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Evangelical United Methodist Church 212 11th St., Racine, WI 53403 November 2012
Worship ScheduleWorship ScheduleWorship ScheduleWorship Schedule Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45, 11:00Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45, 11:00Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45, 11:00Sunday Worship: 8:30, 9:45, 11:00
November 4… All Saints Sunday
Parable of the Sower
November 11… The Good Samaritan
November 18… M&M’s Musical 9:45 & 11:00 services
November 25… The Mustard Seed
Current Sermon Series...
The purpose: To pray specifically for God’s blessings on
EUM’s ministries, staff, and the vitality of our Sunday
morning worship.
Maybe your class or small group would like to take one
Saturday a month. Maybe you simply want to sign up for a
Saturday yourself or with a group of friends. Also—feel free
to simply show up! If you’d like to sign upIf you’d like to sign upIf you’d like to sign upIf you’d like to sign up————please email:please email:please email:please email:
[email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] or [email protected] or contact the church office at 632contact the church office at 632contact the church office at 632contact the church office at 632----8381838183818381
Saturday Prayer WarriorsSaturday Prayer WarriorsSaturday Prayer WarriorsSaturday Prayer Warriors “The prayer of a righteous person is powerful & effective.” James 5:16
Sign up for 1 Saturday a month!
Or simply show up!
4:30 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
Thanksgiving Eve Service
Wednesday evening, November 21st
7 p.m.
Thank you to Dianne Kime! Dianne has
been our pianist for the past 8 years.
During this time, her faithfulness, hu-
mor, and musical talent have blessed each of us. Dianne is
“retiring” from her ministry position but will still make
EUM her church home.
We are excited to welcome Patricia Black as our new pian-
ist at the 8:30 service. She comes highly
recommended throughout Southeastern
Wisconsin as a pianist, accompanist,
teacher, and composer. Racine Bible Church
was her latest place to serve and wor-
ship. Her first Sunday at EUM will be No-
vember 11th. Please give her a warm EUM
welcome!!!
The EUM Trading Post
The Trading Post acts as a means for members and
friends of EUM to dispose of excess or no longer
needed items and for others who are looking for
gently used items to find them within the congrega-
tion at NO COST. YES, everything traded is FREE. Call
Judy at 634-7616 for more information and listings.
Needed:
1. Gently used upholstered living room furniture---
sofa, love seat, chairs. Call Mary Ann at 639-
1359.
2. Gently used twin and double/queen blankets or
comforters. Call Judy at 634-7616.
Available:
1. Wood high chair. Call Judy at 634-7616.
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Our Church Family
Join the EUM Purl Girls & Guy
Knitting Group!
Meets: Wednesday mornings from 9-11 a.m.
Where: Memorial Lounge
Purpose: To knit/crochet for mission partners and
fellowship one with another.
Current Mission Partners: Women’s Resource
Center, Care Net, Families in Transition, Seafarers
Center, Red Bird Mission, Children’s Hospital and
Hospice House.
Join us for fun, fellowship, tasty treats and 'lessons
on how to'.
Dear EUM Family,
I just want to take this time to tell
you what a great blessing you
are! Thank you for your cards, meals, and especially your
prayers. I ask the Lord’s blessings, on each and every one
of you. Thank you again, my church family.
Ann Bertling
Greetings from Madison! Thank you EUM for your very
generous scholarship this year to help me in my tuition
payments! Your financial support allows me to continue
in my studies at this great university. I am a junior this
year studying finance in the UW-Business School. The
more a progress in college, the more I see the importance
in having a church family that supports you. Therefore, I
am very grateful I have EUM! My faith at school has
grown a lot the past few years, and I can attribute that to
the solid foundation that was instilled in me at EUM.
Thank you again!
In Him,
Alex
Join the Book & Lunch Bunch
The Book and Lunch Bunch will
meet Tuesday, Nov.13, at 11:30 at
EUM in the Memorial Lounge. We
will discuss the autobiography, The
Seamstress, by Sarah Bern-
stein. Please bring a bag lunch. New members are
always welcome. Questions? Call Judy Nickelsen
Blessings to
Jax Grayson Richtsmeier
who was baptized on October 21st.
Congratulations to
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald and
Bonnie Vance,
who were married on October 6th
and Mr. & Mrs. Zach and Stephanie Schoening,
who were married on October 13th.
Our sympathies to the family of
Lois R. Prott
who passed away on October 12th.
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Mission News
The Impact of
One Righteous Father There is a deep-seated hatred among many of the ethnic mi-
nority people and the Burman people who make up the larg-
est ethnic group in Myanmar. In the northern most state, the
Kachin people are no different, even during their 17 years of
relative peace with the Burmese government, and in spite of
being Christian. For most of two decades they farmed their
lands and prospered in comparison to the other groups in
Myanmar, but they have not forgotten the crimes committed
against them by their own government. Being Christian, and
also being filled with hatred toward your Burmese country-
men is not only normal, it is expected.
Last week I (Kara) met a young Kachin woman from
Myanmar, named Charis (not her real name) working in
Chiang Mai, Thailand. She is part of a task-force working
against human trafficking, especially children from Myanmar
held captive in brothels. She is young, intelligent, beautiful,
multi-lingual and committed to helping children escape a hell-
ish existence. She is involved in raids. She listens to the hor-
rors these children have experienced as she attempts to prep
them for court (some as young as 4 years-old). She lives un-
der guard in a secure compound, hidden from perpetrators.
The Thai government respects her and refers to her–a for-
eigner from a despised neighboring country–as “top expert.”
An unexpected invitation came to Charis last month. The
Burmese government invited the Thai government’s “experts
on trafficking” to come and address them regarding the trans-
port of Burmese children across international borders to be
used in Thailand’s sex trade industry. The Burmese officials
were shocked to discover this “Kachin enemy” from their own
country being introduced as an expert by the Thai constitu-
ency.
After a long, disheartening but informative report, the
Burmese authorities apparently held Charis in awe. A couple
of them braved to say, “We can’t believe what you are doing
on behalf of Burman children.” (They must have been think-
ing of the Kachin women and children who were being
abused by the Burma Army).
“I can’t believe it either,” she replied. “It is because of the
God who lives within me. He makes it possible for me to do
this work.”
It is difficult to relay just how strategic Charis has been in
the fight against the trafficking and prostitution of Burmese
children here in Thailand. One friend likened her position to
that of Daniel, who advised kings who held his people captive.
Whenever someone shares an incredible story like this
with me, I am amazed, but not satisfied. I need to dig deeper.
“I want to ask you something more (continued on Page 9)
MISSION UPDATE
Garrison Family Myanmar Project
Dear Friends,
Greetings from our home to yours. We hope this letter
finds you in good spirits and enjoying the beautiful fall foli-
age. It is the time of year we miss most in the US.
The rainy season is coming to an end in Chiang Mai
and has left us with orchids, flowering trees and lush
greenery. We have settled into a new house that we’re
renting and we are trying to adjust to the dynamics of be-
ing a family of four.
These past few months we have been evaluating how
we are doing ministry, and how we could be doing it bet-
ter. We have been consulting with nationals from Myan-
mar to expand our perspective. The following story arose
from one of our many interviews. It’s a powerful reminder
that one average person can make a difference in the lives
of many others.
Thank you for your generous emotional, spiritual and
financial support. As always, we write with grateful hearts,
The Garrison Family [email protected]
Last month: displaced Kachin lighting candles as a prayer for peace. After a 17 year cease fire, the Burmese Army has again
invaded Kachin territory, violated women and children, and disrupted the peaceful lives of rice farmers.
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Forever Friends Children’s Ministry
NOVEMBER SUNDAY TEACHERS
Babies Bible Teachers
8:30 – Linda Rannow
9:45 – Ann Bertling
11:00 – Tamera Steele
CritterLand Teachers
8:30 – Maureen Wolfe/Jovann Wolfe
9:45 – Betty Bonczkowski/Susan Wodicka
11:00 – Sandy Dunker
Bible Blast Staff
9:45 – Sherry Nygaard & Christine Olsen
SHOUT Shepherds
9:45, K-2nd – Michelle Sholly & Corinne Strange
9:45, 3-5th – Kevin and Erin Richtsmeier
11:00, K-2nd – Polly Jahnke & Dawn Kelly
11:00, 3-5th – Tony and Patience Vitacco
Nursery Staff
Go to www.eumchurch.com
Click on: Children/Forms
THE PARENT PIECE What will your child learn about this month?
Who will be their teacher? Check out this area for
details of what’s happening in
your child’s Sunday and
Wednesday ministry pro-
grams. Call the Forever
Friends office with any ques-
tions. 632-8381
BABIES BIBLE – Sunday Toddlers
November Theme-God made me
CRITTERLAND – Sunday preschool classes for
ages 3 and 4.
NovemberTheme– God loves and helps me.
Please pick up your parent handouts each
week with ideas for home!
M & M’s – Sunday 8:30 program for K-5th
We are practicing our for our fall musical
“Attitude of Gratitude” on November 18
BIBLE BLAST—Sunday 9:45 program for 4K-5th
grade—Registration required
SHOUT – Sunday 9:45 & 11:00 program for K-5th
November Theme-The Prodigal Son
Weekly workshops include:
Bible movie, cooking, games and art
FAITHWEAVER FRIENDS– Weds. 6:30 –8:00
p.m. cvprogram for K-5th.
“Attitude of Gratitude” Our 8:30 class, the M&M’s, will be performing the fall musical, the Attitude of Gratitude
on November 18, during both the 9:45 and 11:00 services. This excellent musical will
help to ready your heart for Thanksgiving. The team of teachers and 5 new student
helpers have been not only learning lines and songs, but taking time to really reflect and
learn to show gratitude. Do not miss this exciting event! Nursery and Critterland will be
available for children 4 and under. Bible Blast and Shout will not be held so that our
students can enjoy this musical with their parents. Cast members remember your dress
rehearsal is on Saturday Nov 17, 3:00-5:00.
Our Wednesday night program, Faithweaver Friends welcomes new students ages k– 5th grade every week. Come and see what we do through games, music, snacks, and projects to learn more about God’s love each week! Wednesday nights from 6:30-8:00!
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More from Forever Friends
Celebrate Recovery
Do you live in anxiety, walking on eggshells, waiting for the other shoe to drop?Do you live in anxiety, walking on eggshells, waiting for the other shoe to drop?
Then Then CCELEBRATEELEBRATE R RECOVERYECOVERY may be for you.may be for you.
Join Anytime!!Join Anytime!!
CCELEBRATEELEBRATE R RECOVERYECOVERY is a Christis a Christ--centered, biblicallycentered, biblically--based, 12based, 12--step program designed to offer a timestep program designed to offer a time--
tested and effective tool for recovery from our hurts, habits, compulsions, and addictions. It is a safe tested and effective tool for recovery from our hurts, habits, compulsions, and addictions. It is a safe
place place where all who come can grow stronger in their personal relationship with God and others by re-where all who come can grow stronger in their personal relationship with God and others by re-
moving their masks, and by sharing their experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and hopes. moving their masks, and by sharing their experiences, strengths, weaknesses, and hopes. Meetings be-Meetings be-
gin with worship and teaching/ testimonies in a large group setting, and then break into gendergin with worship and teaching/ testimonies in a large group setting, and then break into gender--specific specific
groups.groups.
We meet at church EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT from 6:30We meet at church EVERY THURSDAY NIGHT from 6:30--8:30 p.m. 8:30 p.m.
You are welcome to join at any time! You are welcome to join at any time!
Contact Mike or Bethany Topel at 619Contact Mike or Bethany Topel at 619--1948 or 1948 or [email protected]@sbcglobal.net
for more information or to volunteer for this ministry.for more information or to volunteer for this ministry.
Featured Teachers We want to honor and thank a few of our teachers each month. We appreciate them as they share their
gifts and talents with God’s kids at EUM – and we want to share their thoughts with you! These were our
August teachers.
Peg Thornton - Babies Bible Teacher How did you come to EUM? I have always been a Methodist and when our family was looking for a new church
home in Racine, EUM became our selection.
How do you see God working in your ministry? Having served as an elementary teacher, I am able to use my God
given talents in the Forever Friends Program. I have enjoyed teaching Sunday School, Vacation Bible School, and
presently Babies Bible. It is very satisfying seeing children grow in the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ.
Jim Vass & Marion Dow-Vass - M&M’s Teachers How did you come to EUM? We came to EUM seven years ago looking for a more robust children's ministry for
our then 3 and 5 year old (now 10 and 13).
How do you see God working in your ministry? We are always moved as we see the confidence these children
gain as they transform and grow into amazing young people.
Sandy Dunker - FaithWeaver Friends How did you come to EUM? We moved to Wisconsin/Kenosha in 1999. Looking for a church, we attended several
different ones in the area, but none seemed to feel like home, or was such a joy, to attend as EUM.
How do you see God working in your ministry? As a Bible Blast coach for the past several years and now a Faith
Weaver Friends coach, I see the kids so inspired and with so much enthusiasm to learn about God. To hear what
they know about God's word is truly awesome.
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Merge Student Ministry
PONDER THIS >>>
• What Bible-reading habits and attitudes do you have? Which of
them would you like to pass on to
your own kids?
• How might you set aside more time
to delve into God’s Word?
• What are some ways that Scripture has helped you? What are some
ways it has challenged you?
SET A BIBLE ‘TRAP’ FOR KIDS
National Bible Week, observed in November, probably isn’t on your teens’ radar. But is the Bible? Surveys
show that Americans of all ages revere God’s Word yet don’t really read it. As longtime youth pastor Leneita Fix points out, “For many kids, the Bible is a boring, confusing, contradictory, and complicated collection of pronouncements, truisms, and even incantations.” The solution, she says, is to set a redemptive “trap” that gets young people magnetized to Scripture. Parents can adapt her strategy with these steps:
• Begin with yourself. Admit when your
relationship with God seems dry, and use Scripture as a path out of that desert.
• Equip kids with the “how.” Use a teen-
friendly Bible (and version), as well as a journal. Choose a good starting point and read in small chunks.
• Create opportunities to explore “what.” Discuss how words and concepts tie into the bigger story God is telling.
• Help teenagers find time to read. Begin with a commitment to read every day for five minutes. It takes about 21 days to start a habit.
• Help kids learn how to use study helps.
Dig deeper with resources such as Devour: Consuming the Word of God and Totally Infatuated (Simply Youth Ministry).
• Raise the bar. Give teenagers an epic challenge, such as reading the Bible in one year. Never underestimate the power of high expectations!
Month Day Time Event Place
NOV 9 Registration Due Date for High School Murder Mystery
EUM Church
NOV 30 6-10pm High School Murder Mystery (Register at www.eumchurch.com)
EUM Church
THE VIEW
Many U.S. teens are biblically illiterate or aren’t
“buying” what God’s Word offers:
• Almost two-thirds of teenagers couldn’t
identify a quotation from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount.
—Gallup Poll
• Only a third of Christian teenagers confi-
dently believe the Bible is trustworthy in
what it says about Jesus.
• Almost two-thirds of Christian teens are ei-
ther unsure or unwilling to commit to the
belief that “Jesus saves.” —The Jesus Survey
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Synergy Men’s Ministry
Synergy’s Regular Activities
Wednesday Night Study Group Weekly, 6:30-8:00 pm in Room 102 Weekly Bible study & fellowship. Beginning September 5th,
Pastor Creighton is currently leading this class and exploring
the topic of leadership—in the home, church, and community.
Men’s Prayer Group
1st Wednesday of the month, 5:30
pm in Room 102
Join us for an hour as we dedicate our-
selves to pray for God’s continued
guidance and blessing on the men of
this church. Everyone is welcome. Men’s Breakfast
2nd Saturday of the month, 7:45-9:00 am in
Fellowship Hall
Great food & fellowship. Friday Night Euchre & Cribbage
4th Friday of the month, 8:00-11:00 pm in Room
106
Novice? Life-Long Player? All are welcome for
snacks & a little healthy competition!
Friday Morning Fusion
Friday Mornings, 6:00 a.m., 3rd Floor Men’s prayer and study group. Join us anytime!
Pass it On
The SAGES do a lot of work at
EUM.
Recently we had a funeral. A
group of SAGES did a funeral
luncheon. As always, they did great work. It will soon
be time to decorate the church for Christmas. SAGES
will lead that effort. They also work in youth and chil-
dren’s ministries, choir, and more.
This is all great! The SAGES bring wisdom, experi-
ence, passion, and talent to every area they touch. (I
truly do love our SAGES.) However, some day, they
are not going to want to do these jobs anymore.
Someday, the church will need others to carry these
good works on. The time to prepare for that is now.
In I. Kings 19:16, Elijah is preparing to end his
ministry to Israel. He is told by God to anoint Elisha
to replace him. In II. Kings 2, Elisha does inherit
Elijah’s ministry. He asks one thing: to have a double
portion of Elijah’s spirit. He is given this spirit and
Elijah’s cloak, or ‘mantel’.
I have two challenges I wish to lay out today:
1. SAGES: look for a person who could re-
ceive your mantel.
2. Younger people: Seek to have the spirit to
carry on the good ministry SAGES have
done for so long at EUM.
There are so many areas to serve in at EUM. In
truth, this applies to people of any age. When we
meet people who have the skills and talents to serve
at EUM, we should attempt to engage them in minis-
try. Does someone like to cook? Invite them to help
on a luncheon or special occasion. Does someone
like to decorate? Invite them to help in seasonal
changes. Is someone honest and good with num-
bers? Encourage them to help the counters.
Do you have skills in these areas? Then meet the
people who do these ministries and find out how to
get involved.
Who do you know who could carry your mantle?
Ask God to show you the right people. Ask him to
bring new people for these ministries to EUM. Then,
share your spirit boldly and seek to pass your mantle
on to the next generation. You will benefit, they will
benefit, and EUM’s ministry will be strong well into
the future. It’s good for everyone.
Director of Congregational Care,
John Fleming
Sages Ministry
My November Picks:
Spiritual Formation– Boundaries by
drs. Henry Cloud & John Townsend
(Currently being taught in Faith Alive
9:45 am.) If you have trouble saying
“No” or if you feel people take advan-
tage of you, or if you often find your-
self doing things for others but then are left feeling resent-
ful or unappreciated…this is a great book and a good class
to take!
Thanksgiving – One Thousand Gifts – Ann Voskamp “She
invites you into her grace-bathed life of farming, parenting,
and writing---and deeper still into your own life. Here you
will discover a way of seeing that opens your eyes to
thanksgiving, a way of living so you are not afraid to die,
and a way of becoming present to God that brings you
deep and lasting joy.” Amazon Review
Review:
One of my +2 EUM ministries has been to have the privi-
lege of being on the prayer-team or chain. The concerns in
our church family as well as a number of thing going on in
my personal life have been serious and heavy issues. I
found myself making excuses for my attitude in my prayer
life that had become rather grumbling and complaining to
God. I went searching my bookshelves to find something
that would turn my attitude around. Here are a couple of
books that I grabbed:
The Relentless Tenderness of Jesus, by Brennan Manning.
My personal copy is titled Lion & Lamb – This book is a
great reminder of who God is, I so enjoyed rereading it re-
cently.
The Bible, the Book of Colossians. I personally chose to
note Paul’s obsession with Jesus and not his own circum-
stances.
The personal effect of these two books have reminded me
to pray differently, not like: "Father, please deliver me (or
fill in the blank) from these painful circumstances" but
rather: "Father, please show me Jesus."
-Submitted by Eileen Warren, EUM Member
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Book Reviews
NOVEMBER ACTIVITIES:
W.O.W. (Women on Wednesday)
Every Wednesday—6:30-8 p.m. in the Chapel
James: Mercy Triumphs
James, Jesus' own brother, started out as a skeptic.
See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned
an unbeliever into a disciple with Beth Moore's study
James: Mercy Triumphs. Once you get to know both
the man and the Book of James, you'll never be the
same again.
Mommy & Me
2nd & 4th Tues.—9:30-11 a.m. in Memorial Lounge
Mommy & Me is a small group for babies and their
moms. We’d love to have you join us! Contact Ann at
[email protected] for more info!
Craft Night
2nd Friday—6-11 p.m. in Room 215
Ladies, do you scrapbook? Make jewelry? Bring your
crafts to EUM on the 2nd Friday of each month.
There is plenty of space to spread out, great lighting,
snacks & fellowship!
Quilting Group
2nd Saturday—9 a.m.-noon in Room 215
Calling all quilters! Join us in creating beautiful mas-
terpieces! Please bring all of your own supplies.
Kaleidoscope Women’s Ministry
3rd Friday Fellowship:
Friday, November 16th
Glassblowing
Workshop at Hot Shop Glass
Downtown Racine
Watch future newsletter and
bulletins for information.
There will be no Third Friday Fellowship in December, but
take that time to get together with a friend, family mem-
ber or someone you have been meaning to call and have
some quiet time together, in the middle of all the hustle
and bustle of Christmas time.
Make plans to participate in some of the Kaleidoscope ac-
tivities in 2013 and get to know some of the EUM women
better, as we are truly blessed to have such a great church
with some awesome women!
One more thing, if you have an idea for a Third Friday Fel-
lowship Activity for 2013 that you would like to coordi-
nate, (with help), please call Carol Evans 681-6112.
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MISSION UPDATE
Corinne Haase Thirsty Land
I am excited to introduce you to
Sedat and Guzin Selamet, a Na-
tional couple whom the Lord has
chosen to carry His name in their
own country! They have an in-
credible ministry to young adults
in this Thirsty Land through
sports and counseling.
Sedat came to the Lord in 1994 through the influence of a
Christian group of young adults. He has served the Lord at
his church, as a DJ for a Christian radio, and on a JESUS
film team travelling throughout the country showing the
film and sharing the Gospel.
Guzin put her faith in Jesus in 1999 through a team just
like what I served on last year. As she asked the Lord for
guidance after college, she was led to study counseling
further.
Soon after they got married, they went to Denver, CO for
Guzin’s master’s degree in Counseling Ministries. God led
them to serve Him in full-time minsistry with Cru, reaching
out to young adults through sports and counseling in their
own country.
Sedat started a Christian soccer league in 2009 and 12
people have since come to the Lord through their ministry!
While many young men are influenced by Sedat through
sports, prayer before games and conversations about Je-
sus, Guzin has had an incredible influence on the young
women that come to watch the games through conversa-
tions and counseling.
Their mission is to reach out to lost souls and young be-
lievers through sports events, meetings, and one-on-one
converstations and counseling. Sedat and Guzin are eager
to disciple believers who are young in their faith and see
them grow in Christ.
How you can pray:
• Praise the Lord for calling Sedat and Guzin, for re-
deeming them, and for choosing them to be laborers
in their own country.
• Pray that the Lord’s hand and blessing would be upon
their ministry this year, that God would pour out his
Spirit on them and those they interact with. Pray that
many would come to know Jesus this year.
• Pray for the protection of their son Sezgin and daugh-
ter Sevgi from all evil and for their further growth in
the Lord as they start a new school year.
• Pray for guidance and wisdom for Guzin as she strives
to keep her priorities right before the Lord while get-
ting more involved in counseling.
In Christ, Corinne
More from Missions (continued from Page 3) personal,” I began. “Of all the peo-
ple in your country, wanting to do good works, how is it that
you have arrived at this strategic place of influence?” Charis
was already smiling, and I was still trying to figure out what I
really was looking for.
“My father...” the tears started to leak out of her eyes
and down her cheeks faster than she could wipe them. “My
father is a pastor in Kachin State, and from the earliest mem-
ory of my childhood, he said to us, ‘we will think differently’.”
Charis explained that her father’s posture of forgiving and
loving his enemies led to painful rejection. “Even now, my
extended family says to me, “You are not Kachin!” “Don’t you
know what the Burma Army is doing to our children?!” “Why
are you rescuing their children?!”
We waited. She wept.
“But my father said we were to live differently,” she
stated again, “he is the reason I am here today.”
I could not help but contrast this man to King Solomon
whom I have studied repeatedly over the past year. Solomon
sought after justice and wisdom, but failed to live righteously
before his sons. Writing down wise instruction for them did
not suffice. As a result, Solomon’s son fails his first on-the-
job-assignment as new king, destroying the nation.
In contrast, Charis’ father demonstrated righteous living
before his children, accepting rejection of his peers and his
relatives. Now his daughter advises the government officials
of two nations.
We ask that you pray for Charis. We cannot write her real
name nor provide a more realistic photo. She is a target for
those who pursue evil.
We realize the statistics regarding human trafficking are
almost paralyzing. But look at this statistic 1:1:1000s. One
father, impacts one daughter, who impacts thousands, for
what is impossible with man is possible with God. (Luke 18:27)
“All that is required for evil to prevail is for good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke, political philosopher, 1729-1797
Let us unite in prayer that righteous men and women in Myanmar will rise to places of influence, and will remain
there with integrity... as well as in our own country... and let us faithfully hold them up in prayer, that they may
not succumb to moral compromise...intentionally, or unintentionally. Additionally, and arguably more impor-
tantly, pray that fathers and mothers will be righteous leaders within their families.
EUM offers a mobile version of our online giving page to make it easy for you to give anytime from
your smart phone. Simply scan the image you see here using your phone’s Quick Response (QR) code
reader! Or just visit www.eumchurch.com/#/giving!
These figures reflect finances as of 9-30-2012
Average weekly attendance for September: 596
Year to date budget giving: $592,513 65.2% of our $908,846 annual budget
Year to date budget expenses: $628,485 69.2% of the annual budget
Difference: ($35,972)
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From the Finance Committee
2012 Running Totals
Month Giving Expenses Month Giving Expenses
January 69,695 61,227 June 395,986 416,279
February 123,295 147,004 July 459,015 482,370
March 181,657 213,180 August 519,346 546,277
April 257,212 284,968 September 592,513 628,485
May 319,335 365,154
“Zaccheus said to the Lord, ‘Look, half of my possessions,
Lord I will give to the poor; and if I have defrauded any-
one of anything, I will pay back four times as much.’”
(Luke 19:8 NRSV)
Zaccheus quickly learned the meaning of the teachings of
Jesus - that it is “more blessed to give than to receive”.
Initially, we may resent being asked to make a financial
commitment to the Church. It’s very normal to feel that
“What I earn belongs to me.” For that reason it’s impor-
tant for us to reflect and pray before we respond. As
Christians, we remember to celebrate what God has al-
ready done for us! It is out of gratitude that we desire to
say, “Thank you, God!” That’s when commitment becomes
a joy! Say thank you in 2013 as you generously commit a
portion of all you’ve received as a “thank you” gift to God.
In His service,
Steve Palmer
Finance Committee Chairperson
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October Calendar
Weekly: Sunday: Worship at 8:30, 9:45, & 11:00 a.m.—
Nursery, Children’s programs, Youth small groups, and Adult classes dur-
ing all services
Fueled Practice, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
Monday: Lydia Circle, 9-11 a.m.
Tuesday: SAGES Coffee Clutch, 8:30 a.m. Staff Meeting, 1:00 p.m.
The Truth Project, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Weds: Purl Girls Knitting Group, 9-11 a.m.
Merge, 6:00-8:00 p.m. Chancel Choir Practice, 6:15-7:15 p.m.
FaithWeaver Friends, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Growing Kids God’s Way, 6:15-8:00 pm
Women on Wednesday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Men’s Study Group, 6:30-8:00 p.m.
Thursday: Celebrate Recovery, 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Friday: Men’s Fusion, 6-7 a.m.
Other Events: 3 EUM Day at HALO, 7:00 a.m.– 4:00 p.m.
MDO Movie Night in Fellowship Hall, 4:00 p.m.
4 All Saints Day/Communion Sunday
Student Leader Meeting at Tharps’, 6:30 p.m. 6 Young Adult Women’s Study at Amy Oestreich’s
home, 8:00 p.m.
7 Men’s Prayer Group, 5:30 p.m.
Memorials Committee Meeting, 7:30 p.m. 8 SAGES Breakfast at DeRango’s, 8:30 a.m.
Finance Committee Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
SPRC Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Young Adult Life Group at Goebel’s, 7:00 p.m. 9 Craft Night, 6:00-11:00 p.m.
10 Men’s Breakfast, 7:45-9:00 a.m.
Quilting Group, 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.
11 Youth Adult Leader Meeting, 12:30-1:30 p.m. 13 Mommy & Me, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Book & Lunch Bunch in Memorial Lounge,
11:30 am
14 Trustees Committee Meeting, 5:30 p.m. 15 Ministry Board Meeting, 7:00 p.m.
16 Kaleidoscope 3rd Friday Fellowship– Hot Shop
Glass (See bulletins for more details)
Young Adult hang-Out, 7:00-10:00 p.m. 17 M&M’s Practice in the Sanctuary, 3:00-5:00 pm
18 M&M’s Musical in 9:45 & 11:00 services
Forever Friends Launch Lunch, 12:00-1:30 p.m.
20 Young Adult Women’s Study at Amy Oestreich’s home, 8:00 p.m.
21 All Regular Weds. Night Activities Cancelled
Thanksgiving Eve Worship Service, 7:00 p.m.
22 Thanksgiving Day—Offices Closed 23 Offices Closed
Men’s Euchre & Cribbage Night, 8:00-11:00 pm
25 Wedding Rehearsal in Sanctuary (evening)
26 Wedding in Sanctuary, 5:00 p.m. 27 Mommy & Me, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
30 High School Murder Mystery Dinner, 6:00 p.m.
Faith & Fitness Ministry
With cold weather comes
the annual Jingle Bell Run/
Walk. This year’s event will
be at the Sturtevant
SportsPlex on Saturday,
December 1. On-site registration at 8:00, Kids Run at
9:00 and the walk/run at 9:30am. The Arthritis Foun-
dation welcomes walking, running, families, dogs –
there’s something for everyone! A team has been
started. Go to http://jbrracine.kintera.org/faf/home
and register under the EUM Church team. Contact
Kimberly Strike at 634-8616 if you have any questions.
Corey Hart from the
Milwaukee Brewers
and Youth for Christ
present “Corey’s Hart to Heart”.
Hear testimonies from profes-
sional athletes followed by a
night of worship with Jeremy
Camp on Saturday, November 17th. Tickets are
on sale at
http://www.itickets.com/events/290502.html.
Upcoming Event
Church Staff and Program Contacts Rev. Dr. Creighton Kaye, Pastor
Rev. Karin Kaye, Associate Pastor
Forever Friends Children’s Ministry:
Sherry Nygaard, Director
Amy Oestreich, Assoc. Director
Ann Hutler, Ministry Assistant
Tamera Steele, Nursery Coordinator
Michelle Halstead, MDO Director
Merge Student Ministry:
Devin Tharp, Director
Mitch Buenger, Middle School Dir.
Katie Steiner, Ministry Assistant
College & Young Adult Ministry:
Mitch Buenger, Director
Senior Adult Ministry & Congregational Care:
John Fleming, Director
Worship:
JoEllyn Zenisek, Organist & Choir Director
Dianne Kime/Patricia Black, Pianist
Rod Parsons, Contemporary Worship
Don Damaschke, Lead Guitarist
Support Staff:
Allison Chernouski, Secretary
Hank Turkowski, Facilities Supervisor
Kathy Priem, Finance Secretary
Amy Oestreich, Assimilation Coordinator
MISSION STATEMENT: To bring people into a personal and dynamic relationship with Jesus Christ and to equip and mobilize them for ministry.
Check us out online!
www.eumchurch.com
Evangelical United Methodist Church
212 Eleventh St.
Racine, WI 53403
Corner of 11th & Main
Phone: 262.632.8381
Fax: 262.632.8150
Email: [email protected]
Office Hours: 9AM-4PM, Monday –Friday
WRJN Radio Broadcast is Sunday, 7:30 AM
