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2014 November ~ Letter from our Director of Music
Moving to Rehoboth Beach has always been a dream of mine. I thought it would be in about 25 years— after Retirement. I never dreamed I would be living here and working here in such an amazing Faith Community. I applied for this position in August of 2013 when I first saw it posted on Choral.net. I connected with Chris Berg, through mutual friends when I was down here on a family trip in October. I toured the church, met Kenny Mahan and Glen Pruitt and absolutely fell in love with the church. Chris kept me informed on the progress of the search committee and my interest remained. I finally heard from Chris in mid July inviting me to come interview on August 15, exactly a year from when the position was posted. I was invited back to audition with the Chancel Choir and Bell Choir on September 3 and 4. Steve Elkins phoned me on the evening of September 9 offering me the position. I immediately accepted and then fell into panic mode. I had a house to sell/rent, I had to find a place to live here AND I was going to Italy to celebrate my partner’s 50th birthday for 10 days. As is always the case, God made it all happen. I had a fabulous trip to Italy, was able to rent my house to a reliable friend and I found a place
here in Five Villages in Lewes.
Church music has always been a part of my life. I joined the Cherub Choir at my home church, St. David’s U.C.C. in Hanover, PA and had my first solo at age 8. “The Lowly Little Jesus” out of a Children’s Christmas Cantata we were doing. In Hanover each Sunday a different church’s service is broadcast on the local radio station on Sunday evening. The day of my solo was our day!!!!! Imagine the excitement of an 8 year old hearing his voice on the radio. I know then this was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.
I graduated from Westminster High School in Carroll County, MD in 1989 and immediately matriculated to Westminster Choir College in Princeton, NJ where I graduated in 1993. I always joke that my parents couldn’t afford another sweatshirt so I had to go to Westminster. Fortunately there was a U.C.C. Church immediately across the street from campus. I went the first Sunday and during the announcements they invited everyone to join in fellowship to honor Joanne who was retiring as Organist and Choir Director that morning and that the search was on for a new Director. Guess who started the following Sunday? I remained in that position until my graduation. I began as Organist and Choir Director at Messiah United Methodist Church in Lafayette Hill, PA which coincidentally was the home church of my mentor, Scott Fredericks, who was my musical and inspiration to attend Westminster Choir College. I was “recruited” by another local UMC, Asbury United Methodist Church in 1999 where I built a huge Community Outreach Choir of 75 to 100 voices performing FREE concerts twice a year for an underprivileged community. Our concerts were standing room only. In 2011 I accepted the position of Director of Music and Organist at Arch Street UMC in Philadelphia, just two doors up from City Hall. I built a large program and they are still in the process of filling my replacement. The position I applied for originally is not the position they are now advertising. They realized how important music is for ALL. And ALL means ALL. Among other things I formed a Homeless Choir made up of men and women who were struggling with finding permanent housing. This was a very transient group but we provided music during the worship service for them every Sunday evening.
I’m looking forward to all the possibilities that lie ahead for me, Epworth and the Music Ministry. We have already hit the ground running and I’m beyond thrilled to be part of this staff and Community of Faith. -Andrew Monath
In This Issue
Letter from our Director of
Music
Worship Page
Youth Page
Pathway Pages
Special Announcements
Epworth Classifieds
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Epworth: a United Methodist Church Newsletter E-NEWS ~ November 2014
Letter from our Director of Music
Sundays in November
November 2, 2014
21st Sunday after Pentecost All Saints Day
Revelations 7: 9-17
November 9, 2014
22nd Sunday after Pentecost Reconciling Ministries Anniversary Matthew 22: 34-40; Luke 19: 32-40
November 16, 2014 23rd Sunday after Pentecost
Matthew 25: 14-30
November 23, 2014 Last Sunday after Pentecost
Thanksgiving Sunday Luke 17: 11-19
November 30, 2014 1st Sunday of Advent
Expect the Unexpected: Material Things
1 Corinthians 1: 3-9; Matthew 5: 3
Church Leadership
Rev. Victoria Starnes Senior Pastor
Rev. Dr. Pat Loughlin
Associate Pastor
Rev. Kody Witt
Pastor of Emerging Generations
Ken Johnson
Minister of Visitation
Mickie McManamon
Andrew Monath
Director of Music
Julie Fair
Director of Praise! Team
Doug Yetter
Organist
Betsy Plowman
Preschool Director
Debbie Hunt
Special Projects/Newsletter
Ken Mahan
Darlene Ford
Office Manager
Diana Young
Administrative Assistant
Wanda Hudson, Sheila Cottman,
Bill Steward, Mike Harrigan
Custodians
Bill Jones
Kitchen Sexton
Fred Smith
Cemetery Superintendent
Glen Pruitt
Lay Leader
Church Council Members
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Worship Page ~ November 2014
We are beginning to plan a large event to Celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. This event will include a live nativity, music from Crimson Letter (our youth group band), a rummage sale and refreshments.
While this is a youth led event we need church wide support and want to make it a community event for all. There are many ways you can help. We need people to help plan and set up the stages of the nativity as well as people with animals they would be willing to donate to the nativity scenes. We need people to make cookies and other Christmas refreshments as well as helping running the tents of hot chocolate and hot apple cider. We also need people to donate Christmas decorations, ordainments, and other items that can be sold as part of the rummage sale. Christmas will be here before we know it so let’s get a jump on this planning so we can not only make it a great event for this church but also the entire Community.
If you are willing to volunteer in any capacity please contact Rev. Kody at [email protected].
Pathway Pages ~ November 2014
Faith Development
THE FIRST CHRISTMAS: WHAT THE GOSPELS
REALLY TEACH ABOUT JESUS’ BIRTH
by MARCUS BORG and JOHN
DOMINIC CROSSAN
Save the dates: November 30, December 7, 14 and 21
Christmas is one of the two most sacred seasons of the Christian year b u t i t h a s s o m et i m e s b e en sentimentalized, romanticized, and therefore domesticated into only a holiday. Christmas is certainly a season for comfort and joy but it can also be a time to be challenged into growing spiritually. Christmas can be more than what we have made it. In the preface of this book the authors write:
“The stories of the first Christmas are both personal and political. They speak of personal and political transformation. Set in their first-century context, they are comprehensive and passionate visions of another way of seeing life and of living our lives.
“They challenge the common life, the status quo, of most times and places. Even as they are tidings of comfort and joy, they are edgy and challenging. They confront “normalcy,” what we call “the normalcy of civilization”—the way most societies, most human cultures, have been and are organized. “These stories are about light in our darkness, the fulfillment of our deepest yearnings, and the birth of Christ within us. They are about us— our hopes and fears. And they are about a different kind of world. God’s dream for us is not simply peace of mind, but peace on earth.”
We will explore together this engaging book to get a glimpse of the possibility of experiencing Christmas as more deeply transforming. You do not have to read the book to enjoy this study but it can add immensely to your experience. Several copies will be available for loan.
This Advent class will meet: From: 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm In: Scott’s Chapel (except December 7—in the Music Room) Led by: The Rev. J. Thomas Ledbetter, Pastoral Psychotherapist, Brandywine Pastoral Institute, Lewes, DE Sign-up sheets are in the Narthex on the Faith Development table .
Living the Question Class:
What’s it all about? Who is Jesus and what is his message? How about Creation, Nativity and the Passion—what do they mean? What do we as Christians have to say or do with our messed up world of 2014? What is relevant about Church? Do you ever have these questions or others? If so, you might
have much to offer and to participate in this class.
The class will meet Monday nights from 7:00 p.m. until 8:30 p.m.—no later than 9:00 p.m.—in the Branford Lounge. We will begin on November 10 and continue through December 1. We then will take a break for the December festivities and resume January 5 through the 26. There will be materials to read and think about preceding every class. so on or after November 1 you can pick up a copy of the readings in the church office. The class format is video and discussion led. Theologians and biblical scholars such as Marcus Borg, John Dominic Crossan, Tex Sample, John Shelby Spong and Helen Prejean contribute to the readings. There will be a sign-up sheet in the Narthex on the Faith Development table.. Questions about the class, call Nettie at 302-227-2595.
Scott’s Gallery Art Show
“Food, Glorious Food” Art Show. Artists are sought to submit entries that highlight food: producing, serving, growing, harvesting, in short all the glories of food.
Here is a great way to enjoy food and not have to worry about counting calories.
Pathway Pages ~ November 2014
Hospitality:
How do we think of Sunday morning Fellowship time? For some it is a time to catch up with our Epworth family, for some to get some church business done and for others perhaps just refreshment. Looking around on a Sunday morning, all seem to enjoy this time. How do we think of helping with Sunday morning Fellowship? Have you ever thought of Sunday morning Fellowship as a mission??? Lots of folks think of the ISOP meals, the Sunday Soup Meal and food service at the cold weather shelter as mission. But the apostle Paul in his writings to the early church encourages us to care for one another, i.e., mission. Why help with Fellowship? Those of us who help with Fellowship feel like this is a mission. We meet and get to know people. We have fun too. This summer there have Sundays when there has only been one person to prepare and clean up Fellowship. That is not fun. I would like to have new people involved so that maybe a person would only have to give 1-1/2 hours a month. The shifts are 7:30 to 9:00 or 10:30 – 12 noon. I am always happy to orient people to the kitchen and what is involved with Fellowship. Won’t you please consider helping? For more information call Linda Bruce -- 226-1108
Worship Pathway “Everyone Has a Story to Tell...What's Yours?"
Rev. Vicky is asking you to think about your own personal story of what Jesus Christ has done in your life and how your life has changed especially as it relates to your time here at Epworth. Here is what we're looking for: Brevity: your story should be brief,
able to be read in two (2) minutes or less.
Presentation: a willingness to present it live or record it for showing at one of our services. (If you want to share your story but you don't want to present it yourself, we can provide a proxy presenter for you.)
How do you share your story? First, write down your testimony. Read it aloud to check your time (less than two minutes). Second, send it to John Hammett, our Story Coordinator. H i s e m a i l a d d r e s s i s
[email protected]. Or drop your story off in the Church Office in an envelope with his name on it. Why are we doing this? It's all about connections. Sharing our stories will connect us with others and them with us. We discover the many ways that God is working in the lives of our Church body. Our stories will inspire many others in their walk with the Lord. Our faith will grow stronger; our improved connections will become bonds tying us together in the Lord. Epworth will grow stronger and attract more people. "Everyone has a story to tell." We can hardly wait to hear your story. If you have questions, contact John by email or call him at 302-227-1078.
Pathway Pages ~ November 2014
EPWORTH WEBPAGES:
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caring.eumcrb.org
families.eumcrb.org
preschool.eumcrb.org
Pathway Pages ~ November 2014
+ Christmas = 6th Annual Cookie Walk
Saturday, December 6th 9 am to “All Gone !” Tables & Tables of Home-Made Cookies $8.00 per pound
Select your favorite cookies and gifts for your friends, neighbors, teachers, a shut-in or resident in a care-facility +++ plus for your own holiday entertaining … the list just goes on and on.
Pre-Packaged Cookie Assortments and Gift Boxes of Fair Trade Coffee & Chocolate will also be sold. The Epworth “Heavenly Creations” Cookie Cookbook will be a ‘yummy’ gift for EVERYONE ! . Cookie Walk proceeds benefit the Caring Ministry Outreach Programs.
Who Wants To Bake Cookies ???
Name________________________________________ Phone _____________________________
Cookie Name _________________________________ Quantity ___________________________
Cookie Name__________________________________ Quantity ___________________________
Return this form to the Cookie Walk baskets in the narthex by Sun., Nov. 16th
Call Cookie Monster Helper Sue Sprague at 227-6346 with any questions.
Pathway Pages ~ November 2014
Christmas Joy! 365 Celebration !
... the Silent Auction raised over $13,000. (more than ever before)!!! Thank you to our Epworth family for their support and to the community businesses for their generosity in donating auction items. The Christmas Family Mission will be starting Weds., Oct. 29th at 9am in Scott's Chapel and continue through early December . Come lend a hand in this fun & meaningful project....many elf hands make light work !!! Contact Christmas Carol, 668-7962 or [email protected] for more information.
PLEASE GATHER WITH US FREE
Community Thanksgiving Day Dinner
& sweatshirt give-away Thursday, November 27
Noon to 3:00 pm Open seating
Call 302-227-7743 x117 for more information
PLEASE JOIN US! Bring your family! Invite your friends!
ALL ARE WELCOME!
Christmas Joy! 365 Silent Auction $13,000
Thank You !!!
Pathway Pages ~ November 2014
Social Justice:
Fair trade coffee, tea, chocolate, and olive oil items are sold by the Social Justice Pathway the first Sunday of every month in Fellowship Hall. Look for the display table from 8:30 am to 11:30 a.m. It’s November already! Chilly mornings cause some of us to return to a routine of coffee after switching to other beverage alternatives in warmer weather and some of us increase coffee intake at this time of year. This might be a good time to explore some new flavor experiences. In order to prepare green coffee beans for customer consumption, the beans are roasted, but there is more than one way to roast a coffee bean! Our fair trade product supplier, Equal Exchange Coop, offers four different roasts with further flavor variety added by sourcing
beans from different coffee-growing regions of the world. Equal Exchange roasts include: Medium: The sweetest, brightest
and most accurate flavor profile. It reveals the bean’s true characteristics.
Full City: The sugars caramelize a little longer, offering new depth to the flavors without covering up acidity. Taming the tart, while highlighting the sweet.
Vienna: Dense caramelized sugars and smokiness for more bittersweet flavors. Think cooked fruit or maple and mesquite or dark chocolate.
French: The beans offer something more: heavy mouthfeel, smoky flavors and a sweet, refreshing aftertaste.
Generally, as the roasting time increases (from medium to French) depth of flavor increases. Also the flavors associated with the country or region of origin decrease – that is why a medium roast is said to reveal the bean’s true characteristics. There are other roasts in the coffee universe (American, City, etc.); these are the roasts available from Equal Exchange Coop and, combined with a number of source countries, provide a range of coffees to suit almost every taste.
Holiday Gift Giving The Social Justice Pathway will prepare some gift baskets for sale at our regular December 7th sale in Fellowship Hall and also at December’s Cookie Walk. In 2014, we are offering parishioners the opportunity to order gift baskets with a selection of fair trade products made to your order and invite you to place an order at our Fellowship Hall sales on November 2. We also invite customers to peruse the Equal Exchange Coop catalog to order gift items in case lots that will be available to pick up on December 7 or at the Cookie Walk in December. Don’t let the “case lot” requirement scare you off. For example, case lots of regular coffees, teas, and cocoa consist of only 6 bags, boxes or cans. Cases of chocolate bars, though, do include 12, 3.5 ounce bars. Special case lot orders for the holidays will allow customers to explore Equal Exchange products not regularly available through the Social Justice Pathway, such as almonds, cashews, dried fruits, rice cakes, as well as additional coffee roasts and tea blends. And, why use the Christmas holidays as an excuse to order case lots of items you want? You can place a case lot order from the Equal Exchange catalog any time during the year. Just visit the Social Justice Pathway sales table on the first Sunday of every month in Fellowship Hall.
Special Announcements ~ November 2014
CHRISTMAS JOY! 365 BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY
The bus will leave November 29, 2014 from Epworth United Methodist Church on Holland Glade Road,
Rehoboth Beach, at 7am sharp. We arrive in NYC (Times Sq. area) at 11am. You are free to explore the city on your own. We will depart NYC at 7pm and arrive back in Rehoboth at 11pm. The price is $50.00 per seat ($10.00 will be donated to Christmas Joy 365). This is a great day to visit NYC. All
the stores are open and decorated for Christmas, The Rockettes are at Radio City, The Christmas Market, and the theaters are open. Most New Yorkers are out of town visiting relatives for the holiday. So the city almost empty. Please help this charitable organization continue to do it’s work to help families in need. To make reservations please email Howard Gregory at [email protected].
Live Church
Calendar: Checkout our online calendar… w w w . e u mc r b . o r g / l i v e - c h u rc h -calendar
As Tom puts it, “Some of us “oldsters” are going to start meeting to talk about that—not as a study group, but as a support group. Our first meeting will be on Tuesday, November 11, beginning at 10:30 a.m.; we’ll meet for an hour. We’ll share our experiences, our strengths and our hopes—and perhaps some less positive things as well. “Many of us learned Robert Browning’s lines in school: “Grow old along with me! The best is yet to be.” Many whose school days can’t be seen even in the rear view mirrors of our minds would tend to agree with the poet. Old age has its plus side, not the least of these pluses being that we are still here. In our honest moments, though, “best” does not seem an ap-propriate tag to hang on all of our days. Old age has its down side: health challenges, losses of energy, mobility, and inde-pendence; deaths of friends and the facing of our own.” Want to explore all these aspects of aging with Tom and other “oldsters”? You’re welcome to join!
A sign-up sheet is in the Narthex.
The Best is Yet to Be Really?! The Rev. Tom Starnes invites you to join a
new group which will explore that question.
Special Announcements ~ November 2014
Epworth’s First Annual Reconciling Sunday To Take Place November 9 We started a new Epworth tradition Sunday, November 9, 2014, when each morning service will officially recognize and celebrate our status as a Reconciling congregation. To be known as Reconciling Sunday at Epworth, each future second Sunday of November will host similar services and celebrations. Supported and sponsored by Epworth’s FIRE (Faithfully Inviting and Reconciling Everyone) group, the services will feature guest preacher, David Garrett. David serves as chairman of the FIRE group, previously known as the Reconciling task force. Epworth became a Reconciling Church in April 2006 through a vote at the Church Conference to affiliate with The Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) of the United Methodist Church. This affiliation means that Epworth is intentional about
mobilizing United Methodists of all sexual orientations and gender identities to transform our Church and world into the full expression of Christ’s inclusive love. In addition to David’s special messages during the services, there will be a FIRE table in the Fellowship Hall, providing those interested with the opportunity to learn more about Reconciling Ministries. The FIRE group meets monthly to plan events for Epworth and for the community at large. Over the past few months, the group sponsored the visit of Rev. Frank Schaefer in June and a September potluck dinner, where they featured the video, “For the Bible Tells Us So.” The group is planning a number of special events during 2015. David notes, “It is our hope that all visitors and members of Epworth find our church an open and inviting place to worship.
Kairos Prison Ministry
“The Delaware Kairos prison ministry is conducting its 5th weekend at Sussex Correctional Institute from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 2014. The weekend is supported by prayer warriors around the clock. Please consider taking a one-half hour time slot for us. We even let your slot be shared with another prayer warrior so pray for them too. Please click on this link to sign up:
http://3dayol.org/Vigil/GetVigil.phtml?pvid=10121&commid=Y
Thank you”
Bill Young
Cookies Needed For Kairos Prisoners The fifth Kairos weekend will begin on Thursday October 30 and go to Sunday November 2. We need above all else your prayers that God's will be done and the message of agape love and forgiveness be received. We also need cookies. We cannot take home- made cookies in but we can take store bought and wrapped in packages and we need several thousand dozen cookies. Please consider buying several bags and bring them to Epworth for collection. In addition it cost us about $150 for each participant for the weekend. If you are able to make a tax deductible contribution to cover all or part of this cost please make a check payable to Kairos of DE and bring it to the church office or call Bill Young at 302-945-3445 or Sterling Green at 302-245-1828. If you are able to sponsor more than one participant that would be greatly appreciated.
Special Announcements ~ November 2014
Mark your calendars: Falling this year on December 2, UMC’s 2014 #GivingTuesday provides us with an opportunity to both support worldwide missions AND further benefit those missions through the receipt of matching funds! The United Methodist Board of Global Ministries has committed to matching, dollar-for-dollar, the first $1million donated online to Advance projects on that date. Example mission projects: The selection is vast! You can support
individual missionaries, such as Stephen Copley, who works in Arkansas with Justice for Our Neighbors. Or an international project, such as Wings of Caring—a Democratic Republic of Congo transportation service seeking to purchase a larger plane. Or support Red Bird Mission—opportunities span spiritual, educational, housing, health and food outreach in remote Appalachia. UMC #GivingTuesday is an international movement which builds on the US holiday shopping traditions of Black Friday and Cyber Monday (but is far more gratifying). It focuses on enabling Methodists worldwide to start off the holiday season with a gift to any of the 850+ United Methodist projects listed in The Advance. All projects have been researched and approved by the UM Board of Global Ministries, and 100% of all gifts made through The Advance go directly to the donor’s designated project. In 2013, a record $6.5 million was raised online through The Advance on #GivingTuesday. Want to know more? Ctrl/click here: Matching Funds!
Want to choose a project and part ic ipate in the UMC’s #GivingTuesday? Ctrl/click here: Remember: You may donate at the site at any time, but only the first $1 million in donations made on #GivingTuesday qualify for matching funds. If you’re facing Black Friday and Cyber Monday with more dread than eager anticipation, there’s another option available! North Katanga Wings of the Morning
Travel Opportunity
Next year, at this time (10/30—11/9), you could be exploring the wonders of Italy with friends and members of Epworth. Rev. Bob Paulen is leading the tour party that will discover the wonders of this intriguing land from the ruins to the Renaissance to contemporary life. Feature sites include Venice, Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii and Rome. For details, contact Bob by email ([email protected]) or phone (226-2269).
DOUBLE YOUR DOLLARS—AND IMPACT—
ON UMC’s #GIVINGTUESDAY!
HELP WANTED ~ November 2014
HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED HELP WANTED
MANY HANDS
MAKE LESS
WORK & MORE
FUN...
Many of our Pathways
are busy working on
many, many, many
different projects. Call
the church office to
volunteer, 302.227.7743.
thekitchen@epworth
food rescue
Christmas Joy! 365
Teachers
Thanksgiving Dinner
Advent Visuals set-up
Basic carpenters
Painters
Office volunteers
Communications
Pathway
The Communications Pathway a vital part in the life of our church is looking to add new members to our team. We help share the good news of Jesus Christ and the many ministries at Epworth. Opportunities include:
writers,
proofreaders,
Webpage designer for
the Missions pathway,
and basic techies with
an artistic flare. For more information see Kenny Mahan or contact him via e-mail at [email protected].
Send your
HELP WANTED
messages to
The deadline is the 15th of each month
Our Caring Pathway seeks to
provide care for our members, friends, and their
families through a variety of services. Please
contact Stephanie Manos at 302.227.7743 x107
if you can help. We are currently seeking
additional volunteers for the following ministries:
Good Samaritans are trained volunteers who
use their Gifts of Service, Mercy and Giving to
help others needing assistance with food,
shelter, medication, and utility bills when they
find it hard to make ends meet on their own.
Most of our Good Samaritans volunteer in our
church office for just three hours, one or two
days a month.
“The Bus” on Sunday Morning using
Epworth’s newly donated Shuttle Bus! Our goal
is to pick up members and friends from local
assisted living facilities. If you have a CDL
license you may be able to drive. We also need
CO-PILOTS who don’t drive but help folks
getting on and off of the bus safely. If Service is
at or near the top of your Spiritual Gifts list, this
could be the opportunity for you.
RUNNERS needed... What’s a “runner”, you ask? A runner is a much needed person to help the Office Staff and Communications Team distribute posters around town promoting Epworth happenings. It is a one of a kind volunteer opportunity that doesn’t have any set hours. We call, if you are available, you run. Call Kenny on ext 101.
caring.eumcrb.org
YOUTH LEADERS! Do you ever wonder why our Youth Group is
having so much fun? Why not volunteer and
join the fun. Call Rev Kody to discuss the
possibilities at 302.227.7743 x105.
Travel chaperones/drivers
Group leaders
Help Wanted: The wonderful gardens surrounding the church need people to adopt them. In adopting a garden you will agree to weed it regularly and help keep it in good growing order. This will include helping with the mulching crew when we need to spread mulch, pruning as needed and care of the ground cover and bulbs. If this sounds like a job for you, please contact Kenny Mahan at [email protected] or 302.227.7743 ext 101.
There are still a
few openings in the
Preschool availa-
ble. Call Ms. Betsy
at 302.227.7120.
COOKIE
WALK ~
YUMMY!
Birthdays, Anniversaries & Sympathies ~ November 2014
The Birthdays, Anniversaries and Sympathies page is maintained by the Caring Pathway. We are always in the process of updating
our list of member birthdays and anniversaries. If your name has been omitted, please accept our apologies and call Stephanie in the
church office at 227-7743 x107 with any corrections or via e-mail at [email protected].
November Birthdays
1st *Alfred Johnson Cindy Anderson Fay Henry 2nd *Helen Underwood Sharon Padbury Lauryn Piorko 4th Hunter Jones David Streit 5th Beth Nevill 6th *Betty Prettyman! Paul Hammesfahr 7th Diana Leitch Dana Smiles Shelly Talmo 8th Dane Pratt *Barbara Ford *Gemma Counts Robert Ackerman 9th Kennedy Borradaile Dee Speck 10th Joyce Pool Tyler Jacona Jim Smith Helen Fausnaught 11th Drew Fitzkee Rex Shipp Kelly Davis Stuart Bruce 12th Katie Knarr 13th Sharon Greener *Bill Moore Karissa LeMaire Sarah Anderson 14th *Marjorie Miller *Roy Anderson 15th Harrison Humes 16th Mark Horne *Beverly Carpenter Dianne Moran *Harvey Waltersdorf 17th *John McMeekin 18th Fred Smith 19th Jane Clark 20th Norman Moore Kim Furtado Cal Weible Joy Glass Deb Safee Janice Willey-Dorrell Gary Mathena 21st Veronica Rakos 22nd *Clella Harp Erica Pickett 23rd Beebe Frazer *Fran VanKleeck Marie Mayor 24th Tom Collins Connor Ghabra 25th Kim Book Gil Thompson 26th Taryn Greener Jessica Liggio
27th Tim Charles *Daniel Wine 28th *Dave Fariss Hannah Hetfield Betty Ann McGinnis 29th Colin James 30th Tom DePalma Arin Martin Jenifer Flinchbaugh ! - Cradle Roll (infant - 3 yrs)
* - 75+ year
November Anniversaries
3rd *Maynard & Edna Ritter Harvey & Peggy Waltersdorf *Joan & Wally Sprague 5th Jeff & Jen Joseph Richard Garrison & Tina Prettyman 6th *Gil & Joan Borraidaile 8th Matthew & Angela Turley 9th Lizann & David Dockety 14th Doc & Sandy Roberts 15th Dana & Bob Smiles 18th Francis & Dawn Walsh 19 David Szumski & James Carfagno Bob & Carolyn Bear 23 Matt & Mame Gilligan 24 *Curt & Carolyn Christensen 26 Karen & Nick Foery 27
th Robert & Dolores Woolworth
29th Michael & Lori Watson *Millard & Joan Nolze
50+ years Congratulations
Our Deepest Sympathies
Julie Fair, and her friends, Kathy Reefer and family on the death of her husband, Russ;
Nick & Karen Foery on the death of Nick’s sister-in-law, Helen, October 6;
Stacey Furman and family on the death of her dad….David Wertz;
Ron Leoni and family on the death of their son;
Family and friends of Pastor Janet Rounsley who died Oct. 15;
Anita Bunce and family on the death of her husband, Andy, Oct. 17;
Gary and Carolyn Arrell on the death of Gary’s brother, Kenny Arrell, Oct. 14.
To Miriam Barton, family & friends of Connie Nagel who died Oct. 24
To Joanettia Grier, her sister & family on the death of her nephew.
EPWORTH CEMETERY –
FALL CLEAN-UP
2014 The Epworth Cemetery will be cleaned of existing old, faded, non-seasonal arrangements in late October/early November in preparation for the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons. In addition, unattended plantings and plantings encroaching on other plots or monuments will be trimmed and/or removed at the discretion of the Cemetery
Committee. Questions concerning the clean-up and/or to obtain a copy of the Cemetery Rules and Regulations, contact Fred Smith, Cemetery Superintendent at 302-930-3733.
PLACE STAMP HERE
Sunday Morning
Worship Services
7:45 ~ 9:15 ~ 11:15
7:45 &11:15 *
Traditional Worship
Message of Faith
Choir and Special Music
9:15*
PRAISE!
Contemporary Worship**
Sunday School
for all Ages
* Child Care Available
Dress is Casual
** American Sign
Language Interpreted
19285 Holland Glade Road
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
302-227-7743 Fax: 302-227-7891
www.EUMCRB.org
e-mail: [email protected]
Red Christmas Poinsettia Order Form If you would like to place one or more red poinsettias in the chancel during the
Advent Season in honor of and/or in memory of a loved one, please complete the form below. Place it in the collection plate or return it to the church office.
All orders must be in by Monday, December 1.
Make checks payable to: Epworth United Methodist Church
Each Poinsettia costs $14.00
Flowers Given in honor of:
____________________________
By: _____________________________Phone: ___________
AND/OR
In Memory of: —————————————————————
By: _____________________________Phone: ___________
After Christmas services, do you wish to have your flower delivered to a shut-in? _____________
Reminder Saturday Evening, November 1, 2014
Clocks back 1 hour
