Thanks

Thanks to everyone who contributed to "Trick or Treat so others can eat" (canned food drive). We collected over 200 pounds of food for Rowan Helping Ministries. They are very appreciative and need all the help we can give them.

Church Council

Last night we had church council. The budget for 2011 was brought forth by Karen Gaskill for approval by the church council. We also discussed the United Methodist Conference. Our church has a lot going on right now and could really use our prayers. Please remember those who make important decisions for our church and our pastor.

Lunch with Peruvian Pastor

After service yesterday, everyone was invited to go to Blue Bay for lunch. My family and I attended and really enjoyed the time of good food and fellowship. Several families went as well. It was a lot of fun to talk to people outside of church and get to know the church we have been supporting in Lima, Peru. The pastor in Lima brought his wife and son. His wife is gorgeous and has an amazing voice. She sang a song for us in church, and there son is adorable. His name is Andrew. My sister and him had a great time playing after we finished eating.

Worship

We had a very special service yesterday. As you all know, we have helped a church in Peru by sending donations and sending people to work. Yesterday, the pastor of that church came to lead our service and spent time with us. The pastor gave our sermon about missions. The title of the sermon was TEAM- Together Everyone Achieves Missions. The Lord called us to go out into the world and help others. We can do this by actually serving in different locations or by sending monetary donations to churches or people going on mission trips. It takes all kinds of people to accomplish missions- those who can pay and those who can go. Please consider donating your time or money for this important cause. Also, please pray for those serving in other countries and around the United States to help get the Word of God out to all people.

BBQ

The church Bar-be-que was all day Saturday. It was a huge success. We had several members of the church come and help and eat and lots of people from the community.

Please pray for the people who came who are not involved with our church. Please help these people come to know the Lord and invite them to worship with us.

Yesterday at church, the pastor announced that we only had 6 chickens left and 19 pounds of BBQ! We usually have much more than this so this was our best year ever. We also have a lot of slaw left so get it while you can.

Thanks!

Thanks to everyone who helped work at West Rowan Helping Ministries and Trunk or Treat. The kids at Trunk or Treat had a great time and we had almost 200 kids come! This was a great way to get new people to our church. Please pray that the children come to know the Lord. The work at Rowan Helping Ministries was also greatly needed. Many families were able to eat because of your gifts of food and service!

Thanks for all you do Gay's Chapel United Methodist Church!

Voting!

Today is voting day!! I voted this morning and I hope all of you did as well. Please pray and ask God for guidance as we make important decisions for our country during this election time. Also ask God to help the elected officials make good decisions.