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Newsletter Article for June 2016
Dear friends, It is difficult for me to think that this is the last newsletter article that I will be writing to you. Once again I want to thank you for your hospitality and care. You are a wonderful church family. Take good care of your new pastor, and of one another – love, even as God in Christ has loved you! I woke in the early morning. It is part of my body rhythm. I am able to fall asleep within a couple minutes of laying down, but then God will wake me up to talk with me… and it is usually early morning.
God and I were to have a discussion about the word “trying”. Janet and I were on our way to ‘sit’ Alayna – now one year old. She is a delightful gal! But sometimes, she can be trying. My grandkids would tell you that as it is getting late in the day that gramps gets ‘grumpy’ – that means trying! They have already become experts at either skating around it, or becoming trying themselves! You get the picture?
Well, then, God and I went to thinking about another definition. The Apostle Paul in writing to letter to the Hebrews wrote: “Therefore let us also… lay aside every weight and sin that clings so closely, and let us run with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to Jesus…” I think Paul was saying: “Keep on trying!” So on the other side of this whole thing is the sense of ‘keeping on keeping on.” You know… the perseverance of running water that, in time, makes grand and awesome canyons! You know… the perseverance of strengthening ourselves with a faith that
will not fail! Then I did a scripture search on the word ‘trying’ – that is, once I woke and was underway! Neither of these definitions appear in the New Testament. The only references are about Jesus … and various persons and powers that were intent on ‘trying Jesus’. Like in the Devil taking Jesus to the wilderness. Like in the Phari-sees’ continual attempt to ‘trip him up’. Like in the agony God put Jesus through in the Gethsemane garden. Then the light bulb came on! God spoke in a new way. “Glenn, look at this… in every situation you have the capacity to see the situation in one of two ways. You can receive it as a ‘trying circumstance’ and begin to build approaches that are frustrating, defensive, isolating, etc.. Or you have the opportunity to see what is in front of you as a challenge to use God’s transforming power in you through the Spirit to ‘run the race’, to ‘enjoy the moment’. All this” God said, “is a moment of trial. Sometimes evil desire presses you. Sometimes I am trying you. Sometimes it is more complex than you can readily see.” EACH MOMENT IN LIFE IS A RESURRECTION MOMENT … an opportunity for transformational new life! God’s grace… Pastor Glenn
Time Change! We will begin our summer schedule on June 5. Early church will remain the same. Second
service will begin at 10:00 a.m.
Graduate Sunday is June 5. If you have a child or grandchild who is
graduating from high school, college or trade school and would like them to be recognized for their accomplishments please
let Pastor Glenn know or you may call the church office.
Directory Assistance
The latest church directory
we have is 2009! It is time
for a new one! If you are
interested in chairing this
very useful tool please see
Glenn Kohlhepp.
Outreach
Thanks to all those who are bringing in shoes for the Shoe Drive . So far we have just over 100 pairs. The last day to bring your shoes (any condition) to church is Sunday, June 5. They will be delivered to Annual Conference later that week.
Sewing Circle will meet on Monday, June 6 and Monday, June 13, from 7-9 pm in the Ed. Bldg. All are welcomed to attend sewing experience or not.
There will be a Kid's Sewing Day on Wednesday, June 22, from 10:00 am until 2:00 pm in the Ed. Bldg. Please contact Janet Black, [email protected], to register. We are planning a sewing project and provide lunch.
During the summer, the Outreach Committee is collecting items for Layette Kits for the Eastbrook Mission Barn. Many women do not have swaddling clothes with which to welcome their child into the world. Layette Kits provide basic supplies for their babies needs. Please bring items to the church and place in the box at the back of the sanctuary. You do not have to purchase all of the items in the kit - we will assemble all donated items into kits and if we have extra, will deliver them to the Mission Barn with the completed kits.
Layette Kit Materials
6 cloth diapers
Pre-folded or plain diapers only;
No disposable diapers.
2 shirts
Undershirts or onesies.
2 washcloths
Infant size only;
No adult washcloths.
2 gowns or sleepers
2 diaper pins
Must have protective plastic closures;
No regular safety pins.
1 sweater or jacket
Must open from the front;
May be hand knitted, crocheted, or sewn;
Hooded sweatshirts are acceptable.
2 receiving blankets
Sizes may range from 28x28 inches to 32x32 inches; No crib blankets please.
Important Notes
All items must be new.
Do not wash any of the items as they will then be
considered used.
On Sunday, June 26, immediately following the 10:00 am worship service, there will be a covered dish picnic (weather permitting in the pavilion or in the Social Hall) as a farewell to Pastor Glenn. Please watch your Sunday bulletins for more information. Mark your calendar and plan to attend!
Outreach
June is our month to provide desserts for our friends at the South Butler County Meals-On-Wheels program, based at the Glade Run Presbyterian Church. There is a sign-up sheet at the back of the church for you to volunteer to make and deliver 4-5 dozen servings of dessert on any Monday, Wednesday, or Friday in June. Desserts need to be delivered, around the back of Glade Run church, by 9 am on your day. Cookies, cakes, brownies, sweet beads, or bar cookies are welcome (just no sticky icings, please.)Additionally, anyone wishing to contribute sugar-free desserts is welcome to take a donation to the church at any time-these desserts are frozen and taken out as needed at the Meals-On-Wheels.
Special thanks to Michele and Rick Baker, Janet Black, Eleanor Hackett, Barb Mickey, Shirley Osborne and Esther Rea for participating in Adopt-A-Road in May - Airport Road never looked better!
Outreach
Ladies Bible Study group at our visit at the Eastbrook Mission Barn. We helped put together over 300 Health Kits, most of which will be sent to Syria. We were able to see the great improvements made to the facility since we had last visited several years
ago. We had a great day!
Thank you to Cub Scout Troop 53 for planting the beautiful flowers around the church property!
Voice Lessons Beginning Sunday, June 5, 2016
Where: Nixon United Methodist Church (Sanctuary) When: After church on Sundays *see below*, Price $10.00 a lesson
Voice lessons will begin at 11:20. Chase will be doing 20 minute lessons with each person, so the next lesson would start at 11:40. Lesson focus: we will work on your personal technique and voice, work through music that we have in the choir, as well a music that you want to sing possibly for special music. Through this music, we will develop tone, musicality, accurate pitch, self-confidence, and healthy vocal production.
Payments will be expected at the lesson, whether it is at the beginning or the end. If there are any issues that arise with payments, just let me know and we can work them out! Time slots are filling up fast.
Please call the Nixon Church office if you are interested 724-586-7372.
Nixon United Methodist Church
1 Day VBS! Wednesday, August 3, 2016
From 9-4:30
The day will be divided into three sessions. Parents can pick their child/children up at the end of any of the session. Snacks and lunch will be provided. The day will be jam packed with Bible stories, activities, crafts, and music. Please contact the church office to register or for more information. The cost is $5.00 per child. Each child will get a tee-shirt
Come join us as we learn more about Jesus!
Session 1 ends at 11:30 You may pick your child up in the church basement.
Session 2 ends at 2:00 You may pick your child up in the church sanctuary.
Session 3 ends at 4:30 End of day pick up will be in the church sanctuary.
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Nixon United Methodist Church 334 Airport Rd.
Butler, PA 16002 724-586-7372
Child’s name:_____________________________ Age:_______Date of birth:_________ Last school grade completed:______ Name of parent(s):________________________ Address:________________________________ City:_____________State:_________Zip Phone #:________________ Email:__________________________________
Medical information
Allergies or other medical conditions: _______________________________________
In case of emergency, contact:
_______________________________________
Phone number: _______________________________________
Relationship to child:
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NIXON (Blessed Beginnings) PRESCHOOL
We'd like to send a big thank you to everyone who participated in our 5K FUNdraiser on May 14! Even though the weather didn't cooperate, we think everyone still had a great time! From business sponsors, 5K participants and Chinese auction tickets, we were able to raise over $3600...a BIG success! Thank you!
Our school year has ended and we're looking ahead into next year. We still have some spots left in both the M/W/F Pre-K class and the T/Th Preschool class. Call 724-586-7372 to schedule a tour or to get more information. We're excited to announce the addition of Missy Shiever to our teaching staff! Mrs. Shiever will be teaching the T/Th class (with Carlynn Evans as the Assistant teacher). Welcome Missy!
2014-2015 Audit Reports
The audits for 2014 and 2015 were completed on May 12,2016 by the Auditing Committee, consisting of
Linda Bodesheim, Lorry Donaldson, and Donna Bryant. There were no significant discrepancies found.
Audit results have been given to the Finance Committee and the District Office. A copy is filed in the
Church office and can be reviewed by any church member.
While conducting the audit, several issues did come to light, however, that the committee felt needed
addressed. A report outlining the committee’s recommendations was presented to Council at the May 12,
2016, meeting and was approved. (For a complete listing, see Council minutes.) The Finance Committee
will work with the various committee chairs to see the approved changes are implemented.
One item that needs special attention concerns the health of the Church’s finances. From 1/1/14 through
12/31/15, our expenses were $58,087 higher than our income (specifically a $46,916 loss for 2014 and a
$11,171 loss for 2015). As a result, our operating funds balance fell from $103,345 to $47,421.
(Note: some of these funds are restricted, and we are working to identify those amounts.) The
recommendations include a signed requisition by any person requesting reimbursement along with
approval by the appropriate committee chair (where applicable); review for legitimacy of all expenses by
the treasurer before checks are cut; and clearer report of financial statements to Council.
Partially as a result of the audit findings, a moratorium has been placed on spending for all but emergency
and/or routine, ongoing expenses (payroll, taxes, utilities, etc.)
A REVEALING BREAKDOWN OF
OUR CONGREGATION’S GIVING
PATTERNS
Find where your weekly giving
is on this chart.
4 mbrs
$200
6 mbrs and up
$150 -
15 mbrs 199.99
$100 -
5 mbrs 149.99
$80 -
13 mbrs 99.99
$60 -
18 mbrs 79.99
$50 -
22 mbrs 59.99
$40 -
29 mbrs 49.99
$30 - WILL YOU GROW ONE STEP THIS YEAR?
31 mbrs 39.99
$20 -
36 mbrs 29.99
$10 -
16 mbrs 19.99
$5-
7 mbrs 9.99
$.01 - 4.99
Breakdown continues on the following page.
1. Find where YOU are on the chart (your weekly income/giving). 2. Move one block to the left to determine what GROW ONE % would be for you.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 11-Ladies Bible Study picnic
2 6:30 Finance Committee Mtg.
6:30 Cub Scout Den Mtg.
3 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
4
5 Graduate Sunday 8:30-Worship
10:00-Worship
11:00-Nominations Committee Mtg.
6 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
7-Boy Scout Mtg.
7-9-Sewing Circle
7 8 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
9 6:30-Cub Scout Den Mtg.
6:30-Trustees Mtg.
7:30-Church Council Mtg.
10 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
11
12 8:30-Worship
10:00-Worship
Noon-Social Hall in use
13 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
7-Boy Scout Mtg.
7-9-Sewing Circle
14 15 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
16
17 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
18
19 Happy Father’s Day
8:30-Worship
10:00-Worship
20 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
7-Boy Scout Mtg.
21 22 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
10:00a.m.-2:00 p.m. Kids Sewing Day
23 24 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
25
26 8:30-Worship
10:00-Worship
11:00-Covered Dish Picnic
27 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
7-Boy Scout Mtg.
28 29 9:00 a.m. Meals-on-Wheels Dessert day
5-9-Preschool Pizza Night (route 8 Pizza Hut)
30
June 2016
JUNE 2016
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 Happy Birthday
Caitlin Miller
2
Happy Birthday
Joshua Rohland
3
Happy Birthday
Sue Desmond
4
Happy Birthday
Hunter Mock Jason Grossman
5 6 7
Happy Birthday
Lexie Foster
8
Happy Birthday
Joshua McCandless
9
Happy Anniversary
Dick & Barb Wadsworth
10
Happy Birthday
Dade George
11
12
Happy Birthday
Carlynn Evans
13
14 15
Happy Anniversary
Dave & Bonny Sitler
Happy Birthday
Will Burns
16
Happy Birthday
Joan Park
17 18
19 20 21 22
Happy Birthday
Marilyn Kumpf
23 24
Happy Anniversary
Eric & Robin Mock
25
26
Happy Birthday
Bill Kumpf
27
Happy Birthday
Jorge Carvajal
28 29
Happy Birthday
David George
30
Happy Anniversary Dave & Eleanor Hackett
Happy Birthday
C. J. Burns
