The WORD

Westville United Methodist Church

April 2017

Volume 48 Issue 4

Sunday Morning Schedule:

9 am—10a.m Sunday School :

Adult Founders Room & Brick Room, Upstairs,

Children Basement

Fellowship 10 am—10:15 am

10:15 am—11:15 am Worship Service Sanctuary

JESUS IS COMING AGAIN!!!

THE WORD is a publication of Westville United Methodist Church at 154 Main St.,

P.O. Box 619; Westville, IN 46391 (219) 785-2314

*****CHURCH OFFICE HOURS: MONDAY—THURSDAY, 7am—8:45am & 5:15 to 7:15

Our Web Address is www.westvilleumc.org

First Sunday—April 2nd Communion in 10:15 a.m. service

“Reach up, Reach in, Reach out

Reach up to God, Reach in to know

God, Reach out in Love”

Holy Week Schedule:

Holy Thurs. April 13th Service at 7 pm

Good Friday April 14th at 7pm

Easter April 16th: Son Rise Service 7 am

Breakfast 8 am

Sunday School 9 am & Easter Worship at 10:15am

In order to go green The Word will be e-mailed to you. Be sure to e-mail your address to Jane at secretarywumc@csinet.net

Printed copies will continue to be available at the church for those who do not have e-mail.

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It is spring! Yes, I don’t know about you, but I love to hear the birds singing. And I am looking

forward to seeing some flowers blooming! I think the beginning of April is a time of looking forward

so such things as warm weather, flowers, and Easter. The whole month of April is usually a time of

looking forward to warm weather and flowers. Did I mention Flowers? I think I am ready for color in

our landscape!

This year is different, Easter is in mid-April! So, this year come April we are still thinking Easter is a

ways off. But it will be here quickly. Easter is a day of celebration and rejoicing! It is also a day of

new clothes, great food, and families coming to together. Therefore many are spring cleaning and

thinking of what to serve for Easter dinner. I am hungry just thinking about it.

There are lots of things to do in a church in preparation for Easter. We are in the midst of planning the

services for Holy Week. Who is going to do what, what hymns will we sing, and a myriad of other

details. However, as we come towards the end of Lent and start thinking of Easter; let us not forget to

prepare our hearts as well. After all, that is the point of Lent. Ask the Lord to draw you closer to

Jesus. Ask the Lord to give you insight into the scripture you are reading. Ask the Lord to fill your

heart when you pray. Ask the Lord to show you the beauty and wonder of taking up our cross and

following Jesus.

Maybe, April is a month of lists. I seem to be making a lot of lists in this reflection. However you

choose to approach April, may the Lord bless you mightily and fill you to overflowing.

Pastor Cathy

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Join us in local missions! Here are the Food Pantry items :

Food Pantry Information:

The American Legion is working in cooperation with the WMC Food Pantry ministry.

Please drop off donations of the above mentioned items at the Legion. For those

receiving donations, items may be picked up at the American Legion on Thursdays

from 4:30—5:30.

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Family Life Center is available for rental for parties and celebrations.

Contact the church office at 219-785-2314 for more information.

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Donate flowers for the altar. The cost is $33.00 and the flowers will be

ordered by Jane in the church office.

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Save your pop cans and bring them to the church. The money earned from

the can collection supports the Heifer Project.

IMPORTANT REMINDER

INFORMATION FOR THE WORD IS DUE BY APRIL 20TH IN ORDER TO BE READY FOR

PUBLICATION BY APRIL 25TH AT THE LATEST. IT CAN BE EMAILED TO

SHEILA MCCAUGHEY . OR LEFT WITH THE CHURCH SECRETARY.

TIME & LOCATION

Apr. 2nd Paper products: toilet paper, tissue, foil, plastic wrap, paper towels

Apr 9th Canned meats, tuna

Apr 16th Canned fruits and vegetables, soups

Apr 23rd Condiments: ketchup, mustard, relish, Mayo, dressings

Apr 30th Donors choice

If you have a special need for

prayer, the prayer chain can be

activated by calling Pastor

Catherine Clayton cell (812-

620-1421) - church Secretary

Jane Bachman (785-2314) or

Prayer Coordinator Sheila

McCaughey (785-7008) or email

jaybirds@csinet.net.

PRAYER CHAIN

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Men'sBreakfast

The monthly Men’s Breakfast will be held as follows:

When: Saturday, April 15th, at 8:45 a.m.

Where: Greenway Café on Hwy 421 in Westville

All men are welcome to come and bring a friend.

If you have any questions call: Bob McCaughey

at 219-785-7008

Cares and Concerns Health and Healing Karen Emerich Pat Long Avery Braden Ed Hoag Laura Zajac John Coulter Jr Jim Colvin Joan Ewing Bob McCaughey Kelly Murphy Newton Parks LaVina Moore Kathy Strutz Jack Bacon Phil Koss Keith Ridgeway Walker Allen Malita Harper Letricia Falls Janie Falls Cody Youg Nick Allen Wayne Morris Larry Sparks David Sommers Sharon Hagenow Ron Bachman Steve Swanson The Family of Caitlyn Fennell The Family of Chris Williams Those Suffering from Economic Hardship Shut-ins Guidance & Protection James Haney Brandun Schweizer

Roselyn Reinfurth Michael Smith Wilma Long Korey Cornelis Ellen Keplar

All Military Personnel All Victims of War

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April Birthdays April Dates of Joining

Westville United Methodist Church

Give as the Lord calls you to give:

be as generous to God as God has been to you!

Sunday School Teachers are needed. Teaching children can be a blessing to

the teacher as well as the children. Please consider helping with our kids.

They are the future of our church.

April Anniversaries

4/05/2015 Nicholas Allen

4/05/2015 Leah Nittner

4/05/2015 Colin Nittner

4/05/2015 Troy Pluimer

4/05/2015 Joseph Stark

4/05/2015 Sara Jerde

4/05/2015 Michael Jerde

4/05/2015 Denim Bennett

4/12/2015 Phillip Koss

4/12/2015 Janell Koss

4/26/2015 Pearl Moore

4/26/2015 Tiara Yates

4/26/2015 Lavina Moore

4/24/2011 Karen Jerde

4/24/2011 Stephan Jerde

4/24/2011 William Olson

4/24/2011 Sam Elliston

4/20/2003 Margaret Fisher

4/20/2003 Daryl Gifford

4/20/2003 Summer Gifford

4/23/2000 Cathy Jo Grostefon

4/23/2000 Duane Grostefon

4/20/2003 Mary Lambert

4/20/2003 Richard Lambert

4/07/1985 Kathie Long

4/20/2003 Ken Mattox

4/20/2003 Jacque Pitrowski

4/21/1957 Ruby White

Jack Bacon April 2

Kay Tetzloff April 3

Del Hutchison April 5

Eddie Kaczmarek April 5

Nathan Pitrowski April 5

Ellen Keplar April 9

Jerry Elkins April 11

Charlie Herrold April 12

Steve Bachman April 15

Leslie Daugherty April 19

Bill McMahon April 20

Sheryl Elliott April 23

Cindy Gilbert April 24

Donald Bloom April 25

Jennifer Dobos April 25

Bettye Hensley April 26

James Zimmerle April 29

Kim & Janice Buchanan April 1

Date Worship SS Total 2/19/2017 50 26 $ 1,696.00

2/26/2017 52 32 $ 1,270.00

3/5/2017 49 32 $ 2,387.00

3/12/2017 58 30 $ 1,301.00

$ 610.00

3/19/2017 59 32 $ 2,077.02

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Bike Rodeo News:

The Bike Rodeo is set for Saturday, May 6th with a rain date of May 13th. If you are

able to help out please contact Phil Koss. 219-785-4342. People are needed to help with the

safety course, bike repair, bike wash, bike décor, and the parade. Food will also be available.

It will be a fun day, come and join the fun!!

The new sign is here. Especially check it out at night!!

THANK TO THE RESALE SHOP FOR THE DONATION

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Church Council March 2017

Present: Pastor Cathy, Cory Stark, Jan Buchanan, Kathie Long, Phil Koss, Kim Glassley, Jane Bachman, Kay Tetzloff

Kim opened the meeting with devotion and Pastor Cathy opened with prayer.

Minutes from the Feb. meeting were approved as presented.

New Business: the Red Cross has asked that our church facility remain a disaster shelter. There is paper work to be filled out and

someone should be named a contact person in case of disaster. We will move forward and look for a contact person. Greg

McCuen has been this person in the past.

Phil Koss presented information for the Bicycle Rodeo. The date chosen is May 6th, May 13th as a rain date.

Old Business: The FCJ Graphic report needs to be completed. “Growing in Christ” is the theme of the graphic. We discussed

having a table in the church with information about our church and its programs or/also a brochure that could be taken home. The

FCJ Team will meet March 21st at 6:30pm for further discussion.

There will be a Seder Meal/Program at our church on March 16th at 6:30pm. All are welcome to attend.

Discipleship: Kay Tetzloff

Education: Amanda is working on VBS and looking for help

Worship: No Meeting – Maundy Thursday Service April 13th, 7pm, Good Friday Service April 14th 7 pm, Sonrise Service April 16th

7 am, Breakfast 8 am, Sunday School 9 am, Worship Service 10:15 am

Prayer Ministry: NR

Historian: NR

Nurture: Kim Glassley reported that her team is sending cards. Richard Lambert has been certified in Pastoral Care at a training

event in South Bend. Congratulations to Richard! Pastor is working with Richard in home and hospital visits.

Outreach: Kathie Long

Outreach/Missions: We are looking for our Guide book for Missions. We have someone interested but need a description of the

duties.

Care & Share: We are handing out 39 food bags at this time. One of the students who receive a food bag has been diagnosed

with Leukemia and in Riley’s Children’s Hospital in Indianapolis. We would like to do a money collection to help this family with the

added expenses of travel and food and hotel while they are away from home. We will do the collection for 2 Sunday’s.

Resale: Jan Buchanan reported that all is well at the Resale Shop. The change over from winter to spring will begin on March 11th.

They are doing a 40 day/40 bags of giving.

They also planned a lunch and movie day to see the movie “The Shack” on March 7th. The outing was well attended.

Food Pantry: Sheryl Elliott expressed gratitude for the “Souper” items that were donation to the Food Pantry for Super Bowl Sun. J

UMW: NR

Fish Fries: Jan Buchanan reported that the first FF of the season was very well attended.

Administrative:

Financial: Jan B and Cory S presented a Balance Sheet and Income and Expense Report. As of the first of the year we have

spent more money that we have taken in. We have received an Insurance check from the water damage from the water tower

overflowing. After some discussion it was decided to put half of the check in Building Maintenance and half in the General Fund.

The Cookie Walk money will also be moved to the General Fund.

There was a separate SPRC meeting and then we returned to the Church Council meeting

Trustee: Jane Bachman reported that the faucets at the parsonage need to be replaced. The school is still talking about taking the

branch down at the parsonage, from a tree that belongs to the school. We talked about the banners. The fire extinguishers need to

be checked

Submitted: Jane Bachman

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Reminder: Friday Back Packs always need food donations or monetary donations. We

are feeding 40 kids at this time. Thank You for your help and donations.

Care & Share Friday Back Pack Program

We are trying to fill back packs with healthy snacks or with foods

that kids can make themselves. A donation box will be placed in the

Family Life Center for the following donation items:

NO GLASS OR BREAKABLES PLEASE.

Peanut butter

Cheese or peanut butter crackers

Cereals (not sugary)

Raisins (individual serving plain or yogurt covered)

Canned fruit (low or no sugar)

Peanuts or other nuts

Pretzels, crackers

Zip lock plastic bags (sandwich size)

Granola or cereal bars (low sugar)

Pasta, sauce

Any snack packs with 18 carbohydrates or less

Any canned meats or healthy dinners that are healthy that kids like

MONETARY DONATIONS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME FOR PURCHASING RE-FRIGERATED ITEMS

SUCH AS CHEESE AND FRESH FRUITS/VEGETABLES

Thank you for your donations!

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Westville United Methodist Church

154 W Main St, Westville, In 46391

219-785-2314

**Friday Nights March 3rd

thru April 14th**

4:00 to 7:00pm

Come and Help or Come and Eat!!

Choir

Please join us to make music for God.

Practice Sunday evening at 6:30pm

Women Walkers

Meet Monday and Wednesday in the FLC

at 4pm. Walking to a video with Cardio.

Saturday Morning

Prayer

9am in the Brick Room

Men’s Breakfast

3rd Saturday of each month @

Greenway at 8:45am

Vacation Bible School

Amanda Kelly is working very hard to put

together VBS for the summer.

Call her and ask how you can help: 219-

229-2765

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