Announcements for October 19/20, 2024
Thank you to our Worship Assistants & Readers this weekend: Tom Atkins, Pat Brown, Lisa Mathe, Mick Shanahan. Volunteers are always needed—see the sign-up sheet in the narthex.
Flowers this weekend are donated by Patti Bays in honor of Cecil.
Fellowship this weekend is provided by Ruth Tasa, Sue Bro and Ann Matzke.
Happy Birthday to Becky Brakebill on Oct. 30th, Carol Quin on Nov. 4th. May you all be blessed with a happy birthday!
Parish Council meets on Wednesday at 4:30pm in the Conference Room.
Pr. Sharon’s Civic Life & Faith class resumes on Wed. at 6:30pm in the Fellowship Hall.
The Daytime Book Group will meet on Thursday at 2pm in the CR to discuss Remarkable Bright Creatures by Shelby Van Pelt. All are invited to join in the discussion.
There will be Prayer Vigils for Peace—2024 Elections on Thursday, Oct. 24 & 31 in the sanctuary.
Make your appointment now for SOJ’s Annual Veterans Day Blood Drive on Tuesday, Nov. 12th, 9am—2pm in the Fellowship Hall. Pick up a flier in the narthex for contact information.
Be sure to check out artwork by Rita Dunn in the Fellowship Hall. Rita’s artwork is being displayed on a rotating basis and then auctioned off throughout our 30th Year Celebration. Rita’s paintings (32 total) would also make nice Christmas presents!
Next Sunday is Reformation Sunday/Oktoberfest—don’t forget to sign-up in the narthex or Fellowship Hall to bring in extra dishes for our meal in addition to the brats that have already been purchased. Invite your friends and neighbors!
NOTE: Those who are bringing sauerkraut to the meal need to have it to the church by Friday, Oct. 25th. Cold food dishes brought to the fellowship hall and set-up of tables on Saturday, 10am-Noon. Those making German potato salad and German red cabbage should bring them hot on that Sunday morning to put on the steam table. Thank you for your great job in making this kick-off over the moon! —InReach/Outreach Team.
Through a variety of lenses, we will explore the concept: The Golden Rule.
All are invited to the 2024 Interfaith Workshops taking place on Sundays, Oct. 27—Nov. 24, 2-4pm at Mountain View UMC, 901 S. 12th St. The workshops will culminate with a Multi-Faith Worship Service on Sunday Nov. 24 at 2pm. Please bring non-perishable food items to the Worship Service to be distributed through Old Town Mission. Monetary offerings are welcome to assist local homeless people— checks payable to Verde Valley Homeless Coalition.
Last week’s attendance: Saturday 10/12 & Sunday 10/13 = 58