THANKFUL! THANKFUL! THANKFUL!

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1 Bartlett Chapel News THANKFUL! THANKFUL! THANKFUL! As we prepare to celebrate the birthday of our nation. I thought you might enjoy these thoughts from an unknown author: Only in America can a pizza get to your house faster than an ambulance. Only in America do people order double cheeseburger, a large fry, and a DIET coke. (I am guilty of this!!!) Only in America do banks leave both doors open and then chain the pens to the counters. Only in America do we use answering machines to screen calls, and then have call waiting, so we won t miss a call from someone we didn t want to talk to in the first place. Only in America do we buy hots dogs in packages of ten and buns in packages of eight. Only in America do we use the word, politics to describe the process so well: Poli in Latin meaning many and tics meaning blood-sucking creatures. JULY 2017 Well, maybe we re being a little harsh on politicians Then, again, maybe not! Whenever I hear someone say how proud they are to be an American or how proud they are of their children or of their football team or whatever, we may take pride in, I am reminded of the words of Christian singer Wayne Watson. Watson says, The older I get, the less there is to be proud of and the more there is for which to be thankful. Pastor Jeff, Page 2 In This Issue Pg Pastor Jeff 1,2 Barnabas Ministry 2 Announcements 3 Calendar 4,5 Addl. Announcements 6 Birthdays 7 Anniversaries 7 Volunteer Schedule 8 Join the conversation: facebook.com /bartlettchapel HAPPY 4TH OF JULY!

2 Pastor Jeff continued from Page 1 BARNABAS MINISTRY I m more thankful for my family than I am proud of them, because I realize most of what they are is out of my hands. Most of what has happened to me in my career is not a result of me walking the streets of Nashville with songs, trying to get them cut or trying to get a record deal. Most of it has been the blessing of God. So my thankfulness list is growing much longer while my proud list is becoming much shorter. Watson is right on target. I don t know abut you, but I can say without a moment s hesitation that I am thankful to be a citizen of this wonderful country. I was born here, so America was a gift to me, paid for by so many who sacrificed so much for this country. I can t say it s something I achieved or something I earned. Yes, I am proud to be an American, but more than being proud, I am truly thankful to be living in this wonderful country that affords me incredible freedoms that many throughout the world have yet to enjoy. We, as Americans have so much to be thankful for, as we celebrate our nation s birth on July 4th. We are indeed a free people, for which we owe a tremendous debt. As Christians, as those who have been given new life in Jesus Christ, we also owe a tremendous debt that we can never fully repay. All we can do is be truly thankful. Yes, there is great freedom we enjoy as Americans, but there is an even greater freedom we enjoy because of the cross of Calvary. Again, it is not a freedom in which I take as much pride in as much as I am deeply thankful. As Isaac Watts put it so well: God forbid that I should boast, save in the cross of Christ my God. And to that I say, Amen! Peace and Grace be with you in Jesus Christ, Pastor Jeff Reed Senior Pastor College Students and Supportive Adults Wanted This fall, Bartlett Chapel will be offering a program to support and encourage our college students. The program will be called the Barnabas Ministry. In the New Testament, Barnabas was an early convert to Christianity. He was a good man and full of the Holy Ghost and of faith. The disciples nicknamed him Barnabas, because it meant son of encouragement. Throughout the new school year, we want to provide encouragement to our college students. If you have a college student in your family that might appreciate receiving prayer support, as well as occasional encouraging notes, please submit their name to Linda Reed at or jlmkkreed@yahoo.com. Once their names have been submitted, students will be asked to complete a short information sheet to help their secret friend know a little about them. Students will not be included until they complete and return the form either to Linda or Cathy Stenger. We will also need interested adult to secretly adopt a college student for the school year. You will be asked to remember your student in prayer regularly, as well as to send a note/card on a monthly basis (an occasional small gift card is optional). You will receive the student s information form to help you get to know your student, while you remain anonymous. At the end of the school year, students will meet their Barnabas. If you would like to volunteer to be a Barnabas, please contact Linda Reed at or jlmkkreed@yahoo.com. Thank you in advance for supporting our college students during what can often be a challenging time in their lives.. 2

3 Announcements SERENDIPITY TLC BIBLE STUDY UNITED METHODIST WOMEN S NOTES Serendipity TLB Bible Study will not be meeting over the summer. MARGE SQUAD Marge Squad, who knits and crochets blankets for Project Linus, will not be meeting over the summer. SENIORS ON THE GO! We would like to thank all who donated items and bake goods for our Indoor Yard Sale. We made over $600, which will go to help several mission areas we support. We also wish to thank Dave Griffith, Gil Thibodeaux, Wilfred Franklin, and Lyle Clark for helping set up, take down and clean up. Our next meeting will be Saturday, July 8th at 9:30 a.m. in the Library. We invite and encourage all women from teens on up to join us. If babysitting is needed, call (317) Seniors on the Go will be carpooling at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25th, to go to Gaither Family Resources in Alexandria. We will have a tour of the Recording Studio at 10:30 and time to see the museum, shop in the Resource Center/Gift Shop, and a buffet lunch. The cost of the lunch is $16.37 for soup, salad, and sandwiches. The cost of the tour is $5.00. On the way home, we will be stopping at Good s Candy Shop in Anderson, for a tour (cost $2.00) and time to buy ice cream and/or candy. Sign up on the trip sheet outside the office by July 16. HOLIDAY CLOSING The church office will be closed on Tuesday, July 4, to observe the Independence Day holiday. July 10th July 17th July 24th July 31 MEN S SOFTBALL SCHEDULE All games start at 6:30 p.m. Double Header vs Southwest home vs Westside home vs Light & Light & Life 8264 E Co Rd 100 S, Avon vs Liberty Liberty Baptist East Co Rd 450 N, Indianapolis 3

4 YOUTH TRIP TO KINGS ISLAND MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR AUGUST MONDAY, JULY 24TH The youth are planning a trip to Kings Island again this year! More details about this will be coming, as we approach the day, but mark your calendars! The After School Program at East Main Street Apartments will start up again on Tuesday, August 8th. Discounted holiday world tickets End of Summer Splash will be Wednesday, August 30th. You now can purchase discounted tickets for Holiday World in the church office. Tickets are $36 each (a savings of nearly $12 off the gate price). These discounted tickets are valid June 26 through July 7. Sales support the upkeep and maintenance of the Historic Santa Claus Campground. If you need tickets, please stop by the church office or contact the administrative assistant in the church office at (317) during office hours. Tickets may be purchased in advance of these dates but may only be used June 26 - July 7. Your checks should be made payable to: Historic Santa Claus Campground Corporation. AUGUST news deadline Sunday, July 16th, is the deadline for the August edition of the Bartlett Chapel Newsletter. You may turn items into the office or them to cathy@bartlettchapel.com. 4

5 JULY birthdays 1 Stephanie Pifer 1 Trevor Wilson 2 Karen Herman 4 Missy Bell 4 Tom Palmer 7 Matt Spicer 7 Hal Truax 8 Scott Christie 8 Emilee Creech 9 Nicholas Kilburn 12 Ashley Moeller 14 Sarah Burns Bartlett Chapel UMC 4396 E Main St. Avon, IN (317) Worship Times Traditional Service 9:00 AM Sunday School for All Ages 10:15 AM Contemporary Service 11:11 AM Jeff Reed, Senior Pastor (317) (office) (317) (parsonage) pastorjeff@bartlettchapel.com Julie Macy, Associate Pastor Children s & Family Ministry (260) (cell) pastorjulie@bartlettchapel.com Cathy Stenger, Administrative Assistant Cathy@bartlettchapel.com 14 Larry Elliott 14 Dorothy Roberson 15 Jan Kidder 16 Kylieanne Palmer 18 Sarah Gottlieb 21 Sharon Swayze 23 Michelle Kersey 24 Joe Dugan 26 Sam Orebaugh 27 Kay McClain JULY Anniversaries 1 Larry & Rhoda Elliott 22 Ron & Ronda Hamersley 24 Brian & Kayley Dobbs 27 Jerry & Margaret Brooks 30 Evan & Sarah Altman 5

6 Nursery 9:00 Morgan Griffith Ashley Rembold Kathy Rembold Lisa Smith Morgan Griffith Nursery 10:15 Sarah Altman Tammy Orebaugh Brenda Short Mallory Arnot Ashley Rembold Nursery 11:11 Brenda Smith Susie Kiefer Cameron Johnson Audra Leath Jill Reiboldt Preschool Nick Kilburn Will Vandagrifft Kelsee Creech Erica Brinkley Nick Kilburn Elementary Julie Vianco Ruth Franklin Brian Vianco Christine Wilson Julie Vianco 11:11 a.m. Pam Ball Linda Reed Michele Hauck Linda Reed Pam Ball Children's Message No Message Pastor Julie Kirsten Mains Brenda Smith Troy Griffith Inside Greeters 9:00 Scott & Laurie Inside Greeters 11:11 Lyndon Shields Larry & Rhoda Visitation Dave Griffith Todd Griffith Gil Thibodeaux Jim Murray Lyle & Kay Clark Sound/Video 9:00 Brian Short Troy Griffith Brian Short Sound/Video 11:11 Cameron Johnson Cameron Johnson Chris Mains Chris Mains Cameron Johnson Refreshments Jim & Joanna Sell Nancy Thompson Carol & Tim Mongan Louise Hoffman Jo Ann & Jim Murray Kids Own Worship 9:00 Sidewalk Servants 9:00 Sidewalk Servants 11:11 Welcome Center 9:00 Welcome Center 10:15 Welcome Center 11:11 July Volunteers - Bartlett Chapel UMC July 2 July 9 July 16 July 23 July 30 Kim Price Judy Kikendall Kelsee Creech Ellen Hibschman Judy Kikendall Andrea Speas Earlene Niemeyer Freda Creech Linda Reed Tammy Orebaugh Margaret Brooks Tiffany Kiefer Alexandria Countryman Carol Mongan Phillip Reiboldt Kris Kilburn Kim Vandagrifft Earlene Niemeyer Kathy Rembold Kris Kilburn Katie Vianco Nathaniel Burkhart Jacob Vianco Sarah Burns Katie Vianco Dan & Monica Joe & Connie Dugan Bob & Jan Curry Jerry & Margaret Brooks Christie Kurbursky Brian Vianco Family Rita O Brien Roxanne Coleman Nancy Thompson Eunice Hershberger Chris Mains Family Mike Smith Family Michele Hauck Elliott Tom & Kathy Dan & Monica Lyle & Kay Clark Todd & Mitzi Griffith Lyle & Kay Clark Rembold Kurbursky Duke & Sandy Roxanne Coleman Brian & Kim Whitis Gil & Susie Thibodeaux Helen Stamper Merrion Mike Stailey Family Billy Gottlieb Lisa Smith Jill Riebold Jill Williams Joanna Sell Jamie & Larry Burns Mitzi Griffith Jim & Jo Ann Murray Leanna & Warren Rhonda & Jerry Sherman Legan Bev & Dave Griffith Kathy & Tom Rembold Joanna Sell Roxanne Coleman Rex McClain Helen Stamper Brenda Wyant Nancy Thompson Karen Arnold Brenda Short Brenda Short Brenda Short Brenda Short Brenda Short Don & Peggy Mills Jamie & Larry Burns Monica & Dan Nicole & Brent Kurbursky Johnson Cameron Johnson Gloria & John Hill Faith & Ray Patterson Kim & Brian Whitis Jim & Joanna Sell Trissa & Brian Whitesell Volunteer Ministry: If you are willing to volunteer in any of these important ministries, please call the coordinator Nursery: Julie Hershberger ( ); Inside Greeters: Nancy Thompson ( ); Outside Sidewalk Servants: Lyle & Kay Clark ( ) Welcome Center & Refreshments: Joanna Sell ( ); Children's Message: Freda Creech ( ); BLAST: Pastor Julie Sound Technician: Chris Mains ( ); Kids Own Worship: Ruth Franklin ( ); Visitation: Dave Griffith ( ) If you cannot serve when scheduled, please try to trade with someone and notify Cathy Stenger. ( ) 6