CAMPHOR MEMORIAL WELCOME TO OUR VISITORS UNITED METHODIST 5620 Wyalusing Avenue ~ Philadelphia, PA 19131 Church Office: 215-747-2600 ~ Fax: 215-747-3954 www.camphormemorial.org

We are very happy to welcome you to Camphor Memorial today. We pray that this will be a period of meditation and that you will find direction on your journey. We invite you to come often and make Camphor your church home. World

Communion MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church is to make disciples of Jesus Christ. Sunday

VISION STATEMENT

The vision of Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church is to be a Christ-centered nurturing and supportive fellowship of believers who strive to lead lost souls to Jesus Christ and improve the quality of life in our community.

Rev. Herbert E. Palmer, Gloria E. Todd, Director of Music/Organist

21st Sunday after Pentecost Liturgical Color – Green Sunday, October 1, 2008 11:00 am Worship Service Worship Leader – Rev. Herbert E. Palmer

ORGAN PRELUDE “Come Ye Sinners, Poor and Needy” Beat Street arr. Gordon Young

*PROCESSIONAL HYMN “Take Up The Cross” No. 415

*GREETING: O God, be gracious to us and bless us and make your face to shine upon us, that your way may be known upon earth, your saving power among all nations. Let the people praise you, O God; let all the peoples praise you! Let the nations be glad and sing for joy, for you judge the peoples with equity and guide the nations upon earth.

*HYMN OF PRAISE No. 384 “Love Divine, All Love Excelling”

SACRAMENT OF HOLY Page 26

Invitation Confession Canticle of God’s Glory Prayer for Pardon Words of Assurance

PASTORAL PRAYER

SENIOR CHOIR SELECTION “I Know I’ve Been Changed” arr. Roy L. Belfield Jr.

LAY MESSAGES/ANNOUNCEMENTS

WELCOME AND RECOGNITION OF VISITORS

*PASSING OF PEACE

AARP DRIVERS SAFETY CLASS Deborah Terrell, Chairperson For ages 50 and Over SENIOR CHOIR ATHEM Monday, October 20th & Tuesday, October 21st “” Charles Gouned Time: 10am – 2pm OFFERING OF TITHES AND GIFTS YOU ATTEND BOTH DAYS Cost: $10.00 (Make check or money order only payable to AARP) *: We give thee but thine own, what e’ver the gift Location: Camphor Memorial UMC may be; all that we have is thine alone, a trust, O Lord, from thee. SAVE MONEY ON YOUR AUTO INSURANCE TO RESERVE YOUR SEAT CALL SENIOR CHOIR SELECTION Margaret Diggs: 215-748-2660 “I Know I’ve Been Changed” arr Roy L. Belfield, Jr

SCRIPTURE READINGS EVENING ADULT BIBLE STUDY O.T. Exodus 20:1-4,7-9,12-20 Phyllis Goldsberry-Daniels The evening adult bible study will begin on Wednesday, October 8, 2008 N.T. Philippians 3:4-14 Bevene McAvoy at 7pm. The class will be led by Pastor Palmer and will be held in the community room of Camphor –Brooks Senior Apts., which is located INTRODUCTION OF GUEST PREACHER next door at 5630 Wyalusing Avenue. Our first study will be at the letter Rev. Herbert E. Palmer to the Philippians. In preparation for the 1st Session please read Chapter 1. Come one, come all and let us feed on God’s word together. *HYMN OF PREPARATION No. 419 “I Am Thine O Lord” ADULT & FAMILY MINISTRIES Rev. Charles E. King FAMILY PICTURES & POTLUCK DINNER *INVITATION TO CHRISTIAN DISCIPLESHIP Camphor’s Annual Family and Friends Day is scheduled on “Just As I Am, Without One Plea” No. 357 Sunday, October 19, 2008. We are hoping each and every one of you will attend and bring your family and friends. We are planning *SACRAMENT OF HOLY COMMUNION No. 27 a potluck supper and will also offer the opportunity to sit for and The Great Thanksgiving purchase family portraits on that day. Fantastic Photography will Breaking the Bread be available after service and I pray many of you will take advantage of this marvelous opportunity to sit for that family Giving the Bread and Cup picture you have been wanting. Sitting will be available in the gym after the 11:00am service. Thank You *RECESSIONAL HYMN

“Take Up The Cross” No. 415 We are asking members to bring side dishes and desserts. Our * menu will consist of collard greens, potato salad, cabbage, candy sweet potatoes and tossed salad. Your contribution will need to be ORGAN POSTLUDE enough for about 20 people and in disposable container. Please “Jesus Joy of Man’s Desiring” J.S. Bach complete the Yellow Insert and place in the secretary window. Thank You for your cooperation and we are looking for ward to a spirit filled day. *Asterisk indicates congregation stands

WORLD COMMUNION DAY CENTRAL DISTRICT GATHERING FOR ANNUAL COMMUNION STEWARDS DAY Newly-Elected Peggy Johnson shares her vision and invited you to share at our Central District Gathering for Laity PRESIDENT – Charlotte Dennis th VICE PRESIDENT – Eva D. Harris Tuesday, October 14 at Valley Forget: St. Matthew’s UMC SECRETARY – Judy Mellix 600 Walker Rd, Wayne 19087. Fellowship Hall 7pm – 8:30pm

TREASURER – Elaine Brown, Josephine Keyes NEW !!! CITY OF PHILA JOB OPPORTUNITIES LIST CHAPLIN- Doris Snell Thanks to Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr we have received a list of available jobs the City of Philadelphia has available. A complete list can HONORS THE FOLLOWING: be found on the resource table in the Great Hall.

PRESENT STEWARDS CHURCH USHER ASSOCIATION PHILA. BANQUET Ruth Boston Elaine Brown Bevene McAvoy The 33rd Annual Awards Banquet of the Church Ushers Charlotte Dennis Eva D. Harris Josephine Keyes Association of Philadelphia will be held Saturday, November 1, Edythe Lawrence Judy Mellix Bettie Peyton 2008 at 1 PM at Shiloh Apostolic Temple, 1504-34 W. Master Doris Snell Pearlease Wyatt Street, Philadelphia. This year's honorees are Rev. James Baker, Hope Henry Phyllis Goldsberry-Daniels Rev. Laurie Ann Rookard, Sister Linda Reynolds and Sister Keyanna Harilee. Tickets are $35 for adults and $20 for children FORMER STEWARDS under 12 years. As our former pastor, Rev. Rookard, is an honoree, a block of tickets has been provided to Camphor for our Grace Purnell Dawn Moore Terezin Richards members and friends. Your ads and patron listings ($1) are also Katherine Keeling Alice Habershaw Annabelle Gordon welcome. Please contact Betty Rivers, Ernestine Martin, Lewisene

Jordan, or Carol Black to reserve your ticket(s) as soon as DECEASED STEWARDS possible. The deadline for ads and patrons is October 5 and the deadline for payment of tickets is October 19, 2008. We Jenny Tinsley Hazel Carden Willa Trawick look forward to seeing Camphor well represented at the banquet. Mildren Gray Mary Pray Grace Adams Evelyn Banks Leona Bell Ollie Cooper A CHRISTMAS SPECTACULAR: Hagar Dorsey Carrie Bowser Bertha Williams MAKE YOUR RESERVATION NOW!! Sarah Langford Alice Deshields Susie Johnson The Finance Ministry would like you to join them for a day of Novella Gregory Eunice Miles Lethia Moore holiday spirit: Blanche Bell Margaret Cooper Rachel Deas When: December 5, 2008 Margie Young Dorothy Stewart Margaret Parnell Where: Ace in the Hole (The Brownstone) Louvenia Hope Christine Savage Louise Blair Henrietta Gwaltney Ada Scott Edythe Drumgoole Show: Merry Christmas, Baby!! Lunch and Show Time: 11:30am to 3:30pm Your Faithfulness to this ministry brings honor to our Lord and Savior Cost: $80.00 Jesus Christ (1 Corinthians 4:21) Contact Elizabeth Lockwood, 215-365-6907 ~ Elizabeth Rivers 215-848-0866 for reservations.

SUNDAY SCHOOL DURING 11:00 AM WORSHIP SERMON NOTES: October 5th SERVICE Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old, SCRIPTURE: he will not depart from it. Proverbs 22:6 Sunday School will begin for all youth ages 4 to 12 years SUBJECT: old on September 21, 2008. Please bring your child/children to church, then allow them to gather at the back of the sanctuary during "passing of peace", meet their teacher, and go downstairs for their Bible story lesson, music and crafts. A light snack will be provided for them to take home. On Communion Sunday, all youth Is there anything that God would have me to do? will be returned to you (parents) by the end of the sermon.

UNITED METHODIST WOMEN th • On Saturday, October 11 at 10am the UMW will hold a General Meeting at Camphor UMC to elect officers for the upcoming year. Please attend and pray about taking an office.

th • On Saturday, October 18 from 9am – 3pm. EPA Key Points/outline of main thought or idea Conference United Methodist Women. Location: Arch Street UM Church; Broad & Arch Street. Cost: $8.00 includes Breakfast & Lunch. There will be a parking fee break for lower rate near the church. Please consider taking public transportation.

nd • On Saturday, November 22 from 9am to 12pm there will be a District Officers update held at Union UMC in Havertown, PA What did God say specifically to me during the sermon?

OLDER ADULT HEALTHY STRETCH & FIT PROGRAM Starting soon!! Classes will be held on Wednesday’s from 10am – 11am to help keep you active, help increase strength, improve flexibility and more. There will be screening and educational information after every class. Cost: $3.00 per class. Sign Up sheet on Great Hall resource table. If you have any questions please contact church secretary.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE UPDATED !!!! CAMPHOR MEMORIAL CHARGE Sunday 11:00am Worship Service CONFERENCE UPDATE!! 11:15am Sunday School (ages 4-12) All Charge Conference reports must be submitted to the Church Office no later than October 26, 2008. The Charge Conference Monday **** report forms are available in the Church office. All chairpersons

Tuesday 10:00am Community/Food Fellowship and other leaders are urged to obtain their report forms as soon as 2:00pm Computer Class possible. If you have any questions regarding the Charge Conference, please refer them to Pastor Palmer. Wednesday 9:00am GED & Adult Education 6:00pm Chess Club Camphor Memorial Charge Conference will be held on Monday, November 3, 2008 at 7:30 PM. The Staff Parish Relations Thursday 2:00pm Computer Class Committee will meet with the District Superintendent at 7:00 PM 10:00am Bible Study Only the Clergy Profile needs to be sent by E-mail. 7:00pm Adult Bible Study** Yes, this means that all your paperwork can be submitted at 8:00pm Senior Choir Rehearsal Charge Conference (if it is before the deadline). No having to fax 8:00pm Choir Rehearsal your signatures. Just make sure we receive the reports by Friday, Nov 14th. If you want to submit other forms by e-mail you can, but Friday **** it is no longer being required. Saturday **** **Held at Camphor-Brooks Senior Apts. PRAISE IS THE CURE Featuring: Douglass Lawrence, Walter Hawkins, Vanessa Bell MEETINGS Armstrong, Douglass Miller, Keith Pringle and Myrna Summers. Celebrating Survivors of Breast Cancer ~ When: Thursday, Oct Tuesday Oct 7th 7pm Finance Meeting 23rd ~ 7pm at Mt. Airy Church of God In Christ, 6401 Ogontz Wednesday Oct 8th 1pm AARP Meeting Avenue ~ Cost: $25.00. Saturday Oct 11th 10am United Methodist Men Saturday Oct 11th 10am United Methodist Women BLUEPRINT FOR A SAFE PHILADELPHIA CAMPAIGN: General Meeting and Election Pumping Up Positive Youth Monday Oct 13th 7pm Administrative Council Whether its yourself, a neighborhood or friends, post it up on the Tuesday Oct 14th 10am Nurture Committee Great Vine. Youth between the ages of 12 and 18, can spread the Monday Nov. 3rd 7:30pm Camphor Charge good word using essay, photo, video clips, poetry or raps. There is Conference one winner elected each month from the submissions received. Youth can win a $250 prize, have a one-on-one interview, featured MONTHLY EVENT on the website and the published in the Blueprint newsletter. If you Sunday Oct 12th 11am & 3pm Choir Day would like to share your story or nominate a young Philadelphian Sunday Oct 19th Friends & Family Day whose story deserves to be heard, go to www.phillyblueprint or 1- Sunday Oct 26th Laity Day 888-570-2583 Note: Usher Day has been postponed

th 86 Anniversary Committee FINANCIAL STATEMENT Our weekly target is $5,321.03 Events: Sunday, September 28, 2008 GAME FEST TARGET $5,321.03

Fun and Games for all the RECEIPTS $1,833.16 Family To Enjoy DEFICIT ($3,487.87) Saturday, November 8, 2008 Year to Date DEFICIT ($30,838.07) Time: 1pm to 5pm USE YOUR TALENT Camphor Gym God has given each part of his creation a talent according to their Game for all ages: Seniors, Adults, and Children ability. We are the ones who have decided that to be talented means that Hot Dogs, Chips, Soda we excel in one of several high-paying careers. God’s idea of talents is Donation: $5.00 based on their usefulness to others

Please see Walter King, Kit Boyd or any member of the 86th Thank You for the $287.17 for the hurricane victims. Anniversary Committee. BAKE SALE ANNOUNCEMENTS Sunday, November 23, 2008 THANK YOU NOTES.. Immediately following worship service. FROM MR. & MRS. RICHARDSON Get Your Thanksgiving Dinner We want to Thank everyone so very very much for allowing us Goodies early to put on the program honoring the music of the Gerald D. Brown. First to Rev. Palmer, Mrs. Todd, Ms. Floretta Cake, Pies, Rolls McMillion of the worship committee for their approval. Mrs. Jean Gaskins Rhodes for her continued guidance, the entire (Please see Kit Boyd, Walter King, Gloria Todd, Ronald usher board, Mrs. Jeanne Myers, her son Woody, Mrs. Deas, Ruth Harmon, Aneita Douglas, Fredrica Veronica Williams, Joe Walston and the Phila Seminar Band, Broomfield, Floretta McMillion, Laverne Taylor, or any all visitors and all the Camphor member who came. Last but committee member to donate your baked goods.) not least the Entire Gospel Choir, and Stanley Wilkens, and Kym Oglesby too. THANK YOU!

THANK YOU NOTES.. VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE th Please register to vote. October 6 is the last day to register in FROM EVA HARRIS Pennsylvania to vote in November 4th General Election. Thank You to the members for your cards and Individuals may register at a county voter registration office or at inquiries about my mother Catherine Williams. other designated sites. If you are not well enough to make it to the From Eva Harris polling location inquire about the absentee ballot. For information, call 1-877-868-3772 or go to www.votespa.com. Applications are FROM UNITED METHODIST WOMEN available on the resource table in the Great Hall. THANK YOU!! Thank you from the bottom of our ANNIVERSARY COMMITTEE hearts for gifts, your presence, prayers and The 86th Anniversary Committee is presenting the Omega, Omega participation as we celebrated our annual day. Ensemble in concert on Sunday November 9, 2008 at 4:00PM Please see Walter King, Kit Boyd or any member of the 86th FROM AL JASPER & FAMILY Anniversary Committee for tickets. I would like to Thank everyone for their prayers and calls during my hospital stay. (The procedure was LIBRARY COMMITTEE successful) Rev. Palmer visits provided that The library committee is looking for new members. If your inspiration that stabilized my faith. The many calls, interested please see any member or Bill Rivers, Betty Rivers, and cards and expressions of concern have helped me Elaine Brown. during this difficult period of rehabilitation. Again Thank You, Thank You, and THANK YOU.. COMMUNICATION COMMITTEE ADDRESS BOOK UPDATES: All members please provide any From Al Jasper and Family change of address, phone numbers, or email address since

September 2006. We are currently in the process of putting NURTURE COMMITTEE together a new Camphor phone directory. Please place new The Nurture Committee will meet Tuesday October 14, 2008 at information on the Green Insert inside the bulletin and drop in the 10:00 church secretary window. Frederica Broomfield, Chairperson CENTRAL DISTRICT GATHERING FOR LAITY FOOD CUPBOARD Newly-Elected Bishop Peggy Johnson shares her vision and We are in desperate need of new members for assistance. We invited you to share at our Central District Gathering for Laity dispense foods to the community every Tuesday 9am- 12pm. Tuesday, October 14th at Valley Forget: St. Matthew’s UMC Please contact the church secretary to sign up. 600 Walker Rd, Wayne 19087. Fellowship Hall 7pm – 8:30pm

NEW !!! CITY OF PHILA JOB OPPORTUNITIES LIST

Thanks to Councilman Curtis Jones, Jr we have received a list of available jobs the City of Philadelphia has available. A complete list can be found on the resource table in the Great Hall.

Sunday

Oct 12th

3pm

We have planned a great afternoon of celebration through song. We are honored to have among our guest choirs: Mt. Olivet Baptist Choir,

Dr. Samuel R. Cosby, Jr. Director Pinn Memorial Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir, Charles Pettaway, Director

Saint Paul Baptist Church Sanctuary Choir, Rosemarie Coleman, Director Greater Saint Matthew Church Choir, Michael Fortson, Director Mt. Pisgah AME Church, Steve Eaklor, Director ANNIVERSARY SUNDAY Each choir will sing two selections and all choirs will Sunday, November 30, 2008 participate in the singing of the Selection. We are inviting you to join us as we celebrate our Annual 11:00am Worship Service Senior Choir Day. Admission is FREE, however there Guest Speaker: Bishop Violet Fisher will be a free will offering. Envelopes are available on the resources table located in the Great Hall.

Mr. Anthony Howard Mrs. Judith Mellix Ms. Ursula Otto Mrs. Ann Best Mr. Arthur M. Langford Mrs. Francis Deas Ms. Shirley Wright Mrs. Carol-Ann Thomas- Douglas

OCTOBER 2008 SICK AND SHUT- IN BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES Mr. Lewis Alexander Mr. David Coleman Ms. Lillian Cosby 51 Bradford Lane Harston House 5821 Upland Street Congratulations and Best wishes on Your Willingboro, NJ 08046 350 Haws Lane Phila, PA 19131-3019 Flourtown, PA 19031-2100 Wedding Anniversary. May the Blessings HAPPYof God ANNIVERSARY Continue to Rest Upon You.

Mr. William Mrs. Pauline Cunningham Mrs. Mae Daniels Covington St. Ignatius Nursing Home Simpson House C203 5627 Stewart Street #407 2101 Belmont Ave. Phila., PA 19131 4401 Haverford Ave. Phila, PA 19131-1628 (cards only) Phila, PA 19104-1332

Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Wright Mr. Samuel Edwards Mrs. Margaret Freeman Mrs. Mary Lora Garvin 142 N. 55th Street Simpson House #C106 1853 Wynnewood Rd. Mr. & Mrs. Stanley Glen Phila., PA 19139 2101 Belmont Ave. Phila, PA 19131-1628 Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Bounds, Sr Phila, PA 19131-1628

Mr. & Mrs. Theodore Eldridge Mrs. Essie Glover Mrs. Mae Stanley Mrs. Alice Habershaw 653 N. Frazier Street 716 Ganasita Trail Britthaven Inc. Phila, PA 19131-4810 Chattanooga, TN 37406- 1016 Fletcher Street 2730 Wilkesboro, NC 28697

Mrs. Zula Hampton Mrs. Mazella Harris Mrs. Katherine Keeling May God Bless You on Your Birthday and 3848 Brown Street 515 N. 56th Street 625 Thomasville Church Rd. May True Happiness be Yours Through the Phila, PA 19104-1627 Phila, PA 19131-4901 Mt. Gilead, NC 21239

Coming Year. Mrs. Lucy LaVere Mrs. Catherine Williams Mrs. Thelma Martin 5714 Cambridge St. 4001 Ford Road Simpson House, M222 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Phila, PA 19131-4809 Bala Nursing Home 2101 Belmont Avenue Phila., PA 19151 Phila., PA 19131-1628 Mrs. Dianne Thompson Mrs. Grace Euell Mr. Alphonso Jasper Mrs. Floretta McMillion Ms. Deborah Terrell Mrs. Annabelle Gordon Mr. Fredrick Wilder, Sr Mr. Norman Bell Ms. Ruth Harmon Mr. Charles Keels Mr. Norris Molock Ms. Candace Brown Mrs. Ella Tomlinson Mrs. Marie Boswell

Mrs. Bertha Maynor Mrs. Vernett McGuire Charlotte Jones Brighten of Bryn Mawr Devon Manor 1446 N. 56th Street 43 Church Lane 235 Lancaster Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131 Broomall, PA 19008- Devon, PA 19333-1560 2503 (calls only)

Mrs. Jean Pollard Christine Richardson Alphonso Jasper C/o Albert Jones 22 N. 57th Street 7829 Chelwynde Avenue 402 Grant Street Philadelphia, PA 19139 Philadelphia, PA 19153 Williamsport, PA 17701