The document provides updates from Community United Methodist Church, including joys, blessings, prayer concerns, and upcoming events. Betty Patterson and Cathy Machado were seen at church after being in the hospital. The Community Garden continues to provide crops for those in need. Military members and their families, as well as those struggling financially, are asked to be prayed for. The youth group will host a service for the local homeless population. Various church groups and meetings are announced.

1. Prayer Update Sep 26, 2010 So do not fear, for I am with you. Isaiah 41:10 Community United Methodist Church

2. Joys and Blessings Betty Patterson is out and about and was seen in Church last Sunday and at Circle on Monday. Welcome back!

3. Joys and Blessings Cathy Machado is also out of the hospital and, although, not better, is hanging in there.

4. Joys and Blessings The Community Garden continues to produce an abundance of crops to share with Community Sharing.

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 Rick Pottle Hoyet Seals Byron Crail Margaret Scott

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

8. Youth Service October 17 Youth will meet after church & invite Oakdale’s homeless to a special worship service. Lunch will be provided. Please call Sean if you have questions or if you can volunteer to drive.

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. 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!

11. CUMC Cookbook The Countdown has begun…. Last Call !!! We need all recipes by September 30! Appetizers to Desserts and everything in between

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

13. More Upcoming Events Fri & Sat – Rummage Sale Oct 7 – Church Council Oct 9 – All Church Work Day Oct 10 – UMM Breakfast, Membership Meeting Oct 14 – Trustees Meeting Oct 17 –SPR Meeting Oct 21 - Finance Meeting