Confirmation Class begins on October 9

All students in 9th grade are invited to join our confirmation class. This is a chance to look at what it means to be part of a faith community and make a decision about church memebership.

Our first activity will be putting faith in action to serve the poor in our area. We will prepare and serve lunch for the Community Kitchen on Monday, October 9. Meet at the church kitchen at 9:00 am. We will be done by 1:30 PM. Call Debby Kirk if you want to help out.

Our first class will be on October 15 at 11:30 following worship.

care packages for students

SEND A LITTLE LOVE
Help us send care packages to students in boarding school, college, and those who are serving in the military. This is a great way to let them know that their church family cares.

Parents: please help us by sending the contact info for your child who is away from home. Members of the congregation will be invited to write messages to insert in packages on October 15. Contact Debby Kirk if you would like help. We need items for the boxes, cash to defray mailing costs, and helping hands to pack and ship!

OCTOBER 2006 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Sunday, October 1 SYG SUNDAY NIGHT
7:00 to 8:30 PM at EAST WOODSTOCK.
Invite a friend and join us tonight!
Photos from Cape retreat, BIG game, and make a sundae.
Plus +++++ the return of “Grandma Charlie.”

Monday, October 9 MEALS ON WHEELS
Put your faith into action serving the hungry in our area!
Come to the Hill Church at 9 am. We’ll prepare a meal, transport it to
Community Kitchen, serve at 12 noon, and return by 1:30 PM.
Call Deb if you want to come for all or even part of this morning.

Sunday, October 16 SYG SUNDAY NIGHT
7:00 to 8:30 PM at EAST WOODSTOCK
Bring your $ for the Corn Maze (see below)

Sunday, October 23 YOUTH WORSHIP SERVICE
HILL CHURCH (we alternate sites each year)
Come at 9:00 to set up; Worship starts at 10:00 am.
We need ushers, greeters, readers, musicians, etc. That’s YOU!

Saturday, October 28 MAIZE QUEST
Don’t be lost in the dark~~ Bring a flashlight and a friend!
Conquer the Corn Maze at Fort Hill Farms in Thompson.
Details will be posted on the website after October 5.
All are welcome. Cost is $10 per person.

 WOW! Our Car Wash and Bake Sale on September 17 netted $475 for our retreat. Thank you to all who helped with baking, washing, spraying, rinsing, etc. We can do great things working together!

 GIVING BACK Here are a few opportunities to give back to the church. Pick one and help out for a few hours.
EAST WOODSTOCK
• Holly Fair on November 4
Help with set up clean up, or sell items at one of the tables.

HILL CHURCH
• Rummage Sale on Oct 6 & 7
Help with sorting before the sale, or pack up from 12 to 1 on Saturday.
• Romeo Dinner on Oct. 21
We need servers and kitchen help from 5:30 to 8:00. Free meal included!

Call Deb or send an email if you can help out for a few hours. You can always invite a friend to come with you.