A Message from Pastor Cho:

The Quester Fairfield Grace United

Methodist Church

October

2019

To My Dearest FGUMC family members and friends,

Where do you go after work before going home? Those who are retired, where do you go before or after food shopping? “The Sanctuary is open for YOU” to take rest and pray.

“The Sanctuary is Open for You!”

Have you seen the two street signs in front of the church and the banner on the fence on the corner of the church front lawn at the traffic intersection?

“Tired? Burned Out? Come and Rest. The Sanctuary is Open for You!”

Our Sanctuary is open on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 5 pm for 2 ½ hours every week. Try to come and take rest in solitude with God once a week; you will be re-freshed, renewed and re-strengthened. Come and go as you wish. Let your FRAN (Friends, Relatives, Associates and Neighbors) know that our Sanctuary is open for them, as well. It is a priceless gift we at FGUMC can offer to people in our community and a way of reaching out and welcoming our neighbors to Fairfield Grace.

Blessings,

Kun Sam, your great small church pastor

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Homebound

Prayer Concerns and Joys

Dick Albani, Sheila Muscott’s brother-in-law, health; Danny Lord, Marge Jenkins’ grandson, extremely serious health concerns; Michael, (grandson of Bev Plucker) health concerns; Amy M. Thornton (granddaughter-in-law of Al and Jean Oneto), health concerns; Andy Larsen (Leah’s son), health concerns; David and his baby (Nancy Chavez’ brother) health concerns; Mel Holdsworth, health concerns; Liz Savage, health concerns; Warren and Pat Rozelle, health concerns; Tony Jacabacci (good friend of Dennis Robb), cancer surgery; Fredene and Pastor J, in Indiana; Sheila Iseppi (friend of Lee Del Vecchio), cancer; Kelly Barrett and Larry Campana, expecting in October; Leppla Family, loss of their son, Nicholas; Bill Cook (Jean Oneto’s cousin), severe brain hemorrhage; Stanley Block (Cindy’s father-in-law), health con-cerns; Paul Meyer, recovering from surgery on elbow.

Dorothy Albrecht (home); Pat Altieri (Parish Court); Ruth Citarella (Carolton), Emma Gilbert (Seacrest), Ormie Gilbert (home), Elsie Kerekes (Crosby Commons), Leah Larsen (home), Bar-bara McCarthy (Juniper Hill Village), Michelle Molnar (Stern Village), George Pennell (Carolton), Dorothy Patterson (home), Liz Savage (home), Shirley Sims (Parish Court), Diana Stein (Jewish Home).

October 6 Lam 1:1-6; Psalm 137; 2 Tim 1:1-14; Lk 17:5-10 October 13 Jeremiah 29:1, 4-7; Psalm 66:1-12; 2 Timothy 2:8-15; Luke 17:11-19 October 20 Jeremiah 31:27-34; Psalm 119:97-104; 2 Timothy 3:14-4:5; Luke 18:1-8 October 27 Joel 2:23-32; Ps 65; 2 Tim 4:6-8, 16-18; Lk 18:9-14

Scripture Readings for October, 2019

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Ushers

Team #2

Craig Michelson

Karen Benson

Sheila Muscott

Sandra Brown

Fairfield Grace Families

in Our Prayers Week of:

Oct 6: John Kristy family, Josh Kristy family and Ingrid LaCoste

Oct 13: Larsen family, LaVista family and Franklyn MacLean

Oct 20: Helen Lee, Jaedoo & Minji Lee and Leppla family

Oct 27: Llewellyn family, Peter Lowerson and Myra Lubeck

Fellowship Hour

Worship Leaders

Oct 6: Judy Meyer

Oct 13: Micaela Ditgen-Jaramillo

Oct 20: Jill Bowcock

Oct 27: Paul Meyer

Please contact Georgina Holdsworth if you can

volunteer to help organize Fellowship Hour for any

Sunday at 203-335-7129,

or gholdsworth@optimum.net

Communion Steward

10:00 am Karen Benson

1:00 pm Helen Lee

Counters

Brian Bissell and Michele Krancz

Wednesdays

Pray Together for the Vital Mission and Ministries of the Church

Every morning at 9:30 am

Sanctuary will be open for you every Wednesday at 9:30 am

We invite you to join us by praying from wherever you may be at 9:30 am.

Pray as if everything depends on God.

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SUNDAYS at 9:00 am

Current Series

Led by Dennis Robb

“Ephesians: Biblical Commentary (Deeper Life)” by Joyce Meyer.

*After this series, the Sunday Bible Discussion Group will begin with the schedule below.

WEDNESDAYS at 10:10 am and THURSDAYS at 6:45 pm

Will follow the schedule below:

Ending on Wed, Nov 20: The Gospel of John

Sun, Dec 1—Sun, Dec 22: “The Wonder of Christmas”, by Rob Renfroe

Sun, Jan 5—Sun, Feb 9: “Fearless”, by Max Lucado

Sun, Feb 23—Sun, Mar 29: “Life-Changing Prayer”, by Jim Cymbala

Sun, Apr 19—Sun, May 24: “Short Stories by Jesus”, by Amy Jill Levine

All are welcome to join!

Please contact Sheila Muscott at 203-368-9199 or sheilamuscott@att.net with questions.

Discussion Groups will meet in Hood Parlor on

Wednesdays at 10:10 am, Thursdays at 6:45 pm (Faith Circle arrive at 6:15 pm)

Adult Bible Study ~ 2019-2020

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Youth Connection Ministry in Honor of Nick Leppla (Tentatively Titled)

Meeting Sunday, Oct 6 at 11:00 am

In memory of the recent loss of one of our own young adult church family members, and in response to the distress and untimely death of too many young people in our broader community, we feel the need to take some positive action. We are calling all interested church members to see how we can best support our church youth who

are away at school, and/or just starting their working life; and also to counteract these disturbing trends and act in love to serve those in need of information, sup-

port, and healing. The next meeting is Sunday, Oct 6 following the 10:00 am service. We invite everyone to participate.

Contact Kristina Joukhadar at kjoukhad@optonline.net or 203-414-7366.

Wesley Circle

October 3 at 10:00 am

Next Meeting is Thursday, Oct 3 at 10:00 am in Hood Parlor at Fairfield Grace.

Guest Speaker will be Rev. Jong Sung Kim. All are welcome.

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World Communion Sunday ~ Sharing of Bread

Sunday, October 6

We invite you to bring your ethnic bread to the Communion Table

Sunday, October 6

Joint Bilingual Worship Service at 10:00 am

in honor of World Communion Sunday.

After the Service we will share the breads in the Fellowship Hall.

Thank you, Fairfield Grace

“Our sincere thanks to everyone at Fairfield Grace for the kind words, gestures, helping hands, prayers and thoughtfulness that brought us great comfort during our time of need and espe-cially during Nick's memorial service and reception. It was incredibly generous and much ap-preciated. We are blessed to be part of this church family.”

Craig, Nancy, Erika and Chris Leppla

New Parish Nurse Program at Fairfield Grace

Blood Pressure Screening on Sunday, Oct 6 following joint service

We are in the process of creating a Parish Nurse Program. The main goal of this program

is to work in collaboration with the church leaders to provide health promotion and

prevention services to the whole church community.

As your Parish nurse, I am prepared to play a variety of roles including educator,

counselor and advocate for individuals and families within our church.

I will be offering blood pressure screenings available for the whole

congregation every first Sunday of the month after service. Please feel

free to contact me with any questions or concerns you may have.

- Maria Restrepo

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Serena Circle Women’s Book Group

Monday, October 21 (please note date change!)

at 7:00 pm in Hood Parlor

All women are welcome to join this group that usually meets on the

second Monday of the month.

Eating Lunch Together: Let’s Go “Dutch” at Duchess!

Thurs., Oct 17 ~ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm

Are you eating lunch alone? Why not share a meal with Fairfield Grace Church friends every Third Thursday of the month between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm,

at the Duchess Restaurant on Black Rock Turnpike.

Come and see who will be waiting for YOU.

P. Noble Flower Ministry at FGUMC is Blooming!

Trader Joe’s in Fairfield on Black Rock Turnpike generously donates excess flowers to the

church every week for Sunday services. The donation is picked up and arranged in vases by

the efforts of John and Pat Bailey and Karen Benson. Our thanks to Trader Joe’s and this

new ministry (called P. Noble Flower Ministry) at Fairfield Grace. Special thanks to

John and Pat Bailey for creating this new ministry here at our church.

We hope people continue to enjoy these flowers at Sunday services and share them by

distributing to FRAN that cannot be here at church or are in need of a little cheer.

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Fairfield Grace Church ~ 1089 Fairfield Woods Road ~ Fairfield

fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net or 203-374-6528

Blessing of the Animals Sat, October 26 ~ 9:00 am—11:00 am

Meet on the front lawn of the Church.

Please bring a can of pet food to be donated to a local animal shelter.

If you can not make the event, please fill out this form and put in the offering plate.

Your pet will be lifted up by name with a blessing.

Pet’s Name(s): ______________________________________________________

Submitted by:________________________________________________________

Announcing New Ministry at Fairfield Grace

Love to knit? Love animals?

Shelter Animals Need Help

Anyone interested in kitting blankets for the Animal Shelters in the area,

please come and join us on Thursdays from 1:00—2:00 pm in Hood Parlor.

Introductory meeting:

Thursday, October 17 at 1:00 pm in Hood Parlor

No knitting background necessary.

For more information, please contact the church office at

fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net or 203-374-6528

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Announcing a New Discussion Series

ALL ARE WELCOME

Small Group Discussion

with Light Dinner in Tremayne Hall

Monday Nights at 6:30 pm

October 28

The Reformation—Martin Luther with Judy Meyer

November 18

“Love and Joy” by Randy Fraser

JANUARY BREAK

February 24

“Walking with Others in the Wilderness” by Rob Renfoe

March 30

“Walking with God in the Wilderness” by Rob Renfoe

April 27

“Coming Out of the Wilderness” by Rob Renfoe

May 25

John Wesley, Our Methodist Founder

Contact Sheila Muscott with any questions

203-368-9199 or sheilamuscott@att.net

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ALL SAINTS DAY

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 3

On Sunday, November 3 at the 10:00 am and 1:00 pm Worship Service,

we will be remembering all those that passed away last year.

We are asking you to send a photo of your loved one to be remembered.

Please contact Anne in the church office at 203-374-6528 or at

fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net with any names you would like to include.

Please send photos to email above or drop off at the office.

fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net

2020 Medicare Session

Wednesday, November 6 at 12:00 noon

in Fellowship Hall

The Susanna Ladies Circle and Pastor Cho will host

Nancy Lombard (Medicare CHOICE counselor)

at Fairfield Grace to speak about Medicare

and answer any questions you may have.

Contact Georgina (203-335-7129 or gholdsworth@optimum.net) with questions.

We welcome all to this informative session!

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Counseling Services available at FGUMC

Career - Personal - Pet Loss

Regina Heidl, MS Counseling and Human Resources

To schedule an appointment, please contact the church office and leave contact

information at fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net or 203-374-6528

Methodist Nursery School Registration

Fairfield Grace Families have Priority until Oct 11

Registration is now open for current families for the

2020-21 school year.

If you are interested in enrolling one of your children at MNS, please download an

application from our website at http://methodist-ns.com/.

Children currently enrolled in our school, their siblings and church members

are given priority in enrollment until October 11th.

On October 14th, we will open registration to outside families.

Please enclose the $150 registration fee along with the application. Checks can be made out to

"Methodist Nursery School." The registration fee is non-refundable. Please drop the forms and check off

in the office.

If you have questions, please feel free to reach out to the nursery school office at

203-374-6548 or email us at methodistmns@sbcglobal.net.

Thank you! Sincerely, Kathy Gilbert

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Submissions to Bulletin Announcements and Friday e-News

All submissions are due to the church office at fairfieldgrace@sbcglobal.net by Tuesday at noon for

that week’s editions. Thank you!

Deadline for the November Issue of the

Quester is Mon., October 21

October Birthdays

October Anniversaries

05 Nathan Schindler 05 Judy Vindheim 05 Mary Carreau 06 Patricia Altieri 06 Ann Kisseberth 06 Bob Watson 09 Christine Speight 09 Nancy Cray 11 Allie LaVista 11 Lori Stimpson 11 Emily Wood

13 Finley Haven 15 Ben Abbott

15 Patty Jurgielewicz

15 Logan Stein

17 Karen Price

21 Randy Russo

21 Art Thomas

22 Kirk Anderson

22 Judy Meyer 25 Liliana Collen

26 Joanne Hus

27 Greg Tanno

28 David Price

Oct 02 Fiona & Josh Kristy 9 yrs

Oct 09 Nancy & Craig Leppla 26 yrs

Oct 10 Kimberly & David Spangler 20 yrs

Oct 28 Cathy & Kirk Anderson 36 yrs

Oct 29 Mary and Scott Bedson 29 yrs

Baby Shower for

Barrett/Campana family

Third Annual Golf Outing, 2019

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Rally Day, 2019

Liz Savage, Art Thomas and Pastor Cho

at Panera Bread Collen Family

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Consider a Bequest to Fairfield Grace in Your Will

Your gifts to Fairfield Grace ensure the means to continue the mission and ministry of the church into the fu-

ture. Members and friends are encouraged to make a bequest in a Will to benefit the church or specific minis-

tries of the church.

Ways to designate the amount of your bequest:

Specific Dollar Amount,

I give, devise and bequest to Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church located at 1089 Fairfield Woods

Road Fairfield, CT the sum of ________ dollars ($ _______) {or specifically described personal or real

property} for its general uses and purposes. [The bequest can also designate

specific ministries or purposes for its use.]

Specific Percentage,

I give; devise and bequest to Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church located at 1089 Fairfield Woods

Road Fairfield, CT an amount equal to ___ percent (__ %) of the value of my gross or net estate, both

real and personal for its general uses and purposes. [The bequest can also designate specific ministries

or purposes for its use.]

Residual Bequest,

I give; devise and bequest to Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church located at 1089 Fairfield Woods

Road Fairfield, CT the entire residue of my estate, both real and personal for its general uses and

purposes. [The bequest can also designate specific ministries or purposes for its use.]

The bequest can be added as a codicil/attachment to your current Will. If you don’t have a Will the State of

Connecticut will determine who receives your estate after your death. Anyone that owns a house should have a

Will if they know who they want to receive their remaining estate. It will also keep the cost of settling the

estate down.

(These are suggestions and should be approved by your attorney.)

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