June 2014 newsletter

Volume 60, Issue 6
The Friendly Visitor
June, 2014
Our Vision is: Enlarging the circle of disciples through Jesus
Our Mission is
Embracing,
Equipping
and
Empowering
persons to
Evangelize
through Jesus.
Three years ago as incoming pastor of First Church the transition
process was moving on and may I say: efficiently and effortlessly.
Three years after I am thankful for the prayerful-faithful-fruitful
disciples of First Church. Disciples who in many respects
know what it means to worship God and be of service to
God’s people near and far.
Three years ago as a servant of God called to be in His itinerant ministry I was elated in knowing that God still licenses me to be an
instrument of service.
Three years after all praise and thanks to God for the group of
people; each with valuable gifts and graces making the work
of ministry and mission much more meaningful and transforming with the help of God as Team Leaders.
Three years ago I was packing boxes; saying goodbyes; experiencing
moments of sadness and nervousness; because leaving one vineyard after seven years for another rather unknown mission field
demands complete faith and faithfulness.
Three years now after attending organized transition gatherings
within the new district and trying to navigate the new mission field I am appreciative of the directions of God the
Master Itinerant Preacher in my life and vocation.
Three years and counting! May God who planned and is implementing His vision encourage and empower all disciples of First
Church to be much involved in the making of disciples through
the power of Jesus Christ and the Holy Spirit.
Van Wert First United Methodist Church
@vanwertfirst
First
United Methodist Church
113 W. Central Avenue
Van Wert, Ohio 45891
Phone: 419.238.0631
Fax: 419-238-3608
firstchurch@wcoil.com
www.vanwertfirst.net
Three years and counting my friends and fellow pilgrims; let’s
ponder the words of a hymn written in 1894 by Arthur Campbell
Ainger:
God is working his purpose out as year succeeds to year
God is working his purpose out, and the time is drawing near;
nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be,
when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.
All that we do can have no worth, unless God bless the deed;
vainly we hope for the harvest-tide, till God gives life to the seed;
yet nearer and nearer draws the time, the time that shall surely be,
when the earth shall be filled with the glory of God
as the waters cover the sea.
Three years and counting!
Let’s allow God to be God. Amen.
Gus
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SCHEDULE
WORSHIP
Sunday Services -
Blended Service
8:15 am
Traditional Service
10:45 am
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:30 am (all ages)
Nursery provided
For worship services
& Sunday school
A.W.E.—Marcia Wise
Alternate Worship
Experience for children
Summer hiatus
Worship broadcast -
9:30 am & 6 pm Sundays
1:30 pm Thursdays
Time Warner channel 6
Liturgical Arts
tba
DVDs -
Copies of the worship
services are available in
the church library to
borrow. To purchase,
see Susan.
SENIOR CHOIR
Summer hiatus
First United Methodist Church – Lectionary Readings – June,
Date
June 01,
June 08,
June 15,
June 22,
June 29,
Preaching Scripture
7th Sunday of
Easter
Pentecost
Senior
Choir
Confirmation…Fathers’
Day
2nd Sunday
after
Pentecost
3rd Sunday
after
Pentecost
Sermon Topic
I John 1:01-10
The Life One Leads
I John 2:01-14
Happy Birthday
I John 3:16-24
The Spirit He Gave
I John 4:07-21
The Source of Love
I John 5:01-05
Conflict Is Certain
Sponsor a Child at “Weird Animals”
Vacation Bible School
This year we are asking members of the congregation to sponsor children who
will be coming to Vacation Bible School by providing $8.00 for each child to
receive a “Weird Animals” VBS Gift Set of the following items: 5 Bible memory
buddies, an Action Axl, Higher Flyer, flip-flop top, switcheroo spinner, & Whistle
Screamer. (Our goal is to have sponsorship for 100 children.)
If you would like to sponsor one or more children, please fill out the attached
signature card with $8.00 for each child and place it in the offering plate or in
Lisa’s office.
Thank you for your support in this important community mission of First Church.
V.B.S. will be held July 14-18.
ADULT HANDBELLS
Summer hiatus
MEN’S PROGRAMS
Wednesday Breakfast
For a Buck Bible Study
7:00 am, Dining Room
Wednesday Bible Study
8:00 am, Conference Room
Wednesday Iron Men
Study
6pm, Conference Room
(continued on page 3)
2014
Weird Animals
Where Jesus’ love is
One-of-a-kind
I/We will be praying for:
______________________________
during Bible school.
Signed ___________________________
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ANNOUNCEMENTS
JUNE GREETERS: Eric & Courtney Hurless, Lonnie & Deb Nedderman
IN THE CHURCH FAMILY:
BIRTHS: Nalla Izzaliah Shaffer, May 11, 2014 to Logan Shaffer and Autumn May
Henry Jospeh, May 28, 2014 to Colin and Sarah Nedderman
WEDDING: Michael Tempio & Tracy Mendenhall, May 10, 2014
UPDATING
OUR
SCHEDULE
(continued from page 2)
WOMEN’S PROGRAMS
Women in the Word
Wednesdays — 4:00 pm
Conference Room
DATA BASE: We are updating our data base and would like to
make sure we have the most current information for all of our members and
friends. This is the information that we use to contact you and that we print in our
church directory for our members. We are starting to send most of our information
through texts and emails.
If you do not want any of the information printed in the church directory please
specify. If there is any information that you don’t want us to have you may leave it
blank. Please give us your preferred email address and we can enter up to two
emails per person. Please remember that we use the cell numbers to text information and the email addresses to send information about our church ministries
and occasionally information about our members.
The more information you give us the better. If we need clarification we can always call you. Please fill out the form on page 11 and return to the office, put in
the offering plate or email the information to firstchurch@wcoil.com. You can also
access the form on our website at www.vanwertfirst.net (under Contact us) Please
feel free to see me with any questions or concerns. Teresa
PRESCHOOL STAFF OPENING: We are looking for 2 teacher assistants. If you
On Our Own
Monthly, 10:00 am
Linda Mechling’s home
(6/25)
Clay Pots
Thursdays– 8 am
Conference Room
Women’s Team
No meeting until Fall
Lydia Circle -
June 10 noon ,
kitchenette
Hostess, Teresa Shaffer
Devotions, Gloria Wendel
Sarah Circle
No meeting until Fall
Knitting Circle -
TBA
are interested, please contact Shanay Taylor staylor@wcoil.com or 419-2380631 ext 308
Martha/Ruth Circle -
LIVE STREAMING OF OUR WORSHIP SERVICES are now available from channel
Sewing Circle -
June 18 , 1:30 pm
Church Library
6 on your computer. Go to our web site or click on Channel 6.
LIKE
US ON FACEBOOK:
Visit our Facebook page and keep in touch with the
happenings and inspirational messages there. Van Wert First United Methodist
Church
FOLLOW
US ON TWITTER: Go to twitter.com and follow the messages, updates
and reminders. Tweet us as well. @vanwertfirst
FLOWER CALENDAR: The 2014 flower calendar is on the office door. There are a
few spots open in every month and all of July and November are available.
up or call the church office to schedule.
Sign
CHANGES:
When you change your phone number, please notify the church
whether it be your land line or your cell phone number. If you change your address
or email address, please let us know as well. It helps us keep in touch as needed.
Save the Date!
We need Volunteers!
Please get with Lisa Johnson if you wish to help!
Find out that Jesus’ Love is One-of-a-kind at
First United Methodist Church’s Vacation Bible School
Age 3 (by July)
through going into
grade 5
July 14-18
9:00am-12:15pm
Contact Helen Huston
238-5713
ADULTS
Adult Bible Class
Summer hiatus
FaithWeavers
Summer hiatus
The Disciple Makers
Sundays, 9:30 am
Conference Room
Hal Hunt Class
Sundays, 9:30 am
Dining Room
4th Day Emmaus Group
Noon, 4th Sunday
Conference Room
M & Ms
Summer hiatus
(Continued on page 4)
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Come and Join us as we
begin our Journey
through the 23rd Psalm!
June 1st is the first
session of
SCHEDULE
(continued from page 3)
Tuesday Prayer Group
10:30 am, Conference Rm
Tuesday Nighters
7:30 pm, Library, TBA
The Grazing Disciples
(Twenty Something Plus)
Summer Sunday
School.
Summer hiatus
Discovery Study—
Wednesdays, Noon,
Conference Room
We will meet in the
Krout at 9:30am.
Crestview Study Group
Summer hiatus
(beginning June 15 we will meet
in Scheidt Classroom)
Young Family Dinner
June 13, 6pm
@Ruth Ann & Bruce
Dowlers’
The Seekers
Summer hiatus
Visitation Team-
Hope to see you Here!
Family Movie Night
June 27th
7 pm
No June meeting
Children
Sunday School—9:30 am
Theme: 23rd Psalm
Cub Scouts—
Mondays, 6:00 pm
Boy Scouts—
Mondays, 7:00 pm
Weekday Preschool -
3 and 4 year olds, Monday
-Thursday, 8:30—11:30 am
Summer hiatus
MIDDLE SCHOOL
Boy Scouts—
Mondays, 7 pm
Sunday School -
9:30 am, Youth Room
Youth Fellowship -
Sundays, 4:30—6
Genesis Group -
Students
3rd Sunday, noon
SENIOR HIGHS
Boy Scouts—Mondays, 7 pm
Sunday School -
Summer hiatus
Youth Fellowship -
Sundays, 6:30—8 pm
Kingdom Men
Summer hiatus
First Church’s New Bouncing
Babies!
Dillon Wilson Staas, V
Born March 19, 2014
7 lbs 2 oz
19 in
Dillon & Renee on being new parents:
“Renee has taken off the rest of the school year
from teaching 4-5 grade at Antwerp Elementary and
will return to school next August. We have been
very blessed with support from the church as well
as a lot of help from Renee's parents who are retired and have been able to spend a lot of time with
us and the baby. Obviously, sleeping is not what it
used to be and getting out the door to go somewhere is much more challenging than it used to be,
but we are adjusting happily. I feel very blessed to
have had the opportunity to share Dillon V with Dillon Jr. and I know it means a great deal to him and
my grandmother to see the name be passed on to
another generation. Renee and I enjoy watching as
he grows and changes and just taking it all in. We
look forward to sharing him with our church family. He will be baptized by Dillon III at the 10:45 service on July 20.”
The fellowship hour is MOVING to
Krout beginning June 15.
Come upstairs to enjoy coffee, juice,
donuts and fellowship
from 8:30—9:45 a.m.
Come join us!
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FIRST CHURCH
STAFF
Gus Christo-Baker
Senior Pastor
xtobaker@wcoil.com
Paul Miller
Visitation Pastor
Ex 301
Ex 305
Teresa Shaffer
Office manager/sec’y,
Middle School Ministries
firstchurch@wcoil.com Ex 302
in krout
The following students will be
confirmed on June 15th at
the 10:45 service:
Brianna Bebout
Nick Carter
Michael Joseph
Miah Katalenas
Emma Verville
Rachel Verville
SONSHINE CONCERT—JUNE 19TH. 7 PM
FUMC
Sonshine Productions is a musical drama ministry
based at Bethel United Methodist Church in Columbus, Ohio. Sonshine produces original Broadway
style musicals that are based on both Old and New
Testament stories. Full costuming, props, lighting
and sound along with an exciting contemporary musical score help bring these
Biblical texts to life. Since 1980, both youth and adult casts have performed Sonshine musicals all over Ohio and neighboring states. Sonshine has gained a reputation for excellence and strives for professionalism and spiritual integrity. Sonshine is led by founder and director Mark Fox, Director of Music at Bethel International United Methodist and Director of Bands at Franklin Heights High School in
Columbus.
“Dream Maker” is a contemporary musical drama derived from the Old Testament
story of Joseph, known for his coat of many colors and his dreams. The dreams
he experiences from God make him an outcast. After being sold into slavery by
his jealous brothers, Joseph rises to the position of Governor of Egypt and ultimately holds his brother’s fate in his hands.
“Dream Maker” was written by Rev. Timothy Forbess and Kevin Pike. The music
was composed by Sonshine director Mark Fox. Being a completely original musical
drama, “Dream Maker” is special to the 40 cast members of Sonshine. The show
has been taken to heart and we hope you find the enthusiastic performance to be
inspirational.
Jana Thompson
Spiritual Formation &
Young Family Director
jthompson@wcoil.com Ex 304
Gloria Wendel
Worship coordinator/organist
gwendel@wcoil.com, 749-2394
Paul Hoverman
Chancel choir director
paulhoverman@gmail.com
238-3639
Jake Wilder
Blended Service Worship Leader
Lisa Johnson
Director of Christian Ed.
lijohnson@wcoil.com
Ex 307
Mark Scheidt
High School Ministries
mscheidt1988@roadrunner.com
238-0360
Ron Allison
Technology Coordinator
Rballison@frontier.net
771-9854
Susan Mathew
Marketing Coordinator
smathew@wcoil.com Ex 306
Shanay Taylor
Preschool administrator
staylor@wcoil.com
Ex 308
Merle Whetstone
Church treasurer
Jason Kreischer
Custodian
David Thompson
Building Supervisor
Delda McHugh
Assistant custodian
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FOR
2014
TEAM MEETING
COMMITTEE ON LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Trustees, June 11, 6:30 pm
NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Chair—Gus Christo-Baker
Ex Officio Member: Lay
Leader—Al Arnold
Class of 2014
Jim Covey
Judy Krites
David Zeigler
Class of 2015
Al Arnold
Cindy DuVall
Nikki Bebout
Class of 2016
Eric Hurless
Annette Hoverman
Natasha Breese
STAFF-PARISH RELATIONS
COMMITTEE
Chair—Denny Schumm
Lay Leader: Ex Officio—
Al Arnold
Lay Delegate to Annual
Conference: Ex Officio—
Anita Zuber
Class of 2014
Jan White
Jerry Hoffman
Arlene Hurless
Class of 2015
Nancy Kelly
Denny Schumm
Melody McCracken
Class of 2016
Bob Sowers
Casey McConahay
Lonnie Nedderman
PRESCHOOL BOARD
Chair—Joel Penton
Treasurer-D.J. Muse
Recording Secretary—
Staff Representative—
Lisa Johnson
Class of 2014
Dillon Staas IV
Joel Penton Sr.
Lois Haller
Class of 2016
D.J. Muse
Tasha Breese
Anjie Hanicq
Jill Coleman
Class of 2017
Jan White
Kristen Pollock
Vacation Bible School
2014 registration Form
First United Methodist Church
Jefferson at Central
Van Wert, OH
419-238-0631
July 14– July 18 9a.m. – 12:15p.m.
Age 3 (by July) through going into grade 5
Child’s NAME ______________________________ m / f
Parent/caregiver’s name___________________________
Grade entering ________ Contact #_________________
Address_______________________________________
City_____________________ ST____ zip____________
Allergies or other medications______________________
Emergency Contact ______________________________
Home church ___________________________________
I give permission to use my child’s image for advertising y / n
How did you learn about Bible School at 1st UM? (Mark all that
apply) __ 1st UM web site __ Float in the parade
__ Friends/family __ Church member __ Church service
__ Church bulletin __ Outdoor sign by the Church
You may register by following the link on our church website:
www.vanwertfirst.net
June Middle School Youth
Gatherings 4:30—6
Supper at 6
June
June
June
June
1 Regular meeting
8 Regular meeting
15 Regular meeting
22-28 Chattanooga, TN
Mission Trip
June
High School Youth
Gatherings
Supper at 6:00
All meetings Sunday evenings,
6:30—8:00 p.m. Youth Room
Our Sincere Thanks to those who have recently contributed books. You should be able to find one that will appeal
to you. Books will be on top of the library desk through
June along with the round table of those read and enjoyed by me.
New Books: Getting Through the Night, Price, Large
Print; [re]designing Worship, Miller; Made to Be Loved,
Bell; Learning to Let Go, Kuykendall; Know the Marks of
Cults, Breese; Jesus for a New Generation – Xers, Ford;
Seeing God, McDermott.
Romaine Whetstone, librarian
Middle School Youth Mission
Trip
June 22—28, 2014
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NEWSLETTER
Susan Mathew, editor
Teresa Shaffer, proofing,
mailing
Janet Rickner, proofing,
mailing
David Leiendecker, proofing
Contributing:
Al Arnold, Sleuth
Gus Christo-Baker
Lisa Dunn
Paul Hoverman
Lisa Johnson
Merle Whetstone
Mark Scheidt
Teresa Shaffer
Jana Thompson
Gloria Wendel
Romaine Whetstone
Deadline: the 15th of the
month for the next issue
Please direct any suggestions,
corrections and/or articles for
consideration to:
smathew@wcoil.com
Our youth will be on a service mission trip. They will have the opportunity to serve the community of Chattanooga by working in:
Kids Clubs
Senior Centers
Food Banks
Children’s programs
Beautification programs
Please pray for our youth & leaders as we prepare our hearts and minds
to show the love of Jesus through our work.
FINANCIAL Report,
4/30/14
April Income:
April Expense:
Receipt Under Expense:
YTD Receipts:
YTD Expense:
Receipt Under Expense:
Capital Campaign Income:
$38,281.70
$44,012.51
($5,730.80)
$149,092.39
$164,000.36
($14,907.97)
$5,800.00
April expenses exceeded income by $5,730.80.
Year-to-date expenses are $9,980 under Budgeted expense, but Year-to-date income is $24,
888 under Budgeted Giving. Thus, YTD Receipts
are under Expense by $14,908.
Attendance Report
Average Attendance
April, 2014
8:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
117
274
YTD
8:15 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
82
198
YTD All Services: 280
CHILDCARE SCHEDULE
June 1
Nursery infants—2
8:15—Mona Massillo
9:30—Smelser Family
10:45—Christie Wendel
Preschoolers—Mary & Elizabeth
Mitchener
June 8
Nursery infants and —2
8:15—Nikki Bebout
9:30—Smelser Family
10:45—Michele & Hannah McCleery
Preschoolers—RJ & Jill Coleman
June 15
Nursery infants—2
8:15—Ann Adam
9:30—Smelsers
10:45—Mona Scheidt
Preschoolers—Kirby & Sammi
Joseph
June 22
Nursery infants—2
8:15—Susan Mathew
9:30—Smelser Family
10:45—Andrea & Dennis Merriman
Preschoolers—Ruth Ann & Bruce
Dowler
June 29
Nursery infants—2
8:15—Cindy & Steve DuVall
9:30—Smelser Family
10:45—Trina & Scott Steen
Preschoolers—Jodi Wallenhorst
8 LONG TERM PRAYER LIST
HEALTH CONCERNS: Sandra Anderson, Betty Bumbalough, Ron Burnett,
Tom Carr, Pete Haley, Isaac Harris,
Andy Howell, Dee Howell, Leroy
Leibert, Kellie May, John Marshall,
Scott Mendenhall, Cheryl Miller, Paul
& Loraine Miller, Cathy Rinehart,
Paula Ryan, Lauren Scheidt, Dianna
Schultz, Dorothy Stemen, Rebecca
and Ryan Strickler, Lawrence Stripe,
Rebecca Terry, Hannah Wireman,
Bob Witherow, Roger Wolford.
MILITARY: Ed Carter, Caleb
Kreischer, J.R. Price, Matt Saam,
Evan Wells, Families of military who
have been wounded or killed in action, Jobs for veterans, POWS, Refugees of war, suicides.
MISSIONARIES: Gaston & Jeanne
Ntambo–Congo, Joel Penton and
Ryan Holliday, persecuted Christians,
missionaries around the world, Teresa LaValle, Saheed Abedini, Kenneth
Bay, Matt & Grace.
GLOBAL CONCERNS: Refugees and
victims of natural disasters, floods,
droughts, tornados, famine, fires,
snow, typhoons, earthquakes, terrorism, victims of bombing, human
trafficking, and wars, victims of
school, mall and airport shootings,
Nigerian school girls, world leaders,
US president and leaders.
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
First Church and Pastor Gus, Lay
ministers: Jana Thompson, Marty
Burchfield, Dave Thomas; Preschool;
Stephen Ministries, Our Bishop,
Greg Palmer; NW Plaines District;
district superintendent and assistant,
West Ohio Conference.
COLLEGE STUDENTS
NURSING HOME RESIDENTS
VAN CREST: Mary Amstutz, Mary Bebout, Mary & Wayne Compton, Paul
Ross, Gloria Ruddock, Jay Simson,
Bob Say, Wilma Snyder, Louise
Stemen, Louise Tingley, Ruth Tribolet. VAN WERT MANOR: Billie
Krugh, Mary McCammon, Rich
Riley, Betty Vogt. HEARTH AND
HOME: Gus Brown, Virginia
Gudakunst, Audrey Jacobs, Harvey Stoller, Carlos & Joan Waltz.
LAURELS OF SHANE HILL: Belle Bolton
SHUT-INS LIVING AWAY FROM VW: Forrest Gribler, Spencerville; Bonnie
Wallace, Columbus; Frank Van
Horn, Columbus, Marjorie Bollinger, Columbus.
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2
4
5
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–
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Carol Sidle
Sharon Witten
Ric Kelly
Rick Welch
Karen Kemler
6 – Louise Hartwig
Dick Mercer
Demond Johnson
8 – Jill DeWert
Jalen McCracken
9 – Janet Rickner
Janet Purk
Finley Foster
1 – Dean & Eleanor McOmber
Dave & Susan Mathew
2 – Kenneth & Betty Anspach
Steve & Marilyn Bebout
6 – Lonnie & Deb Nedderman
Dennis & Linda Schumm
8 – Fred & Louise Hartwig
Al & Dorothy Arnold
11 - Eric & Alyssa Putman
13 – Anthony & Marilyn
Alessandrini
14 – Jim & Kris Snyder
10 – Susan Burchfield
Ryanne Wermer
11 – Teresa Shaffer
Gabe Pollock
13 – Marjorie Bolinger
Larry Mengerink
15 – Wilma Snyder
Connor Massillo
16 – Eloise Garman
Livia Butler
Brayden Farmer
17 – Wayne Compton
June Shriver
Mickey McConahay
Amy Stemen
Katey Gamble
Andrew Deitemeyer
18 – Sue Corle
Cloey Spry
Cole DeWert
19 – Angela Myers
Chloe Brake
20 – Pat Johnson
J.R. Price
21 – Bob Sowers
22 – Brad Owens
23 – Dennis Miller
24 – Kathy Steele
Nathan Stevens
25 – Dave Watkins
Jacqueline Dearbaugh
26 – Roy Jeknavorian Sr.
Kayla Krites
Ben Verville
27 – Julie Gamble
Jasmine Diemer
28 – Courtney Hurless
Miah Katalenas
29 – Bill Wermer
Brock Thatcher
30 – Jerry Dohoney
Riley Jones
Hannah McCleery
15 – Chuck & Kathy Steele
Jim & Ruth Ann Covey
16 – Roger & Kay Okuley
17 – Tom & Kendra Kalkreuth
Gary & Barb Showalter
Robert & Jill Coleman
18 – Scott & Samantha Farmer
19 – Alan & Joyce Morris
Richard & Karen Smith
20 – John & Jean Auld
Stephen & Jacqueline
Dearbaugh
Kent & Jill Smelser
22 – Marty & Susan Burchfield
Jim & Denise Davis
Patrick & Shanann Jackson
23 – Ken & Karen McClain
Matthew & Storm Mercer
26 – Warren & Rhea Foy
28 – Joel & Peggy Penton
Trevor & Nikki Bebout
30 – John & Sue Wehage
Preschool
We had an incredibly
blessed year. It was amazing to see the growth
in children through learning, creating friendships, adapting to their environments and willingness to take chances in an environment where
we share the love Jesus has for all of his children. We wrapped up the end of the year with a
trip to the Fire Station, the Brumback Library, a
spring program and a family day at Smiley Park.
Look for us in the Peony parade on June 7 th!
Accepting Registrations for children ages 3-5.
3-4 years old 2-day $60/month
Pre-K, 4-5 year olds 3-day $85/month
Pre-K, 4-5 year olds 4-day $110/month
Mrs. Ellerbrock’s
Mrs. Healey’s Class
Mrs. Hawn’s
Class
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Spiritual Formation Opportunities Coming September 2014…..
So many opportunities for spiritual growth are available for you at FUMC. Please look through the life groups and
their brief descriptions to see if one of those fit. And then we are adding the following groups in the Fall.
1. Journey 101. Do you feel like you just don’t know enough about the Bible, your faith or God to be in a life group?
This group is for you. There are three books: Knowing God, Loving God, and Serving God. Each books covers 6
weeks. You can take one class or all three and begin the journey of a spiritual life that is more than a Sunday
Morning worship service.
2. Apprentice . So you’ve been a Christian for a while now, but just find that your growth has stopped since you said
Yes to Jesus. This course if for you! Again it’s three books that are meant to be read as a series. The Good and
Beautiful God, The Good and Beautiful Life, and The Good and Beautiful Community are the three books. This
class is designed for those of you who want to grow spiritually so it does require work outside of class and a commitment to the class as well.
3. Stephen Ministry Training. You have felt that God is tugging at you to give more in care and service to His people.
Perhaps you would like to explore becoming a Stephen Minister. We are currently recruiting people to take on
this caring ministry. See Jana Thompson, Susan Mathew or Shirley Jarvis for more information.
4. Financial Peace University. How many arguments have there been in your house about money? Are you tired of
debt, debt and more debt? This class is for you. Meets for 9 weeks to discuss how to manage your money.
If any of these classes interest you, please contact Jana Thompson for more information. Blessings! Jana
Bible Studies/Small Groups/Classes
Day
Monday
Tuesday
M & M Life Group
Next
How
Mtg
Time
Often
Date
7:30 PM Bi Weekly Sept
Prayer Group
10:30 AM
The Grazing Disciples
Crestview Study Group
7:30 PM Weekly
7:00 AM School Yr
Wednesday Men's Breakfast for a Buck
Men's 8:00 a.m. Bible Study
Weekly
Where
Krout
Subject
Discovery
Leader
Jana Thompson
6/3
conf room
Church Family Prayer
Concerns
Gloria Wendel
Sept
Sept
JMT home
CV classrm
Philippians
Jana Thompson
Jana Thompson
7:00 AM
8:00 AM
Weekly
Weekly
6/4
6/4
On Our Own
10:00 AM
Monthly
June
Li nda Mechl i ng's
Home
Tour of DeBrand
Chocolates Sign up
required
Shirley Jarvis,
Eleanor Souders,
Linda Mechling
Discovery Study
Women in the Word
12:00 PM
4:00 PM
Weekly
Weekly
6/4
6/4
conf room
conf room
Discovery
Advent Study
Pastor Gus
Shirley Jarvis
The Seekers
5:15 PM
Weekly
Sept
Library
The Iron Men
6:00 PM
Weekly
6/4
conf room
Thursday
Clay Pots
High School Boys Study
8:00 AM
7:00 PM
Weekly
Weekly
6/5
conf room
youth room
Friday
Young Family Dinner
6:00 PM
Every so
Often
6/13
Ruth & Bruce
Dowler's
Family, Marriage &
Faith
Jana & Dave
Thompson
Saturday
Visitation Team
8:30 AM
Monthly
7/26
Church
Monthly Visits
Jana Thompson
Sunday
Adult Bible Class
9:30 AM School Yr
Sept
classroom
Hal Hunt Class
The Disciple Makers
9:30 AM
9:30 AM
6/1
6/1
dining room
conf room
Faith Weavers
9:30 AM School Yr
Genesis Small Group Students
12:00 PM
Weekly
Weekly
Monthly
Sept
dining room
Mathew
Dave Leiendecker
conf room OT Messiah Prophecies Dick Atwood
Jana Thompson
Heaven
Women of the Bible Jana Thompson
Kingdom Man
Mark Scheidt
Pastor Gus
Adult BS
Proverbs
Uptown Dist Faithweavers Series
conf room
Ed Stevens
Attitude!
Ned Compton
Rotates
Al Arnold
Pastor Gus
Groups with a larger font and bolded or red take a summer break. They will begin again the week of September 1.
Discovery study meets through June and break for July & August.
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The Stephen Minister training will begin September 9 and run through December 9.
Prayerfully consider becoming a Stephen Minister as we begin this ministry.
Contact Jana Thompson, Shirley Jarvis or Susan Mathew for further information about becoming a Stephen Minister.
Check out the Stephen Ministry bulletin board in the back hallway for a Q & A Sheet, a Stephen Minister Job Description, or Stephen Minister Application.
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First United Methodist Church ~ Data Base Update 2014
Name___________________________________________________________________
First
Middle
Last
Cell Phone ____________________ E-Mail _____________________________________
Date of Birth ____________________ Baptized: No ( ) Yes ( ) Year _________________
Occupation ______________________Company Name ___________________________
Work Phone __________________ Work E-Mail _________________________________
Spouse _________________________________________________________________
First
Middle
Last
Cell Phone ___________________ E-Mail ______________________________________
Date of Birth _____________________ Baptized: No ( ) Yes ( ) Year ________________
Occupation __________________________Company Name ________________________
Work Phone __________________ Work E-Mail __________________________________
Address__________________________________________________________________
City, State, Zip _____________________________________________________________
Home Phone ________________ Widowed ( ) Single ( ) Married ( ) Anniv. Date ____/____/____
CHILDREN Name
First, Middle, Last
School
Grade
Birth date
Date
Baptized
Date Confirmed
Where
Confirmed
Cell Phone
If
you have adult children, please use the “notes” section to list marriages, births, etc. Thanks
Notes:____________________________________________________
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Phone 419-238-0631
Fax 419-238-3608
Email–firstchurch@wcoil.com
Enlarging the circle of disciples through Jesus
June 2014
Wednesday Schedule:
7 & 8:00 Men’s Bible Study
12:00 Discovery Study
4:00 Women in the word
5:15 Seekers
6:00 Iron Men Bible Study
6:30 Handbells
Sunday Schedule:
8:15 & 10:45-Worship
Coffee Bar open –9-10:30
9:30-Sunday School Classes
4:30-6pm Middle School Youth
6pm Youth Fellowship Meal
6:30-8pm High School Youth