Text Box: DIACONATE serving in OCTOBER 2007 8:00 Harry Hinkel, Tom Kohler 9:30 Nancy Yost (TL), Ken Hicks, Pam Daniels, John Klinect, Carol Bokman, Dan Hicks, Carol Swartz, Mike Mott, Tammy Gamble, Brenda & Jeff Koehler, Toni Harless ELDERS—Ralph Thompson, Lee Daniels REMINDER: If you cannot serve when scheduled contact your Team Leader or find a replacement. Text Box: Prayer Shawls…. Several months ago I asked for donations of yarn to make prayer shawls. I am overwhelmed by the generous outpouring of bags of yarn. The knitters have been very busy making beautiful shawls. We have presented almost 50 prayers shawls to our NECC family and friends. They keep coming in for more yarn but I think when my office door is closed, they call their yarn friends to come in and do the yarn dance! It just keeps multiplying no matter how much we use. THANK YOU! Please feel free to take all that you want. Maybe I’ll see my floor again soon. This ministry has been a blessing to those who receive the shawls and to those who make them. The comfort and joy found in receiving the Prayer Shawl is a gift from God and this congregation. If you know anyone who would like to receive one, please let me know. They have been given to new babies, as well as people experiencing joys and pain. I see people using them for comfort while in the hospital or sharing the blessing with a friend in need. No matter what the reason, the Prayer Shawl is a gift from NECC and love from those who care. I pray this gift will continue well beyond North Eaton. Thank you all. Love and Joy, Judy Text Box: Mommies Group………. P l a y D a t e s Sunday, Oct. 14th @ 2:00 Pumpkin Fest Dick & Londa Blaine’s 9700 Island Rd. We will be outside so dress for the weather. No need to bring anything else. Friday, Oct. 19th 6:00-8:00—Trick or Treating at No. Olmsted Giant Eagle. Wear your costumes and bring a good snack. Monday, Oct. 29th @ 11:00 Grandpa’s Playground or nursery, depending on weather. Bring your lunch and eat together. Hosted by Kelly Rose Saturday, Nov. 3rd—–ZOO DAY We’ll meet at the church @ 10:00 and caravan/carpool together because of construction. Yes, the beginning of Nov. may be fairly chilly but this is an awesome time to go to the Zoo. There are no crowds, the Rainforest isn’t unbearable and the outdoor animals love it. Dress for the weather and bring the whole family. Thursday, Nov. 15th @ 6:00 Hosted by the Rachel & Rob Trimble Bring a finger food or appetizer to share. Monday, Nov. 26th @ 11:00— tentative ?? Looking forward to cookie nights, bumper bowling and playtime. As always, REMEMBER———Dads, grandparents, siblings and friends are not just welcomed but encouraged to join us. If you have any questions call: Chris Hensley 926-3269 Jen Hayward 365-1846 Rachel Trimble 935-4849 Kelly Rose 365-9584 Church Office 748-2230 Text Box: THANK YOU’S………. “I would like to thank my Church Family for the prayers, cards and concerns expressed during and after my hospital stay. Thanks to Paul and Judy for their daily visits. God has blessed me with the best!” Bob Bricker Dear Church Friends, Thank you for all the lovely cards and best wishes. My thank you for the lovely lap robe that is so beautiful and so nice to wrap myself up in. The visits from both our ministers and the Elders who brought communion was appreciated. I miss you all and hope to get strong enough to attend church again. I am now back in my own apartment and love it. Love, Doris Goist