Brownstown-Sefton News

New Coats for Barn Critters
Baby Bucky Burro, his mama, Madricka, and Lady, the senior mini-horse, are wearing their new winter coats. Lady’s coat is particularly pretty, as she chose a little different color that becomes her. Usually it is sort of a dapple gray, but the dominant color is a shade or two darker this year, and Bill describes it as looking rather like an Appaloosa now.
Madricka just looks lovely, as always, and baby Buckwheat looks cute and cuddly with his fuzzy new coat.
Bucky somehow got a skinned nose and he is wearing a small bandage with healing ointment on it.
Katie, the outside doggie, has been barking some at night. But we don’t see anything, so she might just be barking at the moon … or maybe a sneaky critter.
The moon has been so bright and full, when the clouds don’t obscure it. I wonder if this is what people used to call the Harvest Moon.
Announcements
Trick or Treat in Brownstown
A Trunk or Treat Night will be held Saturday, from 5-7 p.m., at the school for the kids. All churches will have treats available for all trick or treat children.
Food Pantry Needs
Items for October-one 6-ounce can of tuna; one package of noodles; one box of Tuna Helper. Anything would be appreciated.
Tommy and John Thomas Oaks…
… will be at First Christian Church on Sunday during the morning service. There will be a potluck following Sunday school and a Star Queen performance starring Tommy and John Thomas Oaks at 6 p.m.
Local Celebrations
Birthdays: Billyanna Dugan, Kendra Lwao, Sherry Dunahee, Pam Orr, Don Koonce, Marilyn Francis, Mary Evans, Kay Henna, Martin Behrends, Tom Kline, Pam Gurtner, Raychael Voelker, Manny Grames and Zach Townsend.
Anniversaries – Dale and Kay Henna; and Tim and Sherry Dunahee.
Fayette County HCE Board Meeting
The Fayette County Home & Community Education Board meeting was held Monday, Oct. 26, at the Extension Building in Vandalia.
Club President Flo Allen opened the meeting and led in the Pledge of
Allegiance to the American flag.
Present were Flo Allen, Shirley Klitzing, Anita Smith, Anna Jean Rhodes, Panzi Blackwell, Danna Blair, Joyce Mueller, Ashley Davis, Carol Bridges, Debbie Segrest, Evelyn Probst and Dorothy Harpster.
Ashley Davis read the minutes. Treasurer Carol Bridges gave the financial report and all present was given a copy.
Debbie Segrest, first vice president, gave a report on the recent HCE fundraiser raffle. Randy Edwards was the winner of the prize, a free cleaning service by Who Says A Man Can’t Clean. She also discussed a possible non-profit project for teen-age girls.
Anna Jean Rhodes, second vice president, reported that the club still has a membership roll of 110.
Anita Smith, community outreach officer, brought up a question about a possible adopt-a-highway project for the club. Pros and cons were discussed.
Ashley Davis, cultural enrichment officer, reported there had been a request that the HCE counties/units provide more entries for the Make-It-Take-It project at the IAHCE Conference.
Davis also brought up the idea that, in addition to the T-shirt collection for the human trafficking prevention program, that the club make bags from the shirts for the rescue program. Davis brought two bags she made of T-shirts for samples. The bags are very colorful and attractive, and are simple and easily made.
Davis also said that looms are needed to make rag throw rugs out of the shirts.
Donna Blair, family issues officer, reported the information on the winner of the baby quilt, which was awarded to the first baby born during the Annual Home & Community Education Week in October. More information will follow on the date and identity of the winner.
Also noted were dates of upcoming community activities:
• Saturday-flower arranging classes at KC from 9-11 a.m.
• Oct. 31-Trick or Treat treats given at Fayette County Long Term Care;
• Nov. 11-Veteran’s Day observance at Northside Cthristian Church in Vandalia at 11 a.m.
• Nov. 14-Olde Tyme Christmas in downtown Vandalia.
HCE Members …
… are being urged by Debbie Segrest to walk in the Vandalia Lions’ Halloween parade as a group with a theme. Segrest said that participants do not have to dress up in a costume, but in a way to express what HCE does, such as representing classes held for the 4-H youth on cooking, sewing, etc.; examples-sewing notions, chef’s hats and aprons).
Fayette HCE Past & Present Officers’ Luncheon
The following past and present HCE officers enjoyed lunch at Los Amigos Restaurant following the HCE Board meeting monday:  Flo Allen, Shirley Klitzing, Anita Smith, Anna Jean Rhodes, Dorothy Harpster, Danna Blair, Ashley Davis, Carol Bridges, Joyce Mueller, Evelyn Probst, Phyllis Pryor, Carol Oldham, Debbie Swain, Mary Smith.
Brownstown First Christian Church
The congregation of First Christian Church was greeted by Mitch and Rae Lynn Koehler, and led in songs of praise by Karen Underwood, and Don and Robin Lovett, and accompanied by Susan Smith, pianist, and guitarists Chuck Enlow and Walt Kinney.
Don Willms led the communion meditation. Special music was contributed by a men’s quartet of Jack Shelton, Matthew Smith, Kevin Bonifacious and Don Lovett. Pastor Kevin Bonifacious delivered the morning message.
Also serving: Faye Schwarm-Sunday school nursery; Marcia Pemberton-a.m. nursery; Billie Enlow and Shannon Claycomb-toddler worship; Bill Smith; Q-4-C-team-Quest-4-Christ; and Bill Smith and Terry Smith-shut-ins.
Announcements
• New Bible study-“Mid-Morning Mania” on Thursdays, 10:30 – 11:30 am. Noon meal every fourth Thursday. Studying Colossians.
• Tommy and John Thomas Oaks –Sunday during a.m. service to preach and lead music. Potluck following Sunday school.
Sunday evening at 6 p.m. for Star Queen performance starring Tommy and John Thomas Oaks.
• Preacher Appreciation Month-Do something for Kevin to show his your appreciation for his ministry here at church.
Also, the church will have potluck in conjunction with Tommy and John Thomas Oaks being here.
Brownstown United Methodist Church
Flo Allen served as liturgist and Mannie Orr and Junio Williams as ushers as the congregation of the Brownstown United Methodist Church gahtered for Sunday services. Jarin Evans and Courtney Arnold lighted the altar candles.
Pastor Don Thomas greeted all, recognized the birthdays and anniversaries, shared the prayer list and led in prayer. The morning message was delivered by Thomas.
Children’s worship was led by Pam Orr, who served cakes and juice. Flo Allen led the adult class.
Announcements
• Operation Christmas Child will be the week of Nov. 16-23. If you want to participate, fill your shoebox and return it to the church for delivery to the relay center.
Info and guidelines on shoebox items is available. Will need to be to the church by Nov. 15.
• Nov. 11-Veterans Day.
• Nov. 19 at 7 p.m.-United Methodist Women meet and observe World Thank Offering.
Sefton Unit HCE-Notice of Change
The Sefton HCE Unit meeting will be held at the Emanuel Methodist Church, north of Brownstown.
The CVU volunteer sheets will be passed out and are to be turned in in December.
Also remember to take canned goods for Sharing & Caring.