The Pathfinder

EVENTS THIS MONTH

EJCC Men’s Breakfast

Nov 4th , 8-10am

WLCC Men’s Breakfast

Nov 11th , 8-10am

Prayer Shawl Ministry at

Nancy Sando’s home Thurs,

Nov 9th, at 1 pm

Joy with Jesus Widows will

meet Monday, Nov 13th

WLCC Communion & Benevo-

lent Offering Sunday, Nov

19th

Prime Time Fellowship Mon-

day, Nov 20th at 6pm. All 50+

welcome to join us for potluck, hymn sing. We meet at WLCC

in Room 101

Newsletter Deadline Nov. 19th. Submit your stories,

announcements to Nancy

Sando (231) 838-0903

EJCC Communion & Benevo-lent offering, Sunday, Novem-

ber 26th

For more opportunities to con-

nect with others please see page

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The Pathfinder

Opportunities 2

Children’s Ministry 3

Days to Celebrate 5

Anniversaries 5

Wordsearch 6

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

How To Pack A Shoe Box

1. Determine whether your gift will be for a

boy or a girl, and the child’s age category:

2-4, 5-9, or 10-14. Mark the correct age

category on the label, and tape the label to

the top of your box.

2. Fill the box with a variety of gifts that

will bring delight to a child.

3. Please donate $9 or more for each shoe

box you prepare to help cover shipping and

other project costs. You can give online by

using “Follow Your Box Donation” option,

or you can write a check to Samaritan’s

Purse (note “OCC” on memo line) and place

it in an envelope on top of the gift items

inside your box. If you or your family are

preparing more than one shoe box, please

make one combined donation.

Shoebox Gift Ideas

Toys

Small cars, balls, dolls, stuffed

animals, kazoos, harmonicas, yo-

yos, jump ropes, small Etch A

Sketch®, toys that light up or

make noise (with extra batteries),

Slinky®.

School Supplies

Pens, pencils and sharpener, cray-

ons or markers, stamps and ink

pad sets, writing pads or paper,

solar calculators, coloring & pic-

ture books, etc.

Hygiene

Toothbrush, mild bar soap (in a

plastic bag), comb, washcloths.

Other

T-shirts, socks, ball caps; sun-

glasses, hair clips, toy jewelry,

watches, flashlights with batteries

Please do not supply toothpaste

or candy as they are no longer

allowed.

A Personal Note

In a separate envelope, you may

enclose a note to the child and a

photo of yourself or your family.

(If you include your name and

address, the child may write back).

Please Do Not Include

Used or damaged items; war-

related items such as toy guns,

knives or military figures; choco-

late or, food; out-of-date candy;

liquids or lotions; medications or

vitamins; breakable items such as

snowglobes or glass containers;

aerosol cans.

Loving Like Jesus: Operation Christmas Child

We're sending shoe boxes filled with Christmas cheer and Christ's message

again this year to benefit children from around the world! Shoe boxes will be

collected at both campuses until November 12th but you can start gathering

items now to fill a box (or two!) Operation Christmas Child Shoe Boxes will be

available in the WL foyer and at the EJ Connections Table, or you can use your

own. Shoe boxes need to be adult size

not children or boot boxes.

National

Collection Week

Sunday Nov 12

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What Opportunities Can You Participate In This Month?

Ladies Luncheon @ Front Porch in Ellsworth

Wednesday, Nov 1st, 12:10-1:30pm

Front Porch Restaurant, 9235 Main St, Ellsworth Do you have a busy schedule and are in need of some girl

time? Or do you just need to get out? The first WEDNES-

DAY of every month a group of ladies gather for lunch

(12:10 pm) at the Front Porch in Ellsworth. It’s a great time

for fellowship. Women of any age are welcome. The more

the merrier. No commitments, just come when you

can...feel free to bring a friend too!

Celebrate Recovery

Every Thursday, 7-9pm

Girlfriends in God Conference

November 4th at Mt Zion Church in Clarkston, MI. Register

at gig.girlfriendsevents.com. For more info or to ride with

someone from WLCC contact Rachel Bradley (231) 549-

0532 or Rosie Stanley (231) 838-4008.

Daylight Savings Time Change

November 5th at 2AM

Men’s Bible Study

Tuesday, Nov 7th at 6:30-8am

The Gathering

Tuesday, November 7th, 6:30 - 8:00pm

Multipurpose Room/Gym

FREE Women's Event for all ladies ages 18 and up. We

invite you to join us the first Tuesday of every month

(October-May) for a light meal, friendship, and a spiritual

refreshment for the demands of life. Child care provided.

Prayer Shawl Ministry Gathering Thursday, November 9th at 1pm

All knitters and crocheters welcome to join us at Nancy

Sando’s home (1434 Howard Street, Petoskey) to use their

talents in making prayer shawls to gift to others who are

hurting. If you can’t attend the gathering, don’t fret! Knit or

crochet at home and we can add your shawl(s) to this minis-

try. For more info contact Nancy Sando (231) 838-0903.

Youth Leader Meeting Sunday, November 12th, at 12:15pm. Lunch provided.

Is The Lord Leading You Here?

If your answer is “Yes!” and you desire to become a mem-

ber of WLCC, we will have a new members class on Satur-

day, November 11th, at 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Please sign up in

the WL foyer to attend this required class. Lunch is pro-

vided. There is no child care available. We will tour the

children & youth programs on Sun; Nov. 12th at 10:45a.m.

Joy with Jesus Widows Monday, November 13th at 10am

To find out what we’re doing and where we’re going please

contact Ruth Fite (231) 622-1054.

WLCC Communion & Benevolent Offering Sunday, November 19th during both services.

Church Office Closed Thursday, November 23rd & Friday, November 24th

Blessings to you on Thanksgiving.

EJCC Communion & Benevolent Offering Sunday, November 26th.

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AWANA Store Items Needed

Each Wednesday night kindergarten-fifth grade children

in AWANA are busy learning memory verses and earning

AWANA Bucks by attending club, wearing their

uniform, bringing their Bible, Handbook or a friend and

completing sections in their handbook. About every six

weeks children participating in Sparks and T&T will get

to shop at the AWANA Store. This is where your help

comes in. We are currently collecting donations for the

AWANA Store. We are in need of new and gently used

gift items, large and small toys, games, prizes, etc. This

is a great way to clean out those closets, get rid of some

toys, and re-gift those items that weren’t quite you. A

box will be placed in the children’s hall to collect the

donations. If you’d like more information or have any

questions, please contact Dorothy Prins.

Child Dedication: Sunday, November 5th

At Walloon we see child dedication as a time where you

(parents) commit yourselves to becoming your child’s

spiritual leader in life. Child dedication is a public

commitment you make before God, your church, and

your family. Dedicating a child acknowledges God's sov-

ereignty not only over the child, but also Mom and Dad.

Parents present their child before God and His people

asking for grace and wisdom in carrying out their

responsibilities. You also come desiring that your child

might one day trust Jesus Christ as Savior for the

forgiveness of sin. The dedication is an opportunity to

express publicly your desire to lead and spiritually

nurture your child so your child will develop a desire to

love God and love others.

The scriptural root of a child dedication is found in 1

Samuel 1:27–28, where a godly woman named Hannah

prayed year after year for God to give her a child. He

answered her prayer and she gave birth to a son, whom

she named Samuel. When Samuel was born, Hannah

prayed these words:"For this boy I prayed, and the Lord has

given me my petition which I asked of Him. So I have also

dedicated him to the Lord; as long as he lives he is dedicated to

the Lord."

In Luke chapter 2 of the New Testament, following the

birth of Jesus, Mary and Joseph took the infant Jesus to

the temple and dedicated Him. In both Scripture passages,

the parents entrusted their child completely to God. The

pastors and I are thrilled to walk alongside you as you

raise your children to come to Love Jesus, Love Others

and Serve the World.

Children’s Ministry Dorothy Prins, WLCC Children’s Ministry Director

Teaching Meeting:

All Children’s Ministry Teachers

are encouraged to attend a training

and meeting on November 12th

following second service. Lunch

will be provided.

NO Wednesday Night activities on Nov 22nd.

Enjoy the blessings of Thanksgiving with

family and friends.

AWANA Theme Nights

Nov 1 First Awana Store

8 Crazy Hair and Cap Night

15 Cookie Night – Chance to guess the # of

choc chips for each new verse said

22 No Awana: Thanksgiving Break

29 Pop Challenge: This is a surprise contest,

just come prepared, that’s all I'm gonna say.

Day Light Savings: November 5

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Set the Expectation

• Set high expectations. The goal is worship, so set the

expectations high and you may be surprised at your chil-

dren’s capabilities.

• Remember that they are children, they are not

always going to be still and quiet, they are going to have

bad days, they are going to get distracted and they are

going to embarrass you. But remember, it’s not about

you, it’s about the process.

• Be considerate of others. Training our children to

worship God is a high and important calling, but it

shouldn’t be accomplished at the expense of others

being able to follow along with the service. I’m not

talking about the occasional squeak or short cry, but if

your child is being so distracting that others around you

cannot follow the sermon then please, please, please

take them out.

• Try changing where you sit, see what works best

for your family.

Sit in the back; Depending upon where you and

your children are in the learning process, sitting in

the back may be a better option, it makes for an

easy exit.

Sit in the front; Sitting in the front makes it easier

for the children to see the pastor and less likely for

them to be distracted by others.

• Be consistent. They watch what others are doing and

respond accordingly. What is the message you want to

send? Figure it out and get the entire family on board

with that goal.

• Ask questions afterward. Quiz your children on the

way home from church. This will teach them to listen

and is a good way to evaluate how plugged-in to the

service they actually are.

• Enjoy. It is a beautiful benefit to be able to look

around and see all those little profiles looking up at the

pastor and participating in worship.

Set them up to win.

• Have a special “church-only” tote filled with a

Bible and noise-free activities for your child to do dur-

ing the service. Our church does not allow food or

drink in the auditorium, please do not bring them in for

your child. Make sure your phone and electronics are

off limits to your child during the service.

• Introduce your child to the pastors and worship

leaders. Children are more engaged if they feel seen

and known by the person leading the service.

At WLCC, we welcome families to attend service together

with their children.

DO YOU KNOW in hopes of making attending service

as a family more convenient; we’ve reserved the seats on

the back left side of the auditorium for families with

small children?

DO YOU KNOW we have a “family” room located at

the back left of the auditorium just for families with small

children?

DO YOU KNOW there’s a TV feed of the service

broadcasted in the lobby?

AND DO YOU KNOW, while it may seem obvious to

take a crying or screaming child to the lobby or the cry

room, a continually fretful, chatty, or whining child can

equally become a distraction to those around you? While

your child’s voice is precious to you, it’s been brought to

our attention that he’s probably not to others wanting to

hear the service.

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW it is not our intent to

offend families but rather respectfully create an

environment where everyone has an opportunity to grow

closer to Jesus Christ.

Kid Connection (continued) Dorothy Prins, WLCC Children’s Ministry Director

Tips for successfully introducing your child to corporate worship of Sunday

Thank you to everyone who helped out before, during and

after the WLCC Harvest Carnival. We couldn’t have done it

without you! It was a great evening for the kids and adults.

Thanks for loving like Jesus!

11-1 Barb Spencer

11-2 Craig Harwood

Kathy Mansberger

11-3 Wendy Rhea

11-4 Ann Holland

LyAnn Streifel

11-5 Matthew Cross

Tom Knott

Kristin Priest

11-6 Shannon Butler

Randy Davis

Todd Peterson

Sandi Rose

Josh Snyder

Jan Stephensen

Olivia Zimmerman

11-7 Austin Provost

Rebekah Streifel

11-8 Julie Ethington

Martin Flynn

Greg Mitchell

John Richards

Jennifer Scott

11-9 Joseph Baugh

Richard Quinton

11-9 Peyton Richards

11-10 Maggie Provost

Jasmine Vargo

11-11 Adam Fettig

11-12 Lee Ann Eary

Sharon McGeorge

Trisha Stefanic

11-13 Cortney Caverly

Sydney Hogerheide

Alex Powers

11-14 Penny Churchill

Alexandrea Kelts

Matthew Oliver

Fawna Theodore

Randy Walker

11-15 Russ Gilmore

Heather Nalbock

Aaron Schmidt

Shelby Sturtevant

11-16 Lee Beauchamp

Alexa Manthei

Vincent Knott

11-17 Odessa Fettig

Don Igielski

Madison Reynolds

11-17 Joshua Robinson

11-18 Rob Johnson

Barbara Jones

Lucia Nadeau

Don Rhudy

Zeke Richey

11-19 Keegan Reynolds

Mikayla Whitcomb

11-20 Trisha Ager

Angel Fine

Jacob Sturtevant

11-22 Jane Booze

Tanner Davis

Phil Golke

Isabella VanHorn

11-23 Bill Holland

Shirley Matz

11-24 Julie Laur

11-25 Cameron Brown

Tim McCracken

Daniel Urman

Samuel Wathen

11-26 Katelyn Knickerbocker

Savannah McGeorge

11-27 EmmaLeigh Bradley

Oh Happy Days Ahead!

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Wedding Anniversaries to Celebrate!

11-27 Cassie Sommerfield

Esther Streifel

11-28 Jolene Hagstrom

Shireen Knott

Bruce Murray

Lana Oliver

11-29 Lila Bradley

Chastyn Dutcher

Perry Fortier

Abriella Goldsmith

Gladys Thomason

11-30 Peter Bean

Sarah Dawley

Kristin Goldsmith

Vycktoria Hoogendoorn

Chandler Matelski

11-1 Neil & Jane Booze

11-4 Lee & Betty Spence

11-7 Bill & Kris Carson

11-10 Neil & Michelle Shawn

11-21 Mark & Tina Felton

11-23 Dale & Sandy Thomason

11-24 David & Tracey Jepsen

11-25 Ken & Susan Woodward

11-26 Rick & Barb Carlson

Al & Cindy Kunert

11-28 Tom & Kim Knott

11-30 Tabor & Kristen Priest

Incase you get stuck on the

crossword puzzle, the answers

can be found on page 2.