The Friendly Visitor C A N F I E L D U N I T E D ME T H O D I S T C H U R C H

VOLUME 85, ISSUE 9

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Growing in Our Faith, Maturing as Disciples A vital congregation is one that has disciples who make other

disciples. As we seek to make and mature disciples of Jesus Christ for the

transformation of the world, it is important to understand what a disciple is.

A simple way to say this is that a disciple is a follower of Jesus Christ for life who

is committed to:

Being part of the body of

Christ

- A life of worship

- A life of hospitality

Becoming more like Jesus

- A life opening to Jesus

- A life obeying Jesus

Joining Jesus in ministry

- A life of generosity

- A life of service

As people live into this vision of discipleship they go through five

discernible phases of growth which are:

1. Searching for meaning 2. Exploring Christ’s way

3. Beginning new life in Christ 4. Growing in our walk in Christ

5. Maturing all our life in Christ

Dr. Phil Maynard has developed a Real Discipleship Survey to help churches and

individuals understand where they are on their discipleship journey. The survey

measures: a life of worship, a life of hospitality, a life open to Jesus, a life of

obeying Jesus, a life of service, and a life of generosity. Upon taking the survey,

participants discover if they are exploring, beginning, growing, or maturing in

each of those categories.

Canfield UMC will be introduced to this survey during worship on October 22. During the Sunday

School hour, our speaker, Rev. Kelly Paul Brown, will be in the atrium to offer more information and

direction on how to participate in the Real Discipleship Survey. All youth and adults are invited to

attend!

October 1, 2017

September Worship

Missions Update

Youth Group

Denominal-tional News

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Music Ministry

Book Club

Adult Fellowship

Thank You

Sympathy

Book Club

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Student Ministries

CUMP

Prayer Focus

Journey Through Grief

Calendar

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October Worship Our fall worship theme is Come on Home…to Canfield UMC and explores how we can be “at home” home with God. October 1 - Come on Home to the Christian Lifestyle (Hebrews 12:1-2) –Communion October 8 – Come on Home to Healing (Luke 13;10-17) October 15 – Come on Home to God’s Greatest Promise (Psalm 139) October 22 - Come on Home to Servanthood (Luke 22:24-27) October 29 – Come on Home to Generosity (Luke 6:45-49) CUMC Missions UPDATE The CUMC Missions Committee manages and engages missions and service opportunities on behalf of the CUMC congregation. Fall Adult Mission Trip– A group of 13 CUMC and Boardman UMC members and friends are making

final plans for their mission trip to Richwood, WV to help with recovery and rebuilding from extensive flooding. The trip is scheduled for October 22-27. If you would like to make a donation to the mission trip, please use one of our pew envelopes and indicate “Adult Mission Trip” on the envelope or your check.

Thank you for your participation in mission and service through Canfield UMC.

YOUTH GROUP Fall fun is on the schedule for CUMC youth this month!

October 8 DYC Extreme Air 4pm – 6pm $10 October 22 Bonfire at the Eberly Home October 29 White House Fruit Farm Fall Festival for Lunch Youth families please check your email for more information.

Denominational News: The Commission on A Way Forward The Commission on a Way Forward was proposed by the Council of Bishops and approved by the 2016 General Conference to do a complete examination, and possible revision, of every paragraph of The Book of Discipline concerning human sexuality, and explore options to maintain and strengthen the unity of the church. Clergy and laity are invited to participate in an upcoming presentation and conversation about these topics. Our East Ohio Conference Conversations on a Way Forward will be: Oct. 23, 2017, 6-9 pm - Mentor UMC Nov. 14, 2017, 6-9 pm - Western Reserve UMC Feb. 3, 2018, 10 am-1 pm - Thoburn UMC Feb. 4, 2018, 2-5 pm - Willard First UMC Feb. 5, 2018, 6-9 pm - Lakewood UMC Mar. 3, 2018, 9 am-12 pm - Church of the Lakes UMC It is important that you register in advance for the conversation you wish to attend, as each location has a seating capacity for small group sessions. Registration can be found on the East Ohio Website at http://eocumc.com/ or let Pastor Susan know of your interest.

A Journey Through Grief In A Pilgrim’s Almanac: Reflections for Each Day of the Year, Edward Hays tells a story of a food editor whom on the day before thanksgiving received a telephone call from a youthful sounding woman. The woman asked how long it takes to roast a 19-½ pound turkey. “Just a minute,” said the food editor as she turned to consult a chart on the wall in her office. “Thanks a lot!” said the caller as she hung up. That must have been some dinner! To believe that a turkey that large could be cooked in one minute is a sign of our times. Thanks to advanced technology, what once took days now takes only minutes, or even seconds. But some things, like a 19-½ pound turkey, still require time. Holiday meals take time, friendship takes time, education takes time —so does grief. The grief process not only takes time, but also requires much emotional, physical and spiritual energy. It is no wonder people who are grieving are tired and more susceptible to illness and depression. Sometimes just thinking about the upcoming holidays makes grieving people sick! While it appears that everyone else is happy, people who have lost a loved one dread the days between November and January. Feelings of loneliness, sadness and despair can seem overwhelming. While there are no magic formulas to make the pain (or the holidays) go away, there are things people who are grieving can do to cope and get through. Beginning October 10 through November 21 Canfield UMC will provide an seven-week faith-based grief education series, A Journey Through Grief. This series will be facilitated by Pastor Beth and co-facilitated by Judy Capirano. If you have experienced a death loss of someone close within the last two years and are willing to commit to receiving and giving support, please call Pastor Beth for more information and to register. Registration deadline is October 3 and is necessary to attend. October 10 to November 21 6:30pm to 8:30pm A Journey Through Grief series October 12 5:00pm to 6:00pm Congregational Life meeting (Parlor/Aldersgate) November 12 4th Quarter Birthday/Anniversary Celebration after 2nd service December 3 Advent Family Festival

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Prayer Focus Individuals who are ill, hospitalized, or recovering: Ruth Broad, Pastor Susan Brown Bill Dick Dick Forrest Betty Frazzini Ceil Gill Angie Kauth Lynn Kime George Lee Peg McKee Evelyn Moser Ron Musgrove Sr. Jim Reeder Harry Reinhart Gary Rist Carrie Seachrist Tom and Janet Siekkinen Winnie Trotter Laura Ward Harriet West Individuals who are homebound: Janet Blevins Vergie Camp Phyllis Conroy Betty Cook Maggie Corll Barb Dixey Allen and Esther Ewing Pat Fehr Joyce Galieti Karen Grdic Marye Hoover Bob and Dorothy Musgrove Bill Myers Nancy Ort Ella Parsons

Individuals serving in the Military: Midn Drew Bennett, USNA Jeff Emerick, USNR Thomas Helsel, USA Carson P Kesner, USMC Dominic Netti, AFR

A memorial service was held recently for Donna Kirkbride. Donna was preceded by her husband, Robert, who she married August 3, 1957. Donna is mourned by her son Jeff Kirkbride, and a daughter , Kimberly Garcia, both of Ocala, FL.

Kudos to the Congregational Life Team for sponsoring the Women's Time-Away Retreat September 23. Seventeen women participated in a morning of creative and spiritual inspiration led by certified spiritual director, Mary Senechal. I look forward to future spiritual growth opportunities such as this. As a congregation, we are fortunate for dedicated members who are working diligently to guide our church for the 21st Century . Thank you ,CUMC, Jackie Cummings

To Our Friends at the Canfield U.M. Church: Thank you for the abundance of cards, letters, and well wishes Frank and I received from all of you over the past couple of years. Frank was a fighter and loved life. He missed going to church and seeing all of you. God has been good to us both, blessed us with almost 68 years together. With grateful appreciation, Norma Watson and Family.

CUMC Book Club The CUMC Book Club will meet on

Thursday, October 19 at 5:00pm in the church parlor. Our new book for discussion will be

The Storied Life of A. J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin. Refreshments will be served. Come and join our

group of avid readers for fun and fellowship.

Music Ministry

The Choir and Bell choir are back in session for the year. Both of these groups are a lot of fun to be involved with. We work weekly to prepare music for worship, but we have a great time doing it and experience a lot of Christian Fellowship in the process. If you've never sung in a church choir, or haven't recently, I encourage you to come try it out. Choir meets every Thursday from 7:30pm to 8:30pm, you do not have to be able to come every week, we encourage you to come whenever you can. Many of our members travel or miss for work and family obligations, and that is fine. We would love to have you anytime we can. I often hear people say that they don't know anything about music, and use that as an excuse not to join the choir. However, that is a great reason to join. You won't find a better place to learn about music and the art of singing then right here in Canfield UMC's choir. If you don't like to sing, but would still be interested in being involved, then maybe the bell choir is the place for you. We meet every Thursday from 6:15pm to 7:15pm. The ability to read music is a plus, but not a requirement, if you can count to 4 you can learn to play bells! Joyful Praise is our children's choir for children in Kindergarten through 6th grade. We will start rehearsals the first week of October and will meet every Thursday from 4:45pm to 5:45 pm. This is a fun time for the kids; we sing, dance, act, plus have snack every week. If you have a child in this age group or know of a child that might enjoy this time please come check it out on October 5. Hope you will consider joining one of our musical groups. Andrew Purdum

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STUDENT MINISTRIES Another THANK YOU for supplies given during August as mission to our Preschool and Youth Sunday School Program! Our youth (with adult support) welcomed September 16 Fall Festival shoppers to park at the church in exchange for supporting the Youth Mission Trip. The Youth had a Kick-Off Gathering with Pastor Susan on September 10. Diane Rosteck attended to help youth prepare for the Pancake Breakfast for Rally Day. Thank you to Diane! We are off to a start as a team with a busy schedule planned for this year of faith and fellowship! Sunday School began on September 24, 9:15am to 10:15am, with classes for Preschool-Grade One, and Grades 2-4. Amanda Lacusky has prepared curriculum for our Sunday School. We always welcome any parent or adult willing to teach, or assist, or sit in to observe, in accordance with our Safe Sanctuary policy. Attention Kindergarten and Elementary students!!! Joyful Praise Music Ministry begins rehearsals on October 5, 4:45pm to 5:45pm, with Andrew Purdum and Amanda Lacusky.

Grades 7-12 meet with Jill Kercher for SUNDAY MORNING JUMPSTART! That's the name of the new class for these YOUTH, who will meet in the Upstairs Youth Lounge, from 9:15am to 10:15am. Join in the excitement as we learn about the actual places where Jesus walked! Using history, archaeology, and the Bible, this journey includes a DVD, discussion, and creative fun. Join us for The Way: Walking in the Footsteps of Jesus. Leaders will be Jill Kercher, Shirley Merritt, Byron Pappas and others. Our YOUTH of all ages NEED adults to share in their learning. Please consider taking a turn sharing in this ministry! Thank you! Janet Williams, Student Ministries Team

Canfield United Methodist Preschool Another THANK YOU for supplies given during August as mission to our Preschool and Youth Sunday School programs for the WHOLE school year! The 2017-2018 Preschool 2017-2018 year has begun. First and foremost, our teachers are skilled and nurturing and creative. Continuing support and appreciation go to Ellen Bennett, Ellen Van Dussen, Shirley Merritt, Lisa Helmick, Brenda Williams and Amy Cuffle. While they spend time creating classroom “communities” with the children and a positive learning atmosphere, we have plans for extra learning opportunities. The Canfield Fire Department will visit us and our classes will visit Operation Blessing as well as the Canfield Public Library. Our THREES will be visited by Julie Kercher from Operation Blessing and librarian Jane Adams from the Canfield Library. The PreK FIVES Class will visit the White House Fruit Farm. Officer Steve Garska, from the Canfield Police Department will visit shortly before Halloween, to help us know and remember safe practices as well as learn about these community helpers. We are excited to get to know our new children and their families, and to see the growth of children returning for another year! Janet Williams, Administrator

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“On the Green”

27 South Broad Street Canfield OH 44406

www.canfieldumc.org

Canfield United Methodist Church

Phone: (330) 533-9801 Email: office@canfieldmethodist.org

Office hours: 9:00 a.m. to Noon. Monday through Thursday

A church for the 21st century

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Non-profit Organization

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www.canfieldumc.org

Staff:

Canfield United Methodist Church 27 South Broad Street Canfield OH 44406

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Our Mission

That all may come to know God through Jesus Christ, be discipled and sent into the world as witnesses of the

gospel

Matthew 28: 19-20

Staff:

Rev. Susan Brown, Sr. Pastor

Rev. Beth McGuire,

Associate Pastor

Jeff Williamson,

Office Administrator

Andrew Purdum, Director of

Music Ministries

Amanda Lacusky, Coordinator of

Children’s Ministries

Peggy Elliott, Musician

Janet Williams, CUMC

Preschool Administrator

Anna Aey, Communications

Coordinator

Rev. Dr.George Lee,

Pastor Emeritus

Donald Piecuch, Head Custodian

Tom Helsel, Weekend Custodian

October Meetings 9 Trustees 6:00pm Church Council 7:00pm 10 Missions 6:00pm 12 Congregational Life 5:00pm

16 Finance 7:00pm

Save the Date Turkey Dinner 2017

Monday, November 6

Joyful Praise Children’s Choir Thursdays from

4:45pm to 5:45pm beginning Thursday,

October 5

Join us for Worship every Sunday

First Light Worship

8:15am Connections Worship

10:30am Fellowship in the Atrium 9:00am

Bell Choir Thursdays 6:15pm

Chancel Choir

Thursdays 730pm