1.  Jill will be teaching this Sunday - “Who are We?” - discussing what it means to be a Methodist.

2.  Manna bags are on sale for $5 a piece.  

3.  There is an admin board meeting following church this Sunday.

4.  A big thanks to Leslie, Kristen, Kate, and Melanie for cleaning up our classroom/the family room.  They moved out every single cushionless swing, both 1970's (previously stolen from McDonalds) high chairs, the bassinet (that was also broken), two completely unused cribs and one table.  The windows have been washed, the toys have been cleaned out and organized, the rocking chairs are all lined up and it really looks great.  When you walk in to notice the beautiful stained glass windows instead of the ceiling particles resting on the tray of the highchair.  Thanks!

5.  "Hope for the Thinking Christian" with Dr. Stephen Reese is coming up on September 26th at 5pm.  There is a $5 fee and you need to register with laurie barr at laurie@fumcaustin.org.

6.  This Week's Sermon - Jesus and the five letter word.  Here is a note from Pastor John:  

We all know the shock value of certain four-letter words.  However, many Americans appear to be more reluctant to talk about a certain five-letter word with their friends than they are to discuss the intimate details of their personal lives.  Yet, Jesus talked more about this five-letter word than about any other topic.  Come and find out what it is.  Why not invite your friends and neighbors to hear this provocative sermon series based on some of Jesus’ parables recorded in the gospel of Luke?  As many families settle into the beginning of another school year, this is a natural time for them to try, or to get back into, church.  You will be surprised at how receptive they may be to the invitation you give them to come with you to worship or your Sunday school class.

Prayers of thanksgiving for Truman’s discharge from the hospital and continued healing at home.