Sunday Announcements 10/19/25

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Below are the announcements given on 10/19/2025.  Please refer to your directory for contact information.

The Worship Committee received feedback that generated thoughtful consideration
at two or our recent meetings. We hope to offer the prelude music as a more
meaningful element of the worship experience by connecting it to the Call to
Worship.
So, effective now, the start of our worship services will be: Immediately after the
countdown time (i.e. 10:00), the Lay Reader will welcome worshippers, offer any
verbal announcements, then invite the congregation to Pass the Peace of Christ.
Then we’ll move into the Prelude with the light of Christ and the pastor entering
the sanctuary. Following the Prelude, we’ll then share in the Call to Worship.
Another change we’re making is to present any Mission Moment after the offering.
The offering is our time to respond to God with our gifts, gifts of money and our
time and prayers. This puts the Mission Moment in the context of offering ourselves
as our response to God’s gifts to us.
We welcome any feedback. Please contact our worship leaders with any feedback
for our worship experiences at FCUMC!

Joanne Flagel had a library of over 200 books, mostly religious books.
Several books were about how to teach Christianity to children, youth, and how to
lead small groups.
You are welcome to look at the last 40 books in room M2 and take as many books
as you want.

Calendar Collections for Salvation Army
We are collecting extra 2026 calendars you might have received.
Donated calendars will be given to Salvation Army families in need.
Calendar Box is at the narthex for your donations.

Women’s Book Club
We are reading God’s Hotel: A Doctor, a Hospital, and a Pilgrimage to the Hart of
Medicine by Victoria Sweet
When: October 23
Time: 7:00 pm
Where: BH 2 or Zoom
Contact Donna S for Zoom link

October pet Food Drive
Recipient of the pet food drive are the Salvation Army in Renton and Kent Animal
Shelter.
Donated pet food drive can be place in the donation box by the front door or the
pet food box inside narthex.

This year’s Trunk or Treat (and games) for the children will be held on SUNDAY,
October 26th. The event is 5:30 – 7:00, with setup starting ta 4:30pm.
Volunteers are needed for decorating and clean up, helping with the games, and
cars for the trunk of treat time. Donations of candy (peanut-free) can be left in the
“green monster” in the narthex entryway.
Contact? Samuel or Emily H

Youth group schedule for the rest of the year. Put the dates on your calendars!
Contact: Kristin T, Jenny B, or Sam H

Sunday 10/19: Corn Maze Off Site Trip! Meet at church at 2:50, returning at 6:00. Volunteers needed!
Sunday 10/26: Trunk or Treat! More details coming soon!
Sunday 10/26: Youth Group 4:00 – 6:00 at church
Sunday 11/9: Youth Group 4:00 – 6:00 at church
Sunday 11/16: Bowling Off Site Trip! Meet at church at 3:30, returning at 6:30. Volunteers needed!
Sunday 11/23: Youth Group 4:00 – 6:00 at church
Sunday 12/7: Youth Group 4:00 – 6:00 at church
Sunday 12/14: Youth Group Christmas Party! 4:00 – 6:00 at church