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Volume 2, Issue 3 May 2012 The Friendly Flyer Ackermanville United Methodist Church For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor principalities nor powers, nor things present nor things to come, nor height nor depth, nor any other created thing, shall be able to separate us from the love of God which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Romans 8:38-39 INSIDE: Ladies Tea 2 Youth Leaders 2 Tools for Ministry 2 Higher Education 2 Birthdays 2 Anniversaries 2’ Counters 2 Greeters 2 NE District 2 Save the Date 2 Calendar 3 Iron Pigs 3 Acolytes 4 Nursery 4 Liturgists 4 Crafty Crew 4 Blast 4 VBS!!!!! 4 From the Pastor’s Desk Saying goodbye or farewell to people that are close to you, and that you love and care about is, for most of us…not an easy thing to do. Although we usually do not easily embrace change and transition in our lives, both are unavoidable and so very necessary to our lives, our relationships, and our relationship to God… and all of God’s good creation! We have been engaged in this “dance” for the past three months and will soon complete it in just a few short weeks on June 17 th . In preparing for this season of transition, I want to reiterate a few thoughts from my March letter and last years’ Lenten Sermon Series on John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules: Do No Harm, Do Good, Stay in Love with God. Good guidelines for anyone at anytime… but especially, it occurred to me, for us; a Church and Pastor in transition. What really catches my eye is the admonition to “Do Good!” It is my hope and prayer that… if we do nothing else during the next seven weeks… let us focus on doing good??? Let us DO GOOD! Step out of your comfort zone… make that call (you’ve been putting off)… give words of support and encouragement… forgive someone (for that stupid thing, that happened so recently, or so long ago that you have been carrying around)… share (whatever your talent is)… take the chance… break the ice… be the person you wish the other person would be… LOVE! … I have learned… that I have an awful lot yet to learn. But, I do know that people love a warm hug and a pat on the back… that people will forget what you said, but never what you did, and most of all, like me, like you… will never forget how you made them feel.” God Bless, And…See you in church! Pastor Gil Deadline for June “Friendly Flyer” is May 21, 2012. This edition will mark Pastor Gil’s final contribution’s to the “Flyer.” Not to give anything away… but there will also be a farewell mailing from Pastor Gil and Ute… sometime in May. Watch your mailbox and upcoming issues of the “Flyer!” Deadline for July “Friendly Flyer” is June 18 th , 2012 Watch for Pastor Monica’s debut “Pastor’s Page” and updates! Again, not to give anything away, but there may also be an introductory mailing from Pastor Monica in June. Watch your mailbox and upcoming issues of the Flyer!” Please submit all articles and news items to Joan at [email protected], to pastor or by handwriting them and placing them in the office mail bin. Weekly announcements for the worship bulletin can be sent to Bonnie at [email protected] Thank you!!! A Special Welcome to our New Members! Debi D’Alessio Joan & Vincent Forino Leoda and Carl Moosch Darla Pritchard Lenore & Herbert Rutt Dave & Lora Tarr and daughter Aubrey Jane & Sherwin Williams We will Together
Transcript of Ackermanville United Methodist Church
Volume 2, Issue 3 May 2012
The Friendly Flyer Ac k e r m a n v i l l e U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h
For I am
persuaded that
neither death
nor life, nor
angels nor
principalities
nor powers, nor
things present
nor things to
come, nor
height nor
depth, nor any
other created
thing, shall be
able to separate
us from the love
of God which is
in Christ Jesus
our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39
INSIDE: Ladies Tea 2
Youth Leaders 2
Tools for Ministry 2
Higher Education 2
Birthdays 2
Anniversaries 2’
Counters 2
Greeters 2
NE District 2
Save the Date 2
Calendar 3
Iron Pigs 3
Acolytes 4
Nursery 4
Liturgists 4
Crafty Crew 4
Blast 4
VBS!!!!! 4
From the Pastor’s Desk Saying goodbye or farewell to people that are close to you, and that you love and care about is, for
most of us…not an easy thing to do. Although we usually do not easily embrace change and transition
in our lives, both are unavoidable and so very necessary to our lives, our relationships, and our
relationship to God… and all of God’s good creation!
We have been engaged in this “dance” for the past three months and will soon complete it in just a
few short weeks on June 17th. In preparing for this season of transition, I want to reiterate a few
thoughts from my March letter and last years’ Lenten Sermon Series on John Wesley’s Three Simple
Rules: Do No Harm, Do Good, Stay in Love with God. Good guidelines for anyone at anytime… but
especially, it occurred to me, for us; a Church and Pastor in transition. What really catches my eye is
the admonition to “Do Good!”
It is my hope and prayer that… if we do nothing else during the next seven weeks… let us focus on
doing good??? Let us DO GOOD!
Step out of your comfort zone… make that call (you’ve been putting off)… give words of
support and encouragement… forgive someone (for that stupid thing, that happened so recently, or
so long ago that you have been carrying around)… share (whatever your talent is)… take the
chance… break the ice… be the person you wish the other person would be… LOVE! … I have learned… that I have an awful lot yet to learn. But, I do know that people love a warm hug and a pat on the back… that people will forget what you said, but never what you did, and most of all, like me, like you… will never forget how you made them feel.”
God Bless, And…See you in church! Pastor Gil
Deadline for June “Friendly Flyer” is May 21, 2012. This edition will mark Pastor Gil’s final contribution’s to the “Flyer.” Not to give anything
away… but there will also be a farewell mailing from Pastor Gil and Ute… sometime in May. Watch your mailbox and upcoming issues of the “Flyer!”
Deadline for July “Friendly Flyer” is June 18th, 2012 Watch for Pastor Monica’s debut “Pastor’s Page” and updates! Again, not to give
anything away, but there may also be an introductory mailing from Pastor Monica in June. Watch your mailbox and upcoming issues of the Flyer!”
Please submit all articles and news items to Joan at [email protected], to pastor or by
handwriting them and placing them in the office mail bin. Weekly announcements for the worship bulletin can be sent to Bonnie at [email protected] Thank you!!!
A Special Welcome to our New Members!
Debi D’Alessio Joan & Vincent Forino
Leoda and Carl Moosch
Darla Pritchard Lenore & Herbert Rutt
Dave & Lora Tarr and daughter Aubrey
Jane & Sherwin Williams
We will
Together
Note the DATES from the NE District Office:
April 24 - May 5 - General Conference, Tampa, FL
May 17-19 - Annual Conference, Oaks, PA
June 5 - Final District Clergy Breakfast of the year at Asbury UMC, coffee at 9 am, breakfast at 9:30; Recognition of clergy leaving the district. June 6 - Iron Pigs, Coca Cola Park, Allentown, PA
June 7 - Transition workshop for clergy changing appoint-ments, Location TBD. June 10 - Goodbye celebration for Rev. Yocum at Wesley UMC, in the afternoon. Watch for more information. June 17 - Last Sunday for clergy changing appointments. Saturday, July 28 - Clergy Family Picnic - 11 am - 2pm at Covenant UMC (Moore Township).
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May Counters May 6 - Barry Young &
May 13 - Barry Young & Donna Bright
May 20 - Barry Young & Donna Bright
May 27 - Barry Young and
Greeters and Ushers Maci and Kay
Carol Berger & Don Rafferty
Janet and Shelly
Grace and Dora
WANTED: YOUTH - 2012 Leadership Academy
Pocono Plateau will hold the 2012 Leadership Academy for
Youth from July 15-21 this summer. Thirty youth will be chosen
via an application process to participate in a training program to
help them develop leadership skills and character. The week will
include the usual fun camp activities as well. Go to the
Leadership Academy link in the current NE District Newsletter
on the NE District website (www.nedistrictepaumc.org) for
registration materials and pass this information on to interested
teens and parents.
New Pastor! As of July 1, 2012 Rev. Monica Guepet will be our new
pastor. She is a graduate of Penn State University, with a degree
in Religious Studies and a minor in Classical and Ancient
Mediterranean Studies. She will receive her M.Div. degree from
Moravian Seminary in May.
She is married to Steve, and they are the parents of Alisabeth
and Felicity.
Watch for updates and more information in upcoming issues
of the “Friendly Flyer.”
We look forward to welcoming her!!!!
Ladies’ Tea
A ladies' “Butterfly Tea” will be
held in Young Hall
on Saturday, May 12, 2012 at 3:00 in the Afternoon.
You will enjoy a full high tea featuring scones, finger sandwiches,
dainty dessert delights, and of course several tea varieties.
A limited number of tickets will be available for a donation of only $12.00 per person.
To reserve your tickets or for more information,
please see Cindy Doll or call (610) 588-6111.
… Remember to Bring Your Teacup!
Grants to Assist In Defraying Higher Education Cost The Education Society of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of the
United Methodist Church will be offering a number of Grants to assist worthy individuals with defraying the cost of higher education for the 2012-2013 school year.
Since there are some deadlines, it is important that this information be provided to church members who plan to attend an institution of higher learning in the fall of 2012. Please communicate this grant opportunity to your congregation as soon as possible.
Applications will be received no earlier than May 1st and no later than May 31. Amounts range from $500 to $1,000 and applications will be considered in the order in which they are received. If you have questions, please contact the Education Society Chairperson, Al Adey at [email protected].
May 1 Jennifer Speer May 2 Darla Pritchard May 4 Linda Yetter May 7 Sherry Ott Emma Rambo May 8 Nicole Ott May 9 Mia Herman May 10 Tracy Steele Maureen Sandt May 17 Danielle Rambo May 18 Madison Impeciati Abigail Impeciati
May 20 Lucille Pagotto May 22 Kay Beck May 23 Vincent Forino May 28 Carol Berger
May 10 Maureen & Jim Sandt May 16 Barbara & Kermit LaBar May 17 Tiffany & Jeremy Lutz May 21 Danielle & Kevin Rambo May 28 Trisha & Chad Roberts May 29 Denise & Donald Butz Heather & John Dugey
Our new youngest
“member”
Kyle Clark Sussick
Kyle is the son of Joel & Holly, and brother of Porter.
Save the Date
Pastor Gil and Ute Farewell Luncheon
JUNE 10, 2012
Details to Follow
BIRTHDAYS
ANNIVERSARIES
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May 2012 SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT
1 2 Cub Scouts
6-7:30 Choir 7:30
3 Crafty Crew
6-8:30 pm
4 5
6 SS 9:00
Church 10:00
Shepherd Meeting
11:15
SB Nursing Home
2:15
7 8 Trustees 7:00
Administrative
Council 7:45
9 Cub Scouts
6-7:30
10 11
12
Ladies’ Tea
3:00 p.m.
13 SS 9:00 Church 10:00 Blast 6-7:30
14 15
16 Cub Scouts
6-7:30
17 Crafty
Crew 6-8:30pm
18 19
20SS 9:00
Church 10:00
Last day for Choir
Recognition Sunday
21 22 23 Cub Scouts
6-7:30
24 25 26
27 SS 9:00 Church 10:00 Blast Talent Show
28
Memorial Day
29 30
Cub Scouts
6-7:30
31
Volunteers Needed!! Did you know that AUMC receives over
$3,000 a year by something as simple as
collecting Weis/Mr. Z receipts? We need 2 or
more volunteers to learn the process of tabulating and submitting them to Weis for
rebate checks.
This is a great way to serve, and you can do it without ever
leaving your home, or attending a meeting! Contact Ute on (610)
599-1624 for FREE ON-THE-JOB TRAINING!
The Food Panty needs our help. Food is taken monthly.
Remember to keep bringing WEIS receipts (Mr. Z’s).
Special Thanks to: Al & Karen Miller of Bath, PA for their $200 donation for
fixing the lighting/fan fixture in the sanctuary!
Bonnie & Jim Commins for donating the funds for the new
literature display rack, now proudly installed (by Mr. Jack Davies)
and presented in the Narthex!
Ackermanville Methodist joins
the NE District for a night of
baseball, fun and fellowship!
At the Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs Coca-Cola Park
Annual Conference
LIMITED SEATS
Wednesday, June 6, 2012 7:05 p.m. ~ Game time!
Just $11.00 per ticket! (includes a $2.00 food voucher for the park)
For Tickets Contact Sharon Herman
484-554-7447 or
email: [email protected]
Vs.
weis
Fund Raiser We are raising money to cover the cost of the Steeple Repair
and the new spouting. Total Cost is $2300.
The work is done and was paid for with monies loaned to the
church by two members. We now need to repay the loan!!!
The Lord loves a cheerful giver!!!!
Please don’t forget those in need of our prayers.
We will have an updated list in the bulletins each
Sunday.
Join us on the web at: www.ackermanvilleumc.org
Ackermanville United Methodist Church
1410 Ackermanville Road Bangor PA 18013
Phone: 610-588-7818 Parsonage: 610-599-1624
E-mail: pastor [email protected] www.ackermanvilleumc.org
Web site launched April 15, 2011. Please bookmark this site and send it to anyone you think may be interested and ask them to bookmark and send on.
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“CRAFTY CREW”
Creative Crafts - Fun and Fellowship! Mark your calendars now for Saturday, October 13, 2012,
when the Crafty Crew will hold its first Bazaar and Bake Sale in
Young Hall from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Hand crafted items for the Christmas Holiday and All
Seasons will be available along with a wide variety of baked
goods.
Light refreshments will be sold throughout the day.
Start now and put your talents to work!
Contributions of any new hand-made items will be greatly
appreciated.
No Rummage or flea market items, please.
You are invited to join us on Thursday May 3 and May 17
from 6:00-8:30 p.m. in Young Hall. For more information contact
Ute Clark at 610-599-1624 or Jane Ruggiero at 610-863-6297.
~ B.L.A.S.T. ~
(Belong, laugh, and study the truth) Youth group open to all kids in 4th through 12th grade
May 13 - 6-7:30
May 27 - Blast talent Show.
More information to come.
Elsie Houck c/o Chandler Estates 1569 Teels Rd. Garden Unit #10-D Pen Argyl, PA 18072
Marilyn Osborne c/o Whitehall Manor 1177 N. 6th Street Whitehall, PA 18052
Remember Our Nursing Home Residents: Lula & Ernest Bartholomew c/o The Villages @ Sullivan Trail 2222 Sullivan Trail Room #323 Easton, PA 18040 Naomi Hahn c/o Slate Belt Nursing Home 701 Slate Belt Blvd. Bangor, PA 18013
VBS
JULY 8-12, 2012
Sonrise National Park
Sonrise National Park is the place to be this summer! Your kids will love the high-energy games, cool wilderness
crafts and the best VBS music and skit ever! Classes for all ages (including adults).
Volunteers Needed We need a AUMC member with a passion for
Scouting to be our (AUMC) Chartering Organization Representative, to succeed Pastor Gil. This adult man or woman acts as the liaison between AUMC and Cub Pack #45. Scouting experience preferred but not necessary. If interested contact either Pastor Gil or Lay Leader Barry Young.
Acolytes Junior Church Liturgists May 6 Aubrey Tarr Tonia Overfield Benjamin Hawes
May 13 Braden Davis Tiffany Lutz Donna Bright
May 20 Hailey White Tiffany Johnson Barry Young
May 27 Sarah Hawes Suzanne Hawes Jeff Sandercock
Mark your calendars now and plan to make it an evening
of fun with friends from our church and other churches
across the district
Honoring Volunteers
On May 20, 2012, we will be holding a special church service and luncheon to honor the public servants and volunteers of Washington Township. We will ask each organization to submit the names of individuals they wish to honor in a special part of the service.
This service is a way that our Outreach Committee and Community Care Ministry have teamed together to take our service to Jesus Christ “beyond the walls of A.U.M.C.
We will need many hands to successfully complete this project. Everything from food prep/serve and making sure the Church is ready to welcome visitors, such as cleaning, extra seating, bulletin preparation, etc. Please plan to take this opportunity to “get involved” and serve those who serve us.
