is December 4, 11:30. Entertainment is an ensemble from Play and Sing His Praises, home school orchestra. All the men of Asbury are invited to join the United Methodist Men for breakfast Nov. 11, 8:00 AM. Then stick around for the annual fall clean up day. It would be a good idea to bring rakes, gloves, etc. ***************** Get your favorite recipe, the United Methodist Men are sponsoring a chicken wing cook off November 29, 5:30. Proceeds from the event goes to help the Cub & Boy Scout groups sponsored by the Asbury UMM. 3

4 Group/family needed to serve Christmas dinner at Harmony House. Pick up food at church 11:15 and serve 12-1 at Harmony House on Christmas day. Clean up is taken care of by HH staff. At least 4 people needed. Please contact Angie Kellett or kellettgal@yahoo.com if you have a group who can serve. Will have sign up sheet for those who would like to donate food items for a traditional Christmas dinner for the residents of Harmony House. Ark News The Sunday Schools ARK and ARK 2.0 (Asbury Rocking Kids) have been collecting stuffed animals to give to the children at Harmony House. The two Sunday Schools collected seventy -five stuffed animals and they were given to the kids at their Halloween party October 25. Thank you to everyone who donated stuffed animals to us. Even if you heard all four sermons and participated in all four small group studies, you've missed so many possibilities, promises, and inspiration available to all who read the entire book If by Mark Batterson. A copy will soon be in the library. The amazing insights based on the "Great Eight" (Roman 8) are interspersed with anecdotes such as his accomplishing his life goal #102, kissing his wife at the top of the Eiffel Tower, and calling a visit to the closed campus of Springfield's Central Bible College a supernatural synchronicity. Surely no one can read this book without accepting "If God is for us, who can be against us?" and without being challenged again and again to risk "What if?" Christmas Light Tour Join Family Life Committee for a Christmas light tour December 9. Spaces are limited, so sign up on the bulletin board asap. Full details will be in the bulletins. Those Serving This Month: Church Opening & Closing: Mark Gideon & Chuck Ewy Van Driver: Chuck Gregg A/V: 5: Betty Salmon; 12: Susan Conover; 19: Betty Salmon; 26: Kenney Hill Hospitality Hosts: 5: Alice Dodd; 12: John & Judy Fox; 19: Bonnie Herndon; 26: Sheryl Hill Ushers: 8:00: Neil Folkerts, Carol Elmore, Mary Blumhost 10:30: Jack Gladson, Gene Day, Patti Blanton, Angel Cathey 4

5 Thank you to all who helped with:...trunk & Treating...games & crafts & food -bringing & cooking & cleaning......and entertaining 5