INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, FAMILY, & NEIGHBORS!
DINE-IN OR TAKE-OUT MEALS (PASTA, MEATBALLS or VEGAN MARINARA, SALAD, BREAD & DESSERT)
Adult Meal (2 meatballs) - $15
Child Meal (1 meatball) - $10
Vegan Marinara - $10
CARRY OUT QUARTS
Spaghetti Sauce - $10
4 Meatballs in sauce - $13
7 Meatballs - $13
TAKE WHAT YOU NEED CABINET:
We will be collecting items for the cabinet this Sunday, November 15th, so mark your calendars now! Items urgently needed are washcloths, socks, and toothpaste which are listed on the dry erase board on the Take What You need table in the chapel hallway. See shopping list on the bulletin board.
HANGING OF THE GREENS:
On Sunday, November 22nd, after pancakes, anyone who can help set up the Chrismon Tree in the sanctuary and change the banners would be awesome! Also, on Saturday, November 28, 2026 from 10:30am to 2pm anyone who would like to help the Stephan family decorate the sanctuary and the parlor would be great, as well. Let’s come together in fellowship and service to God and prepare HIS house for this Advent season which begins on November 29th.
2027 STEWARDSHIP CAMPAIGN:
This year, our Stewardship Campaign, “What’s in Your Hand?” invites us to reflect on the many gifts God has entrusted to us-, our time, talents, treasures, prayers, and presence. Throughout this three-week sermon series we will explore what it means to recognize our gifts, use them faithfully, place them in God’s hands, and live with open hearts and generous spirits. COMMITMENT SUNDAY WILL BE NOVEMBER 22, 2026 DURING WORSHIP FOLLOWED BY A PANCAKE BREAKFAST IN WESLEY HALL! Bring your family and be part of this special day as we celebrate God’s faithfulness and our shared ministry!
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 pledge for 2027 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
ALL SAINTS DAY:
On Sunday, November 1st we honored members and loved ones who went to the church triumphant. Below is a list of the members.
The Roll of the Victorious
The Festival of All Saints 2026
Rockport United Methodist Church
Lois Ellibee
Elsie Gaewsky
Janet Lewis
Jan Tietje
ROCKPORT’S CHRISTMAS GIVING TREE:
Rockport is supporting the Christmas Giving Tree for the benefit of the children and adults of Ohio Guidestone. Until mid-December, we will be collecting gifts for their Holiday Shop. Please pick an ornament off of our Christmas tree in the narthex and purchase a gift for that age individual. Other ideas for gifts can be found on the Ohio Guidestone flyer on our bulletin board. The Holiday Shop provides an opportunity for Guidestone’s counselors to choose Christmas presents for their clients. The staff at Guidestone told me that many of the children in their care would not get a single Christmas gift if not for donations from corporations and churches such as Rockport UMC.
Ohio Guidestone offers services for mental health, substance use, family care, foster care, juvenile justice, residential treatment, home-based counseling, job training and more. Their main campus is in Berea, but they have locations across Ohio. Thanks again for your support. Diana Leitch
BOOK CLUB:
Join us on December 16th, 6:00pm in the church parlor, for a potluck book club. “Poignant and life-affirming, ‘This Book Made Me Think of You’ is a novel about reclaiming joy, accepting the help of family and friends to support you after the loss of a spouse, about the guilt that accompanies each fresh start after that loss. It was a reflective and heartwarming novel that rises above its plot’s predictability.” Hope to see everyone on December 16th for food, fun, fellowship, and discussion.
JOURNEY THROUGH THE GOSPEL OF LUKE: Wednesdays from 7-8:30pm
Join us for an inspiring Bible study as we journey through the Gospel of Luke, exploring the life, teachings, compassion, and ministry of Jesus Christ.
Through thoughtful teaching, meaningful discussion, and spiritual reflection, we will discover how Luke’s Gospel speaks to our lives and calls us to live out our faith with love, mercy, and justice.
All are welcome! Whether you are new to Bible study or have studied Scripture for years, come ready to learn, grow, and deepen your relationship with God. Bring your Bible, your questions, and an open heart!
DONUTS AND COFFEE HOUR:
Please consider hosting donuts and coffee before 9:30am worship and/or after worship coffee hour. Fellowship is an important part of the life of the church and why not have food as well! Sign-up sheet is posted on the chapel hallway bulletin board.
GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
August 2026 Church financials can be found Here
or get a hard copy in the church office.
NORTHERN WATERS DISTRICT NEWS: www.eocumc.com/northernwaters
CONFERENCE NEWS: https://www.eocumc.com
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By EOC News on November 9, 2026
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The Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation podcast highlights East Ohio Conference ministries using the core values of the #BeUMC campaign: Disciple Making; Belonging & Inclusion; Influence, Connection & Impact; and Experience of God through The UMC.
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Episode 91 “Disciple Making: Small and Aging Congregations” features a discussion with Rev. Beth Ortiz, Rev. Ed Fashbaugh and Tim Beck centered around the misconceptions people have of small and aging congregations – and the benefits of being small but mighty churches.
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“As we look at the Wesleyan movement and we look at our roots, when we are growing and when we are excited and we are on fire, and we’re making a difference in our communities is actually when we’re in networks of small,” said Ortiz.
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“We, I think mistakenly, think that we have to reach a younger demographic in order to survive. That’s not true. It’s reaching people. That’s the key,” shared Fashbaugh.
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