The WORD

Westville United Methodist Church

November 2019

Volume 50 Issue 11

Sunday Morning Schedule:

9 am—10am Sunday School :

Adult Founders Room & Brick Room,

Children Basement

Fellowship 10 am—10:15 am

10:15 am—11:15 am Worship Service

JESUS IS COMING AGAIN!!!

THE WORD is a publication of Westville United Methodist Church at 154 Main St.,

P.O. Box 619; Westville, IN 46391 (219) 785-2314

*****CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY—THURSDAY, 3:15 to 7:15

Our Web Address is www.westvilleumc.org

First Sunday—Nov. 3rd 10:15 a.m. service

“Reach up, Reach in, Reach out

Reach up to God, Reach in to know

God, Reach out in Love”

In order to go green The Word will be e-mailed to you. Be sure to e-mail your address to Jane at secretarywumc@csinet.net

Printed copies will continue to be available at the church for those who do not have e-mail.

Hanging of the Greens

Nov. 24th after Church

Remembering our

Saints

Nov. 3rd

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…From the Pastor

Known as the Mother of Thanksgiving, Sarah Josepha Hale was born in 1788, a native of New

Hampshire. She wrote several books but is mostly recognized as the poet who created the

nursery rhyme about a girl named Mary and her lamb, which you probably sung as a child.

What is not widely known about Sarah is how she campaigned for 36 years to see the government declare a

day solely dedicated to gratitude. Sarah was an advocate of thanksgiving and became the catalyst for the

United States implementing a day of gratitude as a national holiday. While not everyone has the same benefits

and comforts afforded to others, as Christians, we can be challenged that whatever our circumstances,

Thanksgiving is a day in which we can offer worship to an amazing, good and holy God.

During the Great Depression, President Roosevelt attempted to holster the great economic collapse by moving

up the date of Thanksgiving. The idea was to give people more time to Christmas shop, thus boosting profits

for businesses and merchants. The change didn’t hold, and Thanksgiving reverted to its original date; however,

the drive to increase spending among Americans remained, with the creation of a special day dedicated to

mass spending and stocking up on Christmas purchases: Black Friday.

Probably not what Sara Josepha Hale had in mind when she campaigned against “the want of all things!”

The term “Black Friday” was coined in the 1950’s by Philadelphia police to describe the worst working day of

their year. The Saturday after Thanksgiving was the annual date for the city’s Army/Navy football game. Every

year loads of people flooded into the city during the Thanksgiving holiday weekend to celebrate – and do their

Christmas shopping the day before the game – requiring the attention of Philadelphia’s whole police force.

Looter took advantage of the crowds, preying upon business owners and taking off with their merchandise;

such rampant crime after a national holiday dedicated to gratitude. A not-so-nice aspect to our infamous

shopping day.

Now, joining Black Friday, are Cyber Monday and Giving Tuesday. One is dedicated to online shopping, the

other to “giving back”. Some feel donating to charity has become an afterthought to materialism, and maybe

they are right to be concerned. Because after we spend all of our money on acquiring more things, often we

can only spare a few dollars to give to those who truly need it.

In Deuteronomy, we read about the practice of offering the first fruits of a harvest to the temple. The people

worshipped God by giving thanks for the fertile land he had given them; and to receive forgiveness of sins.

Sometimes the offerings were used to feed the poor, orphans, and widows.

Here’s a good question to consider this Thanksgiving…does the retail industry dictate the way you shop and

spend? More importantly, does it dictate how and when you give to those who are struggling to clothe and

feed themselves?

May we all be reminded of God’s love for us and may we all show our gratitude and thanks to God through our

actions.

1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18 – Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God’s

will for you in Christ Jesus.

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Join us in local missions! Items needed for the Food Pantry:

Food Pantry Information:

The American Legion is now working in cooperation with the WMC Food Pantry ministry.

Please drop off donations of the above mentioned items at the Legion. For those

receiving donations, items may be picked up at the American Legion on Thursdays

from 4:30—5:30.

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Family Life Center is available for rental for parties and celebrations.

Contact the church office at 219-785-2314 for more information.

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Donate flowers for the altar. The cost is $35.00 and the flowers will be

ordered by Jane in the church office.

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Save your pop cans and bring them to the church. The money earned from

the can collection supports the Heifer Project.

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TIME & LOCATION

11/3 Personal Hygiene: tooth brush/paste, soap, deodorant,

sanitary napkins, Tampons, shaving cream

11/10 Pastas, noodles, macaroni, sauces, Hamburger helper

11/17 Sugar, flour, cake mixes, cooking oil or shortening

11/24 Drinks: juices, coffee, & filters, tea

If you have a special need for prayer, the

prayer chain can be activated by calling church

Secretary Jane Bachman (785-2314)

PRAYER CHAIN

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Men's BreakfastMen's BreakfastMen's BreakfastMen's Breakfast

The monthly Men’s Breakfast will be held as follows:

When: Saturday, Nov. 16th, at 8:45 a.m.

Where: Greenway Café on Hwy 421 in Westville

All men are welcome to come and bring a friend. If you have

any questions call: Bob McCaughey - at 219-312-5336.

********** Church Office Hours ********

Monday—Thursday 3:15-7:15pm

All Military Personnel All Victims of War

Pastor Toby Guill maybe reached @ 219-850-3768

Or email at toby.guill@inumc.org

Cares and Concerns

Health and Healing Karen Emerich John Coulter Jr Joan Ewing Kelly Murphy Tim Stallings Kathy Strutz Sherry Pearson Viny Moore Nancy Nichols Dan McBride Kim Buchanan Bob Bulger Ollie Steve Swanson Ruth Ennis Jackie Mandy Kistler Sam Thompson *Thos suffering with addiction, poverty, &/or depression *Unspoken Prayers *Families The Care Corner Guidance & Protection Ruby White Brandun Schweizer Roselyn Reinfurth Michael Smith Kathy Howard Quinn Bacon Madeline Tetzloff Aaron Hale

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Our Friday Back Packs are being delivered every Friday. We are looking for the dona-

tions listed below and any financial help you can give to purchase perishable items

such as Cheese, yogurt, fruit..

Thank you for your support and help with this mission!

Care & Share Friday Back Pack Program

We are trying to fill back packs with healthy snacks or with foods that kids can make

themselves. A donation box will be placed in the Family Life Center for the following

donation items:

NO GLASS OR BREAKABLES PLEASE.

Peanut butter

Cheese or peanut butter crackers

Cereals (not sugary)

Raisins (individual serving plain or yogurt covered)

Canned fruit (low or no sugar)

Peanuts or other nuts

Pretzels, crackers

Zip lock plastic bags (sandwich size)

Granola or cereal bars (low sugar)

Pasta, sauce

Any snack packs with 18 carbohydrates or less

Any canned meats or healthy dinners that are healthy that kids like

MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME FOR PURCHASING REFRIGERATED ITEMS

SUCH AS CHEESE AND FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABLES

Thank you for your donations!

Event Coordinator:

Our church rents out the Family Life Center. When that happens we need people

from our church to be available to supervise or be present at these event.. It is a paid

job. If your are interested in this position, please contact Jane at the office. I have

two people at this time and need more on the list as reserves.

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We are collecting hats, mittens, scarves for the

Community Christmas Food Baskets.

Your donations need to be at the church by Dec. 8th.

The Baskets will be distributed on Dec. 9th.

Operation Christmas Child

We are excited to announce that we will support this mission again this year.

Information is available at the entrances of our church.. Please fill a shoe box (that

is provided) for a boy or girl age specific. Please add the money needed to ship

the box. The collection date is November 18th.

Please contact Jane Bachman

if you have questions.

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Lynn Johnson is coming to our church to speak to us about

Human Trafficking

What a great honor to have her come and share and work with us.

We make rugs to sell to donate to this ministry.

A lunch will be provided on Nov. 17th after church.

Please come and bring your friends!

Hello. I am Lynn Johnson, the Assistant Secretary for Children and Families at the

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. We know human trafficking de-

stroys precious lives and threatens our Nation’s security, public health, and the rule

of law. We care because our programs serve some of the Nation’s most vulnerable

children, youth, and families. Together, we can assist survivors and prevent human

trafficking. If you or someone you know may have experienced forced labor or com-

mercial sexual exploitation, know there is help. You can call the National Human

Trafficking Hotline at 888-37-37-888 or text BEFREE (233-733). #WeCareBecause

#EndTrafficking

Hanging of the Greens

November 24th

After church

All are Welcome to Help Decorate our Church

for the Advent Season!

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Resale Shop

The Resale Shop will be hosting its annual Holiday Customer Appreciation Day on November 16th from

9:00-2:00. This replaces our Thankful Friday that we stopped having last year. We do have a lot to be

thankful for. Over the last few months we have seen more new faces in the store and our sales have

increased and so have our donations.

Although we are a service or mission project for our church and community we are also a business, and

sometimes we have to talk business. With Christmas right around the corner, and our biggest sales sea-

son, we are very short handed and need volunteers. We have a handful of women who are faithfully

working with that unstoppable spirit that the Resale Shop was built on. However, just in a normal week

our staff can feel overwhelmed and tired. With the increase of customers and donations over the holi-

days it is just going to get busier.

Our small stocking team works two days a week, Monday and Friday. With Christmas items needing to

be priced and placed on the shelves we will more than likely being working three days a week. Our

stocking team also works two to three shifts a month. With your help we might not have to add that

third stocking day. Also our customers really enjoy our friendly spirit and the welcome we extend to

them. When checking out customers chat and tell us what is going on in their lives, their concerns and

joys. With the increase in customers we are not able to spend as much time with them. If we had more

team members on a shift, especially during the Christmas season, we could have a little more time to

put our merry on and have a ho-ho-ho in our voice.

The increase in customers is noticeable as they are lining up outside the store waiting for the doors to

open. There can also be a line waiting to check out and occasionally we have had to have two check

out areas. We have had a list of people who do not work a regular shift but would substitute when

called and a few people who wander in from time to time to help with stocking. We have reached a

critical point that we do not have a list of subs and need regular help with stocking. This mission of the

Resale Shop is primarily women but guys we do not discriminate. Many of the guys help with unloading

the shed, taking our recycle to the curb and taking shifts.

The Resale Shop has supported the church and community for 50+ years they now need your support.

We offer free training, a friendly atmosphere and sometimes cookies…come and be part of this wel-

coming presence in our community.

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October 10, 2019 Church Council Meeting

Present: Jane, Jan, Kim, Phil, Evert, Kay

Kim gave devotion

Minutes were approved from the last meeting.

New business: Phil brought up the idea of having a Chili Supper after the fish fries while we

have a captive audience.

Old Business: None

Discipleship: Kay Tetzloff

Education: Amanda is working on a Christmas Program for our kids. We discussed a theme

for the Christmas Season. The windows will have an animal theme and any other projects to

follow along. We will also give to Operation Christmas Child and the Heifer Project.

Worship: NR

Prayer Ministry: NR

Historian:

Nurture: Cards are sent

Youth:

Outreach Ministries – Kathie Long

Care & Share: 37 bags

Resale: NR

Food Pantry:

UMW: NR

Administrative Ministries:

Financial Report shared by Jan Buchanan

SPRC: NR

Trustee: Everdry will come again to work on our water problem in the basement.

Pastor Comments are attached

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Church Council Notes – from the Pastor

Pastor will be out of town on vacation from Sunday October 13th through Saturday October 19th.

During this time, Reverend Ray Music will be available for any pastoral care issues that may

arise.

October 20th is Charge Conference and will be held at LaPorte UMC at 6pm. I would love to

have as many of us in attendance as possible.

October 20th will also start our series on giving. A Stewardship campaign along with a Pledge

Drive will be the focus. I would like for ministry leaders to offer information in the Family Life

Center before and after service on how people can volunteer to assist in different areas of

the church. For example – Karen Jerde might have a poster about the music ministry invit-

ing those with musical talents (singing, playing instruments, etc.) to join “the band”. Letting

these people know that they can come to a Wednesday night practice to check it out. Other

areas of ministry in the church that could benefit would be – Back Pack Ministry, Resale

Shop, Greeters, Nursery, and FLC Event Coordinator – just to name a few.

Pledge cards for 2020 will be made available starting on Oct. 20th and we will be asking

for the congregation to submit their pledges on November 3rd. They will also have

the option of mailing in their pledges. On Nov. 3rd, the congregation will be asked to

bring their pledge cards forward as they come for communion and drop them in a

box.

The purpose behind the pledge drive is to help us create a budget for the church and

give us a better picture of what we can do and develop a vision on how to be even

more missional.

November 3rd will be a busy Sunday. Along with celebrating the congregation submitting their

pledges, we will also be celebrating communion, All Saints Day, and someone representing

Kairos will be saying a few words.

I would like help with orchestrating All Saints Day as my experience is extremely limited.

Thank you all so much for the work you do. You are all appreciated!

In His Service,

Pastor Toby Guill

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Nov Birthdays

Nov Dates of Joining

Give as the Lord calls you to give: be as generous to God as God has

been to you!

Sunday School Teachers are needed. Thank you to all those who have volun-

teered to teach and care for our children. We still need a few more people to fill in occa-

sionally as a substitute. Teaching children can be a blessing to the teacher as well as the

children. They are the future of our church.

Nov Anniversaries

Westville United Methodist Church

WELCOME STATEMENT “With open hearts, open minds and open

doors; we welcome people of all races, nation-alities theologies and abilities. We welcome people of all sexual orientations and gender

identities. We offer a safe and compassionate place to reconcile faith, identity, hope, under-

standing and mutual respect”.

Bob McCaughey 1-Nov

George Wyels 8-Nov

Natalie Dobos 11-Nov

Lavina Moore 12-Nov

Kathleen Nichols 13-Nov

Michaela O'Brien 17-Nov

Tammy May 18-Nov

Ron Stallings 21-Nov

Collin Nittner 26-Nov

Carl &Adele Lundah 4-Nov

Doug & Deb Adkins 25-Nov

11/22/1982 JohnCulbertson

11/22/1982 Marie Culbertson

11/2/1997 Roberta Henry

11/11/1945 Vernon Hershman

11/28/1976 Mary Howard

11/28/1976 Warren Howard

11/18/1990 Dennis Kolosci

11/18/1990 Kathy Kolosci

11/22/2009 Greg McCuen

11/22/2009 Marian McCuen

11/2/1997 Judy Rehlander

11/30/1982 Rick Tetzloff

Date Worship SS Giving

9/29/2019 51 19 $ 1,206.00

10/6/2019 52 14 $ 2,948.00

10/13/2019 60 22 $ 1,062.00

10/20/2019 48 15 $ 582.00

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