We seek to introduce God to a world that needs to know He’s real through offering

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Week 39, Oct. 3, 2011

$18,618$31,373

Year to Date$744,102$708,480

Equipping a PeopleReaping a HarvestContinuing the VisionBuilding Campaign

October 1, 2011 ~ September 30, 2013

FINANCE UPDATE

Doug Newton*, Senior PastorGreg Groves*, Pastor of Christian Education and Youth

Carl Brannon*, Pastor of Discipleship and OutreachTom & Nora Ryan°, Pastor to Seniors

Lisa Barber°, Director of Early Childhood/Family MinistriesSusan Chism°, Administrative Assistant In Finance

Chrisy Ennen*, Church AdministratorTara Faulkner°, Director of Greenville Preschool

Joel Gropp°, Executive Producer of Worship and ProgrammingKelcey Gropp°, Director of Young Adult Ministries

Christie Kessinger°, Director of Grade School MinistriesLinda Liss*, Head Custodian

Kristen Markell*, Director of Music MinistriesCarolyn Martin°, Director of CommunicationMargie Newton°, Director of Prayer Ministries

Bob & Kelly Rinella°, Young TeensLolly Shaw*, Office Manager

John & Luna Sparrow˜, Coordinators of Volunteer MinistriesHeather Summers°, Nursery Coordinator

KayAnna Warthen*, CustodianTina Watterson*, Director of Congregational Care and Connection

Jeff Wilson°, Music Ministries

*Full-time Staff, °Part-time Staff, ˜Volunteer StaffAll staff e-mails are first name.last name@greenvillefmc.org

1367 Illinois Route 140 | Greenville, IL 62246(618)664-2584 | www.greenvillefmc.org

How many things would you have done differently if you had known then what you know today? Does that ever make you nervous about the decisions you’re facing now? Today we’ll learn about another matchless trait of God that should put you at ease.

If you are our guest today, please stop by one of the WelcomeCenters before you leave to get more information and a gift. If you have children, we provide very safe surroundings and wonderful activities. See more information inside this folder.

Please fill out a Communication Card when it is distributed and place it in the basket on your way out. Don’t hesitate to jotdown a prayer request. Again, welcome, as we seek to glorify God together through praise, prayer and response to His Word.

Welcome to Greenville Free Methodist Church

TRUTH FREEDOM TRANSFORMATION

CHURCH STAFFOctober 9

October Communion Offering for missionaries: $6,877

3.95 million: Cost of CE/Youth Annex (3.7 million in loan)

3.2 millionremaining on loan

1.2 million received in firstfund-raising campaign

Missions Tithe: 10% of all funds raised are used to build overseas

GLORIFYING GOD

Worship in SongAll Things Are Possible; God of Ages;

Healing Is In Your Hands; I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

Presentation of Tithes and OfferingsOffertory−Praise Team−Forever Reign

MessageMatthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22; John 13 If Only I Had Known

Pastor Doug Newton

8:45 Service

10:30 a.m. Service

ADULT CLASSES 8:45 a.m.

The Gospel of JohnA dramatic video presentation, in-depth teaching, and discussion.Led by Lori Gaffner (FMY Room)

Connecting PointGet acquainted with the mission and ministries of GFMC.Led by Pastor Carl Brannon (Young Teen Room)

ADULT CLASSES10:30 a.m.

Putting God’s Power to Work in Your Life, a study of the book of Joshua.Led by Kent Krober (C101)

Clomping through KingsLed by Dan Jensen (C103)

God and Moses Build a Nation, a study of the book of ExodusLed by Doane Bonney (C105)

John’s Gospel of Jesus’ Life: Time is Limited−Beware DistractionsLed by Ray Myers (C107)

PARENTS: If you are keeping your infant with you during the service, but need to step out at any time, the Lounge area in the CE/Youth Annex is available as a cry room. The service is shown on the screen in that room.

NURSERY provided for infants and toddlers from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESHigh School — Room C103, 9:00 a.m.Junior High Girls — Room C105, 9:00 a.m. Junior High Boys — Room C107, 9:00 a.m.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (2’s - Kindergarten) 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Fruits of the Spirit 10:45 a.m. Application Hour

GRADE SCHOOL (Grades 1-5) 8:45 a.m. Kids’ Church

10:45 a.m. Sunday School (Grade School children should be picked up at 10:00 a.m. to attend the opening of the worship service with their parents.)

SERMON NOTE PAPER can be found at the Welcome Centers.

TODAY @ GFMC

Catherine Burge, PianoKristen Markell

All People That on Earth Do Dwell No. 20God the Omnipotent No. 33

Psalm 25:1-15Grace Greater Than Our Sin No. 201

Hannah Grace and Yuri Nickolai Neumann

He Leadeth Me Jeff Wilson, Organ

Matthew 26; Mark 14; Luke 22; John 13 If Only I Had Known Pastor Doug Newton

I Know Who Holds Tomorrow

PreludeCall to Worship/InvocationChoir/Congregational Song Congregational SongUnison Scripture Reading Congregational SongPrayerInfant Baptism/Child DedicationPresentation of Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxology/BlessingMessage

Congregational SongBenedictionPostlude

Next Prayer Band Training Coming in November 3, 4, and 6, or 4, 5, and 6(Evening, 5:30-9:30; Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to noon; and Sunday, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.)

If you would like to join this vital ministry group, please contact Margie by emailing her atmargie.newton@greenvillefmc.org or by calling the church office, 664-2584. The reading of twomoderate level books is required to participate.

Join Us in These Weekly Prayer Opportunities:� Monday through Friday & Sunday, 6:00-6:45 a.m.−Focusing on seeking the Lord for revival and specific needs of the congregation (communication card requests). There is leadership Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday. Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday the church is open for private morning prayer.� Wednesdays (except first Wednesday of month)−A special prayer gathering for those not involved in small groups or whose groups meet on other nights. This group intercedes for revival, the ministries of the church, and beyond.�Thursday−Intercession for our Community: Unite with a dedicated interdenominational group, Bond County Prayer Initiative, that prays for our community on Thursdays, 8:00-9:00 a.m. During October this work of prayer will occur at Greenville Free Methodist Church, 1367 Illinois Route 140, Greenville.�Every Friday−Noon-time Prayer−(12:00-12:55 p.m., A103) A time to join with others to seek the Lord for the outpouring of His Spirit for revival in our church and community. Some are fasting lunch or all meals for the day to invest in this special time of unity before the Lord. Consider what the Lord would have you do.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

CD copies of the sermon are available for $1.00 each near the office window. If there is a past CD you would like or need CDs mailed ($3.00 each), fill out a request form located on the church office window and drop it in the black box along with payment. Audio and PowerPoint files are also available for download at: www.greenvillefmc.org. Click on “Sunday Sermon Resources and Audio.”

October is Pastors' Appreciation Month: Thank you to Pastor Doug, Pastor Greg, Pastor Carl and Pastor Tom and their families for the hard work, sacrificial dedication, and multiple blessings theybring to our church. Let us take this opportunity to honor them by sending notes of appreciation,affirmation, and prayer support.

GYNETH CAREY ESTATE SALE October 28 and 29, with all proceeds going to the GFMC Building Fund to pay down the debt on the CE/Youth Annex. Full details on Kiosk. Plan now to attend. Lots of help needed; if you are willing to help in any way on Thursday, Friday or Saturday of that weekend, contact Carolyn Martin at 664-2584 or Carolyn.martin@greenvillefmc.org.

Like to paint? Desire to serve? We need volunteers to stain the Grade School playground before the winter season. Also, the wall across from the LOFT needs to be painted. If either of these short term service opportunities interest you, please contact Christie Kessinger or Lisa Barber, call the church office at 664-2584, or email children@greenvillefmc.org.

Ties to Cowden FMC? Our congregation has been invited to join the Cowden Free Methodist Church for their 130th anniversary celebration on Sunday, November 20, at 2:30 that afternoon. For those who have ties to this church/pastor/people – put that date on your calendar now.

Aldersgate Marriage Encounter is planned for November 11-13 at the Day's Inn in Vandalia. All married couples can benefit from this step-by-step program designed to strengthen communication. Take time out for some R & R and draw closer to each other and closer to God. Registration deposit of $100 is due by November 1. Registration forms may be picked up at the church office.

Greenville College is taking a mixed group of adults and students for a study experience in Israel on January 1-24, 2012. The class is called “Historical and Geographical Backgrounds of the Bible.” If you would like to know more, please contact Richard Huston, richard.huston@greenville.edu, 664-3901, by Wednesday, October 12.

CHURCH FAMILY NOTESSincere Sympathy� to Mark Shaw on the death of his grandmother, Marie Shaw.� to Larry Linamen, President of Greenville College, on the death of his

step-mother, Jan Linamen.

Congratulations� to Jenna and Keith Battleson on the October 2 birth of Roman David.

Proud grandparents are David and Nancy Battleson and Juanita James and Jim James.

WE CARE When needs arise in the Greenville Free Methodist Church

family, please call the office at 664-2584. On evenings and weekends, please feel free to call a member of the staff or your visitation minister.

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIESIndividual Needs: Sandy Schmidt

On October 12 the FMY will be assembling CARE packages for students who graduated last year. Many of them are away at college and ALL of them would enjoy a CARE package from home. There are three ways that you might help us: 1) Write a note to one of the students listed below; 2) Give us some shoe boxes to pack our goodies in; and 3) Give us some money for both the ‘stuff’ and the postage (you can make a check to: Greenville FMY). Here are the people we will be making packages for: Joe Bailey, Ben Barber, Clair Brendel, Chelsie Evans, Will Florian, Isaac Gilmore, Sarah Groves, Gracia Heilmer, Ashley Horsfall, Peter Huston, Lauren Karnowski, Tara Kauth, Arthur Kerle, Michael Lennix, Jordan Link, Logan Lippert, Josh Morgan, Cody Munshaw, Albrecht Peikert, LoralynSanders, Alex Simmonds, Nori Stone, Whitney Utlaut, Caden Wolf. Any donations/letters/money can be dropped off at the church office. Thanks for your help. −Greg & the FMY

Baptism Sunday: If you would like to share an outward expression of your personal faith in Jesus by being baptized, the next opportunity will be Sunday, October 23, during our morning worship services. Please contact the church office, 664-2584, if you would like to be included.

All Ladies are invited to join the Wednesday Morning Bible Study beginning in November for one of two studies: Kay Arthur's book, Lord, Teach Me to Pray (book required−cost $10); or Beth Moore's study on Living Well (no book). Contact the church office by October 28 to order a book. The new studies will kick off with a brunch here at the church at 9:00 a.m. on November 2. The Prayer Band is comprised of people committed to GFMC being a bona fide "house of prayer"

through consistent involvement in personal and corporate prayer, continuous training in prayer modes and ministry, and constant readiness to serve in one of many prayer ministries in the church(e.g. altar ministry, freedom in Christ counseling, rescue teams, etc.)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 9 FMY Fall Retreat (through Monday, October 10) 6:00 a.m. *Early Morning Prayer (Sanctuary) 8:30/10:15 a.m. Shuttle Pick-up at Ganton Circle 8:45/10:30 a.m. Worship with Pastor Doug Newton (Worship service can be heard on WGRN 89.5 FM) Adult Classes 8:45 a.m. Connecting Point Class (Young Teen Room) 5:30 p.m. Young Teen Choir (Fine Arts Room) Kid's Choir (C105)

MONDAY, OCTOBER 10 NO SCHOOL 4:45 p.m. Handbell Choir Practice (Fine Arts Room) 6:00 p.m. TOPS Open House (A105)

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 11 9:00 a.m. MOPS (Young Teen Room) 5:00 p.m. Budget and Finance Committee (Library) 6:30 p.m. Board of Administration Meeting (A108)

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 12 Noon WMI Missionary Luncheon (Multi-Purpose Room) 6:00 p.m. Sanctuary Choir (Fine Arts Room) 6:30 p.m. Freedom in Christ Class (A105) Starting Point Class (Multi-Purpose Room) 6:45 p.m. Young Teens (Junior High) (Young Teen Room) FMY (Senior High) (FMY Room) 7:00 p.m. Prayer Gathering (A103) LOFTlife (Grade School Children) (The Loft) VeggieConnections (Early Childhood) (B113)

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 13 8:00 a.m. Bond County Prayer Initiative (A108) Noon Bulletin Announcements Due in Church Office Send to lolly.shaw@greenvillefmc.org 6:00 p.m. Praise Team Practice (Sanctuary)

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16 8:45/10:30 a.m. Worship with Pastor Doug Newton

WMI Missionary Luncheon meets at noon on Wednesday, October 12. Doaneand Ruth Bonney will share with us about their trip to Chile. Bring a dish to share.

Back to Ninevah Garage Sale (with fantastic baked goods, mums and winter pansies, and many other items) Saturday, October 15, 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at 804 Durley (the Peters' residence). Items for the garage sale can be dropped off after Wednesday, October 12 (no adult clothing, please), and baked goods can be delivered Friday evening or Saturday morning for the bake sale. Contact Ella Peters at 664-3522 for more information.

TOPS (Taking Off Pounds Sensibly) will hold an open house on Monday, October 10, at 6:00 p.m. in A105. Come and hear success stories from members who have lost 20, 30, and 40 pounds in five months. Everyone is welcome−no obligation. For more information, contact Erlene Pierce at 690-2155.

The Greenville College Choir will perform a 7:30 p.m. Homecoming Concerton Friday, October 14, at the Whitlock Music Center on the Greenville College campus.

Adventure Plus Great River Road Drive is Thursday, October 20. Meet at the church parking lot at 9:45 a.m. Bring money for lunch at the Pere Marquette Lodge. Sign up in any 10:30 a.m. Adult Class. All adults, 50 and over, are welcome!

A list of all regularly scheduled Bible Study Groups is available at the Welcome Centers. We invite you to contact the leaders with your interest.

*The church is open at 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Friday for prayer.

This calendar represents only a portion of the ministries of Greenville Free Methodist Church. For a complete list, you may visit the calendar at www.greenvillefmc.org.

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UPCOMING EVENTSOctober 9, 2011

Equipping a People Reaping a Harvest Continuing the VisionCE/Youth Annex Building CampaignOctober 1, 2011 ~ September 30, 2013

Your pledges are beginning to come in and we thank you!We invite you to turn in your pledge today, mail your pledge card, or make your pledge on-line through the church website, www.greenvillefmc.org.

Extra pledge cards are available at Welcome Centers.We would like to receive all pledges by Wednesday, October 12, so we can

celebrate your faithfulness in giving next Sunday the 16th.