Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid

1 The Bath Church The LINK—June 2011

3980 West Bath Road—Akron, Ohio 44333 • 330-666-3520 • www.bathucc.org • Email: [email protected]

We will dedicate the pulpit at both services on

Pentecost Sunday, June 12

Rev. Laurie Tenhave-Chapman preaching

A new pulpit for the Sanctuary is being completed this month! We are using a pedestal design that matches the chancel furnishings with some carving inserts that can be changed with the seasons and church needs. It will be a unique piece, as we would expect nothing less from Jim Chapman. The pulpit was built by Joe Leonard of Custom Woodcarving of Garrettsville.

“A caring congregation nurturing spir i tual growth and demonstrat ing the love of Jesus Chr ist .”

Room to Worship, Serve and Grow at

The Bath Church

The LINK ...between Church + Home… June 2011

Monthly Publication of The Bath Church—Bath, Ohio

COMING EVENTS: Please mark your calendar!

Sunday, May 29: ONE 10:00 a.m. Worship Service; Potluck at 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 1: Revere HS Baccalaureate in Fellowship Hall 7:00 p.m. Sunday, June 5: New Member Reception 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 7: Apollo’s Fire Performance in the Sanctuary 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 12: Pentecost; New Pulpit Dedication at both services Friday, June 17: Bath Church Work Campers leave for Scranton, PA 4 p.m. Sunday, July 3: ONE service OUTDOORS on the lawn at 10:00 a.m. Sunday, July 10: VBS begins with a Family Picnic at 5:00 p.m.

Inside this Issue: Rev. Mark’s Remarks 3 Calendar 15 Joyful Health Note 11 Message from Maureen 5 Spotlight on the Word 4 Thank You’s 13 Treasurer’s Notes 6 Youth & Family Life 10

Vacation Bible School

July 10-14

Hometown Nazareth: Where Jesus was a Kid

Open to all children 4 years-4th grade

(Parents are welcome to stay too!)

Sunday, July 10 VBS & Family Picnic 5-8:00 p.m.

Monday, July 11—Thursday, July 14

VBS 6-8:00 p.m.



Join Us Sunday, June 5

as we welcome our New Members with a

reception at 9:30 a.m.

Sunday, June 12 is Pentecost Sunday

WEAR RED!!!

Family Album

To God’s Eternal Care:

Jack Jones March 30, 1920—May 10, 2011

Birth:

Gage Isaac Antal Born: May 9, 2011

Proud parents are Jessica & David Antal Proud grandmother is Janet Litzel

Baptisms:

Hannah Kristiana Nerlich April 23, 2011

Noah Nerlich April 23, 2011

Hannah & Noah were baptized by Rev. Adam Marquette at First Christian Church in Newton Falls, OH. Their parents are Ed

and Kristine Nerlich.

Ellie Kate Duplaga May 22, 2011

Infant daughter of Scott & Leah Duplaga Granddaughter of Patti Duplaga

2011 Confirmation Class Front Row (L-R): Carly Griffith, Catherine Ephlin, Anna Armeo, Abby Jones, Hannah Nerlich, Alex Fergason, Samantha Fergason, Rev. Mark Frey, Tom Martin Back Row: Mrs. Jackie Bettick, Alex Forystek, Ben Bowers, Doug Haught, Alex Karwowski, Nick Horning Missing: Ben Holland, Dillon Smith



Rev. Mark’s Remarks: Our New Pulpit

Worship Schedule / Pentecost Pentecost begins June 12 which is 50 days after Easter. It is the season to celebrate the gift of the Holy Spirit.

The color for Pentecost is red and is a season of joy and passion. Summer Worship Services: 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

Kid’s Worship: 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary (see details on page 10)

Date Service Features & Liturgical Day Preaching

June 5 7th Sunday after Easter / Communion & New Members Rev. Frey

June 12 PENTECOST SUNDAY: Dedication of New Pulpit at both services Guess Preacher: Rev. Laurie Tenhave-Chapman

Rev. Laurie Tenhave-Chapman

June 19 Trinity Sunday / Anointing for Healing Rev. Webber

June 26 2nd Sunday after Pentecost Rev. Frey

July 3 OUTDOOR SERVICE: ONE service at 10:00 a.m. on the front lawn Rev. Frey

One of the central features of worship in the Reformed Church tradition is the sermon. The sermon is to be a thoughtful message that proclaims the Good News of Jesus Christ and calls us to live as disciples of Jesus. The sermon normally uses a Biblical text as the theme. Despite a plethora of jokes about sermons, preaching remains at the core of Protestant Christian worship. Preaching usually takes place from the pulpit – a podium-type structure on the chancel (stage). One can often tell how a congregation values preaching by the size and placement of the pulpit. I take note of this when I visit other churches. Our pulpit is to one side of the altar, yet still prominently placed. At Mt. Zion Baptist, the pulpit is front and center and elevated, showing the Baptists’ focus on preaching the Word. The pulpit that we have been using in the new sanctuary is an old pulpit from the early days of Bath Church. At least, we think so. No one knows where it came from! It was in the old Lounge when I arrived, and we decided to use it until we decided what we wanted as a pulpit for the new sanctuary. After six years, we have decided; and on Sunday, June 12, we will unveil and dedicate our new pulpit!!!

The Rev. Jim Chapman was Senior Minister here from 1980-1996 and was an engaging preacher with a wonderful baritone voice. He was a mentor to me and a friend to many in the congregation and community. Upon his death in 2007, memorial gifts were made to Bath Church, and in consultation with the family, the gifts have been used to build the new pulpit for our sanctuary. I have been working with Carolyn Chapman along with Diaconate representatives, George Clark and Martha Salem, to design a pulpit that meets our needs for worship and is a pleasing addition to the sanctuary. I think you will like what has been built!! We will unveil and dedicate the new pulpit on Pentecost Sunday, June 12 at both services of worship (8:30 & 10:00 a.m.). I have invited Jim & Katie Chapman’s daughter, the Rev. Laurie Tenhave-Chapman to come preach the first sermon from the pulpit. Laurie serves the First Congregational Church UCC of Rockford, Michigan. It will be a grand celebration not to be missed! See you June 12th and every Sunday!

~ Rev. Mark Frey



Hello to all. For those of you who weren’t in attendance at the Annual Meeting on May 15, I am pleased to re-port wonderful news from that meeting: Gayle Flinn was awarded the Long-Term Service award for all of her dedica-tion and hard work on behalf of our church. Congratulations, Gayle, on this well-deserved recognition! In addition to the finance report and election of officers and committee members, the revised Constitution was unanimously approved! Again, on behalf of our entire congregation, THANK YOU to our Constitution Review Com-mittee: George Brandt (chair), Wendy Bartlett, George Clark, Laura Domchick, John Matejkovic, and Bill Parry. As a result of the revisions, our next step is the election of three At-Large Members to the Leadership Coun-cil. These individuals should have substantial experience in working with various Boards, committees, and/or activities within our church. Vice-Moderator Tom Clark, as Chairman of the Nominating Committee, is accepting names for consideration for these At-Large Members. Nominations are also being accepted for the newly-formed Evangelism and Spiritual Life Board. Nominations for both may be self-nominations or you may submit the name of others.

NOMINATION DEADLINE IS JULY 10! Tom and the Nominating Committee will consider candidates for presentation and vote to the congregation at the September 4 special meeting of the congregation. Peace and blessings to all, Meg Andreeff Matejkovic

A Word from our Moderator:

SPOTLIGHT on the WORD: Samuel’s Charge

The Wednesday Bible Study is studying the Old Testament book of First Samuel, so this book is on my mind. We often remember the story of Samuel as a little boy brought to Eli at the temple by his mother, Hannah. God spoke to Samuel in the night and Samuel served the Lord all of his life as a judge among the people. Samuel always kept God before the people calling them to serve and trust God. The people didn’t always listen to Samuel, which lead to great troubles as the people sinned and lost sight of God’s ways for them. One of Samuel’s great frustrations with the people was their desire to have a king, just like the other nations. Samuel would tell the people that their king was God (I Sam 8). But the people wanted a visible warrior king and God relented and had Samuel anoint Saul as their first king. As Saul became the first king of Israel, Samuel was old and gray, and bid farewell to the people with an address found in chapter 12. Samuel ends his farewell with these words from chapter 12 verse 24: “Only fear the Lord, and serve him faith-fully with all your heart; for consider what great things he has done for you.” What great words! They are a major theme of the Old Testament and are buried in the middle of First Samuel! Respect the Lord, serve God and remember and see all the wonderful things God is doing for us! A simple powerful message that too often slips away from our eyes, minds and hearts. It is a good verse to post on the refrigerator door and in our hearts!

~ Rev. Mark Frey

Sunday, June 19

is

Father’s Day!



Message from Maureen:

Jesus says, “Peace be with you” (Luke 24:36, John 20:19, John 20:20, John 20:26)

It’s amazing what stress can do to a person! We explored the topic at our last Stephen Ministers’ meeting and learned there are many different ways stress can manifest itself in a person: muscle knots/spasms, hives/itching, hair loss, tension headaches, nausea, tightness in the jaw, abdominal pain, diarrhea/cramping, heart palpitations, and com-promised immune system causing frequent colds or viruses. This is just the tip of the iceberg, but I think you get my drift.

A recent publication from the Cleveland Clinic had a couple of pages on the topic and listed “5 Tips to Beat Stress”: Take control of your schedule, prioritizing what needs to be done each day and asking others for help. Avoid

negative “self talk” and “what ifs”. Praise yourself for a job well done. Accept that there are certain situations you cannot change. Take a five-minute relaxation break and practice a relaxation technique such as deep breathing, focused imagery, or yoga. Something that Dale & I have done for years is a shared bedtime prayer. A “perk” of bedtime prayer is the gift of being able to fall asleep more quickly. I find when I place my list of blessings and thanksgivings and my list of intercessory prayers (prayers for others) in God’s loving hands, the tension leaves me and sleep—peace—comes quickly. Peace—it is something about which Jesus spoke often! “Peace! Be still!” to the raging sea. “Go in peace” to those he made whole. “Peace be with you” to his frightened disciples at a post-resurrection appearance. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled, and do not let them be afraid” to his disciples as he warned them about his crucifixion. Remember Jesus when stress threatens to take hold. Remember the peace he wants for you. “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you.” Lay it in the hands of Jesus—in the lov-ing hands of God. My prayer for you is that you sense the peace of Christ filling you, especially at those times when you feel stress creep-ing in. Peace, Rev. Maureen

Gayle Flinn Honored with Long-Term Service Award At the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, May 15, Bath Church awarded the 2011 Long-Term Service Award to Gayle Flinn. Gayle joined Bath Church in February 1982 with her hus-band, Gerry, and their three children, Peggy, David & John. Bath Church has been Gayle’s “local family” and she has served her Lord and all of us in so many capacities. Gayle has taught Sunday School, helps with the Children’s Choirs, plays bells with Bath Belles, and sings in the Chancel Choir. She was in the founding study-group with Rev. Chapman that started the Teach-Through-Preach-Through, Wednesday Adult Bible Study. Gayle served on the Diacon-ate Board (1992-1996), as Vice-Moderator (1996-1998) and as Moderator (1998-2000). We cele-brate Gayle’s presence among us with her cheerful, caring personality, all that she has contrib-uted to our church life, and acknowledge her ministry among us. Thanks, Gayle!!



General Fund - April 2011 Revenues for April were $58,278 which exceeded expenses by $2,289. Our YTD surplus is $2,191 including the prepaid 2011 pledges paid in 2010. We have received only 94.5% of our budgeted income through April including the prepaid pledges. The congregation is encouraged to keep their pledges as current as possible.

(1) Includes a pro rata share of the $24,270 prepaid pledges made in 2010. (2) Includes all of the $24,270 prepaid pledges made in 2010.

Building Fund The Building Fund continues to make scheduled monthly loan payments, and we make extra principal pay-ments when new money is received. In April we were able to pay an extra $5,000 against our loan balance making the total reduction of $9,154 for the month. Even though the formal 2007 Building Fund campaign ended last December, we have received donations from more than 40 members so far in 2011. The chart below shows our progress through April towards paying off the variable rate loan no later than 2015. You are welcome to contact me with any questions.

~ Gerry Flinn, Treasurer 330-666-5146 or [email protected]

Treasurer’s Notes:

Period Income Expenses Surplus / (Deficit) April 2011(1) $58,278 $55,989 $2,289

2011 to date(2) $215,617 $213,425 $2,191

Activity - April Principal Reduction Balance

Fixed Rate Loan $1,892 $434,813

Variable Rate Loan - Req’d Pmts $2,262 $299,103

Variable Rate Loan - Extra Pmts $5,000

Total For the Two Loans $9,154 $733,916



Speaking of Endowment & Directed Giving (E&DG)… WE WANT TO RECOGNIZE YOU!

Being recognized for a heroic act is rewarding. Winning the lottery can be exhilarating, but the notori-ety and publicity may be overwhelming. Sometimes when we do unselfish acts or respond to God’s call we tend to crave privacy. However, acts of goodness should be acknowledged for two reasons: first to say “Thanks! You are appreciated” and second, to inspire others to pay it forward – to encourage others to do acts of goodness also. Your Endowment Board is planning to recognize those who have supported the Endowment Fund in the past; either through actual monetary contributions, or by the act of including the Endowment Fund in their estate plans. But, it is difficult to find out who have included Bath Church in their trusts and wills, until perhaps (unfortunately) a death occurs. So, we need your help! Please inform one of the following Endowment Board members if you have included the Bath Church Endowment Fund in your estate plans—Steve Brandvold, Greg Dunham, John Graham, Jo Ann Oelschlager, or Bill Thomas. We want to keep a list of Endowment Fund supporters and give you recognition.

~ Greg Dunham, E&DG Board Treasurer

For several months the Bath Church Mission Board has been discussing how we as a church can become ac-quainted firsthand with a UCC / Disciples of Christ missionary. Our theory is that if we meet with a person or couple serving in Global Mission and become familiar with the excitement of their ministry, our interest will be enhanced. As we saw from the Haiti mission team from our church, there is nothing that can beat hands-on, specific reports and testi-monies from the scene of operations. In a sense, we are missing a lot when we forgo the opportunity to be vitally connected to what our denomina-tion is doing globally. We can’t be related to all that is going on though a lot of it is available every week on the web. Frankly, I feel that many folks have a very outdated idea about what missionaries do, period. Having had the opportunity to see our missionaries doing their exciting jobs in locations around the world I can assure you that modern missions are “mind blowing”. The leverage they most often have in spreading the Gospel is unbelievable. Not to mention how their witness counters those who have negative ideas about who we are as Christian Americans / Westerners. This is a dangerous world, but we have indigenous mission partners in every country who skillfully enable our assistance to be effective and meaningful. Let your Mission Board hear from you about this matter. This is in no way to divert or dilute what we are do-ing in mission locally. If we allow ourselves to become personally involved with a “mission worker”, the financial sup-port for that specific effort in Christ’s name will be there. That is a safe bet because we are Bath Church! Next month we hope to take on the topic about how peace building is an important side-effect of our global mission efforts. Faithfully, Chuck Ausherman, Bath Mission Board Chair

Missions Board:



Have you ever considered becoming a Stephen Minister? If so this is the time to consider acting on that thought.

We are planning to have a training session for new Stephen Ministers starting either this summer or fall. We currently have 3 or 4 individuals who have expressed interest in becoming Stephen Ministers and we would welcome more. The training totals 50 hours and all sessions are held at Bath Church. The sessions are usually about 4 hours in length and are conducted over a period of several months with the exact schedule being determined by the times avail-able to those participating. The sessions are led by the Stephen Leaders. We would like to have a group meeting of all those interested in early to mid-June to determine the best times for the training. If you have any interest in becoming a Stephen Minister and participating in this training please contact Barry Lamkin (330-242-4731), Maureen Webber, or the church office (330-666-3520), and we will be happy to discuss this with you and provide an application form. This has been a wonderful experience for both the Stephen Ministers who are and have been in the program as well as for their care receivers. I hope you will carefully consider this ministry and, if you feel called to it, will contact us and participate in this rewarding and needed ministry.

~ Barry Lamkin

A Big Work Day Thank You from the Trustees!

Sincere Thanks to all who participated in the church work day. We were able to accomplish many tasks which improved and restored the look of our beautiful church campus. What impresses the most is the group of our senior congregants who return for every work day to help with the planting and cleanup. There was a large attendance and most pulled in to the parking lot with their windshield wipers running. Tough bunch of volunteers! Thanks also to the Boy Scouts and their leaders for distributing forty yards of wet mulch to our flower beds. The Boy Scouts also helped to dig holes for larger bushes and move five truckloads of trimmings to our compost pile. The scouts and their leaders were everywhere.

~ Sincere Thanks, The Church Trustees

Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, June 4

The coffee is ready at 8:00 a.m., breakfast is served at 8:30 and we attempt to adjourn by 9:30!

Invite a guest and join us on Saturday, June 4 for our final Men’s Breakfast prior to our summer break. We are delighted to have The University of Akron’s Head Football Coach Rob Ianello as our speaker. Coach Ianello is a very upbeat and enthusiastic individual. Despite a very difficult first season, he is very optimistic about the team and the out-look for 2011 and beyond. This program will be of special interest to any sports-minded students (particularly Middle School and up) so we encourage you to invite not just your friends and neighbors – but also encourage your children and grandchildren to join us (kids eat free!). Let’s have a large and warm welcome to Coach Ianello. If you aren’t a regular attendee at the breakfasts – or if you are bringing guests, please call the church office (330-666-3520) so that we know how many to expect. Following our June 4th breakfast, we will take a two month break – resuming on Saturday, September 10 (this will be the second Saturday of the month due to Labor Day weekend). Our Men’s Breakfasts are the first Saturday of each month (with an occasional adjustment for holidays). If you have any ideas or suggestions for programs for next year, please tell Rev. Frey, Tom Clark or call the church office. Enjoy the summer and see you in September!

Micah 6:8 is on break..no meetings, no movies until September!!!



THE FPSC FAMILY CENTER NEEDS YOUR HELP

The FPSC Family Center keeps supplies on hand to help out the families they serve. Right now they are in dire need of the following items:

• Cleaning Supplies (Laundry detergent, Dryer Sheets, Cleanser, Dishwashing Liquid, etc.,) • Diapers (any size) • Baby Wipes

FAMILY PROMISE WEBSITES

FPSC has a new web address: www.familypromisesc.org and a totally new website! Please check it out! Also the website for the National Family Promise is: www.familypromise.org

UPCOMING BATH CHURCH HOST WEEK:

Sunday, August 8 - 14 ~ John Banasiak

Family Promise of Summit County (formerly: Interfaith Hospitality Network )

“A consolidation of faith congregations caring for families in need of shelter, meals, and compassionate assistance that leads them to secure a stable home environment.”

The adoption of our new Bath Church Constitution on May 15th involves a change in the overall governing body of our Congregation. The Executive Council is being restructured into the new Leadership Council. This body consists of the Moderator, Vice-Moderator, Immediate Past-Moderator, Treasurer and Senior Pastor; as well as 3 Members-at-Large selected from the Congregation. These At-Large members should be members in good standing who have had substantial experience in Church life. These individuals will serve a 3-year term. Initially we will be electing three indi-viduals: one for a one-year term, one for a two-year term and one for a three-year term. If you would like to serve your Church in this capacity or would like to nominate another member, please submit that name to Nominating Committee Chairman Tom Clark by Sunday July 10. The nominating committee will then propose a slate of three candidates for Congregational approval at a special meeting held on Sunday, September 4. In addition, a new Board called “Evangelism and Spiritual Life” is being formed. This board will be dedicated to promoting the growth of our congregation. This involves both internal growth (spiritual life and church involvement) of our current members, as well as offering the joy of Bath Church membership to our community. If you are interested in serving on either committee (or wish to nominate someone else), please contact the church office (330-666-3520) or Nominating Committee Chairman Tom Clark (330-668-7727 or [email protected]). Nomination deadline is Sunday July 10th.

UPDATE FROM YOUR CONSTITUTION REVIEW COMMITTEE:

Thanks for all the beautiful music you’ve provided during the year! Enjoy your summer!



July 10-14, 2011

We will be journeying to:

Open to all children 4 yrs-4th grade (parents are welcome to stay too!)

Sunday July 10 VBS & Family Picnic 5-8 p.m.

Monday July 11-Thursday July 14 VBS 6-8 p.m.

Youth & Family Life

June 1st—Revere Baccalaureate at 7:00 p.m. 17th-25th—Work Camp to Scranton, PA July 10th—Work Camp Presentation during Sunday morning worship 10-14th—VBS Ohio Outreach to Tiffin: July dates to-be-determined Mark your Calendar for… Family Picnic:

-August 28, 2011

Kick-off Youth Picnic:

-September 11, 2011

Monthly Calendar Sunday Night Youth Fellowship…

is done until September. Thanks for a great year!!!

Adopt-A-Work Camper

Thank you for adopting all of our campers!!!

Care Packages are due Wed., June 15!

Ohio Outreach 2011 Plans are in the making for another trip to Tiffin, Ohio to work with the Seneca

County Habitat for Humanity. The guys are finishing up two houses and

planning to have the foundation in place so we can come out some time in

July to help frame the home. Questions and comments… Contact Adam Marquette

Bath Church Softball!

Revised 5-11-11

Sunday, June 5 1:45 p.m. Airport #1 Sunday, June 12 3:00 p.m. Airport #4 Sunday, June 19 1:45 p.m. Airport #1 Sunday, June 26 4:15 p.m. Airport #1 Sunday, July 3 4:15 p.m. Airport #1 Sunday, July 10 3:00 p.m. Airport #4 Sunday July 17 4:15 p.m. Airport #4

June Jr. Youth Group Gathering -- Say Hello to Summer!

Friday, June 3 7-10 p.m.

We invite all incoming 4th graders through outgoing 6th graders to join us in and out of Fellowship Hall. We are extending the time to take advantage of the longer summer days!! Weather permitting we will have outdoor games and activities, and plenty of fun indoors as well. Ice cream will be served!! Bring some friends and join us for a great night of summer fun!

Revere Baccalaureate A Worship Service & Address

given to and for Revere HS Seniors & Their Families

providing the religious community, the graduates, and their families the

opportunity to thank God for past, present, and future blessings.

Wednesday, June 1 7:00 p.m.

Fellowship Hall

All 2011 Revere graduates and families are invited to participate.

Kid’s Worship Starting Sunday June 5th, kids finishing kindergarten through those finishing 4th

grade are invited to a Kid’s-Only worship service immediately following the

children’s moment of the 10:00 a.m. Sunday worship service. Each Sunday the kids will be led up to the Historic Chapel

by our student interns where they will have a worship service geared towards them!!! As always, children ages 5 and under are welcome to stay in worship or hang out in our nursery with our great nursery staff!



The Joyful Health Note:

EXTERNAL CUES

Maybe there is more to this bird-watching interest of Rev. Mark’s than we know……

Pretend 20 people arrive at the church an hour early on a Wonderful Wednesday to first go for a walk. They split into 2 groups for separate walks narrated respectively by Rev. Maureen and Rev. Mark. Both cover the same distance, but Rev. Maureen narrates the trip with words of encouragement such as: “We’re halfway there”, “Doing good, just a little while longer”, “Great job, “Your heart is growing stronger”, “Feel those bones strengthening, “Only ¼ mile more” and so on. Rev. Mark narrates the trip by pointing out the birds and trees noted along the way, referencing the last bird-watching trip he took to Magee Marsh and the potential to see so many different species in Michigan. When they arrive back at the church, which group consumed more calories at the din-ner that followed? Believe it or not, the group that discusses exercise and health are reported to eat more, especially with the inclusion of dessert; as they felt they had burned off more calories during the walk. Why is this so? A researcher by the name of Brian Wansink, author of Mindless Eating feels “We are under the influence of external cues when we eat”. Interesting to note many factors affect our intake. I am sure you have heard by now “eat from a smaller-sized plate if trying to cut down on the amount you eat”. But did you know…….

• People who buy a larger bucket of popcorn at the movies – eat 34-45% more. • People with candy dishes within reach of their desk or sofa eat twice as much as those who have to get up and

walk over to the candy dish. • Pink Margarita Chocolate Caramels from Mustard Seed Market would be consumed at a rate greater than those

named Chocolate-Covered Caramels With Salt On Top. Hence the name makes a difference.

Now let’s look at the power of expectation. A brownie served on a napkin was ranked “really good”. The same brownie served on a paper plate was ranked “really, really good”; and served on a piece of Wedgwood China (you get the picture) was “the greatest brownie I ever had”!

• If a serving dish is placed on the table, instead of left on the counter, men eat 29% more, while women eat 10% more. So leaving food on the table entices us to eat more. The gap in percentage is that men generally eat faster than women, and while waiting for others to finish, have second or third helpings.

• If paired at a dinner table with someone who eats fast, one will more likely consume more calories than when paired with someone who eats slower. Brian Wansink labels this “the mimicry effect”.

• A woman behind another woman in line at a buffet generally selects a similar quantity to the woman in front of her. However, if the woman was following a man, or a man following a man in the same line, it makes no dif-ference what the second individual chose.

The examples go on into greater detail in the book and make for interesting reading; however the takeaway is the awareness of external cues and their effect on our eating habits. We do count with our eyes, not our stomachs. Time, place, person, accessibility, setting, expectations and many other variables affect our perceptions, hence our in-take. Exceptions are not for the well-educated, intelligent person; as no one is immune from being fooled by external cues. At lunch tomorrow, I challenge you to think of two external cues that affect your eating habits and share them with another!

~ Karen Lordan, Parish Nurse



Our next Miller Avenue UCC "Lunch on Us" is July 23rd

A special THANK YOU to all the cooks, bakers and volunteer servers who helped with the very suc-cessful April lunch. During the cold spring weather of April 30 - the chili con carne, cornbread, and apple/cherry cobblers were a big hit. We served approximately 92 people - plus we gave many families and solo visitors some food to take home for another meal. Again, thank you to all for your generosity.

We will have sign-ups for the July 23rd lunch in next month's LINK and in the Narthex.

~ Lisa Kindleburg and Becky Michael

There is a new opportunity to minister right here in the Bath/West Akron area!

Mobile Meals is trying to increase community awareness of its well-established but under-utilized Grocery Getter program. They recently entered into a partnership with Acme to build awareness of the program, starting with in-store promotions at the Acme Montrose, and are looking for volunteers who will go grocery shopping for people identified as being in need of help in the Bath/West Akron area. The process starts with the Grocery Getter volunteer going to the home of the desig-nated client – to pick up a shopping list and a means of payment. The list should be as spe-cific as possible. The volunteer then does the shopping and delivers the groceries. Mobile Meals will invoice the client with a request for $10 for each delivery. The average number of shops is two to three per month.

If you would like more information, please contact Mobile Meals at: 330/376-7717 or toll free at: 800/852-6325.

Every Friday morning at 10:00 a.m. Room 208/211 with childcare provided

Come Join Us!

SUMMER WORSHIP SERVICES: 8:30 & 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary

SPECIAL KID’S WORSHIP: 10:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary (see pg. 10)

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS (June 6-August 26) Monday through Friday 9-4:00



Dear Bath Church Family,

Chris and I would like to thank you for all the prayers, thoughts and calls during this difficult time. The sudden death of my sister Mary was a shock, but the comfort and care by our church family has meant so much to us! While my sister Mary, was in Hospice care, my younger sister and I had the opportunity to meet Mary’s church family in Fort Valley GA. What meant more than meeting other caring Chris-tians was knowing that Mary had a loving church family as well, who cared about her unconditionally. The unconditional love that God and Jesus have for all of us provides us the strength to walk with them no matter who we are or where we are. Many thanks again for all your support!

May God Bless each of you,

Jane Jensen

Dear Bath Church Members, Thank you so very much for the great honor bestowed upon me this past Sunday. Bath Church means a great deal to me, and what I have received in return far outweighs what I have given. Thank you again for thinking of me. I will always remember this moment. Love in Christ, Gayle Flinn

Thank you to the Breadwinners for the delicious loaf of bread that was de-livered after my recent surgery. It was very thoughtful and very much appreciated! Also, I would like to say a special thanks for the use of Fellowship Hall during this past basketball season. I am the head coach of the Revere 4th grade boys travel team, and am happy to congratulate the boys on a terrific season. The team was 7-3 in the regular season and went deep in the two tournaments we played in. We used the Fellowship Hall for “extra” workouts in preparation for tournament play, as well as dates that the Revere facilities were not available. I received many compli-ments from parents on the Fellowship Hall; it is a jewel we should be proud of! Thanks again, Don Grayem

To the Knitting Ministry, I cannot thank you enough for the lovely shawl. It’s so beautiful, just looking at it makes me feel warm and cared for. God bless all of you. Mary Ann Stewart

Dear Breadwinners, Thank you once more for the delicious loaf of warm bread delivered by Jane Weingart. You have al-ways been a special part of my healing after all of my surgeries and now after my mom’s death. It’s comforting to be a part of such a caring church family. We appreci-ate your thoughts and prayers at this sad time. Dick Rudgers and family

Thank you Breadwinners for the deli-cious warm loaf of bread. I appreciate everyone at Bath Church for the love and support you have given me. I’m so happy to be part of this warm and caring church. Sandi Keefer

Dear Knitting Ministry Friends, Thank you so much for the beautiful prayer shawl. I can really feel God’s healing power and strength in every stitch. I appreciate and thank you for your prayers and support, and your caring and kindness. All is well. God Bless You, Suzelle Bennett



Our Church Staff:

June 1: Ryan Chapman-Smith Patti Oseland Meredith Zendlo June 2: Jim Casanova June 3: Mary Jones Thomas Martin Brad Bowers June 4: Shirley Durrant Bob Hagarty Phyllis Henry June 5: Samantha Fergason Gayle Flinn John Graham Corie Nischt June 6: Joe Blake Carol McArthy Judy Meek Dick Rudgers Samantha Roberts Lisa Chapman-Smith June 7: Ross Black Brandon Snyder June 8: Maria Pantich June 9: Karen Jones

Renada Liddle Taggart Patton Andrew Phelps

June 10: Allison Davies Charlotte Hanten June 12: Zada Southers Mary Jo Bethem Steve Domchick Paul Hanus Lauren Strausser June 13: Becky Weihe Jordan Job June 14: Margee Frey Abby Lankford Ellie Lankford Mary Virginia Olson (100) June 15: Adam Klippel Lesley Pantich Clara Fritts Ed Upton June 16: Brittany Hunt Bethany Works June 17: John Golz Jill Hornickel Cathryn Siddall June 18: Sara Schwager (90) Jon Weingart Norma DeMarco Dana Mileti Ethan D’Amico

June 19: Mary Ann Stewart Libby Upton Mark Whitmore June 20: Ron Marmaduke William Sharp IV June 21: Nancy Smith Cyndi White June 22: Chuck Gray Lawton Sharp Braden Smith June 23: Kaitlyn Hagarty Janet Schwager Grace Warner June 24: Charles Rogers June 25: Dusty Giermann June 26: Harriet Peters (80) Aaron Smith June 27: Laura Domchick June 28: Wendy Cooper June 29: Alice Whalen Pamela Miller June 30: Sandy Roeger Joan Albrecht Nancy Reed Doris Rabe

Sr. Pastor: Mark Frey ([email protected]) Assoc. Pastor: Maureen Webber ([email protected])

Youth & Family Life: Adam Marquette ([email protected])

Music Ministries: Debbie Heubeck ([email protected]) Organist: Jeff Sonoda

Brass Choir: George Rosin Parish Nurse: Karen Lordan ([email protected])

Bookkeeper: Maureen Ziegler ([email protected]) Office Administrator: Barb Moore ([email protected])

Office Assistant: Sue Hopkins ([email protected]) Custodian: George Myers

Mission Developer/Miller Ave. UCC: Rev. Tom Gerstenlauer

Independent Counseling Services: Amy Kathe, Professional Clinical Counselor 330-703-1144

June 1: Renee & Jim Martin June 5: Stephanie & Steve Brandvold June 6: Megan & Kevin Graham June 7: Anne & Dan Guyton June 8: Lucinda & Carl Meador June 9: June & Milt Rhoad Georgine & Robert Finley (60) Cecilia & Adam Marquette June 10: Shirley & Ron Taylor Nancy & Phil Esterle June 11: Wendy & Don MacKay Nancy & Barry Lamkin Eric & Kelly Olsen Laurie & Andrew Fenton June 12: Bill & Marge Gelatka June 14: Jessica & Mark Shamp Nancy & Ron Vernon June 15: Jessica & David Antal Lori & Dan Nelson

June 16: Anne & Ron Flowers Ginny & Les Kreeger Kim & George Cantley Don & Kris Grayem Doug & Lisa Chapman-Smith June 17: Candace & Dennis Boelter Carol & Tim McArthy June 18: Tina & Mike Toneff June 19: Marilyn & Gerry Woodling Betsy & Arne Hosbach Susan & Ian Alexander (35) June 20: Karen & George Brandt (30) Jeannine & Dave Diehl (40) Jennifer & Tim Clements Allen & Teri Maurer June 21: Margo & Alec Works Ann & Keith Dougherty Sandy & Carl Williams June 24: Cindy & Dave Thomas (50)

June 25: Debbie & Jim Casanova Marjorie & Jeff Holland Nora & Dave Houser Phyllis & Ken Henry Kelly & Tom Mocarski Linda & Tim Corman June 26: Diane & George Rosin Sandy & Chris Winkelmann Suzelle & Bill Bennett (35) Barbara & Robert Nellis (40) June 27: Nancy & George Blind (30) Cynthia & Ray Strickland Debbie & Bruce McKinney Pamela & Gary Miller June 28: Scott & Tonya Arcangeli June 29: Audrey & Bill Hinks (60) Leslie & Burt Job Margee & Mark Frey Sandy & Bob Roeger Catherine & Stephen Leuenberger



BL=Bridal Lounge (106); CR=Community Room (120); CF=Conference Room (202); FH=Fellowship Hall; FHC=Fellowship Hall Classroom; HR=Hospitality Room (103); L=Library (102); MP=Music Practice (203); N=Narthex; SR=Staff Room (230); UR=Upper Room (201);

Y1=Youth Lower (108/113); Y2=Youth Upper (208/213)

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

9:30 Moms/Tots-FH 1:30 Frey Bible Study 7:00 Revere Baccalaureate-FH

2 10:00 Dorcas Guild-CR

3 10:30 Women’s Bible Study 208/211 7:00 Jr. Youth Grp

4 8:00 Men’s

Breakfast-FH (Rob Ianello)

5 COMMUNION

8:30 Worship-S 9:30 New Member Reception 10:00 Worship-S 10:00 Kid’s Worship-S

6 9:00 Staff Meeting-SR 3:30 Tai Chi-CR

7 6:30 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Crafty Ladies-CR 7:00 Micah 6:8 mtg 7:30 Apollo’s Fire Performance

8 9:30 Moms/Tots-FH 1:30 Frey Bible Study

9 1:30 Breadwinners

10 10:30 Women’s Bible Study 208/211 6:30 Euchre Night Kroesen/Cox wedding rehearsal

11 11:30 TLC Caregiver Lunch 4:00 Kroesen/Cox wedding

12 PENTECOST

Pulpit Dedication at both services

8:30 Worship-S 10:00 Worship-S 10:00 Kid’s Worship-S


14 Flag Day

9:00 Crafty Ladies-CR

15 9:30 Moms/Tots-FH 1:30 Frey Bible Study

16 6:00 Herd/Kuentz wedding rehearsal

17 10:30 Women’s Bible Study 208/211 4:00 Work Campers leave for Scranton, PA

18

2:00 Herd/Kuentz wedding

19 FATHER’S DAY

TRINITY SUNDAY Anointing for Healing Blood Pressure Cks

8:30 Worship-S 10:00 Worship-S 10:00 Kid’s Worship-S

20 LINK ARTICLES DUE 9:00 Staff Meeting-SR 3:30 Tai Chi-CR 7:00 Stephen Ministry

21 First Day of Summer

6:30 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Crafty Ladies-CR

22

8:00 Endowment Board 9:30 Moms/Tots-FH 1:30 Frey Bible Study- LAST SESSION

23

24

10:30 Women’s Bible Study 208/211

25

Work Campers return from

Scranton, PA

26 8:30 Worship-S 10:00 Worship-S 10:00 Kid’s Worship-S


28 9:00 Crafty Ladies-CR

29 9:30 Moms/Tots-FH

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The Cleveland Baroque Ensemble accompanied by wooden flutes, hammered dulcimer and harp.

“Plaine & Saucy” Tunes from the British Isles

From haunting lute songs to driving reels to bawdy ballads!

Tuesday, June 7 at 7:30 p.m.

performed in the Bath Church Sanctuary

The Dorcas Guild is celebrating its 50th year! Join us for our annual picnic at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 2

in the Community Room Please bring a covered dish or salad for eight

Dessert will be provided!

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