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REMEMBERING PASTOR BONNIE…

1935-2017

“Hold your hands right…” –Pastor Bonnie (Quotes, page 4; Obit page 18; photos pages 20 & 21; Memories page 19)

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UMC NEWSLETTER

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BUCK CREEK UMC NEWSLETTER - SEPTEMBER 2017

THE STAFF. Nancy Schnepp, editor, primary reporter nancymae51@yahoo.com

Other reporters this month: Kay Miller

Carol Shepard, church secretary, duplicator

Picture providers: Nancy Schnepp, Kay Miller, Jean Macy

Thanks be to God forever.

BCUMC on the web: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/bcumcin/

SANCTUARY FLOWERS 3 > Celebrating Caroline Coblentz's 85th birthday today!

from BCUMC

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17 > In memory of PaPaw & Granny for Grandparents Day from

Schnepp family

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WIDOWS CLUB MEETS & EATS September 13 The Widows Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, 9am at

Cracker Barrel on State Road 26, Lafayette, Indiana.

MUGS & MUFFINS MEETS SEPTEMBER 19 Mugs & Muffins will meet on Tuesday, September 19, at 9:30am in the

church fellowship hall (basement). All ladies welcome!

BC POST OFFICE HOURS CHANGING As of August 28, 2017, hours at the Buck Creek, Indiana Post Office will

change to 12:30pm-4:30pm (Monday through Friday), and 9:00am-11:00am

on Saturday mornings.

SUNDAY SCHOOL RESUMES SEPTEMBER 10 Sunday School classes will resume on Sept 10, 10:15am. We will be doing

heroes of the bible, beginning with Daniel in the Lion’s Den. Hope to see you

there!

SEPTEMBER MOWING SCHEDULE 3 > Brad May 10 > Mariann Arnold 17 > Fred Roach 24 > Brad May

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THANK YOU + I want to thank you our Church Family for the beautiful flowers that were

given to me for my 75th birthday. Thank you all so much. God Bless! Love,

-Linda Austin

+A big shout out for cleaning the graffiti off the Buck Creek Community

Center to Corey Tankersley! Corey not only cleaned the graffiti off the brick

but he put a fresh coat of paint on the concrete block where needed. Thank

you also goes to Doug Brown and Lafayette Masonry for donation of a brick

cleaner. What a great community we live in! -Barbara Knochel

+Hello! You've been so

faithful about praying for and

honoring Abigail since her

Baptism there by my brother

(Pastor Joe Hornick) in 2004.

You continued to keep her in

your prayers throughout her

battle with cancer 2007-2008.

She appreciates the regular

cards from your women's

Missionary Group.

We wanted to share that

Abigail was recently

confirmed at First United

Methodist Church in Park

Ridge, Illinois. She also

recently graduated 8th grade!

This April 21, 2018, we will

celebrate 10 years cancer free with Abigail! :) With kind regards, The

Mendoza Family - Mike, Judy, Abigail, Amanda

+ Praise God from whom all blessings flow!!! Our 5th Sunday Offering for

Haiti’s Kids was $267.30!! Thank you!! Thank you!! Thank you!!

–Jan Prosser

KENTUCKY MT. MISSION COMING SOON Kentucky Methodist Mt. Mission will be in town to pick up Sept. 18-19-20.

They have urgent needs for the processing plant: tall kitchen trash bags, paper

towels, 33 gallon size trash bags, toilet paper, latex gloves, Febreeze, rubber

bands and safety pins. Also: dishes, pots and pans, small appliances, toys for

kids, whatnots, swim suits for all ages. They are also in the process of

purchasing new trucks for picking up donations, so monetary donations are

appreciated. If you have breakables, please pack them as you would if you

were moving. Please have your items to church by September 17. Contact

Rita Darnell with questions.

The Mendoza Family

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QUOTES FROM PASTOR BONNIE SHOAF A collection of quotes from the 20 months that Bonnie was BCUMC’s pastor.

+ "Focus on God coming down and doing a new thing in your life." -Pastor

Bonnie (Nov. 25, 2001, her first Sunday)

+ "Reach for the spirit!" -Pastor Bonnie (Dec. 9, 2001)

+ “Open your bible every day and read and pray! A year from now you will

feel like a different person.” -Pastor Bonnie (Jan. 6, 2002)

+ “No one can snatch your faith away from you unless you hand it to them!”

-Pastor Bonnie (Jan. 13, 2002)

+ “A lesson of life: stay with God through all of the journey and freely ask for

a double portion.” -Pastor Bonnie (Feb. 3, 2002)

+ "We're called to be faithful. In what way is faith uplifting you?" -Pastor

Bonnie (March 10, 2002)

+ “We get too comfortable in our misery to recognize a miracle.” -Pastor

Bonnie (May 5, 2002)

+ “(On Pentecost) God gave the church the whole store.” -Pastor Bonnie (May

19, 2002)

+ “The Prince of Peace needs to be let into our hearts, homes and

communities.” -Pastor Bonnie (prayer) June 2, 2002

+ “If God baptizes you---who can unbaptize you?” -Pastor Bonnie (sermon)

June 30, 2002

+ “Don't ever stop praying for your children!” -Pastor Bonnie (sermon) July

14, 2002

+ “We need to seek silence to hear God's whispers, which may come as an

echo: I love you!” -Pastor Bonnie (sermon) Aug. 11, 2002

+ “Know as you are swallowing every drop of this (communion juice) that you

are forgiven.” -Pastor Bonnie (communion) Sept. 1, 2002

+ “Bring God into whatever is in your life. Feel the cup of blessings poured

out for our sins.” -Pastor Bonnie Oct. 6, 2002

+ “Are you so full of blessings that you don't recognize them?” -Pastor Bonnie

(sermon) Nov. 24, 2002

+ “The Church is responsible for keeping Advent from being labeled `24

Shopping Days til Christmas'.” -Pastor Bonnie (sermon) Dec. 8, 2002

+ “Some days we don't like the news so we turn the tv to Andy Griffith. Will

anything ever be that simple again?” -Pastor Bonnie Feb. 23, 2003

+ “It is important to listen to Jesus!” -Pastor Bonnie (Children's sermon)

March 30, 2003

+ “I love you dearly---you've stolen my heart entirely.” -Pastor Bonnie (on

leaving us) May 18, 2003

+ “God never gives up on you!” -Pastor Bonnie (last BCUMC sermon) June 1,

2003

+ “I love and appreciate you so much. Know how much I love you.” -Pastor

Bonnie to the congregation June 15, 2003 (her last Sunday as BCUMC pastor)

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OBITS

As a church family, and members of the Buck Creek community, we strive

to stay connected to one another. As the bible says, “Rejoice with those who

rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn.” –Romans 12:15

MICHAEL J. O'REILLY, 70 Michael J. O'Reilly, 70, passed away on

Friday, June 30, 2017 at his home in West

Lafayette, Indiana. Mike was born on Sunday,

Sept. 15, 1946 to Robert and Mary (Doyle)

O'Reilly in Lafayette. He was a graduate of

East Tipp High School in 1964 (where he

was on the football and golf teams, and also

Speech Club), the University of Notre Dame

(where he was on the rugby team) and St.

John's University School of Law. Following

two years of active duty with the Army

Infantry

School at

Fort

Benning, Mike returned to Lafayette to

practice law, retiring from the bar early

this year. In 1968 Mike married Jean Jacob

in Rochester, IN and she survives. They

raised two children, Kevin (wife

Kimberly) and Mary (husband Kyle

Chiang). Their grandchildren are Bridget,

Brennan and Ben O'Reilly and Lucas and

Sam Chiang. He was preceded in death by

his parents and stepmother Lou Tolen

O'Reilly. With his father he shared a love

of fishing (on the Tippecanoe and on their

annual forays to Wisconsin) and woodworking.

Visitation was Wednesday, July 5 at Soller-Baker W. Lafayette Chapel.

The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated on Thursday at the Church of the

Blessed Sacrament, W. Lafayette, Father Andrew DeKeyser officiating. In lieu

of flowers donations may be made to the Matthew 25 Care and Share soup

kitchen, 612 Wabash Avenue.

Our sincerest sympathies to Michael's family and friends. His name will be

added to the in-memory-of list with the socks collected at BCUMC and given

to the residents of the Lebanon Children's Home in 2017.

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MARYANN MARTIN, 71 Maryann Martin, 71, of

Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on

Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at IU Health

Arnett. Born on Thursday,

November 1, 1945 in Lafayette, she

was the daughter of the late Carl and

Bernadine (Kuckartz) McCormick.

Maryann graduated from East Tipp

High School in 1964.

Her marriage was to Perry Martin

on Saturday, August 1, 1964 in

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church

of West Lafayette. He survives.

Maryann worked in the meat

department of Kroger, retiring in

2006. She was a member of the

IVFA Auxiliary, was an avid reader,

and enjoyed gardening.

Surviving with her husband is

their daughter, Sherry Martin.

Visitation was held from 5-8 pm,

with an IVFA Memorial Service at

7 pm, Friday, July 14, 2017 at

Hippensteel Funeral Home. Mass

of Christian Burial was at 10:30 am,

Saturday, July 15, 2017 at the

Cathedral of Saint Mary of the

Immaculate Conception with Fr.

Ambrose Ziegler officiating. Burial

followed in Wyandotte Cemetery in

Dayton. Memorial contributions

may be made to Community Cancer

Network.

Our sincerest sympathies to

Maryann's family and friends. Her

name will be added to the in-

memory-of list with the socks

collected in 2017 at BCUMC and

delivered to the Lebanon Children's

Home.

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PATRICIA "PAT" ANN (METZGER) OLSEN, 70 Patricia "Pat" Ann (Metzger)

Olsen, age 70, of Lafayette, Indiana,

passed away in the St. Anthony

Healthcare Center, Lafayette, on

Friday, July 14, 2017 at 8:10 p.m. Pat

was born in Lafayette, Indiana on

Tuesday, June 24, 1947. She was the

daughter of the late Ellsworth Pat and

Marie (Parke) Metzger. She was a life

resident of Lafayette, graduating from

East Tipp High School in 1965. She

had been in Pep Club, Sunshine Club,

& Chorus all four years. Pat had

attended Vincennes University.

Pat formerly worked as a cashier

for the Pay Less Supermarket in

Lafayette for several years. She had

attended the Church Alive in

Lafayette. She was a member of the

Ladies Auxiliary of the V.F.W. Post in Lafayette and the Eagles Lodge in

Lafayette. She enjoyed singing Karaoke to Patsy Cline tunes. Pat enjoyed

listening to music by Elvis.

Pat was formerly married to John Sinclair Olsen. He preceded her in death.

Pat leaves behind two sons, Jeff (Lori) Olsen, Lafayette and Marcus

(Catharine) Olsen, Munster, IN; six grandchildren, Marcus P. Olsen, Ashley

N. Reitz, Kimberly M. Olsen, Cora B. Olsen, Parker R. Olsen and Eva M.

Olsen; three great-grandchildren.

A memorial service was held at Calvary Chapel, 2111 E. State St.,

Lafayette on Sunday, July 23rd at 1:30 p.m. with Pastor Joe Bell officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Calvary Chapel, 2111 E. State St.,

Lafayette, IN 47905. Condolences may be sent on line to

www.mausfuneralhome.com.

Our sincerest sympathies to Pat's family and friends. Her name will be

added to the in-memory-of list with the socks collected at BCUMC in 2017 and

delivered to the Lebanon Children's Home.

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DOROTHY MARIE TIMBERMAN BUSH, 88 (Mrs. Bush) Dorothy Marie Timberman Bush 88,

entered into her Heavenly home on Monday,

July 17, 2017 in Huntington, Indiana. Born

on Friday, March 1, 1929 in Clay County, IN,

she was the daughter of John Robert & Eula

Parrish Timberman and wife of John Reed

Bush who preceded her in death in 2001.

Dorothy was a graduate of Ben Davis

High School and earned a Bachelor & Master

of Science degrees from Indiana University.

She was a 38 year School teacher at:

Bloomfield High School, Indianapolis School

#49, Twin Lakes High School in Monticello,

Tecumseh Jr. High School, Wainwright Jr. High, Monitor and Buck Creek

Schools, East Tipp Jr. and High School (where she taught Physical

Education and Health) until her retirement in 1991.

Dorothy married John R. Bush on Weds., Dec. 20, 1961 in Shelbyville, IN.

She moved to Huntington to be near her son's family following John's death in

2001. Survivors include: a son: James Bush and wife Peggy; grandsons:

Alexander and wife Katheryn of Denver, CO; Joshua Bush of Huntington; a

sister: Mary and husband Andy Gantenbein of Stevensville, MI; sister-in-law:

Mary Jane Bell Timberman of Brazil, IN; several nieces & nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother: Bernard Eugene

Timberman, and two sisters: Catherine

Timberman & Lela Josephine (Al Durbin).

The family greeted friends at Faith Lutheran

Church, 3416 E. 900 N., Roanoke, Indiana on

Friday, July 21, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00

p.m.Funeral service was held at 10:00 a.m. with

one hour of visitation prior to the service on

Saturday, July 22, 2017 at Faith Lutheran

Church with Rev. Shayne Jonkers officiating.

Interment was at the Tippecanoe Memory

Gardens Cemetery in Lafayette, Indiana.

Memorial donations can be made out to Faith

Lutheran Church Worship for Shut Ins in care

of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street,

Huntington, IN 46750.

Our sincerest sympathies to Mrs. Bush's family and friends. She will be

remembered by many students whom she instructed over her long teaching

career. Her family should know that she made a difference in their lives. Her

name will be added to the in-memory-of list with the socks collected at

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BCUMC in 2017 for the residents of the Lebanon Children's Home. We think

she would have liked that.

HELEN E. (HICKMAN) COCHRAN, 83 Helen E. (Hickman) Cochran 83 of W.

Lafayette, IN, passed away on Saturday

July 15, 2017 at The Springs at Lafayette,

surrounded by her family. She was born on

Thurs., April 26, 1934 in Delphi, IN to the

late John M. and Madge A. (Pontney)

Hickman. On Wednesday, September 26,

1956 she married Eugene A. Cochran and

he preceded her in death May 11, 2012.

She graduated from St Elizabeth School

of Nursing becoming an RN after passing

the state boards and started her nursing

career working at St. Elizabeth Hospital in

Lafayette, IN. Then she moved to Brook,

IN where she worked in the office of Dr.

Arthur Schoonveld MD and Dr. Harold

Johnson MD. Following that she worked

part time at the White County Hospital.

Her greatest joy was working for the Rensselaer Home Care and later for

Lafayette Home Care where she provided healthcare to patients in the

surrounding rural communities. She loved driving the hundreds of miles she

put in each week and the friendships she developed with each of her patients.

Outside of work Helen enjoyed reading, going to garage sales, shopping at

the Goodwill Store, the companionship of her Scottish terrier Lady, and

spending time with her family.

Surviving are her four loving children Mark (Barbara) Cochran of

Lafayette, Lisa (Thomas) Wright of West Lafayette, Lori (Christopher) Bryant

of West Lafayette and Matthew (Dawn) Cochran of Boswell. Also surviving

are grandchildren Bethany and Whitney Wright, Megan (Tyler) Cotterman,

Robert (Claire) Cochran, Nathan Bryant, Marissa Bryant and her fiancé Jayden

Fackelman, Claudia, Owen, Adric, and Carolyn Cochran. There are three great

grandchildren Rhett, Ruby, and Rhennie Cochran, and her sister-in-law Doris

Hickman who was thought of as a sister. Helen was preceded in death by her

brothers John M. and Leonard K. Hickman. Donations may be made to the St

Elizabeth Alumni Association of the St Elizabeth School of Nursing.

Graveside services were Wednesday July 19th at Tippecanoe Memory

Gardens at 11 am with Pastor Dwight Monical officiating.

Our sincerest sympathies to Helen’s family and friends. Her kindness as a

nurse, and her sense of humor will long be remembered. Helen’s name will

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grace the in-memory-of list with the socks collected at BCUMC in 2017 for the

residents of the Lebanon Children’s Home.

QUOTES May 28, 2017 + Ruth: “What’s Memorial Day all about?” Zohie: “Remembering people

who died in wars.” –Children’s Sermon

+ “What are some freedoms we have?” -Ruth *Freedom of speech. Freedom

to vote.* “How about freedom to attend church and Sunday School? Do you

know that’s a freedom that in some countries isn’t possible.” *We do have a

lot of freedoms. –Gabe* -Children’s sermon

+ “The greatest freedom we have is in Jesus Christ. The penalty for sin is

death but Jesus set us free from that penalty by dying on the cross. He did that

for you (names each child). Did you know He did that for you? God planned

that. Jesus paid the price. Let’s thank God for Jesus who set us free from sin.”

–Ruth Davidson (Children’s sermon)

+ “Dear Lord, thank You for freedoms we enjoy. Help us to remember

freedom is not free. Others have fought for that freedom. Thank You for

Jesus who paid the price so we can have eternal life. Amen.” –Ruth Davidson

(Children’s sermon prayer)(Ruth gave each child a small American flag)

+”Thank you for serving our country. We really thank you for those who gave

their lives so we might have freedom. We pray for those serving now for their

protection.” –Pastor Dwight (prayer)

OUR SYMPATHIES

Our deepest sympathies to the families of:

Kristine Swank

Edna Ruth Holsinger Graham Blocher

Lena G. Jones

Barbara Zufall

Alice Linn

These names will be added to the in-memory-of list with

the socks collected at BCUMC in 2017 for the residents of

the Lebanon Children’s Home.

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FIVE QUESTIONS!

On July 16, 2017, Maralyn Turner brought two guests to worship service,

close friend Gloria Roberts Waymouth and Gloria’s husband Don. Gloria

was in town for the Buck Creek – Monitor Reunion which was held the day

before (see page 14). Gloria’s mother Lucile Roberts was a Sunday School

teacher at BCUMC many years ago. Let’s see what Gloria has to say about

BCUMC, then and now!

GLORIA ROBERTS WAYMOUTH 1. When you first saw the church building again, what things did you

notice that had changed?

It was so nice to be back to the BCUMC. Many times we have driven by the

church when we were at Buck Creek but the handicap entry was new to me.

That is so helpful to so many people who may not be able to climb the steps to

attend church and other gatherings. When we entered the church it was as if

maybe we had never left it. Although the furniture and etc. appeared new, the

set up of the church was the same and beautiful. I was glad to see music was

still part of the service. I was sad to see the choir seats empty as this was so

much a part of the church not only on Sunday services but special events at

other times. Maralyn Turner and I sang in the choir and in our high school

years she played her marimba and I the piano. We often were reminded by our

parents to

not get one

of our

laughing

episodes

during the

church

service! The

addition to

the

basement is

quite lovely.

I am sure

the extra

kitchen and

class room

space is very

helpful.

2. How many years had it been since you had visited BCUMC?

My last memory of attending BCUMC was when you honored my mother,

Lucile E. Roberts on her retirement from her many years of teaching Sunday

Left to right: Gloria Waymouth, Maralyn

Turner & Don Waymouth having fun!

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School Classes. She loved teaching the little children and was able to do it for

many years with the faithful help of Mary E. Davidson. Thank you again

Mary.

3. Your mother Lucile Roberts was a Sunday School teacher at BCUMC.

What memories do you have of her teaching you and your friend

Maralyn?

I was very young when mother had me in her class. I soon was promoted to

Sarah J. Norris in the next class which Maralyn Turner had already been

attending. Maralyn has told me my mother in later years had given her much

help in some hard times she had encountered. I remember helping mother plan

and make things for her classes through my senior year in high school

especially the birth of baby Jesus during Christmas .

4. Tell us about yourself (marriage, career, etc.)

I was born 11-12-1934 to Charles R. and

Lucile E. Roberts. My growing up years

was all in Buck Creek. I graduated from

BCHS in 1952 at which time I left B.C. at

age 17 to enroll in St. Elizabeth School of

Nursing. I was very fortunate to be

awarded a full scholarship to St. E. I

loved nursing then and it is still very

much in my heart. I graduated from St. E

in 1955, took my state boards and passed.

I was finally an R.N. After graduation I

went to Rensselaer to work for a

physician. While in Rensselaer I met Don

Waymouth who had just finished 4 years

in the navy. Courtship began and on

September 23, 1956 we were married in

the Rensselaer United Methodist Church.

Maralyn was supposed to be one of my

bridesmaids but Carmen was due in

November and she was unable to be in the

wedding although she did attend. Our first son Steve was born 01-27-1958

followed by Timothy born 02-23-1959. We must say they were and still are

the joy of our lives. Steve and Lynn were married 05-08-1982 and blessed us

with 3 grandchildren, Maegan, Shannon and Chad. Tim and Sue were married

07-09-1983 and blessed us with 2 grandchildren, Adam and Heather. Shannon

and Matt married and have blessed us with one great granddaughter, Gracie. I

retired in December 1999 after 45 years of nursing. I must say I truly still

miss nursing. In July, 2004 we decided to move to Florida. Our son Tim and

wife Sue live in Lutz, Fl. which is only 40 miles from here where we live in

Hudson. Nice to have them close.

In September, 2016 we returned to Rensselaer to attend church service at the

Methodist church we were married in to celebrate 60 years of marriage. Our

Gloria, RN

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sons and their wives were able to attend with us. Steve and Lynn from Kansas

and Tim and Sue from Florida. A wonderful time was had by all. God has

blessed us with good physical health (and most of our mental health) of which

we are very thankful.

5. What is one of your fondest memories of Buck Creek United Methodist

church?

Most of my fond memories of the church comes from the people and pastors.

My father died when I was 9 years old and in all of my childhood people of

the church, masons, Eastern Star and the community helped us if ever needed.

Sometimes we never knew who had done things for us. I know they have been

rewarded by a higher being for their kindness.

Thank you again Nancy for the pictures. I hope this will help you with your

article. You do such a great job with this Newsletter. My thanks to everyone

for the welcome back to the church. I feel it is so rewarding to have a small

church and see the people take such an active role in keeping it going. Also,

thank you Pastor Monical for your message and the condolences for my

roommate, Helen Cochran and her family.

Jimmy I was thrilled to see your son spreading the word and then finding out

he is married to one of our classmates daughters. Really is a small world.

Also, thanks to you Ruth for continuing teaching the young ones.

Sincerely,

-Gloria Waymouth

Left to right: Maralyn Turner, Gloria

Waymouth, and Peg Eckhart

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BUCK CREEK – MONITOR SCHOOLS FIRST COMBINED

GATHERING, MET AT FAIRVIEW July 15, 2017 An attendance of 150 + enjoyed an excellent lunch served by Stonehouse

Restaurant. Parking problems were all taken care of by Jim Kite, Alan Miller

and Dick Collins. Seating was 100 upstairs and 50 + downstairs. Right away

everyone decided the space sure needed to be larger. Everyone survived and

we were very happy to have such a great turnout for this first event.

At 12:00 Alan Miller gave the invocation for both groups. A short business

meeting conducted by Jean Macy and Dick Wiegand started at 1:00P.M. Dick

and Jean counted the votes on the decision of continuing the dinner on a joint

basis. The vote was unanimous that we continue.

It was suggested that we sit the classes together and that the Memorials for

our departed classmates be read. The board readily accepted these

suggestions.

The Alumni had traveled from Florida, California and Illinois just to name

a few of the states. Oldest Graduate from Monitor was: Elizabeth Combs

Teel, 1941. Oldest Graduate from Buck Creek was: Margie Fisher Dunk

1943.

It was agreed that July 2018 will be the next Monitor and Buck Creek

Alumni Luncheon. (East Tipp HS graduates will be included.) Everyone truly

enjoyed meeting “old” friends with lots of laughing and good conversation.

We had many people helping take down tables and cleaning up. Thanks again

to all board members who made this event possible.

-Judy Brooks Bandy

Secretary Buck Creek Alumni

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Thanks to Jean Macy for photos. This year’s “yearbook”!

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RECIPE CORNER Don’t let anyone look down on you

because you are young, but set an

example for the believers in speech, in

conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.

–1 Timothy 4:12 Coming across an old lunch menu from

Hershey Elementary, 1996, I spotted

“Texas Straw Hats” as the main dish on

one of the days. I was inspired to make

and taste this dish that my children had

consumed but I never had. Here it is!

–Nancy Schnepp

TEXAS STRAW HATS

1 c. chopped onion

2/3 c. chopped celery

2/3 c. chopped green pepper

2 lbs. ground beef

2-3 tsp. chili powder

2 tsp. salt

1/2 tsp. thyme

1/4 tsp. pepper

2 (6 oz.) cans tomato paste

1/2 c. catsup

2 c. water

2 tsp. Worcestershire

Dash Tabasco

3 tbsp. Crisco

Shredded sharp American cheese

Lg. bag corn chips (such as Fritos)

In large skillet cook onion, celery and green pepper in hot fat until tender but

not brown. Add beef, brown lightly. Add remaining ingredients except chips

and cheese. Simmer uncovered for 1 hour stirring occasionally. Serve over

corn chips. Toss generously with shredded cheese. Serves 8-10.

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MALCOLM’S MISSION PROJECT: REPORT Lovingly known as Malcolm's

Mission Project, the ice cream

booth at the Tippecanoe Steam and

Power show served coffee, Mary

Lou's donuts, and Glover's ice

cream. Thanks to all who helped

and to Sam Stratton for

transportation of the ice cream.

Tristin Pattee, Linda Habbinga,

Glenda Davidson, and Kay Miller

participated in the iron skillet toss

at the Tippecanoe Steam and Power

Show July 29. Although Tristan

was the closest of these participants

being only 6" inches from the

target, The winner had a direct hit

on the bull's-eye.

Background: Steam & Power

Show used to be held at Battle

Ground battlefield and was 3 days.

It has moved to the Amphitheater

and reduced to one day. Another

church (BGUMC?) had an ice

cream booth and did very well.

When it moved, sales plummeted.

Then the booth was moved and it

did not get any better. I think the

church pulled out.

Last year, Malcolm (Miller)

wanted an ice cream booth.

Malcolm set everything up himself

including getting people to work,

ordered supplies, then turned the

profits over to the church for

"Missions". Malcolm had said

"Wherever it is needed." This year, Malcolm was ill, and Ralph Rohrer had

already signed a contract for the ice cream booth so we fulfilled the

commitment. Last year we thought Malcolm should choose the mission, but

he said it was to go to the church.

This year... we fulfilled the commitment. I feel Malcolm had a 2-fold

purpose: 1) the Steam & Power is dwindling and this would help add interest

to it. 2) the church might as well benefit. -Kay Miller

Tristan Pattee & Danny Seng buying

ice cream at Malcolm’s Mission booth

Preparing for the iron skillet toss!

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FORMER BCUMC PASTOR PASSES AWAY BONNIE MARIE SHOAF, 81

Bonnie Marie Shoaf, 81, of Lafayette, Indiana, died on Tuesday, July 11,

2017 at 04:24 am at St. Mary Healthcare with family by her side. She had been

a resident there for the past 3 months following a stroke. She was born in

Lafayette, Indiana on Saturday, November 2, 1935 to the late Oscar Shoaf and

Bernice (Peneton) Shoaf.

Surviving are her son, Rick (Alice) Johnson, Lafayette, daughters Wanda

Miller, Lafayette, Kelli (Mike) Robinson, Osceola, IN, Shelli Treely,

Mishawaka, IN; six grandchildren Dusty Miller, Lafayette, Brandon Johnson,

Evansville, Mitchell Robinson (Alice) Solon, OH, Jenna Smith (Isaac)

Plainfield, IN, Kelsey Treely, South Bend, IN, Phillip Treely, Chicago, IL; and

four great grandchildren, Libby, Caroline, Wilson and Calvin. Also surviving

is her sister Maxine Nelson (Blanchard). She was preceded in death by her

brother Wallace Shoaf and sister Dorothy Alice Mournout.

Bonnie was a 1953 graduate of Jefferson High School in Lafayette.She held

various secretarial positions in Lafayette prior to accepting the position of

Resident Program Director of Pine Creek United Methodist Camp in Pine

Village, Indiana in 1969 where she and her family resided for 12 years as

caretakers.

Bonnie spent her life as a faithful and loyal servant of God. She was

licensed into ministry in 1981 and was ordained by the North Indiana

Conference of the United Methodist Church in 1988 after attending Garrett-

Theological Seminary and Purdue University. Pastor Bonnie served

congregations throughout northern Indiana, including Goodland, Raub, Porter,

South Bend First UMC, Bourbon, Buck Creek UMC (Nov. 2001-June 2003);

Burlington, Armstrong, and most recently visitation pastor at Grace UMC

where she was a member. She also served as a visitation chaplain for Serenity

Hospice, a ministry she cherished. Retirement didn't suit her because she felt

her work was never done. It was her calling to help people understand God's

love whether it be through the pulpit, mission trips, or quiet conversations.

And she did so with loving grace and conviction. She touched the lives of

countless people over the years and continued to touch them even in her final

days.

She traveled the world, but called Lafayette home. Her radiant smile could

easily be spotted in the community she loved. Whether she was enjoying the

Citizen's Band concerts, meeting friends for lunch, or taking a walk, her zest

for life was contagious. Her world travels took her to Israel, Greece, the

Caribbean, Iceland, Ireland, Japan, embracing each culture and the people she

met. She especially enjoyed going with her family throughout the United

States to watch the Cubs. A special trip was made to attend games 6 and 7 of

the World Series where her beloved Cubbies became the World Series

Champions on her 81st birthday (she was a lifelong fan). Her adventures led

her to parachute from an airplane on four occasions, taking grandchildren or

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anyone else who dared to go with her. The exhilaration of the fall left her on

solid ground in her faith for Christ as she knew He created the heavens and

earth.

In Bonnie's world, there were no strangers, only people she hadn't met.

Bonnie could strike up a conversation with anyone at any time about any topic.

She always left them for the better and perhaps with another point of view to

ponder. Bonnie was always rooting for the underdog. She loved people. And

they loved her.

Funeral services were at Grace United Methodist Church. Rev. Lore Blinn

Gibson officiated at the service, and many gave their memories of Bonnie.

Burial followed in Armstrong Cemetery of Greenhill, IN. In lieu of flowers,

donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church - Pastor's

Discretionary Fund (used to provide confidential financial support to persons

in need or for church expenses not totally covered by the budget); A Better

Life - Brianna's Hope c/o Grace United Methodist Church (a faith based

support group for those affected by addiction); or Serenity Hospice - West

Lafayette, Indiana (funds provide a beneficial service and are used to carry out

meaningful wishes identified by those being served compassion and care by

Serenity Hospice). Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care.

Our deepest and sincerest sympathies to Bonnie’s family and friends. She

touched every life of those who attended BCUMC during her service there. A

donation will be made in her beautiful name to the Gideons by BCUMC. And

the addition of her name to the in-memory-of list with the socks collected at

BCUMC in 2017 for the Lebanon Children’s Home, that hurts. Bonnie

enjoyed her trip with the Ladies Missionary delivering the socks. She

continued to give even after she was assigned elsewhere by the District. We

shall all miss you Pastor Bonnie. Hope the angels can keep up with you!

MEMORIES OF BONNIE + The first time I met her at a church gathering we discovered we had both

graduated from Jeff High School and we broke out singing the "Jeff Fight

Song". Of course, she was the better singer! -Pat Sense

+ I remember when she and Peg would come to Delphi to visit and eat donuts

and drink coffee. Paul said he always liked her better than any female pastor

he had ever known. -Lena Jones, San Diego, CA.

+ One of my fondest memories of Pastor Bonnie was the Seder meal, back in

April of 2003. This to our knowledge had never been done at BCUMC. She

led us through the steps, and we tasted things we never had before. An

explanation and significance of each element was given. From the bitter

herbs and roasted egg, to the Haroset and Gefilte fish, it was a unique

experience that I will always treasure. -Nancy Schnepp

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As Mary, Mother of Jesus

Baptizing babies

Beautiful Bonnie

Honoring graduates

Participating in VBS

Pastor Andy Durbin & Bonnie Encouraging our youth

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Delivering the socks to Lebanon!

Church retreat

Missions trip to Kentucky

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+ We called her our Sweet Bonnie, loved being with her. We went to her

house to pick up the book she wrote about her life experiences. Right away she

makes you feel at home. Loved our visits with her and our lunches. She made

us feel like the most important people in her life at that moment. One year at

our church retreat she showed us how to make fuzzies out of yarn, for

comforting you when you need something to hold anywhere anytime. We are

going to miss her and her fun loving ways. -Fred and Faye Merkel

+ When I think of Pastor Bonnie, I think ENERGY and lots of it!! You never

knew where you might spot her either. The hospital, Arni's, water aerobics at

the Y... I'm telling you the energy bunny had nothing on her. Of course church

and caring for others was her passion and it showed. She always made me feel

like the prettiest gal in the room... What a wonderful person! I was honored

to know her. She will be missed by many! I can hear our Lord saying,

Welcome back home Bonnie, job well done!! -Sheryl Polley

+ When I think of Pastor Bonnie, these words come to mind: called, strong,

faith-filled, adventurous, non-judgmental, sincere, human, committed, loving

servant of our Lord. Our loss...Heaven's gain! -Ruth Davidson

SERVANTS, first service – September 2017

USHERS > Billie Burkhalter / Pat Sense / Retta Whiteaker / Ken Mueller GREETERS > Bev Poore / Faye Merkel ACOLYTE > Markus May LITURGIST > Coley Sharp CHILDREN’S MESSAGE > Pam Smith (10th, 17th, 24th) BELL RINGER > Olen Shepard COMMUNION STEWARD > Mariann Arnold FIREFIGHTER COOKIE TAKER > Mariann Arnold SCRIPTURE READERS > Sam Stratton (3rd); Diane White (10th); Ralph Rohrer (17th); Carol Shepard (24th) NURSERY WORKERS > See Michele Roach to volunteer

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