ALBRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Non profit Org.1626 South Pittsburgh St. U.S. Postage PaidConnellsville, Pa. 15425 Connellsville, Pa.

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GOOD NEWS From the Congregation of Christians called

Albright United Methodist Church

www.albrightumcscpa.org

2017

WE HONOR OUR VETERANS On Veterans Day we honor men and women who have served and sacrificed in one of America’s quest for world peace and our nation’s desire for justice and freedom throughout the world--our nation’s higher goals. Veterans Day is actually rooted in Armistice Day. On November 11, 1918, America and her allies met with German leaders to sign a truce ending World War I. In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson decided that our nation should remember with gratitude the end of that war and honor those who served in the military. He called the holiday, Armistice Day. Armistice means “truce.” In his proclamation the president wrote that Armistice Day was an opportunity...given to America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations.” The name Armistice Day was kept until 1954 when Congress changed the name to Veterans Day honoring veterans of every era. President Eisenhower called on all citizens to observe the day remembering the sacrifices of veterans and “the task of promoting an enduring peace.”ΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩΩ

THE ORIGIN OF WORLD COMMUNION Faith is seeing light In 1933, a Pittsburgh pastor, Hugh Thompson Kerr, had a with your heart when allunique idea. What if churches all around the world celebrated your eyes see is darkness.Holy Communion on the same Sunday? He contacted leaders

of various denominations worldwide. His idea was met with †††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††such warm enthusiasm that celebrating the sacrament on the GIVE,GIVE, GIVE!first Sunday of October is now an annual affair. It unites A clergyman wrote to a wealthy andChristians throughout the world, or in the words of the influential businessman to request a popular hymn: contribution for a worthy charity. The

In Christ there is no east or west, pastor promptly received a curt refusal

In Him no south or north; which ended by saying, “As far as I can see,

But one great fellowship of love this Christian business is just one continuous Throughout the whole wide earth. give, give, give!” The pastor responded with

a short note: “Thanks for the best definitionof the Christian life I have ever heard.”

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ALBRIGHT UNITED METHODIST CHURCHRev. Steven Lamb, Pastor Home phone 724-628-6772 Office phone 724-628-7130

Cell phone: 724-372-1453; Email address: blamb@zoominternet.netChurch Email: albrightumc1626@gmail.com Sunday school 9:30; Worship service

10:45Administrative Assistant, Elsie Beal Organist, Jeanne Meyers Choir director, Donna

FosbrinkCustodian, D. Glenn Siple Church treasurer, Randy Fisher

www.albrightumcscpa.org View weekly service on webpageGREETERS

OCTOBER NOVEMBER 1 – Bernie Winemiller 5 – Jane Barnhart 8 – Carolyn Tressler 12 – Priscilla “Pinky” Smiley15 – Doug Fisher & Cherie Garlick 19 – Sandy & Jacob McClelland22 – Sandy Russell 26 – Heidi Marko & girls29 – Jessica Tony & family

LITURGISTSOCTOBER NOVEMBER

1 - Marilyn Banks 5 - Ray Keefer 8 - Dr. Tom St.Clair 12 - Beverly Lamb15 - Emma Karfelt 19 - Jessica Tony22 - Vicki Stimmell 26 - Shelley Mattis29 - Glennda Groh

ACOLYTES OCTOBER NOVEMBER 1 - David Groh & Kenadee Whipkey 5 - Jayden Groh & Nathan Miller

8 - Trinity Hatfield & Ean Johnson 12 - Trinity Hatfield & Cohen Groh15 - Emma Karfelt & Madelynn Johnson 19 - Gabby Miller & Madelynn Johnson22 - Maycee Whipkey & Lauren Porterfield 26 - Kenadee Whipkey & Emma Karfelt29 - Khyler Tony & Kiley Groh

USHERS Head Usher, Glenn SipleOCTOBER David Pasipanki, Ken Urbach, Don Whittaker, David GrohNOVEMBER Karen Stimmell, Linda Burnworth, Sherry Grote, Kenadee Whipkey

COUNTERS: OCT.: Marilyn Banks & Linda Burnworth; NOV.: Sherry Grote & Elsie Beal

ALTAR FLOWERS OCTOBER NOVEMBER 1: (1) Barb George; (1) Bob Adey family 5: (1) Dorman Jacobs; (1) Glenn Siple 8: (1) Jim Lynn; (1) D. & K. Pasipanki & Dehn 12: (1) Paul & Myra H.; (1) Mark Flair15: Sherrill Goodwin & family 19: (1) Tim & Gina Hough; (1) Shirley McElhaney22: (1) Doug Fisher; (1) Mariloyd McClintock 26: (1) Linda Burnworth; (1) Connie Work29: (1) Jackie Bartholomai; (1) Pete Casini

**************************************SUNDAY BIBLE SCHOOL (Children’s Church) WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDIESGROUP 1: Jessica Tony & Linda Leonard Bible study 9:00 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. GROUP 2: Sherry Grote EVERYONE WELCOME!GROUP 3: Joni Snyder & Shelley MattisGROUP 4: Glennda Groh & Mandy Lynn **************************************GROUP 5: Kathy Nebraski & Linda Burnworth CHURCH COUNCIL Groups scheduled for OCTOBER: 1 #5, 8 #1, CHURCH COUNCIL 15 #2, 22 #3, 29 #4; Will meet Tuesday, November 21 at 7:00 NOVEMBER 5 #5, 12 #1, 19 #2, 26 #3 in the dining hall

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Women’s News KATIE DIDS CIRCLEMEMBERS: Marilyn Banks, Kay Jacobs, Janet Raupach, Sis Cole, Jean Rahl, Colleen Grindle, Pat Ward, Mariloyd McClintock, Joyce Raupach, Gayle Martin, Debra Murray, Linda Burnworth, Linda Leonard, Shelley Mattis, Phyllis KimmelWe have for sale the Streakfree Microfiber cloths. They are $5 each. Stop by the church office to get them. We will have Thank Offering program at United Methodist Women meeting (both circles) Tuesday, October 10 at 7:00. Our next circle meeting will be Wednesday, November 15 at 7:00. ††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††

OMEGA ALPHA CIRCLEMEMBERS: Mardell Fullem, Elsie Beal, Merna Urbach, Elaine Snyder, Kathy Nebraski, Mildred Flair, Elaine

Fosbrink, Donna Fosbrink, Bernie Winemiller, Tina Hudec, Jackie Bartholomai

LAYETTES FOR BABIES ITEMS NEEDED FOR EACH LAYETTE: 12 Diapers, 2 onesies,1 bib, 2 receiving blankets, 1 heavy blanket (crocheted or knitted also acceptable), 2 socks or booties, 2 sleepers, 1 sweater set

CAMPBELL SOUP LABELS We only need the UPC symbol & picture beside it off of the labels. Bring entire label if you wish & we will take what we need. These benefit the Ruth M. Smith Center in Sheffield. RADA CUTLERY, ETC. We have books available for your orders of cutlery & other items from the Rada Co.

We will host the United Methodist Women meeting Tuesday, October 10 at 7:00Our next circle meeting will be Monday, November 13 at 6:30 (NOTE NEW TIME)

MEN AND WOMEN UNITED METHODIST WOMEN MISSION MONDAYWe will host Mission Monday Oct. 9 beginning Monday, October 9 beginning withat 8:30. Katie Dids will provide the morning registration at 8:30 a.m. Albright Church willrefreshments during registration. Omega host the District Mission Monday with 2Alpha will provide lunch. mission speakers here to share information Our 2 circles will again meet Tues., Oct. 10 at 7:00 about their mission outreach. The day will endfor Thank Offering program. Katie Dids will have with lunch. Cost for lunch is $6. Need paid the program & Omega Alpha will host. reservations in to office by Sept. 30

Calling All Men! POTLUCK DINNERS Men’s Breakfast Months with a 5th Sunday - we have a

Saturday, Sept. 16 & Oct. 21 at 8:30 potluck dinner after church. Bring a Another season will begin. ALL MEN are covered dish of your choice to share. Come invited to join us. To help cook, please & enjoy the fellowship. Next one is October 29. come at 7:30. Come and bring other men. BOOK STUDY GROUPeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee The pastor will be starting a Tuesday Book Study beginning APrayer for meals on Tuesday, October 10 at 11:00a.m.-12:30. This time Bless the food before us; includes refreshments. We will be studying “Grace: More The Family beside us; Than We Deserve” by Max Lucado. Cost of the study isAnd the Love between us $16 and includes the book and participants guide. If

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CHANCEL CHOIR T.O.P.S. (Take Off Pounds

Sensibly)Practices every Thurs. at 7:00. Anyone over age 18 who Group #1463 meets at Albright each Monday at 10amwould like to join us, please come any Thursday. Group #1073 meets at Albright each Monday at 5 pm kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk kkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkFOOD PANTRY ALUMINUM RECYCLEDThanks to those who bring food to the church for our Thanks to those who continue to bring aluminum to thelocal food pantry. Any non-perishable food items and church to be recycled to help with expenses.toiletry items are appreciated.

ST. ANDREW VOLUNTEERSMEMBERS ARE: Glenn & Shelly Siple, Sherry Grote, Elaine Fosbrink, Kay Jacobs, Polly Basinger, Charolette Davidson, Gayle Martin Other volunteers are always appreciated. CHICKEN ‘N’ BISCUIT DINNERSaturday, October 14 at 4:00-6:00. Homemade biscuits, real mashed potatoes with chicken & gravy, green beans, cranberry sauce & homemade applesauce, dessert & beverage.

ADULT $8.00 CHILD $4.00We always have the heavy dishcloths for sale $2 each. Thanks to those who always support our fundraisers.

Pastor Appreciation Sunday Sunday, October 15 we will have a covered dish dinner after morning worship where we will be honoring Pastor Steve & Bev. We will provide meat and a cake. Suggested dishes to bring for the covered dish are by last initial: A-L, Pasta dish; M-S, Salad; T-Y, Vegetable. We would like to buy him a new robe to wear for worship services. Cost is $200 each. Any donation you can give toward this expense will be greatly appreciated. If we get enough donations, we may be able to get him a white one and a black one. Bring donations to church & mark them “Pastor Appreciation”. Or send them to the church at the address on this newsletter. Help us say “THANK YOU” to them!

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TEA TIME Wed.,Oct. 4 & 18; Nov. 1 & 15 A fellowship ministry from 11:00-1:00. A short devotion followed by tea and crumpets, adult coloring, games, or just plain fellowship. Nov. 15 we will have a Turkey Dinner and all the fixings. EVERYONE IS INVITED!! We NEED reservations in to the office by October 29. We want to be sure to have enough food. Give a donation to help with expense the day of the dinner, if you can.

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check ID’s). Join us!November & December: We do not have a lunch those 2 months. January it will be Thursday, 25th at 11:00-1:00. If you are willing to volunteer for a lunch, please contact Gayle Martin by phone 724-880-1003 ASAP. This is meant as a time of fellowship, so invite your friends. Join us between the hours of 11:00-1:00. It is open to the public. Anyone may come. Give a donation if you can.

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PLEASE PRAY FOR OUR MILITARYNavy: Brennen (& Lillian) Tressler - 1535 Laurel Grove Dr. Unit 2 - Chula Vista, CA 91915Army: SSGT Kyle (& Jasmin) Coughenour - 253 Legends Dr. - Raeford,

NC 28376 (In Africa) Kyle Coughenour - C/O TDY office, CMSE - 2420 Niame Place -Dulles, VA 20189

Marines: LCPL Richard K. (& Casey) Strother - 4248 Fiesta Way #3 - Oceanside, CA 92057

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PRAYER CONCERNSTom McMurray Stephanie Mattis Yara Marsh Gloria McMurray Diana LaPosta

Elizabeth AndersonTina Hiltabidel Merna Urbach Misty Lowry Barb Stuart Winnie Davis Rose & John Koziel Linda Thompson Reann Berger Ian Sage Joyce Doppelheuer Tammy Hay Harry & Pat McClelland Becky Bloom Raene Kimmel Anna K. Brown Maddy Bartholomai Conner Bell Jessica & Justine Obney Sally Fosbrink Dorman Jaco bs Harry Kimmel Nicole Bryson Cammie Smith Dick & Patty Goodwin Nancy Heinbaugh Jayden Kooser Barb King Mary Tressler Jack Tressler Jim & Lila Yauger Marlene Oberly Barb McGuinnes Carl Johnson Joyce Jacobs Aiden DeMarco Bev & Charles Garlick Peggy Warren Sheri Pavic Gary McCracken David Leeder Jeff McFadden Bill & Judy McClain Grace Evans Helen Sleighter Robert Watson Len Neil Chuck Ferrick Buddy Richter Bob Taylor Hazel Hutchinson Kay Trump Hurst Family Government leaders Unspoken requests Tom Swameu Pastor Steve & Bev Lamb & family Bishop Moore-Koikoi Rev. Robert Zilhaver All Military Personnel Those battling drug addiction Those traveling OUR HOMEBOUND PERSONS as listed below Praise for answered prayers

††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††† Deepest Sympathy to family & friends of:Howard “Les” Goucher Jr., 69, passed away July 27. He is survived by his son, Howard L. Goucher III, his daughter, Rayna (&

Daniel) Gaydos; 2 grandchildren; brothers, Kenneth Goucher & Barry Younkin; sister, Susan (& Norm) Zindelman.Jack, 84 & Kathryn Osler, 81 passed away July 27 & 28 as a result of an auto accident. They are survived by children, Sharon (& Daniel) Primus, Laurie (& Richard) Guth-DuMontier, John (& Terra) Osler; 8 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Jack last surviving member of his immediate family. Kathryn is survived by brothers, Eugene (& Ann) Green, Henry (& Dian) Green.Evelyn Lane, 79, passed away July 31. She is survived by children, Paula Molchany, Robert (& Denise) Rathi, Carolyn (& Mike) Bernot; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; siblings, Linda Burnworth, Laird, Warren & David Leeder.Richard Filler, 53, passed away August 27. He was a nephew of Bev Lamb.Rev. Terry Butters, 69, passed away Sept. 10. He is survived by wife, Pamela; daughters, Terra (John) Osler, Tonia (Mike) Snider, Tabitha (Tom) Qualls; 6 grandchildren; 1 brother; 2 sisters.Jared Oswald, 37, passed away Sept. 12. He is survived by his wife, Sarah (Siple) & a son, Anthony. He was son-in-law of Glenn & Shelly Siple.Edward Wilson passed away Sept. 15. He is survived by his wife, Alberta. He was brother-in-law of Mariloyd McClintock. ††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††††

OUR HOMEBOUND PERSONS Please remember these persons in prayer and send them a card or note to let them know you are thinking of them. S. CONNELLSVILLE Bob Beatty - 1914 S. Pittsburgh St. 724-628-2895

Pete Casini - 2020 Fourth St. 724-628-4784Jim & Sue Corvin - 1922 S. Pittsburgh St. 724-628-5693Mardell Fullem - 1508 S. Pittsburgh St. 724-628-8559 Merne & Wilma Hall - 1802 Baldridge Ave. 724-628-5438

Dolly King - 1916 S. Pittsburgh St. 724-626-0273

Jimmy Lynn - 1408 Sycamore St. 724-628-3628Shirley Mathias - 1512 Chestnut St. 724-628-5539Shirley McElhaney (Lois) - 1923 Second St. 724-628-5406Jack Mundorff - 1318 Walnut St. 724-626-0230

Charles & Esther Riser - 2112 S. Pittsburgh St. 724-628-7875

Bob & Pat Ward -2225 Second St. 724-626-0407CONNELLSVILLE Eugene Beal - 305 E. North Alley 724-628-7467

Barb George - 738 Garden St. 724-603-2820Priscilla Miller 22B Greenwood Hts. 724-215-5383Will & Joyce Raupach - 505 Davidson Ave. 724-628-4396Shirley Rugg - 905 Blackstone Ave. Apt. A 724-626-1483Rose Tressler - 1336 Banning Ave. 724-628-8043

UNIONTOWN 15401 Chuck Hall - Cherry Tree Home - 410 Terrace Dr. 724-438-6000 DUNBAR 15431 Sherrill Goodwin - 604 Hardy Hill Rd. 724-277-8642 Ed Miller & Dorene Provance - 123 Runaround Rd. 724-277-8641GREENSBURG 15601 Dolores Cobert-12211 County Home Rd. Apt. 2 724-396-8691

Patricia Albright - 711 Rte. 119 - Walnut Ridge Memory Care 724-834-5711OUT OF STATE Patty Karfelt c/o Ron Karfelt -215 Que Vista Dr. East - Horseheads, NY 14845 607-739-8711

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From The Pastor’s Desk A Pastor Paragraph for October 2017 “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven.” Ecclesiastes 3:1

Every time I read those words from Ecclesiastes that old 60’s song comes to mind and I find myself saying; “Turn, turn, turn”. This time of the year is a reminder, as the days get shorter, and the nights get colder, that here in Pennsylvania, seasons change.

But, as we move into the days of autumn, take the time to appreciate what’s happening around you. Look up at the clearness of the sky. See the beauty and color of the fall foliage. Enjoy some time outdoors when the temperature feels just right.

How beautiful, O Lord, are the works of your creation.Yes, the seasons do change, but praise God, isn’t it wonderful when they do?

See you Sunday,

Pastor SteveA Pastor Paragraph for November 2017 “’Then Lord’, Simon Peter replied, ‘not just my feet, but my hands and my head as well!’” John 13:9

I love the sound of laughter. It’s a universal language in itself. Weather it comes from a good joke, the telling of a story or a memory shared, laughter brings us all closer together.

When I reminisce on past Thanksgiving celebrations, it’s the laughter that I remember most; even more than the food. Laughter with my family felt like love.

Even Jesus at his Last Supper, had to of cracked a smile as Peter expressed his willingness to have a bath in place of his foot washing. The moment lightened the mood on what was obviously going to be a night of sorrow for them all.

Bishop Tom Bickerton use to say: “Lighten up, loosen up and have a little fun.”

With the holidays approaching, too often we get hung up and stressed out as we try and make a little more cash, prepare all the wonderful food and run around trying to get in all the holiday shopping.

But I suggest, as we go into the holidays—starting with Thanksgiving_-that we seek out the joy of coming together as families and appreciate the laughter that we share. And most of all, thank God for one another.

See you Sunday,

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TRIP TO LANCASTERThursday, June 21, 2018 we will have a bus going to Lancaster to see “Jesus” the play. Cost is $140 or less (depending on how many are reserved). Bev Lamb will need a $75 deposit and registration slip by Sunday, November 12 so she can order tickets. If you are writing a check for your deposit, make it payable to: Albright U.M. Church, but give it to Bev.

7Happy Birthday - October Happy Birthday - November 1 - Marsha Yankovich 5 - Joni Snyder, Stephanie Mattis 2 - Mark Crouse 6 - Mersadie Marko, Kayton & Keelan Callahan 3 - Ethan Porreca 7 - Kayelin Snyder, Stella Ferencak 4 - Lindsay Geisler, Jackson Geyer 10 - Jane Barnhart, Justine Gilpin 5 - Glenn Daniels Jr. 12 - Monika Martin 6 - Emma Karfelt, Della Bittner 13 - Kay Jacobs 7 - Khyler Tony, Lillian Geyer 14 - Christian Evans 8 - Darlene Borza 15 - Randy Garlick10 - Carole Clawson 16 - Glenn Daniels Sr.11- Bill Snyder, Sandra Skilone 17 - Judy Morris12 - Ricky Tressler 21 - Sherry Grote, Donna Sage13 - Rose Tressler 22 - Mildred Flair14 - Jack Snyder Jr., Dalton Keefer Jr., Justin Olexa 23 - Joyce Raupach

Erin Coane 25 - Ginger Fulton16 - Alexandria Cartwright, Heidi Marko 27 - Dolly King17 - David Groh, Joyce Blanish 29 - Jessica Tony19 - Trinity Hatfield 30 - Barbara Triplett21 - Ethan Barr Happy Anniversary - October22 - Robert Bradley 5 - Fred & Sherry Grote24 - Elizabeth Grote 10 - Buddy & Nicole Richter25 - Piper Marko, Clyde Martz 11 - Bill & Eve Shupe26 - Kathy Nebraski, Ron Wiltrout 12 - Jeff & Ann Ward27 - Laurie Rice, Sandy Russell 14 - Don Heckathorne & Gretchen Mundorff29 - Robert Adey 14 - Bob & Vicky Adey30 - Don Coffman 16 - Tim & Kristi Ulery

18 - Derek & Heidi Marko

Happy Anniversary - November ∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑∑ 4 - Bob & Marion Bradley 7 - Glenn & Shelly Siple Saturday Morning Special 7 - Randy & Lorraine Garlick This very special ministry for people with special needs. We

11 - Bob & Verda Watson meet 11:00-1:00 the first & third Saturday September through 11 - Kyle & Jasmim Coughenour December and March through May. 21 - Tim & Gina Hough October 7: Menu is ham barecues & parsley

potatoes. 24 - Ken & Merna Urbach 21: Menu is tomato soup & grilled cheese sandwiches. 24 - John & Erin Coane November 4: Menu is rigatoni & chips. 26 - John & Donna Sage 18: Menu is turkey dinner (will need pumpkin pies donated) 26 - Bob & Laura Locke December 2: Ham and cheesy potatoes; ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££ 16: Pizza party for Christmas - donated by Adey family.

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CANDLE SALE BENEFITS THE CHURCHWe have order forms out for orders for scented cancles at $15 each. All profit will go to the church. The more orders we get, the better the profit. We need paid orders to Bev by October 21. To check out scents, see Bev Lamb. Make checks payable to Albright U.M. Church.

8Thank You

Thank you to those who are faithful to come and assemble the newsletters, and do various other things around the church office. You are truly appreciated. Many thanks for your ongoing support with the food and cash donations to our ministries. Thanks to your V.B.S. who donated food, cash and socks. Chip Rowan, Executive director Connellsville Area Community MinistriesThank you to the United Methodist Women for the monetary gift. It is well appreciated since checks were stolen and cashed. We have been having a hard time financially. I miss coming to church & U.M.W. meetings. Mildred Flair

Many thanks to Jack & Joni Snyder, & Dan Crouse from Hometown Diner, for their donation of an ice machine for the church kitchen. Thanks to Randy Fisher for installing it. Your generous gift is very much appreciated.

I would like to thank the church for the altar flowers in honor of my birthday - they were beautiful and I enjoyed them all week. Also, thanks to everyone who sent birthday cards to me. I really appreciated them. Jeanne Meyers

I want to express my many thanks to my wonderful church family for all their prayers, cards and love following the death of my sister, Evelyn Lane recently. I can’t thank you all enough. God bless you all. Linda Burnworth

Pastor Steve & Albright Church; Thank you for the graduation card with the kind words. As well as the prayers for my future. Dominique Bartholomai

I would like to thank everyone for their prayers during my surgery and recovery period. I am doing well and am returning to work soon. Thanks again! Sharon Grimm

I want to say a big “THANK YOU” to everyone for your prayers, cards and concern recently while I was in and out of the hospital. I really appreciate all your kindness. God bless you all! Dorman Jacobs

Y OUTH NEWSOFFICERS: Will be announced in October bulletins.October 8 & 22 and November 5 & 19 we will meet at 6:00. Youth are welcome to bring friends.Our annual outing this year: July 5-7 we went to an indoor waterpark and Cedar Point in Ohio.5 youth attended and were chaperoned by responsible adults. We thank everyone for their prayers. Please keep us all in your prayers as we work together for ministry and outreach of the youth in our church and in our community. Thanks! Sherry Grote, youth director

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CRAFT/VENDOR SHOW - Saturday, October 28 from 10:00-2:00Vendor fee is $25 for first table and $10 thereafter. Also, each vendor is askedto bring a basket or item for our silent auction. You will be given a voucher for a free lunch. Food will be available to purchase throughout the show. Vendors may set us Friday night from 6-8 or Sat. morning from 7:30-9. We ask that all vendors be set up by 9a.m. and remain onsite Saturday until the show is over at 2p.m. Vendors are responsible for leaving their area in the same condition as found. Albrigt UMC or any workers affiliated with said event will not be held responsible for any injuries, damages incurred or any lost or stolen items. You will need to submit an application by October 7. You may get applications from Bev Lamb or in the church office. ££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££££

SOUP SALE HANGING OF GREENS Saturday, Nov. 11 at 11:00-1:00 Saturday, Dec. 2 - 6:00

$3 PINT;$6 QUART - EAT IN OR TAKE OUT! Decorate for AdventEat in for a donation of your choice. Snacks & goofy gift exchange

Soup, bread, dessert & beverage downstairs after worship. Bring snacks to share &

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Pastor’s Report for September 2017 for the CV: Albright/Springfield: Pleasant Hill Charge

“I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not harm you, plan’s to give you a hope and a future.” Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

O the beauty of the word, “plans”. God is plotting for our good. In all the setbacks and slipups, he is ordaining the best for our futures. Just imagine that every event of our days are designed to draw us closer toward our God and our destiny. Whatever we are facing in life, we will get through it as long as we courageously believe and accept God’s vision for this life. When people try to lessen our value and discard us, we can stand strong and say, “God will use this for his good.” When those we love the most betray our trust and love, we can get up on our feet and declare, “God will recycle this pain”. Many things may cause us to stumble, but we will not fall if we trust that God has a plan for us. This summer has certainly seen its share of ups and downs. In May we all felt that we were on, if nothing else, some sure footing, as attendance began to become more regular and the churches seemed to be in a place to weather the long summer days. But, this summer has seen many challenges as attendance dropped in both churches, cost have risen and we struggled with filling these months with meaningful ministries. And yet, during these months of summer I saw signs of hope and felt that God is about to do great things in our midst. Along with regular visitations and social gatherings like the 55 and over luncheon, I was able to attend this year’s Annual Conference at Grove City and greet our new bishop, Rev. Cynthia Moore-Koikoi. She set her agenda for the upcoming years calling for a unified church, the dismantling of racism and an initiative that focuses on camping ministries. I attended with Ray Knopsnider who was our Districts representative and Jessica Tony who represented the charge (her first year). Albright held its VBS at the end of June. Pleasant Hill sold 200 subs as a fundraiser for $6 each. July saw the VBS program at Pleasant Hill and a beautiful VBS program followed by a church picnic. They even had a bike parade, it was a great time. In August I had the humbling and heartwarming experience of feeding the homeless and impoverished in Pittsburgh with our youth group. Later in the month I enjoyed an impromptu corn roast with the folks of Pleasant Hill, I only wish I could have ate more, it was delicious. As a charge we collected school supplies that I delivered to Crawford Elementary. I also became a member of the District Board of Ordained Ministries. In September, Albright held its outdoor worship service and picnic, started back with Saturday Morning Special and Men’s breakfast. We also welcomed a new District Superintendent, Rev. Robert Zilhaver. Albright will also be celebrating their 119th Anniversary on Sept. 24th . Bible Study begins this month as well. PPRC recommended that the pastor’s salary be in line with the recommendations from the Conference Committee on Equitable Compensation and approved a 3% increase in salary. Both churches completed their Nominations reports. Fund raisers are being scheduled to help in offsetting some increased cost, and plans are set to begin the work on a handicap accessible bathroom in the upstairs of the Albright church. Laity Sunday will be October 15th as well as Pastor Appreciation Sunday and our Charge Conference will be October 24th at 7:30 (Albright) followed by a meeting with the PPRC. The goal I have set for myself in the upcoming months is to truly concentrate our efforts as the churches of our Lord Jesus Christ to make disciples for the transformation of the world. We can do this, because God has a plan.

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FIVE REASONS FOR GOING TO CHURCH:

1. It’s the only organization that still deals with issues like salvation, death, judgment, grace, purpose, heaven, and hell.2. It adds value and dignity to human life. We live in a secular culture that contributes to our sense of inner worthlessness. The church counteracts this negative message by preaching God’s love and acceptance.3. It provides a moral and spiritual compass. Society has revised, resisted, and rejecteed absolutes, embracing relativism, but the church stands on the timeless bedrock of God’s Word.4. It’s where you find compassion, healing, and community. There - we’re all on par. There - God’s Spirit is working to knit us together as believers, guaranteeing us all “equal access to the Father” (Eph. 2:18).5. Unlike other institutions, it has motivated the most lasting, unselfish, essential, courageous endeavors on earth. Things like missions, schools, hospitals, food pantries rehab centers, and orphanages. Why go to church? Because Jesus loves the church - and so should you.

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OCTOBER 2017=====================================================================

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World UMW go to Bible Study 9 & Sat. MorningCommunion Otterbein 6:00 6:30 Special 11-1Sunday

Tea Time 11-1 LAST DAY forCraft/Vendor

T.O.P.S. 10 & 5 Chancel chr. 7:00 Show money

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14 Mission Mon at Book study Bible study 9 &

Children’s Albright 9-noon 11:00-12:30 6:30 Make biscuits Peel potatoesChicken ‘n’

Sabbath Lunch $6 “Grace; More 6:00 6:00Biscuit dinner Than We Deserve”

4:00-6:00Education Com. by Max Lucado Child $4Mtg. after church Adult $8

U.M.Women

mtg. 7:00 T.O.P.S. 10 & 5 U.M.Women Chancel chr. 7:00

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Book study 11:00- Men BreakfastLaiity Sunday 12:30 Bible study 9 &

8306:30 Bonfire 6:00

Pastor Apprecia- Dress for Sat. Morning tion 10:45; Cov. Tea Time 11-1 Halloween Special 11-1dish lunch after service T.O.P.S. 10 & 5 Chancel chr. 7:00 Last day to

order candles____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Book study 11:00-

12:30 Bible study 9 & 55+ luncheon Vendor & Craft 6:30 11:00-1:00 Show 10-2

Chg.Conf.7:30- Need money by 8:30 at Albright Oct. 7 PPRC 8:30-9:00 Kitchen Open

T.O.P.S. 10 & 5 Chancel chr. 7:00__________________________________________________________________________________________________ 29 30 31Potluck dinner OFFICE HOURSafter church Reformation dayTuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 9:00-3:00

CLOSED Thanksgiving DayLAST DAY for Book study 11:00- OFFICE PHONE: 724-628-7130reservations for 12:30

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All Saints DayDEC./JAN. NEWSLETTER Sat. Morning News deadline -Nov. 16. Bible study 9 &

Special 11-1Assemble Nov. 22 at 10:00 6:30

Tea Time 11-1

Turn clocks

Chancel chr. 7:00 back____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Daylight saving Bible study 9 &

Veterans Day time ends 6:30

Soup Sale Katie Dids Mtg. 11:00-1:00 7:00 $3 pt. $6 qt.

T.O.P.S. 10 & 5 Chancel chr. 7:00

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International day Bible study 9 & Dec/Jan news Men Breakfast of prayer Omega Alpha 6:30 deadline 8:30

mtg. 6:30 Tea Time 11-1Need deposit for Turkey dinner Sat. MorningLancaster trip Reservations Special 11-1

2018 needed by Oct.29 T.O.P.S. 10 & 5 Chancel chr. 7:00

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________19 20 21 22 23 24 25Bible Sunday Assemble newsltr Thanksgiving

Church council 10:00 Day 7:00 in dining

Youth mtg. 6:00 hall Worship Svc.7:00p.m.

T.O.P.S. 10 & 5

____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 26 27 28 29 30UM Student day Bible study 9 & Sat., December 2 at 6:00

6:30 HANGING OF THE GREENS & GOOFY GIFT EXCHANGE

T.O.P.S. 10 & 5 Chancel chr. 7:00______________________________________________________________________________

September 24, 2017Members with 50 or more years of membership at Albright Church

Years Years YearsBernice Winemiller 80 Judy Morris 64 Karen Lewis

56Marilyn Banks 76 Jean Rahl 64 Kathy Brown 56Patricia Ward 73 Wilford Raupach 64 Jackie Bartholomai 56 Jane McMullen 73 Sandra Skilone 64 John Wiltrout 56Joyce Raupach 72 Patricia Albright 63 Gary Armstrong

55Elaine Snyder 72 Donald Clawson 63 Nadine Eichenmiller 55Mary Tressler 71 Mardell Fullem 63 Barbara Triplett

55Robert Beatty Jr. 71 Shirley Rugg 62 Merne Hall

54 Rose Tressler 71 Donald Snyder 62 Robert Baluch Jr.

53Phyllis Kimmel 71 Fred Bates 60 Sally Kalix

53Doris Foust 69 David Bradley 60 Donald Ringer 53Edna Baker 68 Glenn Daniels Sr. 60 Sandra Russell

53Ethel “Sis” Cole 68 Karen Stimmell 60 Guy Tressler III

53James Lynn 67 Wilma Hall 59 Jenifer Tressler

53Barry McElhaney 67 Charles Riser 58 Marcia Whittaker 53Dorene Provance 67 Esther Riser 58 Joan Bates

52 Polly Basinger 66 Marjorie Sherwood 58 Randy Fisher Sr.

52Shirley Mathias 66 Ray Garlick 58 Clarence Morris

52Robert Ward 66 James Meyers 57 Merna Urbach

52Clyde Martz 65 Donna Sage 57 Myra Holden

51Mariloyd McClintock 65 Constance Snyder 57 Susan Gallagher

50Carole Clawson 64 Linda Black 56 Connie Logan 50Phyllis Cross 64 Karen Basinger 56 Connie Schroyer

50Sherrill Goodwin 64 Jim Corvin 56 Pat Karfelt

50Marian Jaynes 64 Sue Corvin 56 Glennis Keefer

50Dalton Keefer Jr. 64 Harold Kooser Jr. 56

REMEMBERING OUR DECEASED MEMBERS SINCE October 1, 2016Agnes Osler 10-16-16 Sheila Jacobs 10-26-16 Jack Snyder Sr. 1-4-17Helen Seese 1-13-17 Mary Ringer 1-17-17 Robert McKnight Sr. 2-1-17Sandra Ward 2-15-17 Chester Ward 3-11-17 Howard Les Goucher 7-27-17

REMEMBERING DECEASED FRIENDS

Jacob Schroyer 10-13-16 Fred Walskey 12-28-16 Darla Geisler 2-1-17 Mary Ellen Parrill2-4-17 Bobby Raupach 2-16-17 Samuel Wilson 4-19-17 Edith Knabenshue 7-20-17 Evelyn Lane

7-31-17Other loved ones we have lost

PASTORS WHO HAVE SERVED ALBRIGHT CHURCH

N. G. Helms 1898 C.E. Miller 1921-1925 C.H. Moore1966-1975

E. E. Crouse 1898-1900 A.G. Meade 1925-1927 D.A. Eversdyke1975-1980

W. E. Bassett 1900-1902 M.R. Tyson 1927-1932 R.W. Large1980-1982

W. H. McLaughlin 1902-1905 W.S. Harr 1932-1938 T.R. Snyder1982-1990

W. E. Bassett 1905-1909 E.I. Mankamyer 1938-1944 M.C. Watson1990-1999

R. C. Miller 1909-1913 K.M. Bishop 1944-1948 B.T. Fulton1999-2010

W. F. Conley 1913-1917 H.G. Paul 1948-1950 Bev M. Gross2010-2012

M. B. McLaughlin 1917-1919 R.A. Nelson 1950-1962 S.M. Lamb 2012J. O. Bishop 1919-1921 M.M. Wirick 1962-1966