In This Issu e REMIND ER - First United Methodist Church
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In This Issu e REMIND ER - First United Methodist Church
The Chimes June/July 2012 A Mess of Judges: Sermon Series begins June 10 When you read through the book of Judges, the stories may cause you to turn towards God or run the other way. Why are these all-too-human stories here and what can they tell us about God and what it means to be fully human? Sometimes, in the middle of these stories, I find myself having to dig deep for evidence of grace. Frederick Buechner, in the book Peculiar Treasures, discusses a song Deborah sings and says, “It is a wonderful song, full of blood and thunder with a lot of hair-raising bitter jibes at the end.” The weekend of the 10th we look at Deborah (an early feminist?) in a sermon “Hear Me Roar!” Gideon is the focus on the 17th in a sermon “Superstar on the Outside.” Week three of the series, on the 24th, is a story that cautions us about the promises we make (and the priorities we set) as we look at chapters 11 & 12 in a sermon about “Jepthah Watch Your Promises.” Finally, on July 1, we’ll look at Judges 13-16 and the story of Samson. The title of the sermon? “Hairy and Clueless.” We are convinced that in the middle of these stories which appear to be “reality tv” at its worst, God has a word for us. Invite a friend to join you in worship for A Mess of Judges. All About Community Begins July 8 How do we live together in community as apprentices of Jesus? God has chosen the community of the church as an on-going laboratory where we learn how to love, forgive, serve, and live justly. We’ve often gotten it wrong, emphasizing personal faith over social justice or vice versa. Churches tend to choose either spiritual formation or community engagement. There is a better way! We begin a series of messages on community titled Living with Others. We begin July 8. We’ll explore what it would mean to follow the Spirit, extend grace, and demonstrate love. If you want to prepare your heart and soul for this journey you might want to buy James Bryan Smith’s book The Good and Beautiful Community (IVP). Farewell for Musicians 4 New Chancel Choir Director 4 Jubilee College & Young Adult Ministry 5 Children’s Summer Travel Resources 9 Liturgist Training & Pray-er Workshops 10 New Member Pictures 11 Zachary Novak Concert Update 13 Vacation Bible School 16 REMINDER In This Issue Please read this n ewsletter c arefully for it is your p ersonal invitation to b ecome more involved in the life of FUMC. As you reach out to others, you will find that the b lessing is theirs and yours. That is the magic of the church; may you discover this first hand. Peace. GIVE ELECTRONICALLY! Did you know that FUMCB offers the option to give electronically? Contact the church office for more details. JUST A THOUGHT OR TWO... by Rev. Mark Fenstermacher, Lead Pastor “THE GUEST IN THE HALLWAY” The weekend of May 20 was a rich day in the life of this Jesus community. Our congregation, mentors, family, and friends gathered around youth and adults who were joining First/ The Open Door. The services were packed with good things: baptisms, youth leading worship, special music, prayers, great hymns…all sorts of good. In the hallway I passed a young guy who looked like he might be in his early 20’s. He was dressed the way I would like to have been dressed: blue jeans, an un-tucked shirt, tennis shoes. When I passed him the first time -on my way to the sanctuary for a walk through of confirmation- I assumed he was with one of the families here with the confirmands. The second time I passed him he was still standing there, hands jammed in his pockets, looking a bit disconnected. I stopped. I asked if I could help him and I introduced myself. He told me his name. He said a friend had talked to him about the church and he thought he might try worship here. “When are the services?” he asked. So I explained our schedule and told him how glad I was that he was here. I told him where the coffee and tea would be. Then, I headed on down the hall to my office. I did okay with my welcome, I guess, but I could have done better. I should have done better. I could have asked if I could walk him down the hall, introduce him to one of our friendly saints, and made sure he was “connected” with someone who could answer his questions and make sure he was okay. and delicious – our very best. I see FUMC/The Open Door members serving as sponsors, helping to lead tours of the building, etc. Pastor Jen and Pastor Mary, a few weeks ago, developed a list of ways each of us can get involved. That list includes being a part of the Welcome Team at the Sanctuary and The Open Door. That list includes helping to staff the welcome tables and helping with the monthly “First Connections Gathering.” Kate Walker, a retired UM pastor and District Superintendent, bumped into me at the recent graduation ceremonies at Garrett-Evangelical. She said she had attended a seminar with people from Disney. Everyone at Disney is seen as -and treated as- a guest. If you love people and know how to smile, I want to encourage you to step up this Summer when you are given a chance to be a part of one of our Connect Teams. (In coming columns we will look at the two other priorities and the importance of laity stepping up to help us Grow in Faith (discipleship steps) and/or Serve. These are what we are about in this season of our life: CONNECT......GROW......SERVE Be praying because God is calling each one of us to make it happen. It was a great weekend here on the 20th! And yet I keep thinking about the guest in the hallway. I wonder if he’ll be back this Sunday? One of our priorities this year (every year?) is to Connect people to God, to this community, and to one another. We believe God is calling us to be a community where everyone experiences a gracious and loving welcome. In Christ...Mark The Bible says when we welcome a stranger we may actually be welcoming an angel. Jesus, in Matthew 25:35, makes it clear how important it is that we receive the stranger. As Pastor Jen Stuelpe Gibbs heads up the road to Meridian Street, I am so thankful for her faithful, loving, creative leadership here at First. It has been a joy serving with her and I know the Kingdom of God will be stronger wherever she is serving. I am so thankful we have all had this chapter together. What would have to happen for visitors to know they are welcome from the time they get out of their car in our parking lot, approach the doors, walk through the halls, find their way to the coffee area, and enter the sanctuary? How will YOU play a role in this network of radical hospitality? I see people out in the parking lot smiling and offering to help carry diaper bags. I see people at our doors opening them with a smile. I see people staffing the Welcome Center in the Atrium, one at the PDO entrance, and another inside the Washington Street entrance. I see people in the sanctuary looking out for new faces in a particular area of the sanctuary. I see refreshments during the fellowship time that are fresh 2 812-332-6396 SAYING GOODBYE TO A FRIEND & HELLO TO A FRIEND As she heads north there is another pastor, Stacee Fischer Gehring, who will soon be headed south. As God has blessed us with Jen (and Mary!) so God is about to bless us in a great way through the life and ministry of Pastor Stacee. I know you will go out of your way to bless both of these friends. As much as I tell myself moving is a part of life, I know this isn’t easy on us all – even when it is right and good. Thanks, Jen & Jeremiah. Welcome, Stacee & Jeff. Mark [email protected] www.fumcb.org FOR OUR PRAYERS Our sympathy goes to: Shawn Wilson on the death of his grandmother, LeVada Wilson, on May 31. Judy Best on the death of her mother-in-law, Lyda McKinney Best on May 29. Friends and family of Lorena LaHue on her death May 24. Richard Morris on the death of his brother-in-law, Herschel Hacker, on May 21. Lisa Hamilton on the recent death of her aunt, Naola Manthey. Sharon White on the death of her brother-in-law, Lou Zabojnik, on April 26. Dottie Gudeman on the recent death of her brother-in-law, Dick Molderhack. Congratulations to: Amber & Jamie Yount on the birth of a son, James Franklin Yount V, on April 27. Grandparents are Phil & Suzanne Zook. Chuck & Beckie Jones on the birth of a grandson, William Harrison Jones, on April 9. Parents are Jeff & Liz Jones. Frank & Ruth DiSilvestro on the birth of a grandson, Isaac George Peregrine O’Neill , on March 9. Parents are Nathan & Liz O’Neill. Best Wishes to: Cheryl Ann Carlyss and Steven Anthony Hinds , who were married May 12 in the Sanctuary. Allie Abraham and Thomas Bapu, who were married May 19 in the Sanctuary. Kathryn “Kate” Middleton and Kevin Maroney, who were married May 19 in the Sanctuary. NEED TO CONTACT A PASTOR? PASTORAL EMERGENCY CONTACT NUMBER The church has a dedicated number for after-hours pastoral emergency needs. Calls to (812) 245-0704 will immediately transfer to one of the church’s pastors. You can also obtain this number by calling the church office. After hours, the number will be given in the recorded greeting. June/July 2012 IF YOU DON’T TELL US, WE WON’T KNOW If you or a family member needs a visit or a phone call, you will need to let someone from First know that. We often hear after the fact that someone has been in special need and we never knew. Please send us a note or speak to someone in the church office or use the emergency contact number and let us know. We want to be there when you need us, but we cannot do that if we don’t know. 3 Farewell for Musicians It is with grateful hearts that we extend our thanks to the talented musicians God has blessed us with who are moving on from FUMC this summer. Rosie Banova has been the Wesley Choir Accompanist for nearly 6 years and has led the First Up service in worship faithfully. Rosie has received her doctorate and will be leaving us to teach piano in China. Michelle Johanningmeier has been the Children’s Choir Director and Childcare Coordinator for the past year and has been able to combine her love for music, children and her faith into a beautiful package. We have been so blessed by her ministry here and will miss her as she moves with her husband, Cory, to San Franscisco as he furthers his law career. Michael Schwartzkopf has been the Chancel Choir Director for the past 17 years. We have appreciated the passion he brings to this special music ministry and we are sad to see him go. We wish him and his wife Marilyn all the best in their retirement. Joel Thoreson has been the Children’s Choir Accompanist for nearly 4 years, as well as a dedicated member of the worship team at The Open Door. Joel and his wife have graduated from IU and will be moving to Vancouver, WA. Please continue to uphold these members in your prayers as they follow God’s pathway for their future. As well, pray for, look for and welcome those who will be filling these positions in the fall. 4 812-332-6396 STAFF PARISH RELATIONS COMMITTEE ANNOUNCES HIRING OF GWYN RICHARDS AS DIRECTOR OF CHANCEL CHOIR We are pleased to announce the addition of Gwyn Richards to our ministry team at First United Methodist Church as Director of the Chancel Choir. The first Sunday Gwyn will be directing the Chancel Choir will be Sunday, June 3. Gwyn serves as Dean of the Jacob’s School of Music at Indiana University. He has held that position since July, 2001. Prior to that time, he was Associate Dean at the University of Southern California. Gwyn’s training is in choral conducting. As a student he sang in the Chancel Choir at First United Methodist Church in Bloomington so Gwyn’s ties to FUMCB go back a long way. When Gwyn speaks about his new role at First, it is clear that this step is in response to a calling to serve God, the church and its mission, and to help this outstanding choir serve as an integral part of our worship life. The music of the choir is not simply about performance, but in a deep way it is always about worship and engaging the people of God in an encounter with the living God. Gwyn was born in Wales into the home of a Welsh pastor. He came to the United States as a young child, was raised in New York and suburban Chicago, and has worked in higher education at Montana State, McGill University, Rice University, Southern California, and IU. Gwyn has a degree in choral conducting from the University of Michigan. He resides in Bloomington with his wife, Barbara. They have two daughters, Megan and Jillian. We invite you to surround these friends with your prayers as they begin to serve Christ in the areas of music and worship. Also, if you have considered singing in the Chancel Choir (or singing in the Wesley Choir or playing with the handbell choir) we would invite you to offer your musical gifts to this growing music ministry. Gwyn is already issuing invitations for others to join our Chancel Choir in leading worship and making great music – join them! [email protected] www.fumcb.org JUBILEE COLLEGE AND YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY It has been an incredible nine months since our first Jubilee back in August…nine months filled with stories of God moving in the lives of students and young adults. Stories about God replacing narratives of brokenness and loneliness with love, hope, forgiveness, and renewal. Stories about students whose parents are going through divorce, and the isolation, and loneliness, abandonment, and loss, and theological struggles that come with that. Then those students come together in small groups at Jubilee and suddenly they realize they’re not alone anymore. Stories about students who have been to IU for years, and somehow in the midst of 40,000 students they’ve always felt lost, and have never found a place to call home. And then they find Jubilee…an accepting and loving Christ-centered community. One particular story about a student started experiencing a lot of anxiety which led to a lack of sleep, and then alcohol. But then something really amazing happened! They shared with members of their small group what was going on, and those students spent the night at their house during those sleepless nights and would call during the day, and took them out to lunch. We connected the student to our pastors, and found a local AA group, a sponsor, and counseling services through IU. And the student was able to feel love and hope, and is still in school and doing well. We’ve all had these rough times in our lives…times when we have to lean into God and into a community for support. And because of Jubilee – that community was there, and a situation that could have turned out as just another sad statistic was turned into an amazing story of resurrection. In the midst of these incredible stories, and in the midst of growth from 18 students on our first Wednesday to 47 students a couple of weeks ago, we’ve also been faced with the reality that God might have bigger things in store for Jubilee than we ever would have initially dreamed. We’ve been thinking and praying about how to be faithful to where God is calling us while also being faithful to the intimate community and relationships that make Jubilee so special. We’ve developed a vision of 3 pictures of where we’d like to head…of what it might look like to grow well as a Christ-centered community for young adults: The first picture is Intentional Christ-centered Living which might sound intense but is really as simple as overseeing a couple of houses that students could rent from us and live together in community…perhaps with a grad student or young adult that we sponsor to live with the students as a house leader who disciples and leads bible studies. The awesome thing about living in houses together is it transforms Jubilee from something that happens once or twice a week to something that happens everyday. The second picture is a Christ-centered Campus. We think it’s important to move towards having a parttime or full-time staff member whose primary office space would be the campuses of IU and Ivy Tech… to meet with our current students where they’re at, as well as reaching out and building relationships with new students, co-coordinating and leading small groups and bible studies on and off campus, and doing campus outreach. The third picture is Christ-centered Leadership Development. We believe developing a healthy student internship program with paid and unpaid interns is a crucial piece of how Jubilee will be able to grow well. These interns would be students who can help with day to day operations of Jubilee but even more important, they can experience what it’s like to do ministry…to be a part of the church rather then just going to church. June/July 2012 5 OUTREACH June Outreach Spotlight: Native American Ministries Eighty years ago, Methodists arrived in Dulac, La., to bring the gospel and education to the Houma Indians. Some Native Americans became Methodists and accepted leadership roles in the community. In the 1980s, it became obvious the community’s poorest were the last to hear of opportunities for preschoolers in the public system. Because spaces were limited, some of the neediest children were left out. My spouse, Zoeanna Billiot Verret, started a preschool for these students. Native American Ministries Sunday offering has supported the efforts of Clanton Chapel Christian Preschool for many years. Preschool children at Clanton Chapel. In the preschool, committed teachers work with 15 to 22 students per day. The program is free to our impoverished community. Two Clanton Chapel teachers attended the segregated Indian schools and well as a school started by Wilhemina Hooper, a dedicated Methodist who came to Dulac in 1932 for the summer but remained because she heard God’s call. Many of our former preschoolers have graduated from high school and college. One Desert Storm soldier came back before his second deployment to thank the preschool and “Miss Zoe” for giving him a great start. Many visit just to say, “I will never forget how you all gave me such a caring way of learning.” One of our graduates may teach on the college level. Today the Native Americans of Dulac, once considered outcasts, teach children of many colors. --The Rev. Cyril A. “Kirby” Verret July Outreach Spotlight: FUMC Wednesday Pantry In November of this year, the FUMC Wednesday Food Pantry will complete 20 years of serving those in our community in need of food assistance. From the very beginning the Wednesday Food Pantry has been about much more than food. It is community; in fact, it is many communities. There are the communities of volunteers, of guests, of supporters such as St. Paul's Catholic Center, of the Kenda Webb Covenant Disciple group, and many more including all of the members of First United Methodist Church who offer the only financial support the Pantry has as well as offerings of canned goods and grocery sacks. Just about every week, one of our guests prepares some special sweet bread for the volunteers. He likes to bake, he likes to share his goodies, and he shares his friendship with the volunteers. Another guest brightened the holiday season by dressing in a Santa suit. Sometimes, people who no longer need the Pantry's assistance just stop by to say hi to all of us. Recently a guest who is experiencing homelessness came for the food we offer to those without kitchens. One of our volunteers greeted him by calling him sir. He responded by thanking her for calling him sir. He said he didn't deserve any respect. The volunteer told him that everyone deserves respect - something the volunteers offer to each and every guest each and every week of the year. The FUMC Wednesday Pantry has nurtured a large community offering respect, love, and compassion. Due to the economic distresses we have experienced since 2008, we have welcomed increasing numbers of guests to our community - some come only for help one time. Some come sporadically when funds just cannot stretch to include purchasing adequate food. Some need more regular assistance as they are on disability, been bankrupted by huge health bills, have very small social security checks, etc. Your generosity over the years has allowed us to offer assistance and your continued generosity will enable us to continue to offer assistance to new persons finding themselves in financial straits as well as cover the Pantry's own increasing costs for food. Please give generously so that others may eat. Be a part of a huge community of caring, compassionate, loving people. 6 812-332-6396 [email protected] www.fumcb.org UNITED METHODIST WOMEN (umw) United Methodist Women (UMW) is a community of women whose purpose is “to know God and to experience freedom as whole persons through Jesus Christ; to develop a creative, supportive fellowship; and to expand concepts of mission through participation in the global ministries of the church.” UMW’s four mission emphases are spiritual growth, social action, education and interpretation, and membership nurture and outreach. UPCOMING UMW EVENTS June 11-13 -- Mission trip to Chatham, IL-- UMCOR Midwest Mission Distribution Center. July 24-27-- School of Christian Mission, “That All May Have Life,” DePauw University, Greencastle. July 28 -- School of Christian Mission Saturday Sampler, DePauw University, Greencastle. THANK YOU Thank you from United Methodist Women to those of you who supported UMW by attending the Rev. Sharon White concert Palm Sunday, April 1. The proceeds from this concert totaled an even $1500, which will benefit local, national, and international UMW ministries. Your continued support of UMW is greatly appreciated. SCHOOL BAGS UMW members from churches throughout the state will take school bags for both students and teachers in Haiti to the Indiana School of Christian Mission in July. These bags will be sent to the UMCOR Midwest Mission Distribution Center in Illinois, where they will be sorted, filled with school supplies, and shipped. You don’t need to be a professional seamstress to create these special gifts. For more information, contact Betty Barchman (340-0802 or barchma@ indiana.edu). June/July 2012 7 SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL – JUNE, JULY 2 & 3 year olds The 10+ children who attend this lively class focused on creation during the month of May. Kids learned about daytime and nighttime, trees and flowers, birds, fish, big animals and little animals. Summer will find them in their own class with volunteer teachers, learning that “God Loves Families”, “God Made Us” and “At Church.” 4 years olds – Grade 4 Summer Sunday school starts June 3 and will be continuing until August 12. Students will be spending the summer discovering the attributes of God through various Bible stories, activities and fun worship songs. Classes will be meeting in Room 137. Club 56 (5th and 6th Grade) The 10+ preteens who attend this lively class focused on the History of United Methodism during the months of April and May. Please note that there is NO CLUB 56 during the summer months – students are welcome to volunteer in the younger classes on Sundays. SUMMER SUNDAY SCHOOL Please note that Summer Sunday school begins on Sunday, June 3 during the 9:45 am hour. Volunteer teachers are needed so that regular teachers have a well-deserved break. Classes will meet for 11 weeks and will require 4 volunteers per week. • 2 teachers will be needed for the 2 & 3 year old class • 2 teachers will be needed for the 4’s -4th grade combined class (you will be working with a consistent seasoned volunteer in this room) • While there is no Club 56, junior or senior high Sunday school during the summer, we always welcome these students as additional volunteers! • Volunteer sign-up sheets are available in the Gathering Place (located at the Sunday school sign-in table). You may also e-mail Alex your availability for summer dates ([email protected]) GOOD SHEPHERD CHILD CARE Good Shepherd continues to provide quality child care during the 11 am hour each Sunday at church. We provide care for children aged 3 through 3rd grade and class size can range from 0-15 children depending on the Sunday. If you attend the 11 am Open Door service, we would love to have your kids come and join us for some fun. VBS WISH LIST: • • • • • • • • Any and all “sky” themed decorations (airplanes, hot air balloons, balloon decorations, animals (birds, bats, butterflies, etc.), clouds, rainbows, hang gliders, parachutes, helicopters, kites) Battery operated flying helicopter Rope lights Large blue camping tarp Bright-colored king-size bed sheet Pilot hats or goggles Aviation Pictures Bags of microwave popcorn (35) – nonreturnable Please note that all items will be returned to owners at the end of VBS unless they would like to be permanently donated. Please mark all items with your first and last name. Questions? Contact Alex Lamb at the church. 8 812-332-6396 [email protected] Important Dates: • Sunday, June 3 --Summer Sunday school begins • Monday, June 11Friday, June 15 (9am-noon) – VBS • Sunday, June 17 --VBS Sunday • Sunday, August 19 --Welcome Back Sunday www.fumcb.org SUMMER TRAVELS = NO CHURCH, BUT IS DOESN’T NEED TO MEAN NO GOD!!! Children’s Ministries is pleased to offer two GREAT resources for summer worship to families who will be travelling or vacationing and unable to attend church on a regular basis during the summer! In fact, all families are welcome to these two fun and meaningful resources while supplies last! 1st Resource: Prayer Bins Pick up a bin (one per family) from the church office during the week or in all three worship venues on Sundays during the summer months (while supplies last). Each small bin is packed with miniature items that remind us to pray for certain things (for example: a red and white item to remind us to pray for the IU community, that truth will be taught and wisdom for educators or the silhouette of a child to remind us to pray for orphans and foster children finding peace in a forever family). Included is a list of what the items represent, along with space for you to add your own prayers items. They may be pictures of family and friends, business cards or a special souvenir of a place you visit, reminding you to pray for those people and communities. Bring the bin along with you on vacation or to the lake and take a moment each day (at breakfast, dinner, bedtime, etc.) to choose an item and pray as a family. 2nd Resource: Family Prayer Journal Pick up a family prayer journal (you may want to pick up one per child) from the church office during the week or in all three worship venues on Sundays during the summer months (while supplies last). The journal, filled with short devotions, fun activities and interesting tidbits about prayer, will lead you through 14 days that can be completed during a two week period or sporadically over the summer. It is our hope that these resources will keep your kids connected to their faith through the summer months while they may not be as connected to our actual church building. We look forward to hearing how you were able to use these resources to enrich your summer experiences! VBS Fundraising – A huge round of thanks to those who sponsored a child to attend VBS. With your generosity we were able to sponsor 76 children. Please be in prayer for those that God will be sending our way the second week of June. June/July 2012 9 ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES MEETING WEEKLY ON SUNDAY MORNING Bread for the Journey 9:30 a.m. Progressive Journeys 9:30 a.m. Room 219 This intergenerational class explores how the Bible and God’s Word directs our life’s journey in Christ. We are a conversational group who enjoys sharing our thoughts and tenderly supporting each other’s testimonies. Our next Bible study is the Book of Ephesians which focuses on the nature and purpose of the Church and how we can apply these teachings to our everyday lives. Thurston Parlor This class is discussing "Saving Jesus from the Church: How to Stop Worshiping Christ and Start Following Jesus" by Robin R. Meyers. For more information, contact Carol McGarry ([email protected]). Wesley Conventicle 11:00 a.m. Room 310 The Wesley Conventicle is a class that discusses issues at the intersection of religion, our personal faith, and the society in which we live. Materials are drawn from the Bible, modern books about religious issues, current scholarship, and other sources. Each week we meet for an hour on Sunday mornings. Notes concerning the topic for the day are shared. Members of the class are encouraged to bring questions, additional information, and any reflections that arise from their own lives. To find out what we are currently discussing and to see the latest notes, please visit our Web page at: http://www.fumcb.org/templates/cusbloomington/details.asp?id=28065&PID=194710 SISTERS OF SOPHIA This is a group for women who explore the feminine aspects of God. All women are welcome. For more information, please contact Tanya Cox-Endris (320-8977 or [email protected]). A SAMPLING OF NEW ADDITIONS TO THE THURSTON LIBRARY • • • • • LITURGIST TRAINING AND PRAY-ER WORKSHOPS Let It Go So You Can Be Forgiven by T.D. Jakes An Invisible Thread: The True Story of an 11Year-Old Panhandler, a Busy Sales Executive, and an Unlikely Meeting with Destiny by Laura Schroff To Heaven and Back: The True Story of a Doctor's Extraordinary Walk with God by Mary C. Neal Jantsen's Gift: A True Story of Grief, Rescue, and Grace by Pam Cope Three Simple Rules: A Wesleyan Way of Living by Rueben Job ...plus others. Also several new audio CD's for your summer listening. 10 812-332-6396 Join the liturgist/pray-er team! If you enjoy reading scripture and leading worship through prayer, please check out our growing group of liturgists. Plan on attending this information and training option designed to help with prayer writing and delivery. The next meeting is scheduled for Sunday, July 15. It begins with a dutch-treat lunch at Opie Taylor’s in a time of friendship. The group then goes to FUMC in Rooms 218 & 219 at 1:30 p.m. for about an hour. For more information, please contact Pastor Mary ([email protected]) or Nancy Argersinger (nargersinger@ fumcb.org). [email protected] www.fumcb.org Meet Our New Members who recently joined First Church. We hope you will keep this and use it for future reference as you welcome these folks to our church family. (New members are listed in bold print.) Hal Hanes Travis Jeffords & Ashlee Andrews James & Sandra McLary Rebecca Penny Daniel & Amanda Shirley Kevin & Marissa Van Rooy Andy Fosnaugh & Courtney Wiesenauer-Fosnaugh Brian & Brenda Lewis Dave & Kelly Ridge Steve & Cristie Vollmar, Maria & Sophia Jennifer Gandy Angela Martin Lynn Rogers Jeff Wisner If you are interested in membership at FUMC, please contact Allison Rink (331-9061 or [email protected]) or Beckie Jones (824-8627 or [email protected]). June/July 2012 11 YOUTH MINISTRIES Join us as we act out our faith with prayer, service, fellowship and discussion. Contact Information: Darren Wright, Director of Sr. High Youth (Grades 9-12) [email protected], 812-332-6396 Dave LaSuertmer, Director of Jr. High Youth (Grades 7-8) [email protected], 812-332-6396 Youth Mission Trip The Jr. and Sr. High Youth Groups are heading to New Orleans this summer for a mission trip with the Epworth Project. We will be leaving early Sunday morning on July 22 and returning Sunday evening on July 29. Sunday, July 15, will be our send-off Sunday and we’d love to have you join us at the Open Door to send us off! We will be working primarily with single parent families helping not only to rebuild and restore their homes and yards, but also helping them rebuild and restore their lives and making sure they know they are loved and not forgotten. We will be the hands and feet of Christ and we trust that Christ will move in and through us in the lives of the families we serve as well as their greater communities. In addition to our experience helping, serving, and loving families in New Orleans, it will also have a tremendously positive effect on the youth who are able to participate. From year to year, mission trips inevitably end up as the highlight of almost every youth’s experience. They learn that the world is more complex then they ever could have imagined. They learn compassion and empathy. They learn people’s stories and names. They learn grace and forgiveness. They learn what it means to follow Christ. They learn not to take all of the ways in which they are blessed for granted. They learn not to ride in the same van as the guy who loves gas station bean burritos. They learn leadership. They learn discipline and hard work. They learn to love better. They learn what it means to be the church. If you would like to financially support our trip, checks can be made out to FUMC with “Youth Mission Trip” on the memo line. We would also greatly appreciate your prayers as we serve in the cool and comfortable climate of New Orleans in July. Those currently signed up for the trip are: Sr. High: Joey Ackerman, Ellie Calkins, Jacob Cantrell, Caitlyn Chang, Scott Emmons, Thorin Danielsen, Ryan Ferrell, Morgan and Annie Gillard, Ethan and Emma Hamilton, Billy and Katie Head, Kevin Lettelleir, JC Lukens, Megan Muzii, Daniel Morgan, Morgan Newman, Delaney Nichols, Colin Shassberger, Hannah Shirley, Jack and Sam Sills, Sydney Spencer, and Hannah Taylor. Chaperones include Lisa Hamilton, Martha Moore, Dave Calkins, and Darren Wright. Jr. High: Brock Brown, Forrest Brown, Seth Cantrell, Ashley Clark, Brian Emmons, Sam Lonnberg, Nathaniel Floyd, Mikayla Muzii, David Norris, Max Richter, Benton Schultz, and Luke Tucker. Chaperones include Marci Becker and Melissa Sawyer. Youth Summer Sunday School There is no Sr. High or Jr. High Youth Sunday School during the summer. Youth Sunday school will end Sunday, May 20, and will restart Sunday, August 19. Families are invited to attend any of our 3 summer services together and we encourage you to take time after the service to discuss it together as a family! Summer Sr. High Youth Schedule Darren will be going on a road trip out West this summer with his wife which means we will NOT have Sunday night youth group Sunday, June 10, 17, 24, or July 1. Tom Shriver, one of our awesome Jubilee interns and the youth director for Unity Chapel, will be running some super low key but incredible Wednesday night activities on June 13 & 27 and I would encourage everyone to come and join Tom for a couple evenings of awesomeness! Youth group will start back up on its normal schedule on Sunday, July 8 (5:30-7:30 pm)! Summer Jr. High Youth Schedule The Jr. High youth group will continue through the month of June on Sunday nights as usual (5:30-7:30 pm) and conclude on July 15 with the final youth group night of the summer before the New Orleans mission trip happens and David and his wife Laura start to have their hands full being new parents! 12 812-332-6396 [email protected] www.fumcb.org O n Saturday, April 28, the Wesley Choir and friends from FUMC performed the 6th Annual Zachary Novak Scholarship concert in the Great Hall. Along with the Wesley Choir and soloists Ashley Stone and Kelly Kruse, the program featured FUMC’s octet A Men, singing a variety of barbershop and Beatles classics, Rosie Banova and Charles Webb on piano, the Joyful Ringers, and the Children’s Choir. Performing varied selections including chant, pop tunes, and modern gospel, the music was wellappreciated by all in attendance. Attendees and donors overfilled the Great Hall, with sets of extra chairs being wheeled into the room just before the concert began. With Dan and Misty Novak in attendance, the concert raised almost $2,000 towards the Zachary Novak Memorial Scholarship. This money will be used to support upand-coming local musicians in the Bloomington area in 2012. Gifts received during March and April 2012 MEMORIALS HONORARIUMS Gift given to Children's Ministries In honor of Wendy Poppy by David & Laurie Fujimoto and daughter Kayla Gift given to the Interfaith Winter Shelter In honor of Henry & Celicia Upper by Steve & Jo Ham Gift given to the Shalom Community Center In honor of Ed & Debbie Hudelson by Jane Hatchel Gifts given to the Webb Endowment Fund In honor of Michael Schwartzkopf by: Harmon Baldwin; Patricia Bartlett; Derek & Lyn Burleson; Anne Fraker; Bob & Martha Gutmann; John Hamilton & Dawn Johnsen; Marilyn Hartman; Gaye Hudson; Jim & Pat Jeffries; Tom & Veralyn Kinzer; Harlan & Jo Peithman; Bob & Pat Rider; Robert & Cathy Schaible; Charles Webb June/July 2012 Gift given to Habitat for Humanity In memory of Pat Patterson, Bloomington's first Redevelopment Director by Kay Timm Gifts given to the Memorial Fund In memory of Gearlean Fisher by Bobby Overman In memory of Pat Gleason by Anonymous In memory of Meredith Kopper Elliott by David & Julie Barbick In memory of Ruth Smith by Judith Butcher In memory of Ruth Smith by Larry & Susan Jordan In memory of Ruth Smith by Margaret E. Prugh In memory of Douglas H. Tyte by Virginia & Don Tyte Gifts given to the Webb Endowment Fund In memory of Ruth Smith by The Argonaut Club Gifts given to the Wednesday Pantry In memory of Louise Newman by Bruce & Cindy Hatton In memory of Rupert Wentworth by Anne Fraker 13 CARING MINISTRY BEREAVEMENT MEALS The chairs for the June bereavement meals are Patty Stahly and Mary Jane Packard. The chairs for the July bereavement meals are Carolyn Doty and Mary Jane Hasler. Serving bereavement meals is a facet of the Caring Ministries. When there is a death in our parish, a meal will be offered to be served either in a home or at the G athering Place at church. A SPECIAL MESSAGE FOR SUMMER TRAVELERS If you know you’ll be missing services any time this summer due to travel or other commitments, please consider setting up automatic contributions. Your consistent support is very much appreciated, especially during the summer months. Contact the church office for more details. CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR CONFIRMATION CLASS!! SCHOLARSHIP PACKETS Applications Due June 15 The Bloomington First United Methodist Church has a scholarship program for those going to school or returning to school for undergraduate and graduate studies. The program is established through the generosity of current and previous members of this congregation. Front Row: Eleanor Coffin, Mikayla Muzii, Emily Finley, Reagan White, Hannah Shirley Back Row: Nathaniel Floyd, Max Richter, Luke Tucker Not Pictured: Zachary Crouch 14 812-332-6396 Scholarship applications can be found in the office, in the 4th street entrance, and near the sanctuary. Applications are due June 15. Recipients will be blessed and celebrated in worship on August 5. [email protected] www.fumcb.org Sunday MORNING Schedule Church Office - 332-6396 8:15 a.m. Pastoral Emergency Contact Number - (812) 245-0704 • Nursery care until noon 8:30 a.m. • First Up Morning Celebration Great Hall 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. • “Fellowship Plus” in the Gathering Place and Fellowship Hall 9:45 a.m. • Worship, Sanctuary • Sunday School for children & adults 11:00 a.m. • THE OPEN DOOR Worship at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater • GOOD SHEPHERD CHILD CARE 3 year-olds – 3rd Grade (Room 137) CHIMES DEADLINES & INFO Our bi-monthly schedule, in-house printing, and “opt in” policy for postal mailings have been beneficial to both our church budget and the earth’s resources. Thank you to all who are viewing the Chimes online! If you are currently not receiving the Chimes by postal mail and would like to, please contact Ann Arbuckle (332-6396 or [email protected]). For those who have articles to publish, please note the deadlines for submission. Articles or requests should be sent to Cindy Lonnberg at [email protected] or to the church office by these dates: August/September issue July 9 October/November issue September 10 June/July 2012 FIRST CHURCH STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION Mark Fenstermacher - Lead Pastor [email protected] Mary Wilder Cartwright - Associate Pastor [email protected] Stacee Fischer Gehring - Associate Pastor [email protected] Marie Lang - Finance & Business Administrator [email protected] Ann Arbuckle - Administrative Assistant [email protected] Nancy Argersinger - Worship Coordinator [email protected] Erin Inlow - Facility Manager [email protected] Travis Jeffords Open Door Worship/Jubilee College Ministries [email protected] Michelle Johanningmeier Children's Choirs/Child Care Coordinator [email protected] / [email protected] Anne Kapper - Parish Visitor [email protected] Alexandra Lamb - Children’s Ministries [email protected] Dave LaSaertmer - Jr. High Youth [email protected] Shannon Taylor-Carpenter - Parents Day Out [email protected] Darren Wright Sr. High Youth/Jubilee College Ministries [email protected] Parent's Day Out - 339-0032 Maintenance Cell Phone - 361-8555 Building Scheduling: [email protected] 15 2012 Vacation Bible School SKY: Where Everything is Possible With God Monday, June 11 – Friday, June 15 9am-noon Children’s Ministries invites all kids to soar high and explore the possibilities that life has to offer when we trust God. Bloomington First United Methodist Church “A church in the heart of the community with the community in its heart." Our purpose is to be Christian w itnesses in word and deed. We strive for worship which touches the heart and mind, inclusiveness in fellowship, and spiritual discipline through daily acts of service, justice, prayer and education." Registration is ongoing for 2-year-olds through upcoming 6th graders. Please visit the church website (www.fumcb.org) and follow the VBS link to register kids or become a volunteer. Please note that free child care is provided for children under 2 when their parents are volunteers. Adult and youth volunteers are needed for one day or all five. Contact Alexandra Lamb at the church office for more information. You can also use this VBS link for registration: www.groupvbspro.com/vbs/ez/firstumc The deadline to submit articles for the 2012 August/September issue of the Chimes is July 9. Articles can be submitted to the church office or e-mailed to: [email protected]. First United Methodist Church P.O. Box 936 Corner of 4th & Washington Bloomington, Indiana 47402 June/July 2012 The Chimes 16 Telephone: (812) 332-6396 Fax: (812) 332-0223 e-mail: [email protected] homepage: fumcb.org