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TEACHER DEDICATION! *THIS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24!
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This Sunday during 10:30AM worship, we will be taking time in our service to bless, dedicate, and pray for our Christian education teachers for the 2017-2018 teaching year. Whether it be in children's Sunday school, youth ministry, or adult classes, we look forward to another year of growing in our knowledge of God!
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RUMMAGE SALE DROP-OFF BEGINS THIS SUNDAY AFTER WORSHIP!
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Go through your closets, attics, & basements, if you haven’t already!
- DROP-OFF: Donation drop-off is accepted only after Sunday services THIS SUNDAY, 9/24 through Wednesday, 9/27!
- SALE HOURS: Friday, September 29 @ 8:30AM-Noon* AND Saturday, September 30 @ 9:00AM-Noon
***Please notice that sale hours on Friday are shorter than usual!***
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*BRICK ORDERS DUE SEPTEMBER 30!
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*BRICK-ORDER DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30!
You can still order a brick to be installed in the front portico, but time is running out! Read more under "RESOURCES" or click on the link below.
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Sunday, September 24, 2017 - NEW SERMON SERIES STARTS!
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JESUS: WHO IS THIS MAN?
*starting THIS SUNDAY, September 24!
Would you like to know more about Jesus Christ? Billions of people claim to follow him; whole libraries have been written about him; his life changed the course of human civilization. For six weeks, we will look at this man called Jesus from the perspective of the first book ever written about him, the gospel according to Mark. Our search will help us understand his ministry, his message, and reveal who this man really was.
THIS SUNDAY |
Remember Your Baptism
October 1 |
The Kingdom of God
(October 8 | LAITY SUNDAY)
October 15 |
Called by God
October 22 |
Jesus' Healing Ministry
October 29 |
Tell Me a Story
November 5 |
Conspiracy of the Pharisees
Message
: "Remember Your Baptism"
Preaching
: Pastor Tom Ebersole
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Participating this Sunday
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Head Host
: Tom Gross
Hospitality Team
: Michele Leonard, Stan Lindgren, & Anne Mackin
Hospitality Greeters & Fellowship Hour
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*NEED VOLUNTEERS!*
Director of Music
: Eric Cui
Special Musicians
:
Worship through Music - Chancel Chorale, "Affirmation of Faithfulness"
Offertory - Praise Bells, Special Music
Children's Message
: Janet French
Worship Childcare Volunteers
: Carolyn King-Layden, Kate Buckley, Emily Quinones, Katie Quigley, Grayce King, & Meghan Buckley
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"CHANGE": AN ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS
*starting THIS SUNDAY, 9/24 @ 9:15AM!
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Sundays, Sep 24-Oct 8 @ 9:15AM in the Parlor |
Change is a constant in life but challenging for most of us. And now we at Wayne Church are initiating and experiencing intensified change in our traditions and ways of organizing. As always, the Bible gives us guidance, reminding us that change can be God's will: "Remember not the former things . . . I will do a new thing!" (Isaiah 43:19), and "I am making all things new . . . these words are trustworthy and true." (Rev. 21:5). So how can we search for God's will in our church's growth and change? Find out at our 3-week study of the book
Shift
, an exploration by author Phil Maynard of the changes congregations must make to become vital, effective, and fruitful. Facilitated by our lay-leader, Virginia Gardiner, this will be more of a discussion than a class, and will use our recent review of
When God Left the Building
as our starting point. Please join us starting on Sunday, September 24 in the parlor.
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WEDNESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDY RESUMES 9/27!
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Next Wednesday, September 27, we resume our Wednesday morning Bible study class, running weekly from 9:15-11:15AM in the Art Room. This year we will be using Frederick Buechner's
Peculiar Treasures: A Biblical Who's Who as our text. The book runs through the alphabet of biblical characters from Aaron to Zaccheus with Buechner offering a provocative reflection on each, along with the corresponding biblical texts. Homework is light: about 10 pages per week, but our discussion is always lively. Newcomers welcome!
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WORSHIP CHILDCARE SCHEDULE ADULT & YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
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- 9/24 - Carolyn King-Layden, Kate Buckley, Emily Quinones, Katie Quigley, Grayce King, & Meghan Buckley
- 10/1 - Agnes Fischer, Christy Whitman, Ashley Leonard, & Abby Whitman
- 10/8 - Marie Taylor, Kirby Brislin, Tacy Phillips, and M. & D. Sloan
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HOSPITALITY GREETERS & FELLOWSHIP HOUR
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- 9/24 - *NEED VOLUNTEERS!*
- 10/1 - Lindgren, Leonard, Callos
- 10/8 - Sperling & Sticklin
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HOSPITALITY HOSTS UPCOMING
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- 9/24 - Tom Gross (head host), Anne Mackin, Michele Leonard, & Stan Lindgren
- 10/1 - Steve Bell (head host), Claudine Estrade, Jarrod Quigley, & Rich Switzer
- 10/8 - John Wannenburg (head host), Liz Howley, Bob King, & Jack Lindgren
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DISCIPLE BIBLE STUDY - THE BOOK OF EXODUS
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Tuesdays @ 7:00PM |
Rev. Galen Black will be teaching a Disciple Bible Study on the book of Exodus from 7:00-8:45PM in the Conference Room. This is an 8-week study (starting 9/19), followed by a class party on week 9.
Exodus recounts how the Hebrew people were enslaved for 430 years in Egypt and how God freed them from slavery and led them to the land God had promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob and their descendants. In the process of journeying through the wilderness, God gave them the 10 Commandments to show them how to live as God's people.
Join us for a time of learning about the Bible stories and how they apply in our lives today.
INTERESTED? QUESTIONS? Contact Rev. Galen Black by email
revgblack@aol.com
or phone at (440)318-4505.
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SENIOR LUNCHEON SERIES: Next one is 10/19!
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September 2017 - June 2018 ~ 3rd Thursdays of the month at noon in the Art Room
Here is a list of the first couple dates, speakers, & their topics. Click on the button below for the full schedule!
- October 19 | Jim Schoenlank | The Giving Bean, great coffee for great causes and fundraisers
- November 16 | Marge & Art Miller | Travel book writing from a motorhome
- December 14* (2nd Thurs) | Jen & Paul Shillingford | Wayne Church Food Pantry: Everyone is asked to bring Christmas cookies to be given to Food Pantry recipients
*YOU MUST RSVP TO THE CHURCH OFFICE BY THE TUESDAY BEFORE THE LUNCHEON SO THAT WE MAY PLACE OUR CATERING ORDER ACCORDINGLY! RSVP to Laura -
L.santamaria@wayneumc.org
or call (610)688-5650.*
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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 and Kimm Ebersole
QUESTIONS? Email the Women's Retreat Team (link below)!
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COFFEE WITH THE PASTOR starts 10/29!
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For Inquirers & those considering Membership
Sundays, October 29, November 5 & 12 @ NOON in the Upper Room |
There are few greater joys in the life of the church than receiving new members.
WAYNECHURCH will be adding to our church family in the coming months. Our new member class will gather after worship for three Sundays, October 29, November 5, & November 12. This time together is designed to get to know the Pastor, explore personal faith, Methodism, and how we seek to express these beliefs here at Wayne. If you wish to explore the possibility of membership or wish to attend and learn more about the church, please email Pastor Tom -
T.ebersole@wayneumc.org
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For our next book we will be reading
All the Light We Cannot See
by Anthony Doerr. Libraries have tons of copies and most of us have a friend who owns the book. If anyone owns a copy and is willing to loan it, let Janet know! This book- it has over 19,000 five-star reviews! Plus it is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize, a
New York Times Book Review
Top Ten Book, National Book Award finalist, more than two and a half years on the
New York Times
bestseller list. As always, all women are invited to read and join in the discussion evening in November… date TBA! We are also looking for someone to host, so get in touch with Janet if you are willing/able to host!
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THANK YOU TO OUR CHOSEN 300 VOLUNTEERS!
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Another huge THANK YOU to all the volunteers that worked our 5
th Chosen 300 meal hosting on Saturday August 26. We served over 70 individuals in need and also provided a warm and welcoming atmosphere. There was prayer, an upbeat and inspiring message by Pastor Tom, beautiful singing by Natalia Schafer, and clothing donated from church members and gathered and organized by Carolyn King Layden. Personal-care packets that were put together by Wayne Church volunteers at our 5
th Sunday in July were given out as well. Prep work ahead of the meal was done by our shopping coordinators and shoppers, Liz Howley, Betsy Sherretta, Anne Mackin, Linda Sticklin and John Wannenburg. Preparing the meal was done by Will Buckley, Beth Schoenlank, Julia Fisher, Liz Howley, and Lauren Habig. Our on-site servers and kitchen support were the Schafer, Brown, and King-Layden families, Alyssa Conaway, Ellen Green, Paul Douglas, Becky Douglas, and friends of our church families. Kimm Ebersole and Agnes Fischer managed the serving and kitchen detail. Also, a special thank you to Kristin Stitz for her hard work spent on managing sign-ups. This entire event was an amazing group effort. Kudos to everyone, as we wouldn’t have been able to do it without you! Finally, a thank you to Giant Foods, Wegman’s, Panera, and all who generously donated gift cards and food to this ministry.
The Chosen 300 Meal Action Committee: Betsy Sherretta, Becky Douglas, Beth Nordman, Elissa Schoenlank, Carolyn King-Layden, Will Buckley, Kristin Stitz, Liz Howley, Kimm Ebersole, and Agnes Fischer
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR 2018 COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP!
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March 24-31, 2018 | Join us on our next mission trip to Costa Rica—an opportunity to Love and Serve Through Christ by supporting the growth of Methodist communities in Costa Rica and to experience being one global church with Costa Ricans of all ages.
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FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
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October & November 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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BRICK ORDER DEADLINE: September 30!
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*BRICK-ORDER DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 30! You can still order a brick to be installed in the front portico, but time is running out! Honor or memorialize a special person or loved one by purchasing a brick to be installed on either side of the sanctuary doors. To place your order or get more info, click on the link provided below.
*Orders must be placed by this Saturday, September 30!*
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CHILDCARE NOW PROVIDED FOR CHOIR REHEARSALS!
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Big news! Childcare will now be available during adult choir rehearsals on Thursday nights 6:20-9:20PM! For infants through 5
th-graders. In Preschool room on the top floor of Education Wing.
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*WANT TO SEE MORE OF WHAT WAYNE CHURCH IS UP TO?
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Under the "Following" menu on our Facebook page, set your preferences to "See First." You can check out
this post from Facebook
for more information. We're also on
Instagram
! Use the buttons below to subscribe!
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WAYNE
CHURCH | A United Methodist Community
610.688.5650
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