THE STIDHAM STORY JULY Phone

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1 THE STIDHAM STORY JULY 2018 Phone

2 MESSAGE FROM PASTOR MIKE I appreciate the homespun humor of Garrison Keillor. He writes and talks about the adventures of Lake Wobegon. The Methodists became the subject of one of his poems. I loved this one and thought that some of Stidham might appreciate his view points of Methodists. We make fun of Methodists for their blandness, their excessive calm, their fear of giving offense, their lack of speed, and also for the secret fondness of macaroni and cheese. But nobody sings like them. If you were to ask an audience in New York City, a relatively Methodist less place to sing along of the chorus of Michael Row the Boat Ashore, They will look daggers at you as if you had asked them to strip to their underwear. But if you do this among Methodists, they d smile and row that boat ashore and up on the beach! And down the road. Many Methodists are bred from childhood to sing in four-part harmony, a talent that comes from sitting on the lap of someone singing alto or tenor or bass and hearing the harmonic intervals by putting your little head against that person s rib cage. It s natural for Methodist to sing in harmony. They are too modest to be soloists, to worldly to singing unison. When you re singing in the key of C and you slide into the A7th and D7th chords, all two hundred of you, it s an emotionally fulfilling moment. By joining in the harmony, they somehow promise that they will not forsake each other. I do believe this: People, these Methodists, who love to sing in four-part harmony are the sort of people you can call up when you re in deep distress. If you re dying, they will comfort you. If you are lonely, they ll talk to you. And if you are hungry, they ll give you tuna salad. Methodists believe in prayer, but would practically die if asked to pray out loud. Methodists like to sing, except when confronted with a new hymn or hymn with more than four stanzas. Methodists believe their pastors will visit them in the hospital, even if they don t notify them that they are there. Methodists believe in miracles and even expect miracles, especially during their stewardship visitation programs or when passing the plate. Methodists think that the Bible forbids them from crossing the aisle while passing the peace. Methodists drink coffee as if it were the Third Sacrament. Methodists feel guilty for not staying to clean up after their own wedding reception in the Fellowship Hall. Methodists are willing to pay up to one dollar for a meal at the church. Methodist still serve Jell-O in the proper liturgical color of the season and think that peas in a tuna casserole adds too much color. Article cont. on Page 2 2

3 Pastor Mike s article cont. from page 1 Methodist believe that it is ok to poke fun at themselves and never take themselves too seriously. And you finally, You know you are a Methodist when: It s 100 degrees, with 90% humidity, and you still have coffee after the service. You hear something funny during the sermon and smile as loudly as you can. Donuts are a line item in the church budget, just like coffee. When you watch a Star Wars movie and they say, May the Force be with you, you respond, and also with you. And lastly, it takes ten minutes to say good-bye! I have a confession to make. I see myself in this list. More than one time. Where do you see yourself at in this listing? I am glad to be a Methodist pastor serving a Methodist congregation. In Christ s Love, Pastor Mike A NOTE TO LET YOU KNOW WE DO NOT HAVE AN ARTICLE FROM BETTY GREENE THIS MONTH AS SHE IS NOT FEELING WELL. WILL LOOK FORWARD TO HER ARTICLE IN THE AUGUST NEWSLETTER. KEEP HER IN YOUR PRAYERS! 3

4 JULY Ray Coogle 5 Glenda Bauer 7 Gary Standiford 11 Betty Greene Joy Dietz 20 Diann Robinson 23 David Brown 27 Hershel Byers JULY Mike & Marcy Helms 11 Paul & Joy Dietz 23 Gary & Connie Standiford 26 Richard and Judy Benedict &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY God walks beside us every day! Jesus made the ultimate sacrifice for us. The Lord gives us strength to help others. With God, we are never alone, abandoned, or forgotten. 4

5 BAKED STEAK DINNER DUE TO CONCERNS ABOUT THE AVAILABLE CHURCH MEMBERS WHO WILL COMMIT TO SPECIFIC NEEDS, WHICH INCLUDE GREEN BEANS, SALADS AND PIES, FOR THE BAKED STEAK DINNER. SIGN-UP SHEETS CAN BE FOUND ON THE TABLE IN FELLOWSHIP HALL. BEFORE ORDERING SUPPLIES AND FOOD, CHAIR-PERSONS FOR CARRY-OUTS, DECORATIONS, YARD SIGNS, AND FOUR COOKS AS WELL AS THE ABOVE NEEDS MUST BE FILLED BY AUGUST 5, OR THE DINNER WILL NOT BE HELD. PLEASE TAKE TIME TO REVIEW THESE NEEDS. DAVE WEBB 5

6 Dale & Evelyn Corley Memorial Scholarship The family of Dale & Evelyn Corley have established an endowment fund in memory of their parents. The income from the fund shall be used for scholarships for members of the church pursing a degree at a post-secondary educational institution. The scholarship shall be awarded by Stidham United Methodist Church Council. Those interested in applying for a scholarship need to send a letter to the Pastor of Stidham United Methodist church explaining his or her qualifications. Applicants should include the following in their letter: Statement of academic performance. Statement of leadership ability through school, community, or Church activities or part-time work experience. Address briefly what receiving the scholarship would mean to her or him. Applications should be sent to : Stidham United Methodist Church 5300 South 175 West Lafayette, IN Deadline for Applications: August 5, 2018 NEWSLETTERS ARTICLES FOR AUGUST ARE DUE IN THE OFFICE BY THURSDAY JULY 26. THANK YOU 6

7 Dear Heavenly Father, PRAYER LIST We ask that you be with all that are on our prayer list, those who are going through health, issues, personal struggles, and other worries they may have. Let us show our faith and our love to one another each and every day. Amen Nancy Thayer Family, Paula Dillard,& Family, Robert & PJ, Mary Lou Coogle Family, Ernie Elder Family, Weaver Chapel Congregation, Mary Butler, Tim Driscol s Mother Sharon, Rachel Miller Family, Adam Carmichael Family, Wilma Osterhoff, Tim Powers Family, Doris Carlton, Chris Jacobs-Newman, Judy Gainey, Mary Ezra, The Springer Family, Kay Hurst, Gina Boyd, Noble Kizer, Lucy Keller, Bonnie Watts, Virginia Perkins, Don & Jan Plantenga, Pat Baugh, Al Cummins, Naomi Weaver, Mark Henderson, Our Community, Our Military and Our World Leaders and those who are prayed for silently. NAMES, ADRESSES AND PHONE NUMBERS OF SHUT-INS If you would like to send a card. Doris Carlton Bonnie Watts Lucy Keller 1029 W. 500 S Mill Pond Lane 5027 N. Possum Hollow Rd. Lafayette, IN Lafayette, IN Attica, IN Phone: Phone: Phone: Noble Kizer Betty Meeker Apt. #327 Mary Butler 313 Rosebank Lane 1411 Umerton St. 525 E. 500 S. West Lafayette, IN Largo, Fl Lafayette, IN Phone: Wilma Osterhoff Rm#114 Virginia Perkins Jean Bennett c/o The Springs c/o Creasy Springs 3813 Harry Ave South St S. Creasy Lane Lafayette, IN Lafayette, IN Lafayette, IN Phone: Phone Pat Baugh Al & Margaret Cummins 2741 N. Salisbury St Bonterra Lane West Lafayette, IN West Lafayette, IN

8 THINGS GOING ON IN THE CHURCH IN JULY 2018 Helping Hand Sunday July 1, Please mark the pew envelope ( Helping Hand ) Holy Communion -Sunday July 1 Yoga Stretch & Praise- Monday Mornings July 2,9,16,23,30, 8:00am Lighthouse Prayer Group -Thursday Mornings July 5,12,19,26, 10:00am Trustee Meeting -Tuesday Night July 10, 7:00pm Staff Parish Meeting Wednesday Night July 18, 7:00pm %%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%%% FOOD ITEMS NEEDED FOR OUR FOOD CART EACH MONTH January Cash Donations February Canned Meat or Tuna March Spaghetti Sauce (No glass jars) or Noodles April- Paper Products May Cash Donations June Canned Fruit July Macaroni & Cheese August Paper Products September Cash Donations October Peanut Butter November Soup & Crackers December Oatmeal or Cereal Thank you for your help to fill our food cart. 8