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Waterville UMC News
November, 2019
Dear Church Family,

In Numbers 6:24-26 we find this blessing given by God for God’s chosen people. As a result of Jesus great sacrifice we as Christians are now part of God’s chosen. God told Moses to give this blessing to his brother Aaron and all the priest to bless the nation. God desires to bless us as his people. Hear these words of blessing for all of God’s people, “May the Lord bless you and protect you. May the Lord smile on you and be gracious to you. May the Lord show you his favor and give you his peace.”
How then, do we receive this blessing?
The first step is to acknowledge that we are one of God’s children by our faith in Jesus. Are you secure in your personal relationship with Jesus?
Second, we must then live as God’s children. This is a process in which we grow in our lives of faith in God through Jesus. Ultimately trusting God for everything in our lives.
Third, living in the understanding of this blessing. Trusting that God desires to bless and protect each of us. This does not mean that God’s blessing will be an easy life, in fact it will likely be the opposite. God promises to be with us no matter what.
 The next aspect of the blessing is the Lord smiling upon us and being gracious to us. God is gracious in that we are covered by God’s love through Christ. God desires to show us His favor and give us peace. This peace is knowing that God is with us. God will walk along side, or even carrying us through the trails we face in this world.
Recognizing God’s blessing is part of the process we encounter as we learn to give ourselves to God completely, holding nothing back.
In the life of our congregation we are in an annual process of prayerfully considering how we are going to serve God during 2020. This service includes our time, talents and financial offerings to God.
How has your prayer time been going in relationship to our New Beginning, the Journey Continues annual stewardship emphasis? Let each of us seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit so to live out God’s desire for our lives.
As we respond to God’s calling to give of our time and money remember God desires to bless us, to bless you.

May the blessing of God be with you,

Pastor Mike
Finance & Stewardship
Facts, Figures, FYI’s 
Special Holiday Offerings: Our special holiday offerings for Thanksgiving & Christmas will go to support UMCOR Hurricane Relief. Thank you for your on-going support of our mission projects.
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2020 General Fund Stewardship Campaign:   Our “New Beginning Journey” continues as we put our faith and trust in God to show us the way.  

Stewardship is more than just your financial commitment. It includes your commitment of prayer, service, presence and witness. Each member of our entire church family has a role to play. Where is God leading you?  

The Church Council (Leadership Team) is responsible for all operations & functions of the various ministry teams. Its membership consists of Chair, Education, Missions, Trustees, Staff Parish Relations, Treasurer, Celebration, Outreach, Finance and at large members. There are many positions available, both small and large, for you to assist and participate in these ministry teams. Listed below are several non-financial opportunities and areas of interest for your prayerful consideration. Please contact Pastor Mike or the Church Office if you would like more information.


Education &
Children’s Ministry
(Youth – requires a Background Check)
Teach Children Sunday School Class
Adult Teacher’s Assistant
Assist with Vacation Bible School
Assist with craft projects & preparations
I have a special skill or interest I’d like to share with children/youth: _____________________________
Volunteer for youth program
Chaperone mission events
Youth Mission Trip volunteer
Work with youth on ongoing basis
Prepare meal for youth group
Provide snacks / drinks for youth group
Will share my testimony with youth group

Nursery Ministry- requires a Background Check
Early service nursery helper (Sunday school
Later service nursery helper (Worship)
 
Congregational Care

Visit homebound members
Visit hospital patients with Pastor
Card Ministry: Write/send cards
Provide meals for families in need
Prepare food for funerals meals at church
Work with senior adults
Drive for those needing transportation
Do light home maintenance
Learning and Spiritual Growth

Attend Sunday School
Attend Wed. Bible study
Attend Sun. Night Bible Study
Attend a small group
Invite a friend to church
Learn to share my faith
Lead a small group study
Lead where needed, with training
Outreach
 
Volunteers in Missions
Local missions
Welcome a Neighbor Bags
Disaster relief/ISOH-Impact

On going missions to donate to.
Susie's Coats
Operation Christmas Child
Toledo Pregnancy Center
  WORSHIP
Worship Service Assistant
Altar arrangement assistant
Lead Children’s Moment
Prepare altar for Sundays
Restock pew supplies
Communion preparation/cleanup
Communion servers
Special and seasonal decorations
Operate Sound and PowerPoint
Music/Arts Ministries

Sing in Sanctuary choir
Handbell choir
Assist in children’s music
Serve as accompanist
Participate in Theatre productions
Play special musical instruments: __________________
Hospitality / Fellowship Ministries

Browning Bus Driver (Sunday)          
Greeter
Usher
Follow up with visitors
Adopt a new member
Host Fellowship Time
Assist with Web site / Ambassador
Photography/video
Newspaper communications
Write letters, articles, etc.
Manage church’s Facebook page
Volunteer for office help
Church Building and Grounds Care

Adopt a flower bed
Rake leaves
Prune shrubs
Participate in seasonal clean up
Finance
Member of Offering Counting Team

Miscellaneous
Wherever the church needs me
Member of Church Council
Pre-Construction Contract Signed
Waterville UMC has officially signed the
Pre-Construction Contracts for the new Waterville United Methodist Church.
Construction begins next year.

Please continue to pray as we move forward!
9:00 Adult Bible Study
9:00 Prayer Time
10:30 Worship service

Invite your friends and come be a part of the blessings God has for you at Waterville UMC!
Don't forget to set your clocks back!
Saturday night set your clocks back one hour before you go to bed!
November
OPERATION
CHRISTMAS CHILD
NATIONAL COLLECTION WEEK IS
NOVEMBER 18-25
WE NEED YOU TO VOLUNTEER
We have a sign up sheet on the bulletin board if you can help National Collection Week for Operation Christmas Child


NEW MISSIONS BULLETIN BOARD
PLEASE BE SURE AND CHECK OUR OUR NEW MISSIONS BULLETIN BOARD LOCATED BESIDE THE DRINKING FOUNTAIN
Children's Christmas program is on December 15 @ 10:30 am.
Kiddos, come and practice with us if you would like to be a part.
Photos Needed for the Children’s Christmas Program:
Our Children’s Christmas Program this year is going to be “Christmas Around the World.” 

One way that we spread Jesus’ love all around the world is by packing our Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. This ministry will be highlighted during our Christmas program so we are in need of any photos related to this ministry. The photos may be of you doing your OCC shopping or packing; collection site photos; RDB booth photos. Deadline for the photos is December 1. Please email your photos to Stephanie Shelton at sshelton171@gmail.com.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP DONATE FOR THE CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS MUSICAL PLEASE CLICK IN THE BUTTON FOR A LIST OF ITEMS
TIME TO ORDER YOUR POINSETTIAS
DEADLINE TO ORDER IS SUNDAY DECEMBER 8
Starting Sunday November 3, we will have envelopes in the pew pads to order your poinsettias. Please fill out the envelope and include either a check, or cash.

You will have your choice of Red, or White. Each Poinsettia will be $7.00
You may also call the church office to place your order.
HANGING OF THE GREENS
The start of our Advent Season is only weeks away. One of the joys of celebrating Christmas is seeing all the decorations. It's been a tradition at Waterville United Methodist Church to decorate the sanctuary the week before the first Sunday in Advent. This year we are looking for help after worship service on Sunday November 24 If you can't help that day, you may be able to help sometime during the week. All decorations should be up by Sunday December 1. Check out the signup sheet on the activity bulletin board for where you can use your decorating skills, or maybe your supervising skills. Questions: contact Terry Myers at profmyers@sbcglobal.net or the church office. 
SIGN UP ON BULLETIN BOARD
It is time again for our annual participation in the Salvation Army’s Red Kettle Bell Ringing!  Our date is set for Saturday, December 7, 2019 at the Waterville Kroger location.  Times are one-hour slots (though you may take two) running from 9:00 am to 7:00 pm.  Grab a buddy (always more fun that way!) and sign up for a time that works for you. Sign-up sheet is posted on the hallway bulletin board, and you don’t need to bring anything but yourself…..bells, kettle, and sign provided. Dress warmly, as you will be standing in the Kroger Lobby.
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OCTOBER
ATTENDANCE

October 6...... 105
October 13 ....137
October 20.... 122
October 27.... 113
Melva Robinson November 1
David Wittenmyer November 3
Pastor Mike Denman November 4
Janet Quinn November 4
Stephanie Shelton November 4
Juniper Clark November 4
Maddock Hires November 8
David Landis November 8
Nicholas Sheridan November 9
James Suchocki November 10
Wendell Welker November 10
Barbara Korecki November 11
Lindsey Laurie November 11
Hailey Kahl November 14
Lauren May November 14
Caitlin May November 14
William Plassmann November 14
Steve Rath November 14
Marny Mazzarella November 16
Zoe Rose November 17
Heather Rose November 18
Jan Sheridan November 18
Hazel McCausland November 19
Delores Young November 19
Shamarr Lipinski November 20
Thomas McCausland November 20
Steven Smith November 20
Karen Wiggins November 20
Chase Kirby November 21
Thomas Kahl November 23
Gage McMIllan November 24
Stephanie Allison November 25
Elaine Colyer November 25
Matt Gingery November 25
Jamel Lipinski November 26
Tommy Laurie November 27
Michael Page November 27
Jacob Kahl November 28
Donna Martin November 28
Terry Myers November 28
Ted Myers November 30


Happy Birthday to you!

(If you have a November Birthday that isn't listed here, please call the church office so we can add you to our birthday list!)
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