Ferris Heights United Methodist Church, Waxahachie TX

In God’s name . . . Build, Belong, Serve. It’s Our Legacy!

October 2020

Our Staff Rev. John Han

Pastor

PastorFHUMC

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Dawn Davis

Organist

Shannon Goretska

Youth Director

Mary Lou Shipley

Choir Director

Chris Buse

Children’s Director

Angie Heck

Secretary

Ferr i sHeightsUMC

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Melanie Marrs Abby Machuca

Nursery

Abby Machuca

Custodian

108 Center St.

Waxahachie TX 75165

Church Office

972-937-2344

www.ferrishtsumc.org

O f f i c e H o u r s

9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.

Monday-Thursday

Friday 9 :00 a .m. - 12 :30 p.m.

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PASTOR’S COLUMN

Greetings in Christ,

September was a busy month. We celebrated UMW Sunday to recognize the

efforts and dedications of our United Methodist Women. We also had W.O.W.

(Worship Outside the Walls) Sunday in a creative way by collecting various items for

Waxahachie Care. Then, we will have a special moment this Sunday to celebrate

Lord’s Day. I want to deeply give thanks to you all for continuous supports and prayers

in spite of the COVID-19 Pandemic.

We believe God unconditionally loves us in any circumstances. In October, we

are focusing on our relationships with God and God’s people by using a sermon series,

the Five Love Languages, which are Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of

Service, Physical Touch, and Receiving Gifts. I use a book, called Five love

languages: The Secret to Love That Lasts by Gary Chapman. Through the series, I

would like to share with you how God had built a loving relationship with the biblical

characters. I hope it will be the month that we may rethink how to express God’s love

to our neighbors through these love languages in the Pandemic. God will never stop

loving us in any circumstances. We need to continue to love our neighbors in any

circumstances. May God bless you and your relationships through October!

In Christ’s Love,

Your Pastor, Rev. John Han

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Sermon Series

10/4/2020 Exodus 3:1-12 Five Love Languages: Quality Time

10/11/2020 Luke 5:12-16 Five Love languages: Physical Touch

10/18/2020 1 Chronicles 17:16-22 Five Love languages: Acts of Service

10/25/2020 Acts 3:1-10 Five Love Languages: Receiving Gifts

UMW Sunday

United Methodist Women Sunday was September 20. UMW Sunday is where the women of the church lead in the Sunday morning worship service. They also

present awards. The “UMW pin” went to Jo Johnson. The “Gift to Mission” award went to Mike & Janice James, Wyman & Kathryn Harriman, & Walter & Ruth Shugart. The “Burning of the Candle” award went to the Health Care Workers.

Second Mile Giving

W.O.W.—Waxahachie CARE Little Pantry

Lord’s Day

Festival

$15,000

$8,565.00

Operation Christmas Child

Beginning the first Sunday in October we will start the process of packing shoe boxes for Operation Christmas Child.

Each shoebox you pack helps a local church around the world tell a child about Jesus, God’s Greatest Gift. Many of them will grow in their faith and learn how to tell friends and family about Him through our discipleship program called The Greatest Journey.

We are sharing God’s Word with dozens of unreached groups and going to hard-to reach places to make His Name known.

This has resulted in more than 2 million children making decisions for Christ and over 1,000 churches being started in one year! For example, there’s now a church in a remote village in Namibia among the Himba unreached people group.

“Before we had never heard of Jesus,” said Pastor Kuyelia, leader of the new church. “Now, we have abandoned witch doctors and seek God alone in prayer and worship.”

We’re thankful for all those who have faithfully prayed for Operation Christmas Child, a Samaritan’s Purse project. You can join us in packing shoeboxes so that more children in the remote corners of the world can hear the Good News of the Gospel.

You may pick up a shoe box, in the foyer along with a brochure and item list. If you would like to make a donation please mark your check “Shoebox.”

Bring your packed boxes on Sunday Oct. 25, Rev. John Han will bless the boxes.

Be sure and see the W.O.W. (Worship Outside the Walls) photos in the church foyers.

Trunk or Treat

Sunday October 25 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Hot Dogs

Mark your calendar for Sunday October 25th. We will have Trunk or Treat in the church parking lot. Decorate your vehicle and pass out candy.

November—Thanksgiving Collection for Waxahachie CARE

Waxahachie CARE will be passing out their annual Thanksgiving/Christmas baskets again this year. This year they will offer ham instead of turkey. FHUMC has agreed to collect cans of Fruit. The cans are due to the church by November 15.

Monthly FHUMC Activities: Cut out and place on your fridge

Oct. 4 Lord’s Day Celebration after worship Oct. 7 Worship Committee meeting, 6:00 p.m. Oct. 12 Board of Directors meeting, 6:00 p.m. Oct. 17 Work day, 8:00 a.m. Oct. 25 Trunk or Treat, 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 Shoeboxes due & Blessing of the Shoeboxes Nov. 1 All Saints Sunday Nov. 1 Daylights Savings Time ends Nov. 6 Board of Directors meeting, 6:00 p.m. (Shoebox) Nov 9-20 Angie out of office Nov. 15 Thanksgiving collection of can fruit due Nov. 23 Board of Directors meeting, 6:00 p.m. Nov. 26,27 Thanksgiving Holiday

Church Work Day

On Saturday, October 17, we will have a work day. We will meet at 8:00 a.m. for breakfast in Wesley Hall. Everyone is invited.

November

Melinda Baker 01 Patricia Kelsey 01

Kara Pinkerton 01 Joe Ben Aday 02

Jo Johnson 04 Eason Green 05 Angie Heck 05 Elwanda Pevehouse 07 Carolyn Clayton 08 Judy Munoz 10 Elizabeth Almond 11 Tommy Cannaday 13 Kevin Hugghins 14 Janice James 16 Marilyn Adlof 21 Reese Pinkerton 21 George Lawton III 24 Emma Almond 25 Maryan Lilley 25

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Finance 2020

Connectional Giving

Paid $13,420 this year

Sept. Income $13,489

Expense $21,820* *3 P/R month + Large Insurance

Payment

Calendar of Events

Weekly recurring:

Sunday School Sunday, 9:00 a.m.

Worship Sunday, 10:00 a.m., begin

Quilting Monday & Wednesday, 10:00 a.m.

Youth on hold-Wednesday, 4:45 p.m.

Intercessory Prayer Every other Thursday, 3:00 p.m.

Choir practice On hold -Wednesday, 6:00 p.m.

Alpha Course Thursdays, 6:00 p.m.

Monthly recurring:

Member Care On hold-1st Monday, 6:00 p.m.

Potluck Lunch On hold-2nd Tuesday, 11:30 a.m.

United Methodist Women On hold-3rd Monday, 7:00 p.m.

Community Groups:

NA (Narcotics Anonymous): Group Support—Room 106/108—Su: 3:00

p.m. to 4:00 p.m., Wed: 8:00 p.m., F: 8:00 p.m. Also meeting via Zoom .

Girl Scout Troop #5226: On Hold til January 2021(Brandi Adkins)

Ellis County Christian Home School Organization (ECCHO)

—On Hold Board meeting: 1st T of each month, 7:00 p.m.

Creative Quilters Guild of Ellis Co.: On Hold 2nd T of ea. mo., Board

meeting

Remedy Church Office: M-F office hours, upstairs

Remedy Church: Worship Service -Wesley Hall

Beulah Harvest Board: Monthly Board meeting

October Jim Odom 02 Nina Loftis 03 Vicky Dyess 04 Braxton Baker 06 Hannah Flanagan 06 Greg Aday 13 Mitchell Adams 15 Dylan Baccus 24 Allie Thomas 24 Kaity Kelsey 27 Jimmy Dyess 29

Year to Date thru Sept 13

AVG Worship Attendance

Sanctuary: 52

Online: 69

Sunday Leaders for October

Worship Leaders: Children’s Time: Oct. 4 Jo Johnson Karen Lawton Oct. 11 Shannon Goretska Deborah Green Oct. 18 Gerald Reed Shannon Goretska Oct. 25 Dianna Robertson

Worship leaders are needed for future months. Sign up by writing your name on the sign up sheet on the bulletin board by the stairs or by contacting Lay Leader, Ruth Shugart.

The Sunday lock up person is the contact person in case of facility problems & security issues. The lock up person for October is Billy Wright. The lock up person for November is Bob Robertson.

Special Music sign up are also available on the bulletin board by the stairs. We welcome you to sign up.

Children’s Sunday School

We are almost ready to begin children’s Sunday School. We are researching what curriculum to use.

Thank you’s

The church will be placing the thank you letters on the bulletin boards and on our Facebook page.

RETURNED SERVICE REQUESTED

108 Center Street

Waxahachie, TX 75165

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Rev. John Han To Visit Families

Rev. John Han will be visiting families in the church congregation at their home. Plans are to visit 2 families a week until the week before Thanksgiving. If you would like to be

placed on the schedule call Angie Heck in the church office, during office hours, 972-937-2344. Rev. John Han asks to visit outside your home in lawn chairs. He will wear a mask and asks that you wear one as well. It is best if your visit is early in the morning (9:00 a.m.) to avoid the hottest part of the day.

Carolyn Spillers with Rev. John Han

Elwanda Pevehouse with Rev. John Han

Pat Moreland with Rev. John Han

Teri & Gary Fox with Rev. John Han Sherry & Billy Wright with Rev. John Han