MILITARY BOXES:  
We will be packing Rockport military boxes on Sunday, November 12^th after the 10am worship service.  Please stop in room 22/meeting room following worship to help with this very important ministry of Rockport.  Also, if anyone has names of family, friends, or loved ones serving our country, please let Jeff Zullo know.




PLEASE JOIN US NEXT SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19^TH 
after our 10am worship service for homemade buttermilk pancakes (Gluten free also available), sausage, eggs and fruit in Wesley Hall.  There is no charge because we are celebrating our stewardship commitment and our new members officially joining our Rockport family of faith!  God is good all the time, all the time God is good!




DON’T FORGET YOUR PLEDGE! 
As we approach the end of the year, don’t forget your commitment to Rockport. If you are unsure of where you are with your pledge, please call the church office. Also, your advanced pledge for 2024 helps leadership set budgets and plan for next year. Please remember all money received goes toward operating budget, as well as, paying our apportionments!  Thank you, The Finance Committee





THANKS EVERYONE! 
Our November 4th, 2023 Spaghetti Dinner raised approximately $1,700 for Outreach missions.  Many thanks to our diners, servers, bakers & kitchen crew. We served 157 meals, dine-in and take out combined, and sold 73 quarts. Don't forget to stock up on quarts of sauce, $10/each and 4 meatballs in sauce and 7 meatballs for $12/each. Look for the next Spaghetti dinner sometime in February.





WE CELEBRATED ALL SAINTS DAY NOVEMBER 5, 2023 AND REMEMBERED:
The Roll of the Victorious
The Festival of All Saints 2023
Rockport United Methodist Church

Georgia Bates
Marguerite Beam
Erna Guia
Bill Bowers
Terry Michael

For all the saints, who from their labors rest.
Who thee by faith before the world confessed.
Thy name, O Jesus, be forever blest.
Alleluia, Alleluia!

O blest communion, fellowship divine!
We feebly struggle, they in glory shine.
Yet all are one in thee, for all are Thine.
Alleluia, Alleluia!




THE CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED 
Nov. 23 & 24^th in observance of Thanksgiving, as well as, Monday, Nov. 27^thfor a vacation day for Sara.  Have a blessed and joyous Thanksgiving with family and friends!




BOOK CLUB:  
Our next book discussion will be on Monday, Nov. 27^th @ 7:00pm at Ellen Todia’s house (off of Story Rd.).  The book we will be reading is Mad Honey by Jodi Picoult “Mad Honey tells the story of two women who have fled abusive pasts to make a new life in the small town of Adams, New Hampshire. When one is found dead, and the other finds her son accused of the murder, the tense courtroom drama that unfolds shines light on the true cost of secrets kept for love.” Hope to see everyone on Nov. 27^th for food, fun, fellowship and discussion.




CHAT AND CHEW ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP! 
Come and join us, bring your lunch, and enjoy your food AND a great discussion! We will explore various topics in the church and Bible. Fall Dates: We will meet once a month on the 3rd Monday of the month, 12 to 2 p.m.

*November 20th
*December 18^th




PRAYER SHAWL MINISTY: 
will meet on Thursday, Nov. 30^th in the church parlor.  All knitters, crocheters, and people who want to learn to knit are welcome. 









MISSION POSSIBLE!
THE YOUTH & Children will be collecting winter items for the Cabinet and also for different homeless groups this year. Hats, Scarves, Gloves, cans of SOUP or ready to eat canned goods with the pull tops (for example: ravioli or hearty soups) hand warmers - the small kind you squeeze with your hands to activate, inexpensive blankets that can be worn easily (may be gently used, they do not have to be brand new) and small sized toiletries (the youth group make homeless kits to put into the cabinet and also distribute) 
·       We will still be collecting our “normal” items for the cabinet as well! 
THANK YOU SO MUCH!





INVITATION TO THE NEW TESTAMENT
9-WEEK STUDY
CONCLUDED NOV. 8
LED BY JIM SPALLINO




GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
Church financials can be found here.  
Go to the Rockport All Church Information folder, Financial Reports folder, 2023 Financials folder, or get a hard copy in the church office.




REMINDER:
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 2:00pm and Fridays from 8:00 - 1:00pm.  
Rev. Don's office hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 - 1:00pm




DISTRICT NEWS: http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/

CONFERENCE NEWS:  https://www.eocumc.com/

A 2024 Shared Ministry Apportionment Message for East Ohio Conference Churches 
https://eastohio-email.brtapp.com/viewinsite/494d986efd184a91792d2242b7333a69?email=rockportumc@sbcglobal.net

Listen to archived episodes of Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation
Episode 22 is titled “Belonging & Inclusion: Exploring What it Means to Create and Empower Belonging and Inclusion”. The episode features conversation with Connectional Ministries team members talking about ways that East Ohio Conference churches can create, and are creating, time, room, and space to welcome all people and build authentic community.