Welcome Home! Prayer List. Thank You! Lunch Bunch. The 2018 November Chimes

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1 Welcome Home! The 2018 November Chimes Prayer List Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all of our shut-ins and the following members, David Hummel, Lois Boldt, Rev. Harold Beesley, Alison Armstrong, Barb Smith, Glenda Prescott, Brooke (McDonald) Hall, Barbara & Mel Cunningham, Mary Lou Hostetler, Jeanette Morris, Sandra Donson, Paxton Hill, Marie Conner, Brian Lensink, John & Machele West, Sylvia Yaekle, Linda Wolfle, Dick Boyd, Sherry Hupp, Kate Hannum Rose, Debi Snow, Kathy Wilson, Judy Armstrong, Relna Cornell, Braxton Picklesimer, Lois Boldt, Mari Dailey, Vicky McGee, the Chirdon family, Keith Ford, & Julie Kroah. Please call the church office if you know of any sick or hospitalized members. Remember if you want someone on the prayer chain, you can fill out a card and drop it in the offering plate or call or Bea. Lunch Bunch Featuring Adam Hamilton s Creed, What Christians Believe and Why Tuesday, November 12:00 in the Meeting Room Creed The Holy Spirit Tuesday, November 12:00 in the Meeting Room Creed The Church and the Communion of the Saints Tuesday, December 12:00 in the Meeting Room Creed The Forgiveness of Sins Monthly Faith Promise goal $ 9, Income as of October 21, 2018 $ 7, Month to Date Balance ($ 2,164.00) Thank You! Dear Pastor Mark and Church family, Thank you for coming to Jean s funeral hours, all support, visits, cards, and prayers during this time. Love, Mike, Mary & Brian Livingston Good morning, my friends! Words cannot express my gratitude for you, your team, and the investment you made in our community. Through the summer, we were blessed with over 2000 volunteers who gave their time and resources to the people of our area. Your kindness, compassion, and love were evident, and I can assure you that your efforts are still making a difference! It can be difficult to measure the results of a mission trip even here at the mission center. Sometimes we wonder if we could have done more. Sometimes we wonder what more we need to do. But, at the end of the day, I hope that all of us can lay our heads down at night and simply say, "Lord, I worshiped you with my whole life today. Help me do it again tomorrow!" Thank you for serving with us this summer. Our prayer is that you, your group, and your church are continuing this mission back at home! We would consider it an honor and privilege to serve with your team again in the future. Kevin Rogers Director, Big Creek Missions Thank you to everyone for your prayers. Michael and Debby Hill (Terry Hill s Brother)

2 Dear members and friends of St. John s: At a church Thanksgiving party, the evening ended with a fellowship circle and each participant was asked to say what he or she was especially thankful for. Many of the usual blessings were mentioned, but a shy, little girl paused and said, "Oh, I'm just thankful that I am thankful." When we gather with family and friends for our Thanksgiving dinners, we won t be shy about filling our plates with turkey and dressing, sweet potatoes, green bean casserole and cranberry sauce. My personal favorite is the broccoli salad. There will be no hesitation in sharing reasons to be thankful, not the least of which is the freedom to have fellowship and worship like the Pilgrims. What does it feel like to be thankful? For me, I feel all happy inside and at peace. Thankfulness has a way of releasing and replacing sadness, frustration and fear. How does it feel to be thankful? On crosswalk.com Nancy DeMoss-Wolgemuth says, Be thankful. God has commanded it for our good and for God s glory. God s command to be thankful is not the threatening demand of a tyrant. Rather, it is the invitation of a lifetime the opportunity to draw near to Him at any moment of the day. John Piper says, Genuine thankfulness is an act of the heart s affections, not an act of the lips muscles. Andrew Murray says, "Let us thank God heartily as often as we pray that we have God s Spirit in us to teach us to pray. Thanksgiving will draw our hearts out to God and keep us engaged with God; it will take our attention from ourselves and give the Spirit room in our hearts." And Priscilla Shirer says, When we choose thankful prayer over wallowing in anxiety and worry, we are demonstrating an unwavering trust in God. To summarize, thankfulness means feeling happy inside and at peace, an invitation to draw near to God at any moment, acting on the heart s affections, gives the Spirit room in our hearts and demonstrates an unwavering trust in God. Whenever we connect with God and to each other in a spirit of thankfulness all these good things happen and so much more. So when we make our fellowship circles on Thanksgiving Day and join hands, let s pray with the wisdom of that little girl and just be thankful for being thankful. In Christ s love and thankfulness for all of you, Rev. Mark

3 Chucky If you re lookin to widen your fellowship circles on Thanksgiving Day, Chester and me will be glad to oblige. Here are a few instructions for the care and maintenance of church mice: We like fruits, seeds and grains, so pass the cranberry sauce and stuffing. We are omnivores and eat plants and meat. We ll have the white and the dark meat. Green bean casserole is our favorite, especially with the french-fried onions on top. Cheetos make great appetizers! The Macy s Parade is our favorite, especially when the Mighty Mouse balloon comes on. If you watch football, don t put on the Detroit Lions. They re related to kitties. Pumpkin pie is the best. We always have a little with our whipped cream. If you need help with the leftovers, WE LL BE BAAAACK! We re kind of hard to see, so don t leave us out of the prayer circle. Church mice always give thanks to the Lord. Mission and Outreach is offering Thanksgiving boxes for 10 families in need this Thanksgiving. The boxes will include: a frozen (10-12lb.) turkey, boxed dressing and potatoes, canned green beans, corn and cranberry sauce, rolls and a frozen pumpkin pie. We will need to know the names and phone numbers of the families receiving the boxes by November 4th. These families can be either in the congregation or someone a member knows is in need. Call the church to submit your request and give the name and phone number of the family. Thanksgiving box pick-up will be at the church between 2pm and 4pm on Sunday, November 11th. Mission and Outreach, Dr. Owen Lee, Susan Jansheski and Karen O'Hare AFTERNOON CIRCLE The Afternoon Circle will hold their annual Thank Offering Service on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 1:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Members are reminded to bring their Thank Offering jars for dedication. Mrs. Vicky Davis and Mrs. Bea Pursley will provide the refreshments. Our December 5 th, meeting will include a catered dinner (chicken & noodles, mashed potatoes, croissant, and salad) by Susie s Bistro and Bakery (downtown Newark). The meal will cost $10.95 per person. We will need reservations before the end of November. Please call either Donna Hewitt ( ) or Dorothy Turdo ( ) by November 23, with your RSVP. Thank you.

4 Licking Memorial Hospital Development Council announces the 2018 Recipient of The Mary Jane McDonald Building a Healthier Community Award Fostering Further Award Ceremonies - Friday, Nov. 2, 2018 The following is the second in a series of articles explaining the work of the Fostering Further organization with whom St. John s is a partner. A Brief Description of Current Programs and Activities: At Fostering Further, we divide our programs and activities into 4 main categories: - Children in foster care - Foster families - Foster caseworkers - Youth who have emancipated from foster care For the children of foster care, our Grant a Wish program has sponsored well over 100 activities, camps, and trips for local foster youth in the last two years. In addition, we collect backpacks, school supplies, and camp supplies for foster youth. We also work with Newark Nazarene Church to host a Christmas party for foster kids each December. For local foster families, we work with area churches to provide quarterly Parent s Nights Out, which give an evening of respite to parents who may otherwise never get a break. We sponsor a foster family event each spring, working with area businesses to thank the families for their service to our county s foster kids. We also act as a donation coordinator when a parent needs a specific item, such as a dresser or diapers for kids coming into care. For caseworkers, we act as a community resource and local support system. We have helped coordinate family picnics, furniture donations, volunteers for events, and items for youth who are aging out of foster care. Finally, we work closely with emancipating youth to provide furniture, toiletry items, and nonperishable foods to get them started. Our free store for these items is housed at St. John s United Church of Christ. We have resources to help with financial planning, life skills, and the college application process, and we established an award to support a college-bound foster youth. We continue to keep in touch with them as they navigate post-foster care life. Visit

5 NEWS FROM CHURCH COUNCIL The following are highlights from the meeting on October 16, 2018: From the Treasurer: As of Sept. 30, we are $1572 in the black. Thank you! From the Administrative Assistant: Anita Chirdon Anita will be having several days off in November and December for medical reasons Arrangements are being made to cover the office From the Christian Education Committee: Elaine Gard The Confirmation Class is looking into doing a mission project this fall, as well as a possible visit to a Hebrew temple. Lunch Bunch is meeting once a month. Trunk or Treat is on Sunday, Oct. 28, 4-5:30, beginning in Hermann Hall. We will honor our veterans on Sunday, Nov. 11 (see article elsewhere). Ring Out! Bell Choir will play on Nov. 18. We will ask for donations to cover the replacement of the Peace Pole (see article elsewhere). From the Property Committee: Tom Lawyer The elevator has been repaired and inspected. The courtyard has been newly landscaped. We are waiting for the wood to dry on the south side of the Sanctuary due to damage from a clogged air conditioning drain. Repairs will be made soon. The air conditioning and heating systems have had miscellaneous repairs. Several exterior doors have been sticking due to the frequent rains. Work is being done on them. From the Church and Ministry Committee: Gary Kinser Nov. 18 th is a meeting of the Altar Guild after church. Resignations were received from two faithful servants, Jim Everett and Vicky Davis. From the Personnel Committee: Robin Lyn Green All staff members have been interviewed. From the Music Committee: Jeanette Morris November 11, we will have very special music. Pianos will be tuned in early December From the Mission and Outreach Committee: Owen Lee No response yet from members needing Thanksgiving Dinner boxes (including a frozen turkey, frozen pumpkin pie, green beans, corn, boxed stuffing, potatoes, and cranberry sauce). A monetary donation was made to Ben Franklin PTO for tennis shoes for students, and for supplies for lice kits to be sent home when needed.

6 This Christmas, we will again beautify our sanctuary with an array of Poinsettias, which will be purchased from a local nursery. If you would like to participate in this celebration of Christmas, please fill out the form below or contact the church office. 6.5" pot $ 9.25/each 1 plant - 4 to 7 blooms (Red in color) The DEADLINE for placing orders is Sunday, December 2, (Please pick up plants after the 10:30 a.m. service on December 16, 23, or after the Christmas Eve. Services on December 24. I desire the office to purchase a poinsettia for me to keep. I desire the office to purchase a poinsettia to be donated to a shut-in. Be sure to complete the following to be printed in the bulletin: (i.e.: In honor of or in memory of...by or from..) Name: Phone: You may also choose to remember a loved one with a gift to the Abiding Memorial Fund or the Foundation Fund. All such gifts noted and received BY DECEMBER 9 will be listed in the bulletin on DECEMBER 16 in addition to the bulletins on Sunday, December 23 and Monday, December 24. Abiding Memorial and Foundation Fund Cards and envelopes are also available in the literature rack in the Narthex or in the office. Please plan on attending our Annual Congregational Budget Meeting on December 9, We will have copies available of the proposed budget after the November 13, 2018 Council Meeting for you to review prior to the meeting.

7 The 9:00am Adult Sunday school class (Youth ages 14 and up). For the next few weeks we will be discussing God Heard Their Cry by Ray Vander Laan. This study is a video lesson and discussion on the Israelites, Egyptians and God. The Ring Out! Children s choir will be practicing during the 10:30 service on November 4. They will perform November 18 and December 16. The Children s Christmas Program is December 16 during the 10:30 service. Practice will be December 9 during the 10:30 service. Adult class (including Youth 14 and up) 9:00am. Bible Discovery Zone during the 10:30am service. Nursery care and Pre-school class available at 10:00am. Cradle Roll 4: Julie Kroah 11: Frances Hill 18: Kayla Hill 25: Julie Kroah Bible Discovery Zone 4: Ken Kroah & Colleen Kroah 11: Kara Deal & Colleen Kroah 18: Brian Lensink & Pat Farley 25: Kara Deal & Connor Boyce DVD Filming 4: John West 11: Dick Tulloss 18: Gary Kinser 25: Ken Kroah Sound System 4: Tom Lawyer 11: Dick Tulloss 18: Julie Kroah 25: Ken Kroah November Worship Service Duties Ushers Chair Kevin French Pamella French Doug & Sue O Brien Brian Lensink Greeters 4: Jeff & Stephanie Knepp 11: Pat Farley & Dorothy Turdo 18: Donna Hewitt & Janet Snider 25: Frank & Vicky Davis Liturgists 4: Frank Davis 11: Tom Lawyer 18: Terry Gano 25: Sharon Hickman

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9 St. John s United Church of Christ 285 W. National Drive Newark, Ohio Worship & Classes! U.S. Postage PAID Non-Profit Org. Newark, Ohio Permit No :00 am Chapel Service 9:00 am Sunday School 10:30 am Traditional Sanctuary Service Volume 18 Number 11 Address Service Requested Main Office Phone Rev. Mark Katrick - Pastor Todd Baldosser rev.katrick@windstream.net Organist/Choir Director Lakeview Dr. scarlatti35@hotmail.com Newark, OH Pastor s direct line Anita Chirdon Charles Bruah Julie Kroah Administrative Asst. Church Sexton Christian Education Director stjohnsunited@windstream.net stjohnsucc.ce@windstream.net Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11, 2018 Our Nursery and Bible Discovery Zone students will have a special session on veterans on this holiday Sunday. We would also like to honor our congregation s veterans by listing them in the Sunday bulletin. We will use the listing we had during our 175 th Anniversary celebration. However, if there are more folks that were not listed, please submit names and branch of service to the office by Sunday, Nov. 4. Thank you. On that Sunday, congregants will be invited to take a small toy military figure to use as a reminder to pray prayers of thanksgiving and intercession for our military personnel who gave and are giving of their lives to protect and defend our country and our freedoms TO BE ADDED TO OUR CONGREGATION S LIST OF VETERANS Name Branch of Service Please return to the Church Office by Sunday, Nov. 4, Thank you.