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ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!


DINE-IN OR TAKE-OUT MEALS
(PASTA, MEATBALLS, SALAD, BREAD & DESSERT) or
(SOUP, SALAD, BREAD & DESSERT)

Adult Meal (2 meatballs) - $15
Child Meal (1 meatball) - $10
Vegan Alternative - Lentil Masala Soup (mild) - $15

CARRY OUT QUARTS - $10
Spaghetti Sauce
4 Meatballs in sauce
7 Meatballs
Lentil Masala Soup (mild)

Tell you family and friends to join us tomorrow from 4-8:00pm for a delicious spaghetti dinner.  
All proceeds will benefit our outreach mission projects.






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 2023 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




GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER
Rockport All Church Information, CHARGE CONFERENCE PAPERWORK,
which includes the Pastors report and Church Council Leaders, 
and Financial Reports can be found here or in the church office.




WE CELEBRATED ALL SAINTS DAY NOVEMBER 6, 2022 AND REMEMBERED:
The Roll of the Victorious
The Festival of All Saints 2022 
Rockport United Methodist Church
 
Curt DeCrane
Lila Faulks
Norma Golladay
 
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!




KIDS & YOUTH FALL & ADVENT MINI MISSION PROJECT:
We are collecting hats, gloves, and scarves to go for the Take What You Need Cabinet all season, AS WELL AS, the Sister’s Haven Mission, in Cleveland, who is also pairing with Rocky River UMC.  Please leave them on the Christian Ed Table in the hallway, outside the Sanctuary! Thank You! Please be watching our Mini Mission Schedule each month! 



 
WE NEED CABINET DONATIONS! 
We need help replenishing our cabinet stock! If you are able to grab something off of our monthly list, we’d surely appreciate it!
There will be a bin underneath the Christian Ed table!



 
BOOK CLUB:  
Please join us on Wednesday, Nov. 16th at 7:00pm in the church parlor for fellowship and discussion.  Bring a dessert or appetizer to share.  The book we will be reading is Everything I Never Told You by Celeste Ng. “This profoundly moving story of family, secrets, and longing, is both a gripping page-turner and a sensitive family portrait, uncovering the ways in which mothers and daughters, fathers and sons, and husbands and wives struggle, all their lives, to understand one another.” These struggles are relatable for everyone. Hope to see you all on Nov. 16th for food, fellowship and discussion!


 

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






The Youth have returned from a great Fall Retreat at Camp Wanake with other Conference Youth!
We had some great reflection and discussion born out of Micah 6:8, *He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God.*

We talked about how to serve God, and live how we are called to live.
We made friends. WE ATE LOTS OF GOOD FOOD. We had a campfire and s’mores!
There is way too much that we experienced to even write it all down for the updates! 

Thank you Rockport Family, for always supporting and loving our Youth!  WooHoo Camp Wanake!
And thank you to Dan Newman & Rebecca Magda for chaperoning and pitching in wherever needed!!!




CONFERENCE NEWS:
Click on the link below for conference news.
Three new bishops were elected for our North Central Jurisdiction
https://eocumcnews.com/2022/11/05/north-central-jurisdictional-conference-2022-recap/

 

ROCKPORT HAPPENINGS!

 

 

Calendar of Events:


Friday, Nov. 11, 2022 
     9:45am – Al-Anon 

Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022 
      4-8:00pm – Spaghetti Dinner

Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person  Worship & Live Streamed
    11:00am – Youth Project Feed

Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022
    5:30-6:55pm – Choir Rehearsal 

Wednesday, Nov. 16, 2022
     6:30-8:00pm – Good News Kids and M& M’s
     6:30-8:00pm – UMYF Homework Hangout 
     7:00pm – Book Club in the Parlor

Thursday, Nov. 17, 2022 
     7-9:00pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry

Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 
     9:45am – Al-Anon 

Saturday, Nov. 19, 2022 
      11:00am – Celebration of life service for Lila Faulks

Sunday, Nov. 20, 2022 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed (Stewardship Sunday)
    11:00am – Pancake Breakfast, Hanging of the Greens & Children's Activities following worship

Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022
    5:30-6:55pm – Choir Rehearsal 

Thursday, Nov. 24, 2022-Monday, Nov. 28, 2022
OFFICE CLOSED FOR THANKSGIVING

Friday, Nov. 25, 2022 

     9:45am – Al-Anon

Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022 
     8:30-9:00am - Early Morning Service
    10:00am - In-Person Worship & Live Streamed
      6:00pm - Youth Group Dinner & Discussion Group

Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2022
    5:30-6:55pm – Choir Rehearsal
    7:00pm - Finance  

Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022
     6:30-8:00pm – Good News Kids and M& M’s
     6:30-8:00pm – UMYF Homework Hangout 

Thursday, Dec. 1, 2022 
     7-9:00pm - Prayer Shawl Ministry

Friday, Dec. 2, 2022 
     9:45am – Al-Anon
 

 
Prayer List: 

(please fill out a prayer card in pews, email church office or call to add to this list)

NEW THIS WEEK
Ron, dealing with dementia related behavioral problems.  Prayers for guidance for doctors in how to help.  Brother of Debbie & Scott Bryant
Please pray for the United States of America. Requested by Ernie & Mickey Hopp
 
ONGOING PRAYERS
Penelope DeArmon, 4-month-old home after RSV.  Granddaughter of Debbie (Lamb) DeArmon.  Rockport’s prayers helped, thanks so much! Keep them coming!
Emily, prayers for a quick recovery following surgery for a broken hip. Friend and neighbor of Ann DeCrane
*Angela Burke, Akron Summacare recovering from two surgeries. Daughter of Marian Banno
Cade Maurer, home after hospitalization for bacterial meningitis.  Grandson of Bonnie Seuss
John & Joanie Gentry, John has health concerns and Joanie is caring for him 
and others.  Neighbors of Jay & Pattie Sinnes 
*Vicki Moenich, reoccurrence of cancer
David Stephan, prayers and healing while undergoing cancer treatment
Pattie Sinnes, prayers for strength and healing for her health concerns
Tom Schultz, diagnosed with brain atrophy.  Good friend of the Wilkenson’s
Dave Clinton, health concerns
Debra, cancer returned for third time.  Friend of Lynn Wilkenson
Elsie Gaewsky, prayers for healing and strength
Betty Jones, prayers for healing
Erna Guia, prayers for healing
Bill Bowers-Health concerns
Katie Patton, single mom of 3 with stage 4 liver cancer. Requested by the Wilkinson’s 
Jan Tietje, medical concerns
 
THANK YOU
Rockport UMC, I’m very grateful to be surrounded by so many caring people. Thank you for your prayers and concerns, meals, rides, cards, and prayer shawl.  Many Blessings, Beverly Cavanah

My gratitude to the SPRC committee for their thoughtful card and generosity.  Rev. Don Kraps

Thank you prayer shawl ladies so much for the beautiful shawl.  It really meant a lot to me.  I take it with me to chemo and wrap myself up in it. Sincerely, Vicki Moenich
 
SYMPATHY
Family and friends of Russ, who passed into life eternal on Oct. 20, 2022.  Friend of Krissi Kahoun & Jeff Knapp
 
Family and friends of Lila Faulks, who passed into life eternal on Oct. 2, 2022.  Member of Rockport.  Celebration of life service will be on Nov. 19th at 11:00am here at Rockport.
 
MILITARY SERVING OUR COUNTRY
Sarah Bungard-Serving our country, Chief Warrant Officer 2 USMC. Requested by the Kopko family

 

 

News from our Youth
and Children's Ministries

YOUTH:

NEEDED!!!!! YOUTH FOR READING CHRISTMAS STORY ON DECEMBER 18THIN WORSHIP! PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE ABLE TO BE A READER!

November 13th
PROJECT FEED! After worship we will leave, please pack yourself a lunch, or we will buy from Panera, directly after worship. Or if you’re coming from home, you can eat before-hand.
Permission slip needed. PLEASE let me know IMMEDIATELY if you are attending! 
 
YOUTH DISCUSSION GROUP series:  
We will gather for dinner & Discussion. Variety of topics, from school to friends to problems we face, to how it all fits into God’s plan… 
JOIN US all school year! Here are the dates through December:
 
Sunday, November 27th - 6 to 8 p.m.
Sunday,  December 18th - Discussion & Christmas Party - 5 to 8 p.m.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 9th! Fudge and Cookie LOCK-IN! Details TBA  
 
WEDNESDAYS:
Homework Hangout! 6:30 to 8 p.m. (in the Youth Room)
Join us for some food, fellowship, and working on homework! 
 
WE WILL BE OFF for Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 23rd!
 
CHILDREN AND YOUTH:
Hanging of the Greens activities!
AFTER WORSHIP, Sunday, Nov. 20th
Eat some pancakes, and stay to make the paper chain, a DECADES-old Rockport Tradition! (back by popular demand!) also crafts & decorating. KIDS THROUGH YOUTH, join us! 
 
WEDNESDAYS:
Good News Kids! 6:30 to 8 p.m.
Come and join in on the fun! Eat dinner together, activities, music, art, games… and FUN! 
4 yrs old through 6th graders! 
We need 7th through 12th helpers! (I will feed you haha) 
 
WE WILL BE OFF for Thanksgiving Wednesday, November 23rd!
 
 
MINI MISSIONS!
KIDS AND YOUTH! Be watching for our Mission Possible opportunities coming up!  Bring a friend whenever you want! 
*YOUTH: REMEMBER that you can earn some community service hours whenever we have mission opportunities or working with the younger kids! 
 
 
NOVEMBER AND DECEMBER MISSIONS to work on:
Collecting for cabinet
Collecting hats, gloves, scarves
Gearing up for fudge & cookie sale
Serving like Jesus project 
 

 

 
 
NOVEMBER CHILDREN & YOUTH BIRTHDAYS:
(If you do not see your child age 0-17th's birthday, please notify the church office.)
NOV. 2   TRAY FISHER
NOV. 13    KACY FISHER & NEVAEH REITH
NOV. 25    LINCOLN HOVER
NOV. 26    MYAH PAULSON



 
NOVEMBER WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES:
(If you don't see your wedding anniversary, please notify the church office.)
NOV. 12  CHUCK & CATHY COLLINGS, 27 YEARS  
NOV. 23  VERNA & JOHN FERRANTE, 32 YEARS 
NOV. 29  DAVE & MARILYN PLACHTA, 36 YEARS