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Hope United Methodist Church E-News
July 2009
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Dear :
WHERE IS YOUR FOCUS?
Recently, I've been introduced by my sons to the sport of motorcycle riding. I know, I know-I've spend half my adult life telling my kids how dangerous those things are. Of course, when they were out on their own, Gretchen and I had no control over the matter, so both boys promptly got motorcycles and began egging me on to join them. I admit I am a real sucker when it comes to things that help me stay connected to my kids in whatever way I can. So, I thought I should at least give it a try. Aaron began giving me some lessons in a parking lot, I got my learner's permit so I could try things out on the country roads, and when I finally got over feeling scared stiff, I realized that I was really enjoying it!
Knowing there are inherent dangers in this sport, I immediately signed up to take the Ohio Motorcycle Safety Course, which provides both book knowledge of proper riding techniques and safety issues and also several days of actual riding, with instructors watching your every move and coaching you on how to do things better. One of the things they stressed over and over is that your motorcycle will always go where you are looking. So, surprisingly, the most important component of making safe turns, curves, swerves, and stops is the position of your head and what you train yourself to keep your eyes on.
I've thought about that a lot since taking that course, and about how that applies not only to motorcycling riding, but all of life. We tend to go in the direction on which we focus. That's especially true when it comes to the "eyes of our heart." That fact speaks volumes about how important it is to keep Jesus right before our spiritual eyes each day. Daily prayer and Bible reading helps this happen, as well as regular worship. God doesn't instruct us to do these things for his sake, but the safety of our own souls.
It's SO easy to get distracted, so let's train ourselves to keep our eyes on Jesus!
"Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith..." (Hebrews 12:2)
In Him,
Tom Hoover, pastor | |
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Save The Dates!
(Meetings & Things)
Click here for the July Calendar to see all the events at Hope. The schedule is subject to change without notice.
July 1:
11:30am Community Luncheon
1:00pm Clothing Closet
6:30pm Unchained Practice
July 2:
10:00am Day Care Chapel
1:00pm Quilts of Love
July 3:
No Church Activities Scheduled
July 4:
July 5:
9:00am Traditional Service
11:00am Contemporary Service
Middle School & Junior High Camp all week!
July 6:
1:00pm Clothing Closet
July 7:
4:00pm Guitar Lessons
7:00pm Trustees 7:00pm MMT Practice
July 8:
11:30am Community Luncheon
1:00pm Clothing Closet
6:00pm
Outreach Team
6:30am Unchained Practice
July 9:
10:30am Day Care Chapel
1:00pm Quilts of Love
2:00pm Congregational Care Team
July 10:
No Activities Scheduled
July 11:
Jim McVicker Memorial Golf Outing 9:00am Clothing Closet
8:30am Great food for all pick-up
July 12:
Leadership Quest all week 9:00am Traditional Service
11:00am Contemporary Service
7:00pm Hope Softball Game
July 13:
1:00pm Clothing Closet
7:30pm Family Ministry
July 14:
4:00pm Guitar Lessons
7:00pm MMT practice
7:30pm Administrative Council
July 15:
11:30am Community Luncheon
1:00pm Clothing Closet
July 16:
10:30pm Day Care Chapel
1:00pm Quilts of Love
July 17:
No Church Activities Scheduled
July 18:
9:00am Clothing Closet
10:00am Progresso Nuevo Meeting
July 19:
9:00am Traditional Service
10:10am Small Group Leaders Mtg
11:00am Contemporary Service
6:30pm Vacation Bible School
1:00pm Clothing Closet
6:30pm Vacation Bible School
July 21:
4:00pm Guitar Lessons
6:30pm Vacation Bible School
7:00pm MMT Practice
7:30pm Staff Parish Meeting
July 22:
11:30am Community Luncheon
1:00pm Clothing Closet
6:30pm Unchained practice
6:30pm Vacation Bible School
July 23:
10:30am Day Care Chapel
1:00pm Quilts of Love
6:30pm Vacation Bible School
July 24:
No Church Activities Scheduled
July 27:
9:00am Clothing Closet
July 26:
9:00am Traditional Service
11:00am Contemporary Service
July 27:
1:00pm Clothing Closet
6:00pm Small Group Leaders Training
July 28:
4:30pm Guitar Lessons
7:00pm MMT Practice
7:30pm Day Care Board
July 29:
11:30am Community Luncheon
1:00pm Clothing Closet
6:30pm Unchained Practice
July 30:
10:30am Day Care Chapel
1:00pm Quilts of Love
July 31:
No Church Activities Scheduled |
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July Ministers
Sun., July 5
Key Person:
Bill Ritenour
9:00 a.m.
Liturgist:
Ushers:
Clarence & Alyce Richardson, Jake Haynes, Bob Streight
Coffee Host:
Melinda Grant & Diane McCreery
11:00 a.m.
Ushers: Joe & Marilyn Warner Coffee Host:
Barb Zimmerman
Sun., July 12
Key Person:
Bruce/Judy Miller
9:00 a.m.
Acolyte:
Matthew Wise
Ushers:
Brian Scott, Dona Scott, Ron Scott, Carolyn Patchin
Coffee Host:
Pam Croson
11:00 am.
Ushers: Joe & Marilyn Warner Coffee Host:
Nicole McLeary
9:00 a.m.
Acolyte:
Emma Giest
Ushers: Ted Rondeau, Joe Stader, Pam & Rick Lukachek
Coffee Host:
Bob & Pat Sands
11:00 a.m.
Ushers: Tim & Carol Stansfield, Mark, Luke & Ellen Stansfield Coffee Host:
Derm & Amy Forde
Sun., July 26
Key Person:
Paul Kerschbarum
9:00 a.m.
Ushers: Randy & Pam Croson, Rick Raabe, Jake Haynes
Coffee Hosts: Jennifer Herman
11:00 a.m.
Usher: John Tilton Coffee Host:
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July Birthdays
2 -Peyton Euler
3 -Kelly Spieth
4 -Melinda Grant
6-Rachel Krasula
7 -Sarah Murlin
7 -Kathy Winters
7-Nicole McLeary
7-Elizabeth Winters
7-Paige Bartels
7-Owen Henderson
8 -Beth Rondeau
8 -Lindsay Lance
9-Kenneth Haynes
9-Bradley Sherman
10-Cindy Gusky
12-Dave Conklin
14-Cathy Disher
14-Brian Clement
14-Connie Limes
16-Laurie Schofield
16-Jill Zwyer
16-Lynette Brown
16-Levi Schutt
18-Karen Lance
19-Doris Shepard
19-Rollie Weimer
20-Darrel Limes
20-Kathleen Isaacs
20-Kelsey Nagel
21-Melissa Lerch
22-Bill Shockley
23-Tody Brown
23-Bill Hann
23-Max Rupp
23-Jackson Bartels
27-Mike Gerber
27-Anne Henderson
27-Lauren Wolfe
28-John Szymanski
28-Zach McVicker
28-Jonathan Bruney
30-Jo Powers
30-Lisa Yoder
30-Eric Haidet
31-Ashley Bruney
July Anniversaries
7/05/1986 Mark/Beth Scott 07/06/1957
Don/Marilyn Allamong 07/06/1984
Tom/Vicki Gray 07/06/1996
Michael /Linda Adcock 07/06/2002
Ryan/Nissa Yoder 07/11/1981
Tom/Linda Gorey 07/15/2006
Tom/Violet Ley 07/21/1984
Paul/Sandy Kerschbaum 07/24/1999
Charlie/Sarra Burnham
07/25/1970
Richard/Cindy Gusky
07/27/1990
Keith/Linda Weidner 07/31/1993
John/Lois Keil |
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Please Pray for:
Members of Hope who are ill or recuperating:
Tyler Yoder
Bob Ratliff
Marcelene Butler
Glenford Rupp
Carol Simpson
Carrie Krohn
Tena Golding
Pat Stader
Dick Lehman
Marcia Huff
Jarred Wise
Friends and loved ones who are ill or recuperating:
Kendra Amborski
Peg Ray
Lillian Woelfel
Orma Vollmar
Jan Entenman
Joyce Morris
Kim Powers
Aubrey Grace
Carol Morehart
Eric Babcock
Irene Allen
Pat Dobek
Kristy Kress
Ginger Post
Michelle Archambeau
Tom Martin
Wilma Hite
Erica Hertzfeld
Friends and loved ones in the military:
Ryan Porter
Cheryl Blackstone
SFC Matthew Hite
Brett Weimer
Michael Rhoten
Major Joel Tanaka
Lief Gilsdorf
David Atkinson
USAF Nick Herman
Kelly Waugh
Brent Cooper
Matt Werley
Phillip Householder
John McNutt
Larry Studer
Jake Rader
Michael Wheating
Zachary Adcock
Erin Allen
Kurt Hansbarger
Ben Early
Alan Sundheimer
Travis Richard
Matthew Keil
Nathan Lerch
Melissa Lerch
Heather Laberdee
Timothy Ramirez
Mark Phillips
Evan Weideman
Stephanie Kuck
Quinn Logsdon |
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United Methodist History Buffs Wanted
Recently a committee from the United Methodist Historical Society of Ohio revised a booklet on the United Methodist Historic Places in Ohio. The state is divided into five zones with the U. M. historic sites listed for each zone. A booklet is available in a pocket on the bulletin board by the kitchen door. Take a look. If by chance you visit any of these sites, please give the Historical Committee a short review.
Carol Roach, Church Historian |
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Keep in your Prayers:
Please pray for our kids at middle school/junior high camp the week of July 5th:
Zach Bethel
Kayla Betz (a friend of Emily Helton) Brianna Borer Tray Hawkins
Emily Helton
Evan Helton
Alyssa Kennedy
Andrea Raabe
Kevin Ratliff
Emma Vaughan
Krista Weidner
Lara Weidner
Matt Wise
Also, please pray for our adults at middle school/junior high camp the same week:
Ed Helton
Karen Helton
Pastor Tom
Ann Ebbert
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Young Adults at Camp
Please pray for our kids going to Leadership Quest Senior High camp the week of July 12:
Tim Lance
Mallory Spieth
Adrienne Isaacs
Also, please pray for our adults going to LQ to teach this same week:
Patty Bringolf (and Evey)
Tom Hoover
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Mission of the Month - July
United Methodist Student Organization
The mission of the United Methodist Student Organization is to share the light and love of Christ with the BGSU community through discipleship, fellowship and a community-based faith."
UMSO has five areas of concentration as we minister to individuals and the campus community: small group ministry, ARISE (our twice a month large group gatherings, which include a meal, worship and college sensitive program), social activities, mission and service, and a local church connection.
UMSO is supported by five United Methodist churches and the West Ohio conference of the United Methodist Church.
Who are we?
The main objective of the UMSO is to create opportunities for BGSU students and the campus to experience the light and love of Christ in the form of relationships, social events, worship, retreats, mission trips, and outreach activities.
We are made up of students from a variety of spiritual traditions, not all of our membership claims to be United Methodist.
We welcome all persons, no matter what their spiritual background or journey. Our activities and events are open to everyone.
The ministry is led and directed by a student leadership team and three advisors. The ministry is supported by an advisory board made up of members of the five supporting churches.
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Mission Opportunity
Volunteer on Saturday, August 1, 2009, 4:00pm-7:00pm at Pathstone (Migrant Rest Center, Henry County).
On this date the center has a farm workers recognition dinner for those who have come to work for local farmers. They need help checking people in, serving food, and playing games with the children and adults. This event is on a donation basis.
Those interested in participating, please see Melinda Grant or call her at 419-877-9646. There is a sign up sheet outside the kitchen area. |
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NEWS!!
Did you know that our own Lisa Streight is in charge of communication for the West Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church? And did you know that she sends out e-mail news letters? Well you do now!
If you would be interested in receiving these up-to-the-minute articles about the activities of our conference, go to westohioumc.org and scroll down to "Receive NewsNET". Type in your e-mail address and watch for the exciting notices about how we are serving the world, with God's help, through our Conference Apportionments.
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Church Members in the News!!
Larry Palmer, Toledo, accepts first place from Captain Jason M. Knaggs at the 3rd annual CMA / Salvation Army "Kids for Camp" Benefit Ride. Alley Park was the take off spot for this 100 mile motorcycle run, winding through Hocking Hills, finishing up at The Motorcycle Ranch in Rockbridge Ohio.
50 plus riders participated in this fun filled event. Proceeds will send 20 underprivileged kids to camp at Camp SWONEKY in Cincinnati.
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VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
Sunday, July 19-July 23
6:30pm-8:30pm
Being held here at Hope
Parents, please save your old magazines and bring them to the church office. The kids will use them during VBS to cut out pictures for a project.
To help with the cost of Vacation Bible School, you can purchase an animal to post on the wall in Fellowship Hall with your name on it. You can donate, $1.00, $5.00, $10.00 or $20.00 (more if you really want to!)
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Health Care Equipment
 The Congregational Care Committee has received health care equipment which is available to give or lend to members and friends. Current equipment available: a rolling walker, a 3 wheel walker, a metal adjustable cane, a lightly used upholstered electric lift chair, and wheel chairs. All of these have been cleaned and disinfected and will be marked with Hope United Methodist Church, Whitehouse 419 877 5232.
The committee reserves the right to limit equipment accepted due to storage restrictions and to pass on unsafe equipment.
Please contact Carol Roach 419 878 7395 or Carol Streight 419 877 5850 for information. |
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Camp Hope
 Just a reminder for parents about Camp Hope. Please pick your children up in the youth room each Sunday as soon as service is over. In that way the children are able to circulate with you and meet the other adults at Hope Church and/or have a snack. Also, the Camp Hope teachers can rest assured that they will be able to make their other commitments (lunch, a nap!) in a timely fashion on Sundays. Our Summer Schedule is as follows:
July 5 - No Camp Hope, families enjoy worshipping together
July 12 - The Lord's Supper, Pam Eckel
July 19 - The Lord's Prayer, Pam Croson
July 26 - God as our King, Diane McCreery and Melinda Grant
August 2 - Bringing others to Church (outdoor worship), Jody Schilling and Bobbi Vaughan
August 8 - Summer fun & games day, Clif Vaughan
August 16 - No Camp Hope, families enjoy worshipping together
Make sure to ask your children for their take home papers so your can continue to discuss the topics they are learning in Sunday school once you get home!
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Single Parenting
We are beginning a new small group revolving around the special needs and life issues of single Christians. We will be doing fun and fellowship in the Summer and classes will begin in the Fall. If you might be interested in participating, or would like to have input in this new area of ministry, please contact Mandy Myers at 419-270-0329. |
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Tuesday Night Exercise Class
 There is an exercise group here at Hope on Tuesday nights at 7:00 p.m. and will last an hour. Contact Lesley Morris if you have any questions at 419-877-0519. Please bring light weights and a mat. There will be no exercise class on July 21st due to Vacation Bible School. |
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Office Hours for the Summer
 Summer hours are 9am-1pm for the church office. Reminder: Deadline for Sunday bulletin announcements is Thursdays by noon and for the Newsletter is the 23rd of the month.
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Summer Parable
Now it came to pass that, as the time for Summer vacation drew near, a certain member of the church bethought him of cool streams where fish were found, and his children thought of sandy beaches by the sea, and his wife had scenes of lofty mountains in her head. And this parishioner spoke and said: "Lo the hot days cometh and my work lieth heavily upon me. Come, let us depart and go where fishes do bite, and where the cool winds bring refreshment and the land is beautiful about us." "Thou speakest words of wisdom," said his wife. "Yet three, nay, even four things must we do ere we leave." "Three things I think of, but not a fourth, " said her husband; "that we ask our neighbors to ministers unto our flowers, that we arrange for our grass to be mowed and watered, that we have our mail forwarded; but no other thing cometh to mind."
"The Fourth is like unto the other three, but greater than all," said his spouse, "Even this: that thou dig into thy purse and pay the church pledge, in order that the good name of the church be preserved, that the heart of the treasurer be made glad, and that it may be well with our souls. For verily I say unto thee, thou hast more money now that thou wilt have when thou dost return."
And the husband replied, "Verily, thou art noble and wise among women." And he did pay his pledge for the summer, and the treasurer rejoiced greatly, saying, "Of a truth, there are those who care greatly for the good of the church."
And it was so!!
Namaste,
Joyce Aldred
Financial Secretary
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Hope's Annual Family Camp
 End the summer with a weekend hanging out with your family and other Hope families at Widewater retreat center (out by Liberty Center). Our annual Family Camp is being planned for August 14th - 16th this year. We always have a great time together! We spend time outside having fun, learning about God as a family, eating, showing off our various "talents" at the variety show, serving the camp and much more. So pencil in the dates on your calendar and be on the look out for sign up forms coming out soon! If you have any questions, contact Ann Ebbert at a.ebbert@roadrunner.com or at the church. Click on the Family Camp sign above to see pictures from the 2008 Family Camp! |
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Quilts of Love
"Quilts of Love" is an outreach program in which we make tied comforters and give them to the Children's Services for use in their program. We usually meet every Thursday from 1:00 to 3:00 P.M. on the stage in Fellowship Hall. We'd love for you to join us (we have a good time). For those of you who can't meet at the church there are numerous ways you can share in this project. We always have tops to be sewn. Easy to follow directions are in the packet found in our box in Fellowship Hall or perhaps you love to do laundry. We almost always need material washed and ironed.
We would love to have you participate in this rewarding project. You do not need to be a church member to help. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Judy Bucher, (419) 865-2140; Sally Bergfeld, (419) 878-4285; Karen Dress, (419) 878-7216 or Louise Stedman, (419) 875-6266. Thank you for your consideration.
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Vacation Bible School - Help Wanted!!
 Volunteers are needed in the art field, (help with decorating the stage and church) and we also need someone to take pictures for the week. Also, youth 7th grade and above to help with an adult to lead groups. See Mandy Myers or call her at 419-270-0329. | |
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Hope Family Night at the Mud Hens!!
 Please join the Family Ministries Team for a Mud Hens game on Sunday August 2. There will be fireworks after the game and possibly some other special events. The sign up sheet is on the bulletin board outside of the kitchen. |
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Church Camps
Every student is encouraged to attend one or more summer camps or church sponsored youth event. Everyone is allowed one campership per calendar year which means financial assistance for one half the cost of the camp or event up to $125.00. Everyone is encouraged to use this - it is not based on financial need! Let me know if you want to use this. The brochures for the United Methodist sponsored camps are on the bulletin board by the kitchen and I have more. Early registration is encouraged. Please contact me if you have any questions.
Penney Raabe
Campership Coordinator
419-878-5039 |
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Great Food For All
 Hope is hosting a new program in which you can purchase $60-$80 worth of name brand quality food for only $30. Our next delivery of these food items is July 11, (pick up times will be 8:30am-10:30am here at Hope).
This low cost food ministry is open to ALL, and everyone looking after their food budget is encouraged to participate. We want to serve our church family community as well as the larger Anthony Wayne area community with this program, so if you know of someone who would be interested in the Great Food for All purchasing program, send them this way!
Make sure to stop at the information table in the fellowship hall this Sunday to find out more about the volunteer opportunities that this ministry will have available as well as find out how you can place an order!
Questions? See Lynda Hunt or call her at 419-877-0309. |
Wednesday Luncheon Update...
The Wednesday luncheons are going very well. Each week we have had more people join us. We have had some wonderful main dishes and generous delightful dessert donations. It is a free will offering and is open to anyone who would like to enjoy lunch with us.
We welcome your participation in this ministry:
· We welcome your assistance on the set-up and clean-up teams. Sign-up sheets are available for the Wednesdays in May.
· The "delicious, delightful, dessert donations" opportunities are available for you for each of the Wednesdays.
· We encourage your continued prayer support.
Stop by the information table in Fellowship Hall and see how you may share in this new mission.
Spread the news to your friends, family and neighbors. We want to reach out to our local community as we continue to follow the Hope Church mission..."Leading people to the transforming love of Jesus Christ".
"For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in..." Jesus tells us in Matthew 25:35. |
SAVE THE DATE!!
Sunday August 9th
11:00 AM
Whitehouse Park |
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BIBLE QUIZ
A follower of Jesus traveled the world, spreading the Good News of Christ. While in Athens, Greece, he saw an altar with an inscription that read "To an unknown god." Who was the follower?
A. Mark
B. Peter
C. Paul
D. Luke
Answer:(See Acts 17:23-26, NRSV.) |
Sincerely,
Connie Limes
Communications Coordinator
Hope United Methodist Church
419.877.5232 | |
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