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October 2018
Annville United Methodist Church Open hearts.
Open minds.
Open doors.
Brothers and Sisters,
This is a time of year that people either look forward to or wish they
could avoid. For some, it is a time to welcome cooler weather, changing
colors in our trees, pumpkin spice everything and the coming month’s
holidays that are right around the corner. For others, it is a time to put
away bathing suits and sunscreen, winterize their campers and cabins,
and hesitantly start to wear long sleeves again. This time of year reminds
me how difficult times of transition can be for us human beings. We don’t
do well in the middle. We either find ourselves looking back at the things
we are missing or looking forward to the things that we want but aren’t
here yet as I have seen in people already starting the countdown to Christ-
mas! We often live our lives in this way: looking forward or looking back.
We don’t do well living in the moment. Even in our faith I find this to be
true. We either look forward to all the good things that are coming our
way when we get to heaven or we spend our time looking back at the
times when we fell short of the standards we set for ourselves. In the
midst of all of that, God calls us to live in the present. Yes, we remember
our past but we don’t dwell on it. Yes, we look forward to the glories that
await us in the future but we don’t let that stop us from participating fully
in the lives we are living. In this time when the seasons transition, I would
encourage you to take this time to find something to do for your faith in the here and now. Whether
it’s joining the choir or participating in a bible study group for the first time. Maybe you are called
to start a new ministry at the church or volunteer to serve on a church committee (hey, a pastor can
hope!) Whatever it is, use this time when things are starting anew to do something that you
haven’t done before. Don’t let the seasons pass you by waiting for the next one to come. Live your
faith and your discipleship now!
In Christ,
Pastor Dan
One North College Avenue
Annville, PA 17003
717-867-2104
www.annvilleumc.org
Pastor Dan Lebo
Office Hours:
Tuesday-Thursday
8 AM to 1 PM
Sunday Morning Service:
9 AM Traditional Worship
10:15 AM Sunday School
classes for all ages
Communion —
October 7th
The Table—
October 6 & 20
6 PM
SERVING US IN OCTOBER
HEAD USHER
Mike Eschenfelder
Altar flowers, Greeters, Scripture readers, and Acolytes are always needed. Sign up sheets are
located on the bulletin boards behind the sanctuary or online at SignUp Genius.
ALTAR FLOWERS are a wonderful way to celebrate a special occasion or remember a loved one.
The cost for the two Altar bouquets is $24 and are yours to keep after the service.
SCRIPTURE READERS receive an email from the church office with the scripture on Tuesday
or Wednesday prior the Sunday Service.
GREETERS welcome the congregation beginning at 8:40AM on the east & west entrances.
Remain at the entrance until the end of the first hymn so even latecomers are greeted with a smile.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
ACOLYTES can be any student aged 8-18. Prior to your first week, please see Pastor Dan for
instructions.
Sunday Service Sign Up
The Table Sign Up
The Table: This casual and family friendly contemporary service is held on alternating Saturday
evenings from 6:00-7:30. Live music, food and free childcare is available. October dates are
the 6th and 20th.
Faith Group: This friendly and inspiring group of women meet on Wednesday mornings at
9:30am in the lower level Modern Day Disciples room.
Merry Hearts: October 15—The Batdorf.
Adult Choir: Please direct any questions to our organist Mark Sorensen at [email protected] or
any current choir member. The Choir welcomes new members anytime to join in praising God
through music. Rehearsals are Wednesday nights from 7:30-9:00pm
Children’s Sunday School: Classes are every Sunday at 10:15 AM in the lower level classrooms.
Youth Sunday School: 5th - 12th graders meet in the lower level and are lead by Jim Sweigert.
Adult Sunday School:
Singles & Doubles—led by Lowell Morton in the upper level parlor.
Modern Day Disciples—led by Fred Zimmerman in lower level room to the left of the choir
room.
Hostetter Hall Class– led by Cindy Nichols in Hostetter Hall.
Times for Fellowship
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UMC Spotlight: United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR)
Instead of sharing one of our social principles, I thought it would be helpful in light of the recent
natural disasters in our world (i.e. Hurricane Florence) to highlight the United Methodist
Committee on Relief and the work that they do for disaster relief. One of the great things about
UMCOR is that because of the donations that they receive on UMCOR Sunday that covers their
administrative costs, 100% of your donation to disaster relief goes towards recovery. –Pastor Dan
UMCOR’s MANDATE ¶ 1330.1. General Provisions—Purpose: The United Methodist
Committee on Relief (UMCOR) exists to assist United Methodists and churches to become involved
globally in direct ministry to persons in need through programs of relief, rehabilitation, and service,
including issues of displaced persons, hunger and poverty, disaster response, and disaster risk
reduction; and to assist organizations, institutions, and programs related to annual conferences and
other units of The United Methodist Church in their involvement in direct service to such persons in
need.
UMCOR responds to disasters of great magnitude that overwhelm a community’s ability to recover on
its own. Through UMCOR, United Methodists extend loving care to suffering people throughout the
world. UMCOR works in partnership with United Methodist Churches and other local partners to
address immediate relief and achieve sustainable recovery. This is done in a manner that is consistent
with global initiatives, standards, and best practices, with respect for the individuals, families, and
communities who “own their recovery.”
In its holistic response to disasters, UMCOR:
• Offers disaster preparedness training
• Provides essential relief supplies
• Supports long-term rebuilding efforts
• Assists communities as they adapt
UMCOR provides funding, training, expertise,
and facilitates partnerships to achieve
programmatic goals.
For those of you wondering how past donations may have been used, such as in the
case of Hurricane Maria, see the graphic to your right.
Now, turn the page to find out how you can help.
From The Book of Discipline of The United Methodist Church, 2016. Copyright 2016 by The United Methodist Publishing House.
CURRENT DISASTER RESPONSE
UMCOR and our partners are responding to Hurricane Florence in the United States and Super
Typhoon Mangkhut (Ompong) in the Philippines. Please join us in prayer for the areas affected and
consider a gift to UMCOR Disaster Response. As we assess the impact of these storms, we will
provide timely updates as we receive information. We will also share additional ways in which you
can provide assistance.
Hurricane Florence
UMCOR is pleased to report that conferences are as
prepared as possible to respond to the damage caused
by Hurricane Florence. We ask that those wishing to
assist to please not self-deploy or donate unsolicited
items.
Cleaning Kits, Tool Trailers, and other supplies are
strategically placed throughout the region. Moreover,
experienced Early Response Teams and Disaster
Response Coordinators are prepared to assist
immediately when conditions permit. These teams
bring supplies into affected areas, begin cleanup and
assess for long-term assistance. The South Carolina
and North Carolina conferences have both requested
$10,000 emergency grants, which UMCOR awarded.
These grants allow for the immediate use of funds for
response after the storm.
The North Carolina Conference is responding to
damage caused by Florence in unprecedented ways.
Moreover, the conference reports that the Early
Response Team response is the best they have ever
seen. These teams are deployed throughout the south-
eastern portion of the Conference, and are assessing
and responding to the needs of multiple communities
and damaged structures.
In South Carolina, ERTs began home clean-outs on Tuesday morning (Sept. 25) in areas where
flood waters have subsided. The Conference continues to work with local Emergency Operations
Centers and local churches to conduct assessments. The Conference is also partnering with the Sal-
vation Army to distribute UMCOR Cleaning and Hygiene Kits. Much of the potentially damaged
properties are in areas where flooding has not subsided. and Hygiene Kits. Much of the potentially
damaged properties are in areas where flooding has not subsided. 4
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OCTOBER CHURCH EVENTS
Committee Meetings
Trustees—Wednesday October 10, 6:30pm.
Leadership— Monday October 22, 7:00pm
Join us around the Table on alternating Saturday evenings at 6pm. For a complete list of dates, visit our Calendar
If interested in helping with the service’s meal, visit: SignupGeniums.com
Merry Hearts OCT 17
Noon @The Batdorf
On Sunday October 7th, congregations around the globe will celebrate World Communion Sunday. Countless gifted and qualified people face financial obstacles that hinder them from preparing for the vocation God has given them, especially youth and young adults. For ethnic students who will be the first generation in their families to attend college, or for those people of color who haven’t historically had access
to resources that make higher education possible, the road toward education has often been unwieldy.
What would it look like if the church today imitated Jesus’ affirmation of the full dignity and God-given potential of all women and men—especially those who’ve historically been assigned to the world’s margins? On World Communion Sunday, your giving helps to provide scholarships for national and international graduate students whom God has gifted to learn and to serve.
Pastor Appreciation Day is the second Sunday in October (Oct. 14th) and the entire
month of October is celebrated as Pastor Appreciation Month.
A subscription to his/her favorite magazine or service (ie. Netflix, Amazon)
A gift certificate for his favorite restaurant
A gym / health club membership
A spa day or free massage
A date night (e.g. dinner/show) inclusive baby-sitting
A week-end getaway, fully paid
Love offering
A new car =) Gift Suggestions referenced from desperatepreacher.com
The Lord commanded that those who preach the good news should be supported by those who benefit from it. -1 Corinthians 9:1
OCTOBER CHURCH / COMMUNITY EVENTS (CONT.)
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Coordinated by the Annville-Cleona Council of Churches, the Crop Walk
is Sunday, October 14th. If you are interested in participating in the
event, please get in touch with the church office, Pastor Dan, or the
ACCoC’s event coordinator, Homer Wampler @ 717-507-0310.
Trick Or Treat
October 31
6pm-8pm
The holidays are right around the corner!
Keep an eye out for information on the
Faith Group’s annual holiday
meal food collections for local families.
They plan to provide Thanksgiving meals
for 5 families and Christmas meals for an-
other five families … if not more! Grocery
lists, collection boxes & dates are forth-
coming.
The Lebanon Valley
Home is planning their
annual “Safe Trick or
Treat Night.” For the
past 29 years, children from the community
trick or treat throughout the home to collect
goodies from the residents, providing a safe
environment for the children.
The Lebanon Valley Home is hoping for your
help and are asking that parishioners donate a
bag of candy. All candy donations or financial
contributions must be turned in to the home by
Monday October 22nd. For more information,
call the Director of Activities, Amy Tillinger at
717-867-4467.
SAFE
The Hostetter Hall Sunday School Class is collecting items
for HOPES Resource Center for the holidays. Serving
Lebanon County families, HOPES collects items for all
ages from kindergarten to 12th grade boys and girls and
adult women and men. The requested items are new or
gently used clothing, toys, shoes, health products, school supplies, hats, gloves and scarves.
Harvest Home
Sunday
November 11th
The Faith Group will begin collecting food for Harvest Home
Sunday in October with the goal of providing a full Thanksgiving
meal to at least five families in the Annville–Cleona school
district. Groceries should be brought to the church service on
Sunday, November 11th. The Faith Group will deliver the food
on November 19th, so donations will be accepted until Sunday,
November 18th. Grocery lists will be available on the
information tables the first Sunday in October.
Carry each other’s burdens, and
in this way you will fulfill the law
of Christ. - Galations 6:2
FINANCE REPORT
Below is a comparison of
congregational giving
2017 vs 2018
January 1, 2018— September 23, 2018
2017 _ 2018
Needed $125,400 $125,400
Received $121,970 $117,506
ATTENDANCE
August 26th — 69
September 2nd — 57
September 9th – 61
September 16 — 86
September 23 — 73
FINANCE & FUNDRAISING
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The holidays will be here before you know it.
If you’re looking for a unique gift idea, there
are slate tiles from the original roof with a
painting of the church on them. The cost is
$40 for the decorated tile and includes a
stand for display. A sample is located on the
information table behind the sanctuary.
Call or email the church office to get yours
today!
Join Jen on Tuesday nights at 6pm for a
fun cardio-dance workout. DanceFIT is a
high intensity cardio dance class, focusing
on simple dance moves and simple fitness
moves to get the heart rate up, strengthen,
and tone. The cost for one session is only
$5. Get out & get moving!
You can follow Jen on
Facebook @jenswordsfit
FUNDRAISING RECAP
The Texas Roadhouse Dine to Donate
night raised
$176.00
Thank you to everyone who helped to make our
fundraising efforts successful!
The Choir welcomes new
members any time of year to
join in praising God through
music. Active from the begin-
ning of September through the
middle of June, rehearsals are
Wednesday nights from 7:30-9:00pm. Please
direct any questions to our organist Mark
Sorensen at [email protected] or any current
choir member. We would love to have you!
answers are on the last page of the newsletter
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LOCAL EVENTS
Autumn Leaves Senior Day: Oct 9—9:30-3:00
(Print here; flyers are also on the information
tables)
UMC Confirmation Camp: Oct 12-14
Friday at 7:00 p.m -Sunday at 1:30 p.m. $90 The weekend is focused on the five vows of affirmation- prayer, witness, gifts, service, and presence. Each vow comes alive as confirmands participate in hands on activities, discussions, and reflections that help draw connections from the act of confirmation as the start of a full time life of faith.
Human Diversity Retreat: Oct 12-14
GRADES 8 – 12
The Weekend will require a high level of activity
and participation for all involved as we
experience diversity in foods, diversity in
games, diversity in worship, diversity in ideas,
diversity in culture, etc. The program will run
form 7PM on Friday the 12th, until 2PM on
Sunday the 14th.
Space is limited to 24 youth and adults since
we’ll be staying in the Chalet. Cost is $95 with
available scholarship help if needed. Contact
Carlen Blackstone or Dave Piltz for more
information.
Gretna Glen
LCCM Benefit Dinner
Date: Thursday, November 15, 2018
Time: 5:30pm (auction) 6:30pm (Dinner)
Place: Lebanon Evangelical Free Church
Jonestown
Cost: $25 per person or $300 for a table of 8
Call or email the LCCM office:
717-272-4400 ext 211 or
The church office currently has two tickets for
sale.
CHURCH FAMILY INFORMATION
Arlene Zeiters Oct 14
Voorhis Andy Cantrell Oct 15
Lynn Hopple Oct 17
Ed Dannels Oct 18
Ben Bow Oct 20
Brian Willard Oct 20
Dottie Leach Oct 26
Perry Troutman Oct 31
Sandy & Rick Neidlinger Oct 1
Lynn & Don Hopple Oct 8
Cathy & Galen Kaylor Oct 12
Grace & James Lahr Oct 16
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Happy Anniversary Happy Birthday
OCTOBER BIRTHDAY FACT More American Presidents were born in
the month of October than any other
month. They were John Adams,
Rutherford B. Hayes, Chester Arthur,
Theodore Roosevelt, Dwight Eisenhower
and Jimmy Carter.
October babies seem to have innate
leadership skills!
Updated addresses for some of our young adult
members:
Tori Gaffey King’s Hall Box #403, LIU Post,
720 Northern Blvd, Greenville, NY 11548
Scott Gaffey 100 Taylor Drive #9, Reedsville,
PA 17084
Thank you for your prayers for everyone in
the Carolinas affected by the
hurricane. They still need them as they
recover. Our son and grandson arrived
home safely after being evacuated. They
only have minor issues at the house,
but were kept dry.
Thank you,
Wattai Family
The office is looking for any pictures of the Christmas Eve Candlelight
service. Images can be emailed to [email protected] or brought
into the office for scanning.
Sue Batchelor would like
to thank the
congregation for their
prayers & support and
to let everyone know
that she is now
cancer-FREE!
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