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A s I contemplate the month that is before us I can only find one word that fits, “Blessed”. Perhaps it is because Darren and I will soon be welcoming our first grandchild, or it may be in response to the way God is working in our church and in our ministry together. It is almost indescribable how God is igniting ministry in our church. There is a buzz from those getting ready for the Old Tyme Fair. Sunday school is filled with noise, songs, prayer, and creativity. Our Choir is up and growing, Folks are sharing stories of the summer and seeking out ways to share their gifts in discipleship. I just feel blessed at the way God is able to be present in so many ways at Auburn United United Methodist Moments Auburn United Methodist Church 99 South St. Auburn, NY 13021 www.auburnunitedmethodist.org (315) 253-6295 Mission: “To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World” Vision: “Building Our Relationship with Christ and with All

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Page 1: October Newsletter (file) - s3.amazonaws.com  · Web views I contemplate the month that is before us I can only find one word that fits, “Blessed”. Perhaps it is because Darren

As s I contemplate the month that is before us I can only find one word that fits, “Blessed”. Perhaps it is because Darren and I will soon be welcoming our first grandchild, or it may be in response to the way God is working in our church and in our ministry together. It is almost indescribable how God is igniting ministry in our church. There is a buzz from those getting ready for the Old Tyme Fair. Sunday school is filled with noise, songs, prayer, and creativity. Our Choir is up and growing, Folks are sharing stories of the summer and seeking out ways to share their gifts in discipleship.

I just feel blessed at the way God is able to be present in so many ways at Auburn United Methodist Church. As we continue to get to know one another my prayer is that we are able to see where grace is needed, in the changes that are taking place, and in our ministry together. I truly believe God has brought us together for such a time as this. Know that I love you and see the blessings that lie before us. 

With hope for peace,

Pastor Beth 

United Methodist Moments   Auburn United Methodist Church

99 South St. Auburn, NY 13021

www.auburnunitedmethodist.org (315) 253-6295

Mission: “To Make Disciples of Jesus Christ for the Transformation of the World”

Vision: “Building Our Relationship with Christ and with All People”

OCTOBER 2018

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Nov. 6th 2018

AUMC & Life Works will hostElection Night Ziti and Meatball Dinner

We will be teaming up with Life Works this year to bring back an Election Night Dinner. This has been a major fund raiser in the past, so let’s get busy! Life Works will make the meatballs and cook the dinner. We will set and wait tables as well as provide desserts! We can make this the best Election Night dinner in town! We will have more details after the Fair, but if you want to know how you can help, See Mike Deming 315-252-2390

OLDE TYME FAIRIt will be here before you know it. We still need so many items for the ktchen and the BBQ. Lists can be found in the back hall. As always, we need HELP.

There are sign ups for EVERYTHING.

On Sunday, September 30th, we wil start setting up. We will meet here at 6:30 p.m. and “get the party started”. We will be joined by our Youth Group and the moving and carrying will begin. It will be easier to do a little every day than try and set everything up on Friday the 6th. Come see how it all happens!

This is not a new story…you know we need groceries and charcoal and even cash to make this happen. Pray about it folks. Find how God is calling you to serve.

The Starbuck Scholarship Fund, thanks to the generosity of Bob Keil, Wilbur Townsend, and the Starbuck family, has provided several hundred scholarships over the last 35 years to the college bound youth of our congregation. In addition to providing for students’ educational needs, the Scholarship Fund has retained substantial assets which enables us to continue this ministry. In 2018 we were able to award scholarships totaling $15,200.00 to seven college bound congregants. An additional $9,700 in Townsend Scholarships will be awarded to two students who have played an active role in the life of our church.Again this year the Starbuck Scholarship Fund had the pleasure of awarding 20 Camperships to Camp Casowasco, totaling $8,755.00.It is the Committee’s hope that the recipients of these Camperships and Scholarships will continue to have an active role in the life of our church today and into the future. May God bless them all.

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Thank you to Dr. Richard Stankus for another summer of worship in a beautiful Garden!

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow”

GOD IS…STARTING SOMETHING NEW!

A Youth Ministry@ Auburn United Methodist

ChurchCOME FOR THE FOOD, FAITH, FUN AND

MUSICWe will meet at Auburn UMC

99 South Street, AuburnWhen: Sunday, September 23, 2018

Time:          6:30 PM-8PMWho: 5th graders – Senior High

Any questions? Text Pastor Beth 585-721-0661

or [email protected]

Sunday School @ 9 amIn addition to children’s classes,We have several adult classes to

offer.

Women’s Sunday School ---- “She’s Still There…Rescuing the Girl in You”

Patty Pierleoni is teaching an adult class based on

“Ted Talks”

Pastor Beth will teach a Bible based class for adults.

Inspire DanceSue Hull has announced that rehearsal will begin for Inspire Dance on October 7th

@ 12 noon in the Sanctuary.All ages are welcome, and you need not have dance experience to join. Questions? Call Sue Hull 315-253-5913

………………………………………………………We are in need of both Ushers and Greeters here at AUMC. Jean Palmer has graciously agreed to put together a

rotating schedule of Greeters and Ushers that will be printed in the bulletin each week. Our hope is that each person would serve once every few weeks. If you are willing to serve in one or both of these areas, please see Jean (315-252-8593), call or email the office, or write a note on your blue card and place it in the offering plate. Thank you!………………………………………………………

World Communion Sunday, October 7

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Your generous gift helps young adults become leaders.……………

October 7 @ 3 p.m. At Hoopes Park

Commission on a Way ForwardFollowing the 2016 General Conference, the Commission on a Way Forward was formed to deliberate and help the General Conference address the issue of sexuality in The United Methodist Church. The Commission was made up of 32 individuals, including eight bishops, 13 other clergy members, and 11 lay members. They will present a report during a Special Session of the 2019 General Conference, which will be held February 23-26, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. 

Bishop's Regional Gatherings

onA Way Forward

This fall, Upper New York Area Resident Bishop Mark J. Webb is hosting six gatherings around the Conference in preparation for Special Session of General Conference to talk about the report of the Commission on a Way Forward for The United Methodist Church. The next scheduled gathering:

October 214-6 p.m.

Liverpool First UMC604 Oswego St, Liverpool, NY 13088

October1 Jason Colvin2 Kathy Stockmyer3 Mike Deming3 Bette Klaczko4 Barbara Loomis4 Kerri Musso5 Nicholas Musso5 Mary Beardsley6 Donald Weeks8 Sara Reed10 Richard Miller11 Deb Janish11 Jeanette Wager15 Michael Stockmyer16 Austin Quick17 Glynn English17 Ray Schussler19 Emily Parisi

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22 Stephanie Cator22 Rachel Longley22 Brenda Peterson23 Wynne Crosby24 Jean Brown26 Vivian Howland

1 Michael & Ginny Kapusta4 Michael Jr. & Tina Deming3 Scott & Nicole Hulik11 Lee & Gladys Holmes13 Jake & Andrea Janish18 Scott & Jodie Fedigan18 Al & Barbara Loomis19 Harold & Janice Sanders25 Nick & Nicole Procino

Psalm 126:5-6Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them. Psalm 126:5-6

Maybe your summer was full of hard work, hard decisions, and just plain hard circumstances. Know that though your soul may feel parched and barren,

you can enter into this harvest season with the promise of showers of blessings and armloads of

joy.

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Pocket Prayer Quilts……Do you need a little something to comfort you? Something to remind you of God’s

love and grace for you? Stop in the office and pick up a Pocket Prayer Quilt. It might

be just what you need!

Genesee Elementary School is in need of clean kid’s clothes sizes 5 – 10 for boys and girls. Have you cleaned out the closet yet? Bring your donations to the church office

and we will deliver them to school.Mission Statement of

The United Methodist Church:

“To make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.”

&

Vison Statement of Auburn UMC:

“Building our relationship with Christ and with all people”

Our Services are broadcast on Verizon #31 Or Spectrum #98 or #12 at 7 p.m.

Wednesdays

“UNITED METHODIST MOMENTS”October 2018

Auburn United Methodist Church99 South St., Auburn, NYPastor: Rev. Beth Malone

Administrative Assistant: Karen DemingChurch Phone: 315-253-6295

Email: [email protected]

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Auburn United Methodist Church99 South St., Auburn, NY