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“Bethel …God’s Beach House, where the Son always Shines”
JUNE/JULY2014 NEWSLETTER
God’s Lighthouse at the Beach
Missions Minutes A Church on the Go The Gershwin song says, “Summertime, and the
living is easy…” That’s something to look forward
to in the weeks to come. I know I look forward to
the change of pace that comes in the summer, and
I hope you do too. But a different pace at Bethel
doesn’t necessarily mean less ministry. In fact
some of our summer ministries can only happen in
the summer because of their intensity and time
constraints. While some churches almost shut
down during June, July and August, except for
weekly worship; it excites me that Bethel gets
busy in the summer.
Here are a few of the things we have to look for-
ward to between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
Confirmation will be celebrated on Pentecost
Sunday, June 8th. We have a larger than
usual class this year with two girls and ten
boys. Keep them in prayer as they prepare
to profess their faith in Christ.
Vacation Bible School: Bethel’s halls will ring
with laughter, as more than 100 children
discover Jesus’ one-of-a-kind love June 23-
26.
Youth Choir Trip: Our student musicians from
J-Crew and YM2 take “Stomp and Praise” to
our church friends in Pennsylvania the
weekend of June 28th.
Youth Mission Trip: This summer we’re going
to Rutland, Vermont in early July. Twenty-
eight youth and adults have volunteered
themselves as Christ’s ambassadors as they
serve the poor in the Granite State.
Antique Show and Sale: Save the dates of
July 10, 11, & 12 for the 55th for this church
wide fundraiser that benefits the entire Be-
thel Family.
Curiosity Shop: Concurrent with the Antique
Show in Fellowship Hall, there will be a
Curiosity Shop in and around the Parsonage
Meeting House.
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by Elizabeth Fields
The Bethel Bowler's
Team, made up of Mary
and Jerry Graczyk, Pam
Monti, and Elizabeth &
Phil Fields, once again
participated in the
bowling event for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Sussex
County. We were joined in the event with the team
of John Schroeder representing Shore Bank. It was
a lively time with the bowling balls hitting the pins
(for the most part), lively
conversations, cheering, and genuine a feeling of
true "kinship" for this incredible cause.
In conjunction with this event I would like to share
a few thoughts from Ray Quillen which I received
this week:
"Just wanted to let you know that the Bowl for
Kids' Sake event last Wednesday was a big
success in that we raised $28,759.00 which was
a record for Sussex county and more than
$7,000. than last year's total which was a
record to that date. I want to thank all of you
for your participation and support because it is
very important to our success and our ability to
keep our mentoring
programs going throughout the county".
Sincerely, Ray
Ray also stated that they have begun "thinking
about ideas that would make it better" for next
year. This gives all of us a chance to think about
participating next year. Gather some friends from
work, in your neighborhood, or at church. Let's get
some teams going to join this mentoring program
for children in need in Sussex county. BBBS makes a
HUGE difference in the lives of children and their
mentors. Let's just "DO IT!"
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
A Church on the Go Page 1 & 3
Mission Minutes Pages ! & 12
Bethel’s Women’s Circles Page 2
Confirmation/Pentecost Page 2
Bethel Band of Brothers Page 3
Change of Address Page 3
Summer Worship at Barratt’s Chapel Page 3
Florence’s News Page 4
June Fuel Calendar Page 5
July Fuel Calendar Page 6
Youth and Family News Page 7
Anniversaries & Birthdays Page 8, 9 & 10
Thank You Page 11
Jungle Jim Fund Raiser Page 11
Stephen Ministers Page 12
June Calendar Page 13
July Calendar Page 14
Vacation Bible School Page 15
Graduate Sunday Page 15
Prayer and Healing Service Page 15
Welcome Our New Members Page 16 & 18
Church Directory Page 17
Annual Conference Page 18
Teen Challenge Page 18
Questions and Answers Page 19
Sacrament of Baptism Page 19
Capital Campaign Comm. Report Page 19 & 22
Did You Know? Page 20
Trustees Update Page 20
Women’s Ministry Page 20
Lewes Antique Show Sponsor Form Page 21
“When Building A Life” Page 22
Welcome Our District Superintendent Page 22
The United Methodist Men Page 22
Bethel Christian School Page 23
Bethel’s Directory
Addresses, phone numbers and email info are up-
dated as often as possible. Photos are added as new
members join or a request to update is received.
You can print the directory, or any part of it, from
your personal printer. If you don’t use a computer,
a copy can be provided by the office. If you have
any questions, please contact Debbie Dawson at
302-827-2152 or [email protected]
Bethel’s Women’s Circles
The Mary Martha Circle
The Mary Martha Circle will not meet
again until Wednesday, September 3,
2014. Our restaurant of choice will be
announced in the September Newsletter
and in the end of August bulletin.
The Elizabeth Circle
The Elizabeth Circle and Mary Martha
Circle will meet TUESDAY, June 3rd for
the annual picnic/barbeque at the home
of Joan Moore in Mill Pond Acres at
12:30 p.m. Please bring a covered dish.
Any question, call Joan
at 645-8093.
Confirmation-Pentecost
Christmas, Easter, and Pentecost are the
three great festivals of the Christian Church.
At Bethel and elsewhere it is the custom for
the Confirmands to profess their faith in
Christ at Pentecost, the ‘birthday of the
church.’ While Pentecost will be celebrated
at all services on June 8th, Confirmation will
be at the 9:15 service.
This year’s class is large and we ask that you
begin to pray for them as they prepare to
take their vows. This year’s Confirmands are:
Shauna Brittingham, Cyrus Conner, Ashley
Dickerson, Justin Fisher, Zachary Gardoski,
Jake Hoffpauir, Josh Hoffpauir, Austin Men-
des, Ross Moshier, Christopher Shea, Freddie
Sposato, & Caden Steele.
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Adult Mission Trip: Fifteen Adults will be going
as Volunteers in Mission to work with UMCOR
(the United Methodist Committee On Relief)
in Colorado where flooding last summer has
still left people homeless.
Chris Faircloth will be serving on staff with
Group Work Camps all summer providing
support for mission teams from around the
country at a job site yet to be determined.
Brooke Wright continues The World Race, an 11
month mission trip around the world.
Wishing you a blessed summer,
Earle
Earle Baker
Bethel Band Of Brothers
The Band of Brothers is a group of
men that perform maintenance
and minor repair projects for
those in the church community
that need assistance. The group
meets the first Saturday of the
month at 8:00 a.m. at Bob Evans
for breakfast and a short devotion. Upon
completion of breakfast we perform whatever
“jobs” we have.
If you have a need contact the church office as it is
the collection center for requests. If you would like
assistance leave your name, your preferred method
of contact and what assistance is needed. Someone
from the Bethel Band of Brothers will be in contact
with you.
Anyone interested in being a part of this group is
welcome. Special talents not required but you
should have a desire to help others.
A Church on the Go- Continued from Page 1 2nd Annual Summer Worship Services at Historic Barratt’s Chapel
Each Thursday evening at 7:00 from May 1
through September 25th worship services, let by
ministers of the peninsula Delaware Conference,
will be held at Barratt’s Chapel. Various musi-
cians will provide special music and lead congre-
gational singing. After the service the Museum is
open, and light refreshments are served in the
Vestry.
Schedule for June & July:
June 5 Rev. James Van Der Wall, Retired June 12 Rev. Bruce Rogers, Ellendale
Charge June 19 Rev. Laura Martin, Hockessin UMC June 26 Bishop Peggy Johnson, Philadelphia Area of the UMC July 3 Rev. Tom Pasmore, Avenue UMC,
Milford. July 10 Rev. Jerome Tilghman, Lewes
Charge July 17 Rev. Bo Gordy-Stith, Asbury UMC,
New Castle July 24 Rev. Bonnie Shively, Cecilton
Charge July 31 Rev. Mike Hurley, Conley’s Chapel,
Angola August 7 Rev. Karin Tunnell, St. Paul’s UMC,
Odessa
If you have never worshipped at Barratt’s chapel,
check that off your bucket list this summer.
Barratt’s Chapel is the oldest church in America
built by Methodists. It is just north of Frederica,
DE on Rt. 1.
Mrs. Virginia Sherman, Room 134 Brandywine Assisted Living 36101 Seaside Blvd. Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971 Miss Barbara Dean 12105 N. Union Church Road Lincoln, DE 19960-3511
Change of Address
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THE FELLOWSHIP DELI
OPENING SOON!
They’re here!
They’re here!
The sign-up sheets for the Fellowship Deli
that all of you have been waiting for are
now in the rear of the Sanctuary and the
Fellowship Hall.
The Fellowship Deli will be open for business
July 10th through July 12th from 11 AM until
2 PM. During the days of the Antiques Show,
we sell sandwiches, salads, desserts and
beverages to those who attend. To make
that happen, a team of people is needed to
help serve, make the sandwiches and salads,
work as cashiers and donate desserts for
sale. Helpers are also needed to set up the
lunchroom, display the desserts and clean-
up at the end of the day. If you are able to
serve in any capacity or donate desserts,
please see the sign-up sheet and volunteer
for a time that fits your schedule. Thank
you for your support. For more information,
call Florence Sulitzky or e-mail at fdevon-
Volunteers are still needed at the shop.
Those interested may call any weekday
between 10 am and 3pm. Our number is
644-0171. Better yet, come visit the shop
and apply in person. If you are unable to
volunteer, your donations of items to sell
is greatly appreciated. Call the shop for
details.
In the near future, we are planning to
clean the kitchen thoroughly. If there is
anything near and dear to your hearts in
the refrigerator or freezers, please
identify it or it will be thrown out.
FLORENCE’S NEWS
KITCHEN
NEWS
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And Family News
Ray’s Ramblings
Family/Youth Events:
July 2nd , Starts our Wednesday
Beach Bible study days!
Meet in the Parsonage @ 10:00
and be picked up at 2:30
Fuse Small Group
6:30-9:00 every Sunday evening
this summer stating on June 8th!
Hope to see you there.
Hello Bethel!
Well the school year is winding down and the Summer is
getting fired up. I love the summer. Well I don't love the heat and
all the “visitors” that clog our roadways, but I love how it is a little
calmer and I love that the summer offers so many relational
opportunities with the students. With so much going on in kids lives'
throughout the school year, it is so hard to spend quality time with
them building relationships. But, once summer comes, the
opportunities are endless for just hanging out with kids and getting
to know them better.
Relationships are very powerful. Without question, the
entire Bible is about relationship: Our relationship with God and our
relationship with others. In Youth Ministry, relationships are the
most important thing in my opinion. When we build relationships
with kids, we open the door for deep conversations about life and
about spiritual things. These conversations don’t happen with kids
we don't’ know well.
This summer, we have a lot of things planned that will allow
us as adult leaders to hang out and get to know the students we
work with so much better. Starting on Wednesday, July 2nd will be
our first Bible study/ beach and pool days of the summer. Every
Wednesday throughout the summer, we will meet in the Parsonage
at 10:00am for a Bible study. Then at about 10:45 we will load up
and head to the Beach at the State park, a pool at someone’s house
or may be even head over to Joan Moore’s house on Red Mill Pond.
We will then spend the rest of the day hanging out, playing together,
eating together, and just having fun.
Also, this summer on Sunday nights we will continue with
Fuse, our young adult/young family small group. Fuse will be
meeting from 6:30-9:00 every Sunday this summer starting on
June 8th. We meet at the home of my Fiancé’ Katie Wright, and
anybody who considers themselves young or young at heart are
welcome! We always provide a meal, and we are going through a
Bible study called “the Gospel According to the Walking Dead”. It is
a great time by all. Please let me know if you are interested in join-
ing us or need directions to Katie's house.
Enjoy the first couple months of summer!
Ray Davis
Director of Youth and Family Ministries
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Charles & Frances Smith 6/28/1952 Fred & Bev Bunch 6/20/1959 Jerry & Mary Graczyk 6/01/1963 Jim & Charlotte Bastian 6/06/1963 Paul & Joyce Bingham 7/03/1954 George & Elizabeth Brittingham 7/17/1954 Don & Joanne Yetter 7/16/1955 Gene & Nancy Crim 7/02/1960 John & Judy Dawson 7/08/1961 Jim & Margaret Pearson 7/03/1964 Richard & Lynn Cecil 7/18/1964
Bob & Ann Wotring 6/01/1968 Bob & Pam Monti 6/07/1969 Dale & Lynne Buckwalter 6/28/1969 David & Linda Gallup 6/05/1971 Jim & Dawn Vandegrift 6/09/1974 Bob & Phyllis Thomas 6/15/1975 Randall & Susan Best 6/11/1977 Henry & Lee Parks 6/02/1979 Fred & Pat Duncan 6/14/1980 Ronald & Ruth Ann Baker 6/05/1982 David & Julie Beebe 6/21/1983 Paul & Patti Jackewicz 6/09/1985 Earle & Lisa Baker 6/14/1985 Kenneth & Susan Hopkins 6/15/1986 Mark & Mary Beth Lally 6/04/1988 Roy & Diane Miller 7/20/1968 Charles & Ruth Ruggiero 7/30/1983 George & Kathryn Pepper 7/16/1988 Richard & Kathy Scott 7/16/1988
Michael & Janet Brittingham 6/22/1991 David & Karen Sposato 6/20/1992 Daniel & Dana MacElrevey 6/27/1992 Ralph & Alicia Hall 6/03/1995 Jason & Anna Moshier 6/07/1997 Michael & Susan Shockley 6/21/1997 Mark & Kristine Hollinger 6/06/1998 Jim & Lori Anne Greenwell 6/21/2003 Ed & Rhonda Stroh 6/04/2004 James & Susanne Truitt 6/05/2004 Clay & Susan Monroe 6/24/2006 Perry & Marlyn Allfather 6/10/2009 Joe Bishop & Jane Hood 6/19/2010 Sean & Alaina Lanan 6/01/2013 James & Lauren Meany 6/01/2013 Don & Ginny Mitchell 7/14/1990 Don & Virginia Smith 7/25/1992 Ed & Trisha Emmett 7/02/1994 Jacob & Laura Schneider 7/18/1997 Keith & Alison Parsell 7/08/2006 Charley & Anna Ruggiero 7/11/2009 Max & Angela Bohenko 7/24/2010
Daniel MacElrevey 6/01 Ava Allfather 6/01 Paul Faircloth 6/02 Jerry Graczyk 6/02 Nicolas Abboud 6/02 Jack Wiberg 6/03 Anne Schulze 6/03 David McCloy 6/04 Victoria Bennett 6/04 Hannah Menendez 6/04 Alfred (Chubby) Joseph 6/06 Aubrey Hudson 6/06
Fifty Years or More
To Those Celebrating 25 to 49 Years Congratulations!
And Celebrating 1 to 24 Years
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Cameron Baldwin 6/06
Bill Gaskill 6/07 Avery Recicar 6/07 Frances Smith 6/08 Michael Walker 6/08 Florence Sulitzky 6/08 Paige Boylen 6/08 Mary Jarrell 6/08 Max Hoyt 6/09 Joe Sipos 6/09 Alivia Longo 6/09 Alexandria Barbato 6/09 Norma Shaw 6/09 Sharon Billings 6/09 Tobias Ferl 6/09 Brent Fannin 6/10 Dick Todd 6/10 Robert Gable 6/11 Joyce Poukish 6/11 Linda Robinson 6/11 Carlene Spangler 6/11 Evan FitzGerald 6/12 Michael Harrigan 6/12 Landon Diehl 6/12 Laura Morris 6/13 Holt Baker 6/13 Zachary Mendez 6/13 John C. Henriksen 6/13 Colleen Ferreri 6/14 Rebecca Pepper 6/15 Michael Shockley 6/15 Mark Lally III 6/15 George Gibson 6/16 Ronald Steele 6/16 Frank FitzGerald 6/16 Jill Menendez 6/16 Betty Sheats 6/16 Kevin Marrin 6/16 Caleb Hagan 6/16 June Turansky 6/17 Austin Gardoski 6/17 Luke Archer 6/17 Bob Monti 6/17 Linda Dickens 6/18 William Wolter 6/18 Asher Kern 6/18 Christopher Chiartas 6/19 Jean Froberg 6/19 Harold Reese Conner 6/21 Gina Skipper 6/21
Teresa Strine 6/21 Sean Tyler Costello 6/21 Darcy Crotty 6/21 Theldon (SeeJay) Derry 6/21 Sarah Hunsicker 6/22 Brooke Sposato 6/22 Patty Marvel 6/22 Nancy Moore 6/23 Robin Callahan 6/23 Colleen Callahan 6/23 Marissa McCloy 6/24 Erik Stancofski 6/24 Taylor Malloy 6/24 Bradley Walker 6/24 Winvert Jarrell 6/24 Millicent Jones 6/24 Caroline Fowler 6/25 Margaret Pearson 6/25 Janet Kennedy 6/26 Bill Fleischauer 6/27 Sean Patrick Costello 6/27 Joshua Smith 6/27 Colin Pargoe 6/28 Dawn Vandegrift 6/28 Stefan FitzGerald 6/28 Joey Marker 6/29 Jane Wyatt 6/30 Dana Gooner 6/30 Amanda Ford 7/01 Donavan Shockley 7/01 Christopher Campanelli 7/01 Wanda Zullo 7/02 Carolyn Maull 7/02 Jon Woodyard 7/02 Susan Shockley 7/02 Debbie Bethard 7/02 Patrick Kuhn 7/02 Mark Ostroski 7/03 Kay Poole 7/03 Fran Baker 7/04 Sandra Walker 7/04 Matthew Bodio 7/04 Adam Murabito 7/04 Jamie Mendez 7/05 Brenda Jones 7/05 Travis Wyshock 7/05 Nathaniel Elliott 7/05 Brant Smith 7/06 Joann Reihm 7/07 Lisa Jo Pepper 7/07 Lori Anne Greenwell 7/07
Birthdays continued from page 8
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Larry Caulk 7/07 Roy Brown 7/08 Geoff Pinsky 7/08 Titan Layton 7/08 Keith Beebe 7/08 Taylor Gillan 7/08 Robert Kennedy III 7/09 Mary Hartnett 7/09 Emily Montag 7/09 Bridget Buckaloo 7/10 Sandra Hunsicker 7/11 Ed Jones 7/11 Riley Shields 7/11 Paul Capitan 7/11 Carol Wright 7/12 Mallory Metzner 7/12 Maeve Hickey 7/12 Ed Shockley 7/12 Tanner Wyshock 7/12 Mark Deptula 7/12 Jim Marvel 7/12 Roy Miller 7/13 Ann Walls 7/13 Chase Mears 7/13 James Bastian Jr. 7/14 Ryla Wilber 7/14 Jacob Wilber 7/14 Kevin Hickey 7/14 EJ Emmett 7/14 Susan Hopkins 7/14 William Buckaloo 7/15 Madeline Schneider 7/15 Shelby Krick 7/15 Bill Collick 7/16 Abigail Thomas 7/17 Drew Bauman 7/17 Joseph Brittingham 7/17 Spencer Thompson 7/17 Molly Bastian 7/18 Ann Wotring 7/18 Charles Curry 7/18 Addison Barbato 7/18 Owen Carroll 7/18 Cameron Garton 7/18 Dani Legates 7/18 John Schroeder 7/19 Morgan Lally 7/19 Randall Best 7/20 William Earl 7/20 Alexandrea Edmonds 7/21
Kyle Archer 7/21 Sylvie Elliott 7/21 Dennis Leebel 7/22 Madison MacElrevey 7/23 Carey Karl 7/23 Wesley Scott 7/23 Dick Keck 7/24 Richard Wertz 7/24 Flo Stabley 7/24 Michael Blankenship 7/24 Ryan Steele 7/24 Thaddeus Karl 7/25 Charles A. Ruggiero 7/26 Nathaniel Ford 7/26 Aileen Macturk 7/26 Donna Dickey 7/26 Perry Allfather 7/26 William Crotty 7/27 Linda Chantler 7/27 Lynn Cecil 7/28 Gloria Doherty 7/28 Gretchen Wyshock 7/28 Marjorie Chandler 7/28 Paul Kase 7/28 Paul Jackewicz 7/28 Frank FitzGerald II 7/29 Charles Thompson 7/29 Patrick Skipper 7/30 Grier Calagione 7/30 Christy Preston 7/30 Ruth Simmons 7/31 Olivia Derrickson 7/31 Elizabeth Curry 7/31 Anderson Smith 7/31
Birthdays continued from page 9
Happy 94th Birthday
Norma June Shaw 6/9/1920
Happy 93rd Birthday Bill Earl 7/20/1921
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JUNGLE JIM’S DISCOUNT WATER PARK TICKETS
Join us either
July 12, July 13, or July 14, 2013
10 a.m. until close
$20.00 per Ticket
(Regularly $35)
Kids 2 and under are free!
Benefits
Bethel United Methodist Capital Campaign Fund
Please contact Marguerite at [email protected] or call 302-381-2933
Bethel UMC,
Thank you for generously supporting our family as
we face another move, all the expenses related to
it, and tuition/graduation fees on top of that at
Asbury Theological Seminary. You have been a
vessel that God has used to provide for us and
strengthen our faith. May God richly bless you and
provide all that you need as well. From the bottom
of our hearts...Thank you!
In God’s Love,
Pastor Craig, Tamara, Josiah, Briana and
Nathaniel Taylor
To Pastor Earle & my Family & Friends at Bethel;
I would like to thank you all for the over-
whelming love and support to me during my
recent surgery and recovery. Thank you all for
the prayers, visits, cards, phone calls and gifts.
Words cannot express my gratitude to everyone.
May God Bless you all.
Love,
Ginny Beel
To My Bethel Family,
May God bless you for all the prayers and cards sent
during this time of loss. Your care and concern are
such a comfort to us. I can’t express how much we
appreciate the love from our Church family. Thank
you for all the love and support.
The Beebe Family
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*Our soup ministry continues to be a big
success! It is amazing to me that as our
supply of soup in the freezer diminishes, new soups
appear. I do believe it is God at work. Thanks to Kay
Poole, Mary Graczyk and Pam Monti who recently
refurbished our supply with Beef and Barley soup, Chicken
vegetable soup and Chicken, Noodle and Vegetable soup.
Yum! Just the right nutrition to help those under the
weather feel warmed and loved by Bethel. By the way,
this particular mission is open to anyone wishing to
participate. Just give Mary, Pam or me a call for more in-
formation. Thank you!
*Please mark the date of June 7th on your
calendars for our next Sew-a-Thon at Be-
thel's Parish Meeting House from 9:30 a.m.
until 4:00 p.m. The fellowship is just won-
derful, and the making of dresses is an
awesome happening. The dresses will be
going to disadvantaged little girls in our
world. Please bring a bag lunch; we'll furnish the drinks.
*UMCOR. the United Methodist Church On Relief has
recently put out a plea for more kits. This has happened
due to the recent events such as tornado outbreaks that
have wreaked havoc across the South and Midwest states
and of course because of the looming hurricane season
less than a month away. The Missions' Team at Bethel
has decided to help with this situation.
Beginning June 1st, we will be collecting items for the
Layette Kit for Newborns. Please be watching for more
information on this "drive". It will
be forthcoming. After all details
are decided on, we will be
publicizing the information to
you. UMCOR helps with relief
efforts all over the globe including the U.S. We have
helped with many disasters and we want to be on board
to help with this as well. Many thanks to all of you!
Jerry and Mary Graczyk report that about half of the Baby
Bottles have been passed out for the campaign for Sussex
Pregnancy Center in Georgetown. This is good news
indeed. Please, if you haven't taken a bottle from one of
the containers in the Sanctuary or Fellowship Hall do
so. We hope to have all baby Bottles taken, filled, and
returned by the end of June. It's a great place for your
extra change, cash or check.
Stephen Ministers
Stephen Ministers are members of the Bethel
congregation who are specially trained to provide
emotional and spiritual care to individuals facing a
crisis or difficult situation. They demonstrate
God’s love by coming alongside care receivers who
need a little extra support. Specifically, Stephen
Ministers:
Pray
Listen
Explore Feelings
Share Christ's love
Maintain confidentiality
Attend to the care giving process and leave
the results to God
Walk with people who are journeying to
wholeness
This is a ministry of Presence and
Companionship
How are Stephen Ministers trained?
After being interviewed and passing reference and
background checks, potential Stephen Ministers
must complete 50 hours of training. Topics include
the art of listening, Christian caring and prayer,
confidentiality, assertiveness, boundaries, how to
begin and end a caring relationship, depression,
grief and loss, ministering to the dying, job loss,
and divorce. Stephen Ministers participate in
monthly continuing education to help them grow
as Christians and as caregivers.
How Do I Make A Referral?
To make a referral (of someone who may benefit
from having a Stephen Minister) just follow these
four easy steps: Identify the person who is hurting
either you, a relative, or friend in need of
Christian care. Explain the benefits of having a
Stephen Minister come alongside them. If not you,
please ask the individual for permission to
refer them to Pastor Earle Baker, (302) 645-9426,
or Fred Bunch (Stephen Ministry Leader/
Coordinator) at (302) 645-4546.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 8:00 Worship 9:15 C.A.T. 9:15 Sunday Sch. 11:00 Worship 6:00 Fuel Year End “Donut Olympics”
2
3 12:30 Eliz. Cir. Lunch. 6:00 “J” Crew Reh 6:30 SPRC Mtg. 7:00 YM2 Rehearsal
4 10:30 HHC Comm. 6:00 King’s Kids Reh. 7:00 Chancel Choir 7:00 Women’s Min. Mtg.
5 6:00 Miracle Singers 7:00 BSA Troop #1 Court of Honor 7:00 Stephen Min. Mtg
6 9:30 Worship Comm. Mtg.
7 8:00 Bethel Band of Brothers 9:00 Sew-A-Thon
8 Confirmation
Sunday 8:00 Worship 9:15 C.A.T. 9:15 Sunday Sch. 11:00 Worship
9
10 6:00 “J” Crew Reh 7:00 Finance Mtg. 7:00 YM2 Rehearsal
11
5:30 Missions Mtg. 6:00 King’s Kids Reh. 7:00 Chancel Choir
12 6:00 Miracle Singers
13
9:30 Worship Comm. Mtg.
14
15 Graduate Sunday
Father’s Day
8:00 Worship 9:15 C.A.T. 9:15 Sunday Sch. 11:00 Worship
16 7:00 Troop ! Comm. Mtg.
17 6:00 “J” Crew Reh. 7:00 Trustee Mtg. . 7:00 YM2 Rehearsal
18 5:30 Missions Team Mtg. 6:00 King’s Kids Reh. 7:00 Chancel Choir
19 6:00 Miracle Singers 7:00 Stephen Min. Mtg
20 9:30 Worship Comm. Mtg.
21
22 8:00 Worship 9:15 C.A.T. 9:15 Sunday Sch. 11:00 Worship
23
24 6:00 “J” Crew Reh. 7:00 Church Council Mtg. 7:00 YM2 Rehearsal
25 6:00 King’s Kids Reh. 7:00 Chancel Choir
26 6:00 Miracle Singers
27 9:30 Worship Comm. Mtg.
28
Children’s Choir Weekend Trip
29 8:00 Worship 9:15 C.A.T. 9:15 Sunday Sch. 11:00 Worship
30
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Peninsula-Delaware Conference
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
12:30 Eliz. Cir.
Lunch.
6:00 “J” Crew Reh
6:30 SPRC Mtg.
2
7:00 Women’s Min.
Mtg.
3
9:30 Worship
Comm. Mtg.
6:00 Miracle Singers
7:00 Stephen Min.
Mtg
7:00 Healing and
Prayer Service
4
5
8:00 Bethel Band
of Brothers
6
8:00 Worship
9:15 C.A.T.
9:15 Sunday Sch.
11:00 Worship
6:30 Fuse
7
8
7:00 Finance Mtg.
9
10
11
9:30 Worship
Comm. Mtg.
12
13
8:00 Worship 9:15 C.A.T. 9:15 Sunday Sch. 11:00 Worship
6:30 Fuse
14
15
7:00 Trustee Mtg.
.
7:00 YM2 Rehearsal
16
5:30 Missions Mtg.
17
6:00 Miracle Singers
6:30 Building Comm.
Mtg.
7:00 Stephen Min.
Mtg
18
9:30 Worship
Comm. Mtg.
19
20
7:00 UMMen’s Breakfast. 8:00 Worship 9:15 C.A.T. 9:15 Sunday Sch. 11:00 Worship
6:30 Fuse
21
7:00 BSA Troop #1
Comm. Mtg.
22
7:00 Church Council
Mtg.
.
23
24
6:00 Miracle Singers
25
9:30 Worship
Comm. Mtg.
Wedding Rehearsal
26
3:00 Walls/
Lavendar
Wedding
5:30 Missions Mtg.
27
8:00 Worship
9:15 C.A.T.
9:15 Sunday Sch.
11:00 Worship
6:30 Fuse
28
29 30 31
6:00 Miracle Singers
LEWES ANTIQUE SHOW
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
AND
CURIOSITY SHOP
10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
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VBS AT BETHEL THIS SUMMER! Mark the dates June 23-26 , Monday - Thursday (9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.)
right here at Bethel UMC
To register call [please fill in information] or go online [please fill in
information]
To volunteer go to: http://www.signupgenius.com/go/30E084FAFA829AB9-bethel
& get ready for a life-changing weird animal Jesus loving adventure!!!
God filled the world with a lot of crazy creatures
including you! When kids feel weird, different,
or even lost in a crowd—nothing compares to the
extraordinary love of Jesus
Service of Prayer and Healing.
A Service of Prayer and Healing will be held at
7:00 p.m. on Thursday, July 3rd, and Thursday
August 7th in the Sanctuary. All are invited to pray
for healing of body, mind, spirit, emotions, and
relationships at these services.
Graduation Sunday
Graduation is one of life’s greatest rites of passage. At Bethel it is
a time for us to rejoice with those who have reached significant
milestones in their lives, and celebrate it with them. We want to
recognize all the graduates in the Bethel Family on June 17th.
Please help us include the graduate in your family. We would like
to know about all the graduates from High School, trade school,
nursing school, college, and graduate school. If your child, grandchild, niece or nephew is
graduating, or graduated in December-January, please let us know. Please call or email Donna
in the church office with the student’s name, the school they graduated from, the diploma or
degree they earned, and their major if possible. Thank you.
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Welcome Our New Members
Please welcome these people who became Members of Bethel on Sunday May 18th.
Christine Allen joins Bethel by transfer from Olivet United Methodist Church in Pittsgrove, New Jersey where she taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. She is the mother of Kailynn who was born in December. Christine enjoys cooking, baking, photography, reading, and spending time with her daughter. You can reach Christine at 1501 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE 19958 or [email protected]
Lorraine Anderson joins Bethel by transfer from Wyoming UMC in Wyoming Minnesota. She is a retired Registered Nurse with a background in leadership development. She has worked in Pediatric Oncology, and is a Life Coach. Lorraine enjoys golf, walking, bike riding, yoga, traveling and the beach. You can reach Lorraine at 10 Louisiana Ave. Milton, DE 19968, [email protected] or, 651-491-6568.
Kathi Andrews joins Bethel by transfer from Olivet UMC in Pittsgrove New Jersey where she has taught Sunday School & Bible Studies and worked with the youth. She is Christine’s mother, and is engaged to Gerard Cassese. Kathi works as an Emergency Medical Technician for Prime Care. She also volunteers as an EMT at Memorial Fire Department in Slaughter Beach. In her free time she enjoys traveling, and visiting her children and grandchildren. You can reach her at 302-381-7739, 1501 Savannah road, Lewes, DE 19958, or [email protected] Gerard Cassese joins Bethel by Profession of Faith, having been raised in the Catholic Church. Gerard is engaged to Kathi Andrews. Before becoming disabled he worked as an electrician, Audio Visual Technician, EMT and a Firefighter. In his free time, Gerard enjoys fishing, hunting, and volunteering as a firefighter. Gerard can be reached at 302-381-2797, [email protected], or 1501 Savannah Road, Lewes, DE, 19958 Sam & Amy Chason join Bethel by transfer from Good Samaritan Presbyterian Church in Waldorf, MD where they were very active in service, leadership, and as Elders. They are the parents of three daughters, one deceased, and two grand-children. Sam is retired with 40 year’s service as a civilian auditor with the U.S. Navy. Amy is a semi-retired Dental Hygienist—occasionally getting called back. She enjoys gardening, crafts, biking, and walks on the beach. Sam’s interests include cooking, woodworking, Bicycling, fishing, and walks on the beach. They can be contacted at 31899 Carneros Ave. Lewes, DE 19958, Sam: 301-653-9178 [email protected] or Amy: 240-210-2349 [email protected] Winvert & Mary Jarrell join Bethel by transfer from Avenue UMC in Milford after being invited to Bethel by neighbors. Mary is a realtor with Berkshire Hathaway Gallo Realty, before that she worked for Hewlett Packard for 23 years. Before retiring, Win worked in plumbing, landscaping, as well as security. Win’s hobbies include coin collecting, gardening and yard work. Mary enjoys reading and cooking. They can be reached at 31226 Edgewood Drive, Lewes, DE 19958, 302-644-4939 (home) Mary: 302-245-3161, [email protected] or Win: 302-381-3159. J. Lloyd & Rachael Keys join Bethel by transfer. Lloyd has transferred from Messiah UMC in Springfield, VA, and Rachael from Avenue UMC in Milford. They have four children, “Jono,” Marshall, Henry, and Ginny. They were married at Bethel in 2003. They both work for Burris Logistics where Lloyd is a project manager in Information Technology, and Rachael works in finance. She enjoys the beach, boating and family time. Lloyd’s hobbies include skiing, boating, and family activities. They can be reached at: 7 Breakwater St. Lewes, DE 19958. Rachael: 302-381-8901, [email protected] and Lloyd: 302-245-2662 [email protected] Dave & Lee Parks join Bethel by Profession of Faith after moving here from Maine. They have three grown sons, one in Bethany Beach. Dave has been a teacher, mental health counselor, and Police Detective. Lee owned a Child Care Center before moving here and now works as a Professional Nanny. Dave enjoys carpentry, hiking, bird watching, and kayaking. Lee’s hobbies are, photography, hiking, reading, canoeing, and volunteering. They can be reached at 33378 Court Drive, Millsboro DE, 19966. Lee: 207-735-8326 [email protected] or Dave: 207-735-8392 [email protected]
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Bethel United Methodist Church 129 West Fourth Street Lewes, Delaware 19958-1333
Church Office Telephone: (302) 645-9426 Fax: (302) 645-0976 email [email protected] web page: www.bethellewes.org
Bethel Christian School: (302) 645-5132
Church Telephone Directory:
Rev. Earle Baker Pastor Ext. 102 Ray Davis Youth & Family Ministry Director Ext. 103 Joyce K. Mentzer Music Director Ext. 105 Cindi Cleaver Treasurer Ext. 104 Donna L.A. Dickey Administrative Assistant Ext. 100 Kathy Pepper Bethel Christian School Super. 645-5132 Keri Faircloth & Laura Knutsen Sunday School Super. Team Ext. 113 Laura Petranto Financial Secretary Ext. 104 Suzy Kremer PR Coordinator 542-3854 Tamara Taylor Nursery Attendant
Emergency Telephone Numbers:
Donna L.A. Dickey Home (302) 947-0850 Cell (302) 858-1031
Sunday Worship Schedule:
8:00 AM Traditional Service Sanctuary 9:15 AM Contemporary Service Fellowship Hall 11:00 AM Traditional Service Sanctuary
Prayer & Healing Service: First Thursday ea. Mo. at 7:00 p.m. Sanctuary
Sunday School:
9:15 AM In various classrooms year round
Monthly Newsletter Information:
Deadline The third Friday of every month; except January Editor Donna L. A. Dickey Assemblers Office Angels E-Mailer Todd Mentzer
Web Page: Todd and Joyce Mentzer, Publishers
Bulletin Deadline Information: Every Thursday by 12 noon
Prayer List Deadline Every Thursday by 12 noon
Office hours: *
from Tuesday after Memorial Day to Friday before Labor Day 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
*from Tuesday after Labor Day to Friday before Memorial Day 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Other Important Email Addresses Pastor Earle—[email protected] Ray Davis—[email protected] Joyce Mentzer—[email protected] Cindi Cleaver—[email protected] Donna Dickey—[email protected]
Ray & Heidi Quillen join Bethel by Transfer from Epworth UMC in Rehoboth Beach after being active here for many years. Ray grew up at Bethel, and Heidi was active in the Methodist Church in Western PA. They have two college age daughters who are already members. After retiring from Family Court, Ray is now Program manager for Big Brother/Big Sisters in Sussex County. Heidi is a licensed clinical social worker at Shields Elementary School. Heidi teaches Sunday School, sings in the Chancel Choir, and enjoys parenting. Ray enjoys biking and fund raisers at bowling alleys. They can be reached at 31005 Sycamore Drive, Lewes, DE, 19958, 302-645-7149 (home) Heidi: [email protected] Dr. Mike & Dorothy Ramjattansingh, join as Affiliate Members while continuing membership at Eagle’s Nest Fellowship. They have three daughters, Rachel (7), Brielle (3), and Elise (2) Mike is a Radiologist on staff at Beebe Health Care, and Dorothy is an Ultrasound Technician who is currently a full time stay at home mom. Mike’s interests include Guitar, Tennis, Boating, Fitness, finance, travel, and technology. Dorothy helps with VBS and King’s Kids at Bethel, and enjoys biking, ten-nis, boating, swimming, walks, and the beach. They can be reached at 35726 Tarpon Drive, Lewes, DE 19958, 302-644-8871 (Home) Mike: 302-841-5782 [email protected] and Dorothy: 302-242-0351 [email protected] Members will be received again in October. For more information about church membership, please con-
tact Earle Baker at [email protected]
Annual Conference
The 230th Session of the Peninsula Delaware Conference will meet June 5-7 at the University of Maryland
Eastern Shore in Princess Anne, MD. Please pray for Bishop Peggy Johnson, conference leaders, and all the
members of the conference as they gather to worship, celebrate, pass legislation, and advance the work of
the Church. The Peninsula-Delaware Conference is the oldest continuous religious gathering on Delmarva.
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Teen Challenge
The beginnings of Teen Challenge were made famous
over 50 years ago by the book and movie, “The Cross
and the Switchblade” about David Wilkerson, a young
preacher serving Christ among the gangs of New York
City.
Today the ministry of Teen Challenge continues through more than 200 Residential Treatment
Centers offering “12 month programs for people of all ages struggling with life-controlling
addictions.”
On Sunday June 29th you will get to hear from men currently in the program at Delmarva Teen
Challenge in Seaford, DE. They will sing and share their testimonies in our services that morning.
While there are many good drug and alcohol programs available, the faith-based approach of
Teen Challenge has consistently been ranked the best in the nation, with 86% of its graduates still
being substance free a year after completing the program.
Welcome New Members - Continued from Page 16
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uestion: What famous Methodist is Black
Harry’s Spring on Pilottown Road named
after?
nswer: Black Harry’s Spring is
named for Harry Hosier, who was an early
Methodist traveling preacher.
Born in North Carolina, Harry was a
freeman in Maryland when he came under
the influence of Methodist Circuit Riders.
Although he was illiterate he was able to
memorize from hearing, long passages of
Scripture. First as an exhorter, and then as a
preacher, God used Harry to move the
hearts of many to receive Christ. Many
thought that Harry was one of the best
preachers among all the circuit riders.
Harry would have been in Lewes
several times in his travels and he and
his horse surely found refreshment at
the spring that bears his name.
By 1784, Harry Hosier was Francis Asbury’s
traveling companion (For safety Circuit Riders rarely
traveled alone). Harry was the only
African American to be at both the historic meeting
of Francis Asbury and Thomas Coke at Barratt’s
Chapel in November 1784, and at the Christmas Con-
ference in Baltimore that
December. In fact from Barratt’s Chapel,
Francis Asbury, had Harry Hosier take Dr. Coke on a
tour of the Methodist societies down the Peninsula,
across to Virginia, and back to
Baltimore in time for the Christmas Conference.
Dr. Coke said “I believe Harry Hosier is the best
preacher in the world.” And Benjamin Rush, who
signed the Declaration of Independence, and
founded Dickenson College said, “the best sermon I
ever heard was preached by Harry
Hosier.”
Report of the Capital Campaign Committee
We are happy to report that over $800,000 has been pledged or contributed to the Building Fund through the Capital Campaign. This reflects the responses of 136 individuals and families, as well as funds on hand, and other gifts prior to the be-ginning of the capital campaign. This is a very positive response to the initial stage of the campaign. We have learned that because of a computer error, many people did not receive the final capital campaign mailing, and did not receive a pledge card. If you need a pledge card, please contact Donna in the church office. If you are making contributions to the Building Fund and would like to have a special envelope, we have re-purposed some envelopes we had in storage. You can find them in the back of Fellowship Hall and the Sanctuary. Please take as many as you need. The campaign continues as we work toward our goal for much needed building improvements.
We are highly confident that work we have already done will qualify for Historic Tax Credits, which we can sell in 2015 for
$100,000 or more. We are also writing to friends we haven’t heard
from. We know there are plenty of good reasons people are waiting to respond. Some
have even told us they are waiting to see how much is needed to help us reach our goal.
And we are in contact with an out-of-town friend, who has been very generous in the past and hope to hear from that
person as well.
We also anticipate that a number of fund raisers will occur over the next three years to help us reach our goal. We know every fund raiser will not appeal to everyone, and that is perfectly fine. We hope, however, that at least one fund raiser will appeal to everyone.
Q
A
Continued on Page 22
The Sacrament of Baptism will be celebrated in June , July and August by prior arrangement with the pastor. To schedule a baptism, please contact Pastor Earle at 645-9426 or [email protected]
In a large congregation like
Bethel, many people help to
make things run smoothly. We
wish to thank these people for
their recent service to Christ
and Church.
Did you know Carolyn Garwood makes sure there
is a rosebud on the altar every time a child
or infant is baptized, and that Ann Wotring
prepares a handmade framed certificate?
Did you know the benefit Spaghetti Dinner &
Dessert Auction raised $1,849.50 for the
Youth Mission Trip to Vermont?
Proceeds from the dinner were $566,
and the Dessert Auction generated an
amazing $1,283.50! Thanks to Café Azafran
for their donation of food, and Mr. Knutsen
for his auctioneering talents.
Did you know that Lois Clark, assisted by Sue
Collins and Mary Conn led worship at Harbor
Health Care in Pastor Baker’s absence, and
distributed Communion that had been conse-
crated in advance?
Did you know that the Sunday School’s stained
glass offering jars have already raised over
$470 for stained glass
window repair?
Trustees Update:
The Gethsemane Window was re-installed just in
time for the Holy Thursday
Service, follow-up work on the woodwork,
and protective glass cover continued for two
weeks.
We have tentative approval to enlarge the park-
ing pad at the Parsonage Meeting House
Leaks in the sanctuary masonry have been
repaired.
Flowers will be planted in the beds on the
Chestnut and West 4th St. sides of the church
Progress is being made to bring natural gas to
the Church and parsonage meeting house.
The Hope House was open for people to walk
through on May 18th.
Do you eat at Ocean Grill, Lewes or Ocean Grill II
in Longneck? Would you like to help contribute to
the Capital Campaign Fund? Simply write Bethel
Church on the top of your check and 10% of your
check will be donated to Bethel Capital Campaign
Fund ! Ruth Ann Baker made us aware of this at
the April Elizabeth Circle meeting. Mary Conn
followed through by contacting them and we are
set up at both restaurants! They send a check
directly to the church quarterly thought the year.
THIS IS ON GOING!!! Eat, sign and support Bethel
and local business.
The Women’s Ministry is now accepting donations
for the Curiosity Shop which will be running during
the Antique Show in June. Clean out your closets,
attics, basements and bring us your gently used
items! We kindly ask that you do not donate baby
furniture, electronics, bedding, or clothes (we will
accept children’s clothes ages newborn-6X).
Please call Linda Corcoran at 684-1199 or Patti
Jackewicz at (302)542-3913 to make arrangements
to drop off your donations. Thanks for your
support!
THANK YOU !
Women’s Ministry would like to thank Lynn
Buckwalter for donating her beautiful hand
crocheted tote bags to the Jonah Bible Study
group. These bags were sold and this money along
with other donations raised $211 which was
sent to Zoe Ministries, (To help end human
trafficking in Delaware.) Many thanks to all who
attended, it was great fellowship and a thought
provoking study!
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It’s Time Again to Sponsor the Annual
Lewes Antique Show
God bless you all for your support of our loving church! Now that you have had time to digest our
Capital Campaign, it is time to concentrate on our 55th Annual Antique Show. The 2014 ANNUAL
LEWES ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE sponsored by Bethel Church will be held the 2nd Thursday, Friday
and Saturday in July which is the 10th, 11th and 12th. This is our largest fundraiser for our church’s
general budget. The funds raised from this project help to offset the unexpected and extra
expenses that occur on an annual basis (rising heating costs, higher electric bills, broken chair
lifts for example). Lots of donations in the smallest amount add up to many dollars. While the
Capital Building Funds are especially important for “building tradition - building our future”,
funds raised from the Antique Show are a vital part of our day to day operation. Please prayer-
fully consider a donation to this important church function. A brochure is printed and given to
each person who attends the show. That brochure will include the names of all people who do-
nate any amount of money – from $1 and up. If you would like to specify your donation in honor
or in memory of someone, please complete that line indicated below. Your name will be included
on our list of sponsors, so please complete the information below and place it in the Sunday offer-
ing or mail it to Carol Wright, 2009 Savannah Circle, Lewes, DE 19958. Checks should be made
PAYABLE to Bethel UM Church. Please designate:
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ANTIQUE SHOW SPONSOR on your check. Thank you!
Sponsor (s) name:____________________________________________________________
Amount $_______________________
Honor/Memory of:___________________________________________________________
(Circle one)
Telephone number (in case of questions)___________________________________
(If you own or manage a business and want to be a corporate sponsor for a
$50 donation, please contact Carol Wright at 645-6204 or [email protected])
Thank you!
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Beyond raising money for building improvements fund raisers have other benefits as well. They give people an opportunity to work together on a shared goal. We get to know each other, and have fun along the way. Fund raisers allow people who don’t otherwise give to the church, an opportunity to help us reach our goal. And fund raisers provide opportunities for fellowship that deepen our relationships with one another. The Finance Committee and the Capital Campaign Committee are asking that all fund raisers be coordinated through the Church Office; that there not be more than one a month; and that we avoid buying and selling on Sunday as much as possible. Two Fund Raisers are scheduled:
In June homemade strawberry preserves will be on sale.
In July discount admission to Jungle Jim’s water park will generate income for the building fund.
There are also two on-going fundraisers.
Our Sunday School made ‘stained glass banks’ to raise money for stained glass window repair, and continue to receive contributions.
The Ocean Grill in Lewes and Long Neck, will contribute 10% of your bill if you
will just write “Bethel Church” on the check. At least one fund raiser is being planned: In the fall the Methodist Men plan a pancake dinner
Welcome our District Superintendent, June 1
Plan on being in Church on
Sunday June 1 when we
welcome to worship for the
first time our District
Superintendent, the Rev. Dr.
Vicki Gordy-Stith. Vicki
grew up as a preacher’s kid,
in Dover, Wilmington, and
Salisbury, where she
graduated from High School. She is a graduate of
the United States Naval Academy where she met her
husband “Bo.” After their service in the Navy they
earned their Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity
School, and were ordained together in 1993.
Prior to becoming a Superintendent, Vicki was pastor
of Skyline UMC in Wilmington for 17 years. As
District Superintendent Vicki is responsible for 105
United Methodist Churches in Kent and Sussex
Counties. She is part of Bishop Johnson’s Cabinet,
and gives leadership throughout the Peninsula-
Delaware Conference.
When Vicki became a Superintendent she and her
father, The Rev. Howard Gordy, made history, as
the first Father and Daughter to both be District
Superintendents in our Conference.
Please welcome Vicki Gordy-Stith to Bethel on June
1 when she will bring the message and celebrate
Holy Communion.
The United Methodist Men
The Methodist Men will not meet again until
Sunday, September 21st. Have a fun and a
safe summer. God Bless!
Continued from Page 19
“When Building A Life”
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Thank you for helping to spread the word. God bless you and your efforts to be living reminders of His grace!
Craig Taylor
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Highlights from Bethel Christian School for the Month of MAY
Two’s Three’s
Four’s Kindergarten
Enrichment Class
Bible Class
This month the twos are learning about
Flowers and Plants. What they need to
grow - we’ll dot paint flowers for our
bulletin board, we will deco-
rate flower pots & plant a beautiful
flower inside. We’ll talk about pond
life and construct bees, butterflies,
ladybugs and frogs to decorate our room. We’ll
read lots of stories and play games
related to our themes. We will also
practice for our end of year program.
This month we talked about baby
animals, what hatches from an
egg. We are practicing
recognizing Capital letters and the
numbers one through ten. We are
busy practicing a play for our end of the year
program. Finally, the children are practicing
the months of the year and days of the week.
We are learning about mammals and their
habitats this month. We compared mammal
characteristics to other animal
groups such as birds, fish and
reptiles and amphibians. We
will study pond life and the life
cycle of a frog. We will take a
field trip to Blockhouse Pond to
observe the pond
life. We are practicing our “Little
Red Hen” play for our end of the
year spring program.
We are learning about the Earth
and how it has changed over time.
We used a toothpick to dig out
“minerals” (chocolate chips) In the
Earth (cookie). We used a hard-
boiled egg to show the core (yolk), mantle (white)
and crust (shell) and made earth candy with pep-
permint (core), Marshmallow (mantle) and
chocolate for the crust. We
studied igneous, sedimentary
and metamorphic rocks. We
learned how the shifting
plates make mountains,
volcanoes and earthquakes. We shared our biog-
raphy reports and wrote a simple autobiography.
This month the
children learned
about the islands
of Hawaii. They
learned the history
of Hawaii, what
makes each island
special and we learned about the importance of the
rainforests. The children made cookies and sold
them to buy/protect an acre of the rainforest. We
ended the unit with a luau.
We ended the month talking about
our coast. We learned about Starfish,
Horseshoe Crabs, Osprey and Plovers.
We visited the bunker and Nature
Center at our State Park. We also cleaned the
beach
This month the children learned the resurrection
story and we talked about how Jesus’ spirit
helped the disciples have courage to spread the
Good News. They learned about Paul and Silus in
prison and how the early Christians worked
together. The four year-olds
and kindergarten classes
finished out the year with the
story of Moses starting with his
birth and ending with the
Israelites settling in Jericho.
The younger children learned
the stories of Daniel and Jonah. My emphasis this
month was that Jesus is with them taking care of
them wherever they go.
MAY FRIDAY
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