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October Bridge Newsletter 2022

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On October 3rd our new security system at the church will go “live.” The new system will allow the doors to to the building beyond regular business hours.Pastor WadeOctober 20223030thth year! year!

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Pumpkin Patch 2022Something’s Missing in Something’s Missing in This Picture ?This Picture ?YOU!!!YOU!!!Pumpkin Bread Bakers Needed        teach you how.  Rebecca. (Checks to FUMC note: Pumpkin Bread supplies)  

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October Birthdays October AnniversariesBirthdays & AnniversariesMarcia Kauman ............ 02-OctDavid Musselman ........... 02-OctJanet Nelson................... 02-OctAmanda Banda ............... 06-OctJo Ann Ernst ................... 06-OctJoyce Brown ................... 07-OctSarah Eastham ............... 07-OctRhett Branch................... 08-OctKathy Ford ...................... 08-OctTeresa Reeder ................ 08-OctPatsy S. Hebert .............. 09-OctAbby Bauknight .............. 10-OctBarbara Skipper.............. 10-OctGeorgia Hatley................ 12-OctChris Stines .................... 12-OctCorey Sturm ................... 12-OctMelissa Tesson ............... 12-OctEsther Mitchell ................ 13-OctCarly Boles ..................... 14-OctKay Chapman ................. 14-OctLauren Chapman ............ 14-OctRobert Hall...................... 14-OctCareleigh Dotson ............ 15-OctDerrick Parker ................. 15-OctJohn Grin ..................... 16-OctDenise Baker .................. 17-OctSarah Eaves ................... 17-OctJacob Freeman............... 17-OctAlma Driskill .................... 18-OctJo Anne Settles............... 18-OctSandy Schroeder ............ 19-OctJay Munoz ...................... 20-OctBarbara Samples ............ 20-OctCarol Tally ....................... 20-OctJoseph Whiteley ............. 20-OctEmily Wood .................... 20-OctMicahel Correll, Jr. ........ 21- OctDon Grubbs .................... 22-OctClay Belew.. .................... 23-OctAmy Eastham ................. 23-OctRebecca Thornbury ........ 23-OctRaymond Gonzalez ........ 24-OctRachel Wortham ............. 24-OctRodney Durham ............. 26-OctRobert Shook.................. 26-OctDelores Kenne ................ 27-OctMike Wortham ................ 27-OctFrankie Roberts .............. 28-OctDon Angell.. .................... 29-OctJeery Grin .................. 29-OctRandy Michaelis ............. 29-OctJo McPheeters................ 29-OctMary Greeson ................. 31-OctKen Vickers .................... 31-OctArmando & Cynthia Cordero ................ 10/2Jack & Mary Greeson ......................... 10/04Rich & Eileen Wisneski....................... 10/05Daniel & Sara Byrd ............................... 10/6Travis & Cally Fromme ....................... 10/09Steve & Cherise Branch ..................... 10/12Curtis & Frances Reece ..................... 10/15James & Melissa Tesson .................... 10/21October Communion OfferingWorld Communion Sundayracial and ethnic students in achieving their Oct 2Restoration Houseare loved there we can assist them in overcoming them.

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United Women in Faith2022 Mission Plan $ 1,136,354 Apportionments $67,6682022 Giving to Date $ 801,619 Paid To Date $55,995Remaining need $ 334,735 Remaining Due $11,673Save a stamp – give online at www.fumcvictoria.com/giveOctober 2October 9October 16October 23October 30LectionaryFUMC Financial Update as of 9.18.22andMemorialsJean Wood

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Join us for SUNDAY SCHOOL each weekfrom 9:30-10:30am,WEDNESDAY KIDS each weekfrom 6:00-7:00pm(nursery is available until 7:30pm,) and CHILDREN'S CHURCH the firstSunday of each month in IGNITE at 11:00am. INFANT & TODDLER NURSERIES available in the Children's Ministry Center. During our time together, we hope tohelp your children learn about God’s grace and His will for them as they grow in their faith. OCTOBER 2022CONTACT US!BROOKEMERCER@FUMCVICTORIA.COM - DIRECTOR OF CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES LIZPARKER@FUMCVICTORIA.COM - NURSERY COORDINATORWWW.FUMCVICTORIA.COM * FACEBOOK: FUMC VICTORIA CHILDREN INSTAGRAM: FUMC_KIDS_VICTORIAFUMC KIDS

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Pastor Amanda Banda’s NewsRestoraon House Ministries 9th Annual Expo Serve Opportunityand commitments. 

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IGNITE KNIGHTSAA day day inin MDSMDS KindergartenKindergartenWarner tells us to get all our wiggles out, so we are ready to learn.   to read one, two, and three.    Methodist Day SchoolAABB11113322AACCBB

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Church NewsWell now you can…….Shop FUMCVictoria Online!

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Women’s MinstryGet The FUMCVictoria App!With the App you can:• • • • • Read about Events • • • • • • Stay in the know!How to get your App? ORIt’s Free!Seguin La Trinidad United Methodist Church & FUMC-Victoria joined in Prayer

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School MinistryOn Wednesday, September 14, we celebrated Grandparent’s Day with students and families of Methodist Day School. Aer enjoying refreshments in Wesley Hall, families all joined together and aended Chapel in the sanctuary. The church was overowing with joy and smiling faces.

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The FUMC Bridge Newsletter Needs You!MDS TEACHER WISHESVCAM News (Victoria Christian Assistance Ministry)MONTHLY UPDATE September 2022 July Services August ServicesTotal Households Served – 1117 Total Households Served – 1241Total Number in Households – 3095 Total Number in Households – 3466Food Boxes – 948 Food Boxes – 1073Basic Needs - 2511 Basic Needs - 3968Home Delivery - 23 Home Delivery - 24Financial Assistance – 44 Financial Assistance – 45# Homeless Served – 95 # Homeless Served – 108# Homeless Visits - 377 # Homeless Visits - 468*1st time VCAM Clients Served – 79 *1st time VCAM Clients Served – 112Visit our website at: www.vcamvictoria.org or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/vcam.org/ for VCAM services or news.The increased numbers served for the summer could be a sign of things to come or, just hopefully, a “bump in the road” for those suering from the eects of current state of the economy. The rising costs of food, gas & other necessities makes what the VCAM organization & other fellow agencies, all the more imperative to trying to ll in the gaps to make ends meet.Blessings…MarcClients come on a once-a-month basis, while our homeless population is served on a daily basis.All services are provided free.Please continue to refer those who require our services to VCAM & please continue to support.If you know of anyone that would like to be added to the VCAM Monthly Update emailing list, please have them send me an email w/ their contact info.“Providing hope when things seem hopeless…”

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