JUN/JUL/AUG
2016
The Transmitter
Fayette United Methodist Church
P.O. Box 99, 305 East Main Street, Fayette, OH 43521
Telephone: Church 419-237-2322…Parsonage 419-500-1002…Cell 614.886.4937…FLC 419-500-1049
Church Website: fayetteumc.org
Andrea Curry, Minister – [email protected]
Chris Seiler, Church Secretary – [email protected]
Kirk Keiser - Board Chairman
Office Hours:
Pastor Andrea’s – Tuesday afternoons & Thursday mornings
Secretary – Friday 1-3 PM
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Pat Borton
Sue Craig
Betty Davis
Cretta Ely
Libbey Eicher
Robert Ford
Joyce Fruchey Paul Johnston
Jim Kramer
Marsha Kutzley Jack Mitchell
Shirley Paison
Jaxon Palmer
Barb Schaffner Betty Smith
Matt Steele
Mark Taylor
Wayne Williams
Ralph & Jan Figgins
Ladies at Serenity Haven
Sgt. Taylor Blue Willis, her husband Mike, and son Reid, as she is deployed
to Kuwait
Betty Smith & Barb Schaffner –Fairlawn Haven, 407 E. Lutz Road,
Archbold 43512
Betty Davis—Laureals of Defiance, 1701 S. Jefferson, Defiance, 43512
Quiet: Hearing God Above the Noise
Well, summer has finally arrived to Northwest Ohio. With it has come the long days of
working in the yard, going camping, vacationing and enjoying the world around us. Yes summer
pulls us all in many directions. It is easy to let our relationship with God take a back seat as we
fill our calendars with fun things to do and exciting places to go. Our lives move in waves of
excitement and rest and it is important to keep that balance. While summer is an exciting time
with lots of things to do it can also be a great time to intentionally rest from our on the go lives.
In June we will begin a sermon series that will look at how we can hear God above the
noise of this life. As I’ve been planning this series I’ve been looking through the scriptures and
finding all the ways God invites us to rest. Often I am reminded of a trip I took to Florida just a
few years ago. My family and I visited Sanibel Island. Its one of my favorite places in the world.
There is just something about the island life. Things are slower not he Island. People ride bikes
and golf carts to get around. Service is slower but that’s ok because it just means you get more
time to enjoy the ambiance at the restaurants. All around you an hear the crash of the waves on
the beach, the ebb and flow of peace that just seems to say “Relax.”
In the evening, after a day of beach combing and shopping and snacking on tasty treats,
my family and I went down by the ocean and sat on the sand to watch the sunset. As we
watched the bright orange sun sink into the brilliant blue sea, we listened to the waves. As they
flowed in and out across the beach, you could almost hear God calling you to admire and bask
in the calm. Ever since that night I find that I feel calm and at peace whenever I am at the beach
(If only we had a beach in Fayette). There is something about that call from God to let go of all
the things we have to do and enter into sabbath rest that seems perfectly designed for the
summer.
Yet in our culture, it seems, our summers are long awaited and short lived. As soon as
we adjust to the hot temperatures, we find them dropping. As soon as we begin to enjoy the
longer days, day light saving time sends us back to less and less daylight. So how can we hear
God above the noise - the hustle and bustle - of our lives?
Well, keeping Sunday as a sabbath time is a perfectly designed way to intentionally
commune with God each week. After all, rest on a sabbath was divinely created. In Genesis we
see God, himself, resting from his work of creation. Throughout the gospels we see Jesus,
going off to a solitary place to spend time in prayer and rest.
You know, on Sunday we, as Christians set ourselves and our lives apart by
participating in worship. We are filled by the word of God and empowered to take on the week
ahead. By intentionally setting time aside to worship we are making God our top priority and
after we set God as the number 1 thing in our lives, the rest of life seems to fall into place. The
to-do lists that seem to never end are manageable, and the hustle and bustle of life is much
more enjoyable. My friends, this summer, as we slow down and tune in to listen to God’s
speaking, I pray that you will join us each Sunday to spend some time worshiping and thanking
God. May we truly learn to quiet our lives and listen for God’s leading in all things.
In the grace and peace of Christ,
Pastor Andrea
Join us for Vacation Bible
School
July 30th from 9:00am-2:00pm
Open to kids age 4 - Grade 6
Early Registration at fayetteumc.org
Ways you can help with Vacation Bible School:
* Serve as small group leaders and helpers during this event. If you are interested in serving please
contact Pastor Andrea.
* Donate items from donation list that will be published in June. These items will be used for crafts and
snacks during our VBS event.
* Pray for VBS: We are hoping to reach children in our community that may not have a church home.
Please join our team in prayer for the leaders and students who will participate in VBS.
Calling all runners or walkers…
People take up running for many reasons, from weight loss to offseason conditioning for
athletics to improved cardiovascular health. But did you know that running is an effective way to
strengthen one’s faith as well?
Run for God is designed for all ages and all levels of runners. Run for God encourages you to
participate in the program as family. Whether you are young or old, an experienced runner or
have never run in your life -- the Run for God ministry is for you!
Run for God will take place at Harrison Lake Sunday’s at 7 PM. See Kirk Keiser if you have any
questions.
Upcoming worship service notes:
Father's Day will be celebrated on June 19 with a gift for each man in the congregation.
Worship at Harrison Lake is July 24 at the Beach Shelter House. There will be a potluck
dinner following the service. In case of inclement weather worship will be at the church.
Children’s Ministry Coordinator needed…
We are currently looking for a Children’s ministry coordinator to coordinate the
following aspects of Children’s ministry at Fayette UMC:
Sunday school for elementary aged students
Nursery Care for children during worship
Seasonal children’s ministries (back to school, egg hunt, etc...)
The Children’s ministry coordinator would work with Pastor Andrea and the children’s
ministry team to plan and coordinate opportunities for ministry with children ages 0-6th
grade. If you are interested in serving in this position please contact Pastor Andrea.
Free Community Meals at the Family Life Center
3rd Wednesday of Every Month 5:00 -6:00
If you are interested in helping with a Community Meal for July 20 and/or August 17 please
contact Robin Pfund ([email protected]) or 419-583-6494.
This is a great project for families, groups of friends, Sunday school classes.
Save Your Prescription Pill Bottles
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Bring your EMPTY prescription or over the count pill bottles – with lids – labels removed
Collection Bin will be located in the church coat room until September.
These bottles will be sent to Matthew 25: Ministries for medical missions around the world.
Love Packages Collection
We are collecting Christian Books, magazines, or daily devotionals that you are no longer using. Bring them to the
“Love Packages” collection bin in the coat room of the church.
They will be donated to a ministry aimed at putting Christian literature and Bibles into the hands of people around the
world.
Mission Opportunities - Something for Everyone
Isaiah 6:8:
“And then I heard the voice of the Master: Whom Shall I send? Who will go for us?
I spoke up: I’ll go. Send me!”
Shoes
for Eagle Feet
Our 3rd Sunday missions offering in June and July will go toward our Shoes for Eagle Feet
Project. This project, in its 4th year, has provided over 200 pairs of NEW shoes to Fayette
Elementary students who may not have otherwise had a new or fitting pair of shoes for the
start of the school year. All missions’ donations for this project will be used to purchase
new shoes for this project.
Nuevo Progresso, Mexico – Medical Missions/House of Hope (Construction) Trip
November 9-13, 2016
If you are interested in going, see Robin Pfund for details
We will be sending a team to Mexico in November
Join us to hear how you can take part in this exciting opportunity.
What is House of Hope?
Children’s stories tell of evil trolls who live under bridges. Our story begins with innocent children,
ravaged by social chaos and poverty, forced to live under the bridge that connects Progresso, Texas to
Nuevo Progresso, Mexico. These unfortunate souls call out to Americans crossing the bridge on their
way to the small tourist town of Nuevo Progresso. They don’t have enough to eat. They don’t have a
safe place to live. And their only hope is the few coins they can beg from Americans lured to the town
and its musicians, artisans and vendors.
The United Methodist Church has been sending teams and support to this area for over 20 years.
Working with the Manos Juntas Ministry of the Mexican United Methodist Church, clinics, community
centers and other support structures have been built and supported for the humble and gracious people
of this poor region.
More must be done.
That’s where The Nuevo Progresso House of Hope comes in. In partnership with Manos Juntas, we can
provide a loving, supportive environment for children in desperate need.
A place to live, learn and flourish House of Hope is so much more than a shelter – It’s an inviting home.
It does more than serve meals – it feeds an aching hunger for love. It’s not simply a classroom – it instills
an ongoing sense of value and self-worth. House of Hope provides a safe, loving environment for
learning (two teachers are on site) as well as a home-like environment where children can play together
and interact with positive adult influences. A social worker, physician and dentist provide for emotional
and physical needs, while the House of Hope director and proctors help care for the development of
children.
We are partnering with other UMC congregations to help support the House of Hope.
Fayette United Methodist Church
Financial Information
Tithes/Offering
Designated Offerings
Interest
Facilities Rental
Miscellaneous
Total
MAY 2016
$ 8,731.00
$ 1,156.00
$
82.50+
$ -200.00
$ -250.01
$ 9,519.49
YTD
$49,086.80
$ 5,577.00
$ 1,899.96
$ 1,000.00
$ 233.56
$ 57,797.32
Revenue needed per month $ 15,118.24
Budget
Expenses:
MAY 2016
$ 16,246.25
YTD
$ 64,319.90
Fayette United Methodist Church
Administrative Board Meeting
April 20, 2016
Attendance: Pastor Andrea, Ron Ely, Jim Fruchey, Jeanne Johnson, Bob Keiser, Kirk Keiser, Dale Pfund, Jenni
Rychener and Sally Stuckey.
K Keiser called the meeting to order. Pastor Andrea opened with prayer followed by the staff report.
Youth Ministries: The youth will be holding a baked potato dinner following church on May 1. This is a fund raiser
for the mission trip to Gatlinburg. There are 13 youth and 4 adults going. Each youth will need $300 to pay their
expenses. They will be sending out sponsorship letters to friends and families for support.
Facilities: The motion light outside the FLC has been installed for lighting to the parking lot. The Facilities Team is
discussing putting some type of screening over the gutters.
Mission & Outreach: The May mission offering is going to the Mexico Orphanage Project. The funds to remodel
the building into an orphanage have been obtained but churches are being asked to commit to funding the
operational expenses. Possibly adding a clothing drive and back to school haircuts to the Shoes for Eagle Feet
project are in the planning. Persons or groups are needed to host the May, June and July community meals.
Worship: The Mother’s Day service will be May 8th. There are nine high school graduates this year and one college
graduate. They will be honored at the May 15th service. The service at Harrison Lake will be July 24th.
Care Giving & Visitation: Kris will be doing visitation on Thursdays. A care giving project is being planned.
Children’s Ministries: Vacation Bible School will be held July 29 – 30. They will have a program during the July
30th worship service possibly followed by a potluck.
Financial Report: It was noted on the financial report the year to date giving is down several thousand dollars.
Expenses are also down but not as significantly as the income. B. Keiser moved to approve the report. R. Ely
second, motion approved.
Pastor’s Report: To be a church of the community our church should become an invitational church. We are a
welcoming church but need to reach out to the community inviting them to our services. New ministries are planned
with this goal in mind. The Administrative Board will be reading the Circle of Prayer with this vision in mind. Pastor
Andrea had 10 visits the past month. The following is a schedule of her upcoming ministry events:
Training: Break Through Prayer Training in Columbus; Crucible Cohort in Columbus
May 7: Crucible Training on Discipleship (Aaron and Wendy attending with Pastor Andrea)
May 15: New Member Class after worship
May 29 or June 5: New Members Join during worship
June 5: Annual Conference begins at Lakeside
June 7: Pastor Andrea’s Ordination at Lakeside
June 10-11: Overnight Chrysalis Team meeting in Maumee
June 23-26: Pastor Andrea serves as Chrysalis Spiritual Director in Maumee
June 26-July 2: FUMY Mission Trip in Gatlinburg TN
July 5: Chapel Service at Fairlawn
July 24: Lake Worship
July 29-30: Vacation Bible School
July 31: VBS program during worship
August 6-7: Bull Thistle
The secretaries’ report of the March 16th meeting was approved on a motion by R. Ely. D. Pfund second, motion
approved.
Old Business: The Cordy property has been purchased and toured by several board members. The roof has
leaked for several years apparently and there is a severe mold and fungus problem. Costs to remove the house will
be obtained. There is also asbestos siding on the house which will have to be disposed of. Since the new bank is
open in town a motion was made by B. Keiser to give Treasurer Kelly Bentley authority to open checking and savings
accounts as she sees fit to accommodate our banking needs. Tina Keiser will be in charge of all deposits. Kelly
Bentley and Jeanne Johnson will be authorized to sign checks. R. Ely second, motion approved.
New Business: The position for grounds keeping is being addressed. The Boy Scouts will be spreading mulch and
working on the landscaping as a service project. The sound system has been repaired with a different mixing board.
We are using a loaner at this time. Updating the audio visual equipment discussed. Updating to include a recording
device for sermons and other services and a visual monitor that can be seen from the pulpit. J. Fruchey moved to
update the analog system for cost of $3500. The funds from the Russell/Johnson fund will be used for the update.
R. Ely second, motion approved. The church has been approached for the FLC to be used for the local Senior
Citizen activities by the county Senior Center. Pastor Andrea will relay our concerns to the director. No action taken.
D. Pfund moved to adjourned. J. Rychner second, meeting adjourned.
Jeanne Johnson, Secretary
Administrative Board
Fayette United Methodist Church
Administrative Board Meeting
May 18, 2016
Attendance: Pastor Andrea, Kelly Bentley, Jackie Blue, Nancy Cooley, Ron Ely, Jeanne Johnson, Kirk Keiser,
Roger Kessler, Sally Stuckey and Kathy Ramsdell.
K Keiser called the meeting to order. Pastor Andrea opened with prayer followed by the staff report given by K.
Ramsdell.
Worship: Father’s Day Service will be June19. The service at Harrison Lake will be July 24.
Adult Ministries & Small Groups: A Scrap & Craft and a Book Club will be starting. The Bible Study group will not
be meeting until fall.
Administration: The June-July Newsletter will coming out in June.
Facilities: The motion light on the FLC is not working correctly but will be repaired. The carpet at the church entry
steps will be repaired weather permitting. The garage roof at the parsonage is leaking and will be repaired. The
asbestos siding on the Cordy house can be disposed of without problems as in siding the asbestos in a solid state. A
written statement will be obtained from the Health Department. A bid to remove the house will be obtained.
FUMY: The end of year party will be at Stuckey’s next Sunday. A parents meeting for the youth going on the
mission trip will be held June 15th. A car wash will be June 18th to raise funds for the mission trip. A day of
community service is planned for August.
The secretary’s minutes were approved as presented on a motion by R. Ely. R. Kessler second, motion approved.
The treasurer’s report was reviewed. The year to date giving remains behind 2015. S. Stuckey moved to approve
the report. J. Blue second, motion approved.
Pastor’s Report:
Visitation: 15 - Funeral: 1
Attended Crucible Training event on Discipleship Pathway with Wendy Kessler and Aaron Hylander. Taught New
Member class with 4 attendees who will be joining on May 29th (2 will be baptized). Met with Hibbard family about
Baptism for this Sunday the 22nd.
Beginning this Saturday Pastor Andrea will be in Maumee on Saturdays listed below for a Chrysalis team meeting
until the flight that begins June 23.
The 20/30’s small group is currently reading through the Draw the Circle prayer Challenge. We currently have 10
regular participants in this group.
Working with Aaron on planning youth invasion for this summer- likely will be scheduled in August. one night stay
over in FLC inviting youth from other churches but will be planned and led by UMC (perhaps with assistance from
Catholic church)
Upcoming calendar items:
May 21: Chrysalis Team Meeting 9a-2p Maumee
May 22: Hibbard Baptism in worship
May 25: VBS Planning Meeting 5:30pm
May 29: New members join 2 baptisms in worship
June 4: Chrysalis Team Meeting 9a-2p Bryan
June 5: Annual conference begins
June 7: Ordination with celebration/open house at Lakeside
June 10-11: Chrysalis Overnight
June 19: Father’s Day - Fathers honored in worship
The Board members were challenged to read to day 20 from the Circle of Prayer by the next meeting June 15th.
Issues being presented to the General Conference were discussed.
Old Business: The funds approved for the update of the audio visual system are not enough as there is a charge to
balance the system to the room. R. Ely moved to amend the funding to $4000. R, Kessler second, motion approved.
K. Bentley presented bids for a contract to replace the copier. R. Ely moved to contract the refurbished copier at
$53.00 per month for 60 months. R. Kessler second, motion approved. The Senior Center has agreed to increase
the monthly rental fee to $500 per month. A contract will be signed for a one year period. The Senior Center will be
notified if the building cannot be used in case of funeral dinners. Noah Bingman is doing the lawn maintenance.
Elliot Richardson will be his alternate if needed.
New Business: An updated funeral policy will be written. Various items to be included were discussed. There are
several youth who attend Fizz Kids who would like to attend church camp but their families are not church members.
It has been requested the church pay for half the camp fees for these youth as we do the other youth of the church.
R. Ely moved to approve the payment. S. Stuckey second, motion approved.
R. Ely moved to adjourn. S. Stuckey second, meeting adjourned. Next meeting will be June 15th at 7:00 PM
Jeanne Johnson, Secretary
Administrative Board