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THE PASTOR’S VOICE It’s the most wonderful time of the

year—or so the old song goes. Yet we

have to admit that it doesn’t always feel

that way. We can all rattle off a list of

the reasons why we feel a twinge of

stress or sadness mixed with happiness

or excitement when the carols start

playing in every public setting. Hectic

schedules, rampant materialism and

reminders of personal wounds are just a

few of the reasons.

Whether you are the person who is

ready to relax and savor the season

because you did all your shopping and

preparations months ago (not likely) or

the person who dreads the busyness,

responsibilities or loneliness that steal

your joy this time of year (much more

likely), the Christmas season offers a

unique opportunity to experience God’s

love and grace in the midst of real life.

Christmas can still truly give us a taste of

the most wonderful time of world

history. Jesus—the Messiah, the

Savior—came as the light into the

darkness and stress and pain of the

world—our world. That world then, just

like our world now, including our lives,

needs the light to illuminate, clarify,

guide, and heal. Christ’s coming brings

that ultimate light and His peace, joy, and

all-consuming love. Those are the true

gifts of Christmas. And He is worth

celebrating.

Join us for an unforgettable Advent series

as we celebrate how Jesus’s birth

changed everything and brings us hope,

love, joy, and peace even today!

The Sermon Series begins December 3

with a study of the Gift of Hope that Jesus

is for the world.

UPCOMING MEETINGS & EVENTS

Nov 7 7PM Council

Nov 12 6PM Youth

Nov 14 7PM Trustees

Nov 12 6PM Youth

Nov 28 7PM Outreach

Nov 23 7PM Thanksgiving Eve Service @ Harmony UP Church

Nov 28 7PM Outreach

Dec 1&2

Church Directory Pictures

Dec 2 3PM Hanging of The Greens

Dec 5 7PM Council

Dec 12 7PM Trustees

Dec 19 7PM PPRC

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FINANCE REPORT THRU SEPT OCT YEAR-TO-

DATE

GENERAL FUND INCOME $93,479.77 $11,615.00 $105,094.77

SPENDING FROM GENERAL FUND $91,316.32 $10,156.66 $101,472.98

NET SURPLUS / (DEFICIT) $2,163.45 $1,458.34 $3,621.79

FEED MY SHEEP STATISTICS

FOR OCTOBER 2017

Families: 151 New: 8

Total: 374 Slippery Rock Area: 73

Adults: 198 Slippery Rock Boro: 54

Seniors: 67

ITEMS NEEDED FOR OCTOBER

SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL, CAKE MIX, CANNED ICING, HOT CHOCOLATE, MARSHMALLOWS,

Children: 108

Harrisville: 24

On Stewardship November 2017 Treasurer’s Report

UMCOR $2.00

4th of July food booth $500.00

Local Missions $1394.28

Operation Christmas Child $195.00

Prayer Blankets $260.00

Outreach—Bike Ministry $909.73

Care Team Postage $22.59

Care Team $140.16

Camping $120.00

From Building Fund $1079.66

Memorial $30.00

Youth $100.00

Building Fund $210.00

Branded Items $30.00

Total Designated Money $4,683.42

Working Balance General Fund $10,922.13

Total Income to General Fund for October 2017 $11,615.00

Total Spending from General Fund in October $10,156.66

In the Holy Land are two ancient bodies of water. Both are fed

by the Jordan River. In one, fish play and roots find sustenance.

In the other, there is no splash of fish, no sound of bird, no leaf

around. The difference is not in the Jordan, for it empties into

both, but in the Sea of Galilee: for every drop taken in one

goes out. It gives and lives. The other gives nothing. And it is

called the Dead Sea. William Sloane Coffin, former pastor at

Riverside Church, New York City .

Financial Insight

The chart on the right tells the tale of the proverbial double-edged

sword. In comparing 2016 Jan-Jun total giving with 2017 Jan-Jun

total giving, overall we are down by almost 4%. Looking behind the

numbers, we see that giving which supports operational expenses

of the church (non-designated monies) has gone done by 9.7%.

While it is a true blessing to have your strong support for the many

varied ministries of HUMC, we also need to continue to meet our

operational expenses.

Giving Comparison 2016 2017 Change

General Fund Giving $64,202.00 $57,974.00 -9.70%

Designated Giving $13,208.00 $16,478.00 24.76%

Total $77,410.00 $74,452.00 -3.82%

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correspondence, thoughts and prayers

Harrisville United Methodist Church “Prayer Blanket Ministry”

Words can hardly express my gratitude for the lovely blanket

you gave me. Your prayers were deeply appreciated during

this most difficult time. Each time I use my blanket,

I will treasure all the love & prayers that went into it while you

made it.

Thank you deeply from my heart!

Love,

Jackie McIntire

Thanks so much for the wonderful luncheon.

Your kindness and caring were deeply appreciated.

Dottie VanDyke & family

To Harrisville United Methodist Prayer Blanket Ministry,

I would like to thank you for the blanket. It is so beautiful,

soft & warm. I really appreciate the prayers and thoughts

for me. I am recovering good after my surgery.

Again Thank you,

John McGhee

Dear Ladies,

Thank you so much for all that you did for the “Faith Family”

during Dad’s Memorial. Everything was so special. No words

are worthy of the thanks we feel,

The blanket is awesome.

Love always,

Lori Schultz

(Lori Faith)

Ladies,

Thank you so much for the beautiful blanket. That was

such a surprise and so very nice of you all and also, for

all your thoughts and prayers for my Dad and my family.

God Bless you all,

Tom Van Dyke

Thank you for your recent donation to the “Feed My Sheep”

Food Cupboard. The need for assistance by many families

in this area continues. The food and monetary contribu-

tions we are receiving from individuals, businesses, schools

and churches make it possible for us to respond to these

needs.

Last month 158 families were served including 3 new fami-

lies coming for their first visit.

Our volunteer workers appreciate the support you are help-

ing to provide. As you contributing to the welfare of others,

May God’s blessing be with you.

Gratefully yours,

Shirley Oshum

Secretary

Pastor Jeff, Ladies of HUMC, and all who helped with

Dave’s memorial,

Words cannot say what is in my heart about how I feel

about all of you. Pastor Jeff, you were able to say things

about Dave that sounded like you knew him forever. You

were amazing! Ladies, you certainly made us all feel as

though we were sitting in your own kitchens. All of you

expressed kindness and comforting words—God certainly

blessed us with your deeds.

Thank you, again and may God bless every one of you.

Wanda Faith

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[Organization/Committee Name]

Meeting Minutes

October 3, 2017

Opening

The regular meeting of the [Organization/Committee Name] was called to order at 7:00 pm on October by Pastor Jeff opened

with prayer and devotions, At the Crossroads.

Present

Pastor Jeff, Jennifer Davis, Kim Stoughton, John Stalker, James David Stoops, Lois Miller, John McKee, Bruce Rider, Julie Davis,

Cliff Buchanan, Sandra Buchanan

Approval of Minutes

September minutes were reviewed by everyone, a motion was made to accept by Kim and seconded by Rosemary.

Treasurer Report:

Total designated money 6,432.11, balance in general fund 9,559.13, total income 13,607.94, total expenses 9,803.45. A connectional

apportionment payment will be made.

Fall taxes are paid, by interest in Credit Union, Next year this source of income will not be available.

Building Fund Total: 29730.48, Boiler Fund 20647.62, Working building fund 9082.86, Fryman pavilion $85.00

Committee Reports:

Care Team: Blanket ministry is going strong, many blankets have been given out this year.

Trustees: New handicap signs put out.

Water business has been approved, must have safety equipment in basement, because of O.S.H.A. If ever want to upgrade system

must have new license.

Discussed if Church should keep Crystal Spring.

SRU would possibly like to lease our parking property so Students could park here, they have new programs coming in the fall. Wait-

ing for a proposal from SRU, would have to go through Conference, and be discussed more.

Outreach: No thanksgiving eve service here, will be at another church. Hayride went well.

Candy at church is Oct 28th from 4-6 p.m.

Music ministry is here on Sun. night the 5th of Oct. Last one of the season is Nov. 5

th. There are 45 or more attending the concerts,

good turnout.

New Directory project is underway, through light touch

Finance: No Report

PPR: No Report

Education: No Report

UMM: No Report

Youth Group: Fund Raising for Spark will be underway.

Worship: Changes to traditional worship will be coming soon. After a meeting with Don, there is a concern about lack of engagement

with congregation, would like to give people a reason to want to worship & bring others. A Gospel Sing Along went well, so will try

again.

Lighting in Sanctuary was updated, thank you goes out to Dave, who donated his time and lights.

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PRAYERS & PETITIONS

PRAYER LIST: To be added to the prayer requests email the church at secretary@harrisvilleumc.org. If you have an urgent request,

please contact Pastor Jeff at 412-216-0842. You may also contact Connie Emmett for the prayer chain at 724-735-2675 or

ce68@zoominternet.net

Kathryn Hockenberry Jill Legnosky Ralph Erb Rensel Family

Susie Braham Janet & Ken Sibble Matt & Lindsay Margie Bonetti

Bernie Eakin Ralph Williams Vickie Beachem Gloria Barnes

Linda Sollinger Dave & Laurel Learish The Family of

Ron Miller Stacy Janeda

Bruce Campbell Bob & Dana Yant Matthew Croup Susan Laigaie

Bob Eakin Mark Vogan Virginia Hockenberry Joss Witzel

Maddy, Christian’s friend Dale Wilkin Bob Cunningham Mary Jo Skruck

Gladys Sankey Melissa Harris Dee Donnelly Debbie Cooper

Deb Cummings Josh Witzel Angie Glaser Libby Patterson

Edna Ballard Bryce Bennett a 9 Yr. old boy Alice Boozel Ray Godsave

Marcia Carnahan Donna Scott Carrie Grossman Kim Kelly & Family

Blain Patterson Mary Hendrickson Scott Nash Jordan Simmins

Bill Gallucci Jenny Guilliland Sandy Broad Noah Carthen

Hannah Fryman Melissa Thompson Ann Ferrazzo Audrey Clark

Velma Wissner Donna Burgard

(Carl Baum’s sister) Dee Smith Phil & Carol Codispot

Mindy & Ben Carbaugh Nicole Rossi Herb Carlson Emily Sybert

Kaylen & Rick Bixler Renee Shutak Jane Paladino Philip a 3 1/2 year old

Austyn Bixler Sarah B. Joanie Kearney Darlene Gunniers

The United Methodist Church Virginia Riddle The family of Martha

McFadden Ron Litzinger

Linda Faller Ron Guinners’ daughter)

Gale Yable Nicole Rossi’s mother Dave Castor

David Davis Tyler Pietshmann John Stalker Rick Gunniers

Valeria Coyer The family of Marsha Cross Family of Dwight Simmins Brian Gunniers

Ben Jaber Terri Richardson Riley Kearney Nicole La

Freedom Fighters VMC First Responders Our Nation & Our Military HUMC

Council Minutes continued from page 4

Pastors Report: A copy was enclosed in each packet, We discussed the once a month meetings, with other ministers, where local

churches meet to discuss community events. A prayer service was held Mon. night right after the Las Vegas shooting, for the vic-

tim’s and families.

Old Business: Oct. 30th is the charge conference here, everyone is encouraged to attend. Insurance premiums were decreased.

Budget was finalized, updated, and a motion was made to accept and seconded and all were in favor.

Training for active shooter event awareness, could possible ben on Nov. 4th.

New Business: 5th Sunday of the month, there will be a unified service.

Motion was made to adjourn meeting at 8:05 pm by Kim, seconded by Kip, all in favor.

Submitted by Julie Davis

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Caring Ministries

The Care Team is collecting

non-perishable items for

college students & $25 gift

cards for military members.

Deadline is November 7th.

See Evelyn Baum for more

information.

Thanksgiving Eve Service

Wednesday

November 23rd

@

Harmony UP Church

7:00 PM

The church extends its sympathy

to the families of

Ron Miller

&

Martha McFadden

Please Remember Our College Students

During the Holidays

Ryan Graham

593 Slippery Rock Rd.

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Zack VanDyke

602 W. Prairie St Ext

Harrisville, PA 16038

Zack VanDyke

602 West Prairie Street

Harrisville, PA 16038

Braden Rider

Geneva College Box 2162

Beaver Falls, PA 15010-3599

Bethany Snyder

441 Campground Rd

Harrisville, PA 15038

Patrick Snyder

441 Campground Rd

Harrisville, PA 15038

Spencer Upton

214 Rhodes Hall

Slippery Rock University

Slippery Rock, PA 16057

Aaron Baker

PO Box 481

Harrisville, PA 15038

1. Come, ye thankful people, come, Raise the song of harvest home! All is safely gathered in, Ere the winter storms begin; God, our Maker, doth provide For our wants to be supplied; Come to God's own temple, come;

2. We ourselves are God's own field,

Fruit unto his praise to yield; Wheat and tares together sown Unto joy or sorrow grown; First the blade and then the ear, Then the full corn shall appear; Grant, O harvest Lord, that we Wholesome grain and pure may be.

3. For the Lord our God shall come,

And shall take the harvest home; From His field shall in that day All offences purge away, Giving angels charge at last In the fire the tares to cast; But the fruitful ears to store In the garner evermore

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" is an English Christian harvest festival hymn written in 1844 by Henry Alford. It is often sung to the tune St. George's, Windsor by George Job Elvey.

Alford wrote "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" in 1844 while he was the rector of Aston Standford church in Buckinghamshire, England. It was first published in Hymns and Psalms in 1844 with seven verses under the title "After Harvest".[1] "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" was set to George J. Elvey's hymn tune St. George's, Windsor in 1858.[3] In 1865, Alford revised the hymn, and it was republished in his Poetical Works with only four verses. In 1861 there had been a number of unofficial revisions of the hymn, including in "one in Hymns Ancient and Modern, which led to Alford publishing a footnote in Poetical Works stating his disapproval of these revisions that had been made without his agreement.[1] Despite this, Alford revised the hymn again in 1867 in Year of Praise. Alford was a moderate who attempted to keep good relations between non-conformists and the High Church Anglicans in the Church of England: "Come, Ye Thankful People, Come" is Alford's only hymn that is found in evangelical hymn books.[4] The hymn later gained popularity in the United States where it is used as part of Thanksgiving celebrations.[3] The first verse is written as a celebration of the harvest, calling for people to give thanks to God for it.[5] The last two verses are based on the Para-

ble of the Tares, and discuss the last harvest at the Second Coming of Jesus. Wikipedia

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• Gladys Sankey

Trinity Living Center

400 Hillcrest Ave.

Grove City, PA 16128

• Katherine Hockenberry

Orchard Manor

20 Orchard Road

Grove City, PA 16127

• Bernie Eakin

Grove Manor

435 N. Broad Street

Grove City, PA 16127

OUR SHUT-INS

Many of our longtime members are no longer able to attend services or get around like they used

to. The Care team helps with visitation, care packages, and small acts of kindness on holidays.

This committee is also responsible for sending care packages to our college students and mili-

IN SERVICE TO AMERICA

PLEASE SEND THEM A CARD

Therefore whoever hears these sayings of Mine, and does them, I will liken him to a wise man who built his house on the rock:

Matthew 7:24

Poinsettia Orders Due December 1st

6.5 Inch Pot $9.95 Each

QTY________ RED

QTY________ WHITE

QTY________ PINK

QTY________ MARBLE

QTY______ BURGANDY

TOTAL COST $ _________

Name: Phone

Email:

In Memory of:

In Honor of:

Make checks payable to HUMC; Memo line Poinsettias

Mailing Address: Harrisville UMC, PO Box 424, Harrisville, PA

Tear Off

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celebrate! November Birthdays

11/6 Rick Bixler

11/7 George McQuiston

11/9 Jeff Knox

Nevada Kelly

11/12 Sam Bratschie, Jr.

11/19 Ashley Jeannerat

11/21 Larry Stalker

James Graham

Clint Coyer 11/25

11/28 Chris Rider

11/29 Tricia Pollard

11/30 Kelli Covert

November Anniversaries

11/3 Tony & Joanie Kearney

11/11 Scott & Tricia Pollard

11/22 Bill & Neva Johnston

December Birthdays

12/1 Julie Davis

12/2 Mike Kearney

12/9 Emma Knox Jennie McKee

12/12 Lori Hayes

12/14 Emily Hayes

12/15 Tracey Knox

12/16 Dave Davis

12/18 Renee Boozel

12/24 Bruce Rider

12/26 Kip Buchanan

12/31 Tina Webb

December Anniversaries

12/24 Dorrin and Patty Mace

12/30 Jim & Margie Bonetti

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Music On Main

HUMC Music Ministry

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COUNTING TEAM SCHEDULE

NOV 5 Sondra Buchanan Marilyn Brinker

NOV 12 Connie Rider Margie Bonetti

NOV 19 Jennifer Davis Martha Stewart

NOV 26 Carl Baum Ann Bratschie

DEC 3 Sondra Buchanan Marilyn Brinker

DEC 10 Connie Rider Margie Bonetti

DEC 17 Jennifer Davis Martha Stewart

DEC 24 Carl Baum Ann Bratschie

DEC 31 Sondra Buchanan Marilyn Brinker

COFFEE POT CLEANERS

NOV Rosemary Stalker

DEC Bruce Rider

JAN Evelyn Baum

“Don’t let anyone look down on you because you

are young, but set an example for the believers in

speech, in life, in love, in faith, and in purity.”

1 Timothy 4:12 NIV

REGULAR MEETING TIME — 6 TO 7:30PM

MEETING DATES

November 12

November 26

December 10

SPARK Registrations

due NOW!

GREETER SCHEDULE

CONTEMPORARY TRADITIONAL

NOV Traci Foster Connie Emmett

DEC Volunteer Needed John & Rosemary Stalker

JAN Volunteer Needed Tracey Knox

volunteer

Do you have a camera, either on your cell

phone or digital camera? Please take pic-

tures of any church activities and email them

to Pastor Jeff @ pastor@harrisvilleumc.org.

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November Bible Readings

Sunday The Epistles

Monday The Books of the Law

Tuesday The Books of History

Wednesday The Psalms

Thursday The Books of Poetry

Friday Prophecy &

Revelation

Saturday The Gospels

& Early History

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Psalms

137-139

2

Ecclesiastes 11-

12

3

Malachi

4

Acts 19-20

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I John 1-3

6

Deuteronomy

23-25

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Nehemiah 5-9

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Psalms

140-142

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Song of

Solomon 1-2

10

Revelation

1-6

11

Acts 21-22

12

I John 4-5

13

Deuteronomy 26-28

14

Nehemiah 10-13

15

Psalms

143-145

16

Song of

Solomon 3-4

17

Revelation

7-11

18

Acts 23-24

19

II John 20

Deuteronomy

29-31

21

Esther 1-5 22

Psalms

146-148

23

Song of

Solomon 5-6

24

Revelation 12

-17

25

Acts 25-26

26

III John 27

Deuteronomy

32-34

28

Esther 6-1 29

Psalms

149-150

30

Song of Solo-

mon 7-8

1

Revelation 18-2

2

Acts 27-28

3

Jude 4

Genesis 1-3 5

Joshua 1-5 6

Psalms 1-2 7

Job 1-2 8

Isaiah 1-6 9

Matthew 1-2

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Romans 1- 11

Genesis 4-7 12

Joshua 6-10 13

Psalms 3-5 14

Job 3-4 15

Isaiah 7-11 16

Matthew 3-4

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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 6-7:30PM

Girl Scouts

2 7 PM Worship Team

Rehearsal

3 4 7PM A.A. Beginners

5 8:28 Contemporary

9:45 Sunday School

11:00 Traditional

Worship

6PM Music On Main

Featuring One in Spirit

6 1PM Blanket Ministry 4PM Pastor’s Study

Group

6:30PM Boy Scouts

7 7PM Council

8 7PM

Choir Rehearsal

9 7 PM Worship Team

Rehearsal

10 11 7PM A.A. Beginners

12 8:28 Contemporary

9:45 Sunday School

11:00 Traditional

Worship

6PM Youth

13 1PM Blanket Ministry 4PM Pastor’s Study

Group

6:30PM Boy Scouts

14 7PM Trustees

15 6-7:30PM

Girl Scouts 7PM

Choir Rehearsal

16 7 PM Worship Team

Rehearsal

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18 7PM A.A. Beginners

19 8:28 Contemporary

9:45 Sunday School

11:00 Traditional

Worship

20 1PM Blanket Ministry 4PM Pastor’s Study

6:30PM Boy Scouts

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22

7PM Thanksgiving

Eve Service

Harmony UP Church

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24 25 7PM A.A. Beginners

26 8:28 Contemporary

9:45 Sunday School

11:00 Traditional

Worship

6PM Youth

27 12M Blanket Ministry

On Hiatus until Spring 4PM Pastor’s Study

Group

6:30PM Boy Scouts

28 7PM Outreach

29 30 1

Church Directory

Picture

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Church Directory

Picture

3PM Hanging of the

Greens followed by a

Potluck dinner