Post on 25-Apr-2018
June 2014
“The Church Habit”
Senior Jim grabbed his suitcase off the luggage carousel and headed outside to hail a taxi. A taxi promptly picked him up and they were on their way. Twenty minutes into the ride Jim had a question for the taxi driver, “Excuse me sir,” said Jim tapping the driver on the shoulder. “AHHHHHHH,” screamed the taxi driver as he swerved the taxi across three lanes of traffic and finally stopped the car on the opposite shoulder. “What the heck was that all about?” demanded Jim thoroughly shaken. “I’m sorry,” said the taxi driver, wiping his brow, “this is my first day on the job; I’ve been driving a hearse for the last fifty years!” I guess that some habits are just so hard to break! One habit that I have been hearing a lot about lately is the habit of going to church – that is, being in worship on a regular basis. It turns out that some have gotten out of the habit. Several have said, “I don’t know why, but I have gotten out of the habit of going to church.” Church attendance is a healthy habit. One of our young adults, a man not quite 21, just told me the other day, “I feel great when I come to church. It gives me a warm, tingly feeling deep inside!” One of our older adults commented to me recently: “If I miss church on Sunday, it just feels like the week doesn’t go right.” If you have fallen out of the habit of going to church, I personally want to invite you back ! We don’t say it enough: “We miss you!” And more importantly, God misses you; God longs to meet you in corporate worship! He wants you to make meeting Him in worship a regular part of your life. Regular church attendance has many benefits; here are a quick few: 1. Going to church provides us with a great foundation for living life. 2. Going to church provides us with spiritual strength. 3. Going to church provides us with a number of caring friends. 4. Going to church provides us with opportunities to serve God by serving others. 5. Going to church helps us to grow closer to God. Many people read our newsletter – regular attenders, shut-ins, former members and attenders, and some who are just curious about our church. Each of you are so important – so precious to God. Seek Him often, and as far as it is possible with you, attend worship as often as you can! If you have fallen out of the habit – start a new one. Hope to see you Sunday! The journey continues…
Brian
Give Me Something to Eat 35 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, 36 I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.’ 37 “Then the righteous will answer him, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you something to drink? 38 When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? 39 When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?’ 40 “The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’
-Matthew 25:35-43
God has been working in the community around Locust Avenue in Clarksburg. UM Temple recently started handing bags of soup, crackers, and
applesauce to the children of our community every Friday. The very first week we handed out 35 bags, and it has continued to grow each week. Last week we went out
into our community and handed out 84 bags to the children. Praise God!
This has been a good ministry for two good reasons. First, we get the opportunity to give someone a meal that they might not have. Second, it gets the people in our church out to meet the community. This has been such a blessing because we are making a difference in the lives of the people around us. We have seen some of the children come to Sunday School and Church. They are so appreciative and thankful.
I have seen a transformation in the past month and a half in our church and our community, and it’s God at work. The church is reaching out and being the hands and feet of Christ and what a difference it has made. Plant a seed of hope somewhere today! As Matthew West says in his newest song-DO SOMETHING!
--Pastor Dustin
God’s Big Back Yard Children’s Worship – ages 4-12 – Sundays – 10:00am
God’s Big Back Yard is a place where children learn to worship God in their own way – on their own level. They learn about Loving God, Loving Others, and Serving the World.
Children begin worship with about 15 minutes of playtime – getting all their energy out.
Children write their prayers on the prayer board each week during play time. We pray for each other, for family members, for pets, for things we have heard about in our community and our world. When playtime is over, we gather for singing with Ms. Susan, taking a mission offering, practicing our monthly memory verse, and prayer – led by one of the children. They are anxious to pray aloud.
Children are then divided into two age groups for the bible story and discussion time.
Come meet the church van each Tuesday to go to Cinemark. The van will leave at 9:30am. Beginning June 10. Get permission form from Pastor Marybeth.
Come to the Multi-Ministries Building each Wednesday at noon, beginning June 18. Lunch will be served. If you have questions, see Nancy Stinard. Sign up now.
Summer
Cooking
Fun
JUNE BIRTHDAYS Noah Montero 1
Ian Helmick 2
Jeremiah McKinney 2
Douglas Waxman 2
Ryan Collett 3
Emily Glover 4
Josiah Swiger 4
Sheree Burlas 5
Kennedy Miller 5
Jackson Plemons 6
Beverly Lantz 7
Sherry Norris 7
Kathleen Swiger 7
Yvonne Montero 8
Drew McMunn 8
Emily Williams 8
Edward Wilson 8
Molly Donnellan 9
Ruby Kniceley 9
Andrew McMunn 10
Brianna Cain 11
Dianna Shinn 11
Nicki Helmick 12
Kay Evans 13
Claire Shanholtzer 13
Donette Cunningham 14
Jacob Jabbour 14
Ron Campbell 15
Virginia Dean 15
Charlotte Simpson 15
Nicholas Criswell 17
Ricky Hardy 18
Lisa Dodd-Stanley 18
Sharlene Harris 19
Deena McMunn 19
John Sommerville 19
Regina Petrokovich 20
David Harding 21
Ben Plemons 21
Jean Stalnaker 21
Jason Wilhelm 21
Joanna Dawson-Criss 22
Haley Knight 22
Connor Eakle 23
Jim Eakle 23
Jean Mason 23
Chloe McKinney 25
Mike Swiger 26
Eugene Brand 27
Grant Lowther 27
Judy Bumgardner 28
Tony Bowers 29
Elfrieda Hersman 29
Richard Weber 30
JUNE ANNIVERSARIES
Josh & Ginninia Eakle 2
Mark & Gayle Sprouse 2
Steven & Robin Osborne 3
Scott & Helen Anderson 4
David & Tina Harding 4
Charles & Diana Shinn 5
Eric & Pam Simmons 7
Jeff & Peggy Dunn 8
John & Imogene England 9
Rob & Tiffani Murphy 9
William & Kristi Brady 11
Kevin & Amy Mercer 11
Jason & Elizabeth Miller 12
Kyle & Bonita Totten 14
Greg & Kathy Romano 14
Charlie & Susan Sigmon 15
Matthew & Kerry Dean 16
Roy & Mary Adkins 17
Jason & Christina Barnes 18
Mickey & Bonnie McGowan 18
Joe & Linda Barnes 19
Edward & Cheryl Wilson 19
Tim & Michelle Fowler 21
Mark & Cindy Harbert 21
Curt & Jennifer Hogue 21
Matt & Rebecca Swartz 21
Dru & Christy Sigmon 22
Sean & Amy Keese 23
Ian & Anne Helmick 26
Greg & Susan Glover 26
Eugene & Karen Brand 29
Mike & Jo Anne Morris 29
Jimmy & Karen Staton 29
DILLINLGHAM WORK
SCHOLARSHIP
The Grady E. Dillingham Work Scholarship
will again be available to a deserving
student or students interested in working for
the Church. The only requirement is that one
be a son or Daughter of Duff Street United
Methodist Church and plan to enter pastoral
ministry, Christian education, or a service
related field.
The Dillingham Scholarship Applications
are Available for college students. See Ireta
or call the Church office for an application.
Deadline for Application is June 2.
Minutes-Duff Street United Methodist Church Council Meeting – May 12, 2014
Present: Pastor Brian, Pastor Dustin, Pastor Marybeth, Bob Hemingway, Carolyn Green, Tyler Spear,
Ireta Kirby, Jim Eakle, Don Phillips, Bob Fowler, Don and Patty Davis, Roberta Kennedy, Doris
McIntyre, Susan Seders, Tom Plemons
A guest Bonnie Starkey, with the WV Annual Conference Lead Team, spoke and interviewed our Council
on the many things we do as a U M Church.
Bob Hemingway led devotions, “Expect The Unexpected”.
Bob Fowler – Finance Secretary distributed the April Cash Journal (we have already paid more on
utilities this year than all of last year). Everything is paid – up to date.
Carolyn Green – Food Pantry, the City had the Postal Service food drive on Saturday, our Food pantry
received 45 boxes of food. She passed out a Recommendation from Staff Parish Committee. We will
seek applications for a Church Secretary. Also a sample ad for the position, and Job Description. Don
Phillips made the motion to change the Bereavement Policy to read three days. Passed.
Doris McIntyre – UMW, the Mother’s Day Banquet was held on Friday, everything was very nice, food
was delicious, all proceeds going to “Relay for Life”. The UMW will have a Coffee/Tea for all women
on Sunday morning May 18. On Sunday, June 8 we will have a Salad Luncheon with all proceeds going
to help send kids to summer camps.
Marybeth Chien – Associate Pastor – after trying to have a meeting to set up Vacation Bible School and
only Marybeth, Larry Smith and Carolyn came it was decided to have a two day VBS, it will be July 11
and 12. We will be taking the children to the Library and to the movies this summer. We are having
major issues with Nursery-care. We had a room full of children and only 1 paid person. We now have l
leader and 1 assistant. A discussion was held on getting someone else to help in the Nursery. Carolyn is
going to make an application and Pastor Brian will pass them out after church. This Sunday, May 18 is
our Community Meal. We have money set aside but no leadership. Doris will ask Friends of God Circle
if they can do it this time. Bob Hemingway has volunteered to head it up every other month. Carolyn
will help.
Don Phillips – Trustees, We have been offered first refusal on the property by the parking lot. The
Council wants the Trustees to get an appraisal of the property. The Trustees and the inmates from
Prunytown, moved the shrubs from around the Multi-Ministries Building to the open lot. They also
cleaned and waxed the floors in the Sanctuary, with the help of Mary Adkins and others. The Trustees
will power wash the building and look into painting the Side-wall.
Tom Plemons – Hospitality, everything is going fine.
Pastor Dustin – Had a letter from Amy Shanholtzer, about a Camp – radical discipleship (to get a deeper
Relationship with Christ) Possibility of getting Mikki McMichael to go. The church will pay half of the
cost. Jim Eakle’s suggested Dustin speak to the congregation, then we take an offering. Every Friday
evening the Temple gives out bags of soup, crackers and applesauce to the children and youth. The first
week they gave out 30 bags, now they give out 60. Kids are starting to come to church.
Pastor Brian – we sent a delegation from Duff Street to the UM Temple to see about going to the Temple
for the 11:00 o’clock Traditional service. It was a very positive meeting. We now have a Building
Committee: Bob Hemingway, Mike Nardella, Rob Murphy, Jim Crim, Jim Eakle, Patty Davis, Billy Ash,
Katy Crim, Tim Smith, Tyler Spear, Jim Dean, Michelle Campbell, Don Phillips. The Nominations
Committee met today, good meeting. We have 5 Church Council, 3 Staff-Parish, 4 Communications
vacancies and no Finance Chairperson. Committee will meet again in 3 weeks. Last week we had lots of
trouble with internet connections and service. We have $2200 in the Sign Fund. Don Phillips will get a
sign that Steve Hester has moved to the Church.
Next Meeting, June 9, 7:00pm.
Ireta Kirby,
Secretary
Relay for Life News
The Relay for Life Team has been quite successful this year due to the kindness and support given to us by the members of Duff St. UM Church and surrounding areas. So far this year we have raised $7485. And still have 3 months to go until the final count in August. Our team is made up of some fantastic people who truly believe in what we are doing (and we have a lot of fun, too). Personally I am so blessed and proud to be part of this group. Our big celebration is coming up soon. It will be held at Bridgeport High School on the night of June 6. Starting time is around 5:00 and the survivor’s walk is usually around 6:00. Our team will have lots going on in our booth – baked goods, balloons, craft items for sale, tacos in a bag (if you don’t know what this is, come and find out), and lots more. We will be giving away a WVU basket and a Beach bag – both are filled with many items. See one of our members to find out how you can win. PLEASE COME OUT ON JUNE 6 AND SUPPORT YOUR RELAY FOR LIFE TEAM. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!
Donna, Max & Jim
Children listening to Max
United Methodist Women News
The Mother’s Day Dinner was a great
event. Everyone enjoyed the wonderful food provided by the Bethel UM Church. Profit from the meal went
to their Relay for Life team.
Thank you to the ladies who attended the Coffee between services. Hope you will check us out at one of our existing
Circles or at a new Circle.
Dates to Remember:
June 11 – Duff Street UMW General Meeting picnic at Donna Eakle’s home.
See announcement in newsletter for details. No Circle Meetings in June.
July 24-26 -- Mission U’ at Wesleyan College, Buckhannon. Choose from three Mission Studies offered. A great way to learn about UMW and Mission.
Duff Street UM Food Pantry
Open Each Tuesday 9:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
Plant a Row for the Hungry – If you are planting a garden this year, plant an extra row for the Food Pantry. Small amounts of fresh vegetables are helpful. Bring in any extra produce you have. You can also help maintain the Duff Street Community Garden by volunteering to water the plants when needed.
Blessings!!!! Our Food Pantry was blessed with a truckload of food from the Annual Postal Carriers Food Drive. Thank you to everyone who contributed and for those who helped sort and stock the shelves. The food pantry also received donations from the Little Kanawha and the Wesleyan Districts’ “Celebration of Mission Event.” God is Good! Needs: Personal Care Items: shampoo, toothpaste, bath soap, toilet tissue; Cleaning Supplies: dish soap, all purpose cleaner. Food Pantry and Backpack Team Meeting on Thursday, June 12th at 10:00 a.m. in the Multi-Ministries Building Conference Room.
If you are a woman…
Who finds meaning in her church and is drawn to its fellowship,
Whose life is packed full of activities and obligations,
Who struggles with loneliness or a sense of failure,
Who juggles jobs and family, and tries to be faithful to both,
Who seems overburdened with the traditional woman’s role of care giver,
Who feels she has gifts which are wasted or underdeveloped,
Who wants to be accepted for who she is,
Who needs a supportive community to affirm her own sense of purpose and
commitment to God…
Duff St. United Methodist Women
Invite You to Join Us
For a Picnic
June 11th
6:00 p.m.
At Donna Eakle’s home
406 2nd
Avenue
Nutter Fort, WV
(Bring a covered dish)
RSVP
Edna Osborne 304-623-2282, Doris McIntyre 304 622-4641
Or Ireta Kirby 304-624-7951
BY OUR PRAYERS QV Baker, Joan Benedum, Alice Bodenheimer, Pat
Bower, Ron Colston, Angie Davis, Harold Davis,
Jack Glover, Jeff Hood Sr., Robbie Hood, Susan
Jenkins, Keith Mason, Daniel Phares, Conner Reed,
Barry Robinson, Jill Rokisky,Jim Slider, Barbara
Swiger,
SERVICEMEN AND WOMEN Tec. Sgt. James Queen; Jeremy Glass; Lt. Ryan
Light; Sgt. Nathan Moccia, (deployed to Cuba May
1st for 1 year); Sgt. 1
st Class Bryanna Moccia (Nate’s
wife); Sgt. “JR” Hinkle; Matt Hoalcroft; Amanda
Landers; (Jared Hammitt, now working as a Air
Traffic Controller in Afghanistan)
BY OUR PRESENCE
Worship Sunday Worship
8:45 School 11:00
April 27 87 27 67
May 4 94 32 84
May 11 100 29 102
May 18 101 63 66
YOUR GIFTS May 18, 2014 YTD
Weekly (needed) $6,658.58 $ 133,171.60
Weekly Offering 3,900.21 105,920.28
Other Revenue 923.04 6,986.75
Total Revenue $4,823.25 $112,907.03
(Deficit) $(1,835.33) $ (20,264.57)
Annual Goal for 2014: $346,246.33
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BY OUR SERVICES LAY HOSPITAL VISITOR CHAIRPERSON
Wayne Moore – 304-623-3155 If you or a loved
one are hospitalized, please call the Church Office
304 - 624-7951
PRAYER CHAIN CHAIRPERSON
Martha Hammitt - 304 - 622-3542
COMMUNION SERVERS - Peggy Morris
June 8:45 – Ron & Michelle Campbell
Megen Campbell
11:00 – Larry and Carol Norris
HEAD USHER:
8:45am Bob Fowler, Asst. Sherry Smith
11:00am Liz Carder, Virginia Rohrbough
Asst. Bill Ash
GREETER CHAIRPERSON
8:45am - Arlene Iaquinta June – Carol and Ali Kirby
11:00am - Virginia Rohrbough
June - Sandra and David Harding
Fulfilling Our Commitment To Christ
JUNE - 2014 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY
First Sunday of
the month
10:00am Blood
Pressure Check
2:00pm Serve at
The Mission
Each Sunday 8:00am Breakfast
8:45amContemporary
Worship
9:00am God’s Big
Back Yard
Each Sunday
10:00am SundaySchoo
11:00am Traditional
Worship 6:00 Sunday Evening
Xchange
6:00pm Youth
1
Council
Serve Mission
5:00pm Xchange
2 2:30pm Nominations
5:00pm TOPS
6:00pmTrustees
6:00pm Staff-Parish
3 9:30am Food Pantry
4:00pm VIP Choir
5:30pm Pray 4 Stealey
4 7:00am Prayer
Breakfast
10:30am Chancel
Choir
5 Noon Eat, Study, Pray
7:30pm Boy Scouts
6 Noon-AA Meeting
Harrison County
“Relay for Life”
Walk
UM Temple VBS
6:00 – 8:00pm
7
10:00am – 3:00pm
UMTemple
VBS
8 Salad Luncheon
for Camp
Scholarships
5:00 Xchange
Jim Eakle
9 5:00pm TOPS
7:00pm Church
Council
10 9:30am Kids-Movies 9:30am Food
Pantry Open
5:30pm Pray 4
Stealey
11
7:00am Prayer
Breakfast
10:30am Chancel
Choir
6:00pm UM Women
Picnic-Donna Eakles
12
Noon Eat, Study, Pray
10:00am Food Pantry
` and Backpack Meeting 7:30pm Boy Scouts
West Virginia
Annual Conference
13
Noon-AA Meeting
Annual
Conference
14 Flag Day
Annual
Conference
15 Father’s Day
No Xchange
16
5:00pm TOPS
17 9:30am Kids-Movies
9:30am Food
Pantry Open 5:30pm Pray 4
Stealey
18 7:00am Prayer
Breakfast
10:30am Chancel
Choir Noon Kids-Cooking
19
Noon Eat, Study, Pray 7:30pm Boy Scouts
20
Noon-AA Meeting
21
22 5:00pm Community
Meal
11:00 Xchange
Gayle Leasure
-----------------------
29 5:00 Xchange
Wayne Moore
23 5:00pm TOPS
6:00pm Relay for Life
Summer Youth
Celebration begins
thru Friday -----------------------
30 5:00pm TOPS
24 9:30am Kids-Movies
9:30 am Food
Pantry Open
5:30pm Pray 4
Stealey
25 7:00am Prayer
Breakfast 10:30am Chancel
Choir
Noon Kids-Cooking
26
Noon Eat, Study, Pray 7:30pm Boy Scouts
27 Noon-AA Meeting
28
Duff Street Church * Corner of Baker and Stealey Aves. * Clarksburg, WV 26301 304-624-7951
www.duffstreetchurch.org
Duff Street Church Staff: Pastor………………..……..……..……….……Rev. Brian Seders – (blseders@gmail.com)
Associate Pastor…………….………………. Marybeth Chien – (marybeth.chien@gmail.com) Contemporary Worship Leader………. Dustin McCune – (ddgmcc.une@gmail.com) Church Secretary.………………..…………. Ireta Kirby – (iretacowboyfan1@gmail.com)
Music Director………….……….…………… Susan Seders – (susanseders@gmail.com) Custodians…………………………………… Danny Marshall, Vicci Correro Nursery Supervisor……………………… Tara Elder Nursery Assistant…………………………..Janette Murphy Duff Street United Methodist Church 400 Duff Avenue Clarksburg WV 26301-3502