The Pumpkins are tentatively scheduled to arrive Sunday October 13th at 5:00 PM.  As we know from past experience the truck is not always on time, so we will keep you updated as we get information.
 
We will need help setting up the pallets and unloading the truck!  Pallets are needed!  Do you have any?? 
 
We do not have a tractor this year, so if you have a wagon, PLEASE bring it:  And if you know anyone with a tractor that would be willing to help, please invite them and let Sally Henderson or Kay Arbenz know.
 
The money raised from the Pumpkin Patch goes to the Backpack program.  Volunteers will be needed to man the Pumpkin Patch until we are sold out.  We will have a schedule in the Narthex and downstairs at the Contemporary service.
 
This is a wonderful outreach program and we need your help!!!

​The Pumpkins are tentatively scheduled to arrive Sunday October 13th at 5:00 PM.  As we know from past experience the truck is not always on time, so we will keep you updated as we get information. We will need help setting up the pallets and unloading the truck!  Pallets are needed!  Do you have any? We do not have a tractor this year, so if you have a wagon, PLEASE bring it:  And if you know anyone with a tractor that would be willing to help, please invite them and let Sally Henderson or Kay Arbenz know. The money raised from the Pumpkin Patch goes to the Backpack program.  Volunteers will be needed to man the Pumpkin Patch until we are sold out.  We will have a schedule in the Narthex and downstairs at the Contemporary service. This is a wonderful outreach program and we need your help!!!

 Charge Conferences this year will revert back to being done on an individual church basis.  (For the past several years we have had either cluster or district-wide Charges Conferences.)  Our Conference is scheduled for Tuesday evening, October 29th.  All members of the Church Council are encouraged to attend.  The Conference will begin at 6:30; location to be announced.
 

​Fall is quickly approaching and we are busy here in the Children’s Department already! We have resumed our Wednesday night program for children 1st through 5th grade, join us at 6:15 P.M.-7:15 P.M. each Wednesday night for a ton of fun! Checkout our FUMC Sapulpa Children’s Ministry Facebook Page for all the details on each night’s theme. We will be placing the tubs for candy donations for our annual Trunk or Treat soon so keep an eye out! I know it seems so far away but soon we will start preparing for our children’s Christmas Program, it will be here quicker than we think. We are looking for volunteers for all of our programs! Very flexible opportunities to serve, we have a blessed group of children! If you feel led to volunteer please don’t hesitate getting in touch! Any questions please feel free to reach out to Keri Bunting. 

Attention all men!!! Please join us for our weekly Men’s Bible Study here at the church. This group of men meet every Saturday at 7:30am and would like for you to join them  for a time of fellowship and study of the word of God. We hope you can make it this week!  If there are any questions please feel free to reach out to Pat Graham for more information regarding the study.  See you Saturday!

Pastor Schneider has launched a Wednesday evening Bible study which is held in the church library from 6:15—7:15.  This Fall’s study is a video study featuring John Ortberg titled, “The Me I Want To Be”.  Following this Study Pastor Schneider has chosen a 6 week study on the practice of prayer developed by the Alpha ministry team.  All are welcome to attend.
 

By the time you are reading this month’s Cross Beams we have completed another Rummage Sale.  It is always a surprise to see all the wonderful things we receive to sell.  We are so blessed to have a congregation that is so giving.  It is a joy to see people shopping and the excitement on their faces.  We want to thank all the volunteers that came and helped.  No matter how many minutes or hours you volunteered, it was a big help to the United Methodist Women.
 
Last month the school supplies went to Allen Bowden and we were able to give them a check for $507.00.  We also have another $110.00 for them.
How wonderful is that????
 
Every year we collect socks, gloves and stocking hats for the John 3:16 Mission.  There will be a basket in the Narthex starting Sunday, October 6th.  We will collect through the month of October.     
 
Our new slate of officers will be voted on and installed at the Unit meeting on October 10th.  The Unit meeting will be held in the Parlor at 11:00, after the Esther Circle.  We will have a speaker and a light lunch. 
 
CIRCLES UPDATE:
The Joy Circle meets the 1st Thursday of the month at 6:00 pm in the Parlor.  The United Methodist Men meet in the Fellowship Hall at the same time as the Joy Circle. 
 
The Esther Circle meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 9:30 am in the Parlor. 
 
Circles are a great way to meet women in our church, don’t miss out on Women’s fellowship, Bible lessons and good food. 
 
See you on October 4th at 6:00 for the Joy Circle and October 10th at 9:30 for the Esther Circle.  Followed by our Unit meeting.  Unit meeting includes members of both circles.  It is a great time to visit.
 
UPCOMING EVENTS:
Joy Circle October 3rd at 6:00 PM in the Parlor
Esther Circle October 10th at 9:30 AM in the Parlor
Unit Meeting October 10th at 11:00 AM in the Parlor
 
WORLD THANK OFFERING represents the many things we are thankful for daily, big and small. November is the month that UMW women give the offering we have been accumulating throughout the year. This offering goes to mission in response to the scripture “GIVE THANKS.” (Jerimiah  33:11)