Second Week of Advent

God of hope, in this Advent season we cry “O come, O come, Emmanuel!” Like John we call out in the wilderness: “Prepare the way of the Lord, make his paths straight!” Help us, O God, to prepare the way in our minds and hearts to truly welcome the peace of Christ as we welcome the Christ child into our world.
From the Prayer Calendar, we pray for Rust College in Holly Springs, Mississippi, and for missionaries Jonathan McCurley and Sonia Vargas-Maldonado.

Our Christmas Luncheon

Here are some pictures of our Luncheon, Carolyn Marshall gave a wonderful presentation about Lucille Raines Residence.  

Harriet Fagen, Sarah Black, Janice Keim, Inga-Britt Dickinson

Lois Smith, Kathi Thompson, Anne Christo-Baker Jan Wyckoff, Vickie Hoover, Nora Clark

Carolyn Marshall

Erma ( soon to be celebrating her 100 birthday)
Judy Hain

Millie Hodshire, June Hand, Carol Deeter, Della Bozarth, Barb Coulter

The presentation covered the history of the LRR from the beginning as partners with the Salvation Army up to the present.  UMW of Indiana support LRR through on UMW pledges, gifts, and donations.  Mary Lou Rainford was a board member and encouraged us to get involved.  

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The time is drawing near for us to decide if and how many are planning to go to the UMW retreat at McCormick Creek State Park.  I've attached the registration for your information.   I have heard from Ruth Ann Deal and she is interested in going.   So right now we have a pair.   We could have a party if we can find 4 more women... our car holds 6 just fine.

We need to reservations in by Sunday, December 14.   Let me know if you are interested in going.

Blessings, 
Bonnie Albert 

Your Circle leader have the registration forms, they can also be found in the UMW mailbox. 

December

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Today begins Advent, O God, and we call on You to open our hearts to this first Sunday of the season … a season not of Hallmark cards and department store sales, of red and white clad Santas and greenery hung in every space, of holiday parties and shimmering lights, but a season of reminder that the church year began with a teenage girl, donkey travel, barn lodging and a helpless baby.
May our minds see all that is around us draped in the context of materialism while our souls translate it into that which is immeasurably valuable, like joy and love and peace. On this day we pray for children. We pray for those long awaited and those suddenly blessing us. We pray for those who are loved and wanted and for those who are met with anxiety. Forgive us that we sometimes abstain from the hard work required to make this world a better place for all children. Forgive us for being caught up in our own selfish pursuits and not noticing that needs exist around us even if they are not the reality in our own home. Forgive us if we do not seek to do all we can to care for the children in our family, the children of our community, the children of our nation, the children of our world … because they all belong to us and we to them.

From the Prayer Calendar:
We pray for Bethlehem Center in Spartanburg, S.C., Lester Domon, Elaine La Van, Tisha E. Turnbull, Scott Vickery and Tylie S. Waters.

L.R.R. 

December Birthdays

Dec. 6          Jamie Hurley              rm# 510

Dec. 9          Lynne Sanders            staff

Christmas Luncheon

December 6th

noon

At Pines Village

Speaker:  Carolyn Marshall

Executive Director of

Lucille Raines Residence

$10.00

RSVP by December 2nd

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Giving Tuesday

December 2

Greetings UMW "stars",  

      This coming Tuesday we have a unique opportunity to support a ministry that is special for those who follow the Margie's activities at Latin American Bible University.   This is where Margie has given her heart for the past 3 years...working with faithful church leaders from around Latin America who are seeking to bring others to Christ when they are finished with their studies.   One of the General Church Advance projects is Student Scholarships at UBL.   

On Giving Tuesday, we can give any amount we would like and if we do it shortly after 11:00 p.m. we have a chance to have our donation doubled.   It is an online giving opportunity and we can give any amount and give credit to our church.   It's real easy.  (I got so excited last year I made 12 donations to various ministries...way too easy!)    So check out the blog   http://valpofumcomissions.blogspot.com/   and on Tuesday, December 2, make donation for scholarships for UBL students.   This would thrill our Miss Margie who arrives home on December 3 for a few days, then off for the rest of the month with her girls.   She'll be back on January 5,  leave again in less than 2 weeks to go to Sager Brown and return in time to get back on the plane to return to Costa Rica in early February.  

Have some fun with this one.   If you have questions as to how to do this, don't hesitate to call or shoot me an email.   

Blessings,    Bonnie Albert    

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Christmas Luncheon

December 6th

12:00

Pines Village

speaker:  Carolyn Marshall

Executive Director

of Lucille Raines Residence

tickets $10.00

will be on sale November 30 between services.

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Sign up forms can be found in the UMW mail box by the welcome table in the lobby of Church.

Deadline for sign ups Dec. 14th.

Book Discussion Thursday Nov. 20th

6:00 p.m. in Church Parlor

We will be discussing Please Look After Mom

by Kyung-Sook Shin

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Lucille Raines Residence Birthday List

Nov. 29th                  Marica Strader         Staff

Dec.   6th                  Jamie Hurley            510

Dec.   9th                  Lynne Sanders          Staff

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Hanging of the Greens

November 23rd

between services

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Christmas Luncheon

December 6th

at Pines Village

speaker Carolyn Marshall

tickets on sale between services 

November 23 & 30

$10.00

Up Coming Events

Nov. 20th    Book Discussion   6:00 pm

Nov. 23th    Hanging of the Greens between 

                    Church Services

Nov. 27th    Thanksgiving

Dec.   6th    Christmas Luncheon

Christmas Open House

Christmas decorations were plentiful at the Shop today; plentiful enough to result in over $1100 worth of sales! What magical chaos and fun it was!

 

Picture this:

1. People waiting to get in so we opened the doors at 8:45.

2. Room temperature in the building was a balmy 80 degrees.

3.  Two cash registers being run by Barb Ranger, Karen Fritz, Barb Blake and Phyllis Gerber.

4.  Stockers, also known as "runners", constantly refilling any nook and cranny or empty space that opened up on the shelves. These "runners" (with the achy backs, feet and legs) who also provided carryout service in their spare time were:  Mary Alice Koehler, Darlene Myers, Deb Wuebbling and Marlene Versteeg. Special thanks to these elves who went over and beyond the call of duty today. Without them, none of this day's success would be possible. I may have to give them a raise!

 

Also, thanks to the many Shop volunteers who showed up to look around, buy a little, and shake your heads in amazement because it truly was an amazing day. Your support is greatly appreciated.

Don't worry if you missed this event there are plenty of items available.

Book Discussion

Thursday, November 20th

Please Look After Mom

by Kyung-Sook Shin

Discussion and Soup Supper at 6:00 p.m. in Church Parlor

sign up between services.

This book is available in the UMW library and also the Porter County Public Library.

Lucille Raines Residence

 This post is from the UMW of Indiana facebook page

Boiler Down!!  Things have changed for the Raines Residence boiler!  It literally fell apart when they tried working on it to do the repairs.  Needless to say, we do not have any choice but to install a new boiler.  Details will follow about a special project to help fund this replacement.  In the mean while ... Checks should be designated "boiler or as needed" in the memo line and sent to the Residence.  Keep this project in your prayers.

Christmas Luncheon

Saturday, December 6th

12:00

Pines Village

$10.00

  Carolyn Marshall 

Executive Director of Lucille Raines Residence

tickets on sale between services.

Here is what is happening in November

November 4th:  VOTE!!

November 5th: UMW business meeting 2:00pm

                         in parlor, everyone welcome.

November 7th: Christmas Open House at The Shop

November 8th: Tags, Bags, and Gift Card Holders Workshop

                          9 to 12  or   1 to 4  

November 20th: Book Discussion   6:00 pm  in parlor

November 23th: Hanging of the Greens

November 27th: Thanksgiving

Lucille Raines Residence

This is a post from the UMW of Indiana Facebook page:

Boiler Down!! Things have changed for the Raines Residence boiler!! It literally fell apart when they tried working on it to do the repairs.  Needless to say, we do not have any choice but to install a new boiler.  Details will follow about a special project to help fund this replacement.  In the meanwhile ... Checks should be designated "boiler or as needed" in the memo line and sent to the Residence.  Keep this project in your prayers and especially for the residents who will be living without heat for about a week.  Pray for warm weather.

L.R.R. November Birthdays

Nov. 1          Zachary Larkins          506

Nov. 2          Brad Pelton                 302

Nov. 2          Marc Jackson              602

Nov. 3          Jim Quakenbush          410

Nov. 4          Porter Tapps               Staff

Nov. 18        Bill Neville                 Staff

Nov. 19        Rex Miller                   508

Nov. 29        Mariea Strader            Staff

Carolyn Marshall, Executive Director, of L.R.R. will be our speaker at the Christmas Luncheon.

Christmas Open House November 7th 

Here is an email from Kathi about the shop:

For the 2^nd time in our Resale Shop history, we realized monthly sales exceeding $5000. Thanks to all of our volunteers who made this happen.

A year ago in October 2013, monthly sales were $5627, of which $1235 was a direct result of jewelry/collectible sales.

This year, our October sales were $5356, of which $850 was from the jewelry/collectible sale.

So far, year-to-date sales are 3.3% ahead of last year. We have been spoiled the last 4 years with double digit growth percentages, but realistically, a 3.3% growth is better than no growth at all; at least that’s what I tell myself.

Yesterday, the dynamic duo of Marian Worden and Ruth Ann Deal got November off to a bang with $200 in sales. I believe they should work every Saturday, but they do not seem to agree with me. Go figure!

Remember that this Friday, Nov. 7^th, is the Shop’s Christmas Open House. This is my personal favorite of all our special sales. I hope to see you all there and spread the word to your friends and family too.

Blessings, Kathi Thompson

Craft Workshop Nov. 8th 

9 to 12 or 1 to 4

$15

  This are the gift tags and gift card holders that we will be making at the workshop November 8th.  No crafting experience needed, every thing is kitted and all you will need to do is assemble it.  Profit from this event will go to the Christian Food Pantry.

Book Discussion

November 20th

6:00 p.m. 

Church Parlor

We will be discussing Please Look After Mom

by Kyung-Sook Shin over dinner.  There are copies of this book in the UMW library, and a sign up sheet between services so we know how much food to make.

Christmas Luncheon

December 6th

Pines Village

$10

Speaker: Carolyn Marshall

Executive Director of

Lucille Raines Residence

which is owned an operated by the 

United Methodist Women of Indiana

Tickets will be available between services

Lucille Rains Residence

Birthday List

October

Malcolm Bluestein            Oct 4             rm #    504

Myah Smith                       Oct 11                      607

Margaret Coons                 Oct 14                      402

Tom Peek                           Oct 28                      606

November

Zachary Larkins                  Nov. 1                      506

Brad Pelton                         Nov. 2                      302

Marc Jackson                      Nov. 2                      602

Jim Quakenbush                 Nov. 3                       410

Porter Tapps                       Nov. 4                       Staff

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October Is Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Breast cancer awareness must be about more that buying yogurt in pink containers:  it's fighting for access to screenings and treatment, it's understanding not just its genetic causes but the connections between environmental factors and breast cancer, knowing how breast cancer disproportionately  effects different communities.

Visit Breast Cancer Action at http:/ www.bcaction.org to learn more.

This article is from the October 2014 response magazine.

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Bags Tags and Gift Card Holders

Saturday November 8th

We are have a workshop to make gift tags, gift card holders, and gift bags. 

You do not have to be crafty to attend, all the items are put in a kit and all you have to do is assemble.  

There are 2 sessions one from 9 to 12 and one from 1 to 4.

The cost of the workshop is $15, once the supply cost is deducted from this fee the rest will go to the Christian Food Pantry.

You can sign up for this event between services and at your circle meetings this month.

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Please Look After Mom

by 

Kyung-Sook Shin

This is our next book discussion

November 20th  6:00p.m. in the Parlor

sign ups at the Welcome Table between services.

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Saturday December 6th

12:00 at Pine Village

Carolyn Marshall

Executive Director of Lucille Raines Residences

will by our speaker.

Online Safety & Cyberbullying

Wednesday October 1st

7:00 p.m.

Valparaiso First United Methodist Church

103 N. Franklin St

Presentation by Wes Tagtmeyer, FBI

Response by Community Leaders

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Jewelry & Collectible Sale

Friday October 3rd

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Resale Shop is hosting it's annual sale with great deals on both new and vintage jewelry.  Also included in this sale is a collection of porcelain dolls, Boyd's Bears, garden art and antiques.

Get a head start on you Christmas Shopping.

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UNTIL ALL ARE FED

The Christian Food Pantry is need of donations.

Both food staples like tuna, soups, peanut butter, canned vegetables and fruits, along with monetary donations to purchase milk, eggs and cheese.

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Register To Vote

  National midterm elections will be held Nov. 4, 2014.  Thirty-six U.S. Senate seats and all 435 House of Representative seats are up for  election.  Thirty-six state governor seats are also up for election, as well as many other state executive and legislative positions.

  The mail-in registrations deadline for most states is October Currently, only 13 states ( not Indiana) allow same-day, in person registration, so be sure to register today!

If you believe you are already registered, it's good to make sure.  Nonpartisan, nonprofit websites like HeadCount.org and RocktheVote.org are easy ways to not only check you registration status but to register for the first time and learn of any new voting requirements your state may have implemented since you last voted.  The U.S. Election Assistance Commission at www.eac.gov can help you learn your state's requirements.

  If you are prevented from voting for any reason, call 1-866-OUR-Vote, the nonpartisan Election Protection Hotline run by the Lawyers Committee on Civil Rights.  You have a right to choose who gets to make laws and spend the country's money.  Don't Forget that absentee voting is available as well.

  For help determining which candidate shares you values, download the 2014 candidate checklist at www.unitedmethodistwomen.org/news/midterm-election-guide . And vote.

This article was from the October 2014 response

United Methodist Women of Indiana

You're Invited Reception for Evelyn Saffer Come and celebrate this special occasion.    A reception honoring the 90th birthday of Evelyn Saffer is Saturday, September 27 from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) at the Lucille Raines Residence, 947 N. Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis 46204.     Evelyn served as the original Executive Director of Raines, a project that originated in 1977 by Indiana United Methodist Women.  Lives continue to be transformed from substance abuse by the grace of God and the love and support of United Methodist Women.  Cards honoring Evelyn may be sent to her at the residence, if you are unable to attend in person.  Saturday, September 27 3:00 - 5:00 pm  (Eastern Time) 947 Pennsylvania Street Indianapolis, IN  46204 Send cards to Evelyn at this address.

Online Safety & Cyberbullying October 1, 2014 7:00 p.m. Valparaiso First UMC 103 N. Franklin St. You are invited to learn more, ask question, and network with others on Wed. evening. Wes Tagtmeyer, from the FBI, will give a presentation, followed by a Question and Answer session with community member, such as, Dr. Ric Frataccia superintendent of Valparaiso Schools, someone from the sheriffs office, others dealing with the effects from these online problems. * Who's responsible when bullying takes place on social         media? * What laws are in place? * What can be done to keep children safe when online? * How would you know if you child is sexting, or bulling? * How would you know if your child is being bullied? Jewelry & Collectibles Sale  Friday October 3rd. 9:00 a.m. to 1 p.m. Come early to take advantage of the great deals and get a head start on your Christmas shopping from the huge inventory of both new and vintage jewelry. Also included in this sale is a collection of porcelain dolls, Boyd's Bears, garden art and antiques.

Lucille Raines Residence

September Birthdays

Sept 22         Denise Franklin          303/staff

Sept 22         Leigh Russell              203

Sept 23         Doug Akin                  206

Sept 27         Evelyn Saffer              staff

Sept 30         Amber Sutton              408

The Residence really appreciate receiving cards for their birthdays and card of encouragement any time of the year.  Lucille Raines Residence address:

                            947 N. Pennsylvania St.

                            Indianapolis, IN 46204-1070

Volunteers Needed

The Village Pantry, associated with Hilltop Ministry, located next to Union Community Church needs volunteers Tuesday & Thursday mornings 8:30 - 11:30 am

    If you are interested or have questions please contact Sue Clemems  219 628 2998

Our United Methodist Women sponsoring:

Online Safety & Cyberbullying

October 1, 2014     7:00 pm

Valparaiso First United Methodist Church

Presentation by:

Wes Tagtmeyer FBI 

Response by:

Community Leaders

Who's responsible when bulling takes place on social media?

What laws are in place?

What can be done to keep children safe when online?

What steps can parents take to reduce the dangers involved?

How would you know if your child is sexting or bullying?

How would you know if your child is being bullied?

Please get the word out about this program.

Remember to get your updated information to your circle leaders or Deb Crumpacker as soon as possible for the 2015 directory and program book.

Fall Collection

Anne Christo-Baker (UMW Education & Interpretation) getting her back to school teaching outfit together from the Shop's Fall Collection.  The best part is that she did it for under $20.

Our United Methodist Women sponsoring:

Online Safety & Cyberbullying

October 1, 2014     7:00 pm

Valparaiso First United Methodist Church

Presentation by:

Wes Tagtmeyer FBI 

Response by:

Community Leaders

Who's responsible when bulling takes place on social media?

What laws are in place?

What can be done to keep children safe when online?

What steps can parents take to reduce the dangers involved?

How would you know if your child is sexting or bullying?

How would you know if your child is being bullied?

Please get the word out about this program.