First-Wednesday-of-the-Month Potluck Wednesday, Nov. 6. Let’s share a meal and fellowship! Gather at 5:45 pm in the Community Room. Laurie White, Chair of the Community Board of Room In The Inn, will be our guest speaker. She has data to share from last year — the inaugural year of RITI in Berea — as well as “storytelling from the folks we grew to know and care for.” All are invited.
VOTE! Election Day is Tuesday. Call the office TODAY if you need a ride to your polling place and we’ll get you hooked up with a church member to get you there!!
Alzheimer’s Workshop November 6, 10:30 am – 12:00 noon. All are invited to attend Legal & Financial Planning for Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia with Scott Collins. This program will give valuable information to families and individuals dealing with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia about how to plan for legal and financial needs. Elder law attorney Scott Collins will address issues such as power of attorney, guardianship, and handling the finances and property of a person with dementia. Registration required, call 1-800-272-3900, Madison County Cooperative Extension Office, 230 Duncannon Lane, Richmond.
Visit Red Bird Mission Sat., November 9 The Mission and Service Board has scheduled a visit to the Red Bird Mission campus to hear about all their wonderful work. We will assemble to car pool from church at 8:45 a.m. We have an hour and a half tour and then we will stop for lunch. We anticipate returning to Berea by 3 or 3:00.
November 13: A Second Work Trip to Pineville, KY with ACEky:
Where: In the church building that’s being transformed into a youth and outreach center in Pineville.
What: Much painting to be done, as well as pre-paint taping; carpet squares to be laid.
When: Wednesday, November 13. Carpooling from Church parking lot at 8:15 a.m.
Bring lunch and water, and wear clothes you don’t mind getting paint on!Questions or to confirm: Contact Betty Hibler, M&S Board, 859-940-8735.
Berea Faith Community Outreach (BFCO) is seeking a coordinator for the Frank Gailey Transient Emergency Assistance Fund. This is a volunteer position. This person would be responsible for working with vendors, agents who offer assistance to those in need, training agents to use the tracking system, and reporting to the BFCO Board. A complete list of the responsibilities are available upon request. Computer and communication skills are a must. Please contact Dave Kobersmith at kdkobersmith@gmail.com or 859-302-0575 if you are interested or would like more information.
Coming Up – Mark Your Calendars
Sunday, November 17 Youth Group fundraiser lunch right after worship. Rev. Kent will fill us in on his sabbatical adventures and experiences! Please come support our youth and welcome Rev. Kent back.
Saturday, November 23 Celebration of Giving 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. At Acton Folk Center. (Previously known as Alternative Christmas Market). Local non-profits can reserve a table by contacting: cheyenne @sustainable berea.org. Instead of another sweater or tie, give a donation to your favorite non-profit in your loved one’s name. Union Church organizations (e.g. Youth Group) can reserve a table for no charge, as we are one of the sponsors of the event. If you would like to volunteer, contact Tennant Kirk or Betty Hibler.
Sunday, December 8 Annual Budget Meeting after Worship. Why Come to a Budget Meeting? Our budget is a theological document that tells you where our values are and how we’ve decided to act those out. As the gospel of Matthew reminds us, “Where your treasure is, there will your heart be also.” Please attend this yearly meeting to help decide where our hearts will be for 2020.
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