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Volume 17 Number 21 Issue Editors — Office Staff

Our Mission Statement:Concord Trinity UnitedMethodist Church is awelcoming community of seekers, believers, anddisciples.

Concord TrinityUnited Methodist Church5275 South Lindbergh Blvd.St. Louis, MO 63126(314) 842-2060Website address:www.concordtrinity.org

Pastors

Greg WeeksMark Sheets

Christian Ed. Director

Debra Irving

Outreach & NurtureDirector

Ronda Fowler

What’s Inside

Pastor’s Corner 2Financial News 2Singles News 3UMW Events 4Prayer List 5Calendar 6Education News 7Ghana Gabber 8Youth News 9

Next deadlineOct. 21

- 12:00 Noon

In a Still Small Voice

If you were to walk into the sanctuary here at Concord Trinity on aSunday evening, you would notice avery different worship service taking place. There would not be very muchlighting, the projector screen would beoff, and you would not hear the soundsystem humming through the speak-ers. Yes, it is safe to say that all of thisis a change from our morning wor-ship, but what is the purpose of it all?The Reflective Service servesmany purposes, but I would say that itcan all be summed up in one word: lis-tening. During our time of prayer, welisten to each other as we lift up waysGod has blessed us or burdens withwhich we are troubled. We listen and bring it to God together. I have seen people reach out to those who re-quested prayer, even after the service is over; a sign that we are trulylistening to our brothers and sisters.While scripture is read, we are listening to God’s Word, which has been passed down to us through many generations. Then, after thescripture, comes the most challenging part: a time of silence. Honestly,the first time you experience total silence in a sanctuary with a groupof people, it can feel like it lasts for years. But after we adjust, we real-ize that this is our time to listen to God. It is so difficult in this world tofind time to listen to what God has to say, but it is also so vital to our journey with Him. In a time of silence, we have the chance to stop wor-rying about tomorrow and focus our minds and hearts on the Almighty.Only then, are we truly giving God the chance to examine our heartsand speak to us through His word.If you long for that quiet place to give God a chance to speak, look no further than this Reflective Service. The time has been created for you. Come join us in this truly unique experience at 6:00 pm everySunday evening.

Pastor’s Corner

Good New Announcements

Operating Fund thru10/11/09 $622,125Next Step Forward1/1/09 - 10/11/09 $173,369Next Step Forward since6/1/07 $818,227

28 DAYS OF PRAISE—

How’s It Going?

I’m delighted to report thatafter recent worship services,guests have heard about this pro-gram and have asked for copiesof the devotional calendars! Ihope you’re finding this spiritualexercise equally interesting andintriguing.By the time you read this, you should benearing the end of the third week, with its em- phasis upon “Risk Taking Mission.” You shouldreceive shortly a packet containing materials for the last week, “Extravagant Generosity.”I sincerely hope that throughout these daysyou’re feeling your spirit being refreshed andyour faith renewed. Look ahead to worshippingon

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25

, when all will beinvited to consecrate the commitments they’vemade throughout these days.“These days.” That has a nice ring to it. Mayyou remember these days as opportunities togrow closer to the One who makes life specialindeed!

UPCOMINGSERMON TOPICS/TEXTS

Oct. 18—

When Following Jesus Comes with a PriceTag

(Mark 10:17-31)Jesus’ response to the rich man in this passage cansound harsh—or wonderfully inviting.Oct. 25—

A Web of Gratitude

(Deut. 24:19-22; Lev.25:1-5,19-24)In a world of “getting and spending,” it’s refreshingto think of the riches we have that don’t cost a cent.Nov. 1—

When Can We Go Back, Daddy?

(Joshua 24:14-22)This “All Saints” Sunday gives us an opportunity to goback and visit the people and places that ground ourfaith.

COMMITMENT SUNDAY

Oct. 25

, All Services

Be sure to bring your 28 Days “CommitmentCard” to church with you on the 25

. All willhave a chance to consecrate their commitmentsto “Radical Hospitality,” “Intentional Faith Devel-opment,” “Risk-Taking Mission,” and“Extravagant Generosity”!

CONCORD CHARGE CONFERENCETuesday, Nov. 10 - 7 p.m., Sanctuary

For us, this annual event is

much

more than do-ing the “business” of the church [i.e., reportsfrom Trustees, Nominations, Staff-Parish]! We’llalso celebrate God’s work through us this year,and take a look ahead through an updated VisionPlan. Our District Superintendent, the Rev. KurtSchuermann, will preside. ALL are welcomed!Childcare will be provided.

Safety Information

For security, anyone entering the church for anyreason during the hours of 8:30 - 5:00 pm mustenter through the Office entrance. All other doorsto the building will be kept locked to help insuresafety for those in the building. Also, anytime youvisit the church, make sure your vehicles arelocked.As a reminder, the sanctuary is open from 11:00-1:00 pm for prayer Monday - Thursday everyweek. Please use Office entrance then, as well.

Good News Announcements Cont.

Pat is thewearer of twoimportant hatsaround here.First, she’s thecoordinator ofthe “TrinityBucks” program,keeping trackof the account-ing and sup-plies. Also, Patoversees com-munion, making sure we have enough suppliesand coordinating our communion helpers/servers.Thanks, Pat, for all you do!

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

Pat Helvey

Successful Food Drive!

Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! To theConcord community and Concord Trinity mem-bers who made the September community fooddrive a success.One thousand bags were placed on frontporches of homes located off Baptist ChurchRoad,. and over 1,600 can goods were col-lected. That’s an average of 1.5 cans goods per household.Isn’t it great to know the Concord community supports the effortsof Concord Trinity? All can goods were placed in Fellowship Hall;and during one Wednesdays Alive, a group gathered to fill 47food bags for families who come in during the week asking for food assistance. The church office staff greatly appreciates thetime that was put into filling the bags and feels great about beingable to help families who come in for help by giving them a fullbag of items to be used to prepare a balanced meal for their families.Many thanks to the 40 plus people who helped make this first community drive a success.

TheOutreachTeam

Singles News

Tuesday, October 27, 6:30 pm

— ChineseDinner with everyone paying $6.

Do not bringPotluck

. Afterwards, at 7:30, Jim Zimmerly, Viet-namese adopted son of Wanda Zimmerly, willpresent "Vietnam Revisited" with slides and com-mentary. Those of you who’ve heard Jim's presen-tation in 2007 know we're in for a treat.Also, at this meeting, everyone is to bring an itemor items to be auctioned off at our Novembermeeting. The item can be a white elephant, aChristmas decorative item or gift, or bakedgoods, etc. Proceeds will be used to provide aneedy family with food items and gifts for Christ-mas.

Tuesday, November 24, 6:30 pm. — Potluck Dinner

followed by our auction ofdonated items to benefit a needy family of five(mother and 4 children). Please feel free to invitefamily members, friends, and fellow church mem-bers to attend the auction. They may have dinnerwith us, providing that they bring a potluck dish.