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WE WILL BE HOLDING OUR FIRST WOMEN'S RETREAT SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 9:00 A.M. TO 2:00 P.M. at our church.  There will be a variety of activities, including prayer, singing, crafts, food and devotions by Pastor Jim.  The general theme is 'prayer for our church.'  We are anticipating a time of fellowship and getting better acquainted.  Please let Jane or Lori know if you are planning to attend. . . .And also if you are willing to help.  More details will be forthcoming.
MEIJER COMMUNITY REWARDS .  .  .  .  .  Thora Davis
For any church members who shop at the Meijer store, we can earn cash through the Community Rewards Program.  We already have an organization code which identifies our group participants.  Individuals can join Meijer Community Rewards by visiting Meijer.com/rewards and clicking on "Join now", or by filling out an enrollment form.  Our code number is 179919.  To earn rewards, customers must show a membership card when checking out, and use cash, a Meijer credit card, or a PIN based debit card.  Speaking personally, I have benefited from using my Meijer credit card in getting .05 cents off each gallon of gas purchased, and cash coupons based on how much I spend.  Every now and then, the church gets a check from Meijers, which helps the Deacons fund some of our projects.  It's painless for anyone whop shops at the store.  Let me know if you're interested.   Thanks.

THE ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS meets every Sunday at 9:30 a.m., beginning in the fall, in Calvin Hall.  Their study guide will be announced soon and is led by Jim Cooper.

 

WEDNESDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY is held each week from September thru May at 6:00 a.m., in Calvin Hall.  This is a lectionary based Bible Study. . .Meaning we study the scripture for the coming Sunday.  Dinner is shared at 5:30 p.m. -- prepared by volunteers each week.

 

The MONDAY MONTHLY BIBLE STUDY GROUP will meet Monday, October 12, at 10:00 a.m., in the church library.  Thora Davis will lead the discussion on Lesson 2 of our booklet on Christian decision making.  Ruth Ann Dunn will provide refreshments.

 

IF YOU ARE IN SEVENTH GRADE, OR OLDER, AND HAVE NOT YET BEEN CONFIRMED, AND ARE INTERESTED IN BEING IN TH CONFIRMATION CLASS, TALK TO PASTOR JIM.

 

THE FMC (Future Members of the Church) CLASS is still collecting used cell phones and printer cartridges.  We earned over $37.00 with this last batch sent to Planet Green.  Keep bringing them to the church and placing them in the designated basket.  We thank you for your support with this project.  Remember:  we are trying to help keep our planet green.
                                                                                                                                         Ruth and Sally, Advisors

 

A MESSAGE FROM SALLY DAILEY .  .  .
I have been representing The Oasis at the "West Central Ohio Health Ministries" organization for a few years.  I plan to continue attending and representing Faith Christian Church.  This group consists of representatives from many churches in the Lima and outreaching areas.  Some reps are nurses, some are not.  We share information and ideas regarding our churches and their members.  It is important that every person be supported physically, mentally and spiritually throughout his or her life.  I plan to use a spot on one of the bulletin boards in the hallway each month to share some of our information with you.  Keep watching for my first appearance.  And let me know what you think!

 

LAST MINUTE REMINDER!!!
Remember to "shop" at Lee's Chicken for your snacks or meals .  .  .  .  until October 15th, they are donating some of their proceeds to Family Promise.

 

WEDNESDAY EVENING BIBLE STUDY.  .  .
Each week, beginning with dinner provided by various people, at 5:30 p.m. followed at 6:00 p.m. with the Bible study time.  Everyone is welcome.

 

 

 

 

 

 

October
21     Jim & Sharon Beckford
27     Jack & Ginny Shine

 

 

 

 

 

 


The Newsletter of

Shawnee Presbyterian/The Oasis U.C.C. Church

     2223 Shawnee Road                                                                                                                                 419-229-4136
     Lima, OH  45805                                                                                                                   shawpc@embarqmail.com
Pastor James Oates

 

 

 

Dear Friends,

Fall is officially here and the frost on the front yard of the church lawn is a reminder that the seasons have changed, and we are headed right into a new season of the church as well.  The spring and summer have been filled with the hard work of choosing a new name, writing a new Constitution/By-Laws and building relationships with each other.  Prayer remains the vital link that unites us and guides us in our work and ministry together.

We have passed our Constitution/By-Laws on to the appropriate denominational officials and expect approval very soon and expect to be on the November agenda of the Presbytery for approval of our merger and Constitution/By-Laws. With all of these "official" things behind us, we are ready to move on with the task of being the church and fulfilling our mission of growing spiritually as well as numerically.  We also have many tasks and things to complete as we ready for a new year in the church.

In the coming weeks, the Council/Session will be asking people to serve in various capacities within the structure of the church.  In the Constitution/By-Laws, there are 4 officers, the elected officer shall be:

And chairpersons of the following standing committees which shall serve as members of the Council/Session:

In addition, each committee will need a minimum of three members each to carry on the functions of the committee.  It is my hope that we will use the Spiritual Gifts Inventory that some of you have taken before to help guide each of us in the ways that we might serve best.

I know that many of you may not want to serve as an officer or on a committee, and that is fine as well.  Together we have many things to do to answer God's call to be Christian and to be faithful.  You can pray, invite someone to church, attend Sunday School and Bible Study, be engaged in worship, bring snacks, be a liturgist, usher or greeter or even a Children's Church teacher.  It takes all of us, with all of our skills and abilities, gifts and talents to make Faith Christian Church the very best it can be for the glory of God.  Be praying about how God might use you in this community of faith.

Blessings and Peace,
Pastor Jim Oates

 

 

                                                                 

October
  1     Frank Scalzi
  2     Mark Urish
  8     Tony Haithcock
10     Bob Barnhardt
12     Diana Niswander
15     Joseph Hays
16     Louise Erickson
18     Andrea Houston
22     Beverly Stettler
23     Grant Dunn
24     Larry Weigt
31     Sonya Brooks
          Michelle Barnhardt

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                      

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOOD PANTRY DONATIONS
For several years, we have donated food to the Shawnee/Cridersville Food Pantry, which has recently moved to the former Calvary U. M. Church at 510 E. Sugar Street in Cridersville.  We have a basket at the rear of the sanctuary in which we leave our donations, which are taken monthly to the Food Pantry.  Last year, we donated sugar, flour, peanut butter, jelly, canned fruits, vegetables and meats, canned and dried soups, canned pastas, etc.  Paper products are also welcomed.  This pantry serves people in the 45806 area where the need has increasingly become larger.  This pantry has recently been expanded and made into a "Choice Pantry", which allows patrons to come through and select their own food.  It has also been renamed the CH-KI-LO Food Pantry, meaning Charity, Kindness and Love.  Although managed through the Cridersville U. M. C., other churches in the area also contribute.  In our church, the project is coordinated by the Board of Deacons.  Please help continue this outreach to the community during their time of need.  Donations may be left in the basket anytime.  We've learned just this week there are special needs for items other than what we've been taking to them.  These include condiments (salt, pepper, catsup, mustard, mayo), health and hygiene items (toothpaste, lotions, tooth brushes, etc.), dessert mixes such as jell-o, pudding, cake and brownie mixes -- no already baked items; flour, sugar and jelly.  There is NO need for peanut butter -- they buy that in bulk.  Please note, we are no longer asking for canned goods.  The pantry purchases that type of food at a much lower price.  No jumbo sizes!  

 

 

THE NEXT LUNCHEON MEETING OF THE WILLING WORKERS will be held Monday October 26 at 12:30 p.m. in the church library.
THE CHATTY STITCHERS will meet Monday, October 19 at 9:00 a.m., in the church library.  In addition to prayer shawls, they are making items for the Apollo Craft Fair.
FROM OUR BOARD OF DEACONS . . .
The board of Deacons will meet Tuesday, October 6th at 6:30 p.m.

The Shawnee Presbyterian Deacons and The Oasis Board of Diaconate have been meeting together for several months and are working on combining and coordinating our efforts in the areas of sympathy, witness and service.  One activity of community service is our ongoing support of the Shawnee/Cridersville area Food Pantry.  Our donations for October through December will change to deserts, flour, sugar and jelly.  Please continue to help with this project by leaving your donations in the basket at the back of the sanctuary.

The Deacons recently donated $100.00 to the Shawnee Cridersville Ministerial Association for their Community Crisis Fund, which was depleted of funds.

Thank you,
Thora Davis, Moderator