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Prairie Wind
TUSCOLA UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH
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M I S S I O N :
M A K I N G
J E S U S
D I S C I P L E S
C H R I S T
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N O V E M B E R
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Journey of 10x10
John 10:10 “I have come that they may
have life, and have it to the full.”
INSIDE
THIS ISSUE:
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Buy a cup of coffee for the person behind
you in line
Perform 10 Random Acts of Kindness
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“Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and
dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and
patience.” Colossians 3:12
Offer to run an errand for a homebound
person
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Send a teacher a note of encouragement
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For more ideas visit daretobeanangel.com
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
 Write a note of appreciation to your
dental hygienist
As you reach out in kindness to your
neighbors & those in your community, you will
be amazed at how God blesses you in return.
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Compliment a stranger sincerely
Word from
the Pastor
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Write a thank you note to someone
Manna Cafe
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Text a friend to let them know you are
thinking/praying for them
Financial
News
4
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Leave something cheery or nice for your
co-workers
Worship
Themes,
Leaders
5,6
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Visit a nursing home
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Rake your neighbor’s yard
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Drop off a game or a toy at a hospital
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Donate blood
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Grateful, Thanksgiving, Hospitality
I mentioned a couple of weeks ago in
church how amazing it is to see our church
open their hearts and doors for others. In
just 12 days we:
 Hosted a dinner for 40 participants in
a district Spiritual Growth seminar
 Shared in the meal prepared for us by
the United Methodist Women
 Received tons of food for S.A.M.
Pantry from the Rotary Food Drive
 Hosted a district wide dinner for the
pastors to meet our new bishop,
Frank Beard
 Opened our door to the community
and welcomed 101 guests into our
church to share a meal with us.
many people who made it happen, a big thank
you; for all who, through your gifts and
offering, provide the resources, we are
grateful; and for each member and friend of
our congregation who lives out the call to
welcome everyone in Jesus’ name, Amen!
This month sees us celebrate Thanksgiving in
our homes and church. It a harvest festival,
giving thanks for God’s blessing. Even as we
have opened our doors to welcome and share
with our community and friends, let us open
our hearts and lives to God, returning thanks
to Him, and dedicating our harvest gifts to the
kingdom.
If ever there was the embodiment of
serving and sharing, our congregation
demonstrated it this last month. To all the
Update on Sunday School Teachers
Judy Evans is retiring from teaching Sunday
school in the 3 & 4 year old class for 40+
years. Her last Sunday will be October 30
and her students are sure going to miss
her. She has had such dedication and has
loved sharing her faith and the love of Jesus
with her students. Judy has been a faithful
servant all these years and we wish her
well in her retirement.
Ingrid Minger and Johanna Steffens will
begin co-teaching the 3 & 4 year old class
on November 6. Ingrid’s daughter
(Bronwyn) and Johanna’s daughter and son
(Julianne and Jett) are students in this class
so this will be a great way for them to be
together on Sunday mornings. Thanks
Ingrid and Johanna!!
Nichole Mitchell has graciously offered to
teach the Senior High Sunday school class
through December. She will graduate in
December and she and Jim may be relocating out of state. The students will enjoy
spending time with her and getting to
know her better. Thanks Nichole!!
Trunk or Treat
Monday, October 31, 2016, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
in the church Fellowship Hall
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Trunks full of goodies
Movie for the kids
Popcorn
Cocoa & Hot Cider
Hotdogs
Fellowship with others
Fun - Fun - Fun - Fun - Fun - Fun - FUN!!
Signups are available now in the back of the
Fellowship Hall to sponsor a trunk and to
assist with serving our guests, as well as
cleanup.
OUR
MISSION:
MAKING
DISCIPLES
OF
JESUS
CHRIST
Manna Café News
The next Manna Café will be Wednesday,
November 2, with Sharon Corum doing the
coooking. Please be willing to volunteer your
time if you are asked, and invite a friend or
neighbor to join us. All are welcome!
We are also needing cooks to cook for our
Manna Cafes this year. If you are interested in
helping or would like more information, please
contact Sharon Corum, 217-474-7738.
Harvest Gathering Sunday
Exodus 23:14-6 describes the three festivals that
God established for his people; Unleavened
Bread, First Harvest, and Harvest Gathering. The
Unleavened Bread festival is the great celebration
of God delivering his people from slavery in
Egypt and the other two celebrate the gathering
of the harvest.
We are sharing in the Harvest Gathering when
we celebrate what God has given us by bringing in
the tithe. We encourage you to bring 1/10 of one
week’s income on Sunday, November 20th.
Community Thanksgiving Service
Join with Christians from across the community
as we give thanks in this season of harvest
Special Music, Fellowship, Worship, Featured
Preacher
Sunday, November 20 – 6 pm
Eagle Mountain Assembly of God (Corner of
Niles & Sale Streets)
Hanging of the Greens
Sunday, November 27 at our 10:45am
Service
Join us as we prepare our church for the Advent
Season. A time to celebrate the expectation of
the coming Savior.
From the Church Library
We appreciate your donations to our church
library, but until our new software is installed
and operating properly, we would like to ask that
no new donations be made as we cannot process
or catalog them. We will let you know when
things are back up and running, and able to
accept your donations.
Thank you!
~Kathleen Dyer, Librarian
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September Income/Expense Report
Balance as of 8/30/16
($12,028.06)
September income
$20,489.42
September expense
($25,756.52)
Balance as of 9/30/16
($17,295.16)
United Methodist Women News
TUMW Fundraiser– The TUMW hosted
a fundraiser after second service on
September 25. There were approximately
78 people in attendance. A big THANK
YOU goes out to all who helped to make
this event a success! All donations collected go to local missions.
Diaper Drive – The TUMW Board
decided at their last meeting not to host a
diaper drive during November. However,
if anyone wishes to donate disposable
diapers to the SAM Pantry, please feel free
to do so. There are very much appreciated
by the SAM Pantry clients.
Beth’s Place – If you would like to make
donations to Beth’s Place in Tuscola, we
have been informed that they can really use
Kleenex, liquid hand soap (in small bottles),
and toilet tissue. Monetary donations are
very appreciated, as well.
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Nov.5 District Spiritual Growth and
officers update at Newman UMC. No
reservations are necessary, just go and
learn how you can help women in need.
Lunch will be provided.
Maternal Health-The United States Maternal Health Care Crisis: Only 49 countries
have lower maternal mortality ratios than
the US; 34,000 women nearly die each year
from pregnancy-related complications-one
every 15 minutes; the risk of maternal
death in high-poverty areas is twice that in
low-poverty areas.
For such an advanced nation, we are doing
poorly to protect our women of childbearing age. Unnecessary C-sections, lack
of prenatal education, family planning,
cancer screening, equal pay for women,
maternity leave, and healthy living for teens
at risk are issues that UMW is concerned
about. We put our faith, hope, and love
into action to try to meet the needs of the
most vulnerable women, so they can live
healthy lives and have healthy children.
PASS Update by Susan Hall
Judy Evans is retiring from teaching the
K-1st grade students at Pass for the last 8
years. She has done a wonderful job and
she will be greatly missed!!
3 days a week. Lora Zimmer has recently
taken over the custodial duties that was
previously done by Harold and Judy Evans.
We welcome our new staff!!
Karen Benner and Georgia Wilkinson have
been hired to co-teach this class for the
remainder of this school year. Karen will
teach 2 days a week and Georgia will teach
We currently have 32 full-time and 13 parttime students enrolled. We have settled
into our new routine and enjoy spending
time with our new students.
Worship Preview
Sunday, November 6, 2016 (25th Sunday after Pentecost)
The theme for the Journey of 10 x 10 this month is “Do 10 Random Acts of Kindness”. The fruits of
the Spirit always refer to ‘kindness’. Do our lives reflect this fruit? Let us share the joy of Jesus by
letting kindness be our way.
Ephesians 4:29-5:2
Matthew 11:28-30
Sermon: Planned Randomness
Sunday, November 13, 2016 (26th Sunday after Pentecost)
As we anticipate moving into the Advent season we get a foretaste of what is to come in God’s kingdom; or is it already happening? The wonder of the kingdom is that we are allowed to see glimpses
and share in its reality even now.
Isaiah 65:17-19, 24-25
Luke 4:14-21
Sermon: End or the Beginning?
Sunday, November 20, 2016 (Christ the King Sunday) (Harvest Gathering Sunday)
The tradition of Thanksgiving for us is filled with wonderful delights. We gather this Sunday to share
our delight in God and to honor the source and fulfillment of our thanksgiving.
Deuteronomy 26:1-11
John 6:25-35
Sermon: With Thankful Hearts
Sunday, November 27, 2016 (First Sunday of Advent) (Hanging of the Greens)
Advent begins with the announcement of the Messiah’s arrival and the preparations we make to receive him. At our 10:45 am service we will share in the traditional Hanging of the Greens service as
we share in scripture, song, and celebration.
Isaiah 2:1-5
Romans 13:11-14
Sermon: The Coming Lord
8:15 a.m. Worship Leaders
November 6 – Liturgist – Jeff Marker; Ushers – Bob Smith, Stan Cross, Todd Kresin;
Greeters – Mary Smith, Don & Dorris Thode; Connector - Stan Cross;
PowerPoint – Jim & Mary Ann Pattenaude
November 13 – Liturgist – Susan Patterson; Ushers – Joe Wills, Lenny Sementi, Julian Thoman, Ray Lamb;
Greeters – Jerry & Jean Leonard, Barb Wills; Connector - Darcy Sementi;
PowerPoint – Darcy Sementi
November 20 – Liturgist – Ray Lamb; Ushers – Alan Michener, Paul Wisovaty;
Greeters – Paul & Sue Wisovaty, Doris Young; Connector - Jan Chappell;
PowerPoint – Cale Sementi
November 27 – Liturgist – Kate Watson; Ushers – Jeff & Debbie Marker, Doug Pollock, Jan Mann;
Greeters – Pat & Butch Janusik; Connectors - Sue Willison, Eric Leisner; PowerPoint - Ted Minger
10:45 a.m. Worship Leaders
November 6 – Liturgist – Wayne Ward; Ushers – Brian Beachy, ;
Greeters – Kathryn McCumber, Patty & Dan Russell; Acolyte – Ella/Will Maxfield;
PowerPoint – Joel Middleton
November 13 – Liturgist – Chuck Seibold; Ushers – Dale Best, Dan Craddock, Dale Phillips, Andy Wood;
Greeters – Jan Boyer, Vicki Jones; Acolyte – Joey/Taylor Wilson; PowerPoint – Jacob Craddock,
Cordale Kerns
November 20 – Liturgist – Diane Zell; Ushers – Mark & Kim Kemp, Lora, Kyle & Emma Zimmer;
Greeter – Alan Patton; Acolyte – Boyd Brewer; PowerPoint – Rodney Zimmer
November 27 – Liturgist – Patty Russell; Ushers – Wayne & Joann Ward, Doug & Rhonda McCumber,
Dan & Patty Russell; Greeter – Cheryl Bozarth; Acolyte – Reegan Willoughby; PowerPoint –
Tuscola United Methodist Church
901 N. Prairie St.
Tuscola, IL 61953
Phone: 217-253-4232
Fax: 217-253-6774
E-mail: tuscolaumc@yahoo.com
Tuscola United Methodist Church
Pastor
Children’s Ministry Leader
Youth Directors
Secretary
Custodians
Nursery Attendant
Sanctuary Choir & Praise Band
Director
Celebration Ringers &
Children’s Choir/Chimes Director
Lay Leader
Church Council Chair
Parish Nurse
Rev. Ted Mitchell
Susan Hall
Matt & Lisa Luedtke
Lora Zimmer
Bob & Sue Griffith
Janice Benner
Jeannie Craddock
Cathy Mitchell
Prairie Wind is the monthly newsletter of the
Tuscola United Methodist Church. We meet for
worship at 901 N. Prairie Street in Tuscola, Illinois.
We invite you to worship with us and to experience the joy
of having fellowship with people who believe in God’s love
and Christ’s teachings.
Our worship services are Sunday at 8:15 and 10:45 a.m.,
Jarman Center at 9:30 a.m. and Brookstone Estates at
10:10 a.m. Sunday school classes for all ages begin
at 9:30 a.m.
Tuscola United Methodist Church
901 N. Prairie, Tuscola, IL 61953
Phone 217.253.4232
Fax 217.253.6774
Email tuscolaumc@yahoo.com
Wayne Ward
Darcy Sementi
Donna Lamb
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