August 2020

Tacklebox Real Hope for Real Life Page 1

August 2020 Sunday Services:

Traditional at 9:00am and Contemporary at 10:30am

at St. Paul’s, 119 E. Fulton St., Celina

Blended at 5:00pm at 40 S. High St., Montezuma

Page 2 Real Hope for Real Life Tacklebox

Church Information ....................................... 2,5-6

Pastor’s Page................................................... 3-4

Important Information & Contact Information ..... 7

Rescheduled Events ........................................... 8

New Sermon Series ............................................ 9

Community Dinner & Carry-Out Meals ............. 10

Connect & Prayer Room ................................... 11

Prayer Shawl, Ugly Sleeping Bag & Crosses ... 12

Fair Activities..................................................... 13

Real Life Moms ................................................. 14

New App ........................................................... 15

Online Giving Information & UMW ................... 16

Matthew25 ................................................... 17-19

Grand Lake Kids ......................................... 20-23

Grand Lake Youth ........................................ 24-25

Young Adults..................................................... 25

Sympathy .......................................................... 26

Thanks Yous ..................................................... 27

Marriages, Births & Baptisms ........................... 28

Church Calendar ............................................... 29

Birthdays ........................................................... 30

Word Scramble ................................................. 31

9:00am - Traditional Worship Service

10:30am - Contemporary Worship Service

At Grand Lake UMC, we welcome people from all backgrounds, regardless of where they are on their spiritual journey. We hope you find us a place where you are warmly welcomed and feel at home. We offer a Traditional Worship at 9:00am and a Contemporary Worship at 10:30am at St. Paul’s, and a Blended Worship at 5:00pm at Montezuma. At each service, we are committed to offering the timeless truth of the Bible in a way that makes sense for today. We are serious about connecting in relevant ways with all ages. Children's programming is available during the 9:00am and 10:30am Worship times.

5:00pm - Blended Worship Service

Welcome to Grand Lake UMC Sunday Activities • St. Paul’s

Sunday Activities • Montezuma

Sunday School • St. Paul’s

Inside this Issue: Children’s Classes - 9:00—10:00am Preschool (3rd Floor)

School –Age (3rd Floor)

(5th-6th Grade): Attend Worship with their families

Children’s Classes - 10:30—11:30am Preschool (3rd Floor)

School –Age (3rd Floor)

Adult Classes - 10:15—11:15am

Serendipity: Room 217


Submitted by Pastor Mick Whistler

Pastor’s Page

Recently we concluded our “8:46” sermon series that was based on the upheaval in our nation

sparked by the killing of George Floyd. You may recall that the officer’s knee was on Floyd’s

neck for eight minutes and forty-six seconds. Feeling frustrated and confused as to what I should

be doing as pastor during these times, wanting to be part of the solution and not part of the

problem, I was both comforted and encouraged by the Bishop’s admonition to “dare to believe

God might use us like leaven in the loaf.” And thus was born the “8:46” sermon series as a way to

invite God to speak to us, and lead us, through these difficult times.

You might recall that the 1 Kings and John passages from weeks one and two, respectively, of

this series, both had some striking similarities. Both took place during the Feast of Tabernacles

and both centered around conflict. The conflict in 1 Kings was around the impending split of

Israel into the northern and southern kingdoms and the conflict in John was between Jesus and

the Jewish leadership. Both conflicts, much like in our world today, stemmed from differing

ideological viewpoints.

I truly believe God has been using “8:46” to open our eyes so we can see the similarities between

our current issues and the ones of long ago. Moreover, I believe God is using these Scriptures to

remind us that the solution to these problems (and all problems, really) is deeply rooted in our

relationship with Jesus. In the “8:46” passage from Luke to conclude our series, we found two

very unlikely people seeking Jesus for help. The first was Jairus, a Jewish leader with a terminally

ill daughter. The second was an unnamed woman suffering with a hemorrhage for twelve years.

These two people were at opposite ends of the spectrum. Jairus, as a Jewish leader, would likely

have been against Jesus. And the unnamed woman would have been considered unclean by

Jairus and the Jewish tradition he upheld, prohibiting her from ever coming to the synagogue or

Temple for worship. Yet there they were, both coming to Jesus from very different paths in

search of healing. And Jesus, of course, does not disappoint! He told them both that it was their

belief, their faith in Him, that brought forth their healings.

Now here’s where I think things get really interesting, and quite frankly, pretty cool. The stories

of Jairus and the woman with the hemorrhage are also found in Mark’s Gospel in 5:26. And

guess what? Eight minutes and forty six seconds is also 526 seconds, thus, Mark 5:26. Now, if we

go to Luke 5:26 it says, “Everyone was amazed and gave praise to God. They were filled with awe

and said, ‘We have seen remarkable things today.’” This is in response to the men lowering their


Submitted by Pastor Mick Whistler

Pastor’s Page, Continued

paralyzed friend down through the ceiling on a mat so he could be in front of Jesus to be

healed, which he was.

Could it be that through 8:46 and 5:26 God is showing us the answer to our problems? Could it

be that God is reminding us that if we have enough faith to simply touch the hem of his

garment he’ll bring forth healing? If we have the audacity to think outside the box like the men

who cut the hole in the ceiling, that he’ll bring forth healing? If we’ll simply put our differences

aside and ask for help, like Jairus, that he’ll heal us?

Personally, I think that’s exactly what God is doing. I truly believe God wants to heal us. But we

have to do our part. We have to believe. We have to trust. We have to ask. If we’ll do those

simple things, in faith, I’m convinced we’ll see remarkable things and be filled with awe. Will

you join me in believing, trusting, and asking God to do what only God can do in these

troubling times? Will you dare to believe that in doing so, God just might use us like leaven in

the loaf?

Blessings,

Pastor Mick


9:00am • St. Paul’s

May 3, 2020

Allan Smith & Brian Stetler

Frank Synder

Jim & Janet McGee

Bruce & Nancy Head

Joe & Carol Heyne

Adam Carpenter

Tom Kimmel

Welcome

Center Greeters

Ushers

Communion

Servants

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3rd Sanctuary Bob & Robyn Sheets

Front Bob Faller

Lobby As Needed

10th Sanctuary Ron & Jenine Fanning

Front Marlen Yost

Lobby As Needed

17th Sanctuary Allan & Joyce Smith

Front Bob Kelly

Lobby As Needed

24th Sanctuary Dick & Jodie Swaney

Front Bob Faller

Lobby As Needed

31st Sanctuary Mark & Robyn Armstrong

Front Marlen Yost

Lobby As Needed

10:30am • St. Paul’s 3rd Sanctuary Youth

Front Youth

Lobby Youth

10th Sanctuary Nathan & Jocelyn Meyer

Front Val Kramer

Lobby Cody & Roberta Bonifas

17th Sanctuary Dean & Jan Bachelor

Front Barb Lockwood

Lobby Jen & Mitch Fleming

24th Sanctuary Kelly & Lily Westgerdes

Front Brian Armstrong

Lobby Lawrence & April Schoen

31st Sanctuary Shelby & Tyler Patterson

Front Steve & Kathy Kuhn

Lobby Ken & Dianne Wiehe

St. Paul’s 3rd 9:00am Karen Wisenborn

10:30am Youth

10th 9:00am Cindy Piper

10:30am Theresa Branson

17th 9:00am Russ Hagar

10:30am Amber Lehman

24th 9:00am Joyce Smith

10:30am Becky Smith

31st 9:00am Jim & Betty Phillips

10:30am Crystal Secrest


3rd Grant Shaner & Jim McGee

10th Grady Shaner & Scott Miller

17th Brian Fortkamp & Larry Wilson

24th Bob Nuding & Adam Carpenter

31st John Garbig & Bob Kelly

Dear Grand Lake Family and Hospitality Helpers,

We will not have assigned Greeters, Ushers, Welcome Center

Helpers or Communion Servants due to the changes in how

we are worshiping at Grand Lake due to the coronavirus.

As we slowly move toward opening things up as a

congregation...when "Hospitality Helpers" are needed, we

will reach out to you directly seeking your assistance. Thank

you for all that you do and for your support and

understanding.

Pastor Diane


Nursery Volunteers

St. Paul’s

2nd 10:30am No Servant Scheduled

9th 10:30am No Servant Scheduled


23rd 10:30am No Servant Scheduled


Lil’ K • St. Paul’s

2nd 9:00am Joni & Greg Eichenauer

9th 9:00am Jessica Sheets

16th 9:00am Gary & Sierra Wynk

23rd 9:00am Dawn Gagle & Ashley Braun

30th 9:00am Patti Gelhaus

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2020 Weekly Amount Needed: $17,717

TWO EASY WAYS TO GIVE:

(1) Click the “Give” icon on our new Grand Lake Church App or

(2) At our website at grandlakechurch.org/give

Suppers Resume

September 16

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Please let us know if you or your

loved ones are:

in the hospital,

in a rehab center,

in a nursing home, or

scheduled for a surgery or procedure.

This will help us to be able to share love and

support.

Do we have your current

address, phone number and

email address?

Please keep in touch by calling 419-586-6621 or

emailing [email protected].

Please contact the church office if you or someone you know

need help with picking up prescriptions or groceries or have any

other needs. We want to assist!

The items in the Tacklebox are subject

to change. These events are as we

know at the time the Tacklebox went to

print. Please stay in touch with the

church through Weekly News, Social

Media, and our Website.

IMPORTANT!


Events to be Rescheduled

WOMEN’S RETREAT

The Women's Retreat will be rescheduled.

Payment will be transferred to the new date. If

that date ends up not working for you, your

payment will be refunded.

YOUTH PANCAKE

BREAKFAST Hold on to your tickets. They will

be honored at the rescheduled

date.

Confirmation Sunday

New date has not been set yet. Praise Through the Pain

No date has been set yet.

Watch Weekly News and our Social Media to Find the New Dates!

HARVEST TABLE 10TH

ANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATION The 10th Anniversary Celebration will

be rescheduled. Carry-Out Meals are

now available from 10:00-11:30am

on Saturday mornings.


A New Sermon Series

There is a new Sermon Series starting Sunday, August 2 and lasting for 12

weeks. It is found through the Right Now media, and is the study of James

by Francis Chan. If you have not yet accessed the Right Now media, but

would like to join in this Bible Study, you may get free access by texting

"Rightnow GrandLakeUMC" to 41411 or through the website:

https://www.rightnowmedia.org/Account/Invite/GrandLake.


Tuesday - Brianna's Hope - Carry-Out Dinner from 6:00-6:30pm (free)

Brianna's Hope is meeting in person after the meal.

They will continue carry-out meals.

Saturday - Harvest Table - Carry-Out Meal from 10:00-11:30am (free)

Harvest Table will be dine-in as soon as possible.

They will continue carry-out meals until then.

Carry-Out Meals at Grand Lake UMC

Sunday, August 2 and Sunday, September 6

at the Montezuma Campus at 6:00pm

40 S. High St. Montezuma

EVERYONE IS WELCOME Food will be provided.

COMMUNITY

COOKOUT

AT MONTEZUMA


Are you interested in connecting with Grand Lake UMC in membership?

We have an experience just for you.

CONNECT is a 4-week session to prepare you for membership at Grand Lake UMC.

It includes three key ingredients:

An introduction to Grand Lake UMC and Community Groups

A brief look into our uniqueness as United Methodists

A deeper understanding of the meaning of membership

When? Sundays, September 20-October 11 from 12:00-2:00pm (free lunch included each week)

Where? St. Paul’s Campus, Room 201

How to Register? Please sign up online at grandlakechurch.org/groups or call the church office at 419-586-6621. If you have any questions, contact Pastor Diane at 419-586-6621 or [email protected].

FREE LUNCH AND FREE CHILDREN’S ACTIVITIES WILL BE PROVIDED!

Beginning

September 20

CHAPEL PRAYER ROOM Located on the 2nd floor of St. Paul’s Campus education wing in Room 215

The Chapel Prayer Room is open whenever the church is open. Come in the

morning for a few minutes of silence before work. Come at noon to have your soul

refreshed. Come in the afternoon for rejuvenation. Come in the evening to say,

“Thank You.” Come any time of day your schedule allows or as God is beckoning. It’s

a place to take account of your life, it’s a place to allow healing to begin, it’s a place

of comfort and peace, and it’s a place where the Holy Spirit is available and alive.


Prayer Shawls Prayer Shawls and Prayer Squares Needed!

The Prayer Shawl Ministry does not meet at a specific time. But, we are still in need

of Prayer Shawls and Prayer Squares! For any who are interested in helping knit or

crochet these items, you are welcome to pick up yarn in the closet of the Lounge on

the second floor of St. Paul's and work on the projects at home. Stop in the office if

you need help locating the yarn. Bring the items to the church office when finished,

and we will tag and bless them before giving them to those who need

encouragement. Thank you to all the ladies who are faithful to this ministry! If you

have any questions, call the church office at 419-586-6621.

Ugly Sleeping Bag Project

The Ugly Sleeping Bag Project makes sleeping bags for the homeless and uses volunteers of all

ages to knot the bags. This group will meet again in the Fall. Please plan to join us for fellowship

and mission time together!

Crosses Available

Crosses Available in the St. Paul’s Library

Crosses are now available in the Library at St. Paul’s for anyone who

would like to display one in their yard. These crosses were created &

painted by Phil & Cheryl Fennig. Donations are accepted, but not

required, to help cover the cost of the crosses.


Grand Lake UMC Praise Band

playing on Sunday, August 16 at

2:00pm at the Coopers' Farms

Entertainment Tent at the

Mercer County Fairgrounds.

Fair Activities

Fair Volunteers Needed on

Friday, August 14 Volunteers are needed to help man the tent at

the Mercer County Fair on Friday, August 14

from noon to 9:00pm. You may contact Pastor

Diane about details and to sign up for a shift. All

who volunteer will receive a free day pass!

For King and Country Concert

on Saturday, August 15 The For King and Country Christian concert is

still happening at the Mercer County Fair. The

concert is Saturday, August 15 from 7:30-

11:30pm. Tickets are available through the

Mercer County Fairgrounds. Let's support the

fair bringing in a major Christian band!


**Due to the uncertainty of childcare regulations & available volunteers, we have decided not to

have in-person meetings for the rest of the year. In January, we will revisit that decision. Because

the majority of our childcare volunteers are in an at-risk age group, we do not foresee having

enough childcare volunteers for our meetings. This is something we struggle with regularly;

COVID will make it much worse. Social distancing & mask requirements in the church will also

make it difficult to meet in a comfortable way that will lift your spirits and refill your mamma

cup. But have no fear! We still plan to offer the following opportunities: women's ministry events

at the church, kid friendly outings, small group opportunities, a new mentor mom program, &

hopefully opportunities for an indoor playground this Winter. Check the Real Life Mom's

Facebook page for updates on the programs.

NEW Mentor Moms program! We are in search of mentors that have already raised their

children and made it through many of the challenges that mothers are facing. This is similar to

the Care Partners ministry at church. You will be matched with a young mom of similar

background to yours. For example if you raised four boys, we would match you with another boy

mom. If you've experienced infertility, then we would match you with a mother going through

similar trials. As a mentor mom, we would like you to make contacts twice a month with your

match, in whatever way you prefer (phone call, card, text, etc). If this is something you have an

interest in, or if you know a mom who would benefit from having a mentor, please email us

at [email protected] for more info.

WE NEED YOUR HELP! We are looking for a few ladies to join our steering team. Currently, we

have two co-chairs and three other leader positions. As ladies take time off for maternity leave

or have sick kids at home, we get stretched pretty thin. We would love to bring on a few extra

ladies. This plea goes out to veteran mothers as well. Your kids may be grown, but we could still

use your input, guidance, & talents on our steering team. If you want more information about

the volunteer position, email us at [email protected]

Real Life Moms


Download the Brand New Grand Lake Church app from your

favorite App store today! This is a great way to stay connected

and get the latest updates and information.

TWO EASY WAYS

TO GIVE:

(1) Click the “Give”

icon on our new

Grand Lake Church

App or

(2) At our website at

grandlakechurch.org/

give

This app will help you stay connected with the day-to-day life of

Grand Lake Church. With this app you can:

Watch or listen to past messages

Stay up to date with push notifications

Share your favorite messages via Twitter, Facebook, or email

Download messages for offline listening


Submitted by Vicki McGee, Financial Secretary

Do you give online using our website (grandlakechurch.org/give) or church app? Would you like

to view or make changes to your existing donation? There is an easy way to get into your account.

Here’s what you will do:

Locate the white Profile icon in the top right. (See image on

the right.)

Note: When using our website on a computer, the Profile icon

is very light gray. It will darken to black when you hover your

mouse over it.

It will open a new window where you can select “Sign In.”

On the “Let’s get started” page, you can continue with your

email or your Facebook account. I recommend selecting

“Continue with Email.”

This page is where you will enter your email address and

password to log in.

When you log in, you will have access to your Subsplash

giving account. You can edit your account, view your giving

history, view your recurring gifts, and change your payment method. It is your command center

for giving online!

As always, if you have any questions or concerns, feel free to email Vicki at

[email protected] or call the office at (419) 586-6621.

Online Giving Account Information

UMW will be canceled until Fall.


The Fall mission trip to Good Works has been

cancelled for September 2020. We hope to be

able to have two mission trips in 2021.

Good Works

There is a blood drive on Friday, September 4 from 12:00-6:00pm.

This drive is during a critical need time as folks tend to stop donating over the holiday, but the

need for blood doesn't slow down. We will be practicing social distancing as well as taking

several other safety measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you donated whole blood

during our July drive, you ARE ELIGIBLE to donate at our September drive. Sign up quick! The

best times always go first.

Thank you Grand Lake Church!!

~Alison Sorenson

Blood Drive—September 4


C.A.L.L. Donations

C.A.N. Sunday (Caring About Neighbors) at St. Paul’s

campus is the first Sunday of the month, August 2 &

September 6. Please bring in your canned

goods along with personal care items,

such as soap bars, shampoo &

deodorant in August and baby food

& diapers in September.

Montezuma’s campus is collecting

paper towels in August and dish

soap in September for C.A.L.L.

(Community Action Life Line).

Items may be brought into St. Paul's Lobby and to

Montezuma’s Commons by August 2 and September 6.

C.A.L.L.

thanks you

for the 289

donations.

Harvest Table & C.A.L.L. Cafe Collections

3rd Sunday - August 16

On the 3rd Sunday of each month, we collect items for Harvest Table. Items

needed are: brown sugar, flour, instant potatoes, noodles, cake mixes and icing.

Please bring your items by August 16 to support this mission.

Thanks to all who continue to help serve and donate items. It is greatly

appreciated. If anyone wants more information or is interested in serving from

10:00am-noon or helping in the kitchen on an as-needed basis from 8:00-

10:00am on Saturdays, please feel free to contact Brenda McGee at [email protected] or

419-953-5411.

Harvest Table Meals will be moving towards indoors as soon as viable - will

continue as a carry-out meal from 10:00-11:30am until then.


Help support local kids by donating school supplies to Our Home, a local non-profit family

resource center that helps connect local families in need with crucial resources and services.

Every year Our Home assists local families who struggle to provide adequate school supplies

for their children.

The most needed school supplies are:

Solid color pocket folders Glue bottles or sticks

Book bags Classic Crayola markers

Colored pencils 24-count crayons

Zipper school pouches Wooden #2 pencils

Pink erasers Tissue boxes

Highlighters Black Expo markers

Wide-ruled filler paper Red pens

*Monetary Donations are also welcome.

IF YOU NEED HELP WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES, you may apply online at www.ourhomefrc.com or

by phone (419-586-4663 ext. 0) if you do not have access to the internet. OUR Home will be

available via phone for questions/application assistance Monday through Thursday, 9:00am-

12:00pm and 1:00-4:00pm, until August 6.

The supplies will be available for pick up at

Our Home, 117 W Fayette St.,

Celina on August 18 & 19.

Please return all school supplies to the Lobby at

St. Paul’s or the Commons at Montezuma by August 10.

School Supply Program


Matt Overman

Pastor Of Children and Family Ministries

[email protected]

Find us on Facebook!

Vacation Bible School 2020 Rocky Railway &

2021 Treasured

Thank you to all of the families who participated in Rocky Railway! The

videos are up until August 14!

Next Year’s VBS is Treasured - Discovering

You’re Priceless to God. We plan to meet July 11-15, 2021 at

Grace Missionary Church for an in-person fun and exciting time of

discovering God’s greatest treasure isn’t diamonds, gems, or gold–

it's us!

Flat Matt Project So far this summer Flat Matt has been to Prison at the Ohio State

Reformatory, The Fort Wayne Zoo, African Safari Wildlife Park, Camp

Wesley, putt-putt golfing, Myrtle Beach, birthday parties, Lake Erie,

picking strawberries, buying a truck, tubing,

Camp Clay, the park, lots of ice cream and many

other fun places! Thank you for taking me along!

Keep posting your adventures with Flat Matt this

Summer! To see all of Flat Matt’s adventures

check out our #GLKFlatMatt.


Fall Classes and Dates We are working hard on plans for our Fall classes on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights.

Please keep your eye out on other church communications with plans for what classes will look

like this Fall!

Parents, if you are looking for some fun hands-on science activities for your kids to do this

Summer, then I have an awesome opportunity for you! I have kits put together with most of the

supplies that you will need to complete these fun projects together! Each session includes:

music, a science devotion, the science challenge, and the science project. Please email Pastor

Matt Overman at [email protected] to get a kit and access to the online

material.


ALL MOVIES ARE SUBJECT

TO CHANGE!!!

Friday August 7, 2020

Grand Lake UMC - St. Paul’s Parking Lot

119 E Fulton St, Celina

Gates open 8:30pm, Movie starts 9:30pm

FREE—Movie, Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Snow-cones

Friday September 11, 2020





Friday August 21, 2020






Back to School Battle Nerf Night - Monday, August 24 from 6:30-7:30pm at Eastview Park.

Pool Parties - Limit of 90 people and you must pre-register

1. Wednesday, August 5 from 3:30-5:30pm

2. Thursday, August 13 from 4:00-6:00pm

3. Sunday, August 23 from 5:30-7:30pm

Park/Splash Pad Play Dates

1. Monday, August 10 at the Rockford Splash Pad from 11:00am-1:00pm

2. Wednesday, August 12 at the Bryson Park/Splash Pad from 7:00-8:30pm

3. Monday, August 24 at the Bryson Park/Splash Pad from 11:00am-1:00pm

Family Bonfire - Sunday, August 30 at Montezuma from 7:00-9:00pm. Bring a chair, beverages,

and roasting stick, smudgy pie supplies, etc. S'more supplies will be provided!

Preteen Bonfire (Kids in grades 5 & 6) - Join us Saturday, September 12 from 6:00 to 8:00pm

at the Lords Abounding Grace Church, 7495 US-127, Celina, OH 45822 We will be roasting hot

dogs, making smudgy pies and s'mores, and hanging out. Registration will open up at the

beginning of September.

Junior Jam 2020 & Super Start 2021 This years Junior Jam 1 day adventure is currently scheduled for Saturday, October 10,

2020 at Cedarville University. This event is open to all children in Grades 3-6.

Our annual overnight trip to SuperStart Live in Cincinnati is usually early March. Dates

have not been released yet. This trip is open to kids in Grades 4-6.

More information coming soon but mark your calendars NOW!!

August Activities

September Activities


News for Youth Grades 7-12 & their parents!

Submitted by Liz Trigg

Youth News

Social Media

All online youth meetings will be held via

Zoom. Every gathering uses the same Meeting ID

and Password. You can find out more information

about Grand Lake Youth on Facebook, Instagram,

Snapchat, Remind, the Grand Lake Church App and

Website. Be sure to turn on your notifications for

Grand Lake Youth on the church app. This will allow

you to get updates when we have things going on.

McDonald’s Breakfast

August 6 from 10:00-10:30am

Join us in the parking lot next

to the Greenhouse for

Drive-Thru Breakfast.

Youth Chat

August 5

Meet in the grass at the

Greenhouse on Wednesdays

from 7:00-8:00pm. This will be a

time for the Youth to talk and

learn from each other.

Teen Night

August 15 at the Mercer County Fair

Join Youth from across the county for a teen event at

the Fair. This will take place after the For King and

Country Concert. There will be free food and

entertainment featuring Dustin Tavella with

Magic, Music and More!

**Youth are required to wear a mask for all in-person events. Once we are able to

change this rule, we will. Events are subject to change as government regulations

change. Additional events may be added as well.

Parking Lot Party

August 12

from 7:00-800pm

Join us in the Greenhouse

parking lot for yard games,

walking tacos, and

scotcheroos.

Bring your friends!


News for Youth Grades 7-12 & their parents!

Submitted by Liz Trigg

Youth News

Social Media

Watch for videos on Facebook and

Instagram. Our social media pages are the

best way for us to communicate with you,

stay connected with you, and encourage you

through this time.

Young Adult News

Online Devotions:

Watch for video devotions to be posted Sunday mornings and Thursday mornings on

Facebook, Instagram and the church app. Additional resources will be posted daily for

students to participate in self guided devotions. The theme for August is “Fruits of the

Spirit.”.

3 - Confirmation Zoom Meeting at 7:00pm

5 - Youth Chat 7:00-8:00pm at the Greenhouse

6 - McDonald’s Drive Thru Breakfast 10:00-10:30am at the Greenhouse

7 - Reels & Wheels: “UP”

12 - Parking Lot Party 7:00-8:00pm at the Greenhouse

15 - Teen Night at the Fair after For King & Country Concert

19 - No Youth Group - Mercer County Fair

21 - Reels & Wheels: Remember the Titans

23 - Pool Party 5:30-7:30pm at the Bryson Pool

26 - No Youth Group - Happy 1st Day of School!

August Calendar of Events

GRAND LAKE YOUNG ADULT

2ND SUNDAYS

August 9, 2020

Enjoy a Pontoon Ride! Meet at Pastor

Dean’s (6580 Brookside Dr, Celina) at

4:00pm. Dinner to follow at 6:00pm at the

Boardwalk Grill. Join us for one or both of

these events. Please RSVP by filling out

the form for this event on the church app

or by texting Liz at 419-615-2808.


Grand Lake UMC extends sympathy to:

Family of Charles Davies who passed away 12-25-19. Husband of Susan Brandon.

Family and friends of Rick Gray, who passed away 5-25-20.

Family of Jimmy Ables, who passed away 6-7-20. Grandfather of Laurie Hendricks and Becky

(Dusty) Weitzel. Great-grandfather of Katie, Emily & Carson Weitzel. Father-in-law of Denny

Eichenauer.

Family & friends of Cassie Springer, who passed away 6-8-2020.

Family of Lisa Severs who passed away 6-16-2020. Wife of Dennis Severs. Niece of Jenny

Jamieson.

Family of Dora Kable who died 6-17-2020. Sister of Elden Houts.

Family of Marlene Humphrey, who passed away 6-18-2020. Wife of Jerry Humphrey.

Family of Shirley Cooperrider who passed away 6-17-2020. Sister-in-law of Ruth Kuhn.

Aunt of Ron (Jenny) Kuhn.

Family of Myron Hyatt, who passed away 6-23-2020. Step-father of Steve (Kim) Winans and

Kathy (Greg) Correll. Step-grandfather of Rachel (Jonathan) Williams.

Family of Darrell Hensley Sr, who passed away 6-27-20. Brother of Gary (Pam) Hensley.

Family of Gerald Hoyng, who died 6-29-2020. Father of Gary (Angie) Hoyng. Grandfather of

Amy (Justin) Krogman. Great-grandfather of Max and Ella Krogman.

Family of Gwen Uncapher, who passed away 6-30-2020. Mother of Marcia (Tom) Miller.

Sister-in-law of Barbara Armstrong and Norma Jean Stienecker. Aunt of Mark (Robyn)

Armstrong.

Family of Alyssa Harner, who died 6-30-20. Step-sister of Tesla (Mike) Huber.

Family of John Powell, who passed away 7-5-20. Husband of Penny Powell. Father of the

late Lynn (Dennis) Cattell. Grandfather of Chad (Kirsten) Cattell.

Family of Bruce Hays, who passed away 7-7-20. Husband of Mindy Hays. Father of Shauna

(Jonathan) Walker and Chad (Brittany) Hays. Step-father of Kyle Olding. Grandfather of Seth

& Adam Walker and Harper Hays.

Family of Donna Spencer, who passed away 7-8-20. Mother of Kelly (Bill) Westgerdes.

Grandmother of Lily Westgerdes & Tyler Johnsman.

Family of Jeanette Mowery, who passed away 7-12-20. Mother of Bonnie Vorhees.

Family of Freda Green, who passed away 7-12-20. Mother of Ron (Cindy) Green.

Grandmother of Joe Green, Josh Green, Jessica (Tim) Homan, Brad Green & Jake Green.

Family of Dave LaRoche, who passed away 7-18-20. Husband of Barbara (Hawkey) LaRoche.


Jerry and Marlene Humphrey appreciated the many cards and prayers. Thank you. -Jerry

Grand Lake UMC, Thank you for the scholarship! I really appreciate the continued support. The support helps me follow my dreams and God’s plan for my life and lifts the financial burden of school. Thank you. -Trish

Dear Dianne & Scholarship Committee, Thank you for the scholarship money! It will help me next year as I continue my education at Wright State. I really appreciate your support as I begin this next stage in my life! Sincerely, Madelynn Sudhoff

Grand Lake UMC, Thank you to the staff and members of the church for bringing gifts, cards and love to my house. I truly appreciate the amazing gesture! I’m so thankful that the church family showered the Senior Class with love Thank you for helping me grow my relationship with God while I was growing up. May God bless all of your hearts! With Love, Chloe Grams

Dear Grand Lake United Methodist Church, Thank you for the gift of the scholarship. I will be using this money for my books and parts of my housing fees. I appreciate being awarded this scholarship and the help you have given to me. Sincerely, Nathan J. Fortkamp

Dear Grand Lake UMC, Thank you for putting together the parade and the book (which I will use in college). I want the thank you guys again for the scholarship and it means the world to me that my church has my back into my future. :) Thank you, Cory Fortkamp

THANK YOU

Grand Lake UMC also extends sympathy to:

Family of Lucille Smith, who passed away 7-25-20. Mother of Todd (Kathy) Smith.

Family of Dick Oman, who passed away 7-25-20. Husband of Marilyn Oman.

Family of Doris Foote, who passed away 7-27-20. Mother of Pat Jones. Grandmother of Vicki (Nick) McGee. Great-grandmother of Alexis, Joey and Elliot McGee.


Congratulations to:

Birth of Clayton Dale Johns 5-26-20. Parents are Kelsey & Adam Johns. Grandparents are

Dale & Heidi Moorman.

Birth of Arlo Joseph Pierstorff on 6-9-20. Parents are Ashlyn &

Joshua Pierstorff. Grandmother is Shannon Schwieterman.

Birth of Declan Elliott to Brooke Steinbrunner and Chase Mobley

7-6-20. Grandparents are Lisa & Jeremy Aller and Scott

Steinbrunner. Great grandparents are Vicki & Steve Posada and

Sue & Dan Steinbrunner. Great-great grandmother is Lyn

Loughridge.

Birth of Emery Randall 7-9-20. Parents are Kyle and Renee Randall.

Congratulations to:

Derek Gagle & Trish Vasquez who were married

on 6-13-20.

Becky Smith & David Clark who were married on

6-14-20 at St. Paul’s.

Katie Overley & Mikel Martinez who were

married on 6-20-20 at St. Paul’s.

Alyssa Cruea & Andrew Goodwin who were

married on 7-18-20 at St. Paul’s.

Congratulations to:

Emersyn Rose Smith who was

baptized on

7-19-20 at

St. Paul’s.

Parents are

Allison & Cody

Smith.

ith God ALL THINGS ARE POSSIBLE...MATTHEW 19:26


See the complete and up-to-date church calendar at… grandlakechurch.org/calendar

Highlights for August at Grand Lake UMC

Weekly Events Until Further Notice Sundays 9:00am Traditional Worship (SP Sanctuary &

Online), Children’s Discipleship

Classes (SP 3rd Floor)

10:15am Serendipity (SP 216-217)

10:30am Contemporary Worship (SP Sanctuary

& Online, or Parking Lot), Children’s

Discipleship Classes (SP 3rd Floor)

5:00pm Blended Worship (MZ Sanctuary) Mondays 7:30pm Narcotics Anonymous (SP Fellowship

Hall) Tuesdays 6:00pm Brianna’s Hope (SP Fellowship Hall)

7:30pm Overeaters Anonymous (MZ

Commons) Wednesdays 6:00pm Adult Community Groups (see TV in

SP Lobby)

7:30pm Alcoholics Anonymous (SP

Fellowship Hall) Thursdays 7:30pm Narcotics Anonymous (SP Fellowship

Hall), Alcoholics Anonymous (MZ

Commons) Saturdays 10:00am Harvest Table (Free carry-out meal in

Lobby until 11:30am)

7:00pm Alcoholics Anonymous (SP Fellowship

Hall)

*Office is Open 9:00am-3:00pm for Prayer or for Assistance

Special Events Planned at Time of Print

Communion Sunday, August 2 CAN Sunday - SP collecting canned goods, and personal care items; MZ collecting paper towels for CALL 6:00pm Community Cookout (MZ Outdoors –food will be provided) Wedn., Aug. 5 at 3:30pm; Thurs., Aug. 13 at 4:00pm & Sun., Aug. 23 at 5:30pm Grand Lake Pool Party (for 2 hours at Bryson Memorial Swimming Pool, Celina)

Must pre-register. Friday, August 7 8:30pm Reels & Wheels, Disney’s “Up” (Movie starts at 9:30pm in St. Paul’s parking lot) Sunday, August 9 4:00pm Young Adult Pontoon Ride (meet at 6580 Brookside Dr., Celina) 6:00pm Young Adult Dinner (Boardwalk Grill) Friday, August 14 12:00pm Grand Lake UMC Manning Church Tent (Mercer County Fairgrounds until 9:00pm) Saturday, August 15 7:30pm “For King & Country” Concert (Mercer County Fairgrounds Grandstand) 11:00pm Teen Night (Fairgrounds) Sunday, August 16 Harvest Table Sunday - Collecting flour, brown sugar, instant potatoes, noodles, cake mixes and icing 2:00pm Grand Lake UMC Praise Band at Fair (Cooper Farms Entertainment Tent) Friday, August 21 8:30pm Reels & Wheels, “Remember the Titans” (Movie starts at 9:30pm in St. Paul’s parking lot)


*These are the birthdays that we have on record. If your birthday is not listed,

or is listed incorrectly, please call the church office at 586-6621.

01 Peg Coate

Jenna Hodge

Jason Menchhofer

Paula Rolfes

Allan Smith

Emmarie Souers

Keila Stucky

Benson Zimmerly

02 Alyssa Boeckman

Andrea Duerr

LaMya Lehman

Katie Loll

Cindy Piper

03 Joel Anderson

Caitlin Cramer

Myra McGee

Pam Stilwell

Bruce Swonger

04 Jay Dull

Quinn Harner

Gabby Houser

Aiden Quinn

Kelly Westgerdes

05 Chris Cornyn

Darren Heindel

Justin Krogman

Bonnie Moore

06 Nikki Gilbert

Ed Jeffries

07 Nathan Fortkamp

Claire Kuhn

Pat Loughridge

Taya Monroe

08 Madison Evans

McKenna Evans

Ken Gelhaus

08 Nancy Hathaway

Isaac Heilers

Chris Landon

Cathy Schreima

Aleha Schutte

Dana Sheets

09 Mandy Dicke

Skylee Riggs

Steve Weber

10 Kathleen Fox

Sandy Huckemeyer

Sophia Meyer

Canaan Miller

Everly Post

Jerry Temple

11 Joni Eichenauer

Kate Harner

Desi Loll

Christopher Mir

Jackson Nixon

Jim Reichert

Sara Smith

12 Holden Harner

Linda McGee

Danny Saunders

Brittany Schlarman

13 Jett Jeffries

Sarah Overley

Dillon Robbins

14 Katie Knoth

Tiffany Laffin

Aurora Loveless

Jen Werling

15 Ady Armstrong

Bella Eley

Cory Fortkamp

15 Derek Gagle

Connie Knapke

Summer Miller

16 Addison Bretz

Shawn Dues

Susie Ingraham

Bethany Wilson

17 Leah Cramer

Russell Giesige

Brantley Gray

18 Dalton Axe

Carly Hathaway

19 Mark Armstrong

Sophia Curtis

Nate Gunter

Pam Hume

Rachael Kimmel

Tiffany McKirnan

Matt Schlater

Jenny Shively

20 Ali Johnides

Sue Miller

Travis Pond

Max Riesen

Lillian Slusser

21 Gidget Applegate

Sam Heilers

Ava Hicks

Dominic Hughes

Erica Lusk

Daniel Nixon

Justin Pancake

Alex Ross

Kolton Schlarman

Jeannie Smalley

22 Matt Overman

August Birthdays*

22 Brenna Price

23 Kristy Gross

Gary Hensley

Nancy Heppeard

Jerry Humphrey

24 Haley Bretz

Kelly Hone

Claire Huwer

Caleb Kraner

Katie Nixon

Mark Saxer

Amber Slaughter

Kylene Tobin

25 Molly Byrne

Hope Gilbert

Kelsey Gundy

Landon Patterson

Rebecca Phares

Jake Zimmerly

26 Brant Byrley

Braiden Howard

Jess Hoyng

Alison Sorenson

Katie Weitzel

27 Amy Broering

28 Jeff Griswold

Emmy Schwieterman

Kerwin Stachler

29 Brenda McGee

Mike Smith

30 Ella Gray

Callum James

Carson Mitchell

Zoe Newcomb

31 Tara Kimmel

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