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*10:30AM WORSHIP @ RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL CONTINUES THIS SUNDAY, AUGUST 27!
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August 6-September 10 The sanctuary will be closed for renovations associated with the Sanctuary Refresh Project July 31 through September 16. During that time, our 10:30AM worship service will be hosted by the Radnor Middle School in their auditorium (across the street)! Our 9:15AM service will continue to meet in the Gathering Place (on the lower level of our building).
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WORSHIP CHILDCARE AUGUST 6 - SEPTEMBER 10!
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Worship childcare and children’s church will take place in their regular classrooms during the Sanctuary Refresh construction. We will not be having children’s message during 10:30AM worship during these weeks. Instead, please drop off your children before the service in our Education Wing. As always, you are welcome to keep your children in the worship service with you too! QUESTIONS? Email Janet French -
JNFteach@aol.com
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Sunday, August 27, 2017
*10:30AM WORSHIP AT RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL!
*NEW SERMON SERIES!
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REFRESH, RENEW, REVIVE |
A renewal of Christianity began in 18th Century England that spread to America and prompted the birth of the Methodist Church. This awakening of faith was led by a diminutive priest and professor named John Wesley—his story is our story and it still speaks to us today. Join us as we explore our heritage, the defining characteristics of the Methodist Christian, and seek to renew our spiritual passion using Adam Hamilton’s book, Revival: Faith as Wesley Lived It.
August 6 |
The Early Years
August 13 |
Knowledge, Glory, Friends
August 20 |
Grace Revealed
THIS SUNDAY |
Grace Pursued
September 3 |
Towards Perfection
September 10 |
Almost Christian
Scripture
: Ephesians 2:8-10
Preaching
: Pastor Tom Ebersole
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Participating this Sunday
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Head Host
: Lowell Gustafson
Hospitality Team
: Claudine Estrade, Kris Wempa & Liz Howley
Hospitality Greeters & Fellowship Hour
: The Tom Ford & Riddell Families
Director of Music: Eric Cui
Special Musicians
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Special Music - Abigail Scott & Isiah Shubert, "All Good Gifts"
Offertory - Women's Ensemble, "I Believe"
Children's Message
: NONE (Sanctuary Refresh)
Worship Childcare Volunteers
: Agnes Fischer, Denise Carmichael, Isabelle Tickner & Temmi Kallick
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WOMEN'S BOOK DISCUSSION! Thursday, 8/31 @ 7PM
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Our book discussion for
Love Does: Discover a Secretly Incredible Life in an Ordinary World
by Bob Goff
will be at the home of Kimm Ebersole on Thursday, August 31 @ 7:00PM. Bring a snack to share if you are able. RSVPs to Kimm are not necessary but very helpful. QUESTIONS? RSVP? Email Kimm -
ebersolekimm@gmail.com
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WORSHIP CHILDCARE SCHEDULE ADULT & YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
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- 8/27 - Agnes Fischer, Denise Carmichael, Isabelle Tickner, & Temmi Kallick
- 9/03 - Jacy Rider, Katie Quigley, & Madison Seeley
- 9/10 - Denise Carmichael, Kirby Brislin, Hallie Ambler, Temmi Kallick, & Mason Brislin
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HOSPITALITY GREETERS & FELLOWSHIP HOUR
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- 8/27 - Ford; Riddell Families
- 9/03 - Marsh, Mike
- 9/10 - Ley, Schafer & Rob Shillingford Families
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HOSPITALITY HOSTS UPCOMING
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- 8/27 - Lowell Gustafson (head host), Claudine Estrade, Kris Wempa, & Liz Howley
- 9/03 - Tom Ford (head host), Art & Marge Miller, & Paul Taylor
- 9/10 - Lowell Gustafson (head host), Beth Lindgren, Rich Switzer, & Danny Scott
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RESERVE YOUR SPACE FOR THE WOMEN'S RETREAT!
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ANNUAL WOMEN’S RETREAT!
Saturday & Sunday, October 21-22, 2017
Our 2017 Wayne Church Women’s Retreat team has been working hard to make 2017 our best Women’s Retreat ever. We are very hopeful that you will be able to join us! Michele Leonard spoke to the congregation about the retreat on July 23rd; we’ve captured her words below. We believe Michele’s comments convey that ALL are welcome with open arms. Our annual two-day retreat has become a highlight of the year for many of our women, and we would love to have you join us to experience it yourself. We are hoping to have women of all ages represented; we have so much to share with and learn from each other.
We will be using the book,
The Ten Second Rule, as our discussion guide for the weekend and have them available for all participants as they register for the event. Once you’ve picked up your book, we encourage you to start reading it now. It makes great summer reading and it’s wonderful food for thought. At the same time, please encourage the other women at Wayne Church to join us. As noted, those of us who have been before understand what a special time this is for all of us.
This year we are asking that each of us make a $25 deposit to hold our spots (this helps us in our planning). (A total of $95 covers all meals, activities, and accommodations.) You may drop cash/check in the collection plate or at the church office. Alternatively, you can make this deposit online (under “Other”) at
www.wayneumc.org/GIVE. In all cases, please be certain to mark your payment “Women’s Retreat” so the office knows where to apply it.
Any questions or concerns, please reply to this email or reach out to any member of our retreat team as noted below.
Blessings,
The Women’s Retreat Team
Sue Scott, Janet French, Michele Leonard, Katie Quigley, Sandra Mills, Claudine Estrade, Jenny Wannenberg, Karen Bruno
QUESTIONS? Email the Women's Retreat Team (link below)!
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JOIN US FOR OUR NEXT CHOSEN 300 MEAL! Saturday, August 26!
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Every other month, Wayne Church provides a home-cooked meal for Chosen 300’s Pottstown location (150 N. Hanover Street). This new ministry was launched with great success on Christmas Eve, and we are looking forward to partnering with Chosen 300 in serving the homeless again this month! There are many ways you can support this project, from planning the worship service, to shopping for groceries, to cooking the food, to serving it on site on the night of August 26.
Shopping, cooking, and serving will take place the week of August 21; to view this schedule, visit the online sign-up (link below). Many of these roles can be overlapping (e.g. cooking and cleanup, driving and serving) so please feel free to sign up for one or more tasks as your time allows! We have many opportunities for your involvement, so check out our many sign-up options by following the directions below!
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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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September slots are open!
We need YOUR HELP to maintain our food pantry services! We are looking for volunteers who would be willing to help during Food Pantry Distribution Hours (Wednesdays and Thursdays, 9am – 1pm). You can even sign-up for a half-shift (9-11am or 11am-1pm)! Duties entail handing out Food Pantry bags and greeting visitors. (You can bring a book, tablet, or laptop to pass the time!) Bear in mind that this is a vital ministry! Our volunteers are the face of our church to those who are in need, and your friendly face can go a long way toward making our recipients feel comfortable and welcome! INTERESTED? Please contact Laura SantaMaria in the church office – 610.688.5650, ext. 1005 or email
L.santamaria@wayneumc.org
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It’s time to start going through your closets, attics, & basements, if you haven’t already! The next Rummage Sale is scheduled for September 15-16! We cannot take your donations until Monday, September 11th, but you can start getting ready!
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DROP-OFF: Donation drop-off is accepted
only between Monday, September 11 through Wednesday, September 13!
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SALE HOURS: Friday, September 15 @ 8:30AM-1:00PM
Saturday, September 16 @ 9:00AM-Noon
If you would like to help or have any questions, please contact Rummage Ministry Team Leader Virginia Gardiner -
gardiner.family@outlook.net
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SANCTUARY REFRESH PROJECT!
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For more than 125 years, Wayne Church has been blessed with a beautiful, regular meeting place where we can gather, worship, learn, serve, and love. It is easy to take this blessing for granted, forgetting that it is a reflection not only of our members but a representation of the presence of God. Our current church building was constructed in 1966. Since that time we have added air-conditioning & ADA renovations (ramps, elevator), installed glass front doors and glass partition parlor doors. However, in the past 50+ years, there has been no true “upkeep” to our sanctuary, the worship center to our Wayne Church Family. Can you imagine living in your own family home for 50 years and never painting it, never repairing leaks and cracks, never replacing broken lights? Would your home feel loving and welcoming to your family or your guests? It is time for our Wayne Church family to turn our attention and our resources to being proper stewards of the physical blessings we all enjoy in our sanctuary.
To find out how you can play a part in accomplishing this project, pick up a pamphlet, talk to someone on the Sanctuary Refresh team, -OR- read more via the links below!
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PARKING AT RADNOR MIDDLE SCHOOL!
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Wayne Church has permission to use ALL of the Radnor Middle School parking lots/spots on Sunday mornings! Please feel free to utilize the parking at the middle school so as to not have to rush to get across the street.
Available parking:
- Parking lot located in front of the school on Louella Ave.
- Parking slots around the bus loop at the back of school (which you can park throughout the bus loop and in any ‘labeled reserved’ spots) - enter off Windermere/S. Wayne Ave.
- Parking lot located between the Fire House and the School & Admin building; on S. Wayne Ave.
- On-street parking on Louella, Windermere, and S. Wayne Avenues.
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STAY TUNED FOR UPCOMING EVENTS!
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We are gearing up for the Fall season! Watch your bulletins and WEEKLY emails for all of the interesting events and details!
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WAYNE
CHURCH | A United Methodist Community
610.688.5650
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