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MESSENGER Plainville United Methodist Church Rev. Russell G. Waldmann, Pastor Volume 19, no. 3 June/July 2015 Email: plainvillunited@sbcglobal.net Website: www.plainvilleumc.

1 MESSENGER Plainville United Methodist Church Rev. Russell G. Waldmann, Pastor Volume 19, no. 3 June/July plainvillunited@sbcglobal.net Website: from the Pastor One Last Time ~ Once upon a time, in a land far away called The Bronx, a boy grew up on the busy block of Marion Avenue. It was a good place then to grow up. He had many friends. Spirited games of tag and stickball, touch football and even street hockey took place. He went to the same elementary school that his older brother had attended, and that their Mother before them had gone as well. In fact, the family had lived on that street for one year short of a quarter of a century when that boy was born. There were many special types who lived there. Of all of them, remembered the most is the Grandmother of the Arnette family s children. She was a saintly woman dressed simply, hair drawn back in a bun, wrinkled skin, always smiling, always pleasant, always kind. She had a deep relationship with God. He went to P.S. 46, then Junior High 45, and then DeWitt Clinton H.S., the world s largest all-boys H.S. of its day with some 7000 students enrolled. He did well in school. He went to City College in Manhattan, where he did not do very well. But it was also at that time that his church and faith began to become very important to him. School of Theology on the campus of Emory University. He had grown up since his college days, and did fairly well at seminary, and remains ever thankful for the blessing of those three years there. His Mom never saw him preach as she died in his first year at Candler. His Dad died four months after he became a pastor. Two terrific children were born to this couple; clergy are, after all, supposed to help build the Sunday School! Six appointments have been served in a total of ten churches. And two months shy of thirty-five years have whisked away so quickly that it is almost impossible to believe that this is the last time that he will be writing an article for The Messenger. This boy from The Bronx thanks God for the privilege and for the honor of being a shepherd for the Lord. This boy from The Bronx thanks you for having Karen and me be your pastoral couple for the past ten years. This boy from The Bronx hopes and prays that more opportunities await in retirement to serve the Lord and to continue to try to make a difference. And this boy from The Bronx is confident that the touch of God, so real upon the hearts and souls of so many at PUMC, will continue to flourish and grow in and through this body of Christ. He went to work in NYC, met the love of his life four decades ago, and felt the call of God to enter into ministry. Sometimes he wonders as to just what God saw and sees in him to tap him to such a call. The young couple moved to Atlanta, GA in 1977 where he was a student at the Candler May God deeply bless you all, keep you in God s love and care, and pour out God s Spirit and grace and peace upon you. Know how much you mean to us as we wish you a blessed relationship with God one last time. Pastor Waldmann.

2 June/July 2015 MESSENGER Page 2 BIRTHDAY DIMES FOR MISSION Thank you for bringing your Birthday Dimes on the last Sunday of the month in which you were born. Bring one dime for every year you are celebrating. Birthday dimes presently support Project Linus, a Sunday School mission project. Our dimes have supported Nothing But Nets which is helping to eliminate deaths from malaria, and have helped to purchase E-Readers for students in Africa. Thanks for your continuing support. RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE: JUNE 17. Thank you for donating blood. Thank you for making some cookies and/or finger sandwiches. Thank you for helping Nancy and Bob Burns rearrange the Sanctuary and restore it to accommodate these Drives. Blood Drive hours: 1:00 ~ 6:30 p.m. IF ANYONE IN THE CONGREGATION CANNOT ADEQUATELY HEAR WHEN THE CHILDREN AND YOUTH MAKE THEIR PRESENTATIONS, PLEASE SEE GREG MICHAUD AND HE WILL GLADLY MAKE A DVD COPY OF THE WORSHIP FOR YOU. THE CAM-CORDER PICKS UP THE VOICES MUCH BETTER THAN THE MICS, PLUS ONE CAN RAISE THE DVD VOLUME AS DESIRED AND NEEDED ON THE TVs. WE PRAY GOD S COMFORT AND PEACE BLESS THE FAMILIES OF: DOROTHY MANCHESTER, on 3/21 Mother of Linda Hodlin, Grandmother of Jeff Hodlin; DEAN GEORGE, on 3/27 Uncle of Kate Romano; HESTER BLABAC, on 4/8 Aunt of Kate Romano. May God s love bless and keep you. Seven years ago, in 2008, the Plainville Food Pantry distributed about 68,000 pounds of food to help those in need. In 2013, the amount of food given by the Pantry was 127,500 pounds. That s an 87% increase. When each person worshipping in Plainville every Sunday brings TWO POUNDS of NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS to help to meet this need, we worshippers will be going a long way to helping the Pantry help those in need. You and I have this power and influence! I was hungry, and you gave me something to eat. LET S DO IT IN GOD S NAME! CHURCH ANNIVERSARY COOKBOOK SALE!! Now just $5.oo each. More than 300 recipes! Available at the May 30 TH HAM DINNER or by seeing Karen Waldmann after any worship.

June/July 2015 MESSENGER Page 3 It s So Nice to Celebrate We Congratulate the families as we Celebrate the Baptisms of: Zane Gideon Stanley Rabis on April 19. Mariah Ann Underwood on May 17.

3 June/July 2015 MESSENGER Page 3 It s So Nice to Celebrate We Congratulate the families as we Celebrate the Baptisms of: Zane Gideon Stanley Rabis on April 19. Mariah Ann Underwood on May 17. Elijah Robert Cornish on May 31. And we Welcome and Embrace four new members who united with PUMC, April 12: Will Cornish Brittany Rabis Laura Seaton Michelle Taylor We thank God for all of you, for the privilege of offering the sacrament of baptism, and for the commitment that is made and community that is enlarged when joining the church. May God s deepest blessings always be with you each one as we live together God s call upon our selves and our souls. The 216 TH Annual Conference of the New York Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church takes place at Hofstra University, June Thank you for remembering all of the Lay Delegates and clergy in your prayers, for safe travels and for God s guidance of all that takes place. To view the plenary sessions by live streaming (beginning 6/10, 1:00 pm), go to click Annual Conference, and follow the link as indicated. Thanks very much. United Methodist Women News The UMW will not formally meet in June and July. Our next meeting will be held in the fall on Sunday, September 27 th with a Welcome Back Luncheon. All women of the church are invited. The Haitian Sewing Project will continue over the summer, meeting on Thursday nights instead of Saturdays. The next date will be July 9 th downstairs in the Tuesday Ladies Room at 7:00. If you would like to spend a cool evening tracing, cutting or sewing, come join us. We plan to reach a goal of sewing 100 diapers by the fall and would love to have your company! Worship Committee: Pastor Waldmann's last worship service is June 7 th, followed by a reception in the Fellowship Hall. Children's Sunday is the following Sunday, June 14 th. Come be a part of these special events! The next Worship Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 29 th at 7:00 p.m. HAVE A HAPPY AND SAFE FOURTH OF JULY June 21, 2015

June/July 2015 MESSENGER Page 4 Plainville United Methodist Church Strawberry Shortcake Festival Volunteers needed: Drivers, and Shortcake Assemblers. Will Deliver orders 10 +.

00 CONTACT: Greg Michaud 860-793-9590 or Church Office 860-747-2328 On 3/29 & 4/5 our Sunday School program participated in the RISE UP WITH JESUS Easter Event.

4 June/July 2015 MESSENGER Page 4 Plainville United Methodist Church Strawberry Shortcake Festival Volunteers needed: Drivers, and Shortcake Assemblers. Will Deliver orders Walk-ins welcomed to eat at the church as well. WHERE? Plainville United Methodist Church 56 Redstone Hill Plainville, Connecticut WHEN? Friday, June 5, AM to 4 PM DONATION: $ 4.00 CONTACT: Greg Michaud or Church Office On 3/29 & 4/5 our Sunday School program participated in the RISE UP WITH JESUS Easter Event. This Easter event lifted the spirits of our children as they travel through this engaging, stationbased adventure. Centered around Luke 24:1-6, we discovered what happened that first Easter morning through fun games and activities. At each station, guests received a unique puzzle piece as they learned more details. The event culminated with an interactive drama that helped the kids put the pieces together about the mystery of the empty tomb. Children left celebrating the fact that Jesus is alive! Plus, the Rise Up With Jesus puzzles included a fun family activity for more discussion at home. Because of your support our children had fun making memories at Rise Up With Jesus! Thank You to our Event Sponsors: CHURCH OFFICE SUMMER The church office Summer Hours will begin June 8 th and end on September 7 th, The office will be closed on Mondays and be opened from 9 am to noon on Tuesdays through Fridays. Have a safe summer. Adam & Anke Cooke Bob & Nancy Burns Karen Morrison Donna Burns Larry & Pam Kendall Pastor Russ & Karen Waldmann Nick & Kate Romano Dave & Lisa Levesque

June/July 2015 MESSENGER Page 5 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: SUNDAY SCHOOL.

Mondays, Tues to Fridays, 9 AM to Noon 10 to 13 - New York Annual Conference, Hofstra University 14 - Children s Day at Worship, 10 AM 17 - American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 PM - Call

org 21 - Happy Father s Day 7, 14 - Choir Rehearsal, Following Worship JULY HIGHLIGHTS 5 - WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION, 10AM 12 - August/September 2015 MESSENGER Articles DUE DATE (For more dates and

5 June/July 2015 MESSENGER Page 5 SUNDAY SCHEDULE: SUNDAY SCHOOL... Resumes 9/6 SUNDAY WORSHIP 10:00 AM JUNE HIGHLIGHTS 5 - PUMC Strawberry Shortcake Festival, 10 AM to 4 PM 7 - WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION, 10 AM 8 - Church Office Summer Hours Start-Office Closed Mondays, Tues to Fridays, 9 AM to Noon 10 to 13 - New York Annual Conference, Hofstra University 14 - Children s Day at Worship, 10 AM 17 - American Red Cross Blood Drive, 1 to 6 PM - Call , redcrossblood.org 21 - Happy Father s Day 7, 14 - Choir Rehearsal, Following Worship JULY HIGHLIGHTS 5 - WORSHIP WITH HOLY COMMUNION, 10AM 12 - August/September 2015 MESSENGER Articles DUE DATE (For more dates and times, also see full calendar on the last page.) June Birthdays 1 - Tina Anglis Tardiff 2 - Lori Schilling 2 - Samantha Thompson 4 - Charles Kemp 5 - Shawn Piscitelli 6 - Gert Delin 7 - Amy Emery 8 - Perry Cole 9 - Susan Underwood 11 - Gil Demarest 13 - Justin Quinlan 15 - John Delin 15 - Kristen Fruchtenicht 17 - Braedon Tellier 16 - Karen Greenier 19 - Lisa Helvie 24 - Emily Corriveau 25 - Pam Kendall 26 - Kiersten Rolland 27 - Laurie Davies 29 - Arlonna Tellier 30 - Zachariah Cole July Birthdays 3 - Eddie Sparks 6 - Christopher Anglis 7 - Annelise Bouchard 8 - Sarah Blake 10 - Christina Sack 11 - Dot Ostroski 11 - Kathy Warren 12 - Jeffrey Cedarfield 13 - Noah Helvie 13 - Lucky Powell 14 - Paul Larson 14 - Karen Morrison 16 - Jane Dickman 17 - Robert O. Silverstri 18 - Brian Quinlan 19 - James Ricketson 20 - Laura Rogers 20 - Lisa Rolland 21 Zane Rabis 23 - Shirlie Killoran 24 - Jan Demarest 24 - Makayla Tardiff 24 - Robert Tardiff III 26 - Karen Waldmann 27 - Carol Corriveau 28 - Lena Kurtz 29 - Joseph J. Piscitelli 30 - Everett Johnson June Wedding Anniversaries 3 - Glen & Donna Carney 4 - James & Patricia Ricketson 6 - Christopher & Kathy Warren 9 - Dwight & Lois Nilson-59 th 11 - Jason & Lucky Powell 17 - William & Jane Buden 20 - Bill & Karen Morrison 51 st 25 - Manuel & Alison Recinos 27 - Mitch & Susan Underwood July Wedding Anniversaries 4 - Dean & Carol Corriveau 9 - Larry & Pam Kendall-55 th 17 - Forrest & Lisa Helvie 31 - Robert & Diane Webster Any corrections, deletions or additions? the church, call the office or drop a note into the church office mail box located in the narthex.

J U N E 2 0 1 5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SUNDAY SCHEDULE: 1 2 3 4 5 6 SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9 AM 9:30 am -Tues.

6 J U N E Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SUNDAY SCHEDULE: SUNDAY SCHOOL: 9 AM 9:30 am -Tues. SUNDAY WORSHIP: 10 AM 7 pm - Trustees Ladies Strawberry Festival 10 AM to 4 PM 7 9 am Sunday School 10 am Worship with Holy Communion Choir Rehearsal After Worship 14 9 am Sunday School 10 am-worship-children s Day Choir Rehearsal After Worship 8 Office Summer Hours start today: Closed Monday. Tues. to Friday 9 am to noon 15 7 pm - Church Council 9 9:30 am -Tues. Ladies 16 9:30 am -Tues. Ladies 10 NYAC Blood Drive Annual Conference Hofstra University June 10 ~ Guest Worship Celebrant Happy Father s Day :30 am -Tues. Ladies 1 to 6 PM am - Worship 28 Guest Worship Celebrant 10 am - Worship Birthday Dimes for Missions AA meets Sun, Mon & Wed at 7 pm; Al-Anon meets Mon at 7 pm

J U L Y 2 0 1 5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SUNDAY SCHEDULE SUNDAY WORSHIP: SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 AM Resumes September 6 th 1 2 3 4 Independence Day 5 10:00 am - Worship 6 7 9:30 am - Tues.

7 J U L Y Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat SUNDAY SCHEDULE SUNDAY WORSHIP: SUNDAY SCHOOL: 10:00 AM Resumes September 6 th Independence Day 5 10:00 am - Worship 6 7 9:30 am - Tues. Ladies :00 am - Worship with Holy Communion August/September Messenger Articles Due Date :30 am - Tues. Ladies :00 am - Worship :30 am - Tues. Ladies :00 am - Worship Birthday Dimes for Missions :30 am - Tues. Ladies Office Summer Hours: Closed Monday. Tues. to Friday 9 am to noon AA meets Sun, Mon & Wed at 7 pm; Al-Anon meets Mon at 7 pm

8 PLAINVILLE United Methodist Church 56 Red Stone Hill Plainville, CT FORWARDING AND ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED DATED MATERIAL - PLEASE DO NOT HOLD PUMC Church Staff: Pastor The Rev. Russell Waldmann Secretary Mrs. Eliana Foertsch The Organist/Choir Director Mr. Sean Lewis Inside Custodian Mrs. Pamela Kendall Outside Custodian Mr. C.J. Bangloy Church Office Parsonage THE PLAINVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH JUNE 2015 / JULY 2015 "MESSENGER" OUR PURPOSE As members together in the body of Christ and in this congregation of the Plainville United Methodist Church, we renew our covenant to faithfully participate in the ministries of the Church by our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service, that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. GOD IS CALLING US TO BE AN OPEN, LOVING COMMUNITY OF FAITHFUL CHRISTIAN DISCIPLES.

MESSENGER Plainville United Methodist Church Rev. Stephen Volpe, Pastor Volume 20, no. 4 May 2016 Ema il:

MESSENGER Plainville United Methodist Church Rev. Stephen Volpe, Pastor Volume 20, no. 4 May 2016 Email: office@plainvilleumc.org or pastor@plainvilleumc.org Website: www.plainvilleumc.org Pastor s Page