It's Fall at Worthington UMC
Feel that crispness in the air?
It's a sign of autumn, the time for
making a fresh start and trying new things.
With all of our opportunities for fellowship, study and service,
you have plenty of choices for connecting, learning and growing!
Worship & Music
Fall Worship Schedule resumes on Sunday, September 2, with worship services at 9:30 & 11:00 am, in the Sanctuary.
Chancel Choir will resume singing at the 9:30 am and the 11:00 am worship services on Sunday, September 9. The first rehearsal of the new season is Thursday, September 7, from 7:30 to 9:30 pm, in the Sanctuary. Contact Dr. Linda Nolan, at 740-881-2300 or
lindanolan@hotmail.com, for more information.
Children’s Choir & Bells: Our Fall Kickoff is Thursday, Sept. 20, with rehearsals for Children’s Bells at 4:30-5:00, and for Children’s Choir, 5:00-5:30.
New this year—Our Kickoff includes Family Pizza & Game Night, 5:30-6:30! Contact the church office, at 885-5365 or
mary@worthingtonumc.org, for more information or to register your child.
Jubilee Ringers (Adult handbells) resume rehearsing on Monday, Sept. 10, 6:00-7:30 pm, in the Bell Room. Contact director Stan Lane at 885-5365 or
stan_lane@bankone.com.
Third Grade Bible Sunday: September 16, with Bibles presented to 3rd graders at 9:30 am. Contact Linda Kretschmaier, 885-5365 or
ldk@worthingtonumc.org, for details.
7th Grade Bible Sunday: Sunday, Sept. 23, with Bibles presented to our 7th Graders at the 9:30 am service. Youth will leave service after they receive their Bibles and have Bible games and trivia in the Chapel until 10:30 am. Parents meeting is at 11:00 am. Contact Rev. Heather Moyers, at 885-5365 or
heather@worthingtonumc.org, for more information.
Taizé Service: 2nd Wednesdays, 7:30 pm, Potter Chapel. Join us on September 12, October 10 and November 14 and restore your soul among the candles and quiet music in this meditative service, lasting about 45 minutes. Musicians who wish to participate may contact Janice Cook, at 848-3360 or
jbakercook@aol.com.
World Communion Sunday: October 7. Receive the sacrament of communion at 9:30 & 11:00 am services, in the sanctuary.
Consecration Sunday, November 11: Celebrate our Financial Commitment to the church at the 9:30 & 11:00 am services, in the Sanctuary.
3-Year-Olds Bible Sunday: Nov. 18, with Bibles presented to our 3-year-olds at the 9:30 am service. Contact Linda Kretschmaier, at 885-5365 or
ldk@worthingtonumc.org.
New Members will be received into the church on Sunday, November 18, at the 11:00 am service. Three one-hour Membership classes will be held. Contact Rev. Pat Oesterle, at 885-5365 or
pmo@worthingtonumc.org for more information.
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December Preview—mark your calendar now!
• Advent Workshop: Sunday, December 2—Family fun for everyone!
• UMW Brunch: Sunday, December 9, after both services
• Red Cross Blood Drive: Monday, December 10, 1:00-7:00 pm.
• Special Christmas Music: Sunday December 16, 9:30 & 11:00 am services.
• Christmas Eve—Monday, December 24: Four Christmas Eve services will be held, in the Sanctuary, at 4:30, 7:00, 9:30 and 11:00 pm.