The document provides updates and announcements from Community United Methodist Church. It includes prayer concerns for members who are sick or undergoing medical treatment. It also lists opportunities to volunteer at the church, such as operating the sound board, and upcoming events, such as a cookbook being created, youth group, and various meetings.

1. Prayer Update October 10, 2010 Blessed be God, because he has not rejected my prayer or removed his steadfast love from me. Psalm 66:20 Community United Methodist Church

2. Joys and Blessings Mike and Rose Epting are having a great vacation in Europe

3. Prayer Concerns Theresa Gassaway’s father has passed away. Pray for Theresa and her family. Dr. Mahida’s wife, Purnima, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing treatment at Stanford.

4. Prayer Concerns Anthony Smith, Becky and Joe Officer’s grandson, has dislocated his elbow and wrist. Ken Iwahashi’s sister, Chris, has had tests done and is waiting for results.

5. Prayer Concerns Keep the military and their families in our prayers. This is a very difficult time for those away from home helping to keep our country free. Prayers for strength and guidance for those out of work or feeling the strains of financial uncertainty.

6. Continued Prayers Margaret Scott Hoyet Seals Rick Pottle

7. Continued Prayers Cathy Machado Betty Patterson Byron Crail

8. Sunday Evening Youth Program Sunday evening at 6:30 pm Open to all youth, so bring your friends!

9. The Pentateuch We are studying the most ancient Books of our Bible. We’re led by Jim Fonda every Sunday morning at 8:45. Come when you can, you aren’t required to attend every Sunday.

10. Sign Up for Lodestar 2011!

11. Community Sharing Has taken a step UP! The Community Sharing “Food Closet” has moved to the Chancel (that space up there by the Altar) If you have non-perishable food items, plastic or paper bags, or egg cartons, please hand them to the usher during the Offering or to one of the youth, and they will get it to the right place. Remember: A can a week is all we ask!

12. An Opportunity to Serve! Would you like to: Learn to operate the Sound Board? Run the PowerPoint on Sunday? Can you play the piano? Talk to Tim or Ken.

13. CUMC Cookbook The CUMC Cookbook is coming soon…. Scrumptuous Main Dishes Yummy Deserts Healthy Treats Special Favorites

14. Events Today After Church – Coffee Fellowship 11:30 am – Lunch with Friends in the Park 6:30 pm – Youth Group

15. Events This Week Wednesday, 7PM Praise Team Practice Thursday, 7PM Trustee Meeting

16. More Upcoming Events October 17-Staff Parish Meeting 18-Women’s Ciecle 20-Newsletter Deadline 21-Finance Meeting 23-Pinochle 30-Habitat for Humanity Lunches 30 -Fall Extravaganza Mission Trip Fundraiser 31-Oak Valley Care Center Worship November 7-Potluck Lunch in Johnston Hall