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A Message from our Lay Leaders:
The Quester Fairfield Grace United
Methodist Church
September
2018
Fairfield Grace family members and friends,
Greetings! We hope you all had a wonderful summer with a time of retreat and renewal as we get ready for our fall season of ministry, hope and love.
We would like to welcome back Pastor Cho, who was on vacation in Peru, Bolivia and California these last few weeks. Sunday service is not the same without you, but, as Lay Leaders, we did our best. Your enthusiasm and beautiful voice was greatly missed. We hope you enjoyed your much needed vacation as you returned to us with hope, new ideas, lots of energy and new plans for fall. We are glad God brought you back to us safely.
July was an eventful month with the Baptism of AJ DeNeutte (son of Deanna and Eugene) and a reception following in Tremayne Hall with the congregation invited. Our youth went to Dover, New Hampshire and accomplished so many good deeds working together. A great week as our Pastor became Head Dishwasher. A labor of love for all. July was also the Korean Peace March in Washington, DC, which our Pastor was a part of. Great job by all.
In August, we had our huge Tag Sale that Patty Jurgielewicz organized again this year. She does such a great job. Many people helped to make it a success. A lot of work was put into it and close to three thousand dollars was raised for our “Scholarship Fund”. We also had our Annual Golf Outing at the end of August followed by an Open House given by Pastor Cho and his wife, Kyong Hee, in the church yard. So nice to have this get together. A good time was had by all.
Now, we are entering into September. We hope you are all renewed and feeling blessed as we start this fall season together. We have so many activities in which to be involved and attend starting with Spaghetti Dinner, Rally Day and a new program, ALPHA.
We feel we are so fortunate to be able to do so many things together as a congregation. Hallelujah!
We are looking forward to seeing you as we start this fall journey together.
With God’s Blessing,
Lee Del Vecchio and Judy Vindheim
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September 2 Song of Solomon 2:8-13; Ps 45:1-2, 6-9 or Ps 72; James 1:17-27; Mk 7:1-8, 14-15, 21-23
September 9 Proverbs 22:1-2, 8-9, 22-23; Ps 125; James 2:1-10 (11-13), 14-17; Mark 7:24-37
September 16 Proverbs 1:20-33; Psalm 19; James 3:1-12; Mark 8:27-38
September 23 Proverbs 31:10-31; Psalm 1; James 3:13-4:3, 7-8a; Mark 9:30-37
September 30 Esther 7:1-6, 9-10, 9:20-22; Psalm124; James 5:13-20; Mark 9:38-50
Scripture Readings for September, 2018
Ushers
Team #2
Charlene Brauns-Schindler
Ed Schindler
Lee Del Vecchio
Beverly Wenz
Worship Leaders
Sept 3: Paul Meyer
Sept 10: Youth
Sept: 17 Cameron Bowcock
Sept 24: Georgina Holdsworth
Sept 30: Rick Nagy
Communion Steward
10:00 am Karen Benson
1:00 pm Helen Lee
Fellowship Hour
Please contact Georgina Holdsworth if you can volunteer to help organize Fellowship Hour for any
of the remaining Sundays at 203-335-7129, or [email protected]
Children's Messengers
Sept 2: Rev. Kun Sam Cho
Sept 9: Franklyn McLean
Sept: 16: Nubia Jaramillo-Pennell
Sept 23: Fredene Daeschner
Sept 30: Rev. Kun Sam Cho
PICTORIAL DIRECTORY
The Fairfield Grace
2018 Pictorial Directory
will be arriving this month!
They will be distributed on Sundays
after the Worship Services.
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Fairfield Grace Families
in Our Prayers
Week of:
Sept 2: Bissell family, Blackburn family and Block family
Sept 9: Bowcock famly, Betty Brandt and Sharon Brescia
Sept 16: Sandra Brown, Wayne Brown and Campana/Barrett family
Sept 23: Mary Carreau, Florence Catone and Inkwon & Soyoung Cho
Sept 30: Rev. Kun Sam Cho & Kyong Hee Cho, Jin Shick & Won Aeh Choi and Young Y. & Sook Eun Choi
Dick Albani, Sheila Muscott’s brother-in-law, health; Jessika Siccardi, friend of Joan and Dennis Robb, receiving cancer treatment; Daniel Thomas Pelletier, friend of Lori Stimpson, continued health concerns; Danny Lord, Marge Jenkins’ grandson, extremely serious health concerns; Michael, (grandson of Bev Plucker) health concerns; Barbara Falcone (Joan Robb’s sister-in-law), health concerns; Dana (friend of Laura Sherwood), undergoing chemo therapy; Lucia DiScala Breault (friend of Patty Jurgielewicz), recent surgery; Amy M. Thornton (granddaughter-in-law of Al and Jean Oneto), health concerns; Peggy Karbovanec (neighbor of Fairfield Grace), received kidney transplant; Wanda Williams (Dennis Robb’s mother), recovering from surgery; Andy Larsen (Leah’s son), health concerns; Karen Price recovering from surgery; Pat and Warren Rozelle, health concerns; Pastor J Daeschner, recovering from surgery; Mel Holdsworth, recovering; Adriana Collen, expecting; Katie White, expecting; Bev Wenz, health concerns; Paul and Peggy Raymond, moving to Florida; Marion Prescott, in hospice care.
Prayer Concerns
Dorothy Albrecht (home); Pat Altieri (home); Ruth Citarella (Sullivan-McKinney Elder Housing), Nancy Fray (home), Emma Gilbert (home), Ormie Gilbert (home), Elsie Kerekes (Crosby Commons), Barbara McCarthy (Juniper Hill Village), Michelle Molnar (Stern Village), George Pennell (Carolton), Dorothy Patterson (home), Marion Pres-cott (Maplewood in Orange, Ct), Louise Rebecco (home), Warren Rozelle (home), Shirley Sims (home), Diana Stein (Jewish Home), Peter Trifiatis (home).
Homebound
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Wesley Circle
Next Meeting is Thursday, Sept 6 at 10:00 am in Tremayne Hall Pastor Cho will be sharing a slide show of his trip to Peru and Bolivia.
UMM Gathering: Westport UMC Sat, Sept 8 at 8:00 am
Please consider joining Westport UMM for a light breakfast, fellowship and a short program. We start at 8:00 am and finish by 9:30 am.
Carpool leaving church parking lot at 7:45 am.
Confirmation Journey Resumes
Sun, Sept 2: Worship Service with Communion
Sat, Sept 8: Serve at Spaghetti Dinner
Sun, Sept 9: Join congregation for Rally Day service and celebration
Sun, Sept 16: Worship Service and Sunday School Study during 10:00 service
Wed, Sept 19: Centering Prayer/Meditation at 7:00 pm; Join Church Council directly following
Sun, Sept 23: Worship Service and class with Pastor Cho and mentors following service
Sun, Sept 30: A group field trip to Hindu Temple in Wilton, CT
Wednesdays: Pray/Fast Together for the Vital Growth of the Church
Every Wednesday morning at 9:30 am, some
of us will gather and pray in the Sanctuary.
We invite you to join us by either coming to
the Sanctuary or praying from wherever
you may be on Wednesday at 9:30 am.
On Wednesday, September 19, members of our District Clergy will be at Fairfield Grace to join our family in this prayer gathering.
Pray as if everything depends on God.
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RALLY DAY - Sunday, September 9!
Renewal, Fellowship and Fun!
Fairfield Grace will hold its annual welcome back picnic
immediately following the 10:00 AM worship service
on Sunday, September 9. Please feel free to wear casual clothes
to the service.
PLEASE BRING NUT-FREE SALAD, SIDE DISH OR DESSERT TO SHARE!
Sign up sheet for side dishes is in the Narthex of the Sanctuary.
Volunteers are needed to make Rally Day a success.
Please contact Alan Stewart at
(203)275-6084 or [email protected]
Spaghetti Dinner with Musical Program
Sat, September 8
4:45 PM—6:45 PM
There will be a Musical Program starting about 6:00 pm
of old time barbershop favorites.
Please contact Charlene Brauns-Schindler, 203-371-5068. or at [email protected]
with any questions or if you can help out!
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Sunday School Classes will begin on
Sunday, September 9 on Rally Day
at 10:00 am
We hope to see you there!
Please contact:
Franklyn McLean (203-372-8664 or [email protected]) or Nubia Jaramillo-Pennell (203-259-4119 or [email protected])
with any questions.
Serena Circle Women’s Book Group
Monday, September 10
at 7:00 pm in Hood Parlor
All women are welcome to join this group that meets on the second Monday of the month.
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CENTERING PRAYER/MEDITATION
Weekly Centering Prayer at the Sanctuary
to resume Wed, Sept 12
Pastor Cho invites you to join him in the practice of Centering Prayer
in the sanctuary every Wednesday.
It will help deepen our relationship with God.
The Sanctuary will be open from 6:00 – 7:30 pm.
Please join us!
https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org
Adult Bible Study News:
“Discovering the Bible”
The 2018-2019 year will start with a 4 session series titled “Discovering the Bible”. This weekly discussion series will start on Wednesday, September 12 and
finish on Sunday, October 7.
Revisiting “The Story” Beginning on Wednesday, October 17, we will be taking a different look at The Story
(a narrative telling of the Bible) that will run through June. More information on The Story will be coming soon. All are welcome to join!
Please contact Sheila Muscott at 203-368-9199 or [email protected] with questions.
Discussion Groups will meet in Hood Parlor on Wednesdays at 10:10 am, Thursdays at 6:45 pm (Faith Circle arrive at 6:15 pm)
and Sundays at 9:00 am.
Adult Bible Study ~ 2018-2019
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Coming to Fairfield Grace...
ALPHA Program starts Tuesday, September 18
6:30 pm - 8:15 pm
Tremayne Hall and Fellowship Hall
Please join us on Tuesday evenings for a new program at Fairfield Grace:
ALPHA, a series of sessions exploring the Christian faith
with talk, food and good conversation.
Each talk looks at a different question around faith and is designed to create conversation.
Probably the most important part of any Alpha is the chance to share thoughts and ideas on the topic and simply discuss it in a small group.
Sessions will take place every Tuesday (6:30 pm – 8:15 pm) from Sept 18 – Nov 27.
Invite your FRAN (Friends, Relatives, Associates and Neighbors).
Register by contacting Pastor Cho (914-319-4142 or [email protected]), contacting the church office (203-374-6528) or
by completing the registration form found in the September Quester by Friday, Sept 14 (copies will be available at the church, as well).
Please contact Pastor Cho with any questions.
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Taste of Alpha Tuesday, September 18
6:30-8:15 pm
Fairfield Grace Fellowship and Tremayne Halls
A “Taste of Alpha” is a one-evening preview of what a typical Alpha Course evening is like. It carries no obligation to sign up for the full 10-week course. Enjoy a complimentary dinner, followed by a video presentation that introduces you to the Alpha Course.
What Is the Alpha Course? Alpha is a practical introduction to the Christian faith. It gives everyone the opportunity to explore the meaning of life in a
relaxed, friendly setting. The Alpha course meets once a week for 10 weeks, including a one-day weekend retreat. Sessions begin with a meal, followed by a short video talk and time to discuss what's been taught in small groups.
During the discussion, everyone is welcome to contribute their opinions and no question is considered hostile or too simple. Questions might include—Is there a God? Why am I here? Where did I come from? Where am I going?
Alpha 10-Week Full Course
Tuesdays, Sept 18 - Nov 27
6:30-8:15 pm Fellowship and Tremayne Halls
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To Register: (for event planning purposes) Drop off, mail or register in person with this form no later than Sept 14, 2018
Name:_____________________________________________
Address:___________________________________________
Phone:_____________________________________________
Email:______________________________________________
Mail to: Fairfield Grace UMC 1089 Fairfield Woods Rd, Fairfield, CT 06825
(or drop off the form at the church office)
For more information, please contact Pastor Cho at 914-319-4142 or [email protected] or
the church office at 203-374-6528 or [email protected])
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Susanna Circle
Wednesday, September 19 at 12:00 noon
Fellowship Hall
The Susanna Ladies Circle will meet in Fellowship Hall on Wednesday, September 19, at 12:00 noon, for a potluck welcome back lunch and discussion
about upcoming programs, for which all suggestions are appreciated.
Please let Georgina (203-335-7129 or [email protected]) or Marge (203-5226-7153) know what you would like to bring to the potluck.
The Susannas welcome all ladies of the Church and we look forward to seeing many of you on the 19th for a fun couple of hours.
Eating Lunch Together: Let’s Go “Dutch” at Duchess!
Thurs., Sept 20 ~ 11:30 am – 1:00 pm
Are you eating lunch alone? Why not share a meal with Fairfield Grace Church friends
every Third Thursday of the month
between 11:30 am and 1:00 pm, at the Duchess Restaurant
on Black Rock Turnpike.
Come and see who will be waiting for YOU.
Full Moon Festival Luncheon
Sunday, September 23 at 2:00 pm
following Faith Circle 1:00 pm Worship Service
Faith Circle has extended an invitation to the Fairfield Grace family
to gather for this traditional
Korean Celebration Full Moon Festival of Thanksgiving
Please RSVP to Anne in the church office
at 203-374-6528 or [email protected]
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Saturday, Oct 6
Bring your pet to church on Sat., Oct. 6 at 9:00 am for a blessing from Pastor Cho. Meet on the front lawn of the Church. Please contact the church office with any questions at
[email protected] or 203-374-6528.
District Resource Academy
Saturday, September 29
8:30 am—2:00 pm
Torrington UMC
All are encouraged to attend this day of enrichment at
Torrington UMC from 8:30 am – 2:00 pm. Please contact Pastor Cho if you would like to carpool at 914-319-4241
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World Communion Sunday ~ Sharing of Bread
October 7
We invite you to bring your ethnic bread to the Communion Table
Sunday, October 7
in honor of World Communion Sunday.
After the Service we will share the breads in the Fellowship Hall.
September Anniversaries
02 Kun Sam Cho 02 Kathy Gilbert
02 Thomas Schindler
03 Natalie Blumenstock
03 Natalie Havens
04 Kazuo Mizoguchi
04 Chuck Ardito
05 Michaela Bissell 05 Fiona Kristy
September Birthdays
Sept 07 Mary Lou & Ed Stock 55 yrs
Sept 10 Darlene & Joseph Dowgiallo 24 yrs
Sept 12 Maggie & David Harrison 31 yrs
Sept 29 Mary & Scott Bedson 33 yrs
Sept 14 Charlene & Ed Schindler 44 yrs
Sept 16 Randy & John Russo 29 yrs
Sept 20 Nicole & Ed Galpin 10 yrs.
Sept 25 Panyin & Francis Amoo 8 yrs
05 Pat Rozelle 07 Meghan Tang
09 Kim Peters
12 Matthew Havens
14 Michelle Krancz
16 Nancy Hauser
17 Timothy VanScoy
18 Dorothy Albrecht
18 Don Stimpson
20 Alexandra Beriquete
20 Linda Lee
22 Seowon Jung
24 Jin Shick Choi
25 Julie Blumenstock
26 Elizabeth Savage
29 Mary Lou Stock
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Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church
Young Adults/Family Activities
2018-2019
Come and join us at FGUMC throughout the year. All ages are welcome. Contact the
main office or Katie if you plan on attending any of the below events to help ensure
enough food, tickets, and space. Kind donations for each event are welcomed. Please let
us know if you need transportation accommodations.
Sincerely,
Katie White
Young Adults/Family Coordinator
Main office: 203-374-658
September
Saturday Sept. 8th Spaghetti Dinner at 4:45pm in the Fellowship Hall
Sunday Sept. 9th Rally Day Following the 10 am service (lunch and games)
Saturday Sept. 15th Nursery School Kick-Off 8:30am
October
Saturday Oct. 6th Blessing of the Animals at 9am
Saturday, Oct 13th Spaghetti Dinner at 4:45pm in the Fellowship Hall
Sunday, Oct. 14th Baby Shower for Baby Girl Collen 11am-12pm in the Youth Room
Friday Oct. 26th Trunk or Treat 5:30pm meet in the backyard (carnival games, snacks,
& trick or treating)
November
Saturday, Nov. 10th Spaghetti Dinner at 4:45pm in the Fellowship Hall
Saturday, Nov. 17th Holiday Fair
Continued on following page
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December
Saturday Dec. 1st The Shore Line Trolley Museum meet at the museum for 5:30pm,
light dinner provided
Saturday, Dec 8th Spaghetti Dinner at 4:45pm in the Fellowship Hall
Saturday Dec 15th Santa Breakfast 8:30am in the Fellowship Hall
Sunday Dec. 16th Caroling, meet at the church for 5:00pm
Sunday, Dec. 23rd Sunday School Christmas Pageant at the 10am service
Monday Dec. 24th Christmas Eve Services 5pm & 10pm
January
Friday Jan. 25th Movie Night 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall (light snacks provided)
February
Saturday Feb. 23rd Pizza & Game Night 5:30pm in the Fellowship Hall, bring your
favorite game
March
Sunday, March 3 International Taste at 4:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Saturday Mar. 9th Spaghetti Dinner at 4:45pm in the Fellowship Hall
Saturday Mar. 30th Bowling meet at Nutmeg Bowl for 5:30pm (pizza & drinks pro-
vided)
April
Saturday, Apr. 13th Bunny Breakfast at 8:30am in the Fellowship Hall
Sunday, Apr. 14th Palm Sunday service at 10am
Sunday, Apr. 21st Easter service at 10am
May
Saturday, May 11th Spaghetti Dinner at 4:45pm in the Fellowship Hall
Friday, May 17th Move Night 5:30pm (light snacks provided)
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Submissions to Bulletin Announcements and Friday e-News All submissions are due to the church office at [email protected]
by Tuesday at noon for that week’s editions. Thank you!
Deadline for the October Issue of the Quester is Thurs., September 20
MANY THANKS!
On August 11 the Scholarship Team under the leadership of team member Patty
Jurgielewicz held a H U G E tag sale here at our church. The Team would like to
thank all the church members who donated, purchased, helped set up and helped
pack up. There was a lot of involvement. The funds raised, about $3,000, help
finance the scholarships we present to our young people each year.
Al Oneto, Scholarship Team Chairman
Directory Updates
Sylvia and Jim Blackwell
12405 Lingamore Ridge Drive Monrovia, MD 21770
Elsie Kerekes 124 Crosby Commons
Shelton, CT 06484
Altar Flowers
Please consider enhancing Sunday’s Worship Service with a beautiful floral arrangement for the Sanctuary altar. . It is a wonderful way to acknowledge or honor a loved one, a special anniversary, etc….
The price is only $35 and you may take the flowers home after the service.
Sign up is on the office door, or contact Anne
at [email protected] or 203-374-6528
Amoo Family 1600 Woodfield Creek Drive, Apt 308
Wake Forest, NC 27587
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Consider a Bequest to Fairfield Grace in Your Will
Your gifts to Fairfield Grace ensure the means to continue the mission and ministry of the church into the fu-
ture. Members and friends are encouraged to make a bequest in a Will to benefit the church or specific minis-
tries of the church.
Ways to designate the amount of your bequest:
Specific Dollar Amount,
I give, devise and bequest to Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church located at 1089 Fairfield Woods
Road Fairfield, CT the sum of ________ dollars ($ _______) {or specifically described personal or real
property} for its general uses and purposes. [The bequest can also designate
specific ministries or purposes for its use.]
Specific Percentage,
I give; devise and bequest to Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church located at 1089 Fairfield Woods
Road Fairfield, CT an amount equal to ___ percent (__ %) of the value of my gross or net estate, both
real and personal for its general uses and purposes. [The bequest can also designate specific ministries
or purposes for its use.]
Residual Bequest,
I give; devise and bequest to Fairfield Grace United Methodist Church located at 1089 Fairfield Woods
Road Fairfield, CT the entire residue of my estate, both real and personal for its general uses and
purposes. [The bequest can also designate specific ministries or purposes for its use.]
The bequest can be added as a codicil/attachment to your current Will. If you don’t have a Will the State of
Connecticut will determine who receives your estate after your death. Anyone that owns a house should have a
Will if they know who they want to receive their remaining estate. It will also keep the cost of settling the
estate down.
(These are suggestions and should be approved by your attorney.)
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To Our Fairfield Grace Family, We are so grateful to our Fairfield Grace family for the outpouring of support and en-couragement. Since my fall April 26th, we have received cards, notes, e- mails and vis-its that brightened our spirits. Delicious meals have been provided by some of our wonderful cooks. It has blessed us to know that we are enfolded in your prayers. Please accept our heartfelt appreciation for your many kindnesses during this chal-lenging time. Our love in Christ, Karen & Bob Price
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Backpack Project
The backpacks program and the mission team
were able to buy 19 backpacks and the congre-
gation filled them with school supplies. The
backpacks were delivered to Golden Hill United
Methodist Church and they will be distributed
to children in need in Bridgeport in partnership
with local schools. Thank you very much for all
your generosity and all glory be to God
Memorial Service of Janis Albrecht
at Fairfield Grace Church
July, 2018
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The Youth and Pastor Cho
an the summer
UMARMY Mission Trip to
New Hampshire
Elsie Kerekes and Priscilla Bromley
at Crosby Commons
Shelton
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Pastor Cho and his brother at La Paz, Bolivia at 11,942 feet altitude
Pastor Cho’s Summer Vacation to Peru and Bolivia
Pastor Cho with town youth and a local girl that invited him to
play volleyball the night before climbing Machu Pichu
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With my fellow travelers on the way to Machu Pichu, Peru
From the top of Waynapicchu
an altitude of 8.782 feet
With a Chilean family on the way
down from Waynapicchu
With my brother and another traveler
holding a Peace March T-shirt
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