We had a nice big class today and repeat visitors Jamey & Doug. Next week Wayne will be leading a discussion on the topic of Humility as part of our relationship series. Everyone have a safe and Happy Halloween.

Happy 9th Anniversary to Jason and Erica on October 28.

Joys & Concerns:
A very happy joy this week, the Lincolns had their ultrasound last Friday and are expecting a baby girl. She is healthy and doing great, the best of news.

Jason Lax has a family friend, Taylor, a nine year old girl with ongoing medical issues. She is having recurring brain tumors that will lead to her losing her eye sight and hearing. Please keep Taylor and her family in your prayers as they continue to deal with these medical challenges.

Missions:
Victor has selected a family for us to assist during the Thanksgiving holiday and he will be sending out more info on that in the weeks to come.

Social:
The Dinners for Six list is posted, hopefully everyone will be able to get together with their group over the next couple of weeks. If anyone needs a babysitter let me know and we will get you set up with someone from class.

Happy Fall Y'all,
Julie

Dinners for Six

Here is the list for the Dinners for Six November social. The couple with the star by their name is the "organizer" for each group. Have fun!

Wood*
Wilkins
Lax

Hlavaty*
Johnson
Garcia

Rodriguez*
Compton
Kuykendall
Oldham

Lincoln*
Allison
Glover

This morning Brett led an interesting discussion on Forgiveness and how to become a more forgiving person. Next Sunday we will doing a chapter from Seeing Gray. We enjoyed some great fall weather, fellowship, and fried chicken this afternoon at the picnic. A quiet week this week no birthdays or anniversaries or even joys & concerns. I would say it is a joy to have no concerns. :) Have a wonderful week.

Julie

A good lesson today on the topic of science and religion led by Michael. Next week we will return to the relationship study with Brett leading the class discussion. Thank you to everyone who brought items for the Harvest boxes. Don't forget the church blood drive is next Sunday. The class picnic is scheduled for next Sunday at 4pm at Russell Creek Park, hopefully the weather will cooperate.

****Happy Birthday to Janessa! Tuesday Oct. 13th****

Joys & Concerns:

Things are a little rough at the Wood household, Emily is dealing with some acid reflux issues and mixed up days & nights so keep them in your thoughts.

Michael's parents have sold their house and his mother will be retiring soon, alot of good changes are coming up for them.

The Garcias' will be traveling to Lubbock to spend time with family and Michael will be traveling for work this week.

Have a good week,
Julie

Check-In System Volunteers Needed

Thought I'd pass this along in case any of you feel you can help in this area....thanks!

Check-In System Moves to Nursery/Preschool Areas

Greetings!

Most of you are aware we have successfully rolled out the check-in system to the Elementary area. In November, we plan on expanding to nursery/preschool. We need volunteers to help families check-in at the kiosks to be located by Room 227 (Infant room) and in the breezeway. We need assistance during the Sunday School transition times of 8:15 - 8:35 am and especially 9:15-9:50 am.

It’s a fun, easy way to volunteer in Children’s Ministries!! All you have to do is greet families, help them understand how to scan their cards, use their nametags and address any questions. We will be having a very short “training session” for all volunteers on a Sunday morning to familiarize you with the system so you know what to expect.

We can’t do this without you!!! Please consider sharing your gifts and serving in this way.

Please contact me by October 14th if you can help.

Blessings,

Janessa Wilkins
Coordinator of Special Projects
jwilkins@crumc.org
office: 972-618-3450 ext. 224
mobile: 469-585-8116
www.crumc.org

I hope everyone is enjoying the cool rainy Sunday with their families. Today Jason led a discussion on how to incorporate certain habits into our lives to make us better able to give and receive love. Next week Michael will be choosing a topic out of Shades of Gray for us to discuss.

***Happy Birthday to Sam, he is turning 1 on October 9th!***

Concerns of the week:
-Erin's friend has infant twins that are dealing with health issues.
-Angie's friend has a husband serving overseas and is having a hard time coping with the
situation.
-Ashlea's brother is starting officer training school with the Marines.

Missions:
-Please bring your items for the Meals on Wheels harvest boxes by next Sunday. Thank you to Erin and Ainsley for the great job they did decorating the boxes.
-Sunday Oct. 18th is the church blood drive.

Socials:
-Next Sunday is Second Sunday Brunch at Jason's Deli in Allen
-Sunday Oct. 18th is the class Picnic at Russell Creek Park in Plano at 4pm. I will be sending out an evite with all the details this coming week.
-Just a heads up, the dinners for six lists will be coming out soon. The plan is to have the dinners be our kid-less social for November.

Happy Fall,
Julie