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Chebeague United Methodist Church News

Contact us at chebeagueislandumc@gmail.com or at 207.846.6987 www.chebeagueumc.org Blessing of the Animals Sunday October 7 at 11:30 a.m. — Saint Francis of Assisi is the Patron Saint of animals. The ecumenical celebration of his saint day falls during the week, so we’ll take some time following worship on Sunday October 7 to have a Blessing of the Animals. Weather permitting, we’ll gather on the lawn next to the sanctuary. Feel free to bring your leashed pets or animals that play well

with others (or a photo or two!), and we’ll offer blessings for our animal companions. Dinner for Guatemala Service Trip— We have several folks from CUMC and the

community who will be going to Guatemala for a service trip in February of 2019.We are raising funds to help them on their way! Save the date for Friday October 19 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Hall. Cost is $20 per person, $8 for kids, $30 max for families. Support our island neighbors in service to our worldwide neighbors in Guatemala. Annual Meeting Saturday November 3— Our annual meeting is coming up on Saturday November 3 at 10:30 a.m. Our district superintendent, Rev. Jim McPhee, will be presiding. Everyone connected to CUMC is invited to attend to celebrate the accomplishments of the past year and to look ahead to where we are going in the future. The Gospel According to Mr. Rogers: Lessons from the Neighborhood— Join us for worship during the month of November as we’ll explore together the lessons many of us learned from Mr. Rogers and how they relate to a life of faith. Stay tuned as well for information about a screening of “Won’t You Be My Neighbor,” the

Fred Rogers documentary that was released earlier this year, as well as a book study. Food Pantry!— As you are preparing to leave the island and close up your seasonal home, please remember the food pantry! Donations of non-perishable items and

household supplies are accepted in the back room of the Parish House. Unopened perishable goods can be left in the Parish House refrigerator; please leave a note in the fridge (include the date items were left in the fridge). Frozen items can be left in our freezer in the back room. Again, please leave a note indicating the date items were left. Thank you for your support in eliminating food insecurity on Chebeague!

Sundays Bible Study, 9:00 a.m. Parish House Sunday School, 9:45 a.m. Parish House Worship, 10:00 a.m. Sanctuary Youth Choir Rehearsal, 11:15 a.m. Sanctuary Wednesdays Sew Good: 4 th Wednesday, 1:00–5:00 p.m., Parish House Thursdays Office Hours, 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Parish House Ladies Aid, 11:00 a.m. Parish House Choir Rehearsal, 7:00 p.m. Parish House

Vision, Mission, and Values

Vision: To be a people of diverse traditions who welcome, worship, serve, and find joy together. Mission: To know and work with our neighbors near and far as we grow in God’s love together.

Values: Community Fellowship Rootedness Creativity Inclusivity Innovation

Saturdays Catholic Communion Service: 4:00 p.m., Sanctuary

Know that the doors of this church are always open. When the world is heavy and you need a quiet space to pray, meditate, read, or simply be, the sanctuary is available for you.

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OCTOBER 2018 CHEBEAGUE ISLAND COUNCIL CALENDAR