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September/October 2015 Newsletter

Pastor’s Corner

Seeking God

We tend to think of God in the big moments of life, but I have

found God moving everywhere I turn. A story of grace and

healing in the midst of anger. A quick reminder of a name. A

smile. A laugh. A youth hugging me "whether I like it or not”.

Time and time again, in visiting 90 congregants, I see God in

your hearts. Hearts listening for God's direction. Hearts griev-

ing separation from loved ones. Hearts yearning to connect

with youth and young families. God is at work in our lives.

When we seek God, we will find God for God is all around us

and in us. I thank you for allowing me into your homes and

into your hearts as we seek God together.

Pastor Jennifer Burns

WORSHIP

Sermon (Mini) Series: Discernment Aug. 30 - "Noticing God" - Psalm 139 excerpts Sept. 6 - "Test and See" - Psalm 119 excerpts

Preschool Kickoff & Tailgate Party Sept. 13 - "Suit Up!" - Ephesians 6:10-18 Sermon Series: Major Themes of the Gospel of Mark

Sept. 20 - "Who Says?" Sept. 27 - "Why Not Me?" Oct. 4 - "Who's In Control?" Oct. 11 - "Are You Talking to Me?" Oct. 18 - "What Do I Want?" Oct. 25 - "Am I Listening? Nov. 1 - "Where Does it End?" All Saints Day Nov. 8 - "Where Now?"

What we as Disciples (that’s YOU FOLKS) of Jesus Christ will be offered this fall to help us carry out the mis-

sion of our church to GROW, RENEW, and EQUIP … to REACH OUT… to MAKE disciples …!

What a charge and great opportunity we have to play on a winning team…God’s team.!! So are you geared up, ready to go??? We are asking you to suit up in your playing gear (the gospel armor)

and join us as we start this new season intentionally deciding to grow, renew, and equip… Sunday School: 9:15-10:00am Children: Material used – TBA Youth: God and Country (9:15-10:10) (This series offered through Feb.) Taught by Rodney Stark and Roger Hoover Adult: Special Interest: TBA Mid Unity: Quarterly: The Christian Community Comes Alive (Studies in Acts) New Believers Class: Study of the Nicene Creed (September 20 – October 11)

Interested in reviewing the basic tenets of the Christian Faith? The Nicene Creed was written as a summary of our faith. Join a four week Sunday School Class with Pastor Jennifer studying this foundational Christian doctrine. Beginning Sept. 20th at 9:15am in the Pastor's Office.

Children’s Church – curriculum for teachers and aides is already available for Sept. through Feb. Pick up at your convenience for your own planning. Please check schedule in the Narthex. Important meeting date for all parents of children, teachers, and aides on Sept 30 after Church. New guidelines that provide adherence to Safe Sanctuary Policy and general policies adopted for a safer and more organized experience for children and teachers will be discussed.

Thanks to Deb Smith for her expertise in working out details

Sunday Night Small Groups Dates: Sept 20, 27, Oct 4, 11, 18, 25, and Nov 1, and 8. Time: 5:00 – 5:30 Gathering time; Snack/light meal provided 5:30 – 7:00 Small group/sharing time Children – Toddlers through 3rd grade will meet downstairs. Fun activities, games, and lesson from the Jesus Story Book Youth - Games, special activities Lessons from series entitled Claim the Life: Journey Provides for “provocative, engaging, effective, and fun ways to help our youth grow as fully devoted disciples of Jesus Christ!” INVITE A FRIEND! Make the upstairs ROCK on Sunday evenings!! Adults:

Covenant: the 2nd group of sessions entitled LIVING (episodes 9-15) Immersion: Book of Mark for Beginners Immersion: Book of Mark for More Seasoned Christians

Be INTENTIONAL in your response to God’s call, to His goodness, and to His mercy. JOIN US!!

Questions: Please call Karen O at 248-1736 or 833-5007

DISCIPLESHIP

Outreach Vision: To extend our hand to others where it is needed, to build relationships with those we help; to serve Christ through our faith and help others.

The Picnic Run Pancake Breakfast was a success as we served over 160 run-ners and workers. A big thank you for all of your help and support! Quilt auction...thank you to all those who donated a quilt as a lot of time and effort goes into making the quilts and they were all exquisite. What can be said other than "WOW"! What a

blessing that over $16,000 was raised for the Brookville Area Handivan which provides such a wonderful service for the Brookville community. Our congregation filled 7 flood buckets for Jackson County Ohio! They were deliv-ered August 12 to Georgetown United Methodist Church in Georgetown, Ohio. Rev-erend Zedda Myers was happy to receive the buckets. After the flooding their sup-ply was low. It was a privilege to meet her and deliver the buckets!

Over the summer, Piecemakers has been teaching the youth of our church how to make a quilt. These quilts were the very first quilts our youth made and they decided to donate them to the Pregnancy Help Center in Greenville, OH. The Piecemakers and youth made a trip to the shelter to personally deliver the quilts, then went out for lunch and made a stop at the fabric store as they are anxious to get started on their next quilt. For their next project they will be partnering with Brookville High

School students to make quilts for the Homeless Shelter! The youth have enjoyed getting to know the Piecemakers group. Don't forget all are welcome to join Piecemakers from 9:30 to 3:30 every Thurs.

Feed Brookville starts up again on Saturday, September 12. The vi-

sion for Feed Brookville is to enhance other community outreach ministries by providing one hot meal per

week for community families, children, and the elderly through support from churches, service organizations,

school organizations and other individuals. If you are interested in serving, please see Karen Osswald.

The Laundromat ministry is going well! Don't forget to drop off your quarters! If you have any questions please see Kathy Ferriell.

OUTREACH

Thank you to all that participated in sponsoring the

Children by purchasing their Preschool T-shirt and

covering them with your prayers throughout the new

school year!

Remember to register your Kroger

Plus Card to help support our Pre-

school program.

You can register your card at

krogercommunityrewards.com.

Organization name: Brookville

Community Methodist Church. NPO Number - 59406

Contact Judy H. at preschool for more information

PRESCHOOL

CELEBRATIONS

CHARGE CONFERENCE

This year's Charge Conference will be held during our

regularly scheduled Leadership Team meeting on Mon. Oct. 5th. All are invited to attend. We will review the ministry of the past year, church membership, leadership, and some finances. We will also discuss plans for the coming year.

On Oct. 25th, all are invited to join us as we gather to praise and consecrate this work of the church through district

fellowship and turning in of our Charge Conference paperwork. Eric Law will be our guest speaker. Grace UMC, 1001 Harvard Blvd, Dayton, OH 45406. RSVP to the church office or in the Narthex by October 15th.

A NEWSLETTER SERIES ON U.M.C. GIVING – HOW IS CUMC CONNECTED?

How Extravagant is CUMC in our Giving to others? What effect do we have on our community in Brookville, in Ohio, in America, and worldwide?

As a side note – what and how do our apportionments contribute to our mission to respond to Christ’s instructions to

us as individuals and as a church? So, for the next few newsletters, we will explore the following topics:

What do we actually give to all of the communities we choose to assist? How does our giving relate to our CUMC budget?

How do our gifts manifest themselves? Money, time, in-kind items, special projects, use of talents, ser-

vice, ... How much is given to support the church hierarchy vs. total church missions?

How much goes to missions/helping others? How much should we know about the connectional giving and who controls the allocations?

Please give me your feedback. Is this topic of interest to you? What other questions need to be covered about our mission in terms of fiscal responsibility? Please email me at: [email protected] or call me at home (937-832-

2944). — Phil Roberts

NUTS & BOLTS

September Birthdays

3 Mel Davis

5 Christie Devlin

7 Jonell Roberts

9 Carlin Cera

10 Ashleigh Trent

14 Ruth Harter

16 Jake Hoover

18 Ed Porter

19 Sue Smith

23 Kevin Cera

24 Connie Davis ~ Linda

Kump

September Anniversaries

16 John & Pastor Jennifer

Burns

21 Tim & Stacy Hoover

October Birthdays

2 Gayle Wolfe

3 Jeff Loeb

6 Zachery Peters

7 Alyson Landis

8 Judy Liming

9 Sheryl Mohr

10 Phil Roberts

12 Bev Miller

18 Megan & Emily Vaughn

23 Doug Bowers

24 Yvonne Denlinger

26 Don Thokey

28 Ted Landis, Jr.

30 Rosanna Chambers

October Anniversaries

26 Geno & Robin Knipp

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CHOIRS:

5:30 pm Praise

6:30 pm Bells

7:30 pm Chancel

3 9:30 am Piecemakers

7:00 pm Scouts

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Communion

7 8 6:30 pm Outreach Mtg

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CHOIRS:

5:30 pm Praise

6:30 pm Bells

7:30 pm Chancel

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9:30 am Piecemakers

6:30 pm Preschool Parents’ Club

7:00 pm Scouts

11 12 3:00 pm Small Group Leader Training

13 Preschool Tailgate Kickoff following wor-ship

14 6:30 pm Leadership Team

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CHOIRS:

5:30 pm Praise

6:30 pm Bells

7:30 pm Chancel

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9:30 am Piecemakers

7:00 pm Scouts

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20 5:00 pm Small Group Gathering

5:30 pm Bible Studies

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4:00 pm Cove-nant Bible Study

CHOIRS:

5:30 pm Praise

6:30 pm Bells

7:30 pm Chancel

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9:30 am Piecemakers

7:00 pm Scouts

25 26 8:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

27 5:00 pm Small Group Gathering


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CHOIRS:

5:30 pm Praise

6:30 pm Bells

7:30 pm Chancel

September 2015

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

2nd Annual CUMC Maze will be held on October 31 5:30 pm

We will need donations of wrapped candy. Also we will need large tarps Put your name on tarps & have to church by Oct. 28

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9:30 am Piecemakers

7:00 pm Scouts

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Communion

5:00 pm Small Group Gathering


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6:30 pm Leadership Team

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CHOIRS:

5:30 pm Praise

6:30 pm Bells

7:30 pm Chancel

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9:30 am Piecemakers

7:00 pm Scouts

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CHOIRS:

5:30 pm Praise

6:30 pm Bells

7:30 pm Chancel

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9:30 am Piecemakers

7:00 pm Scouts

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CHOIRS:

5:30 pm Praise

6:30 pm Bells

7:30 pm Chancel

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9:30 am Piecemakers

7:00 pm Scouts

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Charge Confer-ence



26 5 pm - 8:30 pm Preschool Parent Conferences 26th - 28th

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7:00 pm Trustees

28 3pm Maze Treat bags


CHOIRS:

5:30 pm Praise

6:30 pm Bells

7:30 pm Chancel

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9:30 am Piecemakers

5:30 pm Setup Maze

7:00 pm Scouts

30 318:00 am Men’s Prayer Breakfast

5:30 pm Maze Event

October 2015

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