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1 The 2018 June Chimes to the Church you remember..welcome Home to St. John s! Prayer List Please keep in your thoughts and prayers all of our shut-ins and the following members, David Hummel, Lois Boldt, Rev. Harold Beesley, Jean Livingston, Alison Armstrong, Donna Hewitt, Barb Smith, Glenda Prescott, Brooke (McDonald) Hall, Dorothy Zerger, Barbara & Mel Cunningham, Mary Lou Hostetler, Jeanette Morris, Faith Kelly, Doris Sheets, Sandra Donson, Paula Hatfield, Paxton Hill, Debi Snow, Marie Conner, Brian Lensink, John & Machele West, Sylvia Yaekle, Relna Cornell, Linda Wolfle, Dick Boyd. Charles Dudley, Sherry Hupp, Jerry Goodman, Ruth Satterfield, Kate Hannum Rose, Elli Saari, Todd Baldosser & family, & the Frank & Vicky Davis Family. Please call the church office if you know of any sick or hospitalized members. Remember if you want someone on the prayer chain, you can fill out a card and drop it in the offering plate or call or Bea. Monthly Faith Promise goal $ 9, Income as of May 27, 2018 $ 7, Month to Date Balance ($ 2,431.00) Lachlan Roy Binning Born: January 15, 2018 Baptized: May 6, 2018 Parents: Sarah & Landon Binning Godparents: Elizabeth Sullivan and Ryan Binning Grandparents: Mark & Ann Sullivan, Linda Binning Greg & Aimee Binning Great Grandparents: John & Bea Goetz & Shirley Imler Thank You! Thank you to all my friends who helped celebrate my 90 th birthday! It was great to hear from my St. John s family. Thanks to Rev. Mark for his visits, calls, and prayers. God Bless! Phyllis Miller Thank you to everyone for your thoughts, prayers, and cards while my foot has been healing. A special thanks to Rev. Katrick for being at the hospital at the time of my surgery. Jane Shoemaker I would like to thank the dear members and friends of St John s for your thoughts, prayers, cards and visits during my mother s illness and passing. Through you, it gave me great comfort and assurance that God was with me and my family and for that, I am blessed to know each one of you. On behalf of my brothers Tim and Jeff, may God bless you and keep you. Terry Gano Congratulations to our Graduates (See page 5) And also to: Jesse Chirdon for making Otterbein s Spring Dean s List and earning Academic ALL-OAC honors as a student-athlete! Colleen Kroah made the Newark High School Principal s List. Matthew Kroah made the Heritage Middle School Honor Roll. Honor Flight Honor Flight Network is a non-profit organization created solely to honor America s veterans for all their sacrifices. We transport our heroes to Washington, D.C. to visit and reflect at their memorials. Weldon Dudley Jr., a member of St. John s, was a recent participant in the Honor Flight. We would like to thank him for his service to our country and congratulate him on this well-deserved honor!

2 Dear members and friends of St. John s: The glory of gardening: hands in the dirt, head in the sun, heart with nature. To nurture a garden is to feed, not just on the body but the soul. Alfred Austin On Mother s Day weekend, Laura s daughters, Emily and Kelsey, and our grandchildren, Eli and Stella, and I got our heads in the sun by surprising grandma with a raised garden. Operation Secret Garden could not have been pulled off without the help and expert advice of St. John s members Ed Hummel, Jeremy Hill and Sandy Johnson. Ed put together the frame, Jeremy cut the pieces for it and Sandy helped Kelsey and me to make good choices while shopping at Wilson s Garden Center. In case you are interested in knowing, we planted seedlings (tomatoes, green peppers, onions, chives and basil) and seeds (green beans and peas). The kids did a great job painting sticks to mark off the rows. We topped things off (pun intended) by planting flowers around the yard. It took close to fifty bags of soil to fill an 8x6 bed. Thanks to beneficial rains sent by God, our need for watering has been minimal. Though she had not been planning on getting her hands dirty, Laura thoroughly enjoyed her Mother s Day garden, especially setting aside that little corner just for Eli and Stella to play in the dirt. Whether you have a garden in the backyard or not, I thought you might enjoy some food to nurture your souls with these verses from an unknown author. Plant three rows of peas: Peace of mind Peace of heart Peace of soul Plant four rows of squash: Squash gossip Squash indifference Squash grumbling Squash selfishness Plant four rows of lettuce: Lettuce be faithful Lettuce be kind Lettuce be obedient Lettuce really love one another No garden should be without turnips: Turnip for meetings Turnip for service Turnip to help one another Water freely with patience and Cultivate with love. There is abundance in your garden... Because you reap what you sow. To conclude our garden, We must have thyme: Thyme for God Thyme for study Thyme for prayer Pretty nice garden! (Wouldn t you say?) Happy gardening and happy summer to you all! In Christ s Love, Rev. Mark

3 Chucky the Church Mouse Going golfing with the St. John s Golfers! - Golf bags have lots of pockets and pouches (just the right size for sneaking critters onto the course). - While we re riding along in there, we make ourselves useful by putting a nice, sharp edge on those golf tees. - Golfers eat snacks (Chester and me like cheesy crackers and sunflower seeds) - Since the Rev doesn t keep score, we do it for him. Hey Rev, do you want to know what you REALLY shot last round? - We re not afraid to get our paws dirty. We always replace divots. These guys make sure we get lots of practice! - There s nothing more refreshing than running through a sprinkler or rinsing off in a ball washer. - We get lots of tips nudging balls that hang on lips or land behind trees. - But we don t do sand. A sand trap is like the Sahara Desert to a mouse. - It s a great place to watch the birdies. Way to go, Larry! We ll see you on the golf course! Potluck Dinner There will be a potluck dinner after the 10:30 service on July 1st. Dr. Owen Lee will talk about his recent trip to Burma, how medicine is practiced there, the political situation, the Pagoda and the city. Deanna Windon, the author of Gentle Moon, the Story of Molly Lee will be our special guest. More details will be shared in the bulletin as they become available. Afternoon Circle -will meet on Wednesday, June 6, at 1:00 p.m. in the Meeting Room. Janet Snyder will provide the refreshments. After our program, we will discuss plans for dressing up the front/side entrance to the church, making it more welcoming and inviting. And, we will continue our study of I Go To The Rock. Please RSVP to Dorothy Turdo ( ) or Donna Hewitt ( ) Last month s 146 th Anniversary celebration was a beautiful affair with so many beautiful and delicious salads, a look back at The Ladies and The Fortress, and a gorgeous cake. There were 70 women who began the Ladies Aid Society in All the ladies of our St. John s Family are invited to be a part of the Afternoon Circle, the descendant of that original group. We meet for fellowship, and to fulfill the original purpose of the Society: for the furthering of the spirit of cooperation and Christian love among the various members of the congregation, to help in beautifying the church, and to care for the sick and those in need. Join Us, please!

4 NEWS FROM CHURCH COUNCIL From the Treasurer: We are at 99% of our Year To Date Budget for income, and 94% of our Year To Date budget for Expenses. From the Pastor: Ralph and Helen McGaughy and Rosalie Lensink will be joining St. John s in the very near future. From Christian Education: Four young people and two adults will be on the Mission Trip in early June. Please see the complete article elsewhere in this Chimes. Volunteers (youth and adults) are needed for Vacation Bible School (June 25-29, 9-11:30). A meeting of Potential Confirmation students and parents will be held on June 10. Operation Mural Rescue is under way, re-exposing the murals painted by Tim Ryan in the Education Wing. Dr. Owen Lee will make a presentation on Burma on Sunday, July 1, at a potluck following the 10:30 worship. From Property Management: Work will be done soon repairing the slate on the roof. The awning over the south front door has been repaired. Security lights have been repaired, as well as the relay in the kitchen. New silverware for the kitchen will be delivered soon. New air conditioner, furnace and hot water tank have been installed in the parsonage. Estimates for landscaping in the patio area are in the works. Estimates for cleaning the carpets and pew pads are also in the works. The front/side entrance will be redecorated by the Afternoon Circle ladies. From Church and Ministry: The annual Church Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 22, following drive-in services at both 8:00 and 10:30.

5 Congratulations! High School Graduates Lillian Boehmer- Newark Catholic High School High School Diploma-Graduating with Honors Daughter of Brian & Trisha Boehmer Granddaughter of Bill & Sharla Miller Lilly will be attending Butler University (Indianapolis) and has been accepted into the College of Pharmacy. Eli Taylor- Newark High School High School Diploma Also CTEC Electrical Trade Program Son of Jeff and Nancy Taylor Grandson of Charlotte Kinser & Marilyn Taylor Eli plans to work at an electrical company and earn his journeyman s license Eli also earned the rank of Eagle Scout. College Graduates Christie Crowthers Hondros Nursing in June - LPN Degree Wife of Tim Crowthers Mother of Emmaleigh, Remington, Rebekkah, Harley & Kimber Crowthers Daughter-in-law of Greg & Marla Crowthers Christie plans to work as a LPN, and pursue a RN Degree Kelsey Rebecca Gay West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine, D.O. Degree Daughter of Laura Katrick (Rev. Mark Katrick) Kelsey currently will be at Children s Hospital of Michigan Pediatric Residency for 3 years She will continue with Pediatric Hematology/Oncology afterwards Kelsey began this journey as a cancer patient and now has her victory as a doctor. Please let this remind us all that cancer does not just leave scars, but strength and beauty far more! Meghan Audra Tulloss Mt. Vernon Nazarene University Bachelor of Arts Graphic Design - magna cum laude with a minor in Psychology Daughter of Dick & Pamela Tulloss In the fall, Meghan will be attending Kent State University in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for her Master s Degree

6 Mission Trip News: Sharing Hope in Eastern Kentucky On June 3, the St. John s Mission team will leave for Big Creek Missions in Bear Branch, Kentucky. Big Creek Missions came to our attention by way of a post card in 2014 which contained information about a very economic, full-service mission trip opportunity. It was far enough away to feel like we were going away and close enough not to drain our resources or leaders. Each year it becomes clearer that we had, quite by accident, found a gem nestled in the beautiful hills of Leslie County in Eastern Kentucky. Big Creek Mission has wonderful leaders, workers, staff, and the chance to serve the people of the area with community programs, children s programs and construction projects. However if you ask Big Creek what their mission is they will say it is to expose outside groups to the rich local culture and teach the missionary life-style so they can go home and find needs in their own community. Sharing hope and salvation through Christ is priority above finishing construction or planning events. Starting in 2004 with 100 volunteers, they rapidly grew to 1800 volunteers by Big Creek Missions has a wonderful story that you can read about at This is our fourth mission trip to Eastern Kentucky and we are continuing to learn about the struggles and needs of the area. In an online article from 24/7 Wall St. The Worst Counties to Live In by Evan Comen contains a list of the 50 most difficult counties in the United States to live in. This list was compiled using measurements of poverty, education, and life expectancy at birth. The top 50 worst counties include areas that have yet to recover from decades of economic and population decline, high unemployment, and public health issues due to the loss of employment opportunities in the U.S. mining and manufacturing industries and other economic trends that have hurt the country s most vulnerable areas. This list includes counties from all over the United States yet, 1/3 are located in Kentucky. These include McCreary 5, Clay 6, Breathitt 8, Bell 10, Leslie 11, Martin 13, Harlin 16, Knox 19, Floyd 24, Jackson 28, Perry 31, Letcher 33, Magoffin 34, Eastill 38, Knott 41. All of these counties are centered around Leslie County where Big Creek Missions is located.

7 Vacation Bible School COME AND JOIN US AT If you would be interested in helping with VBS, please fill out this form and place it in the offering plate or turn it into the office. Name Phone # address Let us know what you are interested in helping with. Work Nights everyone s invited! 6pm 8pm June 5, 7 Supplies needed: 4 canopy tents, cookies and green tissue paper for now.. Registration form on other side.

8 ST. JOHN S UCC VBS REGISTRATION FORM 285 W. National Dr. Newark, OH stjohnsucc.ce@windstream.net Preschool through Sixth Grade June 25-29, 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Child s Name: Parent/Guardian Name: Address: Home telephone: Cell Phone: Home address: Child s age: Last school grade completed: In case of emergency (when the parent/guardian cannot be reached), please contact: Name: Telephone: Relationship to child: Please list any allergies (including food allergies) the VBS staff should be aware of: Person responsible for picking up this child at the end of each VBS day: Name: Phone # Signature of parent/guardian: ************************************************************************************ Photographs (Please sign only to disallow photo use) I Do Not allow photographs and/or video representations of me or my child to be taken for the express purpose of telling stories about the church VBS experience and/ or promoting church activities in the future. Signature Date

9 Vacation Bible School is June We will visit Babylon, learn about Daniel in the Lion s Den and much more. Volunteers are needed. Need to borrow Canopy tents. On June 3, we will send our six person mission team to Big Creek Missions Kentucky. in Starting May 27, the Adult Sunday school and Bible Discovery Zone will be taking a break for summer. Cradle Role will still be available. June 10 - Confirmation class informational planning meeting following the 10:30 service. Thank you to everyone who came by to support the Youth Easter breakfast. Nursery care and Pre-school class available at 10:00am. Summer Camp Registration is now OPEN! Interested in camp this summer? The 2018 Summer camp registration portal is now open! Visit to register for camp. There are opportunities available for people of all ages, so check your calendar and get ready for a summer of fun! 3: 10: 17: 24: Cradle Roll Frances Hill Julie Kroah Kayla Hill Julie Kroah DVD Filming 3: John West 10: Dick Tulloss 17: Gary Kinser 24: Ken Kroah Sound System 3: Julie Kroah 10: Dick Tulloss 17: Tom Lawyer 24: Ken Kroah

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11 St. John s United Church of Christ 285 W. National Drive Newark, Ohio Worship & Classes! U.S. Postage PAID Non-Profit Org. Newark, Ohio Permit No :00 am Outdoor Drive- In Service 10:30 am Traditional Sanctuary Service Volume 18 Number 6 Address Service Requested Main Office Phone Rev. Mark Katrick - Pastor Todd Baldosser rev.katrick@windstream.net Organist/Choir Director Lakeview Dr. scarlatti35@hotmail.com Newark, OH Anita Chirdon Pastor s direct line Julie Kroah Administrative Asst Christian Education Director stjohnsunited@windstream.net stjohnsucc.ce@windstream.net St. John s Golf Outings Sunday, June 2:30 Crystal Springs Golf Club, 745 N. Hopewell Rd., Hopewell, OH Sunday, July 2:30 Irish Hills Golf Club, 7020 Newark Rd., Mt. Vernon, OH Sunday, August 2:30 Valley View Golf Club, 1511 George Rd. NE, Lancaster Oh Sunday, September 2:30 Burning Tree Golf Course, 4600 Ridgely Tract Rd. SE, Newark, OH 43056