1 Message from the Pastor: What’s New at DUMC? October, November, December 2015 “Don’t hesitate to be enthusiastic – be on fire for the Lord!” Romans 12:11 (CEB) As I have often said, church is a “team sport”. Sunday, October 4 is our opportunity to be “Team Dorranceton” led by the Holy Spirit. Everyone is invited to participate in “The Church Has Left the Building,” our annual day-long event of serving others together. Although there will not be a formal worship service on October 4, we will be together in teams worshipping God by baking, sewing, helping out at a soup kitchen, visiting nursing homes, projects with children and so much more. There is something for everyone to be a part of regardless of age or physical ability. At the end of the day, we will return to the church to break bread together while we share our experiences followed by an informal worship and Holy Communion. So bring whatever gift God has given you, and bring a friend to introduce/reintroduce him or her to Christ through fellowship with the people of God in a day of hands-on mission. If you haven’t seen someone in church for a while, let them know about this wonderful annual event. Let us be one body on fire and enthusiastic in our mission to change lives. See you on Sunday, October 4! Your partner in Christ, Pastor Deb Pastor: Rev. Deborah Rose Office: Parsonage: Pastor’s Church

Calendar of Events October Tuesdays at 4:00 Bible Study with Kathy Gregory (Sept. 29 – Nov.10) Oct. 4 th The Church Has Left the Building Oct. 10 th Fall Yard Work Oct. 20 th at 7:00 PM Church Conference at Forty Fort UMC Oct. 25 th Operation Christmas Child kicks off. Oct. 25 th Open Council Meeting following worship Oct. 29 th Trunk or Treat 6:00 to 7:00 PM *TCHLTB Watch the screens for pictures Homespun Holidays Home canned…. Hand knit…. Sewn and quilted…. Cooked and baked…. And much, much more….. *Date and details to be announced. 2

Calendar of Events November Tuesdays at 4:00 Bible Study with Kathy Gregory (Sept Nov. 10) Nov. 1st Box distribution for Operation Christmas Child Nov. 14 th Crock Pot Fellowship Nov. 15 th Boxes returned for Operation Christmas Child Nov. 22 nd Christ the King Sunday Nov. 29 th First Sunday of Advent Pot luck lunch; Hanging of the Greens Nov. 29 th Open council Meeting Remember the Clothes Closet Men’s and Women’s Gently Used …..and new underwear and socks 3 Don’t forget to keep checking the bulletin and screens for additional events and opportunities. Prayer Shawl meets the second Monday of every month, and you’re invited! 7:00 PM upstairs Missions from the Kitchen is an ongoing ministry/mission group that serves both our church and the community. See Cathy Decker or Gary Richardson if you’d like to help. It’s always a good time and there’s always something cooking!

New Time: Children’s Sunday School will meet during Worship Service. Thursday, Oct. 29 th It’s not “Trick of Treat”- it’s “Trunk or Treat”. Reserve a space, fill your car trunk with goodies, and invite the neighborhood children to “trick or treat” safely in the church parking lot. Remember the Al Beech Food Pantry Cereal, Mac & Cheese, White rice, Canned fruit, Jelly, Canned fruit, Canned sauce, Beef stew, Canned beans, Canned chicken or tuna, Canned vegetables, Peanut butter, Dry pasta, Canned pasta *All donations are greatly appreciated. Even one item will make a difference. Calendar of Events December Dec. 6 th Homespun Holidays Dec 13 th Inter-generational Activities Dec 19 th Youth Hoagie Sale (Sky Lake Fund) Cookie Sale (All Church Retreat) Dec. 20th Blue Christmas Service at (time) Dec. 24 th Christmas Eve Services (7:00PM and 10:00 PM) Dec. 27 th Open Council Meeting Coming in January Saturday Afternoon Worship Service Coffee with Christ *Watch for details. 4