TABERNACLE TIMES **** JUNE 2011 **** The Reverend Steven Bechtold Lourdes Matos Delgado Pastor Assistant Pastor Pat Inglis, Editor

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1 Being United in Christ Teaching the Word Loving and Caring Empowering and Enabling Disciples Responding to Needs UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, New Jersey Church Office (973) Website Address: bumcnj.org Address: FAX (973) The Reverend Steven Bechtold Lourdes Matos Delgado Pastor Assistant Pastor Pat Inglis, Editor TABERNACLE TIMES **** JUNE 2011 ****

2 Dear Friends, As I am writing this, Memorial Day Weekend is just a week away. Over the past thirteen years, each Memorial Day brings a memory of a phone message that was left for me during the parade in Branchville. It was a call from my District Superintendent, and I expected a short update on something for annual conference. Instead it was a call that changed the direction of my ministry. At that point, I had expected to be returning to the Branchville church for another year, but instead I was told that in a month I would be the pastor in Butler. To say that I was surprised was an understatement. To say that I was sad to be leaving a community that I had called home for thirteen years was also an understatement. But somehow I also knew that God had something great in store for the future, and so as I came to Butler I had faith that there was a blessing lying ahead. I was not disappointed. In fact, for the past thirteen years there were blessings that I have experienced in this congregation that never could have been imagined, most of which have come not from ministries started or programs accomplished, but in relationships with a congregation that has truly been amazing to serve: caring, supportive and encouraging. The journey we have traveled together has helped me to grow as a pastor and a person. You have stepped out in faith with me on some bold initiatives, and been willing to change and grow as the Spirit has led us. The ministry we have done together has prepared me for this new phase of serving God that, quite frankly, is still somewhat of an unknown to me. But I trust that God will provide, as God has provided throughout these past years together. The Butler United Methodist Church will always hold a prominent place in my heart. This is the church where my daughter was married and my grandson baptized. It is the congregation that stood with me in some of the most challenging struggles and the greatest joys. More than anything, I want to tell you all how thankful and grateful I am for all of you and all you have meant to me. As I move into my new phase of ministry, I know that you will have great days ahead with your new pastor. I ask you to support and encourage him as you have done for me, willing to grow and change with a new fresh vision that Mike will bring to you as you have done with me. Yet while our relationship as pastor and parishioner will change, we will always be brothers and sisters in Christ. Thank you all for who you have been, for what you have meant to me and my family, and for all you have given of yourselves so that the name of Jesus might be made known to our community and the world. June 11 page 2 In Christ, Pastor Steve

3 SENIOR WORSHIP & LUNCH Monday, June 6 th 11:00 am Invite a friend to this special time of worship followed by fellowship around the table. Everyone s invited, but please call the church office if you will be staying for lunch so we will know how many to prepare for, HELPING HANDS A Community Helping its Community The June Helping Hands Day will be June 11 th, and at least part of our team will be helping to spruce up the parsonage, as we prepare to welcome our new pastor. Won t you come out and lend a hand? We will meet in Fellowship Hall at 8:30am, and would appreciate any amount of time you can spare, as there are a variety of things which need to be done. As always, if you have something you could use that extra pair of hands to help with, or know of someone who would appreciate a helping hand, please let Jack Inglis know. You can give him a call at , or him at jackinglis1916@yahoo.com. Red Bird Breakfast Buffet in Fellowship Hall Sunday, June 12 th 11:00 AM Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit cup, juice, coffee, tea and more Tickets: $5.00 Adults $4.00 Children (10 & under) (On Sale in Coffee Hour & in the Church Office) Mark Your Calendar Now June 18 th, at 4:00 pm, will be a special celebration worship service commemorating the ministry of Pastor Steve here in Butler. Following the service the celebration will continue at a catered dinner in Fellowship Hall. If you haven t already ordered your tickets for the dinner, call Keith Worman ( ) right away, as there is a firm deadline of June 1 st for ticket orders. June 11 page 3

4 Help Needed Are you willing to help take care of the church lawns this summer? If so, please indicate which week you would be available on the signup sheet on the table in the Narthex. Gas and push-type or ride-on mowers are in the parsonage shed. If you need more information, see either Jack Inglis or Bill Bosland. Father s Day Honor Roll If you would like to honor a special man in your life your father, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher or friend, by including them in our Father s Day Honor Roll, please fill in the form below and put it in an envelope with a donation of $10 per name and either mail it to the church office, or drop it in the offering plate anytime before June 13 th. Please include the following on this year s Father s Day Honor Roll: (PLEASE PRINT) In Honor In Memory Name: Given By: Amount Enclosed: June 11 page 4

5 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES USHERS (Keith Worman ) Karl Barton, Captain Dewayne Davenport Charlie Smith Keith Worman June 5 th June 12 th June 19 th June 26 th GREETERS Gary Horn, Dennis Grossman Joan & Sam Adornetto Lin & Dan Hack Lynn Omodeo WORSHIP LEADERS Wayne Anderson Scott Lowe ACOLYTES (Alex Nafz ) Nicole Thomas Katie Smeilus COFFEE HOUR HOSTS (Cecelia Joseph ) Sandy Weigel SOUND TECHNICIAN Dan Hack June 5 th June 12 th June 19 th June 26 th Men s Sunday Red Bird Brunch Father s Day UMW The Campbells CALLING ALL MEN Men of all ages are invited to join the fun on Sunday, June 5 th as we host our first Men s Sunday. Preparations will begin at 8:00 AM, so in lieu of our usual sit down breakfast, a continental breakfast will be available that morning to enjoy as we set up for worship and our special tail gate Coffee Hour. Be sure to invite your friends and neighbors to this special worship service and come early to enjoy the fellowship with your friends from our church family and don t forget to wear your favorite team s jersey or t-shirt! June 11 page 5

6 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7pm Community of Faith 1 9:30am-12:30pm Gleaners 7pm Adult Bells 8pm Tabernacle Choir 2 6am Men s Bible Study Set up for Craft Fair 10-1 pm Gleaners 7pm Spanish Bible Study 3 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9:30-3:30pm Craft Fair 9:30-12:30pm Gleaners 10am NA Meeting 4 MEN S SUNDAY 5 8am Men s Breakfast 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:30am Sunday School 10:45am Coffee Hour 12:30pm Spanish Worship 11am Sr Worship/Lunch 4pm Confirmation Class 7-9pm Gleaners 7pm Spanish Prayer Service 6 7 7pm Bible Study Greater New Jersey Annual Conference June 1 st thru 4 th :30am Bible Study 7:30pm Adult Bells 9 6am Men s Bible Study 10-1 pm Gleaners 7pm Spanish Bible Study - King of Prussia, PA 10 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9:30-12:30pm Gleaners 10am NA Meeting 11 CONFIRMATION SUNDAY 12 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:30am Sunday School 11am Red Bird Brunch 12:30pm Spanish Worship 4pm Rev McCleary s Celebration Trinity UMC 7-9pm Gleaners pm Community of Faith 7pm Bible Study :30am Bible Study 7:30pm Adult Bells 16 6am Men s Bible Study 10-1 pm Gleaners 7pm Spanish Bible Study :30am Gleaners Devotions 9:30-12:30pm Gleaners 10am NA Meeting 4pm Worship / Celebration of Pastor Steve s ministry FATHER S DAY 19 Peace With Justice Sunday 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:30am Sunday School 10:45am Coffee Hour 12:30pm Spanish Worship pm Gleaners 7pm Trustees 7pm Spanish Prayer Service :30am Bible Study 23 6am Men s Bible Study 10-1 pm Gleaners 7pm Spanish Bible Study 24 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9:30-12:30pm Gleaners 10am NA Meeting :30am Worship, nursery 10:45am Coffee Hour 12:30pm Spanish Worship 9-11am Loaves & 7-9pm Fishes 6pm Naomi Circle 7-9pm Gleaners 7pm Community of Faith

7 I myself will prepare your way, leveling mountains and hills. I will break down bronze gates and smash their iron bars. I will give you treasures from dark, secret places; then you will know that I am the LORD and that the God of Israel has called you by name. Isaiah 45:2-3 BIBLE STUDY NEWS Wednesday Evenings in the Library from 7:00-8:30pm NO CLASS on June 1 st 2 sessions left on June 8 th & 15 th The Christian Atheist: Believing in God but living as if He doesn't exist, by Craig Groeschel Thursday Mornings 10:00 11:30am in the Library NO CLASS on June 2 nd or 30 th... Join us for Old Testament Challenge Vacation Bible School PANDAMANIA God's children of all ages...are invited to come check out the theme, music, where you can help... Tuesday, July 5, 2011 ~ 7:00-8:30pm If you can help for the week, a day, in preparation... VBS is August 22 nd August 26 th ~ "God is Wild About You" Mark your calendars Noah s Ark Board meeting Monday, July 11 th, 7:00 PM ALL CHURCH PICNIC - Save the DATE - Saturday, August 6, 2011 at beautiful Star Lake Camp. June 11 page 8

8 Hey Kids Kindergarten through 5 th Grade Register today for Vacation Bible School. Completed forms, along with the $5 registration fee, may be left in the VBS box in the Noah s Ark entranceway. Registration Form (One Per Child) Child s name: Child s age: Date of birth: Last school grade completed: Name of parent(s): Street address: City: State: ZIP: Home telephone: ( ) Parent/caregiver s cell phone: Home address: Home Church: Allergies or other medical conditions: In case of emergency, contact: Phone: Relationship to child: Crew number or name (for church use only): June 11 page 9

9 Peace With Justice Sunday June 19, 2011 In a world where 250,000 children are forced to be fighters or sex slaves, the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is the largest persistent violator, according to the United Nations Security Council. Because of the war, young boys are forced to enlist in the rebel army. Sexual assault of women and young girls has become the norm. Compounding the problem is conflict mineral, the selling of copper, tungsten, tin and other minerals to support war efforts. Unfortunately, minerals sold to global supply chains and corporations may be used as components for electronics that are part of our everyday lives: mobile phones, MP3 players and computers. United Methodists are trying to do something about it. Armed with a grant from the Peace with Justice Sunday offering, the Jerusalem Justice and Peace Ministry (JJPM) is assisting communities in the DRC. While physical and emotional healing is vital, the ministry also challenges unjust systems. We cannot keep quiet if there is something wrong, said JJPM executive Dr. Leonard Kabwita. JJPM workshops educate and empower Congolese people about justice issues in their communities and seek local solutions to close the gap between rich and poor. When you give to Peace with Justice Sunday, you support ministries in the DRC, the United States and worldwide to remove unjust systems and equip the victimized to live more fulfilled lives Craft Fair/Silent Auction/Second-Hand Market Place/Bake Sale Saturday, June 4 th, 9:30am - 3:30pm It s not too late to help! VOLUNTEER TODAY!!! Donations of new and like new items Homemade baked goods and treats Set up on Friday, 6/3 Clean up on Saturday, 6/4 Sales Help day of event Kitchen help for breakfast and lunch June 11 page 10 For more information and to sign up to help, please contact: Donna DLT0604@yahoo.com Linda oblarney@msn.com Your help will make our First Annual Event a huge success!

10 June has been designated as bags of rice and dried beans month for our Loaves & Fishes ministry. Please place your donations of those items or any of the items from the list below in the box at the entrance to the Narthex to help us meet the needs of this important ministry. Macaroni & Cheese Canned Tuna Canned Fruit Canned peas, carrots Mixed vegetables Canned tomatoes Boxed Cereals (hot & cold) Pancake Mixes Pancake Syrup Dried or Powdered Milk Peanut Butter Cooking Oil Pasta Pasta Sauce Boxed Potatoes Rice Side Dishes Bags of Rice Dried Beans Red or Black Jelly Strawberry & Grape Paper towels Toilet paper Tissues Toothpaste Shampoo Thank you for your generosity, Debby Smeilus, Coordinator Congratulations to all of these graduates who are members of our church family Daniel Bassett, the son of Kimberly Bassett Genier, is graduating from Rutland High School in Rutland, VT. He will attend SUNY Cobleskill, where he will major in landscape contracting/ business. Lauren Shepard, the daughter of Lori & Peter Shepard, is graduating from Butler High School, and will be attending William Paterson University in the fall. She has been accepted in the music education college. Adam Gleason, the son of Tracy & Bob Gleason graduated from Kean University with a degree in film and media. Lauren Pugh, the daughter of Bruce & Brooke Pugh, graduate cum laude from Villanova with a degree in electrical engineering. IN MEMORIAM Jesse Sampson April 30, 2011 June 11 page 11

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