Today is the feast day of Saint Francis. This autumn sky photo reminds me of his canticle to the sun composed to celebrate creation. It begins with reference to Brother Sun and Sister Moon.
Better Together
Our children’s fall unit on diversity, “Better Together” continues this Sunday with the first of two weeks centered in JAMS and international diversity. Rob Stoll and Diana will be with our children in a 9:00 session in the library that will feature Rob’s African Ladies quilt.
Intergenerational Labyrinth Walk – 9 am – Sundays October 13 and 27 – walkers of all ages who have walked before or not are welcome!
Peanut Butter Drive is Wrapping Up
This is the last Sunday of our 2019 peanut butter drive. Thank you for your generous support and look for peanut butter cookies among others goodies on our refreshment table after worship. And remember, every Sunday gifts can be made to the Northern Illinois Food Bank through the food bank box or the offering plate.
October Mayfield Fellowship Meeting
The October Mayfield Fellowship meeting will be held on Thursday, October 10 at Oakcrest. Ann Werhane will host us. We will gather for lunch by noon. The charge for lunch is $12. A program will be presented after lunch by staff from Hope Haven. We will receive an update on homelessness for youth and families in DeKalb County. Make sure to use the sign-up sheet in the Gathering Area this Sunday to indicate if you will be coming.
Also on Thursday, October 10 – National Walk To a Park Day
The Trust for Public Lands and AllTrails is encouraging us to walk to a park, or perhaps a trail, a forest preserve, a corner of our yard, open space in our neighborhood, or a beautiful country road, to relish being outside on this day. How many different places might we walk on October 10?
JAMS Fall Fundraiser – Friday night, October 11, 2019 – 6:00-9:00 pm – Faranda’s, 302 Grove Street, DeKalb – A TASTE OF KENYA
This event on the evening of the United Nations International Day of the Girl with Kenyan food, music, a silent auction, a fair trade market, and a cash bar is just a week away. Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door. Tickets can be purchased at dekalbcountytickets.com, 815.758.1225. All proceeds from the event will benefit Jane Adeny Memorial School. Several Mayfield people are closely involved in this fundraiser including Diana, head of the Friends of JAMS; Rob Stoll, who has created a beautiful quilt of African Ladies for a scholarship raffle, and Jen and Nelle, who will be responsible for some of the music. This is the last Sunday when you can purchase $10 raffle tickets. JAMS is a vital part of the Mayfield mission life.
Fall Pancake Breakfast – Saturday, October 19 – 6:30 – 11:00 am – How You Can Participate
- Mark your calendars to attend and invite friends and family members to join you. You will see that the breakfast signs are up around the area.
- Get advance tickets to sell from Dawn or Angie. $8 for ages 10 and up; $4 for ages 4-9. Tickets are available at church too.
- Indicate on the sign-up sheets when and how you can help.
- Bake for the Mayfield Fellowship’s Bake Table.
- Bring Attic Treasures for the Mayfield Fellowship. Proceeds from baked goods and treasures are given away to area projects in December.
- Remember that whole hog sausage, patties and bulk, is available for sale at Mayfield year round.
- Contribute to the processing costs for this fall’s hogs.
Mayfield will be 119 years old next month. After worship on October 20, Becky and Theresa will serve an anniversary brunch. Watch for your Anniversary Mailing in October.
Memorial Sunday
We will be celebrating Memorial Sunday on November 3. If you have people who have died since November 1, 2018 – family, friends, neighbors, church members, public figures – whom you would like mentioned, please get those names in writing or by email to Martha by Wednesday, October 30. Along with the name, please indicate who the person was to you and their date of death. Thank you.