September 2025 Newsletter

Dear friends, 

We are going to be really busy in the next few months here at Foster! Highlights for September include Rally Sunday with an Ice Cream Social and our September Quarter Auction. On September 21, we will be hosting the International Peace Day Fair/event, where agencies and faith communities come together for an afternoon to share about work being done on issues of justice and peace in our local region. Please join us!

One of my favorite hymns about justice is “For Everyone Born.” Some of the words, by Shirley Erena Murray, include:

For everyone born, a place at the table,
for everyone born, clean water and bread,
a shelter, a space, a safe place for growing,
for everyone born, a star overhead 

For everyone born, a place at the table
to live without fear, and simply to be,
to work, to speak out, to witness and worship,
for everyone born, the right to be free.

Chorus: And God will delight when we are creators
of justice and joy, compassion and peace:
yes, God will delight when we are creators
of justice, justice and joy!

Blessings,

Barbara

MONTHLY QUARTER AUCTION: SEPTEMBER 5

Doors open at 6 PM, and the auction begins at 7 PM. Everyone is invited to bring quarters and friends for a fun evening and a chance to win some great items from our vendors! This month, a portion of our proceeds will go to: Rebecca Johnson School. Bring a School Suppy item for a free third paddle! Dinner food and snacks will be available for purchase.

MEN’S BREAKFAST: Saturday, September 6

All men of the church are invited to join on the first Saturday of the month for breakfast at a local restaurant. We meet at 8:20 AM in the front parking lot. All are welcome and invited to bring friends!

TEXAS ROADHOUSE FUNDRAISER: Sunday, September 7: 11:30 AM – 3 PM



MONTHLY FOOD DRIVE: Saturday, Sept. 13

Time: 1-3 PM in our church parking lot. We will be collecting non-perishable food for the Open Pantry. REMINDER: We also collect non-perishable food for Open Pantry every Sunday. All donations are so appreciated. 

GOD TME/RALLY SUNDAY: Sunday, September 14



Rally Sunday, the beginning of a new program year for God Time/Sunday school, will be held on SUNDAY, September 14, followed by an Ice Cream Social for everyone. Please help us spread the word!!

INTERNATIONAL PEACE DAY: May Peace Prevail



Sunday, September 21: 3- 5 PM Rain Plans: Inside Our Just Peace Team is hosting this event. Please speak to Pastor Barbara if you would be able to help. We would also hope many of us can participate in this special annual event. This is a wonderful opportunity to connect with agencies and faith Show this to your server for our fundraising benefit. communities who are working on issues of justice 

FOSTERIANS: Sat, September 27 11:30 AM



All women welcome! Theme: Big E! There will be a Pizza lunch with a free will offering taken to cover costs. Please RSVP with Lori LaTaille or Judy Milano. Desserts are also needed.

GREATER SPRINGFIELD CROPWALK FOR HUNGER: October 5 1:00 PM

Please save the date for the walk: Sunday, October 5. We gather for the walk at Trinity United Methodist Church on Sumner Ave, at 1 PM. The walk kicks off at 2 PM; we walk through Forest Park (either one or three miles) and return to Trinity for refreshments. We always need helpers with refreshments and our “Welcome Back” team, as well as walkers and sponsors. Please speak to Pastor Barbara if you can help.

ANNNUAL BLESSING OF THE PETS: Sunday, October 19 at 2:00 PM



Join us for this special event! All pets must be on a leash or in a carrier. Photos of pets also welcome! We will also be collecting pet food and supplies for Thomas J. O’Connor Animal Control and Adoption Center