As followers of Christ, we Seek others in our community, Serve their needs, Grow in the love of Christ, and Connect with each other

Pastors' Points:

Sunday we will celebrate Children's Sabbath at all three service, and we are so excited! More than 30 children from our growing Children's Program will lead us in worship. They will serve as ushers, greeters, communion servers, pray-ers, and share their testimonies. We hope that you'll be here to see how God is shaping the lives and faith of our kids.

For the message, we asked a few of our children to answer one question: What does Jesus mean to you? On the surface it may seem like a simple question but it is far from simple. And yet, the kids who will speak will share their answers and perspective, and they have a lot to teach us "adults" about who Jesus is and how we are invited to honor Him daily.

As we have asked our kids this question, we invite you to think about how you might answer that yourselves. What does Jesus mean to you? Who is He? What impact does He have on our lives? How are we honoring Jesus in what we say and do? We can guarantee that if we do, it will prepare us well to hear from God through some of our youngest disciples!

Hope to see you Sunday!

Pastor Tim and Ms. Liz

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Please note: With cooler nights the temperature in the Sanctuary may be a bit cooler than expected. Scheduling the final inspection and start of our new HVAC system has taken more time than expected. We invite you to bring an extra layer just in case you are colder.

WE ARE EXCITED! Get Ready the Church Bazaar STARTS TONIGHT! 🎨✨
Friday, October 23rd from 6- 8 PM, and Saturday the 24th from 8:30 – 2:30 pm!

Bring a friend and discover unique handmade crafts, delicious baked goods, holiday décor, plants, and wonderful gifts for everyone on your list! Shop, celebrate, and support our community—all proceeds go directly to FUMC ministries & facility needs.

Contact Sherry Hession (hessioncl@gmail.com) or Mona Lamb (mamalamb49@gmail.com ) with questions!

FUMC FALL BAZAAR!
OCTOBER 23 & 24!

THIS SUNDAY AT ALL SERVICES! Don't miss it.

Come join us in worship to support the next generation through our children's ministry and hear how they use their voices and hearts & hands to assist in worship!

Questions? Reach out to Ms. Liz

You've heard about Micah's Jeremiah Community, now come see a Jeremiah Community Prototype to step inside what the homes for our neighbors will look like! Clay Murray will be hosting on Sunday, 10/25, from 12PM to 2PM so you can tour and ask questions.

Don't miss the opportunity to find out how we may connect with some of our youth!

Micah All Saints' Day vigil & remembrance service, this week 10/29/26

Join us on the Green for this All Saints' Day Neighborhood Remembrance Service. This is an important community event that gives us a chance to set aside time to remember those from the Micah community who have passed away in the last year.

All Saints Choral Scholars Benefit Concert & Luncheon

Join us on Sunday, November 1st at 12:30 pm for an incredible benefit concert supporting our Choral Scholars program, featuring soprano Kelly Curtin and tenor Aurelio Domínguez. Praised by Opera News for her "crystal-clear soprano", Ms. Curtin will take the stage alongside Mr. Domínguez, a versatile tenor whose career spans appearances with the Washington National Opera, film, and regional stage. Don't miss this extraordinary afternoon of music—attend to experience two exceptional local artists while directly investing in the future of our youngest choir members. Lunch & concert in Kobler Hall.

Collecting Names -

Next Sunday, November 1, is All Saints' Sunday, a day when we remember those who have died and entered the Church Triumphant over the past year. A tradition for this day is to remember the saints who have gone before us by reading their names and lighting a candle in their memory. If there is someone whom you would like to have remembered as part of worship, please fill out the form below.
DEADLINE TO BE INCLUDED IN WRITTEN BULLETIN - Tuesday, Oct. 27th.

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Royal Tea & Coffee Morning on November 1, 2026 is hosted in loving memory of Goody Okyne, commemorating ten years since her transition on October 30, 2016. With gratitude for her life and enduring love, her family warmly invites the congregation to join them for fellowship following the service. Nana and Alex Noi

Youth Ministry Email Update

Hello parents and youth! October has been a blast and moving fast. It's hard to believe we're almost to the end of the month! *** Here are your current standings! I didn't get updates this last Sunday, because we were at Belvedere, but I know the kids have a ton of time to send me.

Can you volunteer?

We need a few more helpers to minister/guide/love our littlest congregation members. Sign up below and message Ms. Liz with questions!

SUNAY SCHOOL VOLUNTEER TEACHER

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ADAC22A5FAC61-66511988-novemberdecember

Little Hearts & Hands - Volunteer in the Nursery!

You'll remember that due to a shortage of help in the nursery last week, Pastor Tim was absent from worship services and stepped in himself, to help out in the nursery!

YOU too can easily pick up one Sunday a month!
Sign up here https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0444ADAC22A5FAC61-65769398-nursery

Save the date 11/16 - JOY Ministry tour of the National Museum of the Marine Corps

Mark your calendars! On Thursday, November 16th, our JOY (Just Older Youth) Ministry is heading out for a special museum tour led by Bob La Chance.

Schedule & Travel Details:

11:00 AM: Meet in the FUMC parking lot. We will be using the FUMC van, any additional participants will carpool as needed.

Lunch: We will dine together at the NMMC Tun Tavern located inside the museum.

Afternoon: Following lunch, we will finish exploring the museum before heading back to FUMC.

"SERVE THEIR NEEDS"

Drive Warmth This Winter: Cold Weather Shelter Bus Driver!

Micah's Cold Weather Shelter opens when overnight temps are projected to being below freezing. FUMC provides drivers on Tuesday and Saturday mornings and Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. If interested contact Mike Cotter for more information. We need a few more drivers to make it a lighter load for all. We'd love to have you join the driving team!

mvcotter@comcast.net

Your Help Matters: Keep Our Food Pantry Partnership Alive!

We need two drivers every Monday to retrieve food donations from BJ’s. Without consistent weekly volunteers, our pantry risks losing this vital partnership. If you can help, please sign up at THIS LINK (also on our COME SERVE webpage) . POC Susan Bixby

October schedule is open!

Help pass out bagged lunches to our neighbors at the fellowship hall kitchen door on Wednesdays from 11:30 - 1 pm!

A smile and willing hearts and hands are all it takes!

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Food Pantry Amazon list

Don't forget that a SUPER easy way to donate needed items for the Food Pantry is checking out our Amazon Wish List, and getting it delivered directly to church!

Link locations to things you need! (click on the graphics above)

Pastor Appreciation Month!: Ways to say 'thank you' | UMC.org

Pastor Appreciation month is October! A good time for us to thank our clergy for the work they do year-round. Here are ideas for how to say "thank you."