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9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am

TraditionalWorshipin the Sanctuary

10:10 am10:10 am10:10 am10:10 am

Sunday SchoolTime

11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am

Celebration

Worshipin the Sanctuary

W O L F T R A C K S Pastor Paul Wolf

O P E N H E A R T S , O P E N M I N D S , O P E N D O O R S

Attendance

for

Attendance

for

Attendance

for

Attendance

for

August2013

August2013

August2013

August2013

4th4th4th4th $6,818

11th11th11th11th $5,065

18th18th18th18th $5,051

25th25th25th25th $3,003

Giftsfor

Giftsfor

Giftsfor

Giftsfor

August2013

August2013

August2013

August2013

2013 Monthly Budget2013 Monthly Budget2013 Monthly Budget2013 Monthly BudgetNeedsNeedsNeedsNeeds$24,323

We uphold the United Methodist Church by ourPRAYERS, PRESENCE, GIFTS, SERVICE & WITNESS

August Total Gifts Received to DateAugust Total Gifts Received to DateAugust Total Gifts Received to DateAugust Total Gifts Received to Date$19,937

JulyJulyJulyJulyIncomeIncomeIncomeIncome

*$23,018

JulyJulyJulyJulyExpenseExpenseExpenseExpense

*($22,021)

JulyJulyJulyJulyNet GainNet GainNet GainNet Gain*$997

YearYearYearYear----totototo----DateDateDateDateIncomeIncomeIncomeIncome

*$168,037

YearYearYearYear----totototo----DateDateDateDateExpenseExpenseExpenseExpense

*($164,505)

YearYearYearYear----totototo----DateDateDateDateNet GainNet GainNet GainNet Gain

*$3,532

* As of the end of July 2013* As of the end of July 2013* As of the end of July 2013* As of the end of July 2013

S E P T E M B E R , 2 0 1 3

SundaySundaySundaySunday

WorshipWorshipWorshipWorship

ScheduleScheduleScheduleSchedule

Making Disciples

...Changing

the World

O U R M I S S I O N

S T A T E M E N T :

F I R S T N O T E S

Im not a dancer. But Ilove watching someone wholoves to dance and does sogracefully and un-selfconsciously. It is a joy tobehold: a dancer at one

with the music, flowing andfree, lost in the joy of thedance.

I hold back. Imself-conscious, awkward,uncertainbut I really lovemusic and when Im bymyself I clown around andtry moving to the beat of asong filtering through thespeakers of a hospitalelevator, or an empty

grocery aisle, hoping no oneis watching. On the inside,I feel like Gene Kelly; onthe outside, Im sure I looklike a dancing hippo fromDisneys animated classic,Fantasia.

Last June at Church ofthe Resurrection inLeawood I sat behind Mattand his Mom, Nancy during

a worship service led byour Conference Youth.Matt was amazingheworshiped with afreedom, joy and vitalitythat put me to shame.

Every fiber of his beingwas given over to hisworship of God: Mattshands, arms, legs, feetand whole body were lostin wonder, love and praise.I saw manifest the loveof God working in asoul-at-worship right infront of me.

So, whats wrong withme? Why cant I worship

like Matt? Why cant anyof us?Matt is a tall, good-

looking young adult who inother areas of his life isidentified as a personwith special needs.I think a lot of us areSpecial NeedsWorshipers! Worship is adance with God. We hold

backdont let go, will notallow ourselves to let Godtake the lead, toexperience the sheerexhilaration, freedom andjoy of worship, the dance

with God, the creator ofevery sinew, bone, muscle,rhythm and pulse of ourbodiesto worship theLord of the Dance in thedance of worship: free,joyful, adoring, flowing inthe Spirit, carried awayby the love of Godwouldnt that be a tasteof heaven?

I think we are Special

Needs Worshipers andGod has infinite patiencewith our lifelong learningcurve. Let the Spirit ofGod enter and lead you inthe dance of worship thisweek; lets see whathappens!

Grace and peace,Pastor Paul

9 am9 am9 am9 am 11 am11 am11 am11 amSundaySundaySundaySundaySchoolSchoolSchoolSchool

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11th11th11th11th 112 n/a 66

18th18th18th18th 125 n/a 70

25th25th25th25th 106 n/a 63

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Charlie DigheroVirginia DisneyMaxine Carlson

Bob GeigerVirginia Solomon

Brenda RoweCinda KrenzinGary Manbeck

Bill Carter

Serving in the Military:Jeff Bright (Africa)

(Please be sure to inform the churchoffice if you have a loved one servingin the military and we can include

them in this list.)

PLEASE NOTE:NAMESSUBMITTEDFOR

THE PRAYERCONCERNS LISTWILLBEREMOVEDAFTERTWO

WEEKS. PLEASECALLTHECHURCHOFFICE @ 431-4240ORE-MAIL

[email protected]

CONTINUEANAMEONTHE

PRAYERLIST. THANKYOU!

Forgive othersas quickly as

you wouldexpect God toforgive you.

Homecoming SundayHomecoming SundayHomecoming SundayHomecoming SundaySunday, September 29

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, 20139:00am: Sunday School / 10:00am: Worship

YOUAREINVITEDTOAWEEKEND

OF FUN, FAMILY& FAITHat the First United Methodist Church

202 S. Lincoln

Chanute, Kansas

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This special Homecoming worship service willinclude special guest speakers, a dance performance,

the Praise Band, and much more!

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Following the service, everyone in attendance will be invitedto join in an all Church Family picture in front of the buildin

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A Pot Luck lunch will be held in the Fellowship Hall.All members are urged to bring something yummy to sharewith our guests. Table service and drinks will be provided.

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The building will be open for self led tours following lunchuntil 6:00pm. Hope we see YOU here!


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O P E N H E A R T S , O P E N M I N D S , O P E N D O O R S Page 3

Top 10 Reasons toTop 10 Reasons toTop 10 Reasons toTop 10 Reasons toJoin the ChurchJoin the ChurchJoin the ChurchJoin the Church

ChoirChoirChoirChoir

10. Offering plate is rarelypassed to the choir9. Youre running out of cleanclothes and the robe saveson laundry.8. Its exactly like singing inthe shower, except yourewearing a robe and peopleare actually listening.7. Sitting with a group in thechancel every Sunday isexcellent practice in caseyoure ever called for juryduty.6. Theres a clock in the backof the church and you wantto know when one hour haspassed.5. No matter how packedchurch is on Easter orChristmas, youll be assuredof having a great seat in thesanctuary.4. For years you havewanted to know who sits inthe back of the church butwere afraid to turn around

and look.3. Youve been known to nodoff during the service anddont want the pastor tocatch you.2. Choir parties! Theyre fun!1. You get to see the goofyfaces the choir director ismaking when his back isturned to the congregation.

CHOIR PRACTICE

STARTSWEDNESDAY,

SEPTEMBER 4TH!HOPETOSEE

YOUHERE!(Time to be announced.)Coming in October!

Be sure to keep an eye out for the volunteer sign-up for this event! We needYOU!

23 Yr. Olds (Must be potty trained.)

45 Yr. Olds (Not in Kindergarten.)

1st2nd Grade

KindergartenJr.Jr.Jr.Jr.

3rd5th Grade

AWANA ISAWANA ISAWANA ISAWANA ISCOMING!COMING!COMING!COMING!

Wednesday, September 11th is the date to kick off our AWANA year.Registration will start soon. Registration fee is $25 per child. (Scholarshipsare available.)

Developing respect for God, His Son and His Word.

In 3 years Sparkies learn about the Bible from

cover to cover.

Teach kids the truth of Gods Word & train them to

follow Him.

It costs approximately $42 per child for the AWANA year. If you would like tohelp this ministry in our church, just write AWANA on the memo line of yourcheck.

We are anticipating a great year for AWANA at FUMC!


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Page 4I N O T H E R N E W S . . . . .

FUMC,Thank you so much

for all the love, supportand prayers that youvegiven me as I went onthis internship to MexicCity! This summer hasbeen such a blessing.Thank you for thisopportunity!

Kristi Wel

Thank you so much forallowing us to stay atyour church! We reallyappreciate your kindneand hospitality.

Erika & Heather ThompsTeamThompsen.wordpress.c

Dear Sisters & Brothersin Christ,

I dearly appreciate athank you for your prayers, cards, and visits duing my recent bout withthe Devil. Thanks to al

of you, we won again!Blessings upon all of yo

Bob Geig

O U R C H U R C H Mission PenniesMission PenniesMission PenniesMission Pennies

... Due to budget cutsearlier in the year, MissionPennies for Septemberwill go to support the KICSministry at FUMC.

Thanks to everyone forJuly's generous donationof $289.36 for back-to-school haircuts forkids. The haircuttingevent at Shear Class onAugust 7th was a huge

success with 27 haircutsgiven. Each child alsoreceived a take home bagwith shampoo, condition-er, hair brush and a comb.Many thanks to AmyAlmond and hair stylists,Margo, Delphenia, andCindy for their service -the smiles on the faces ofthe kids and their parentswere so precious!

Cherry Street CollectionCherry Street CollectionCherry Street CollectionCherry Street CollectionIn SeptemberSeptemberSeptemberSeptember, the

Missions Committee willbe collecting householditems (cleaning supplies,laundry detergent, handand dish soap, toilet pa-per, paper towels, etc.) forCherry Street. Theseitems will be given to thefamilies of kids attendingCherry Street at Christ-mas, along with a box of

food. Please place dona-

tions in the baskets locat-ed a the entrances to thechurch. Thank you!

Asbury Park MissionAsbury Park MissionAsbury Park MissionAsbury Park MissionTrip PlannedTrip PlannedTrip PlannedTrip PlannedMore volunteer workersare needed to have asuccessful mission tripOctober 1011 to AsburyPark Retirement Commu-nity in Newton, KS. Weplan to leave around 8AMThursday, October 10,spend one night inNewton (usually at theHoliday Inn Express) workall day Friday, the 11th,and then come home.Noon lunches areprovided by Asbury Park.Men are needed to trimshrubs, women areneeded to wash windowsat the independent livingcottages on campus. Ifyou can only come oneday - that is okay, too!Please contact Ronda inthe church officeor Deanne SchoenbergerASAP if you are interest-ed!Dough for DoughDough for DoughDough for DoughDough for DoughThe F.I.S.H. (Fellowship IsSending Help) Committeereminds you to stop by theparlor and pick up a

homemade treat onSunday, September 8th.

All members are

welcomed andencouraged to help withthis effort throughpurchasing or bakingtreats. Money collectedgoes towards helpingother churches in need.

Pantry SundayPantry SundayPantry SundayPantry SundaySeptember 22nd will be

Pantry Sunday! Our localpantries continue to havedifficulty keeping up with

the ever increasingdemand. Your helpthrough the donations offood or cash is immenselyappreciated!

BBBBAZAARAZAARAZAARAZAAR

CCCCRAFTRAFTRAFTRAFT DDDDAYSAYSAYSAYSAnyone interested in

helping create some fun

crafts for this yearschurch bazaar is invited tojoin us in the FellowshipHall on the followingdates from 9:00amNOON followed by a SaladLunch and clean up.

WWWWEDNESDAYEDNESDAYEDNESDAYEDNESDAY, S, S, S, SEPTEMBEREPTEMBEREPTEMBEREPTEMBER 18181818WWWWEDNESDAYEDNESDAYEDNESDAYEDNESDAY, O, O, O, OCTOBERCTOBERCTOBERCTOBER 16161616

BAZAARBAZAARBAZAARBAZAARSSSSATURDAYATURDAYATURDAYATURDAY, O, O, O, OCTOBERCTOBERCTOBERCTOBER 19191919THTHTHTH

8888AMAMAMAM3333PMPMPMPM

Be sure to check with Linda tosee what you will need to bring.

l:x \|xw4to a co-ed wedding shower!

FORTTTTRENTRENTRENTRENT & J& J& J& JESSIEESSIEESSIEESSIE VVVVALLIERALLIERALLIERALLIERSUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 22ND

24PMINTHE FELLOWSHIP HALL


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Page 5O P E N H E A R T S , O P E N M I N D S , O P E N D O O R S

Take the CakeTake the CakeTake the CakeTake the CakeA young and nervous bridplanning her wedding waincreasingly terrifiedabout her upcomingmarriage. To calm hernerves, she decided tohave a Bible verse whichhad always brought hercomfort (1 FIRST John4:18, "There is no fear inlove; for perfect love castout fear") engraved on hewedding cake. So shecalled the caterer and allarrangements were made

About a week before thewedding, she received acall from the cateringcompany. "Is this reallythe verse you want onyour cake?" they asked.Yes, she confirmed, it wasthe one she wanted, andafter a few more

questions they said theywould decorate the cakeas requested.

The wedding day came,and everything wasbeautiful...until thereception, when the bridewalked in to find the cakeemblazoned with John4:18: "For you have hadfive husbands, and theone whom you now haveis not your husband."

Come All Ye Faithful ClassCome All Ye Faithful ClassCome All Ye Faithful ClassCome All Ye Faithful Class

The adult Sunday school classthat meets upstairs invites you tojoin them. We are currentlystudying the twelve disciples.Following this study, we will be

studying Gods Answers to LifesDifficult Questions by Rick Warren.Class meets at 10:10 am eachSunday morning in Room 215.

Ladies Bible Study:Ladies Bible Study:Ladies Bible Study:Ladies Bible Study:JONAHJONAHJONAHJONAH, Navigating a Life Interrupted, Navigating a Life Interrupted, Navigating a Life Interrupted, Navigating a Life Interrupted

You cant escape lifes interrup-tions. They shock us; they shakeus; they compel us to change. Youcant escape lifes interruptions, butyou can change your perspective onthem. Dive into the study of Jonahand discover that what you see asan interruption may truly be Gods

divine invitation to a life so muchbigger than you can imagine.

This is a 6 week study by PriscillaShirer. We will begin meeting onTuesday, September 17th at9:30am and the evening group willmeet Tuesday, September 17th at5:30pm.

PARSONS DISTRICT UNITED METHODIST CHURCHFall Festival 2013

A Time of CelebrationSunday, September 15, 2013

Wesley United Methodist Church Activity Center

500 Leawood Dr., Parsons, KS 67357Come join us for a time of celebrating the Parsons District.

Gathering and viewing of tables to begin at 3:30pm.

There will be a friendly competition of the decorated tables.

Voting will be by amount of money collected in their jar.

Proceeds will go towards District Scholarships and Imagine No Malaria.

The welcome will start at 4pm followed by dinner.

Meat, drink and table service will be provided.

Everyone is asked to bring a side dish or dessert.

Entertainment will follow dinner.

Our mission project will be to bring donations of toiletry items (shampoo, combs,

brushes, toothbrushes, toothpaste, etc); back to school supplies (pens, pencils,

paper, back packs, etc); underwear, socks and shirts (all sizes) to be donated to

children for their immediate needs when going into foster care.Sponsored by: The Parsons District Office Parsons District Council on Ministries (DCOM)


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F I R S T U N I T E D

M E T H O D I S T

C H U R C H

First United Methodist Church

202 S. Lincoln

Chanute, KS 66720

620.431.4240

U.S. Postage PaidNon-Profit Org.Chanute, KS

66720Permit #13

How to become a member....How to become a member....How to become a member....How to become a member....You are welcome to attend wor-ship services, member or not. Forthat matter, you can attend anyactivity of the church and areinvited to do so. Becoming amember is, in faith, saying youwant a deeper commitment to thechurch. Our vows ask us to faith-fully participate in the life of thechurch with our prayers, ourpresence, our gifts, our serviceand our witness.

We hope you will be a part ofthe ministry of the First UnitedMethodist Church. If you wouldlike to become a member, pleasegive us: Name(s), address, phonenumber, e-mail address, anniver-saries, birthdays and if you arealready a member of some otherchurch or not. If you are, we alsoneed the name of the church and,if possible, the address. Pleasegive this to the pastor, or leave inthe church office.

Return Service Requested

Wednesday, September 11:Wednesday, September 11:Wednesday, September 11:Wednesday, September 11: AWANA Begins at 6:00pm.

Sunday, September 15:Sunday, September 15:Sunday, September 15:Sunday, September 15: Parsons District Fall Celebration @ Parsons Wesley from3:306:00pm.

Wednesday, September 18:Wednesday, September 18:Wednesday, September 18:Wednesday, September 18: Bazaar Craft Day in Fellowship Hall from 9amNOON.

Sunday, September 29:Sunday, September 29:Sunday, September 29:Sunday, September 29: Homecoming Sunday Celebration at 10:00am (Sundayschool will be at 9:00am) followed by a group photo in front of the church and apotluck dinner in the Fellowship Hall.

Saturday, October 19:Saturday, October 19:Saturday, October 19:Saturday, October 19: Church Fall Bazaar from 8:00am3:00pm.

PPPPLEASELEASELEASELEASECONTACTCONTACTCONTACTCONTACTTHETHETHETHECHURCHCHURCHCHURCHCHURCHOFFICEOFFICEOFFICEOFFICEWHENWHENWHENWHENSCHEDULINGSCHEDULINGSCHEDULINGSCHEDULINGMEETINGSMEETINGSMEETINGSMEETINGSOROROROREVENTSEVENTSEVENTSEVENTSININININTHETHETHETHECHURCHCHURCHCHURCHCHURCHBUILDINGBUILDINGBUILDINGBUILDING!!!!

(Be sure to check inside for more details on these events!)

U P C O M I N G E V E N T S

202 S. LINCOLN202 S. LINCOLN202 S. LINCOLN202 S. LINCOLNCHANUTE, KANSAS 66720CHANUTE, KANSAS 66720CHANUTE, KANSAS 66720CHANUTE, KANSAS 66720

OFFICE HOURS:OFFICE HOURS:OFFICE HOURS:OFFICE HOURS:8:00AM5:00PM

CHURCH PHONE:CHURCH PHONE:CHURCH PHONE:CHURCH PHONE:

620-431-4240

WEB SITE:WEB SITE:WEB SITE:WEB SITE:www.fumcchanute.org

CHURCH STAFF:CHURCH STAFF:CHURCH STAFF:CHURCH STAFF:

Pastor:Pastor:Pastor:Pastor: Rev. Paul Wolf

Director of Adult Ministry & ParishDirector of Adult Ministry & ParishDirector of Adult Ministry & ParishDirector of Adult Ministry & ParishVisitorVisitorVisitorVisitor

Linda [email protected]

In-Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday Mornings

Youth Director:Youth Director:Youth Director:Youth Director: Sharon [email protected]

In-Office Hours: (Yet to be determined.)

Director of Children's Ministries:Director of Children's Ministries:Director of Children's Ministries:Director of Children's Ministries:Shari Wendt

[email protected]

Secretary:Secretary:Secretary:Secretary: Ronda [email protected]

Treasurer:Treasurer:Treasurer:Treasurer: Parrian [email protected]

In-Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday,Wednesday Mornings

Custodian:Custodian:Custodian:Custodian: Karen [email protected]

Maintenance:Maintenance:Maintenance:Maintenance: Jim Schoenberger

Music Director:Music Director:Music Director:Music Director: Russ Vallier

[email protected]

Organist:Organist:Organist:Organist: Terri [email protected]


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1Communion2:00 pm Worship

Service held at theHigh-rise Apartments

4:00 pm KICS

* See Regular SundaySchedule

2Office Closed37:00 pm Trustees,

103

7:00 pm Compas-

sionate Friends, 102

411:00 am Walkercize,

FH

5 66:00 am PrayerGroup, 107

79amNoonClean-Up Day

8888 Dough forDough

4:00 pm KICS


99:30 am Genesis toRevelation BibleStudy, 11211:00 am Walkercize,

FH

109:00 am Ministry of

Caring, 1037:00 pm ChurchCouncil, 107


FH

6:00 pm AWANABegins!



153:306:00pm ParsonsDistrict Fall Celebration

@ Parsons Wesley4:00 pm KICS

* See Regular Sunday

169:30 am Genesis toRevelation BibleStudy, 11211:00 am Walkercize,

FH7:00 pm Boomer Link

179:30 am Ladies

Bible Study, 1071:30 pm Todays

Concerns, Parlor5:30 pm Ladies

Bible Study, 1076:30 pm MissionsCommittee Mtg., 1126:30 pm Church &

Society, Applewood

189:00 am Craft Day

& Lunch, FH11:00 am Walkercize,

FH

5:30 pm Mens BibleStudy, 112

6:00 pm AWANA



22 PantrySunday

2:004:00 pm WeddingShower, FH

4:00 pm KICS


239:30 am Genesis toRevelation Bible Study11:00 am Walkercize,1:00 pm Book Club,

FH

249:30 am Ladies

Bible Study, 1071:00 pm NewsletterCrew, 1075:30 pm Ladies

Bible Study, 107


FH

5:30 pm Mens BibleStudy, 112

6:00 pm AWANA:Crazy Sock Night

265:30 pm WorshipCommittee, 1077:00 pm Cub Scout

Pack Mtg., FH

276:00 am PrayerGroup, 107

28

29

9:00 am SundaySchool

10:00 am HomecomingSunday

4:00 pm KICS

* See Newsletter,Page 2

309:30 am Genesis toRevelation Bible Study11:00 am Walkercize,1:00 pm Book Club,

FH

September 2013

9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am9:00 am

Traditional Worship Time(Sanctuary)

10:10 am10:10 am10:10 am10:10 am

Sunday School

11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am11:00 am

Celebration Worship Time(Sanctuary)

* Regular Sunday Worship


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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1Communion

Psalms 1351361 Corinthians 12

Gale WalkerRoger McCready

Jolene PenningtonKiley RickabaughZenovia Weaver

2

Psalms 1371391 Corinthians 13

Brigette FisherWanda Gorton

3

Psalms 1401421 Corinthians 14:120

Chris Pennington

4


Cathy BuckleyScott Manbeck

5


Cathy Vernor

6

Pslams 1481501 Corinthians 15:2958

Madison Wendt

7

Proverbs 121 Corinthians 16

Sydney Kochenderfe

8 Dough forDough

Proverbs 35

2 Corinthians 1

Dwayne DaltonAnita DeLaTorre

9


Cassie BoanSandy Strack

10


Tim Hatch

11


Skye KimbrelJeffrey Slane

12


Jasen BaughnBonnie Pennington

13


Jeff Casper

14


Derek BaughnLinda Taylor

15


Ethan Beck

Howard BaileyJessie Pringle

16


Shirley Naff

Patricia Scott

17


Katherine Martin

18

Proverbs 30312 Corinthians 11:115

Shirley Bailey

19

Ecclesiastes 132 Corinthians 11:1633

Cheryl Day

20

Ecclesiastes 462 Corinthians 12

Kathy Bercaw

21

Ecclesiastes 792 Corinthians 13

Phyllis Greve

David Kamm

22 Pantry SundayEcclesiastes 1012

Galatians 1

Andrea Bocelli

23Song of Solomon 13

Galatians 2

Rylan Carter


Galatians 3

Donna HeroldGreyson FinleyCynthia Hutton


Galatians 4

Garrett AlmondTaylor Gard

Brian HardinLindsey PeterStan Ross

26

Isaiah 12Galatians 5

T.S. Eliot

27

Isaiah 34Galatians 6

Jack RichardRebecca Woodard

28

Isaiah 56Ephesians 1

Brecca PeterKenneth Simmons

29 Pantry Sunday


Clayton NaffJordan Drybread

30


Jakob FiscusTray Steele

Jerry Stirewalt

September 2013

Please contact the office ifPlease contact the office ifPlease contact the office ifPlease contact the office if

your Birthday has beenyour Birthday has beenyour Birthday has beenyour Birthday has been

omitted or misreported.omitted or misreported.omitted or misreported.omitted or misreported.

We dont want to forget you!We dont want to forget you!We dont want to forget you!We dont want to forget you!

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