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CONNECTIONS NEWSLETTER St. Paul’s United Methodist Church

405 W. Beardsley Avenue

Elkhart, IN 46514 574-293-0482

Rev. Tom DeFries, Pastor

Website: stpaulselkhart.com

E-mail: elkhartstpaulsumc@gmail.com

Why we do what we do

Why does the church exist? We exist to help change lives. Our church’s mission is to help

people connect to Jesus and have transformed lives. Our vision is to offer the wholeness of life through Jesus to our neighborhood as we serve their needs. We exist to share the good news of Jesus with a world that is so often looking for answers, peace, and hope.

Why do we do what we do? We do all we can to introduce people to Jesus, so they too may

have a personal faith in Jesus and we focus on kingdom growth. Our goals are to connect people to Jesus, promote justice and expand the kingdom. We exist to help transform lives, which in turn transforms families and communities.

Are we making a difference? Yes, we are making a difference and lives are being changed.

Children finding safe havens, persons struggling with addictions finding freedom, the hopeless finding hope. We have stories of the broken finding healing and wholeness in Jesus.

How can I get involved? Find your place and join us. Sometimes it is just helping people take

that next step toward Jesus…connecting with someone at a block party or talking to someone at the VIP meals. Maybe sharing with your neighbor about where God is at work in your life or inviting them to come and see for themselves.

I personally connected with 3 awesome kids from the neighborhood at the last block party. They came to our church and felt safe, had fun and began to see what we are all about…they told me as they were leaving that “this place gets a 5 out of 5 rating, no a 10 out of 5”.

These are the reasons I give my life, time, energy, resources, finances – because we are fulfilling the great commission - going and making disciples of Jesus for the transformation of lives and the world.

There is no better place to give your life than to God and God’s kingdom work.

Pastor Tom

They told me as they were leaving that “this place

gets a 5 out of 5 rating…no a 10 out of 5”

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What a crazy spring we had, couldn’t make up its mind…cold, hot…rainy? But the summer is turning out pretty good. We are so busy…. Although we have added some amazing, awesome, wonderful volunteers…Steve,

Sharon, Jo! Thanks guys for keeping me up to date and organized. We are cleaning and clearing!

Wish List

Food Razors Shampoo Shaving Cream Dish soap Toilet Paper Laundry soap Diapers

The Block Party was a hit! Thank you to all who helped! It was a good day, a hot day, but a good day! Water slide…face painting…ices…popcorn…hotdogs... music…obstacle course!

VBS!!

Rolling Adventure Rampage!!

We are so excited! Come join us for some fun. We need volunteers…food for snacks…creative energy for making the stage and decorations. We need mu-sic leaders, teachers, group leaders, craft help-ers….Whew!

Please call if you would like to help 312-0591 293-0482

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Thank You...Once again, we wish to offer a very special Thank You to Brittany, Donna, the entire

Chancel Choir and all guests performers. We have listened to much memorable music at this church none more beauti-ful or meaningful than the one presented on Sunday, June 3rd. We have been truly blessed with the music you have

presented to us each Sunday, this special Music Sunday was inspiring. Thank You All. The Back Row Folks

July Drive-N-Dine...Saturday, July 21st at 5:30 at Das Dutchman Essenhaus in Middlebury. This year we will be seated upstairs ( elevator available) and will be in a private room. We will be served family style( all you care to eat ) which will include chicken, roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, corn, dinner rolls the rest of the good meal, finished off with pie. Because we are getting a private room and family style the price will be $22.00 (plus tip ) tax is included in this price. Payment will need to be paid to Sharon Johnson by July 15 and once the reservation is called in there can be no

refunds.

Summer Special Music...If you or someone you know ( either an individual or a group ) would like to provide special music some Sunday morning during the summer months, please either let Sharon Johnson or Donna Wagner know so

we can get a date for them.

2018 Food Drive ...July request: Canned Meats ( Spam, Chicken, Tuna, Salmon) The grocery cart will be available to

collect your donations throughout the month.

Sunday Volunteer Schedule for July 9:00 a.m. Host: Darlene VanWormer Greeters: Ellen Yoder, Neil Klockow and Sharon Johnson Liturgist: Chris Wiswell Ushers: 1 & 3 Wayne McLaughlin Dick Marshall & Bill Zimmerman, \15 & 22 Greg Schoenfeld, Dave Walker, Bonnie Shanholt, Dave Shanholt 29th Dick Marshall, Roger Spicher, Bill Zimmerman, Dave Shanholt Choir Director: Brittany Marlow Sound Board/Video: Ann Zimmerman 10:00 a.m. Coffee/Snacks//Set Up: 1st Birthday Cake by Stan & Kay Teal / Stan & Kay Teal 8 TBA / Roger & Elaine Fleischauer 15 Julie Hinzmann / Dave & Pam Walker 22 TBA /Kent & Sue sager 29 Ann Zimmerman / Bill & Ann Zimmerman 11:00 a.m. Greeter: 1 Stacey Frieden 8 & 15 Tony Frieden 22 & 29 Marty Mercer Ushers: 1 Dick Jones & Jennifer Callaway 8 & 15 Bob Baird & Diane Poplawski 22 & 29 Glen Yarnall & Paula Sharp Harris Liturgist: Worship Team Sound & Video Team: Kip & Crew Praise Team: Pastor Tom, Mary Bettis, Dave Robey, Katharine Robey, Shirley Robey, Roy DeVlieger & Joel DeFries

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JULY 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

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9 Traditional

10 Coffee/Classes

11 Contemporary

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11:30 Real Svs

7:30 AA/Alanon

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10:30 Office Staff

11:30 Real Svs

5:15 Praise Team

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Office Closed

7:30 Alanon/

Alateen

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11:30 Real Svs

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8 Ed’s Boys

11:30 Real Svs

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8 Communion

9 Traditional

10 Coffee/Classes

11 Contemporary

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11:30 Real Svs

6:00 Committees

7:15 Ad Council

7:30 AA/Alanon

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10:30 Office Staff

11:30 Real Svs

5:15 Praise Team

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11:30 Real Svs

7:30 Alanon/

Alateen

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11:30 Real Svs

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8 Ed’s Boys

11:30 Real Svs

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8:00 Free Breakfast

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9 Traditional

10 Coffee/Classes

11 Contemporary

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11:30 Real Svs

7:30 AA/Alanon

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10:30 Office Staff

11:30 Real Svs

5:15 Praise Team

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11:30 Real Svs

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Alateen

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11:30 Real Svs

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8 Ed’s Boys

11:30 Real Svs

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5:30 Drive-N-

Dine @ Das

Dutchman

Essenhaus

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9 Traditional

10 Coffee/Classes

11 Contemporary

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11:30 Real Svs

7:30 AA/Alanon

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10:30 Office Staff

11:30 Real Svs

5:15 Praise Team

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11:30 Real Svs

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Alateen

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8 Ed’s Boys

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10 Coffee/Classes

11 Contemporary

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6:30 Leadership

7:30 AA/Alanon

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10:30 Office Staff

11:30 Real Svs

5:15 Praise Team

V.B.S. THIS WEEK 6:00-7:30 P.M.