october 2019 epworth tower...october 8-november 5: the psalms are at once god’s word to humanity...
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Mission Statement: The mission of the Epworth-Hawkins STEMM Academy Partnership is to promote the success of students through educational services and other activities that build
relationships with students, staff, families and other members of the Hawkins community.
CELEBRATING 5 YEARS AT HAWKINS!
THE EPWORTH TOWEREpworth United Methodist Church 4855 W. Central Ave Toledo, Ohio 43615 | 419.531.4236 | epworth.com
OCTOBER 2019
Learn more on page 5.
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Sunday Worship Services8:30 BLENDED
A mix of traditional and contemporary styles, with Holy Com-munion served every week. Also available during this hour:
Nursery, Toddler, and Preschool Childcare.9:45 TRADITIONAL
Steeped in the warm-hearted Methodist tradition featuring choral and organ music. Also available during this hour:
Nursery Childcare and Sunday School Classes for Toddlers, Preschoolers, K-6, Jr. and Sr. High, and Adults.
11:00 CONTEMPORARY Fast-paced with visuals to illustrate the Bible-based sermons,
this service features our praise band. Also available during this hour: Nursery Childcare, and Sunday School Classes for Toddlers, Preschoolers, W.O.W. for K-3 (not during summer),
and Adult Sunday School.SERMONS ONLINE
Out of town or ill and not able to make it to worship on Sun-day? View each week’s sermon: epworth.com/series
October 20193 INFO & ANNOUNCEMENTS +Sympathies&Congratulations + Narcan Kits + Thanks! + Looking Ahead UMC General Conference
4-5 GROW + Friends In Faith Bunco & Book Club + Adult Singles + Sunday Bible Studies + Weekday Bible Studies + Parent's Night Out + Deborah Circle + Baby Boomer's Fall Event + Toledo Rocket's Football + Girl Scouts Veteran Event + Emmaus Info + Chris Tomlin Concert + Hawkins Stemm Academy Partnership
6-7 GROW: KIDS & STUDENTS + Kids: October +3rdGradeBiblePresentation + Kid-to-Kid Learn To Serve + Help Our Preschool + Trunk-or-Treat & SWAT Grilling + Stay Connected to SWAT + SWAT October Schedule
8-10 SERVE +ArtistSeries2019-20Season + I Love My Church +OctoberS:419 + Help In The Kitchen + Feed Your Neighbor + Furniture Ministry + Journeying Through Grief +GreetingCardsNeeded + Can You Help Drive? +ServeAtTheArts&CraftsBazaar
11 CARE + Legacy Endowment Fund + Body Recall + + Flu Shot Clinic + Healing & Wholeness + Red Cross Blood Drive + Stephen Ministry
Our Pastors:REV. DR. DOUG DAMRON
Senior Pastor [email protected]
REV. BETH IRWINAssociate Pastor
REV. DAVE PETTENGILL Pastor of Student and Family Ministries
REV. JENNIFER BAILEYPastor of Welcome
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Our Mission & Vision MISSIONTo embrace people exactly where they are and empower all to know, love, and serve God through Jesus Christ.
VISION• CARE for all of our members and friends with special
emphasis upon senior adults.• PARTNER within in our community to increase the
number of positive on-property experiences for families with kids.
• GROW and actively invite and welcome all people into our community to grow in faith together.
• INVEST in the next neighborhood over in order to lower the poverty rate of Lucas County.
If you’d like a thank you printed in the next Tower, send your
note in an e-mail to [email protected].
Sympathies ................... recent deaths• THE WILSON FAMILY on the death of Gary
(Susan) Wilson's mom.
• THE KOFFMAN FAMILY on the death of Ann (Reau)Koffman'ssister.
Congratulations ........... recent births• THE MARTIN FAMILY on the birth of Dev
SammyMartin,theproudgrandparentsareLarryandKrisMartin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
THANKS!I would like to thank all people who have brought us such wonderful special music during the 8:30 and 9:45 services this summer: Sydney Price, Lynne Hayes, Jeff Boze, Darlene Boze, Alan Baker, Liz Lehto, children and leaders of VBC, Pete Vavrinek, Roger Short, Susan Short, Kendal Wilson, John Farley, Kevin Foster, Lisa Foster, Emma Foster, Robin Campos, Jim Turner, Bella Olzak, Preston Baker, Grady Bak-er, Kendall Baker members of the Northview High School production of Godspell.-Cecil Baughman
Marion Green was truly “Queen for the Day” on her 100th birthday with her crown and sash! Thank you to every-one who signed cards in the lobby on Sunday, 86 birthday cards were given to her from Epworth!! She and her family felt so blessed! -Congregational Care Team
Thank you to the children and their families who donated change in the last few months for the Rice Bowls organi-zation and for Connecting Kids to Meals. Over $1,235 was raised to provide kids with food! -Children's Ministry Team
Thank you, for your many donations of food and health aids collected for our feed your neighbor pantry. You are special to us all and a welcome member to our family.-Feed Your Neighbor Volunteers at Epiphany Lutheran Church
LOOKING AHEAD to the United Methodist Church’s General Conference (May 5-15, Minneapolis, Minnesota)The deadline for submitting legislation for General Conference was September 18. We currently have information on some of the proposed plans the General Conference will receive seeking a way for the denomina-tion to bring to a conclusion the on-going debate around the questions of the ordination of gay and lesbian persons as clergy and the ability for gay and lesbian persons to be married within a local church.
Join us for one of two opportunities to learn more on Sun-day, November 3 at 12:15pm in the Children’s Church or Wednesday, November 6 at 6:30pm in the Deep End. If you have questions please see Pastor Doug, Wes Johnson, Gary Wilson or Clyde Kunkel.
NARCAN KITS On August 29, Team Recovery/FAAD held a Narcan training session, presented by the Lucas County Health Department in the gym and we were generously gifted FIVE Narcan kits! Two are in the lobby First Aid cabinet, the other three are in the other First Aid kits located around the building. The Narcan kits that have been provided are easy to use. Inside the black zippered pouch you will find a pair of nitrile gloves, a CPR mouth shield, and two doses of Narcan. Wear-ing the gloves is recommended to avoid potentially coming into contact with powerful drugs.
If you have used Afrin nasal spray, these Narcan doses are administered the same way. Tip the victim’s head back and administer the Narcan into either nostril. Do NOT prime the nasal syringe or the dosage will be wasted. There is one measured dose per container, with a shelf life of 2 years. Call 9-1-1 before administering the first dose. Additional in-structions for administering the Narcan are on the boxes in the kits. If you suspect an overdose but it is not, administer-ing the Narcan will not exacerbate other medical conditions. If you have questions, contact Pastor Beth [email protected].
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GROW
Single, divorced and widowed adults in the Toledo community are invited to join. RSVP to Nancy Hauer at (personal information has been removed). The next opportunities to join us are:
Monday, October 7: Dinner at Barry Bagel's, Holland-Sylvania Rd. and Sylvania Ave. followed by Handel's $l ice cream special.
Thursday, October 17: 10am - Game Day. (Hope UMC, 4069 W. Sylvania Ave, Toledo --across from Franklin Park Mall.) Use the back entrance and bring a sack lunch for the break. No reservations needed.
[adult Singles ]
FRIENDS IN FAITHBUNCOAll women are welcome, even if you have never played before. Bunco is a simple game, but it is more about the Christian fellowship. Bring a side dish, appetizer or dessert to share. We start at 6:30pm with dinner before we play.
Tuesday, October 22: Sue Ball’s (personal information has been removed).
Wednesday, November 6: Val Hendrick’s (personal information has been removed).
Tuesday December 10: at Karen Wyckoff’s (personal information has been removed). Bring an inexpensive gift if you wish to play the gift exchange game.
BOOK CLUBEveryone is welcome to join us for the Book Club! Join us the 4th Tuesday of every month at 7pm for lively discussion and dessert! Meet at June Galvin’s (personal information has been removed). See future book titles at epworth.com/fif.
Tuesday, October 22: Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens.
Tuesday, November 26: Educated: A Memoir by Tara Westove.
Tuesday, December 17: Christmas Party – No Book Discussion
SUNDAY BIBLE STUDIES:• 9:45am | Adult Bible Study | Rm 214
October 6-Nov. 10 Irresistible....Reclaiming the NEW that Jesus Unleashed for the World. Each week we will have a DVD lesson with discussion. There is no need to purchase a book. Pastor Stanley invites us to embrace the version of faith that against all odds initiated a chain of events resulting in the most significant transformation the world has ever seen......one we must embrace to be the salt and light in our world today.
• 9:45am | Coffee&Conversation | Rm 213 This class discusses modern day issues and current events, and examines the teachings of Jesus in light of them; meets year-round.
• 9:45am|ConnectionPoint| Rm 205 Post high school through mid-twenties: provide a faith based place to connect with peers and discuss issues relevant to this stage of life.
• 9:45am | Donuts & The Bible | Rm 216/Deep End All Jr. and Sr. High School students are welcome. Come enjoy some do-nuts and time with others as we look deeper into what it means to follow Jesus.
• 11am | Sermon Notes | Rm 214 This group will be participating in the all-church study, I Love My Church through October 13. Join us! Then, discussion around individuals’ un-derstanding of the scriptures’ relevance to their journey.
WEEKDAY BIBLE STUDY• 9:30-11:30 | Tuesday AM Bible Study | Rm 214
Through Oct. 27: Come together as we jump into Andy Stanley's study, "Christian: It's not What You Think." Explore the characteristics Jesus used to define those who follow him and what that implies for us today. 'Chris-tian' was a label used by outsiders. Jesus used ’disciple.’ Disciples would be known for their love – a novel concept then and now. What if believers today embodied these traits? No book required & no worries if you can't make all the sessions!
• 7-8:15pm | Study of the Psalms | Rm 213 October 8-November 5: The Psalms are at once God’s Word to humanity and humanity’s word to God. In them, we find glorious praise, deep rage, utter desperation, and quiet reflection. In what seems every situation in life, the psalmists pour out their souls to Almighty God. Come to one session, or come to all. Bring a Bible and a friend. Led by Pastor Jennifer. No cost. Please email Shautau at [email protected] to register.
• 6:30-8pm | Men’s Bible Study | Rm 213 Through October 23: Days In the Word guides participants through what it means to not just be “hearers” of the Word, but also “doers” of the Word! Reignite and strengthen your passion for God’s Word. This study will inspire every participant to Love the Word, Learn the Word, and Live the Word. Email [email protected] to register, cost is $10.
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GROW PARENT'S NIGHT OUT Join us at Reset Toledo 5305 Mon-roe St. on Saturday October 12 at 6 pm. Drop off childcare available starting at 5:30 at the church. Meet at the restaurant for a fun evening of food and vintage arcade games. Please RSVP on the connection card or email Susan at (personal information has been removed) with attendance and childcare (if needed) by Sunday Oct. 6. RSVP's are required for both childcare and seating at the restaurant. We hope to see you there!
GIRL SCOUTS/VETERANS EVENTEpworth Community Girl Scout Troop 12168 is looking for Veterans from all branches to join the troop for a fun evening of honor, community and surprises on Tuesday, November 5 at 6pm in the Deep End. Veterans, please wear something that represents your branch. Dessert and bever-ages will be served during this event. If you are a Veteran and would like to join us for this special event RSVP to Jan-ice at (personal information has been removed). If you are a baker and would like to donate a baked good to the Girl Scout Veteran's Day event please contact Janice for details.
ARE YOU READY FOR ROCKET FOOTBALL?The Epworth Fellowship Committee is coordinating an outing to the October 26 University of Toledo football game versus Eastern Michigan University. The event will include a tailgate potluck before the game. Bring food to share with your Epworth family and invite friends! Tickets need to be reserved and paid for by October 6. For more info, contact Gary at (personal information has been removed).
BABY BOOMER’S FALL EVENTDo you consider yourself a baby boomer or wish you were? Then join us at beautiful Maumee Bay State Park, site 92. Join us for a cookout and campfire with friends on October 19 from 3-5pm. We will provide dot dogs, condiments, wa-ter, table service and cups. Please bring a dish to pass and beverage of your choice and your chair. Fun provided by the Gottfrieds, Sanders, and Johnsons! To RSVP, text or call Ruth Ann at (personal information has been removed).
OCTOBER DEBORAH CIRCLEOn Saturday, October 12, we make our yearly trip to stroll the streets of the canal town of Grand Rapids, Ohio and gather for comfort food, small plates and healthy options for lunch at La Roe’s. Meet at the church at 10:15 to car-pool. RSVP to Debbie at (personal information has been removed). The shops do not open until 11 and should be well-stocked for the Apple Butter Festival.
EMMAUS INFO Upcoming gatherings are:• October 5 at Widewater (fall fireside gathering)• December 7 at Wesley in Bryan (Emmaus reunion)Board meetings: • 1st Thursday of each month at 7pm at EpworthVisit them online at nwoemmaus.com for locations and additional information.
CHRIS TOMLIN CONCERTOur District Superintendent, Scot Ocke, invites you to Chris Tomlin concert at the Stranahan Theater in Toledo on Sunday, November 3 at 7:30pm. Chris Tomlin is a popu-lar contemporary christian singer and songwriter. This promises to be a significant spiritual worship event and we encourage you, your family, and members of your church family to come. To purchase tickets, visit stranahantheater.com/events. We look forward to being with you. You will be greatly blessed!
EPWORTH-HAWKINSSTEMMACADEMY PARTNERSHIP
The Epworth Hawkins Partnership joined other community partners
and TPS Superintendent Dr. Romules Durant at an Open House to kick off the 2019-20 school year at Hawkins STEMM Academy on August 15. Vis-itors had an opportunity to tour the new Catalyst Lab, meet with teach-
ers, and learn about programs offered at the school. School started Aug. 16 for grades 1-8 and Aug.22 for kindergarten.
This year Epworth volunteers will assist Principal Beth Stre-tavski at a new Kindergarten Reading night where families of kindergarten students are invited to a meal and presen-tation about ways of helping engage students in reading.
Each family attending the program will receive a new book purchased by the Epworth partnership.
We are also excited to expand two Book Initiative pro-grams this year. Reader Bags, in which students can borrow two books each week, will be offered to 2nd
graders as well as 1st graders. Book discussion groups will be open to 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students (selected by their teachers) this year. New “library centers” will open soon (replacing the library space that became a Catalyst
Lab). Tutoring and other activities will continue, so more volunteers will be needed.
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GROW: KIDS
HELP OUR PRESCHOOLJoin Epworth friends & family at Shorty's as we host
our annual Shorty's Day.
Plan to make a lunch date with friends, pick up carry out or join us for dinner at Shorty's on Monroe St. on
Monday, October, 7.
Visit epworth.com/events to print the coupon and present it to your server to ensure our school will get
15% of the sales. Coupons will also be in the Reminders on Sunday, October 6.
WHAT EPWORTH KIDS ARE EXPLORING IN OCTOBER!
Elementary at 9:30: Epworth’s Elemen-tary Kids will focus on the life app Trust: Putting your confi-dence in someone you can depend on. Just like a trek through the wilder-ness, life takes trust!
So don’t hit the trail alone. Put your confidence in someone you can depend on. Throughout history God has proven His faithfulness to us, especially in keeping His promise to send Jesus to save us. God will continue to be dependable. The Bible is filled with examples of people who knew first-hand what it means to trust God.
This month, we focus on two of them: Jacob and Joseph. Through their stories, we’ll discover how we can trust Him no matter what we face. Kids will work to memorize this month’s memory verse found in Proverbs 3:5: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Do not depend on your own under-standing.”
11:00 WOW: Epworth Elementary Kids will embark on a 4 week study titled “Party On! Friendship with God is a blast!” This hands-on, multi-media series will explore how our faith influences the choices we make. They will learn that a relationship with Jesus isn’t just a “Sunday at church” re-lationship, but one they can rely on to help them make wise decisions everywhere they go!
Preschool & Toddler: Epworth’s Preschool and Toddler kids will learn that God can help them be brave! This month we will use a fun superhe-roes theme to look at what the Bible says
about being brave – and where our source of courage can be found. This hands-on, action packed large group/small group time will also help your early childhood children to memorize this month’s Bible Memory Verse: “Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid for the Lord your God goes with you.” (Deuteronomy 31:6)
3RD GRADE BIBLE PRESENTATIONThe children will be presented with their Bibles on Sunday, October 20, at the 9:45am service. The Bible the children will receive is The Hands On Bible, which is a new living trans-lation, especially designed for students and contains maps, charts, study aids, and is in an easy-to-read format. Children and parents will then go to a hands-on workshop, 3rd Grade Faith Passage, following the presentation we will learn how to use the Bible. By working together, we can build a strong foundation for our children. Have questions? Please email Mary at [email protected].
KID-TO-KID:LEARNTOSERVEWe are taking donations of gen-tly used or new toys for Hawkins STEMM Academy. Epworth volun-teers help staff the Hawkins Hut, which provides awards for the Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports program. School children earn “Hawkeyes” for good behavior.
Periodically these children can exchange “Hawkeyes” for toys at the Hut. Hawkins Hut needs are mini action figures, McDonald's like toys, Play Doh, stuffed animals, Barbie/baby dolls, play jewelry, stress balls, children's wallet/purs-es, uno cards, markers, crayons, colored pencils, and similar items. Donations will be collected outside the Children’s Church during the months of September and October.
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GROW: KIDS & YOUTH
OCTOBERSunday mornings: 9:45 - Deep End - Jr. & Sr. High
Sunday, October 69:45amDonuts&TheBible(Jr.&Sr.High) Deep End & 2165:45-7pm SWAT (Jr. High) Deep End7:30-9pmSWAT(Sr.High)DeepEnd
Sunday, October 139:45amDonuts&TheBible(Jr.&Sr.High) Deep End & 2165:45-7pm SWAT (Jr. High) Deep End7:30-9pmSWAT(Sr.High)DeepEnd
Sunday, October 20Medical release forms and $90 due for Sr. HighChicagoFallRetreatonNov.1-3.
9:45am Donuts & The Bible (Jr. & Sr. High) Deep End & 2165:45-7pm SWAT (Jr. High) Deep End7:30-9pmSWAT(Sr.High)DeepEnd
Sunday, October 279:45amTheyouthwillbedecoratingtheDeep End for Trunk or Treat5pm Trunk or Treat Event!Weneedteensatthisevent!Decorateatrunk with your family, greet guests, help at the Deep End, and help on the grill because this year we will be grilling hotdogs and hamburgersoutbythedecoratedvehicles.
Friday, November 1-Sunday, November 3Senior High Chicago Fall Retreat Retreat Theme: RENEW-Heart, Soul, Mind and Strength
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with
all your strength. Mark 12:30
-STUDENT MINISTRIES - Students With A Task | Service, Worship,
Accountability, Teamwork
LOOK UP!Watch the TV screens in the lobby areas for
upcomingeventsandopportunitiesatEpworthinthe coming few weeks!
TRUNK-OR-TREAT&SWATYOUTHGRILLINGSUNDAY, OCTOBER 27Trunk-Or-Treat will go from 5-7pm and is FREE to the entire community! Be sure to wear your costumes and be ready to Trunk-or-Treat for candy. After visiting all our amazing trunks you will be guided inside for more Trunk or Treat fun in our new children and youth spaces featuring the Spooky Deep End (New Youth Space) and decorated Classrooms. Bring your friends!
Teal Pumpkin Project! This year we will have a select number of trunks with non-food “treats” to include children with dietary and medical restrictions.
Bringing A Decorated Trunk? Sign up by emailing us at [email protected] or call Debby Iott at (personal information has been removed) to let us know! We need dozens of trunks to make this event a success. Each year we have several thousand visitors from our neighboring com-munities join us for this safe trick-or-treating alternative.
Can You Donate Candy? If you can’t attend the event but would still like to lend your support consider donating a few bags of candy. Candy donations of store bought, individually wrapped pieces of candy may be dropped off in the church office during regular business hours.
Swat Youth Grilling will run during this event from 5-7:30pm. Epworth Grill Masters will offer hot dogs and hamburgers for $1.50 each or meals including chips and a beverage for $3. Come support our youth!
STAY CONNECTED TO S.W.A.T. There are multiple ways for you to find out what is happening in S.W.A.T min-istries for students in grades 6th-12th. One is to join the parent/youth email list.
If you would like to receive this weekly email please send Pastor Dave an email at [email protected]. We are also on social media: • Facebook at facebook.com/EpworthSWAT • Instagram at instagram.com/epworth_swat
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SERVEEPWORTH ARTIST SERIESThe Artist Series is an important part of the programming ministry at Epworth. By presenting local and regional talent, we provide events filled with music for our members as well as our community. Epworth’s Artist Series is proud to present the following concerts for the 2019–2020 season:
Christmas music for Brass Quintet And Choir Featuring Join us for the Academy Brass Quintet and our Chancel Choir on Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm. This concert features the Chancel Choir, and The Acad-emy Brass Quintet. We’ll sing favorite Christmas carols for choir and congre-gation and feature favorite Christmas carols as arranged for brass Quintet and choir.
The SonoNovo Chamber EnsembleOn Sunday, January 12 at 3pm the SonoNovo Chamber Ensemble will be performing. The SonoNovo Chamber Ensemble is Toledo’s equivalent to Lon-don’s St. Martin’s in the Field Orchestra. It is a cadre of 15-plus musicians from across northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan who come together for one simple purpose: the love of making music. SonoNovo is Latin for “new sound.”
Cecil Baughman on our 1962 Schantz Pipe OrganCome and hear our very own Cecil Baughman on Sunday, April 26 at 3pm. Whether you think the organ is the king of instruments as Mozart allegedly said or the monster that never breathes as Stravinsky is often quoted as saying the organ still holds a lot of fascination for people. In this recital I’ll play music from the 1700’s through the 21st century from England, France and Germany.
We have a wonderful and eclectic Artist Series planned this year. Your contri-butions have kept this vital ministry alive and have kept this from becoming a burden on our operating budget and allow us to reach out into the community and bring new people into Epworth. I ask you to prayerfully consider giving again this year as we continue to bring quality musical programs to our church and community. Below is a pledge card. Please fill it out and return it to the church office. Again thank you for your support!
Yours in Christ, Cecil Baughman
ARTIST SERIESI wish to support the performing arts by contributing to the '19-'20
season:
___ Partners $350 or more
___ Benefactors $300-$349
___ Patrons $250-$299
___ Associates $200-$249
___ Sponsors $150-$199
___ Friends $100-$149
Other Amt. $ __________
Name _______________________
Phone (______) _______________
All contributions are tax deductible. Please include check payable to Epworth UMC with memo marked Artist Series.
I LOVE MY CHURCH:ALL-CHURCHFOCUS
“I give you a new commandment: Love each other. Just as I have loved you, so you also must love each other. This is how everyone will know that you are my disciples, when you love each other.”
These words spoken by Jesus (John 13:34-35) were offered as He and His disciples gathered to share the Passover meal just hours before his arrest and passion. His dy-ing wish for his Church was that his follow-ers would deeply love one another with not only words but with their commitments. Jesus was saying that love was the identify-ing marker of being part of his Body called the Church. Love, deep love is absolutely necessary if we are going to offer an effec-tive witness to the world around us. Our deep love for each other is a living example of how Jesus loves all people.
Join us for this important series as we invite all Epworth members and friends to become more fully engaged in the life of our local church and in our mission to Toledo and the world.
Week 5 | October 6LOVE IN SHARING Invite a friend to church Sunday. Find invitations to give to friends and family on the Stewardship table in the lobby.
Week 6 | October 13LOVE BY COMMITTINGCommitment Sunday when we will offer fresh commitments around financial stew-ardship and expand our love for one another by committing to serve the community God gives us.
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FEED YOUR NEIGHBORThe Feed Your Neighbor program is a unique network of food pantries for impoverished neighborhoods in the Toledo area. No matter the crisis, FYN gathers and distributes a three day supply of nutritious, non-perishable food items to persons who otherwise would go without due to personal crisis or unforeseen circumstances.
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FURNITURE MINISTRY
STATISTICS AUGUST:# Furniture: 98# Families: 9Adults: 15Children: 20
YTD:1092
95114126
BLESSINGS ITEMS NEEDED:
large cooking pots, pans and skillets
OCTOBER S419: IT’S YOUR SERVE!And let us consider how to provoke one another to love and good deeds, Hebrews 10:24. Are you willing to accept the October S4:19 chal-lenge? Here’s how it works. Gather your friends, small group, Sunday school class – any group you want – and
go out into the community to serve in any way you want. Just follow these steps:1. Assemble a group of volunteers and decide upon the kind
of good deed you would like to pursue. (Hint, you could clean a yard, paint a room, visit a senior living center, serve a meal, etc.)
2. Find the need in the community. This would be a great time to lend a hand to an Epworth homebound individ-ual or re-kindle a relationship with some of the agencies we have served through S4:19 in the past. Questions? Call Doug or Ronnie Gorsuch at (personal information has been removed) if you need advice on planning your project.
3. Contact the person or agency and arrange the date, time and details of the project. Be sure the details are clearly understood between all parties, such as who is provid-ing materials, supplies, tools etc. If space at Epworth is needed, be sure to clear it with the church office to reserve your space.
4. Communicate the details to your group so you can all show up as arranged. Take a group picture during the event if possible. Print it out (professional printing not required) or text it to (personal information has been removed) If you wish, post on social media using #Serv-ingThe419.
5. After completion of your project/good deed visit the S4:19 table in the lobby on any Sunday in October to register your good deed, post your picture and put a ping pong ball in the jar for every volunteer who participated. Let’s see if we can fill the bottle! The ball is in your court! How will you serve?
JOURNEYING THROUGH GRIEF BOOKS Journeying through Grief is a set of four short books sent to people grieving the loss of a loved one at four crucial times during the first year after the loss. Epworth sends these books to members who have lost close family members. Each book is sent individually with a handwritten note. Help is needed to write those notes!
Note writing takes place on the first Tuesday of each month in the volunteer office, next being Tuesday, October 8 & November 5 at 10am. Everything you need will be there, so just show up and be ready to put your pen to paper. For the month of August there are eight letters to write. It could be fun and a way to meet someone new, as we serve our Lord together. Please contact [email protected].
EXTRA GREETING CARDS NEEDEDIf you have extra greeting cards at home that you are not us-ing, please consider donating them to the card ministry for our homebound members. Susan Sanzenbacher Smith sends greeting cards to homebound members of the congrega-tion several times a year and donations of cards are always helpful! There is a particular need for blank cards, “thinking of you” cards, and birthday cards. Card donations can be dropped off in the church office, Monday through Friday, 9am to 5pm or on Sundays after worship.
CAN YOU HELP DRIVE?Are you available during the day to occasionally assist other Epworth members with a ride to a doctor appointment? It’s a simple way to show care within the congregation. If you can help, contact Pastor Beth at [email protected].
HELP IN THE KITCHENThe Kitchen committee is requesting the help of men, who are available during the day, at their monthly afternoon cleaning in the kitchen. If you are interested, please contact Barbara Davey, (personal information has been removed).
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SERVE AT THE ARTS & CRAFTS BAZAAR
VOLUNTEER...
Contact Polly Richardson at (personal information has been removed) to sign up and help! _____ I will help set up tables Friday (11/1) in the FLC/gym ____1:00 -2:30_____ Friday (11/1) – I will help bring boxes from cars to gym _____4:00-7:00 _____ At close of the bazaar, I will help take boxes back to cars _____ 4:15-5:30_____ I will assist vendors with 5-minute breaks ____10:30-12:30 ____12:30-2:30 _____ I will help at the Coffee Bar ____10:30-12:30 ____12:30-2:30 ____2:30-4:30_____ I will help at the Pantry: Friday (11/1) _____2:00-4:30 Saturday (11/2) ____8:30-10:30 ____10:30-12:30 ____12:30-2:30 ____2:30-4:30_____ I will be a greeter at the lobby South door: _____9:00-11:00_____11:00-1:00______1:00-3:00_____ I will be a greeter outside the gym by the elevator: _____9:30-11:30 _____11:30-1:30 _____1:30-3:30_____ I will be a Silent Auction assistant: _____8:30-10:30 _____10:30-12:30 _____12:30-2:30 _____2:30-4:30_____ I will help at a Silent Auction number assignment table: ____8:30-10:30 ____10:30-12:30 ____12:30-2:30 ____2:30-4:30 (and help with close out) _____ I will help move Silent Auction items and/or call winners _____4:30-6:30_____ I will help clean up on Saturday - strong men needed for table take-down ____4:15-5:45_____ I will direct traffic in Central, Valleyview, or South lot on Saturday ____ 7:30-8:45am
PARTICIPATE…_____ I will provide baked goods, candies, and/or frozen casseroles for the Pantry. Deliver to the church on Friday (11/1) by 2 pm._____ I will provide the following item(s) or service(s) for the Silent Auction: _______________________________
Contact Jennifer Church at (personal information has been removed).
Name __________________________________________________________________
Email __________________________________________________________________
Phone _________________________________________________________________
This is the major fundraiser for Epworth’s United Methodist Women’s supportofmissionworkbylocalcharities.Asinthepast,100%ofthe
proceeds go to support local missions.
NOVEMBER 2: Ittakesmanyvolunteers,alotoffoodandotheritemdonationsforasuccessfulSilentAuction.Withyourhelp,wecancontinuetobesosuccessfulanddonatetolocalcharities.
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CAREHEALING & WHOLENESS SERVICEJoin us in the Sanctuary at 7pm on October . This service will provide an opportunity for prayer, reflection and medita-tion. Come and rest in the Word of God, hymns, and seek heal-ing. Renew your focus on your connection with God, forgiveness of self and others, and strength for the journey ahead – wherever it may take you. Bring neighbors or colleagues who you feel could use reas-surance and comfort. If you have questions or would like to join the team, Pastor Beth at [email protected].
STEPHEN MINISTRY Christ Caring for People
through PeopleThat’s the motto of Stephen
Ministry. The Stephen Minister’s role is to bring God’s love into
the lives of people who are going through a difficult time or experi-encing a crisis. Stephen Ministers
listen, care, support, encourage, and pray with and for a person who is hurting. And in the midst of this confidential, one-to-one, caring relationship, God’s
healing love comes pouring through.
If someone you know is facing a crisis—large or small—and could benefit from the caring presence of a Stephen Minister, talk to a Stephen Minister or Stephen Leader [they wear blue name tags] or
contact us at [email protected]. Our Stephen Ministers are ready to care for you!
BODY RECALL+Every Monday, Tuesday and Thursday morning by 9am, Epworth's gym lights are on, welcoming every-one who walks through the doors ready to MOVE! Together we keep strong and flexible, and in less than an hour we walk out feeling more comfortable in our bodies and knowing we've started the day right. Call Pam Christensen at (personal information has been removed) to learn more about this safe, smart, doable movement class. Not only is there space for you, there is a spot MEANT for you.
LEGACY ENDOWMENT FUNDRecent Tax Law Changes Make now allow a Tax-Free Charitable Donation From Your IRA to Epworth
If you are 70 ½ years of age or older, you may make a direct distribution from your IRA to Epworth United Methodist Church. There are a num-ber of options at Epworth for your tax-free donation:• Support to one the funds in the Epworth Legacy
Endowment Fund• Support for Epworth’s building Vision Campaign:
“Building on the Past…Believing in the Future”• Support for Epworth’s annual operating budget• Other specific Epworth programs or projects you
may wish to support
Your direct IRA Charitable distribution will help satis-fy your annual required minimum distribution (RMD) as well as eliminate income tax on the distribution. Currently, individuals may donate up to $100,000 from an individual retirement account directly to a qualifying charitable entity such as Epworth Church without recognizing the assets transferred as income.The financial management firm that currently holds your IRA has simple procedures to accomplish mak-ing your gift to Epworth. If you have any questions, contact your financial consultant or the Epworth Business Office and we will assist you in the process.
THE RED CROSS NEEDS YOU!Epworth is hosting an Ameri-can Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, November 3 from 9am to 2pm in the gym. The need for blood of all types is always there. Sign up at redcrossblood.org for either whole blood or “Power Red”
(double-red cell) donations. You can also ask for a donation time by signing up on the connection card in worship, or contact Pastor Beth at [email protected]. Walk-ins the day of the drive are also welcome.
FLU SHOT CLINIC Epworth’s annual flu shot clinic, with vaccines provided by the Lucas County Health Department, is October 6 8-12:30pm in the gym. All insurances are accepted and documentation will be filed for you. If you plan to self-pay, the cost is $40.
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NonProfitU.S. Postage
PAIDToledo, Ohio
Permit No. 234855 W. Central AvenueToledo, Ohio 43615-2337ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED
TRUNK OR TREAT: OCTOBER 27& SWAT Youth Grilling
epworth.com/trunkortreat