The document provides information about various church and community activities, including: - Baking goods needed for the food pantry which is also out of canned peaches and mac & cheese. - Volunteers needed for a flag football ministry and regular community center meetings. - Upcoming youth group meetings and events as well as Sunday school and children's programs. - Various classes, volunteer opportunities, and fundraising events also announced.

1. Baking Goods Month Brownie mix, baking soda & powder, salt, pepper, oil, spices, parsley, minced onion, cornbread mix, & boxed dessert mixes. ********* Also, the Food Pantry is completely out of canned peaches & boxes of macaroni and cheese

2. DEVOTIOM N COORDINATOR FLAG FOOTBALL MINISTRY NEEDED: ~GAME DAY HELP~ Scoreboard Down markers Referees (Aug. 20th through Oct. 15th) ******************************* Contact Dale Holzinger at 792-5930 Contact

3. Regular meetings: 1st & 3rd Saturdays 9-11 am at Weinheimer Community Center Childcare provided Contact Kayla Ritzel for more information – 618-580-8051

4. ACCESS Join us every Saturday! 6:30 pm - Coffee 6:50 pm – Worship & message “We have gained ACCESS by faith into this grace” Rom. 5:2

5. Calling all bakers! Homemade cookies needed weekly for the ACCESS service – see Chris McGlasson

6. Spread the word! “Like” us on Facebook!!

9. KID’S KINGDOM Adult leaders and helpers are needed during the Celebration service for children Pre-K through 2nd grade. Please volunteer to help!

10. Hope Rush RAISING UP SPIRITUAL HOOLIGANS Middle School Youth meet 5 – 6:30 pm High School Youth meet 7 – 8:30 pm Who is the Holy Spirit? How can I have faith? Sunday, Oct. 9th

11. Want to change the world? Did you know You Were Made to Make a Difference? God can use you to make a difference right now. He wants to use you today, without waiting for you to be older, stronger, richer, or even more "together." God can use your minds, your spirits, and your hands and feet to make permanent change for His kingdom. ********************************* HIGH SCHOOL SMALL GROUP Wednesdays 5:30 - 7 pm (Dinner, too!!) Begins Oct. 12th At DeAnna’s house 2225 Broadway Highland 618-910-9024 ddobbs60@gmail.com NO MEETING ON OCT. 5th

12. Wednesdays at 7:00 pm The Gospel Of John Contact John Tierney 654-5458 jctierney@charter.net

13. Come join the Ensemble!! Has God given you the talent of singing??? Are you looking for a place to serve? Join us each Wed. at 7:15 pm

14. The Trustees Team invites you to join them for a work night! “Many hands make light work.” Friday, Oct. 14 6 – 9 pm Lots of help needed! Dinner included!!

15. Upward needs cookies for the Flag Football Award Night! Mon., Oct. 17th Please have cookies to the church by 5 pm ******************** Volunteers needed to greet, hand out bulletins & help with refreshments!

16. ABC’s of a Healthy Marriage October 21 (7-9 pm) October 22 (8 – 4 pm) Led by Mark & Jill Savage Hosted by area churches including Highland Hope $80.00 per couple by Oct. 1 $100.00 per couple after Oct. 1 Registration forms available on the Women’s Ministry bulletin board

17. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 23rd Colored envelopes are provided in your bulletins or the back of Hope Hall for those wishing to contribute towards a group gift for Pastor Appreciation Month.

18. High school ~ Food ~ ~ FUN ~ ~ FELLOWSHIP ~ with our new Youth Director, Kory Chesser Sat., Oct. 29th 8:30 am through ACCESS service Mystery Destination!

19. Women’s Ministry Sat., Oct. 29th Come enjoy this “girls day out” field trip to the Applebutter Festival Sign up on the bulletin board in the west wing Lori Blackburn 444-7873 or loriblackburn@wisperhome.com

20. Sunday, Oct. 30th If you have lost a loved one in the past 12 months and would like the person’s name read on All Saint’s Day, please include the information on the attendance pad or sign up in back.

21. EARLY REGISTRATION NOW! $65 through Monday, Nov. 7th $75 after Nov. 7th Registration deadline is Nov. 18th Online registration available!

22. MEALS FOR MENDING Volunteers needed to help prepare meals for those who are mending (illness, accidents, new baby, funerals, etc.). Please send an email with your name & phone number or sign up in Hope Hall.

23. Your change can make a BIG change – feeding, sheltering, and educating Masaai children. Take a bank today!!

24. 2011 Mission Project Birthday cake kits for children to be distributed through the Food Pantry Items needed: cake mixes, icing, 9x13 pans with lids, candles, cake decorations, child’s birthday cards, birthday plates and napkins.

25. www.facebook.com/highlandhopeumc Join us on Facebook and keep up with the activities, event times, and people at Highland Hope!

26. BIBLE MEMORY VERSE... “… then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose.” Philippians 2:2 (NIV)