Haskins Community Church News November 2016 5 Reasons You Should Go on a Mission Trip We have two Mission trips being sponsored by HCC over the next few weeks and months, and I found myself reflecting on the many personal benefits I have found on being part of a short term mission trip. So, here are my Top 5 Reasons You Should Go on a Mission Trip: 1. You will encounter God is a way you never have before. Our God is big and he cares about all people of every race, creed, ethnicity; every demographic, and people in every geographical location. You will see people in a new way – as God sees them. 2. You will become more grateful. I receive an attitude adjustment every time I go to another country or location in the U.S. I come back from my trips with a renewed appreciation for life's little blessings—air conditioning, running water, nice roads and flush toilets. There's nothing like spending time with people who have no home, or not enough food to feed their children to put your own problems in perspective. I have found that often it is the people who have the least, that have the most faith. 3. You will expand your limited perspective, and you will overcome fears. Too many of us are stuck in spiritual ruts. Every now and then you need to step out of your comfort zone and allow God to stretch you. Never pray aloud in public? Never share your faith story? A mission trip is the perfect place for these and other “Firsts.” 4. You will discover your spiritual family and will build lasting partnerships. When you minister alongside Christians in another ministry setting, in another geographical location, you find that the Holy Spirit bonds you together. These relationships can last a lifetime. 5. You will expand the kingdom of Jesus. The Great Commission was not a suggestion. Matthew 28:19 says, "Therefore go and make disciples of all nations." Somebody has to GO. There's no way around it. To share the gospel with the whole world, we must be willing to pack our bags sometime and Go!
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Haskins Community Church News
November 2016
5 Reasons You Should Go on a Mission Trip
We have two Mission trips being sponsored by HCC over the
next few weeks and months, and I found myself reflecting on the many
personal benefits I have found on being part of a short term mission trip.
So, here are my Top 5 Reasons You Should Go on a Mission Trip:
1. You will encounter God is a way you never have before. Our God is
big and he cares about all people of every race, creed, ethnicity; every
demographic, and people in every geographical location. You will see
people in a new way – as God sees them.
2. You will become more grateful. I receive an attitude adjustment every
time I go to another country or location in the U.S. I come back from my
trips with a renewed appreciation for life's little blessings—air
conditioning, running water, nice roads and flush toilets. There's nothing
like spending time with people who have no home, or not enough food to
feed their children to put your own problems in perspective. I have found
that often it is the people who have the least, that have the most faith.
3. You will expand your limited perspective, and you will overcome
fears. Too many of us are stuck in spiritual ruts. Every now and then you
need to step out of your comfort zone and allow God to stretch you.
Never pray aloud in public? Never share your faith story? A mission trip
is the perfect place for these and other “Firsts.”
4. You will discover your spiritual family and will build lasting
partnerships. When you minister alongside Christians in another ministry
setting, in another geographical location, you find that the Holy Spirit
bonds you together. These relationships can last a lifetime.
5. You will expand the kingdom of Jesus. The Great Commission was
not a suggestion. Matthew 28:19 says, "Therefore go and make disciples
of all nations." Somebody has to GO. There's no way around it. To share
For those who are ill, recovering, and with on-going concerns:
Please call or e-mail the church office to let us know of any new
prayer concerns and also when names can be removed. Thanks!
Sarah Meller Otsego HS Students Dianne Malkoski Rev. Dr. Ernest Jones Mickey Jackson Kim Fischer Nancy Dan Sandfred Sue Forrest Tom Laurie Parlette June Hofner Tony Dishop Bob Herman Marvin Parlette Robert Stewart Cliff Cooley Dave Reid Katherine Zemke Pat Turner Bob Genson Fischer Family John Neumann Jane Foraker
Our “shut in” members & friends:
Martha Bengtson Mary Lou Browne Mike Genson Bernetta Podolak Donna Schadenfroh
Nancy Stork Ruth Ann Vaughn All service men & women in the military including: Todd Audet Greg Davisson Kyle Neumann Emerson & Ivy Wu, Amer. Baptist Missionaries in Hong Kong Back Bay Mission Employees and Community
For families and friends of deceased: Larry Crosby Linda Snyder
November 13
Worship: 26th Sunday after Pentecost Scriptures: Malachi 4:1-2a; Psalm 98; Luke 21:5-19
2 Thessalonians 3:6-13 Sermon: “Joy Begins Now” As we move toward the end of the church year, we are greeted by texts that hold forth the promise of a world healed of its brokenness and where the promise of God’s love and justice are made real for all people and creation. Our texts make the astonishing claim that this is not a distant future hope, but rather now is the time to rejoice and participate in this world God is creating.
Worship Schedule
for November 2016
November 6
Worship: Communion All Saint’s Sunday Scriptures: Daniel 7:1-3, 15-18; Psalm 149; Ephesians 1:11-23; Luke 6:20-31
Sermon: “Blessings and Woes” Take courage, stand firm, keep the faith, focus on what really matters; these are the messages of this week’s texts as we delve through the “blessings” and “woes” that Jesus shares in the Gospel lesson. We can learn much from the cloud of witnesses that have gone before us.
Ushers: Sue Rider and Marilyn Cordy Coffee fellowship: Need someone Liturgists: Betty Goodman
Ushers: Sue Rider and Marilyn Cordy Coffee fellowship: Need someone Liturgists: Devin O’Rourke
November 20
Worship: Thanksgiving Sunday Christ the King Scriptures: Jeremiah 23:1-6; Psalm 46;
Luke 23:33-43 Colossians 1:11-20 Sermon: Jeannine Grimm will be sharing a message.
We will join our friends from St. Paul Lutheran Church at their church for a special worship service at 10:15 a.m. We will share in communion and our choirs will join together in song! The entire community is invited to attend as we thank God for all he has done for us.
Ushers: Wade & Pam Bundy Coffee fellowship: St. Paul Lutheran Church Liturgists: Jeannine Grimm
November 27
Worship: First Sunday of Advent Scriptures: Isaiah 2:1-5; Romans 13:11-14; Psalm 122; Matthew 24:36-44
Sermon: “Watching and Waiting” We begin our Advent season and begin our vigil for the arrival of the Promised One, “God With Us.” How do our lives reflect this anticipation and hope?
Ushers: Wade & Pam Bundy Coffee fellowship: Need someone Liturgists: Need someon
MEN’S BREAKFAST
Meets the first Tuesday of every month. Next breakfast Tues., Nov. 1st 8 a.m., Bob Evans at Levis
Commons. See Joe McIntyre with questions. Friendly reminder: there will be no breakfast
whenever either Wood or Lucas County declare a level 1, level 2, or level 3 snow emergency.
Girl’s Night Out
November 9, 2016, HCC 6:00 p.m.
Pampered Chef party! We will make a Pumpkin Dessert together after dinner,
using Pampered Chef utensils. Please sign up in the back of the sanctuary if you can attend and can bring soup, salad or bread. If you want to purchase items, but can’t attend, you can get a catalogue on the information table or order at www.pamperedchef.com/go/haskinschurch. All proceeds will be used to purchase a few items for the kitchen.
December Event– Dec. 7th, 6:00 p.m.
Out for a quick dinner, then shop and wrap gifts!
Do you know of a local family with children in financial need at this time? The money collected from the Country
Store and Cookie Walk will be used to purchase Christmas presents at our December Girl's Night Out event. Please forward any possible names to Pastor Jenny. Thank you!
Children’s Christmas Program
December 11, 2016
U. C. C. Benevolence Report
3rd Quarter 2016
Contributions:
Benevolence envelopes $ 140.00
Total Contributions: $ 140.00
Disbursements:
O.C.W.M. $ 140.00
Total Disbursements: $ 140.00
Beth Schutzberg
Benevolence Treasurer
Baptist Benevolence
July, August, September
Contributions:
Envelopes $ 660.00
Total Contributions: $ 660.00
Distributions:
United Mission Basics $528.00
Specifics $132.00
Total Distributions: $660.00
Marjorie Lang
Benevolence Treasurer
A warm HCC welcome to our new Choir Director, Mr. Christopher Carter. Chris is a Music Student at BGSU, working on his Choral Conducting degree, after finishing an English Education Major as well. He is the founder of the “Voices at BGSU Concert Choir” and is a member of the BGSU President Leadership Academy. Chris is originally from the Detroit, Michigan area.
Welcome, Chris!
annual HAM LOAF DINNER
and country store
Saturday, November 12th, 4-7 p.m.
Delicious homemade ham loaf or turkey, salad, green beans or corn, mashed potatoes,
rolls, drink, dessert
$8.00 Adults $4.00 children ages 4-10 3 & under free
Carry-outs are available
Visit our Country Store featuring crafts
and baked goods
Church is handicapped accessible
The leaves are falling, the wonderful scents of autumn are in the air. The changing seasons mean it’s time to shop the
Country Store at the Ham Loaf Dinner
Guests will find beautiful hand crafted decorations, and a little Christmas gift for a friend. Choose from a wonderful selection of baked goods and don’t forget that special little treat for you! The church dishcloths will also be available.
All proceeds will go to church mission projects.
Donations for the Country Store need to be at the church by 2:00 p.m. on Nov. 12th. Place on table at the south end of the social hall. Thanks!
ANNUAL COOKIE WALK
Sunday
December 4, 2016
Bring 3 - 4 dozen home baked cookies of one kind on one plate. After church, you can take a take-out container and choose a variety of delicious cookies! You pay $5.00 per pound. All proceeds go to help local families in need this Holiday Season. Don’t want to bake or buy? That’s fine! Donations for our Christmas families will be cheerfully accepted!
Change in Usher Schedule for 2017
We are revising our usher schedule for this year. Each pair/family of ushers will sign up for a month at a time. This will replace the old schedules from the past. You can sign up with your family, or with a friend. Minimum of 2 people are needed and youth are encouraged to usher! You are signing up for the entire month, which includes extra services in Lent and Advent. If a conflict arises, please find your own replacement. Current ushers will be emailed so they can choose the month of their choice; or perhaps choose to not usher this year. If you have never ushered, please consider this important ministry! Sign up sheet will be posted in early November. Thank you for your service!
CardS of Thanks _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________
Thank you to Julie Thomas for organizing the Girl’s Night Out event in October as
we cut 4x4 bandages and sewed baby blankets for hospitals in the Congo. Thanks to
all the women who came and worked, and to those who donated sheets and fabric.
Thank you for the card and prayers during my recent surgery.
Pat Hill
Thanks to the generous donations of many people in loving
memory of Mike Lang, and thanks to the generosity of the
Lang family, we have been able to purchase a new audio
recorder which will be taping our worship services. We
will be able to make CD’s, or put the service on an MP3
player for shut-ins, or anyone who wants to listen to the
service. Money from Mike’s memorial was also used to
purchase a new projector screen and hardware, which will
be installed sometime in the next month or so.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
SHOEBOX COLLECTION
The mission of Operation Christmas Child is to demonstrate God’s love in a tangible way to needy children around the world, and together with the local church worldwide, to share the Good News of Jesus Christ.
Fill a shoe box with toys, school items, etc. and bring joy to an underprivileged child! Boxes and brochures are available downstairs.
The brochure has the label you need & directions on filling the box for the age and gender child you are buying for. The boxes do not need to be wrapped.
Please place filled boxes in front of the pulpit in the sanctuary by Sunday, November 20th. Questions? See Teresa Venis.
COMBINED COMMUNITY THANKSGIVING SERVICE
St. Paul Lutheran Church November 20, 2016
10:15 a.m.
Mrs. Jeannine Grimm will be
preaching, and our combined
choirs will perform an anthem.
You won’t want to miss this
joyful service of thanks and
praise!
2015 TAABA Fall Rally Nov. 13th - 4:00 p.m.
Please join us for another faith
and fun-filled TAABA Fall Rally! This year we’re having a
variety show after a complimentary dinner. Please
RSVP to Pastor Jenny by Sun. Nov 6, 2016
Third Baptist Church 402 Pinewood Drive
Toledo, OH
CARD/GAME NIGHT
Tuesday, November 22nd at 6:30 p.m. Adults and children alike are welcome to attend! Bring a deck of cards, your favorite board games, or even a puzzle!
(Note: If there is any type of snow emergency, for Wood County we will not meet.)
Care Notes: are available in the rack in the Sanctuary for yourself, or others that are in need of words of encouragement. Donations for this ministry can be put in the
Compassion fund envelopes found in the pew racks, indicate that it’s for Care Notes Ministry.
Clean up & personal care kits: needed to replenish stock used in disaster areas. Flyers are on the info table listing items to put in the kits.
Daisy Dishcloths: $2.00 each. Sales support missionary work. See Beth Schutzberg to purchase.
Otsego Food Pantry: Leave non-perishable food and paper products downstairs behind the partition on the north end. Monetary donations can be placed in the can in the kitchen.
Pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House: Please place pop tabs on the info. table in the sanctuary.
Prayer Shawls: help crochet or knit shawls, info. packets are on the information table in the sanctuary.
Recycle Items: Ink cartridges; old cell phones (delete personal info and contacts); Digital cameras (3 mega pixels or greater); MP3 players; and GPS devices. Proceeds benefit our Compassion Fund. Drop-off box downstairs.
Wood Lane: Greeting card covers, Box Tops for Educ. UPC’s, and Campbell’s Soup Label UPC’s. Place in the drawers on the information table in the sanctuary.
Compassion Fund: offering envelopes marked Compassion Fund, which helps area families in need, are in the pew racks and can be placed in the offering plate.
Kroger Community Rewards: Kroger Plus Cards (available at Kroger service desks) can raise funds for our Church when you register your card at: www.krogercommunityrewards.com
All cards need to be re-registered each April.
St. Mark Furniture Pantry: Furniture, small appliances, general home goods (towels, dishes, etc.) are accepted. Please call them at (419-353-9305) from 8-4:30 to arrange a pick up. No sleeper sofas or large appliances accepted.
Senior Citizen &
Veterans
Breakfast & Program November 11, 2016
Otsego High School
Commons/Gym
Breakfast at 8:15
Program at 9:15
All Otsego senior citizens
and veterans are invited
for the free breakfast.
RSVP by Nov. 1st to Lisa
Austin
1st Diane Ritterbach 2nd Cassie Sheldrick 3rd Jared Daniel Alcock 3rd Ammy Jo Herman 5th Jim Green 7th Jackie Barber 8th Harry Barber 11th Wendell Welker 12th Pat Hill 12th Ashlyn Marie Rider 14th Daniel McQuiston 14th Monica (Rider) Sides 15th Gabrielle Grosswiler 15th Elam Metzger 18th Benjamin German 19th Kara Dickey 19th Rod Wenig 21st Louis Genson 24th David Bostdorff 25th Mary Lou Browne 25th Sue Rider 27th Andrew Barber 28th Jaycie Studer 28th Trey Studer 29th Devin Bostdorff O’Rourke
13th Jason/Kelly Green 21st Sharon/Joe McIntyre
(our weekly budget is $1,900.32)
October 2: attendance, 88 Total: $ 1,210.00 Envelopes $ 1,210.00 Loose $ 00.00 Special offering: Fallen Firefighters Fund $277.00 October 9 attendance, 49 Total: $ 936.00 Envelopes $ 870.00 Loose $ 106.00 Special offering: Hot Dogs $40.00 October 16: attendance, 50 Total: $ 905.00 Envelopes $ 870.00 Loose $ . 35.00 October 23: attendance, 57 Total: $ 3,070.00 Envelopes $ 3,010.00 Loose $ 60.00
