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Nathan Eckert, Pastor Matt Zeigler, Admin. Council Chmn. Ron Pettet Trustee Chmn. Amy Nice, Treasurer Ed McKaig, Lay Leader Maurice Frantz, Sunday School Supt. Nate Eckert Christian Ed Chm Dennis Walker SPRC Chmn. October Sermons 2 You Matter 3 Finance Meets 3 Missions 4 Missed College Address 5 Letter from Heather 6 Kids’ Club Thanks 6 Annual Conference 7 Latest Trustee News 7 News from Pews 8 Prayer List 8 Financial Report 9 Scavenger Hunt 9 Port-A-Pit Here! 10 Young at Heart 10 Webb Chapel UMC Chapel Chatter October 2020 Volume 165; Issue 10 Casting Crowns has a song out called “Start Right Here” and the bridge and chorus go like this… But we wanna see the heart set free and the tyrants kneel The walls fall down and our land be healed But church if we want to see a change in the world out there It's got to start right here It's got to start right now Lord, I'm starting right here Lord, I'm starting right now That song has been on the radio every time I have gotten in my car (or at least that is how it seems) during the last few weeks. Now if you are like me, you hear that song and think – “What can I do? I’m only one person! Surely I can’t make a difference!?” IF you are like me, then God probably reminds you the same way He reminds me – He brings to mind a story from Scripture. The story He always brings to mind when I ask those questions is the story of Gideon from the book of Judges. In the book of Judges, we are introduced to Gideon as he is threshing wheat in a wine- press. You may not think that is a very important piece of information, but it is extreme- ly important! It is important because what Gideon was doing was both difficult and hu- miliating. Wheat was threshed in open spaces, typically on a hill-top so the breeze could blow away the chaff. Wheat was not normally threshed in a sunken place like a winepress. However, the scripture tells us that the Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said, “Mighty hero, the LORD is with you!” What Gideon was doing was definitely NOT heroic or an expression of his might. But God saw Gideon’s potential and eventually, with God’s help, Gideon became one of Israel’s greatest and mightiest leaders. A hero when Israel needed it most. Through a conversation Gideon had with the Angel of the LORD, he was also asking the same question we are asking (okay, maybe it’s just me asking!) when we hear the song “Start Right Here.” - “What can I do? I’m only one person! Surely I can’t make a difference!?” Maybe songs like “Start Right Here” are God’s way of speaking to us in our day and in our way. Could God possibly be saying to us that He sees our potential? Of course He sees our potential! He has seen the potential of the church since the very beginning! Je- sus said in John 14, “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me (continued page 2)

Transcript of Webb Chapel UMC Chapel Chatter...2020/10/10  · -APit Chicken (NAPA) October 8, 2020 DAR Mtg....

  • Nathan Eckert, Pastor

    Matt Zeigler,

    Admin. Council Chmn.

    Ron Pettet Trustee Chmn.

    Amy Nice, Treasurer

    Ed McKaig, Lay Leader

    Maurice Frantz,

    Sunday School Supt.

    Nate Eckert Christian Ed Chm

    Dennis Walker SPRC Chmn.

    October Sermons 2

    You Matter 3

    Finance Meets 3

    Missions 4

    Missed College Address 5

    Letter from Heather 6

    Kids’ Club Thanks 6

    Annual Conference 7

    Latest Trustee News 7

    News from Pews 8

    Prayer List 8

    Financial Report 9

    Scavenger Hunt 9

    Port-A-Pit Here! 10

    Young at Heart 10

    Webb Chapel UMC

    Chapel Chatter October 2020 Volume 165; Issue 10

    Casting Crowns has a song out called “Start Right Here” and the bridge and chorus go like this…

    But we wanna see the heart set free and the tyrants kneel The walls fall down and our land be healed But church if we want to see a change in the world out there It's got to start right here It's got to start right now Lord, I'm starting right here Lord, I'm starting right now

    That song has been on the radio every time I have gotten in my car (or at least that is how it seems) during the last few weeks. Now if you are like me, you hear that song and think – “What can I do? I’m only one person! Surely I can’t make a difference!?” IF you are like me, then God probably reminds you the same way He reminds me – He brings to mind a story from Scripture. The story He always brings to mind when I ask those questions is the story of Gideon from the book of Judges. In the book of Judges, we are introduced to Gideon as he is threshing wheat in a wine-press. You may not think that is a very important piece of information, but it is extreme-ly important! It is important because what Gideon was doing was both difficult and hu-miliating. Wheat was threshed in open spaces, typically on a hill-top so the breeze could blow away the chaff. Wheat was not normally threshed in a sunken place like a winepress. However, the scripture tells us that the Angel of the Lord appeared to Gideon and said, “Mighty hero, the LORD is with you!” What Gideon was doing was definitely NOT heroic or an expression of his might. But God saw Gideon’s potential and eventually, with God’s help, Gideon became one of Israel’s greatest and mightiest leaders. A hero when Israel needed it most. Through a conversation Gideon had with the Angel of the LORD, he was also asking the same question we are asking (okay, maybe it’s just me asking!) when we hear the song “Start Right Here.” - “What can I do? I’m only one person! Surely I can’t make a difference!?” Maybe songs like “Start Right Here” are God’s way of speaking to us in our day and in our way. Could God possibly be saying to us that He sees our potential? Of course He sees our potential! He has seen the potential of the church since the very beginning! Je-sus said in John 14, “I tell you the truth, anyone who believes in me (continued page 2)

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    October is going to be a fun month for sermons! We will begin a new series called “Creature of Habit: Changing Our Old Ways”! We are creatures of hab-it—good habits and bad habits. This sermon series ex-amines what the Bible says about putting off old be-haviors and putting on new ones in our desire to be like Jesus. “Creature of Habit” begins with the need for good habits, look at two challenging habits to deal with—the tongue and anger—and ends with Paul’s encouragement to live as lights in this darkened world. Hope to see you there!

    October 4, 2020

    “Time to Get Dressed”

    October 11, 2020

    “Tame the Beast”

    October 18, 2020

    “D-Anger!”

    October 25, 2020

    “Time to Exercise”

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    Coffee Connection has been put “On Hold” until we get the pandemic under control.

    Watch for a “Host Sign-up Sheet” as a “sign” that Coffee Connection will resume soon.

    Will it ever end?????? Okay, so Governor Holcomb updated the rules on Sept. 23! However, most of the rules applied to restaurants and bars! Face masks are still required for all Hoosiers! Size limi-tations were removed for social gatherings & meetings. Indoor and outdoor venues may open at full capacity but social distancing is still required. Please note that these aren’t terrible rules and an average of 30 members have been following them during the month of September each Sunday. There is still room for more to attend and locate a “socially distant” seat and there are more over age 65(higher risk peo-ple) than under 65 attending! Masks are still required – this is to keep EVERYONE

    safe – we will have disposable masks if needed – if you have your own masks, please wear them. There will also be hand sanitizer placed in a couple of different loca-tions.

    There will be NO singing – Singing in closed spaces and in close proximity to others has proven to spread COVID-19. Does not include shouting “AMEN!”

    We will NOT pass the plate for the offering – There will be a basket placed at the back of the sanctuary for offer-ings.

    We will NOT be using the fellowship hall or east entry for anything – Everyone will enter and exit through the front double doors. If you have trouble navigating steps, please use the handicap entrance.

    We will also be social distancing by families in the sanc-tuary. Pews and chairs will be taped off to help us know where we can and cannot sit.

    We will NOT have Sunday School (at least for a few more weeks)

    Also, if you are exhibiting any signs (cough, fever, etc) you are asked to please stay home and participate in our service via Facebook Live. If you are 65+ or have a com-promised immune system, you are encouraged to stay home and participate online at least for the first couple of weeks. I hope you can understand and respect these guidelines for our in-person worship. We are trying to do what is best for everyone as we navigate this pandemic.

    Temporarily “On Hold!”

    Building Use Schedule... Each Saturday NA Group 6:00-8:00pm October 1, 2020 Port-A-Pit Chicken (NAPA) October 8, 2020 DAR Mtg. 4:30-8:30pm October 24, 2020 Food Finders Distribution November 12, 2020 DAR Mtg. 4:30-8:30 pm December 18, 19 Amy Nice (FH & K) Contact Lori Forrer-Beckman to schedule use of church

    facilities. Events calendar located in church

    (continued from page 1)will do the same works I have done, and even greater works, because I am going to be with the Father.” As individual believers, we have the potential to do great things! If we are willing to tap into the connec-tion we have as the Church – we have the potential to do even greater works. We each have the potential to be a part of something life-giving and world-changing. What will you do with your potential?

    Pastor Nate

  • Multiplication Network,

    provided by Church Develop-ment of the Indiana Confer-ence, will help us as a church begin to lead with a multiplica-tion mindset--multiplying lead-ers, disciple-makers, groups, and faith communities. Each month we will meet virtually with leaders from other

    churches. During each of these sessions, we will spend time in smaller cohorts/groups, with leaders from churches with a similar context, to unpack that month’s session concepts and apply them in our church. WE will leave the process ready to lead our church in developing a discipleship system that leads to multiplication organically – through connecting, lis-tening, and loving.

    Start date: September 29 & 30, 2020 - Zoom meetings only

    **We are excited to say that we have 4 others from our Webb Chapel family that will be joining Pastor Nate in this awesome next step for our church!!**

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    November Chapel Chatter News Due

    Tuesday, October 20, 2020

    Just in case I (we) haven’t said it before…Thank You! Thank you for all the work you put in outside of Sunday mornings to introduce others to our church. Thank you for always being willing to serve where and when needed to help our community. Thank you for using your gifts to strengthen the ministries of Webb Chapel. Thank you for loving God and loving people – even in the hard times. Most importantly, thank you for being YOU. YOU matter – Webb Chapel would not be the church it is without YOU!

    Pastor Nate & Everyone

    To Everyone at Webb Chapel

    We welcomed the following “Guests” to Webb Chapel in Sep-tember We have been blessed to have them worship with us. Please encourage them to come again.

    Steve Byers

    Jacob, Rene, Halley Randolph

    Scotty Smalls

    Sarah Jones

    Ashley Duff

    Mark your 2020 Calendars with this year’s dates for Webb Chapel‘s Jail Ministry: November 8, 2020 December 13, 2020

    Finance Committee Meets…

    The Finance Committee will start working on the 2021 Budget in October. Please let me know if your committee will be needing

    any changes for 2021 budget. Please feel free to contact me via e-mail or #574-355-6786.

    Kristy Rance, chmn.

  • Missions News...

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    Don’t Forget... Food Donations for Area Food Bank

    October Donation of the Month

    Meals (Hamburger Helper, stews, chicken & dumplings, spa-ghetti sauce, spaghetti, noodles, broth, taco seasoning,

    etc. and vegetables)

    Place donated items in designated baskets in the Vestibule or Fellowship Hall entry any time during the month.

    October Missions Food Finders 10/24 Royal Center Food Pantry—Meals **********************************************

    Missions Committee Meets… The Mission Committee met September 24, 2020 at 6:30 pm at the church. Those in attendance were Sandra McKaig, Amy Nice, Pastor Nate and Rose Ann Garrison. The committee decided to leave the budget for 2021

    the same as it has been for 2020. Coats for Kids is October 17 from 9-3 at the Salva-

    tion Army and volunteers are needed. Food Finders is October 24. This will be a drive

    through distribution. As of now the Guard will not be helping us. There is a sign-up sheet in the main entryway. Those volunteering need to be at the church at 10:15.

    Trunk n Treat was discussed and it was decided that is it too late this year to plan such an event.

    We will be cooking and serving the noon lunch at the Salvation Army the 5th Monday in November. Vol-unteers are needed to help serve.

    Sandra will be presenting information regarding Op-eration Christmas Child and we have plans in the making for Operation Christmas Child 2021. Amy and Sandra are working on this project.

    We will be helping a family from Pioneer School dis-trict this coming Christmas. Information will be coming later.

    Rose Ann will check to see if there will be bell ring-ing for the Salvation Army Red Kettle this year.

    Ideas were discussed regarding how to be more connec-tional--prayer projects, coffee for seniors who want to meet to chitty chat, helping with the six new projects the Salvation Army is presenting. Pioneer Elementary asked for water bottles for the kids that forget theirs or who don't have one. 71 bottles were delivered to the school. If you have an idea of how to make some of our projects more connectional please see someone on the committee

    or if you have missional connectional ideas please share with the committee.

    Rose Ann Garrison, chmn

    Coats for Kids…. This year will be different due to the pandemic. Only donations of new coats will be accepted. Donated coats need to be dropped off at the Sal-

    vation Army prior to the distribution date. Do not leave them at the church.

    Clients will make appointments to pick up their coats.

    No children will be allowed to attend the distri-bution.

    One family member will pick up prepackaged coats for their child/children.

    Volunteers are needed to help on distribution day.

    Please drop off new coats after Labor Day but prior to October 17 at Salvation Army; not at church!. Distribution date for Coats for Kids is October 17 from 9 a.m. t0 3 p.m. at the Salvation Army.

    Webb Chapel is sponsoring a Drive-Tru Food Find-ers Food Bank on Saturday, October 24 in the church parking lot. As of now, the National Guard will NOT be assisting so Webb will need more help than in June to unload the truck and set up the food pick-up for this mission project. A sign-up sheet for need-ed workers is located in the sanctuary. Workers need to arrive by 10:15 am. If you have questions regarding this mission’s event, contact Rose Ann Garrison.

    Help Needed!!!

  • This passage is actually a literary device where “be

    strong and courageous” encapsulates three rules to live by that will ensure victory. We must take these com-mands to heart and live them out. Obey the Law We all live by rules, but we do it not to get in trouble. Yet, God’s command is not one of punishment, but of reward. This seems to echo Christ’s words in John 10:10 “The thief comes only to steal and kill and de-stroy; I have come that they may have life, and have it to the full.” Follow the Law so that you may live a full and rich life. Keep Scripture Always On Your Lips It is one thing to dedicate yourself to read the Bible whenever you need to, but a whole other thing for you to have memorized Scripture so that it is always accessi-ble to you. When you experience moments of joy, have a passage of thankfulness to our Lord. When you sit with someone that is grieving, a necessary passage of comfort is needed. To have Scripture on your lips will ensure that you can provide words where they seem to be hard to come by. Reflection Take some time to reflect on your life how this topic applies to you. Read through the whole chapter for a fuller context. You may want to journal your answers to these questions

    What promises has God spoke into your life? With this idea of courage, how have you already

    seen that this is not an empty promise? Looking at the two steps God has asked of us to do,

    where can you improve upon yourself?

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    2020 Attendance Average for August

    Sunday School: 0 (20 in 2019) Worship: 32 (60 in 2019)

    OOPS! One college student’s address was missing last month! Daniel likes getting mail too! Let’s keep a “CONNECTION” with Daniel & all of our college kids by sending them a note occasionally! Here is Daniel’s address to go along with last

    month’s list: YOU furnish the messages!

    Daniel McKaig

    2010 W. Bradley Ave.; Apt. 101 Champaign, IL 61821

    The task that was before Joshua was not an easy one. Moses, Joshua’s mentor and father figure, had just passed away and now it was time for him to

    take the lead and move Israel into the Promised Land. Even Moses, the one who had victoriously brought the people of Israel out of Egypt, crossed an entire sea by parting the waters, and brought order with the Ten Commandments to a disorder-ly nation could not deliver the nation to their holy destination.

    “No one will be able to stand against you all the days of your life. As I was with Mo-ses, so I will be with you; I will never leave you nor forsake you. Be strong and coura-geous, because you will lead these people to inherit the land I swore to their ancestors to give them.” Joshua 1:5-6

    After forty years of wandering in the desert because of disobedience and a covenant of a Promised Land made to Abraham more than 400 years prior to Joshua taking command, the Israelite nation would finally have a place to settle down and not be a nation of tents any-more. The promise that God offers this new generation is security in the midst of faith and obedience. It does not matter what is ahead of Joshua and the Isra-elite nation, because God is with them. No matter what giant walls or unending armies, they must press for-ward. And Joshua has no reason to doubt this. “As I was with Moses” shows that this is not an empty prom-ise.

    “Be strong and very courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go. Keep this Book of the Law always on your lips; medi-tate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do everything written in it. Then you will be prosperous and successful. Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:7--‐9

  • Webb Family, It comes with a heavy heart that the decision has been made to extend the hiatus that Illuminate has been on

    due to Covid-19. This decision has not been made lightly and has come with a lot of prayer, a lot of tears, and I must admit a lot of worry. I have reached out to other youth ministries to see how they have arranged for youth group gatherings, researched the numbers, fol-lowed the Indiana phasing structure and sadly the con-sensus is that youth group gatherings are still considered a high-risk activity. This is due partly in fact to the way that youth groups make connections. Connections are formed through small groups, games, and time spent together. The CDC is still recommending spacing, face masks, and time limitations to lessen the potential expo-sure to the virus. This is heartbreaking for not just youth ministry but for ministry as a whole. We are made to connect with one another and while some baby steps have started happening to connect once again we still must be mindful. Pastor Nate and I are taking every precaution we can to keep not just your child safe but all of our Webb family. The decisions made since March have not been easy and this is one more decision that had to be made but still has been difficult. As the youth group leader, I had to come face to face with the poten-tial that my high-risk job may put those that attend our youth ministry in a potential exposure situation. I can not put your children at risk (I struggle daily with put-ting my family at risk) and I pray that we will once again be able to bring Illuminate back safely in the com-ing months. I have been exploring virtual ways of bringing Jesus to the youth of Webb and will continue to seek through available resources to provide encour-agement and love as this hiatus continues. Please be in prayer for not just our youth ministry but for all Webb ministries as the pandemic has impacted so very much. I have loved each and every moment being in youth ministry with the Webb group and am praying for you all as we navigate through the coming months. With love,

    Heather

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    Serving Franklin Bulldogs… from a Distance “But whoever drinks of the water I will give him will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give him will be-

    come in him a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” John 4:14

    Although Kids’ Club is on hold for the time be-ing, the Kids’ Club Crew and Webb Chapel recently showed the Franklin Bulldogs that they are loved and missed! On Sunday, September 13th, a total of 1,288 bot-tles of water were displayed in the sanctuary where Pas-tor Nate blessed them before they were taken to Franklin School on Monday morning! Twenty-two cases of 40 count and 17 cases of 24 count made quite a sight as it filled the entire area in the front of the church!

    As the Kids’ Club Crew and Webb Chapel partner with Franklin this year, Mr. Miller, Franklin’s principal, was asked about the needs of the school. With all drink-ing fountains closed, bottled water is in high demand at the present time. Throughout the year, Mr. Miller will inform Kids’ Club of the future needs of our dear friends, the Franklin Bulldogs!

    Thanks so much to all of the Kids’ Club Crew and Webb Chapel members who donated and brought cases of water to the church as well as those who donated money to purchase water. Special appreciation goes to Amy and Emily Nice who met Marla at Walmart on Sat-urday, Sept. 12th, to purchase and load over seventy dol-lars’ worth of bottled water from donations collected and then unload the large supply at the church. Thanks to all who assisted after church on Sunday (Sept. 13th) to load Maurice’s pickup and Marla’s jeep with all of the cas-es of water. Blessings to Maurice who met Marla at Franklin on Monday morning (Sept. 14th) to unload the large supply! Mr. Miller and Jill Nicholas (custodian) met them with smiling faces and rolling carts!! Due to the strict rules at the schools, a message could not be placed on the cases that were delivered. However, Marla was allowed to email a message to be copied by Mr. Miller and the office secretaries and at-

    tached to each case. So, all of the Bull-dogs were informed that the Kids’ Club Crew and Webb Chapel love and miss them and hope to see them soon!

    Marla Sellers, Director

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    2020 Church Directories are available at the church!

    Pick yours up!

    Additions & Corrections: Don Guy Add this cell phone number that will

    also reach Don when he is in Florida 765-860-4746 (cell) Gretchen Steel Edge 101 Mall Road; Apt. 106 Logansport, IN 46947 [email protected] David & Kristy Rance 7620 W 250 N

    Royal Center, IN 46978 CORRECTION!!!!!!

    Latest Trustee Update…

    Your church trustees have been rather busy this past month conducting some of the tasks they are respon-sible to do, so we will attempt to give you a brief re-cap of what is currently happening. Steve removed the tree stump from in front of the church and was able to do so without leaving a gap-ing hole in the lawn. Plans are to plant a new tree in this spot come spring.

    Some members of Jeff & Diann’s work crew visited the parsonage and trimmed many of the trees and shrubs.

    Diann (trustee) and Zach (SPRC member) conducted the annual parsonage inspection to identify any things that might be needing the attention of the trus-tees. Diann has done this for several years and has developed a very thorough check sheet that helps in this process, as well as provides a reminder of how conditions of various things throughout the house have either remained constant or changed through the years. This year she and Zach identified several things needing attention, so the trustees held a meet-ing at the parsonage in September to discuss the var-ious concerns. From this meeting, we identified the following needs:

    1. A need to replace the 32” outside entry door in the garage.

    2. A need to adjust the sliding patio door to close properly.

    3. Remove the old microwave/stove hood combo unit from above the stove and replace it with a shelf and new stove hood. The microwave was already replaced some time ago with a countertop unit.

    4. Repair of the shower head and drywall in the main bathroom.

    5. Repair of a few holes around the foundation where rodents might enter.

    6. Evaluate the drainage around the home and test for mold.

    7. Better insulate the utility room in the garage to keep out winter cold.

    8. Replace a faulty light in the laundry area. 9. General maintenance: clean eaves, mulch leaves, trim trees, spray weeds, water softener, HVAC in-spection and annual service, etc. Each of these items have been addressed and will be done this fall, if not done already by the time you read this The UM Conference has also required that all par-

    sonages be checked for mold. We did this test dur-ing September and received very good results. This test was done both inside the home and in the crawl space under the home. Both came back well within normal guidelines.

    If you have any questions, please feel free to ask

    any of your trustees. Ron Pettet, chmn.

    Annual Conference, part 2 October 10, 2020 On Saturday, October 10, Ed McKaig, Webb Chapel’s Lay Member to Annual Conference, will fulfill his re-sponsibilities for day 2 of this year’s “Virtual Indiana Annual Conference.” All members shall be connected and participate from their own computers or devices. It will begin at 9:30 am with the Celebration of Life Ser-vices where they will honor and remember those who have completed their earthly ministry and now reside in the eternal presence of God. The plenary session will begin at 11:00 am where reports, nominations, budget approval and committee reports are some of the items on the agenda. Ed gets a break at 12:30 for lunch pre-pared by either he or Jan. The remaining business plus the Episcopal Address by the Bishop will hopefully conclude by 3:00 pm so that Ed can take a quick nap before doing his afternoon chores. Thanks to Ed for representing Webb Chapel as a voting member of this conference. Note: Annual Conference is usually held at a confer-ence site (Muncie, Indianapolis, etc.) where the at-tendees stay in a nice hotel, eat their meals at nice res-taurants and have a chance to reconnect with Methodist pastors and friends. The pandemic caused the change to a virtual conference, hopefully for just this year!

  • Eric Sjoholm (esophageal cancer) Walt & Edie Slentz (Walt caring for Edie) Pete Speicher (Job & Reserve Alert duties during pandemic) Levi Speicher (Marines) Webb Chapel Youth Ministry (Heather still needs assistant) US Service Men & Women throughout the world United States Government & its People Webb Chapel Ministries Health care, emergency, law enforcement providers Families impacted by pandemic—Tyson workers, unemploy-ment, other health issues, financial impact on family, educational impact, family crises, mental stress. Local School administrators, staff, teachers & students College students All who endure the aches and pains of health issues and /or old age but keep plugging along!

    Alvin Beckman Julie Byers (treatments on hold) Anita & Mike Closson Pam Coe (Karen Pettet’s cousin) Family of Nancy Davidson

    Bernie Eckert Heather Eckert (potential health risk with virus) Maurice Frantz Allen Hanawalt Phyllis Herd (at Miller’s) Larry Ide Jim Klepinger (cancer free) Arlene Miller (Heather’s aunt) Courtney Ogletree & little Samuel Nelson (health safety during pandemic) Nic Rogers (Marines) Karen Rose (Heather’s mother) Valerie Sanders (recovery from heart valve surgery) Bob Shanks

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    but everyone had a good time. Check out pic-tures of the event on this month’s photo page.

    † Jan McKaig had minor surgery on her hand

    leaving her unable to cook, wash dishes, clean, vacuum, etc. for as long as she could convince Ed that he had to do it. Ed is praying for a speedy recovery! Let’s help Ed out with prayers too!

    † Karen Pettet is seeing a brighter, clearer world

    following her cataract surgeries. There are sev-eral in the church who Praise the Lord for mod-ern day eye surgery, that, while a little unnerv-ing, is much easier on the patient in today’s world.

    † At the recent Young at Heart luncheon, Allen

    Hanawalt was asked how cooking for himself was going; he answered that “his microwave oven was about wore out!” Dinner invitations are accepted!

    † The harvesting is in full swing and the dust is

    flying due to our dry conditions. Pray for the farmers safety as they work long hours in dry conditions to get their crops out of the fields.

    † Alvin Beckman was recently in an Indy hospital

    for treatment related to his cancer but should be home by now. Alvin never stays down & out long but Alvin & Lori need our prayers.

    † Pray for the members of Webb Chapel and Pas-

    tor Nate as we all endure stressful times that sometimes cloud our vision of our purpose as a church.

    † Congratulations to our Youth—the 4 Zeiglers

    persevered thru a 6 week virtual livestock judg-ing with Joliet Jr. College and ended up with some great prizes; Morgan & Emily Justice reign as champions of their softball tournament; Mackenzie Walker & the Pioneer Volleyball team continue to Win! Win! Win!

    News From the Pews & Elsewhere…

    † The wife of former pastor Rev. Rus-

    sell Davidson, Nancy Davidson, passed away on August 14, 2020 at Sanctuary at Saint Paul’s in South Bend, IN. She is survived by her husband, Russell and her sons, Tom (Lori) Davidson, Pete (Kathy) Davidson, Rev. Jim (Deborah) Davidson

    and Steve (Wendy) Davidson; 2 sisters , 12 grand-children, and 9 great grandchildren. At Nancy’s re-quest, no services were held. The Davidson’s served Webb Chapel & Clymers churches from 1981-1984. Remember Russ and the Davidson families in your prayers as they deal with their loss.

    † Thanks to Kris Ide, Maurice Frantz and Rose Ann

    Garrison for helping prepare lunch at the Salvation Army on Monday, August.31. Kris has already signed up for the November 30 date!

    † Sandra McKaig Praised the Lord that the McKaig’s

    got the silos filled without incident—not always the case!

    † Bob, Sandra and family spent a day with his sister

    (Patty? or Maureen?) and family and had such a good time that the cows had a late night milking date, much to their discomfort!

    † While the sermon on September 13 started with an

    Oilers/Bills football video to welcome in the NFL season, , the theme was “Endurance” not “Football”. Quote from sermon—”Long term visions enable us to endure short term circumstances.”

    † The Gerald Garrison Memorial Bike Ride #8 was

    held following the worship service on Sunday, Sep-tember 20th. It was another perfect day for the ride with another large group of riders. It was not without some “glitches”—a broken bike chain and a lost, but found, cell phone. Due to the virus, the carry-in pic-nic was fashioned into a “bring your own sack lunch”

  • 07/31/2020 Balance……...........$ 4,119.94 Offerings…………………………….$ 5,988.88 Flow thru deposits-general…………..$ 1,000.00 Total Income—August 2020....….....$ 6,988.88 Transfers: Building to Checking………………...$ 1,500.95 Designated to Checking……………...$ 767.25 Total Transfers--August 2020.….....$ 2,268.20 Money Available………….…….…...$ 13,377.02 (Beginning Balance+income+transfers)

    Total Expenses—August 2020..…......$ 12,408.18

    08/31/2020 Balance…................$ 968.84 ****************************************** Indiana Conference Tithing $ 5,201.00 (10% of offering)(not paid 1/20, 2/20, 3/20, 4/20, 5/20, 6/20, 7/20) Northwest District $ 521.00 (1% of offering) (not paid 1/20, 2/20, 3/20 & 4/20, 5/20, 6/20, 7/20) ****************************************** Saving Account Balances: As of 08/31/2020 Building Fund $ 6,898.17 Memorial Fund $ 25.94 Designated Monies $ 11,765.04 Alphateens $ 2,470.15 Foundation $ 2,707.21 Playground Equipment $ 787.80 Music Donation $ 5,311.20 Parsonage Maintenance $ 400.00 Neighbor Dinner $ 88.68 Building Fund: Balance on 07/31//2020 $ 8,676.14 Interest Earned $ . 98 Deposits: Birthday/Anniversary $ 14.00 Deposits: Cans $ 5.25 Deposits: Offerings $ 270.00 Deposits: Rental $ 200.00 Total Deposits & Interest $ 490.23

    Money Available $ 9,166.37 Building Fund Expenses Monthly Mortgage Payment $ 1,500.95 Goodrich Mechanical $ 767.25 Total Expenses (transferred to checking) $ 2,268.20 Balance August 31, 2020 $ 6,898.17 2020 Missions Budget $8,350; Remaining for 2020 $5,150.00 2020 Missions Paid as of 06/29/2020 Food for Kids Backpack Program $500.00(2/29/2020) Food Finders for Fall Distribution $1500.00(5/29/2020 Salvation Army $500.00 (5/29/2020) Lord’s Cupboard $500.00 (6/29/2020) Warrior’s for Christ $200.00 (6/29/2020) 2020 Non-budgeted Donations: Royal Center UMC for Back2School donations $100. Lucille Raines Residence(air conditioning repair)$100. ******************************************** *I am still depositing all building money (monies marked Building,, Birthday/Anniversary$, Can $) into the Building Fund each week. The main reason is to keep from spending the money designated for Building toward our operating ex-penses. I will transfer $1,506.00 each month to cover the

    mortgage payment. Please use the following email address to ask me questions, send bills, etc. [email protected] Amy Nice, Treasurer

    Greeters: Nancy Spencer & Rose Ann Garrison Liturgist: ? Lord’s Prayer: Leah Zeigler Flowers: Rose Ann Garrison Acolytes: Kaylyn & Hannah Zeigler

    Cancelled for October Sunday School Teachers Upper Elementary: (Room #2) Junior & Senior High: (basement) Adults: (west sanctuary) Church Nursery:

    Financial Report—August 2020

    Page 9 Volume 161; Issue 8

    October 2020

    Is your family tired of sitting around the house on the weekend? Are you looking for a fun and inexpensive family activity? Then we have just the thing for you! October 24th & 25th is the Webb Chapel Family Selfie Scavenger Hunt! It is really very simple – all you have to do is send an email to [email protected] and let us know that you want to play. We will send you a group of 17 pictures on October 23rd from around Logansport. Then all you have to do is find them and take a family selfie at that location and tag us on Facebook at @WebbChapelUMC. Simple – Easy – Family fun!

    mailto:[email protected]

  • 2550 W 100 N

    Logansport, IN 46947

    Pastor Nate Eckert Parsonage Phone

    : 574-732-0885

    Cell Phone:

    270-256-0684

    Church Phone:

    574-722-4375

    Email:

    [email protected]

    Webb Chapel

    United Methodist Church

    Webb Chapel United Methodist Church:

    Mission

    In co-mission with

    Jesus Christ

    we commit ourselves

    to making disciples

    by seeking the lost,

    nurturing the saved &

    serving

    with our spiritual gifts.

    www.webbchapelumc.org

    Young at Heart met on Tuesday, Septem-ber 15 at West Side Diner for the first time in 2020! We opened by singing a “rousing rendition” of Happy Birthday for JoEllen Snyder followed by prayer led by Ed McKaig. Eighteen people were happy to be together again for food and fel-lowslhip—Alcena Marshall, Nancy Spen-cer & sister Sally, Allen Hanawalt, Carl Simons, Don Guy, Maurice Frantz, Dan Nice, Shelby Fultz, Rose Ann Garrison, Glen & JoEllen Snyder, Rosemary Lafrance, Doug Weese, Jan & Ed McKaig, Shirley Moss & Mary Ann Rusk, host for the day! John Heckard stopped in to say “Hello” before heading to a Kiwa-nis meeting in another corner of the res-taurant. We had such a good time together that Nancy Spencer volunteered to host the group again at Silver Lake Restaurant on Tuesday October 20, at 11:30. Let Nan-cy know if you are coming by Sunday, October 18!

    Webb Chapel UMC’s annual Drive-thru

    Port-A-Pit Chicken Dinner at the NAPA Parking Lot is this Thursday,

    October 1 from 4-7:00 pm. Dinner in-

    cludes 1/2 chicken, chips and cookie (not

    Methodist!) for $8.50 (pre-sale tickets) or

    $9.00 (walk-up sale ). Pit-Taters are ex-

    tra for $4.00 (generous serving).

    If you don’t have a ticket before Octo-

    ber 1st the price goes up to $9.00!

    Kristy Rance, Event Chmn.

    Still open spaces on worker sign-up!

    This Thursday

    October 1st