November All Saints Sunday November 4 Banner with Bells to Remember Our Faithful Departed

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1 Surfside United Methodist Church November 2012 All Saints Sunday November 4 Banner with Bells to Remember Our Faithful Departed Veterans Sunday November 11 Military Flags and Anthems to Honor our Veterans Hanging of the Greens November 28, 6:30 pm NOVEMBER USHERS 8:30 AM Ron Wing (C) Barbara Wing David Gover Charlie Robinson 11:00 AM Chester Abee (C) Joe Dowling Gary Livesay Ronnie Norton Dear Church Family; As I write to you I am in a hurried state of being. In fact, I m almost in panic mode. On November 5, I m having my rotator cuff in my left shoulder repaired. The surgery itself isn t such a big deal. This will be my 14th if I remember them all. I ve even had the same shoulder operated on before. But, that was 17 years ago when my body healed more quickly. So now I am frantically trying to get everything done that requires the use of my dominant arm (I m left handed). I m trying to finish projects around the house and yard and get things organized for worship and Charge Conference in the coming weeks. Regardless of how prepared I am, come November 5, I will have surgery and the projection of not being able to do a lot of things I like (and need) to do will become reality. As I have prepared for this surgery, I have thought a lot about time, priorities, and health issues. I d really like to put the operation off until March as it is going to severely restrict my winter and spring activities. However, I ve decided that getting my shoulder fixed before I damage it even more is more important than any other consideration. Again thinking about more important things, I ve thought a great deal about my spiritual health. One s spirituality is one of those priorities that often gets more lip service than actual attention. When the time is right When I get through with When I have some free time You can finish the statements. Early in Jesus public ministry a teacher of the law came to him and said, Teacher, I will follow you wherever you go. 20 Jesus replied, Foxes have holes and birds of the air have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head. 21 Another disciple said to him, Lord, first let me go and bury my father. 22 But Jesus told him, Follow me, and let the dead bury their own dead (Matthew 8:19-22, NIV). Obviously, we are not the first generation to make excuses for delaying our response to follow Jesus. We have no corner on the market of putting off making our relationship with God through Jesus Christ the number one priority it deserves. Thus, we go on living as if we have an infinite amount of time to prepare for the inevitability of facing our Maker on the day of our judgment. And when that day comes, there will be no opportunity to ask for more time. I have a date certain for my shoulder surgery. I have no idea whether my last day here on earth is today, tomorrow, next week, next month, next year, next decade, or next century (okay, that s a bit of a stretch). Therefore, the only practical thing for me to do is to be right with God today and everyday. I heard someone say many years ago, Live each day prepared as if it is your last and live each day as if you will have thousands more. I think that is some pretty decent advice. If we are prepared today to enter eternity and if we are also preparing for our future here on earth, either way we are ready for what may come. With an eternity in Heaven as our goal, we get a blessed life here on earth thrown in as well. I hope you will think about your own relationship with God through Jesus Christ. I pray that a right relationship with God is your highest priority. God bless you in your journey of faith! In His Love,

2 DISCIPLESHIP PASTOR ALWAYS OPEN TO LEARNING! As many of you know, Pastor Scott and I attempt to attend the Bishops School of Ministry each year at Springmaid Beach. Bishop's School of Ministry is a Continuing Education opportunity extended to all clergy of the South Carolina Conference. I would describe it as kind of a...mini Annual Conference (but much more fun)! Throughout the 3-day event, various speakers offer presentations and workshops on a variety of insights related to the main theme of the Conference. This year's theme was: Invitation to a Changed Life: Moving Towards Clergy Excellence. The event begins on Monday night with a banquet, at which the Bishop delivers the keynote address. The following day, the first full day of the Conference, includes keynote presentations followed by smaller workshops. Our keynote speaker on Monday morning was an individual named Mark Tidsworth, who coaches, consults and trains corporate leaders. Monday afternoon's speaker was Dr. Larry Ousley, a United Methodist Life Coach. The workshops I chose to attend on Monday included a presentation on witnessing effectively to a Post-Modern world, along with an afternoon workshop addressing issues of effective leadership in the midst of conflict. The second day of the Conference brought a keynote address by Dr. Anne Burkholder, who has served as Pastor and District Superintendent in the Florida Conference, and is currently doing research on pastoral ethics and United Methodist Polity in conjunction with Emory, the institution from which she earned her PhD. Dr. Burkholder also led the Tuesday afternoon workshop, and then we concluded the Conference with a Service of Communion. 1 1/2 CEU's are granted to each participant who attends. But more importantly than the continuing education credit, in my opinion, is the insight and NEW information which is gleaned from these Conference opportunities. In order to keep the church alive and active and relevant to what is happening in today's world, clergy need to be informed, educated and inspired! And that's what Bishop's School has to offer! It's also nice to re-connect and "catchup" with clergy colleagues around the Conference in the midst of this beautiful oceanfront setting. Thanks to all of you for making these continuing education opportunities possible by your financial gifts as well as your forgiveness of the time involved away from the parish setting in order to attend. Keep on Learning! Pastor Kim PAGE 2 We had 8 ladies attend the Annual District Conference and they brought back the certificates and awards that YOUR unit earned; including the 5 Star Award. Next year in October 2013, we will be hosting that Annual Conference. Mark it on your calendar. I want to thank you UMW members AND other church members for the baked goods and time donated to the Bake Sale. We could not have done it without all the help that we received. We can support so many local missions because of you. We have our General Meeting on November 10. During this meeting we will be discussing some end of the year issues. One of these is electing new officers. Sara Beck and I have decided to resign from our positions: President and Vice President. We are not going any where, but have other obligations to perform in the church and will continue to support our circles and the general unit. The UMW General budget for 2013 is also another topic that will need your discussion. Please pray about the business dealings and attend to participate in the discussion. When we work together, they just work better God Bless, Sandy Wetter HOPE CIRCLE Hope Circle will meet at noon on Thursday, November 1. Visitors are always welcome so bring a sandwich and join us in the Fellowship Hall. Dessert and drinks will be provided by our hostesses, Bonnie Maddox and Betty Sherman. Judy Lienemann will give the Devotion and Bonnie will present an inspirational program. Members are reminded to bring their World Thank Offering to the meeting. JOY CIRCLE Joy Circle will meet Tuesday, November 13 at 12:00 in the Fellowship Hall. Harriet Dry and Sybil Hucks will be the hostesses. Dollorette Chastain will lead the devotions. Dee Fields will continue the study of Psalms. Please read Psalms 44 and 45.

3 MARY BAKER CIRCLE On Wednesday, November 14 at 10:30 a.m. we will meet in the Fellowship Hall to observe our World Thank offering. Ruth Reckling will lead us as we learn of the Offering as an Opportunity to respond to God s abundance. Sallie Crowley and Elaine Paige will be hostesses. Bring a sandwich, a friend and a smile. UMW READING PROGRAM Five Ladies received Reading Certificates at The Annual District Meeting. Sallie Crowley, Sally Jones, Nancy Young, Doris Shoebridge and Charlotte Sandel. Congratulations ladies. CHURCH WOMEN UNITED Church Women United will meet for World Communion Day on Saturday, November 3 at Shepherd of the Sea Lutheran Church in Garden City. Bring a sandwich, dessert and beverage will be provided. An offering of canned foods is requested. Everyone is invited to attend. Women of Faith Celebrate What Matters ladies from out church traveled to Charlotte this year; and this is what we learned Sandi Patty Jesus Loves Me is the one constant in our lives Patsy Clairmont When you find fault in others, look at yourself first Marilyn Meberg Contentment is a state of being we can learn Christine Caine Those of us, who were rescued, should be rescuing others Brenda Warner What can you do when your well-laid plans fall apart? Mandissa Our trial s will only make us Stronger Amy Grant Age to age God is still the same. El -Shaddi To all the UMM of Surfside Church: PAGE 3 The next meeting of the UMM will be Thursday, November 15, 2012 at 6:45 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. A CALL TO THE ENTIRE CONGREGATION The Surfside United Methodist Men are in need of a storage facility for our new gas grill and cooker. The trailer is approximately 15 feet long and 10 feet wide. If you have or know someone that may have a facility we would appreciate the opportunity to discuss this matter. You may contact the following: Wayne Adkins or Contact Surfside United Methodist Church I would like to personally invite all the men of SUMC to join us at this meeting for Christian fellowship and dinner. Wayne Adkins UMM President FRIENDLY SENIORS Since our November meeting is on Tuesday, November 20, two days before Thanksgiving, it was suggested and voted on that we go to Chelsea Jo's. We will meet there at 11:45 a.m. We also enjoyed the Ballet Magnificat and an international artist, whose work you can view in Pastor Kim s office. Check it out!! Women of Faith Christmas Simulcast November 30 th right here in the Grand Strandwatch the bulletin for details

4 A NOTE FROM THE PASTOR OF CARE AND VISITATION PAGE 4 Fall has arrived and the air is fresh and beautiful. Everyone is hustling around getting busier and busier for whatever... SURFSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH NOVEMBER SPIRIT NIGHT MENU NOV. 7 COUNTRY FRIED STEAK/ WHITE PEPPER GRAVY MASHED POTATOES/GRAVY SUCCATASH APPLESAUCE ROLLS AND BUTTER DESSERT DRINK NOV. 14 NOV. 21 NOV. 28 BAKED HAM SCALLOPED POTATOES GREEN BEANS SLICED PEACHES ROLLS AND BUTTER DESSERT DRINK HAPPY THANKSGIVING STUFFED SHELLS/MEAT SAUCE SALAD BAR ROLLS AND BUTTER FRUIT COCKTAIL DESSERT DRINK NEW ADVENT STUDY FOR SPIRIT NIGHT! Beginning Wednesday, November 7th, a new Advent Study entitled...christmas is Not Your Birthday...will be offered during our Spirit Night gatherings. Every year, we say we're going to cut back, simplify and have a family Christmas that focuses on the real reason for the season - Jesus Christ. But then, the advertisements start, the children's lists grow, the parties get scheduled, and it becomes easier and easier to indulge our wants and whims. Overspending, overeating, materialism and busyness chronically rob us of our peace and joy...and they rob Jesus of his rightful role as the center of our celebration. You are invited to join us for this 7 week Advent study which will call each one of us to approach Christmas differently this year...and be transformed in the process! If you have the desire, this Christmas, to experience the peace of knowing that God is truly with us...to realize the joy of giving sacrificially...and to feel the love of a Savior who gave everything he had for us, then you will not want to miss this class! A Bible, a writing utensil and a notepad are the only things required to attend! We will meet in Room 8/10. Talk to Pastor Kim for more information. Here at Surfside United Methodist Church we are busy as well. I sometimes wonder how much we take notice and appreciate all that happens in OUR church. Just look at the back of the bulletin and see all the activities offered for people of all ages. But I think we need to look deeper into the life of our church. How many lives are being enriched by the "activities" we have. I was so thrilled to see that we took in 12 new members one week and another couple the next week. What a blessing for those 14 people, but more important what a blessing for the church. A church that adds people adds life to all that happens. This is the time of year we start looking for leaders and followers for next year. Be a giver for 2013, not just in pledges but with your gifts and graces God has blessed each of us with. Get to know people by attending worship, Wednesday night "Spirit Night" dinners, and small group classes throughout the week. There is so much more that could be said about Surfside United Methodist Church but I think you all get the message...i am the Church...You are the Church...We are the Church together, enriching the lives of all who participate. We are blessed...let's be a blessing to others. Lovingly and prayerfully, Pastor Pat

5 Jubilation Ringers Jubilation Ringers are busy preparing new music for our congregation. On November 11, we will ring Grace and Thanksgiving, as well as Now Thank We All Our God during both worship services. Spirit Singers Rehearsals are now extended on Wednesday evenings 6:45-9:00 pm, in order to provide enough rehearsal time for both Sunday anthems and our cantata. Our Christmas cantata will be presented with chamber orchestra during both worship services on Sunday, December 16. The work is Joseph Martin s Celebration of Carols, and tells the story of Christ's birth with beautiful arrangements and meaningful Scriptures. Come join us as we prepare this music filled with the spirit of joy and peace. Rehearsal of cantata music occurs at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. PREPARING THE WAY FOR ADVENT During the month of November, our Wednesday Morning Prayer and Bible Study group will conclude our Discipleship Study and move into a new course entitled...preparing the Way. Beginning Wednesday, November 14th at 10AM in the Fellowship Hall, we will examine how preparing for the coming of Christ should open our hearts and minds to hope, as well as to a deeper level of commitment to God and to our neighbor. Do you like to wait? Doctor's offices, traffic, grocery stores - waiting is seen as such wasted time! Yet, waiting doesn't have to be passive! Depending upon your perspective, waiting can be productive, IF we utilize our waiting time to allow God to prepare us for what is to come as we heed the call to...prepare the way...for the coming of Christ. Please join us each Wednesday morning as we begin to look forward, expectantly, to Christ's coming again...and as we prepare ourselves to be ready and available for Him. Talk to Pastor Kim for more information. FELLOWSHIP COFFEE TIME FOR NOVEMBER The Discovery Class will host coffee this month. Thank you Hosts for your enthusiasm and willingness to support the fellowship of our church. Through your time and talent, we continue to provide a welcoming atmosphere. PAGE 5 You are invited to join any of our separate exercise classes offered at Surfside UMC. On Mondays and Wednesdays, an Adult Fitness Class is offered in the FLC from 9:45-10:45 a.m. These classes consist of walking, stretching and strength conditioning exercises at a low impact rate. Weights and various other exercise equipment is provided. Both men and women are invited to participate. These classes are taught by Pat Messinger, An Active Older Fitness Instructor with over 10+ years experience. A contribution (in any amount) will be greatly appreciated with 10% tithe to the Church. Please call Pat Messinger at for more information. YOU CAN DO IT!!! ZUMBA FITNESS CLASS is being offered in the FLC, Tuesday Mornings at 8:15. All are welcome. Ditch the Workout Join the Party Bring water, wear comfortable clothes and bring a friend! For more info: Mo Russo , Mary Jo Doggett , D e b b i e M o r r i s or Classes are 1 hour - $5. Lets start moving and have fun!!! Hatha Yoga class meets every Wednesday in room 8/10. We have two identical classes at 9:30 to 10:30 and from 11AM to 12 noon. We would love to have you come and join us, all you need is a mat, or towel and a bottle of water. We work on stretches breathing technique, and balance and of course deep relaxation at the end of class. You will find this a way of bringing mind, body and spirit together to bring inner peace. Hope you will join us call Mary Jo Doggett for information Every Friday at 9:45 a.m. in Room 8/10, Yoga Exercise with Pat. The class consists of Yoga poses geared for the Older Adult ( sitting and standing only.) The Yoga breathing and poses will increase your balance, stretch your muscles in a gentle manner, you will feel more relaxed, enable you to sleep better and to cope with stress better. This class is taught by Pat Messinger, An Active Older Adult Fitness Instructor with over 10+ years experience. A contribution (in any amount) will be greatly appreciated with 10% tithe to the Church. Please call Pat Messinger at for more information. We still need volunteers for December. Please call Lynn Livesay, , or sign-up in the Fellowship Kitchen.

6 PAGE 6 Y O U T H M I N I S T R Y C O R N E R SURFSIDE YOUTH visit surfsideyouth.com Coming Up Sunday Nov. 4th PRAYER THE PATCH Above are four of our middle schoolers praying for a couple during our Prayer The Patch last month. Powerful moment! New Sunday Morning Series We begin our November Sunday Morning Series called Reversing Darwin. Meet us in the Youth Room Sunday mornings at 9:40 for a talk and small groups. Sunday Nov. 18th November Outreach Join us for our November Youth Outreach. For more information visit surfsideyouth.com or surfsideyouth@gmail.com It was an exciting month! The month of October was very busy (as usual) for all of us at Surfside Youth! We d like to say a special Thanks! to all of you who supported our Pumpkin Patch, either by buying pumpkins or by selling them. We couldn t have done it without you! We ran out of pumpkins before the month ended! Through your support we were able not only to raise funds for youth ministries, but were also able to reach out to several hundred people with our community events. Visit to see pictures of our events throughout the year, learn what s going on with our youth ministries, and maybe even find other ways to become involved in developing the next generation of our church! Did You Miss it? Check out this picture form our The Patch event. Wednesday Nights Have Your Trips Paid For Our youth have an opportunity to sign up as helpers at our Spirit Night dinners in exchange for having their trips paid for. They commit to working 1 Wednesday a month for the rest of the school year. For more info. Paulo Lopes: jlopes@surfsideumc.org Thanksgiving Sunday No Youth That Sunday Night We will continue though with our Sunday morning 9:40 am in the Youth Room in the FLC.

7 2013 Basketball & Cheerleading Seaon UPWARD PAGE 7 A program that provides the opportunity to reach out into the community for Christ through basketball & Cheerleading SIGN-UP TO BE A PART OF THIS AMAZING OUT- REACH TO KIDS AND FAMILIES! ARE YOU READY TO RUMBLLLLLLLLLEEEE??? IMPORTANT DATES: Nov 1st - Registration Begins Nov 18th - Evaluation Day Nov 20th - Make-up Evaluations Dec 8th - First Practice Jan 5th - Games Begin Mar 3rd - Awards Ceremony Registration forms can be found on our church s website: surfsideumc.org and in the Narthex (Just outside the sanctuary). Upward B-ball & Cheerleading is for kids from kindergarten through 6th grade. WE RE IN NEED OF THESE VOLUNTEERS: Coach Commissioner & Coaches Referee Commissioner & Referees Cheerleader Commissioner & Coaches Score Commissioner & Game Operators Concession Commissioner & Assist. Devotion Commissioner & Speakers Prayer Commissioner Ad/Sponsorship Commissioner Setup/Breakdown Commissioner Greeters Commissioner & Greeters Follow-up Commissioner & Callers Contact: Larry Tuttle lgtuttle1@gmail.com Paulo Lopes jlopes@surfsideumc.org Invest In A Child s Life Every volunteer has the opportunity to touch the life of a child with the Good News of Jesus Christ. Don t miss out!

8 PAGE 8 Food Collection for November, 2012 Canned Chili Canned Vegetables--Any Kind Canned Fruit--Any Kind Crackers Bottle of Juice--Optional Peanut Butter or Jelly--Optional Please Return Filled Food Bags on Sunday, November 4 [Food Donations Are Always Welcome] The Grand Strand Optimist Club is selling a cookbook. All proceeds go to Jason s House. Price is $ See or call Elaine Paige Thanks for your support! Operation Christmas Child OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD Thank You to all who assisted and/or attended the OCC Kickoff this year. I think this was our best Kickoff Event yet. If you missed it, but would still like to be inspired by how God is using this ministry, feel free to take one of the DVDs home and watch it. We will also be showing a clip from the DVD in the Adult and Children s Sunday School classes. ~ ~ ~ It s time to start packing our boxes! Please prayerfully consider packing a box for a needy child. We have a very limited amount of the fold up ones. You may use a real card board box from a recent shoe purchase, or the shoebox size plastic boxes. Please remember the Do s and Don ts for packing. If you would like to know where your Shoebox is shipped to, pay the Shipping Fee online, and Samaritan s Purse will you the destination of your box(s). We ll have a World Map up where you can flag your box s location. You may bring your Shoebox Gifts in any time from now thru Sunday, November 18. We will pray over them before we take them to the truck for shipping. Please call Brenda if you would like more info. Religion that God our Father accepts as pure and faultless is this: to look after orphans and widows in their distress and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. (James 1:27) Thank you for thinking of me with your cards and prayers during my knee surgery. It meant a lot to me. ~Bille McLain

9 CHILDREN S MINISTRIES NEWS Dear Church Family, First, I would like to thank all of you for helping the Children s Ministry with the Fall Festival, Carnival, and Trunk-or-Treat through your service and donations! I know it was a busy weekend and it was such a great blessing to see all of you step in and help and share the love of Christ! We are so excited about the upcoming events of the Children s Ministry. We are working on organizing the Angel Tree and this year our focus will be Discipleship. We will focus on how we can make an eternal impact throughout the entire year for these children and their families. There will be more information to follow in the upcoming weeks. PAGE 9 WELCOME TO OUR CHURCH FAMILY Joining on Sunday, October 14 were: Diane Steinmetz, Marge Ricker, Darrell and Pat Westmoreland, and Jessica Goodrich. Pat is a Realtor for Myrtle Beach Real Estate and Jessica is an Environmental Educator/Park Ranger for the Myrtle Beach State Park. Everyone else is retired. The Children s Christmas Pageant will be on Sunday, December 9 th during the 11:00 a.m. service. We will be posting more information in regards to sign-up and upcoming practices. In regards to the Tot s Morning Out Program, due to the inability to sustain enrollment, the last day of the program will be on Wednesday, October 31 st. However, we are looking at future plans and the possibility of licensing under the Child Development Center, which will allow for more days and hours for childcare. Also, joining on Sunday, October 14 were: Linda Manning, Ronnie and Gayle Morgan, Mary Funkhouser, Charles Robinson, Ruth Gabel. Not pictured, Tommie Daws. Everyone is retired. May you all be abundantly blessed and reminded that God loves you beyond measure! Blessings, Charlotte Ebaugh Congratulations to Shelby Montague who received her one year perfect attendance pin for Sunday School on Sunday, October 14. Joining Sunday, October 21: Mickey and Valerie Thomas. They are both are retired and join by transfer from Everson, PA. Connections Class Are you a visitor to our congregation? Are you new to our area? Have you been worshipping with us regularly? Would you like to know more about our congregation, connect with other people who worship here, and/or consider uniting with our church family? You are invited to our next Connections Class on Sunday, November 25, at 9:45 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

10 CONFIRMATION CONTINUES TO BE BUSY! Our class of 20 Confirmation students are already moving into our third month together! So far, we have studied the faith topics of creation and sin. We have examined these concepts from a Biblical, historical, contemporary and personal angle through class discussions, drawing activities, research exercises and the review of various handouts. We have also participated in one retreat where we experienced two small group worship celebrations, participated in some detailed Bible study activities, expressed some of our learnings through personal works of art, and, of course, ate snacks! In addition to our weekly Sunday morning classes, each Confirmand has chosen a Mentor with whom he or she is working on a personal basis. Also, our Confirmands have been participating in faith community service projects such as ushering, acolyting and working at the Pumpkin Patch. And, of course, the students have also been worshiping with us on a regular basis on Sunday mornings and/or Wednesday nights. We ask that you continue to pray for this great group of young Christians as they journey toward a new and personal understanding of their role as Christian believers. And please plan to join us on Sunday, January 13th, 2013 as we welcome our Confirmands into the fellowship of the Surfside UM Church! GRIEF SEMINAR FOR THE HOLIDAYS As you know, the Holidays are a time when the difficult emotions of grief hit even harder, and people need guidance and encouragement to make it through. Individuals traveling on a grief journey face new struggles as a result of the Holiday time. If you fall into this category, please plan to attend a special Holiday Grief Seminar at SUMC on Thursday, November 15th from 4PM-6PM in the Church Parlor. Those who attend this Surviving the Holidays Seminar will be exposed to wise and encouraging counsel. A 40 minute video will be shared which features reflections from people who've made it through the Holidays while dealing with heartache and loss. The video also presents insights from prominent Christian counselors and teachers. Discussion of the video and other grief issues will be included as part of the Seminar as well. And each participant will receive a Holiday Survival Guide to take home for further reference and guidance. There is no need to pre-register for this Seminar, simply join us on November 15th in the Church Parlor. This Seminar is presented by the Grief-Share Organization. Contact Pastor Kim for further information. PAGE 10 PRAYER SHAWLS CONTINUE TO BE A BLESSING! Spiritual struggles, hospital stays, grief journeys, organ transplants, cancer battles, kidney dialysis, alzheimers struggles, suffering children in Haiti, financial hurdles...these are just a few of the reasons people have chosen to give, and receive, prayer shawls. Our SUMC Prayer Shawls are available to any and all persons in need, from any church, neighborhood or country! The prayer shawls have been moved into the Volunteer Office, for easier access. Shawls can be found in the large, wheeled rubbermaid bins. Please help yourself to a shawl AND an accompanying prayer card. Also, please be sure to write down the name and address of the recipient (city and state only), the reason/cause for the prayer shawl gift, and the givers name...and slip this information under Pastor Kim's office door so it can be recorded in the Prayer Shawl file. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask Pastor Kim. And...keep on giving...please! THE CURE OFFERED THROUGH NOVEMBER Our current Grow Group entitled...the Cure for the Chronic Life...will continue to be offered through the month of November. Meeting every Tuesday at 2PM in the Church Parlor, The Cure is a small group discussion experience which has been dealing with the seven basic worries of living in crises, which include - meaningless relationships, the accumulation of mental, relational and emotional garbage, misguided priorities, the creation of idols/human gods, the trap between loneliness and self-sufficiency, participating in uncontrollable addictions, and taking on broken approaches to community. Please join us as we consider how to tackle these worries and begin to live a life in Christ, rather than crisis! The Cure for the Chronic Life provides a faith-filled journey AWAY from hopelessness. Please join us each week as we search to discover the power of redeeming love and focus on God's purpose in our lives. You are invited to bring a Bible, a writing utensil and a notepad to each class. Contact Pastor Kim for more information.

11 CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER NEWS Dear Church Family, Fall has arrived! The cool mornings and nights have been a delight. As we roll through October, the CDC has been preparing for the hot dog sale at the SUMC Fall Festival. Our parent volunteers did pumpkin decorating with our classes using pumpkins that we purchased at the Pumpkin Patch. We also took our classes out to the patch for story, snack, and a math and science lesson. We had a visit from the Surfside Fire Department. They spoke to the children about fire safety and prevention. Following their presentation, the children were able to get on the fire truck and sit in the back seat. Norm Hill was here to take fall pictures of our students and their siblings as well. As always, we will have our costume parade followed by the fall carnival sponsored by our parent volunteers on Halloween. Looking ahead to November, school will be closed Nov. 6 for Election Day, however, we will be providing childcare. Our Thanksgiving Feast is scheduled for Tues., Nov. 20 at 11:00 a.m. School will be closed for the holiday Nov. 21, 22, and 23. Childcare will be provided on Nov. 21. Much Love, Stacey Cleveland VOLUNTEERS NEEDED WITHIN THE COMMUNITY PAGE Township of Surfside Beach seeking volunteers for new Historical Committee. 2. Township of Surfside Beach seeking volunteers for new Senior Citizens Advisory Committee. If interested in either Committee, contact Debra Herrmann, Town Clerk, Surfside Beach dherrmann@surfsidebeaqch.org or call Clerk at Town Hall at You must live in the City Limits of Surfside Beach for the Senior Citizens and Historical Committees. 3. Surfside Beach Friends of the Library Book Sale-Wednesday, November 14 at the Surfside Library 410 Surfside Drive (by Fuller Park) from 4:30 to 6:00 PM. With Friends Membership ($8.00 year) preview book sale at 3:30 PM before opening to public. Friends membership application is available at the Library. Always looking for volunteers for Friends Book Nook at Library. Please note, the Book Sale is every month on the 2nd Wednesday 3:30 to 6:00 PM. Surfside Beach Library is a County Library and the volunteer opportunities are open to all residents of Horry and Georgetown Counties. A copy of the Surfside Beach Library Calendar of Events is posted on the bulletin board at the parking lot entrance.

12 W E E K L Y E V E N T S Sunday: 8:30 AM Morning Worship 9:30 AM Fellowship Time 9:45 AM Church School 11:00 AM Morning Worship 5:30 PM AA Meeting Monday: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM CDC 9:00 AM Art Class 9:00-12:00 Tot s Morning Out 9:45 AM Adult Fitness Class 12:00 PM Staff Meeting 5:30 PM AA Meeting 5:30-7:30 PM Cub Scouts 6:00 PM Contemporary Band Rehearsal 7:00 PM Boy Scouts 7:00 PM Handbell Choir Tuesday:7:00 AM-6:00 PM CDC 8:15 AM Zumba Class 9:00 AM Craft Club 5:30 PM AA Meeting 6:30 PM Huff-n-Puff Basketball 6:30 PM Cub Scouts 7:00 PM Grand Strand Harmony Chorus Wednesday: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM CDC 9:00-12:00 Tot s Morning Out 9:00 AM Prayer Group 9:30 AM Hatha Yoga 9:45 AM Adult Fitness Class 10:00 AM Bible Study-Experiencing Discipleship 11:00 AM Hatha Yoga 5:30 PM Spirit Night Dinner 6:30 PM i-praise Worship-Sanctuary 6:45 PM Spirit Singers Rehearsal Thursday: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM CDC 5:30 PM AA Meeting Friday: 7:00 AM-6:00 PM CDC 9:00-12:00 Tot s Morning Out 10:00 AM Adult Yoga w/pat 5:30 PM AA Meeting November 2012 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Hope Circle 12:00 Girl Scouts 6: Church Women United 12:00 Pastor Kim on Vacation 4 Daylight Saving Time Ends All Saints Sunday Confirmation 9:45 Cantorion Choir 1:30 5 Little Pink House of Hope 3:00 Boy Scout Committee Meeting 6:29 Church Council 6:30 Sisters in Faith 7:00 UMW Board Meeting 7:00 6 General Election 6:00AM-7:00PM Confirmation Retreat 9:00-1:00 No The Cure Class Clergy Consultation with DS 2:00 Stephen Ministry 5:45 7 CDC Chapel 11:00 Advent Study 6:30 8 Cub Scout Leaders Meeting 6: UMW General Meeting 10:00 11 Veterans Sunday Jubilation Ringers at both services Confirmation 9:45 Cantorion Choir 1:30 GS Corvette Club 4:00 18 Confirmation 9:45 Cantorion Choir 1:30 12 South Strand Garden Club 1:00 Sisters in Faith 7:00 19 Newsletter Articles Due Pack Meeting 6:00 Sisters in Faith 7: Joy Circle 12:00 Mary Baker Circle Grief Through the Holidays Seminar The Cure Class 2:00 10:30 Stephen Ministry 5:45 4:00-6:00 Staff Parish Relations CDC Chapel 11:00 Girl Scouts 6:00 Staff Parish Relations Committee 6:30 Advent Study 6:30 Committee 6:30 Charge Conference 7:00 UMM 6:45 Operation Christmas Child Collection Week November 12-19! 20 CDC-Thanksgiving Feast 11:00 Friendly Seniors 11:45 (Chelsea Jo s) The Cure Class 2:00 Stephen Ministry 5:45 21 Advent Study 6: Church Office Closed CDC-Preschool Closed 21-23, Childcare provided on Nov Confirmation 9:45 Connections Class 9:45 Cantorion Choir 1:30 26 Marion District Cluster Meeting 9:00 Sisters in Faith 7:00 27 Collate Newsletter 9:00 Staff Meeting 12:00 The Cure Class 2:00 Stephen Ministry 5:45 NAMI Grand Strand 6:45 28 CDC Chapel 11:00 Hanging of the Greens 6:30 Advent Study 6:30 29 Girl Scouts 6:00 30

13 NOVEMBER Patrick Mayle 1 Nicholas Morell 1 Megan Wood 1 Martin Boehling 2 Rob Brown 2 Betty Longobardi 2 Darin Putnam 2 Gloria Stone 3 Dean Thompson 3 Chris Wagner 3 Ellen Brady 4 Isaac Dalton 4 Glenn Pemberton 4 Geoffrey Barton 5 Megan Merck 5 Edith Daniel 6 Bill Klouser 6 Pat Riley 6 Bernice Troutman 6 Ronnie Eisaman 7 Kristine Cassey 8 Makayla Ellerbe 8 Leslie Martin 8 Jesse Morgan 8 Lorraine Moser 8 Teresa Wachter 8 Christian Williams 8 Ryan Williams 8 Maggie Hancock 9 Casey Mitchell 9 Christian Mitchell 9 Lois White 9 McLaurin Burchell 10 Nancy Flynn 10 Dolly Guariglia 10 Kathy Moore 10 Lara McCormick 11 Kelly McCormick 11 Baxley Rogers 11 Kay Gagnon 12 Patrick Henson 12 Bill Allen 13 Betty Ghent 13 Robert Praete 13 Lorraine Ammons 14 Sue Cox 14 Kali Hammel 14 Abby Jantzi 14 Terry LeBlue 14 Paul Simpson 14 Micaila Tusing 14 Farah Dill 15 Mary Keller 15 Alexander Dearborn 16 Leigh Gamble 16 Nikolas Gonska 16 Donia Woodall 17 Tom Bates 18 Sarah Norton 18 Nicki Ryan 18 Joan Van Campen 18 Donna Vanderwiele 18 Amy Beacham 19 Jamie Duggan 19 Robert Huber 19 Robert Inabinet 19 Bryan Shepler 19 Bonner Arrington 20 Sally Jones 20 Carolynne Rago 20 Beth Scales 20 Donald Schweitzer 20 Al Beck 21 Brandon Clark 21 Harold Rose 21 Cory Barber 22 Shane Johnson 22 Deanna Lemond 22 Barbara Pierson 22 Howard Brunko 23 Valerie May 23 Judy Thomas 23 Doris Trushel 23 Graham Vereen 23 Abby Ziegler 23 Courtney Benninga 24 John Blair 24 Robert Fullwood 24 Lisa Terry 24 Nancy Bogaczyk 25 Bill Matthews 26 Willem Morin 26 Nell Boyd 27 Jay Ackerman 28 Mara Daniel 28 Michele Geckle 28 Conor O Brien 28 Mark Sims 28 Tracy Sosebee 28 Jayne Stevens 28 Wendy Wolff 28 James McCormick 29 Kyle Praete 29 Marilyn Gilbertson 30 Marie McGalliard 30 Dick Moeller 30 Mildred Norman 30 PAGE 13 Mike and Kathy Flowe 3 Al and Leslie Morell 3 John and Michele Gonska 4 Claude and Shirley Brown 6 Cyndy Ferguson and Bill Trail 6 John and Ann Hart 8 Tommy and Donna Huguenin 8 John and Pat Messinger 8 Darrell and Pat Westmoreland 8 Matthew and Lydia Sprouse 9 Bill and Diane Stiles 9 David and Elaine Reid 11 Neal and Jimmie Williams 12 Larry and Norma Hoag 16 Alvin and Debbie Payne 18 David and Faye Emmanuel 20 Lee and Amy Martin 20 Ken and Lisa Josephs 21 Morris and Sybil Hucks 24 Dick and June Moeller 24 Lloyd and Elizabeth Bost 25 Dennis and Judy Lienemann 25 Robert and Sarah Turner 26 John and Debbie Lloyd 29

14 SURFSIDE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH th Avenue North Surfside Beach, SC Phone: Fax: Church Office Hours: 8:30 AM-4:30 PM Monday-Thursday 8:30 AM-1:00 PM Friday Church Staff Dr. Scott H. Wachter, Senior Pastor Rev. L. Kim Eanes, Discipleship Pastor Rev. Pat Stiles, Pastor of Care and Visitation J. Paulo Lopes, Minister of Youth, Young Adults, and Family Life Center Ministries Kesha Sims, Office Manager Charlotte Ebaugh, Dir. of Children s Ministries (cebaugh@surfsideumc.org) Glynis Hopkins, Music Director (glynishopkins@gmail.com) Sherri Boschen, Church Organist (sboschen@surfsideumc.org) Stacey Cleveland, Dir. of Child Development Ctr. (scleveland@surfsideumc.org) RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Non-Profit Organization U.S. Postage Paid Myrtle Beach, SC Permit No. 29