At The Crossroads
October 2017 Newsletter from Crossroads UMC
The Pastor's Perspective
As a recent editorial in USA today pointed out, August was a whirlwind month for us as Americans. It started with violence and anger at white supremacist rally in Charlottesville. The rally made us reflect on how divided our country might be. An eclipse made us pause and reflect how small we are in the cosmos, as a large swath of the country witnessed a celestial event together. Then the hurricane humbled a city and caused us to open our hearts in prayer and our wallets to assist. What an interesting month indeed!
I hope and pray that one day all God's children can be united without a disaster, or a hate rally, or a celestial event above pushing us closer to one another. These are external events that cause us to unite. How much for the better if it came from within us. Strive to love God and your neighbor without a disaster force us to do it.
In Christ,
UPCOMING EVENTS
Operation Christmas Child
Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma Relief Work
Prayers: Add the people and churches of Houston and Florida, and the first responders, to your prayer time today.
Funds: Our United Methodist Committee on Relief is responding now with aid to people in need. Click Here to donate to our official relief agency.
Flood Buckets: assemble a flood bucket and bring to the church so we can take them to a main collection point. Click here for the shopping and packing list.
Thank you for all your help in what ever way you can serve.
Women's Bible Study
BETH MOORE’S
“THE PATRIARCHS”
The last fall session of this Bible Study is Sunday, October 1st at 4:00pm. It is led by Debbie Carney in the Path Finder’s Sunday School room. The last five sessions will start in the Spring. Contact maryjanelea@gmail.com with any questions.
Financial Peace University Special Deal
September 17-November 12, 5:00pm-7:00pm.
This is an insightful study on God’s and Grandma’s ways of handling money. The class is led by America's most trusted financial coach, Dave Ramsey.
Click here for more information: https://www.daveramsey.com/fpu
Crossroads UMC Golf League
Needed: 4-person team each week/10 weeks
Where: Bear Creek Golf Club in Monroe, GA
When: Weekly, Mondays (August 21-October 23)
Time: 5:15pm
Cost: $15 for 9 holes
Format: Four person scramble, same team not necessary each week. Two flights determined after first two weeks.
If you are interested, contact Bill Edwards at 770-483-0811(home or 678-201-8238 (cell) and billsedwards@comcast.net with your name, phone number, email address and the dates you would like to play (once or as many as you can).
New District Youth Events
A Successful Baby Bottle Campaign!
ONGOING MINISTRIES
Rockdale County Emergency Relief Food Bank.
Don't forget on the 1st Sunday of the month we collect donations for the Rockdale County Emergency Relief Food Bank. If you would like to donate, please leave items on the cart in the Narthex this Sunday,October 1st. For the month of October, items that are most needed are:
Cereal - Boxed (Cheerios, Frosted Flakes, etc.)
Oatmeal
Saltine Crackers
Dry Bags of Beans (any variety)
Canned Chicken or Spam
Instant Grits (box of individual packets)
Spaghetti Sauce & Pasta
Coffee
Jello (regular or sugar free)
Toiletries:
Toothpaste/Toothbrushes
Dish Detergent
HAPPY HEARTS
Youth
YOUTH
Crossroads Youth meets every Sunday 5:00-7:00pm! It’s a great time of fun, games and great lessons to dive deeper with God.
Kids Club
Calling All Kids!
Kindergarten through 5th graders meet every Wednesday at 6:00pm. This is a time of fun, games, refreshments and learning the Bible in a fun way. The kids are earning badges for learning their Bible verses and everyone will get a sash to put their badges on so they can wear them each week.
The Walton Gang Breakfast
The Piecemakers
Promise Keepers Breakfast
UMW Meeting
UMW meets the third Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting is October 17th, at 6:00pm. Contact Sharon Roberts at iphoto1611@hotmail.com for more information. Visit www.unitedmethodistwomen.org for more information about our national work.
Wednesday Night Supper
October Worship Volunteers
October 1
8:45am
Scripture Reader: Brandon Thomas
Holy Communion: Julian & Pat Harwell
11:00am
Scripture Reader: Charlene Hutson
Acolytes: Savannah Martin, Ben Helton
Holy Communion: Bobby & Sally Barfield, Sherry Wheeler
October 8
8:45am
Scripture Reader: Artis Spencer
11:00am
Scripture Reader: Abbie Walter
Acolytes: Lilly Moon, Sadie Moon
October 15
8:45am
Scripture Reader: Pat Harwell
11:00am
Scripture Reader: Brenda Hutson
Acolytes: Mayce Page, Emily Page
October 22
8:45am
Scripture Reader: Bruce Carey
11:00am
Scripture Reader: Steve Brinson
Acolytes: Evan Boyd, Sarah Sinclair
October 29
8:45am
Scripture Reader: David Copple
11:00am
Scripture Reader: Susan Brinson
Acolytes: Savannah Martin, Ben Helton
November 5
8:45am
Scripture Reader: Joel Crissman
Holy Communion: Joel & Nasncy Crissman
11:00am
Scripture Reader: Brenda Edwards
Holy Communion: Steve & Susan Brinson, Paul Wine
Acolytes: Lilly Moon, Sadie Moon
Crossroads Shut-In List
Many of you have asked about our church members and friends who can no longer make it to Sunday Services and other fellowship events. Below is a current list with contact information if you would like to reach out to them. We ask that you keep them all in your prayers and thoughts.
Barbara Finlayson
Remington House Apt. 8a
1504 Renaissance Drive
Conyers, GA 30012
678-562-4068
Ruby Straley
1611 Pratt Rd
Covington, Ga 30014
770-786-2599
Nora Pelowski
1358 Manchester Dr
Bristol Village - Room 230
Conyers, GA 30012
770-760-8269
Effe Ashong
1500 Callaway Loop
Conyers, GA 30012
770-760-1075
Donna Peek
131 Vickery Dr.
Central, SC 29631
Happy Birthday! October 2017
October Birthdays
John Schaal - 10/04
Gary Bryant - 10/08
Kevin Hall - 10/09
Dot Musgrove - 10/11
Jean Hambrick - 10/12
Wendy McCalmon - 10/13
Mary Jane Lea - 10/15
Weyman Owens Sr. - 10/18
Louise Melton - 10/20
Vicki McDonald - 10/21
Pat Harwell - 10/22
Karen Rosen - 10/24
Cindy Dod - 10/26
Rachel Bailey - 10/27
Corey Dukes - 10/27
Nancy Crissman - 10/29
Natalie Smith - 10/29
Stephanie Boyd - 10/30
November 2017 Newsletter Deadline
The deadline to get information into the November 2017 Newsletter is Thursday, October 26. Submit all articles, information, and pictures to secretary@crossroadsumc.net or call 770-388-7438. If you wish to receive a mailed copy of the church's monthly newsletter, please contact the church office at secretary@crossroadsumc.net or 770-388-7438.
Crossroads United Methodist Church
Office Hours
Monday - Thursday
9:00AM - 2:00PM
Email: secretary@crossroadsumc.net
Website: www.crossroadsumc.net
Location: 2460 State Highway 138, Conyers, GA, United States
Phone: 770-388-7438
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Crossroads-UMC-Conyers/227593134052091