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October Activities

2025 GOD’S CREATION CALENDARS On sale now for just $10.00 See Darlene Canan to purchase on Sunday mornings or they can be purchased at bazaar.

FALL BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study Class #5 this Thursday, 10/24/24 @ 10am – CHOIR ROOM “No Condemnation” ~ Reader’s Copy: Chapter 9, Study Guide: Chapter 11

2024 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS BAZAAR & LUNCHEON Save the dates for this year’s bazaar on Friday, Oct. 25th and Saturday, Oct. 26th. Hope you’re working on your crafts to sell and setting aside your treasures for the “Next to New – New to You” sale. Join us this weekend, Friday, Oct. 25th and Saturday, Oct. 26th. Sunday, October 20th is the last day that donations will be accepted. Signup sheets are on the bulletin board at the Main Entrance. We invite our congregation to come, browse, shop, eat lunch and fellowship!

FALL CLEAN-UP – VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!
The Trustees need help with the Fall Clean-up. A list of Fall Projects is posted on the bulletin board. If you can help with anything on the list, please sign your name next to it and cross off the list once it is completed. Thanks in advance!

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – 2024
As a church-wide effort, we will have boxes and instructions available for each family to prepare a personal OCC Shoebox, including covering postage, and bring it to church by Nov 10th.
We will be mailing from here by Nov 15th. Please direct questions to Judy McMillan.

November Activities

ELECTION DAY BAKE SALE – MARK YOUR CALENDAR
We will be hosting our Annual Election Day Bake Sale on
Tuesday, November 5th. Sign- up sheets will be up mid-October
Please direct questions to Darlene Canan.

SAFE HAVEN RESPITE CARE Next dates are: November 6th & November 20th ~ 10a-2p

General Information

GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH HURRICANE DISASTER RELIEF FUND We invite you to join us in this critical response by giving financially. Your generosity will directly impact those affected by this heartbreaking disaster. Here’s how you can donate: ONLINE https://globalmethodist.org/join-us-in-supporting-hurricane-helene-recovery-effots/ At the website above, you can donate to a general relief fund, or you can indicate a specific state you’d like your donation to go to. BY MAIL Make checks payable to “Global Methodist Church” noting ‘Disaster Relief Fund’ on memo line. Mail to: Global Methodist Church 11905 Bowman Drive, Suite 501-A Fredericksburg, VA 22408

CHURCH’S WEBSITE & EMAIL ADDRESS REMINDER
Our church website is: www.nom.church
Our church emails are: noum1@yahoo.com & nomcOffices@gmail.com
There are currently 2 emails we’re using, but we will be transitioning to only Gmail.
There will be an announcement when we go to Gmail only.
This information is also always listed on the back of our bulletins and newsletters.

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION Please remember to bring your non-perishable contributions, as we continue to support the Ontario Food Pantry. Donations are delivered after the 1st Sunday each month – April 7th The bin is in Motley Hall – your donations are appreciated!

WORSHIP TEAM – WOULD LIKE YOU TO PARTICIPATE Would you be willing to take part in a worship service? If so, we would welcome some new participants!! The various ways you can help are lay reader, children’s message and communion server. Please contact the church office or Darlene Canan. Wendy, the church secretary, creates a schedule based on your availability, so it’s very flexible.

REMINDER FORMS FOR USE OF FACILITY & BORROWED ITEMS FROM CHURCH If you would like to reserve VandeVate Hall for an event/meeting, or if you’d like to borrow items from church, please fill out the appropriate forms. Forms are in the folder (in bin) outside of church office. You can call the church office regarding availability. This is important in order to keep the schedule done correctly and keep track of items. Thanks!

PRAYER CHAIN

If you have a request after office hours, please begin by contacting:
Nancy Haak 585-943-1844 or nancylhaak@yahoo.com
Mary Gwen Todd 315-524-7756
“Rejoice evermore. Pray without ceasing. In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.”
1 Thessalonians 5:16-1

Please consider bringing in donations for the Family Promise of Wayne County
Below is the list of needed items. If you have questions, call the office. Thank you!
Cleaning Products
¨ Dish detergent
¨ Scrubbing/Scouring pads
¨ Sponges
¨ Paper Towels
¨ 409, or similar
¨ Disinfecting wipes
Paper Products
¨ Kleenex
¨ Paper Towels
¨ Paper Plates, Bowls and/or Cups
¨ Storage Bags—Quart & Gallon sizes
¨ Aluminum Foil
¨ Plastic Wrap

FOOD PANTRY COLLECTION

Please remember to bring your non-perishable contributions, as we are continuing to support the Ontario Food Pantry. We will make arrangements for the bin to be available at the outdoor services. Summertime can be very difficult for families – your donations are appreciated!

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PINES OF PEACE FUNDRAISING
We have opened a booth at:
L.W. Emporium Co-Op
6355 Knickerbocker Rd, Ontario, NY 14519 Booth #109
• There are a variety of items donated by local people
• Reasonable Prices
• ALL proceeds go to the Pines of Peace
Please consider coming in for a visit and support The Pine of Peace!

Additional Options to Participate in Weekly Worship

We are blessed to be back our sanctuary to worship together each week, but we are still offering some other options that enable you to participate and view our weekly worship service. You can veiw our worship service via facebook and also by You Tube TV. You may also still hear the service from our parking lot by tuning into the FM radio station 101.9 during our service. Remember we are still able to email or snail mail our worship elements so if you decide to go with a non-attendance option please contact the church office so we can get you the bulletin. Also, if you have any other suggestions or comments, we would appreciate receiving your

Joys and Concerns

There will be a basket in Motley Hall for you to drop a note for any Joys & Concerns you’d like prayers for and/or listed in the bulletin.

The requests in the basket will be gathered every Sunday, during worship service.

We are looking for volunteers who are willing to provide transportation, periodically, for those in need. You would take parishioners to such places as doctor appointments, grocery store, church, etc. If you are interested in this ministry opportunity, please contact Gerry Whitmire at 524-5570. Thank you.

VIM Reminder

The Volunteers in Missions Team (VIM) has an account with Sparky’s Cans & Bottles on the corner of Ontario Center Road and Route 104.  Those who wish to donate their cans and bottles may drop them off at Sparky’s and indicate that the proceeds should be sent to North Ontario Methodist Church.  Sparky’s Hours:  Tuesday – Friday from 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. & Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Weekend Back-Pack Food Program

At the end of September, once again we will begin the Weekend Backpack Food Program with the Wayne Central School District. As a result, we would greatly appreciate any donations to supplement the food packs. Items we are looking for include:

• Canned fruit in juice
• Canned vegetables
• Canned tuna in water or foil pack tuna
• Dried fruit multi-packs such as raisins
• Microwave soups, Macaroni & cheese, Spaghetti-O’s, and/or popcorn
• Instant Oatmeal & multi-pack cereals
• Quaker Snack Bars
• Fresh fruit – seedless oranges, apples
• 100% juice boxes or pouches
• Multi-packs of peanut butter
• Milk

All items need to be shelf-stable, easy to prepare, nutritious, kid-friendly, and individually packaged. Thank you!

Prayer Shawl Ministry

Arlene Michelsen has handed the oversight of the Prayer Shawl
Ministry to Barb Sanger. Going forward, if you have any questions,
please reach out to Barb. 315-524-3389. If you know how to knit or crochet and would like to assist with making the prayer shawls, we are in GREAT need of more knitters. (Because Barb does not knit!!)