Friday, October 07, 2011
The Caller Oct 7 2011
The Caller – newsletter of Fairlawn West United Church of Christ
“offering hospitality to all God's children”
Fri, October 7, 2011
Monthly Potluck, 1st one on Tues Oct 11th
In addition to the monthly Sun soup and salad we are also starting a monthly evening potluck. The first one will be on Tues Oct 13 at 6:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall. Bring a dish to share and your own table service. If you forget either, we will have sufficient to share and provide. We will share in table fellowship and a short video clip about using contemplative prayer to more simply follow Jesus.
Spaghetti Supper for Williard Food Pantry Fri Nov 11
In prayer...
· Jane Davis, Summa Akron City Hospital, Room 338, 525 East Market Street , Akron OH 44309
· John (& Julia) Glass, 647 Cliffside, Dr, Akron 44313. 330-836-4418.
· Florence Steigle, 1047 Edgemere Ct#1, Akron 44321 (Sumner on Ridgewood)
· We lift in prayer Bea McDowell who died two weeks ago and her family. Her daughter and son-in-law Peggy and Phil Lloyd are part of our community. Bea’s memorial service was here on September 29. Bea contributed vision, energy and resource for many things in our community from the arts, to many charities that help people with needs, public service facilities and health care.
Family Promise host week Sun Oct 30 to Sun Nov 6
At this time there are four families who are looking for permanent housing who are in the network. That means we will need to use more space than we have in recent years. Also, some of our regulars who have helped with overnight and meals will be gone that week. So we are looking for some new folks to step up and help. Plus, there are others of you who have helped many times in the past whom we will rely on as well. We need meal providers and overnight hosts for Sun the 30th and Sat the 5th. We also need van drivers in the early morning and around supper time to transport families to and from the Family Center in south Akron. Please email the office or mark the Sunday Connection Card to help.
Mission Trips
Eye Care & Surgery Mission Trip to Santiago de Maria, El Salvador - Feb 4-18, 2011
This is led by David Loar's brother, Phil, and is part of an ongoing mission for over 25 years to provide eye care and eye surgery for people whose lives are greatly impacted by the lack of quality health care and adequate vision. Volunteers are needed who do not necessarily have expertise in vision care, but professionals in the eye care arena are greatly needed. The cost is $650.00 plus your airfare and any spending money you would want. You can also help for one week which will cost $375.00. For more information, check with David Loar.
Building Mission to Tijuana, Mexico - Feb 11-18, 2011
This trip is sponsored by the Eastern Ohio Association of the United Church of Christ. There will be an informational meeting and supper about this trip on Sun Oct 16th at Paradise UCC, 619 E Main St, Louisville, OH (east of Canton). 3:30-6:30 pm. For more info contact Steve Schroer 19-271-4361 or John Muskopf 330-262-6766.
“Here and now…”
You can read the latest edition of David Loar’s reflection on daily life as a disciple of Jesus at http://discipledavid.wordpress.com
Transgender Support Group
The Transgender Support Group meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6pm in the Parlor. It is led by Jake Nash of our community.
Bible Reading and Reflection Group
The Bible Reading & Reflection meets Thursdays at 9:30am in the Vista Room here in our bldg. We are now reading in 2 Kings. This is more interesting than it sounds learning about the time that much of the Hebrew scriptures (Old Testament) that Jesus refers to occurs. There is a lot of fickleness among the covenantal people and particularly their leaders. They like to play both sides of the track with going to the Temple to worship Yahweh, but also worshiping the local cultic religion shrines that were often sexually oriented. Very few of the kings focused solely on God. And even those that did did not necessarily have a good ending to their life. To understand Jesus and the Greek scriptures (New Testament) we MUST know these more ancient scriptures as well.
Centering Prayer
Worship and Prayer
Sun Worship 9:20 am in the sanctuary
1st Sun of the month 10:45 am in the Fireplace Room
All other Sun of the month 8:45 am in the Fireplace Room
Fairlawn West United Church of Christ, 2095 W Market St, Akron, OH 44313
an Open and Affirming congregation of the United Church of Christ
330-864-2179 office@fairlawnwest.org http://www.fairlawnwest.org
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The Rev. David Loar is in the Pastor’s study Mon 8:30 am to 10 am & 11:15 am to 12:30 pm, and Wed, & Fri from 9am to 12 noon and at the Nervous Dog Coffee Bar, 1520 W Market Street on Fri from 1:30-4:00pm for conversation. He can be reached other times at 330-760-7169 pastor@fairlawnwest.org
Ministries of Outreach and Service
-Fairlawn West Preschool. Julie Staiger, Director. 330-864-4685, preschool@fairlawnwest.org
-Williard Food Pantry, 742 Johnston St, Akron. Serving the 3rd Tues of the month & the following Saturday, 9 am-12 pm
-Donate canned and staple foods, and personal hygiene items for the Williard UCC and Miller Ave UCC food pantries in the front lobby. The need is great!
-Lunch on Us on Saturdays throughout the year at the Miller Ave UCC Mission in south Akron for around 125 individuals who are homeless and/or low-income. We are hosting Nov. 26th and will need your help in meal preparation and serving.
