TABERNACLE TIMES **** AUGUST 2015 **** Pastor Assistant Pastor Pat Inglis, Editor

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1 Being Unitedin Christ Teaching the Word Loving and Caring Empowering and Enabling Disciples Responding to Needs UNITED METHODISTCHURCH 5 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, New Jersey07405 Church Office (973) Website Address: bumcnj.org Address: FAX (973) Reverend Michael McKay Lourdes Matos Delgado Pastor Assistant Pastor Pat Inglis, Editor TABERNACLE TIMES **** AUGUST 2015 ****

2 MUSINGS FROM MIKE Doing Something You Don t Want To Over the last month or so I have come face to face with some new medical realities in my life. In the last six weeks I found that I have sleep apnea and I have begun using a C-PAP machine in the last week. To be blunt I hate every part of the process. I dislike having to admit that I am not as robust and indestructible as I always thought I was. When I first tried the mask at the sleep center it was not comfortable and I did not make it through the whole night wearing it. The mask itself and the machine that comes with it is one more piece of equipment, one more thing on my life to-do list that I have to attend to every day just one more way life becomes more and more complicated when I sometimes crave things being simpler. But This process was a moment of honesty where I faced the fact that I have not been sleeping well for a while now and I did what I needed to in order to do something about it. The mask and machine, as much as I dislike them, are a means to be able to sleep and rest fully so that I can be at my best; for God, for my kids and the people in my life, for all of you and the mission we share. I am telling you about this because I find that life is like this: - Sometimes you have to admit, I need help for God or anyone else to be able to move in your life. - Sometimes a good goal (my health or spiritual well-being) can carry a big price tag (C-PAP or getting serious about your faith and spiritual life). - Funny thing, the more you do life with God s help the better you get at it. I prayed hard as I brought the machine home and began to use it and I am happy that I have so far been able to use it for full nights and I am hopeful. August 15 page 2 (continued on page 3)

3 MUSINGS FROM MIKE (continued from page 2) For me, this journey of the last few weeks has been a helpful and humbling reminder of what we do around here as a church: - Tell the truth about what we need, especially when we need help. - Take healthy and appropriate steps to get the help we need. - Have enough humility to let the process work for us and in us. - And then take that experience and let it drive us to be there for others in Jesus name. Make no mistake, I will dislike the darn machine as long as I have it, but I am deeply grateful to God that it is available for me and that God helped me to let go of my own pride so I can use it. What are you needing to do that your brothers and sisters in faith can stand by you and help? Grace and Peace, Pastor Mike A MONTH OF SUNDAYS FOR AUGUST 2015 Pastor Mike will continue the sermon series on The Parables of Jesus during August: August 2 nd : Communion, Scripture: Matthew 13:1-9, Sermon: Making Life Count August 9 th : Scripture: Luke 15:1-7 Sermon: The Relentless Love of God August 16 th : Scripture: Matthew 18:23-30 Sermon: Forgiveness Matters August 23 rd : Scripture: Luke 10:25-37 Sermon: The Meaning of Love August 30th: Scripture: Luke 12:13-21 Sermon: Missing the Point August 15 page 3

4 Won t You Join us for Bible Study. A Woman s Heart God s Dwelling Place An in-depth, multi-generational Bible Study of the Old Testament Tabernacle by Beth Moore continues Thursday mornings, 10:00 11:30am in the Library, through August 20th. Beth Moore invites you to enter the sanctuary of your God and to let Him reveal marvelous mysteries to you. Come when you can, leave when you must, please give it a try! The Life You ve Always Wanted Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People by John Ortberg 6 week session suggested donation $10 for cost of study guide, continues on Wednesday evenings, 7:00-8:30pm in the Library, through August 19 th. COMING IN SEPTEMBER Beginning on Sunday, September 20 th, we will begin a sermon and small group series entitled: THE CALL The Life and Message of The Apostle Paul Paul is the author of one third of the material in the New Testament through his letters and he was also part of the wave of followers of Jesus that went into the Roman Empire in the first century. Through their lives and work, we have the faith that we live today. The sermons and small groups will be geared to you taking Paul s message of the first century and seeing how it applies to your world and life in the 21 st century. Sign ups will be available over the summer. Plan to be a part of this group and teaching ministry. CHRISTIAN DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL Looking for a home away from home for your 2 or 3 year old? Noah s Ark is a spacious, loving daycare/preschool where the love of Jesus is modeled, Bible stories and songs are shared and your child will learn, grow and develop in a kind and nurturing environment. Open 7 am 6pm, Monday Friday. Call for a tour. August 15 page 4

5 RED BIRD MISSION ROUND UP From July 11 th -18 th Butler UMC sent 30 people (10 of whom were first time attendees) to Red Bird Mission as part of an overall group of 126 people from 10 United Methodist Churches. Thanks to your support and your prayers we traveled safely and well together. During the week we accomplished the following: - Stripped and redid 1 ½ shingle roofs, while repairing a badly worn chimney on one. - Installed two metal roofs. - Installed and painted siding over a whole house. - Installed porch railings, steps, and gate; and built a stoop for someone s home. - One group had to shift gears from interior repairs to a living room ceiling to retarring a leaking tin roof so that the interior repairs could begin. - Eaves and fascia boards were repaired and replaced so that new gutters could be installed on a home. - One home received the beginnings of a 10x12 room addition for their family. - Several homes had interior walls moved, repaired, and/or replaced. - Two kitchen remodelings were done on the Red Bird campus and a bathroom was repaired and renewed. Thanks to all of you who supported us daily with prayer. Special thanks to: - Pat Inglis who handles the money and so many details for Butler and the whole group. - Jack Inglis who gets us great deals on transportation for the week. - Hugo Amaro, Tracey Gleason, Pat Inglis, and Adam Gleason who gave leadership as Team Leaders on the work sites. Thanks to the 35 households who stepped forward and supported the team with your gifts, and to all who attended and supported the Red Bird Brunches in the winter and spring. Thanks to the good folks of Red Bird who opened their homes and lives to us in remarkable ways. Thanks above all to God, who was active and present in every part of the journey and adventure we shared together. There will be a Red Bird Sunday before the summer is over and we will be hosting a thank you for everyone who supported us this year. Red Bird 2016 is July 16 th 23 rd, Signups begin in January August 15 page 5

6 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 9:30am English Worship/sanctuary 9:30am Hispanic Worship/library 10:30am VBS Prep 10:45am Coffee Hour 2 7 9pm Gleaners 3 6:30pm Al Anon in Library 4 7pm Bible Study 7:15pm Zumba in Hall 5 10am Bible Study 7pm Spanish Bible Study 6 6am Men s Bible Study 10 1 pm Gleaners 7pm Support Group 7 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 1 9am Zumba/Fellowship Hall 10 am NA Meeting 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 8 9am Zumba/Fellowship Hall 10 am NA Meeting :30am English Worship/sanctuary 9:30am Hispanic Worship/library 10:30am VBS Prep 10:45am Coffee Hour 7 9pm Gleaners 6:30pm Al Anon in Library 7pm Bible Study 7:15pm Zumba in Hall 10am Bible Study 7pm Spanish Bible Study 7pm Al Anon Study Group 6am Men s Bible Study 10 1 pm Gleaners 7pm Support Group 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9am Zumba/Fellowship Hall 10 am NA Meeting :30am English Worship/sanctuary 9:30am Hispanic Worship/library 10:30am VBS Prep 10:45am Coffee Hour 7 9pm Gleaners 6:30pm Al Anon in Library 7pm Bible Study 7:15pm Zumba in Hall 10am Bible Study 7pm Spanish Bible Study 6am Men s Bible Study 10 1 pm Gleaners 7pm Support Group 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9am Zumba/Fellowship Hall 10 am NA Meeting 9:30am English Worship/sanctuary 9:30am Hispanic Worship/library 10:30am VBS Prep 10:45am Coffee Hour 23 9:30am 12:30pm VBS 7 9pm Gleaners 9 11am Loaves & 7 9pm Fishes 24 9:30am 12:30pm VBS 6:30pm Al Anon in Library 25 9:30am 12:30pm VBS 6pm Support Group 7:15pm Zumba in Hall 26 9:30am 12:30pm VBS 6pm VBS Picnic 7pm Spanish Bible Study 7pm Al Anon Study Group 27 6am Men s Bible Study 9:30am 12:30pm VBS 10 1 pm Gleaners 7pm Support Group 28 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9am Zumba/Fellowship Hall 10 am NA Meeting :30am English Worship/sanctuary 9:30am Hispanic Worship/library 10:45am Coffee Hour 4pm Party for Cari Cruz at First UMC, Newton 7 9pm Gleaners 31

7 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES USHERS (Keith Worman ) August 2 nd We Need You! Youth Families Volunteers ACOLYTES (Alex Nafz Madison Malone Samantha Suter COFFEE HOUR HOSTS Sandy Weigel Donna Tintle August 9 th August 16 th August 23 rd August 30 th tthews Merle Miller and Lin & Dan Hack Isabelle Butler The Nafz family OPEN Please sign up August 2 nd August 9 th August 16 th August 23 rd August 30 th SOUND TECHNICIAN (Dan Hack ) Scott Lowe VIDEO TECHNICIAN (Pat Inglis ) Jeff Matthews Pat Inglis Pam Campbell Jeff Matthews Pam Campbell COUNTERS (Tim Campbell ) August 2 nd Janet Spagnola, Betty Greig, Tim Campbell August 9th Dawn Kruimer Connie House, Sandy Smith August 16 th Carroll Campbell Gene Barton, Vicki Boyd August 23 rd Maurice Cailleteau. Dot Cailleteau, Alison Bisanti August 30 th Linda Meilan, Helen Guenter, Karen Bailey VOLUNTEERS NEEDED A sign-up sheet for helping to keep the church lawn mowed this summer can be found in the Narthex. There are both push type or ride-on mowers to use, and if you have any questions you can speak to Bill Bosland or Jack Inglis about where to find them, etc. Please help out when you can to keep the grounds looking good during the warm summer months. Thank you for your service! August 15 page 8

8 Vacation Bible School 2015 JOURNEY OFF THE MAP: UNKNOWN TO US. KNOWN TO HIM. Just as Daniel and is friends stepped into uncharted territory and found that God still had a plan, kids can begin to understand that obedience to God does not always lead to the expected. The journey of a lifetime begins with an exciting relationship with Jesus that continues into eternity. Whenever faced with the unexpected, kids can know to listen for God s direction: This is the way. Walk in it. Monday, August 24 through Friday August 28, :30 AM 12:30 PM All Kids entering Kindergarten through 5 th grade are invited to join a crew and all Kids entering 6 th grade and older are invited to join the leadership team! Registration is $20/child for the entire week full of exciting Bible Stories, Music, Crafts, Games and Snacks. A registration form is included in this copy of the Tab Times and at the display in the entryway of Noah s Ark Christian Daycare and Preschool where the form and registration fee may be returned Monday Friday, 7am-6pm. Any questions, please call Pam at x15 or pamw@optonline.net You are invited to a Thank You Party for Cari Cruz Sunday, August 30th 4:00 to 7:00pm First United Methodist Church 11 Ryerson Avenue, Newton, NJ Cari has served Skylands District for the past 15 years as our Administrative Assistant. She has received a new position in the Annual Conference and we want to gather to offer our thanks for her many years of faithful service. We are asking those who are able to assist with food by bringing covered dish to share. Dessert and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP via and indicate if you are able to bring an appetizer, main dish, or side dish. We look forward to seeing you and celebrating Cari s ministry. RSVP by to Rev. Steven G. Bechtold Skylands@gnjumc.org August 15 page 9

9 REGISTRATION FORM Child s name Parent/Guardian s Name: Address (street address, city, state & zip code) Mailing Address (if different than above) Phone Numbers: Home Work Cell Age Information Birth date Last school grade completed Medical or other information we might need to know (please include food allergies) Emergency Contacts (other than listed above) Name Phone # Name Phone # Dismissal Information Who may pick up your child at the end of each VBS day? Other information Does your child attend Sunday School? If so, where? If your child is visiting our church, who is he/she a guest of? May we have permission to photograph your child? Yes No May we have permission to use your child s photograph for the purpose of promotion? Yes No Please complete a separate form for each child attending, and drop off in the box located in the Noah s Ark entryway along with the $20 registration fee. August 15 page 10

10 RECENT BAPTISM Our Food Pantry welcomes donations of all the items on the list below as we strive to keep our shelves stocked to meet the needs of many in our area. If you could pick up an item or two the next time you are shopping, it would be greatly appreciated. Please place your donations in the new cabinet 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 Tomato Sauce Pasta Pasta Sauce Boxed Potatoes Rice Side Dishes Bags of Rice Dried Beans Red or Black Jelly Strawberry & Grape Paper towels Toilet paper Tissues Napkins Toothpaste Shampoo Thank you for your generosity, Debby Smeilus, Coordinator IN MEMORIAM On Sunday, July 26, 2015 Jake Ryan Johnston, son of Janan & William Johnston Jr, was baptized during worship. On July 17, 2015, Dorothy Catracchia, passed away in hospice care at the North Port, Florida home she shared with her husband, Albert, since They previously lived in Butler for nearly 50 years. Family was the most cherished in the generous hear of this loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Dorothy is also survived by a daughter Diane and son-in-law Rich Fay, also of North Port, FL; a grandson, Brian Fay, his wife Sarah, two greatgrandchildren, Andrew and Reagan, all of Ovideo, FL. Dorothy was a faithful member of the Butler United Methodist Church for 47 years. She tirelessly served the Lord through her beloved church as treasurer, office receptionist, choir member, church fair worker, and while an original member of the Naomi Circle of the United Methodist Women, Dottie organized their bereavement luncheons, an outreach that was her most passionate endeavor. Condolences may be sent to the family at: Mr Al Catracchia Mr & Mrs R. Fay 4151 Altemers St 3118 Ridgewood Dr North Port, FL North Port, FL August 15 page 11

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