Trinity United Methodist Church 75 East High Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio 43338

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1 Trinity United Methodist Church 75 East High Street, Mount Gilead, Ohio The Chimes November 2018

2 The Thanksgiving Story The Pilgrims who sailed to this country aboard the Mayflower were originally members of the English Separatist Church (a Puritan sect). They had earlier fled their home in England and sailed to Holland (The Netherlands) to escape religious persecution. There, they enjoyed more religious tolerance, but they eventually became disenchanted with the Dutch way of life, thinking it ungodly. Seeking a better life, the Separatists negotiated with a London stock company to finance a pilgrimage to America. Most of those making the trip aboard the Mayflower were non- Separatists but were hired to protect the company s interests. Only one-third of the original colonists were Separatists. The Pilgrims set ground at Plymouth Rock on December 11, Their first winter was devastating. At the beginning of the following fall, they had lost 46 of the original 102 who had sailed on the Mayflower. But the harvest of 1621 was a bountiful one. And the remaining colonists decided to celebrate with a feast including 91 Indians who had helped the Pilgrims survive their first year. It is believed that the Pilgrims would not have made it through the year without the help of the Indians. The feast was more of a traditional English harvest festival than a true thanksgiving observance. It lasted three days. Governor William Bradford sent four men fowling after wild ducks and geese. It is not certain that wild turkey was part of their feast. However, it is certain that they had venison. The term turkey was used by the Pilgrims to mean any sort of wild fowl. Another modern staple at almost every Thanksgiving table is pumpkin pie. But it is unlikely that the first feast included that treat. The supply of flour had been long diminished, so there was no bread or pastries of any kind. However, they did eat boiled pumpkin and they produced a type of fried bread from their corn crop. There was also not milk, cider, potatoes or butter. There were no domestic cattle for dairy products, and the newlydiscovered potato was still considered by many Europeans to be poisonous. But the feast did include fish, berries, watercress, lobster, dried fruit, clams, venison and plums. This thanksgiving feast was not repeated the following year. But in 1623, during a severe drought, the pilgrims gathered in a prayer service, praying for rain. When a long, steady rain followed the very next day Governor Bradford proclaimed another day of Thanksgiving, again inviting their Indian friends. It wasn t until June of 1676 that another Day of Thanksgiving was proclaimed. On June 20, 1676, the governing council of Charlestown, Massachusetts, held a meeting to determine how best to express thanks for the good fortune that had seen their community securely established. By unanimous vote they instructed Edward Rawson, the clerk to proclaim June 29 as a day of thanksgiving. It is notable that this thanksgiving celebration probably did not include the Indians, as the celebration was meant partly to be in recognition of the colonists recent victory over the heathen natives. October of 1777 marked the first time that all 13 colonies joined in a thanksgiving celebration. It also commemorated the patriotic victory over the British at Saratoga. But it was a one- time affair. George Washington proclaimed a National Day of Thanksgiving in 1789, although some were opposed to it. There was discord among the colonies, many feeling the hardships of a few Pilgrims did not warrant a national holiday. And later, President Thomas Jefferson scoffed at the idea of having a day of thanksgiving. It was Sara Josepha Hale, a magazine editor, whose efforts eventually led to what we recognize as Thanksgiving. Hale wrote many editorials championing her cause in her Boston Ladies Magazine, and later in Godey s Lady s Book. Finally, after a 40-year campaign of writing editorials and letters to governors and presidents, Hale s obsession became a reality when, in 1863, President Lincoln proclaimed the last Thursday in November as a national day of Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving was proclaimed by every president after Lincoln. The date was changed a couple of times, most recently by Franklin Roosevelt, who set it up one week to the next to last Thursday in order to create a longer Christmas shopping season. Public uproar against this decision caused the president to move Thanksgiving back to its original date two years later. And in 1941, Thanksgiving was finally sanctioned by Congress as a legal holiday, as the fourth Thursday in November. (Author unknown) God Bless, Pastor Jeff

3 PRAYER CONCERNS Trinity members and friends who have been in our prayers the past month.. New Prayer Concerns: Bob Curts, Dani, Deb Bupilka, Haper Family, Marilyn Turner, Pat Irons, Shelly Hastings- Toms, Accident victims, Hurricane victims Ongoing Prayer: Alyssa Leach, Barb Detwiler, Glenn Dupilka, Julie Vargo, Mandy Robinson, Mandy Rocks, Phyllis Bell, Sherry Seckel, Susan Keightley, Tammy Ghent, Unspoken Request. Civilians serving overseas. Military: Curt Belohlavek, Emily Garry, Eric Mann, Kelly Mann-Sorgenfrei, Jon Tschudi, & all other military personnel around the world Nursing Home Residents & Shut-Ins: Alice Foley, Aretha Richardson, Nettie Lyon, Marjorie West, Mary Dianne George Missionaries: Gordon & Ardell Graner [Dominican Republic], Matthew Laferty [Austria] Our Trinity Family wishes to extend prayers to the following families in the loss of a loved one this past month: Harper, Martha Sturrock, Mitch Davis, Ron Nixon, Sharon Vargo DATE TRINITY ATTENDANCE SUNDAY SCHOOL 8:30 AM 10:30 AM TOTAL 10/07/ /14/ /21/ /28/2018 Day Light Savings Time ends Sunday, 11/4. Don t forget to set your clocks back an hour before you go to bed. It s also a good time to change your smoke detector batteries. All Saints Sunday On Sunday, 11/4 we will be remembering the lives of our members who have passed away in There will also be an opportunity for congregation members to light a candle on the altar to remember any loved one who has passed. NOVEMBER COMMITTEE MEETINGS Staff Parish: Monday, 11/5, 7:00 pm Trustees: Tuesday, 11/6, 7:00 pm Finance: Tuesday, 11/13, 7:00 pm Ad Council: Tuesday, 11/20, 7:00 pm Education: Tuesday, 11/27, 7:00 pm Nov. 06: Philippians 4:2-9 Nov. 13: Jude verses 1-11 Nov. 20: Jude verses Nov. 27: To be announced Fall Rummage Sale TUESDAY BIBLE STUDY AT SAMES & COOK 3:00-4:00 pm We will be studying the book of Jude. Please feel free to join us as we dig into the Word! HATS OFF TO ALL WHO DONATED, VOLUNTEERED OR SHOPPED! We made $2,414.60! We received a wide assortment of treasures, but it takes many hands to put the sale together. Thank you volunteers for stepping up! My heartfelt thanks to: Dave & Deb Knechtly, Pastor Jeff & Denise Canankamp, Robin, Jim and Jamie Brucker, Kelly, Andrew, Marshall & Hudson Hand, Emily & Bob Shaffer, Loretta & Bill Curts, Kristi Bulkowski, Dee Dee, John & Isaiah Doles, Katie Young, Mary Kay Myers, Melissa Furniss, Mike Jackson, Marlene Lancaster, Marilyn Rhodebeck, Sylvia Reineke, Mary Hill, Barbara Brewer, Marilyn Turner, Wilma Hayes, Bob Willeke, Patricia Tolbert, Ruth Logan, Cheryl Young, Alice Hackworth, Joan Myers, Sara Klehm, Pat Miller, Anne Cotton & Tom Geyer. Thank you for being part of our team. Finally, thanks to all our customers who turn treasures into dollars! We are grateful for every dime you spend. Please come again May 9, 10 & 11! We ll be looking for you. ~Sandy Snyder~

4 COMMUNITY DINNER Wednesday, November 14 th 5:00-6:45 pm Turkey, Dressing & Mashed Potatoes. Meals Include: vegetable, choice of salad, roll, dessert and drink. Dinners are $8.00 per person. Children 10 & under free. Carry out available. Thank you everyone for your help and support! Youth Group November Youth Schedule Sunday, 11/4 7:00 p.m. Youth Group at church Sunday, 11/11 7:00 p.m. Youth Group at church Sunday, 11/18 7:00 p.m. Youth Group at church Sunday, 11/25 7:00 p.m. Youth Group at church Youth Sunday 10/21/2018 Hanging of the Greens We will be decorating the Sanctuary for Christmas on Sunday, 11/25 immediately following the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Please plan to stay and help. LOTS of help is needed and greatly appreciated! American Red Cross Bloodmobile will be at Trinity on Monday, 11/5 noon until 6:00 p.m. Community Thanksgiving Service will be held on Sunday, 11/18 at 7:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church. Everyone is welcome to attend. Imitating Christ The biblical use of the term saint in the book of Acts applies to each of us. All who are attempting to imitate the Christ in their lives merit the title of saint. Some do it more fully than others and are willing to let go of more to get the job done. Matthew Fox, Confessions Time to Thank, Time to Share Thanksgiving is a time to share. A roasted turkey stuffed with care, potatoes, yams and buttered rolls are passed around in festive bowls. But first we thank our God above and share with others his great love. The dish served last is always best a slice of pie for every guest. MaryAnn Sundby

5 A big thank you to all who donated items and money for the Solider packages! We were able to pack and send out 26 boxes 10/11! Thank you to all who stayed and helped pack boxes after worship on 10/7. Because of everyone helping we were done an hour earlier than last year. And thank you to our shoppers who went out and purchased the items to complete our packages. Pray for the packages as they travel to our soldiers that God would touch the soldiers hearts and keep them safe. Lifelong saints Rather than limit the celebration of saints to one Sunday, some churches now observe a Season of Saints from World Communion Sunday (the first Sunday in October) to All Saints Sunday (the first Sunday in November). Saints aren t merely exceptional Christians, writes worship director Taylor Burton- Edwards. Instead, they re simply believers, all of whom are undergoing a lifetime of transformation into Christ s own people. Pointing to a saint-themed hymn by Charles Wesley, Burton-Edwards notes that the lyrics are intended to be an anthem for a lifetime, not a once-yearly occasion. Come, let us join our friends above who have obtained the prize, and on the eagle wings of love to joys celestial rise. Let saints on earth unite to sing with those to glory gone, for all the servants of our King in earth and heaven are one. UNITED METHODIST WOMEN NEWS Our November activity is the Apple Dumpling fundraiser. Your orders should be placed by Sunday, Oct. 28 th. Pick up is the following Sunday, Nov. 4 th. No other meeting will be held in November. Sewing/ work day is Wed. Nov. 14 th from 9-11:30 am in Trinity Hall. Come help us with our mission to clothe babies in poverty. Looking ahead to December - be sure to mark your calendar for our Christmas Luncheon on Monday, Dec. 10 th at noon in Trinity Hall. This is always a lovely time and all ladies are welcome. Just mention that you would like to come so we have a place setting for you and bring a dish to share if you are able. If Monday evenings are not good for you, this is a chance to meet with us at noontime. Have a wonderful fall into advent. Counting blessings Blessings to you, Marilyn Turner Numbered lists grab our attention. In the checkout aisle or on the internet, we gravitate toward headings such as 10 ways to lose weight by summer! or 3 simple steps to acing that test! Ancient Jewish sages urged people to count out and speak at least 100 blessings, or statements of gratitude, each day. What would happen if we intentionally listed 100 blessings daily? Can you imagine?! What if the first blessing we counted was simply the day itself? Thank you, God, for this brand new day! Bless my use of this day, Lord, that I might glorify you. Scripture encourages such awareness and promises an additional blessing in return: Teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom (Psalm 90:12, NIV). Heidi Mann

6 NURSERY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Because of our Child Protection Policy we need 2 people in the nursery during the Sunday school hour and during the 10:30 a.m. worship service. Please contact the church office if you are able to help during either of these times at trinityumc@redbird.net or There are also sign-up sheets in the nursery. Thanks to all those who volunteered in the nursery: Gary Begeman, Kristi Bulkowski, Tom Cotton, Alberta Stojkovic, Pat & Dick Miller, Joyce Overmoyer, Vince Brown, Kimberly Neal and Sue Williamson. LOW IMPACT/STEP AEROBICS CLASS Exercise to Energize - Classes meet on Mondays & Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. We exercise with music and mix in light weights and floor exercises. We would love to have you join us! If you have any questions ask Allen or Alberta Stojkovic REIMBURSEMENT VOUCHERS If you make any authorized purchases for the church, please return the original receipt and a completed Voucher to the church office within one month of the purchase. This will insure that you receive your reimbursement on time and it also helps the church keep its accounts up to date and accurate. Blank Vouchers are available in the church office Altar Flowers Make sure you write who is purchasing the flowers and who they are In Memory of or In Honor of. The cost of the flowers is $30. Please mark Altar Flowers in memo line of your check made out to Trinity UMC. The church office orders flowers for anyone who has signed up the week before the Sunday they are for. If you decide to get them yourself at another florist, please let the church office know in advance. Thank you! SPECIAL EVENTS AND USE OF FACILITIES We are fortunate to have a facility that is busy through the year. If you plan to hold a special event, work session or other function in the church, please make sure to check availability of date and time with the church office as far in advance as possible. A Building Use form may need to be completed and returned for approval and signature by the Trustee Committee. The forms are available in the church office or may be ed by the office at your request. Your cooperation in this process helps everyone coordinate use of the facility. Thank you! KROGER COMMUNITY REWARDS PROGRAM Trinity is part of the Kroger Community Rewards program. Just by using your Kroger plus card when you shop at Kroger, they will make a donation to our church. Our most recent check was $ To sign up go online at and register your Kroger Plus Card. Kroger recently updated its Community Rewards system. Trinity has been assigned a new number. You will need to enter Trinity s number #RH570 and your address. Thank you for supporting this program and Trinity UMC! KROGER S ROUND UP PROGRAM: Kroger s Round Up program has resulted in generous donations to the Mid Ohio Foodbank to help feed the hungry. These contributions have been passed on to local Food Pantries and Kitchens, including the one here at Trinity! Recently, our Food Pantry & End of Month Meal ministry received a total of $128.60! Your pennies really do make a difference! Thank you so much for rounding up at Krogers! ~Food Pantry & End of Month Meal Team

7 GOD S SERVANTS November 2018 November :30 am Greeters 8:30 am Call to Worship Readers 8:30 am Scripture Readers 4 Tom & Diane Geyer Pam Clinger Pam Clinger 11 Cal & Donna Shirk Donna Shirk Gary Begeman 18 Dick & Pat Miller Pat Miller Loretta Curts 25 Pat Tolbert Noni Wheeler Pam Clinger November :30 am Greeters 10:30 am Call to Worship Readers 10:30 am Scripture Readers 4 Allen & Alberta Stojkovic Ali Ruhl Barb Brewer 11 Jim & Joyce Overmoyer Joan Myers Della Mosier 18 Juanita Piercy & Suzy Piercy Ruth Logan Joan Myers 25 Ruth Logan & Evelyn Shoults Evelyn Shoults Donna Jackson November :30 am Music 10:30 am Children s Church Altar Flowers ($30.00) 4 Cheryl Young 11 Kristi Bulkowski Logan Sisters 18 Kelly Hand 25 Jim Brucker Allen & Alberta Stojkovic November :30 am Nursery Volunteers 10:30 am Nursery 10:30 am Acolytes Volunteers 4 Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed The Bulkowski Family 11 Dick Miller Pat Miller The Robinson Family 18 Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed The Rocks Family 25 Volunteer Needed Volunteer Needed The Hand Family 10:30 am Ushers: Olen Jackson, Merrill Brucker, Floyd Sterritt, Glenn Hayes Trinity United Methodist Church: Office Hours: 8:00 am 3:30 pm [Lunch 12:00-12:30 pm] Phone: Fax: Website: Address: trinityumc@redbird.net Pastor Jeff s Address: jcanankamp82@gmail.com The Chimes is a monthly publication of Trinity United Methodist Church. Copy deadline is the third Wednesday of each month by 4 pm. Trinity United Methodist Church Staff: Rev. Jeff Canankamp, Pastor - Parsonage Phone: Sabina Anderson, Music Director Susan James, Pianist Tina Schaeufele, Treasurer Denise Canankamp, Secretary Sara Ness, Custodian Barb Brewer, Kitchen Coordinator Diana Kemp, Nursery Care Giver