THE MESSENGER 207 S. Court St.

Marysville, OH 43040

Phone: 937-642-4712

www.marysvillefumc.org November, 2018

A few weeks ago, I shared a video in the sermon

that asked the provocative question, “Are we

more like a cruise ship or a battleship?” The

video said that we often evaluate the church as

we would a cruise ship. We ask:

1. Do I like the music they play in the ballroom?

2. Do I like the captain and his crew?

3. Is the service good?

4. Am I well fed?

5. Are my needs met promptly?

6. Is the cruise pleasant?

7. Am I comfortable?

8. Do I want to cruise with them again?

But perhaps a better analogy for the church is a

battleship. We should ask about the church:

1. Is the ship on a clear and noble mission?

2. Is the ship able to endure storms at sea?

3. Does the captain submit to a higher authority?

4. Are the tactics and moves of the enemy well

understood by the crew?

5. Does the crew have proper training and

experience?

6. Are they taught to be disciplined and vigilant?

7. Do they take the battle seriously?

At a recent staff meeting, we were discussing the

question, “What has God been teaching you

during this season of your ministry?” I was not

alone when I shared that God is helping me to

assess where I am in my walk with Christ and

where the church is in their mission. I have

been asking myself (and even more importantly,

I have been asking God), “Are we the church you

want us to be? Are we being faithful to our

mission to make disciples?”

Preaching Series

Wisdom of Generosity

MEMORY VERSE FOR NOVEMBER

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

November 4 “Generosity Honors God”

November 11 “Generosity Benefits Others”

November 18 “Generosity Blesses the

Giver”

November 21 “Holy Inventory”

Thanksgiving Service

November 25 “Not of this World”

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I continue to be convinced that God has greater things planned for our congregation, but we

must choose whether we want to engage in battle or just sit on the decks. No matter how much

we might enjoy the luxuries of a cruise, there is no greater satisfaction than being a part of

something greater than ourselves. Something that will last for eternity. Something that will

please the heart of God. I trust that as we move forward, you will man your battle station and

get involved in the mission of the church. We are becoming the church God calls us to be.

Pastor Aaron

Don’t forget to set your clocks back one hour on Saturday, November 3rd.

Pastor Letter Cont./ Our Staff

Our Pastors

Aaron Brown, Lead Pastor* aaron@marysvillefumc.org

Peggy Hoy, Deacon* peggy@marysvillefumc.org

Bill Kelley, Director of Pastoral Care revbill@marysvillefumc.org

Bill Kelley, Lay Minister bandskelley9@gmail.com

Our Staff

John Burchett, Custodian* john@marysvillefumc.org

Mark Confer, Youth Director* mark@marysvillefumc.org

Kelli Fink, Business Administrator* kelli@marysvillefumc.org

Linda Forry, Organist linda@marysvillefumc.org

Ashley Furches, Nursery Supervisor, Publishing ashley@marysvillefumc.org

Angie Howard, Director of Traditional Worship angie@marysvillefumc.org

Lisa Hughes, Children's Coordinator lisa@marysvillefumc.org

Ed Rainey, Assistant Custodian

Carol Reed, Financial Secretary carol@marysvillefumc.org

Kathy Rohrs, Ministries Team Leader kathy@marysvillefumc.org

Sharon Swartz, Office Receptionist sharons@marysvillefumc.org

Matt Whitworth, Contemporary/Youth Worship* matt@marysvillefumc.org Church Office fumcinfo@marysvillefumc.org

*Designated full-time staff

Love and sympathy are extended

to Mary (Jim) Howard in the loss of

her brother Charles McLaughlin

Love and sympathy are extended to Don

(Marge) Bailey in the loss of his sister Linda

Bailey

Love and sympathy are extended to Marge

(Don) Bailey in the loss of her brother

Carlton Rausch

Love and sympathy are extended to the

family and friends of Dolores Snider who

passed away on October 11, 2018.

Love and sympathy are extended to Russ

(Dori) Watson in the loss of his mother

Dorothy Watson on October 3, 2018

Love and sympathy are extended to Lori

(Jerry), Meghin and Mallory Meckstroth in

the loss of a father and grandfather John

Phillips on October 4, 2018

Love and sympathy are extended to Sue

(Dave) Irwin in the loss of her brother Scott

Smith

Congratulations to Brandon and Jaclyn

Koester for the birth of their son Grady

Allan, born on September 27, 2018.

Congratulations to Danika Morse, on

Sunday October 28th at the 9:30 service,

Pastor Aaron baptized Chansleigh Wren

Morse

Our Church Family

8 Joan Schwaderer

12 Bill Foreman

15 Darlene Liggett

22 Marianne Birt

Joanne Huffman

26 Norma Sellers

27 Barbara Brake

30 Helen Stewart

Panda Wagner

November Retirees’

Birthdays

November Retirees’

Wedding Anniversaries

24 Bud & Sherry Herriott

Messenger Servants for December will be:

Steve Marshall, Phyllis Taylor, Lura Hayes,

Cheryl Cooley, Peggy Henman, Susan

Wanamaker Boehm, and

Ron & Carolyn Ardrey

— Thank you!

A very special thank you to our church family

and friends for all the cards and prayers sent

our way prior to and after my knee surgery,

and especially to Bill Kelley for coming to the

hospital to pray with us before surgery.

A special thank you to my friend Paula Litton

for the use of the walker and other accessories

to help me after my surgery. To her and Rod

for food and support which was so appreciated.

To our Life group who were there for us

through it all with food, visits, cards, prayers,

and support and lots of love. We love you all;

Dick & Jeannette McConnell, Sharon Swartz,

Molli & Preston Marshall, Barb & Bob Snodg-

es, Al & Ann Gleine and Russ & Deb Harwood.

Steve and Teri Marshall

SAVE THE DATE: BLUEGRASS KICKOFF

November 8th at 6:00pm will be our Bluegrass

Kick off night. For this night the following will

take place; free concert, free hot dogs, free pop-

corn and reduced preseason tickets that night

only.

NEW MEMBER CLASS DEC. 2,9,16

New member classes will be held at 11:00 am

December 2, 9 and 16 in classroom 157. Please

contact the church office if you are interested;

however, preregistration is not required.

WEDDING COORDINATOR

Our church is in need of a wedding coordinator

to be a liaison between the bride and our

church facility. This is not a paid staff position

and any fees charged are the sole responsibility

of the coordinator and the families using our

facility, For more information please contact

the church office at (937) 642-4712

Church News & Notes A Message from Staff member Angie

Howard:

To the Leadership Team and Beloved Congre-

gation,

As some of you may know, I have spent the

past year working two jobs – my full time “day

job” as an office manager at a local engineer-

ing firm as well as being the Director of Tradi-

tional Worship here at the church. While I

love both positions, I have discovered that I

just cannot continue to work 60+ hours a week

and be the mom that God has called me to be.

Even though I absolutely love being in minis-

try at our church, I believe that God is calling

me to focus on my ministry as a mom to my

son, Andrew. Effective January 1, 2019, I will

be resigning as the Director of Traditional

Worship of First United Methodist Church.

Please know that I do not make this decision

lightly. There has been much prayer and ar-

guing with God about this direction. I abso-

lutely love our church and serving God’s peo-

ple here. I am excited for the changes that

will be happening as a result of the worship

assessment recommendations and look for-

ward to watching the Lord work in and

through our congregation. It is truly an excit-

ing time to be part of First United Methodist

Church!

Let me be clear that I am NOT leaving the

church. I am only resigning my position as a

paid staff member. I will continue to be an

active part of our congregation and am looking

forward to finding new ways in which to serve.

I will also be praying for the one that God is

calling to be the next Director of Traditional

Worship and Choir Director. I know, beyond a

shadow of a doubt, that God is already prepar-

ing that person to share His love with all of

us. I pray that you will accept this person

with as much love and grace as you have me

over the past several years.

May God richly bless each of you,

Angie Howard

SAMARITAN’S PURSE

“Operation Christmas Child”

boxes, along with instructions on

how to fill them, are available at

church! They can be found in the back of the

Sanctuary (Narthex), outside the front

entrance to the Sanctuary (Youth Entrance)

and outside the BFLC (Welcome Center). All

boxes need to be returned to FUMC by Sunday,

Nov. 11, 2018. Contact Kathy Titmuss-Smith

(937) 243-0192 with questions.

UNITED METHODIST MEN

It is with mixed emotions that the Ministry

Team has elected to end the formal activities of

the United Methodist Men (UMM). In our

recent efforts to speak with representatives of

each ministry activity, it was clear that the one

active member in leadership of UMM felt it

best to dissolve the group based on the lack of

functioning over several years. We concur in

that recommendation and will allow our UMM

church charter to expire at the end of its

current term.

We remain blessed with a number of

opportunities for men to be engaged in church

activities. The Bluegrass Concert series will

continue to be led and supported, primarily, by

the men of the church. The Wednesday

morning Bible study will continue to meet and

the recent men’s study on Sunday mornings,

though temporary in its initial offering, could

well become a more regular part of the Sunday

school curriculum. Another missional

opportunity that would be well suited for men

is the prison ministry. These are just a few

options available today, and we hope those will

be expanded as the Engage, Connect, Equip,

and Send Teams further their work.

We are thankful for the work of UMM over

many years in Marysville FUMC and pray that

new opportunities for men to engage in

fellowship and worship with each other will

continue to present themselves.

Church News &Notes MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Our annual

church conference with the District

Superintendent will be Monday evening

December 3. We encourage all to attend.

FALL FOOD DRIVE

Families are gathering to re-

new their ties and to gobble

up turkey, dressing, and ap-

ple pies. Yet, some neighbors

may have pantries that are

bare. They live on a

"shoestring" budget and feel

despair. Our fall food drive

is a great way to show we

care. Keitha and Gary Simp-

son, operators of the

Marysville Food Pantry, relate that the number

of families seeking food assistance continues to

increase, serving approximately 300 families.

They appreciate any donations, so let us be gen-

erous!

Needed Items: canned fruit and vegetables,

tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce, Hamburger

Helper, macaroni and cheese, stuffing mix,

rice, canned meats (tuna, chicken, spam,

etc.), peanut butter, powdered milk, cook-

ing oil, mustard, catsup, mayonnaise, sal-

ad dressing (no glass please) and coffee.

Please NO GLASS and check expiration

dates on your donated items.

Paper bags will be handed out after each service

on November 4th and 11th. Please fill the bags

and return them to the BFLC closet near the

gym by Sunday, November 18th. The Quake

kids will be shopping and adding their food

items as they repack our bags for easier trans-

porting. Thanks, Quake!! We will take the

filled bags to the food pantry on November 21st.

Trucks, vans, or car drivers are needed to

transport the food. It is a quick and fun trip

around the corner. Call Joan at 937-644-9555 if

you can help with the transportation.

Our Presence & Church News

WOMEN IN MISSION

The Morning Circle will be meeting on November 13th at 10:00 at Nina Lee Hampton’s home-

13880 Weaver Rd. Marysville, Ohio.

• Program: “Bookworms and Their Diets” We will be sharing favorite books we have read or

listened to.

The Evening Circle will be meeting on November 14th at 5:30 at Carriage Court-717 S.

Walnut St. Marysville, Ohio.

• Program: Carriage Court Christmas Event-Hands-In-Motion Puppets and Ornament

exchange for residents.

• Bring 4 wrapped ornaments for the exchange and one dozen cookies for refreshments.

The WIM Board will meet on Tuesday November 13th at 5:30 in the Library .

All women are welcome to come to these meetings. Come and enjoy the fun, food, and fellow-

ship.

WIM BOARD HIGHLIGHTS

After devotions and sharing joys & concerns the secretary's & treasurer's reports were given.

The Sept. joint circle meeting was well attended & there are plans to have combined circle

meetings in February & September in 2019. Everyone was encouraged to vote come November.

The Nov. 13 (5:30) board meeting is when the money donations to various missions is voted on.

All are invited to come & help in making these choices

Our Presence: Sunday School & Worship Attendance

9:30 11:00 TOTAL 8:00 9:30 11:00 TOTAL

September 30 139 33 172 77 196 58 331

October 7 158 14 172 93 226 73 392

October 14 115 20 135 73 166 79 318

October 21 105 21 126 61 216 83 360

October 28 131 21 152 76 224 82 382

Sunday School Worship

Methodist Creative Preschool

Methodist Creative Preschool

Shelley Williams

We have been VERY busy over the past month. We’ve been bakers baking apple desserts. We’ve

been scientists conducting experiments. We’ve taken a field trip to Leeds Farm to feed and pet

goats, see piglets, slide down the slides, zip down the zip line and of course pick pumpkins and

gourds. We’ve gone camping roasting s’mores and hotdogs over a roaring “campfire”.

Life is great when you are in preschool/pre-k! Oh yes, and we are working hard at writing our

name, learning the letters of the alphabet, reading numbers and hearing a lot of great books!

Mrs. Connie even shared in chapel that Jesus is our Forever Friend! WE LOVE JESUS!

HAPPY FALL!

Finance News

Look for more finance information on the church website at http://www.marysvillefumc.org/

finances. For all questions regarding contributions, please contact our Financial Secretary,

Carol Reed (carol@marysvillefumc.org or 642-4712 x107). If you would like to see the monthly

church financial statements, you may contact our business administrator, Kelli Fink

(kelli@marysvillefumc.org or 642-4712 x104).

OPERATING FUNDOPERATING FUNDOPERATING FUNDOPERATING FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through Sept.)APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through Sept.)APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through Sept.)APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through Sept.)

The Operating Fund covers church ex-

penses from most ministry & administra-

tive areas. Your 2018 operating pledges

go here.

Capital Improvement Funds are used

for long-term building/maintenance

projects.

These 2018 designated Apportionment contribu-

tions are being sent to the Conference & Dis-

trict on a monthly basis.

2018 Expense Budget $

1,148,527.00 Jan. 1, 2018 Balance $ 75,473.71 Conference or District $ 11,646.49

Needed in September $

110,435.29 Received in September $ 4,210.00 Capital Area North $ 514.00

Received in September $

76,492.61 Rec'd through 41 wks $ 38,529.66 Clergy Benefits $ 1,400.00

Rec'd through 41 wks $

866,249.55 2018 Spending

$

(84,435.28) Total $ 13,560.49

Needed through 41 wks $

905,569.37 Current Balance $ 29,568.09

Escrowed Apportionments

(being withheld per church vote) $ 90,712.72

Please check the Conference website for more information about Apportionments --

https://www.westohioumc.org/conference/connectional-giving for more information.

Finance News COMING SOON — Commitment Sunday – November 18, 2018

What is Commitment Sunday? Commitment Sunday is a chance to participate fully in the ministries of

FUMC by making a pledge to support the 2019 operating budget. The book of Proverbs makes a convincing

case for generosity, stating that it honors God, benefits others, and blesses the giver. We will be able to

demonstrate through our pledge whether we have taken this teaching to heart.

How does Commitment Sunday work? For three weeks in early November, Pastor Aaron will help us prayer-

fully consider our pledges as he preaches on the Wisdom of Generosity.

• We will be encouraged by testimonies of others whose stories will challenge us to ask, “What is God call-

ing me to give?”

• During the Commitment Sunday service on Nov. 18th, we will be given a confidential Pledge Card that is

turned in toward the end of worship (advance copies are available at the office or information centers).

• Your commitment will help us set a realistic budget for 2019, allowing us to Love God and All People for

the Transformation of the World.

What if I don’t feel comfortable with Commitment Sunday? Participation is voluntary. The procedure is

done in such a way that no one will feel embarrassment should they choose not to fill out a card.

• All commitments are strictly confidential.

• No home solicitation will be done, but we will send a follow up letter to our members and regular at-

tendees who cannot attend on Nov. 18th.

How much should I pledge? It is up to each person to search their heart and seek God’s direction to decide

how much to give. The Bible speaks of tithing, which has long been understood to mean to pay a tenth of

one’s income. The sermons, testimonies and literature will help you make a decision that fits for you and

your family.

What if I make a pledge and my situation changes? We recognize that financial situations change. If you

find yourself unable to fulfill your pledge, you may contact our Financial Secretary to adjust it.

Should my children pledge separately? They certainly may! Once your children understand the value of

money, they may want to join you in making an annual pledge. They can receive offering envelopes and giv-

ing statements just like you.

What if I can’t be there on Nov. 19th? If you cannot attend, you may put your pledge card in the offering

plate on another Sunday or return it to the church office (Attention Carol Reed, Financial Secretary). You

may also send your pledge by email to carol@marysvillefumc.org .

Commitment Sunday -- Nov. 18, 2018

A generous person will prosper; whoever refreshes

others will be refreshed. Proverbs 11:25

In gratitude to God and in response to my/our promise to Marysville First United Methodist Church, I/we make

the following financial commitment for the 2019 operating budget:

$ ____________ per week, OR $ ______________ per month, OR $ ______________ per year.

Name(s) (please print) ____________________________________________________________

Address (please print) ____________________________________________________________

Would you like pre-printed offering envelopes? (circle one) YES NO

Equip Ministries Spiritual Growth

Equip Ministries

“Equipping all people to live as

disciples and grow in the wisdm

and knowledge of God continu-

“Equipping all people to live as

disciples and grow in the wis-

dom and knowledge of God con-

Greetings New Attendees and New Members of MFUMC!

The Equip Team is a new team that formed in 2018 and is dedicated to equipping all people to

live as disciples and grow in the wisdom and knowledge of God continually. We have had a joy-

ful year encouraging our church members to commit to small groups, life groups and participate

in retreats, seminars, bibles studies, book studies, etc. It has been exciting getting to grow to-

gether as the Body of Christ!

At our Equip Team meeting, we recently discussed how we are encouraging the new attendees

and new members of MFUMC to grow spiritually and get connected in small groups. Unfortu-

nately, the answer was….”Ummmm….we don’t even know them!” We honestly acknowledged

that our church is large and it is difficult to meet new attendees and new members of our

church. So, at that meeting, we decided to extend to you a free dinner invitation so we can

officially meet and greet you!

On Sunday November 4th The Equip Team is hosting a “Meet and Greet Dinner” for individuals

and families that have begun to worship at our church and/or joined our church over this past

year of 2018.

The dinner will be held at MFUMC in the Upper Room at 6:00. If you and your family would

like to attend, we would be BLESSED to feed you! There will be door prizes and some get to

know you games, so please join us!

PLEASE EMAIL US IF YOU CAN COME: equip@marysvillefumc.org

or call 937-642-4712 ext 108

God Bless,

Pastor Peggy Hoy

The Equip Team

Equip Ministries Spiritual Growth

NEW Fall Studies

9:30 *In Session

Join the 20/30 Connect-Courtyard

Study Focus: Book of Romans

Leader: Kathy Rohrs

11:00 10/28-12/9

Men’s Study-Courtyard

Study Focus: “When God’s Spirit Moves”

Leader: Ray Hughes

11:00 10/28-12/9

Women’s Study-Mills Lounge

Study Focus: “Invita�on to John” (Book of John)

Leader: Pastor Peggy Hoy

11:00 * In Session

Discovery Bible Study-Room 155

Study Focus: Listening for God’s Voice in Scripture

Leader: Linda Brown

Equip Team: equip@marysvillefumc.org

Special Christmas Service

Dearly Beloved,

For many people, Christmas is a time of joy that is filled with gladness and merriment. For those who have lost a loved one, it can be a time of brokenness and loneliness…..leaving one

feeling distant from the joy of the season and rather “blue”.

Join us at Marysville First United Methodist Church for a special Blue Christmas Service on Sunday December 9th @ 6:00 in the Sanctuary. This service is specially designed to provide an intentional time of remembrance, hope, tenderness and encouragement. The service will empha-size the light of Christ found in John 1:5 “The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness did not overcome it.” As the service begins, dim lights will fill the sanctuary and a candle pro-cession will bring a gentle light to the gathered community. The songs, hymns and scripture will be designed to bring you into a time of reflection and continued healing. It will be a set-

apart time of beauty and hope.

We hope you and your family members will join us for this special service and receive the bless-

ings God has prepared for you.

In His Grace & Love

The Pastoral Staff

MFUMC

Blue Christmas Service Sunday December 9th @ 6:00

(A service of remembrance and hope)

Youth News

Quake is a weekly opportunity for 7th-12th graders to grow closer to God

and one another. We gather in the Burnside Family Life Center each

week to begin our evening. Our weekly worship time provides a time for

students to learn and worship together, fostering unity in our youth pro-

gram while life groups allow students to go deeper in discipleship with a small group of peers

and adult leaders.

Website: Check out our newly redesigned website at www.quakeyouth.org

Fellowship Night:

On the first Sunday of most months, we will

have a Fellowship Night from 6-8 p.m. that in-

cludes a free sit-down dinner and group games.

We are always looking for groups within our

church that would be willing to provide this

meal for 50-75 people. If you are willing,

please contact mark@marysvillefumc.org.

Breakfast Club:

On the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month, we

go to Mill Valley’s McDonald’s for Breakfast

Club. Students purchase their own meal, a stu-

dent comes up with the devotional, and we pro-

vide the rides to Marysville High School and

Bunsold Middle School. If there is a delay, we

will push back to an 8:30am start time. If

school is closed, then Breakfast Club is cancelled.

Youth Honduras Send Team:

We are planning to have one of our mission trips to El Sembrador, Honduras which is where

we went in 2017. Please be in prayer for this Send Team as they begin to meet together and

plan this trip for May 25 to June 1, 2019. If interested in the trip, please contact Mark Confer

(mark@marysvillefumc.org) as soon as possible. Next meeting is November 11th.

Domestic Mission Trip:

Since we are unable to go to SOS this coming year due to our week being bought out by anoth-

er church. We are currently seeking other opportunities. We will send out information as soon

as we have confirmed a new location, dates, and price. Thank you for your patience.

Quake’s Christmas Party – December 2

We are having our annual Christmas party on December 2nd from 6-8pm in the BFLC gym.

More information coming soon!

Parents Night Out:

Please see our Flyer inside the Messenger for more information.

Quake Text Messages:

Stay up to date with our Remind service text messages. Start a new text to 81010 and type

@quakeyouth and then press send. We will send periodic updates and information through

this service.

If you are not receiving weekly emails from Quake or Outbreak, please email

mark@marysvillefumc.org in order to get on our list! Also, follow us on Facebook

(www.facebook.com/quakeyouth) for regular updates. Our youth website is back up and run-

ning and you can find detailed information about our events there: www.quakeyouth.org .

OUTBREAK is our ministry designed specifically for 5th and 6th graders. We meet from 6:30-

8pm on Wednesday nights in Burnside Family Life Center. This would be a great opportunity

for your child(ren) to invite their friends to attend Outbreak with them!

We are studying the 9 Fruit of the Spirit from Galatians 5:22-23. Here is our November sched-

ule:

November 7 – Learn Night: Kindness

November 14 – Serve Night: Cookie Blessing around town

November 21 – no Outbreak – Thanksgiving week

November 28 – Christmas Party – Ugly Sweater Party

Cookie Blessing: On November 14, we are doing a Cookie Blessing where we will take cookies

around town to bless people who serve our community (Fire stations, police stations, city hall,

etc). We ask that each student bring 2 dozen baked or bought cookies to give away. We are also

looking for a few parents to help drive student around to bless our community.

Calendar available at Outbreak, Welcome Center, or at www.quakeyouth.org

Youth News

Outbreak Christmas Party 2018:

Outbreak will have their annual Christmas party on November 28, 2018 from 6:30-8:00pm. We

will have an Ugly Sweater party where you wear your ugliest sweater you own or borrow one

from a family member to wear. Make sure to bring a side dish or dessert to share. We will pro-

vide the main course and lots of games! Note: This will be our last Outbreak of 2018!

Outbreak's SuperStart Retreat:

Outbreak is doing their annual retreat to the SuperStart! Conference in Cincinnait, Ohio.

Dates: March 15-16, 2019

Cost: $60 + one meal students pay for

Registration Deadline: December 1, 2018 – register at www.quakeyouth.org

Paperwork: there will be online paperwork and Mark will send that in once we get it from Su-

perStart

This year's theme is "Conquering Gargantor - Overcoming Life's Obstacles" from Psalms 105:1 -

"Give thanks to the Lord and proclaim His greatness. Let the whole world know what He has

done.

Outbreak Text Messages:

Stay up to date with our Remind service text messages. Start a new text to 81010 and type

@outbreak56 and then press send. We will send periodic updates and information through this

service.

Youth News

PARENTS: Are you finding it hard to plan a night out, or�. a night in with your kids out? If your

answer is yes, then we have just the thing for you!

The Methodist youth group, Quake, holds a Parents’ Night Out about once a month during the school year.

Here are the details:

Location: First United Methodist Church

Time: Saturdays from 4:00-8:00pm ****Note the day and time changes.

You are welcome to pick your children up at any time during the night.

Cost: $20 for one child and $5 for each additional child in the family.

Dates: Nov 3, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11

Where does the money go?: All money raised is put into a Missions fund account and used to pay for any trips or events that the youth participate in.

The children are divided into the following groups:

1) Infant - 3 year olds ~ These kids are in the nursery all night. We have 1 adult with 1 or 2 youth, depending on how many kids we have signed up for the night.

2) Preschool ~ These kids are in one of the preschool rooms upstairs from 4-6:00 playing with the kitchen toys, coloring, puzzles, maybe doing a craft, and having a light meal. At 6:00 they come down to the gym and pretty much just run around and scream J or play group games. At 8:00 they join the school age group in the cafe for a snack and to watch a movie until parent pick up time at 8:00. Depending on the size of the group, we will have 1 adult with 2-4 youth.

3) School Age ~ These kids are in the gym and cafe from 4-6:00. We have games and crafts for them to do in the cafe, and they do their own thing in the gym, which is what I like to call controlled chaos :) Most of the kids are running around for the whole 2 hours. At 6:00 they will go into the café for a light meal and then at 6:30 we start the movie. We have 1 or 2 adults with 4 or 5 youth, de-pending on how many families have signed up for the night.

If this sounds like something you would like to take advantage of, just complete the registration on the back of this page and turn it into the church office. Please contact Kendra Ingle at 937-

707-8022 or email her at kendra.ingle@hotmail.com with any questions.

In order to have the appropriate number of volunteers to watch the kids, and because space is limited, you MUST be signed up 48 hours BEFORE the night

of the event.

Parents Night Out Sponsored by Quake Youth Group

First United Methodist Church Marysville, Ohio

Parents: You can leave your little ones (6 months to 6th grade) at church while you go out for a night on the town. We will provide age appropriate games, videos, snacks, and crafts. Monies will help the youth fund their youth mis-sion trips.

WHEN & HOW MUCH: 4:00-8:00 PM on the following SATURDAY nights: Nov 3, Dec 8, Jan 12, Feb 9, March 9, April 13, May 11 (Circle the dates your child will attend) $20 First Child and $5 Each Additional Child

Mom’s Name _____________________

Dad’s Name___________________________

Email Address ________________________________________________

Mom’s Cell Phone # _____________________

Dad’s Cell Phone #____________________

Home Phone #_______________________

Address _______________________________________

Child’s Name ______________________________

Age ________________Grade__________

Child’s Name ______________________________

Age ________________Grade__________

Child’s Name ______________________________

Age ________________Grade__________

Child’s Name ______________________________

Age ________________Grade__________

Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number (other than parent):

_________________________________________________________________

Any medical comments necessary to treat your child/children in the event of an emergency:

____________________________________________________________

Physician’s Name & Phone Number: _______________________________________________

In the event of an emergency, I give the adult counselors permission to seek medical treatment for my child/children.

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Parent’s Signature

*Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis.

*Deadline to register is 48 hours before the day for which you are registering.

*Please turn in completed form to the church office.

*Call Kendra Ingle at 937-707-8022 or email her at kendra.ingle@hotmail.com with any questions. Thank you!

I am THANKFUL ………

This is a great time of year to focus our families on gratitude. When families are praying to the

Lord, it does not always need to be our wants or desires. We can teach our families to pray from

the heart our joys and praises. At the end of the day, teach them to search their heart for mo-

ments of gratitude in their day. This month leading up to Thanksgiving, teach your family to

take time to share their thoughts of thankfulness with each other. Here are some verses you

may want to read with them

“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.” 1 Chronicles 16:34

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving

thanks to God the Father through him.” Colossians 3:1

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanks-

giving, present your requests to God.” Philippians 4:6

A CHRISTMAS PAGEANT

Attention parents! Our church will be present-

ing a Christmas Pageant on Saturday, December 1,

2018 from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the church Sanctu-

ary. We are seeking kids from 1st through 6th grade to

participate in the pageant. Please have family mem-

bers (grandparents especially) mark their calendars

for this date at Marysville F.U.M.C.

There will be minimal speaking parts as the story is being narrated and the children will be

acting it out. We will have both humans and animal parts in this pageant. Costumes will be

quite simple---we will need parents’ help in coming up with costumes and a few props for a sim-

ple set.

We will have two practices:

Practice #1 Sunday, November 18th at 11 a.m.-12 noon (in the

Choir room by Sunday School classrooms)

Practice #2 Wednesday, November 28th at 6:30 p.m.-7:45 (in

The Choir room and moving to the Sanctuary).

The Sunbeam Choir will be opening the program with two songs. They will NOT need to at-

tend the practice nights. They will learn the songs in Sunday School.

Please email me at bsanders@lifebio.com or text me at 614-580-0333 if your 1st – 6th grader

would like to participate. Please be sure your child can attend both practices and the pageant.

We are excited to share the beautiful Christmas story with our church and community!

Children’s Ministry/Focus on the Family

2018 CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

Once again our QUAKE YOUTH will be selling CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS as a fundraiser.

Please turn in all orders to the church office or place them in the offering plate. You may also

mail your completed order form below along with a check payable to FUMC with notation for

YOUTH POINSETTIAS to: First United Methodist Church, 207 S. Court St.

Orders must be received by the December 12th DEADLINE.

NOTE: ALL ORDERS MUST HAVE CASH OR CHECK PAYMENT ENCLOSED.

Poinsettias may be picked up after the Christmas Eve service.

Names will be published in the Christmas Worship bulletin.

PLEASE ORDER NO LATER THAN December 12th!

Please type or print your information below:

(6’ pot—5-7 blooms) Quantity ____

Red Poinsettias at $10.00 suggested donation each = $______

In Memory of __________________________________________________________________________________________

In Honor of ____________________________________________________________________________________________

Given by ________________________________________________________________________________________________

Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address/City/State_____________________________________________________________________________________

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Office use only: check # _________ cash _________ initials _________

THE MESSENGER

First United Methodist

Church - Marysville

207 South Court St.

Marysville, OH 43040

937-642-4712

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Marysville, Ohio 43040

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