Thank you so much!!  

I can’t thank the members of this congregation enough for the love and support you have given me over the past four and a half years.

I remember clearly a conversation that took place during my interview. I was asked if my goal was to one day be a pastor. I quickly answered, “No. My desire is to work with the       children, youth and Outreach.” I went on to say, “That doesn’t mean that one day God  couldn’t change the desires of my heart.”

That day has come. I now feel ready to shepherd my own flock. The opportunities that I have been given here to be a leader are what prepared me. Your words of encouragement are what have given me strength. I am sad to leave you, but excited to see what God has planned for me. Please rejoice with me as I take this next step in my ministry. Also, please keep in touch. My phone number, e-mail and Facebook page will   remain the same!

Thank you for everything & may God continue to bless you,

Miss Jill 

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FOOD COLLECTED AT PARADE    WOW! 

What an outpouring of generosity at the Carnation Parade from our community!  Our 15 “walkers” collected about 246 pounds of non-perishable food items and almost $400 cash.  Thanks to the TONY DIDONATO family for supplying and packaging over 3000 bags of candy to give to kids and to CARL EVANS for giving us the “boat” idea and loaning his boat and truck for the parade.  In spite of the intense heat, it was 3 hours well spent!

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CHURCH WOMEN UNITED 

Next meeting will be on Fri., Sept 3rd at St Josephs  Catholic Church. 

  Board Mtg:  11:30 a.m.

  General Mtg:    1:00 p.m.

  Program:  Ora Ford

  Topic:   The House of Daniel

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..Thanks to PASTOR PAM for leading two excellent classes on the history of the church.  What a gentle education for all of us!

..Thank you BOB & KAY HOBBS for planting the butterfly/hummingbird bush in the garden.  The staff really enjoys it!

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SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES TO RESUME SEPT. 5   Individual adult classes begin again at 10 AM.   Looking for an adult class to attend?   Join the young adults (Livengood Class will start on Sept. 12th) in the small dining room with teachers Jeannette Carlile and Rick Bruno; the mixed ages of adults (Genesis Class) in the chapel with teacher Mort DeHoff; the almost-retired and retired adults (Questors Class) in the Library with Bonnie Cunningham; or the retired but busy adults (Crusaders/Goodman Class) in the parlor with Alan  Andreani teaching.  Experiment with them all, and find where you’re most comfortable!

Our nursery and three children’s classes will resume, and our middle school and high school classes will continue.   There’s a place for EVERYONE at 10 A.M.!

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CHUCK WAGON DINNER AND JAMBOREE 

Chuck wagon stew at its best with the music of our own Praise Team.  Sunday, Sept. 26, 5:00 - 7:00, church pavilion.  It’s an event for the community, so invite your friends.  Donations for the evening’s food and entertainment will happily be accepted.

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CHOIR & BELLS  WILL RESUME! 

Choir and Bell members will have a picnic at the church on Thurs., Sept. 9th @ 6 p.m.  Meat, drink and table service will be provided.  Please bring a side dish to share. Anyone who loves to sing or play bells is invited!  Following the picnic, the CHOIR will have their first practice.  The BELL CHOIR will start on Thurs., Sept. 16th.

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CWF 

 Be the first to get your 2011 Entertainment Book  and start saving money today!  Remember, these aren’t just  restaurant coupons in your book.  There are coupons for dry cleaners, carpet, golf, plays, sporting events and more.  Pick up a book from Dorothy Jack, Bonnie Cunningham or the church office for $30.

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BREAKFAST THIS SUNDAY! 

 Come to Fellowship Hall this Sunday, August 29, starting at 9:45 A.M.   It’s going to be a gourmet delight of an M.E. Breakfast, combined with the promotion of many of our children to older Sunday School Classes.  Our new third graders will receive their Bibles from the church.

You’ll enjoy sausage, eggs, and pancakes prepared by the Questors Class - all for a donation going toward the             mortgage elimination.

(Questors Class members, please come to the church kitchen by 8:30 a.m on sun. Aug. 29th to help with the M.E. breakfast.)

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 CHICKEN DINNER!!!

Sat. Aug. 28th, join our faithful helpers in Fellowship Hall for a “fabulous” chicken dinner. Come between 4:30-6:30 pm.  Dessert donations are always  welcomed!       

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FISHING TOURNAMENT FOR FISHER FOLK AND PICNICKERS!

Sunday, Sept. 12th, 3:00 P.M., grab a pole and head for DeHoff’s lake at 16277 Bowman Road, 4 ½ miles south of Mount Union.  It’s an     afternoon of fishing and winning prizes in three different age categories.  Bring your own pole and lures or use live bait provided and a pole borrowed from Mort.

At 5:00 the fishing ends and everyone is invited to come to the all-church picnic and award ceremony.  Bring a food to share and your own table service.  Hot dogs, buns, and beverages will be provided.

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HELP!

THE FOOD PANTRY! 

 I’m sure you are all aware that the Alliance Area has suffered severe job loss from the recession, resulting in a significant increase in the number of families seeking food.  Unfortunately, the pantry funding has decreased significantly at a time when the need is increasing.  We are in need of your financial support!  Please —- can you help?  Dick Duro

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YOUTH GROUP HAPPENINGS

 

ARE YOU A 3RD GRADER?

  We will be recognizing our 3rd graders with a special gift on Sunday, Aug. 29th at the 10 a.m breakfast in Fellowship Hall as part of our annual “Promotion Sunday.”  Also, children and youth going into grades      K, 6th & 9th will be given                       promotion certificates.