The prayer update provides concerns for several individuals including Rose Epting's sister who has an aneurysm, Patrick Riddle seeing a doctor about a possible heart transplant, and Evelyn Morrow's nephew who passed away. It asks for prayers for the military, unemployed, and those facing financial strain. It also provides joys including the successful rescue of Chilean miners. The document announces that the community garden produced 1100 pounds of food for a local sharing program and requests continued food donations. It lists upcoming church events including a gourd sale, youth program, and bible study.

1. Prayer Update Sep 26, 2010 So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?” Hebrews 13:6 Community United Methodist Church

2. Joys and Blessings Thanksgiving for the successful rescue of the Chilean miners. Special thanks to Arline Seals and Jeanne Wharff for compiling the prayer requests for the past two weeks.

3. Prayer Concerns Rose Epting’s sister, Jan Clyne, had an MRI and learned she has an aneurysm. Patrick Riddle will be seeing a doctor in the Bay Area on Nov. 15 about a possible heart transplant. Evelyn Morrow’s nephew Jared who passed away this week.

4. 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.

5. Continued Prayers Hoyet Seals Rick Pottle Betty Patterson Byron Crail

6. Continued Prayers Cathy Machado Chris Iwahashi Margaret Scott

7. Community Sharing The Community Garden produced 1100 pounds of produce for Community Sharing this summer. The garden is gone but Community Sharing still needs us. Remember to bring non-perishable food items. A can a week, that’s all we ask! COMMUNITY SHARING NEEDS YOU!

8. Operation Christmas Child Please check the display in the Narthex

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

10. 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.

11. Mission Community Garden Gourd Sale Next Sunday on the patio

12. Events Today After Church – Coffee Fellowship 11 am – Staff Parish Meeting 11:30 am – Lunch with Friends in the Park

13. More Upcoming Events Mon – Women’s Circle Meeting at Marguerite Lloyd’s Thurs - Finance Meeting Next Sun. – Youth Lock-In Oct. 30 - Habitat for Humanity Lunches Oct. 30 - Fall Extravaganza Mission Trip Fundraiser Oct. 31 - Oak Valley Care Center Oct. 31 - Harvest Festival Nov. 4 - Church Council Meeting