Harris & Lake Park United Methodist churches

The Connection

Soup & Pie Supper Thurs., Nov. 15th—Harris UMC

5 choices of soup, many pies/desserts

Take-out available also

Adults - $8.00, Kids thru 10 yrs. - $4.50, Preschool – Free

Serving 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Sr. High Youth Group Pie Auction

Nov. 18th after worship at Harris & LP

(see inside for list of what proceeds are used for)

Thanksgiving Worship—5 p.m. Sun., Nov. 18th at First Presbyterian

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Pastor: Emmanuel T. Naweji Harris UMC: 208 N. Main Lake Park UMC: 1471 135th Ave. Office: 1471 135th Ave. Phone: 712-832-3361 E-mail: hlpumc@yahoo.com Facebook Page: United Methodist Church of Harris & Lake Park Pastor’s Residence: 15 Arnold’s Entrance Lake Park, IA 51347 Phone: 712-339-7115 E-mail: revnaweji@yahoo.com Web: www.emmanuelnaweji.com Parish Secretary: Judy Taber Custodians Kelley Morgan, H, 702-526-1054 Mary Schmidt, LP, 712-331-1455

Worship Harris – 9:00 a.m. Lake Park – 10:30 a.m.

Sunday School—Sept. – May Harris – 10:15 a.m. Lake Park – 9:00 a.m.

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November 2018

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

November

1 All Saints Day 2 3 Ingathering W.I.T. – Cherokee, IA 10 a.m. Everyone welcome 5-6 p.m. LP UMC open for prayer

4 11th Sunday after

Pentecost All Saints Sunday

5

6

9:00 Bible Study

7 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible

Study 9:00 Chimers 1:00 LP UMW 6:00 Confirmation 7:00 Jr. High Youth Group 7:00 Chums Bells

8 No Harris Ad Council

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5-6 p.m. open prayer time

11 12th Sunday after

Pentecost Stateline Riders & Sons of American Legion serving pancakes, French toast, sausage, eggs, etc. at LP Comm. Center 8 am – 1 pm. Vets free/others freewill

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13 9:00 Bible Study

Care

Center Music

14 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible

Study 9:00 Chimers 6:00 Confirmation 6:30 Sr. High Youth Group NO LP Ad Council

15 Harris UMC

Soup Supper

5 – 7 p.m.

16

Care Center Bingo

17 5-6 p.m. LP UMC open for prayer

18 13th Sunday after

Pentecost Sr. High Youth Group Pie Auction at Harris & LP 5:00 Thanksgiving worship at First Presbyterian

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21 6:30 a.m. Men’s Bible

Study 22

23 24 5-6 p.m. LP UMC open for prayer

25 14th Sunday after

Pentecost

26 27 28 6:30 a.m. Men’s

Bible Study 9:00 Chimers 6:00 Visioning Team

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Cheryl Dake H UMC cancer Garrett Goodell LP UMC surgery Eula Kennedy LP UMC shoulder surgery Those with mental health concerns Sherry Ahrenstorff LP UMC chemo Gloria Thompson (Amanda Money’s grandmother) surgery

Allen Rowe H UMC Parkinson’s Karen Rehms LP UMC fragile health Rita Reimers LP UMC cancer Ardyce Rueter fragile health (mother of Lori Sheeler and Scott Rueter) Dave Lindemann Friend fragile health The men and women in the armed services, their families, and our churches.

Congratulations to Taylor and Laura Heikens on the birth of a son Sept. 20, 2018. He weighed 8# and has been named Bentley Michael. Grandparents are Randy and Dee Rowe, Mike and Shirley Taylor, and Jason and Dallas Heikens. Great grandparents include Allen and Loretta Rowe and Jane Heikens.

Congratulations to Michael and Bridget Raveling on the birth of Kallie Mae Raveling on October 13, 2018.

Thank you for the flowers, prayers and concerns for the loss of our nephew, Jesse Richardson. Ben, Jolene and Jamin Ehlers

Hello Dear Church Family, My prayer and hope are that you are well as you read these lines. A question I have for you though: "What would you say you are thankful for this year?" There may be many reasons to be grateful or there may not. Gratitude is one of these things in life we all have to learn. Saying "thanks" isn't enough, but it is a good start. God, through the Bible, wants us to be thankful. Read 1 Thessalonians 5: "Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you." ESV. I think the phrase "give thanks," from the above Scripture, means three things. First, it is a choice we make on a daily basis. That is what Paul, the author of this letter, I believe, is intending to convey to us all. You and I have to choose to "give thanks," not only when things go well, but also when they do not. We have to decide to be thankful all the times (bad or good circumstances)! Second, the choice to "give thanks" means a way of life. You embrace an attitude and character of being grateful in all seasons. Every day, remind yourself as you start and end your day to be thankful for everything. Last, but not least, the phrase "give thanks" stands for giving back to God and others. We have to show our gratitude through our generosity and hospitality. Give of your time, skills and resources by serving others. Invite somebody to Church, small group or your home. This Thanksgiving, how will you show gratitude? Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! Pastor Emmanuel

Harris UMC

Attendance Offering Sept. 23 52 $1,344.00 Sept. 30 28 667.00 Oct. 7 27 812.00 Oct. 14 34 1,053.00 Oct. 21 27 321.00 Total $4,197.00 Average Weekly Attendance 33 Given to date $37,996.05 Blanket Sunday $120.00

Lake Park UMC Attendance Offering Sept. 16 118 $1,890.35 Sept. 23 111 3,353.00 Sept. 30 135 3,944.01 Oct. 7 134 3,879.06 Oct. 14 127 2,324.00 Oct. 21 136 1,830.05 Total $17,220.47 Average Weekly Attendance 126 Given to date $120,331.09 Sunday School $182.35 Janitorial $75.00 Harris Reimbursement $748.25 World Communion Sunday $15.00 Copies $20.40 Blanket Sunday $306.00

“No one has ever become poor from giving.”

—Anne Frank

Harris UMC

Ushers Ray Akkerman Noel Phillips Cal Harms Flowers Maria Loring, LeAnn Ransom Coffee Nov. 4 Dean Phillips, Noel Phillips Nov. 11 Cal Harms Nov. 18 Ray Akkerman, Steve Bosma Nov. 25 Keith Klaassen

Lake Park UMC

Ushers Curt & Kim Ingwersen Jarrod & Cari Wallace Doug & Dawn Goodell Flowers Emily Pool, Colleen Griese Sunday School Snacks Nov. 4 Snacks – Julie Zevengergen Juice – Ginny Verdoorn Nov. 11 Snacks/Juice – Rebecca Luitjens Nov. 18 Snacks/juice – Sarah VandeHoef Nov. 25 Snacks/Juice – Lisa Taber Snack Servers Nov. 4 Jerry & Aleene Turner Nov. 11 High School Class Nov. 18 Matt Carstensen/Lisa Taber Nov. 25 ??? Sr. High Youth Group Meals & Schedule Nov. 14 Heather Voss Nov. 18 Pie Auction Jr. High Youth Group

Nov. 4 Service project, rake leaves 4-6 p.m. Niemeiers lead

Nov. 24 Serve meal Sioux Falls need drivers

November 2018

1—Harris & LP UMCs 2—those fighting cancer 3—Raymond Ransom 4—Tom & LeAnn Ransom and family 5—Bryan & Nicolle Read and family 6—Lola Read 7—Clark & Roxie Reekers 8—Karen Rehms 9—Bob & Rita Reimers and family 10—Ron & Amy Renner and family 11—Dara Rettig and family 12—Our government leaders 13—Robert Rickabaugh 13—Harold & Valerie Riesberg & family 14—Kenny & Jeanne Roberts 15—William Robertson 16—Allen & Loretta Rowe 17—Randy & Deanna Rowe and family 18—Ryan & Carol Rowe and family 19—Scott & Tricia Rueter and family 20—those with mental health issues 21—World Leaders 22—Darlene Saunders 23—Don & Deb Schroeder 24—Ryan & Tara Seifert and family 25—Shannon & Katie Serck 26—Barb Schomaker 27—Pastor Emmanuel 28—Terry & Lori Sheeler & family 29—Cathy Sheridan and family 30—Keith & Judy Siemers and family

LP UMW NEWS

November 7 ................................. 1:00 p.m.

Program ................................ Jane Heikens “World Thank Offering”

The Sacred Space of Sharing Food

Serve ....................................... Rose Christ

Janice Nissen

Sanctuary Flowers Nov. ............................................ Emily Pool

Colleen Griese

Care Center Music Nov. 13 ........................ Jennifer Krummen

Care Center Bingo Nov. 16 ............................ Darlyne Halquist

Janice Nissen

A big Thank You to everyone for

supporting the all-church bazaar. Your

generosity is appreciated. Proceeds

fund mission work, camp scholarships,

and local projects of the UMW.

November Harris Birthdays

3 Brent Crist

4 Harold Anderson

10 Maria Loring

12 Teri Harms

12 Connor Raveling

14 Jeri Lemker

18 Ryan Ransom

19 Nathan Davis

23 Julie Dillehay

28 Bobbie Davis November LP Birthdays

1 Seth Goodell

1 Tom Bosma

2 Jo Watkins

3 Dee Baloun

4 Ashley Kennedy

6 Butch Orwig

6 Elly Watje

7 Carlie Jo Ahrenstorff

8 Sasha Jansen

9 Ebony Rahe

10 Kirk Ingham

10 Lucien Vabre

11 Cari Wallace

12 Taylor Kracht

14 Arlene Frerichs

14 Eula Kennedy

14 Jarrod Wallace

15 Juanita McCauley

15 Keegan Bradley

15 Madison Brevik

17 Patricia Weltzin

18 Brian Goodell

18 Jason Heikens

19 Tyce Gunderson

20 Tara Seifert

20 Todd Gunderson

22 Arlene Jaycox

22 Jared Rahe

24 Tim Gunderson

24 Jessica Lueders

24 Adrian Martin

25 Mandy Siemon

26 Sue Crosby

26 Emily Gibson Pool

27 Jill Gallagher

27 Sally Herbert

27 Carolyn Johnson

28 Alexandra Salzwedel

29 Stan Anderson

November Harris Anniversaries

27 Don & Marlene Loring

28 Karl & Becky Davis November LP Anniversaries

12 Chris & Emily Lindgren

15 Gary & Judy Taber

21 Linden & Kelly Heikens

23 Craig & Jill Krummen

27 Nick & Arin Elser

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.”

—Oprah Winfrey

“A single grateful thought toward heaven is the most complete prayer.”

—Gotthold Lessing

Annual Pie Auction to be Nov. 18th The Senior High Youth Group will have their annual Pie Auction Sunday, November 18 following the worship services at Harris and Lake Park UMCs. Thank you for your previous support. Be sure to get in on this year’s auction. Proceeds raised go for the following projects:

Thanksgiving baskets

Cards

Inspirational Calendars

Adopt-A-Family

Meal at The Banquet

Water Filters Distributed

at Musac, Haiti

Thirty water filters and buckets were

handed out at Musac, Haiti where the

mission trip was held last June. They

were purchased with the 2018 Vacation

Bible School offerings.

Praying for Pastor Emmanuel

on Pastor Appreciation

Sunday at LP UMC

LP Sunday School class

frosting cupcakes like Joseph’s

Coat of Many Colors

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appreciation

There is a category of books in our church library called “Personal Growth”. These books promote the many aspects of life as its own education. We have opportunities to constantly learn lessons and grow spiritually and intellectually. Come into the library sometime and see what there is for you. Here are some samples.

Deb Morrow, Church Librarian

Mysterious Ways: More Than Coincidence by the Editors of Guideposts “is sure to encourage you, inspire you, and reassure you that God is always with you.”*

In Adam Hamilton’s Why?: Making Sense of God’s Will the reader is given guidance in answering the following questions. “Where is God when the innocent suffer? Where is God when my prayers go unanswered? Why is God’s will so hard to understand?”*

“Let Max Lucado show you how to make the shift of a lifetime. How to bump your life off self-center. How to be changed and experience the meaning-changed life you were meant to have. Your discovery starts here.”* It’s Not About Me: Rescue From the Life We Thought Would Make Us Happy.

Is It Time to Make a Change?: Positive Thoughts for When Life Presents You With a New Direction by Deanna Beisser is a small book of verses. “Everyone’s life is a journey/ and sometimes/ the roads that we travel/ are more mysterious and magical/ than we ever imagined.”

“If you believe your life is a cause for condemnation rather than celebration… If you are weighted down by the guilt of things done- and undone…If you are haunted by a sense of failure to please your heavenly Father… Let this book set you free!” The Birthright: Out of the Servant’s Quarters Into the Father’s House by John Sheasby with Ken Gire.

And finally, Captivating: Unveiling the Mystery of a Woman’s Soul by John & Stasi Eldredge and Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man’s Soul by John Eldredge are check out reading possibilities for your lifelong learning and growing.

*Taken from back cover

Nov. 1 – All Saints Day Isaiah 25:6-9, Psalm 24 Revelation 21:1-6a, John 11, 32-44 Nov. 4 – 24th Sunday after Pentecost Ruth 1:1-18, Psalm 146 Hebrews 9:11-14, Mark 12:28-34 Nov. 11 – 25th Sunday after Pentecost Ruth 3:1-5; 4:13-17, Psalm 127 Hebrews 9:24-28, Mark 12:38-44

Benefit Fund-Raiser

for Cheryl Dake of Harris UMC

This incredible mom, grandma, sister, co-

worker and friend has had one heck of a

2018! Before being diagnosed with both

stage 4 liver and colorectal cancer, she was

traveling to doctors appointments for other

reasons. She's currently undergoing

treatment to tackle the cancer, which tends

to create other symptoms to deal with too.

She's totally taking it #likeaboss—but that

shouldn't surprise you! She's not a complainer...AND she's a red head!

Save Dec. 1 on your calendar. The event will be held at the Ocheyedan Town

Hall. More details will follow soon!

Nov. 18 – 26th Sunday after Pentecost 1 Samuel 1:4-20, Psalm 113 Hebrews 10:11-14, 19-25, Mark 13:1-8 Nov. 22 – Thanksgiving Day Joel 2:21-33, Psalm 126 1 timothy 2:1-7, Matthew 6:25-33 Nov. 25 – Last Sunday after Pentecost 2 Samuel 23:1-7, Psalm 3132:1-12 Revelation 1:4b-8, John 18:33-37

Middle School Youth Group

HAYRIDE

Bibles presented Oct. 14th to 2nd

graders, Brie VandeHoef and

Aubrey Wallace by their

teachers, Meagan Barnhart and

Nicole Vabre

High School Bell Choir

played “Great Is the

Lord” during worship

Oct. 21st at LP UMC

Passing the blanket

to receive donations

to purchase blankets

for those in need.

Pastor Appreciation

Sunday—Fran Graham

and some of her Sunday

school students.