NON-PROFIT METHODIST CHURCH

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1 ABOUT THE NEWSLETTER Our Witness is the Parish Newsletter. Individuals, as well as organizations, committees, and church officers, are encouraged to submit information. Community events will also be published if the information is received. Articles and information for the JUNE Newsletter should be submitted to the Church Office on or before MAY 15. *NEW* Church office hours are 8:00 12:00 a.m. Mon, Tues, Thur, Fri Closed Wed. PLEASE inform the church office if you have a change of address. HOLLAND/ZOAR UNITED NON-PROFIT METHODIST CHURCH ORGANIZATION 205 N 2ND AVE PERMIT NO. 1 HOLLAND, IN U.S. POSTAGE PAID RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED HOLLAND, IN HOLLAND & ZOAR UNITED METHODIST CHURCHES 205 N. 2nd Ave. Holland, IN Office: humzum@psci.net: Rev. Keith Chanley, humzum@psci.net Pastor MAY 2017

2 May Flowers As I have wondered what to write for this month's newsletter, a phrase has continued to come back to my mind. That phrase is April showers bring May flowers. Perhaps it simply has to do with the fact that it is April. Perhaps it has to do with the fact that it has rained a significant amount this weekend. Perhaps. Or perhaps it is that God has something He wants us to hear from that little proverb. There was a song some years ago that stated the same intent differently. The song stated where there is always sunshine, there is a desert below. Both of these statements want us to understand that there are good things that can come from what, at moments, may seem like undesirable events. There is a story about a man who helped a butterfly out of its chrysalis, only to have the butterfly emerge with shriveled wings. The struggle the butterfly goes through to emerge forces fluids from its swollen body into the wings in order to enable flight. The point from all of this is the reminder that although showers may come into life, if we have the right attitude and let the Lord work in our lives according to His will, good things can come. There lies the catch. The ability to see the good things comes from a willingness to look beyond the current circumstances to the end result. The catch is also the willingness to seek what God would have us learn. We will never smell May flowers if we are so busy looking at and grumbling about April showers that we never hear what God whispers to our heart. There are times when God wants to teach us something, but we are so distracted by the moment that we miss the lesson. So as the rains fall look for the flowers that God wants to bloom in your life. Pastor Keith Recipes and tips for a healthy lifestyle Skillet Fish with Lemon Tarragon Butter 2 teaspoons reduced fat margarine or butter 4 teaspoons lemon juice, divided 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon peel 1/4 teaspoon prepared mustard 1/4 teaspoon dried tarragon leaves 1/8 teaspoon salt 2 lean white fish fillets (4 oz. each), rinsed and patted dry 1/4 teaspoon paprika By Patty Nance Combine butter, 2 teaspoons lemon juice, lemon peel, mustard, tarragon and salt in small bowl. Blend well with fork; set aside. Coat 12 inch nonstick skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat over medium heat until hot. Drizzle fillets with remaining 2 teaspoons lemon juice. Sprinkle one side of each fillet with paprika. Place fillets in skillet, paprika side down; cook 3 minutes. Gently turn and cook 3 minutes longer or until opaque in center and flakes easily when tested with fork. Place fillets on serving plates; top with butter mixture. NOTE: Cod, orange roughy, flounder, haddock, halibut, & sole can all be used. FOR MAY Please place donations in the box in the vestibule. Cereal, oatmeal, cream of wheat, breakfast bars Steve Hemmer is trying to put together a Zoar Church Directory and keep it up to date. It won t be a professional directory, but just a way of letting new people know who other members of the congregation are. He is using the pictures from the last directory, but would like updated pictures as families grow and change. A snap shot is fine. Pictures can be ed to shemmer@twc.com or give them to him at church. If you need someone to take a picture of you or your family, let Steve know and he can bring a camera to church on Sunday morning.

3 May focus items for Operation Christmas shoeboxes are: Sunglasses, hats, jewelry, plastic cups, flip flops, tennis shoes, bandanas, gloves, small flannel throw, shoelaces, knit caps, baseball caps, balls (tennis, bouncy, wiffle) plastic poncho in pkg., undies Change of Date! The Mother-Daughter Tea will be held on Sunday, May 21 at 2:00 p.m. in the church basement. A tea luncheon will be served. All ladies of the church are invited to attend. Backpacks for the homeless are being put together to present at Annual Conference this year. Items that are needed are listed below and on a sign-up sheet on the bulletin board at church. A plastic tub is in the vestibule for donations. MEN WOMEN Socks - cotton or acrylic/polyester Socks - cotton or acrylic/polyester White tee shirt (S, M, L) White tee shirt (L, XL, XXL) New underwear (S, M, L) New underwear (L, XL, XXL) Band-Aids Band-Aids Bacitracin Bacitracin Notebook and pen Pads, tampons Small note cards w/envelope & stamps Notebook and pen Bar of soap Small note cards w/envelope & stamps Washcloth Bar of soap Small towel Washcloth Small toothpaste Small towel Toothbrush Small toothpaste Single disposable razor Toothbrush Small shaving cream Chap Stick Chap Stick Sunscreen Sunscreen Small bottle of water or refillable container Small bottle of water or refillable container Rain poncho Rain poncho WEEKLY ATTENDANCE WORSHIP S.S. April 2 97 April April April April If you feel called to help college students who cannot afford food by supporting the Indiana State Campus food bank, your donation would be welcome. Checks can be made out to United Campus Ministries and cash donations would be greatly appreciated as well. Please contact Jayden Montgomery at for more information. Remember the items being collected by our church: Items for bingo prizes at the nursing home... Used eyeglasses for mission trips... Dog food for Happy Tails... Store-bought, individually wrapped snacks for the patients at Lange-Fuhs Cancer Center Containers for these items are in the kitchen. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship 10:30 a.m. MAY LITURGIST Aaron Peters MAY USHERS Kenny Peacock Jeff Wibbeler Stan Roberts Steve Alsman Please place items for the Shared Abundance food pantry on the shelves by the kitchen door. Items to be donated this month: Cake & brownie mix Robin s address is: Robin Ruhe # Fannin St. Houston, TX She would love to receive a card from everyone during the next four weeks. Please keep her in your prayers. The church breakfast for May will be on the 7th. The men and women's softball teams will be serving a delicious breakfast from 8:00 to 9:15. The committee is Kary, Kenny, Cristina, Clay, Chad W. and Beth W. Be sure and join us for great food and fellowship.

4 The UMW will be running the concession stand for the church softball games again. A list of items needed for the stand is in the fellowship hall. Any donations would be appreciated. There will be a work sign-up sheet in the upcoming weeks. You may bring the items at any time. The Mother and Daughter Night out will be on May 4 at 6:30. Reservations can be given to Staci, Tara, Beth, Shawn or Tonya. WEEKLY ATTENDANCE Worship April 2 71 April April April April ~ Weekly Group Events ~ Sunday morning worship service 9:00 a.m. Sunday school classes 10:10 a.m. Monday evening Bible study 6:19 p.m. Tuesday morning Bible study 10:00 a.m. Thursday evening Bible study 7:00 p.m. Visitation for May: Kathy B., Carole, Jana, and Mary Jane. Missions are: UM Youth Lange Fuhs Cancer Center: Individual snacks Jamaica mission trip: Toothbrushes, toothpaste, wash cloths, combs, deodorant, hotel-size shampoo, conditioner, and lotion, crayons and coloring books Food pantry: Brownie & cake mix A special thanks to Joni, Audrey, Cristina, and Kristen for organizing the Easter party and egg hunt for all the youth. Hoping everyone made it home with their $5. The UMW summer picnic will be on June 1 at 6:30 at Lisa & TJ s multi-purpose barn. All food will be furnished. The bus will leave church at 6:15. MAY WORSHIP LEADERS Sunday Morning Worship Service Liturgist Lee Bilderback Greeters & Acolytes Steve & Suzie Hemmer Ushers Allen & Barb Bilderback VBS Hospitality Room Children s Message A reception for our high school and college graduates will be held on Sunday, May 21 from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. in the fellowship hall. The graduates will also be honored during the morning worship service. During Bible School at our church in June, we will be hosting a hospitality room for all the helpers. A sign-up sheet for some food items and for nightly workers in the HR is in the fellowship hall. The kitchen committee would appreciate your help. Bottle Caps We will be collecting bottle caps for the 4-H Wrangler Club. They plan to purchase a bench in memory of Lexi. The collection box is in the fellowship hall. May 7 May 14 May 21 May 28 Pastor Keith Debbie Frick Amber Brockriede Suzie Hemmer May Mission Offering May is Foster Parents Month. The 1st Sunday mission offering in May will go to The Stand Up Foundation, which provides assistance to foster families.

5 Looking Back by Shirley Kahle Things that happened at Holland United Methodist Church March 23 The lights went out during the Lenten service. They soon came back on but the organ wouldn t play so we had to sing with the piano. March 27 Michelle Erwin, Paul Peach & Laura Roberts were confirmed. One hundred eighty-two people were present at the church service. Everyone passed by the confirmands and received a palm branch. The youth, teen and senior choirs all sang together Hosanna. Roger Reller sang Jerusalem. Deb Neukam and Vicki Stephens presented the confirmands with a book Record of Your Confirmation. April 3 Easter Sunday. Youth and teen choir sang Alleluia. The senior choir sang Hallelujah, Jesus Lives. Ron Henke sang The Holy City. We had 212 present at the church service. At 7:30 p.m., the senior choir presented a cantata From Death to Life with dramatization of Golgotha, Gethsemane and the tomb. Ron Reller portrayed Jesus; Pilate: Mark Hunefeld; Guards: Dean Henke & Jeff Wibbeler; Disciples: Ryan Reller, Eric Smith & Philip Peach; Women: Chris Hilsmeyer, Melodie Kahle, Pam Peach; Angel: Jolene Sattler; 2 men at the tomb: Jody Kahle & Mike Hilsmeyer; Mary & Jesus: Kathy & Korey Partenheimer; Joseph: Paul Lindsey. Refreshments for the choir and cast were served by Ray Partenheimer, Joe Schmutzler, Ron Henke, and Harold Henke. The Holland Dutchman Crop and Craft Day held at our church on Saturday, April 22 was a huge success. A big thank you to Angie and her committee consisting of Ann, Beth W., Dianne, and Robin. They know how to plan a fund raiser! They were able to clear over $6000 for Relay for Life projects. Also, thanks to the UMW for furnishing all the food for snacks and the meals. Thanks to Lavonne and Mary Jane for helping in the kitchen.

6 Walk to Jerusalem The Lenten Walk to Jerusalem, which is 6335 miles away, was again a success for the Holland congregations participating. Adding miles together from all who turned them in, we 'walked' past Jerusalem for a total of miles. This was accomplished not only by exercise but by other positive physical and spiritual activities. The winner is each person who contributed to this goal by performing these positive actions. Hopefully some of them are now weekly habits. Thanks to all who participated but especially to Beth Winkler who led the Monday night walks in town and Cassie Heile who led the Thursday night walks. Mark your calendars for the annual American Red Cross blood drive coming up on July 18, 2017 at Holland United Methodist Church. For communication purposes, all events scheduled at the churches must be put on the office calendar as well as the calendars at the churches. Please call the church office ( ) when scheduling your event. Holland United Methodist Church will host Vacation Bible School 29 A.D. Marketplace June 19-23, Children get to attend workshops, learn about Hebrew customs & participate in Hebrew home activities. A lot of help will be needed. Tribal mothers, workshop leaders, characters for plays, and market shopkeepers are a few of the spots that will need to be filled, plus much more. There is something for everyone to help with! Please keep these dates in mind and let God speak to your heart about volunteering to help! Southwest Indiana Walk to Emmaus Camp Illiana, Washington, IN upcoming events: Journey #37 (college age) May 12-14, 2017 Boys Flight #50 (high school age) August 19-21, For more info or a registration form, call the church office ENTRY FEE $175 PER TEAM Please inform the church office if you or a family member is being hospitalized or is otherwise in need of pastoral visitation. The church office phone number is If no one is in the office, please leave a message with the information and a phone number where you can be reached. Thank you! 4th ANNUAL PUTTING AGAINST CANCER GOLF SCRAMBLE May 20, :00 a.m. Huntingburg Country Club Call Patty Nance or Erin Marshall to sign-up or for more information