The Outreach. Meet Dr. John Whitley. The newsletter of the Milford United Methodist Church. May 2017 Milford, NH

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1 The Outreach The newsletter of the Milford United Methodist Church May 2017 Milford, NH Meet Dr. John Whitley I N S I D E T H I S I S S U E : Meet Dr. John Whit- 1 Pastor s Message 2 Our MUMC Family Out in the World Financials 4 Crop Walk 5 Music Notes Equipment Youth Group 6 Share Community Supper Lamplighters 8 Aa Council News 9 Yard Sale 10 Wanakee 10 Hodge Podge 11 Church Groups 12 May Calendar On April 17 the Staff Parish team was introduced to Dr. John Whitley who will be the new pastor at MUMC as of July 1. Pastor John has a BA in Religion from Florida State, a Masters from Yale Divinity and a TH. D from Harvard Divinity. He has been serving as a part time pastor in New England since 2015 at Community UMC in Brighton, MA. John will be commissioned as a Provisional Elder in the New England Conference in June of 2017 when he will officially take on the title of Reverend. His previous work includes furniture sales, youth counseling, archive work, teaching and editing. John has been on the Board of Directors of a housing project in Allston, MA on behalf of his current ministry. He has also been involved in Imagine No Malaria and he has made good connections with Cooper Community Center (Roxbury, MA) in his current appointment. Pastor John has a lifelong passion for ministry and theological study and finds great joy in helping others to find and deepen their lives of faith and live out their calling to be instruments of God s grace in the world. Pastor John is married to Elizabeth Whitley. They have 3 children: Will (Age 10), Leila (Age 8) and Sybil (2 Months). SPRC will be working with Pastor John over the next several weeks to assist in making his transition as smooth as possible. More information will follow in next month s bulletin.

2 A Message from Pastor Casey What a great April just experienced. Now on to May. May is my last month leading worship at MUMC except for June 18, my last Sunday. I write that with a heavy heart. Certainly my appointment in Maine is like going home, a place near and dear to me yet at the same time I will be leaving some wonderful friends behind and a church family who have increasingly over the last year been more accepting and open and have accomplished so much for God in community. Praise be! I have been in ministry close to 30 years and yet God continues to surprise me. You d think I d realize by now that as much as we might like to know and plan our future, God s hands still have the final push. When moving to Milford I did not expect to leave in 2 years time yet with MUMC s help (for the good and bad!) I am leaving as a stronger person, more convinced than ever that God s love is wider than any voice that says otherwise. A visitor to church yesterday from California sought us out specifically because MUMC is a reconciling congregation. Not the first visitor to say that! There were so many people welcoming her I had to wait my turn. Keep it up MUMC, and you will make an incredible amount of new disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world. MUMC has changed so much this year, no matter what it took to get to this point. It is a stronger, more vital congregation in the ways that make a difference, in the ways that make disciples, in the ways that lead to God s future. May this last month together be one of joy, laughter, fellowship and love. See you in church. Outreach Page 2

3 This Month s Lectionary May 7- Acts , Psalm 23, 1 Peter 2:19-25, John 10:1-10 Our MUMC Family Out in the World! May 14- Acts 7:55-60, Psalm 31:1-5, Peter 2:2-10, John 14: 1-14 May 21 Acts 17: 22031, Psalm 66: Peter 3:13-20, John 14:15-21 May 28 Acts 1:6-14, Psalm 68:1-10, 32-35, 1 Peter 4:12-14, 5:6-11, John 17:1-11 Congratulations to Jason St. Jean on his recent promotion! Yay for Libby St.. Jean for her role as Glinda in the Amherst PTA production of Wizard of Oz. This play also starred Lincoln and Grace St. Jean and Grace O'Shaughnessy. Hope I didn t miss anyone else. Congrats to you all! What a talented church family we have! Let s congratulate these successes: Shannon Drew will be attending Hobart & William Smith College in the fall. Also this fall, KJ Ammon will be attending Clemson s Architecture program. Luke Betlak leaves May 2nd, for 4 months of training at FAA school in Oklahoma City. Max Ayotte for being accepted to the UNH &UMass Lowell honors program. Can we also get a big hoorah! for Stephanie Kimner s rugby team that won Beast of the East Collegiate Rugby Tournament making Roger Williams University Division 2 Champions. Outreach Page 3

4 Financial Reports From Kirk Randlett, for the Finance Committee Milford UMC through March 2017 $60, $50, $40, $30, $20, $46, $50, $33, $10, $0.00 $0.00 Gifts Collection Expenses Ttl Mission Shr due Mission Shares Paid YTD Financials through February, 2016 Gifts Collection $46, Expenses $50, Total Mission Share due $33, Mission Shares Paid $0.00 Outreach Page 4

5 Souhegan Valley Crop Walk From Pat Rafter Music Notes From Sally Landis Looking for a good showing from MUMC. There are 2 courses, 2 mile and 6 mile. If you can't walk find someone you can sponsor! For more info contact Pat Rafter. (icu2per@aol.com or ) or visit the Crop Walk table in the Narthex. Remember we can all pray for a successful event! May 7, 2 P.M. at St. Patrick's church. Mark your calendars for our spring concert on Sunday May 21, 2017, at 7 p.m. We are excited to bring you a concert entitled Is That a Hymn I Hear? which will be based on beloved hymns of our faith. Each musical group including the MUMC Band, Praise Band, Bell, Grace Notes Ensemble and of course, the Chancel, will be doing arrangements of familiar hymn tunes. We will also be inviting the audience to sing some favorites too. So you get two for one an awesome concert and a fun hymn sing. Please plan to join us and invite family and friends so that we can fill the sanctuary with music and then have a time of refreshments and fellowship afterwards. I look forward to seeing you there! Outreach Page 5

6 Youth Group News From Kerri-Lynn Kimner The youth group will be holding the last event of the year on Friday May 12, from 7-9 p.m. (Rain date May 19) Join us for a bonfire here on the church property. Come spend some time with friends, eat s mores, and enjoy a night around the fire. We hope to see you all! Willing recipients A young graduate longed for a certain sports car and knew his dad could afford it. So on the big day, he was infuriated to receive instead a leather-bound, embossed Bible. He threw it down and left for good. Years later, after his father died, the son entered his father s study with sorrow and regret. Sorting through belongings, he found the gift and this highlighted verse: If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father who is in heaven give good things to those who ask him! (Matthew 7:11, ESV). Suddenly something dropped from the back of the Bible: a key with a tag from the dealer of the car he d wanted long ago. On the tag was his graduation date and the words Paid in Full. How often we miss out on God s generous gifts because they come packaged differently than we expect! At graduation and throughout life may we be open to every gift God bestows on us with a Father s deep love. Published in: May 2017 In May we are collecting Canned Ham, Side Dishes (seasoned pasta mix, hamburger helper, etc.), Ravioli & Beefaroni. If you see any of these folks around church or town, be sure to wish them a happy day! Birthdays: May 10 May 14 May 17 May 21 May 26 May 28 May 31 Anniversaries: May 4 May 15 May 26 May Birthdays & Anniversaries Leslie Drew Theresa Carey Sarah Theriault Nyomi Guzman Jenny Lawton Jerry Theriault Shirley Blair Martin Betelak Ray Guzman Nancy Tong Pat & Steve Rafter Jim & Mary Tyler -Wall Clarence & Shirley Blair If you would like to be included in the birthday and anniversary list, please Callie in the office at office@milfordumc.org. Thanks! Outreach Page 6

7 Share Community Supper From Kerri-Lynn Kimner MUMC and the Milford Congregational Church will host our next Share Community supper on Tuesday, May 30. We had seventy-five people at our last supper in April. This is a weekly event that is hosted by various area churches and service groups. We usually feed around 80 people and it is a wonderful community event. There are many ways you can help. We need people to bake desserts, set up, and clean up. There will be sign-up sheets in the Narthex toward the middle of May. If you have questions, please contact Kerri-Lynn Kimner. kkimner@gmail.com Bring Your Mom for Ice Cream Looking for something nice to do for Mom this Mother s day? Are your pockets empty? Surprise her with an ice cream treat that you will have no problem affording, as long as you bring her and you will get one too. RSVP!! RSVP to office@milfordumc.org or and say you want to treat your Mom (or someone you think of as Mom, or your Grandmother) to an ice cream sundae on May 13. From 6 p.m-7p.m. She will love it and you ll be her favorite!! Admission = one woman you think of as mom Outreach Page 7

8 Lamplighter s Bible Study From Carol Rowlette & Elaine Driscoll "A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse: from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on himthe spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and of power, the spirit of knowledge and of fear of the Lord and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. Isaiah 11: 1 3 In the many prophecies to follow, Isaiah warns the nation of God s anger and judgements on their rebellion. Chapter 4:1 The Lord will have compassion on Jacob; Once again he will choose Israel and will settle them in their own land. Aliens will join them and unite with the house of Jacob. All women are invited to join us as we continue with our study of Isaiah. Within our group we use a variety of study Bibles which help us to gain understanding and encourage interesting discussions. Jewelry Collection for New England Conference Youth Ministry Programs Due to the success of our Annual Conference sales of new and gently used jewelry over the past three years, we would like to continue the tradition with a twist. Future sales will benefit youth programming in the New England Conference such as: Taize Scholarships Mission of Peace Scholarships Exploration conferences for youth/ young adults sensing a call to ministry Mission Trips Creating new youth programs within the New England boundaries There are many ways to help: Distribute/ post flyer Set up collection sites in your local church and / or community Send new or gently used jewelry to the attention of Brenda Borchers at New England Conference, PO Box 249, Lawrence, MA,01842 Give Jewelry donations to your District Superin tendent Purchase Jewelry at Annual Conference for very reasonable prices Spread the Word!!! We meet every Wednesday from 1 3 p.m., beginning with coffee/ tea and refreshments, followed by prayer concerns and Bible study. Many prayers have been lifted for those in need and we encourage you to share your concerns. For further information call Elaine or Carol Outreach Page 8

9 Administrative Council News From Callie McMahon This month at Administrative Council we celebrated the joy of our Holy week and Easter Services. What a moving time to be in church! Walking through Holy week with Jesus contemporaries was thought provoking, it really felt like we were seated with Jesus at the last Supper and on Easter, we learned about the meaning of empty tomb from May Magdeline. CAM Needs Christian Aftercare Ministries is always in need of new, gently used and in good repair: microwaves (small or medium), TV's, refrigerators (small), coffeemakers, winter clothes, shoes, socks, sneakers (athletic shoes), boots, slacks (Dockers), pots and pans, gift cards, towels, sheets (single or double), tableware, etc. Items may be placed in the CAM box in the church foyer, or transported directly to their building at 50 Lowell Street in Manchester. Contact the office if you d like more information Trustees has completed the parsonage and church walk-thru and have a punch list to work especially as we anticipate the arrival of our new pastor. Trustee s also announced that Levi Sunday will be May 21 after services. There is plenty to be done. Our Youth group is getting ready to celebrate the end of their year with a bon-fire and will be preparing for their mission trip fast approaching. They had 2 successful fundraisers and are expecting kids to attend the mission trip. Sign up to walk in the Crop walk on May 7, bring your Mom for ice cream on May 13th, and plan to attend the concert on the 21st. So much to do here! I Love MUMC Outreach Page 9

10 Spring Yaaaard Sale Yard Sale Quick Reminders From Pat Rafter Drop off dates May 27 and June 10, 9-a.m.- 11 a.m. Remember items should be clean and in working order. No electronics, exercise equipment or stuffed animals unless clean with original tags. Clothing is being accepted, for a rummage sale Kerri-Lynn Kimner is organizing. Please no underwear or socks. Coming in June June 10 Yard Sale Drop Off It s Time for Camp Wanakee From Kerri-Lynn Kimner & Nancy Tong It s getting warmer and we are one more month closer to summer! The 2017 Summer Camping Program is on the Wanakee Website. There are several new camps this summer. Log onto to see what programs are being offered. MUMC is committed to sending as many children to camp as possible. To assist with this, MUMC is committed to giving scholarships to campers wishing to attend Wanakee. We have pledged over the years to provide half scholarships to any child wishing to go to Wanakee. Scholarship money will be based on half of the tier three price of the camp. Checks for half of the amount of the camp will be given directly to the family. Parents are responsible for registering their child(ren). Register early, as some camps fill up quickly. Please let us know if you have a child attending camp this summer and if you would like a scholarship. Thank you for supporting Camp Wanakee! Nancy Tong wlctongn@hotmail.com Kerri-Lynn Kimner kkimner@gmail.com June 17 Yard Sale Outreach Page 10

11 Donate Bread Loaves on Sunday, May 7. Please remember to bring a loaf of bread (plain or wheat, no specialty breads) to be placed in the basket at the altar. The bread loaves will be delivered to SHARE, the local food pantry, on Monday morning and should not be past the expiration! date. Office Hours Monday - Friday 10 a.m. 2 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays & Fridays call ahead Our hours vary throughout the week. If you need to be sure someone is here, please call ahead. The Friday Night Home Group loves to see movies and we go quite often. If you are interested in knowing when we are going next, call Callie at We d love to have you join us. Do You Have a Name Badge? Name badges can be printed up anytime by signing up for one on the clipboard on the welcome table in the narthex. Please write out exactly how you would like your name printed. When the badge is ready, it will be left for you on the welcome table and can be stored on one of the bulletin boards located by the windows in the foyer. A Sign Of Honor Even he who died for us upon the cross, in the last hour, in the unutterable agony of death, was mindful of his mother, as if to teach us that this holy love should be our last worldly thought the last point of earth from which the soul should take its flight to heaven. Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Outreach Page 11

12 Committees, Groups and Ministries If you are interested in becoming involved with, or learning more about, a committee or group on the calendar, here s who to talk to. Administrative (Ad) Council: Callie McMahon Reviews monthly committee meetings, discusses pending issues and votes on church- wide decisions. Adult Mission Trip Steve Rafter Bell : Mary Tyler-Wall For adults and older kids interested in handbell ringing. Christian Aftercare Ministry: Donna Daley Serving primarily men leaving prison, helping them settle in new homes and productive, positive lives. Chancel : Sally Landis Open to adults and teens interested in singing in the Chancel at the second service. Community Supper: Kerri-Lynn Kimner A supper we host at SHARE in Milford every 6-8 weeks. Volunteer to help bake or prep ahead of time, or to work at the supper itself. Home Groups: Pastor Casey Collins, Steve Rafter (Thursday) or Callie McMahon (Friday) Expands spiritual experience in a social context, meeting at a host s homes. Lamplighters: Elaine Driscoll & Carol Rowlette A Bible-study group for women. Nominations: Pastor Casey Collins Matches people with the committees they might be interested in serving on. Outreach: Pat Rafter Focuses on ways our church can reach out to the local, regional and international community. Praise Band: Steve Rafter, Lisa Payne, Rudy Rumhor Contemporary Christian music that plays at the first service on Sunday. Safe Space: Pastor Casey Collins A group for conversation for young adults. Staff Parish Relations (SPR): Kathy Wood & Claire Holston The committee that acts as liaison between our staff and the congregation. Stephen Ministry: Callie McMahon Provides confidential one-on-one Christian care with trained lay ministers. Sunday School: Callie McMahon Chooses curriculum, helps prepare teachers, runs the Sunday School from September-June. Trustees: Steve Rafter Oversees and facilitates the care and keeping of the church building and parsonage. White Tops: Everett Gale A social group for retired men of all denominations. Worship Committee: Cyndi Geiger & Carol Rowlette Plans and facilitates Sunday service needs and organizes special Sundays Worship Design: Steve Rafter Plans music and worship for the contemporary Sunday service. Vacation Bible School: Vacancy Plans and hosts VBS, which runs one week during the summer. VOICE Giving voice to the marginalized in our community. Kara Ammon Youth Group: Tom Knapp & Kerri-Lynn Kimner Organizes and hosts Youth Group for middle and high school kids in our congregation. Runs September-May. Youth Mission Trip Tom Knapp & Kerri-Lynn Outreach Page 12

13 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 7 Outreach Committee White Tops 1 Lamplighters Sunday Morning Services: 8:30 Spirit Celebration 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Traditional Service 7 Worship Committee 4 6 Handbell 7:15 Chancel 5 7:30 Praise Band Denotes Hand Bells MUMC Band Rehearsal 6:30 Youth Mission meeting 8 7 Trustee s Committee White Tops 1 Lamplighters 6:30 Stephen Ministry supervision 11 6-SPRC 6 Handbell 7:15 Chancel 12 7 Youth Bonfire 7:30 Praise Band p.m. Take Your Mom for Ice cream RSVP 14 Mother s Day 15 4:30 Depart for Transition Meeting 7 Finance Committee White Tops 1 Lamplighters 7 Ad Council 18 6 Handbell 7:30 Chancel 19 7:30 Praise Band Spring Concert Rehearsal 10-1 Crafting MUMC Band Rehearsal 7 Spring Concert White Tops 1 Lamplighters 25 6 Handbell 7:30 Chancel 26 7:30 Praise Band Yard Sale Drop off Memorial Day Outreach Page 13

14 Milford United Methodist Church 327 No. River Rd PO Box 476 Milford, NH (603) May 2017 Sunday Worship Times: 8:30 Contemporary Worship* 9:30 Sunday School 10:30 Traditional Worship* Milford United Methodist Church A Reconciling Church Discover the Joy! Our Mission: The Milford United Methodist Church exists to help all people discover the joy of knowing and serving Jesus Christ. Our Vision: We will help all people discover the joy of knowing and serving Jesus Christ by: Providing joyful and meaningful worship experiences. Establishing and encouraging small groups for study, support, prayer, fellowship and service. Empowering people to discover, develop, and deploy their gifts for ministry. Reaching out beyond our congregation in Christian love and service. Our Values: We commit ourselves to: Know scripture and live it. Act with integrity. Be faithful to Jesus Christ, our families, and our church family. Strive for excellence in all we do for the Lord. Celebrate the ministry of all Christians, lay and ordained. Treat all people with respect and sensitivity. Encourage people to grow in Christ. Care for the spiritual, emotional, and physical needs of all people. Welcoming & Inclusion Statement: Milford United Methodist Church is a welcoming and inclusive church which celebrates that all persons are created in God s image and are of sacred worth. We welcome and serve persons without regard to age, race, culture, sexual orientation, gender identity, family configuration, religious background, economic status, or developmental and physical abilities. Milford United Methodist Church recognizes the diversity of the Body of Christ and gives thanks to God for this divine gift. We invite ALL to discover the joy of knowing and serving Jesus Christ.