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NOVEMBER 16 at 8am, 9:30am & 11am YOUTH SUNDAY

DON’T LABEL ME

A look at the labels we give ourselves and what Jesus says about us!

This year’s Youth Sunday services allows us to embrace a theme that speaks to our NUMC youth.

All of us carry labels that we use to identify ourselves, whether they were given to us by others or whether we’ve given them to ourselves. Most are positive, but some of them are negative and painful. Teenagers often carry the pain of these labels with a heavy heart.

It can take a lifetime to let go of the negative labels we are given to realize who we truly are, and to hear what God says about who we are.

We read in the Bible that Jesus came and sacrificed himself for all people, so that everyone would experience the love of God and have a relationship with God, regardless of age, race, gender, education…tall, thin, funny, shy. Paul reminds the people in Galatia of this and it still stands true for us today.

Galatians 3:26-28 (NRSV): For in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith. As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is no longer Jew or Greek, there is no longer slave or free, there is no longer male and female; for all of you are one in Christ Jesus.

Let this conversation remind each of us that “I am clothed with Christ: precious, forgiven and [most of all] loved.”

VESPERS SERVICE & POTLUCK DINNER ALL SAINTS SUNDAY NOVEMBER 2, 5pm

The combined choirs of NUMC and Hockessin UMC will present a choral vespers service. Come on out for a wonderful evening of prayer and singing! The service will be followed by a potluck dinner in Heritage Hall—please bring a dish to share.

Lay Leaders: Stacey Altemus, Karen DeMonte, Danny Fisher, Adrian Peoples

Senior Pastor Rev. Dr. David M. Palmer ext. 214

Pastor of Congregational Care Rev. George Ayer Tigh ext. 212

Campus Pastor Rev. Mary K. Haggard ext. 216

Assistant Campus Pastor Rev. Ward Mesick

Director of Education Ministries Donna Hitchner ext. 225

Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries Melanie Hartley ext. 217

Sunday School Administrative Assistant Lisa Santare

Director of Music Ministries/Principal Organist Ned Perwo ext. 220

Associate Organist/Bell Director Lauren Cataldi-May ext. 299

Business Manager Rob Cappiello ext. 218

Office Manager Danette Eberly ext. 213

Bookkeeper Connie Wright ext. 215

Facility Manager Rob Taylor ext. 227

Custodian Piedad Luna ext. 227

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To the People of Newark United Methodist Church,

Grace and Peace of the blessing Christ be with you.

For centuries, November in the United States has focused on Thanksgiving. This often is traced to the Thanksgiving feast in 1621 celebrated at the Plymouth

Plantation, Massachusetts, but there are some indications that a thanksgiving service was held in Jamestown, Virginia in 1610. Regardless, giving thanks to God for our blessings is a part of our country’s DNA.

As Christians, we are to be continually grateful for God’s love gifted to us through Jesus Christ. To be grateful is to recognize the Love of God in everything God has given us—and God has given us everything.

“Gratitude therefore takes nothing for granted, is never unresponsive, is constantly awakening to new wonder and to praise of the goodness of God. For the grateful person knows that God is good, not by hearsay but by experience. And that is what makes all the difference.” –Thomas Merton

Take a breath and give thanks to God our creator. When talking with a loved one or friend, give thanks to Christ our friend and companion in life. Open your eyes and see the presence of the Spirit and give thanks.

May your Thanksgiving celebration be rich with God.

Shalom,

Rev. Dr. David M. Palmer

Galatians 3:15-17: Let the peace of Christ keep you in tune with each other, in step with each other. None of this going off and doing your own thing. And cultivate thankfulness. Let the Word of Christ—the Message—have the run of the house. Give it plenty of room in your lives. Instruct and direct one another using good common sense. And sing, sing your hearts out to God! Let every detail in your lives—words, actions, whatever—be done in the name of the Master, Jesus, thanking God the Father every step of the way.

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COKESBURY ENTRANCE UPDATE:

We have contracted with a local company to replace the brick steps at the Cokesbury entrance. Weather permitting, work should begin in early November and last about two weeks.

Please keep an eye out in the church bulletin for an update!

-Robert Cappiello Business Manager

Meet the Trustees: Stewards of NUMC’s Property

From left: Rob Cappiello (NUMC Business Manager), Rick Fehr, Eric Hottenstein, Terry Stoneman, Portia Loomis, Jim Mylin, Scott Rowe, Dan Strunk, Pete Schmalz, Sue Stauffer

The role of the Trustee Committee within the Methodist Church is to provide supervision, oversight, and care of the real property, both land and buildings, as well as the furnishings and equipment owned by the church. To meet these responsibilities, we work to have the facility best support the ministries and programs of the church. Please seek us out; we welcome comments on how our church facility can better enhance the congregation’s worship and service life.

The Pickles are IN!

Our long-awaited bread and butter pickles have arrived. Pints are available for $5 in the main office.

These are Jessie Spear’s famous recipe, now made annually by her daughter-in-law Bonnie—and they’re fabulous. If you haven’t tried them, give yourself a treat!

All proceeds go to the Pastor’s Discretionary Fund.

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Young Adult Announcements

Young Adult Bible Study: Tuesday nights, 6:30-8:30pm (Rm 109)

We’ll begin a new study on the book of 1 Samuel on November 18—all young adults are welcome to join us weekly for Bible study and fellowship time!

Young Adult worship night: Friday, November 21, 7-8pm (Chapel)

Let us gather together to worship God through music, prayer and fellowship. Childcare can be available to those who need it. Contact Melanie if you would like to be involved with music or worship planning!

Spark Sunday School

On Sunday, 11/16, there will be a One-Room Sunday School experience in Room 211 for

those in grades K-3 who do not wish to attend Youth Sunday. Grades 4-6 are invited to attend the Youth Sunday 9:30am worship service with their families. Any GREEN Teamer who wishes to help in the One-Room classroom MUST contact Donna (dhitchner@newark-umc.org) by Thursday, 11/13 to see if there is still room to help, AND they MUST wear their team t-shirt on 11/16.

During Advent, Spark classes will be following the Christmas Around the World sermon series. Beginning 11/23, each week (except All Worship Sunday, 12/14), classes will experience an art project, a recipe, a science project, or Christmas games from a different region (each class will experience each type of workshop once during the four weeks of this unit). Our tentative schedule:

11/23—Europe 11/30—Asia 12/7--Africa 12/21—Latin cultures

P2P reminder: Children receive “Present to Participate” points each week for attending Sunday School, bringing a Bible, bringing a regular Sunday School and/or mission offering, memorizing the unit’s Bible verse, having a parent serve as Shepherd/Leader, attending choir rehearsal (only if they also have attended Spark that morning), singing in choir in a worship service. Bonus points are available for bringing a guest to Spark, and for Crusader Choir members who attend Spark at 9:30am when they also are singing in church at 11am (three points). An additional three bonus points are awarded to every non-choir child who attends All Worship Sunday and signs the pew attendance pad with his/her name and grade level (VERY important)!

Wonder what we’ll be doing with all those points at the end of the first half? Complete details are available on the Church Information/Announcements page of the website.

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Sundays at 9:30am

Companions in Christ (Wesley Lounge) have been using the Living the Questions, 2.0 DVD curriculum, which features many progressive Bible scholars and leaders exploring the topics of Journey, Reconciliation, and Transformation. Each week is a self-contained discussion, so please feel free to join the conversation!

Sunday Morning Bible Study (Rm 121) will finish our exploration of the Book of Acts and then go on to discuss recorded sermons. This is a really great drop-in opportunity, so please consider stopping by!

The Teachables (Samuel Wesley Rm) will spend 11/2 discussing a DVD presentation by Professor Amy-Jill Levine, The Caananite Woman, and will look at the interaction between Jesus and sisters Mary and Martha on 11/9. Then we’ll begin a five-week study of Adam Hamilton’s DVD study, Forgiveness. Always an informative discussion, highly recommended!

Trying Christians (Memorial Lounge) will spend most of November examining the Apocryphal Gospels with facilitator Jerry Swalley. Please consider joining this informative discussion.

Weekday Studies

Wednesday Afternoon Bible Study

We use the DVD-based study, Historical Jesus, by Professor Bart D. Ehrman. In mid-November, we’ll begin an Advent study, When God Came Down, by James Harnish (cost of resource book, $7). The Ehrman study will continue in January 2015.

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Believers in ACTION!

Save these dates on your 2015 calendar!

You won’t want to miss these events, which are becoming NUMC traditions for fun and fellowship—not to mention good food! Watch for more information about each as the time draws nearer for:

Saturday, January 24, 6pm: Family Feud & Finger Food. Returning in response to popular demand!

Sunday, June 14, 11am: Church Family Picnic at White Clay Creek State Park. Our 3rd annual get-together!

More information will be coming about these and other great community-building activities, including special dinners and possibly another UD basketball game (NUMC has held the title for three years straight as the largest faith community group in attendance)!

OUTREACH

Angel Tree 2014 November 16: We

will have a Minute for Mission at each service to provide information on the number of children and caregivers to be served.

November 23 & 30: Tag Sundays! Select Angel Tags listing the gift requests for children with a parent in prison. The tree will be located in Cokesbury Lobby.

On or before December 7: Bring your gifts to Cokesbury Lobby.

Thank you in advance, NUMC, for your enthusiastic response and support for this long- standing outreach ministry. Please contact Mary Hudson (maryhud@msn.com; 737-6676) for further information.

Code Purple Sanctuary According to some sources, another cold, snowy winter is on the way, which means there’ll be a need for sanctuary on nights when the temperature falls below 20 degrees. The following locations hosted 593 people-nights between 12/10/13-3/26/14: NUMC, NewArk UCC, Calvary Baptist, Unitarian Universalist Fellowship, Holy Family Catholic Church, St. Thomas Episcopal, First Presbyterian, St. Paul’s Lutheran. Volunteers are needed to set up, prepare food (4-6pm), and act as monitors (shifts are 6-8pm, 8-12pm, 12-6am). Donations of soup, stews (may be left in downstairs freezer clearly labeled for Code Purple), and sandwich supplies are much appreciated. Look for more information in weekly e-blasts and Sunday bulletins. For additional information and sign up to volunteer or donate, contact Mary Hudson (maryhud@msn.com; 737-6676).

United Methodist Student Sunday Sunday, November 30 is United Methodist Student Sunday. A special offering will be collected to furnish scholarships and loans for students attending United Methodist-related colleges and universities.

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Thanksgiving is our focus this month. The library has many interesting and informative books for children of all ages about our national holiday. Even adults can learn a few new things from some of these books! Here are just a few of those on display inside—come on in and check us out!

Thanksgiving at Our House, by P.K. Hallinan. Join P.K. and his family and friends as they do activities together and count their blessings. You can agree with P.K. as he declares, “I'm grateful for blessings/That just never end/But mostly I'm thankful.../For all of my friends.”

Thankful Together, by Holly Davis. Based on scripture verses (Psalm 30:12 and I Chronicles 16:34), children can learn that from morning to end of day at bedtime prayer, even an ordinary day is full of times to be thankful together, and to be able to say, “Thank you, God, for our wonderful day.”

The Pumpkin Patch Parable, by Liz Curtis Higgs. Here is a charming story that illustrates for children how a loving Farmer can turn a simple pumpkin into something wonderful, and that in the same way, God's love can fill our hearts with joy and light.

Thank You for This Food, by Debbie Trafton O'Neal. This delightful book is a collection of action prayers, songs, and thankful table graces to make giving thanks at mealtimes a joyful experience for children and the whole family.

Thanksgiving on Thursday, by Mary Pope Osborne. This book is #27 in the wonderful Magic Tree House series. Jack and Annie are whisked back to 1621 on the first Thanksgiving Day. The Pilgrims ask them to help get things ready, but they don't know how to do anything the Pilgrim way. In the story, they and the reader learn about Pilgrim life, work, food and customs.

Squanto and the Miracle of Thanksgiving, by Eric Metaxas. This is the true story about the 12 year old boy who was captured in 1608 and taken to Spain as a slave. There, from Spanish monks, he learned about God. Some years later he made his way to England and then later back to his homeland. Here he found a small settlement of struggling Pilgrims in their new community called Plymouth, and as we know from American history, was able to help them survive.

Advent and Christmas follow right after Thanksgiving. COME ON IN and browse through the many selections (fiction and non-fiction) for children, youth and adults, soon to be on display!

Recent Reads Book Group

Come and share books, light refreshments and delightful

company.

Join us in Bunting Library for our next meeting: Monday, 11/10, 2-3pm

Experts at The Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children suggest that dental care before teeth appear can begin by running a damp cloth over the gums daily to clear harmful bacteria.

As the teeth come in, you may brush with just a smear of toothpaste and water and an infant toothbrush until about age 2, when children can begin to spit. They can use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste while under supervision of their parents.

Also, remember that it isn't a good idea to put your child to bed with a bottle. Sugars from the milk or juice remain on their teeth for hours and will eat away at the enamel, creating “bottle mouth”. This condition manifests as pocked, pitted, or discolored front teeth. Severe cases can become cavi-ties, leading to the need to pull the front teeth until the permanent ones grow in.

Routine check-ups with pediatric dentists can help with prevention and maintenance. The American Dental Association recommends a child's first dental visit be at the age of 1 year.

Bunting Library News

When should I start my child's dental care?

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Bible Sunday 2014 NOVEMBER 9 at 11am

The following Grade 3 students have completed their Bible Preparation Class and are receiving their church Bibles on 11/9 at the 11am traditional worship service:

Joshua Hoops William J. Soyer Isabella K. Ryan Brianna Michaela Wargo Avery Gaines Matthew Wiebe Landon Craig Gibbs Samuel MacRae Wiesler

Please join us in congratulating these young disciples for achieving this faith milestone!

Interfaith Thanksgiving Service

Tuesday, November 25, 7:30pm

First Presbyterian Church, Newark

Please join in worship with friends new and old as our faith communities combine for our annual ecumenical tradition!

If you wish to sing in the choir, plan to arrive at 6:30pm for rehearsal; see Ned for a copy of our anthem.

TAIZÉ WORSHIP

Wednesday, November 5

7pm in the Chapel

All are invited to spend a quiet hour with us, experiencing worship in the style of Taizé.

Intergenerational Service

NOVEMBER 9 at 9:30am

Our intergenerational choir (Chancel Choir, Youth Chorale and Crusader Choir) will lead the service.

Spark Sunday School P2P points will be given to children who attend this service and sign the pew attendance pads; worship activity packets will be available.

The only Sunday School activities taking place at 9:30am will be the Toddlers & Twos class (three-year-old may attend) and Bible Sunday rehearsal (Rm 216).

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Wesley Fall Bake Sale

Calling all fabulous bakers and amazing cooks! Show off your skills by sharing some of your delicious creations with the congregation, and help Wesley raise money for our Spring Break Mission "Tour of the Conference".

Calling all appreciative eaters! You also can help out by purchasing our delectable delights. Remember, Thanksgiving is on its way! We can help with pies, cookies, casseroles, and other yummy things to help you get through the holidays.

Interested bakers/cooks should contact Mary at revmary@udel.edu through Wednesday, 11/12. Wesley Students also will be making some things.

The menu will be available on Sunday, 11/16.

Interested eaters should contact Vicki Timmons (543-0772), beginning at 9am on Monday, 11/17.

The menu will be updated each day after 4pm on the www.udelwesley.org webpage.

Cook/baker drop-off: 10-11am on Saturday, 11/22.

Blessed buyers can pick up: 11am-12pm on Saturday, 11/22. There also will be a table of unsold items out for purchase on Saturday and Sunday, 11/23, if there's anything left).

Exam Survival Bags

You'd be amazed what a chocolate chip cookie can do for the brain and the spirit. We're collecting packs of crackers, cookies, candy, cupcakes, gatorade, juice boxes, chips, popcorn, fruit by the foot, pie (in any form or kind), apples, clementines, bananas, etc.

This semester ends pretty early, so we'll assemble our Exam Survival Bags on Wednesday, 12/3. The students love little nibbles of home, snacks, and reminders that they are loved even when they're not sure about their academic future. Bring items to Mary's office, and they will be distributed at our End of Semester Movie Night, that evening. Snacks also will be welcome throughout the following week as the students take up residence in the Student Lounge.

Last but not least, please surround them in prayer, for they are always welcome.

Wesley World for November!

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PECANS—YUM!!!!

Ready to start thinking about making pecan pies? How about cookies with pecans? Need a delicious present for a friend? Just like a nutty snack?

The United Methodist Women are ready to help you. We will have bags of pecan halves and pieces and chocolate-covered pecans for sale starting in mid-November. Look for us in Cokesbury Lobby and outside Heritage Hall each Sunday until they are gone!

I would like to express my thanks to all who were so responsive after my August fall. I am so thankful to be home after six weeks in the hospital and Millcroft. Both ministers and other NUMC family friends have been so responsive with cards, flowers, food visits, and calls. TLC (Tender Loving Christians) is providing meals from members and friends. Thank you so much for the loving care. I look forward to being able to return soon to my church home and see each of my family.

With love and thanks,

Marietta Garrett

Christmas Bazaar Saturday, November 15: 9am-4pm

Reminders:

Any Council team or other church group wishing to secure a space to promote a ministry should use this form (also see Church Information/Announcements on our new church website).

Last chance to donate items for the White Elephant Sale is Sunday, November 9! Details are available on the Church Information/Announcements page of the website.

Church members who wish to purchase a table space for sale of crafts or products, please use this form (also see Church Information/Announcements on our new church website).

Please note: Silpada Jewelry, a church-member-owned business (Gayle Haberkost), is contributing 10% of all bazaar sales to the Renewing Our Foundation fund.

Questions about the bazaar? Contact coordinator Christine Wiebe (christine@wwwiebe.org). Be sure to mark your calendars for this interesting day of unusual holiday shopping!

NSO and Ned: Don’t Miss It!

On Saturday, November 8 at 7:30pm, NUMC Director of Music Ministries Ned Perwo will be part of the Newark Symphony Orchestra’s chamber concert at NUMC!

Come hear Ned perform the Eclogue for Piano and Strings by Gerald Finzi. He also will be part of the ensemble for Bach’s wonderful Brandenburg Concerto No. 2.

Also on the program will be Schubert’s Fifth Symphony and an appearance by the Wilmington Handbell Choir.

Emmanuel Dining Room

COOKIES NEEDED

We are asking for pre-packaged store-bought cookies to fulfill our monthly commitment to Emmanuel Dining Room. We appreciate your help in bringing these to the church office by Thursday, 11/20 at 9am.

Questions? Call 368-8774.

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Our preschool students and teachers are working hard and looking forward to all of the upcoming Fall celebrations! This is a great time of year to teach

our young students about charity, community involvement and giving.

In November, in support of Make a Difference Day, the children will collect food for go-bags to give to the Newark Empowerment Center to support those in need. We also will begin collecting food items in support of the Newark Area Welfare Committee's Holiday Food Basket Program. Finally, the students and teachers will enjoy Thanksgiving celebrations in all of the classrooms!

Sunday School Mission Projects

MOSAIC Delaware—This project ends on Sunday, 11/2. ALL Sunday school participants through Adults are invited to participate by contributing coins to the Mosaic Box located with Spark Assistance in Heritage Hall between 9:15-9:30am on Sundays. PLEASE NOTE: Spark children (or a parent) must sign the sheet next to the Mosaic Box to get P2P point credit for their contribution. If you don’t see the box, please feel free to bring your contribution to the Christian Education office, where the box lives between its Sunday morning deployments. All proceeds benefit MOSAIC Delaware, an organization which has been helping intellectually-challenged citizens lead fulfilling, productive lives for over 100 years!

Annual Mitten Tree—This project begins on Sunday, 11/30. Mittens, hats, gloves, and socks will be collected in a box in Cokesbury Lobby until the tree is set up on 12/5. Remember that there is a special need for adult-sized items, which will be used by the Newark Empowerment Center for Code Purple. Children’s items not used by the Empowerment Center will be donated to Emmaus House on or before Christmas Eve. PLEASE NOTE: Spark children (or a parent) must sign the sheet next to the box/Mitten Tree to get P2P point credit for their contribution.

CREATION CARE

God calls us to be stewards of God’s creation.

God spoke, “Let us make human beings in our image, make them reflecting our nature so they can be responsible for the fish in the sea, the birds in the air, the cattle, and, yes, Earth itself….”

—Genesis 1:28 (Eugene Peterson’s The Message)

As part of this call, we are each challenged to be cognizant of 1) the resources we use and for what purposes, 2) what it takes (and may take away from others) to acquire those resources in the first place, 3) and how to best minimize our personal carbon footprints on the one earth God has given us to tend.

Get involved—learn how you can

take action now!

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Parish Notes Deadline November 15—email parishnotes@newark-umc.org

Coming in December…

A FESTIVAL OF LESSONS AND CAROLS Sunday, December 14 at 3pm

Spread the word!

Bring friends and family to this wonderful event!

Sing along on the familiar carols!

Our wonderful choirs will be accompanied by organ and chamber orchestra; a reception in Heritage Hall will follow the service.

A freewill offering will help to continue this NUMC tradition for years to come.