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Dear Church
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                                                                                                            Family,
                                                                                     Salem and Anderson Hills have officially

Christmastime at Anderson Hills                                     is a beautiful
time of year. We celebrate the birth of our Savior with a variety of activities
                                                                                     merged! On September 5th the Bishop
                                                                                     and Cabinet voted to merge our two
                                                                                     congregations. This was the culmination of a      Message from the Pastor                pg. 3
for you and your family. It is also a great opportunity to invite those who don’t    conversation that started last March. Salem’s
have a church home. Here is everything you need to know about Christmas                                                                Upcoming Sermon Series                 pg. 4
                                                                                     pastor has retired and they found they were
services and events:                                                                 in need of leadership. The District asked if      Ways to Serve                          pg. 5
                                                                                     Anderson Hills might provide that leadership.     Men’s Ministry                         pg. 6
Advent sermon series                                                                 After months of conversation, prayer, and due
                                                                                                                                       Family Ministry                        pg. 7
It begins December 1 and is called A Savior is Born. We’ll dig deeper into           diligence, the leadership of both churches
what the gift of salvation really means.                                             voted to join together. Funding for programs      UMW                                    pg. 8
                                                                                     and remodeling will come from a variety           Building Connections                   pg. 9
                                                                                     of sources, including funds from the two
Remembrance Service                                                                  churches plus District and Conference grants.     Fresh Expressions                     pg. 10
Monday, December 9, 7 pm, for those who have lost a loved one in the past                                                              Holy Spirit Conference                pg. 11
year. Contact Brenda Sellmeyer bsellmeyer@andersonhillsumc.org if you                While the Village preschool is still in
want to have your loved one’s name mentioned in the service.                                                                           Making Connections                    pg. 12
                                                                                     operation, the church has been closed for
                                                                                     remodeling and their membership has been          Fall Classes                          pg. 13
Family Christmas ADVENTure                                                           worshipping with us. Once the renovation is        Summer Fun                           pg. 15
Saturday, December 14, 9:30-11:30. We’ll have worship, a Bible story, cookie         complete we will re-open the Salem church
                                                                                     under a new name and brand.                       Activities & Updates                  pg. 16
decorating & hot chocolate and a wonderful new craft to focus our hearts on
the true blessing of Christmas. Register on our events page.                                                                            Life Events                          pg. 18
                                                                                     Our vision is to make it a place for the
                                                                                     community to encounter God and to find
Cantata                                                                              hope and healing in a relationship with Christ.
The Winter Rose features the Anderson Hills Chancel Choir and Orchestra. It
is Sunday, December 15 at 8:30 and 11 am in the Sanctuary.                           We have a page on our website dedicated to          Need more info? Go to our website
                                                                                     news about the project. (andersonhills.org/             andersonhills.org/events
Christmas Eve                                                                        salem-community-church) It has frequently
It’s on a Tuesday this year. All of our services will include carols and             asked questions. We will update it as plans
candlelight. In Fellowship Hall services are at 3 and 4:30 pm. Services in the       are made. We have formed a leadership
Sanctuary are at 5, 7 and 9 pm. Childcare available for the 5 pm service.            team to help with decisions in renovations,
                                                                                     funding, hiring, and programming and they
                                                                                     are now meeting. Members are Jeff Newell,
                                                                                     Vic Black, Sharon Guard, Laura Burger, Steve
                                                                                     King, Dick Bere, Sarah McManaway, and
                                                                                     Tanya Losey. Tim Caldwell is the team leader.
On the cover: Emily Schnacke at the 2018 Christmas ADVENTure
                                                                                     Faithfully,
                                                                                     Pastor Mark Rowland
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I LOVE MY CHURCH
                 UPCOMING SERMON SERIES                                                                       We love Anderson Hills and we showed that in big ways during
                                                                                                              the month of August. Our sermon series focused on God’s call for
                                                                                                              us to show love to others. From making chalk greetings on school

THE STORY PART 2
                                                                                                              sidewalks to serving a community dinner to our seniors writing
                                                                                                              80+ encouraging notes to teachers, we served our community
                                                                                                              well!
THROUGH NOVEMBER 24
We will start Part 2 of The Story sermon series on October 13. During this 7-week period we will
                                                                                                              It doesn’t stop there: we are a church that serves all year long.
be hearing the stories about what happened to God’s people after they entered into the Promised
                                                                                                              You can buy I Love My Church t-shirts anytime in the Connections
Land. We will learn lessons from the life of Joshua and the battle of Jericho, the judges whom God
                                                                                                              Center. Just select your shirts (sizes Yout XSmall to Adult 3XL), fill
appointed to help the people through the seemingly endless cycle of sin-punishment-repentance-
                                                                                                              out the form, and put it with your payment in the offering plate.
deliverance, and the first kings anointed by God, Saul, David, and Solomon. God’s story of love for us
and His plan for our lives will be revealed as we continue reading through His Word.
If you are not in a small group, you can join one at any time. Sign up on our events page.

 A SAVIOR IS BORN
DECEMBER

                                                                                                              Upcoming ways to serve:
                                                                                                              Volunteer at the rummage sale, (Oct. 6-12)
                                                                                                              Give blood at Charlotte’s Heart drive (Nov. 2)
                                                                                                              Hospitality House-serve as evening or overnight host (Nov. 10-16)
                                                                                                              Sunday ServeDay (Nov. 10)
                                                                                                              Help clean up the church or do yard work for the elderly (Nov. 16)

                                                                                                              Christmas Outreach
 We were all lost in darkness and captive to sin. But God had a plan called Christmas. He would send          We make Christmas brighter for those less fortunate. We receive
 His Son, our Savior, into the world. He was born to die, so that we might be saved. And, because of          the names of families in need from Forest Hills School District
 His resurrection, we can all find salvation through Him by faith. In this 5-week series we will dig deeper   and Mt. Washington School and then buy the items they are
 into what the gift of salvation really means. God sent His Son to change our lives in profound ways.         requesting. Sunday. November 17 check the display tower in
 Jesus was born to bring wholeness by removing all hindrances that prevent us from walking fully in our       Connections Center/Atrium and pick what you would like to get a
 redeemed life. Anything less than wholeness falls short of Christ’s gift of abundant life.                   child or adult. The items are due back by Sunday, December 8.

 THE STORY PART 3                                                                                             Volunteer for sorting or shopping the week of Dec. 8 or volunteer
                                                                                                              at the event when the families come to get their gifts. We have
 JANUARY 2020                                                                                                 shops set up for parents and a separate one for kids so they can
 We will start the New Year off with a vision casting sermon from Pastor Mark Rowland. We will look           get extra gifts for each other at a nominal cost. The Celebration
 back at what God accomplished through us in 2019, and will hear about the ministries He is calling us        Event is Friday, December 13. We need set up help and hosts,
 to in 2020. Then we will pick back up with The Story, Part 3, on January 12.                                 dinner servers, Santa, elves {wrappers, cashiers, guides).

 The Bible Reading Plan for all sermon series is here https://www.andersonhills.org/bible-reading-plan        Sign up for any of the above on our events page.

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Welcome Corey DeRossett as our new Director of Student Ministry! Corey has                                        Camp Kids Rock
                            a deep love for Jesus, a great desire to reach young people, and many gifts                                       On September 1, we opened the doors to the newly-renovated Camp Kids
                            that make him a great fit for Anderson Hills. Corey replaces Matt Howe who is                                     Rock. Over the summer the space received brand new carpet, a renovat-
                            now Director of Fellowship of Christian Athletes for Cincinnati.                                                  ed stage, new technology and fresh paint. These changes will allow us to
                                                                                                                                              evolve our 1st-4th grade Sunday morning programs to experience even
                            Corey is a graduate of Cincinnati Christian University and has been serving                                       more meaningful engagement with Bible content, worship and each other!
                            a church in the Batavia area for a couple of years now. Corey is engaged to
                            be married to his fiancee Andrea. The wedding is next February, and they are
                            looking forward to being part of our church and staff family.

                            Corey’s official start date is October 16th, but he can’t wait to get started, so
                            will be reaching out and making connections during this time of transition.
                            Make sure you give Corey and Andrea a warm Anderson Hills’ welcome!

                            Kathy Porter joins our Administrative Assistant staff. She brings a warm and
                            friendly face to our front office and a lot of experience in a professional office
                            setting. Kathy and her husband Bob are long-time members of Anderson
                            Hills. Their children Sue & Michael are grown. Please welcome Kathy to her
                            new role with us!

                                                                                                                 The 5 Love Languages of Children
                                                                                                                 Thursday, October 24 9:45 - 11:45 am or 6:30 - 8 pm
                                                                                                                 This workshop reviews the 5 different ways children show and receive love. Having knowledge of these
                                                                                                                 and then using the love languages survey with your kids to determine their top love languages will help
ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE                                                                                         you, as parents, SHOW your love and affection to them in ways that they most readily receive and REC-
                                                                                                                 OGNIZE as love and affection. These simple concepts are life-changing in developing a 2-way nurturing
Sunday, November 24, 6:30 pm Atrium. Come enjoy some dessert, followed by worship. Get an                        relationship between parents and children, which is why we offer this training multiple times per year.
update from some of our program directors on AHUMC ministries! We will celebrate what God has                    Choose a morning or evening class. Sign up here.
done in 2019 and hear plans for 2020.

                                                                                                                 Baptism & Blessing Class
                                                                                                                 Sunday, November 17 6:30 pm
                                                                                                                 Registration to attend a class and/or schedule a baptism or baby blessing. The class is required for
                                                                                                                 parents to have their children baptized or blessed. (After attending one time, you do not need to attend
                                                                                                                 again) Prior to having a child baptized or blessed, parents who are not members must attend the
                                                                                                                 Spiritual Growth Track series. Next Baptisms & Blessings Service is Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019. Register here.
                                      Guys, we have two fall events coming up. Gather with Men of
                                      Anderson for Bengals vs Ravens game. This event will start at
                                      12:30 PM on Sunday, October 13 at the home of Jim Rogers and               Family Christmas ADVENTure
                                      run until end of game. Thursday, November 14 we will have our              Saturday, December 14 9:30 - 11:30 am
                                      next rally at Anderson Pub & Grill, 6:30 pm to have dinner together        This annual family event reminds us to keep Jesus at the center of the Advent season. As always, we'll
                                      and watch the Steelers-Browns game. Sign up for both events on             have worship, a Bible story, cookie decorating & hot chocolate and a wonderful new craft to focus our
                                      our events page.                                                           hearts on the true blessing of Christmas.

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FALL RUMMAGE SALE                                                                                                       CAPITAL
                            The UMW Fall Rummage Sale is Friday, October 11, 9 am-6 pm and
                            Saturday, October 12, 9 am-1 pm. We need your help getting set up for                                                  CAMPAIGN
                            the sale, October 6-9, and cleanup on October 12. Check the link on our
                            website to find the days/times that work best for you!                                                                  UPDATE
                            Please be saving items for the Rummage sale. Our Boutique needs
 gently used small home decor items, jewelry, handbags, accessories, knick knacks, etc. For large
                                                                                                           The first phase of our Building Connections Capital Campaign officially ended in May but
 item pickup call Debi Stevens at 232-9210. Reminder we cannot accept: sofa beds, entertainment/
                                                                                                           contributions are still coming in toward the outstanding balance. We are so grateful for the
 TV cabinets, large appliances, treadmills, mattresses, cribs or car seats.
                                                                                                           contributions you have made. The new spaces are helping to build connections with our community
                                                                                                           and with each other. Here is an update:
 Drop-off begins Monday, Oct. 7 through Wednesday, Oct. 9, from 7 am to 6 pm. Items should be left
 in front of the wooden doors to Fellowship Hall. Our sale last fall raised $14,000 for missions.
                                                                                                           Actual Costs-As of August 31, 2019 actual costs are $3,634,000.
                                                                                                           We have completed the three year period since approval. The total cost of $3,634,000 is $34,000
 The United Methodist Women is a mission-oriented organization that supports women, youth and
                                                                                                           above the originally estimated amount $3,600,000.
 children in our community, country and around the world.

 JINGLE BELL FAIR                                                                                          Actual Revenues from pledges through 8/31/19 are $2,280,000. That is $80,000 above $2,200,000
                                                                                                           (original estimated amount).
 Get your holiday shopping done early. The Jingle Bell Fair is Saturday, November 9, 9 am- 3 pm.
 Vendors will be bringing interesting items to complete your Christmas shopping list. In addition,
                                                                                                           Total loan outstanding as of 8/31/19 is $1,354,000 (costs of $3,634,000 less revenues of
 we will have a Boutique, Silent Auction items, and the Jingle Bell Café! We are looking for Silent
                                                                                                           $2,280,000). The loan balance is $46,000 less than the orginally estimated amount of $1,354,000
 Auction items such as sporting, concert and theater tickets. Other items: timeshare availability,
                                                                                                           versus $1,400,000. That is the result of $80,000 higher revenues offset by $34,000 of higher costs.
 restaurant or miscellaneous gift cards or personalized gift baskets. We are taking donations of old

 jewelry and items for the boutique. Call Joan Pavey 231-2487 to donate.
                                                                                                           Future
                                                                                                           The first phase of the the project (3 years) has been financially successful thanks to very generous
                                                                                                           support from the members/attenders. That support has been greatly apprciated by the Building
                             DECEMBER MEETING                                                              Committee and the Finance Committee. Thank you! The ultimate financial success will be
                                                                                                           dependent on a future capital campaign to pay off the remaining $1,354,000 of the loan. The timing
                                                                                                           of that campaign is currently under review.
                             Healing Harpist, Diane Schneider, will be the program for our Christmas
                             Luncheon on Thursday, December 5 at 10am. Tickets for the catered
                             lunch will be available for purchase ($10) at Circle Meetings or between
                             services on November 24. Ms. Schneider’s talk and music will be a great    WHEN YOU NEED SOMEONE TO TALK TO...
                             beginning to your Christmas season!! All women and guests are invited!!    We have Stephen Ministers to walk alongside you during a difficult time. Stephen Ministers receive 50
                                                                                                        hours of training. We have Stephen Ministers now that are available to have a care receiver. You can
                                                                                                        find more information Stephen Ministry on our website at andersonhills.org/receive-care or contact
 Consider attending a UMW Circle                                                                        Laura Burger at wecare@andersonhillsumc.org.
 United Methodist Women offers the opportunities to “develop a deeper understanding of mission,
 grow spiritually and have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of women, children and
 youth”. In addition to our monthly programs, we have circles which are smaller groups that meet
 monthly nine months of the year for fellowship, prayer and study. Every two years the circles are      AMEN ACTIVITIES (Anderson Methodist Elder Network)
 reformed to offer the chance to meet new women. We have circles that meet the 4th Tuesday              Our seniors host luncheons every other month. They are open to EVERYONE, of ALL AGES!
 morning of the month and the 3rd Wednesday evening of the month. Next year we are hoping to            The next one is Sunday, November 10. It will be in the Atrium at 12:30 pm. The AMEN Food Team will
 start an afternoon circle; the day of the week it meets will be determined by those interested. If     provide the meal. Also, on Thursday, December 5, AMEN will host a trip to The Derby Dinner Theater
 you have never been in a UMW circle and think you might be interested please call Barbara Wolf,        in Clarksville, IN to enjoy a buffet lunch and see the musical “Elf”. We will travel by Croswell Bus and
 474-3679, for more information.                                                                        the all inclusive cost is $75 per person. There’s a sign-up sheet on the AMEN Bulletin Board or contact
                                                                                                        Bob Colonel or Lary Luzader.

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Celebrating our history in 2020!
                                                                                                              September 2020 will kick-off a series of celebrations at Anderson Hills UMC as we celebrate the heritage
Fresh Expressions is continuing to grow! Pastor Jonathan is forming a team of servants to begin a             of our Church and the legacy left by all who have worshipped Jesus Christ at AHUMC. We will begin with
worship service at the Anthology of Anderson Township. Anthology is a new Senior Living Community             the 200th Anniversary of the Founding of Anderson Hills, which was first known as the Asbury Society.
in Mt. Washington. The team will begin a monthly worship service with communion and a life group. We          Over the next FIVE years, we will celebrate several landmarks in our church history, culminating in 2025
need several volunteers to help with this ministry. We have a similar ministry at The Glen Senior Living      with the 200th Anniversary of our original Church Charter in 1825.
Center in Amelia.
                                                                                                              Our 200th Anniversary Committee has been working many hours over the past two years to restore our
FX is designed to reach unchurched people. It is done outside the walls of the church and traditions. It is   Archives Room and discover what we have (and no longer have) from our Church History. We need your
a way to engage those who will never come to the church building.                                             help! If you have photos taken at Anderson Hills Church that we can borrow and scan into our digital
                                                                                                              records, we may include these in our updated History Book and other media planned for Fall 2020. We
Our next Faith and Friends Veteran Experience will be Wednesday November 6 at the American Legion             are also looking for any worship bulletins, special programs, hymnals, bibles and other materials that
Post on Clough PIke.. We will gather and eat at 6 pm. Worship and fellowship will follow the meal.            reference Anderson Hills Church. This includes not only items from any time throughout our long history,
Friends and Faith on Tap is held at Little Miami Brewing Company in old Milford the first and third           but especially since our last History Book in 1990. Please drop off or mail any photos and/or other items
Saturdays of the month. The services are at 10:30 am.                                                         at the Church Office Annex Front Desk at 7663 Five Mile Road; please mark if you’d like these returned. If
                                                                                                              you are interested in learning more or participating in our 200th Anniversary Celebration program, please
We also have Faith & Friends Arts monthly at Colorful Cupboard Arts in Amelia. These are held in the          contact Bill Smith, AHUMC Historian bsmith1244@cinci.rr.com or 513-316-1772.
evening. If you are interested in being a part of these ministries or initiating your own FX please contact
him at jkollmann@andersonhillsumc.org

                                                                                                               2020 Holy Spirit Conference
                                                                                                               Friday- Sunday April 24-26

                                                                                                                                    Dr. Randy Clark will be speaking at the 2020 Holy Spirit Conference. Learn about
                                                                                                                                    the gifts of the Spirit at work in your life and ministry, and experience the healing
                                                                                                                                    and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.

COMMUNITY                                                                                                                          When he was young, Clark was miraculously healed from injuries he sustained in a
BLOOD DRIVE                                                                                                                        car accident. At that time, he dedicated his life to ministry and the work of the Holy
                                                                                                                                   Spirit. After being a pastor for many years, he traveled to a conference in 1994 that
Saturday, November 2, 9 am- 3 pm, Kids Rock . Schedule an appointment by calling the Hoxworth Blood                                was originally scheduled for four days. The conference later became known as
Center at 513-451-0910 or visit http://hoxworth.org/groups/charlottesheart.html                                                    the “Toronto Blessing,” a worldwide revival that impacted millions.
                                                                                                                                   Now an international speaker, Randy travels the world demonstrating the Lord’s
If you want to donate but don’t need a specific appointment time, call Hoxworth to make a “walk-in”            sovereign power to heal. In December of 2013, he received his doctorate from United Theological
appointment. That guarantees we have the proper number of staff on hand to accomodate all donors.              Seminary.
Bring the kids! Rock painting will be available for anyone who attends.
                                                                                                               God has gifted the church with equipping ministries. Apostles, prophets, pastors, teachers and
Charlotte’s family is an active part of AHUMC. Rob & Sarah Criger founded Charlotte’s Heart in memory          evangelists are sent by Jesus to impart and activate gifts and anointings for the work of the ministry.
of their daughter, Charlotte, an active 7-year-old, who lost her life due to complications from the flu in     Dr. Clark preaches around the world as an itinerant pastor whose message is simple: “God wants to
2017. The Criger’s mission is to bring about awareness to the dangers of the flu, support parents and          use you.” Randy is passionate about training church leaders and followers of Jesus to tap into their
families that have a child in the hospital, and organize blood drives to help those in need.                   gifts and utilize them to spread the Gospel. The cost of the conference is $99/person. Save $10 by
                                                                                                               registering by October 31st on our events page.

                                                                                                               For more information contact SueLee Jin, Pastor of Pastoral Care and Healing at sjin@
                                                                                                               andersonhillsumc.org.

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As our church looks ahead to make plans for 2020,
                                                    I am excited to look back on what we have already
                                                    accomplished in 2019. We have been serving
                                                    others both near and far, from hosting community
                                                    dinners in Mt. Washington to building houses for
                                                    under-resourced families in Jamaica.
                                                    Additionally, we recently merged with Salem
                                                    Community Church. We also continue to faithfully
                                                    serve our congregation through our worship
                                                    services, children’s ministries, Bible studies,         NEW BOOKS IN THE CHURCH LIBRARY RESOURCE ROOM
                                                    Stephen Ministry, and more. At Anderson Hills,
                                                    we are making connections in our church, in our         There are new books on the on the Church Library shelves including ten books authored by this year’s
community, and in our world. All of this is only made possible through your prayerful commitment and        Global Leadership Summit speakers. Here are three of our favorites!
financial support. You make a difference!
                                                                                                            Beginner’s Pluck by Liz Bohannon
Set your giving goal for 2020
                                                                                                            By embracing your Inner Beginner, dreaming small, choosing curiosity over criticism,
In 2020, we want to continue to increase our impact as a church, and we hope you will join us in this       and so much more, Liz’s story and the principles of Beginner’s Pluck will have you on
effort. Your financial gifts help us to reach out and change lives!                                         your way to building a life of purpose, passion, and lasting impact.

When making your financial commitment, we ask that you:                                                     Rejection Proof by Jia Jiang
                                                                                                            “How I Beat Fear and Became Invincible Through 100 Days of Rejection.”
Prayerfully consider increasing your annual giving. If you are already giving 10% of your income, known
as tithing, we thank you for your dedication. If not, would you consider taking the next step in that
                                                                                                            Hope in the Dark by Craig Groeshel
direction?
                                                                                                            We want to know God, feel His presence, and trust that He hears our prayers, but in
Consider signing up for electronic giving so your gift will be automatically deducted from your account.    the midst of great pain, we may wonder if He really cares about us. Even when we
This can be done through our website (andersonhills.org), on our mobile app (MyAHUMC), or simply            have both hope and hurt, sometimes it’s the hurt that shouts the loudest. Can God
sign up for autopay on the back of your commitment card. Best of all, when you use autopay, none of         be good when life is not?
your offering is lost to bank fees.
                                                                                                            The Library Resource Room is located in the Chapel Parlor facing the front drive of the church.
Submit your commitment card to the church, via mail or in person, by November 3.
Thank you.
We believe in complete transparency and will continue to provide regular updates to our congregation.
It might also help you to know that we have Finance and Audit Committees who review our financial
statements and budget documents every month. We value your gifts and we treat them with the
respect they deserve.
Lastly, I want to personally thank you for your commitment, your faithfulness, and your generosity. It is
                                                                                                                                                     Get out from under
an honor to serve with you.

Faithfully,
                                                                                                                                                     the burden of debt!
                                                                                                                                                     Take our 9-week Financial Peace class starting Thursday,
                                                                                                                                                     January 16 through March 12 (excludes FHSD spring vacation).
Pastor Mark Rowland
                                                                                                                                                     Class is 6:30 – 8:15 pm
                                                                                                                                                     Free childcare available if at least 5 kids are signed up. Register
                                                                                                                                                     and pay for materials on our events page.

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SUMMER FUN...                        & ART CAMP

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SIGN UP AT ANDERSONHILLS.ORG/EVENTS

                          OCT         FAN THE FLAME CONFERENCE                                                                                              IHN HOSTING WEEK
                                      10/4 7-9 PM 10/5 9 AM- 4 PM. Free childcare available with                                                10-16       Displaced families will be staying in our Hospitality House. There are
                           4/5        registration                                                                                                          many ways you can show them God’s love. Sign up on the events
                                                                                                                                                            page.
                          6-12        RUMMAGE SET-UP, SALE, CLEANUP
                                      Our Fall sale is Oct. 11, 12. Friday 9-6, Saturday, 9-1. Early entry with
                                      $2 donation. Starting Oct 6, help with set up, organizing donations.
                                                                                                                                                      16    PREPARE AFFAIR/CHURCH CLEANUP
                                                                                                                                                            8 am- 12 pm Rake leaves, clean out gutters, help the elderly winterize
                                      Cleanup is Sat. Oct 12 1-4 pm..                                                                                       their homes or help spruce up the church

                                 13   DEPLOYING YOUR FAITH
                                                                                                                                                      17    CHRISTMAS OUTREACH
                                      12:15 pm. Atrium. Rev. SueLee Jin and Rev. Jonathan Kollmann                                                          Take tags from board in Connections Center and buy gifts for under-
                                      will be teaching on how to transform lives through the ministry of                                                    resourced families. Unwrapped gifts due back by Dec. 8
                                      evangelism. The luncheon is FREE!.
                                                                                                                                                            BAPTISM & BLESSING CLASS
                                      MEN OF AH NFL WATCH PARTY                                                                                             The class is required for parents to have their children baptized or
                                      12:15 pm Bengals vs Ravens at Jim Rogers house.                                                                       blessed. (After attending one time, you do not need to attend again.)
                     GLOBAL LEADERSHIP SUMMIT                                                                                                               Next Baptism service is Dec. 8.
                                                                                       SEPT             9    SPIRITUAL GROWTH TRACK CLASS
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                     AHUMC is a host5site
                                      LOVE    LANGUAGES
                                          for these two days OF  CHILDREN
                                                             of world-class leadership                 6:30-8 pm. This four-week class helps you identify where you are
                                                                                                                                                      24       ANNUAL CHURCH CONFERENCE
                     training.        9:45-11:45 am or 6:30-8 pm.                                      spiritually, discover your personal and spiritual makeup, and learn how to
                                                                                                                                                               Sunday, 6:30 pm, Connections Center. Worship, dessert and updates
                                      Parents show your love and affection to your kids in ways that they most
                                                                                                       move   to the next level and into a place where you can use your gifts to
                                                                                                                                                               on 2019 ministries and a look ahead to 2020.
                                                                                                       go and serve God. This class is required for membership.
                                 27   WELCOME LUNCH
                                      If you are new to AH, join us for lunch at 12:15 in the Atrium/Connections                                  DEC       UMW CHRISTMAS LUNCH
                                      Center. Children are welcome. Register on our events page.                                                            10 am. Harpist. Lucnh is $10. Sign up in Connections Center on 11/24
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                          NOV         CHARLOTTE’S HEART BLOOD DRIVE
                                                                                                                                                    6       FOREST AIRES CONCERT
                                      9 am--3 pm. We are partnering with Charlotte Criger’s Family and
                                                                                                                                                            7:30 pm, Sanctuary. Free concert, donations welcome.
                            2         Hoxworth Blood Center. Please plan to come and tell your friends &
                                      neighbors!
                                                                                                                                                        9   REMEMBRANCE SERVICE
                                                                                                                                                            7 pm, Sanctuary. If you had a loved one go on to life eternal this year,
                                 3    SPIRITUAL GROWTH TRACK CLASS                                                                                          join us for this special service.
                                      9:30-11 am. This four-week class helps you identify where you are
                                      spiritually, discover your personal and spiritual makeup, and learn how to                                      14    FAMILY CHRISTMAS ADVENTURE
                                      move to the next level. This class is required for membership.                                                        9:30-11:30 am. Families make a Christmas craft, hear the Christmas
                                  9   JINGLE BELL FAIR                                                                                                      story, decorate cookies and sing carols.
                                      9 am-3 pm Get Your Christmas shopping done! A variety of vendors                                                      CANTATA
                                      will be here.                                                                                                   15    AH Chancel Choir & Orchestra will present The Winter Rose at 8:30 &
                                 10   AMEN LUNCH                                                                                                            11 am in the Sanctuary.
                                      12:30 Atrium. David Savage from the Cincinnati Museum Center. His
                                                                                                                                                            CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICES
                                      topic is “America’s Story - Depression to Superpower.                                                          24     Family Services in Fellowship Hall 3 & 4:30 pm. Traditional services in
                                                                                                                                                            Sanctuary 5, 7 & 9 pm

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FALL/WINTER 2019 - Anderson Hills UNITED METHODIST ...
LIFE EVENTS
                                                                  ANNIVERSARIES 50+                        BIRTHDAYS 90+
                                                                  OCTOBER                                  OCTOBER
   BIRTHS                                                         7-Bob & Nancy Sherman, 58 years          2-Barbara Sipes, 94
   Luke & Alison Perry are proud parents of Charlotte Ann, born   12-William & Darlene Judd, 62 years      7-Betty Barlow, 90
   March 11                                                       22-Henry & Judy Kauscher, 59 years       26-Bess Turner, 93
   Zack Romohr & Jenna Sears welcomed Leah Jean on June 21                                                 28-Pauline Sharp, 94
   Stuart & Martha Dornette are the proud grandparents of         NOVEMBER
   Matthew Westerfield Connell, born July 25 to John & Marjorie   2-Don & Mary Hatcher, 73 years           NOVEMBER
   Connell.                                                       22-Richard & Zella Goin, 67 years        9-Bob Lovell, 92
   Brian & Lisa Kaufmann are proud grandparents of Chase          23-Jim & Mary Denges, 64 years
   Daniel Truett. He was born September 21 to Daniel & Alyssa     28-David & Nadine Highfield, 56 years
   Truett                                                                                                  DECEMBER
                                                                  DECEMBER                                 2-Don Hatcher, 98
   WEDDINGS                                                       2-Neil & Dee Hart, 64 years              16-Ken Memke, 90
   Congratulations to Melissa Calderon & Joseph Ball married      11-Warren & Jean Dillon, 54 years        23-Richard Dewey, 90
   July 19 and to Rob Heberly & Vicki Macht married July 21       15-Norman & Barbara Thompson, 63 years   28-Maria Paliobagis, 95
                                                                  18-John & Carol Austin, 55 years
   FROM THIS LIFE TO LIFE ETERNAL                                 22-Scott & Virginia Wheeler, 56 years
   6/21     Janet Brown, mother of Sherri Raisor                  23-Tom & Nancy Futrell, 52 years
   6/27     Steven Maas, father of Emily Neller                   28-Terry & Esther Killen, 56 years
   7/2      Gerry Palmer, mother of Joyce Geng
   7/4      Allan Cordish, husband of Janet Cordish
   7/14     Elizabeth Gill, mother of Deb Erwine
   7/23     Donald Frueauff, father of Sue Price
   7/28     Bruce Still, husband of Shirley Still
   7/29     Marion Godfrey, mother of Gloria Rothacker
            Larry Marcagi, father of Lauren Heis
   8/6      Chad Goebel, husband of Bridget Goebel
   8/14     Ted Ericksen
   8/18     Millard Hollingsworth, father of Neil Hollingsworth
   8/19     Raymond Edwin Macht Jr, father of Vickie Heberly
   9/3      Wanda Vaught, mother of Kim Burford
   9/6      Audrey Hands, mother of Jim Hands III
18 |9.22 Bill King,
     Anderson       husband
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Brenda Sellmeyer, Administrative Assistant             Traditional Worship | 8:30 am & 11:00 am
Darlene Woosley, Administrative Assistant            Contemporary Worship | 9:30 am & 11:00 am
Becky Frazier, Childcare Coordinator               Nursery & Children’s Ministry | 9:30 am & 11:00 am
                                                              Student Ministry I 9:30 am
Sandy Snoke, Babies & Toddlers Coordinator           Sunday Evening Worship & Prayer I 6:00 pm
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