TAILGATE WAS A WINNER:  
Although the Browns did not come through for us, everyone else did.  The new idea from North Olmsted UM Church for Rockport to have a combined tailgate party worked out well.  I would like to thank Scott Holchin who relieved my fears and made sure the Browns game came through loud and clear on our parlor TV. The weather was beautiful and so was the great variety and quantity of food.  We figure we had at least forty attendees, so we hope to repeat next year but with a different outcome to the game.  Hope you are enjoying some of the new activities hosted by your North Olmsted and Rockport party planners. Thanks all, Diana Leitch, Rockport




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.




BECOMING DISCIPLES THROUGH BIBLE STUDY:  
Please join us for this 12-week Disciple Fast Track Old Testament study Wednesdays through Nov. 19^th at 7:00pm in the meeting room.  This study will be led by Jim Spallino.  




TAKE-WHAT-YOU-NEED CABINET! 
Now that school has begun again, we’re asking for help in shopping for the cabinet! We have a small crew of people who take turns shopping for the cabinet every so often, and we’d love to have your help! We have a cabinet fund, and you do not have to spend your own money, unless you’re donating items. We have a list of item suggestions available, and if you’re interested, please see Kira or call the office. Please make sure to turn in your receipts to the office to be reimbursed! Thank you



 
BOOK CLUB: 
Please join us October 7th @7:30pm in the Parlor, for our next book club. “Things You Save in a Fire, by Katherine Center, is about a 26-year-old firefighter in Austin Texas who must learn to forgive in order to love.” Hope to see everyone on October 7^th for food, fun, fellowship, and discussion. 




ROCKPORT CHANCEL CHOIR 
is seeking returning members, new members and welcome all voices!  Rehearsals are on TUESDAYS from 6-7:20pm in the choir room. Contact Susan Shick, Music Director/Organist, at 440-331-9433 or come to any of our TUESDAY rehearsals if you are interested in joining our fellowship and music ministry!  

 



COMING IN OCTOBER:  
The Chosen Season 5 is coming to Rockport!  Be watching for dates and details!
 




LAKEVIEW CEMETERY WADE MEMORIAL CHAPEL TOUR & SCHOFIELD TOMB: 
Saturday, November 1, 2025, 9:00am; Choir will sing at the end of the presentation; $5/person for tour + $2 suggested tip, tip paid in cash day of.
Carpool Transportation - Cars leave from Rockport parking lot at 8:15am
Optional - Going out for brunch afterwards. Pre-pay for tour in the church office.
 




SPAGHETTI DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 
Spaghetti Dinner will be Nov. 8^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 and/or Nehemiah Mission.
 
 
 
 
NORTH OLMSTED EVENTS (Shared Opportunities)
Call office at 440-779-6634 or email at www.noumc.org
 

THE UNITED WOMEN IN FAITH GROUP 
will be having the Annual Church Mouse Craft Fair on October 11th (see the flyer). We are asking for any craft items that you can donate too the Craft Table at the Fair. Also, we are asking for baked goods to sell at our bakery sale table as well. If you can please participate in any of these, we would deeply appreciate it. Items can be given to Liz Lavelle anytime before the sale and of course baked goods can be brought in the Friday evening before the event. We thank you so very much for your support! Any questions please contact Liz Lavelle or Judi Wagner.
 









GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
JUNE  2025 Church financials can be found  Here 
or get a hard copy in the church office.




NORTHERN WATERS DISTRICT NEWS: www.eocumc.com/northernwaters

World Communion Sunday is October 5

World Communion Sunday celebrates the unity and diversity of the universal Christian community. As we gather around the Lord’s table, we recognize our unity in Christ, joining with others worldwide in Holy Communion. Embracing this commitment, United Methodists are dedicated to nurturing diverse leadership within the church by allocating funds for scholarships and leadership training for under-represented students.

Contributions to this Special Sunday offering historically received on the first Sunday in October fund scholarships for U.S. and international students, as well as grants for global inclusion, diversity, equity, and access training. Last year, over $360,000 was raised to advance these educational initiatives.

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

Reimagining Connection: An All-Ohio School of Ministry on Beloved Community

“Reimagining Connection” was the theme of the inaugural All-Ohio School of Ministry that brought more than 200 clergy from across the Ohio Episcopal Area to Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Sandusky for three days of worship, learning sessions, and relation-building.

Unity and connection were woven throughout the conference with intentionality. Each worship service was led by a team comprised of clergy from both the East and West Ohio Conferences. Liturgists, presenters, and those delivering messages hailed from across Ohio. At one point even the rallying cry of “OH-IO” was launched to signify the unity in the room.

The importance of prayer was the focus of a passionate message from Rev. Angela Lewis, dean of the East Ohio Cabinet and superintendent of the Northern Waters District in East Ohio.

“Every great move that’s happened from the birth of the church, from the awakenings, from the camp meetings, from whatever – every great movement has been birthed, has been saturated, has been marinated in prayer! If we want something to happen in The UMC between the East and the West we better find an upper room and get together and start praying and hearing what the spirit of God wants us to do because we want this to be what God wants us to do and not just ourselves!” Lewis proclaimed.

Read the entire EOC News article.

Listen to Episode 68 of Storyboard, a special recording from the All-Ohio School of Ministry featuring Bishop Hee-Soo Jung reflecting on his first year serving as bishop in Ohio.