The Monthly Messenger NOVEMBER 2014 Dalton United Methodist Church A little girl, dressed in her Sun- day best, was run- ning as fast as she could to get to her Sunday School class. As she ran, she prayed. “Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late. Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late” … at this moment she tripped and fell, get- ting her clothes dirty. She got up, brushed herself off and started running again, praying, “Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late …but DON’T SHOVE me any- more!” You ever feel that way? That God is shoving you just a it is serious enough to worry about and we have prayed about it, then there is no need to worry about it.” Let’s all pray, and let’s not worry, and let’s not try to shove God in the process! bit? Truth is, that sometimes when we pray, we’re really trying to shove God. We’re trying to shove God into do- ing what we want God to do. We’re trying to shove God into doing what we want God to do and when we want God to do it. We’re trying to tell God how we want God to do what we want God to do. Perhaps its quite understanda- ble if God shoves back! James Gibbons once wrote,” If a matter is not serious enough to pray about, then its not serious enough to worry about.” And he continues, “And if A Note From The Pastor...
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The Monthly Messenger
NOVEMBER 2014
Dalton United Methodist Church
A little girl, dressed in her Sun-day best, was run-ning as fast as she could to get to her Sunday School class. As she ran, she prayed. “Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late. Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late” … at this moment she tripped and fell, get-ting her clothes dirty.
She got up, brushed herself off and started running again, praying, “Dear Lord, please don’t let me be late …but DON’T SHOVE me any-more!”
You ever feel that way? That God is shoving you just a
it is serious enough to worry about and we have prayed about it, then there is no need to worry about it.”
Let’s all pray, and let’s not worry, and let’s not try to shove God in the process!
bit? Truth is, that sometimes when we pray, we’re really trying to shove God. We’re trying to shove God into do-ing what we want God to do. We’re trying to shove God into doing what we want God to do and when we want God to do it. We’re trying to tell God how we want God to do what we want God to do. Perhaps its quite understanda-ble if God shoves back!
James Gibbons once wrote,” If a matter is not serious enough to pray about, then its not serious enough to worry about.” And he continues, “And if
A Note From
The Pastor...
PRAYER CONCERNS The Carpenter Family (friends of Beverly McGinty), Jim Cisar (brother of Tom Cisar), Dylan Domer, Floyd Douglas (Clarabel Kurzen’s brother), Marjorie Dye, (daughter of
Don & Lisa Meager), The Eschman Family, Dallas Falb, Alan Farriss, Todd Farriss, Jennifer Orr Greathouse-Fenton (cousin of
Don Johnson), Karen Fisher (niece of Glenn & Mary Loomis), Bob Hoffer (friend of Ed & Sharon Starling), Ellen Horst, Joann (mother of Christine Dye), Vern King, Clarabel Kurzen, Brad Miller (cousin of Allene Weibel), Carolyn Richmond (friend of Jennifer
Smale), Heather Septer (friend of Maggie Conrad), Sherry (friend of Rose Ann Stark), Joseph Sulin (Dalton Police Officer), Robby Walters & Family (friends of Les & Sonya
Gatrell), Laurie Zifcak. (friend of Diane Fischnich).
Our nursing home, assisted living, and homebound residents: Gloria Amstutz, Harold & Hazeljean Douglas, Cynthia Falb, George Hann, Lucy Indorf, Earl Mason,
Donna Schneider, Jerry Swihart, Kenny Walkup, Lena Wolfe All Military personnel on active duty and their families.
(We are looking for updates on the status of our military personnel. If you have any information to share, please contact
the church office.) (Please advise the church office at (330)828-2939 if any these names should no longer be listed or
of any updates)
THANK YOU
...Thank you for the expressions of sympathy after the recent death of my mother Agnes Oakes. Your thoughts and prayers are greatly appreciated. ~Dianna Jameson …Thank you to everyone for all the prayers and concerns, food & support that were extended to our family during Todd’s illness and recent surgery. ~The Farriss Family
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MEN’S FELLOWSHIP
We will be meeting soon.
Dates will be
announced….watch for
further details
Rejoice in the
Lord your God!
For the rains he
sends are tokens
of forgiveness.
Once more the
autumn rains will
come.
(Joel 2:23 TLB)
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NEW ADDRESS Chelsey Detwiler
3524 Wyoga Lake Road, Apt. 204 Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44224
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COLLEGE NOTES…
Carrie Domer
Malone University Box 617
2600 Cleveland Ave, NW
Canton, OH 44709
(“If anyone wants to send me anything at school, I would not say no!! Care
packages, cards, letters. I’ll accept it all!”)
Jake Gregory
c/o Slippery Rock University of PA
Building E, Room 459-B
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(“Jake would love a note from
someone here and there!”)
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Cooper & Marjorie Dye
930 N. Ella St Apt #50
Orrville, OH 44667
ABOUT OUR MEMBERS...
Our Deepest Sympathy…..
To the families and friends of:
…Agnes Oakes (mother of Dianna Jameson ...Heather Ross (Shady Lawn Health Care worker) ...Annabell Lou Dye (infant daughter of Cooper & Marjorie Dye) …Clifford Neuenschwander (brother of Myrna Streb)
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Canton Calvary Mission
Collection Item For
NOVEMBER is: Canned vegetables
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For the Church Office
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IMPORTANT!!!
Elijah’s Cupboard is in need of food
items
for the Salvation Army!! (Please consider
donating items today)
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MISSIONS NEWS Mitten Tree:
Mission Committee is collecting mittens, gloves, scarves, socks, and hats for Canton Calvary Mission. Large sized men's gloves and socks are a special need. Place or hang your donated items on the tree in the Church Sanctuary (after Nov
23).
Collections: -The Salvation Army food pantry food donations can be put in the food
cupboard in the hallway. Examples of Thanksgiving food items for those less fortunate: canned fruit, Jell-o, applesauce, boxed potatoes, stuffing mix,
canned chicken, canned gravy, and box dessert mixes.
-Labels collected for Red Bird Mission include "Campbell's Labels for Education",
"General Mills Boxtops for Education"; and "Tyson Project A+ Labels for Education".
The education labels will be redeemed for school supplies by Red Bird Mission. A collection container for the labels is in the narthex of the Church.
-Canton Calvary Missions food collections for NOVEMBER is: Canned Vegetables.
this can be placed in the large basket in the narthex.
-Next Mission meeting is NOVEMBER 17 , at 9:30am.
Thank you for the continued support, Myrna Streb,
Missions Committee
He tends his flock like a shepherd:
He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart;
he gently leads those that have
young.
(Isaiah 40:11 NIV)
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PLEASE NOTE….
Confirmation Classes for youth will begin in January but registration is underway now so that materials can be ordered. Confirmation is open to
anyone in Middle School or older and is interested becoming a member of the Dalton United Methodist Church. If you are interested, please see
Pastor Paul right away. Those who complete the course will be confirmed as members of the church on the Day of Pentecost
which is Sunday, May 24th.
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Christmas Poinsettias 2014
Can you believe it’s that time of year already?? Yes,
we need to be thinking about ordering poinsettias for the Christmas season.
The colors available are: Red, White, Pink, Jingle Bells (red with white
splashes), and marble (pink with white edges).
The cost is $9.25. The order deadline is DECEMBER 8. Sign-up sheets will be
posted on the office door. Thank you so very much for always helping to beautify our sanctuary.
Allene Weibel; Worship Committee
The UMW October meeting was full of delicious smells coming from the kitchen. Many pints and quarts of vegetable soup were made and delivered. Thanks to those who also purchased soup. Thank you to Sharon Starling and Mary Loomis for breakfast and to everyone who helped make the soup. November 18 is our next UMW Meeting. It is the Thank Offering meeting so please remember to bring your thank offering. Maggie Conrad has devotions and Myrna Streb and Ethel Streb are the hostesses for the evening. While you are marking your calendars, please plan on coming to the church on December 2 at 6:00 p.m. We will be making candy and making any preparations for the Cookie Walk on December 6. It’s not too early to be thinking of making cookies (many kinds can be frozen). If you can donate at least 12 dozen cookies it would be appreciated. This is the UMW’s fund raiser for the following year’s events. The community looks forward to the Cookie Walk each year and it’s nice to have plenty of cookies and sell out the event.
News from the United Methodist Women
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Please watch for details in the bulletin about the Thanksgiving Dinner to be held November 16th after Sunday worship. The UMW plans this event for our church. Turkey, mashed potatoes, dressing and rolls are provided. Everyone is asked to bring a side dish. It’s always a festive time. There are lots of things to do before the end of the year. If you have the opportunity, please get involved with some of the activities that will be happening around the church during the holiday season. The UMW hopes everyone has a wonderful Thanksgiving. ~Jane Koontz UMW Vice President
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Samaritan’s Purse
Operation Christmas Child boxes will be due
November 17th. There is more
information in the church Narthex.
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COMMUNITY NOTES…. The Wayne County Health
Department is partnering with VaxCare for flu vaccines. For clinic
times and locations, as well as insurance information, see the
church bulletin board or contact The Wayne County Health Department
directly at #330-264-9590.
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The fourth Saturday of each month, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm., drop
off your gently used clothing, computers, and household items at
the Goodwill truck at the Dalton Community Recycling Area. For
more information, call #330-264-1300 x232
SAVE THE DATE!
Church Conference It will be on Sunday November 9 at
Oak Chapel UMC at 2:00 pm.
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Christ gave himself to God for
our sins as one sacrifice for
all time…. For by that one
offering he made forever
perfect in the sight of God all those whom he
is making holy.
(Hebrews 10:12-14 TLB)
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AUTUMN FUN & FELLOWSHIP
Sunday, October 12 we spent the
afternoon at Ramseyer Farms & Corn
Maze….fun, mazes, games, and our
very own hayride!
Saturday, October 18….It was a
campfire, hot dogs and S’mores!
We had a good crowd @ the home of
Brad & Becky Jones, in spite of
the rain and cold.
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BIRTHDAYS . . . 1st - Scott Heindl, Sarah Wyckoff
2nd - Chad Wyckoff
4th - Rick Sourbeer
5th - Jennifer Smale
8th - Lena Wolfe
10th - Nina Schultz, Janis Weltlich
11th - Ellen Indorf, Collin Jones
12th - Hazel Jean Douglas,
Abby Kipping, Scott Starling
14th - Jennifer Bradford
15th - Chad Detweiler,
Jerry Koontz, Teresa Weisgarber
16th - Kiana Fone
19th - Jon Farren
20th - Harry Weibel
22nd - Steve Yoder
27th - Sarah Wertz
29th - Lillian Smale
NOVEMBER 2014 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
DALTON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
“Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to
him and praise his name.” ~Psalm 100:4
CANTON CALVARY
MISSION
COLLECTION ITEM:
Canned Vegetables
ANNIVERSARIES . . .
3rd - Dwight & Maxine Hayes
6th - Dave & Linda Sword
9th - Jeff & Barb Geib, Ted & Penny Renner
20th - Clarence & Marge Troyer
25th - Don & Beth Johnson
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
2 ALL SAINTS DAY
-Praise Choir Sings -Children’s Church
3 4 ELECTION DAY
5 9:00 Bible Study 3:30 J. Noise 7:15 Praise
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7 8
9 CHURCH CONFERENCE
2:00 p.m. Oak Chapel UMC
10 11 VETERAN’S DAY
12 9:00 Bible Study 3:30 J. Noise 6:30 Bells 7:15 Praise
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14
15
16 -Joyful Noise Choir Sings -Children’s Church THANKSGIVING DINNER
17 9:30 Missions
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19 9:00 Bible Study 3:30 J. Noise 6:30 Bells 7:00 Finance 7:15 Praise 7:30 Ad Council
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21
22
23 -Bell Choir Plays DECORATE CHURCH AFTER WORSHIP
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26 9:00 Bible Study 3:30 J. Noise 6:30 Bells 7:15 Praise
27 THANKSGIVING
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
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CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED
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30 -Praise Choir Sings
DECEMBER 1
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3 4 5 DALTON HOLIDAY FESTIVAL OPEN HOUSE & NATIVITY
6 COOKIE WALK & LUNCHEON
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FAMILY ADULT FELLOWSHIP
Saturday, December 6
Join us as we JOURNEY TO BETHLEHEM
Meet at the church parking lot @ 3:00 pm.
We will carpool to Walnut Creek to participate in the activities in and around the
village in search of the Christ Child.
Stops for the Journey 2014
Follow the Star—A lighted star hangs at each stop along the Journey.
The Wallhouse Hotel (2870 Cove Lane, Walnut Creek), you register and receive a map to guide you. Registration is open until 7:30 p.m. each night. Following
registration, the stops are:
King Herod, at Coblentz Chocolates. (Open until 8 p.m.)
The Busy Marketplace, Tent between Coblentz Chocolates & Carlisle Inn.
No room at the inn, in the main lobby of the Carlisle Inn Walnut Creek.
Shepherds in the fields, in the grassy area between Carlisle Gifts and
P. Graham Dunn. (Visitors view the shepherds from the sidewalk above the grassy area.) Angels appear to the shepherds as visitors hear the good news.
Live nativity at The Farm at Walnut Creek (4147 Country Road 114, Sugarcreek). This portion is within driving distance. It is 1.8 miles from the traffic light in Walnut
Creek to The Farm.
If there is enough interest, we may stop to eat somewhere afterward.
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Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every
spiritual blessing in Christ.
(Ephesians 1:3 NIV)
2nd - Callie & Collin Jones' Birthday 9th - The Schultz' in Honor of Nina's Birthday 9th - Hazeljean Douglas' Birthday 16th - Clarence & Marge Troyer's Anniversary 23rd - In Honor of Harry Weibel's Birthday 30th - Open
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DECEMBER 2014 Newsletter INFO Deadline: NOVEMBER 25, 2014
Please let Sharon Starling know of any news, notes or
additions/corrections to be included in the upcoming
newsletter.
Phone: #330-263-7585
Email to: [email protected]
Or leave items in Church Office.
Worship Hours
10:30 a.m. Worship Service
9:00 a.m. Wednesday Prayer Group
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Lisa Meager; Organist
Beverly McGinty; Praise & Bell Choir Director
Steve Yoder; Head Usher
Paul Schultz; Assistant Usher/Sound
NOVEMBER - Altar Flowers
NOVEMBER Newsletter
Pastor: Paul Farren
Phone: 330-828-2939
Cell Phone: 330-317-1034
Email: [email protected]
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