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October 2020 Issue

The Good News

St. Marys UMC

St. Marys UMC

Little Kanawha District

West Virginia Conference

Northeastern Jurisdiction

Inside this Issue: Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, “Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust consume and where thieves

break in and steal; but store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor

rust consumes and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is,

there your heart will be also. Matthew 6:19-21

It’s been almost 7 months since the pandemic became a reality for us at our church. Dates for a hopeful re-opening (Easter, Pentecost, etc) have come and gone. And over-all we have been doing pretty good! Thank you. Our in-person worship is consistently about 30 people and everyone has been gracious in observing the guidelines. Our online worship is well above 100 and as the weeks go on (because not everyone watches on Sunday morning at 10:30, but tune in later), we find our average is above 300. That is amazing!

Our giving is well above our budget needs (see page 3) which lets us pay our bills, remain faithful to our Apportionments and last month the Church Council (recognizing the money we receive is God’s money, not ours) voted to give Neighbor Network $1,000 to help those in need in our area. We’ll continue to watch for ways we can support each other and needs in our community.

How blessed we are! Let us never forget to be a blessing to others in return.

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Pastor’s Post............ 1-2

Giving/Attendance ...... 3

Mission Month............. 4

UMW ........................... 5

Birthdays ..................... 6

Prayer List .................. 7

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Remember God said to Abraham in Genesis 12:2 “I will make of you a great nation, and I will bless you, and make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.” So too are we blessed to bless others! What a privilege and what a responsibility God has entrusted to us! Unfortunately, it is probable that things will never return exactly to the “normal” that was January and February. But take heart, God is with us in all things and as we navigate our “new normal” we will do it together and we will do it for the glory of God with hearts to love and serve others. Blessings & Love, Clare ____________________________________________________________ Update from the Board of Trustees: Your Board of Trustees have been hard at work fixing and upgrading several items both at the church and the parsonage. Current projects include the following: Repair of our elevator A repair and update of our organ in the Sanctuary The addition of a defibrillator in the hallway across from the Secretary’s

office New roof on the parsonage and a new dishwasher New sign for the church at the junction of Rt. 2 and Rt. 16 These much needed projects are funded by generous financial gifts from the Karen Mahone estate and in memory of Wes Riggs. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Trustee Chairperson George Little at 304-684-2272.

Did you know that our weekly radio broadcast airs on Sunday

mornings at 9 AM on 93.9 FM. This is an outreach ministry the

church supports through its budget. Please share this information!

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TOTAL GIFTS RECEIVED

September 6 $7,985.00

September 13 $2,120.00

September 20 $2,765.00

September 27 $3,480.00

Undie Sunday October 11, 2020

House of the Carpenter The Annual Undie Sunday (or month if you prefer) is upon us. The House of the Carpenter uses the donated undergarments to serve the needs of the community; children, youth and adults, throughout the year.

This year the HOC has some specific sizes that are in short supply currently.

These needs are: Diapers:

Sizes 4 – 5 – 6 Children:

We are currently well stocked in both girls and boys sizes Women:

Sizes 5 – 6 – 7 Bras of all sizes

Men: Boxers and Boxer Briefs Sizes small – medium – large

Socks: Of all sizes for children, youth, adults (both male and female)

We want to thank you in advance for helping to provide this most basic need for people in our community.

YTD Gifts received for our Budget - $129,230.46 YTD needed for our Budget - $126,338.55

IN PERSON ON-LINE

September 6 27 157

September 13 30 182

September 20 34 121

September 27 30 132

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October is Mission Month!

At a recent meeting, the Finance Committee discussed how thankful they are that you are supporting the church so faithfully. We also discussed the various special offerings that have been missed because we have only been meeting in-person in a limited way. It was determined that October would be Missions Month where folks are invited to make a special offering (above and beyond your normal offering) to missions and it would be split between the special offerings that have been missed since March 15

th. Special offerings are listed on pages 23

& 24 of your 2020 information guide. Please note on your offering that it to be directed to Missions. If you would prefer your offering be directed to a specific mission, please note that as well. We will also be having Undie Sunday October 11

th, but you can bring in new underwear, socks, bras and undershirts anytime.

They are distributed to our conference mission projects. Your support of Mission Month is appreciated and especially helpful this year because while we have been able to keep up with our apportionments, many churches have not, and that shortfall directly affects our mission projects in WV. As you can guess, our mission projects are meeting extra needs because of the pandemic and need our help. Thank you again for your service to God through support of missions. It is appreciated. And because of that faithful giving, Church Council approved giving $1,000 to Neighbor Network to help those in need in our community. What a great way to serve God! Thank you!

Opportunities to Volunteer through Neighbor Network:

Director Jennifer White and the staff at Neighbor Network are always looking for volunteers. Got a couple of hours free and want to help? Here are some ways you can:

• Volunteer inside to help sort donations • In the months of September and October help sort and price Christmas

items on Tuesday evenings from 5-7 or anytime you’re available • Work as a greeter at the front door • Help take Christmas Assistance applications the first week of October • Help with set-up for the Christmas Store on the evening of October 30

th and

during the day October 31st

• Help on the first day of the Christmas Store, Monday, November 2nd

• Assist with food distribution on the mornings of Thursday, October 8

th &

November 12th

You can contact Jennifer with any questions at 304-684-3990.

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United Methodist Women News

OCTOBER

The St. Marys UMW Circles will meet

October 5th at 6 PM

The program will be: I am the Light: Connecting our Stories

The General Meeting will meet

October 28th at 6:30 PM

The program will be: I am the Light: Connecting our Stories

The unit meeting is the 4th Wednesday of each month at

6:30 PM in the Chapel (executive committee meets at

6 PM). The 4 circles meet on the 1st Monday of each

month in the Chapel and first floor classrooms at 6 PM

October. 17th 9 AM - 1 PM

Vegetable Soup $7.00 per quart

Pre-order at 304-684-3018

Crafts &

Baked Goods

UMW nEWS

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Stephanie Hooper 10/1

Jim McKnight 10/1

Donna Davis 10/4

Mark Radcliff 10/4

Carolyn Ashkar 10/8

Bethany Mote 10/14

Stella Hickman 10/16

Chris Metz 10/16

Janlin Thacker 10/16

Kari Conaway 10/17

Abigail Metz 10/20

Rosalind Allman 10/21

Barbara Adams 10/21

Ashley Ferrell 10/23

Stephen Bullman 10/24

Nate McHenry 10/24

Troy Poling 10/24

Melissa Glasser 10/26

Josey Moore 10/26

Waylon Moore 10/26

Beth Ann Mankins 10/26

Debbie Metz 10/27

Bill Metz 10/27

Ruth Wagner 10/28

Jeannette Johnson 10/29

October

5 UMW Circles - 6 PM

13 Finance - 6 PM

18 Charge Conference - 4 PM

27 Re-Launch Team - 6 PM

28 UMW - 6:30 PM

November

2 UMW Circles - 6 PM

8 Trustees - 5 PM

10 Church Council - 7 PM

25 UMW - 6:30 PM

EVERY MONTH

First Mon. - UMW Circles- 6 PM

Third Sun. - UMM - 8 AM

Fourth Wed. - UMW - 6:30 PM

Other Groups Meeting at our Church

2nd

Mon. Habitat for Humanity 7 PM

Every Tuesday Boy Scouts 8 PM

Every Thursday AA / Al-Anon 8 PM

OCTOBER NOVEMBER

MEETINGS

Erika Lewis 11/1

Paul Tallman, Jr. 11/2

Michael Powell 11/3

Mia Braun 11/5

Hazel Flower 11/7

Paul Bills 11/9

Martha Poling 11/10

Trent Barnhart 11/12

Allen Thacker 11/12

Sharon Estep 11/13

Audra Dennis 11/15

Bob Beard 11/18

Tom Yoho 11/18

Leslie Westfall 11/18

Danny Davis 11/18

John Armstrong 11/21

Dylan Hupp 11/24

Bristol Sajdak-Lapan 11/24

Alaina Duty 11/25

JoAnn Powell 11/25

Melissa Ennis 11/26

Vincent Elder 11/27

Louise McLaughlin 11/27

Derek Poling 11/29

Audrea Brugnoli 11/30

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Christian Sympathy is extended to the

friends & family of Bob Beasley

(Brother of Eleanor Little)

Active Military Members:

Derek Carpenter

Nate McHenry

PRAYERS FOR:

Paul Tallman Joan Robey Dave & Martha Hockenberry Hazel Flower Betty Moorhead Stella Hickman Joe & Thomasine Troisi Don Dearth Brent Payne Mike Poling Johnna Cochran Elizabeth Simonton John Cox Caroline Hill Benny & Ruth Wagner Kenadee Antill Carolyn Ashkar Lila Hart Ginger Poling Margo Ingram Shirley Seaboy

I would like to thank my church family for all the flowers,

thoughts, prayers and well wishes sent to me upon the death

of my bother, Bob Beasley. Although he was 7 years older

and we lived thousand of miles apart...he was the best brother a girl could

have.

Thanks again!

Eleanor Little

St. Marys UMC, Thank you for your

generous, continued support of Crossroads Camp!

Your donation of $25 will be used to continue revitalizing our buildings and grounds.

Davina Bell, Treasurer

Christian Sympathy is extended to the

friends & family of Jeffrey Hill

(Brother of Thomasine Troisi) Christian Sympathy is extended to the

friends & family of Eva Mae Hill

(Mother of Thomasine Troisi)

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St. Marys UMC 104 Washington Street PO Box 100 St. Marys, WV 26170 (304) 684-3018 www.smwvumc.com smumcwv@outlook.com

Outreach Ministry Opportunities

• Neighbor Network food pantry needs: Boxed Mac. & Cheese, small pkgs. of Hamburger & Hot Dogs, Soup Beans, Peanut Butter, Jelly, Syrup, Soup, Instant Potatoes, Crackers, Pork & Beans, Canned Milk, Complete Pancake Mix, Jiffy Cornbread Mix

• Size 5 diapers for Neighbor Network

Upcoming Dates

Oct. 5 UMW Circles at 6 PM

Oct. 13 Finance at 6 PM

Oct. 17 UMW Bazaar at 9 AM

Oct. 18 Charge Conference at 4 PM

Oct. 27 Re-Launch Team at 6 PM

Oct. 28 UMW at 6:30 PM

Nov. 2 UMW Circles at 6 PM

Nov. 8 Trustees at 5 PM

Nov. 10 Church Council at 7 PM

Nov. 18 UMW at 6:30 PM

Nov. 26 Thanksgiving - OFFICE CLOSED

Nov. 27 OFFICE CLOSED

We will keep you updated of any changes!