The Circuit Rider
Puyallup and Whitney Memorial
United Methodist Churches
A bi-weekly newsletter
Volume 58 Number 17
August 22 - Sept. 4, 2010
Church CampOut
In this issue:
2 Pastor Shirley
3 Prayers
4 Involving
5 Calendar
6 Youth News
7 Rummage Results
8 Fall Classes
9 Camp for Seniors
10 New Fall Classes
Alder Lake Park
August 27—29
Everyone can join the campers on
Saturday, August 28
in Picnic, Swimming area
1:00 pm is Games
4:00 pm Potluck Dinner
Campfires with S’Mores
Circuit Rider
With Pastor Ann Berney on vacation , Pastor Shirley filled in with a thought for today.
Everything in Moderation?
Your steadfast love, O Lord, extends to the heavens,
your faithfulness to the clouds.
Your righteousness is like the mighty mountains,
your judgments are like the great deep;
you save humans and animals alike, O Lord.
How precious is your steadfast love, O God!
All people may take refuge in the shadow of your wings.
They feast on the abundance of your house,
and you give them drink from the river of your delights.
For with you is the fountain of life;
in your light we see light.
--Psalm 36.5-9
Summer has at last arrived, and we’ve jumped from average daily temperatures in
the upper 50’s and lower 60’s, to highs in the low to mid 90’s. This seems a bit extreme.
In prayer I jokingly asked God, “Whatever happened to the idea of moderation?”
Later, I was thinking about this, and it occurred to me that in God’s relationship with
us God doesn’t do moderation very often. Remember that old regency period word: prodigious? God is prodigious. Prodigious means over the top. God is prodigious in love,
in forgiveness, in creativity, in accountability, in encouragement, in generosity, in availability. God is, over and over again, over the top in what God offers to us.
While it might be wise for us, for you and I, to practice moderation in many areas,
such as eating, spending, drinking, etc., perhaps we could also be prodigious when it
comes to our relationship with God. Let us throw moderation to the wind and be prodigious in the time we spend with God, confiding, listening, praising, yielding, giving. And
may God continue to be in-moderate in the grace God gives to us.
Pastor Shirley DeLarme
Our Pastoral Team
Pastor Ann Berney
[email protected]
Music Staff
253-770-0781
Suna Chung, Music Director
[email protected]
Pastor Shirley DeLarme
253-826-2253
[email protected]
Miki Craighead, Organist
[email protected]
Whitney Memorial UMC
Pastor Peggy DeMent
253-846-1479
[email protected]
Rick Crozier, Music Team Leader
[email protected]
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THANK-YOU!
THANK-YOU!
THANK-YOU!
Sunday, August 22
Is the last day to buy Flamingoes.
They’re going to camp!
The JHC thanks everyone who help make the
Rummage Sale WE SPONSORED for the Family
Renewal Shelter such a grand success. The Shelter
feels so totally blessed, and humbly thanks each one
of you.
Blessings to each of you,
Ruth Tervol
Say a prayer for…
Sherri Burbank-Williams’ mother who
suffered a heart attack and is failing
Dear Church Family,
Jill and I would like to thank you for your
prayers and concern for the sudden loss of my
nephew Nate. Nate was by eldest nephew and a special light in my life and the life of our family. We
know God has him and are thankful for the 33 years
he was with us. Please keep our family in your
prayers as we struggle with this loss. Nate left behind a wife, Laurie, and 15 month old son, Dane, as
well as a large extended family.
God Bless,
Dawn and Jill Harmon
Dear Church Family,
Thank you for prayers for my youngest
nephew, Michael, 12, who is going through a bone
marrow transplant. He is doing remarkably well. As
of last week he has 100% donor cells which means
the marrow has grafted. Praise the Lord! He is not
out of the woods yet, but has been released out of
the hospital to the Ronald McDonald house. He has
host VS graft where the body tries to reject the donor. While this is normal it is a concern so we’d appreciate continued prayers.
With much love and thanks,
Dawn and Jill Harmon
Fall Schedule
Starts
September 12
Sharon Alexander, Randy’s
Mom, who is on Hospice
Sandy Koughn, in chemotherapy for cancer
Darci Roberts, grieving the
death of her grandfather
Kay Smyth dealing with Leukemia
Jeannie Wight in cancer treatment
Ed Lee taking cancer treatment
Jan Anderson in cancer treatment
Donations Accepted
Love’s Treasury has opened on South Hill with
Christian books and prom clothes for sale or rent.
They are also looking for donations of musical instruments to loan to schools for students who cannot
afford to buy an instrument.
I you have good books, jewelry, career clothing, musical instruments, prom dresses or sports
equipment to donate, take it right to their store.
They are open Wednesday—Saturday, 10 am to 6
pm at 10213 139th St. Ct. E, Suite B1, Puyallup
across the street from Firgrove Elementary School.
You can call them at 253-301-9752.
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Summer People’s Choir
You are invited to sing in the choir loft on Sunday mornings. The People’s Choir meets Sundays at
8:15 am to practice just before the service.
Women’s Book Club
August 26 is the next Book Club meeting in the
Cottage at 7:00 pm. The feature book is The Alexandrea Link by Steve Berry.
If you’re ready for September’s
book, look for The Girl with the
Dragon Tattoo by Stieg Larsson.
School is on the way!
You no doubt have seen the sale ads all over
and stores gearing up. Yes, we are talking about
school supplies and although summer has really just
begun around here it really is time
to begin collecting so we can distribute supplies to schools in need.
As our economy and employment
continues to be affected, so do the
needs of many families. The school
bus will be parked in the narthex through the month
of August. Please help us fill it up and support our
children. Reading is to the mind what exercise is to
the body. Remembering Jesus' words "It is more
blessed to give than to receive."
Food and Fundraising
October 5 will be our second annual Eat-goodfood-and-help-your-church event. Pick up the special flyer Sunday and take it with you October 5 to
Mama Stortini's Restaurant. Lots of us will be doing
this--so you will see many acquaintances and
friends there.
At the end of the day, the restaurant will total
up all of the tickets that have the special flyer attached, and send us a check for 20% of the total!
One flyer will be required for each ticket; so if you
have a bunch at your table and it is dutch, each of
you will need the flyer.
This is truly FUNdraising, and a good excuse to
join friends and family at the table for lunch or dinner. So mark your calendar and pick up the flyer.
Unique Boutique
Keep those needles flying and
brushes painting, bakers find those
favorite recipes. Our Unique Boutique sale will be here before you
know it and we’ll be ready. The
dates to know are November 7th and December 5th
when we will be featuring our handmade wares for
presents and gently used Christmas decorations for
decking your halls.
Peace Poles at Puyallup
United Methodist Church
This project has been “percolating” for three
years and we are finally ready to move ahead. We
would like your help.
What is it? A way to promote God’s love,
peace and understanding. Three wood poles would
be set near the church entrance in a simple garden
setting, accessible to all. These four-sided poles
would be inscribed with the words “May Peace Prevail on Earth” in 16 different languages.
Here’s how you can help:
* Suggest the language you’d most
like included. The following have already been decided: English, Japanese, Spanish, Twulshootseed (native
language of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians), Tagalog, and Korean. Your
vote will help us determine the other
ten languages. Please submit it to the
church office or fill out the form in the
church bulletin no later than September 12, 2010.
* Contribute to the costs and labor of the project.
We have a great start to the finances with two recent
substantial memorial gifts. Contributions big and
small will help us complete this project and provide
for continued maintenance. You may also want to
contribute by volunteering to help install the project
or work on the landscaping. Contributions may be
indicated on the form in the church bulletin or by
contacting the church office or one of the names
listed below. Checks or cash designated for the
Peace Pole Project may be put in the Sunday offering.
Miki Craighead, Jim Christensen,
and Mary Kohli
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August 22 – September 4, 2010
August 22
Sunday
August 23
Monday
8:55 & 10:35 am
Worship
Services
August 24
Tuesday
No Yoga
August 27
Friday
August 28
Saturday
1:00 pm
Packing Party
Wesley Hall
No Yoga
All Church
CampOut
4:30 pm
Tweeners
BarBQ
at Alder Lake Park
6:00 pm
Music Team
Sanctuary
6:30 pm
Beginnings
Fireside Room
7:00 pm
Adult Council
Conference Rm
7:30 pm
J.O.Y.
Trackside Pizza
August 29
Sunday
August 30
Monday
August 31
Tuesday
September 1
Wednesday
8:55 & 10:35 am
Worship
Services
9:00 am
Connecting
Ministries
Ann’s Office
10:30 am
Staff Meeting
Ann’s Office
9:00 am
Maintenance
Team
Fireside Room
No Yoga
9:15 am
Lectionary
Conference Rm
7:00 pm
Book Club
Cottage
September 2
Thursday
September 3
Friday
6:30 pm
Beginnings
Fireside Room
6:00 pm
Music Team
Sanctuary
7:15 pm
Ministry
Development
Conference Rm
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September 4
Saturday
9:00 am
Young Adults
Café Bible
Study
@ Central Perk
10:30 am
Tweeners
No Yoga
1:00 pm
Packing Party
Wesley Hall
All Church
CampOut
6-9 pm
Youth Group
Movie
Fireside Room
August 26
Thursday
9:15 am
10:30 am
Lectionary
Staff Meeting Conference Rm
Ann’s Office
12:30 pm
Caring Team
Conference Rm
6-9 pm
Youth Group
Movie
Fireside Room
August 25
Wednesday
6:30 pm
Theology at
the Pub
Milton Tavern
7:00 pm
Family Movie
Night
Fireside Room
YOUNG ADULTS*
Youth News
(ages 18-33 ish)
DV8 (7-8 grads) & Se Luz (9-11 grads) Youth Groups
Sun. Aug. 22 6-9pm Movie at the church. Some
titles may be rated R. All titles chosen
because of the value surrounding a discussion of its theme & message.
Wed. Aug. 25 7:30pm J.O.Y. @ Trackside Pizza
$5 those entering 10-12 grades
Sun. Aug. 29 6-9pm Movie—THE LAST ONE!
Sun. Sept. 5 Sculptures, Spaghetti & Compline
3:30-11:15ish pm. Walk the Olympic
Sculpture Park and Seattle Elliott Street
waterfront, eat dinner at the Old Spaghetti
Factory, worship at St. Mark’s Episcopal
Church for Compline, come home
blessed. Bring $25 for your dinner, tip,
and worship offering.
Sun. Sept. 12 6-8 Youth Group season kickoff
Mission Trip
Sat. Sept. 25 10am Worship practice
Sun. Sept. 26 8:55 & 10:35 worship
services—witness to our
experience in Klamath
with the Yurok & SSP
Looking Ahead
Sun. Sept. 19 4pm Quarterly Parent/Youth Meeting &
5:15 potluck supper
Sat. Oct. 2
U2charist
Sun. Oct. 3
Hunger Walk
Fri-Sun,Nov5-7 Ft. Flagler High School Retreat
Sun. Dec. 5 4pm Quarterly Parent/Youth Meeting &
5:15 potluck supper
Sun. Dec. 19 4-8pm Youth Christmas Party at Pastor
Shirley’s House
Café Bible Study
1st, 3rd & 5th Saturdays, @ 9-10am
Meet at Central Perk, across from Pioneer Park on Pioneer Ave., Puyallup. Get yourself coffee or breakfast & a
great start on the day.
Theology at the Pub
Thursdays @ 6:30pm
Join us @ The Milton Tavern for no host eats & beverages, bring burning questions or theological stumpers, or
just come hear what others say.
1st
7320 Pacific Hw E (Hwy 99).
Looking Ahead
Sat. Oct. 2 U2charist Worship
Using the music of U2, holy communion, & other worship
elements, we celebrate our God & care for God’s children.
January 2011 Rising Tide Worship
Experiential worship geared for Young Adults
For evolving calendar and updates through facebook
(PUMC Young Adults), become a friend of Monte Windsor:
[email protected]
Tweeners Time
5th & 6th Grade Fellowship
Third Saturday every month—NORMALLY!
Farewell 6th Grade Graduates
Welcome New 5th Graders
Family Movie Night
Tweeners BBQ
Sunday, August 22
4:30-7pm
7pm Friday, September 3
Fantastic Mr. Fox
A sophisticated fox
cannot resist returning
to his farm-raiding ways
and then must help his
community survive the
farmers' retaliation.
Admission free. Bring snacks to share; bring a friend &
an adult. Enjoy prayer, prizes, food & fun.
We’ll provide hotdogs, beverages, & eating
implements. You bring salad, or dessert, or
chips, etc. to share potluck-style!
Bring the family for fun, food, games, & more.
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The JHC Sponsored Rummage Sale
given by the congregation of
the Puyallup United Methodist Church
James 1:17
Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father…
The Jane Harvey Circle thanks everyone who donated goods, tirelessly worked on the Family Renewal Shelter Rummage Sale, and those who came to shop. The rummage sale was a blessing to all.
The Holy Spirit blessed our fellowship as we worked together. I believe we were drawn closer as a community of believers as we worked and shared with each other, what a true gift from God.
We are “Praising God” for each of you who made all of the following possible.
Cash receive for items
Donated supplies, ads & copies
Donated Storage Sheds
Donated Dumpster
TOTAL
$8,615.31
215.00
1,200.00
148.00
$ 10,178.31
5 pick-up trucks were used to bring 22 truckloads of goods to the church from the storage units,
also - the following was received as gifts from the sale to:
Puyallup United Methodist Church – 12 linen napkins to use in communion, 1 file cabinet for the music department, Sunday School craft items, 1 brass candle lighter, office supplies, 3 boxes of items held for the March
Youth Rummage Sale, vacuum cleaner, 14 padded chairs for room seven, and an air conditioner for Pastor
Shirley’s room
Family Renewal Shelter – 5 suitcases on wheels, 1 power lawnmower, 1 push lawnmower, 4 life jackets for
children, 2 patio umbrellas, clothes
Puyallup Playcare – 5 boxes of children’s books, some bulletin board items
Lions Eye Bank – 45 pair of eyeglasses
Orting United Methodist Church 16 bags of clothing, and 8 boxes of other items for their sale to be held on
August 7th
ARC of Washington collected 230 bags of clothes and 20 boxes of kitchen items
Goodwill Industries collected two 27-foot trucks full of kitchenware, glassware, tools, furniture, books, and
clothes, and 25 boxes of electronics.
Your gift keeps on going---The Jane Harvey Circle
(compiled by Ruth Tervol)
Associated Ministries
Hunger Walk of Pierce County
Sunday, October 3
Fort Steilacoom Park
8714 87th Ave. SW, Lakewood
1:00 pm Registration
2:00 pm Walk Starts
Register at www.associatedministries.org
Gather pledges for your walk
Choose the 5K path (3.1 mile)
or 10K path (6.2 mile)
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Fall 2010 Adult Study Opportunities
Sunday Adult Bible Study—A continuing study of the gospel of Luke using a study
that allows the Bible to speak for itself by tracing Luke’s story from the announcement
of Jesus’ birth, through his ministry in Galilee, and his training of the disciples on the
way to Jerusalem, to his submission to the crucifixion and his ultimate triumph in the
resurrection. Sundays, 10:35-11:40 am in Conference Room, re-starting Sept. 12.
Living the Questions 2.0. An exploration of Progressive Christianity featuring conversations with acclaimed scholars, theologians and other experts, digital stories illustrating aspects of an evolving faith, and concrete spiritual practices and disciplines.
Sundays, 10:35-11:40 am in Room 4, starts Sept. 12.
Adult Discussion-based Class—Considering a variety of questions, using a variety of
resources, and sharing a wide-range of opinions, this class is open to those with something to say and a willingness to listen. Since each session stands on its own, this
class is helpful to those who have other periodic Sunday morning responsibilities.
Sundays, 8:55-10 am in the Conference Room, going year round.
Men’s Bible Study—Parables of Jesus. In-depth studies that allow participants to
make deeper connections with a knowledge of historical background of the Bible, biblical text, and real life applications. Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm in Room 3, starts Sept. 14.
Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study. Discover the human-divine
nature of the Bible in this 34-week survey of the Bible. Gain information and transformation by submitting to examination by Scripture and to the power of God’s Word. No
pre-requisite is necessary. Mondays, 7-9:30 pm in Room 7, starts Sept. 20.
Disciple III: Remember Who You Are. Explore the connection between memory and
identity, the “individual“ you and the “community” you. In this 32-week study read the
major and minor Old Testament prophets (except Daniel), and the thirteen Letters traditionally attributed to Paul. Pre-requisite: Disciple I. Sundays, 8-10:15 am in Room
4, starts Sept. 19 or Mondays, 7-9:30 pm in The Cottage, starts Sept. 20.
The Gift of Years. An invitation to explore meaning-filled days in the next 10 to 30+
years after midlife. An opportunity to redefine what it means to live with purpose and to
make a difference with our ministry in the second half of our lives. A 6-week class facilitated by Jim Henry, MDiv. Thursdays, 10-11:30 am in The Cottage, starts Oct. 7.
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LAZY DAZE AT LAZY F 2010
Tuesday, Sept. 14 thru Thursday, Sept. 16
(lunch through lunch)
A THREE DAY CAMP FOR ADULTS
AGE 55 OR BETTER (Camp isn't just for kids)
COME JOIN US FOR LATE SUMMER FUN!
OUR SPEAKERS: Jim and Nancy Davis who
have served as facilitators, retreat leaders and trainers for congregations and church organizations for
the past 15 years. Their presentations will be around
the idea of "Navigating Seas of Change".
PROGRAM: Together times - morning watch,
interest groups, campfires, time to relax, crafts and
arts, wonderful food, hiking for the hearty, and enjoying the late summer beauty at Lazy F.
HOUSING: Dorm, cabin (bring your own bedding), or room with bath and linens (add $15 per
person). RV hookups available (subtract $10 per
person) Buffet style meals for breakfast, lunch &
dinner.
COST: Full support of Lazy F: $160
Cost to Lazy F: $140
Subsidized registration: $120
REGISTRATION: Online at www.pnwumc.
org/camping. Questions can be addressed to camp
registrar, Sarah Biethan at (206) 870-6820 or (800)
755-7710, ext.305.
Life Tides Camp at Ocean Park
For Senior Adults
Tuesday—Friday, September 14-17
Have fun at the ocean, kite flying, kayaking,
walking on the beach, woodcarving, journaling,
prayer, singing, swimming, star-gazing, eating great
food.
The cost for three nights in comfortable dorm
style rooms and eight nutritious meals is $315.
There is a nurse on call. To register online go to
www.pnwumc.org/camping. For information, contact Molly Cone at 206-870-2063.
NEW HOSPITALITY
OPPORTUNITY, Just for you!
T
he fellowship time after both services is a won-
derful opportunity to see friends, welcome guests,
make plans and share refreshments on Sunday
mornings. As a gift-giving society, food is often the
centerpiece of hospitality, a concrete
demonstration of caring. Giving the
gift of hospitality is something that
we can all share. It requires NO
meetings or evening commitments.
AND, we can do it as often as we
want.
Please share your gift of hospitality by signing
up to bring something to share at Fellowship. It
does not have to be elaborate and may include cookies, breads, fruit, nuts, cheese and crackers, etc.
You get the picture.
What do you need to do? Here are just the basics since those participating will get more details.
SIGN UP for the fellowship time at which you
wish to help. Perhaps you wish to do it at some special time to celebrate a birthday or anniversary. Full
details will be provided to those helping.
Ministry areas will have primary responsibility
for preparing beverages. You don’t need to make
coffee, though it is not difficult. Just help by providing the snacks, replenishing the food table and
straightening up/cleaning up after Fellowship.
Will you help?
Disaster Response
Training to become an early response team
member is being offered September 25 from 8:30
am to 4:30 pm. Here’s your chance to be on the
United Methodist Early Response Team. Provide a
caring Christian presence in the aftermath of a disaster. Be there to help survivors. For more information
or to register, please contact Jim Truitt, 253-6301268 or [email protected].
Summit UMC Christmas Bazaar
The annual bazaar will be November 4, 5 and 6
at Summit United Methodist Church at 104th and
Canyon Road. Individual table spaces are available
to sell your wares at $20 per table per day. Reserve
by October 30 with Gail Ellison at 445-6445.
Espresso Drama
Pierce County’s premiere youth theatre ensemble
will hold auditions for “A Christmas Carol?!” for
youth in Middle and High School. No experience
required. Auditions are Friday, September 10, 5 pm
at the Orting UMC, 109 Train St. SE, Orting.
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Fall 2010 Adult Study Opportunities
Sunday Adult Bible Study
Sundays, 10:35-11:40 am in the Conference Room, re-starting Sept. 12
Living the Questions 2.0
Sundays, 10:35-11:40 am in Room 4, starts Sept. 12
Adult Discussion-based Class
Sundays, 8:55-10 am in the Conference Room, going year round
Men’s Bible Study—Parables of Jesus
Tuesdays, 7-8:30 pm, Room 3, starts Sept. 14
Disciple I: Becoming Disciples Through Bible Study
Mondays, 7-9:30 pm Room 7, starts Sept. 20
Disciple III: Remember Who You Are
Sundays, 8-10:15 am in Room 4, starts Sept. 19 or
Mondays, 7-9:30 pm in Cottage, starts Sept. 20
The Gift of Years
Thursdays, 10-11:30 am in Cottage, starts Oct. 7
See page 8 for full details on each class
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