First United Methodist Church of Springboro
The Messenger
June 2017
60 East North Street
Springboro, OH 45066
937-748-2612
fumcofspringboro.org
[email protected]
Office Hours:
Monday—Friday
8:00—1:00
Inside this issue:
Join us for worship each weekend:
Casual Saturday night worship with Springs at 5:30 p.m.
Sunday morning worship and Sunday school at 9:15 a.m.
Sunday worship and children’s church at 10:35 a.m.
From Pastor Amy
2
June Worship
3
Church News
5
Church Groups
8
June Events
9
Christian Educa-
12
Children/Youth
News
16
Volunteer/Mission/
Outreach Oppor.
18
Thank You’s
20
Birthdays/Anniv.
21
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First United Methodist Church
A word from Pastor Amy….
From Past or S uzanne.. .
Unlikely Heroes
John MacArthur once wrote: “The pages of Scripture are filled with stories of great heroes—
men and women whom God used in unique and powerful ways to accomplish His purposes.
Their exploits vary greatly, yet the common thread that runs through all of their testimonies is
faith.” (John MacArthur, Twelve Unlikely Heroes)
This summer, First UMC of Springboro will be learning from a variety of heroes—biblical, fictional, and ordinary among us.
 Vacation Bible School is “Hero Central”,
 Creation Camp is “Hero Headquarters”,
 and our summer sermon series will be “Unlikely Heroes of the Bible”.
Most of our biblical heroes weren’t groomed for greatness. Many didn’t want to be chosen to
do the work of God in this world. They were ordinary men and ordinary women who simply
sought to be faithful to God and what they believed in. Yet because they were faithful, they
were also obedient—and thus changed the course of history.
Heroes are not perfect. They are just as prone as we are to make mistakes. And need grace. Yet
they can still teach us a thing or two about faith, and call us to faithful living.
So this summer in worship we will learn from the
stories of a prostitute, a cupbearer, an 8-year-old
king, a judge, a wife, and a youngest son. We will
also hear songs and stories from our youth and
children as they go away in mission and gather
for VBS. We will host IHN and continue in the
study of God’s Word on Sunday mornings. Even
in the summer months we continue to be the
church in the world…and maybe, just maybe, be
unlikely heroes to those around us.
Come, Holy Spirit, to lead us and guide us!
Pastor Amy
Springboro, OH
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Events
Worship In June
June 3/4 Pentecost
Unwrap Your Gift
Acts 2:1-21, 1 Corinthians 12:1-13
Message by Kirby Cain
Summer Sermon Series:
Unlikely Heroes of the Bible
June 10/11 Holy Communion
The Faith of Rahab
Joshua 2:1-21
June 17/18 Father’s Day
Nehemiah’s Burden to Build
Nehemiah 1:11-2:18
June 24/25
Josiah: A Call to Revival
2 Kings 22:1-3, 8-13; 23:1-3
 1: Rummage Sale Set Up
 2&3: Rummage Sale
 4: Pentecost Sunday / Children’s Church
Birthday Party
 5: Creation Camps start (M-F all month)
 7: VBS Decorating Day
 7: Jr. & Sr. High Pool Party
 7: Choir
 10: Relay for Life
 11-12: Senior High Camp Out
 11: Kids Who Care & God Squad
 12: Prayer Team
 12: Administrative Council
 13: Tuesday Bible Study
 13: 5th—8th Hope House Mission
 13: Stephen Ministers
 14: VBS Decorating Day
 14: Otterbein Avalon Visit
 14: Choir
 16: Cornerstone Class Social
 19: Prayer Team
 19: Missions Team
 20: Tuesday Bible Study
 20: Trustees
 21: VBS Decorating Day
 21: Jr. & Sr. High Day Hike
 21: Clearcreakers Picnic
 21: Otterbein Avalon Visit
 21: Choir Practice
 22: Newsletter Folding
 25: Sr High Youth to Anderson Hills UMC
 25: 5th—8th Church Lunch Fellowship
 26: Prayer Team
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Lay Leader Report
The month of June signals many things in the
lives of God’s people in Springboro. For our
families with school-aged children, and for
the teachers and those others who work for a
school system, June indicates that the school
year has concluded. We celebrated Graduation Sunday on May 21 and we rejoice with
those students and proud families as graduation signals both an ending and a new beginning. For those who graduated college and
either look at grad school or entering the
work force, we ask God to bless this next step
in those young lives.
First United Methodist Church
our Ohio River Valley District. Jack Hott is our
Lay Member and he carries our vote to conference proceedings. Of course, the entire
Haines family will also be in Lakeside beginning on June 4. From FUMC, Pastor Amy,
Jack, Alexa, Kirby and myself will have voting
credentials on the matters before the conference. Please hold our delegation and the
entire conference in your prayers from June 4
– 7. It is about a three-hour drive from
Springboro to Lakeside and all of us ask for
your prayers as we are on the road coming
and going.
So much occurs at Annual Conference. It is
For those who have graduated from high
great to greet old friends from across our
school, we too offer congratulations and
eight districts. I am privileged to have friends
promise that we will pray for those who will and acquaintances from all eight districts and
begin their college studies in August. We will look forward to seeing them in town that
also pray for those who choose the honora- week. Worship is always the highlight of the
ble path of military service. So to all gradutime in Lakeside. By now, most with FUMC
ates and families, well done and congratula- know of the incredible preaching power of
tions!
Bishop Palmer. We will be blessed to hear
him bring God’s word a couple times. The
June also brings to us the beginning of sum- organ music in Hoover Auditorium and topmer. Swimming pools are now opening and notch praise bands will also raise the roof as
those splash-filled days at the pool are about we praise God in song.
to begin. We pray God’s blessing of safety for
those who will spend time at the pool. Also, Continued on Page 11
with summer beginning in June, we will notice families being absent from worship as
vacations occur. With those vacations, we
June Events continued from Page 3
again pray for safety for those families.
For several of us from FUMC, June also signals West Ohio Annual Conference, up in
Lakeside, OH. I am privileged to attend as a
Certified Lay Minister. Alexa Lawhorn and
Kirby Cain will attend as representatives of
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Mission Trip Departure
Tuesday Bible Study
Otterbein Avalon Visit
VBS Decorating Day
Staff Parish Relations Committee
Choir
Details found in this newsletter
Springboro, OH
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West Ohio Annual Conference
“Be Not Afraid: Facing the Future” is this
year’s theme for the West Ohio Annual Conference, held at Lakeside Chautauqua June 4
-7. Each year in every annual conference all
clergy members and an equal number of lay
Are You Traveling This Summer?
members from local congregations and disWould you like one less thing to remember? trict representatives gather for worship, fellowship and to conduct the business of the
FUMC of Springboro wants to remind you
annual conference. Our Wesleyan heritage
that we now offer Online Giving.
calls this “holy conferencing.” The business
can include ordination and retirement celeSimply go to https://e-giving.org/
brations, setting budgets and voting on recFirstUnitedMethodist ChurchofSpringommendations, and hearing reports of past
boroSpringboro or click the link located on and ongoing work and ministry. Special
the Online Giving tab of the church website. guests this year are Bishop Tracy Malone
Online Giving allows you to set up an autofrom East Ohio and Dr. Elaine Heath from
matic giving plan, change your giving plan,
Duke Divinity School.
make a one-time gift or view your online giving statement at your convenience.
This year’s Miracle Offering will launch the
Light the Way Campaign, seed money to
You can find FAQ brochures and step by step start new diverse worshipping communities
instruction booklets at the welcome center and extend the vitality of existing congregaand on the table outside the Sanctuary.
tions. The plan is to “reach more people,
more young people, more diverse people”
Also, for those who made commitments to
with the love of God through Jesus Christ.
the church, please watch for mid-year giving Bishop’s goal is $200,000. If you would like
statements in July. These are not bills, just
to contribute to this offering you may do so
information to know what your giving has
May 27/28 or June 3/4.
been to date this year relative to your stewardship commitment.
First UMC will have five representatives this
year: Pastor Amy as clergy member, Jack
Questions, please contact Tracy Stull or
Hott as lay member, Kirby Cain and Alexa
[email protected].
Lawhorn as district at-large members, and
David Finney as a Certified Lay Minister. For
more information on Annual Conference, or
New Member Reception
to watch the livestream, go
FUMC will have a new member class and
to westohioumc.org/ac/2017.
reception in June. If you are interested in
becoming a member of First United Methodist, please contact Mike Stull.
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Graduate Sunday
On Sunday, May 21 we celebrated graduates
of our church family.
High School Graduates
(From Springboro High School unless noted)
 Isaac Bacon, grandson of Rowena Estill.
Isaac will graduate from ConVal High School
in Peterborough, NH. While in high school,
his passion was photography, which he received a national award for in 2016. He
also was on the high school football and
basketball teams. He will attend Keene
State University in Keene, NH and plans to
major in Political Science.
 David Rowe Kehl, grandson of Richard and
Judy Kehl. David is graduating from Woodcrest Christian High School in Riverside, CA.
He will attend California State University in
the fall.
 Hannah Koziarski, granddaughter of Carol
and Doug Dean, daughter Sarah Dean and
Joe Koziarski, is graduating from Toledo
Christian School. She will attend Owens
Junior College to study art and hospitality,
with plans to transfer to University of Toledo to finish her schooling.
 Samuel Craig Redding, grandson of Diane
McCrystal and the late Craig McCrystal and
son of Molly McCrystal. Sam received the
“Principal’s Award of Achievement”. He
was active in Young Life, volunteered for
several service organization and was the
photographer for many school events. Sam
was involved in the Springboro High School
musicals and was in the cast of "Catch Me If
You Can" He works at Subway on North
Main Street. Sam will attend the University
of Toledo and major in Sociology.
 Maddy Talbot, daughter of Ted and Greta
Talbot. Maddy was a four year member of
First United Methodist Church
the varsity tennis team and a four year recipient of 1st Team All-Area Honors for
Doubles. She was also a member of National Honor Society and a two year Panther
Kick Off Member. Maddy volunteered at
Atrium Medical Center, SCAC, and Miracle
Field. She will be attending Saint Louis University as a nursing student.
2017 College Graduates
 Jacob Dean, grandson Carol and Doug
Dean, son of Jeff and Carol Dean, graduated
from University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
and a major in Entrepreneurship. In June,
he begins his working career with Cintas in
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, as a management
trainee.
 Audrey Winzeler, daughter of Curt and
Jackie Winzeler, graduated from Miami
University with degrees in Computer Science and in Music. She will be attending
graduate school at Northeastern University
in Boston to pursue a Masters in Science in
Information Assurance and Cybersecurity.
 Josh Young, son of Joanne and Jim Young
and grandson of Kay Hugo, graduated from
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University - Daytona Campus with a Bachelor of Science in
Aeronautical Science, commercial pilot specialization, and a minor in meteorology. He
is currently in the Gateway program to fly
for Jet Blue.
 Lindsey Zimmerman, daughter of Mike and
Tina Zimmerman. Graduated from University of Cincinnati with a Bachelor of Science
in Nursing with Summa Cum Laude honors.
Lindsay has accepted full time job at UC
Medical Center in the Emergency Room.
Congratulations to all our 2017 graduates!
Springboro, OH
2016-2017 Attendance Awards
Congratulations to the following students
who achieved high attendance in Sunday
school for the 2016-2017 year. High attendance is achieved by missing less than six Sundays throughout the school year. This year
we included attendance for Wonderful
Wednesday as well. We applaud their desire
to learn more about Christianity. It is with
this knowledge that they can make and maintain their connection to Christ, as well as help
to educate others. Thanks also to their parents (or others) for their commitment to educate the children in Christianity. After all,
without parents, grandparents or friends, the
children would not have been here!
 1st Yr: Theo Erwin, Zachary Erwin, Nathan
Haines, Rachel Haines, Timothy
Haines, Camryn Horning, Abby Savin,
Sam Savin, Claire Veren, Paige
Veren, Clara Wrazen, Evie Wrazen
 2nd Yr: Julianna Pickett, Andrew Ruskaup,
Gracieann Ruskaup
 3rd Yr: K.C. Horning, Chloe Robinson,
Noah Robinson, Caydence Townsend, Easton Townsend , Noah
Townsend
th
 4 Yr: Christian Dokas, Will Hampton
 5th Yr: Sarah Schlise, Amanda Schlise,
Emily Schlise, Helen Tiffin
 8th Yr: Dean Dershem
 9th Yr: Faith Hampton
 12th Yr: Amber Stull, Brayden Stull
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Dean Dershem
Nathan Haines
Faith Hampton
Rocky Rice
Gracieann Ruskaup
Leah Shellhause
Katelyn Sparks
Noah Townsend
Zachary Erwin
Timothy Haines
Elaina Leedy
Noah Robinson
Sarah Schlise
Wade Shellhause
Megan Sparks
Thank You Teachers
Our regular Sunday school teachers have
done such a wonderful job and given so much
of themselves. Our leaders have shown tremendous dedication and patience this year as
they’ve helped our children on their faith
journey. If you see any of them make sure
you pat them on the back for a job well done!
2-3 year class: Katie Veren, Zandra Woody
 “Kid Connection” (4 years – 4th grade): Kim
Crosen, Tracy Savin, Susan Tiffin, Trina
Townsend, Sarah Wrazen
 5th-6th grade: Stephanie Bindemann, Kirby
Cain, Becky Pickett, Kelly Smith, Sarah
Wrazen
 7th – 12th grade: Brian Schlise, Jynn Schlise,
Dave Finney
Finally, we want to thank all of our adult
leaders and substitutes who have taught Sunday school classes, Wonderful Wednesday
sessions and Bible studies for their commitment to helping others have a deeper relationship with God.
Jane Cook
Doug Dean
Maria
Dershem
David Finney
Acolyte Recognition
Barb Geiger
We would like to thank the following children Jennifer Fry
Beverly
Haun
Susan Raihala
who have served as an acolyte this past year.
Vicki
Robinson
Lorraine Sower
Our acolytes are an important part of our
Zandra Woody
worship.
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Church Groups Meetings/Schedules
First United Methodist Church
United Methodist Men
The men of our church completed our service
project on May 20. On that day, we traveled
to Middletown, prepared breakfast for The
Gathering’s Band of Brothers. After breakfast,
we then were blessed to join this group of
Christian men for their monthly Bible study.
All who attended were blessed, including the
large number from The Gathering. We will
return to Middletown at the end of the summer to do this again with the men of that congregation.
Women In Faith
Women in Faith are on break for the summer.
Their next meeting will be in September. For As is our ten-year custom, we prepared and
information on the group, please call Judy
served breakfast to two families of five chilCook, Barb Mills or Jean Reazer .
dren with Interfaith Hospitality Network in
April. We will again have this opportunity in
Clearcreakers Senior Group
July when FUMC next hosts IHN.
The Clearcreakers meeting for June will be a
picnic at Clearcreek Park on June 21 at
Our monthly Monday night Bible studies have
11:30. The meeting will be held in the Fellow- ended for the spring. We will probably reorship Hall at 11:30 if the weather does not per- ganize these events in the fall, most likely
mit having the picnic at Clearcreek Park.
moving to a Saturday morning time of fellowship and study. Stay tuned for more details.
Fried chicken will be served. Please bring a
casserole, side dish, salad or dessert to
Other Group Meeting Dates
share. It will not be necessary to bring your
June
12—Administrative Council
own eating utensils. Try to join us for some
June 13—Stephen Ministers
fun, food, and fellowship.
June 20—Trustees
June
28—Staff
Parish Relations Comm.
The Clearcreakers will not meet in July and
August. The meetings will resume on September 20. Questions, please call: Linda Tennant or Martha Rutherford.
Springboro, OH
Events
Relay for Life of Warren County
Having cancer is so hard. Finding help shouldn’t be. If you’ve heard the words “you have
cancer” you know how important it is to have
easy access to support and resources. Thanks
in part to Relay For Life supporters, the American Cancer Society is able to be there for millions of people touched by cancer each year.
Relay For Life is the signature fundraiser for
the American Cancer Society.
It is a time to celebrate people who have
battled cancer, remember loved ones lost and
fight back against the disease. Once again
our church will be represented in this event.
This year, there is not going to be a Springboro event, so we are going to be involved in
the Warren County Relay on June 10 from
11:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. at the Warren County Fairground (665 N. Broadway in Lebanon).
Ways to get involved include:
 Join the team or donate at www.RelayFor
Life.org/WarrenCountyOH. Our team name
is Boromethodist/FUMC
 Honor/Remember – Beginning in May we
will display an honor and remembrance
board. Please add names, pictures, stories,
etc. in honor of those battling and surviving
cancer and in remembrance of those lost.
 Walk – Join the team and walk during the
event. We would like for a team member to
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be on the track for the entire event but you
are welcome to walk as much or as little as
you like.
 Donate – Sponsor your favorite walker or
make a donation to the entire team.
 Purchase a Luminary – Luminaries line the
track and are lit just after dark in a very
moving ceremony or remembering those
who lost their lives to cancer.
 Take Part in the Survivor/Care Giver Ceremony – Cancer survivors and care givers
walk the first lap of the Relay. You need to
register for this.
 Visit the Event – Relay For Life is a wonderful community event. Please consider stopping by to visit our team and see what the
Relay is all about. Our team has it’s own
campsite on the track, so bring a chair and
stay awhile.
For more information about Relay For Life,
please see the display board, check out the
website or contact Zandra Woody.
Rummage Sale
The Youth Group’s annual rummage sale will
be held on Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June
3. So now is the time to start cleaning out
your closets and basements to help provide
donations for the sale. We will start accepting
donations on Sunday, May 28.
VBS Decorating Days
Help us prepare the decorations and props for
VBS. We will meet on Wednesday afternoons
from 1:00 to 3:00 on May 31, June 7, June 14,
June 21, June 28 and July 12. For more information, please contact Kim Crosen at 937-748
-2612.
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First United Methodist Church
Church Birthday Party!
Pentecost is also known as the birthday of the
church and we are celebrating! On Sunday,
June 4 our youth groups will serve special
treats between services and collect cake mixes/icing, and small toys that will go to the local
food pantries for needy children’s birthdays.
A collection box will be available throughout
the week for donations. The children will also
celebrate during Sunday School and Children’s
Church.
From Past or S uzanne.. .
Teachers Needed
Our children need leaders this summer to help
them in their Sunday
school connection. Our
regular leaders will take
a much deserved break
and we need some new
leaders to continue the
connection during the
summer months. If you
are interested in helping and making a positive difference in our children’s lives, please
contact Kim in the Education office (7482612). We will need help in our 2-3 year old
class, Kid Connection (4 yrs. through 4th grade)
and Mission 56 (5th & 6th grade). Classes may
be blended depending on number of leaders
available. Please consider serving one or two
Sundays this summer. You will have a blast
and help our children in the process! Curriculum and training provided. Thanks!
Late May Reminders
ORV District Spring Celebration
All clergy and lay persons in the Ohio River
Valley District are invited to attend our annual
Spring Celebration in recognition of retiring
clergy, candidates being ordained and commissioned, transitioning pastors, new pastors
to our district, CLMs and more. The event is
Wednesday, May 24 at 7:00 p.m. at Mason
United Methodist Church, 6315 S. MasonMontgomery Rd. Reservations are not
needed.
Interfaith Hospitality Network
Our Interfaith Hospitality Network guests will
be us from July 2-9. We are using Sign Up Genius for volunteers to sign up to provide
meals, activities, set up/take down, and be
overnight host – look for that link in Pastor
Amy’s weekly update email or you can view it
at http://bit.ly/2rlCKi8. We will also have the
schedules available in Fellowship Hall in mid to
late June. Please prayerfully consider how you
can help us serve our IHN guests.
Save the Date
July 12: VBS Decoration Day
August 20: Church Picnic and Rally Day
Springboro, OH
Community Runs for Charity
 Lift Your Leg Run to Benefit SICSA—SICSA
Pet Adoption Center in Kettering will hold a
10K, 5K and 1 mile run on Saturday, June 3
to benefit the center. The run will be at
Centerville High School, 500 East Franklin
Street. Registration fee is $30 for adults
and $15 for youth ages 12 and under and
includes a shirt. You can register online a
liftyourleg.everydayhero.do
 Interfaith Hospitality Network Run4Home—
If you’re a runner or walker, please consider joining the IHN Run4Home 5k on July 4
at Armco Park. For more information
about the 5k, or IHNWC in general, please
visit their website at www.ihnwc.org.
Centerville Community Band
The Centerville Community Band will perform
a variety of concerts over the summer and
fall. Concerts are free and open to the public. All concerts are at 7:00 p.m. unless otherwise noted.
 Friday, June 30: In Fairborn, exact location
to be announced
 Monday, July 3: Americana Concert at
Stubbs Park in Centerville
 Monday, July 17: Bethany Patio Concert at
Bethany Lutheran Village
 Sunday, August 20: Stubbs Park Summer
Concert Series
 Sunday, August 27: Concert at Epiphany
South - ice cream social at 6:00 p.m.
 Sunday, October 8: Children's Concert at
Benham's Grove in Centerville at 3:00 p.m.
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If you like Big Band sounds, another recommended concert is the Tom Daugherty Orchestra performing at Stubbs Park on Sunday,
July 16, at 7:00 p.m. as part of Centerville's
summer concert series.
...Lay Leader Report Continued
I rejoice that West Ohio Conference staff has
selected me to serve as Spiritual Director for
the next class of Certified Lay Ministry Academy. As such, I will serve with the newest
group of students who will be in a time of
discernment and study from September
through April. I recall with fondness my own
time in the academy and look forward to
working with the newest group. Many of
these people will be named Certified Lay
Ministers in June of 2018. I ask God to bless
my time with the academy students as we
make that journey together.
Summer preaching dates are beginning to be
booked. As a result, I will be absent from
Sunday worship some as I am out and about,
talking about our amazing Savior, Jesus.
Enjoy the beginning of summer and stay safe!
-David Finney
“To seek God is to desire happiness;
to find Him is that happiness.”
~Augustine
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Holy Java
The Holy Java Sunday School class will begin
an eight week study of Follow by Andy Stanley on May 28 that will last until July. Religion says, “Change and you can join us.” Jesus says, “Join us and you will change.”
There’s a huge difference. Jesus doesn’t expect people to be perfect. He just wants
them to follow him. Being a sinner doesn’t
disqualify anyone. Being an unbeliever
doesn’t disqualify anyone. In fact, following
almost always begins with a sinner and unbeliever taking one small step. In this eightsession video-based Bible study, Holy Java
will take a journey through the Gospels as we
trace Jesus’ teaching on what it means to
follow.
First United Methodist Church
Women in Faith Bible Study
The Women in Faith Bible Study will take a
break over the summer, resuming their studies in September. Please watch for more information on their study for the fall in the
September newsletter and in bulletin inserts.
For information on the study group, please
contact Lorraine Sower.
Vacation Bible School Registration
Our Vacation Bible School theme this year is
Hero Central. Our evening session will be the
week of July 17 from 5:45—8:45 p.m. The
morning session will be the week of July 24
from 9:00 a.m. to noon. VBS will take kids on
awesome adventures alongside some of their
favorite Bible heroes and discover the qualities that make us truly heroic in God. VBS Hero Central uses epic music, spectacular science, crafty crafts, heroic recreation, and fantastic Bible stories to help kids discover their
strength in God!
Registration for this summer’s VBS is now
For more information on the Holy Java class, open. The link to sign up is http://2017.
cokesburyvbs.com/fumcspringboro. The
please contact Maria Dershem . The class
meets on Sunday morning at 9:00 in the Con- morning session is now full but there is plenty of space in the evening VBS.
ference Room.
Cornerstone Class
In June, Beverly Haun will lead the class on a
study of Galatians 5: Paul’s Works of the
Flesh. For more information on the class,
please contact Barb Geiger.
Tuesday Bible Study
The Tuesday morning Bible study continues
their study of the Book of James. In June the
class will meet on 13th, 20th, and 27th at
10:00 a.m. in the music room.
West Ohio Conference Summer Camps
Each summer, the West Ohio Conference
offers a variety of summer camps at their
three facilities—Camp Otterbein, Camp Wesley and Camp Widewater. If you are interested in learning more about the exciting summer adventures they offer, the church office
has a copy of their 2017 Summer Camp
Guide. Please stop by to learn more or go to
www.westohiocamps.com.
Springboro, OH
Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool
In May, we finished up another wonderful
year with Bright Beginnings. It was a very
busy month with animal visits from Farmer
Georgia, Spring Sing concerts, and Mother’s
Day and Father’s Day gift preparation. “Let
the earth bring forth living creatures of all
kinds” was our Bible verse for the month.
Pastor Amy led Children’s Church again this
month, giving the children an exciting and
meaningful mini-worship experience full of
music, prayer and scripture. We capped off
the school year with graduation and promotion ceremonies and a carnival!
This school year, we had just over 300 children attend Bright Beginnings. We offered
20 different classes, serving kids from age 18
months through kindergarten. Our A.C.E.
before and after school program continued
to grow. We have also seen strong interest
in our summer Creation Camps. Most of our
classes for the 2017-2018 school year are
already full. We thank all the members of
our church for your continued support of this
wonderful outreach that is truly changing the
lives of children and families throughout our
community!
A.C.E.—Active Christian Exploration
In May, the ACE students learned about the
National Parks of North America. If you
would like to know more about our A.C.E.
before and after school program, please contact Kim at 748-2612.
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Summer Creation Camps
First United Methodist Church, Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool and A.C.E. (Active
Christian Exploration), are excited to offer
summer camps to help enrich and expand a
child’s summer experience. This summer’s
theme is Hero Central. Registration is now
underway at brightbeginnings.camp
brainregistration.com. Please see Bright Beginnings’ website (brightbeginnings.fumcof
springboro.org) for detailed information on
the camp offerings.
 Half-Day camps (9 a.m.- 12 p.m.) - $87 per
week Ages 3 yrs.–entering 6th grade
 Full Day camps (9 a.m.- 4 p.m.) - $155 per
week for children entering K–6th grade.
During the morning children participate in
half day camps. Afternoons consist of field
trips, special visitors, in depth projects and
more! Parents provide a packed lunch.
 Extended Day camps (6:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m.)
- $181 for 5 days, $163 for 4 days, $144 for
3 day and $106 for 2 days* (includes 1/2
day and full day camps) Allows children
(entering K-6th grade) who need care before /after regular camp times to come in
between 6:30– 9:00 a.m. and to stay as late
as 6:30 p.m.
Camps:
June 5-9 - Super Hero Training Academy
June 12-16 - Hometown Heroes
June 19-23 - Comic-Con
June 26—30 - Animal Allies
July 10-14 - Plant Power
July 17-21 - Steam Team
July 24-28 - Hero Central (Please note: our
1/2 day is our morning VBS which requires a
separate registration)
July 31-August 4 - Good vs. Evil
Please note that we are CLOSED July 3-7
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First United Methodist Church
VBS 2017
As we move into spring, it’s time to start planning for Vacation Bible School. It takes several
months of planning to pull off the wonderful program that helps bring God’s word to many
children both within our church and the greater Springboro community. Our evening session will be held the week of July 17-21 from 5:45—8:45 p.m. Our morning session will be
the following week, July 24-28 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteer sign-ups will be in
future bulletins and Decorating Days will begin soon.
Listed below are supplies that will be needed to make this two wonderful weeks. We will
begin taking your donations in early summer. As a part of the craft station, we will be completing service projects to donate to various groups in the local area. The donated items will
allow the campers to show their love for others through these service projects. Thank you
for your continued support of this great outreach program for children. If you have any
questions on these class supplies, please contact Sarah Wrazen ([email protected] or 703994-1788).
 700 toilet paper/paper towel rolls
 Puffy paint, assorted colors
 Material scraps (we need 2 inch wide x 30
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5 rolls masking tape, 1 inch width
Washable markers
Sharpie Markers, assorted colors
350 felt squares, 8 x 8 inches, various colors
Felt scraps (any size)
Craft foam with adhesive backing (any
size)
350 feet of thin elastic
350 square feet of aluminum foil
175 square feet of cardboard (cereal boxes, cracker boxes, etc. are perfect)
Foam shapes and letters (small size)
875 feet of 1 or 2 inch ribbon that looks
like it could be on a medal (red/white/blue
striped, etc.)
Glue sticks
School glue
350 large paper clips
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medium sized
22 medium baskets (about 9x12 inch or
something close to that)
50 sheets each of dark green, red, yellow,
and orange tissue paper
350 wooden skewers
Ribbons
Cardstock, various pastel colors
Yarn
Scrapbook, origami, or wrapping paper
scraps
Fabric scraps
Model Magic air-dry clay
Salt
Masking tape
Pony beads in yellow, orange, red, and navy blue (350 each color)
200 pipe cleaners, various colors
350 resealable snack or sandwich baggies
350 clean baby food jars
700 paper plates
12 plastic tablecloths (large rectangle to fit
on the fellowship hall tables)
Springboro, OH
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VBS Volunteer Form
CALLING ALL PEOPLE LOOKING FOR FUN……
LET’S START THE FUN AT FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH:
Session 1- JULY 17-21 FROM 5:45-8:45 p.m.
Session 2- JULY 24-28 FROM 9:00-12:00 a.m.
YOU PICK WHICH SESSION WORKS FOR YOU!
We are in need of lots of volunteers who love having fun to help make this year’s Vacation
Bible School a successful community ministry. You don’t have to have any previous experience, just a desire to help, have fun and contribute to God’s plan in these children’s lives.
If you are an adult or youth interested in helping out, please fill out the form below and drop
it in the offering plate or to the church office. Please check any/all areas of interest you
have:
 Greeter/Registration Helper
 Supply Gatherer
 Puppeteer
 Props and decorating
 Craft Assistant(s)
 Donate snacks
 Science Leader
 Set up & take down
 Bible Story-telling characters
 Preschool Leader
 Snack Server(s)
 Recreation Leader(s)
 Assistant Leader
 Babysitting/Nursery
 School-aged Leader
 Need more information to help you decide? Please check here.
Your Name: __________________________________________________
Phone: _____________________
Session: ______________________
E-mail: ______________________________________________________
Volunteer training sessions will be held:
 July 11, 1:00—3:00: VBS Teen Helper Training
 July 12, 6:30—8:00: VBS Overview for Workers (includes dinner)
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Kids Who Care: K—2nd grades
Contact: Kim Crosen
[email protected], 937-748-2612
Kids Who Care
Kids Who Care will meet at church on June 11
from 3:00 to 4:30 for snacks and fun as we
celebrate a great year of service and ministry
through games, art and more. We will also
plan how to share the message of Jesus over
the summer.
First United Methodist Church
Mission 56: 5th & 6th grades
Jammers: 7th & 8th grade
Contact: Kirby Cain
[email protected], 937-684-1097
Summer is here, yay! Looking forward to
spending time with our youth and experiencing God in the great outdoors. Junior High
Youth will join the Senior High for some
events this summer as our outgoing 8th graders begin to transition into high school. This
will be a great opportunity to create bonds
with our older youth.
Yours in Christ,
Kirby
Here are the activities planned for the
month of June:
God Squad: 3 & 4th grades
God Squad will meet on June 11 from 12:00
to 2:00. We will have lunch and then a time
of fun with trivia, games and art. This will be
a celebration of the great school year we
have had of service and ministry. We will
also plan how to share the message of Jesus
over the summer.
Weekly Activities
 There will not be a weekly meeting this
month due to special events.
June Special Events
 Thursday, June 1 – Rummage Sale Set-up
(8th Grade – Senior High): The youth
(particularly those attending the Mission
Trip) are needed to help set up for the
Rummage Sale. Time: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00
p.m.
Springboro, OH
June Special Events Continued
 Friday, June 2 and Saturday, June 3 – Rummage Sale: We will need youth to help
with the Rummage Sale these two days. All
proceeds will go to the upcoming Mission
Trip. Time: 7:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (we will
clean up from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Saturday)
 Saturday, June 10 – “Relay for
Life” (Warren County Fairgrounds): The
Youth Group are encouraged to participate in this year’s Relay for Life. Look for
a separate e-mail with more details on this
event.
 Tuesday, June 13 – Hope House Mission:
Center for Women and Children: Provide
dinner and games or crafts for the women
and children of Hope House in Middletown from 5:00 - 6:45 p.m. Please
RSVP if you plan on joining us.
 Sunday, June 25 – "Church, Lunch & Fellowship" (Mission 56 & Junior High):
10:35 a.m. Sunday morning service, lunch
and a time of fun and fellowship. Pick-up
will be around 3:00 p.m. One parent volunteer needed to assist with lunch and
fellowship time.
Senior High Invites Junior High to Join Them!
 Wednesday, June 7 – Pool Party: Look for
an upcoming e-mail for time and location.
 Sunday, June 11 – Outdoor Fun: Senior
High will be going on a camping trip right
after church and have invited us to join
them for afternoon activities and dinner.
Look for an upcoming e-mail for time and
location.
 Wednesday, June 21 – Day Hike (12:00 –
3:00 pm): Look for an upcoming e-mail for
time and location.
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Senior High Youth: 9th—12 Grades
Contact: Brian Schlise
[email protected]
937-748-9711 and 937-272-6167
The Senior High Youth will have several special events in June.
 June 1—Rummage sale set up
 June 2 and 3—Rummage sale
 June 7—Pool party
 June 11 and 12—Camping Trip
 June 21—Day Hike
Please watch for texts with details.
The youth will depart for their annual Mission Trip on June 27. Permission and Emergency Treatment forms will need to be completed for the trip. They can be found on the
Welcome Center table in the Narthex.
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The Messenger
Volunteer, Mission & Outreach
Opportunities Please contact Rebecca in the
church office ([email protected] or 7482612), unless otherwise noted, if you are interested in any of these opportunities.
 Kroger Community Rewards Program:
Please register our church as your Kroger
Plus Community Rewards recipient.
Through the program, we earn a quarterly
check based on your purchases at no cost
to you. Money earned goes to our First
Steps Campaign. Questions, please contact
Mariel Pesavento .
 Prayer Shawl Ministry: Crotchetiers and
knitters are needed to make prayer shawls
for those in our church experiencing a difficult time in their life. The finished shawls
will be blessed. If interested, contact Sonia
Dermis .
 Loaves and Fishes Ministry: Our church is
blessed to have a Loaves and Fishes Ministry which provides meals for church members after birth of children, in times of serious illness or at other critical family times.
If you are interested in providing meals on
an occasional basis or would like more information, please contact Tina Yemans.
 Dorothy Lane Market Good Neighbor Program: This program allows the church to
earn money based on your spending at
DLM. Just complete a Good Neighbor
Form and designate our church. We are
listed as First United Methodist Church –
Springboro and our program ID is 815. You
can find the forms in any DLM stores or
online at: www.dorothylane. com/clubdlm/
goodneighbor.pl. Re-registration is needed each year.
 Fellowship Hosting: The Fellowship Committee is looking for volunteers who want
to help us with just one or two events per
year (e.g. Chili Cook-off, Rally Day, etc.). If
interested, please contact Rebecca in the
church office.
 Cookies: If you are interested in providing
treats for fellowship time between the services, there is a sign-up sheet on the fellowship table or through the Church Needs
link in Pastor Amy’s weekly e-mail. Treats
do not need to be homemade or be cookies— any treat is welcome. We also appreciate the weekly donations being made to
help off-set our expenses.
Franklin Food Pantry
The Pantry at Franklin Area Community Services continues to assist many people facing
personal and financial hardships. Hundreds
of our neighbors in need from Franklin,
Springboro and Carlisle come to The Pantry
every week. In 2016 we distributed about
one million pounds of food to feed hungry
families. The Pantry is in need of more volunteers to keep this safety net in our community strong. We have volunteer opportunities each weekday morning and afternoon
and Wednesday evenings. To learn more or
want to volunteer, please call or email the
Director, Terry Coyle at 937-746-7791 or
[email protected].
Springboro, OH
Volunteer, Mission and Outreach
Opportunities Continued
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ministry is a free gift of love to members and
friends with no charge or fee. We look forward to providing medical transportation
whenever and wherever needed. To schedule
a medical driver, please contact Harold Masteller.
Mission Trip Chaperone Needed
Have you often thought that the youth summer mission trips sound like a time of great
fun and service? Wish you could tag along?
Well, now is your chance! We are in need of a
female chaperone for the youth mission trip
to Michigan. The trip is June 27 to July 2. If
you are not able to commit to the entire week
and would be willing to support half of the
trip that would be great as well. If you are
Help Those Who Mourn
interested and would like more information,
In
the
Beatitudes,
Jesus says, “Blessed are
please contact Brian Schlise at Brianschlise@
those who mourn, for they shall be comforthabeggercorp.com or 937-272-6167.
ed.” One way to give comfort to those who
mourn is through Stephen Ministry’s JourneyBox Tops
Our Mission Team will continue to collect Box ing through Grief book series. These four
books, presented two weeks, three months,
Tops for Red Bird Mission throughout this
school year. There are bins in which to place six months, and eleven months after the loss,
the box tops located in the black stand across offer understanding, empathy, compassion,
and hope to those who mourn.
from the music room. Thank you.
Otterbein Avalon
David Finney leads a group to engage with
senior residents of the Otterbein Avalon community (located off north Bunnel Hill Road)
every Wednesday. (Please note, there will
not be a visit on June 7.) The carpool leaves
from church at 1:15 and returns by 3:30. We
will interact with the Otterbein residents
through worship, singing and game time. If
you are interested, please let David Finney
know (513-727-4395).
Medical Driver Ministry
If you find you need someone to drive you to
and/or from a medical appointment, our
church offers a Medical Driver Ministry. This
If you or someone you know is grieving,
please speak to any Stephen Minister about
how the Journeying through Grief book series
might be of comfort.
And remember that your Stephen Ministers
are here to support and care for those who
need them in our church and our community.
To learn how to connect someone with Stephen Ministry, talk with Zandra Woody or
Susan Raihala.
Our Stephen Ministers are there to care!
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First United Methodist Church
From The Pantry
Dear Friends,
Your generous donation to the Franklin Area
Community Services (FACS) on April 6 of 115
Easter bags and 115 $10 Kroger gift cards is
greatly appreciated. It will help us to continue providing assistance to our clients with
their basic human needs
Personal Thank You’s
Dear Bright Beginnings and First United
Methodist Church.
We serve needy families and individuals who
live in the Franklin, Carlisle and Springboro
areas. Our work can continue only with the
As I read through the cards and looked at the support of generous people and groups who
lovely scarves I honestly cried. Thank you all respond to the needs of others by providing
for the prayers and reaching out.
to FACS food funds, time and goods. As well
as providing interim assistance we guide the
I have always felt blessed to work with such a needy to agencies, which can provide longerbeautiful group of ladies and to work at an
term solutions.
amazing church, with such giving, caring
hearts never knowing someday I would be on We are an organization of volunteers
the receiving end.
attempting to ease some of the constant worry of our neighbors. For more information
The fire was electrical and though it was so
please visit our website at
hard to watch our house and most belongings ww.facswarren.org.
burn down I feel truly thankful no one was
hurt. I'm reminded that things are just
Thank you for your continued support.
things and people are the ones that matter.
Anne S. Langsdale
Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is
the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
Thank you for your kindness,
God Bless,
Molly Webb
Springboro, OH
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Celebrating a June Birthday
1: Mary Jane Hansel
2: Eric Dunigan
3: Kara Hampton, Doug Dean
4: Alan Buterbaugh
5: Gregg Clark
6: Joshua Young, Esther Fry
7: Joel Mosch
8: Chad Boley
10: Ian Crosen
12: Becky Smith
13: Alyssa Swick, Scott Cross,
Jennifer Thomison
14: Betty Hough, Dean Dershem
15: Tina Zimmerman, Barb Steins, Ben Fry,
David Willis, Sue Cook,
Morgan Perreira, Marlene Johnson
16: Audrey Landefeld, Megan Keyser,
Julie Bernatz, Adam Stahler
20: Joyce Kylin, Julia Kolb
21: Carol Walling, Nicole Stalcup,
Betty Marvin, David Yeamans
22: Mark Smith
23: Judy Bishop, Tracy Stull
24: Liz Fielder
25: Andee Koczak, Lauren Bell,
Dominic Roeder
26: Molly Siudzinski
27: Lee Stahler
Celebrating a June Anniversary
5: Jim & Joan Bauman
7: Jamie & T.J. Lawhorn
8: Sharon & Bob Arndt
9: Harold & Pat Masteller
11: Ron & Sharon Griffith
14: George & Susan Raihala, Mariel & Edward Pesavento, Garry & Beverly Haun
17: Gary & Heather Stahler
18: David & Tina Yeamans
22: Jeff & Sara Erwin
23: Erik & Heather Kogler
24: Dan & Gail Thomas,
Daniel & Katie Veren
25: Gregg & Nancy Clark,
Bob & Betty Marvin
26: Gary & Cindy Kline
28: Rev. Mark & Peggy Shimer
29: Steven & Lori Smith
30: Roy & Jane Cook
June Volunteers
Liturgists
Acolytes
Cookies
Altar Flowers
June 4
Belinda Mallett
Dave Yeamans
Open
Open
Children for
Pentecost
Open
June 11
Open
Open
Noah Townsend
Nathan Haines
Open
Darien & Dianna
Hammett
June 18
Patti Hammett
Open
Gracieann Ruskaup
Open
Patti Hammett
Sarah & David
Wrazen
June 25
Open
Jane Gregg
Noah Townsend
Open
Cornerstone
Class
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“Keeping First Things First!”
“But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness and all these
things will be given to you as well.”
Matthew 6:33