TAKE WHAT YOU NEED CABINET:  
Don’t forget to bring an item for the Take What You Need Cabinet this Sunday, October 18th, and place your item in the hamper in the chapel hallway.  We will be collecting items for the cabinet on the Third Sunday of each month, so mark your calendars now!  Items urgently needed are listed on the dry erase board on the Take What You need table in the chapel hallway (bars of soap, washcloths, & socks are currently listed.) See shopping list below.





CHARGE CONFERENCE:  
Our annual Charge Conference will be Saturday, October 24^th at Rocky River UMC at 10:30am. All church members are invited to attend.  Please let the office know if you will attend.




ALL SAINTS SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2026: 
Please submit to the church office by Wednesday, October 28^th, any names you wish to be remembered on this day.  These names will be read aloud in worship, in addition to the members who went to the Church Triumphant since last All Saints Sunday.









GAIL ECONOMY MEMORIAL TEA: 
Sunday, November 8, 12:30pm, Church Parlor
Please sign up on the bulletin board or call the office to register by November 1st and bring a finger food to share and a teacup and saucer, if you have one. 
If you would like to host a table with a tea service consisting of 4 cups, saucers, dessert plates & napkins-we are looking for 10 individuals to do this.
There is no charge to attend but please bring something for our Take What You Need Cabinet
Various teas, lemonade and finger foods will be provided.
Hats optional but encouraged.
Suggestions for Take What You Need Cabinet
·        Washcloths
·        Socks
·        Bars of Soap
·       T.P. (4 or 1 rolls)
·       Canned meals





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!




BOOK CLUB:  
Join us on November 11^th, 6:00pm in the church parlor, for book club.  “Theo of Golden” is a heartwarming, character-driven novel by Allen Levi about an elderly stranger who transforms a small Southern town through quiet, anonymous acts of kindness.  The main message of Allen Levi’s novel “Theo of Golden” is that true goodness requires love, and that intentional acts of kindness can transform a broken world one person at a time.  Hope to see everyone on November 11^th for food, fun, fellowship, and discussion.




SPAGHETTI DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 
Spaghetti Dinner will be Nov. 14^th from 4-8:00pm.  We will need drivers to deliver meals to homebound, bakers, salad dressing and vegan meal option makers, servers, set-up, clean-up, cashiers, and kitchen help.  Please sign-up if you are willing/able to help in any way.  All proceeds will go towards church missions.

 

 

MEMBERSHIP COMMITTEE FORMATION:  
We are looking for people who are interested in forming and becoming part of a membership/welcoming committee.  This committee will assist with welcoming visitors, assisting the pastor with follow up with visitors and planning special new member events.  If you feel like this fits you, please call the front office and Pastor Tennille will plan a meeting to discuss next steps of implementation.




SPRING ARTS PROJECT:
We are looking for those interested in planning an Easter Egg Hunt, springtime crafts and games for our community to introduce our church to new people in the community and beyond.  Special Saturday crafts, games and ice cream would go for three weeks with a final “art show” on a Sunday morning.  Anyone interested in helping with plans for next spring, please let Sara in the office know.




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

Ready. Set. Ignite.

On October 1, churches across East and West Ohio will have the opportunity to apply for the new Ignite Ohio Grants, a collaborative initiative designed to spark innovation, strengthen communities, develop leaders, and launch new ministries.

We believe God is calling United Methodist churches across Ohio to look beyond their walls, engage their communities, and create new pathways for people to experience Christ's love.

Whether you're exploring a new ministry idea, dreaming about a Fresh Expression, reimagining your church property, investing in emerging leaders, or launching a community-focused initiative, Ignite Ohio is here to help move great ideas into action.

Need help shaping your vision? We've got that too. Join a Whiteboard Session, explore the Dreaming New Possibilities Guide (attached), and start imagining what God might do next through your church.

Dream Bigger. Ignite Innovation. Reach New People.

All Information about the grants can be found in the Ignite Ohio Grant Handbook and the Ignite Ohio Grant Application link can be found here.

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

Storyboard Episode 89 By EOC News on October 12, 2026 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. Episode 89 “Influence, Connection & Impact: Investing in the Local School” features a discussion with Steven and Kimberly Hall, two laypeople at Amboy UMC who started an outreach ministry to meet the physical needs of students and families in their local school district. “For me it was a new purpose, and I really felt that God led us to be able to help other children. Even something small can have a ripple effect that you never know can touch somebody,” shared Kimberly. “When we give out blankets in the wintertime or gloves and hats, jackets, snow boots – all of those things allow a family who is struggling to make ends meet to have that opportunity to not spend that money on that and instead they can spend that money on something else like keeping the water on,” said Steven. Listen to previous Storyboard podcast episodes. View clergy and laity sharing their #BeUMC stories.