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This summer, youth programming will again take a squelchy splash! Join us on the evenings of June 14th, 28th, July 12th, 26th & and August 11th (Friday Night Pool Party at 7pm). Every other week, please come to the church at 5:30. Each week there will be a Bible lesson and a time of fellowship for children 3 years old through upper elementary. If you have Middle School or High School youth interested, please have them come and help out!

Father’s DayFather’s DayFather’s DayFather’s Day Father’s Day is June 18th! As in previous years, you have the opportunity to honor or remember men who have mattered in your life via a donation to the Trustee’s Handyman Fund. Please fill out a memorial/honor form and turn in to the office along with your donation by June 14 to have their name included in the Honor/Memorial booklet on Father’s day. Forms can be found in weekly bulletins.

Youth Mission TripYouth Mission TripYouth Mission TripYouth Mission Trip Our youth will be working in Rhode Island July 23-29. The Blackstone River Valley has a long history in the world of manufacturing and commerce. City revitalization began in the 1990's and has included housing renovation projects as well as focused improvements to the greater community. Our youth will help the residents of Woonsocket realize this future and bring the vision to reality as they become part of a greater purpose through home repairs for the people of the Blackstone Valley. Please be in prayer for this group as they go out and spread God’s love.

One Service SundayOne Service SundayOne Service SundayOne Service Sunday Please join us on June 25th for a special One Service Sunday. The worship service will begin at 10am and will be led by Jake’s Boys. We hope that everyone can join us. Also, this would be a great service to invite a friend or family member. Let’s all come out and show our support for Jake’s Boys and GCUMC!

Join Team Join Team Join Team Join Team Emily & Help Emily & Help Emily & Help Emily & Help Cure FA!Cure FA!Cure FA!Cure FA! We would like to invite

you to participate in a bike event that will be held in Channahon on Sunday, July 23rd. The ride is sponsored by the not-for-profit organization FARA. All proceeds will go to funding research and awareness for a neuromuscular disease called Friedreich’s Ataxia. Friedreich’s Ataxia is a genetic, debilitating, life-shortening disease. Our youngest daughter, Emily was diagnosed with Friedreich’s Ataxia about 9 years ago. Since then our family has been actively involved in fundraising efforts for research. This is our 6th year for the ride. The ride offers a 4, 12, 27, and 50 mile route choice. All routes start and end in Central Park in Channahon. Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill and Bonefish Grill feed all participants post ride. Emily was recently enrolled in a clinical trial for 18 months. This is possible, in part, because of donations like yours. Come on out and be a part of the cure! For registration information please go to: rideATAXIA.org/Chicago

Rick & Becky Young & family (217) 781-4746

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Pastor—John Tennyson Church Phone 217-784-5452 Church Email gcumc@sbcglobal.net

Saturday • 5:30pm—Casual Worship Sunday • 8:45am—Traditional Worship

Sunday • 11:00am—Contemporary Worship

Sunday School—10:00am

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Every June, each church (or charge) sends their clergy and lay delegate(s) to an annual meeting for spiritual, missional, and community formation and conferencing. This meeting is called Annual Conference. All clergy, elders and deacons, are required to attend. You can attend as a visitor, or watch thru a link at www.igrc.org.

Our bishop is Rev. Frank Beard who hopes that “each person, as well as those participating online, will leave ignited and excited about Jesus Christ. I believe that if we allow the Holy Spirit to set us on fire, we will be successful in achieving our mission of ‘making disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world’”.

GCUMC Lay delegate Virgil Rosendale and I will be attending this year’s Illinois Great Rivers Annual Conference at the Peoria Civic Center from June 8-10.

This years’ workshops include:

• Building the Church in Prayer— led by Dr. Terry Teykl

• Can We Talk? Led by Rev. Sephanie Ann Hixon

• Evangelism for Non-Evangelists—led by Dr. Mark Teasdale

• Reaching New and Next Generations— led by Revs. Jessica Baldyg & Joe Sheets

Workshops are scheduled for 12:15-1:15 on Thursday and Friday.

I have heard Dr. Terry Teykl speak at a couple of conferences that I have attended. He mixes a deep felt passion that revival comes from prayer, with a delightful sense of humor. He is worth your time to watch online.

John and Charles Wesley believed that Christian conversation was essential for Christians to grow in faith. Thus, early Methodism required attendance at a local class meeting where they could discuss how they experienced God in daily living and thru spiritual devotion. As Methodism grew, the first conference was held in 1744. Today, the U.S. has 56 annual conferences.

~ Pastor John

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Nineteen GC UMC-ers attended the Reaching New People workshop, hosted by our church on April 29. Mike Crawford, Conference Dir. of Congregational Development, led participants in exercises of reflection and visioning, including planning the next action step in reaching unchurched people. Watch for more information coming through Connection Team.

Sam Horsch, a student of Duke Divinity School, recently completed his Spring semester. His courses included: Engaging Modernity, Introduction to New Testament, and Nature and Native Americans.

Susan Schultz, an Asbury Theological Seminary student, completed her Spring course: Theology and Practice of Preaching. Susan was able to share her learning experience by bringing the message to our congregation three times during the semester. She says, "Thanks for letting me practice on you!”

Living is a learning experience; be open to ways God is teaching you!

Mark Your CalendarsMark Your CalendarsMark Your CalendarsMark Your Calendars The Connection Team is excited to announce a new opportunity for our church family to come together -- 5th Sunday Fellowship Hour! The next 5th Sunday will be on July 30th. We will meet in the Fellowship following the 8:45 worship service (around 10am) and fellowship until 11:00am. Snacks and drinks will be provided by the Connection Team.

Our children will enjoy snack time with us and then head off to Sunday School. Adult Sunday School classes are invited to stay for all or part of the fellowship time.

Please consider participating in this time of friendship and conversation! For more information, contact any member of the Connection Team.

A Big Thank you!!A Big Thank you!!A Big Thank you!!A Big Thank you!! Thank you to the congregation for your generosity towards the Pie Night at the Manor. The funds collected during Mission Socks in February were enough to sustain the ministry for another year! Thank you!! Mick & Mary Jo Kingsley

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NEWS NEWS NEWS NEWS

High School GraduatesHigh School GraduatesHigh School GraduatesHigh School Graduates

Taylor EngelTaylor EngelTaylor EngelTaylor Engel Taylor is the daughter of Lonnie and Michelle Engel and sister to Connor Engel. Here at GCUMC, Taylor

has served as a projectionist, volunteered with Wednesday night children’s music and has performed

special music during the church services.

She has been a football cheerleader and on the basketball dance team all four years. Serving as dance

captain her Junior and Senior year. She was also awarded the Dance MVP her Freshman and Senior

year. In 2016 she qualified for the IDTA state competition.

At GCMS, Taylor has participated in Student Council, Project Ignition, Interact, Red Army, Variety Shows,

Musicals, Homecoming committee, FCA Huddle Leader, HOIC Band and Chorus, Chamber Choir and

Jazz Band, Junior Homecoming court and Senior Prom court. She has served her Senior year as a class officer

and also Band and Chorus officer.

Taylor has been on Honor Roll and High Honor Roll all four years and is a member of the National

Honor Society. Taylor plans to attend Parkland College to study Mental Health Social Work and transfer to a

university.

Eighth Grade PromotionEighth Grade PromotionEighth Grade PromotionEighth Grade Promotion Amia Bennett, Isaiah Chatman, Grace

Christensen, Karleigh Kietzman, Rachel Quinley, Carter Wilson

College GraduatesCollege GraduatesCollege GraduatesCollege Graduates

Austin BortonAustin BortonAustin BortonAustin Borton Son of Tom & Kelly Borton

Juris Doctorate in Sports Law University of Marquette Law School—Milwaukee, WI

Member of the Pro Bono Honor Society Austin plans to join a firm in the Milwaukee area.

Alison CowellAlison CowellAlison CowellAlison Cowell Daughter of Tammy Cowell and the late John Cowell

Doctorate in Physical Therapy St. Ambrose University—Davenport, IA

She will continue working for Carle Hospital in the Physical Therapy Department

Paige CowellPaige CowellPaige CowellPaige Cowell Daughter of Tammy Cowell and the late John Cowell

AS in Veterinary Technician Parkland College—Champaign, IL

Paige has accepted a job at Graham Veterinary Clinic in Arthur, IL

Darren EckertyDarren EckertyDarren EckertyDarren Eckerty Son of Doug & Rhonda Eckerty BS in Automotive Technology

Minor in Business Management Southern Illinois University—Carbondale, IL

Darren has accepted a position as a Mechanical Engineering Technician at Cummins in Franklin, IN

Mark PoolMark PoolMark PoolMark Pool Son of Greg & Sharon Pool

BS in Agricultural and Consumer Economics University of Illinois—Champaign/Urbana, IL

Mark has accepted a position as an Ag Advisor for Roach Ag Marketing, based in Boca Raton, Florida.

CookCookCookCook----Out RescheduledOut RescheduledOut RescheduledOut Rescheduled The Missions Cook-out was stormed out. The new date is Saturday, June 3, from 10am-2pm at County Market. Please come and support our Mission Trip Team! Summer Sunday School Help NeededSummer Sunday School Help NeededSummer Sunday School Help NeededSummer Sunday School Help Needed There are still two Sundays where teachers are needed for Sunday School. Lessons are provided. Please sign up on the list in the Narthex if you can help.

Food Pantry HelpFood Pantry HelpFood Pantry HelpFood Pantry Help Our next weekend to help with the Food Pantry is June 10th. Please contact the office if you are able to help either Friday Night (the 2nd) or Saturday (June 3rd).

Sarah Peterson 1 Demi McCullough 1 Lonnie Engel 2 Danny Schultz 2 Regan Romshek 2 Carolyn Williams 3 Jessica Schultz 3 Terri Moore 4 Lyndi Ferguson 4 Michael Dowling 4 Diana Ehlers 5

Morgan Triplett 5 Garrett Frashier 5 Shelbie Kearfott 5 Kate Provin 6 Emma Brown 7 Tom Bennett 8 Robert Ferguson 8 Jaisi Bishop Giles 8 Sara Bielfeldt 8 Rosemary Schertz 10 Lexi Brucker 10 Raymond Lantz, Jr 11 Jean Bielfeldt 11 Todd McNutt 11 Taylor Engel 11 Erin Endsley 12 Doug Hager 13 Caryl Kietzman 13 Steve Sharp 13

Alyssa Ward 13 Doug Bennett 14 Susan Schultz 15 Michael Farmer 15 Grant Steinman 15 Tom Fairchild 16 Mariah Hildebrand 16 Don Garard 17 Jason Main 17 Elizabeth Sheppard 17 Erika Steinman 17 Addison Farmer 18 Jared Davis 19 Sarah Wurmnest 19 Avery Bielfeldt 19 Nancy Aden 21 Sue Everett 22 Brenton Fairchild 23 Russell Ehlers 23

Drew Ward 23 Jim Gramley 24 Danielle Glascock 25 Erin Arsenault 27 Emily Clinton 27 Michael Romshek 28 Douglas Woodward 29 Warren Walters 29 Jay Troyer 30 Erica Baillie 30

Day Years Wayne & Audrey Apperson 2 62 Don & Donna Douglas 5 Phil & Betty VanSwol 5 Bill & Joan Pool 11 60 Eric & Pam Gee 15 32 Ken & Tammy Seneca 17 28 Todd & Karissa Baillie 19 24 Mark & Ann Spangler 23 27 Tom & Sandy Fairchild 24 Jerry & Mary Holsten 26 51 Frank & Lynne Titus 30 Jim & Amy Hood 30 33

Nursing Home Residents Manor Ruth Fisher Judy Peters Jane Hill Annex Mary Rosebraugh Sonny Boundy Paxton Health Care Michael Morano Bill Dueringer Heartland Health Care Grace Hanley

Health Concerns Delmar Bedel Cathy Breeden Dusty & Nancy Davis Ruth Fisher Doris Gerber Phil Lutz Mike & Judy Morano Barb Murrell Connie Tennyson

Servicemen and women PFC Colton Young AB Cody McCoy

Jan-April 2017 Offering for Budget $105,679.03

Jan-April 2017 Budget $132,742.49

Weekend Sat 5:30

Sun 8:45

Sun 11:00

April 29th & 30th 14 109 34

May 6th & 7th 9 120 33

May 13th & 14th 20 124 31

May 20th & 21st 16 137 43

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Mission Socks will be collected on June 17th and 18th and will benefit the

Hanley School Fund.

Wesleyana CircleWesleyana CircleWesleyana CircleWesleyana Circle The Wesleyana Circle will meet on June 13th at noon at Chris Hazen’s home for the annual potluck dinner.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 7:00 PM Finance

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3 Communion 5:30 PM Saturday Night Light Worship

4 Communion 7:00 AM Men’s Breakfast 8:45 AM Traditional Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship 12:00 PM Confirmation

5 9:00 AM Prayers 7:00 PM Trustees

6 1:00 PM Communion Manor/Annex 12:00 PM Lion’s Club 5:30 PM Praise Team 6:00 PM Bible Study

7 8:30 AM Bible Study 1:00 PM Connection Team

8 9 10 5:30 PM Saturday Night Light Worship 3:00 PM Wedding

11 8:45 AM Traditional Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship

12 9:00 AM Prayers 7:00 PM Covenant Council

13 Newsletter Articles Due 5:30 PM Praise Team 6:00 PM Bible Study

14 5:30 PM Watery Wednesday 7:00 PM Pie Night/Manor

15 16 17 Mission Socks 5:30 PM Saturday Night Light Worship

18 Mission Socks Father’s Day 8:45 AM Traditional Worship 10:00 AM Sunday School 11:00 AM Contemporary Worship 12:00 PM Confirmation

19 9:00 AM Prayers

20 5:30 PM Praise Team 6:00 PM Bible Study

21 9:00 AM Newsletter Prep

22 23 24 5:30 PM Saturday Night Light Worship

25 10:00 AM One Service Sunday led by Jake’s Boys

26 9:00 AM Prayers

27 10:0 AM Communion/Holly Brook 5:30 PM Praise Team 6:00 PM Bible Study

28 5:30 PM Watery Wednesday

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Pastor—John Tennyson cell 217-249-5453 email: pastorgcumc@sbcglobal.net Director Mission/Education—Barb Horsch cell 217-781-8048 email: mgf@leapstream.net Administrative Assistant—April Rotramel office 217-784-5452 email: gcumc@sbcglobal.net

Church Custodian—Jeremy Rotramel Organist—Beverly Nagle Choir Director—Ruth Davis

Nursery Attendants—Melissa Jamison Susan Schultz, Volunteer

OUR STAFF

Liturgist Greeters

(West, South, North) Acolytes

Sound Room (8:45)

Projector (8:45)

Projector (11:00)

June 4 Rhonda Eckerty

Tom & Sandy Fairchild Mike & Ann Young

Arsenault Family

Olivia Hawthorne & Maci Lindelof

Lonnie Engel

Erin Arsenault

Mitchel Quinley

June 11 Sharon Pool James & Carol Steinman Dwaine & Barb Horsch Patrick & Ashley Morris

Wrigley Maxey & Maddox Lindelof

Steve Hawthorne

Zander Wier

Rachel Quinley

June 18 Donna

Douglas

James & Carol Steinman Dwaine & Barb Horsch Patrick & Ashley Morris

Addison Farmer & Bailey Grider

Jon Clark Connor Engel

Katie Steidinger

June 25 Karen

Kummerow

Jeremy Grider Dave & Laura Hazen

Craig & Karen Kummerow

Lonnie Engel

Dani Eckerty

Jeremy Steidinger

The Head Ushers for June are Carey & Carter Wilson.