Electronic Newsletter Oct. 14 '09

Volume 17 Number 21

Issue Editors — Office Staff

Concord Trinity United Methodist Church 5275 South Lindbergh Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63126 (314) 842-2060 Website address: www.concordtrinity.org Pastors Greg Weeks Mark Sheets Christian Ed. Director Debra Irving Outreach & Nurture Director Ronda Fowler What’s Inside Pastor’s Corner Financial News Singles News UMW Events Prayer List Calendar Education News Ghana Gabber Youth News

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Next deadline Oct. 21st - 12:00 Noon Our Mission Statement: Concord Trinity United Methodist Church is a welcoming community of seekers, believers, and disciples.

In a Still Small Voice If you were to walk into the sanctuary here at Concord Trinity on a Sunday evening, you would notice a very different worship service taking place. There would not be very much lighting, the projector screen would be off, and you would not hear the sound system humming through the speakers. Yes, it is safe to say that all of this is a change from our morning worship, but what is the purpose of it all? The Reflective Service serves many purposes, but I would say that it can all be summed up in one word: listening. During our time of prayer, we listen to each other as we lift up ways God has blessed us or burdens with which we are troubled. We listen and bring it to God together. I have seen people reach out to those who requested prayer, even after the service is over; a sign that we are truly listening to our brothers and sisters. While scripture is read, we are listening to God’s Word, which has been passed down to us through many generations. Then, after the scripture, comes the most challenging part: a time of silence. Honestly, the first time you experience total silence in a sanctuary with a group of people, it can feel like it lasts for years. But after we adjust, we realize that this is our time to listen to God. It is so difficult in this world to find time to listen to what God has to say, but it is also so vital to our journey with Him. In a time of silence, we have the chance to stop worrying about tomorrow and focus our minds and hearts on the Almighty. Only then, are we truly giving God the chance to examine our hearts and speak to us through His word. If you long for that quiet place to give God a chance to speak, look no further than this Reflective Service. The time has been created for you. Come join us in this truly unique experience at 6:00 pm every Sunday evening.

Good New Announcements Pastor’s Corner

COMMITMENT SUNDAY Oct. 25th, All Services

28 DAYS OF PRAISE—How’s It Going?

Be sure to bring your 28 Days “Commitment Card” to church with you on the 25th. All will have a chance to consecrate their commitments to “Radical Hospitality,” “Intentional Faith Development,” “Risk-Taking Mission,” and “Extravagant Generosity”!

I’m delighted to report that after recent worship services, guests have heard about this program and have asked for copies of the devotional calendars! I hope you’re finding this spiritual exercise equally interesting and intriguing.

CONCORD CHARGE CONFERENCE Tuesday, Nov. 10 - 7 p.m., Sanctuary

By the time you read this, you should be nearing the end of the third week, with its emphasis upon “Risk Taking Mission.” You should receive shortly a packet containing materials for the last week, “Extravagant Generosity.”

For us, this annual event is much more than doing the “business” of the church [i.e., reports from Trustees, Nominations, Staff-Parish]! We’ll also celebrate God’s work through us this year, and take a look ahead through an updated Vision Plan. Our District Superintendent, the Rev. Kurt Schuermann, will preside. ALL are welcomed! Childcare will be provided.

I sincerely hope that throughout these days you’re feeling your spirit being refreshed and your faith renewed. Look ahead to worshipping on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, when all will be invited to consecrate the commitments they’ve made throughout these days.

Safety Information For security, anyone entering the church for any reason during the hours of 8:30 - 5:00 pm must enter through the Office entrance. All other doors to the building will be kept locked to help insure safety for those in the building. Also, anytime you visit the church, make sure your vehicles are locked.

“These days.” That has a nice ring to it. May you remember these days as opportunities to grow closer to the One who makes life special indeed!

As a reminder, the sanctuary is open from 11:001:00 pm for prayer Monday - Thursday every week. Please use Office entrance then, as well.

UPCOMING SERMON TOPICS/TEXTS Oct. 18—When Following Jesus Comes with a Price Tag (Mark 10:17-31) Jesus’ response to the rich man in this passage can sound harsh—or wonderfully inviting. Oct. 25—A Web of Gratitude (Deut. 24:19-22; Lev. 25:1-5,19-24) In a world of “getting and spending,” it’s refreshing to think of the riches we have that don’t cost a cent. Nov. 1—When Can We Go Back, Daddy? (Joshua 24:14-22) This “All Saints” Sunday gives us an opportunity to go back and visit the people and places that ground our faith.

Operating Fund thru 10/11/09 Next Step Forward 1/1/09 - 10/11/09 Next Step Forward since 6/1/07 2

$622,125 $173,369 $818,227

Good News Announcements Cont. Successful Food Drive! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! To the Concord community and Concord Trinity members who made the September community food drive a success. One thousand bags were placed on front porches of homes located off Baptist Church Road,. and over 1,600 can goods were collected. That’s an average of 1.5 cans goods per household. Isn’t it great to know the Concord community supports the efforts of Concord Trinity? All can goods were placed in Fellowship Hall; and during one Wednesdays Alive, a group gathered to fill 47 food bags for families who come in during the week asking for food assistance. The church office staff greatly appreciates the time that was put into filling the bags and feels great about being able to help families who come in for help by giving them a full bag of items to be used to prepare a balanced meal for their families. Many thanks to the 40 plus people who helped make this first community drive a success.

The Outreach Team

Singles News

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 pm — Chinese

Pat is the wearer of two important hats around here. First, she’s the coordinator of the “Trinity Bucks” program, keeping track of the accounting and supPat Helvey plies. Also, Pat oversees communion, making sure we have enough supplies and coordinating our communion helpers/ servers.

Dinner with everyone paying $6. Do not bring Potluck. Afterwards, at 7:30, Jim Zimmerly, Vietnamese adopted son of Wanda Zimmerly, will present "Vietnam Revisited" with slides and commentary. Those of you who’ve heard Jim's presentation in 2007 know we're in for a treat. Also, at this meeting, everyone is to bring an item or items to be auctioned off at our November meeting. The item can be a white elephant, a Christmas decorative item or gift, or baked goods, etc. Proceeds will be used to provide a needy family with food items and gifts for Christmas. Tuesday, November 24, 6:30 pm. — Potluck Dinner followed by our auction of donated items to benefit a needy family of five (mother and 4 children). Please feel free to invite family members, friends, and fellow church members to attend the auction. They may have dinner with us, providing that they bring a potluck dish.

Thanks, Pat, for all you do!

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Good News Announcements Cont. Children, as well as parents and Sunday school teachers, will enjoy a series of new books in the Children’s Library. Children learn the character of Christ by applying His teachings to their world. This delightful series of books from award winning children’s author Melody Carlson are whimsically and lovingly illustrated. They present children with typical situations they may face every day, but teach how they should conduct themselves by showing what Jesus would have said or done. Love Your Neighbor, Secretly Do Good Deeds, and Show Each Other Forgiveness – each of these three books teach a great truth that Jesus taught his disciples.

United Methodist Women’s Angelus Dinner and Service Thursday, Nov. 12th - 6:00 pm All women are cordially invited to attend the UMW Annual Angelus Dinner and Service on We’ll begin with appetizers and punch at 6:00 pm; then continue with a full course meal served at 6:30 pm. There is no charge, but a free will offering will be received that will be donated to missions. An inspiring program will follow dinner to help us prepare for the coming ADVENT SEASON. Take the time to prepare your heart and mind to receive the precious gift of our Savior Jesus Christ. Reservations must be made in advance by November 9th by signing up on the UMW Bulletin Board, or calling the church office at 842-2060. Feel free to invite a friend or neighbor.

SHARE A CHRISTMAS OPPORTUNITY It’s time to think about adopting a family in the Share-AChristmas Program. Share-AChristmas Program is a way to help a less fortunate St. Louis family. The families have been provided by the Chapel for the Exceptional and have been carefully screened. Adopting a family involves providing the makings of a Christmas dinner, extra food and gifts. For more information, call Diana Rudloff at 314-842-1719.

T.J.’S Pizza Pie & Cookie Dough Sale The United Methodist Women will sponsor a T.J.’S Pizza Pie and Cookie Dough Sale October 25th, November 1st, and November 8th between services in the Parlor. Items will be delivered to the Fellowship Hall kitchen on November 19th between 4:30 - 6:00 pm.

Keepers Korner Are you looking for a way to help your church family? Are you looking for someone to help you in your time of need?

Ladies Only!

Neither question can be answered by itself. However, with participation in the Keepers Ministry, the searcher and seeker will be fulfilled. We need one another to do God’s work. Call Suzanne McKowen for more information at 314-638-2741.

Remember we are still accepting new and gently used bras. These are going to homeless and St. Louis underprivileged women. Please place them in the flowered box in the Education hallway. 4

Good News Prayer List

Concord Trinity Members Richard Smith Tom Arms Marlene Armstrong Doris Heath

Mary Falk Miriam Kovac Parker Givens Jerry Hiatt Gary Steffenauer Roger Kopetsky Glenn & Betty Christopher

David Lore Frieda Kelly Jean Beck Cathy & Nancy Westholt

Homebound/Skilled Care Bob Hale Clarice Coats Lillian Heine June Jackson Bud Held

Jo Thoele Ida Morris Georgia Sanders Winnie Jarnagin Henry Webb

Jean Beck Harriette Eidson Virginia Fugger Ruth Cochran John & Alice Fribis

Concord Trinity’s Family & Friends

Eva Meentemeyer Louise Fetzer Debbie Perrine Eileen Adams

Eloise McGrath Darline Henderson Kitty Turner Jean Pitts

Pray for Our Military

Jason Akers Richard Goodwin Brittany Schweiger

Meghan Irving’s friend Trevelyn Zander’s friend Richard Schweiger’s granddaughter Pauline Miller Rose Grossenheider’s co-worker Joe & Helena Bottner Westholt’s friends Aunt Fran Sandy Duffield’s aunt Denita Cathy Westholt’s friend Mark Taylor Ray & Marea Hoppe’s cousin Maggie Jernas Sheri Brockie’s friend Anna Malek Kathy Bellavia’s sister Tracie Fine Jean Newman’s daughter Harold Gerecke Laverne Schardan’s friend Steven Hoppe Ray & Marea Hoppe’s nephew Ken Criss Sheri Brockie’s friend Kim Peterson Sandy Peterson’s daughter Henry Kuehner Jean Eldridge’s son Terry Alsup Pat Bruder’s son Glenda Gaugh Christie Lewis’ mother Tony Thiemann Ann Thiemann’s husband Kevin Cernich Lynn Purvis’ friend Susie Kunst Lynn Purvis’ friend Tim Zwiefel Lynn Purvis’ friend

Stationed in Iraq: Trevor McGeehon Stationed in Afghanistan: Joel Petry Phil Hogan, Jr. Barrett Sohn Stationed in USA: Nick Genthon Megan Venable Shannan Harter Jake Henderson

Ryan Williams Sarah Williams Jason Huggins Brian Hamilton

Thanks, September Greeters Michael & Nancy Nebel Larry & Jeanne Giesler Jerry & Mary Matthews Leon & Marlene Walter Wanda Sohn Cindy Taylor Libby Beach Karen Provance Bill & Patti Fowler Bill & Denis Rauss Don & Rita Fears Don & Bonnie Corbin Steve & Lynne Meine

Food items are always welcome to help needy families. Following are some suggestions: canned fruit or vegetables, large cans meat, pasta, beef stew, ravioli, canned chili w/meat, peanut butter, jelly, cereal. Place your donations in the bin next to the office door. Thank you for your generosity. 5

Geri Baum Kay Walt Bob Lindecke Phil Layton Joan Billings Sandy Duffield Terri Hoff Rose Constantinou Harold & Anne Pletz Paul & Lynn Purvis Ian & Sheri Brockie Mary & Carolyn Biles John & Neva Butcher

Sunday 12 Columbus Day 8:00 AM 123 Walking Grp/ FH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sisters/102A&B 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM Twilight Singers/Choir Rm. 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Prov. Acad.VB/FH 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Fisher Basketball/FH 7:00 PM Circle 2/Library 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Staff Parish Mtg./218

Monday 13 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 55+ Bible Study/218 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM OA Mtg. /Lib. 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Prov. Acad.BB/FH 6:30 PM Finance Comm./ Lib. 6:30 PM Hospitality Mtg./209 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Arends BB/FH 7:30 PM - 8:45 PM Ministry Council/218

Tuesday 14 Newsletter Mailing 8:00 AM 123 Walking Grp/FH 9:00 AM - 10:30 AM Knit, Crochet/202 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM Quilters/120 5:30 PM - 6:00 PM Youth Bells/120 5:45 PM - 7:30 PM Wednesdays Alive/FH, Clssrms. 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Chancel Choir/ Sanctuary

Wednesday

22 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sisters/218 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Prov. Acad.BB/FH 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Strohm BB/FH 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tai Chi/Parlor 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Jubilee Ringers/Trinity Hall 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Worship Band Practice/Sanc 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Open BBall/ FH

15 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sisters/218 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Prov. Acad.BB/FH 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Strohm BB/FH 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tai Chi/Parlor 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Jubilee Ringers/Trinity Hall 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Worship Band Practice/Sanc 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Open BBall/ FH

Thursday

30 8:00 AM 123 Walking Grp/ FH 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Baranowski Soccer/FH

23 8:00 AM 123 Walking Grp/ FH 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Jr. High UMYF/219 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM Sr. High UMYF/220 5:30 PM Black/Mehner Wed. Reh./Sanctuary 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Baranowski Soccer/FH 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM Jr. & Sr. High UMYF/FH

31 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM Trunkor-Treat

24 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM Confirmation/ Sanctuary & TH 2:00 PM Black/Mehner Wed./Sanctuary

16 17 8:00 AM 123 Walking Grp/ 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM UMM FH Flwshp & Work Project/ 6:30 PM - 8:00 Parlor & Grounds PM Baranowski Soccer/FH 10:00 AM - 12:00 7:00 PM Ghana Team PM Board of Ordained Mtg./220 Ministry Meeting/218 7:00 PM Runge/Ward Wedd. 3:00 PM - 10:00 Reh/Sanctuary PM Backup Bonfire/FH, Backlot 3:00 PM Runge/Ward Wedd./Sanctuary

CONCORD TRINITY UMC - OCTOBER 2009 11 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Youth Strings 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM Children's Sunday School Singing/TH 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Cher-u-bells/120 10:30 AM Littlest Angels/104 11:00 AM Outreach Comm/Lib. 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Youth Bells/120 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Youth Bells/120 5:00 PM YMT/218 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Reflective Service/ Sanctuary 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Get Acquainted/Library 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM UMYF! 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Children/Youth Ed. Mtg./218 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Men's Book Club/107

19 20 21 8:00 AM 123 Walking Grp/ 10:00 AM - 12:00 8:00 AM 123 WalkFH PM Grace/Miriam Circle/ ing Grp/FH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM SisLibrary 9:00 AM - 10:30 ters/102A&B 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 55+ AM Knit, Crochet/202 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM Twilight Bible Study/218 9:00 AM - 11:30 Singers/Choir Rm. 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM OA AM Quilters/120 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Fisher Mtg. /Lib. 12:00 PM Newsletter Basketball/FH 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Prov. Deadline 6:30 PM New Moms Mtg./Rm Acad.BB/FH 5:30 PM - 6:00 202 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Arends PM Youth Bells/120 BB/FH 5:45 PM - 7:30 7:00 PM CAPCAMP/ PM Wednesdays Library Alive/FH, Clssrms. 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Chancel Choir/ Sanctuary

29 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Sisters/218 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM Prov. Acad.BB/FH 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM Strohm BB/FH 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Tai Chi/Parlor 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Jubilee Ringers/Trinity Hall 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM Worship Band Practice/Sanc 7:30 PM - 10:00 PM Open BBall/ FH

Saturday

18 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM UMW Exec. Staff Mtg./218 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Youth Strings 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM Children's Sunday School Singing/TH 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Cher-u-bells/120 10:30 AM Littlest Angels/104 12:00 PM - 2:00 PM Barrett Baptismal Party/TH 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Youth Bells/120 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Youth Bells/120 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Reflective Service/ Sanctuary 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM Nominations Meeting/218 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM UMYF! 6:35 PM - 7:35 PM Women's Book Group/ Library

27 28 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM 55+ Newsletter Mailing Bible Study/218 8:00 AM 123 Walk1:00 PM - 2:00 PM OA ing Grp/FH Mtg. /Lib. 9:00 AM - 10:30 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM Prov. AM Knit, Crochet/202 Acad.VB/FH 9:00 AM - 11:30 6:30 PM Singles Potluck/ AM Quilters/120 TH 5:30 PM - 6:30 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Arends PM Youth Bells/120 BB/FH 7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Chancel Choir/ Sanctuary

Friday

25 No UMYF 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Youth Strings 9:15 AM - 9:30 AM Children's Sunday School Singing/TH 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM Cher-u-bells/120 10:30 AM Littlest Angels/104 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM Youth Bells/120 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM McKee VB/FH 4:30 PM - 6:00 PM Youth Bells/120 6:00 PM - 6:30 PM Reflective Service/ Sanctuary 6:35 PM - 7:35 PM Women's Book Group/ Library

26 8:00 AM 123 Walking Grp/ FH 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sisters/102A&B 11:15 AM - 1:15 PM Twilight Singers/Choir Rm. 3:30 PM - 5:30 PM Prov. Acad.VB/FH 5:30 PM - 6:45 PM Grief Support Group/Lib. 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Fisher Basketball/FH 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Family Ministries Council/218 6:45 PM - 8:30 PM VIM Planning Mtg./Library 7:30 PM AA Mtg/117A

Good News Education Announcements

October: Trick-or-Treat for UNICEF What is it? This very special program began in Philadelphia in 1950 when kids collected money in milk cartons to help children after WWII. Today, kids all across the U.S. turn Halloween into an opportunity to give children everywhere access to basic necessities.

A Note from Debbie . . . Every four years, the United Methodist Church sponsors a nation-wide, week-long Conference on Children’s Ministry. These conferences provide a chance to hear the latest ideas in Children’s Ministry and discover what other UMC churches are doing. This year’s conference was held in July in Indianapolis. This year, I had the honor of being selected to present two of the workshops. One workshop, entitled “Special Celebration Sundays” shared how to plan and prepare all of the great intergenerational and special celebrations we have at Concord Trinity. We covered Earth Day, Grandfriends Day, Back-toSchool Sunday and International Sunday School. The second workshop was “Incorporating Children in Worship,” and it caught on like wildfire! Christian educators from all over the United States (literally!) are still e-mailing me for more information about our Children’s Worship Pockets. More and more churches are realizing the importance of including children in the full worshipping body of the congregation. Concord Trinity UMC is definitely at the head of the pack in bringing children to worship and our whole congregation should be applauded! Every word of welcome, smile, and kindness that you show a child in worship brings them one step closer to a life-long commitment to worshipping God in community. It was such an honor to present workshops at this conference, and I was very proud to share what wonderful things are taking place in our congregation. Thank you to all of you for your inviting, caring, and nurturing ways with our children. Concord Trinity is on the map nationally as a great place to help children grow in faith. THAT is something to rejoice about!  In Christ,

How does it work? We suggest putting this box in the center of your kitchen table, or wherever you spend the most time together as a family. The calendar on the back page of the ParentLink newsletter has fun daily activities to help you learn more about children around the world, the UNICEF program, and suggestions for donations. It will provide creative ways to appreciate together the blessings your family has, and give you a chance to help other families around the world. ParentLink newsletters are available from your child’s Sunday School teacher or from the Education bulletin board across from the Nursery. What do we do with the box? Bring it to Sunday School each week in October. We’ll have a special “noisy-offering” time when we’ll collect the coins from the boxes. This money is tallied weekly and recorded on the chart on the bulletin boards across from the nursery and in the lower level hallway. Our goal is to raise $150. Be sure to check the chart each Sunday! 

Family Mission ExperienceUMCOR Health Kits Who: All families are invited! When: Sat., Oct. 24 8:30-9:30 a.m. Where: Our church gym We’ll assemble health kits (assembly-line style) to go to people in the U.S. and around the world who are facing disasters. Our goal: 60 health kits. Please register you family (and friends) by using the bulletin tear-off, or by e-mailing Debbie Irving at [email protected]

Debbie Irving

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The Ghana Gabber (an informal exchange of news) Can you sing? Are you a standup comedian? Do you play an instrument?

Culver’s Night! Please join us at Culver’s Tuesday October 27th 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Saturday November 7th

The Ghana Team will be greeting and serving you dinner!

Chow - 5pm Talent - 6pm

All Church

Cook-off and Talent Show

Fun Facts about Ghana

Save the Date

Ghana has many types of traditional and modern music. The sound varies from ethnic group to ethnic group and from region to region. The most well known genres are Afro-jazz and it’s earliest form of secular music, Highlife. Highlife originated in the late 1800’s to early 1900’s and spread throughout West Africa. Afro-jazz refers to jazz music which has been heavily influenced by African music. The origins of Ghanaian hip hop goes back to the 1980’s when performers found a small audience performing highlife variations with fast spoken, poetic lyrics. With time, Ghanaians became influenced by American hip hop, reggae, and dance hall. This hybrid is called Hiplife and is now one of the most popular forms of music in West Africa.

Please mark your calendars for the following: Oct 27th - Culver’s (South Lindbergh) Join us for dinner! Nov 7thCrock-Pot Cookoff and All Church Talent Show Nov 14thYouth-Culture Trivia Night Watch for more details!

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Youth News high school

middle school

10.30, 5-10 pm 2nd homecoming - Picture taking in the parlor, followed by a scrumptious meal cooked by Chef Roland (with music in the background). Then it’s off to the Art Museum for a discussion of Monet’s, and then back to church for dancing! $20, and must have a pslip on file. 10.31, 3:30-5 pm Trunk or treat (prize - best costume) Dress up (free candy) in your sweetest costume, play games (free candy) with the little kids, and vote on coolest decorated trunk! (free candy) 11.1, 4:30-6 pm Relating to SIBLINGS - an honest conversation about the coolest and not-socoolest part about having and being a sibling. Only child? Help your friends with problem-solving solutions!!! 11.7, 5-8 pm Dinner & Church TALENT SHOW!!! Replacing the old individual acts in Dinner Theater, the ACTS is your night to shine! Sign up on bulletin board if interested! Bring a crock-pot of food if you want to compete in the cook-off, and $6 to eat everybody else’s!!! 11.8, 6:30-8 pm Relating to PARENTS - an honest conversation about parents or guardians. Why they think the way they do, how to best understand them, and why they love us so much. 11.14, 7 pm Youth Trivia Night - tables are forming for our first ever youth trivia night, prizes, snacks, and a whole lotta fun! sign up on the Ghana bulletin board!!!

10.23, 5-10 pm Demolition Ball - Combine bumper cars, lacrosse, and basketball, a Friday night, and your other jr. high friends and you get a recipe for a great time! Bring $20 to play, extra cash if you want snackums! Sign up on the bulletin board, must have a pslip on file. 10.31, 3:30-5 pm Trunk or treat (prize - best costume) Dress up (free candy) in your sweetest costume, play games (free candy) with the little kids, and vote on coolest decorated trunk! (free candy) 11.1, 4:30-6 pm Relating to PARENTS - an honest conversation about parents or guardians. Why they think the way they do, how to best understand them, and why they love us so much. 11.7, 5-8 pm Dinner & Church TALENT SHOW!!! Replacing the old individual acts in Dinner Theater, the ACTS is your night to shine! Sign up on bulletin board if interested! Bring a crock-pot of food if you want to compete in the cook-off, and $6 to eat everybody else’s!!! 11.8, 6:30-8 pm Relating to SIBLINGS - an honest conversation about the coolest and not-socoolest part about having and being a sibling. Only child? Help your friends with problem-solving solutions!!! 11.14, 7 pm Youth Trivia Night - tables are forming for our first ever youth trivia night, prizes, snacks, and a whole lotta fun! sign up on the Ghana bulletin board!!!

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Trunk or Treat Party! — Saturday, October 31st Come and join your friends at church on Saturday, October 31, from 3:30-5 pm for some tailgating, some trunk-or-treating, some spaghetti, and some Intergenerational fun! Our goal is 3-fold:  To provide a safe place to trick-or-treat for our youngest disciples.  To provide a warm tailgating fellowship experience for adults.  To mix and mingle with folks of all ages. How do we do this? First, we encourage all adults to register for a FREE parking spot. (The registration is for organization only.) From the parking spot, adults can decorate their cars and provide candy and goodies for our children right out of the trunk of their car! Children interested in dressing up and trunk-or-treating will also need to register, so that we can provide a number of children adults should plan for candy-wise. Adults can set up lawn chairs and watch the dressed up children go from car to car, having a Halloween experience in a safe place they trust. In the middle of the lot will be tailgating games, like washers, bag toss, etc, as well as some old carnival favorites like the Cake Walk, bobbing for apples, etc. See you there!