September 2016 Communicator - Circleville Community Church

the Communicator
The Long Run
Well, the Summer Olympics of 2016 are almost over as I write this. As with all Olympic Games there
has been lots of drama, exciting competitions, world records set, and bitter disappointments. It really is a
spectacle. Given all the pre-Games fear of unfinished facilities, security issues, doping concerns, and everything else, things have gone pretty smoothly.
The important part of the Olympics for me is the track and field. The Olympics don’t really start
until the track and field competition begins. And track and field has experienced all the things I listed above,
just as all the other events have. The big draw, Usain Bolt of Jamaica, did not disappoint his fans, winning
gold medals in the 100 and 200 again for the third Olympics in a row. He is the first person to do that. He
did not set any world records but he already owns the world records in those events, anyway. We did see a
new world record in the 400, though. A relatively unknown man out of South Africa, with a 74-year old,
white-haired grandmother for a coach, ran 400 meters in 43.03 seconds. That is phenomenal. I marveled as I
watched him, running in the outside lane (meaning he could not see any of his competitors), appearing to
not tire as he came down the home straight, and crossing the line with a look of astonishment on his face. It
was an amazing performance.
Other events in the Olympics require similar bursts of power and speed. The 50-meter freestyle
swim was described as a “furious dash” through the water. I watched it, and it was. The men did not even
breathe as they swam one length of the pool. It was hard to even see the men through all the water splashing everywhere. It was the same for the women. Weightlifting demands an incredible burst of power, but
only for a matter of seconds.
Some events require more endurance. The 1500-meter swim, the track marathon, or the longest
event, the 50-kilometer walk. One truly needs to be able to persevere to complete these events. But even the
longest event (golf? the cycling road race? ping pong?) takes only a matter of hours, and then it’s over. Then
it’s four years until the next Olympics.
Our journey of faith is a lifetime event. It cannot be completed in a matter of hours or days or even
the four years between Olympics. It is for our entire lives. Then as we look beyond that, it becomes an eternal consideration. Eternal. We have been studying the book of Hebrews in our Wednesday morning Bible
study. In chapter 12, we read about running with perseverance the race that is set before us, looking to
Christ, the pioneer and perfecter of our faith. This race takes all we have. It is long and sometimes it is very
difficult. Without faith we cannot complete it. Those to whom Hebrews was addressed were experiencing
persecution and were growing weary and tired and were at risk of returning to their pre-Christian faith. The
letter was encouragement to keep going, to not give up.
We sometimes need the same kind of encouragement. We face things that hurt us, that tire us out,
that make us question and doubt. But if we keep looking at Jesus, who endured more than we ever will and
kept going, we also can keep going. So be encouraged. You are loved by God more than you can imagine;
you are loved by your family and friends; you are loved by your church; and with faith you can make it.
You will still get tired, still be hurt sometimes, still doubt sometimes, but hold onto your faith. The ultimate
reward is more than any gold medal or product endorsement contract or TV time. While we should not follow Jesus just for the reward, there will come a time when this event of life shall come to an end. I’d rather
be on the medal stand, wouldn’t you? God bless you.
Pastor Tad
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September 2016 Newsletter of Community United Methodist Church
Adult Education
Community United Methodist Church has a variety of church school classes for adults. The classes range from being primarily conservative Bible interpretation to study of the Bible in a more liberal interpretation. Some classes
use videos to stimulate discussion about how the Bible guides our daily lives. Visit different classes to decide which
is best for you. All classes are small and would welcome your attendance.
Pat Southward
Education Team Leader
– 6 Sunday Morning Classes –
Crosstalk Class is continuing their program in the Adult Bible Studies series entitled, “Toward a New
Creation.” Join them at 10:15 in Rm. 302.
Dimensions for Living Class will be studying a video-based study entitled "Celebrate Colossians" by
Keith Loy. Join them in Room 301 at 10:30 a.m.
Foundations Class: FACING ISSUES THAT DIVIDE: Adam Hamilton discusses complex issues that divide us as a nation and the role of people of faith in finding solutions to these issues. As Hamilton discusses issues such as Immigrants, Islamic Extremism, Health Care and Guns, “we will find that the words
of Jesus can lead us to tear down walls and build bridges as we seek a better way.” Join us at 10:15 on Sunday morning in Room 303 as “there’s never been a better time than now to hear the message of Jesus.”
Adult Bible Class: This class focuses on specific books and chapters of the Bible. They are currently studying the book of Genesis. Class will be at 10:30 (room to be determined).
Adult Café/Discussion Group: For those attending The Point. Meets in Room 301 at 9:30 a.m. NEW
STUDY: “When Forgiveness Doesn’t Make Sense,” by Dr. Jeffers. Join them right before the service.
Sermon Chat: An informal group that meets at 10:30 a.m. in Rm. 201 to discuss the sermon that week.
Monday Evening Women— 6:30 p.m. - My group is studying "You’ll Get Through This,” by Max Lucado. Join us on
Monday nights at 6:30. Contact: Gail Shank, 740-474-2483
Monday Evening Mixed—7 p.m. every other week. Currently studying “Your Faith– Moving Forward” Contact: Jerry
Leist, 740-474-2673
Tuesday Afternoon Women—1:00 p.m. — The “Joy Group” meets in the Library (Room 207). Contact: Linda Kennedy, 740-474-1352.
Wednesday Morning Mixed - 10 a.m. - Led by Pastor Tad, 740-474-4796, X-302. Classes will resume September 7 with
a new study.
Saturday Morning Men—7:30 a.m. Berger Hospital Cafeteria. Contact: Larry Harris, 740-601-7769
Any Small group is open to new attendees. Call the church office for more information and location/addresses of
groups.
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Children’s Ministries
FALL SUNDAY SCHOOL PROMOTION –
Children’s Sunday school is at the 10:30 hour each Sunday. Children will begin attending their new classrooms
on September 4. All children will begin at 10:30 in room 101 for combined children’s worship. Then, we will go
to our age specific classrooms as follows:
Children age 3-5 (not yet in kindergarten) will have class with Sheryl Forte & Wanda Miller in Rm. 204.
Children in K-2nd grade will have class in room 103 with Brooke Summers and Anne Allen.
Children 3rd-5th grade will have class in room 102 with Joni Huston and Pat Southward.
Children at the 10:30 hour will attend The Point worship on the last Sunday of September and October only.
Children ages 3 through 3rd grade who come at the 9:00 hour will begin with their parents in the traditional service, then are dismissed to Bible Adventure Time in room 204 after children’s moments in that service. Nursery
care is provided for both worship hours for children birth to 18 months old in room 203 and 18-35 months of
age in room 202 from 9:00-11:30am.
FUN ON WHEELS – FAMILY SKATING PARTY
Our children, youth and families enjoyed an evening of skating on Monday, August 1 at the Amanda Roller
Rink. It was a great time of fellowship, snacks, and wheels. Our kids enjoyed the Hokey Pokey, Limbo and
showed us just how fast they can be on wheels in the races. Watch the bulletin for future skating events. You
won’t want to miss the next one!
MANY THANKS: Third – Fifth Grade Puppet Team
On Sunday, August 14, our 3rd - 5th grade puppet team presented “The Amazing Love of Jesus” at the 9:00 worship service. The team included puppeteers: Will Chrismer, Jackson Hatfield, Irelynn McGuire, Mackenzie
Robinette and assistant, Joni Huston. What fun it was to hear the message of God’s perfect love told through
lively music, energetic puppets and colorful props. I wish to extend many thanks to the team and Joni for your
hard work this summer. You were a blessing to our congregation.
Filling Station News
We continue to see many new faces in our children and youth ministries on Sunday evening. There is room for
you to help provide childcare, teach lessons, ride in the van, or just come, eat, worship and connect with the
families who attend. This is a vital ministry of our church. Please ask anyone on the Filling Station team how
you can be involved. Team members include: Tad Grover (worship), C. F. Carlson (coordinator), Tony Mosely
(coordinator), Alice Chester (children), Mary Kay Van Dette (kitchen), Tom Van Dette (transportation), Alex
Isaly (youth).
WEEKLY SUNDAY CHILDREN’S SCHEDULE–
9:00AM – Preschool and elementary children will attend traditional worship with their parents, then are
dismissed to Bible Time in room 204 after children’s moments.
9:00 - 11:30 – Staffed nursery for infants from birth to age 18 months in room 203, for toddlers 18-35
months in room 202
10:30AM - Children’s Sunday school begins in room 101 for 3 year olds through 5th grade.
6:00PM – Nursery for babies up to 4 years of age in room 105. The Filling Station Bible Time – Lessons,
crafts and games at 6:00pm in rooms 101, 102 & 103 for 3 year olds through 5 th grade.
We have so much going on and we invite anyone interested in assisting with any of our children’s programming to contact Alice Chester, Children’s Ministry Director at 474-4796, ext. 305, or send an email to [email protected].
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Outreach
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Music Notes
MUSICIANS IN MISSION
Thank you to all choir members who provided kitchen assistance to the Filling Station
this summer! We had a great time chopping veggies, tossing salad, cutting desserts,
browning meat, serving and cleaning up. I am so proud of how we supported this important ministry of our church. You are a blessing to me and all who attended the Filling Station. Thanks so much!
JOIN US!!!
All are invited to get involved in our music ministry this year. Music Opportunities
are listed below:
Choir Rehearsals Thursday’s from 7:00-8:30 p.m., beginning August 25. New members are always welcome. This group sings at the 9:00 service on Sunday mornings
from September through May. We would love to have you join us. Music reading is
not necessary to participate.
Christmas Cantata – Christmas will be here before you know it. Our cantata will be
shared on December 4 at 9:00 a.m. You are invited to join us for this event even if you
are not already a choir member. To participate, contact Alice Chester and plan to attend the Cantata Retreat on November 5 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday rehearsals will
follow the retreat on November 12 & 19 and December 3 at 10:00 a.m.
Victory Ringers Bell Choir will begin rehearsals Thursday evening, September 8,
from 5:30-6:30 p.m. You are invited to join us! A working knowledge of note reading
is helpful but not required to participate. If you would like to participate, contact director Lora Arledge at 740-412-0702.
Musically, Alice Chester
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Health Ministries
Why Walk?
Walking is simple, natural and a great way to get the 30 minutes or more of daily moderate exercise recommended by the National Institutes of Health. It's also easy, low-impact, convenient, burns calories
and helps your heart. Find out how to start your own walking workout program to get healthy and get
in shape...
It may be hard to believe that something you’ve been doing since your first birthday is so good
for you. But it’s true: Walking is the ideal low-impact, moderate-intensity exercise.
Studies have shown that a regular walking workout has many benefits. It:
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Reduces risk of breast cancer. Women who walked briskly for just 1.25-2.5 hours per week
were 18% less likely to develop the cancer than those who were sedentary, according to a 2003
study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
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Lowers blood pressure. Healthy but sedentary volunteers reduced their blood pressure
significantly by walking briskly for 30 minutes a day, three days a week, according to a 2007
Irish study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health.
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Reduces risk of type 2 diabetes. People who walked more daily had better insulin sensitivity than those who walked less, according to a 2011 Australian study.
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Lowers risk of premature death. Mortality risk was 1.54 times higher for people who sat
most of the day compared to those who walked briskly for 30 minutes five times a week, according to a 2009 Canadian study published in Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise.
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Improves cholesterol. Men who walked briskly regularly for 12 weeks had lower total cholesterol and higher HDL (“good”) cholesterol levels than those who didn’t, a 2008 British study
published in Preventive Medicine found.
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Boosts energy. The more people walk, the more energetic they feel throughout the day,
according to a 2003 study at California State University, Long Beach.
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Improves body composition. Walking 12 miles a week significantly decreased abdominal,
waist and hip measurements, according to a 2004 study published in the Archives of Internal
Medicine.
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Health Ministries (cont’d)
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Get Equipped.
Fortunately, a walking workout requires little gear. But before you venture out, get
comfortable clothing and supportive shoes.
Select good footwear. Office shoes – even flats – won't work for a walking workout. Leave the heels at home. Athletic shoes designed for walking or running are best.
Ask a knowledgeable salesperson for models that work for your foot type. For example, people with high-arched feet usually require greater shock absorption.
Those with low arches or “flat” feet often need shoes with less cushioning, but
more support in the mid-foot region and greater heel control.
Proper fit is essential. Make sure you have a little wiggle room between your longest toe and the top of the shoe (about ½ inch, or the width of your index finger).
And check that shoes don’t rub or pinch any area of your foot or ankle.
Generally, athletic shoes lose their cushioning after about 3-6 months of regular
use. Be aware of when your shoes need to be replaced, especially if you notice they're
wearing down unevenly.
By Jessica Matthews, MS, E-RYT, Certification Director and Exercise Scientist, American
Council on Exercise, Special to Lifescript
Youth Ministries
As we are ending the summer, we look back at all the amazing things that
we were able to do. We were able to go to camp. We were able to host a teen cooking class
for our youth and the teens in the community. We were able to serve in our community
garden, and then have a pool party! We did a lot of exciting things this summer! I wanted
to thank everyone for helping and donating to the ministry for us to be able to do these
events. We look to repeat these events and even add more for next summer!
As we look toward fall and winter, my team and I have many exciting things
planned for this school year. So go ahead and like our Facebook page called Elevate Student Ministries. Also keep an eye on this section of The Communicator!
Thanks!
Alex Isaly
Youth director
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One Community Ministries
Serving Christ
Christmas Cards and First Class Forever Stamp Donations
One Community Ministries is seeking to replenish our store of Christmas cards and
postage from those who would generously wish to donate. Donated cards and postage can be left in the plastic tub on the table under the mail boxes outside the church
office. If donating postage stamps, please place them in an envelope marking it One
Community Ministries. Thank you and God bless!
One Community Ministries’ Prayers Requests
Please pray for the men and women residents and clients and their families who are
a part of One Community Ministries and for the servant-volunteers of this ministry.
Let us also pray for our Correctional Chaplains and the staff members of the state’s
correctional institutions.
Church Family News
Dining with Friends
Did you join a “Dining with Friends” group in the spring? Or did you miss out on
this fun opportunity to enjoy a meal once a month with friends from Community UMC?
Never fear, you have the chance now to become part of this fun way to “build community.”
As the groups were formed in the spring, it was with the intent of “remixing” and
forming new groups beginning in October. These new groups will be together for six
months (October-March), and then a new round will begin again in the spring. So, if you
are interested in participating again, or for the first time, please sign up on the sheets on the
bulletin board across from the pastor’s office. Only those who sign up will be placed in
groups! The deadline for sign-up is September 25, 2016. Any questions, please contact Janet
Grover 740-474-6331.
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Circle would like to invite the women of the church to
join us each month on the 2nd Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.
in the Library for our monthly meeting. We have a
short devotional and a study from our UMW Program
Book. All women are welcome. If you have questions,
please contact Paula Cahill at 740-474-9098.
STOP THE FLU
SEPTEMBER 25 - 10:00 to 10:45 in the library
Immunizations for the flu and pneumonia will be given on
Sunday, September 25, in the library by Kim and Larry
Schieber from Schieber Family Pharmacy. No charge for
Medicare part B and many private insurances. Discounted
cash price of $20 for flu vaccine. New Prevnar (pneumonia)
vaccine will be available as well as Tdap (pertussis) and
meningococcal.
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Jessica Mullins
Lauren Elsea
Michelle Pickett
Genevieve Hamman
Mindy Fox
Dale & Katie Cline
Tom & Mary Kay Van Dette
Jerry & Judy Jones
Devin & Stacy Braun
George & Virginia Hritz
Gary & Cynthia Gillen
Chris & Jessica Mullins
Virgil & Ruby Anderson
Tom & Genny Hamman
James & Anne Bingman
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Staff Contact Information:
(740) 474-4796 Fax: (740) 477-3521
Senior Pastor - Rev. Tad Grover – Ext. 302
[email protected]
Worship Leader - Leah Hooks <Interim> - Ext. 307
[email protected]
Outreach Ministries Director - Vacant - Ext. 304
[email protected]
9 a.m. Traditional Worship
9:30 am - noon Children’s Ministries
10:30 a.m. “The Point” Contemporary Worship
6 p.m. “The Filling Station” Informal Worship
(Music, Message & a Meal)
Youth Ministries Director - Alex Isaly - Ext. 309
[email protected]
Children’s Ministries & Music Director - Alice Chester - Ext. 305
[email protected]
Organists – Dr. Larry Holcomb, Don Metzler
Office Manager/Membership Secretary - Dena Hoover—Ext. 301
[email protected]
Our Mission:
“Connect people with
Christ,
Equip them to be in
Ministry,
and Send them out to serve
others in Jesus’ name.”
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Administrative Asst./Financial Secretary – Sandy Barnett – Ext. 300
[email protected]
Nursery Attendants – Linda Valentine-Akers, Jenny Griffin, and
Lucinda Hollingshead
Custodian – Paul Johnson