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Something Worthwhile set for October 4


 Something Worthwhile, an outreach of Epworth Methodist Church in Chickasha is set for an autumn evening of fellowship, food, music, giving and an inspirational message.
 Guest speaker will be Leslee Smith Holiday. Leslee has been married to her husband Matt for 22 years, while he was a professional baseball player.
 A professional baseball left fielder, Matt is the outfielding and hitting coach at Oklahoma State University. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) from 2004 to 2018 for the Colorado Rockies, Oakland Athletics, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Yankees and a World Series champion in 2011 with the Cardinals.
  Matt and Leslee’s marriage has withstood all the travel and transitions that his career brought. During Matt’s career Leslee felt called to return to school. She graduated with a Biblical Studies degree from Ozark Christian College. She is currently pursuing a seminary degree from Dallas Theological Seminary. Matt and Leslee host Table Forty, a podcast that brings organic conversations about Jesus and life.
 Following the meal Jill Mansfield, Director of Music Ministry at Epworth United Methodist Church in Chickasha, will perform several beautiful piano selections. She recently retired from her position as high school choral director at Elgin Public Schools. Jill has degrees from East Central University in Ada and USAO in Chickasha and has served as church musician in Konawa, Tishomingo, Wynnewood, and Marlow.
  All women and men in the community are invited to attend the fall meeting of ‘Something Worthwhile’ (SWW) on Tues., Oct. 4, 2022 in the Life Center of Epworth Methodist Church, 4th and Iowa, Chickasha, OK.
 The activities of ‘Something Worthwhile’ begin promptly at 6:00 pm and end by 8:00 pm. Carol Farl and her cooking team will be preparing and serving the meal. The evening will include warm Christian fellowship, a delicious meal, beautiful music, and an inspirational speaker.
 Reservations are required and must be made by Fri., Sept. 30, 2022 at 3:00 pm. All reservations and cancellations are made by calling Judy Parrish at 405.250.2775. Please honor your reservation, but if unable to attend, call Judy Parrish or share it with a friend. The meal cost is $8 and is paid at the door.
 The ‘Opportunity for Giving’ for the Oct. 4th Something Worthwhile event is donating to the “I CAN” organization in Chickasha. Specific needs are adult t-shirts (both women and men), sheets, pillows, pillowcases, full-size toiletry products, undergarments, and small items of furniture. Financial donations are sincerely appreciated, as well. Donations may be left with the greeters at the door the evening of the event.