August Activities
IMPORTANT NOTE – PASTOR ON VACATION
Pastor Linda will be on vacation Thur., August 14th – Sat., August 23rd
In case of emergencies:
Please call or text Rev. Debra Longer 585-750-6078 (cell)
SUMMER FLOWERS FOR SALE
Nurture-Outreach will be selling flowers at Sunday Worship throughout the Summer. The bouquets are $5/each and proceeds go to funding our outreach programs.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD – 2025
The Nurture/Outreach Team will be holding a collection of items for
Operation Christmas Child throughout the summer.
Below is a list of items we would like to have purchased
and donated by month. We thank you in advance for your donations!
Just a reminder: all items need to fit into shoeboxes.
August
Hygiene Items: MOST IN NEED – toothbrush, (NO TOOTHPASTE), mild bar soap (in plastic bag), washcloth, combs, brushes, headbands, hair accessories.
Do Not Include:
Used or damaged items, war-related toys, chocolate, food, out of date candy, toothpaste, liquids, lotions, medications, vitamins, no breakables, glass or aerosol cans.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT HERITAGE SQUARE
STEPPING BACK IN TIME: A free education program for kids ages 6-10.
Aug 28th ~ 10a-11:30a Registration required
For more info on events, see bulletin board and/or visit: www.heritagesquaremuseum.com
LAY READERS, COMMUNION SERVERS & CHILDREN’S TIME As we prepare for Fall Indoor Services, we’d like to extend an invitation to anyone who would be interested in serving during our Indoor Worship Services. There are a number of people who already help, but we wanted to give others the opportunity to participate, if you’re interested. Please call the office or speak with Pastor Linda. Thanks!
September Activities
SAFE HAVEN RESPITE CARE Next dates are: September 3rd & September 17th ~ 10a-2p Held in VandeVate Hall
GET TO KNOW THE PEACEFUL ALPACAS & CHILI FEST CONTEST:
Registration required
ALPACAS ACTIVITIES:
Sept 13th 12 pm – 4 pm ~ $5 per car
CHILI CONTEST:
Sept 13th – Judging at 3:30 pm
Chili and drinks available for purchase provided (by Historical Society)
General Information
NOMC DRIVE-THRU FALL BBQ DINNER We will be hosting our Fall BBQ on Friday, October 10, 2025. 4p ~ gone We will need assistance to make it a success. There will be signup sheets on the bulletin board in August. Please consider helping! Stay tuned for more details as the date gets closer!
MARK YOUR CALENDARS – SAVE THE DATES!
2025 HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS BAZAAR & LUNCHEON Save the dates for this year’s bazaar on Friday, Oct. 24th and Saturday, Oct. 25th. Hope you’re working on your crafts to sell and setting aside your treasures for the “Next to New – New to You” sale. Watch future bulletins and newsletter with ways you can help!
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!!)