God calls us to be disciples of Jesus, reaching out in service and fellowship
to share the love of Christ.

Matthew 14:13-21

When Jesus heard what had happened, he withdrew by boat privately to a solitary place. Hearing of this, the crowds followed him on foot from the towns. When Jesus landed and saw a large crowd, he had compassion on them and healed their sick. As evening approached, the disciples came to him and said, “This is a remote place, and it’s already getting late. Send the crowds away, so they can go to the villages and buy themselves some food.” Jesus replied, “They do not need to go away. You give them something to eat.”    “We have here only five loaves of bread and two fish,” they answered.“Bring them here to me,” he said. And he directed the people to sit down on the grass. Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, he gave thanks and broke the loaves. Then he gave them to the disciples, and the disciples gave them to the people. They all ate and were satisfied, and the disciples picked up twelve basketfuls of broken pieces that were left over. The number of those who ate was about five thousand men, besides women and children.

Join us Sunday at 9:30 am
Guest Minister, Rev. Sharon Jones
All are Welcome!

Saturday, November 3rd with seatings at 5:00 and 6:00 pm

Would you like to attend a Thanksgiving dinner that you don't have to prepare? The annual Harvest Supper is just for you! The dinner includes turkey and fixings, vegetables, potatoes and gravy, topped off by assorted
homemade pies.

Tickets are adults $12.00, children 3-12 $6.00, and children under three are free.

This is a community-wide event, and all are welcome.

Starting, Sunday
Nov 25, 2018
All Church Advent Study

Give your family a gift this Christmas -- take time out of the hustle and bustle of activities to join with others centering on the reason for the season. Learn how the story of Joseph provides the perfect example of humbly obeying God, even when we don’t understand, and faithfully moving forward in the strength that God provides. 

Join us for a four-week book study using Adam Hamilton’s “Faithful: Christmas Through the Eyes of Joseph”. New this year: Sunday study groups for children and youth! Adults have the option of the Sunday Study group or the Wednesday Study group. For details or to register click the Information/Registration button.

All Saints’ Day
Sunday, Nov. 4, 2018
Remembering the Faithful Departed

On All Saints’ Sunday, we will remember those who have gone on before us by reading their names at the service. If you would like a dear friend or loved one who has died to be remembered on this day, please provide their name(s).

Bible Presentation
Sunday, October 28

Studying Scripture is one of the most important ways we learn about God. UMCW presents personal Bibles, to each third grade student and new students who have not previously received a Bible, in recognition that this is a time in their faith development when they can begin to study Scripture on their own.

We celebrate the tradition of presenting Bibles as a gift from the congregation. It is our prayer that this gift will be a starting point for a deeper relationship with God through Christ, enhanced through the study of God’s word. Join us for this special presentation.

Choir Director

Church Organist

Collection Oct. 14 - Nov. 11

We invite you to participate in a special mission that supports needy children around the world. Starting this week, we invite everyone in the church to participate in this project. Detailed information about the project can be found at the rear of the church. Participation can include filling a shoebox, donating items to the Operation Christmas Child basket, or monetary donations to cover the shipping costs of the boxes. If you have any questions, contact Lisa Higgins.

Habitat for Humanity Build Days

Following are the upcoming dates for build days at the 2nd Humanity
house in Juniper Hill. These are not specifically Interfaith Build Days but volunteers are welcomed and very much appreciated:

• Saturday. 11/10
• Friday, 11/23 (day after Thanksgiving)
• Saturday, 11/24

Anyone interested can sign up by going to www.lowellhabitat.org or sending an email to Lisa Garvey at lgarvey@lowellhabitat.org. Any questions, contact Bill Kruger or Linda Keefer.