October 2023

Waterville UMC Ambassador

How wonderful that our little church at the end of Pray Blvd and our family of believers are so active in reaching out to our community and the surrounding area. No matter what we are facing, God is in charge and He will continue leading us today, tomorrow and in the future.

Sunday, November 5, 2023, will be the kick off for our 2024 General Fund Stewardship

Campaign, which supports our operational budget / expenses for the coming year. The

budgeting process and campaign planning have already begun, and we ask for your prayers in support of this all-important annual endeavor.

As members of WUMC we have all committed both as individuals and as a congregation to support His work through our time, our talents, our gifts, our service and our witness. Over the next few weeks, you will be receiving a variety of information for your review, as you to prayerfully consider not only your financial commitment, but also what part you may play in support of God’s work.

Let us all truly focus on looking at our world through God’s eyes, seeking the answer to the question: What does God want to do through me?

Please contact Tom Wiggins, financialsec@watervilleumc.org if you have any questions about anything related to financial giving, the Stewardship Campaign or the Capital Fund.

On October 28th we will host our 2nd "Fall-o-ween Jesus Trunk or Treat". This will be at our church from 2-4pm and will include "trunk or treat" for community kids. Think about how you can participate by opening your car trunk and passing out candy, stickers, stamps, pumpkins, apples, or whatever you think appropriate. You may decorate your trunk and dress up in costume if you'd like. PLEASE, no witches, devils, ghosts or other scary decorations or costumes, we want to glorify God in this event. There is a sign up sheet located on the Welcome Table in the Gathering Space. Put on your thinking caps and come up with fun ways to show the kids in our community how to 'follow Jesus.'

Creative Expressions:

Pumpkin Patch Fun!

Sunday, October 15th at 11:45am

Come join the pumpkin fun! We will be doing Pumpkin Coasters, Paint n’ Pour Pumpkins, and Sticker Pumpkins. Bring the whole family, and even a friend, we’d love to have you! There is a sign-up sheet on the Welcome Table.

WUMC Chair Yoga & Light Weight Strength Class for Seniors

If you’re looking for an opportunity to increase your flexibility and range of motion, change up your routine, or just get some additional mental clarity, this is the class for you!

Join us on Wednesdays at 2:00pm

The cost is $12 per month or $3 per session.

New Hope Seminar:

Hope for the Holidays

Grief Support

Grief is difficult and special days and holidays seem to make it even harder. Our hope is to give you practical tools to help navigate the upcoming holiday season as we hear stories from those who’ve experienced loss and found Hope for the Holidays.

Saturday, November 11th at Waterville UMC

10:00am—12:00pm

This seminar is free to participants, but registration is required.

WUMC - CHURCH CONFERENCE

Sunday, November 12th at 2:00 pm

Sharon United Methodist Church 9016 County Rd P, Napoleon, OH, 43545

Rev Mary Kay will be the presiding elder. The church conference directs the work of the church and gives general oversight to the church council, reviews and evaluates the mission and ministry of the church, sets salaries for the pastor and staff, elects the members of the church council, and recommends candidates for ordained ministry. All members of a local United Methodist church are invited to attend and are extended the privilege of vote.

We are looking for volunteers to help with:

• Fall-o-ween Jesus! Trunk or treat event (October 28th) - come decorate your trunk and pass out candy. Ther is a sign up sheet on the Welcome Table



• Operation Christmas Child Collection Week (November 13-20th) There is a sign up sheet on the Welcome Table

Missions Committee Focus for October

The month of October and November our mission focus is Samaritan’s purses Operation Christmas Child. Boxes (and you can always use your own!), labels, and instruction sheets are available in the gathering space.

Important dates to remember:

November 12 will be our shoebox dedication for WUMC. 

November 13-20 will be OCC National Collection Week. We need your help to accomplish this collection and the cartonizing of shoeboxes that will come into our building.

A sign-up sheet is available at the welcome table. 

WUMC loves this mission, and loves spreading the word of God to all parts of the world! Join us! 

REMINDER: Due to safety reasons, custom restrictions, and cultural considerations, the following items are NOT allowed by OCC:

• Food of any kind. This includes candy, chocolate, snacks, crackers, drink mixes, fruit rolls, seeds, or gum.
• Military/war related items-toy soldiers or military action figures, toy guns, toy knives, or other toy ammunition.
• Breakable items- glass or ceramic figurines, snow globes, mirror (mirrors contained within a closeable compact are ok)

• Liquids-liquid glue, body wash, shampoos, mouthwash, toothpaste, lotions, perfumes, lip gloss, nail polish, liquid filled balls, soft drinks or liquid snacks.
• Medications-cough drops, vitamin supplements
• Anything in an aerosol can
• Used or damaged items

October Focus: Letter & Photo

September Attendance

September 3: 129

September 10: 137

September 17: 137

September 24: 133

October Card Ministry Liaison is Amy Hankins

Please reach out to her at

ahank0530@gmail.com



if you know of someone who needs encouraging words through a card.

Words of love can change a moment and often a life's direction.

Happy Birthday!

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

Kristin Kahl October 1

Dick Warner October 4

Dan Stevens October 5

Traci Suchocki October 6

Seth Kirby October 7

Kayla Dye October 8

Lily Peel October 14

Thomas Wielgopolski October 14

Barbara Crandall October 15

Robert Deardurff October 19

Randall Reihing October 23

Rebecca Allison October 28

Carrie Hill October 29

Tony Mazzarella October 29

Brian Schultz October 31

If you have an immediate need or a Pastoral need, please call Pastor Teresa Wenrick at 937-726-3758 or pastorteresa@watervilleumc.org .

Office hours have changed for the summer. Please call ahead at 419-878-3645, or email if you need to visit the office.

Praises to the Lord!

10:30 AM

Opportunities to worship and praise the Lord with WUMC:

• In Sanctuary
• Live Stream via You Tube at www.watervilleumc.org
• Watch the recording of the worship service on-line when available at www.watervilleumc.org