ANNOUNCEMENTS
New mid-week Bible Study: On Wednesdays, from 10:30-11:30, Pastor Gary is leading a weekly Bible Study. The first book being studied is one of Paul’s earliest letters: Galatians. Bring your Bible and a journal/steno pad. Following the class, there will be the option for the group to have lunch together at a local restaurant. Come join us!
Cancelled: Due to family travel issues, Edna Mae Barnhart’s 100th birthday celebration has been cancelled.
Bells Of Praise: The Bells will be starting their practices on October 8th at 6:30 p.m.
GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
Donations For St. Paul UMC: We continue to accept household items (no furniture) and clothing in good, usable condition. Items may be placed in the coat closet near the media booth. Please have items labeled “mission”. Our faithful volunteers, Dale White & Don Berger, deliver these items to St. Paul UMC where they are made available to those in need.
Operation Christmas Child August-September Collection: October is the month for the “final push” to collect items to fill shoe boxes for kids all over the world! Shoe boxes are due November 17-24, 2026! October Item List: soccer balls & pumps, small footballs, small bouncy balls, small memo pads (no logos/company names), jump ropes, pencils (sharpened), colored pencils, crayons, pens, stickers, small stuffed animals, barbies (actual brand name ones), hotwheels or matchbox brands of cars, baby or toddler toys, hats, gloves, mittens, socks, tooth brushes, hair brushes, combs, hairbands, scrunchies, ponytail holders, barrettes, hair bows, wash cloths, toddler size t-shirts, girls size 12, 14, 16 (med.-lg.) t-shirts boys size 10-12, 14-16 t-shirts, colorful shoe strings, whistles, small puzzles, legos (different colors)
*JOY Bunch will have the opportunity to fill shoe boxes after our October luncheon!
Thank you so much for all the donations we have received thus far!!! “Each of you should not look not only to your own interests, but also to the interests of others.” Philippians 2:4
C.A.M.P. September/October Wish List: Flour, Sugar, Cooking Oil, Cranberry Sauce, Sweet Potatoes. Personal Care & Cleaning Products are always needed & welcome. If you are able, grab one or two extra items when you go to the store.
Candy Collection for Astoria Health & Rehab: We are now collecting candy and/or small trinkets for Astoria Health Care. The residents will pass out these items to the children in attendance at their annual Trunk-or-Treat night in October. We will have a basket at the welcome center for your donations. If you would like to participate in Astoria’s Trunk-or-Treat by decorating your car trunk and handing out candy they would love to have you. It is a great event! Please contact Robin White for more information.
CHINDREN’S MINISTRIES
Trackers Of Faith 2nd-5th Graders: The kids in our 2nd-5th grade class have been bringing in offering each Sunday, and we had designated it for our missionary Kevin Cline. The kids were thrilled to actually see Kevin and his family at our church the past two Sunday services! This makes their giving even more meaningful to them! We counted our change from the past year and are happy to report that we are giving $59.95 to support our missionary!! “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Luke 12:34