2. Thank you in advance for your thoughtfulness!

3. Scrip Orders Next scrip order: Monday, Aug. 18 at 8:30 am. Order forms on Narthex bulletin board. Contact: Church Office

4. Women’s Support Group Women’s Support Group Women’s Support Group Mondays, August 18 6:30-8:00 pm, Teen Room Contact: Laurel Jensen Announcements & Reminders Charge Conference, Sunday, November 24 Our Charge Conference will be held Sunday, November 24 in Wesley Hall. We will begin after worship service with a potluck finger food lunch at 11 am and presentation by the Pathway to Renewal Team. (Please bring any potluck finger food contributions to Wesley Hall before worship begins.) The Charge Conference will begin at 12:15 when the meeting facilitator, Pastor David Park of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, arrives. Hanging of the Greens, Sanctuary, Saturday, November 30, 10 am – 12 noon Volunteers are welcome to help the Worship Ministry adorn our Sanctuary with greens, chrismons, advent candles, and other symbols of the season on Saturday, November 30 at 10 am. See Worship Chair Margo Williams with any questions. Street Closings on Sunday, December 8 The California International Marathon will run on Sunday, December 8, 2013, causing some intersections near the church to be closed. The race starts at 7 am near Folsom Dam and travels Oak Avenue, Fair Oaks Boulevard, and J Street to the Capitol. Intersections will be closed only while the race comes through, but be prepared, if necessary, to leave home early and avoid the race course on your way to church. Got Socks? Sock Drive 2013 has Begun! Please bring new or clean used socks for distribution to the homeless in our area. There is a decorated box in the Narthex for collecting socks. See Ruby or Wayde for details. United Methodist Church of Rancho Cordova Thanksgiving Service UMC of Rancho Cordova will hold a Thanksgiving Service of Praise and Gratitude on Thursday, November 28, 10 – 10:45 am at 2101 Zinfandel Drive. Call 635-4242 with any questions. Finance Ministry Numbers Sept. 2013Fiscal YTDNovember 2, 2013 Income$13,958$38,312Apple Hill Fundraiser Expenses$21,206$50,039$107 raised! Net($7,248)($11,727) A LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD AT FAIR OAKS UMC All activities are open unless otherwise noted – you are always invited to drop in. Schedule for the week of November 17, 2013 SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 17th (drop off cakes) BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM WORSHIP & LEGACY SUNDAY – SANCTUARY, 9:45 AM TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM MONDAY – NOVEMBER 18th BOOK CLUB – LIBRARY, 12 NOON TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 19th FINANCE MINISTRY – SPENCER, 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 20th LIFE ’ S CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP – LIBRARY, 6 PM THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 21st CENTERING PRAYER – LIBRARY, 11 AM LITTLE METHODIST SCHOOL THANKSGIVING PROGRAM – SANCTUARY, 6:30 PM PATHWAY TO RENEWAL TEAM MEETING – SPENCER, 6:30 PM STUDENTS WORSHIPPING AN AWESOME GOD – TEEN ROOM, 7PM CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL – WESLEY HALL, 7:30 PM SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 23rd TONGAN CHOIR REHEARSAL – SANCTUARY, 7 PM SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 24th BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 10 AM PATHWAY TO RENEWAL PRESENTATION & POTLUCK LUNCH – WESLEY HALL, 11 AM CHARGE CONFERENCE – WESLEY HALL, 12:15 PM TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM Next Sunday… Potluck Lunch, Pathway to Renewal Presentation, Charge Conference Announcements & Reminders Charge Conference, Sunday, November 24 Our Charge Conference will be held Sunday, November 24 in Wesley Hall. We will begin after worship service with a potluck finger food lunch at 11 am and presentation by the Pathway to Renewal Team. (Please bring any potluck finger food contributions to Wesley Hall before worship begins.) The Charge Conference will begin at 12:15 when the meeting facilitator, Pastor David Park of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, arrives. Hanging of the Greens, Sanctuary, Saturday, November 30, 10 am – 12 noon Volunteers are welcome to help the Worship Ministry adorn our Sanctuary with greens, chrismons, advent candles, and other symbols of the season on Saturday, November 30 at 10 am. See Worship Chair Margo Williams with any questions. Street Closings on Sunday, December 8 The California International Marathon will run on Sunday, December 8, 2013, causing some intersections near the church to be closed. The race starts at 7 am near Folsom Dam and travels Oak Avenue, Fair Oaks Boulevard, and J Street to the Capitol. Intersections will be closed only while the race comes through, but be prepared, if necessary, to leave home early and avoid the race course on your way to church. Got Socks? Sock Drive 2013 has Begun! Please bring new or clean used socks for distribution to the homeless in our area. There is a decorated box in the Narthex for collecting socks. See Ruby or Wayde for details. United Methodist Church of Rancho Cordova Thanksgiving Service UMC of Rancho Cordova will hold a Thanksgiving Service of Praise and Gratitude on Thursday, November 28, 10 – 10:45 am at 2101 Zinfandel Drive. Call 635-4242 with any questions. Finance Ministry Numbers Sept. 2013Fiscal YTDNovember 2, 2013 Income$13,958$38,312Apple Hill Fundraiser Expenses$21,206$50,039$107 raised! Net($7,248)($11,727) A LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD AT FAIR OAKS UMC All activities are open unless otherwise noted – you are always invited to drop in. Schedule for the week of November 17, 2013 SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 17th (drop off cakes) BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM WORSHIP & LEGACY SUNDAY – SANCTUARY, 9:45 AM TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM MONDAY – NOVEMBER 18th BOOK CLUB – LIBRARY, 12 NOON TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 19th FINANCE MINISTRY – SPENCER, 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 20th LIFE ’ S CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP – LIBRARY, 6 PM THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 21st CENTERING PRAYER – LIBRARY, 11 AM LITTLE METHODIST SCHOOL THANKSGIVING PROGRAM – SANCTUARY, 6:30 PM PATHWAY TO RENEWAL TEAM MEETING – SPENCER, 6:30 PM STUDENTS WORSHIPPING AN AWESOME GOD – TEEN ROOM, 7PM CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL – WESLEY HALL, 7:30 PM SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 23rd TONGAN CHOIR REHEARSAL – SANCTUARY, 7 PM SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 24th BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 10 AM PATHWAY TO RENEWAL PRESENTATION & POTLUCK LUNCH – WESLEY HALL, 11 AM CHARGE CONFERENCE – WESLEY HALL, 12:15 PM TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM Next Sunday… Potluck Lunch, Pathway to Renewal Presentation, Charge Conference

5. Life’s Challenges Support Group Life’s Challenges Support Group For Men and Women 1 st and 3 rd Wednesdays Aug. 20 and Sept. 3 6:00 pm, Library Contact: Loretta Dodge Bob Gilberg Sponsored by Caring Ministry

6. CHANCEL CHOIR Chancel Choir Rehearsals Resume Thursday, September 4 at 7:30 pm Contact: Samantha Arrasmith

7. Tongan Ministry Tongan Ministry Luau September 27! Tickets on sale August 24 Announcements & Reminders Charge Conference, Sunday, November 24 Our Charge Conference will be held Sunday, November 24 in Wesley Hall. We will begin after worship service with a potluck finger food lunch at 11 am and presentation by the Pathway to Renewal Team. (Please bring any potluck finger food contributions to Wesley Hall before worship begins.) The Charge Conference will begin at 12:15 when the meeting facilitator, Pastor David Park of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, arrives. Hanging of the Greens, Sanctuary, Saturday, November 30, 10 am – 12 noon Volunteers are welcome to help the Worship Ministry adorn our Sanctuary with greens, chrismons, advent candles, and other symbols of the season on Saturday, November 30 at 10 am. See Worship Chair Margo Williams with any questions. Street Closings on Sunday, December 8 The California International Marathon will run on Sunday, December 8, 2013, causing some intersections near the church to be closed. The race starts at 7 am near Folsom Dam and travels Oak Avenue, Fair Oaks Boulevard, and J Street to the Capitol. Intersections will be closed only while the race comes through, but be prepared, if necessary, to leave home early and avoid the race course on your way to church. Got Socks? Sock Drive 2013 has Begun! Please bring new or clean used socks for distribution to the homeless in our area. There is a decorated box in the Narthex for collecting socks. See Ruby or Wayde for details. United Methodist Church of Rancho Cordova Thanksgiving Service UMC of Rancho Cordova will hold a Thanksgiving Service of Praise and Gratitude on Thursday, November 28, 10 – 10:45 am at 2101 Zinfandel Drive. Call 635-4242 with any questions. Finance Ministry Numbers Sept. 2013Fiscal YTDNovember 2, 2013 Income$13,958$38,312Apple Hill Fundraiser Expenses$21,206$50,039$107 raised! Net($7,248)($11,727) A LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD AT FAIR OAKS UMC All activities are open unless otherwise noted – you are always invited to drop in. Schedule for the week of November 17, 2013 SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 17th (drop off cakes) BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM WORSHIP & LEGACY SUNDAY – SANCTUARY, 9:45 AM TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM MONDAY – NOVEMBER 18th BOOK CLUB – LIBRARY, 12 NOON TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 19th FINANCE MINISTRY – SPENCER, 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 20th LIFE ’ S CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP – LIBRARY, 6 PM THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 21st CENTERING PRAYER – LIBRARY, 11 AM LITTLE METHODIST SCHOOL THANKSGIVING PROGRAM – SANCTUARY, 6:30 PM PATHWAY TO RENEWAL TEAM MEETING – SPENCER, 6:30 PM STUDENTS WORSHIPPING AN AWESOME GOD – TEEN ROOM, 7PM CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL – WESLEY HALL, 7:30 PM SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 23rd TONGAN CHOIR REHEARSAL – SANCTUARY, 7 PM SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 24th BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 10 AM PATHWAY TO RENEWAL PRESENTATION & POTLUCK LUNCH – WESLEY HALL, 11 AM CHARGE CONFERENCE – WESLEY HALL, 12:15 PM TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM Next Sunday… Potluck Lunch, Pathway to Renewal Presentation, Charge Conference Announcements & Reminders Charge Conference, Sunday, November 24 Our Charge Conference will be held Sunday, November 24 in Wesley Hall. We will begin after worship service with a potluck finger food lunch at 11 am and presentation by the Pathway to Renewal Team. (Please bring any potluck finger food contributions to Wesley Hall before worship begins.) The Charge Conference will begin at 12:15 when the meeting facilitator, Pastor David Park of St. Andrew’s United Methodist Church, arrives. Hanging of the Greens, Sanctuary, Saturday, November 30, 10 am – 12 noon Volunteers are welcome to help the Worship Ministry adorn our Sanctuary with greens, chrismons, advent candles, and other symbols of the season on Saturday, November 30 at 10 am. See Worship Chair Margo Williams with any questions. Street Closings on Sunday, December 8 The California International Marathon will run on Sunday, December 8, 2013, causing some intersections near the church to be closed. The race starts at 7 am near Folsom Dam and travels Oak Avenue, Fair Oaks Boulevard, and J Street to the Capitol. Intersections will be closed only while the race comes through, but be prepared, if necessary, to leave home early and avoid the race course on your way to church. Got Socks? Sock Drive 2013 has Begun! Please bring new or clean used socks for distribution to the homeless in our area. There is a decorated box in the Narthex for collecting socks. See Ruby or Wayde for details. United Methodist Church of Rancho Cordova Thanksgiving Service UMC of Rancho Cordova will hold a Thanksgiving Service of Praise and Gratitude on Thursday, November 28, 10 – 10:45 am at 2101 Zinfandel Drive. Call 635-4242 with any questions. Finance Ministry Numbers Sept. 2013Fiscal YTDNovember 2, 2013 Income$13,958$38,312Apple Hill Fundraiser Expenses$21,206$50,039$107 raised! Net($7,248)($11,727) A LOOK AT WHAT’S AHEAD AT FAIR OAKS UMC All activities are open unless otherwise noted – you are always invited to drop in. Schedule for the week of November 17, 2013 SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 17th (drop off cakes) BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM WORSHIP & LEGACY SUNDAY – SANCTUARY, 9:45 AM TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM MONDAY – NOVEMBER 18th BOOK CLUB – LIBRARY, 12 NOON TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 19th FINANCE MINISTRY – SPENCER, 6:15 PM WEDNESDAY – NOVEMBER 20th LIFE ’ S CHALLENGES SUPPORT GROUP – LIBRARY, 6 PM THURSDAY – NOVEMBER 21st CENTERING PRAYER – LIBRARY, 11 AM LITTLE METHODIST SCHOOL THANKSGIVING PROGRAM – SANCTUARY, 6:30 PM PATHWAY TO RENEWAL TEAM MEETING – SPENCER, 6:30 PM STUDENTS WORSHIPPING AN AWESOME GOD – TEEN ROOM, 7PM CHANCEL CHOIR REHEARSAL – WESLEY HALL, 7:30 PM SATURDAY – NOVEMBER 23rd TONGAN CHOIR REHEARSAL – SANCTUARY, 7 PM SUNDAY – NOVEMBER 24th BIBLE STUDY – LIBRARY, 9 AM WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 10 AM PATHWAY TO RENEWAL PRESENTATION & POTLUCK LUNCH – WESLEY HALL, 11 AM CHARGE CONFERENCE – WESLEY HALL, 12:15 PM TONGAN LANGUAGE WORSHIP – SANCTUARY, 4 PM Next Sunday… Potluck Lunch, Pathway to Renewal Presentation, Charge Conference

8. Needed! Easy Worship Projection Operators Needed! Contact: Church Office

9. Trustees Contact: Board of Trustees Fall Church Work Day Saturday, October 18 8:30 am – 2 pm

10. Family Promise Contact: Bob Gilberg, Terri Himes, Joanne Cossairt Saturday, November 1, 7 pm $10 adults; $5 children Family Promise Concert

11. SWAG Thursdays at 7 pm in the Teen Room! Contact: Joy Gilberg

12. Church Library Library open after worship 2 nd Sundays Contact: Anne Rohwer

13. Church Office Monday – Friday 8:30 am – 12:30 pm

14. Outreach Ministry Be a Cake Angel! Pick up cake pans today. Contact: Karlene Brown

15. Sunday Morning Bible Study Sunday Morning Bible Study Sunday Mornings 9 AM to 9:45 AM Church Library Contact: Loren Guffey

16. Jiffy Fixers You CAN be a Jiffy Fixer! Contact: Jim Allen

17. Church Note Cards $4 for 1 card $20 for 6 cards Note Cards in the Narthex

18. UMC...Sunrise Circuit Events St. Andrew’s UMC Hot August Night Sat., August 23, 5:30 pm Flyers on Hall Bulletin Board

19. UMC...Sunrise Circuit Events St. Mark’s UMC Moon Lecture Series Fall 2014 Flyers on Hall Bulletin Board

20. UMC...Sunrise Circuit Events Elverta UMC & Rio Linda UMC Imagine No Malaria Church-to-Church 5K Run Saturday, September 27 Flyers on Hall Bulletin Board

21. SUNDAY (Today): Reconciling Ministry, Spencer, 11:00 am Stewardship Campaign, Spencer, 6:30 pm

22. Looking Ahead Mark Your Calendar for Upcoming Events… 8/24 Luau Tickets on Sale! 9/02 Little Methodist School begins 9/04 Chancel Choir resumes rehearsals 9/07 Chancel Choir sings in worship 9/14 Stewardship Campaign begins 9/27 Tongan Ministry Luau 10/18 Fall Work Day 11/01 Family Promise Concert “Sister Swing” 11/23 Charge Conference

23. Looking Ahead