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1 in action Newsletter of Acton United Methodist Church Sunday Worship 9:30 a.m. Sunday School 10:35 a.m Senour Road Indianapolis, IN Pastor Matthew Stultz actonumc.com Follow us on Contents 1 Something To Think About 2 Upcoming Events 3 Fellowship and Fun Times 4 Congregational Care 4 Extravagant Generosity 5 Passionate Worship 5 Radical Hospitality 5 Garage Sale Central 6 Risk Taking Mission & Service 7 I Love to Tell the Story 8 Intentional Faith Development 9 From Tablet to Table 10 Acton United Methodist Women 11 Good to Know 12 Kids Korner 13 Youth Group 14 Scouting News 14 Preschool News 15 Calendar June 2017 this issue Welcome Pastor Bell 1 Garage Sale Central 5 Words from Pastor Matthew 9 Youth Group Info 13 LOVE LEARN SHARE SERVE with eternal purpose through faith in Jesus Christ Dear faith-family of Acton United Methodist, While it has been five years since I last spent extended time with you, and a couple of years since Pastor Mac asked me to preach a Sunday Service for him, I still hold the fondest remembrances of all of you. You are such a focused, committed, mission driven and caring congregation. Pam and I look forward to re-kindling faith relationships with all of you. And to those who are of more recent vintage to the Acton faithfamily, we look forward to becoming acquainted with you for the first time. I am honored to be asked to spend the summer with you as your pastor has the wonderful opportunity of an Eli Lilly Sabbatical grant. What a wonderful gift for him and his family. I have had the opportunity to spend several conversations with him in preparation for this venture. It is clear to me that he is a committed and passionate pastor on behalf of Christ. I know that you must be enjoying his ministry with you. He is engaging and focused, and he calls you forward in your own faith growth with such passion. I have continued my ministry of healing and reconciliation for churches and pastors during these past years. Mediation is just another way of naming group counseling. In addition to working with two to three churches a year, I have had the opportunity to do several District workshops and a Conference workshop. My passion is to help local churches and pastors to be the best that they can be as everyone works together that they can be as everyone works together to extend God s kingdom into the fabric of this world. It will be a privilege to come and worship with you in this atmosphere of faith strength. As I met with Pastor Matthew, Felicia and Donna along with several of you who dropped into the office on business there was joy in the atmosphere. Great! So---The proposed worship/preaching schedule for the weeks of June will swirl around the theme of the Power and Mystery of God s Presence. This will build off of the liturgical focus on Pentecost. It is the season to explore our Trinitarian faith and the subsequent work of the Holy Spirit. Then in July and on into August, as far as you take me, I will invite you to lead me in a sermon series entitled: A Biblical Text I Have Never Understood. The earlier you turn it in, the better chance I have to prepare a response. So be nice, and let me know sooner than later what you would like to learn about. Nothing in the Bible is off limits! In the midst of this will be VBS and the infamous Garage Sale. I look forward to experiencing all of this with you. And don t forget Pastor Matthew s invitation to the table journey. See you on June 11 th! Pastor Rick Don t miss Pastor Matthew s article on page 9

2 Page 2 UPCOMING EVENTS MARK YOUR CALENDARS BAKE SALE JUNE 11 th Acts of Kindness will have a Bake Sale on June 11 th after worship. Stop by and grab a dessert to share with family and friends. All proceeds go to pass on kindness to those in our congregation. The team is taking a break over the summer but sweet treats will be available again in September. #table2017 VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL JUNE 19 th -23 rd Do you know where your strength comes from? Join us the week of June 19 th and find out. HERO CENTRAL is a week of fun, music, games, snacks, Bible lessons and science. Bring your friends and come whatever evenings you can make it from 6-8:30pm. Registration is appreciated but not required. This is a free event for ages 4 years 5 th grade. We will be collecting school supplies throughout the week for Franklin Township Fast Track. Wear red on Monday. GARAGE SALE JULY 22 nd Our annual garage sale is just around the corner. We will start taking donations June 26 th. Donations can be dropped off during office hours, on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, or on Saturday mornings. If you can help sort, lift, clean, price, cook, sell, pray, or just encourage come join us any time after June 26 th and definitely the week of July 17 th as final work is done for the big day. HALF PRICE SALE JULY 29 th The sale continues on July 29 th with our annual Half Price Sale. The best of what s left at the Garage Sale is kept over and sold at ½ price the next Saturday. All proceeds go to the Acton Preschool. WOMEN S READING CIRCLE AUGUST 7 th The Women s Reading Circle is reading Iron Lace by Emilie Richards. They will meet to share a meal and discuss the book on August 7 th at Audrey Robert s home. All are invited to attend. If you have any questions, please see Anne Meyer. #table2017 FELLOWSHIP DINNER AUGUST 16 th There will not be a Fellowship Dinner in June or July due to Vacation Bible School and the Garage Sale. Our next one will be in August. Come help with the Garage Sale the week of July 17 th and share a meal each evening with your church family. #table2017 GET YOUR CALENDAR OUT Note: Event dates may adjust as events are further planned and added. JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER Women s Retreat 3 rd VBS June 19 th -23 rd Garage Sale 22 nd Reading Circle 7 th Fellowship Dinner 16 th OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Bake Sale 8 th Fellowship Dinner 18 th Trunk or Treat 31 st Craft Fair 4 th Bake Sale 12 th Fellowship Dinner 15 th Kids Night Out 17 th Hanging of the Greens 19 th Christmas Tea 3 rd Bake Sale 10 th Renewal Celebration 10 th Bake Sale 10 th Fellowship Dinner 20 th actonumc.com

3 Kids of Acton FELLOWSHIP AND FUN TIMES SMILES OF ACTON LOVE LEARN SHARE SERVE Mother Daughter Luncheon #table2017 Stream Cliff Farm #table2017 Follow us on

4 Page 4 CONGREGATIONAL CARE PLEASE PRAY FOR YOUR CHURCH FAMILY HEALING STRENGTH: Angela Bryan (Dawn McCarty s sister), Mark Thompson (Barbara s brother), Gene Krebs, Stan Ensch, Rex Townsend, Chris Osborn (Ken & Sandy Grubb s daughter), Janet Coons (Donna McCullough s daughter) SYMPATHIES: Family of Judi Flint (Joan Jacob s sister), Family of Herb Grubb (Ken Grubb s brother) OUR HOMEBOUND MEMBERS: Mary Hicks, Mary Schmidt, Jeanne Carman, Clara Ford, Jenny Compton, Caroline Loos Adam Clark MILITARY PERSONNEL: Adam Walters, Joseph (Andy) Roberts, Lucas Lamkin, If you have a prayer request please call the office or fill out a prayer request card during Sunday worship so that we may pray for you and your loved ones. A request for prayer can also be sent out to other members on or added to the prayer list but we know that details of prayer requests can be private so information and updates will only be shared if requested. EXTRAVAGANT GENEROSITY SHARE THE BLESSINGS YOU HAVE RECEIVED MISSION MINDED KIDS GOD S BOUNTY WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 th 6-7:00pm THURSDAY, JUNE 15 th Morning & 1-7:00pm If you can help, see Mary Jo Ensch On May 14 th, our Mission Minded Kids assembled 22 backpacks for the homeless. Thank you to everyone who was able to provide donations. The backpacks will be taken to Annual Conference and distributed to homeless in are district. JUNE Loose Change and $1 Collection Fletcher Place God s Bounty Food Pantry Collection Acton collects items during each month for our local food pantry. Bags and lists of items needed are available at the display by the Welcome Center. Please grab a bag, fill a bag, and drop it off at the display. Donations are taken directly to God s Bounty. actonumc.com

5 LOVE LEARN SHARE SERVE PASSIONATE WORSHIP THE POWER AND MYSTERY OF GOD S PRESENCE June 11 th... We Are Not Alone... Matthew 28:16-20 June 18 th... United Hearts, United Mission... Romans 12:1-21 June 25 th... Peace beyond Comprehension... Romans 8:12-17; Matthew 14:25-27 July & August Sermon Series Pastor Bell s sermon series starting in July will be Biblical text I have never understood. If you have a suggestion, please submit ideas to the office. The sooner you turn it in, the more time he has to prepare. RADICAL HOSPITALITY SHARE A MEAL Sharing a meal is a great way to show hospitality to family and friends. This summer, as part of the Acton Renewal, we will be sharing our table experiences as we focus on table and renew our spirits, our hearts and our love for serving more than just food. As you spend time at the table with family and friends, take a quick picture and then put your phone away. Later, it to the church or post it on social media with the tag #table2017. Pictures will be shared through newsletters and Sunday morning slides. Thanks to all who have shared already and please keep them coming! Don t forget to pick up your gift, From Tablet to Table by Leonard Sweet. Books are in the Narthex so take one for your family. Leonard Sweet talks about noticing our neighbors, our loved ones, our Lord and rediscovering the gift of fellowship, story-based faith, and the fullness of life as God intends it. Read it and share your thoughts over a meal with someone. GARAGE SALE CENTRAL WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW Plans are underway for the 2017 Acton Garage Sale. The sale is July 22 nd. The Mini Mobile arrives June 26 th for donations. Please bring your donations starting June 26 th during office hours, on Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9:00pm, or on Saturdays 9-12:00pm. If you would like to help, please see Barb Thompson. WHERE CAN YOU HELP? Get Fellowship Hall ready for donations June 25 th Help receive donations - Tuesday and Thursday evenings and Saturday mornings starting June 27 th Pickup donations starting June 26 th Sort items - starting June 27 th Unload mobile unit - evening of July 17 th Sort and price items - week of July 17 th Dinner prep - week of July 17 th Work the Sale July 22 nd Follow us on

6 Page 6 RISK TAKING MISSION AND SERVICE SERVING OTHERS IN THE NAME OF CHRIST COMPASSION CENTER Almost 200 meals were served to persons at the Compassion Center on Sunday, May 7 th by John and Barb Wiley and Ed and Mary Ann Puckett with the help of Mary Ann's daughter Kim and grandson Kyle and friend Karen. Thanks for all the desserts. #table2017 SAWS AT IT AGAIN The SAWS team s last project contained both dismantle and construction. The client was moving from Beech Grove where a ramp had been built using a backhoe to cut through a hillside. He moved to a trailer park off London Road. We saved the material to the extent we could from the Beech Grove address, then transported it to the London Road address. Much of the old wood could not be salvaged from the hillside, therefore we added new wood as needed. All hardware in the new ramp was new. Thanks to all who helped. AMAZING MISSION FUND As of April 31, 2017 Balance: $6, Homeowner help: $200 Habitat for Humanity: $2,500 OTHER MISSION OUTREACH Month of April Vida Nueva: $ (loose change) East 10 th Street UMC Meal: $93.26 Compassion Center Meals Served: 120 Backpacks for the homeless: 22 WAYS TO GIVE Monthly Food Pantry Collection Amazing Mission Fund Kroger Gift Card Rewards Programs WAYS TO SERVE Compassion Center 1 st Sunday God s Bounty 2 nd Thursday NEXT MISSION TEAM MEETING August 23 rd, 6:00pm ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL ACTON BLOOD DRIVE Our latest blood drive was once again successful thanks to the generosity of our members. Twenty people were able to donate and two of those gave a double unit of red blood cells. A special thank you to Steve Povalac and Andy Crane. Jerry Repass joined us for this blood drive, his first donation in 40 years!!! Thank you Jerry. Our next blood drive is scheduled for Thursday October 19th, so stay healthy until then. Susan French DATES TO REMEMBER June 4 th Compassion Center June 15 th God s Bounty August 23 rd Mission Team Meeting volunteers serve at their own convenience while servants serve at the discretion of the one who calls. Taken from Change the World by Mike Slaughter actonumc.com

7 I LOVE TO TELL THE STORY A TOWNSHIP TRADITION OF GIVING LOVE LEARN SHARE SERVE There are kids everywhere that are in need and that is no different here in Franklin Township. For the last 10 years, Franklin Township Community Schools have held Fast Track. Fast Track is a program through the school system that provides backpacks, basic school supplies and community resources to students and families in Franklin Township that need assistance. Besides a backpack and school supplies, students can get a free haircut, dental exams and vision screening. What a great way to start the school year! Over 1,000 kids attend this event each year in all age groups, Kindergarten through High School. This year s Fast Track will be held on July 16 th from 7:45-12:00 at Franklin Township Middles School West. The cost to fill one student s backpack with basic supplies needed for the first day of school is about $ Financial donations come from local businesses, school parent organizations and fundraisers, Franklin Township Chamber of Commerce, Franklin Township Lion s Club, FTEF, and local families. We can help in several ways: Volunteer Volunteers are needed the day of the event. Speak with Margie Townsend, patricia.blazek@ftcsc.k12.in.us, or call Financial donation Financial donations can be sent to FTCSC, 6141 South Franklin Road, 46259, Attn: FAST TRACK/Pat Blazek. Supply donation Acton is collecting supplies for the event as part of our VBS mission project and during the month of June and early July. Bring them in any time. SUPPLIES NEEDED Backpacks (full size) Crayola 12 ct. colored pencils Crayola 24 ct. crayons Crayola 8 ct. classic markers Expo dry erase markers Pkgs loose leaf notebook paper (college and wide rule) Packet folders (fasteners or w/o) Glue sticks Highlighters Spiral notebooks (college and wide rule) Pens (blue and black ink) #2 wood pencils Pink pearl erasers (latex free) Rulers (12 plastic with inch & cm) Fiskars student scissors Zippered pencil/art pouches Facial tissues Hand sanitizer It is amazing what we can do together to put those smiles on those children s beautiful faces. Margie Townsend Follow us on

8 Page 8 INTENTIONAL FAITH DEVELOPMENT LEARN AND GROW IN YOUR FAITH ALL ARE WELCOME ADULT BIBLE STUDY Standard Lesson Quarterly Meets Sundays, 10:35-11:15am, Church Kitchen, see Sandy Grubb ADULT CURRENT EVENTS CLASS The Wired Word Meets Sundays, 10:35-11:15am, Children s Chapel, see Cliff Lathrop MIDDLE SCHOOL CLASS Confirmation Class Not meeting in June or July 4 th -5 th GRADE CLASS Grow, Proclaim, Serve Not meeting in June or July 1 st -3 rd GRADE CLASS Grow, Proclaim, Serve Not meeting in June or July PREK & KINDERGARTEN CLASS Grow, Proclaim, Serve Not meeting in June or July All are welcome to attend Sunday school classes, Youth Group, or a Small Group. Come and fellowship as we learn about God s word. YOUTH GROUP Join us for dinner, fun fellowship, and faith building lessons Meets Sundays, 5:00-7pm, at the Crane s over the summer. Bring a swimsuit. See Andy or Diane Crane WOMEN S TUESDAY EVENING Book of Ephesians Meets Tuesdays, 7-8:00pm, church library, childcare provided, see Gayle Kerns MEN S TUESDAY EVENINGS Restoring all Things, by John Stonestreet Meets Tuesdays, 7-8:00 pm, church kitchen, childcare provided, see Andy Crane WEDNESDAY S WOMEN OF FAITH Private Worship, by Nancy Missler Meets Wednesdays, 10:00am, The Wesley House, see Becky Repass ADULT THURSDAY EVENINGS (TGIT) Walking with Christ Meets Thursdays, 7:30pm, at Ken & Sandy Grubb s home WOMEN S FRIDAY MORNINGS Book of Genesis Meets Fridays, 9:30-11:00am, church kitchen, see Anne Meyer MEN S SATURDAY MORNINGS The Book of Mark Meets Saturdays, 8:00am, church kitchen, see Dan Repass actonumc.com

9 FROM TABLET TO TABLE ACTON RENEWAL LOVE LEARN SHARE SERVE As part of a Lilly Renewal Grant, this summer Acton will share our table experiences and renew our spirits, our hearts and our love for serving more than just food. All the work and preparation has finally led to this moment as I prepare to begin Renewal Leave. I am so very thankful for our leadership, Congregational Council and Staff Parish, for their thoughtful questions and planning before we even applied for the grant. I am thankful for my Renewal Leave Team, Mark Woodrow, Brad Repass, Andy Crane, and Felicia Crowel. Over the course of nearly 20 years of ministry, there have been many family events missed, days off skipped, and vacations interrupted. That s part of being a pastor. You don t have an off button when someone needs you. But that sort of attitude doesn t serve anyone well and with age and wisdom needs to come balance. I m not the savior, Jesus is, otherwise that attitude depletes the energy of the pastor, disconnects from family, and eventually changes quality of care for the congregation. Jesus regularly went away to rest and pray. That is the image I m clinging to for the next three months. I want to strengthen my ties to my children and my wife and to spend some time reflecting on somewhat of a halfway point of ministry. I want to prayerfully go over my vows of ordination and drink from the refreshing, living water of my baptism. I want to recommit to those vows and covenant to take better care of myself, spiritually and physically. My hope is to return to you refreshed and in rhythm with God s Spirit. Let me be candid, I m not broken. I m not frustrated with ministry. In fact, this is the most energized I have ever felt serving a congregation. You are a wonderful gathering of the Body of Christ and you help make ministry a true joy. So I m going away and I m going to have fun. I m going to smile and laugh with my kids. I m going to smooch my beautiful wife in front of a majestic mountain backdrop. I m going to yell out when my dad hauls in a huge salmon in Alaska. When I return I will be ready for whatever God is calling us to do together. I will remain on social media to post reflections and pictures of #table2017. I hope this will be a time where you can focus on your table with friends and family. You can post your pictures on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter and even them directly to the church office. Thank you for all your love and support, I can t wait to see what God has planned for our future! #table2017 Don t forget to post your table experiences with #table2017 or them to the office. Let s share and celebrate the dinner table together. Can you find all the times Acton spends time at the table together. Hint #table2017 Pick up your copy of Tablet to Table by Leonard Sweet. This is a gift to each family as part of the grant. Discuss the book with someone while sharing a meal. #table2017 But Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed. Luke 5:16NIV What is a renewal leave? It s an extended leave from ordinary work; a period of rest for body, mind, and soul; a time for renewal and development of relationships with God and others. Follow us on

10 Page 10 ACTON UMW WOMEN IN MISSION AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH WHAT IS UMW? United Methodist Women is the largest denominational faith organization for women in the world. We are focused upon mission and providing opportunities for women to grow spiritually. United Methodist Women is open to all women who attend a United Methodist Church. You do not need to be a member of the church to be a United Methodist Woman. At Acton, UMW has so many opportunities for all women including: Host Fellowship Dinners Reading Circle Acts of Kindness Blanket Ministry Mother Daughter Lunch Women s Retreat Craft Fair Advent Tea So, please every woman, do think how you may enjoy becoming a part of Acton United Methodist Women. MINISTRY FOCUS The Acts of Kindness is a group of women that focus on passing kindness onto others in our congregation and our community. They support our college students, our homebound, our sick and our troubled through prayers, meals, and love. This group holds a Bake Sale on the second Sunday of each month to help fund their purpose. If you would like to be part of this great team, see Arlette Povalac. UPCOMING EVENTS Acts of Kindness Bake Sale ~June 8 th after worship ~Bring baked or savory foods ~See Arlette Povalac to help #table2017 Garage Sale ~July 22 nd Hosting Fellowship Dinner ~August 16 th, 6:00pm ~See Gayle Kerns to help #table2017 Reading Circle ~August 7 th, at Audrey Robert s ~Dinner and discussion ~Iron Lace by Emilie Richards #table2017 Craft Fair ~November 4 th ~Lots of ways to help Advent Tea ~December 3 rd ~Host a table #table2017 BIBLE STUDY The Women s Friday Bible Study is led by Anne Meyer. The group is studying The Letters of Paul but will be starting The Book of Genesis in June. All are welcome to attend. They meet in the church kitchen from 9:30-11:00am. actonumc.com

11 GOOD TO KNOW TIDBITS OF AUMC NEWS LOVE LEARN SHARE SERVE Linda Campbell would like to thank everyone for the prayers, love, care and food that was given to her during her recent knee surgery and recovery. We are so blessed to have such a loving, caring church family. We thank you for all of your support through prayers, visits, cards and phone calls during Steve's hospital stay and healing from back surgery. Your thoughtfulness was so appreciated. Warmly, Steve and Mariann Meyer CHILDREN S SUNDAY SCHOOL There will be no Children s Sunday school in June or July while the Children s Ministry team takes a look at how best to serve our children on Sunday morning. A new program will be started in August so look for details to come. Children s Church during worship will still be held in June and July. SUMMER FLOWERS Thanks to Girl Scout Troop 1827 for planting flower in our Bible Garden. What a beautiful addition. ALTAR GUILD HELP NEEDED If you are interested in providing flowers or other arrangements for the altar over the summer, please let Dawn McCarty know. As of April 30, 2017 Income... $95, % of budget Expenses... $87, % of budget READING CIRCLE The Reading Circle will meet August 7 th, 6:00pm, at Audrey Robert s home for dinner and discussion on the book Iron Lace by Emilie Richards. #table2017 FINANCE BEHIND THE SCENES Finance would like to give a special thanks to Peg Marshall. Once again she has performed a special task for our church by completing the 2016 audit of our church financial records. Some of the most important jobs at the church are done and yet no one ever sees the work being completed and the annual audit is definitely one of those. It is important that each member of the church knows that our records are accurate and that our church is on a sound financial foundation. The audit is available for anyone to view in the office and a copy will be sent to the conference for their review. The next time you see Peg, thank her for her hard work on behalf of everyone at AUMC. FEAST OF WEEKS Thanks to everyone who was able to donate items to God s Bounty during Feast of Weeks. 211 pounds of food were collected on May 21 st during worship for God s Bounty. Food for God s Bounty can be brought to church any time. Take a red Food Pantry bag to help you remember. The Mission Team makes sure it gets to God s Bounty. CHILD PROTECTION TRAINING If you work with the kids at Acton, you need to have Children Protection Training every two years. If you haven t had it, the last class will be held on June 11 th after worship in the sanctuary. Please see Sally Grau if you have any questions. Sally Grau and Trudi Wolfe are conducting the training. Follow us on

12 Page 12 KID S KORNER WELCOME TO KID S KORNER, a page just for kids and their families. Learn about what the children are studying in Children s Church and Sunday School. See what fun events are upcoming for the kids and families. There s a memory verse to help you dig into God s word and information about upcoming Mission Minded Kids projects. Enjoy! Children s Church Join us on Sundays after the children s message for fun and learning in Children s Church. The first Sunday, kids stay in worship with their families so they can share the Lord s Supper with us. #table2017 The kids are finishing up some Favorite Bible Stories and making something special for Father s Day. June 4 th No Children s Church June 11 th The Forgiving Father June 18 th Father s Day June 25 th Science with Dr. Bubba If your kids are not staying for Sunday school, please remember to pick them up from the Children s Chapel after worship. Sunday School There will be no children s Sunday school in June and July. Our Sunday children s program will being again on August 6 th will a new format. The Children s Ministry Team is looking forward to these great changes and additions to our Sunday children s program. If you can help on Sundays with the kids in any way, please let Diane Crane know. Upcoming Events VBS - HERO CENTRAL June 19 th 23 rd 6-8:30pm Bring your friends! MISSION FOR JUNE & JULY Franklin Township Fast Track Bring in school supplies GARAGE SALE Saturday, July 22 nd Come help sort the week before MEMORY VERSE Memorize the verse below, but also think about what it means to you! DISCOVER YOUR STRENGTH IN GOD! Join us for Vacation Bible School June 19 th 23 rd, 6-8:30pm, for a week of games, music, science, and Bible lessons. Registration is appreciated but not required. This is a free event for kids 4 years- 5 th grade. School supplies for the Franklin Township Fast Track will be collected throughout the week. Wear red on Monday! MISSION MINDED KIDS On May 14 th, our Mission Minded Kids assembled 22 backpacks for the homeless. Thank you to everyone who was able to provide donations. The backpacks will be taken to Annual Conference and distributed to homeless in are district. Colossians 3:20 Children obey your parents in all things for this pleases the Lord. actonumc.com

13 YOUTH GROUP ACTON TEENS IN ACTION LOVE LEARN SHARE SERVE Our youth enjoy a meal together each Sunday when they meet. What a great way to start their evening together. #table2017 BREAK OUT GAME! Saturday, June 10 th, 5-8:00pm Let s welcome the new 6 th graders with fun games, swimming and dinner. #table2017 TOPICS BREAK OUT GAME! ~June 10 th, 5:00-8:00 YOUTH GROUP ~June 25 th, 5-7:00pm SUMMER OUTING ~July 8 th, TBD Help at the AUMC GARAGE SALE Youth are needed to work shifts in the AUMC Garage Sale food tent. The proceeds from the food sales help pay for youth activities, camp, and related youth mission projects throughout the year. YOUTH GROUP ~July 16 th, 5-7:00pm ~Family Swim, 7:00pm GARAGE SALE ~July 22, 6:45-3:00pm YOUTH GROUP ~July 23 rd, 5-7:00pm This summer, Youth Group will be held at the Crane s home at 7805 Knapp Road at 5:00pm. Swimming, games, lesson and dinner are included. Families are welcome to join at 7:00pm for swimming. #table2017 Follow us on

14 Page 14 Scouting News A few inches of rain never stopped a 104 Scout! Grand Canyon Rim2Rim crew training for the big day! New scouts learning to cook and camp. #table2017 Congrats to Parker, the second Eagle Scout of 2017! Preschool News Congratulation to the class of 2030! Spots are filling up fast for our 3 and 4 year classes. Pass on the word to your family, neighbors and friends about our great program. Call or stop by the office to register. actonumc.com

15 LOVE LEARN SHARE SERVE Worship Sun 9:30 Worship 10:35 Sunday School Nursery Our Nursery is staffed by a church employee, Beverly Kysar. Toddler Room 4 th Maggie Clark 11 th Maddie & Olivia Woodrow 18 th Natalie Tope 25 th OPEN Acolyte Schedule 4 th Luke Jordan 11 th Olivia Woodrow 18 th John Tope 25 th Brianna Stultz Childrens Church Leaders 4 th NO CHILDRENS CHURCH 11 th Raye Lynn Jordan 18 th D. McCarty & C. Walters 25 th Science with Dr. Bubba Scouts Mon 7:00 Troop 104 Meeting Tues 6:30 Den 3 (2 nd & 4 th ) 6:30 Den 4 (2 nd & 4 th ) 7:00 Pack Committee (1 st ) 7:00 Pack Meetings (3 rd ) 7:00 Den 1 (2 nd & 4 th ) Thur 6:30 Girl Scouts (1 st and 3 rd ) 7:00 Den 6 (2 nd and 4 th ) 7:00 Girl Scouts (2 nd and 4 th ) Sun 3:00 Troop PLC (1 st ) 5:00 Troop Committee (1 st ) 7:00 Crew Meeting (2 nd ) Sunday 4 9:30 Communion Worship 10:35 Sunday School Compassion Center Worship & Meal 11 9:30 Worship 10:35 Sunday School BAKE SALE 18 9:30 Worship 10:35 Sunday School 7:00 Crew 25 9:30 Worship 10:35 Sunday School 5:00 Youth Group 2 9:30 Communion Worship 10:35 Sunday School Compassion Center Worship & Meal Monday 5 7:00 Troop :00 Troop :30 VBS 7:00 Troop :00 Troop :00 Troop 104 JUNE 2017 Tuesday Wednesday 6 7 7:00 Womens Bible Study 7:00 Mens Bible Study 7:00 Pack Committee 10:00 Women in Faith :00 Womens Bible Study 7:00 Mens Bible Study 10:00 Women in Faith :30 VBS 6:00 Trustees 6-8:30 VBS 10:00 Women in Faith :00 Womens Bible Study 7:00 Mens Bible Study 10:00 Women in Faith Garage Sale Donations 6-9:00pm :00 Women in Faith Thursday Girl Scouts 7:30 TGIT Bible Study 8:00 AA 15 7:00 Girls Scouts 8:00 AA AUMC at Gods Bounty :30 VBS 7:30 TGIT Bible Study 8:00 AA 29 7:00 Girls Scouts 7:30 TGIT Bible Study 8:00 AA Garage Sale Donations 6-9:00pm 6 6:30 Girl Scouts 7:30 TGIT Bible Study 8:00 AA Friday 9 9:30 Womens Study 16 9:30 Womens Study :30 VBS 9:30 Womens Study 30 9:30 Womens Study 7 9:30 Womens Study Saturday 10 8:00 Mens Study Youth Group Break Out Game! 5-8:00pm Crane House 17 8:00 Mens Study 24 8:00 Mens Study 1 8:00 Mens Study Garage Sale Donations 9-12:00pm 8 8:00 Mens Study Youth Group Outing Follow us on

16 Acton United Methodist Church 5650 Senour Road Indianapolis, IN (317) VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Do you know where your strength comes from? Join us the week of June 19 th to find out. All kids 4 years-5 th grade are invited to a week of music, games, science, Bible lessons and snacks. The fun each night is 6-8:30pm. Come whatever nights you can and bring your friends. This is a free event. Registration is appreciated but not required. We will be collecting school supplies for Franklin Township Fast Track. And don t forget to wear red on Monday! Sunday Worship 9:30 am Sunday School 10:35 am