In Memory of Thelma

Long-time Compton member Thelma Elder died to this life on Wednesday, Nov. 11 and her service will be Saturday morning. Thelma was a faithful member of her Sunday school class and we have missed her in worship since she became ill. Her death follows that of her son Roger within this same year. Our Christian sympathy is extended to Thelma's remaining children: Camille, Rhonda, Jack and Janet.

Two New Members

Recently we have welcomed two new members, who united with Compton Heights through reaffirmation of faith. On Sunday, Nov. 1, we welcomed Rachel R., who is the sister of a former member, Adele C. On Sunday, Nov. 8, we welcomed Devin B., who has been a regular visitor and participant in the Book Club for quite a while! We thank God for both of these women. Blessed Be the Tie that Binds!

Save The Date!

Here are some dates of upcoming events at Compton.

• Friday, Oct. 23, 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m.: Happy Friday!
• Sunday, Oct. 25, 9:45 a.m. church school; 10:45 a.m. worship.
  
• Tuesday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: Women's Ministries meeting to hear about Bosnia missions, Union Avenue Christian Church.
• Tuesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m., Soul Care mini-retreat, church library.
  
• Wednesday, Oct. 28, 7:30 p.m., Compton Cares Ministry meeting, church library.
• Friday, Oct. 30, 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m.: Happy Friday!
• Sunday, Nov. 1 ALL SAINTS SUNDAY 9:45 a.m. church school (Seekers class begins new lesson series led by Student Pastor Rob); 10:45 a.m. worship.
• Wednesday, Nov. 4, 7 p.m., Stewardship & Outreach Ministry group, church library.
• Thursday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Prayer Shawl Knitting group, Marty Hughes' home.
• Friday, Nov. 6, 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m. Happy Friday!
• Sunday, Nov. 8 Blessing for Jacque, Marsha and Jan who will leave on a Global Mission Trip to India on Thursday. Sunday school 9:45 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m.
• Tuesday, Nov. 10 7 p.m. Soul Care, church library.
• Wednesday, Nov. 11, 7 p.m. Elders Circle.
• Friday, Nov. 13, 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m. Happy Friday!
• Saturday, Nov. 14, 1-5 p.m. Ornament making workshop for Cookies and Crafts Bazaar.
  
• Sunday, Nov. 15, church school at 9:45; worship 10:45 a.m. THANKSGIVING OFFERING
  
• Friday, Nov. 20, 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m. Happy Friday!
• Saturday, Nov. 21, 10 a.m.-noon: Reading Circle at 6 North. Book: The Rope Walk by Carrie Brown.
  
• Sunday, Nov. 22, church school 9:45 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m. THANKSGIVING OFFERING.
• Thursday, Nov. 26, HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
• Friday, Nov. 27, 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m. Happy Friday!
• Sunday, Nov. 29 First Sunday of ADVENT church school 9:45 a.m.; worship 10:45 a.m.
• Wednesday, Dec. 2, 7 p.m., Board of Ministry, church library.
• Thursday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. Prayer Shawl Knitting ministry, location TBA.
  
• Friday, Dec. 4, 6:45 a.m.-8 a.m. Happy Friday!
• Saturday, Dec. 5: Holiday Bazaar: Cookies & Crafts, lunch cafe; 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
  

The Vision, Renewed

As promised, the weekend of Oct. 2-3 found a group of Comptonites at Eden Seminary, on a retreat to explore ways of Renewing the Vision.







Our student associate pastor, Rob, volunteered to take photos of the rest of the group. One consensus that came from our work is a need to be more intentional about communication and fellowship with one another. We spend a lot of energy and time on mission and justice issues, worship and ministry with children. That is as it should be. But several newer members attended this retreat, and it was clear they are eager to hear the stories of those they are worshipping with, and to have their stories heard.

Renewing The Vision

All members and friends of Compton Heights Christian Church are invited to the Renewing The Vision retreat to be held Friday night and Saturday, Oct. 2-3, at Eden Seminary. If you aren't registered yet, call the church right away! Phone number is 314-771-5071.

Welcome Another New Member

A few weeks ago, Compton welcomed another new member, Charlsi, who transferred her membership. She has three children who are now the core of the new youth Sunday school class! Charlsi has already joined the choir.

Coins, Cans Contribute to Compton Cares

This has been a great month for contributions through the spare change coin bank and also the can collection. Dave took some 205 pounds of aluminum cans that had been accumulating for about a year and exchanged them for $96.82. A couple of weeks later, Norm took two heavy cans of coins to the sorter at the bank and returned with a check for $142.19. Together, these contributions by church members will make one month's principal and interest payment on our 3% disability access loan. As one of our newer Compton members has noted, it's possible for anyone to contribute to this effort, even if it is "only" picking up and saving cans, or saving spare change. Thanks to everyone who has donated!