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                                                       May 2013
 
                  Allendale Bellringer
Issue: 5

  

Good morning and greetings to all in the name of our Resurrected Lord and Savior, Jesus! Have you ever been to an out-of doors concert? Of course, many or most of you have. Or, have you watched a music awards show such as the Country Music Awards (CMAs) and look closely as the cameras scan about the audience? What are most of the people doing? Are they sitting quietly and observing and reflecting upon the music and the entertainment? No! Most are up on their feet standing and singing along with the music. I have noticed that most know all the lyrics of the songs performed.

 

   Or, have you ever been to a live college or professional football game? Are most spectators reading a magazine during the contest, or nodding their heads with half-closed eyes? And, as a score or great play happens, do they just sit passively and quiet? No! I have been to both college games and on the professional level. During our daughter Tina's tenure at the University of Florida Bobbie and I were fortunate to travel to Gainesville to witness some of the home games. No one sits down. You come in and find your "place" according to your ticket, but you never really sit in that spot once the game has started. There is great enthusiasm, the marching bands play and the cheer leaders shout and everyone for the most part joins in and participates fully. Most leave the stadium a little more hoarse than when you first came. A football game is the only event where the spectators pay to park and walk sometimes miles to the stadium. We arrive early enough to get a seat (even though one never sits). Football games that are generally played in the cold weather states will have crowds and scores of people who sit for two hours prior to kick-off even if the temperatures are freezing or below just to see "their team" hopefully defeat the opponent or rival. (What am I getting at? ) Just this, why do our congregations not exhibit similar behaviors as do those who watch and participate at a sporting event?

 

   I mean, I love sports as much as the next guy; ask anyone whose known me for several years. Why are we in the worship not jumping up and shouting and eagerly participating in the event as is done at most sporting events? Why do we sit and nearly doze the short time of our worship of the One, True and Living God who has saved us from death to sins and through His Only begotten Son redeemed us and given us New life in Christ? Did you ever wonder that? Why can't we be as expressive at worship as we might be at a ball game? I mean, a ball game is JUST a ball game, but worship is about eternal life! Amen? (Tell me if you just jumped out of your comfy seat to praise God!)

 

   One of my favorite writers is Ed Stetzer who regularly contributes articles in the periodical Outreach Magazine, writes: "I've said many times that if the 1950s were to make a comeback, a lot of churches could go on without missing a beat. The good news is they found a ministry strategy that works. The bad news is the ministry strategy is 60 years old and the church that once thrived has now shriveled to a

 handful of people who have completely lost touch with the surrounding neighborhood due to their well-intentioned but often insular focus on strategies and programs within their own walls." He continues, "Those leading local church bodies today know there is more to pastoral care than simply caring for the localcongregation's needs. The church also has to have an effective connection with the community outside its walls. There should be a difference in the community because the church exists, and if it left for some reason, there should be a felt void. Unfortunately, that's not often the case-we become more about church preservationthan community transformation." (Can I get an amen, somebody?)

  

   Do you know anyone living near you or in your neighborhood who is not actively involved (currently) in a local church? Is there someone you have approached about inviting and bringing to our church? I know everyone has family members who do not attend nor participate in the mission of the church to make disciples of Jesus Christ. (That is pretty much a given.) We cannot give up on the Great Commission our Lord has given: "To go and make disciples of all peoples, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to obey all that I have commanded, and behold I will be with you, even to the end of the age."

 

   Are you faithfully inviting those you know do not have a church home to come to worship and experience the presence of the living Lord? You are aware that the Great Commission is not the Great Suggestion, as one of our former bishops used to declare! It is not optional. We must strive to be radical about our hospitality, striving to offer passionate worship, become intentional about faith development, extravagant with our generosity, and risk taking in our service and witness. You will recall these as the 5 characteristics of a fruitful congregation as detailed by Bishop Robert Schnase.

 

   How we doing? I mean why would anyone wait for 2 to 3 hours in freezing rain and sit (or, stand) for 4 hours while the game is played, and then fight traffic for 2 to 3 hours and go home when the option is to worship and be among the people of God and experience the presence and power of the healing presence of the One who changed the world and history by dying upon the cross? (Are 'ya feeling me, bro?)

 

   We, the church, must become 21st century officianatoes in technology. We must improve and care for our physical facilities as well as the spiritual well-being of our neighborhood. I do not mean to "water down" the gospel and throw out our rich traditions and symbolic meanings within church, but we are to discover new and exciting ways of relating to the generations that follow us. That includes our children, grandchildren and for some, great grands. We need a "Coffee Clutch" relaxed setting with coffee and WiFi available so we might offer biblical teaching that can change the way we are living today and a safe place to interact with others of like ages. We need a mid-week worship experience that will enable believers to have the strength to make it through the remainder of their week. And, maybe we need a Saturday evening/night worship experience to offer a Jesus community to those who do not feel comfortable in a traditional worship setting format. I'm just saying.

 

 

   I can say let's pray about this, but we need to take steps and plan to do opportunities like I suggested. May 2 is "National Day of Prayer" and our chapel will be open for 12 hours (8 am - 8 pm) for whomsoever would come and lift up before our God who is able to move mountains the possibilities of evaluating and offering change to the way we may do things. I hope you can participate. God is calling us to be faithful to reach persons with the Good News of Jesus Christ. As we grow up and through Christ, God challenges us to exercise our faith in action in ways we may never have ever dreamed. So, are you with me Allendale Church? Are you willing to put God and others who do not know God's love toward them first? Let's do it! See you in worship!

 

Blessings,

Rev. Ronnie

 

 

 

April 2013 Allendale

Church Council Minutes

 

The Allendale Church Council is the oversight administrative arm of the Church. All members of Allendale UMC are invited and encouraged to attend and have a vote on the committee.   The Council meeting is held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 pm in the Family Life Center

 

Joe Deal opened the meeting with a brief devotion 7:00 pm

 

Darwin Reedy Congregational Care gave the council a brief update on church members who are ill, in the hospital, recovering or home bound. Darwin emphasized that congregational care is the work of all of us. If we are unsure of ourselves he would be happy to council and coach anyone interested.

  

Clark Evens Finance Chair informed the council that due to generous giving by some members in the church, Allendale has been able to pay half of our apportionment's for 2013. This is a tremendous accomplishment, one that all of us can be proud of. However the lean months of summer are upon us, so we cannot dwell on this success too much. Clark was able to get Allendale's apportionment obligation reduced by approximately $4,000 Great job Clark!

Clark informed the council that the Tree Of Life Fund had been transferred from Wells Fargo Bank to The United Methodist Foundation where it will be able to accrue better interest rates without heavy administrative cost. These funds are managed by the Foundation in partnership with Morgan and Stanley Financial Services.

  

The Allendale Permanent Endowment Fund (PETF) will be forwarding funds to the Allendale Trustees a loan to begin the process of installing a new roof over the sanctuary. The roof has needed repaired for a long time and has come to the point that delay will just cause us more damage. Finance has selected a firm to assist us in a capital campaign in the fall to address critical repairs needed in the sanctuary as well as other parts of the Allendale campus. The name of the consulting firm is Dickerson and Baker & Associates. A brief discussion about the need for a summertime stewardship campaign was addressed and tabled until such time as finance has time to explore options. A video presentation was given on electronic giving thru the Allendale website.

 

Charlie Radigan Trustee Chair explained to the Council the problem with the electrical feed to the Allendale campus that left the 11:00 service without electricity and caused the Children's Center to be closed for a week. The underground wiring that feeds  to Allendale had disintegrated from being in the ground for over thirty years . Florida Progress has replaced and upgraded that wiring. However Allendale now must upgrade some of the electrical in our building. The cost we believe will be around $7,000.00. Charlie reiterated the need for a new sanctuary roof at a replacement cost of approx.. $60,000. The upgrades to the Children's Center have been completed with a new nursery and new office. We still have a Sunday School classroom above the church office that is in the process of being updated with new energy efficient lighting, new paint, new base boards and striping and waxing the floors.. In the future we will need to look at replacing the air conditioning in that room.

 

Winnie Pfister President of The Allendale United Methodist Women Reported that the UMW Flea Market raised $4,600. She told the council that $1,000 would be going to assist the Allendale youth in their summer camp fund raising. She also told us that $1,500.00 would be going toward Allendale's apportionment obligation. Winnie then outlined some UMW upcoming events.

Sandy Steer member of Lay Leadership asked for approval from council for Nancy Wall to be appointed to PETF (Permanent Endowment Trust Fund) to fill an opening. Sandy also asked approval for Nancy Chapin as a money counter. Both ladies were approved. Thanks to both for their willingness to serve.

Suzy Hutto gave us a quick overview of the upcoming Earth Day event on April 20th.

 

Diane Gibson wanted to thank the volunteers for their help in the very successful Easter Block Party. On April 28th there will be a rededication ceremony of the Allendale Children's Center after several upgrades to class rooms. A special acknowledgment will be given to Larry Fernald and Bill Peters for their vision and commitment to the Center. Diane also reported on plans to run a combined Vacation Bible School with St. James and Lealman United Methodist Churches. Janet Hopkins will be attending a joint meeting to get more details.

 

Ruthie Kitchen Allendale Youth Director was grateful for the Church's support of the youth spaghetti lunch the first Sunday of each mouth . These monies help support The Allendale Youth Camp efforts. There will also be an upcoming bake sale for the same purpose. It now cost $390 per camper. The youth are presently starting a new study called Step off. Pastor Ronnie and Ruthie will coordinate a confirmation ceremony.

 

Joe Deal Council Chair showed an introductory video on a coaching program on how to attract, build, connect, develop and evaluate Allendale's Volunteer program. This is a program that will be primarily studied by Lay Leadership but will impact all of our Chairs and Leadership.

 

Suzy Hutto closed the meeting with a prayer 8:20 pm

 

 

 


 

Seeking an Experience of God

by Bishop Ken Carter

 

  Men and women, increasingly, are seeking a   

  direct experience of the faith. In relation to God we can 

  describe this as spirituality or mysticism. In relation to each  

  other, we often speak of service or mission.

  We are drawn to those who seem to have this direct

  experience: Thomas Merton, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, Shane

  Claibourne, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King Jr. You could

                                     add to this list.

 

We often hear the phrase "I am spiritual but not religious." This is most often not a statement of commitment to a set of spiritual practices, such as prayer or scripture reading or tithing or fasting; it is rather a rejection of the institutional church. In one respect it can be a flight from community--an avoidance of people who challenge us, who merit our forgiveness, who need our gifts. But on a deeper level, we sense at times that the church is an obstacle to the direct experience of God, or at least it does not seem relevant.

 

A generation of seekers is oriented to an experience of God. These (younger) women and men are searching for communities that will mentor or disciple them in a walk with God: reading scripture, learning to pray, defining and discovering realities like grace, forgiveness and reconciliation. They also sense, in an almost instinctive way, that another path to God is found in connecting with the real human needs of people who live in their communities, who have no voice in the realities that shape their lives, and whose access to basic needs---- food, health care, shelter and education--- is often in question.

 

A congregation of any shape or size can offer these experiences of connection. Indeed, if it is faithful to the great commission (Matthew 28) and the great commandment (Mark 12) of Jesus, it is offering these experiences, where we come to know that God is real. And if we do not offer these experiences, people (for better or worse) will piece all of this together on their own.

 

People yearn for a direct experience of God. They know that justice without compassion is not of God, that love without justice is not of God, that righteousness without love is not of God. Justice without compassion degenerates into self-interest; love without justice becomes sentimentality; and righteousness without love is self-righteousness. 
 
 

   

Because we are created in the image of God, who is love, there is something in us that longs to be made whole. The apostle Paul calls this the new creation, and John and Charles Wesley described this as the path to holiness.

So, today: How can you be attentive to an experience of Jesus in everyday life (Matthew 25)? And, this Sunday: How can you offer worship which has a singular purpose---to lead those present into an experience of the living God (Isaiah 6)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

Chick-Fil-A Leadercast Promo Allendale
Chick-Fil-A Leadercast 
Promo Allendale
  

   E-Giving Card

 

Finance Committee Report

By Clark Evans

 

Dear Allendale Family,

 

Finance has been diligently at work during the past few months. We are pleased to announce that we have selected Dickerson, Bakker and Associates to serve as consultants for our upcoming capital campaign. Their team has over twenty-five years experience in helping churches, Christian schools and other faith-based organizations make their dreams a reality.   A substantial consulting fee will need to be paid to the organization and we are asking for assistance from our church family in funding this expense, which is not to be paid out of the operating budget. Anyone willing and able to assist is encouraged to make a donation, which should be designated as a contribution for our "Capital Campaign." Speaking of the subject of giving, your continued faithful stewardship has allowed Allendale to make extraordinary progress in satisfying our connectional contributions for the year 2013. During the first four months of the year, Allendale has already paid over 50% of all total yearly apportionments, which now totals $34,809.00 (after a $4,009.00 downward adjustment by the Florida Conference.) Our special Easter offering raised over $650.00 for World Service Apportionments and we have paid this apportionment in full as a result.

Quarterly member and family contribution statements have been mailed. A minor change in the format of some member/family contribution statements may be reflected in the statement you received. This merely reflects the crediting of major contributions to apportionments and insurance as "pledged" amounts. A very important church council meeting will take place on Tuesday, May 14. Plans to take immediate action for improvements to the sanctuary roof will be discussed, as well as the short-term financing of these plans. All members are encouraged to attend.

 

As a final note and follow-up, I'd like to encourage all members to make use of the "E-Giving" link which is at the top of the (online) Bellringer. A link is also on the main church webpage at http://www.allendaleumc.org   We'd certainly like to encourage you to create an account which can be used for regular contribution..and keep you from having to reach for that pen or checkbook! I'd like to point out, however, that a single online contribution can be made without setting up an account, as well (by clicking the "Guest Transaction" button.) I happened to have the opportunity to try this out last weekend when I ran out of personal checks without even realizing it! Quick and easy solution to a major "D'OH!" moment!

 

Have a wonderful May,

 

Clark

 

At the present time your plenty will supply what they need, so that in turn their plenty will supply what you need. Then there will be equality, as it is written "He who gathered much did not have too much, and he who gathered little did not have too little." 2 Corinthians 8: 14-15

 

 Earth Care Day photo 1

Thanks for Making our Earth Care Event a Success!

 

We had over 40 volunteers from our church family and over 30 volunteers from the community who worked together on Saturday, April 20th, to host about 150 visitors from our community who came to participate in our Earth Care event.

 

Earth Care day Photo 3 It was a great day of learning about practical ways to care for creation as individuals and as a church. Our visitors spent time exploring our Community Garden and received free plants and some of our younger visitors were able to plant seeds in the garden. Thank you, Brooke! The Pinellas County Extension Service demonstrated the principles of composting by constructing a compost bin for us during the event. We learned about native Florida plants and their importance in the landscape and how to save energy in our home as well as how to protect the water quality in Tampa Bay and how to enjoy walking or cycling on the Pinellas Trail. Visitors viewed alternative technologies for transportation and we had great food provided by the Radigan/Jones Grilling Team.   Many of our visitors expressed thanks to the church for the event and for the gracious hospitality of our volunteers. Thank you to everyone who was able to volunteer to make this event a wonderful example of the body of Christ working together in a joyful way to promote caring for creation and building His kingdom.

 

Your Green Team

 

   
Earth Care Day Photo 2
  
   

 

UM WOMEN

 

It's that time again to save small bottles of shampoo and lotion from hotels you may be staying in this summer.  Also in need are the following:  pens, pencils, small and large notebooks, Upper Rooms, scissors, crayons, and men & women socks.Our goal is to fill 275 ditty bags.  Thank you in advance for your donations!!

 

Planning Ahead

May 20Agape Circle-6:30 pm (Wesley Room)

May 21Naomi Circle 10:00 am (Wesley Room)

July 11-15 Mission U @ Florida Southern College, Lakeland

August 17-Summer Fellowship at St. Paul's UMC, Largo

Sept. 7-9- Conference Spiritual Life Retreat @ Life Enrichment Center, Fruitland Park

Oct. 26- District Annual Meeting @ First UMC Tarpon Springs

UMW's Vision: Turning faith, hope and love into action on behalf of women, children and youth around the world.

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Sandy Ross Photo

 

CHANCEL CHOIR: Due to illness and departure of seasonal residents, the choir is in need of additional singers. If you have ever considered joining the choir, now is the time!! The Choir's last Sunday for this choir year will be on Sunday, May 26, 2013. Rehearsals will resume on Thursday, September 5 at 7 pm and we will sing on Sunday September 8. Thank you, faithful choir members, for all you do!

 

PRAISE BAND: We are glad that Vern and Ron have returned from their travels and that the band is back up to full strength. Thanks to Dennis McCarthy and JJ Silva for playing with the band for the Easter Block Party.

 

DONATIONS ACCEPTED: Do you have an unused musical instrument taking up space? We gladly accept donations of musical instruments for use at Allendale and/or Anona UMC Academy. We are particularly in need of keyboards should you have one you are no longer using.

    

REMINDER TO CHOIR AND INSTRUMENTALISTS: Please either leave your "used" music on the stand, or return it to the file basket in the Choir room.

 

INSTRUMENTAL ENSEMBLE: We want to grow our Instrumental Ensemble. If you play an instrument, no matter what level, please consider joining us. Contact Sandy for further information.

 

SOLOS/SMALL ENSEMBLES:   Soloists, vocal or instrumental, and small musical ensembles are welcome and encouraged to perform - contact Sandy for further information.

 

PRE-SERVICE SLIDES: Sandy prepares the Pre-Service Slides (Announcements) which are shown before each service. If you have something you want announced on the Pre-Service Slides, please email Sandy your slide(s) prepared on Powerpoint, or if you don't have Powerpoint, send the text you would like and Sandy will prepare the slide.   You can also email photos.

 

VIDEO RULE: If anyone wants to present a video during services, you must get it first to Joe Deal, who will test it before the Sunday it is to be presented.

 

 

 

 ALLENDALE CHILDREN'S CENTER
 "Where Children Are the Center" 

Allendale Children's Center would like to welcome our newest staff members, Ms. Margaret and Miss Trang. Ms. Margaret joins our new one year old classroom with Ms. Nicole. She has two grown girls and is the proud grandmother of a five year old girl. Miss. Trang will also join the one year old classroom and assist in the two's room as well. She is a graduate of Florida State University with a degree and certification in Special Education. Her experience includes working with blind one year olds through adults. We feel very blessed to have her join our team.

 

GRADUATION is upon us and we are super excited to be graduating and celebrating so many wonderful children this year. Our ceremony will take place on Friday, May 31st, at 6 PM in the Sanctuary. Families will enjoy watching all of the classes perform songs and seeing the VPK Explorers' receive their diplomas in cap and gown. After the ceremony, we will move into the Family Life Center for a wonderful sit down dinner where the students' portfolios and artwork will be displayed. Finally, the real fun begins as the children let loose and dance the night away (or until maybe 8:30 anyway!) Congratulations to all of our students and good luck in Kindergarten to our VPK kids.

 

In God's Love,

 

Jeni Lyn Smagacz

Preschool Director

 

 

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Rural Roots of United Methodism
Rural Roots of United Methodism

                            

  
  
Join a Small Group and grow in relationship with God and each other

Our Ministry to the Women's

Residence

 

The St. Petersburg Free Clinic Women's Residence is a short-term transitional housing program that provides a safe place for single women to stay for one to six months as they work on goals for independent living. The 20 bed residence provides a supportive environment which includes meals, clothing, counseling, skill training and help finding permanent housing. Our "Women's Residence" Outreach Team enjoys preparing and serving dinner at the Women's Residence on the first Tuesday of each month from 6 pm until 7:30pm. We join the women for dinner and fellowship and also celebrate birthdays of the residents each month.

 

Our next service date is Tuesday, May 7th, and we will be celebrating Cinco de Mayo with the group. We are always looking for new folks who would like to be a part of this ministry. For more information you can call Suzy Hutto (906-9454) or contact the church office.  

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tim Tebow interview and the Wish 15 Foundation
Tim Tebow interview and the Wish 15 Foundation

Midweek Groups

Wednesday Night Adult Bible Discussion

Leader: Pastor Ronnie Jones

 7 pm, Wesley Room   

New study:

 Minor Prophets       

 

Student Impact Youth Group for Teens and Tweens

6th-12th graders-

Leader: Ruthie Kitchen

Wednesdays, 5:30 pm-8:00 pm

Family Life Center

 

Tuesdays-Senior High

Bible Study

 5:30 pm

 

Sundays, 5:30 -7:00 pm

 Bible Study

 

 

 

Adult Sunday School Classes

Crosstraining

10:00 am-11:00 am

Wesley Room

Leader: Bob Grainger   

This discussion group deals with a wide range of contemporary issues from a Biblical perspective and how they impact Christian living. Great class for debates.

 

Friendship Class:

10:00-11:00 am -Chapel

Leader: Darwin Reedy

The class is now studying Daniel, Luke, Acts, 1st & 2nd Thessalonians, 1st Peter and 2nd Peter.

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Happy Helpers

10:00 am-10:30 am Room 115

Leader: Mike Footlick

This 30 minute Bible discussion group is designed for persons who assist in the 11 am worship service.

 

Winsome Workers

10:00-10:30 am-Room 113

Leader: Rev. Tom Gregory.

Book of study: The Circle Maker

The Winsome Workers SS Class is now using the book "The Circle Maker"by Mark Batterson.   The study is designed to use Mark Batterson's bestseller

book as an aid to inspiration and motivation for a deeper prayer life. Mark clearly and practically lays out what prayer looks like and the powerful results that come from a bold payer life.
  

 

Sunday Classes for Youth

 

2-4 year old class

Room 108 

Teachers: Helen Thomas and Susan Grainger

Story time and crafts

 

K-3rd grade class

Room 204

Teachers: Lynda Beltz and Diane Gibson

Bible lessons and sharing

 

4th-5th grade class

Room 204

Teachers: Suzy Hutto

 & Marla Radigan

Bible lessons and sharing

 

Middle School & Senior High

Teachers: Diane Manown & Ruthie Kitchen

Bible based lessons, change every week.

 

  

 
Rethink Church campaign video - United Methodist Church
Rethink Church campaign video - United Methodist Church

 

 

Free Kit for Learning About Saving Energy

 

The Pinellas Energy Efficiency Project (PEEP) brings energy-saving ideas and resources from the University of Florida to Pinellas County citizens. If you missed their presentation at our Earth Care event, you can attend a free one hour class and receive a free energy saving kit.

 

The next class in our area is at the Mirror Lake Library in St. Petersburg on May 15 at 5 p.m. To register call: 727 582-2097.

 

 

 

Certificate of Appreciation

 

Is awarded to Allendale UMC in appreciation for your financial support 2012.

$276 for In-kind donations and support and for your prayer and assistance.

 

Pamela S. Quall

UMCM Executive Direction

 

 

 

 

    NATIONAL DAY

        OF PRAYER

is Thursday, May 2: Pastor Ronnie has called for a 12 hour(8:00 am-8:00 pm) Prayer Vigil Thursday, May 2 in the Chapel. Seek the Holy Spirit's direction and anointing as well as healing and visioning what God is leading our church, this body of Christ to serve and be to this local community. Pray for our country, government, family and friends. Prayer is powerful, embrace the chance to come and pray.

 

 

 

 

 

Allendale Community Garden

 

Want to try your hand at growing your own tomatoes or squash? Green beans anyone, one member had a bumper crop of string beans.

The church is offering garden plots (6x3 feet) to our church family and to our neighbors in the community. If you don't have space for a garden at home, try a garden at Allendale. So far the produce has been wonderful and very tasty. There are plots still available.

Contact Cheryl Volkmann (481-9788)or Suzy Hutto (906-9454) for more information

 

 

 

 

SERVICE SATURDAY

 

Come be a part of the Service Saturday Team on May 18 as we serve at The Salvation Army.  We will be spending time with the children and Mom's in the Family Residential Unit, doing a craft, reading stories and playing games.  All ages and abilities are welcome. 

 

We will meet at 9:15am in the parking lot across from the administrative building, located at 340 - 14th Ave South, and will play from 9:30am until 11:30am.  As a bonus and if the need is there, we may also help out in the
kitchen from 11:30am to 12:30pm, preparing
and serving lunch to the homeless.  Contact Nancy Wall with any questions,

 

 

 

 

 

 

[email protected] or 727-410-6658.
  
Wow Card Front Panel

"WOW" Cards

 

Lynda Beltz sends a "WOW" card to Bob Grainger. God bless you for giving so much of yourself to your Allendale family. You are always there to help with anything we need and extra!

 

A grateful member at Allendale sends a "WOW" card to Suzy Hutto, Cheryl Volkman and all who helped with Earth Day. To thank those who spent countless hours planning and presenting our Earth Day Event. The talent and varied interests made a great impression.

 

Grey Welsh sends a "WOW" card to Cheryl Volkman and Suzy Hutto. Thank you for all your long hours and dedication to our first Earth Care event. You provided us with so much valuable information and fun. Thank you

 

 

 

Do We Have Graduates to

Recognize & Honor?

 

We want to know who our graduates are, high school, community college, 4-year college degree, vocational school certification or masters and doctorate degrees. Sunday, June 9 we will recognize all our grads....Call the church office with your information. (527-6694


May Birthdays

 

Jerry Campbell

  02

Mary Shaw

  04

Kathleen Grainger

05

Jordan Smoak

08

Joshua Smoak

08

Catherine Reedy

09

Eric Tsiguloff

08

Jean Mash

23

Janet Hopkins

27

Jane Mann

28

Mark Licarde

29

SaVanna Beale

30

Karen Brinkman

31

   

  

 

  

  

Welcome our newest member Glenda Morgan to our Allendale church family. She comes to us from Beneva Christian Church, Sarasota. Glenda and her husband David live in St. Petersburg where she works for Proscript as a medical transcriptionist. Glenda enjoys gardening, cooking, biking, kayaking, reading and art.  

 

 

 

 

Did You Know....

 

Smart splinter remover: Just pour a drop of Elmer's Glue all over the splinter, let dry, and peel the dried glue off the skin. The splinter sticks to the dried glue.

 

 

LORD'S LARDER

 

Drop off your food anytime during the week on the cart in the kitchen or in the church office.

Some suggestions are:

 

 

Peanut Butter               Canned Vegetables  

Canned Fruit                 Canned Meat     

Macaroni & Cheese     Rice

Instant Potatoes           Crackers

Pasta                             Paper Towels

Canned Beans             Toilet Paper

Powdered Milk              Soap, toothpaste

 

Many thanks for your donations. God bless.

  

 

   

May Anniversaries 

 

Ronnie & Bobbie Jones

May 14      37 Years

 

Mark & Linda Licarde

May 24    27 Years

 

John & Karissa McCabe

May 25      8 Years

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thank You to our Children's Center
 

United Methodists from our Florida Conference, including Bishop Ken Carter, were in Tallahassee at the beginning of April for three days of focused advocacy for children. Florida ranks near the bottom of many lists that measure children's health and welfare. They spent three days in prayer, learning about issues that impact children in the state and lobbying lawmakers to take action on their behalf. Florida Advocacy Days coincides with Children's Week in Florida. The event begins each year with the "Hanging of the Hands" in the Capitol rotunda. Volunteers hang streamers of artwork bearing handprints of Florida children submitted from across the state.

 

Our Allendale Children's Center was represented by the many beautiful handprints which they submitted for display in the rotunda (some handprints were designed as butterflies). Thank you to our Children's Center for participating!

 

 

 

Thank You Notes 

 

Thank you for all your payers, thoughts, cards phone calls and visitations. Priscilla is getting better and stronger every day! She is supposed to be discharged Wednesday, April 3rd and come home.

 

Peace profound to All

Gary and Phillip Shoemaker

   

 Dear Allendale,

 

Thank you so much for your donation of $147 towards S.E.A.R. (South-East Asian Relief, Inc. ) and for supporting our mission work in Viet-Nam. Thank you so much for your faithful support and God bless you all.

 

Rex Alquimist

 

 Dear UMW and Naomi Circle,

Thank you for your thoughtful cards. It is nice to be remembered by my old friends after being gone from Allendale for 12 years.

God bless,

 

Wanda Tussing