Grace United Methodist Church
www.careygraceumc.com 419-396-6670
October 2014 Newsletter
October Sermon Series: Follow Me
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October 5 - World Communion Sunday- breads from many countries- Sermon: Follow Me- Part 1 Jesus Says - Matthew 9:9, CTW- (Call to Worship) Psalm 19 UMH 750, Liturgist - Philippians 3:4b14S
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October 12 - Children's Sabbath - Children lead in worship- Sermon: Follow Me - Part 2 - Next Steps Matthew 4:18-22. Call to Worship - to be submitted, Children lead, Liturgist Philippians 4:1-9
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October 19 - Laity Sunday - Grace Membership appreciation Sunday-Sermon: Follow Me- Part 3 Fearless- Matthew 10:16-22, CTW- Psalm 99, UMH 819, Liturgist I Thessalonians 1:1-10
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October 26 - Special Worship - Ohio Northern College choir - Son's Ray- will lead worship at both
churches, Memorial Membership Appreciation, Sermon- Follow Me - Part 4 - Follow Wear - Colossians
3:12-14, - WE WILL NOT HAVE A CALL TO WORSHIP OR LITURGIST READING
Calendar of Events
October 5: World Communion Sunday: Breads from many countries.
Tuesday October 7: MOMS Connect 9:30 – 11:00 (child care available)
October 12: Children’s Sabbath. Special worship for/with Children.
Tuesday October 14: Administrative Council at 7:00 p.m.
October 19: Laity Sunday/ Membership Appreciation Sunday
Highlights featuring members testimonies
Thursday October 30: GLOW (God Lights Our Way) 6:00 – 7:30 “Light filled”
alternative to the darkness associated with Halloween. Scheduled to coincide with
Carey’s Trick or Treat night. Donations, help or candy to help defray the cost.
(approximately $200.00)
Sunday October 26: “Sun Rays” Music group from Ohio Northern University who
brings the message of Jesus Christ through song and testimony.
LOOKING AHEAD **************
Wednesday November 5: Turkey Dinner/luncheon and bazaar
Sunday November 9: Honoring our Veterans with picture displayed
November 14 & 15: Elder Beerman Days
Sunday November 16: Charge Conference 7:00 p.m.
Sunday November 30: First Sunday of Advent
Wednesday December 24: Christmas Eve Service At Memorial 8:00 p.m.
********October youth schedule*********
Sunday October 5 – Meet Ms. Smith @ Waterworks park. Pass out treats from car trunks! Kiwanis Fall Festival.
4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Sunday October 12 – Youth group to go to pumpkin patch. Need drivers! Leave at 6:00 P.M.
Sunday October 19 – Youth luncheon after Church, deliver meals after lunch. Youth Group 6:00 p.m. Giving
thanks!!! Drive by prayers!
Sunday October 26 – Halloween party @ Tammy’s house. 5:30 – 7:30.
“God Lights Our Way”
Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light to my path. Psalm 119:105
Thursday, October 30
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
You are invited to “GLOW” with your church family in the social room as we provide a “light
filled” alternative to the darkness typically associated with Halloween
Assistance is needed for: candy, trinkets or treats to hand out, helping during the event, and/or
monetary donations to defray the cost of purchasing candy, etc. Cost for purchasing candy, etc.
will be approximately $200.
If you would like to make a donation or help, please use a white pew envelope. Enclose a
check or cash. Please write a note if you are willing to donate treats and/or help.
Thank you for any support you can give this worthwhile project.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be rescheduled to Saturday, November 1 from 2:00
p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
PLEASE SUPPORT
THE ELDER BEERMAN
COMMUNITY DAYS
The Administrative Council is sponsoring the Elder Beerman Community Days Event.
ALL MONEY RECEIVED
FOR THE ELDER BEERMAN COMMUNITY DAYS EVENT
WILL BENEFIT
THE CHURCH GENERAL FUND
This year’s event is on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15.
Booklets are $5.00 each and contain:
 A $10 coupon to use on purchases of $10 or more.
 New: The $10 coupon for this event can also be used on the bonus buys in addition to sale items
Early bird specials will be both Friday and Saturday
Please contact Bonnie Conley or Jennifer Nash if you would like booklets
Please consider donating $25.00 (or more)
to this worthwhile cause.
Place in offering plate - marked “EB Event” by November 9
Thank You to those that are assisting with Worship Service in October
Head Usher for October is Merle Walter
October 5 –
Holy Communion – Communion Steward, Sandy Babcock
Lay Leader: Bonnie Eyestone
Greeters: Larry & Sibyl Vaughn
Liturgist: Amanda Baker (Philippians 3: 4b-14s)
Altar Flowers: In Memory of John Wyatt by Joyce and family
October 12: Youth Sunday
Lay Leader: Youth?
Greeter: Sandy Babcock
Liturgist: Youth (Philippians 4: 1-9)
Altar Flowers: by Roger & Sarah Kloepfer in honor of Grahm & Hayes 1st birthday
October 19:
Lay Leader: Marty Baker?
Greeters: The Crutcher family
Ligurgist: Cory Morgan (Thessalonians 1: 1-10)
Altar Flowers: are by Ben & Steph Dietz in celebration of Tyler’s 4th birthday
October 26:
Program by Ohio Northern “Son’s Rays”
Lay Leader: Valli Hayden
Greeters: Leo & Louann Blair
Altar Flowers: by Eve Traxler
Coming Sunday October 26th to Grace Church
for morning worship service.
Congratulations to Herm and Pat Seifert’s granddaughter Kelsey Gibson daughter of Duane and
Kelly Gibson of Upper Sandusky on her marriage to Rob Swartz on Saturday September 27.
They have a daughter Sawyer Hayes Gibson Swartz that is 9 months old. Congratulations and
best wishes to Rob and Kelsey
Prayer requests for Sunday September 28 were as follows. Sharon Price, Terry Kubbs, Jevyn
Pratt, Sue Herring, Donavon Arnold and Betty Knowlton.
Also please remember the Carey Ecumenical Charities as they help many people in Carey and
need to replenish their funds.
Pray for peace in the world
GRACE CHURCH INCOME FIGURES FROM THE FINANCIAL SECRETARY
2014 BUDGETED INCOME FOR YEAR $130,102.00
2014 ACTUAL INCOME TO DATE (SEPTEMBER 30) $88,746.17
From the volunteers at the Carey Food Pantry:
We would like to thank everyone who has supported the food pantry in the past. We have had a
very busy summer and we are getting low on some supplies.
Anything would be greatly appreciated but here are a few specific items needed.
Toilet paper
cereal
tuna
Dish soap
crackers
pork & beans
Shampoo
spaghetti
spaghetti sauce
Peanut butter
bar soap
noodles
Soups
canned fruit
Thank you for all of your past support. Without all of you, Carey would not be blessed with a
Food Pantry.
Ecumenical Charities
Carey Ecumenical Charities has helped many people of Carey. They pay for rent or utilities
to help get them through a difficult time. They are first consoled by a Pastor and then also
invited to attend Church. Please remember to support this worthwhile assistance. With winter
sneaking up on us the demand is sure to increase.
This is “your” Church. If you have ideas or would like to help with
activities and haven’t been asked, PLEASE VOLUNTEER!
Help is always needed for activities and worship