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

* * * * * * * * * * * *

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

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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