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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
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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
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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
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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
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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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9:00am • St. Paul’s
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
9:00am • St. Paul’s
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
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Nursery Volunteers
St. Paul’s
2nd 10:30am No Servant Scheduled
9th 10:30am No Servant Scheduled
16th 10:30am No Servant Scheduled
23rd 10:30am No Servant Scheduled
30th 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
ENJOY YOUR
SUMMER!
Counting people
because people count!
July 2020
5 173 $13,232
12 173 $17,777
19 202 $13,095
26 370 $11,537
230 $13,910 AV
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June 2020
7 140 $17,178
14 154 $21,960
21 191 $9,700
28 174 $13,478
165 $15,579 AV
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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!
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**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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Matt Overman
Pastor Of Children and Family Ministries
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.
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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.
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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
Grand Lake UMC - St. Paul’s Parking Lot
119 E Fulton St, Celina
Gates open 7:30pm, Movie starts 8:30pm
FREE—Movie, Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Snow-cones
Friday August 21, 2020
Grand Lake UMC - St. Paul’s Parking Lot
119 E Fulton St, Celina
Gates open 8:00pm, Movie starts 9:00pm
FREE—Movie, Popcorn, Hot Dogs, Snow-cones
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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
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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)
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*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
Meredith May
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