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Recently I spent three days in Chicago with one of the general boards of our denomination. People from all over the country had gathered to talk about reaching new people and help-ing individuals hear God’s call in their life. It was fun, challeng-ing and tiring as we conferred together. The love for Christ in these people was rich and deep.

It is always great to come home. There really is no place like home and there is no place quite like First Church, Sedalia. I love how you love God and love others. I love that you are people of prayer and faith. I love how you encourage. I love how you reach out. I love how you are always willing to make room for one more person. I love that you see God’s MIS-SION as our mission. Whether it is here in Sedalia or all the way around the world, you are mak-ing a difference with your prayers and your gifts and your service to GO where God leads.

One of the speakers at the con-ference in Chicago talked about “So that…” We do this SO THAT this happens or that happens. Everything leads to something else. He was saying in essence life is a journey. Steps lead to other steps.

I really believe this is true. I look at how God has led us in the past and I have confidence He is leading us and will lead us into the future. We are asked to WALK by FAITH. We won’t ever see the whole path laid out be-fore us. We will see the next few steps. We do this “so

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We don’t ever want to get stuck. It is easy to embrace the familiar and sometimes it is hard to do things we have never done before. One of the things I constantly tell people about this congregation is that you have gotten over the fear of doing things you have never done before. You aren’t STUCK! And I thank God for that.

God isn’t finished with us yet. He has plans for us as indi-viduals and as a community of believers. We can trust Him, fully, completely. It takes a lot of faith to say “YES!” to God. But great things happen when we do.

So here is to saying YES! to God “so that…” we can dis-cover His next steps for us, our family, our church and our community. See you at the “faith place” this weekend! ~jim d.

P.S.~ the sanctuary will be open for come and go prayer and communion on Monday, November 7 and Tuesday, No-vember 8 from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. We invited you to come for a few minutes. The communion will be blessed and you are welcome to serve yourself.

Also, Tuesday, November 8 is election day. We encourage everyone to pray and vote.

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UUPCOMINGPCOMING MMASTER-ASTER-PIECEPIECE EVENTSEVENTS Masterpiece, our older adult ministry, has some exciting events coming up: ~”Mary Poppins” produc-tion at Smith-Cotton High School on Saturday, No-vember 19th at 7 p.m. We will gather for dinner to-gether before the play (5 p.m.) ~”Christmas at Resurrec-tion” Musical in Leawood, Kansas on December 10th. $75 Includes bus trip, brunch at Cinzetti’s Italian Buffet, and performance. (Deadline is Nov. 26th, and space is limited to 48). Watch the bulletins and newsletters for more infor-mation. Contact Rusty Smith at 417-658-8702 or rusty@firstsayyes.com if questions.

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Operation Christmas Child Christmas ‘16 Music Program

The time to think about Operation Christmas Child is here! Our church will be collecting boxes again for our members who would like to par-ticipate. There is a table in the lobby where you can find more in-formation, brochures, boxes, and other information. You can also drop off your filled box at the ta-ble. National collection week is No-vember 14-21. It is very important that all boxes be turned in on or before Sunday November 20 so we have time to get them to the collec-tion location. All boxes received after November 20 will be saved for next year. Any questions please contact Melissa Valtos at 816-830-6185.

CWU CCWU COLLECTSOLLECTS FORFOR HHOMELESSOMELESS Church Women United is collecting items through December 3rd at Pettis County Partnership (State Fair Shopping Center) in Sedalia, MO for our homeless neighbors. Check out the bulletin board at the back of the church lobby for a list of items being collected. WOWWOW W.onderful o.n W.ednesdays is held on the first Wednesday of every month. It begins with a Carry-In Dinner (meat provided) from 5:45 to 6:30 p.m. Ministry Groups will be held from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. WOW is for ALL AGES. Our next WOW will be held on Wednesday, December 7th. Join us!

$25 Key Fobs for the Fu-sion Wellness Room are avail-able for sale only between ser-vice times. For more informa-tion, email: fusion-room@firstsayyes.com. Everyone is invited to come to the sanctuary for our Pray First Ministry prayer and wor-ship from 6:00-7:00 a.m. and 6:00-7:00 p.m. the first week of each month (7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, and 6:30 p.m. on Saturday). Come to Sunday evenings’ Youth Group for a fun time of learning and fellowship. Youth MPact (6th-12th Grade) is held every Sunday from 4:30—6 pm. For confidential, spiritual, and emotional support in a 1-on-1, caring relationship, contact a Stephen Minister at 620-4484.

Exciting plans are under way for the Christmas '16 music program! This year's program will reflect our church unity by including perform-ances from kids, youth and adults. The date of the program is Decem-ber 11 at 6 p.m. Rehearsals for chil-dren are held on Sundays, from 5:00-5:45 p.m. A complete schedule and information will be distributed at that time. Come join the fun as we get ready to celebrate Jesus’ birth!!

UMW MUMW MEETINGEETING United Methodist Women will meet November 8 in the Gathering Place (due to expected high voter turn out). Park in back of church. Meet-ing time is 1:15 p.m. Mary Lou Waldrep will present our program. Linda Davis will have the prayer cal-endar and Judy Reed and Peggy Schwalie will be our hostesses. We look forward to welcoming all women. If you have questions, call Linda Davis at 553-7060.

CCOLLEGEOLLEGE K.I.T.S.K.I.T.S. The L.O.T. Sunday School Class will again be doing K.I.T. (K.eeping i.n T.ouch) College Kits on behalf of the church. Names and addresses of full-time college students (2 or 4 year), and donations of individually wrapped snack items or money to help cover purchasing those for mailing the packages will be help-ful. November 23 is the deadline for submitting names and addresses. Packages will be assembled on Sunday, November 28th.

Join moms of all ages (Moms Group) for fun and encouragement on the 2nd Saturday evening of every month from 6:45- 8 p.m. at the Celebration Center (Gathering Place). Our next event is Novem-ber12. Whether your kids are 2 or 42 - you are welcome! Childcare is provided for children up to age 5.

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Nov. 6 Wayne Rhoads, John Poppinga, Keelee Price, Brogan Keith, Jennifer White Nov. 7 Madeline Davidson, Warren Trivett, Olivia Turner Nov. 8 Laura Cavin, Dorothy Iuchs, Jeff Greene, Betty Rose Thompson, Erin Whittier Nov. 9 Kiran Lewellyn, Angela Richardson, Wyatt Pierce, Duane Slagel, Cassandra Mankin, Crystal Anderson, Liz Cassidy, Jonathan Sleeper Nov. 10 Kaitlin Dar-rah, Kayla Manley, Tammy Coffey, Crystal Richard Nov. 11 Ruthie Dugan, Trevor Brown, Wesley Waldrep, Marra Bowen Nov. 12 Sarah Grupe, Mary Lou Griffin, Eric Mothersbaugh, Justin Peck, Bentley Kearney Nov. 13 Brook-lyn Dick, Melissa Stone, Carolyn Spradling, Viola May, Donald Walker, Sr., Connie Kiburz Nov. 14 Mike Harrison, Heaven Ferolito, Leo Richards Nov. 15 Jeanette Bert, Rodney Iuchs, Crystal Wood, Dwight Miller, Levi Allen, Diane Mosier Nov. 16 Carol Craig, Ashley Bickers, Jack Doll, Ruth Dale, Whitney Downum, Eric Mateja, Carla Staley, Grant Lockard Nov. 17 Willis Charles, David Kelley, Hunter Brichacek, Braylon Wooster, Phillip Woodward, Marilynn Luetjen, Stephanie Zink, Zoey Oswald Nov. 18 Aaron Douglas, Frances An-toine, Kristen Miller, Austin Bunch, Liam Parney, Melissa Rutledge Nov. 19 Chris Bartlett, Donna Fields, Eric Yazell, Kaitlyn Walters, Maddie Brownlee Leadin

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Our Family

Our Prayers for: Betty Rose Thompson, Steve Emory, Darlene & Virgil Burgess, Kenneth Bur-gess, Sue Coleman, Jacob Gerken, Annabell Hackman, Clifford Smith, Jennie Chef-fey, Glenda Horne, Kristina Johns, Sandy Smith, Steve Goldsmith, Mary Matz, Cansata Arnold, Jim Rich-wine, David Miller, Our Mili-tary Families, Strong Tower Haiti Orphanage, and our covenant churches in Mo-zambique. Our Hearts go out in Chris-tian love and sympathy to Mary Trivett and family in the death of her father, Bob Davis, on October 26, 2016, and to Ryan & Madalyn Cramer and family in the death of Ryan’s mother, Sharon Cramer, on October 28, 2016.

Don’t forget to set your clock back one hour before retiring

to bed on Saturday, No-vember 5th. Daylight Sav-ings Time ends Sunday, November 6th!

WWEE CCELEBRATEELEBRATE THETHE DDAYAY YOUYOU WWEREERE BBORNORN If your birthday is not listed, please let us know so it can be added!

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STO 5K LSTO 5K LOVEOVE RRUNUN/W/WALKALK Plan now to participate in the 3rd Annual Strong Tower 5K Love Run/Walk on Saturday, November 12 at 8:00 a.m. There are 6 age categories this year with medals awarded to the top 3 runners in each category! Registration forms are available at the Celebration Center, Pummills, and online at www.strongtowerorphanage.com. Come share God’s heart and yours for Haiti’s orphans!

STO MSTO MISSIONISSION OOPPORTUNITYPPORTUNITY Are you feeling led to be a part of a Strong Tower mission in Caracol, Haiti? The next mission dates are March 3-12, 2017. Please visit www.strongtowerorphanage.com, or contact Krista Corbett at either tatacorbett@gmail.com or by phone at 660-287-3702. The minimum age requirement is 16, and those under 18 must be accompanied by an adult relative. The deadline to submit an application, background check and a deposit of $150 is December 1, 2016. Applications are available on our website or on the Welcome table. The purpose of our mission is to always explore God's heart for the orphan, while sharing the love and grace of Christ with everyone we meet. During this mission, we'll also attend worship at Church of the Redeemer, and begin construction of a new kitchen. Please pray and seek God's will for you!

TTHANKHANK YYOUOU:: (On display at Welcome Center Bulletin Board) We received a thank you from: Jessica Sullins

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Central Methodist Chorale will be in concert at the Celebration Center on November 20th at 6 p.m.

You won’t want to miss it!

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NNEWEW MMEMBERSEMBERS’ G’ GATHERINGATHERING——SSATURDAYATURDAY, N, NOVOV. 5. 5THTH For our recent new members there will be a New Members’ Gathering on Saturday, November 5 at 6:30 p.m. in the Gathering Place. Come be our guests for a small meal (provided) and learn how you can get involved in the ministry of First Church. Children are welcome (or nursery is available). Hope you can come!

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Our Care Ministry will again be hosting it’s annual Sweet Sensations Holiday Gift and Bake Sale on Saturday, November 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Celebration Center (Lobby). There will be home baked goods, sweet pack-aged treats and a silent auction. Come and purchase treats and support our Care Ministry fundraiser.

A A CELEBRATIONCELEBRATION OFOF VVETERANSETERANS——SSUNDAYUNDAY, N, NOVOV. 13. 13THTH We are going to have a night of music and celebration in honor of veterans. It will be held on Sunday, November 13th at 5:30 p.m. at The Celebration Center and fireworks will follow. Please come and invite your friends as we honor the men and women who so faithfully served this country. We will have a fireworks show around 6:15 p.m. to close out the evening!