October Activities
FALL BIBLE STUDY
Bible Study will continue this week on Thursday, Oct 15th at 10am, in End Classroom.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – 2026
The Nurture/Outreach Team has packed the OCC boxes with the summer donations. We are hopeful that each church family will also prepare and fill a box. The final collection date for all OCC boxes is November 15th.
2027 GOD’S CREATION WALL CALENDAR A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board for the 2027 God’s Creation wall calendar. Calendars are $10.00.
SAFE HAVEN RESPITE CARE Next date is Oct 21st ~ 10a-2p Held in VandeVate Hall
2026 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS BAZAAR, LUNCHEON & BAKE SALE It’s that time of the year when we begin preparing for the lunch and bazaar as well as the “Next to New” “New to You” sale. Mark your calendars for Friday, October 30th and Saturday, October 31st. If you haven’t already, start working on your craft items for the sale and clean out those treasures you no longer want or need for the “Next to New” sale. Sign-up sheets are on the announcement board with various ways you can help. Questions: see Darlene Canan or Dawn Thomas.
“NEXT TO NEW” SALE INFORMATION
Mark your calendars and save the dates October 30th and October 31st for NOMC’s “Next to New…New to You” Sale!!
This sale will be the perfect time and place for you to find that special treasure! In order for this sale to be a success,
we will need many kinds of items to sell, such as: small appliances, kitchen utensils, pots and pans, dishes and silverware, children’s toys and puzzles, holiday decorations, and anything else you have been wanting to get rid of,
but didn’t know how or where to do so. Over the next couple of weeks please go through your basement, attic,
garage, etc. and bring your items so they might become someone else’s treasure at the “Next to New…New to You”
Sale.
Note: We will not be accepting books or clothing donations.
For those of you who wish to donate, please make note that we are asking that all items be clean and priced prior to being donated. Having items ready to be placed on the tables will cut down on the amount of set up time neededand is greatly appreciated.
Donations can be dropped off at church (signs will be posted for specific locations) between October 18th – October 25th, during regular church office hours Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00
p.m., and after church service on Sundays. Please note that we will not be accepting any donations after
Sunday, October 25th.
General Information
NORTHEAST GLOBAL METHODIST CHURCH CONFERENCE INFORMATION
Information from the Northeast Conference can be found at: northeastgmc.org – Go to the tab that says “Annual Conference 2026” You will see a letter, and within the body of that letter there is a YouTube link to all of the videos.
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!
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
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.
Transportation Ministry Opportunity
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!!)