MISSION POSSIBLE!
THE YOUTH & Children will be collecting winter items for the Cabinet and also for different homeless groups this year. Hats, Scarves, Gloves, cans of SOUP or ready to eat canned goods with the pull tops (for example: ravioli or hearty soups) hand warmers - the small kind you squeeze with your hands to activate, inexpensive blankets that can be worn easily (may be gently used, they do not have to be brand new) and small sized toiletries (the youth group make homeless kits to put into the cabinet and also distribute) 
·       We will still be collecting our “normal” items for the cabinet as well! 
THANK YOU SO MUCH!




CHURCH MEMBERSHIP IN NOV:  
Have you ever wondered about becoming a member of Rockport? Are you a member of another church and have been active here at Rockport and would like to transfer? Are you wondering or have questions about being a member?  If so, please contact Pastor Don or the church office. 



 

LAY LEADERSHIP/NOMINATING: 
If you are interested in serving on a committee of the church, please see/contact Pastor Don, Sara Chapman, Diana Leitch, Becky Magda or Dan Newman (Lay Leadership Committee)!






OUTDOOR WORSHIP: 
Weather permitting, we will continue to worship outdoors in our beautiful sanctuary overlooking the Metroparks through the end of September. Beginning Oct. 1^st we will worship inside.  Please dress accordingly. The Early Morning Service (EMS) will remain in the chapel at 8:30am.






SPAGHETTI DINNER VOLUNTEERS NEEDED: 
Spaghetti Dinner will be Nov. 4^th from 4-8:00pm.  We will need drivers to deliver meals to homebound, bakers, servers, set-up, clean-up, cashiers, to-go meal leader, marketing and kitchen help.  Please sign-up if you are willing/able to help in any way.




 

BOOK CLUB:  
Our next book discussion will be on Monday, Oct. 16th @ 7:00pm in the church parlor.  The book we will be reading is by Fannie Flagg called “The Whole Towns Talking”. Fannie Flagg tells an unforgettable story of life, afterlife, and the remarkable goings-on of ordinary people. In the Whole Town's Talking, she reminds us that community is vital, life is a gift, and love never dies. Hope to see everyone on Oct. 16^th for food, fun, fellowship and discussion.





 

ADULT BIBLE STUDY WEDNESDAYS at 7 p.m.  
Join us for a 9-week study from Sept. 13 – Nov. 8 taught by Jim Spallino, that is a short-term study out of the Disciple Study series, called “Invitation to the New Testament”. Explore the writings of the New Testament using the story of Jesus as the starting point. This survey of the testament looks at how the early church took ownership of and was shaped by the story of Jesus and how the church learned how to develop as disciples and create communities of faith. 








LUNCH & CHAT ADULT DISCUSSION GROUP! 
Come and join us this summer! Bring your lunch and enjoy your food AND a great discussion! We will explore various topics in the church and Bible. 
Fall Dates: We will meet once a month on the 3rd Monday of the month, 12 to 2 p.m.
*September 18th
*October 16^th 
*November 20^th 
*December 18th



 

 
GOOGLE DRIVE REMINDER:
Church financials can be found here.  
Go to the Rockport All Church Information folder, Financial Reports folder, 2023 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






CONFERENCE AND DISTRICT NEWS:

Check out the conference and district websites:
 https://www.eocumc.com/
 http://www.eocumc.com/northcoast/

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