Sponsored by the United Methodist Women. Saturday, November 3. $10 for Adults $5 for Children Bazaar & Quilt Auction 4 pm 7 pm

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1 Connections NOVEMBER 2018 Annual Turkey Dinner & Holiday Bazaar Sponsored by the United Methodist Women Saturday, November 3 4 pm 7 pm $10 for Adults $5 for Children 6-12 Purchase tickets at the door Carry Outs available Bazaar & Quilt Auction 4 pm 7 pm Crafts, Baked Goods, Home Décor and Quilts for Silent Auction Donations are Welcome! Drop items at church by Friday morning, 11/2

2 From the Pastor s Pen Dear Friends: We are finalizing our stewardship series, First with a light hearted video and hopefully a meaningful message that reminds us that each of us has something to add inside the church and outward to the community. I loved how we worked together to promote Hillfest; even with the rain and cool temperatures, we enjoyed the day. Our community garden outreach was successful for a first-year a empt. One important lesson learned was to build trust in the community. We can never assume our neighbors are aware of the benefits we think we are offering. It may take seven invita ons before they begin to think that you want them to join you in any one event or ac vity. Our Opera on Back Pack ministry is progressing but not as vigorous as last year. Hopefully the families we served in the past are be er and in less need of assistance. Our Disaster Relief Team served the community of West Plains and returned safe and happy to have assisted. Adopt-A-Family is calcula ng the funds received at the Golf Tournament, and looking forward to the Christmas season when we reach out to families and children in the community. As we look back over the year and give thanks for the many blessings received and the improvements we ve worked hard to complete, let us be grateful. Grateful for the love of God, love of neighbor and the growth we ve experienced in Christ. I am glad to be your pastor and look forward to another year of serving Christ in this community of faith. May God bless us each and every one, Connections is published each month. Our church vision is to Live for God, Love our neighbor, and Grow in Christ. Visit us at 725 Wall Street, Wentzville. Sunday worship is at 9 and 11 am church@wentzville-umc.net Deadline for the DECEMBER 2018 Newsletter is Monday, 11/26 Pastor Mark Dumas Christian Education Posi on currently open Congregational Care Bob Anderson and Ginger Carroll Custodial Care Sandie Briggs and Anne Hansen Finance Secretary Gary Grannemann Music Director Todd Oberlin Worship Coordinator Traci Morlock Nursery Pat Herren, Peyton Hoenig, Ashley Kirkley, Maddy Kolarik Office Administrator Donna Norman Worship Media Team Bruce Kates, Lisa Morgenthaler, Paul Morlock, Sean Morlock, Todd Oberlin, Brian Phipps and Kermit Sandorf 2

3 Living For God Rehearse on Wednesday nights 6:15-7:00 pm It s not too late to start! Want to sing in the Sanctuary Choir, but can t commit to a full year? We have a special place for YOU! Let Heaven and Nature Sing Gloria! by Mark Hayes will be presented during the 9 am worship service on Sunday, 12/23. Rehearsals for the Cantata are on Wednesday nights from 6:15-7:00 pm. You are invited to rehearse with the choir and perform the Cantata Do you play Flute, Oboe, Trumpet, or Violin? Join us! Our Children s Christmas Musical, Gather Around the Christmas Tree will be presented during 10:30 am worship on Sunday, 12/16. Speaking and non-speaking roles available for kids/youth, Kindergarten through 12th grade. Rehearsals are on Sunday a ernoons from 12 noon 1:30 pm. On Sunday, 11/19 we will share Thanksgiving worship with Faith United Church of Christ. The 7 pm service is at Faith UCC this year to offer prayers, music and thanks for all God has done for us. Music will be provided by the Faith UCC praise team and Pastor Mark Dumas will deliver the message. Faith will host a recep on following worship. Invite your family and friends to give thanks to the Lord! 3 Join us on Sunday, 11/26 for our annual Hanging of the Greens 3-6 pm Adults will decorate the Sanctuary, Chris an Life Center and Lobby Bring a family ornament for the lobby tree Children will enjoy a special Cra s Time Potluck Dinner Share your favorite dish! Close with a short Worship Service All are Welcome!

4 Loving Our Neighbor Just a reminder that in addi on to a delicious meal, great desserts and a Bazaar teeming with holiday goods, the United Methodist Women will be selling pecans during the Annual Turkey Dinner on Saturday, 11/3. Bring your appe te and your checkbook to help support their many important mission projects, both locally and around the globe. There will be no UMW mee ng in November see you on December 13. Wentzville UMC is involved with Schnucks and their escrip Rewards Program where they donate a % of your total bill to the church. Schnucks has now ins tuted a rewards program, where customers earn cash rewards based on purchases. Schnucks does not allow both programs to be combined. Schnucks is working to ask customers as they check out whether they want to use escrip or Rewards. For those who would like to use the escrip card and are not yet registered, we have new cards in the church lobby pick one up, follow the direc ons, and get registered! Thanks for your par cipa on! We work Mary Martha Thri Shop the week of November 19. This is Thanksgiving week, so we will not work on Thursday. If you can help, please check the Sunday Connect Card for days and mes. For more informa on, contact Kay at Needlework for Missions is taking a break in November and December. We will meet again on Thursday, January 24, Happy Holidays! Check our Adopt-A-Family church lobby display beginning Sunday, 11/18 to select a gi to purchase. Return UNWRAPPED gi s to the church by Sunday, 12/2. Thanks very much! Pantry Items for NOVEMBER 4 Canned Fruit Canned Spaghe and Noodles Cold Cereal Place items in the Go Green table baskets in the church office foyer No glass items Thanks very much!

5 Mission Moment Lydia Circle Quilters Bid On A Quilt Take Home a Treasure As you enter the doors to the church on Sunday, look to your right to view the beau ful hand-made quilt created by Lydia Circle. Randy s Christmas Star is a queen-size quilt, 104 X 104, created by Randy Kuhn and completed by Lydia Circle. Randy was a beloved member of our church and Lydia Circle un l her passing in May of They are pleased to offer this quilt for Silent Auc on in Randy s memory and in honor of her love of quil ng. Lydia Circle is a ministry which is ac ve all year long. There is a wai ng list for their services, and the monies paid for finished quilts fund our church ministries and other local missions. Some of the benefactors include: Crossroads Clinic Volunteers in Medicine, Fes val of Sharing Backpacks of Love, Hai Water Project, Our Lady s Inn, Wentzville UMC Opera on Backpack, Wentzville UMC Benevolence Fund, church handbells and banners the list goes on, and that s where their mission dollars go. So take a look on Sunday and place a bid! Lydia Circle meets each Tuesday from 8 am-12 Noon and new quilters are welcome. The Quilters Room is located on the south side of the Sanctuary. For more informa on, contact Jan Stone at Randy s Christmas Star 5 The Heart of Africa Retreat is co-sponsored by Irembo US and Ela on Odyssey Yoga. Irembo Founda on works to maximize the poten al of vulnerable youth in Rwanda. There are two trips being offered next summer: June 17-22, 2019 includes Yoga and June 24-29, 2019 includes Art & Music. Base cost of this trip is $1,600 which does not include airfare to/from Kigali, Rwanda (assistance with flight plans is available). Informa on flyers are available in the church lobby. Church member Debbie Kindschuh is ac vely involved with Irembo US. On Wednesday, November 7, she will be joined by Mandy from Ela on Odyssey Yoga to talk about the Heart of Africa Retreat, and how you can par cipate. This informa on session is open to one and all thank you for your interest! Wednesday, November 7 at 7:15 pm Church Café

6 Fun and Fellowship Saturday, 11/17 8 am Golden Corral O Fallon Hwy K & Mexico Rd Join the 55+ crowd at 1:30 pm in the Cafe on Wednesday, November 7th Each month we have new folks a end, so give us a try for good food, fun and fellowship! Need more informa on? Call Kermit, Does not meet in November Wednesday, 12/5 at 6 pm Prairie Fires: The American Dreams of Laura Ingalls Wilder by Caroline Fraser Wednesday, November 14 5:30 pm Sponsored by the Youth Group Great food and fellowship! Our Annual YOUTH Fundraiser is back! Butter Braids, Cookie Dough & Pizza Visit the church lobby display for order sheets Product Pick Up Dates Sunday, 11/18 for Thanksgiving Sunday, 12/23 for Christmas NOVEMBER Quick View Worship at Heritage Pointe Sundays at 2 pm Lydia Circle Quilters Tuesdays, 8 am 12 Noon Game Day for Seniors Wednesday, 11/7 at 1:30 pm Wednesday Night Dinner Pancake Supper Sponsored by Youth Group Wednesday, 11/14 at 5:30 pm Communion at Parklane Thursday, 11/15 at 10 am Men s Group Breakfast Saturday, 11/17 at 8 am Golden Corral, Hwy K Thanksgiving Service Sunday, 11/18 at 7 pm Faith United Church of Christ Book Club Does not meet in November Needlework for Missions Does not meet in November Hanging of the Greens Sunday, 11/25, 3-6 pm Includes Potluck Supper and Worship Service Wall Street Wentzville MO