Hi Everyone,

    Be sure to read carefully.  Perhaps, you will get the gist of my message before I make my point toward the end of this section.

1.    Drew waited for Sue and I at the train station with the boys.

2.    Darin and Nicole have been searching for a doctor to examine her back. 
They should have went to the Cleveland Clinic.

3.    Jack and Jill was going up the hill before he tumbled down.

4.    Poor Jack.  He don't understand the laws of gravity.

5.    Who are you waiting for?

6.    Mary asked Jane, "Can I have that piece of cake?"

7.    Your right!  The Indians failed to make the playoffs.

8.    There belongings were missing.

9.    She's smarter than me.

10.    Please forgive Jack and she for the work they should of done.

    I cast no aspersions on anyone who finds the above sentences acceptable, but in each of the ten sentences there is at least one glaring grammatical mistake for which my English teaching mother would have severely chastised me.  I have intentionally listed the above examples to illustrate that I have heard recently similar breaches of the English language in everyday speech and also on the radio.  I spend a great deal of time in the car and there is a commercial for Niagara Falls casino that has the phrase "for Bob and I" in it.  Since "for" is a preposition the object of the preposition must be in the objective case and "I" is nonnative case.  Whoever created this advertisement was obviously unaware of the mistake being made. (Trust me when I say that I understand that you might not care about proper grammar.)

    I'm (relatively) certain that when we stand at the Pearly Gates, St. Peter will not give us an English exam, but my Hebrew teacher was pretty emphatic that if we wanted to speak to God that we would need to speak in the Biblical language.  My point in the above illustrations is that mistakes can become so commonplace that in time they evolve to become the standard.  As this relates to our spoken language, some might find the trend egregious but hardly earth shattering; however, when mistakes (sin) work their way into our everyday lives and become routine and our innate sense of right and wrong is compromised by long term exposure to what is wrong, then we lose our internal safety systems that protect us from falling prey to the insidious ways of evil.  For my mother (and I'm sure many others), poor grammar was like hearing fingernails screech across a blackboard.  It was immediately recognizable.  Likewise, for all of us, evil (even cloaked in innocent trappings) should create in us the same chills.  Never should it become acceptable.  Whether it is an inadvertent slip of the tongue that uses God's name in vain or it is the unconscionable acceptance of millions of dollars in Golden Parachutes while employees are losing their jobs and their homes, wrong should be immediately recognizable and combated.

    Don't worry about your English.  I'm sure I make many mistakes all the time.  Do, however, never let wrong choices in life become commonplace and eventually seem acceptable.  Dave

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 The following is from Trustees Chairman Jerry Marshall: 

We’re Counting On You!

The trustees wish to share some exciting news …  Plans are now in place to replace the flooring in the Fellowship Hall and Entryway!  We are hoping to complete this project by the Holidays!  What we now need is both your financial and volunteer support.  This project CANNOT be started until we have the money in hand.

Just as you did when we remodeled the Sanctuary, we need your help and support.

Please consider writing a check to the church, specifically designating it to the:  Flooring Project

 Below are the details of the proposed project, from start to finish.

 Fellowship Hall / Entryway Flooring Project

 Project total cost is estimated around $5,000.00.  Currently, we have about 40%.

                       Concrete  (to be Professionally finished)       

                        Ceramic Tile (to be professionally installed)  *

                        Carpet Squares (No Cost:  Donated by Westfield Group)

                        Carpet Squares (Glue - we must purchase)

WORK  SCHEDULE:

            Saturday  11/1             Remove everything from Fellowship Hall

                                                Cut & remove existing carpet and wood flooring.

                                                Strip down to level of concrete.

            Saturday  11/8             Finish up with removal of carpet and wood flooring

                                                Clean and prep Fellowship Hall for new concrete

Saturday   11/15          Assist in the pouring of 3 inches of concrete to bring

 the floor up to the proper level.

                        Saturday   11/22          Lay donated carpet squares:  if concrete is ready.

 *The Ceramic Tile Schedule has not yet been completed.

 Volunteers are needed on all the Saturdays listed above.  Please sign up!  Sign-up sheets are in back of the Sanctuary.  We will also need help keeping the Sanctuary clean during this project plus and help with fall clean up around the church. 

All these workers will need fed, too!

So, as you can see, we will need help in many different ways.

                   Any questions, contact Jerry Marshall, 

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 WE NEED YOUR INPUT

         Almost all of our information on the computer that was stolen was backed up and thus retrievable, but the Membership database was not.  This was not an oversight on our part.  It was because the software used for the data was a part of the MyChurch pictorial directory which was a proprietary (not available to others) system.   We will not make this mistake again, but in the meantime, we must reenter all the data.  Yes, we have the hard copies in many cases of the information you submitted many years ago, but we still feel that we should ask EVERYONE for updated information.  What is requested is listed below.

 Name

Spouse

Children (even adult children)
address
other address (FL)
e-mail
phone
cell phone
birthdays
anniversaries

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 HAYRIDE AND BONFIRE ---- October 12th, 5:00 PM at Baughmans  9918 Repp Rd. We will have hot dogs and sloppy joes provided so feel free to bring snacks and/or dessert.  Please, bring your own beverages. 

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 CHURCH KEYS

    If you have reason to want a key to the church and have not been granted that request --- yet, please be patient.  Only an extremely limited number of keys are being issued and the persons receiving these keys are being determined by the Trustees.  The plan is to potentially install a number keypad and individuals will be given their own access code.  This procedure will actually track who has entered the building and at what time.  Until this concept is either installed, modified, or abandoned, please be understanding and know that we will work with you as much as possible.

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 KNITTED HATS 

Our knitters have been very busy.  The "hat" count is at 116 - and climbing :)  The array of hats in the sanctuary is testimony to the efforts being put forth and the gifts Feed My Sheep people will be getting this Fall when the winds of change head our way.  If you cannot knit, purchase yarn for someone who can!  Several have done this already, and the results have been WONDERFUL!!!

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 Are you still saving your "Cans For Christ" ?  Have you shared this with a friend? Collection is the last Sunday of the month.

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CHARGE CONFERENCE IS OCTOBER 19TH 2;00pm at Spencer United Methodist Church

       ALL members are welcome!

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  The theme for this week's service will be "Is Wall Street the New Golden Cafe?"  The text is drawn from Exodus 32: 1-14. 

 October 12,        

        9:00 AM     Adult Class Studies with Rev. Howell and B.I.B.L.E. studies for children with Dottie. 

       9:30 AM     Choir rehearsal

     10:00 AM     Worship 

      5:00 PM      Hay Ride

      October 15,       6:30 PM Choir

                      7:30 PM Praise Team practices

 LOGOS will begin October 13  - and we need your help - praying and serving the program!  Be sure to

register your child and have them bring a friend!

 SON SEEKER'S WORSHIP BEGINS OCTOBER 19 AT 11:30 AM.

    This is an Alternative Worship service with a heavy emphasis on Contemporary music and multimedia.  It is not intended to compete with nor draw persons away from our Main service at 10 AM.  If you know persons who are seeking non-traditional worship, please encourage them give us a try.

 GOSPEL SUNDAY - OCTOBER 26 AT THE 10:00 AM SERVICE

    The choir is planning a service dedicated to singing many good old Gospel hymns.  Set this Sunday aside and be sure to be here with all your friends and neighbors as we rejoice while we sing, tap toes, and maybe even clap.

 Tuesday morning 10:00 Bible Study will begin a new series starting on Oct. 28 "If I Really believe Why Do I Have Doubts?"  The study is open to everyone and the ladies would love for others to join us.  If you have any questions, contact Elva Dunham or  Linda Lawless