Pastor’s Message South Parkersburg United Methodist Church .

To Know Christ and to Make Christ KnownNovember 2015Sr. Pastor: The Rev. James Plyburn 1813 Rayon Drive Parkersburg, WV 26101Jennifer Plyburn, DCE and Youth Ministries 304-360-1373Church Office: 304-428-1195 Pastor Jim’s Cell Phone: 304-360-3969 Parsonage: 304-834-3521Church email address: spumc1813@gmail.com website: southparkersburgumc.orgThuse NewsSouth Parkersburg United MethodistChurch NewsletterPastor’s MessageIf you are like me, it is hard to believe that it isNovember already and Thanksgiving is just a few weeksaway. I have always loved Thanksgiving, not just for all thefood, but for the opportunity to remember all the things Iam thankful for. I am especially thankful for my wife of 33years who loves serving Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savioras much as I do. I am excited about the upcoming weddingof our youngest son, Jeremy, to Kristen Vaphides and thehonor of performing the ceremony on November 15th. I am thankful toserve a congregation that is Christ-led and Holy Spirit-filled, and seeks to “KnowChrist and Make Christ Known” on Rayon Drive for over 90 years. I am thankfulfor each of you and for the many cards and gifts Jennifer and I received duringPastor Appreciation Month in October. I pray that November will be a month ofbeing thankful for all the many blessings God has poured out on us.The United Methodist Men’s group of SPUMC needs your help. We arehaving a Fundraising Luncheon on November 8th at Noon in the CFC to raisemoney to purchase coats for needy children in our community this Christmas.All men of the congregation are invited to help plan this event by attending aplanning meeting on Monday, November 2nd at 6:30 P.M. at the church. Everyoneis encouraged to support this fundraiser by planning to eat lunch in the CFC onNovember 8th following Sunday School.Our Annual Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Sunday, November 22nd atNoon in the CFC. I hope you are planning to bring a dish or two and join yourchurch family for a wonderful meal, fellowship, fun, and time to GIVE THANKS!Blessings and Prayers,Pastor JimMission Mystery Revealed! by Cathi WermterI am very humbled, blessed and excited to be partof a United Methodist Mission Team who will betraveling to Nicaragua on December 26th for eightdays.We will be involved in The Children’s Christmasand other outreach activities in Cuidad Santino. Thisis the 22nd year for this mission. There are many coreteam members who go every year and some who onlyget to go once or twice. I want to become a member of the team who go everyyear.Each team member is responsible for their own expenses of 2,300.00. I’dlike to thank our United Methodist Women, the GFWC South ParkersburgWoman Club and others for their donations to help offset my costs. My travelexpenses are covered for this year and I plan to open a savings account to startsaving for next year once I have saved a little spending money for this trip.In addition to trip expenses, the mission team, which is 20 strong this year,and many other mission supporters around the state of West Virginia raise moneyeach year to support this mission. The mission work team purchase the schooluniforms required for them to attend school and a small gift for over 200 schoolaged children each year.(continued on Page 2)-1-

LONG-TERM PRAYER LISTTHOSE SERVING IN THE MILITARY:Joseph Harris (Navy, Ed & Linda’s son)1250 Auwai DriveWahiawa – HI 96786HOMEBOUND:Gerry Branch, Wilma Thompson, Maxine Custer,Kathleen AllmanGeneral Conference Delegates 2016College StudentsStudents & Teachers in our schoolsPolice Officers & FirefightersSPUMC Children & YouthScouting MinistrySPUMC Outreach MinistryThe UnsavedNURSING HOMES:WILLOWS: Owel & Willa Spencer (both in room209—phone 304-480-3071; Peggy Davis (Room 216)WYNGATE SENIOR LIVING: Mary Potts, IreneKing, Avana Thompson, Betty SkinnerTHE HERITAGE (Assisted Living) :ST. MARYS, WV: Betty DeemCEDAR GROVE: 110 Nicolette Road (26104)EAGLE POINTE: Iris SmithPARK

TUPPERWARE FUNDRAISER Josiah For President December 3, 2015 The United Methodist Women are conducting a Tupperware Fundraiser to assist in the purchase of and ice machine and a larger refrigerator for the kitchen in the CFC. Tupperware has a specific fundraiser catalog with customer’s favorite items. The UMW will receive 40% back from the sales.