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MAY 2017 NEWSLETTER

Chris Tomlin wrote the song “How Great is Our God” and the lyrics are:

The splendor of the King, clothed in majesty

Let all the earth rejoice

All the earth rejoice

He wraps himself in Light, and darkness tries to hide

And trembles at His voice

How great is our God, sing with me

How great is our God, and all will see.

How great, How great is our God! He asked the question. How great is our God? It is a great question, one I don’t think we will

ever completely delve the depths.

In Isaiah 40:12 we read: “Who has measured the waters in the hollow of his hand,

Or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?

Who has held the dust of the earth in a basket,

Or weighed the mountains on the scales

And the hills in a balance?” And in Isaiah 48:12, 13 we read: “Listen to me, O Jacob, Israel, whom I have called:

I am he; I am the first and I am the last.

My own hand laid the foundations of the earth,

And my right hand spread out the heavens;

When I summon them, they all stand up together.”

And in a verse all know Genesis 1:1 we read:

“In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”

How big is that which we call the heaven? Picture the distance from earth to sun (93 million

miles) as the thickness of one piece of paper. The distance to the nearest star (4-1/2 light-years)

would be a 71-foot high stack of paper. And the diameter of our own galaxy (100,000 light-years)

is a 310-mile stack of paper, while the edge of the known universe is a pile of paper one-third of

the way to the sun (31 million miles). And yet again God says in Isaiah: “My right hand spread

out the heavens.” Truly HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD?

Pastor Charlie

I have mentioned prior that I watched movies about people being put into other peoples' shoes and lives. I

also enjoy watching time travel movies like "Back to the Future" and TV shows like "Quantum Leap",

"Journeyman" and currently "Timeless." There is something appealing to me about going back and doing it

again or fixing bad times / bad decisions in one's life or to be spared pain, or to use knowledge gained in suc-

ceeding years to better take advantage of circumstances and resources back then. There are certainly things I

would love to erase, but it isn't possible. God's blood can cover those things and throw the sins into depths of

the sea into what has been called "the sea of Forgetfulness," but the effects and memories can live on. Also

in watching shows, one can see now one thing changed in the past can have dramatic effects in the

future (good or bad). I have to wonder how taking away those things would change me (or any of us) today.

One day off, I saw a Facebook post from a Canadian friend whom I have probably known for close to 17

years. She found out several years ago that she has Undifferentiated Connective Tissue Disease. Her post

reminded me of a song I had heard some years back. The song talks about what we might have missed in life

if we had had our way. We would likely choose the easy, mountain-top experiences because they were calm,

easy, fun, glorious etc. but miss out on some of the growth and exercise / strengthening of faith that can

result by the trials. I want to share a part of the lyrics below:

"If I'd had my way about it, I'd have danced in grassy fields and fragrant meadows.

Then risen in the morning just to hear the robin's lovely melody.

I 'd have rested in wide spaces, high above the hurting places, found a cross that asks much less of me.

Never sailed in raging wind or troubled sea, if You'd thought it best to leave it up to me.

But if I'd had my way, I might have been wading through the river when You wanted me to walk upon the sea.

And if I'd had my say, all of my wants and whims and wishes You knew how weak, how shallow I would be.

I trust Your wisdom over mine, I know You've proven over time that in my narrow way of seeing things,

I leave the best behind sometimes. I might not have stayed as close if I'd had my way." - Janet Paschal ©1994

I once heard Roger Bennett (who got cancer in his late thirties) talk about how cancer messed up his perfect

world, but in spite of all the bad times it brought, called it the best season of his life. He stated that he found

grace of God in a way he hadn't known existed and strength he hadn't had. He said, "I wouldn't trade it. If

they said, 'Roger, we'll take away the cancer, but you gotta give up your walk with Jesus that you've gained,'

I'd keep the cancer."

Below are links to the videos of his testimony and the song “Don’t Be Afraid” which he had written before

his cancer, not knowing it would minister to him after he got the cancer. In a related note, God used another

song he had written (I believe started before the discovery of his cancer, but finished during) to minister to

me in dark times during mine. I had the song at home and the track and demo on my computer at work (I

have had the choir sing it before). The song is called "Healing", and I believe God had WYGS play that song

when I was struggling and pulling into McDonald's to get supper to speak to me. Roger was and still is an

inspiration to me. He was a great pianist, wrote some great songs, had a great testimony, and yet could go

from serious to hilarious and back to serious. I truly miss him.

Roger Bennett testimony part I Roger Bennett Testimony part II “Don’t Be Afraid song”

As many of you know Chuck Dilsizian has been in the hospital / nursing home for many months. I had told

him that I believe God will use him in this (perhaps a visiting ministry) due to the struggles he has had. He

has also seen other miracles come from this difficult journey he has been on. It certainly has been difficult at

times, but I believe he will come to see many ways God used it for good even though days have been dark at

times. God also has a way (in my opinion) of allowing such things so we can minister to others in the same

battles who come after us. He has done it for Roger and many of us. I know that is hard to see during the

struggles and sometimes we might not fully see it even after, but God has a way of doing just that.

A Note

from

Terry Snyder

SAVE THE DATE

June 11-13

Dinner served at 5:15 p.m.

VBS Activities 6-8 p.m.

Hey Kids, get a head start on memorizing the Bible Verse for prizes!!! *Luke 2:49- “Why were you searching for me? Didn’t you know I had to be in my

Father’s house?” *John 11:40– Then Jesus said “Did I not tell you that if you believed, you would see

the glory of God?” *John 20:19 (Kid friendly) Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be

with you!”

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Troop Calendar: April 21-23—Spring Camporee

May—Camporee at Camp Louis Ernest

June—Summer Camp In April our troop attended the Spring Camporee at Camp Maumee. Also, in April we had a Court

of Honor with all 7 boys advancing a rank. We now have 3 boys at Life rank. As always if any member of the church is interested in Scouting be it a boy or adult we will be

glad for your visit and interest. Stop by and visit! Boys age need to be 11 years old and less than 18 to join. Meeting time is Thursdays—6:30-8:00

at the youth center. Roger Schaefer, Scoutmaster

812-342-3583 H

812-350-9707 C

HOOSIER TRAILS COUNCILHOOSIER TRAILS COUNCILHOOSIER TRAILS COUNCILHOOSIER TRAILS COUNCIL

TROOP 549TROOP 549TROOP 549TROOP 549

SSun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 9am-UMW

Service Group

2 1pm-Bible

Study

7pm-Miriam

Circle

3 5:15pm-Bells

6pm-Choir Reh.

7pm-Bible Study

7:15pm-PraiseTeam

4 National Day

of Prayer

5:30pm-Trustee/

Finance Mtg.

6:30pm-Boy

Scouts

5 6

7 Communion Regular Services

8

9am-UMW

Service Group

9 1pm-Bible

Study

6:30pm-FCJ

Mtg. in Chapel

10 5:15pm-Bells

6pm-Choir Reh.

7pm-Bible Study

7:15pm-PraiseTeam

11

6:30pm-Boy

Scouts

12 6:30-9pm-

Family Game

Night

13

14 Mother’s Day Regular Services NO Evening Ser-vice

15

9am-UMW

Service Group

16 1pm-Bible

Study

17 5:15pm-Bells

NO-Choir Reh.

7pm-Bible Study

7:15pm-PraiseTeam

18

6:30pm-Boy

Scouts

19 20 8am-Men’s

Breakfast

4:30pm-Mt.

Hope Sheep-

fold Fellowship

21 Regular Services

22

9am-UMW

Service Group

23

1pm-Bible

Study

7pm-Ecum.

Assy. Mtg.

24

5:15pm-Bells

6pm-Choir Reh.

7pm-Bible Study

7:15pm-Praise Team

25 6:30pm-Boy

Scouts

26

27

28 Regular Services

NO Evening Ser-

vice

29 Memorial

Day

Office Closed

30 1pm-Bible

Study

6:30-pm

Church Coun-

cil

31

5:15pm-Bells

6pm-Choir Reh.

7pm-Bible Study

7:15pm-Praise Team

MAY 2017

MAY BIRTHDAYS 1…. Emily Kain 2…. Linda McDaniel 3…. Lois Lambert 5…. Kay Brown

Imogene Butler 6…. Patty Allman

Kathyrn Staples

Matthew Fear 8…. Dana Fields

Karen Parks 9… Jane Dilsizian

Ben Walker

11…. Shirley Sylvia 12…. Paula Turnbow 14… Jim Line 15…. Renita Bettner

Gabriel Mattern

Philip Mattern 24…. Claire Fear

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

Yard/Bake Sale

8am-4pm 8am-2pm

Happy Mother’s Day!!Happy Mother’s Day!!Happy Mother’s Day!!Happy Mother’s Day!!

Have you ever wondered what would have happened if all those things Mom

told you had really come true? For example … how many times did you hear “I could just squeeze you to

death!!!”? Assuming Mom was squeezing me ’cuz she loved me. I doubt she’d

really want me dead-at least most of the time.

Of course, we’ve all heard Mom threaten to smother us with kisses. Or “If you don’t behave, I’m going to whoop the snot out of you!” This mouse would probably have the

cleanest nose in the county!! Sometimes Moms say stuff they really don’t mean … but I know one thing Mom could say that I knew she

meant…

“I LOVE YOU!” “I LOVE YOU!” “I LOVE YOU!” “I LOVE YOU!” Isn’t it wonderful that we can laugh about some of the silly stuff Mom might have said that we know she

really didn’t mean … but that we can remember the times that she spoke those three little words and

meant each word every time. And how wonderful that Jesus demonstrated just how much He loved us when He opened His arms to

die for us on Calvary. One day, when we meet Him face to face, we can kneel before Him in honor to say

“I LOVE YOU, JESUS!”“I LOVE YOU, JESUS!”“I LOVE YOU, JESUS!”“I LOVE YOU, JESUS!” If you can … tell your Mom just how much you love her … even if you tell her that “You love her to

pieces!!” Till next month…… Timothy

We who are left, how shall we look again

Happily on the sun or feel the rain

Without remembering how they went

Ungrudgingly and spent

Their lives for us loved, too, the sun and

rain?

This year’s theme is “For Your GREAT

Name’s Sake.” The Bible will be read con-

tinuously for 72 hrs. from the steps of City

Hall beginning Monday, May 1 at noon until

National Day of Prayer service Thursday,

May 4.The service will be held in the upper

level of The Commons beginning at noon.

Contact Kathy Henry, 812-375-0420 for addl.

Info. If you would like to donate snacks or

small bottles of water, please place them un-

der the coat rack. Please no chocolate or

snacks that melt in the heat. We still need

people to read. Sign-up sheet is on the table in

Info Area.

Miriam Circle will meet Tuesday, May 2, 7 p.m. at the home

of Sharon Brown, 2812 Fairlawn Dr. Columbus.

National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 4. Services will be

held at the Commons Upper Level, 12 noon.

Trustees/Finance Committee will meet Thursday, May 4 at

5:30 p.m.

FCJ Meeting will be held in the Chapel Tuesday, May 9 at

6:30 p.m.

Family Game Night is Friday, May 12, 2017

6:30-9 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall.

*Bring Favorite Game

*Bring A Friend

*Bring Finger Food Snack to share.

Church Yard/Bake Sale will be Friday May 12, 8am-

4pm and Saturday, May 13, 8am-2pm.

Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 14, 2017.

United Methodist Men’s monthly breakfast is Saturday,

May 20, 8 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. All men are in-

vited to attend. Mount Hope Sheepfold Fellowship will be meeting on

May 20 in the Youth Center. Pitch-in meal will be at

4:30 p.m. For questions contact Janelle Quasebarth, 812-

581-6150. Ecumenical Assembly Meeting will meet Tuesday, May

23, 7 p.m. at 292 Center Street.

Memorial Day is Monday, May 29. The Office will be

closed.

Church Council will meet Tuesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m.

Dear Church Members: The Clarity Pregnancy

Services thanks everyone for the donations of for-

mula. Greetings and gratitude and praise to God from

Linda Kamoji, Church Relations Team Leader for

our Operation Christmas Child area! In 2016,

11,485,662 shoeboxes were collected worldwide.

ECUMC contributed 95 of those Gospel opportu-

nities! It’s not too early to start collecting for this

year. Thank you for all the visits, calls, and cards while

recovering from my broken wrist.

-Love, Georgia Dix Thanks to Terry and the Choir for the beautiful

Easter Cantata. We appreciate all of your dedica-

tion and hard work.

Thank you to the Caring Ministries for the tulips.

-Shirley Sylvia

-Our sympathy to the family of Joann Loyd

at the passing of their loved one.

-Our sympathy to the Hildebrand family at the pass-

ing of their loved one, Kenneth Hildebrand

In Memory of

Joanne Loyd

who went home to her

Heavenly Father

April 10, 2017

In Memory of

Kenneth Hildebrand

who went home to his

Heavenly Father

April 11, 2017

Zachary Lee Pierce

was baptized April 16, 2017.

If you have a student that is graduating from High

School or College please contact the Church Of-

fice.

The month of May ECUMC is collecting

peanut butter and jelly for the Salvation

Army. Collection boxes will be under the

coat racks.

Bake Sale/Church Yard Sale

Friday, May 12- 8am-4pm

Saturday, May 13-8am-2pm

Start planning now what you can donate (see Bob Fear, Angie, or Sharon Brown for keys to the

Youth Center where you can leave your items to be donated.) Someone will pick-up your items if

need be. Contact Sharon Brown. All proceeds from the sale will benefit the Property Improvement Fund.

Sign-up sheets are in the Information Area for:

*Donations of Baked Goods. Please bring baked items prepackaged and ready for sale. *Help for Thursday, May 11 for set-up *Help for Friday, May 12 and Saturday, May 13 for sale

Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, drinks and popcorn will be available for you to buy. -The Trustees

Greetings from the Missions Room:

It’s time I reported to you of the last 2 years donations.

We donated:

• a box of baby quilts and a box of crocheted hats to Turning Point.

• 30 baby quilts to Clarity

• 4 boxes of cut stamps

• 2 large boxes of rolled bandages

• 1 small box of eye glasses to Marion store house

• A box of misc items to Marion store house for shipment to Africa

• 2 boxes of fabric and other items to Red Bird Mission

• Campbell foods are NO longer honoring their labels

• Box tops are still being collected

Thanks so very much for all your donations. Keep it up and God bless all of you.

Betty Schaefer

East Columbus United Methodist Church

2439 Indiana Avenue, Columbus, IN 47201-7022

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OUR CHURCH MISSION

Growing the Family of God by Making

Loving Disciples of Jesus Christ.

Phone: 812.376.7418 — FAX 812.376.7699

Office email: office@eastcolumbusumc.org

music@eastcolumbusumc.org

pastor@eastcolumbusumc.org web site: www.eastcolumbusumc.org

2439 Indiana Avenue

Columbus, IN 47201

SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICE TIMES 9-9:30a.m. Fellowship Time 9:30 a.m. Blended Worship

10:40 a.m. Sunday School

6 p.m. Casual-Informal Praise Service

Charles Aigner, Senior Minister Angie Sherfick, Adm. Assistant Terry Snyder, Music Director

Bob Fear, Custodian