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Friday 11.10.2017
WORSHIP THIS SUNDAY
@ 9:15 AM (contemporary praise, lower level)
@ 10:30 AM (blended traditional, sanctuary)
*CHURCH GROUNDS FALL CLEAN-UP TOMORROW!
Saturday, November 11, 10am-Noon!
The Landscape Team is having a fall church yard clean up this Saturday! We will be picking up sticks, doing some light mulching (nothing like the spring!), planting some daffodil bulbs, and cutting back some plants along the driveway, church sign, and Memorial Garden. If you have gardening gloves or clippers that would be helpful, but not necessary. We will have bottled water, donuts ,and warm cider to enjoy as well. Please prayerfully consider coming to help tomorrow morning. Even if you can participate for part of the time, your help will be appreciated! Many hands make light work!
W O R S H I P
Sunday, November 12, 2017 - NEW SERMON SERIES! Veteran Recognition!
UNCERTAINTY, WISDOM, PEACE
The economy is an issue that is never far from our thoughts. In the past decade, America has experienced a financial roller coaster: languishing home prices, record setting markets, uncertainty overseas, low unemployment, consumer debt, and low wages… All of these things have left us looking for answers. It is difficult to discern the good news from the bad and it is times like these that call for wisdom and courage in our personal lives. Join us for this two-week sermon series, as we turn to biblical principles for insight and seek sound financial practices that lead to financial peace. 
 
THIS SUNDAY | Fear, Delight, Blessings
November 19 | The Secret to a Happy Life

Scripture: Psalm 112
Preaching: Pastor Tom Ebersole
Participating this Sunday
Head Host: Dan Cushing
Hospitality Team: Ron Kirch, Mike Sticklin, & Kris Wempa
Hospitality Greeters & Fellowship Hour: Buckley, Quinones, Ritter
Director of Music: Eric Cui
Special Musicians:
Worship through Music - Wesley Choir, "Never Forget to be Thankful"
Offertory - Chancel Chorale, "The Day is Coming"
 
Children's Message: Pastor Tom Ebersole
Worship Childcare Volunteers : Carolyn King-Layden, Jenny Wannenburg, Paige LeGrand, Grayce King, & Danielle Wempa
MINISTRY TEAM COMMITMENT CARDS!
Thank you so much for making Team Commitment Sunday a success! Over 100 team commitment cards were attached to the lines that were raised up in front of the cross during worship. Thanks to everyone who worked together to make the experience memorable. If you were unable to attend on Sunday, October 29, please mail or drop off your card at the church office as soon as possible, or place it in the offering plate so we can include your commitment in the 2018 Team Directory!
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIA ORDERS DUE NEXT SUNDAY, 11/19!
*DUE NEXT SUNDAY, November 19! It’s that time of year again! Help us beautify our altar this Christmas season by contributing a poinsettia in honor or in memory of a loved one. The cost is $10 each. Download printable order forms below or check the back inside cover of your bulletin on Sunday! Submit forms & payment to the church office by Sunday, November 19!
THANKSGIVING EVE SERVICE @ VFUMC 11/22!
Wednesday, November 22 @ 7:30PM
Joint service with (and hosted by) Valley Forge UMC
1890 Valley Forge Road, Valley Forge, PA 19481
EASTERN UNIVERSITY CHOIR ADVENT WORSHIP!
Sunday, December 3 @ 10:30AM! The Eastern University Choir will be with us for worship in their 10 th annual Advent performance with our church! Come and enjoy their wonderful voices joining alongside ours in a morning of worship and communion as we anticipate the celebration of our Savior’s birth during the Advent season!
LADIES' ADVENT COMMUNION TEA 12/12!
Tuesday, December 12 @ Noon! All ladies of the church are invited to this festive, meaningful occasion. We will gather at noon for worship and communion in the sanctuary and afterwards enjoy a time of fellowship in the Parlor. Mark your calendar to share the season and its meaning with your sisters in Christ!

READERS NEEDED for the service!

FOOD AND SET-UP HELP NEEDED! Set up begins at 11:30AM and we are looking for those willing to contribute some tea-type foods (i.e. cookies, tea sandwiches, and tea bread).

NEED CHILDCARE? We will be providing it in the preschool room, but we need your childcare RSVP!
CHRISTMAS SERVICE SCHEDULE!
Sunday, December 24, 2017
  • 10:30AM - Family Service
  • 10:00PM - Christmas Music Prelude
  • 10:30PM - Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
N U R T U R E
SENIOR LUNCHEON IS TUESDAY, 11/16!
THIS MONTH'S LUNCHEON, Nov. 16 @ noon: Come travel with Marge & Art Miller in their 30-ft motorhome, Tortuga, as they traveled and wrote about the historic and natural landmarks of our country. Learn about the fascinating and funny adventures on their 88,000-mile journey that resulted in the researching, writing, and publishing of their seven books. They will have a display of their books, maps, and pictures, so come early or plan to stay a bit later!

September 2017 - June 2018 ~ 3rd Thursdays of the month at noon in the Art Room
Here is a list of the next couple dates, speakers, & their topics. Click on the button below for the full schedule!

  • 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
  • January 18, 2018 | Charlie & Weezie Baker| Founders of Baker Industries that provides work training for those who trditionally have difficulty holding jobs - mentally & physically handicapped, homeless persons, & ex-offenders

*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.*

QUESTIONS? Email Marge & Art Miller at ammiller12@aol.com
ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS!
SUNDAYS @ 9:15AM in the Parlor! Our Methodist tradition comes through England.   Increasingly, the Christian traditions of many in the United States come through Latin America and Spain.   Please join us in the parlor for a Sunday School class on this topic.
WORSHIP CHILDCARE SCHEDULE & YOUTH VOLUNTEERS
  • 11/12 - Carolyn King-Layden, Jenny Wannenburg, Paige LeGrand, Grayce King, & Danielle Wempa
  • 11/19 - Agnes Fischer, Christy Whitman, Emily Quinones, & Madison Seeley
  • 11/26 - Marie Taylor, Jacy Rider, Tacy Phillips, and M & D Sloan
HOSPITALITY GREETERS & FELLOWSHIP HOUR
  • 11/12 - Buckley, Quinones, & Ritter
  • 11/19 - Moore, Mertens, & Conaway
  • 11/26 - Gardiner, Switzer, & Coleman/Stitz
HOSPITALITY HOSTS UPCOMING
  • 11/12 - Dan Cushing (head host), Ron Kirch, Mike Sticklin, & Kris Wempa
  • 11/19 - Steve Bell (head host), Juan de Leon, & Art and Marge Miller
  • 11/26 - Lowell Gustafson (head host), Bob King, Beth Lindgren, & Anne Mackin
COFFEE WITH THE PASTOR CONCLUDES THIS SUNDAY!
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. WAYNE CHURCH 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
YOUTH EVENTS!
  • 11/12 - Apple Pie Sale (after worship)
  • 11/12 - Senior High Paintball (after worship)
  • 11/19 – Father-Son Football Game (after worship)
  • 11/29 – Middle School & Senior High Go-Karts! (6PM)
  • 12/1 – Middle School Toy Shopping
  • 12/3 – Senior High Toy Shopping
WOMEN'S BOOK CLUB!
Our current book is 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 is a winner of the Pulitzer Prize, a New York Times Book Review Top Ten Book, National Book Award finalist, and has been on the New York Times bestseller list for over 2 years. 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! 
PARENTS' CHRISTMAS POTLUCK 12/2!
Saturday, December 2, 2017, 6:00 PM   @ the Whitman's!  You are cordially invited to the Wayne Church Parent Christmas Potluck at the home of Brad and Christy Whitman. This annual gathering of  parents of children newborn to 12 th  grade  (though ALL are welcome to attend)  is a festive and casual night of food and fellowship.  Please bring your favorite holiday dish to share (appetizer, side, salad, or dessert).
ALL-CHURCH ADVENT DINNER 12/10!
Sunday, December 10, 2017 @ 5:00PM | Dinner cost: $5/person. Save the date for our annual all-church Advent Dinner on Sunday, December 10 at 5:00PM in the Gathering Place (lower level). We will be serving a hot meal with china and candlelight followed by dessert and crafts for the kids! Help is needed for set-up, cooking/serving, and clean-up so click below to sign up or RSVP!

QUESTIONS? Email us - learnmore@wayneumc.org
JOIN ONE OF OUR ONGOING STUDIES!
*Ladies' Morning Bible Study (Conference Room) - TUESDAYS @ 10:15AM
 
*The Book of Exodus Disciple Bible Study (Parlor) - TUESDAYS @ 7:00PM
 
* Peculiar Treasures Bible Study (Art Room) - WEDNESDAYS @ 9:15AM
 
*Ladies' Evening Bible Study (Kimm Ebersole's house) - Meets twice per month. Email Kimm for upcoming dates!
O U T R E A C H
WANTED: COORDINATORS FOR CHOSEN 300!
Chosen 300 has a need for 2 Coordinators!

WORSHIP COORDINATOR
The person in this role is responsible for making sure we have 2-3 volunteers needed for a brief service at each serving (6 times/year).   Volunteers can be booked a year in advance. You do not need to present for each serving date, just secure the volunteers needed.  
Roles to fill each time:
  • Someone to give a 5-minute message
  • Music (can be anything - playing Pandora on phone speakers or a person singing, playing guitar, etc.)
  • Someone to say a prayer

WAYNE KITCHEN MEAL PREP COORDINATOR
We would like to add a volunteer to join the team of 3 coordinators already in place.   The person in this role would work with the team to plan and supervise the cooking in our kitchen the Saturday morning/early afternoon of each serving (6 times/year).  If unable to make it all 6 times, let us know which ones you would be able to make.  

2017/2018 serving dates are:
12/23/17
2/24/18
4/28/18
6/23/18
8/25/18
10/27/18
12/22/18

INTERESTED in filling one of these roles? QUESTIONS? Please contact Agnes Fischer – 5fischer.a@gmail.com or Kimm Ebersole – ebersolekimm@gmail.com.

Thank you for prayerfully considering offering your time and gifts to this important ministry. 
THANK YOU TO CHOSEN 300 VOLUNTEERS!
Another huge THANK YOU to all youth, parents, and members who volunteered for our 6 th Chosen 300 meal-hosting on Saturday, October 28. A special thank you to our youth leader, Matt Schweitzer, for putting so much work into organizing and volunteering for this event. We served over 85 individuals in need, providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere! 
 
Our next hosting will be an extra-special event and we will need many volunteers! Please put Saturday, December 23 on your calendars!
DECORATE THE CHURCH FOR CHRISTMAS 12/1!
Friday, December 1, 5:30-8:30PM Come for hot cider, cocoa, cookies, and fellowship as we come together in beautifying our sanctuary for the Advent season on Friday, December 1 between 5:30 and 8:30PM! We will be extending hospitality to those waiting in line for the carriage rides too (as we did last year)! Drop by any time, before or after the Wayne Tree Lighting, to help us decorate and greet our community with Christmas cheer! Don’t miss it! 
CHOSEN 300 UPCOMING MEAL 12/23!
*December 23 | We will need all church volunteers for this extra-special meal! Please mark your calendars and watch for the upcoming sign up.
2018 SPRING BREAK - COSTA RICA MISSION TRIP!
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.
W I T N E S S
WANTED: FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS!
Our food pantry supplies are very low! Please consider supporting this ministry by donating some nonperishable food items or making a monetary donation so that our volunteers may shop and replenish our shelves. As the only food pantry in Radnor Township, we serve over 35 families—a vital way to support our neighbors in need.
YOUTH APPLE PIE SALE THIS SUNDAY AND NEXT!
*After church on Sundays, November 12 & 19. Cost $10 each!
Once again, the youth will be selling pies to raise money to support Christmas gifts for the Methodist Services Secret Santa Shop. The pies will be frozen and available for purchase after worship on Sundays, November 12 & 19 and if needed, November 26. No need to pre-order!
CHRISTMAS RUMMAGE SALE! Drop-off 11/26-11/29!
Sale December 1 & 2! For this sale, please think quality over quantity: things that can be re-gifted, warm clothing, outerwear, bedding, and other seasonal items really sell well and are appreciated by the charities to which we donate!  Search through your unused treasures to create possibilities for others in our community to have an exciting and abundant holiday. AND, come shopping yourself to find some wonderful, one-of-a-kind bargains!
  • DROP-OFF: Donation drop-off is accepted only after Sunday services Sunday, November 26 through Wednesday, November 29!
  • SALE HOURS: Friday, December 1 @ 8:30AM-1:00PM; Saturday, December 2 @ 9:00AM-Noon
FOOD PANTRY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!
November & December 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 the church office – 610.688.5650 or email Laura - L.santamaria@wayneumc.org
R E S O U R C E S
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