October

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PUMC Cold Weather Policy
Locks of Love
Books by the Brook (Book Club)
Pick ’n Save Advantage Plus Savers Club Charity
Campbell’s Labels for Education
Prayer Shawls
    Knitted Shawl
    Crocheted Shawl
Church Member Assistance Project

Cold Weather Policy

When the weather is bad and we feel it is too dangerous to travel to church, we will cancel service. Listen to WDUX on the hour and half-hour (sometimes they start five minutes early) at 92.7FM and 800AM. We will also notify WFRV, so watch channel 5 or go to www.wfrv.com and click on “cancellations.”

When in doubt, don't go out!

Books by the Brook (Book Club)

Join us November 11 at 3pm to discuss The Poisonwood Bible by Barbara Kingsolver. Our next book: Sometimes, I Wake Up Grumpy...and Sometimes I Let Him Sleep by Karen Scalf Linamen. From PMS and badly behaved men to bad-hair days and broken dreams, this collection of stress-busters, hope-builders, and joy-potions helps women laugh, cry, seize the best, and forgive the rest. Please feel free to join us for any of our book discussions.

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Cold Weather Policy

When the weather is bad and we feel it is too dangerous to travel to church, we will cancel service. Listen to WDUX on the hour and half-hour (sometimes they start five minutes early) at 92.7FM and 800AM. We will also notify WFRV, so watch channel 5 or go to www.wfrv.com and click on “cancellations.” When in doubt, don’t go out!  

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Locks of Love

Pastor Joan and eight other people have officially started growing their hair. Why? So they can donate it to Locks of Love, an organization that provides hairpieces to children facing long-term hair loss due to medical reasons. Would you like to join Pastor Joan and the others and start growing your hair? It’s easy; just have your hair measured (at the nape of your neck), and tell Pastor Joan the length. Unfortunately, Locks of Love cannot use bleached hair. Any other color hair is accepted. Thanks for your prayers, especially for the children. 

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Pick ’n Save Advantage Plus Savers Club Charity

Do you shop at Pick ’n Save? Did you know every time you use your Advantage Plus Savers Club card you could be earning money for our church? Applications are on the Fellowship Hall table. Our charity code has been written in for you. Fill in your information and take it to the store’s courtesy counter. Thank you!

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Campbell’s Labels for Education

Parfreyville UMC takes part in the Campbell’s Labels for Education and passes the points on to Northcott Neighborhood House to redeem for educational equipment. You can turn them in to Sandy Conover, or place them in the basket in the fellowship hall. Here’s what to save: Campbell’s products - UPC; Pepperidge Farm - UPC; Market Day - UPC; Swanson - UPC; Franco American - UPC; V8 - lid; and Prego - lid. There are copies of a list of eligible products on the table in the Fellowship Hall. 

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Prayer Shawls

With prayers in our hearts and needles in hand,
We’ve made you this shawl, so you’ll understand
That your friends and your family are what make you rich!
Please gather strength from the prayers knit into each stitch!
Life’s not always easy—sometimes it’s a bust!
But you can’t give up now—Carry on, it’s a must.
Wrap this shawl around you to make you feel warm,
And know that God’s love is your “magic” charm.
We’ve knit and we’ve purled, each stitch with much care
So you’ll really know, there’s no end to our prayers!

The Prayer Shawl Group at Parfreyville United Methodist Church

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Knitted Shawl
Skill level:	beginner
Finished size:	28” X 60”
Materials:	Size 11 (8mm) needles
	3 skeins bulky weight yarn (185 yds/6 oz. per skein) - we’re using Homespun from Lion Brand Yarns (found at Michael’s, JoAnn Fabrics, Wal-mart, Edgewood Arts, and other craft stores)
Gauge:	14 sts = 4 inches in pat st (but gauge is not critical)
Pattern stitch:	Row 1: (WS) Knit
	Row 2: K3, *p3, k3; repeat from* across
Cast on 63 sts. Work in pat st until shawl measures 60 inches or desired length, ending with a RS row. Bind off loosely.  Back to Announcements
Crocheted Shawl  by Rita Glod Crocheted Shawl  by Rita Glod
Yarn:	3-4 skeins of Homespun from Lion Brand Yarns (found at Michael’s, JoAnn Fabrics, Wal-mart, Edgewood Arts, and other craft stores)
Hook:	Use size M or one which provides a loose fabric and a quick product.
To begin the shawl, chain 54 stitches loosely or chain stitches for the desired width of the shawl. Chain 1, turn, single crochet in each of the stitches to the end. Chain 3 and turn. Double crochet in top of each single crochet. Repeat this row two more times. Chain 1 and make 1 row of single crochet to end. Chain 3 and turn. Do 3 rows of double crochet. Repeat the pattern (1 row single, 3 rows double) to the end (57-58” long). Finish with one row of single crochet. Weave in loose threads from joining skeins.  Back to Announcements
Church Member Assistance Project
Do you need assistance with getting some work done? A door to replace, steps to fix, some painting to get done, or other work where you need some additional help. Do you know of some church member who may need this assistance? A family member? A neighbor? The United Methodist Men’s Group has accepted leadership for the Within-Church Assistance Project and is willing to help. If you need this assistance or know of someone who does, contact Wes Klages (920) 622-3000 or call the church office and the Men’s Group will see what can be done. Back to Announcements