PASTOR APPRECIATION:
Please join us on Sunday, October 27th during the pre-service Announcement time as we recognize Pastor Don Kraps for all that he does on behalf of Rockport Church.
As we have done in the past, Rockport will also have a special Holiday Staff Appreciation Collection in December to show our entire staff how thankful we are for all that they do on behalf of Rockport. Jim Leitch, Staff Parish Relations Chair
THANK YOU, ROCKPORT RENOVATORS, FOR FINISHING OFF THE NEW CANOPY OF TREES! THANKS ALSO TO ALL WHO CONTRIBUTED TO MAKE ROCKPORT EVEN MORE BEAUTIFUL!
SPAGHETTI DINNER:
Spaghetti Dinner is Nov. 2nd from 4-8:00pm. Please sign-up on the bulletin board if you are willing/able to help in any way. DON’T FORGET TO PICK UP A YELLOW SPAGHETTI DINNER SIGN TO ADVERTISE IN THE COMMUNITY AFTER CHURCH ON OCTOBER 27TH! All proceeds from this event will go to Community Service Alliance which rebuilds, and fosters men’s lives through housing, jobs and personal and faith development.
VEGETARIAN SOUP MAKER AND POPPY SEED SALAD DRESSING MAKERS NEEDED:
For Rockport’s November 2nd Spaghetti Dinner, we welcome a volunteer to make a vegetarian soup (you decide the recipe or a recipe will be provided) and a second volunteer to make the famous homemade poppy seed dressing (recipe shared by Ema Rollins many years ago). Please call the office or contact Lisa Kay for additional details.
DINNER & THE CONCLUSION OF CHOSEN SEASON 4 OCT 28 & CHRISTMAS WITH THE CHOSEN: HOLY NIGHT NOV. 11, BOTH DATES 5:30-8:30PM. GOD IS SO GOOD ALL THE TIME! ALL ARE WELCOME!
Please join us for dinner and the conclusion of Chosen Season 4 on Monday, Oct. 28th. Also, on Nov. 11th, join us for dinner and Christmas with the Chosen: Holy Night. “Weaving The Shepherd and The Messengers into one narrative, this DVD shares a gritty, yet tender, glimpse into that first Christmas night. Includes “Holy Night” by Andrea and Matteo Bocelli. You won’t want to miss this! SAVE THE DATE: DEC. 11TH for soup and Advent devotions.
ROCKPORT MEN’S GROUP
will meet on Thursday, November 14th at 6:30 pm at the church for a potluck dinner. There will be a great meal, time for fellowship and a presentation by Philip Katsadouros, Faith Relations and Events Manager for Greater Cleveland Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity builds and fully rehabs simple, affordable homes with and for families, couples and individuals in need of housing. They build, rehab, and sell homes to families with an affordable mortgage while connecting them to the community through their neighborhood revitalization projects. Habitat for Humanity brings people together from all walks of life to build homes, communities and hope. Everyone is invited to come and hear this informative presentation by Philip. Come and enjoy this special time together!
BOOK CLUB:
Join us on Monday, November 18th at 7:00pm in the church parlor. Written by Luis Alberto Urrea in 2023, Good Night, Irene is a historical fiction novel that follows the experiences of Red Cross volunteers Irene Woodward and Dorothy Dunford, who operate a Clubmobile to provide coffee, doughnuts, and companionship to American troops on the front lines during World War II. Hope to see everyone on Nov. 18th for food, fellowship and discussion. Also, December 4th at 6:00pm come to Lisa Kay’s house, 2045 Salem Pkwy., Westlake, for a Christmas gathering. Bring a dish to share and at our November book club, we will decide what organization we will collect money for during the December Book Club. All are welcome to come enjoy this Christmas gathering!
Love Your Neighbor and Strive to be Agents of Transformation in Your Community
CHAT & CHEW!
Lunch & Chat Adult Discussion Group!
Come and join us! Bring your lunch and enjoy your food AND a great discussion! We will explore various topics in the church and Bible. 12 to 2 p.m.!
DATES:
November 18th
December 16th
INVITATION TO JOHN BIBLE STUDY:
The invitation from Christ is: "Come and see, Follow me". Experience the magnificent passages in John including the I am statements (I am the truth, the life and the way, I am the living water and more). Revisit stories only told in John's gospel including Nicodemus, Mary Magdalene and the raising of Lazarus.
This study is 11 weeks, every Wednesday, through November 20th. Class will begin at 7:00 PM.
BOTTLE CAPS!
The Youth Group are collecting bottle caps for a mission project. The plastic kind - for example, 2 liter and 16/20/24 oz bottles.
During these past weeks we have been asking you, the congregation, to collect bottle caps, and we are providing the boxes to collect them with to make it easier. (courtesy of Dave Stephan! THANK YOU!) You can grab one on your way out of the church on the Christian Ed table in the hallway…
We have been asking to collect these caps in order to create our own bench, fully from the caps we have collected. This bench will signify how recycling can be seen and the process. This bench will be placed in a chosen location on the church grounds. Along with these recycled caps, we will also accept donations to use towards the processing of the caps to the bench.
Through our collective efforts we will eventually have a product that can be enjoyed by everyone. You can find the acceptable caps and lids list posted on the table with the boxes, and also will be sent out in the Rockport updates. We will be collecting until Thanksgiving! Thank you!
The link for information…
https://www.greentreeplastics.com/abc-program/
COFFEE HOUR:
Please consider hosting coffee hour and sign-up on the bulletin board. Fellowship is so important to the life of the church and why not have a little snack at the same time!
GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
August 2024 Church financials can be found here.
Go to the Rockport All Church Information folder, Financial Reports folder, 2024 Financials folder, or get a hard copy in the church office.
REMINDER:
Office hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 - 2:00pm and Fridays from 8:00 - 1:00pm.
Rev. Don's office hours are Tuesday and Thursdays from 11:00 - 1:00pm
DISTRICT NEWS: www.eocumc.com/northernwaters
Bishop Hee-Soo Jung Installed as Resident Bishop of the Ohio Episcopal Area of The United Methodist Church
Read the EOC News article.
Watch the Installation Service.
Watch Bishop Jung's sermon.
Bishop Jung to Host an All-Ohio Day of Thanksgiving and Unity – November 23
On November 23, 2024, Bishop Hee-Soo Jung invites all Ohio United Methodists to come together for an inspiring day of prayer, worship, and learning. “Hearts Strangely Warmed,” is the theme for the day that will begin at 10:00 a.m. and conclude at 3:30 p.m. inside Worthington United Methodist Church located at 600 High Street in Worthington.
The guest speaker for the day is Rev. Dr. Paul W. Chilcote, a renowned scholar in Wesleyan theology and Christian discipleship.
The Day of Prayer will include opportunities for worship and celebrating our unity in The UMC. The registration fee is $10 and includes lunch. The deadline to register is Monday, November 11.
Join Bishop Jung and fellow United Methodists from across Ohio for this transformative day of prayer and learning, as we seek to grow together in grace and reaffirm our commitment to #BeUMC.
View details about the event, including transportation options.
Register on the Events Registration page of the Conference website.
CONFERENCE NEWS: https://www.eocumc.com
Storyboard Episode 46
Episode 46 is titled “Experience of God Through the UMC: Following the Call into Missions”. We can each answer God’s call by welcoming the stranger, and working to improve health, education, and access to food for all people. This episode features a roundtable discussion with two United Methodist Church global mission advocates and the East Ohio Conference Secretary of Global Missions, exploring the many ways we can serve God by serving with others.
Listen to archived episodes of Storyboard: Faith Witness Transformation.
