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Vol. 11, No. 11

October 1, 2014
November 1, 2015

Youth Rummage Sale

Youth Group sponsored
Rummage Sale will be
Saturday, November 7! Bring all
of your treasures you no longer
need and donate them for a
great cause, our kids! You can
bring your items to the church
Monday-Thursday, 8:30 am2:30 pm, or bring them Sunday
morning and well help you unload! Then come out and shop with us!
Thank you!

C.A.S.A.
Did you know that in 2014 there were 191 children from Van Zandt
County in the foster care system due to abuse and neglect? These
children are often overlooked and can get lost in that system. Court
Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) provides committed
volunteers who will take the time to know them and advocate for
their needs. In just a few hours a month you can make a difference
in the life of a child. There will be a New CASA Volunteer Training in
Canton, Texas on December 1, 3, 8, and 10, 2015 from 9:00 am to 1:00
pm. If you have a heart for children and want to know more, contact
Kathy Clark at 903-597-7725 or kclark@casaforkidsofet.org.

In this Edition
Children and youth (pg. 2)
Methodist Day School (pg. 3)

Important Dates (p. 4)

Calendar (p. 5)

A Reason for Gratitude

While it is
always a good time to
focus on the blessings of
our lives, this seems to be
the time of year when we
are more intentional
about being thankful.
Many people will post
their reasons for gratitude
on social media each day
in November. I think that
is a great discipline,
though admittedly I will
not practice it. Being
intentionally grateful
tends to increase our joy
in life. As I look at the
Sundays of November and
our focus for worship, it
brings to my mind a few
things for which I give
thanks.
November 1 is
All Saints Day, a time
when we remember those
who have finished their
course in faith and now
rest in
(cont. on pg. 6)

Did you know that by taking a

moment to cut out a label from
some of your grocery items our
local schools can receive money
to obtain items they need? Simply look for the
Box Tops for Education label found on a variety
of products (i.e., cereals, paper products, office/
school supplies, produce, clothing, etc.), cut
out the label, drop it at the church office, and
our local schools will receive $0.10 per box top!

The Youth Group meets every Wednesday

night, from 5:30 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. This year,
they are starting a band! Come join us for the
fun, fellowship and FOOD (dinner is served
each Wednesday!)

K5 Kids Choir & K5 Kids

are off to a great start!
Join us on Wednesdays
for choir, then stay for
dinner and devotional
time from 5:30 p.m.
until 7:00 p.m.
Youth Service Project
Our Youth Group is looking for ways to serve
our congregation with possible service
projects. If you have any small jobs you may
need done, please contact Jerry Don Huff 214458-2004. Thank you all for your support!
Donations Welcomed
The Youth are looking for donations of soda to
help fill their machine in the
Deen Building. If you would like
to help, please bring some of the
following: Coke, Diet Coke, Coke
Zero, A&W Root Beer, Sprite,
Pepsi, Dr. Pepper and/or Diet Dr.
Pepper. Your support is greatly
appreciated.

Food Drive
We are sponsoring
the Middle School back
pack program once
again. This vital
program sends
backpacks filled with
food home each
weekend with
students in need.
Items should be easily
opened and consumed
by a child (nothing requiring a can opener).
Small containers and single-servings are
helpful, as well. I was hungry, and you gave
me food. (Matthew 25:35)

Methodist Day School

October Methodist Day School
We now have 74 children enrolled.
Because of some vandalism, the day school has been advised by the trustees to park the church
bus under the awning between the Sowers building and the church. A police report was made and
a glass company has ordered glass for the bus.
Our Day School participated in Boo on the Bricks by doing Trunk or Treat, October 31 in
downtown Wills Point. They had their fall party October 30 at 10:30. Their Thanksgiving celebration
will be November 18.
Supper Club Fellowship
Supper Club is a ministry of Russell Memorial
that provides an opportunity for building
relationships. A group of around 8-10 will
gather in the home of a church member, share
a meal, then a time of relaxing fellowship. In
the past we have arranged Supper Club
gatherings during select months in the autumn
and spring. We are working to arrange a round
of Supper Club gatherings in November, so stay
tuned for more info. If you would like to learn
more about supper club, please call Marylin
Roddy at 972-551-2152 or call the church office.
Report on Spaghetti Dinner
Money raised by the Spaghetti Dinner, Dessert
Auction and TV Raffle will go toward paying off
the renovations on the Sowers Building.
Thanks to all of you for all the hard work and
donations, we raised:
Spaghetti Dinner: $2,422.00
TV Raffle:
$1,475.00
Silent Auction:
$504.00
Total:
$4,401.00
Expenses:
$462.52
Total Profit:
$3,938.48

Memorials
In memory of
Arbee McKnight
Given by
Dr. & Mrs. Bob Gilbreth, Tommy & Linda
Malone, Herschel & Linda LyBrand, Charlotte
Bodin, Ted Deen, Sr., Ted & Dianne James,
Friendship Sunday School Class, & Class of
1963.
In memory of
Vic Jordan
Given by
Jean Miracle, Betty Pratt & Vicki Arnold, Judy
Powers, Chancel Choir, Tommy & Linda
Malone, Dollie Stone, Putney/Hester Family,
David & Robin Berry, Joan Berry, M.H. Castleberry, Cotton Miles, Larry & Theresa Turner,
Johnnie B. Malouf, Sara Bullard, Keith & Jackie
Ragland, Ken & Rosa Davis, Adele Monning,
Billy & Dorothy Bruster, Sally Mitchell,
Margaret Bardin, & Mary Sue Webb.
In memory of
Bobbye Thurman
Given by Adele Monning.

Community Outreach Program

Neighbor to Neighbor Lunch
11 am-1pm
Fourth Saturday of each month
Deen Building - George Hall
OPEN TO ANYONE
WHO CHOOSES TO COME

Please contact Gerda David for

details (214-538-0192).

Happy Birthday!
Fritz Gilbreth
11-2
Elizabeth Blasingame 11-6
Shirley Reed
11-6
Arthur Galope, Jr. 11-7
Maggie McDonald 11-8
Judy Powers
11-16
Kathryn Kulwicki 11-21
Jeff Aston
11-22
Marilyn Roddy
11-23
Lynn Rowe
11-24
Dalton Huff
11-24
Erin Galope
11-26
Kelly Miracle
11-27

November Worship Assistants

Altar Guild: Fritz Gilbreth (Chair), Theresa Turner, Kathleen
Bobbitt, Linda Malone, Nelda Currie
Ushers: Gerda David (Head), Denny McCormick, Linda Malone,
Kellie Caldwell
Our Presence and Our Gifts
Oct 4
Oct 11
Oct 18
the early service
61
61
63
Sunday School
87
96
99
Traditional Worship
90
113
85
$8,887.00
$6,827.00
$1,799.50

Oct 25
54
brunch
80
$3,211.00

Calendar of Events for November

Dates to Remember!
Sunday, November 1, 12:00pm UMW Meeting
Friday, November 6, 8am-5pm, Estate Sale 123 Spears Lane
Saturday, November 7, Youth Rummage Sale, Estate Sale 8am-5pm 123 Spears Lane
10:00 a.m. Cake at Crestwood
Friday & Saturday, November 13 & 14, Confirmation Retreat
Sunday, November 15, 7:30am UMM Breakfast, 12:00pm Church Council
Wednesday, November 18, Day School Thanksgiving Celebration
Sunday, November 22, 12:00pm Hanging of the Greens
Thursday, November 26, Thanksgiving Day
Sunday, November 29, First Sunday of Advent

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

1 All Saints Day

8:30 am Early
Service
9:45am Sunday
School
11:00am Worship
12:00pm UMW
Meeting

2
10:00 am Ladies
Prayer Group
6:00pm Trustees

8 UMW Sunday
8:30 am Early
Service
9:45am Sunday
School
11:00am Worship

9
10:00 am Ladies
Prayer Group
6:00pm Day
School Board
7:00pm Finance
Committee

10
6:30pm Small
Study @ Kellers
7:00pm Small
Study @
McCormicks

15
7:30am UMM
Breakfast
8:30 am Early
Service
9:45 am Sunday
School
11:00 am Worship
12:00pm Church
Council
2:00pm Crestwood

16
10:00 am Ladies
Prayer Group

22
8:30 am Early
Service
9:45 am Sunday
School
11:00 am Worship
12:00pm Hanging
of the Greens

23
10:00 am Ladies
Prayer Group

29
8:30 am Early
Service
9:45am Sunday
School
11:00 am Worship

30
10:00 am Ladies
Prayer Group

Wednesday
4

Thursday
5
12pm-2pm
Art Class

Friday
6

Saturday
7
Youth Rummage
Sale
10:00am Cake at
Crestwood
6:00pm Small
Study @ Bobbitts

11
12
5:30pm K5 Choir
12pm-2pm
6:00pm K5 Kids/
Art Class
Youth Group
6:00pm Ladies
Hand Bells
7:30pm Adult Choir

13
5:45pm
Confirmation
Retreat

17
6:30pm Small
Study @ Kellers
7:00pm Small
Study @
McCormicks

18
Day School
Thanksgiving
5:30pm K5 Choir
6:00pm K5 Kids/
Youth Group
6:00pm Ladies
Hand Bells
7:30pm Adult Choir

19
12pm-2pm
Art Class

20
5:00pm Spaghetti
Supper

24

25

26
Thanksgiveing

14 8:30am
Confirmation
Retreat
6:00pm Small
Study @ Bobbitts
Drake/Bradshaw
Wedding

6:30pm Discipleship Pathways @

Ron Turners

21
9:00am Crafting
with Christ
6:00pm Small
Study @ Bobbitts

27

28
Neighbor to
Neighbor
Lunch 11 am1pm

Estate Sale
Dont miss out on this opportunity! Estate sale
including items from 1910-present. 123 Spears
Lane Wynne Addition, Wills Point. Friday,
November 6 and Saturday, November 7, 8:00
a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Shop this sale AND the
youth rummage sale for all your treasures!

Art Classes
Patt AuBuchon is hosting an art class on
Thursdays from 12pm-2pm. All skill levels are
welcome. Its going to be fun!

(cont. from pg. 1) the presence of Christ. Remembering their lives may bring sadness, and
for good reason. Not only have they been deeply loved by those closest to them, they have also
been deeply appreciated for the ways in which they have pointed us toward Christ. I am thankful
for the many saints of God who have helped to keep me on the path of faith. Perhaps you will take
some time to remember those who have done the same for you.
November 8 is United Methodist Women Sunday, and the women will be leading the
worship services. Betty McCormick will be bringing the message that day, and she always provides
good spiritual meat for our nourishment. I am very thankful for the women of the church, who for
many generations have provided faithful leadership and service for the Kingdom. It will be a great
blessing to have them lead our worship.
Veterans Day comes this month, and we will celebrate it in worship on November 15.
We will honor veterans during the worship services and give thanks for those who serve on behalf
of our country. (If you don't know the history of Veterans Day, take a few minutes to look it up. It's
easy with a computer!) Coming from a family of veterans, I am very grateful for the service they
and many others have given. Perhaps you will have a chance to join a Veterans Day celebration on
November 11 this year.
The fourth Sunday of November is "Christ the King Sunday" on the liturgical calendar.
It is the last Sunday in the Christian year, as the following Sunday begins a new year with the first
Sunday of Advent. The Christian year ends with the celebration of our risen Lord seated in power
and glory, anticipating the day when He shall return. In a world that often seems to be out of
control, I am grateful to be reminded that God is on the throne of heaven, and with sovereign
authority governs all of creation. No matter how things seem, the people of Christ are to live
victoriously in this life, for we know that our Savior has been given dominion over all things (Eph.
1:20-22).
Thanksgiving Day will be here in less than four weeks. On that day you may have
someone ask you to name something for which you give thanks. If we are honest, most of us
would have to admit that we have been blessed beyond measure by our loving Heavenly Father.
For what do you give thanks? Name those blessings, and express your gratitude while you have
the opportunity.

Pastor Dave

Opportunities to Dedicate
Are you looking for a special way to honor or memorialize a
special person or people? We have a great way to do just
that! You can donate a 1/2 pew ($300), a hymnal ($30), and/or
a Bible ($15) in honor/memory of your loved one(s). Contact
the church office if you are

Remember in Prayer:
Haskell Berry Family
Wynell Wiloughby Family
Allen Thompson
Annette Clemmons
Audrey Cairns
Bennie Scott
Billy & Dorothy Bruster
Chris Cagle
Cody Clark
Members @ Crestwood
Daisy Bates
David Cartwright & Family
Dean & Martha Hesse
Debbie White
Mr. Cory
Denise Reed
Dennis & Beth Basham
Desiree Ramirez

Gerda David
RMUMC
Harry Reaves
Henry McNair
Jean Allred
Jeff & Margie Aston
Jim & Diane Sandifer
John Buffington
John Neil
Jonny Wade & Family
Joy Bills
Ken & Rosa Davis
Lawson & LaNell White
Liz Ellis
Loulie Hunsecker
Mack Waller
Margaret & Ron Butler
Mark Bachtel & Family
Mary Helen Castleberry

Thank Yous
A word of thanks to Pastor Dave, who was at
the hospital in Dallas early morning the day of
my surgery, giving comfort to me & my family.
Thanks to our wonderful congregation and
church family who has sent get well cards and
prayed for me and my family during my crisis.
Love,
Dean Hesse
Dear Shawl Committee,
Thank you so much for the beautiful prayer
shawl. It truly does bring me peace and
comfort knowing it was made to do just that. I
have had a hard time with 4 hip surgeries, but I
feel I do see a light at the end of the tunnel :)
Thanks again for thinking of me with such a
thoughtful, beautiful gift.
Sincerely,
Mimi Miles

Mike Benuiet
Mimi Miles
Missionaries in Iraq
Molly Curtis Case
Nancy Pride
Nelda Currie
Noah Dusek
Norma Hundley
Our Armed Forces, America
Our World
Mark Brown
Pat Mitchell
Sarah Dean
Students, Teachers & Admin.
Theresa Turner
Tricia Wyatt
Windy Howard
Thomas Roddy
Wade Arnold

Sanctuary Leaders
Carolyn Hawkins and Barbara Lamb have been
recruiting people to serve as ushers, communion stewards, or on altar guild. If they have
missed you and you feel lead to serve on any of
these please call them. If you already serve in
one of these positions, you will still be serving
unless you contact them to take you off that
committee. Ushers, contact Carolyn (903-8732796), Communion Stewards or Altar Guild,
contact Barbara (214-298-1896). Thank you!
Angel Tree Food
December will be here all too soon! We are
collecting peanut butter and canned fruit, all
sizes and quantities are welcomed!

Rev. David Cartwright, Pastor

Nancy McDonald, Office Administrator
Theresa Turner, Ladies Hand Bells Director
Denise Ross, Pianist
Amy Skinner, K5 Choir Director

Dr. Bob Gilbreth, Music Director

Fritz Gilbreth, Organist
Kelli Huff, K5 Kids Coordinator
Jackie Cockerham, Financial Administrator
Jerry Don Huff, Youth Director

Join us Sunday Morning!

Contemporary Worship @ 8:30
Sunday School @ 9:45 Traditional Worship @ 11:00
Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday

The Russell Report

Russell Memorial United Methodist Church
A Family Rooted in Christ and Reaching Out in Love
201 S. Fourth Street
P. O. Box 335
Wills Point, TX 75169

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