CAROL’S COMMENTS

I’ve been thinking…November is filled with Oppor-

tunities for Ministry...All-

Saints to the First Sunday of Advent! The

conclusion of the Season after Pentecost in

Ordinary Time that seemed so far away in

July is rapidly approaching and with it the

beginning of a new church year and the Sea-

son of Advent, the time for

reflection and preparation for the coming

again of Jesus. During worship on the Sun-

days of November we will:

Celebrate Holy Communion and All-

Saints November 1, with one service at

10:30 and the sharing of the names of the

Saints folks want to remember. The Nomi-

nations and Lay Leadership Development

Committee will offer to the Saints in attend-

ance the opportunity to put their names on

whatever Ministry Team(s) they would like

to serve on…more about the options later.

Recognize Veteran’s and their families on

November 8.

Florence United Methodist Church

Tide-ings 2015

November Newsletter

Offer our Financial Commitment for

ministry next year to God through this

congregation on November 15; more about

that later, too.

Celebrate the conclusion of the Season

after Pentecost in Ordinary Time with

Christ the King/Thanksgiving Sunday

and our All-Church Conference follow-

ing the 10:30 Service of Worship Novem-

ber 22; more below.

Celebrate the beginning of Advent with

the Hanging of the Greens on November

29; yes, more…

More about:

-the Nominations and Lay Leadership De-

velopment Committee. We have decided to

secure the Chairs of Committees, Work Ar-

eas and Teams, but want to encourage each

person to discern for her or himself gifts

for ministry, passion for serving and sign-

up to serve. Options are F inance, Trustees,

Staff-Parish Relations, Nurture, and Out-

reach. Nurture and Outreach are new Work

Areas. Nurture will include worship, educa-

Pastor’s Office Hours

and Contacts:

Office Hours:

Tuesdays from 10:00 am—1:00 pm,

manned by Hazel Vacura;

Thursday, Friday, and Saturday mornings:

8:30 – 12:00

E-mail Address:

revcarolatflorenceumc@gmail.com

Phone Numbers:

Parsonage: 541-991-3479

Cell: 208-630-3256

tion, a representative of United Methodist

Men, United Methodist Women, the Pray-

er Shawl Ministry, the Covenant Group,

Small Groups, and Emerging Ministries. It

is the hope of the Committee that this

group will support the work of each of the

ministries represented and dream dreams

about other Nurture needs of the congrega-

tion. Outreach currently will include Pow-

er of Florence Pancake Breakfast, Free

Lunch, Warming Center, Habitat for Hu-

manity and Emerging Ministries. It is the

hope of the Committee that this group will

support the work of each of the ministries

represented and dream dreams about other

Outreach opportunities for the congrega-

tion.

-Commitment Sunday…a time to estimate

your financial support for God’s mission

through the ministries of this congregation.

The Finance Committee asks that if you

have not already begun to discern through

prayer what your financial commitment to

this congregation will be for next year, that

you begin so that you will be prepared to

put your name and an amount on an Esti-

mate of Giving on November 15.

-All-Church Conference is the yearly gath-

ering with the District Superintendent to

receive reports of ministry over the past

year and to look to the future. All members

of the congregation in attendance at the

meeting will be able to vote on the election

of Lay Leaders for next year, the pastor’s

salary, the Certification and Re-

Certification of Lay Servant Leaders, and

action related to the removal of members.

-Hanging of the Greens is a service of

preparation of our worship area and our

hearts for the coming again of Christ in our

midst. We will be reminded with scripture

and music of the meaning of the symbols

of Christmas in holly, ivy, evergreens,

wreaths, the Christmas tree, the Advent

Wreath, and light.

November will be busy and I expect a won-

derful combination of reflecting on where

we have been, who we are, whose we are,

and where we are being called to go. May

we anticipate and live-into this month with

hope and expectation of God’s Spirit

moving among us!

Blessings,

Rev Carol

Florence United Methodist Church

333 Kingwood, Florence, OR 97439

Sunday Worship

Sunday Services: 10:30 a.m. on the

1st Sunday of each month, and

9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. on all other

Sundays of each month

Children’s Sunday School 10:30 a.m.

Adult Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.

Office: (541) 997-6025

florenceumc@florenceunitedmethodist.org

Visit us at

www.florenceunitedmethodist.org

Serving the People of God:

Bishop: Grant Hagiya

800-593-7539

DS: Rev. Gwen Drake 541-689-3725

Pastor:

Reverend Carol Thompson

Finance Chair: Linda Yoder 541-590-0944

Lay Leader: Hazel Vacura 541-999-6609

SPRC Chair: Erin Leonard

Music Director: Laura Merz 541-902-8567

Newsletter Editor: Diane McCalmont

Ministers: All Members

Keeping in our Prayers

Hazel Vacura; Kim Holden & family; Reverend Carol’s

mother, Geraldine; John & Maida Miller; Terry Woodward; the Hyder family; Jack & Fritzi’s friend, Arthur; Aaron’s grand-nephew, Darius; Helen Yager; Connie Farmer; Betty Jones; and Bonnie Kelley.

Soldiers everywhere in the world and those who wait for them to come home. We ask God’s blessing on these people and those in need, but not named.

Note: On the last page of the UMW yearbook, as well as the inside back cover of the Church Directory, the Prayer Chain is listed. To receive the electronic prayer chain, contact rayfeay@hotmail.com.

The Sunday School will be collecting from now until Christmas towards

the goal of helping families become more self-reliant. There are so many

opportunities it's hard to choose, but we'd like to help with flocks of

chickens, bunnies, and maybe even a goat or sheep.

So far we have raised $200. There are collection banks in the narthex

during the services. Donations can be made directly

to the children on Sundays, or through the donation

envelopes in the offering; just be sure to mark the

envelope for Heifer project.

Sabrina Hand

COLLECTING NON-EDIBLE ITEMS...

For the seventh consecutive year, United Methodist Women are promoting a drive to collect non-edible items to help fill the shelves at Florence

Food Share. During November there will be a specially marked receptacle in the entry at church for your donations. Suggestions of useful items, not covered with an Oregon Trail Card, include laundry/dish/bar soap, cleaning supplies, paper products, adult/children’s diapers, disposable razors, shampoo and deodorant, even pet food. The entire church family is invited to assist with this outreach in the Florence commu-nity. May God bless the giver! Jean Hefty

UMWomen News

United Methodist Women will come together on Thursday, November 5 at 1:30 p.m. in the Tedd Powell Fellowship Hall. Hostesses are Georgia Garrett and Kim Holden. Joining with women in sixty countries around the globe, the World Thank Offering will be received, allowing us to share in mission programs through the Women’s Division of the United Methodist Church. All women are

invited!

Final preparations will be made for the November 7 Country Store and Luncheon, and UMW officers for 2016 are to be elected. Donna Embree will direct our devotion-al thoughts and Renee’ Hansen is to share a book review.

Jean Hefty

COUNTRY STORE & LUNCHEON Saturday, November 7, 9:00 am-2:00 pm

Luncheon 11:00—1:00 FUMC Tedd Powell Hall

Items available for purchase include: jams/jelly, baked goods, candy, gift bags and baskets, needlework and clever crafts, plus an assortment of Rada cutlery.

LUNCH is offered with the “full meal deal” at $8 providing choice of soup, homemade bread and pie and a beverage. Ala carte orders are also available. Come enjoy a tasty meal and a time to visit with friends.

Set-up is the day before on November 6. Please bring items to be sold, with suggested selling price, between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 12 noon. Direct questions to Yola Hesser or Renee’ Hansen.

Jean Hefty

NOVEMBER Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu

1 Adult Sun School 9-10am Worship/Communion10:30 Kids Sun. School during Service

2 Office Hours 10 am–1 pm S.B.I.P. Mtg 6:30-8:30

3 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 A.A. Meeting 5-6

4 5 UMMen 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10Office Hours 8:30 am-12Free Lunch 11:30-12:30UMW 1:30-3 Choir Practice 5:30-6:45Meditation Group 5:30

8

Adult Sun School 9-10am Worship 9:00 & 10:30 Kids Sun. School during Service

9 Office Hours 10 am–1 pm S.B.I.P. Mtg 6:30-8:30

10 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 A.A. Meeting 5-6

11 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12

12 UMMen 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10Office Hours 8:30 am-12Free Lunch 11:30-12:30Choir Practice 5:30-6:45Meditation Group 5:30Finance Comm Mtg 6:45

15 Adult Sun School 9-10am Worship 9:00 & 10:30 Kids Sun. School during Service

16 Office Hours 10 am–1 pm S.B.I.P. Mtg 6:30-8:30

17 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 A.A. Meeting 5-6 PFLAG 6:30-8

18

Thanksgiving Potluck 5:30-7

19 UMMen 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10Office Hours 8:30 am-12Free Lunch 11:30-12:30Choir Practice 5:30-6:45Meditation Group 5:30

22 Adult Sun School 9-10am Worship 9:00 & 10:30 Kids Sun. School during service All-Church Conference After 2nd service- 11:30

23 Office Hours 10 am–1 pm S.B.I.P. Mtg 6:30-8:30

24 Free Lunch 11:30-12:30 A.A. Meeting 5-6 Community Thanksgiving Service—Presbyterian Church

25 Prayer Shawl Ministry 10-12

26 THANKSGIVINGUMMen 8 am Women’s Covenant 8-10Office Hours 8:30 am-12Free Lunch 11:30-12:30Choir Practice 5:30-6:45Meditation Group 5:30

29 Adult Sun School 9-10am Worship 9:00 & 10:30 Kids Sun. School during service

30 Office Hours 10 am–1 pm S.B.I.P. Mtg 6:30-8:30

Fri Sat

Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 8:30 am-12

12:30

-6:45 Meditation Group 5:30-7

6 Office Hours 8:30 am-12

7 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 UMW Country Store & Luncheon 9-2 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 8:30 am-12

12:30 -6:45

Meditation Group 5:30-7 Finance Comm Mtg 6:45-8

13 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 Trustees Mtg 12:30

14 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 8:30 am-12

12:30 -6:45

Meditation Group 5:30-7

20 Office Hours 8:30 am-12

21 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

26 THANKSGIVING

Women’s Covenant 8-10 Office Hours 8:30 am-12

12:30 -6:45

Meditation Group 5:30-7

27 Office Hours 8:30 am-12

28 Office Hours 8:30 am-12 A.A. Meeting 11:30-12:30

Church preparation for Hanging of the Greens

Birthdays

3 Alex Goss 4 Sandy Woodward 6 Raye Weisbrich 8 Bob Hefty 14 Eleanor Hand 23 Carol Johnson 24 Fritzi Keller 26 Carol Salisbury 26 Leah Goodwin 30 Peggy Wilson

Anniversaries 11 Rick & Bonnie Kelley

NOVEMBER KIDS’ TIME

1 Reverend Carol

8 Kathy Bones

15 Trisha Holden

22 Linda Yoder

If you are wondering how you can serve the church by

ushering, being a liturgist, giving a kids’ talk, or hosting

coffee time, here’s the scoop...

Liturgist or coffee host, call Hazel Vacura, 541-999-6609

Kids Talks, call Kathy Bones, 541-997-3082

Ushers & Greeters, call Aaron Gallegos, 541-902-8369

Additionally…

Call Sabrina Hand to help with Sunday School

Call Aaron Gallegos to request altar flowers

Who’s Doing What When

Any and all men are invited each Thursday morning at 8:00 a.m.

to a no-host breakfast at

Kathleen & Nina’s.

Church Attendance in October...

4th: 50 11th: 48 18th: 68 25th: 67

Since I pleaded so hard for Red M & M's, I would like to put in a big thank you to those who helped to make one of my projects a success. I also want to thank Peggy for helping big time on another one of our P.S. projects. There have been many who not only donated for that one, but for many other crafts that were made this year. Thanks to Yola, Mary, and Ursula, for putting together the luncheon. I bet if you talk real sweet to them, they will give you their recipes (do not tell them I said that). My big thanks goes to Renee’ and Yola for doing a great job in having our work shops. GREAT JOB GIRLS! THANKS AGAIN TO ALL who have donated their time to crafting and baking goodies. YUM, YUM! SO PLEASE COME and check it out for your self...and enjoy!!!!!!

Rosie

Florence United Methodist Church

FINANCE REPORT

January 1-September 30, 2015

Budget September Year to

Date Annual

Cash Receipts 4,480.85 53,210.65 81,590.00

Cash Paid Out 5,243.04 61,691.41 80,645.00

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Net Surplus/(Deficit) (762.19) (8,480.76) 945.00

RECIPE CORNER Thanksgiving Vegetable Platter

Ingredients: Cucumber; celery; cherry tomatoes; red, green, and yellow bell peppers; baby carrots; green onions; asparagus stalks; red leaf lettuce; 1 yellow zucchini; black olives

Directions: On a round platter arrange: -Yellow zucchini, cut in half lengthwise, and cut to make the size of a head -Cucumber, sliced, placed around head -Celery stalk, cut down to “leg/feet” size, one end sliced 3 ways to make toes—slip under cucumbers -Cherry tomatoes around top of head -Green bell peppers sliced on the round and cut in half—placed around tomatoes -Do the same with yellow and then red bell peppers -Lay leaves of lettuce on platter around the plate (except for feet area) -Cut 2-3 inch lengths of green onions and asparagus—lay around on the lettuce -Place carrots amongst onions and asparagus with one end under red bell peppers Whala!

Send me your favorite recipe to be included in a future newsletter!

Lay Leader Lines

At this Thanksgiving time of year it is very important to me that I express my gratitude that Rev. Carol Thompson is our pastor and leader here at Florence United Methodist Church. I hope that you all have the opportunity to be in a church service that Rev. Carol leads. It is a special, meaningful time. She teaches as she speaks to us. She talks to the kids during “kids’ time” – no matter who the presenter is that day - and really listens to what they have to say. She has introduced some new-to-us ways of being in a worship service, with more new ideas promised for the coming Advent season. As you know, we had an interesting and challenging year before Rev. Carol was ap-pointed to FUMC. I am so grateful she has the experience and knowledge of what a United Methodist Church is. She is willing to teach us how to “get back on the right track” in every sense and to walk with us every step of the way. Encouraging us to use our gifts and talents to be in ministry in the world is every bit as important to her as making sure the budget can be balanced. Because I have had the good for-tune to work with Rev. Carol on the business of the Church, I feel I can say that she considers one of the things that are most important to this church is for each of us to be in ministry in our community and in our daily lives. I appreciate the gentle challenge she gives us to be about the work of Jesus Christ in all that we do. Thank you Rev. Carol Thompson for being here at Florence United Methodist Church. Smiles, Hazel Vacura Lay Leader

NOVEMBER Newsletter

Florence United Methodist Church

333 Kingwood St., Florence, OR 97439

Sunday Worship: 9 and 10:30 a.m.

Office Phone: (541) 997-6025

florenceumc@florenceunitedmethodist.org

Online: www.florenceunitedmethodist.org

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