Church Life news:

NEW WORSHIP & CHRISTIAN EDUCATION SCHEDULE

EVERY SUNDAY

   Worship in the Sanctuary with the choir:  10:15 am

   Fellowship time:  11:15 am

FIRST, SECOND and THIRD SUNDAY of EACH MONTH

   Christian Education for all ages:  5:00 pm

   Snack Supper:  5:50 pm

   Worship in the Downstairs Fellowship Hall with the band:  6:15 pm

   Band Practice:  7:30 pm

FOURTH SUNDAY of EACH MONTH

   Hands on Mission Project or a Fellowship Event:  5:00 to 7:00 pm

FIFTH SUNDAY of EACH MONTH

   Pot Luck Supper:  5:00 pm

   Worship led by special guests:  6:15 pm

SUNDAY SCHOOL SCHEDULE

   Every Sunday, 9:00 am, Adult Christian Education

   First, Second, Thrid Sundays, 5:00 to 5:45 pm, Christian Education for All Ages

   Fourth Sunday, 5:00 to 7:00 pm, Hands on Mission Project or Fellowship Event

FRIDAYS AT FIRST  

   The First, Third and Fifth Friday Nights will be MOVIE NIGHT starting at 6:30 pm.  Bring your family, firends and neighbors for an evening of fun.  We will watch a family friendly movie and enjoy snacks together.  This is an opportunity to have a night out that is fun for everyone without any cost.

   The Second Friday Night will be GAME NIGHT starting at 6:30 pm.  Do you have a favorite game?  Bring it, your family, your friends and neighbors to an evening of playing games, snacks and fellowship.  We have bumper pool, foosball, and scrabble.  Again, another night filled with fun at no cost.

   The Fourth Friday Night will be TRAVEL NIGHT starting at 6:30 pm.  Let's travel around the world without leaving Union!  People who have been to many exciting places in our country and around the world will share their pictures and tell of their adventures.  We could go to Antarctica, Japan, Costa Rica, Egypt, or The Grand Canyon.  There is no cost and plenty of snacks for all to enjoy.

Food for continuing thought:

   Fast from criticism, and feast on praise.

   Fast from self-pity, and feast on joy.

   Fast from ill-temper, and feast on peace.

   Fast from resentment, and feast on contentment.

   Fast from jealousy, and feast on love.

   Fast from pride, and feast on humility.

   Fast from selfishness, and feast on service.

   Fast from fear, and feast on faith.

THANK YOU to Jackie and Sandy for their help with the September newsletter!

Helping opportunity: Caring volunteers to visit patients at the TIP Hospice, serving Franklin County. No previous experience necessary. Volunteers may choose assignments that suit their time and interests. Call the church for details.

Women's news:

Morning Circle will meet on October 24th at the church at 9:00 am to work in the kitchen.  Doris is the hostess and will proivde the dessert.  A snack lunch may be brought if you desire.

We are now in the process of collecting Bar Codes from Best Choice food items.  Please save these bar codes and place them in the box labeled, Trash to Treasure, located in the narthex.  Church World Service receives $60.00 for every 1,000 bar codes turned in.

A big THANK YOU from the Presbyterian Women for the very successful anniversary celebration day for Reverend Linda, October 26th.  Thank you to those who brought and served food, the set up and clean up crew, the decorating bunch, the church cleaners, to Pam for the wonderful power point presentation and the table favors, to Keith for acting as MC, to Mike for the reception bulletin and to Cheryl, accompanist.  A lot of time and effort was put into this event and it was gratifying to see it all come together perfectly.  A special thank you to Theresa, who sewed the sindow treatments in the kitchen, nursery, maintenance room, Sunday School rooms and women's restroom.  She was assisted by Martha Ann and Dorothy.  If anyone was not mentioned, we are very grateful for the sharing of your talents and ask humbly for your forgiveness.

The December 6th Christmas Party has been changed to Friday, December 12th, 11:30 am, at Rik's Steakhouse.  Please bring a $5.00 gift exchange and one dozen cookies to share.

WORLD COMMUNITY DAY FALL BRUNCH, Tuesday, November 11th, 9:30 am at First Presbyterian Church.  Sponsored by Church Women United and Presbyterian Women.  Panelists are:  Reverend Mary Rose Fox, Grace Family, Reverend Linda Maconochie, Reverend Robin Morgan, Peace Lutheran, Reverend Gerry Proctor, Zion UCC, Ms. Mary Salois, Chaplain-Manager of Pastoral Services at St. John's Hospital, Reverend Nancy Smith, First United Methodist.  These women will be discussing Women in the Ministry.  Come and invite your friends to hear this interesting talk.

ANNUAL FALL BRUNCH   The Annual Fall Brunch given by the PW will take place Tuesday, November 11th, at 9:30 am.  The program will be a panel of six women pastors from the Union/Washington area who will discuss Women in Ministry.

Men's news:

CALLING ALL MEN.  That is if you are a male between the stages of high school and alive.  The Presbyterian Men's Breakfast is always held on the Second Saturday of the month at 8:00 am at the White Rose.  We begin by having breakfast and conversation.  Then we will do a Project together.  The project may be at church or at one of our church members homes.  We will be finished before lunch.  Plan to participate the whole morning or come when your schedule allows.  Let's make this an important ministry of our church.

Youth news:

HELP OUR HIGH SCHOOL BAND and CHOIR STUDENTS  The band and choir students will be selling script cards each week.  These cards are gift cards to gas stations, stores, and restaurants.  You buy the card for the face value and the business gives a percentage to the students.  There is no additional cost to you.   To buy a gift card, see Abby, Anna or Cara.  They will have an order form for you to complete.  You give them a gheck for the amount and the next Sunday they will bring you your card.  The band and choir are going to Memphis, TN for a competition this spring.

Senior Activities:

Deacon news:

Eight families, individuals were given assistance during the month of October with $370.00 provided for:  Ameren UE: Single mother of three, Special needs, Single mother, Single unemployed mother, Family of four, car accident, injury, Single mother, full time student, Single mother on SSI.  Rent:  Single mother of two, low paying job.  MO Natural Gas:  Single unemployed mother of two.  Thank you to everyone for your support of the Bake Sale on October 19th.  Over $400 was added to the Deacons Fund.  As of the end of October, 75 families or individuals were assisted financially by the Deacons.  The amount of assistance this year is $3,320.00.  THANK YOU on behalf of those who are in desperate need.

The Deacons will meet regularly on the third Sunday of each month.

Food Pantry news:

Union Food Pantry always needs food and appreciates all donations.  Items for your consideration are: flour, sugar, coffee, cereal, dry pasta, canned fruit, juice, spaghetti, tomato sauce, kool aid, pancake mix, canned meat dinners, syrup, and personal items. Perishable items (those needing refrigeration) cannot be accepted. Money is always welcome, and is used to purchase meat and other items. At the current time they have an abundance of canned corn, green beans and peas. 

There are Food Pantry donation boxes at this and many local churches. Contributions of grocery items can also be taken directly to the food pantry at 115 Locust Street, Union. Contributions of cash can be mailed to the Union Food Pantry, % the Union Ministerial Alliance, PO Box 101, Union, MO 63084.

Thanks also to all the unsung heros who participate in organizations or by themselves contributing both with items and their time that greatly impact the success of the Food Pantry.