1 2 4 7 8 10 11 12 15 18 19 20 22 24 25 26 0 Clair Vaughan Jaime Kees Mitch Inglis Greg Gunnells Kelly Harmon Matt Inglis John Goodgame Dave Campbell Julie Fast Melissa Rogers Randy Eddy Knox Thompson Olivia Wilson Kim Browning James Levi Underwood Jay Bonson John Wallace Joel Rogers Sam Perry Christina Rolen David Locke The GOOD NEWS Letter is a monthly newsletter of Epworth UMC. All visitors are welcome to worship with us each Sunday at 8:00 am and 10:0 am at 440 Arno Road. Sunday School begins at 9:15 am with classes for all ages. Church office is 4241 Arno Road, 790-6695 Website: Epworth-umc.com Epworth s Good News Letter October was a very busy month! Blessing of the Animals October 2nd Reverend Donna Parramore Pastor Jesse Fleck, Associate Pastor Laurie Evans, Music Director Susan Smith, Accompanist Newsletter Deadline: All articles for the next newsletter are due on the third Sunday of month. Bulletin Deadline: Information for the church bulletin is due by Wednesday morning at 8:00 am Information for both publications may be emailed to janie.jefferson@epworth-umc.com INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Thanksgiving Feast Planned 2 Sign up to help with the Manger Christmas Shoe Box Ministry Firewood for Sale by UMM 6 Room in the Inn Begins 7 Third Graders receiving their Bibles on October 2nd. Fun photos from 7 Fall Festival Birthdays Daylight Savings Time Ends November 6! Check your clocks!! 8 October 2rd Festival!
We have received thank-you notes from Courtney Aldrich, Project Transformation executive director and Catie Adams and Ben Jackle, our PT interns. Ben says, "this program has changed my life," and Catie says "your help has been instrumental to the growth of this wonderful ministry." If you are a college student interested in becoming a PT summer intern the application priority deadline is January 15, 2017. Call PT at 615-810-9620 for more information. We also thank Colleen Lowe for organizing and delivering the meal for the Project Transformation Family Fun Night at Antioch UMC on October 20. This ministry has expanded to serve children after school in a year-round program. Would you like to take a family trip that makes a difference to others? We are investigating the possibility of an Epworth family mission trip to Sager Brown UMCOR Depot in Baldwin, Louisiana, sometime in July, 2017. If you are interested, see Pastor Donna Parramore or Kathy Heard. Plans are underway for our Mission Impact Celebration to be March 1-April 2, 2017! We already have commitments from some of our guest missionaries. If you would like to help with the planning and preparations, contact Kathy Heard at kch87@aol.com Thanksgiving Feast The Congregational Care Committee is hosting a luncheon for the entire congregation on November 1 following the 10:0 a.m. worship service. We will count our blessings and honor our new members who have joined the church the latter part of last year and this year. In addition we will be welcoming those who have been visiting our church. This is a great opportunity to be together as a church family and get to know our new members and visitors. All of the food is provided, so plan to come and have a delicious Sunday dinner with your church family. We will celebrate Veteran s day at Epworth on November 1th and we re doing something special this year. If you were a veteran, would you please send us a picture of yourself in active duty clothing that we may show on a special PowerPoint presentation? Please write your name on the back of the picture and we will have the pictures in the office for you to pick up after Veteran s Day. Thanks! Room in the Inn begins this month as we host 12 men for dinner, breakfast, a sack lunch to take with them and a place to sleep every other Thursday night. If you would be interested in helping with this ministry, contact Connie Puryear at 794-8564. Nov. 10/11 Nov. 24/25 Driver: not available Driver: not available Innkeepers: Randy Eddy, George Rembert Innkeepers: Donnie Reed Dinner: Boxley/Fellowship Class not available Breakfast: Shannon Porter Dinner: Shannon Porter Lunch: Youth (Emily Beehn) Breakfast: Angela Thompson Devotional: Dawn Scott Devotional: not available Laundry: Arlette Eddy Lunch: Youth (Hinesleys) Laundry: Jessica Crowell Troop 16 Christmas Tree Sale Boy Scout Troop 16 invites you to its annual Christmas tree sale. Located on the grounds of Heritage Elementary School in Thompsons Station on Columbia Pike. Our lot will be open Saturday, November 21 at 8:00 a.m. Regular lot hours will be: Wednesday Friday 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am to 8:00 pm and Sunday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm. Stop by early, because once our stock is gone, the lot will be closed. We accept cash or checks. Thank you for supporting Troop 16! Feeding Under the Bridge will be on Friday night, November 18. There is a carpool from the Bargain Hunt parking lot at 5:00 p.m. or you can meet at the bridge at 6 p.m. For questions or more information, call Teresa Gary at 615-218-8882. PECANS will be here soon but quantities are limited! Place your orders now to Sara Lillard at 794-4048. 2 7
Liturgist for November 8:00 Tony Wesley 10:0 Youth Group Acolytes: 8:00 Ben Bonson 10:0 Adeline Thomas Ushers: 8:00 Ellen Woodside Cathy Parker 10:0 n/a Seasoned, Split FIREWOOD Delivered & Stacked Epworth Methodist Men s Group $85 truckload ORDER: 615-790-1089 / 615-790-9650 George Rembert/ Buddy Peden The Manger is GraceWorks annual Christmas program for eligible neighbors. With the generosity of the local community donating new, unwrapped items ($0 or less for infants to seniors), and with the help from teams of volunteers, a storelike environment is created just for these families to choose their own gifts. The Manger Program is December 8th 16th (with the exception of Sunday the 11th) at Church of the City, 828 Murfreesboro Road in Franklin. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. and on Saturday, December 10, hours are 1:00-5:00 p.m. To volunteer for The Manger, go to their website: graceworksministries.net and click on how to volunteer. Volunteers are asked to be present each evening from 5:00-9:00 p.m. 6 Dear Epworth Friends There will never be enough words to express how much I appreciate each & every one of you! You ve been so wonderful to me through all these surgeries. Your prayers brought me comfort, your calls, cards, food and help meant so much! I m truly blessed to be surrounded with such caring friends! Blessings, Teresa Locke Dear friends, Just a note to say thank you for all the cards, the holding crosses and the beautiful prayer shawl. There are no words to express how much we appreciate your thoughtful kindnesses during this difficult time. Your gifts to the parents were also greatly appreciated. We have wonderful memories of our girls and will miss them greatly. Thank you again for thinking of us. Blessings, Pete and Betty Mosley The Children's Council is sponsoring Samaritan's Purse's Operation Christmas Child Shoebox gifts again this year. We are accepting donations through Nov. 1 and they may be placed in the collection box in the narthex. The children will pack the shoeboxes on Nov. 1 during Sunday School and they will also enjoy breakfast. The congregation may bring items for the children to pack or pack a complete shoebox. Some suggested items are: Toys: small dolls, toy cars, small stuffed animals, yo-yos, jump ropes, balls School Supplies: pens, pencils and sharpeners, crayons, markers, notebooks, paper, solar calculators, coloring books, picture books Non-Liquid Hygiene Items: toothbrushes, bar soap, combs, washcloths, etc Accessories: t-shirts, underwear, socks, hats, hairclips, jewelry, watches The age categories are: 2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Please share and help teach God's love by helping a child. Thank you for supporting this project. For further information, please contact Cindy Kurzrock @ 615-945 -611 or Angie Ketchum @ 615-497-899
Please join us for worship on Sundays at 8 am and 10:0 am Sunday School at 9:15 am I Shall Not Need Despite the traditional wording ( The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want ) Psalm 2 declares that God provides everything we need not everything we desire. He makes me lie down Sometimes our busyness is useful; other times it s how we feel in control or superior to others. God knows we need to rest and sometimes must make us do so! He leads me side still waters Although we often prefer noisy distractions, God knows we need quiet to hear him and have our souls restored. You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. Rather than a boast ( Ha! See how God spreads a banquet in my honor while others look on! ), this is a reminder that God wants us to dine with our enemies. We might not be able to stand those people, but God pursues reconciliation. In the process, goodness and mercy follow me all..my life. That s what we need the most! -the Newsletter Newsletter
Fall Fest was a success for everyone.! The children enjoyed Trunk or Treat, the bounce house, games, hot dogs, smores and TREATS! Over 200 people participated in this fun event. Children's Council greatly appreciates the tremendous support. A huge thank you to the many volunteers who made this evening enjoyable, exciting, and safe. The Littrell Family & friends 1st Place Winners in our Trunk or Treat vehicle decorations! Fun, fun, fun!!! Kaylie & Amanda Jefferson 2nd Place