​The Lord be with You!
Do you know what "Shalom" means?  It means so many things.  When you say "Shalom" to a person you are saying "Hello," but it also means, "May it be well with you," or "Peace."  It's a lot like saying to one another, "The Peace of Christ be with You."  

So, Shalom to you.  

Daylight Savings Time Ends in 2 weeks: We have been seeing earlier sunsets and darker mornings lately haven't we?  Well, please mark your calendars, because Daylight Savings Time ends the night of November 3rd.  That means on Communion Sunday you'll have watch the clock and set it back an hour.   

This past Sunday our worship service talked a little about power, and the power of humility that creates a way to forgiveness. The sermon is attached.

Operation Christmas Child - 3 weeks remaining - You still have time to pack a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child!  Click this link for information and ideas on how to pack your shoebox!  https://youtu.be/iPLfxEs_p3w I'll try to do a little demonstration on Sunday too.

No yoga today - sorry!  Your pastor apparently has done something to her back again.  

Dutch Treat Dames:  This Wednesday the Dutch Treat Dames meet at the Cornerstone for lunch. See you at noon.  Yum!

Saturday Halloween Party:  Please remember that on Saturday early evening we're having our Halloween Party!  The decorations are already out (Thank you, Kenna and Marge!).  Wear a costume and bring a fun treat to share with the group.   

Please Take Note:  Your pastor has been traveling a lot more lately.  I am in town this week, but next week I will be visiting my parents for their 50th anniversary.  I promise things will calm down some before the holidays!

Many prayers were lifted in church on Sunday, for families in grief, persons in need of healing.  Let us remember we do not always know what pain someone could be hiding.  Please pray others as well as ourselves.  

Thank God for the rain we received recently!  Amen.

I hope you go out there and make it a great day!  
Blessings to you.
Rev. Amy 

​The Lord be with you!
Hope that you weathered our first taste of cooler temperatures!  We had an intimate service of worship this past Sunday and it warmed my heart to see your faces there!

We had a few prayer requests lifted up:
Dorothy Randals' brother, whom she is going to visit, recently had surgery.  She thanked God for his progress and we prayed for his continued recovery
Linda's brother, recovering after heart trouble
Prayers for those who are traveling
For those looking for jobs
For those who grieve
The East Coast 
Glenda - shoulder problems
Susie and Ray health problems

Your Traveling Pastor.  Folks, I will be traveling to Albuquerque this week to begin service as a commissioner to the Synod of the Southwest.  If things go as expected, the Synod might also vote for me to be their next Moderator.  I look forward to letting you know what that means and how it affects our lives here in Tucumcari.  

Operation Christmas Child is officially underway!  You can use your own shoebox or pick one up at our church on Sunday, along with a boy or girl label.  Your shoeboxes need to be back in our church on Veterans' Day, Sunday, November 11th, in order that we can get them turned in on time.  

Christmas Cantata Practices are also underway!  Practices are at 7:00PM at Center Street UMC, until Harold starts telling us otherwise.  We still could use some lower voices!  

Potluck Sunday, Sunday, October 21st.  (yes, that's this Sunday) is the next Potluck Fellowship Dinner.  Bring a friend!  

Saturday, October 27th Halloween Party!  We're having an early evening party.  Bring:  Yourself in a costume, a spooky or non-spooky treat to share!  The time will be announced shortly, but expect around 5:30 or 6:00PM at Fellowship Hall.

Hope that you have room on your calendar for all the excitement!  Remember wherever you go, you go with my prayers.  Be a blessing to others.
Pastor Amy

The Lord Be with You!
This is the week after the Rummage Sale.  Let us rejoice and be glad in it!  

Folks, thanks to everyone who helped us this past weekend.  The Rummage Sale made around $1,500 and some other funds are still coming in.  If you still have to pay for something from the sale, please hand your money to Sharon Huffman.  Thanks to Marge, who made sure there were people to help.  

We had an interesting World Communion Sunday too, with textiles from different parts of the world, decorating the Lord's Table.  

This Week:

*As I have company in town, I will not be available to set up for the yoga class, but we will do yoga next Tuesday at noon.  

Tonight, Session meets at 5:30 pm in the Library
Tomorrow & Friday, Exercise, Eat and Pray meets at 9:00AM in the Exercise Room.
Tomorrow evening 7:00PM Christmas Cantata Practice @Center Street United Methodist
Saturday @11:00AM at Five-Mile Park, Community-Wide Clean up Day!  We will do it again next week too, on October 20th.  

Please remember to pray for:
Those who are traveling this week
Those going through transitions
Our Nation
Sue Reid, in rehabilitation
Cindy (last name withheld)
Susie Martinez - seizure control

Operation Christmas Child is here! We are now distributing the shoeboxes and labels so you can begin packing them for Operation Christmas Child.  Please pick up your shoebox from the church.  We need them back by Sunday, November 11th (Veterans' Day), so there is still time to ship them overseas before Christmas. What to put in your shoebox?  Click here for more information.  

Friends, as this past week's Sermon stated, let's be soft of heart and open minded to the unexpected ways God speaks to us.  And rejoice that God has forgiven you.
Make this a great week.
Love,
Pastor Amy