Prayer School
Friday, September 19, 7:00-8:30 PM & Saturday, September 20, 9:00 AM – 12:30 PM | Ministry Center Conference Room
Do you feel comfortable and confident when it comes to prayer? Do you enjoy praying? Do you understand why, as Christians, we pray? Have you experienced the transformative effect of prayer?
Register for Prayer School for the opportunity to learn and actively engage in the prayer liturgy that Pastor Brian Zahnd, founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri, has developed during a lifetime of pastoral ministry. This prayer school will help you gain a fresh perspective on the purpose of prayer and will provide you with a sustainable framework for personal prayer.
Please use the button below to sign up to attend this two-session class.
Still Waters Adult Day Center Music Under the Stars
Friday, October 3 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM | Still Waters
Grab your lawn chairs or a cozy blanket, pack a picnic, and get ready for an unforgettable night of live music. Donations are welcome and help support programs for seniors.
Art and Craft Fair
Saturday, October 4 | 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Shop a variety of handmade jewelry, woodworking, textiles, holiday home decor, and more plus a bake sale! The funds from the Art & Craft Fair support a number of outreach and mission projects.
Find event details and learn more about the vendors at the Art and Craft Fair website or Facebook page.
Methodist History Presentation
Tuesday, October 7 | 6:30 PM | Fellowship Hall
David Worthington, Global Ambassador of Methodist Heritage Sites, General Commission on Archives & History of The United Methodist Church from Bristol, England, will be offering a presentation called ‘Wisdom from the Past, Hope for the Future – A Methodist Heritage Story.”
David Worthington believes the ‘methods’ established in the 18th-century Methodist movement on both sides of the Atlantic can provide us with valuable lessons and insights as to how we should be addressing some of our current challenges as a denomination. He will share about the need to reclaim our identity as Methodists, but, to do so, we first need to understand what it means to be a Methodist!
A Light to Guide You
Stewardship letter and giving cards were mailed on Monday. Pledge cards are also available at the welcome desk. If you prefer to make your pledge online please use the button below.
We are asking for all Giving Cards to be received in the church office by November 23. Please contact Mike Duff at michaeld@castletonumc.org if you have any questions.
Bell Choir Members Needed
The Bell Choir is currently looking for a few more members! If you can read rhythms, you can do it. We’ve started people out on easy bells and moved them to more complicated ones, or just kept them where they felt comfortable.
Rehearsals are 6:00 – 7:00 PM on Thursdays. We typically ring in service on the last Sunday of the month. If you are interested or would like more information, please contact John Perkins, Director of Music, at johnp@castletonumc.org.
30 Days of Catch for Gleaners!
September is Hunger Action Month and for the 3rd year Pastor Matt is playing catch for 30 days with 30 different people to raise awareness and funds for Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana.
You can follow the journey and see who he plays catch with each day at Facebook.com/30daysofcatch.
You can also donate by going to give.gleaners.org/catch2025.
Everything donated in September will be matched 100% to help our neighbors facing food insecurity,
Thank you for your support!
Save the Date & Special Announcements
- Invitation to the Jesus Life Series | Continues through November | Table Group Info & Study Guides
- Immunization Clinic | Tuesday, October 14 | 3:00 – 5:00 PM | Fellowship Hall
- Maximizing your Medicare Benefits | Friday, October 17 | 5:00 PM | Still Waters Adult Day Center
- Mission Fair | Sunday, October 19 | Fellowship Hall
- Charge Conference | Sunday, October 19 | 4:00 – 5:30 PM | Epworth UMC
- Tax Advantage Giving Workshop | Sunday, October 26 | Following worship