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MILLERSBURG CHRISTIAN CHURCH (DISCIPLES OF CHRIST)

“In the heart of the community, with the community at heart.”

REV. BARBARA K. GULICK, MINISTER Home: 573-556-8280 Cell: 573-353-9210

E-mail: bgulick@embarqmail.com

May, 2013

May 2 CWMF - (Christian Women and Men’s Fellowship). Sandy Brock Langewisch will host the meeting at her

home at 6:30 PM on Thursday, May 2. All are invited to bring a salad to share and enjoy the program by Jeff and

Barbara Moran on Guatemalan culture and P.E.T. (Personal Energy Transport) vehicle distribution. Our service

project will be about the new animal shelter that is being built in Fulton. If people would like to make a donation, it

will be greatly appreciated! If we as a group contribute $50, we will receive a brick engraved as MCC or CWF. The

Langewisch’s home is at 4400 Richland Heights Road in Fulton. Meet at MCC parking lot at 6:00 PM if you want

to carpool.

A baby shower will be held at

the church Sunday, May 5th

at

2:00 p.m. for Kyle and Angie

(Schermerhorn) Crane. The

couple is expecting a little

boy July 20th

and are

registered at Wal-Mart and Target. Grandson for

Joyce!

Trash Pickup Scheduled for Saturday, May 4th! Please sign up to help us complete our Adopt-A-Highway, 2 mile section. It begins south of MCC and continues west to the Short Stop and north to Colonial Hills Subdivision. You can pick up your assigned stretch anytime earlier that week if Saturday doesn’t work or even Sunday. Orange safety vests & No More Trash bags are provided. The Highway Department will pick up the bags on Monday, May 5th. Our congregation has done this important community service for many years and your efforts DO make a difference in keeping our roads and community clean, so THANK YOU!

Millersburg Cemetery Annual Meeting and Potluck, Sunday, May 19 at the Millersburg Baptist Church. Come join your neighbors to help show our support for our local Millersburg Cemetery. Bring a dish to share, we’ll eat at 12:30 & the business meeting follows at 1:30.

Reflections

Rev. Barbara K. Gulick

On an August Sunday afternoon in the late 1990’s, with the temperature hovering around 115

degrees, we were traveling north on I-35 from Los Fresnos, TX to Ft. Worth with the goal of spending

the night in an air-conditioned church basement. We were on our way home from a mission trip with a

group of about 15 young people, when the fuel pump in the church van quit doing whatever fuel-pumps

do. We coasted off the exit at West, “the Czech Capital of Texas.” When we quit rolling we had almost

made it to the West Tow Truck Garage where we had been directed by a helpful soul along the way. All

of us crowded into a tiny air-conditioned office where we were met by a welcoming young dispatcher

who spent the rest of her day working the phones for our benefit. She located a fuel pump 20 miles

away in Waco and sent her husband to fetch it. She sweet talked a mechanic into coming in on his day

off to install it. Then the tow truck drivers ferried us to the “Cattleman’s Café” for dinner. And it was

magnificent--with cattle lowing in the background. Our city kids were delighted. We were safely back

on the road before dark. Those caring people extended a welcoming hand to a van load of strangers,

rescuing us on a miserably hot day in what we once thought was a God-forsaken place. We were wrong.

God is alive and well in West, Texas and lives in those dear people.

But now after a devastating explosion it is West who is in need of rescue. At least 12 of their

first responders, most of them volunteers, lost their lives trying to save their community. My heart aches

for our brothers and sisters. And I will be watching and listening for something—anything God may

call us to do to extend a hand of Christian friendship to them, as they did to us on that long ago August

afternoon.

At their May meeting, our MCC Board of Directors will be considering the combined

recommendations of our Membership and Worship Committees and Cabinet to begin a Bluegrass

Worship Service on Saturday evenings in alternate months. If approved, committees will be appointed

to implement the plan as soon as possible. All members and friends will be encouraged to participate in

the planning and implementation. Bluegrass worship offers us a “cutting edge” opportunity to put in

place a worship experience specifically designed to meet the needs of our Millersburg community and

share the love of Christ in a new and vital way without diminishing the power of the Good News. We

are grateful to Rita Adams for calling the possibilities to our attention and for inviting Mickey Heavener

to share her experiences at Rocheport Christian Church in partnership with Broadway Christian Church

with us in February. She also invited Rev. Ed Varnum and Rev. Larry Brown to join Jeff Moran in a

short program of Bluegrass Gospel music. Our Bluegrass Easter Sunrise Worship was well received

thanks to the musical contributions of Jeff and Barb Moran, Rev. Larry Brown, Rev. Ed Varnum, Beth

Haas, and Rick Howard and coordinated by Rita. We look forward to the next step that God is planning

for us.

John and I will be on vacation from April 23 to about May 10th

. Rev. Sally Erickson will bring

the message on April 28th

and Jeff Moran will share some of his experiences on his recent mission trip to

Cuba on May 5th

. I can be reached on my cell phone or by leaving a message on my home phone or e-

mail—listed on the front cover.

“Celebrate God’s Green Earth –

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rejoice!

Easter Celebration Pictures Submitted by Barbara Moran and Rita Adams

Thank You to All Who Joined Us for Our 1st Easter Sunrise Bluegrass Worship!

We cannot express our appreciation enough to the musicians who shared their gifts of time and talent

in making our 1st Easter Sunrise Bluegrass Worship such a success. Former minister, Rev. Larry Brown made

time in his busy schedule to be our lead guitarist and song leader. Through the music grapevine we learned of

Millersburg resident Rick Howard who plays bass fiddle so we welcomed him as a newcomer. The group was

rounded out with Jeff Moran on guitar, Barbara Moran on mountain dulcimer and Beth Haas on piano. Rev.

Gulick picked out some wonderful music for our sing-a-long. We appreciated everyone who got up early that

morning and joined us to celebrate Jesus’ resurrection as we were one in voice sharing some beloved songs!

Thank you Elaine for another

inspiring creation!

Patty Eggleston, Beth Haas, Jewell Holt, Karen Sebacher, Terri Collins, Vicki Fritz and Rita Adams heard an interesting program April 4 presented by Karen on the Center for Women’s Ministries. Everyone brought paper products to support the Center. Kingdom Center for Women’s Ministries will host Their 2nd Annual Community Prayer Brunch, Saturday, May 18 from 9:30-11:30 at Callaway Electric Community Room. This Praise and Worship Event is free to the community. They do ask that we RSVP for food purposes only.

Larry the Leprechaun visits with the children

during Children’s Time on March 17th

Thank you Noah!

We were very blessed on the

14th to have Noah Givens and his

family and Steve Lohmeyer and his

family, former members of the

Millersburg Preschool, join us during

worship for an “official” blessing and

dedication of the refurbished play

structure, thanks to Noah and Boy

Scout Troop 50. Noah completely

renovated the play structure to

receive his Eagle Scout recognition.

We are truly blessed to have this

wonderful young man in our

community.

Millersburg Preschool News!

Together with thousands of other schools and

communities nationwide, Millersburg Preschool and Alumni

School will be participating in Screen Free Week April 28-

May 4. Screen Free Week encourages a healthy break from

TV and recreational screen activities. Several activities are

planned throughout the week including Bedtime Stories with

Larry Brown on Sunday, April 28 from 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. at the

preschool. Wear your favorite pajamas, bring a pillow and

come for an evening of storytelling, singing and fun. Snacks

and juice will be provided. Each child attending will receive

a free book. This event is open to the community.

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Save the Date for all of these upcoming events!

Fish Reduction Party, Saturday, June 1: Meet at the

Moran’s for an evening of fishing and fellowship. They

need the bluegill population reduced in their pond.

Moran’s will provide the meat, drinks, and tableware.

Please bring a side dish to share as well as your fishing

poles and bait.

Retirement celebration for Rev. Dennis Swearngin

– June 29, 2013 – 5:00 p.m. at Olivet Christian

Church! If you have pictures, memorabilia, including

letters written to Dennis and Sue, please deliver

them to Olivet CC no later than June 1! Help Dennis

and Sue celebrate 33 years of service to Olivet CC!

“Work of Our Hands” Bazaar and Auction – September 21. We’re expanding the Sweet Treats Auction to include not only sweets and baked goods, but anything made by our hands. So dust off your paint set, sewing machine, work bench, etc. and make something to sell to further the ministries of Millersburg Christian Church. Do you make jewelry? Restore antique furniture? Grow decorative gourds or tomatoes? Sew doll clothes? We’ve heard that some people may make stained-glass art pieces, mosaic-topped tables, painted furniture, carved walking sticks, or tasty salsa. What will you make? Time to start working – in five months, on Saturday, September 21, we’ll join together and celebrate the work of our hands.

Since 2006, Goodsearch users

have raised more than $9 million,

participated in over 1.1 billion charitable

actions, and have truly made a

difference. We have signed up MCC as

one of the organizations we most care

about so we appreciate your help too!

The 3 primary ways we can earn money

for MCC are through searching the

internet, shopping online and dining out.

Go to www.goodsearch.com to join and

select MCC as your charity – ID

#915838.

Searching the internet can

benefit MCC, one penny at a time!

Thanks!

Summer Sunday School – Taking a

Break! Our Sunday School teachers will take a break

from June 2 – September 1. Please join us again at

9:30 on Sunday, September 8th. Worship will

continue as normal from 10:30 – 11:30.

Be A Part of the Newly

Formed Lunch Bunches!

Three Lunch Bunches formed in

April. These groups of 6 to 8 people

will meet once a quarter after Sunday

worship to share a meal at a restaurant

or enjoy a potluck lunch in someone’s

home. The purpose? To get to know

one another better and have fun!

Check the bulletin board to see

the lunch bunches that have started.

There’s always room for more people in

the Lunch Bunches. Contact Barbara

Moran if you would like to join such a

group!

With Our People. .

Congratulations to:

CORRECTION - *Kyle (not Kevin) and Angie

Crane on the news that they are having a boy in

July – Grandson for Joyce Schermerhorn!

*Our local Fulton High School graduates:

Aimee Landrum (parents Jerry & Eva), Jenny

& Brian McCarty (parents Ken & Susan) and

Bailey Baumgartner (parents Shannon &

Jennifer).

*To Paul Arnell on the completion of his GED.

Paul is the son of Yolanda Sosnowski.

*To our FHS students who were initiated into

the National Honor Society: Hunter Bethell

(parents Lance & Rose) and Cody

Baumgartner (parents Mike & Cindy).

*Susie Whitmar, for maintaining a 3.75 GPA!

Prayers for:

*Jenny Brown, who continues to improve with

her treatment;

*The Plank’s son-in-law, Tom, who is

recovering nicely from recent surgery;

*Rev. Gulick’s parents, Floyd and Marie Lytle;

*Peggy Rose;

*Rev. John, who is recovering from surgery

*The family of Wallace Knight who passed

away April 17. He and his wife, Fairy, were

former members of MCC before moving to

Fulton.

*Teresa Blattner Spurgeon, Margaret Blattner’s

daughter

ELDERS: Patty Eggleston

Brenda Rose

DIACONATE: Tom Haas Clean Up

Joyce Schermerhorn Prepare/Greet

Those who serve in May

Paul Langewisch and his mother, Emma,

enjoying Easter breakfast!

Mike, Alice and Zach Gamet

JoAnn Dununzio – Stan Adams’ family – also

enjoying Easter breakfast! Good food, good friends!

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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1

Choir 7:30-8:30

Dan Cassidy

Allen Bright

2 MPS 8-12

5-8

CWF @

Sandy

Brock’s 6:30

3

Heather Forsee

4

Gary Long

5

Baby Shower for

Kyle/Angie

Crane – 2:00

6

MPS Parent

Meeting 6:30

7

MPS 8-12

Book Club

6:30

8 Choir 7:30-8:30

Dusty

Baumgartner

9 MPS 8-12

5-8

10 11

Chris Force

12

13 14 MPS 8-12

Board Mtg. –

7:00 p.m.

Elders 6:15

Dillon

Baumgartner

15 Choir 7:30-8:30

Reesha Adamson

16 MPS 8-12

5-8

17 18

Angie Crane

Travis & Rachel

Smith

19 Music Sunday Christian Education

Recognition

Millersburg

Cemetery Assn.

luncheon @ Baptist

Church Meghan Whitworth

Art Smith

20 Newsletter

Articles Due

Earl & Kathy

Bryant

21 MPS 8-12

Shannon

Baumgartner

Jay & Anna

Sue Harmon

22

Jana & Kerry

Bush

23 MPS 8-12

5-8

Bess Reisch

24

Jason Hatfield

Lauren Rose

25

Helen Rowlett

26 Memorial

Sunday

27

Jana Bush

Shirley

Martin

28

Stanley

McCray

Robert &

Marilyn

Thomas

29

Newsletter

Assembly

Jerry & Tina

Arnold

30 31

Millersburg

Lion’s Club

Fish Fry – 5:00

Tim McCarty

Birthdays are shown in italics

Anniversaries are shown in bold italics May, 2013

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Fulton, MO 65251 U. S. Postage Paid

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Trash Pickup Scheduled for Saturday, May 4th! Please sign up to help us complete our Adopt-A-Highway, 2 mile section. It begins south of MCC and continues west to the Short Stop and north to Colonial Hills Subdivision. You can pick up your assigned stretch anytime earlier that week if Saturday doesn’t work or even Sunday. Orange safety vests & No More Trash bags are provided. The Highway Department will pick up the bags on Monday, May 5th. Our congregation has done this important community service for many years and your efforts DO make a difference in keeping our roads and community clean, so THANK YOU!