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Note From the Pastor Bartlett Chapel News may 2015 I know that change is difficult, and it is very hard for Jean and I to say goodbye. Bartlett Chapel has been our home for six and a half years.

One of the great aspects of the United Methodist denomination is our appointment process. Pastors are appointed to churches by the bishop and cabinet, instead of being hired by individual churches.

The pastor remains a member of the Indiana Conference instead of an individual church.

1 Note From the Pastor Bartlett Chapel News may 2015 I know that change is difficult, and it is very hard for Jean and I to say goodbye. Bartlett Chapel has been our home for six and a half years. At the same time, I know the Rev. Jeff Reed and his wife, Linda, will find this church family to be very loving and supportive. One of the great aspects of the United Methodist denomination is our appointment process. Pastors are appointed to churches by the bishop and cabinet, instead of being hired by individual churches. This gives each pastor more authority as spiritual leader, worship leader, preacher and teacher, trainer of laity, administrative leader, and steward of vision. The pastor remains a member of the Indiana Conference instead of an individual church. As Bartlett Chapel looks at new ways to do ministry in a very changing community, Jean and I will keep you our prayers. I hope you will continue to pray for us as we go to Logansport. Pastor Don Save the date 2-6 p.m. Sunday, June 14: Thank you reception for Pastor Don and Jean and Pastor Dennis & Dorothy at Bartlett Chapel UMC! Ladies! Join us at 10:30 a.m. may 9 for a brunch In This Issue Pg Upcoming Sermons 2 Thank You s 2 General News 3 Monthly Calendar Online Graduation Open Houses 4 Vacation Bible School 4 Birthdays 5 Anniversaries 5 Bartlett History 5 Volunteer Schedule 6 facebook.com/ bartlettchapel This year, the United Methodist Women will host a brunch at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 9, for all ladies. Please invite your mother, daughters, sisters, friends, and neighbors of all ages! A tasty brunch is planned with drawings for prizes and a silent auction for gift baskets. Proceeds from the sale of the gift baskets will help send children who need financial assistance to church camp. The baskets will make great gifts for a wedding, birthday, shower, or even Mother s Day! Please R.S.V.P. as soon as possible by signing the sheet outside the church office. We look forward to seeing you! If you are interested in helping with this event, please contact Ruthanne Tsakrios at The brunch will replace the monthly meeting of the United Methodist Women.

2 UPCOMING SERMONS Sunday, May 3 What Is Real Love? - 1 John 4:7-21 Mother s Day Sunday, May 10 Being Faithful Takes Guts! - 1 John 5:1-6 Sunday, May 17 Answer the Call! - John 17:6-19 Sunday, May 24 Learn more about Kairos Ministry Sunday, May 31 Pastor Dennis Dodson preaching JUNE NEWS DEADLINE Sunday, May 10, is the deadline for the June Newsletter. You may turn items into the office or them to sarah@bartlettchapel.com. Please turn news in on time. Articles will not be able to be included when late. OFFICE CLOSED MAY 25, 29 The church office will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday and on Friday, May 29, for staff to attend the 2015 Indiana Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church in downtown Indianapolis. The church will be open regular office hours (9 a.m.-4 p.m.) Tuesday, May 26, through Thursday, May 28, during that week. For everything you ve done, for being the special people that you are, thank you so very much. Thanks for all the get well cards and prayers. These are the best meds I received. I miss everyone. I m feeling better. Thank you. In God s love, Geneva Lane Our sincere appreciation for all the prayers and concerns regarding the death of my mother, Ruby Lavely. Thank you so much for your donation to the GBS Foundation in the name of our mother. Your kindness and prayers are appreciated so much! Blessings, Lynn & John Almeras & family Dear Bartlett Chapel family, Thanks to all who expressed you love and concern for us at the loss of our brother, Ronald Dean 2 THANK YOU S Dodson, with your cards, calls, and prayers. You were a great source of strength to us all. love, The Dodson family Gail and Ken Soltis wish to thank Bartlett Chapel for the donation to the American Heart Association in loving memory of my mom, Jean Danhoff. I also would like to thank everyone for all the wonderful cards and phone calls. Mom will be greatly missed. Thank you also for the prayers and cards for Ken through his sickness. God has blessed us by walking with us, giving us strength to get through it. Blessings to all, Gail & Ken Soltis Ralph & Jan Kidder would like to thank everyone for your outpouring of sympathy with the passing of my mother, Elsie Cunningham Griffey. We felt so blessed that Pastor Don drove up to Kokomo for Mom s funeral. The memorial gift and cards from so many meant so much to us, and we are so thankful for all of you. We also want to thank Jo Ann Murray for putting my brother Dave Griffey on the prayer chain for so many posts, and for all the prayers from all of you who prayed for Dave, as well as my mom. It was very painful to let go of Dave. He was a wonderful brother, and we miss him so much. Mom, at 102 years, had lived a long life, and none of us ever thought she would be with us so long. Dave was much more difficult to let go of, and we ve grieved so much for his loss, even though we know both Mom and Dave are waiting for us in heaven. Thank you so much for all your prayers and cards. In Christ, Jan & Ralph Kidder

General Announcements MISSION TRIP INTEREST MEETING TO BE MAY 19 Are you interested in serving the Lord on a mission trip? Join Pastor Julie Macy and her husband, Kevin, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in the multipurpose room to learn more about how you can!

3 General Announcements MISSION TRIP INTEREST MEETING TO BE MAY 19 Are you interested in serving the Lord on a mission trip? Join Pastor Julie Macy and her husband, Kevin, at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in the multipurpose room to learn more about how you can! The Macys are planning a mission trip to Costa Rica next year (2016), and they would like to show you the joy of serving God there. All who are interested in gaining more information should attend the meeting. This will be an informational meeting only. Questions? Pastor Julie at (260) or pastorjulie@bartlettchapel.com. JOIN THE MARGE SQUAD THIS MONTH! Marge Squad, who knits and crochets blankets for Project Linus, will meet at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 13, and Wednesday, May 27, in Room 11 at the church. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to join us! Questions? Contact Leanna Sherman at (317) or creative-rn@prodigy.net. Bartlett chapel quilters meet may 27 The Bartlett Chapel Quilters May meeting has been moved from Monday, May 18, to Wednesday, May 27, (1 & 6 p.m.) at the Legan home, 492 N. Washington St., Danville. Questions? Call Rhonda or Jerry Legan at Books needed for lunch bunch Sisters in Fellowship is collecting new and used children s books for the Lunch Bunch held during the summer for children ages preschool to Grade 6. A collection box will be in our church lobby in front of the office through the month of May. Lunch Bunch is sponsored by our church s United Methodist Women and other local churches and provides a lunch for the children attending. Each child also receives a book. We are asking for your help in donating a book or two for this worthy cause. Thank you for your help! SAVE THE DATE FOR THE JUNE 20 RUMMAGE SALE Save the date! The United Methodist Women are having a fund-raising rummage/yard and bake sale from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, June 20. You will want to stop by the sale for great bargains. All sales support the mission and outreach work of the United Methodist Women. Please remember the sale as you spring clean! The UMW could use gently used books, furniture, clean light-weight summer clothing, toys, craft supplies, decorative items, and other household and treasures items you no longer want or need. Questions about what can be donated? Contact Ruthanne Tsakrios at Items may be left in the church s old coatroom. JULY 15: LUNCH BUNCH PACKING DAY The United Methodist Women will pack and deliver lunches to Crosswinds in Danville on Wednesday, July 15, for the summer Lunch Bunch program. Please save the date and watch the Chat for ways you can help! CELEBRATE 100 WITH um CHILDREN S HOME Everyone is invited 10 a.m. Saturday, July 11, to Bartlett Chapel UMC to help celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Indiana United Methodist Children s Home in Lebanon. The children s home will provide cake, speakers, and a video. The United Methodist Women, who are sponsoring the celebration, ask that everyone who attends bring an unwrapped gift from the school store wish list. You may find the complete wish list on the UMW bulletin board near the church s west doors or at webwishlist.pdf. The items will be used so that students who have earned points for proper behavior may cash in their points for a gift. 3

High school graduation open houses The congregation is invited to the following high school graduation open house celebrations.

Sunday, May 31 The Burns Home 7848 Tamarack Place, Avon Torie Mains & Dakota Mains 2-5 p.m. Saturday, May 30 Bartlett Chapel Shelter House Adriana Hershberger & Jordan Hershberger 2-4 p.

Bartlett Chapel s Everest VBS will be filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences that kids see, hear, touch, and even taste!

Children age 4 to Grade 6 are invited to join us from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June 8-12.

Winners will be personally contacted and announced on the Bartlett Chapel Facebook page May 31. Visit www.bartlettchapel.

4 High school graduation open houses The congregation is invited to the following high school graduation open house celebrations. Stop by & show our young adults you care! Rachel Nicole Burns 2-5 p.m. Sunday, May 31 The Burns Home 7848 Tamarack Place, Avon Torie Mains & Dakota Mains 2-5 p.m. Saturday, May 30 Bartlett Chapel Shelter House Adriana Hershberger & Jordan Hershberger 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 31 Bartlett Chapel Shelter House REGISTER YOUR CHILDREN NOW FOR JUNE 8-12 VBS! Bartlett Chapel s Everest VBS will be filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences that kids see, hear, touch, and even taste! We ll help kids discover how to see evidence of God in everyday life something we call God sightings! Children age 4 to Grade 6 are invited to join us from 6:30-8:30 p.m. June Register your children by May 30, and they will be entered to win a VBS song DVD ($15 value) or one of two VBS song CDs ($7 value). Winners will be personally contacted and announced on the Bartlett Chapel Facebook page May 31. Visit to download a VBS registration form or to download a flyer to invite a friend! These materials also are available on the bulletin board across from the church office. Questions or interested in volunteering? Pastor Julie Macy, Associate Pastor of Children s and Family Ministry, (260) or pastorjulie@bartlettchapel.com 4

5 1 Justin Griffith 2 Bill Burdsall, Rachel Burns 3 Amy Spicer 5 Keith Baldwin 6 Paul Morton 9 Troy Griffith, Rilieanne Palmer, Marge Woods 13 Dorothy Dodson, Faith Patterson 14 Evan Hibschman, Kathy Selch 15 Rhonda Legan 16 Carolyn Livingston 18 Nate Hibschman 19 Austin Campbell 20 Pam Logan 21 Cameron Johnson 22 Kayley Wagner may Birthdays 24 Martha Clift, Jo Ann Murray 26 Larry Stuffle 28 Jack Hensley 29 Rev. Donald Cline 31 Marilyn Wildman May Anniversaries 6 Julie & Jeff Hershberger 8 David & Jani Weir 18 Paul & Laura Smallwood 21 Mark & Kim Price 26 Gil & Susi Thibodeaux 28 Rob & Kelley Franklin Volunteers needed for kids worship We are looking for new volunteers to serve as assistants in Kids Own Worship and in the preschool and kindergarten Sunday School classes. These positions will be needed on a rotating basis. This is an especially great opportunity for youth to be looked up to as role models and start sharing their faith. We also need adults of any age to share their faith and help nurture these young children. If you can give up a Sunday now and then, please contact Ruth Ann Franklin at (317) Bartlett Chapel UMC 4396 E. Main St., Avon IN Worship Times Traditional Service 8:45 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10:00 AM Contemporary Service 11:00 AM Church Office: (317) Don Cline, Pastor (317) (cell) pastordon@bartlettchapel.com Julie Macy, Associate Pastor Children s & Family Ministry (260) (cell) pastorjulie@bartlettchapel.com Dennis Dodson, Pastor of Visitation (317) (cell) Trenton Prieshoff, Youth Pastor (317) (cell) trent@bartlettchapel.com Sarah Maisto, Administrative Assistant sarah@bartlettchapel.com BARTLETT HISTORY DO YOU REMEMBER WHEN? 50 Years Ago July 11, 1965 New church members were Joe & Naomi Thurmond. 40 Years Ago June 1, 1975 New members were Jim & Joanna Sell. 35 Years Ago June 8, 1980 New members were Ernie and Marlene Jones, Julie McClain Hershberger, Freda Wilson (Creech), Brenda Wilson (Short), Gary Hoover, Patty Smith, and Tony Stevenson. 20 Years Ago May 7, 1995 Ernest and Eva Pope became members. 15 Years Ago May 7, 2000 We held a church conference for the purpose of approaching final plans for construction of our new sanctuary. Rex McClain, Church Historian 5

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Bartlett. Chapel News. Are you plugged into the power? PLEASE SIGN UP NOW TO ATTEND OUR MAY 7 LADIES SPRING BRUNCH! may 2016. Bartlett Are you plugged into the power? When Norris Dam was first built in the hills of East Tennessee, a worker on the night shift noticed something that seemed very strange to him. He could not believe