The Reminder
CrossRoads the United Methodist Church in Belton
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Upcoming Events
Reverend J. C. Harp, Pastor
Girl Scout Donut Fundraiser ~ June 5, 8:40 to 10:10 am
Carnegie Village Communion Service ~ June 5, 4:00 pm
Boy Scout Camp Out ~ June 10 to June 12
Culver 50th Wedding Anniversary ~ June 11, 1-4 pm, Multi
Sunshine Circle ~ June 13, 10:00 am, Rm#105
Special Events Meeting ~ June 13, 6:00 pm, Rm#210
UMW Invitational Dinner ~ June 14, 6:30 pm, Multi
Boy Scout Pack Meeting ~ June 14, 7:00 pm, Rm#210
Finance Meeting ~ June 18, 8:45 am, Rm#105
Brian Mason, Youth Director
Bob Goodin, Choir Director
Susan Kern, Office Coordinator
Gwen Perry, Kids First Director
Father’s Day ~ June 19
Guild Meeting ~ June 20, 1:30 pm, Rm#105
Trustee Meeting ~ June 20, 7:00 pm, Rm#103
Kids First Governing Board ~ June 21, 7:30 pm, Rm#103
Angel Food Ministries Meeting ~ June 23, 6:30 pm, Rm#105
Learn to Dance in an Evening ~ June 24, 5:30pm, Multi
SonShine Squares Square Dancing ~ June 24, 7:30 pm, Multi
Angel Food Distribution ~ June 25, 8:00 am, Multi
Executive Committee Meeting ~ June 27, 7:00 pm, Multi
Boy Scout Committee Meeting ~ June 28, 7:00 pm, Rm#210
Kids First A/R Meeting ~ June 28, 7:30pm Rm#103
Alas, tis the life of a Methodist
pastor that the time comes to move
on to the next congregation.
Thanks JC for your friendship,
spiritual leadership, and pastoral
guidance. June, we’ll miss your
bright, sunny smile and sweet
disposition. We’ve shared laughter
and tears with you and your family
over the years.
We wish you
nothing but the best in the future.
God be with you till we meet again!
My Father Is A Christian
My father is a Christian;
He leads our household well;
With instruction from
the Bible,
Right behavior he'll compel.
Yet he steers us
with compassion;
His gentle love is true;
He conforms to our Lord Jesus,
So we know just what to do.
He teaches us with purpose,
Guides us in all Godly ways,
So we will take the right path,
And serve our Lord with praise.
I'm glad you're a
Christian, Dad;
You help me see things clearly.
I'll always look up to you,
And love you very dearly.
- Joanna Fuchs
The Reminder
Sunday School
 Please have your articles for the
July Reminder to the office by the
Friday, June 24 deadline.
 Giving envelopes are available in
the office or on the information
table.
 Please write separate
checks for building
fund and general
fund contributions. These
funds are kept in separate bank
accounts.
BIBLE STUDY SUNDAY SCHOOL
Room 210 at 9:00 am
Leader: Jim Jenkins, 331-2925 or
[email protected]
EXPLORERS’ SUNDAY SCHOOL
Room 105 at 9:00 am
Leader: Carl Gum, 322-3007 or
[email protected]
KIDS QUEST CHILDREN’S
CHOIR PRACTICE now in the
multi-purpose room by the
piano. 8:45-9:15am on Sunday
mornings.
KIDS QUEST SUNDAY SCHOOL
For ages 3 years to 5th grade.
9:15 am Pam Eaton, 322-1532
Church Security
June 1-15
Gary Handley
816-331-7953
June16-30
Jim Twyman
816-522-2724
Troop #1277 is selling Rain Barrels in
an effort to earn funds to take a trip
to Orlando. The white barrels are
$50. Make sure you get your order
submitted in time for spring delivery.
Please contact Troop Leader Sherrie
Ortiz at 331-8625 for more
information. Your support of our
Girl Scouts is greatly appreciated.
It’s fundraiser time…..The Boy Scouts
are selling trash bags - White, Yellow
and Blue all for $9.50. You will find
flyers on the information table in the
multi-purpose room.
Thanks for your support!
NURSERY Room 203. Nursery is
available during the Sunday School
hour and Sunday Worship Service.
Any questions about the nursery
can be directed to the church
office, 331-5258.
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Kids First
Preschool/Daycare
Kids First is open Monday through
Friday from 6 am to 6 pm. We
accept full time children ages 2
months to 10 years. In addition,
we accept state paid tuition and are
inspected by the state on a regular
basis. Two snacks and two meals
are provided for all-day children.
YOUTH DISCIPLESHIP CLASS
Sunday, Room 103 at 9:00 am
YOUTH WORSHIP
Sunday, Room 105, 10:17am
YOUTH BIBLE STUDY
Wednesday
Now at CrossRoads, 7:17pm
Youth Leader: Brian Mason
Wed. Bible Study Class
Pastor Harp facilitates this class on
Wednesdays from 10:30am – noon
in room #103. Call the church
office or JC with questions or just
come to the class. 816-331-5258.
CHILDREN’S CHURCH Room 210, optional alternative for kids age 4 thru
3rd grade, following the Moments with the Children segment in the
10:10am Worship Service. Parents may pick their children up at Rm 210
after the 10:10am Worship Service ends. Communion is served on the first
Sunday of the month and the children will be brought down to the worship
area to take communion with their parents. Please meet your child at the
rear of the multi-purpose room and share communion with them.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
AngelFood Ministries – Saturday, May 21st from 7:00am – 10:00am.
Various roles. Please call Susan at 331-5258 for information regarding
this ministry’s volunteer needs.
Good News Productions – Various Sundays for the 8:00am service and/or
the 10:10am service. Training provided. Please call Keith Parks at 816331-3518 if you are interested in assisting with this ministry.
Our security team is always looking for volunteers to assist with securing
the church. Please call Gib Pearis if you would like to learn more about
this ministry 331-2285.
Daytime assistance in the church office is needed. Please call Susan for
details if you are interested in serving the church in this role. 331-5258
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june 2011
Kids First Preschool and Daycare held their annual
Graduation Ceremony for the children who will be
moving on to kindergarten next year. Over 300
people were in attendance for the program in which
all the children performed songs for their family
and friends.
Congratulations to Directors Gwen
Perry & Nancy Hoye, and the children and staff for
the fine performances.
Congrats to Chris Bechtel, son of Melissa and Randy Bechtel,
on his graduation from Belton High School this year. Chris
was presented with a Bible from Youth Director Brian
Mason at last week’s Grad Recognition Ceremony during
the 10:10am Sunday morning worship service. Chris will be
attending the University of Missouri at Columbia.
Congrats also to Graduate Kamron Perry, who was unable
to attend the ceremony on Sunday morning.
Each preschool graduate received a diploma
and a gift from CrossRoads, presented by
Steve Anderson, Governing Board Chairman.
Grad Recognition & Bible
presentation to Chris Bechtel.
Congrats Chris!
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Dearest CrossRoads family,
We will be on our way to Indy
on Wed, Jun 1. We offer to everyone
that if you get tickets to the 2012 Indy
500, you are welcome to stay with us
and avoid the high hotel costs. While
we would stay here in a heartbeat, we
are looking at our move as an
adventure and an opportunity to
explore another part of our beautiful
country. God bless America!
But the hardest part of all of this
is leaving our
family and friends
behind. We will very much miss our CrossRoads
family. We have been a part of one another for over
16 years and we take away very special memories of
the people, the music, and the children. Especially the
children. As we’ve always said, if you have an
opportunity to support the kids – through VBS,
Sunday school, children’s church – do it! You’ll love it
and the kids will love you for it.
The good news is this is a ‘see you later’
moment, more than a goodbye. We do plan to
return to the area in 2 years and we will certainly find
our way back to CrossRoads. Thanks to each of you
for the friendship you gave to us and for the well
wishes you send with us to Indy. We have been
blessed in sooo many ways. The CrossRoads family is
many of those blessings.
God bless each of you, Mike and Mona Roberts
Jim’s Trivia
I Samuel & II Samuel
1. Saul gave Michal to Palti. (I Samuel
25:44)
2. Ramah, his own city. (I Samuel 28:3)
3. Saul’s three sons, Jonathan, Abinadab, and Malchishua were all killed. (I Samuel 31:2)
4. He was badly wounded and then took his own life by
falling on his own sword. (I Samuel 31:4)
5. The men of Jabesh-gilead burned it and then buried
the bones under a tamarisk tree in Jabesh. (I Samuel
31:12-13) Note: this is the only example of cremation in
the Bible.
6. Saul’s son, Ishbaal (II Samuel 2:10)
7. Amnon, son of Ahinoam of Jezreel (II Samuel 3:2)
8. They murdered Ishbaal. (II Samuel 4:6-7)
9. He had them killed and their hands and feet cut off.
(II Samuel 4:12)
10. The Jebusites (II Samuel 5:6-10)
(Answers to trivia questions on the birthday page)
CROSSROADS
Julia Laughlin
REMEMBERS
Dolores Crockett
JoAnn Kelehear
Cleo Ralston
Pauline Harding
Bob Perry
Cheryl Terhune
Louise Wagner
Patty Kershaw
Rev. Jim Fleming
Dorothy Cornelison