Volume 57, Issue 7

July, 2011

F i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c hF i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c hF i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c hF i r s t U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h

Special points of interest:

• Bible Reading Plan

• Water Wednesday

• Not a fan...

Long Term Prayer List All in the Church Family Flower Calendar Changes

2

Sleuth Report 3

Jr. Sleuth Report Guardian Angel project Christo-Baker con’t

4

Childcare Schedule Uptown District Weekday Preschool

5

Women’s Ministry Youth Director Job Preaching Schedule Water Wednesdays

6

Bible Study List Not a fan study Apprentice Series

7

Bible Reading Plan 8

Financials Direct Deposit Info

9

Publication Info. 10

July Calendar 11

July Birthday and Anniversary

12

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

News

Gustavus Olatungie Christo-Baker; the name I was given on April 12, 1954 arriving with six fingers on each hand as a new born in Freetown, Sierra Leone, West Africa. I am the first of nine children, three brothers and five sisters; father of three boys George and Ge-rald and Gregory and grandfather of Samaya Jade and Ethan Elias and another granddaughter due in September of 2011 suggested names: Aria Grace.

Our middle child Gerald is responsible for all the grandkids so far. Gerald is married to Khalila who is also a high school teacher. The mother of our three young-men Dr. E. Anne Christo-Baker is a faculty member on the N C Campus of Purdue University, Indi-ana.

As a teenager I valued the game of soccer and played throughout college, My soccer pride these days is as a fan of Manchester United the recently crowned 2010-2011 English Primer League Champions’ winning it for a record # 19. I appreciate the game of baseball and am a fan of NYY and the Cleveland Indians; I treasure collegiate foot-ball and I’m captivated by the OSU Buckeyes. As far as high school sports goes, it’s always priceless witnessing and supporting our students.

I arrived in the United States six years after my Ordination and attended the Methodist Theological School in Ohio; graduating with a Masters of Arts in Christian Education ’88 and a Master of Theological Studies ’89.

I served the Scott Trinity/Union United Methodist Charge for sixteen years and the Marne United Methodist Congregation during the period 2004-2011 and with the start of this journey at FUMC I can only declare: TO GOD BE THE GLORY!

We give thanks and praise to the Lord for the community of people called United Meth-odist; a denomination with traditions - some good and others well; I’ll let you determine.

One of the great traditions of our Community of Faith; the United Methodist Church - is that related to Pastors referred to as Itinerancy - a process that after prayers and con-sultation and more prayers, sends pastors to different congregations granting opportu-nities of sharing gifts and graces in the work of ministry.

Because of our faithfulness to the demands of our itinerant system that annually pas-tors answer a call from the Bishop to MOVE from a more familiar Mission Field and linked with Sisters and Brothers in distant areas of the field as they continue the work of proclaiming the Word for the transformation of lives far and near.

We are thankful to God for His leadership among us as we embrace each other here at FUMC. It is my joy to be a part of this dynamic and dedicated congregation as together we endeavor to make disciples of the Lord Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world while enlarging the circle of Kingdom-people to the glory of God. Christo-Baker, page 4

Meet Pastor Gus Meet Rev. Gus Christo-Baker

HEALTH CONCERNS: Barb Bashore, Mary Bebout, Nancy Beck-man, Joe Carey, Pas-tor Gus Christo-Baker, Jasmine Coleman, Luke, Debbie and L.J. Compton, Wayne and Mary Compton, Eli, Romaine Feasby, Judy Feeney, Esther Fox, Doug Grooms, Jewell Hale, Jason Hoffman, John Hoste, Tony Houser, Katherine Hoverman, Bob Howell, Lee Hurless, Miss Jones, Stephanie Leh-man, Kelly Dixon May,

Gina McComber, Janet McHugh, Mar lene Place, Tyler Priest, Sarah Robeson, Paul Ross, Dick and Karen Smith, Jodi Smith, Roy Souders, Dillon and Becky Staas, Bud Stamper, Rebecca Str ick ler , Meghan Swander, Tom Tate, Ed Vargas, Betsys W a g n e r , D e n n i s Warnecke, George Wa-ters, Betty Wise.

MILITARY: Michael

G o r d o n , C a l e b Kreischer, J. R. Price,

Families of military who have been wounded or killed in action, POWS, Refugees of war.

M I S S I O N A R I E S : David Mills, Gaston & J eanne N t ambo–Congo, Jose Luise Ramos and family, per-secuted Christians, missionaries around the world.

GLOBAL CONCERNS: Refugees and victims of natural disasters, Japan, earthquake, tsunami, Libya, Paki-stan, and terrorism, and wars, tornado vic-tims.

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Long Term Prayer List...

THE FRIENDLY VISITOR

Weddings: Jenna Harman & Curtis Wells June 11, 2011. Aaron Mills and Tiffany Burgess June 18, 2011

Christina Evans and Daniel Abram June 25, 2011

Baptism: Ansley Jo Schwab June 5, 2011 Lindy and Eric Schwab Kaylee Grace Owens June 12, 2011 Sara and Jared Owens Cole Arthur DeWert June 19, 2011 Jill and Gayle DeWert

The Prayer Team

asks for your

help in keeping

our list up-to-

date. Contact

Arla Allen or

anyone on the

Prayer Team with

your updates.

Thank you

All in the Church Family These are the open dates for the Flower Calendar on the office door: July 10, 17; August 7, 14; October 23, and 30. Just call the church office (419-238-0631, ext. 0) to sign up. Thank you!

CHANGES – When you change your phone number, please notify the church whether it be your land line or your cell phone number. If you change your address, please let us know as well. It helps us keep in touch as needed. Thank you for your cooperation. Please call the church office at 419-238-0631, ext. 0.

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“I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.” (Mark 12:43) Most Christians recognize these words spoken by Je-sus in response to the widow’s small donation of two coins. Yet, we seldom realize how effective our own small contributions can be. This month the sleuth spoke with Teresa & Neil Shaffer, and both referred to an experience at First United Methodist Church which confirms the power of small gifts.

Teresa grew up attending St. Paul’s United Church of Christ along with her parents Max & Janet Kreischer and sisters, Denise (Gutierrez) and Darla (Dunlap). On October 5, 1995 she and Neil were wed at First Church. Darla invited them to attend First, and they found a church home. As their children grew, Teresa began to be very involved in the Sunday School. She has served as a “cabby” for the Uptown District since its inception. She has also been the dispatcher for the Christ Child Chapel, developing cur-riculum, ordering materials, and planning lessons. Teresa has worked as Co-director for the Vacation Bible School for six years and has been a teacher two years. She is a member of the Sarah Group that promotes the Angel Tree each Christmas. She takes a turn in the nursery and the 4 & 5 year-old class during worship services, and she helps on Wednesday afternoons with Mustard Seeds.

When asked why she is so immersed in all these church activities, Teresa was exacting in her re-sponse. “Our son Corbin was born in April with birth defects,” she explained. He required hospital care until his passing in August. That’s when we really felt the family atmosphere at this church. People we didn’t even know sent cards and money. They brought meals and showed the love of God through their support.”

Neil echoed similar sentiment. “I love our church,” he began. “It’s like extended family for us. It touched our heart when Teresa would come home with money given to her by caring Christians. Those meals were big when we had to spend so much time at the hospital. It makes you want to help others,” he enthused.

That helps explain Neil’s work ethic at First UMC. He has for several years been the coordinator of ushers and acolytes. “I help the acolytes get set to go and help them know when to approach the al-tar. I make sure that we have enough ushers, and I supervise their responsibilities,” he explained. It’s Neal who arranges for the trailer and drives the truck that pulls the First Church VBS Peony Parade float each year. And Neal is very committed to the Wednesday evening Men’s Bible Study. “Three or four years ago I noticed that all the Bible studies were in the morning when I was working. I asked Jana Thompson about an evening time, and she helped us form the group that meets at 6:00 PM now led by Bob Spath.”

Neil & Teresa’s blended family includes Luke, Logan, Connor, Jared, Sierra, Kaden, and Ashlynn.

All have been touched by the generosity of First United Methodist members, and they in turn have

touched all of us. It’s a wonderful reminder why Christ taught his disciples of the significance of giv-

ing, no matter how big or how small.

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Sleuth Report by Al Arnold

Sleuth

Report

Jr.

Edition

Carly Wendel was the subject of my last investigation. I learned that Carly is the youngest of her family of five. Her family includes: Her father, Kyle, her mother, Christie, and two sisters, Courtney and Katlyn.

When researching her “school stuff” I found that her mother was her 4th grade teacher and Mr. Kraner will be her fifth grade teacher. Carly shares in her mother’s passion of teaching as I found that she, too, wants to be a teacher when she grows up.

Carly proves to be a very active young lady as she is involved in dance, vol-leyball, softball, and gymnastics.

When identifying what her favorite Bi-ble story is, I discovered that she en-joys “A little girl and a poor, frail lady.”

Well, that’s it for me...till next month...I’m signing out!...

The Sleuth

Would you like to be a “Guardian

Angel”

to one of our Uptown District

Kids?

I would like to begin a new “Guardian Angel” program in which the adults of the church would be paired up with the kids of the Up-town District. Your role would be to

Secretly provide words of encour-agement, small tokens, etc. for your child. The program does not require you to spend a lot of money, if any. A letter or a hand made gesture of love is all it would take. If I have enough interest, I will schedule a meeting so that the details of the program can be discussed as well as you will have the opportunity to choose your special child. If you are interested in the program, please call me at 419-238-0631 or email me at lijohnson@wcoil.com.

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Allow me at this point to extend my sincere gratitude to all members of the congregation; past and present; for their diligence and dedication to her Ministry and Mission. What a joy for me to be able to carry fresh bouquets of gratitude to all current members of our staff for their love and loyalty to the congregation and their faith and faithfulness to the Lord and His ministry.

It is an honor to extend a million-thank-yous to Senior Pastor Rev. Dillion Stass III and Visitation Pastor Rev. Paul Miller for their contributions to the ministry and mission and their commitment to the people and community of FUMC. It is therefore my hope that as we start this time together we all keep the faith and be fruitful; that our concentration be on God’s vision for the congregation and that we challenge each other through Personal Prayers; Winsome Worship; Fond Fel-lowship; and Sincere Service.

Friends: I am confident of this, that the one who began a good work among you will bring it to completion by the day of Jesus Christ… And this is my prayer, that your love may overflow more and more with knowledge and full insight to help you

to determine what is best, so that on the day of Christ you may be pure and blameless, having produced the harvest of righteousness that comes through Jesus Christ for the glory and praise of God.

Philippians 1:6,9-11

Gus Christo-Baker

Christo-Baker (from page 1)

July 17 Nursery infants—2

8:00—Janet Gearhart 9:15—Smelsers 10:45— Mitch & Brooke Gearhart Preschoolers—Ruth Ann & Bruce Dowler

The First Church Preschool board would like to thank Juanita Hotmire for her many great years of service as our preschool administrator. Mrs. Hotmire served as our Preschool administrator for a commendable 29 years. Though Mrs. Hot-mire will not be assuming the role as our administrator, we are very glad to an-nounce that she will be back in the classroom for the 2011-2012 school year teaching the kids of our community. Thanks again Mrs. Hotmire.

The Board would like to introduce Kristy Bagley as the new administrator of First United Methodist Preschool. She a graduate of Taylor University with a degree in Elementary Education, and has earned her Master’s degree as a teacher leader at Wright State University. She has experience teaching both elementary and pre-school levels. Kristy has been a coach for cross country and volleyball, and has participated on her church worship team, led AWANA, and assisted on several teen mission trips. Kristy, her husband Jeff, and their 2 children have served as missionaries in Shell, Ecuador where she taught at Nate Saint Memo-rial School. It is our belief that her passion for the Lord and her many experi-ences with children will serve her well as she moves into this new position with First United Methodist Preschool.

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Child Care Schedule July

Weekday Preschool

We will get to know Jesus’ disciples during our Summer Sunday School season!

*Have you ever wondered what they may have looked like?

*Did they have a job before they decided to follow Christ?

*What are they “Best known for”?

We will answer these questions and more.

We will meet at 9:30 in the Krout for our introductions to every Sunday to review and to get our room assignments for

“A Summer of Disciples.”

THE FRIENDLY VISITOR

A Summer of Disciples—The Uptown District

Kristy Bagley Preschool Administrator

July 3 Nursery infants—2

8:00—Susan Mathew 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—Cindy Dickson Preschoolers—Eric & Melody McCracken July 10 Nursery infants—2

8:00—Sara & Jared Owens 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—Christie Wendel Preschoolers—Jeff & Amy Tomlinson

He Qi—”Calling Disciples”

July 24 Nursery Infants—2

8:00—Steve & Cindy DuVall 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—Jake & Alison Sawmiller Preschoolers— Anjie Hanicq

Our preschool offers Pre-K, a 4& 5 year old class, and a 3 year old class. Should you have any questions or wish to enroll your children in any of these classes, please contact Kristy at 419-238-0631 ext 1.

July 31 Nursery Infants—2

8:00—Julie Burenga 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—RJ & Jill Coleman Preschoolers— Jeremy & Jen Best

Staff for the 2011-2012 school year will be teachers Juanita Hotmire, Teresa Shaffer, and Tonia Sroufe. Aides will be Lisa Hawn and Kindra McComis.

The preschool board is also seeking a fun, enthusiastic, loving individual to fill the position of a preschool aide. Should you be interested and have any questions regarding this position, please call Lisa Johnson at 419-238-0631 or email me at lijohnson@wcoil.com

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Lydia Circle—

July 12—noon Dining Room Devotions— Gloria Wendel Hostess—Kathy Muse (Bring ingredients for soup)

Knitting Circle—

July 12—7:00 p.m. Dining room

Sarah Circle—

No meeting until fall

Dorcus Circle—

July 20—10:00 am

Krout

Martha/Ruth

Circle—July 20—11:30 p.m. at Pizza Hut

Sewing Circle—Interested in sewing lap quilts or other small projects, call Helen Huston at 238-5713

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Circle Meetings

NO

Women’s Team Ministry

meetings

until

Fall

You are invited to Water Wednesdays at the Thompsons

Wednesday Mornings at 10:00 a.m.—11:30 a.m.

At the Thompson Pool, 8293 Bergner Road

We will gather together for a Faith Surprise, some swimming, some playing,

some eating, & of course some talking.

It’s for Moms and their kids—ages galore

Please come—we would love to entertain you!

Questions? Contact Jana Thompson

jthompson@wcoil.com or 419-238-0631 or

749-4205

Youth Director

Needed Ella Manken and Jeremy

Stoller are happily married!

That’s the good news. The

bad news is that First

Church is once again with-

out a youth director. We

want to thank Ella for her

service over the past year

and wish her and Jeremy

well. We are accepting re-

sumes for the youth direc-

tor position, will conduct

interviews this summer,

and look to hire by August.

If you or someone you know

is interested please contact

the church office.

JulyJulyJulyJuly Preaching Scripture Sermon Topic Preaching Scripture Sermon Topic Preaching Scripture Sermon Topic Preaching Scripture Sermon Topic

July 03 Psalm 145: 08-14 The Eucharist-A Community Celebration

July 10 Romans 08: 01-11 The Game is On … Join the Winning Team

July 17 Romans 08: 12-25 The Spirit of Adoption…A Pilgrims’ Progress

July 24 Romans 08: 26-39 Here to Stay: His Lordship-His Love

July 31 Matthew 14: 13-21 Problems with Multiplication – Call the Master

Pastor Gus’s Preaching Schedule

Thinking of a Bible Study or Small Group...check us out!

Sunday Mornings at 9:30 a.m.:

Hal Hunt—Dining Hall—International Bible Study

Pastors Class—Conference Room—”The Gospel of Matthew” - Jana Thompson

Mondays: Adult Cell Group—July 18—7:30—9:00 p.m. at Jana’s house.

Tuesdays: Prayer Group—10:00 a.m. Open to all who desire to pray for the church and those in need

Wednesdays: “Breakfast For A Buck” Men’s Study—Dining Room—7:00 a.m.

Men’s study—Conference Room—8:00 a.m.—Studying Ezekiel—Roy Souders

A Moment With Scripture—noon—Conference Room—Gus and Jana

Women’s Study—Conference Room—9:30 a.m.— Open to all women.

Currently using a study by Beth Moore. Contact Gloria Wendel.

20 Somethings Plus—Wild Willy’s—7:30 p.m.—Romans—Jana for info.

Men’s Study—Conference Room—6:00 p.m.— Bob Spath

Thursdays: Women’s Bible Study—8:00 a.m.—”Not a Fan: Are you a follower or a fan of Jesus” - Jana Thompson

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Bible Studies

Read carefully and you

will be able to find a

Bible Study just right to

fit your time and

schedule!

THE FRIENDLY VISITOR

not a fan. completely. committed. follower. Join us for a challenging 7-episode, video-driven small group Bible study, centered around the calling of every Christian to truly follow Jesus Christ. Beyond that...it’s an opportunity, a time where you can be open to what Christ would have to say about your thoughts, feelings, and the motivations of your heart. It’s a challenge, a call to look at your relationship with Jesus with fresh eyes, and see whether it’s really every-thing that it could be. When:Thursday, 8:00 a.m. (women’s study) or Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. (anyone—young or old, male/female).

Even though this study has already started, feel free to come! I am not a fan…...

The Apprentice Series A Curriculum for ChristlikenessThe Apprentice Series A Curriculum for ChristlikenessThe Apprentice Series A Curriculum for ChristlikenessThe Apprentice Series A Curriculum for Christlikeness Join us in September for a study that will change your life! Find out about a 34-week study of three powerful books:

The Good and Beautiful God, The Good and Beautiful Life, and The Good and Beautiful Community by James Bryan Smith.

Led by Jana Thompson

ImagineImagineImagineImagine a life free from anger, lust, lying, retaliation, vanity, greed, worry, and condemnation—a life empowered to love, forgive, care, and seek justice. It’s the life Jesus invited his followers to live. But how do we get there? This is the question the Apprentice study explores.

Drawing on what Jesus revealed about God, Apprentice examines our ideas about God. As our understanding of God is strengthened and healed through spiritual practices, we more naturally live the life Jesus described in his Sermon on the Mount.

Learning to live this life is simple, but not easy. In order for this class to have the greatest impact, you will need to make a great commitment: _ Set aside time each week for reading the assigned chapter. _ Complete a soul-training exercise for the week. _ Miss no more than five of the 34 sessions.

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A Moment with Scripture 2011A Moment with Scripture 2011A Moment with Scripture 2011A Moment with Scripture 2011

July 2011July 2011July 2011July 2011

July

1 Stories About God's Kingdom Luke 13:18-30

2 David Mourns the Death of Saul 2 Samuel 1:17-27

3 Stephen's Speech (part 1) Acts 7:1-16

4 Stephen's Speech (part 2) Acts 7:17-53

5 David Makes Jerusa lem the Capi ta l of His Kingdom 2 Samuel 5:1-12

6 The Death of Stephen Acts 7:54 - 8:3

7 King David Brings the Sacred Chest to Jerusa lem 2 Samuel 6:1-19

8 The Lord's Message for King David 2 Samuel 7:1-17

9 Philip and the Ethiopian Official Acts 8: 26-40

10 A Story About a Widow and a Judge Luke 18:1-8

11 King David and Bathsheba 2 Samuel 11:1-27

12 Saul Becomes a Follower of the Lord Acts 9:1-19

13 How Paul Became an Apostle Galations 1:11 - 2:10

14 The Prophet Nathan Confronts King David 2 Samuel 12:1-15

15 Saul Begins Telling People about Jesus Acts 9:19-31

16 The Lord Gives King Solomon Wisdom 1 Kings 3:1-15

17 King Solomon's Wise Decision 1 Kings 3:16-28

18 Peter Brings Dorcas Back to Life Acts 9:36-43

19 God's Blessings Matthew 5:1-12

20 Peter and Cornelius (part 1) Acts 10:1-24

21 Peter and Cornelius (part 2) Acts 10:25-48

22 The Sacred Chest is Brought to the Temple 1 Kings 8:1-21

23 The Lord Warns Solomon about Disobedience 1 Kings 9:1-9

24 The Church in Antioch Acts 11:19-30

25 How To Be a Guest Luke 14:7 - 14

26 King Solomon Disobeys the Lord 1 Kings 11:1-13

27 Peter Is Rescued Acts 12:6-19

28 The Northern Tribes Rebel 1 Kings 12:1-20

29 Elijah Helps a Widow 1 Kings 17:8-16

30 Paul and Barnabas in Lystra Acts 14:8-20

31 Elijah Brings a Boy Back to Life 1 Kings 17:17-24

Our Wednesday Noon Bible Study will continue with Pastor Gus Christos-Baker. Bring a lunch and join us for some good discussion . This is a great way to get to know our new Pastor!

Read your Bibles, but that isn’t being religious. Read your Bibles, and feel your way back into that Source and Spring of Life which bubbled up in the Bible-writers. And you’ll find that Source and Spring of Life bubbling up within you also.

—Thomas R Kelly

Direct Payment Option

VOLUME 57, ISSUE 7

05/29/11 Offering for week $8,576.78 Building Campaign 4,325.00 Easter Offering 25.00 Worship 8:00 – 82 9:15 – 23 10:45 – 211 Sunday School - 73 Childcare – 16

06/05/11

Offering for week $12,832.65 Building Campaign 50,922.51 Easter Offering 25.00 Worship 8:00 - 90 9:15- 28 10:45 - 190 Sunday School – 55 Childcare – 3

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By The Numbers—May 31, 2011

$473,431.00 2011 Budget

$ 40,500.09 Operating receipts for May

$185,678.15 Operating receipts for the year

$ 35,024.14 Operating expenses for May

$166,679.81 Operating expenses for the year

$ 18,998.34 Giving over expenses for the year

$ 22,329.31 Giving to Building Fund for May

$ 88,343.79 Giving to Building Fund for 2011

$534,547.04 Mortgage balance as of June 1, 2011

“O come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, and make a joyful noise unto him with psalms. For the Lord is a great God, and a great

King above all gods. Psalm 95: 1-3

Tired of forgetting your checkbook or your offering envelope?

The church has the ability to auto-matically deduct your offering from your bank account. We have had requests to offer this service and it is now a reality.

Here’s how you do it.

1. Pick up and fill out the form on the bulletin board in the hallway and turn it into the office or to Jana Thompson.

2. Be sure to indicate what day of the month you want us to de-duct the amount from your bank account. Also, indicate if you want the deduction taken on a weekly, bi-weekly or monthly basis.

3. Any questions, please contact Jana Thompson at 419-238-0631 or jthompson@wcoil.com.

Weekly

Reports

06/12/11

Offering for week $ 6,984.50 Building Campaign 13,668.00 Worship 8:00 - 99 9:15- 16 10:45 - 200 Sunday School – 41 Childcare – 8

06/19/11 Offering for week $5,324.35 Building Campaign 15,431.69 Worship 8:00 - 107 9:15- 24 10:45 - 156 Sunday School – 56 Childcare – 10

06/26/11

Offering for week $30,242.25 Building Campaign 3,681.00 Worship 8:00 - 85 9:15- 21 10:45 - 238 Sunday School – 22 Childcare – 10

Worship Team

CONTACT US: Mailing address: First United Methodist Church 113 W. Central Avenue Van Wert, OH 45891

Phone: 419-238-0631 Fax: 419-238-3608 E-mail: firstchurch@wcoil.com

Sunday Schedule

8:00 a.m.—Blended Service

Nursery open

9:15 a.m.—Contemporary Service

Nursery open

9:30 a.m.—Sunday school

2 year olds—adults

Nursery open

10:45 a.m.—Traditional Service

Nursery open

First United Methodist Church

Office Hours: M—F, 8:30—4:30 Saturday hours: 7:30—11:00 a.m.

We’re on the web at

www.vanwertfirst.net

The newsletter is published each month at

First United Methodist Church

in Van Wert, Ohio

by Susan Mathew

Editor

smathew@wcoil.com

Upcoming issues & deadline dates:

Newsletter Deadline Publication

Month Date Date

August July 18 July 27

September August 22 August 31

October September 19 September 28

You can email your articles!

July Greeters: Jerry & Joyce Hoffman Arlene and Mel Hurless Lisa Dunn and Dick Dunn

Head Usher: Neil Shaffer

Sound: Kent Smelser, Ron Allison, Kyle Wendel, Bob Sowers

Powerpoint: Jill & Michael Smelser, Ron Allison

Television production: Dave Thompson, Ron Allison, Ric Kelly, Bob Sowers, Kurt Massillo

Praise Band: Cheri Oechsle, Diane Thompson, Susan Burchfield, Jacob Brake, Matt Oechsle

Church Staff Gus Christo-Baker, Senior Pastor Ex 301 Paul Miller, Visitation Pastor Ex 305 Lisa Johnson, Director of Christian Ed., lijohnson@wcoil.com Ex 307

Jana Thompson, Spiritual Formation Dir., jthompson@wcoil.com Ex 304

Susan Mathew, Technology Coordinator, smathew@wcoil.com Ex. 306

Gloria Wendel, Worship coordinator/organist, gwendel@wcoil.com

Paul Hoverman, Chancel choir director, aphoverman@juno.com

Kristy Bagley, Preschool administrator, kbagley@wcoil.com Ex 308

Marilyn Bebout, Office manager/sec’y, firstchurch@wcoil.com Ex 302

Jason Kreischer, Custodian

David Thompson, Building Supervisor

Delda McHugh, Assistant custodian

Cable Channel 6

FUMC Worship

Service

Schedule

Sundays,

9:30 a.m.

6:00 p.m.

Thursdays

1:30 p.m.

First United Methodist Church

FIRST CHURCH CALENDAR OF EVENTS Making Disciples

JULY 2011

Sunday Schedule:

8,9:15,10:45-Worship Coffee Bar open –9-10:30 9:30-Sunday School Classes

Wednesday Schedule: 7 & 8:00 Men’s Bible Study

9:30 Women’s Bible Study

10-11:30 Water Wednesday’s-Thompson’s Home

12:00 Noon—Bible Study

5:30 Bible Study-”Not A Fan”

6:00 Men’s Bible Study

7:30 Twenty Something Plus

Phone 419-238-0631

Fax 419-238-3608

Email–firstchurch@wcoil.com

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

3

4 Happy 4th of July Office Closed

5 8:30 Staff Meeting 10:00 Prayer Group

See Box below 6

7 8:00 Women’s Bible

Study

5:30 Wedding1 Rehearsal

6:00 Bread/Bowl 8

6:00 Bread/Bowl

4:30 Wedding 2 9

10

11 5:30-7:00 Cub

Scouts 7:00 Praise Band

12

8:30 Staff Mtg. 10:00 Prayer Group 12:00 Lydia Circle

See Box below 13

7:30 Trustee Meeting

14 8:00 Women’s Bible

Study

15 5:30 Wedding Rehearsal

6:00 Bread/Bowl

16 3:30 Wedding

17

18 7:00 Praise Band 7:30 Adult Cell

Group

19 8:30 Staff Mtg.

10:00 Prayer Group

See Box below20

10:00 Dorcas Circle 1:30 Martha/Ruth

Circle

21 8:00 Women’s Bible

Study 6:30 Finance Meeting

22 6:00 Wedding Rehearsal

6:00 Bread/Bowl

23 4:30 Wedding

24 9:00 Visitation Meeting

25 7:00 Praise Band

26 8:30 Staff Mtg.

10:00 Prayer Group

See Box below27

28 8:00 Women’s Bible

Study

29 6:00 Bread/Bowl

30

31

First United Methodist Church

July 2011

Birthday and Anniversary Calendar

Making Disciples

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

3 Walt Harris

James Pearson Clint Harting David Mills

4 Karla Welch

5 Darryl Banks

6 Heidi Leiendecker

Lori Gillespie Selena Witten

7 Mid Longstreth Reha Atwood Sharon Mosier Larry Stemen Scott Miller

Colleen & Linden

Krouskop

Linda Jeknavorian1 Dennis Schumm Todd Dunlap Nathan Culler

Sue & Phil Steinen Deb & James Pearson Betty Medaugh 8

Jean Auld Sherri Arn

Dru Johnson Ruth Ann & Bruce

Dowler Norma & Jack Spry

Kris Snyder 2 Zachary Smith Will Burchfield Abigail Pool Jenna Covey

Linda & Chuck Spridgeon Mona & Mark Scheidt Troy Clouse 9

Jamie Miller Ashley Czerepak

Grant Kelly Bryce Crow

Aleyna Hurless

10 Alan Morris

Andrea Dickson

Kim & Dave Clifton

11 John Auld

12 Sandi Shutt Denise Davis Eric Prichard

Kelsey Nedderman Elijay Farmer

Lindy & Eric Schwab

13 Kirby Joseph

Katie Bowersock

Mary Ann & Joe Falk

14 Ella Brown

Erika Pearson

15 Pat Ford Amy Boley

Dillon Staas (son)

Leslie & John Simon Arleen & Greg Boley

16 Nicole Auld

Lucy & Nathan Berkebile

17 Ron Allison Kyle Wendel Becca Adams

18 Bonnie Wallace

Ron Miller Kerry Stedke

Clarissa Gamble

Reha & Dick Atwood

19 Roger Okuley

20 Frank Van Horn

Nancy Bowen-Ellzey Tina Vodika

Bryan Bradford Joshua Hamberg

Marcia & Michael

Wise

21 Lois Race

Emily Pearson Alexa Deitemeyer

22 Mary Compton Jason Kreischer

Jeanne & Dave Zeigler

Michele & Mark McCleery

23 Gloria Ruddock Kent Smelser Cheryl Poling Carly Clifton

24 Tony Alessandrini

Jill Smelser Rebecca Jackson Katie Thompson Jo Thompson

25 Eleanor Souders

Alan Able Connner Gordon Rachel Gordon

Freda & Fred Culler Nancy Bowen-Ellzey

& John Ellzey

26 Ella Stoller

Rachel Spath

Marcia & Scot Osenga

Kimberly & Greg Owens

27 Stacy Strick

Robbie Leiendecker

Melody & Eric McCracken

28 Greg Germann

Ray Haas Dave Brake

Shannon Haas

Sara & Jared Owens

29 Barbara Mills Rob Miller

Kenneth Anspach Paul Hoverman Brandon Springer Stephen Oechsle

Wes & Nicole Auld

30 Dorothy Arnold

Samantha Farmer

JoAnne & Roger Wolford Rebecca & Ryan Strickler

31 Gus Brown Karen Pool

Dorene & Rodney

Shellabarger Susy & Gary Miller Jamie & Stephanie

Hurless Kathy & Jim Stanley