Volume 57, Issue 7
July, 2011
F i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c hF i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c hF i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c hF i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h
Special points of interest:
• Bible Reading Plan
• Water Wednesday
• Not a fan...
Long Term Prayer List All in the Church Family Flower Calendar Changes
2
Sleuth Report 3
Jr. Sleuth Report Guardian Angel project Christo-Baker con’t
4
Childcare Schedule Uptown District Weekday Preschool
5
Women’s Ministry Youth Director Job Preaching Schedule Water Wednesdays
6
Bible Study List Not a fan study Apprentice Series
7
Bible Reading Plan 8
Financials Direct Deposit Info
9
Publication Info. 10
July Calendar 11
July Birthday and Anniversary
12
INSIDE THIS ISSUE:
News
Gustavus Olatungie Christo-Baker; the name I was given on April 12, 1954 arriving with six fingers on each hand as a new born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. I am the first of nine children, three brothers and five sisters; father of three boys George and Ge-rald and Gregory and grandfather of Samaya Jade and Ethan Elias and another granddaughter due in September of 2011 suggested names: Aria Grace.
Our middle child Gerald is responsible for all the grandkids so far. Gerald is married to Khalila who is also a high school teacher. The mother of our three young-men Dr. E. Anne Christo-Baker is a faculty member on the N C Campus of Purdue University, Indi-ana.
As a teenager I valued the game of soccer and played throughout college, My soccer pride these days is as a fan of Manchester United the recently crowned 2010-2011 English Primer League Champions’ winning it for a record # 19. I appreciate the game of baseball and am a fan of NYY and the Cleveland Indians; I treasure collegiate foot-ball and I’m captivated by the OSU Buckeyes. As far as high school sports goes, it’s always priceless witnessing and supporting our students.
I arrived in the United States six years after my Ordination and attended the Methodist Theological School in Ohio; graduating with a Masters of Arts in Christian Education ’88 and a Master of Theological Studies ’89.
I served the Scott Trinity/Union United Methodist Charge for sixteen years and the Marne United Methodist Congregation during the period 2004-2011 and with the start of this journey at FUMC I can only declare: TO GOD BE THE GLORY!
We give thanks and praise to the Lord for the community of people called United Meth-odist; a denomination with traditions - some good and others well; I’ll let you determine.
One of the great traditions of our Community of Faith; the United Methodist Church - is that related to Pastors referred to as Itinerancy - a process that after prayers and con-sultation and more prayers, sends pastors to different congregations granting opportu-nities of sharing gifts and graces in the work of ministry.
Because of our faithfulness to the demands of our itinerant system that annually pas-tors answer a call from the Bishop to MOVE from a more familiar Mission Field and linked with Sisters and Brothers in distant areas of the field as they continue the work of proclaiming the Word for the transformation of lives far and near.
We are thankful to God for His leadership among us as we embrace each other here at FUMC. It is my joy to be a part of this dynamic and dedicated congregation as together we endeavor to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world while enlarging the circle of Kingdom-people to the glory of God. Christo-Baker, page 4
Meet Pastor Gus Meet Rev. Gus Christo-Baker
HEALTH CONCERNS: Barb Bashore, Mary Bebout, Nancy Beck-man, Joe Carey, Pas-tor Gus Christo-Baker, Jasmine Coleman, Luke, Debbie and L.J. Compton, Wayne and Mary Compton, Eli, Romaine Feasby, Judy Feeney, Esther Fox, Doug Grooms, Jewell Hale, Jason Hoffman, John Hoste, Tony Houser, Katherine Hoverman, Bob Howell, Lee Hurless, Miss Jones, Stephanie Leh-man, Kelly Dixon May,
Gina McComber, Janet McHugh, Mar lene Place, Tyler Priest, Sarah Robeson, Paul Ross, Dick and Karen Smith, Jodi Smith, Roy Souders, Dillon and Becky Staas, Bud Stamper, Rebecca Str ick ler , Meghan Swander, Tom Tate, Ed Vargas, Betsys W a g n e r , D e n n i s Warnecke, George Wa-ters, Betty Wise.
MILITARY: Michael
G o r d o n , C a l e b Kreischer, J. R. Price,
Families of military who have been wounded or killed in action, POWS, Refugees of war.
M I S S I O N A R I E S : David Mills, Gaston & J eanne N t ambo–Congo, Jose Luise Ramos and family, per-secuted Christians, missionaries around the world.
GLOBAL CONCERNS: Refugees and victims of natural disasters, Japan, earthquake, tsunami, Libya, Paki-stan, and terrorism, and wars, tornado vic-tims.
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Long Term Prayer List...
THE FRIENDLY VISITOR
Weddings: Jenna Harman & Curtis Wells June 11, 2011. Aaron Mills and Tiffany Burgess June 18, 2011
Christina Evans and Daniel Abram June 25, 2011
Baptism: Ansley Jo Schwab June 5, 2011 Lindy and Eric Schwab Kaylee Grace Owens June 12, 2011 Sara and Jared Owens Cole Arthur DeWert June 19, 2011 Jill and Gayle DeWert
The Prayer Team
asks for your
help in keeping
our list up-to-
date. Contact
Arla Allen or
anyone on the
Prayer Team with
your updates.
Thank you
All in the Church Family These are the open dates for the Flower Calendar on the office door: July 10, 17; August 7, 14; October 23, and 30. Just call the church office (419-238-0631, ext. 0) to sign up. Thank you!
CHANGES – When you change your phone number, please notify the church whether it be your land line or your cell phone number. If you change your address, please let us know as well. It helps us keep in touch as needed. Thank you for your cooperation. Please call the church office at 419-238-0631, ext. 0.
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“I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.” (Mark 12:43) Most Christians recognize these words spoken by Je-sus in response to the widow’s small donation of two coins. Yet, we seldom realize how effective our own small contributions can be. This month the sleuth spoke with Teresa & Neil Shaffer, and both referred to an experience at First United Methodist Church which confirms the power of small gifts.
Teresa grew up attending St. Paul’s United Church of Christ along with her parents Max & Janet Kreischer and sisters, Denise (Gutierrez) and Darla (Dunlap). On October 5, 1995 she and Neil were wed at First Church. Darla invited them to attend First, and they found a church home. As their children grew, Teresa began to be very involved in the Sunday School. She has served as a “cabby” for the Uptown District since its inception. She has also been the dispatcher for the Christ Child Chapel, developing cur-riculum, ordering materials, and planning lessons. Teresa has worked as Co-director for the Vacation Bible School for six years and has been a teacher two years. She is a member of the Sarah Group that promotes the Angel Tree each Christmas. She takes a turn in the nursery and the 4 & 5 year-old class during worship services, and she helps on Wednesday afternoons with Mustard Seeds.
When asked why she is so immersed in all these church activities, Teresa was exacting in her re-sponse. “Our son Corbin was born in April with birth defects,” she explained. He required hospital care until his passing in August. That’s when we really felt the family atmosphere at this church. People we didn’t even know sent cards and money. They brought meals and showed the love of God through their support.”
Neil echoed similar sentiment. “I love our church,” he began. “It’s like extended family for us. It touched our heart when Teresa would come home with money given to her by caring Christians. Those meals were big when we had to spend so much time at the hospital. It makes you want to help others,” he enthused.
That helps explain Neil’s work ethic at First UMC. He has for several years been the coordinator of ushers and acolytes. “I help the acolytes get set to go and help them know when to approach the al-tar. I make sure that we have enough ushers, and I supervise their responsibilities,” he explained. It’s Neal who arranges for the trailer and drives the truck that pulls the First Church VBS Peony Parade float each year. And Neal is very committed to the Wednesday evening Men’s Bible Study. “Three or four years ago I noticed that all the Bible studies were in the morning when I was working. I asked Jana Thompson about an evening time, and she helped us form the group that meets at 6:00 PM now led by Bob Spath.”
Neil & Teresa’s blended family includes Luke, Logan, Connor, Jared, Sierra, Kaden, and Ashlynn.
All have been touched by the generosity of First United Methodist members, and they in turn have
touched all of us. It’s a wonderful reminder why Christ taught his disciples of the significance of giv-
ing, no matter how big or how small.
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Sleuth Report by Al Arnold
Sleuth
Report
Jr.
Edition
Carly Wendel was the subject of my last investigation. I learned that Carly is the youngest of her family of five. Her family includes: Her father, Kyle, her mother, Christie, and two sisters, Courtney and Katlyn.
When researching her “school stuff” I found that her mother was her 4th grade teacher and Mr. Kraner will be her fifth grade teacher. Carly shares in her mother’s passion of teaching as I found that she, too, wants to be a teacher when she grows up.
Carly proves to be a very active young lady as she is involved in dance, vol-leyball, softball, and gymnastics.
When identifying what her favorite Bi-ble story is, I discovered that she en-joys “A little girl and a poor, frail lady.”
Well, that’s it for me...till next month...I’m signing out!...
The Sleuth
Would you like to be a “Guardian
Angel”
to one of our Uptown District
Kids?
I would like to begin a new “Guardian Angel” program in which the adults of the church would be paired up with the kids of the Up-town District. Your role would be to
Secretly provide words of encour-agement, small tokens, etc. for your child. The program does not require you to spend a lot of money, if any. A letter or a hand made gesture of love is all it would take. If I have enough interest, I will schedule a meeting so that the details of the program can be discussed as well as you will have the opportunity to choose your special child. If you are interested in the program, please call me at 419-238-0631 or email me at [email protected].
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Allow me at this point to extend my sincere gratitude to all members of the congregation; past and present; for their diligence and dedication to her Ministry and Mission. What a joy for me to be able to carry fresh bouquets of gratitude to all current members of our staff for their love and loyalty to the congregation and their faith and faithfulness to the Lord and His ministry.
It is an honor to extend a million-thank-yous to Senior Pastor Rev. Dillion Stass III and Visitation Pastor Rev. Paul Miller for their contributions to the ministry and mission and their commitment to the people and community of FUMC. It is therefore my hope that as we start this time together we all keep the faith and be fruitful; that our concentration be on God’s vision for the congregation and that we challenge each other through Personal Prayers; Winsome Worship; Fond Fel-lowship; and Sincere Service.
Friends: I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ… And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you
to determine what is best, so that on the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.
Philippians 1:6,9-11
Gus Christo-Baker
Christo-Baker (from page 1)
July 17 Nursery infants—2
8:00—Janet Gearhart 9:15—Smelsers 10:45— Mitch & Brooke Gearhart Preschoolers—Ruth Ann & Bruce Dowler
The First Church Preschool board would like to thank Juanita Hotmire for her many great years of service as our preschool administrator. Mrs. Hotmire served as our Preschool administrator for a commendable 29 years. Though Mrs. Hot-mire will not be assuming the role as our administrator, we are very glad to an-nounce that she will be back in the classroom for the 2011-2012 school year teaching the kids of our community. Thanks again Mrs. Hotmire.
The Board would like to introduce Kristy Bagley as the new administrator of First United Methodist Preschool. She a graduate of Taylor University with a degree in Elementary Education, and has earned her Master’s degree as a teacher leader at Wright State University. She has experience teaching both elementary and pre-school levels. Kristy has been a coach for cross country and volleyball, and has participated on her church worship team, led AWANA, and assisted on several teen mission trips. Kristy, her husband Jeff, and their 2 children have served as missionaries in Shell, Ecuador where she taught at Nate Saint Memo-rial School. It is our belief that her passion for the Lord and her many experi-ences with children will serve her well as she moves into this new position with First United Methodist Preschool.
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Child Care Schedule July
Weekday Preschool
We will get to know Jesus’ disciples during our Summer Sunday School season!
*Have you ever wondered what they may have looked like?
*Did they have a job before they decided to follow Christ?
*What are they “Best known for”?
We will answer these questions and more.
We will meet at 9:30 in the Krout for our introductions to every Sunday to review and to get our room assignments for
“A Summer of Disciples.”
THE FRIENDLY VISITOR
A Summer of Disciples—The Uptown District
Kristy Bagley Preschool Administrator
July 3 Nursery infants—2
8:00—Susan Mathew 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—Cindy Dickson Preschoolers—Eric & Melody McCracken July 10 Nursery infants—2
8:00—Sara & Jared Owens 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—Christie Wendel Preschoolers—Jeff & Amy Tomlinson
He Qi—”Calling Disciples”
July 24 Nursery Infants—2
8:00—Steve & Cindy DuVall 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—Jake & Alison Sawmiller Preschoolers— Anjie Hanicq
Our preschool offers Pre-K, a 4& 5 year old class, and a 3 year old class. Should you have any questions or wish to enroll your children in any of these classes, please contact Kristy at 419-238-0631 ext 1.
July 31 Nursery Infants—2
8:00—Julie Burenga 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—RJ & Jill Coleman Preschoolers— Jeremy & Jen Best
Staff for the 2011-2012 school year will be teachers Juanita Hotmire, Teresa Shaffer, and Tonia Sroufe. Aides will be Lisa Hawn and Kindra McComis.
The preschool board is also seeking a fun, enthusiastic, loving individual to fill the position of a preschool aide. Should you be interested and have any questions regarding this position, please call Lisa Johnson at 419-238-0631 or email me at [email protected]
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Lydia Circle—
July 12—noon Dining Room Devotions— Gloria Wendel Hostess—Kathy Muse (Bring ingredients for soup)
Knitting Circle—
July 12—7:00 p.m. Dining room
Sarah Circle—
No meeting until fall
Dorcus Circle—
July 20—10:00 am
Krout
Martha/Ruth
Circle—July 20—11:30 p.m. at Pizza Hut
Sewing Circle—Interested in sewing lap quilts or other small projects, call Helen Huston at 238-5713
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Circle Meetings
NO
Women’s Team Ministry
meetings
until
Fall
You are invited to Water Wednesdays at the Thompsons
Wednesday Mornings at 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.
At the Thompson Pool, 8293 Bergner Road
We will gather together for a Faith Surprise, some swimming, some playing,
some eating, & of course some talking.
It’s for Moms and their kids—ages galore
Please come—we would love to entertain you!
Questions? Contact Jana Thompson
[email protected] or 419-238-0631 or
749-4205
Youth Director
Needed Ella Manken and Jeremy
Stoller are happily married!
That’s the good news. The
bad news is that First
Church is once again with-
out a youth director. We
want to thank Ella for her
service over the past year
and wish her and Jeremy
well. We are accepting re-
sumes for the youth direc-
tor position, will conduct
interviews this summer,
and look to hire by August.
If you or someone you know
is interested please contact
the church office.
JulyJulyJulyJuly Preaching Scripture Sermon Topic Preaching Scripture Sermon Topic Preaching Scripture Sermon Topic Preaching Scripture Sermon Topic
July 03 Psalm 145: 08-14 The Eucharist-A Community Celebration
July 10 Romans 08: 01-11 The Game is On … Join the Winning Team
July 17 Romans 08: 12-25 The Spirit of Adoption…A Pilgrims’ Progress
July 24 Romans 08: 26-39 Here to Stay: His Lordship-His Love
July 31 Matthew 14: 13-21 Problems with Multiplication – Call the Master
Pastor Gus’s Preaching Schedule
Thinking of a Bible Study or Small Group...check us out!
Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.:
Hal Hunt—Dining Hall—International Bible Study
Pastors Class—Conference Room—”The Gospel of Matthew” - Jana Thompson
Mondays: Adult Cell Group—July 18—7:30—9:00 p.m. at Jana’s house.
Tuesdays: Prayer Group—10:00 a.m. Open to all who desire to pray for the church and those in need
Wednesdays: “Breakfast For A Buck” Men’s Study—Dining Room—7:00 a.m.
Men’s study—Conference Room—8:00 a.m.—Studying Ezekiel—Roy Souders
A Moment With Scripture—noon—Conference Room—Gus and Jana
Women’s Study—Conference Room—9:30 a.m.— Open to all women.
Currently using a study by Beth Moore. Contact Gloria Wendel.
20 Somethings Plus—Wild Willy’s—7:30 p.m.—Romans—Jana for info.
Men’s Study—Conference Room—6:00 p.m.— Bob Spath
Thursdays: Women’s Bible Study—8:00 a.m.—”Not a Fan: Are you a follower or a fan of Jesus” - Jana Thompson
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Bible Studies
Read carefully and you
will be able to find a
Bible Study just right to
fit your time and
schedule!
THE FRIENDLY VISITOR
not a fan. completely. committed. follower. Join us for a challenging 7-episode, video-driven small group Bible study, centered around the calling of every Christian to truly follow Jesus Christ. Beyond that...it’s an opportunity, a time where you can be open to what Christ would have to say about your thoughts, feelings, and the motivations of your heart. It’s a challenge, a call to look at your relationship with Jesus with fresh eyes, and see whether it’s really every-thing that it could be. When:Thursday, 8:00 a.m. (women’s study) or Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. (anyone—young or old, male/female).
Even though this study has already started, feel free to come! I am not a fan…...
The Apprentice Series A Curriculum for ChristlikenessThe Apprentice Series A Curriculum for ChristlikenessThe Apprentice Series A Curriculum for ChristlikenessThe Apprentice Series A Curriculum for Christlikeness Join us in September for a study that will change your life! Find out about a 34-week study of three powerful books:
The Good and Beautiful God, The Good and Beautiful Life, and The Good and Beautiful Community by James Bryan Smith.
Led by Jana Thompson
ImagineImagineImagineImagine a life free from anger, lust, lying, retaliation, vanity, greed, worry, and condemnation—a life empowered to love, forgive, care, and seek justice. It’s the life Jesus invited his followers to live. But how do we get there? This is the question the Apprentice study explores.
Drawing on what Jesus revealed about God, Apprentice examines our ideas about God. As our understanding of God is strengthened and healed through spiritual practices, we more naturally live the life Jesus described in his Sermon on the Mount.
Learning to live this life is simple, but not easy. In order for this class to have the greatest impact, you will need to make a great commitment: _ Set aside time each week for reading the assigned chapter. _ Complete a soul-training exercise for the week. _ Miss no more than five of the 34 sessions.
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A Moment with Scripture 2011A Moment with Scripture 2011A Moment with Scripture 2011A Moment with Scripture 2011
July 2011July 2011July 2011July 2011
July
1 Stories About God's Kingdom Luke 13:18-30
2 David Mourns the Death of Saul 2 Samuel 1:17-27
3 Stephen's Speech (part 1) Acts 7:1-16
4 Stephen's Speech (part 2) Acts 7:17-53
5 David Makes Jerusa lem the Capi ta l of His Kingdom 2 Samuel 5:1-12
6 The Death of Stephen Acts 7:54 - 8:3
7 King David Brings the Sacred Chest to Jerusa lem 2 Samuel 6:1-19
8 The Lord's Message for King David 2 Samuel 7:1-17
9 Philip and the Ethiopian Official Acts 8: 26-40
10 A Story About a Widow and a Judge Luke 18:1-8
11 King David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11:1-27
12 Saul Becomes a Follower of the Lord Acts 9:1-19
13 How Paul Became an Apostle Galations 1:11 - 2:10
14 The Prophet Nathan Confronts King David 2 Samuel 12:1-15
15 Saul Begins Telling People about Jesus Acts 9:19-31
16 The Lord Gives King Solomon Wisdom 1 Kings 3:1-15
17 King Solomon's Wise Decision 1 Kings 3:16-28
18 Peter Brings Dorcas Back to Life Acts 9:36-43
19 God's Blessings Matthew 5:1-12
20 Peter and Cornelius (part 1) Acts 10:1-24
21 Peter and Cornelius (part 2) Acts 10:25-48
22 The Sacred Chest is Brought to the Temple 1 Kings 8:1-21
23 The Lord Warns Solomon about Disobedience 1 Kings 9:1-9
24 The Church in Antioch Acts 11:19-30
25 How To Be a Guest Luke 14:7 - 14
26 King Solomon Disobeys the Lord 1 Kings 11:1-13
27 Peter Is Rescued Acts 12:6-19
28 The Northern Tribes Rebel 1 Kings 12:1-20
29 Elijah Helps a Widow 1 Kings 17:8-16
30 Paul and Barnabas in Lystra Acts 14:8-20
31 Elijah Brings a Boy Back to Life 1 Kings 17:17-24
Our Wednesday Noon Bible Study will continue with Pastor Gus Christos-Baker. Bring a lunch and join us for some good discussion . This is a great way to get to know our new Pastor!
Read your Bibles, but that isn’t being religious. Read your Bibles, and feel your way back into that Source and Spring of Life which bubbled up in the Bible-writers. And you’ll find that Source and Spring of Life bubbling up within you also.
—Thomas R Kelly
Direct Payment Option
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05/29/11 Offering for week $8,576.78 Building Campaign 4,325.00 Easter Offering 25.00 Worship 8:00 – 82 9:15 – 23 10:45 – 211 Sunday School - 73 Childcare – 16
06/05/11
Offering for week $12,832.65 Building Campaign 50,922.51 Easter Offering 25.00 Worship 8:00 - 90 9:15- 28 10:45 - 190 Sunday School – 55 Childcare – 3
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By The Numbers—May 31, 2011
$473,431.00 2011 Budget
$ 40,500.09 Operating receipts for May
$185,678.15 Operating receipts for the year
$ 35,024.14 Operating expenses for May
$166,679.81 Operating expenses for the year
$ 18,998.34 Giving over expenses for the year
$ 22,329.31 Giving to Building Fund for May
$ 88,343.79 Giving to Building Fund for 2011
$534,547.04 Mortgage balance as of June 1, 2011
“O come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God, and a great
King above all gods. Psalm 95: 1-3
Tired of forgetting your checkbook or your offering envelope?
The church has the ability to auto-matically deduct your offering from your bank account. We have had requests to offer this service and it is now a reality.
Here’s how you do it.
1. Pick up and fill out the form on the bulletin board in the hallway and turn it into the office or to Jana Thompson.
2. Be sure to indicate what day of the month you want us to de-duct the amount from your bank account. Also, indicate if you want the deduction taken on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.
3. Any questions, please contact Jana Thompson at 419-238-0631 or [email protected].
Weekly
Reports
06/12/11
Offering for week $ 6,984.50 Building Campaign 13,668.00 Worship 8:00 - 99 9:15- 16 10:45 - 200 Sunday School – 41 Childcare – 8
06/19/11 Offering for week $5,324.35 Building Campaign 15,431.69 Worship 8:00 - 107 9:15- 24 10:45 - 156 Sunday School – 56 Childcare – 10
06/26/11
Offering for week $30,242.25 Building Campaign 3,681.00 Worship 8:00 - 85 9:15- 21 10:45 - 238 Sunday School – 22 Childcare – 10
Worship Team
CONTACT US: Mailing address: First United Methodist Church 113 W. Central Avenue Van Wert, OH 45891
Phone: 419-238-0631 Fax: 419-238-3608 E-mail: [email protected]
Sunday Schedule
8:00 a.m.—Blended Service
Nursery open
9:15 a.m.—Contemporary Service
Nursery open
9:30 a.m.—Sunday school
2 year olds—adults
Nursery open
10:45 a.m.—Traditional Service
Nursery open
First United Methodist Church
Office Hours: M—F, 8:30—4:30 Saturday hours: 7:30—11:00 a.m.
We’re on the web at
www.vanwertfirst.net
The newsletter is published each month at
First United Methodist Church
in Van Wert, Ohio
by Susan Mathew
Editor
Upcoming issues & deadline dates:
Newsletter Deadline Publication
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August July 18 July 27
September August 22 August 31
October September 19 September 28
You can email your articles!
July Greeters: Jerry & Joyce Hoffman Arlene and Mel Hurless Lisa Dunn and Dick Dunn
Head Usher: Neil Shaffer
Sound: Kent Smelser, Ron Allison, Kyle Wendel, Bob Sowers
Powerpoint: Jill & Michael Smelser, Ron Allison
Television production: Dave Thompson, Ron Allison, Ric Kelly, Bob Sowers, Kurt Massillo
Praise Band: Cheri Oechsle, Diane Thompson, Susan Burchfield, Jacob Brake, Matt Oechsle
Church Staff Gus Christo-Baker, Senior Pastor Ex 301 Paul Miller, Visitation Pastor Ex 305 Lisa Johnson, Director of Christian Ed., [email protected] Ex 307
Jana Thompson, Spiritual Formation Dir., [email protected] Ex 304
Susan Mathew, Technology Coordinator, [email protected] Ex. 306
Gloria Wendel, Worship coordinator/organist, [email protected]
Paul Hoverman, Chancel choir director, [email protected]
Kristy Bagley, Preschool administrator, [email protected] Ex 308
Marilyn Bebout, Office manager/sec’y, [email protected] Ex 302
Jason Kreischer, Custodian
David Thompson, Building Supervisor
Delda McHugh, Assistant custodian
Cable Channel 6
FUMC Worship
Service
Schedule
Sundays,
9:30 a.m.
6:00 p.m.
Thursdays
1:30 p.m.
First United Methodist Church
FIRST CHURCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS Making Disciples
JULY 2011
Sunday Schedule:
8,9:15,10:45-Worship Coffee Bar open –9-10:30 9:30-Sunday School Classes
Wednesday Schedule: 7 & 8:00 Men’s Bible Study
9:30 Women’s Bible Study
10-11:30 Water Wednesday’s-Thompson’s Home
12:00 Noon—Bible Study
5:30 Bible Study-”Not A Fan”
6:00 Men’s Bible Study
7:30 Twenty Something Plus
Phone 419-238-0631
Fax 419-238-3608
Email–[email protected]
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
3
4 Happy 4th of July Office Closed
5 8:30 Staff Meeting 10:00 Prayer Group
See Box below 6
7 8:00 Women’s Bible
Study
5:30 Wedding1 Rehearsal
6:00 Bread/Bowl 8
6:00 Bread/Bowl
4:30 Wedding 2 9
10
11 5:30-7:00 Cub
Scouts 7:00 Praise Band
12
8:30 Staff Mtg. 10:00 Prayer Group 12:00 Lydia Circle
See Box below 13
7:30 Trustee Meeting
14 8:00 Women’s Bible
Study
15 5:30 Wedding Rehearsal
6:00 Bread/Bowl
16 3:30 Wedding
17
18 7:00 Praise Band 7:30 Adult Cell
Group
19 8:30 Staff Mtg.
10:00 Prayer Group
See Box below20
10:00 Dorcas Circle 1:30 Martha/Ruth
Circle
21 8:00 Women’s Bible
Study 6:30 Finance Meeting
22 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal
6:00 Bread/Bowl
23 4:30 Wedding
24 9:00 Visitation Meeting
25 7:00 Praise Band
26 8:30 Staff Mtg.
10:00 Prayer Group
See Box below27
28 8:00 Women’s Bible
Study
29 6:00 Bread/Bowl
30
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First United Methodist Church
July 2011
Birthday and Anniversary Calendar
Making Disciples
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
3 Walt Harris
James Pearson Clint Harting David Mills
4 Karla Welch
5 Darryl Banks
6 Heidi Leiendecker
Lori Gillespie Selena Witten
7 Mid Longstreth Reha Atwood Sharon Mosier Larry Stemen Scott Miller
Colleen & Linden
Krouskop
Linda Jeknavorian1 Dennis Schumm Todd Dunlap Nathan Culler
Sue & Phil Steinen Deb & James Pearson Betty Medaugh 8
Jean Auld Sherri Arn
Dru Johnson Ruth Ann & Bruce
Dowler Norma & Jack Spry
Kris Snyder 2 Zachary Smith Will Burchfield Abigail Pool Jenna Covey
Linda & Chuck Spridgeon Mona & Mark Scheidt Troy Clouse 9
Jamie Miller Ashley Czerepak
Grant Kelly Bryce Crow
Aleyna Hurless
10 Alan Morris
Andrea Dickson
Kim & Dave Clifton
11 John Auld
12 Sandi Shutt Denise Davis Eric Prichard
Kelsey Nedderman Elijay Farmer
Lindy & Eric Schwab
13 Kirby Joseph
Katie Bowersock
Mary Ann & Joe Falk
14 Ella Brown
Erika Pearson
15 Pat Ford Amy Boley
Dillon Staas (son)
Leslie & John Simon Arleen & Greg Boley
16 Nicole Auld
Lucy & Nathan Berkebile
17 Ron Allison Kyle Wendel Becca Adams
18 Bonnie Wallace
Ron Miller Kerry Stedke
Clarissa Gamble
Reha & Dick Atwood
19 Roger Okuley
20 Frank Van Horn
Nancy Bowen-Ellzey Tina Vodika
Bryan Bradford Joshua Hamberg
Marcia & Michael
Wise
21 Lois Race
Emily Pearson Alexa Deitemeyer
22 Mary Compton Jason Kreischer
Jeanne & Dave Zeigler
Michele & Mark McCleery
23 Gloria Ruddock Kent Smelser Cheryl Poling Carly Clifton
24 Tony Alessandrini
Jill Smelser Rebecca Jackson Katie Thompson Jo Thompson
25 Eleanor Souders
Alan Able Connner Gordon Rachel Gordon
Freda & Fred Culler Nancy Bowen-Ellzey
& John Ellzey
26 Ella Stoller
Rachel Spath
Marcia & Scot Osenga
Kimberly & Greg Owens
27 Stacy Strick
Robbie Leiendecker
Melody & Eric McCracken
28 Greg Germann
Ray Haas Dave Brake
Shannon Haas
Sara & Jared Owens
29 Barbara Mills Rob Miller
Kenneth Anspach Paul Hoverman Brandon Springer Stephen Oechsle
Wes & Nicole Auld
30 Dorothy Arnold
Samantha Farmer
JoAnne & Roger Wolford Rebecca & Ryan Strickler
31 Gus Brown Karen Pool
Dorene & Rodney
Shellabarger Susy & Gary Miller Jamie & Stephanie
Hurless Kathy & Jim Stanley