the Difference magazine - October 2013 issue by ManchesterUMC

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OCTOBER 2013

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How Fair Trade Makes a Difference

Connect. Grow. Serve Stewardship at Manchester UMC

JOIN THE MANNA FEST! SATURDAY, October 26 SUNDAY, October 27

You’re Invited to Connect, Grow,Serve and Celebrate God’s Gifts

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Connect to God in a fresh way, thanking God for his generous gifts. Today we celebrate God’s extravagant generosity to us that connects us with God and others in authentic ways.

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As we receive signs of God’s faithful generosity each day, our lives grow deeper and richer. In that, we discover how we can be a life-changing blessing to others--growing in God’s faithfulness.

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Our best serving is when we make bold promises and dare to come through. As we commit to bold promises, we claim God’s power to change lives.

SERVICE TIMES: Saturday - 5 p.m. (in the Historic Chapel) Sunday - Traditional: 8, 11 a.m. | Sunday Contemporary: 9:30 a.m.

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Just as God gifted Moses and his people with abundant manna, God has gifted us with the bread of life, our loving Lord Jesus.

In joyful response, prayerfully consider your 2014 commitment back to God’s work through MUMC. Then, complete a Manna Card, mailed to your homes, and return it during worship. You may also complete a manna card online or return yours by mail. Together, we will help others Connect, Grow and Serve in new and exciting ways helping make God’s dream Mannafest in our midst.

A LETTER FROM THE EDITOR Hello from Houston! It is with bittersweet sentiment that I announce my relocation to Houston, TX, due to my husband’s acceptance of a promotion. The bitter taste comes from knowing that we’ll be away from family, our hometown, and newfound Manchester UMC church family. The sweet tastes lies in knowing that this is where God is calling us in this season—to the unknown. In the short time that I’ve served Manchester UMC, I’ve been blessed beyond measure. Blessed to meet so many smiling faces. Blessed to work with such a phenomenal staff. Blessed to do what I love, in a way that honors my Creator.

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Thank you, for the many ways that you’ve helped me enhance communications at Manchester UMC. Together, we’ve reached new people with a message of hope, created new publications and forums for dialogue, and are better equipped to make a difference for Christ in the world. I’m currently working remotely, and can be reached via email at cartiay.mccoy@ manchesterumc.org or via phone at 636.200.4749. There’s still great work to be done, and more to come to this end. In other news, each October, we focus on stewardship—how we can best honor God with our time, talent, and treasures. You’ll receive some information in the mail about these efforts. Inside, you’ll find out how Manchester United Methodist Youth care for God’s children, why Fair Trade makes a difference, and unique ways to connect, grow and serve. Here’s to a fabulous October! Do you have news to share? Visit manchesterumc.org/comms to submit news for the next issue of the Difference magazine.

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Cartiay McCoy Director of Communications

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Connection

SPOTLIGHT

Trunk-or-Treat Dinners are served from 5:15 - 6:30 p.m. Each Wednesday October 9 - Chili All Ways, Hot Dogs, French Fries October 16 - Country Fried Steak, Mashed Potatoes & Gravy, Vegetable, Biscuits October 23 - Beef Stroganoff, Vegetables, Bread October 30 - Mom’s Pot Roast, Vegetables, Rolls All Meals are served with salad, dessert, and beverage. Please sign-up for meals by using the worship bulletin, calling the office (636.394.7506), online, or at the meals. Walk-ins are welcome, but, signing up helps to get an accurate count for ordering food.

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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27 5-7 p.m. FREE

You can help:

Donated candy can be dropped off in the TOT bins in the Narthex and Children’s Education hallway.

Mark your calendars and invite your friends and neighIf you would like to volunbors to MUMC’s TRUNK-orteer to host a “trunk”, or to TREAT! help the day of the event with decoration, registraAt this free, safe, familytion, parking or welcome– friendly event, kids 12 and let us know on the SIGN-UP younger (accompanied sheet in the bulletin. Trunk by an adult), will “Trunkregistration forms are also or-Treat” from car to car available at the children’s as youth and adults hand welcome desk on the lower out goodies. There will be level. a Decorated Trunk ConFor more information, test, Fire Truck, Halloween Contact Jennifer Finley at games and more! 636.200.4731.

Making a Difference through our Core United Methodist Agencies

ince its inception, The United Methodist Church has been at the forefront of combatting social justice issues in the United States and around the world. It was the “people called Methodists” who began some of the first Settlement Houses in the United States, tackling issues of poverty and hunger in urban communities since the 1800’s. The Sunday school movement began in the Methodist church as a way to help feed, clothe, and educate the poorest of America’s children that were slipping through the cracks of our nation’s education and social service systems. United Methodism has at its foundation a call to make a difference in the lives of others. It is upon that foundation that our denomination – and our local congregation – continues to make a difference in the lives of others in the 21st Century and beyond. There are four United Methodist social service agencies in the St. Louis metropolitan area: The Bridge, Epworth Children and Family Ministries, Kingdom House, and Shalom House. Historically, these agencies – along with all other United Methodist social service agencies - were financially supported by the United Methodist Churches in Missouri as a part of each congregation’s Apportionments. (Apportionments are financial contributions given by local United Methodist congregations to support the broader ministries of the Conference and the denomination.) In 2006, the Missouri Conference of the United

Methodist Church made the decision to remove the United Methodist agencies from the apportioned giving of each local church. At that time the Bishop encouraged each congregation to strengthen their connections to the United Methodist agencies in their geographic area through increased financial giving and hands-on engagement. In response to this call to strengthen our connections with our United Methodist agencies, in 2011 Manchester UMC’s senior leadership, Mission Funds Committee, and our Outreach and Missions Team made the decision to emphasize our United Methodist agencies by calling them our “Four Core United Methodist Agencies” (sometimes called our “Core Agencies” for short). This distinction helps convey the strong connection we have to these agencies as a United Methodist Church. Our close working relationship with each agency also helps provide opportunities for us to engage with each agency in ongoing and relational ways that truly make a difference in the lives of their clients, working together with them to provide pathways out of poverty. Because of their faith-based connections, these agencies are uniquely equipped to help us live out our call to be the hands and feet of Christ in the world. While our connection to our United Methodist social service agencies is strong, Manchester UMC is engaged in ministry with numerous non-United Methodist agencies. With over 3,300 members at Manchester UMC, we have opportunities to touch the lives of hundreds of people each year through our partnership with many other agencies. In fact, since establishing our Core United Methodist Agencies in 2011, our financial contributions to all of our missions connections (United Methodist and non-UMC affiliated) has increased! As we strengthen our understanding of our call to missions and provide opportunities for people to make a difference in the lives of others through hands-on service and financial gifts, the difference that we make will increase like ripples in a pond. We begin in the center – with our United Methodist connections – and then continue making a difference throughout the world. There are opportunities for you to make a difference with our United Methodist Core Agencies! Take a look at the service opportunities for October/November described in this month’s magazine, pick up a copy of our “Passport to Serving” from the Welcome Center, or log onto manchesterumc.org/fia to discover the many ways that you can put your faith in action. You can also contact Rev. Beth Elders, Director of Outreach and Missions, to explore additional ways that you, your family, or your small group can get involved. (beth.elders@manchesterumc.org or 636-200-4724) MANCHESTERUMC.ORG | 5

ONGOING ADULT SMALL GROUPS Find unique ways to connect with others! Small group listings are available for all ages and serve a variety of interests.

Singles

Sundays, 11 a.m. – noon | Room 301 Currently studying the book of Psalms. Class members are single adults who are mostly over 55 years of age. Following the class, many enjoy going to lunch at various restaurants.

Alpha Class

Sunday Mornings | Room 311 | 9:30-10:30 a.m. If you have ever wondered how Christianity went from twelve disciples to a multitude of denominations and a worldwide religion, this is the study you’ve been waiting for. Take an in-depth look at the history of Christianity.

Sunday Mornings @ Bread Co. St. Louis Bread Co., 14560 Manchester Road | FaithLinks Current Issues | 8:15 – 9 a.m. Join discussions on contemporary issues and current events. All are welcome!

Harvest Class

Sundays | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Room 221 During October, we’ll read Animate Faith: Exploration of Beliefs.

Joy Class

Sundays | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Room 141 Using the Adult Bible Study series, produced by the Methodist publishing house, we will study Genesis.

Sojourners

Sundays | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Room 219 This is a “go deeper” study to examine the books of Luke & Acts.

Scan this QR Code or visit manchesterumc.org to sign-up.

NEW STUDIES! FALL CLASS LISTINGS

Faith formation classes are designed to offer stimulating discussion on a variety of topics. Visit manchesterumc.org/smallgroups for a complete listing of classes and meeting times.

BIBLE STUDY CLASSES THE GNOSTIC GOSPELS Wednesdays, Oct 9 – Nov 20 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | Room 311 The class will be an introduction and survey of the Gnostic writings recently (1945) discovered. What do they tell us about Christ’s teachings and our understandings today? We’ll be using Elaine Pagel’s book Gnostic Gospels as our guide. Led by Nancy Miller. Book fee: $10

WOMEN’S BOOK STUDY Monday, October 7 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Room 222 Reading Lolita in Tehran by Azar Nafisi shares the story of how this university professor opened her home to women so they could secretly continue their study of literature after many Western classics were banned. It is a story of courage and inspiration. Please come with the book read. Friends and family always welcome. [November 4 – Extraordinary Ordinary People | December 2 – The Road of Lost Innocence: The True Story of a Cambodian Heroine]

THE BIBLE “FOR DUMMIES” PART 1 – THE OLD TESTAMENT Wednesdays, Sept 25 – Nov 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Room 312 If you’ve shied away from Bible study because you don’t think you know what you should know, then this class is for you. Using the book from the “for Dummies” series, we’ll work our way through the Old Testament in a way that leaves you feeling de-stressed and quite knowledgeable. Led by Debbie Irving, Dir. of Faith Formation. Expect about 15 pages per week of reading in the light and lively style of this series. Book fee: $15

Nancy Miller has been a Christian education director and consultant, high school English teacher, District Curriculum Coordinator and Adjunct Faculty member at SLU, where she earned a PhD in Education Administration and Curriculum. “After studying and teaching the history and development of British literature, I was drawn to study early Christian writings, the development and selection of our New Testament, and how these writings affect our views of Christ and His church today.”

LIFE STAGES & FELLOWSHIP CLASSES MAKING MARRIAGE WORK Sundays through Oct. 27 | 9:30 - 10:30 a.m. | Room 309 Dr. John Gottman has revolutionized the study of relationships. As a professor of psychology and founder/director of the Seattle Marital and Family Institute, he has studied the habits of couples, in detail, for nearly four decades. Come learn about Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work to recognize positive and encouraging ideas for how to safeguard and improve relationships. This is an opportunity to learn how to strengthen relationship connections broadly; not limited to married couples. Individuals and couples are welcome. Led by Mary Beth Harper. Book fee: $12 per household.

PRE-MEMBER CLASS Sundays, Nov 3 & 10 | 5 - 8 p.m. | Room 141 Those interested in joining Manchester UMC, or current members who want a refresher, are invited to attend this 2-week session. This class provides a great place to meet people, get to know more about Christianity and United Methodism, and to find out how to get plugged into our programs and service ministry. Dinner is provided. Childcare provided with advance registration. To register, or for more information, contact Jen White at jen.white@ manchesterumc.org or 636-200-4734.

Todd and Mary Beth Harper have been members of MUMC for ten years. Mary Beth has been a Marriage and Family Therapist for twenty years and Todd has been an engineer at Boeing for over twentyfour years. Todd and Mary Beth have been married for ten years and have a wonderful three-yearold son, Connor. MANCHESTERUMC.ORG | 7

Tuesday

OCTOBER

Worship Sanctuary 8 a.m. (Traditional) 9:30 a.m. (Contemporary) 11 a.m. (Traditional)

Sunday Worship Sanctuary 8 a.m. (Traditional) 9:30 a.m. (Contemporary) 11 a.m. (Traditional)

M&Ms Dinner 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

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M&Ms Dinner 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

Chancel Choir Concert 7:30 p.m.

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Wednesday M&Mâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dinner 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

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Toxic Charity Seminar w/Robert D. Lupton 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday Worship 5 p.m. Historic Chapel

Thursday

Friday Youth All MUMY Lock-In

Friday Youth at Festival of Sharing

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Saturday Youth at Festival of Sharing

Saturday

Bike Rehab Sessions

Worship Services Trunk-or-Treat 5 - 7 p.m.

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UMM Chilli Supper 6 p.m.

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Thursday

M&Ms Dinner 5:15 - 6:30 p.m.

Visit manchesterumc.org/schedule for a complete listing of all classes and room numbers.

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ADULT CLASS LISTINGS, CONTINUED MORE GREAT CLASSES PASTOR GREG’S PRAYER AND MEDITATION CLASS Wednesdays, Oct. 9 – Nov. 6 Both prayer and meditation are different, but very important spiritual disciplines. We’ll gain Biblical insights into each, as well as practice different ways of praying and meditating.

HEAVEN: THREE PERSPECTIVES 2nd Wednesdays: Sept. 11, Oct. 9, Nov. 13 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Fireside Room (by the Sanctuary) Explore the subject of heaven from three different perspectives. Attend one or all sessions. Sept. 11 -- Heaven Is for Real by Todd and Colton Burpo from the perspective of a child. Oct. 9 -- Waking Up in Heaven by Crystal McVea who is a schoolteacher. Nov. 13 -- Proof of Heaven by Dr. Eben Alexander, a neurosurgeon. Please come with the book read. Sessions are led by Trish Gunby.

Stop by the small groups table in the Narthex on Sunday to learn more about classes, and to register!

EMBRACING THE PROPHETS Sundays, Sept. 15 – Sept. 25 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Room 311 Join Rev. Nancye Dunlap for a study of Walter Bruggemann’s book, Embracing the Prophets in Contemporary Culture: Confronting Today’s Pharoahs. From the publisher: “Brueggemann, arguably America’s leading Old Testament scholar . . . takes us on a wild ride through the poetic prophecy of the Hebrew Scripture, identifying cultural contexts, putting a framework to Israel’s history and, most significantly . . . drawing connections between Israel’s sociological, economic and spiritual status and that of America today.” Book fee: $10.

LIFE STAGES & FELLOWSHIP CLASSES CRAFT AND PRAYER OPPORTUNITY Wednesday, October 23 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Room TBA Are you finding it difficult to turn down the noise of life and then find time to pray and listen to God? You may find help, as others have, using Protestant prayer beads. During this class you will make a set of prayer beads and learn ways to enhance your prayer life using them. Please register in advance so we can ensure adequate supplies for all. Supply fee: $8

MUMC WALKING GROUPS Join in for exercise and fellowship each Tuesday and Thursday at 7 p.m. We’ll meet at local parks, open with a devotion and prayer, and then walk at our own pace. You may leave when you’re finished or stay for a while and visit. A complete schedule, including walking sites will be sent upon receipt of your registration. Friends and family are always welcome! Led by Mary Corsair.

Scan this QR Code or visit manchesterumc.org/smallgroups to sign-up.

Connect • Grow • Serve My wife and I have been members here at Manchester UMC for better than 30 years. So, over the past 3 decades you could say that we have gone through some interesting and challenging times in our lives. As young parents, we struggled with much of the same things that young parents of today wrestle with… balancing pursuit of a career with responsibilities of family and church. Our primary motivation in coming to Manchester UMC initially was all about the kids. Both Joy and I felt that it was important that the girls be raised in a structured, Christian household. However, it wasn’t too long before I found myself seeking ways to get CONNECTED. And I most certainly did. It all started with getting plugged in to our music program, but then I found myself wanting to better understand what was behind the words that I was singing. Disciple Bible study provided me with a structured and formal way to GROW in my faith. And like most of us, I’m still on that journey. But the biggest step that I’ve taken in my faith journey in the past many years has been my desire to SERVE. For whoever serves should do so from the strength that God furnishes. Do this so that in everything God may be honored through Jesus Christ. - 1 Peter 4-11. And as each of us committed when becoming members, we do so not only with our time, our talents, our prayers, but our treasure, as well. As much as I’d like to say that tithing was an easy process, I’d have to say that it was more of a natural outgrowth of our process of getting CONNECTED, GROWING in faith, and SERVING. I challenge each of you to prayerfully consider where you are in your faith journey and come to an understanding between yourself and your God that all of life’s blessings come from Him, and that by returning a fair portion of those blessings back to Him is both right and good. ~ Maurice Parisien, MUMC Lay Leader

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HANDS ON SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES Volunteer at Epworth – Monday October 14 (5:30-8 p.m.) Volunteers are needed to serve dinner at Epworth’s Drop-In Center in University City. These evening gatherings serve young adults who have “aged out” of foster care and its support system, providing meals, opportunities to socialize, and educational programs/ activities on topics related to important life skills. (Volunteers must be 21+) Contact Barb Zenser zenser@sbcglobal. net or 636-394-4608 for more information or to sign up to serve.

Bike ReHab Friday, October 25: 6-9 p.m. Saturday, October 26: 8 a.m. - Noon Manchester UMC’s Bike ReHab ministry receives used bikes as donations, cleans them up and does minor repairs, and then donates them to local charitable organizations for distribution to their clients. Volunteers of all ages and abilities are needed on October 25 and 26 to assist with bike cleanup and minor repair. No experience or special skills needed – this is a great opportunity for all ages and abilities to make a difference! Contact Jim Vail (jandlvail@sbcglobal.net) or visit www. manchesterumc.org/mission-service/bike-rehab for more information or to sign up to make a difference.

Serve Dinner at The Bridge – October 16

MUMC Sandwich Ministry – Tuesday Mornings, 10:30-11:30 a.m. (Oct. 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29)

Manchester UMC sponsors dinner at The Bridge on the third Wednesday of every month, helping provide a nutritious meal to homeless guests in St. Louis. Volunteers (ages 10 and up) are needed from 3:30-6 p.m. to help prepare and serve the evening meal on October 16. No experience necessary! This is a great opportunity for individuals, families, and small groups to make a difference in the lives of others.

Volunteers meet every Tuesday morning to make and deliver over 250 sandwiches to guests of The Bridge. All ages and abilities are invited to be a part of this service opportunity! Contact Sue Copeland (636-394-7535 or ronsue303@sbcglobal. net for more information or to sign up to serve.

GROUP DISCUSSIONS:

Contact Debbie Irving at 636.200.4720 or debbie. irving@manchesterumc. org to learn more.

To register, or for more information on any of the above service opportunities, visit manchesterumc.org/fia or e-mail Rev. Beth Elders, Director of Outreach & Missions at beth.elders@ manchesterumc.org.

Outside In: Feeding the Hunger • Sunday Evenings 6-7:30 p.m. October 6 - November 3 • Wednesday Evenings 6:30-8 p.m. • October 9 - November 6 Connect spiritual and physical hunger from a biblical perspective.

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What is Fair Trade? • November 3, 10, 17 at 9:30 a.m. Examine the what/why/how of Fair Trade, discuss its Biblical connections, and learn how to buy and utilize Fair Trade products.

Felicia

STEWARDSHIP:

RESPONSIBILY OVERSEEING & PROTECTING SOMETHING OF VALUE

A LOOK AHEAD:

BY CARRIE WING

hether it is in the environment of our 10+ Manchester United Methodist Youth (MUMY) small groups, or in our 120+ member Youth Group, our students care for God’s children in many ways. Small group ministry is a vital part in the faith journey of the United Methodist Church. Because of the resources MUMC has to offer, our youth have the opportunity to participate in over 10 interest-based small groups and grade level discussion groups. Out of these groups comes fellowship, service, and an enhanced faith experience. One of the small groups offered is Cooking for a Cause. It is offered for students in grades eight through twelve and meets once a week for an hour and a half. The leaders of the group are active adults in the church who want to share their love and knowledge of cooking and service to interested youth. Over the years of small group ministry for youth, Cooking for a Cause has done the most service to the community and church of any small group. Recently, the members worked the night shift at Manchester Days, serving food to community members. They also make a meal every month for a family in need of support. They have worked at Ronald McDonald House, baked for Fair Trade Market, helped the Manchester Men with prep work for Night at the Bistro, and countless other acts of service. This group has created a connection for our youth between the art of cooking and baking and the need to serve the church and community at large. If you are interested in donating to this

group to continue their good efforts, or if you have a service opportunity that aligns with their mission, please contact Felicia Barringer, MUMY Small Groups Coach, at Felicia.Barringer@manchesterumc.org.

Spirit Camp Reunion Sunday, October 6 During Youth Group

Spirit Camp might be considered the “favorite” MUMY event of the year. Middle schoolers are the campers and juniors and seniors are the counselors, plus twentysome adults join in on the Spirit Camp fun and spiritual growth as well. They spend nearly a week at Blue Mountain Camp, in late July, and this year over 120 students and adults participated! In May, our incoming sophomores sadly recognized the fact that they would be too old to be a Spirit Camp camperson and too young to be a Spirit Camp counselor. And they further realized that incoming sixth graders are too young to attend Spirit Camp. It did not take them long to brainstorm a perfect solution: Sophomores teach a “course” to sixth graders on “Everything You Need to Know about MUMY.” And then the sophomores themselves promptly built this program.

Three-Church Lock-In

They wanted our newest and youngest MUMY members to learn about, and become familiar with, lots of aspects of MUMY: Lock In, service work, popular games and songs, small groups, Sunday night youth group, the MUMY Mentor program and much more. They wanted our sixth graders to feel comfortable in a new atmosphere, while allowing them an early start on getting to know some friendly leaders. Boot Camp ran consecutively with Spirit Camp, so every MUMY age from incoming sixth grade to outgoing seniors had a place to be.

Friday, November 8 - 10

Friday, October 11 to Saturday, October 12 8 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday at MUMC

Festival of Sharing trip Friday, October 18 to Saturday, October 19 5 p.m. Friday to 4 p.m. Saturday

Trunk-or-Treat Sunday, October 27 5 - 7 p.m.

Senior High Retreat at Blue Mountain

7 p.m. Fri. - noon Sunday

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FAIR TRADE

MAKING A DIFFERENCE WHAT IS FAIR TRADE?

Fair Trade describes a strategy for poverty alleviation and sustainable development in order to create opportunities for producers who have been economically disadvantaged by the conventional trading system. It is about a lot of things: a social justice movement, an alternative business model, a system of global commerce, a tool for international development, a faith-based activity.

FAIR TRADE PRINCIPLES

• Create opportunities for economically and socially marginalized producers; Fair Trade is a strategy for poverty alleviation and sustainable development. • Develop transparent and accountable relationships; Fair Trade involves relationships that are open, fair, consistent and respectful. • Build capacity; Fair Trade is a means to develop producers’ independence. • Promote Fair Trade: Fair Trade encourages and understanding by all participants for their role in world trade. • Pay promptly and fairly: Fair Trade empowers producers to set prices within the framework of the true costs of labor time, materials, sustainable growth and related factors. • Support safe and empowering working conditions: Fair Trade means safe and healthy working environments are provided, free of forced labor. • Ensure the rights of children: Fair Trade means that all children have the right to security, education and play. • Cultivate environmental stewardship: Fair Trade seeks to offer current generations the ability to meet their needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs. • Respect cultural identity: Fair Trade celebrates the cultural diversity of communities, while seeking to create positive and equitable change.

FAIR TRADE & THE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

The UMCOR Coffee Project is a partnership between the United Methodist Committee on Relief, and Equal Exchange, our Fair Trade products provider. Through the project, farmers receive fair prices for their crops, affordable credit and long-term trade relationships with a trading partner they can trust. In addition, for every pound of fairly traded products United Methodists buy, a donation is made to the UMCOR Small Farmer Fund. In 2011, the Project raised $20,445.

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FAIR TRADE & MUMC We support Fair Trade and UMCOR with our purchase of the products sold at the display next to the Bridge Bread table. The prices are comparable or less than grocery store prices. Currently, coffee, tea and some chocolate is being sold, but the inventory can be expanded if there is demand. Above all, be sure to attend the Fair Trade Market, Nov. 23 and 24; Nov. 29-Dec. 1. Interested in shopping Fair Trade? Look for these symbols:

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CLERGY & PROGRAM STAFF

Have a question or a need? Contact Manchester UMC staff at firstname.lastname@manchesterumc.

Greg Weeks

Stephanie Lendt

Nancye Dunlap

Beth Elders

Jennifer Finley

Phil Estes

Debra Irving

Cartiay McCoy

Sally Cleveland

Kandace Herring

Ryan Langeland

Jen White

Kevin McBeth

Sherry Boland

Lori Borger

Will Brinkhorst

John Cargile

Mary Pettit

Senior Pastor 636.200.4703

Director of Faith Formation 636.200.4720

Director of Music 636.200.4712

Associate Pastor 636.200.4705

Director of Communications 636.200.4749

Handbell Program Director 636.200.4733

Associate Pastor 636.200.4704

Director of Children’s Worship & Nursery 636.200.4707

Director of Drama Ministry and Children’s Music Ministry 636.200.4716

Director of Outreach and Missions 636.200.4724

Circle of Friends (Preschool) Director 636.200.4718

Audio / Visual Coordinator 636.200.4741

Director of Children & Family Ministry 636.200.4731

Director of Youth Ministries 636.200.4735

Director of Administration 636.200.4706

New Member Coordinator 636.200.4734

Finance Director 636.200.4722

Organist/Music Associate 636.200.4728

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