August 9-13, 2010 Children Entering 1st Grade through 6th Grade

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1 Vision: Transforming people through Christ, one relationship at a time. Galloway UN TED METHO DST CHU RCH August 2010 good news good news We d love for your child to join us at MEGA Sports Camp! All the kids who attend will choose one of these sports to focus on: Baseball Basketball Cheerleading Karate Soccer NEW! PRESCHOOL MINI SPORTS CAMP AGES 3-5/K Experience a different sport each day of the week! But that s not all. Kids will also enjoy upbeat rallies filled with energetic music, fun sports stories, ultra cool object lessons, and Bible stories that will help them discover character traits that can help them excel in sports and in life. All this sports fun takes place at: Galloway United Methodist Church 196 Seysler Road, Franklin We ll start off every day at 5:00 PM with Registration (see form on page 13). After a funfilled evening, you ll be able to pick up your child at 8:00 PM. Ready to sign up? Just complete the Registration form or call Kim or Amy at for more information. Sincerely, August 9-13, 2010 Children Entering 1st Grade through 6th Grade Kim Simons, Children s Ministries Director & Amy Smith, Early Childhood Director MEGA Sports Camp Directors P.S. Your child will get quality sports training, a t-shirt, snacks, fun awards, and extras all for an affordable $5.00 for the entire week. We d like every child to come to MEGA Sports Camp, so ask about discounts if you have more than one child registering or if you d like your child to be considered for tuition help or a scholarship. See you there!

2 Memorize - Personalize Luke 18:27 (KJV) The things which are impossible with men are possible with God. Memory Verse Reviews: Psalm 32:8 (8/09 NIV review) I will you and _ you in the way you should go; I will _ you and _ over you. For those wishing to update or complete scripture memorization packets, verses are available at the information desk. If you don t find what you need, contact Bev Brenan at Attendance Report 8:15 10:45 Total June June July July July Newsletter News Articles, announcements, comments or questions may be directed to Wendy McLoughlin at wendilyn@hotmail.com Deadline For next month s Newsletter: Monday, August 16 th 2 August Birthdays 1 - Traci Peterson 2 - Joshua Sampsell, Cynthia Pernod, Anna Schall 3 - Mary Cratty, Darlene Finch, Joe Gayetty Jr 4 - Sue George, Eric Weber 5 - Barry Magnetto 6 - Chantal Swarm 7 - Evan Dechant, Kassidy Stevenson 8 - Mark Hamm, Brian Shull 9 - Eula McMasters, Parker Welch 11 - Darlene Sampsell, Dominic Fox, Madelyn McCoy, Bailey & Braden Roberts 12 - Dick Boozell, Celina Covington 14 - Terry Benson, Ruthanne Nerlich 15 - Larry Kelly 16 - Shalyna Butler, Makayla Butler, Isaac Drain 17 - Cheryl Shull, Lydia Peterson, Denny Stull, Greg Zastawney 18 - Christine Painter, Leonidis McCarthy, Doug Mong 19 - Sandy Magnetto, Dylan & Maggie Prorok, Colleen Stevenson 20 - Josiah Montgomery, Shawn Bean 21 - Joann Gayetty, Lydia Braughler 22 - Barb McElhaney 23 - Kyle Dechant, Dave Seyler, Ben Switzer, Jean Stevens, Justine Forgey 24 - Steve Simons, Kara Hawke, Missy Sweitzer, Alaina Brown 25 - JP Slocum, Alvin Irwin III 26 - Erin Swartfager, Heidi Drake 27 - Victoria Stanish, Richard Logue, Summer Graham 28 - Marilyn Frank, Sammy Burchfield, Breck Schneider 29 - Richard Lee Perrine 30 - Ruth Ruditis, Dave Walter, Davin LeGoullon 31 - Kim Simons, Shane McCoy, Jeff Phillips August Anniversaries 1 - Gary & Karen Shaffer 3 - Bobby & Amy Fulton 9 - Mike & Jessica Rice 12 - Pastor John & Susan Seth 13 - Dustin & Julie LeGoullon 14 - Claude & Elizabeth Setzkorn Robert & Susan Agin 15 - Donny & Annette Jones 17 - Tim & LuAnne Snyder 18 - John & Melissa Sabella 20 - Donald & Lisa Shook 23 - Curtis & Nikki Taylor 25 - Denny & Jan McMasters Joe & Joann Gayetty Todd & Heather Fox 28 - John & Lynn Greggs

3 Dear Galloway Family, August 2010 Remember what I wrote you in the June Newsletter: LET S GET TOGETHER THIS SUMMER I m not talking about worship on Sunday, of course, I hope to see you at worship! I m talking about hiking in the woods, paddling down the river, riding the bike trail, boating on Lake Erie, going on the over-50 s Duckytour in Pittsburgh, immersing oneself in Christian music at Creation, attending the Aldersgate Conference on the Holy Spirit. Of course, there s also a nice long motorcycle ride, sitting around a campfire, and a round of golf. I am desperate and hungry for some relational time with you outside of the church building. Come up with an idea, and we ll see if Susan and I can join you. Well that didn t happen. I wrote that before Susan s dad died and six of our family members moved in to spend the summer with us. I am still desperate and hungry for some relational time, but as life goes family first! This has been a great family summer. It s been great having Jessica, Paul and their boys, Paul (4) and James (10 weeks), along with Erika and her son, Liam (4) living with us. They are here now and will soon all be gone, so we are enjoying them while we have them with us. WHERE ARE YOU GOING WITH THIS SERIES? That s the question someone asked me after I preached the introductory sermon for the series I m calling Contradictory Christians. I wish I would have asked, Why do you ask? But I didn t. I directed them to II Timothy 3:1-5: There will be terrible times in the last days. People will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boastful, proud, abusive, disobedient to their parents, ungrateful, unholy, without love, unforgiving, slanderous, without self-control, brutal, not lovers of the good, treacherous, rash, conceited, lovers of pleasure rather than lovers of God having a form of godliness but denying its power. Verse six goes on and says, They are the kind who You can fill in the blank yourself, but this is how I see it. They are the kind who go to church and say one thing, but live very different lives. They are the kind who go to church and are struggling with how they can change because they are tired of living empty lives. Contradictory Christians will speak to both as it will call into question behaviors that do not honor God and lift-up a relationship that will lead to life. For each of us, my hope and prayer is that what we believe will match how we live and how we live will bring honor and glory to God. Here are the topics we ll look at in August that imply some real contradictions that may exist in our lives: You Say You Believe in God - But are Ashamed of Your Past (8/1) You Say You Believe in God - But Won t Forgive (8/8) You Say You Believe in God - But Don t Think You Can Change (8/15) You Say You Believe in God - But Trust More in Money (8/22) You Say You Believe in God - But Not in His Church (29) Looking forward to living a more consistent Christian life with you. John Seth, Pastor P.S. Initiative for the sermon series came from a book by Craig Groeschel, entitled Christian Atheist. Check him out on 3

4 Over 50s August 12, this group will be having its annual corn roast at the Hovis Pavillion. Meet at 4:00 PM. Corn, hotdogs, and dessert are provided. Bring your appetite and your own beverage. Plan now for mountain pie making around the campfire in September. You won t want to miss it. MEGA Sports Camp Volunteer Training There will be volunteer training on Wednesday, August 4that 6:00 PM for all those helping with MEGA Sports Camp. We can always use more volunteers. Please make every effort to attend. We can t have camp without you! Any questions, please contact Amy Smith. Hoops to Borrow If anyone would have any Little Tyke basketball hoops with the balls to use during Mega Sports week, please contact Amy or Kim, or just bring them into the church. Cookies Needed We are in need of homemade cookies for MEGA Sports Camp in August. We are expecting 250 kids per night. (See page 8 & 9 for more information about MEGA Sports Camp, August 9-13). We will need 45 dozen cookies for snack for one night. If you would be willing to help with a few dozen cookies, it would be very much appreciated. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Welcome Center. Please sign your name, phone number and how many dozen you can donate. Thank You! 4 SOUL CAFE at Galloway Church Throughout the Summer Our Hospitality Folks and Life Groups have teamed together to bring us SOUL CAFE June 27th - August 29th. SOUL CAFE will be a time of fellowship and food from 9:30-10:30 AM each Sunday between services. They ll provide a spread of pastries and fruits, coffee and juice. You bring yourself and invite some one to join you. Our hope is that early service folks will stick around, and late service folks will come early. Families will meet new families. Folks will meet new folks. It s a time to meet, greet, and eat. COME TO THE PARTY! Mark your calendar for the annual church picnic on September 12, 2010 at noon. There will be one combined worship service this day starting at 10:30 a.m. This is going to be the kickoff for the Church Outflow Program. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE! Save This Date The Women s Group of Galloway Church will present a music and drama program, entitled A Gathering of the Women s Biblical Society, on September 23rd at 7:00 PM. You won t want to miss seeing several of the women of the Bible portrayed. Light refreshments will be served. There is no charge to attend, but reservations are needed. Reservation may be made or questions directed to - Aileen Palmer at or Lorraine Slocum at

5 If you missed having your picture taken by Olan Mills for our new Church Pictorial Directory, please submit a picture of yourself/your family to Alfreda Kurtich, Sally Huff, Julie Painter, or drop them off at the church office. Please include how names are to be listed in the directory. Additionally, you can submit any Military loved one or friend to the Military Pages. Our goal is 100% participation. It just won t be complete without you! Deadline for all picture submissions is August 15th. Franklin District United Methodist Church Night August 15, 2010 Gates open 4:00 PM - Race starts 6:00 PM Buy one adult ticket get one free with coupon. Stop by the pavilion in the parking lot to get your voucher for tickets. Adults - $17/2 tickets, Students (11-16) - $8.00 each, Kids under 10 - Free No family passes will be available for this evening. Announcing Our -NEW- Galloway Website Find out what s happening at Galloway Connect with friends and family Learn more about receiving God and connecting with Him Daily Listen online to the service Watch a video tour of our facility Find a small group in your area or life stage Check out ministry opportunities for children, youth, adults and families Register for events like Mega Sports Camp Download the SERVANT Profile Questionnaire Read about missionaries/ministries we support Find resources on marriage, parenting, finances, homeschooling, hope and healing, entertainment... And more! Any questions or comments regarding the website can be submitted to Margo Schall by ing: featherstonecottage@hotmail.com Family Resource Center News Story Time will be Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 AM in the Family Resource Room. All Moms with children six years old and younger are invited. We enjoy coffee, tea, pastries and lots of great conversation, while the children listen to a story and play together. This is a great opportunity to have a relaxing morning, and make some new friends. If you are planning to attend, please johannamccoy@yahoo.com or call June Financial Report Tithe $32, Missions $ Dream Big $5,355.3 Interest/Div. $40.30 Loose Plate $1, Life Classes $ Reimburs. $6.00 Building Rental $0.00 Total Deposits $39, Expenses $48, A full financial report may be obtained from the church office. 5

6 DreamBIG! Fulfilling God s Plan Together I Have a Dream for Children s Ministries It s God s Plan! WHAT IF WE CHANGED THE WAY WE LOOK AT CHILDREN S MINISTRY? Galloway Church loves kids! Mrs. Amy and I love seeing their faces when they get It, when they finally understand that they are part of the bigger God story, when they can truly hear His voice among the busyness of life, when their parents are actually engaged in their spiritual lives, when they are a part of families compelled by God s Spirit and who live in His presence, allowing Him to move in their hearts. Together, with the folks at David C. Cook and ministry workers like us across the country, God s plan for families is alive. We are excited to be a part of this new approach to spiritual formation. What if 1. having a relationship with God was more than simply making Him a friend on Facebook? SPIRITUAL FORMATION What if kids could build a real relationship with God that would thrive and grow into adulthood? Spiritual formation moves beyond Bible stories and scripture memory to growing kids who know God in a personal way. It s about a lifelong relationship with Him so that even at an early age, kids can open themselves up to God and come to Him with their concerns and burdens. Too many of our children are turning away from their faith once they reach adulthood. What if you had a resource that develops their spiritual formation at an early age and sets a solid path for future spiritual growth? 2. we could truly equip parents to be the spiritual leaders for their kids? FAMILY IS PRIMARY - In most cases parents are simply unsure of themselves and how to spiritually guide their kids. But what if you had a resource that encouraged and taught parents how to help their child in his or her spiritual journey? Wouldn t it be amazing to watch a parent become the spiritual hero to their child? And a church with the right resources can help them. 3. understanding the Bible was more about living Scripture than simply learning it? FORMATIONAL VS. INFORMATIONAL- We all realize how important it is to absorb God s Word in our daily lives. We can do this in two different ways: informationally and formationally. The first is of the mind - reading scripture and understanding it factually. The second is of the heart - allowing God to transform us by His power and will. Both are vital for our spiritual journey. What if we taught kids the Bible and how to hear God s voice? 4. kids grasp that God can guide their lives? ACKNOWLEDGING THE HOLY SPIRIT - Even at an early age, God can speak to our hearts and lead us through the Holy Spirit. What if we provided an atmosphere to help them look to God for wisdom and guidance? 5. kids truly understood their role in God s epic narrative? GOD S BIG PICTURE - kids love movies. While there may be many sub-plots along the way, they learn to understand that there is a bigger picture to the story. And, what kid doesn t imagine being an actor in a movie? It is the same with the Bible. God has a master plan, and He has a part for each of us to play if we so desire. Once kids learn to understand God s big picture, they will realize the meaningful life they can live with God. WHAT IF TOMORROW IS TODAY? PARENTS OF CHILDREN AGES NB- 6TH GRADE JOIN US ON WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6:30 FOR A PARENT ORIENTATION! In His Love, Kim Simons, Director of Children s Ministries Amy Smith, Director of Early Childhood Ministries 6 For the latest updates on the Children s Ministries at Galloway, please pick up a Children s Ministry Newsletter outside of Camp J.C.

7 OUTFLOW everyday outreach for everyday people People enriched by a relationship with God to the point of overflowing into family and friends, the community and world. No formulas to master or points to memorize, simply becoming immersed in God s love and overflowing May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit. Romans 15:13 Life that s not half empty Life that s not half full Life overflowing. If what the Bible says is true (and we believe it), then your life isn t meant to be anything like half a glass of water. God created you to be so perpetually full of rich experiences, rewarding relationships, and abundant blessings that you can afford to pour out huge amounts of hope, comfort, and refreshment on others and still have more than you ll ever need! The water that I shall give him will become in him a fountain of water springing up into everlasting life. John 4:14 Imagine your life as a fountain the old-fashioned, four-tiered kind of fountain. God is the source, and your heart is the first level of that fountain. God is pouring his blessings into your life filling you to the brim with his love, joy, and hope. Then the moment comes when you are so full that you can t possibly contain it anymore. Maybe it s a drip a first a small bit of hope trickling from your life into someone else s but it isn t long before the water is flowing freely and spilling into the next level of the fountain, and then the next, and the next. God s love unabated overflowing from you into the lives of your family, friends, neighbors, community, and the world. Outflow is outreach like you ve never experienced it before: natural, everyday, overflowing. Outflow is about a richer relationship with God. A relationship like it was intended. Powerful. Intimate. Constant. It s about a conversation that never ceases a conversation with a God who is constantly filling you up with his love, his power, and his blessings. Outflow is about overflowing with God s love into your friends and family the people who are closest to you and the people you desperately need to see and experience the joy of Jesus love. Outflow is about a living legacy a legacy that will last long after you re gone. It s about reaching your world the world God has placed you in. It s about being known for loving God and loving God s people. Outflow is about overflowing into our community. It s about reaching out with God s love to everyone around us. It s about natural and relational ways of engaging with the people of our communities. It s about serving them with no strings attached. It s about loving them with God s love. From September 12 October 17, Outflow will help us explore >> How God s love can overflow through us >> How we can have a richer, more meaningful relationship with God >> How we can share God s love with our family and friends >> How we can overflow with God s love into our community >> How we can change our world through the power of God s love RIGHT NOW WE NEED YOUR HELP TO MAKE OUTFLOW HAPPEN. PLEASE VOLUNTEER Creative Team Help the theme come alive: create banners, living altar with river and water falls, drama, dance, etc help us experience God s love. Worship Team Come and find out the weekly themes so all our music compliments the messages. We ll be looking for weekly special music and need musicians and singers. Life Group Hosts We ll double the number of Galloway Life Groups for six weeks so we need folks to host new groups. Want to explore the possibility, materials and training will be available Wednesday, August 4th at 7:00 PM and on Sunday, August 8th at 9:45 AM. Publicity Help us get the word out. Help us create flyers, posters, invite cards, etc. WANT TO HELP VOLUNTEER PLANNING MEETINGS first week of August. Contact me at seth@gallowaychurch.org or call

8 REACH CONNECT GROW SERVE HONOR SUMMER IN REVIEW Creation 2010 From June 29th to July 4th, seventeen youth and adult leaders attended Creation festival in Mt. Union, PA. We had an amazing time getting to know one another on a deeper level, all while enjoying God s creation as we camped for the festival. We were challenged on a daily basis by amazing speakers like Bob Lenz and Louie Giglio, as well as having the opportunity to interact with God through praise along with somewhere around 60,000 of our brothers and sisters in Christ. On top of all of this, we were able to enjoy some amazing music from major Christian artists, and worship through loosing our voices for God. The festival was dusty and dirty, and there was not an inch of your body that we could keep completely untouched by the dirt. Yet even in the midst of all the mess, God is able to make us refreshed and feeling cleaner than before we went. We had a blast and look forward to attending the event next year, and hope to see more of the church attending with us. Director of Youth Ministries, Dan Culbertson Tackling the basement floor to replace a leaking sewage line. Pittsburgh Project Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men, because you know that the Lord will reward everyone for whatever good he does, whether he is slave or free. Ephesians 6:7-8 Six youth along with myself and another leader had the chance to serve at the Pittsburgh Project. Everyday we were given some time for prayer and devotions, as well as some time for worship and a short message, but the majority of our day was spent serving needy homeowners in the Pittsburgh area. The girls (Stephanie Carr, Hannah McCarthy, and Erin Botts) helped to replace windows, paint, and do a handful of other odds and ends jobs for an elderly women who was desperately in need. The guys (Mike Smith, Hunter Butler, and Tyler Frankenberger) had the unique responsibility of replacing a sewer line in the basement of a couple who had been living in the house with sewage leaking into their basement for over 11 years. We also painted the foundation of their house to make it look more presentable. Every student got to work hard and be the hands and feet of Christ. They all got to see God work in the midst of toil and service. Overall the trip was a wonderful chance for us all to be obedient to Christ by serving people in need. Our youth at Creation 2010 Director of Youth Ministries, Dan Culbertson 8

9 Prayer chain requests may be called to: Marge Confer ( ) from 8:30am to 5:30pm Judy (church office ) from 9:00am to 3:00pm Tina Switzer ( ) from 5:30pm to 10:00pm Deb Resinger ( ) from 10:00pm to 8:30am If you cannot reach any of the ladies above, please call one of the following ladies. Each one is the head of a prayer chain and she will start the chains. Daytime (8:30am to 5:30pm) Marge Confer Shirley Hays Amy Smith Aileen Palmer Evening (5:30pm to 10:00pm) Tina Switzer Darlene Finch Gail Baker Deb Resinger (10pm - 8:30am) Be Transformed Galations 5:22-26 Each day holds an opportunity for the believer to make choices that either build Christ-like character into our lives or diminish it. The only way we can experience positive change is by dependence on the Holy Spirit. Not only is the believer regenerated by the Holy Spirit in new birth, but is also exhorted to be filled with the Spirit, directed and empowered. A life that yields to the Spirit will reveal the fruit of the Spirit. But unyielded hearts will become conceited, provoking one another, envying one another. Which will we choose today? The fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long suffering, kindness, and self-control. Prayer: Heavenly Father, You have said, many are the plans in a man s heart, but it is the Lord s purpose that prevails. We ask you to fulfill Your Word and make Your purpose reign in our lives. We all have plans and goals that are pursuing, we ask You to establish whatever is from You. Whatever is in line with Your purpose, and cause to fade away whatever is not from You. We honor You as our Creator and as our loving heavenly Father. We affirm that it is You who work in us to will and to act according to Your good purpose. Renew Your plans more fully. Lord, we realize that You are a God who knows the secrets of the heart. Reveal those to each one of us if we are not seeing the plans. Show each one any place in our lives where we could be harboring sin in thoughts, words, or actions that we have not recognized. Enable us to be willing to give up meaningless and unfruitful habits that are not Your best for our lives. We pray this in the name of Jesus, who is our way, truth, and life. Amen. -Pat & Cathy Clutter, Prayer Room Angel Food Ministries - If you eat, you qualify Current menus can be obtained at the church or visit: Food Distribution at Galloway Saturday, August 21, 2010 You must bring your receipt and a medium sized box to pick up your food 9

10 So you want to be a missionary? You re invited to join your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ to experience missionary work right here in Franklin! You don t have to travel half way around the world to be a missionary and spread the Gospel for the Kingdom! ProAmerican Educational And Cultural Exchange, Inc. is looking for host homes for foreign exchange students. There is an immediate need for host families for this upcoming school year. Students provide their own spending money, insurance, and airfare. Families provide room, board, and love. P.E.A.C.E. is a small, closely supervised, family-oriented program that places emphasis on providing wholesome, Christian homes for high school foreign exchange students. If you would like more information regarding hosting one of these students, please call or paz@peace-inc.org or visit their website: Mission Minute - Sugar Valley Lodge - One of the areas that we of Galloway Church support is Sugar Valley Lodge in Sugarcreek. This complex is a home away from home for those who may not have one. Residents are free to come and go as they wish and are encouraged to go out into the community. Many have needs that require some type of monitoring, such as medication. Sugar Valley Lodge is like a small community. There is the Java Hut with some of the residents in charge. Folks stop in for a cup of coffee or snack. Those in charge make the coffee and clean up. A caring staff help residents feel at home. What a meaningful ministry provided for residents of Sugar Valley Lodge. Helping Hands of Venango County serves to create awareness of systemic poverty in the Appalachian region of Northwestern Pennsylvania. Volunteer Christian mission teams of teens and adults arrive in Franklin annually to study generational poverty while working side by side with community residents and business leaders to improve the living conditions of local residents. We need you: to volunteer time to work side by side with these visitors to provide home repairs for Venango County residents to prepare first and last dinners for missionaries and those they serve to serve as a guide for recreational activities to pray for missionaries and those they serve to donate tools for work sites to supervise work sites (skilled electricians, roofers, contractors, plumbers, as well as general handi-men/women) to fulfill your Christian obligation and spread the name of Jesus Christ throughout the world Work groups will be in Franklin August Call today (M-F 8AM-2PM) and say, I WANT TO BE A HELPING HAND Helping Hands of Venango County is a partnership of St. John s Church and Venango County Mental Health and Mental Retardation. Clothing swap update: A special THANK YOU for the Clothing Swap. A very dear friend has been in a local nursing home since April. She was to start physical therapy to help her get walking again but has been unable to find shoes that would fit. Her feet swell and she wears a size 11W. I stopped by the Clothing Swap last week to check out the shoes and found a pair of 12W they had rubber soles and no inside seams that would cause her discomfort. We brought them to her, and she checked with the therapist, and they will work. She took her first short walk on Monday and is very excited about upcoming progress. If all goes well we hope to get her home in October. The clothing swap has blessed and ministered to many in the community! We need your help to keep this ministry alive! Volunteer Needs: Planning Team Sorters Builders for clothing racks + Greeters and Minglers on Wednesday evenings, 6:00-8:00 PM Plans are to get rid of summer clothing and close for the month of August to gear up for Fall. We will meet to reorganize after the week of Mega Sports Camp! Questions? - call Karin or Michelle

11 Testimonies from Aldersgate Looking Ahead to Aldersgate 2011 Twenty-three of the Galloway family attended the 2010 Aldersgate Renewal Ministries National Conference on Spirit-filled Living. The conference was in Charleston, West Virginia. The theme verse for the conference set the tone for all that took place, For I will pour water on a thirsty land and streams on dry ground. I will pour my Spirit upon your descendants and my blessing upon your offspring. -Isaiah 44:3 Many of us who went did not realize how spiritually thirsty and dry we were. We were given the opportunity to drink from the fountain of life, enter into the river that gives life, and become immersed in the amazing love of God. These comments express the blessing Aldersgate was: I felt that Aldersgate was a meaningful experience personally to me. I went because I needed some time away. Having just lost my Dad, I was feeling sad. Having just lost my job, I was feeling discouraged. I was overwhelmed with caring for my mother, children and grandchildren this summer. Once I got there, I realized that I need time to be with my God. The power of the Holy Spirit was great, and He proved to be all I needed and so much more! One of the speakers spoke about those who are thirsty need only to ask to be filled again, and they will be filled to overflowing. Well, that was certainly true for me. Susan Seth During the conference there were excellent speakers and preachers that had great messages of which did apply to my life. During worship time, it s as if I could feel God s presence right there with us. I actually had goose bumps most of the time. I also for the first time witnessed healing in front of my own eyes, which was pretty amazing. I had prayer for healing of my body which did not at that moment work for me. I have to admit that I was a little jealous of the ones who did. I am still waiting in expectation of what the Lord has for me. However having said all that, I had no major life changing experience or word for my life while I was there, or so I thought. When I came home I was happy I went, but at the same time a little disappointed that nothing major happened to ME personally. I sat down and looked at the Bible and just started reading a scripture that jumped out at me. It happened to be 1 Corinthians 3:1-3. This whole experience really opened my eyes to the kind of life that I wish to live and I believe having a personal relationship with Christ has a lot to do with how much you give to him. I would recommend this conference for any Christian at any level. I would also like to write on behalf of the children s ministries at Aldersgate. My daughter Sydni attended all the sessions and very much enjoyed them. The security of the children was top notch. She learned a lot while she was there, and I could already see the seed that was sewn in her from this. She said she would love to go back next year! - Traci Aldersgate has been one of those mind altering, life changing events for me. What can I say except WOW! Absolutely amazing worship, incredible life equipping sessions, mind altering teachings and life changing prayer ministry!... I highly recommend that you would begin considering attending one of these conferences. You will not regret it. -Barb the acts of God are what still has my mind reeling. The number of people I saw healed right there in front of my eyes. Person after person being slain in the Holy Spirit. Just to be a part of that would have been enough, but our God had more in store for me. After one of the equipping sessions a couple, Justin and Melissa Lowe, asked if they could pray with me. They anointed me with oil and prayed for me. As they prayed for me, they spoke of things that many of my closest friends are not aware of. During this time of prayer I started to feel tingling sensations, then a feeling of being filled with something, a total fulfillment. I believe it was the Lord filling me with the Spirit. God pouring into me, saying I m with you. In conclusion, the things that I saw at Aldersgate 2010 were life changing, but the things that I felt were life sustaining. 1 Corinthians 2:9 No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived What God has prepared for those who love him. -Chad It s only been recently that I came to understand what serving God really means. Serving God is not about finding what you think he wants you to do in the church. Serving God, I found, is allowing God to work through me in order to further his Kingdom here on earth. You see, I have been trying to do what I thought not what God thought. The theme for Aldersgate 2010 was UNLEASHED - Isaiah 44:3. I shared at a small group pray session that I found myself as a sponge. I get filled with God and the Holy Spirit, but hold back passing it on through me. I need to be rung out occasionally. If not, I will just sit around and dry out. I came to realize that it s not about what I do; it s about what God does through me (truly serving God). I now realize that it is pretty simple. All I need to do is be willing to tell my story. God will do the rest. Aldersgate 2010 has shown me that I cannot out think God. -Jim We ll have one more testimony next month about the Gate (youth ministry), but start looking ahead to Aldersgate It will be held in Dayton, Ohio, July Galloway will once again be doing a group registration. Stay tuned for more information. 11

12 Free Lunches for Children Child Development Centers (CDC) is seeking more children and teenagers to take part in the free lunch program that it is offering this summer at three area churches. The free meals are available from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm every weekday until Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Christ United Methodist Church, 1135 Buffalo St., Franklin; and Grace United Methodist Church of Rocky Grove, 350 Front St., Franklin; and from 11 am to 1 pm every weekday through Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Community Church of God, 1651 State Route 427, Cooperstown. The program is intended to make a nutritious midday meal available to students when school is not in session, to help families whose children are eligible during the school year for free and reduced-price lunches, and to extend nutrition to children who aren t yet old enough to attend school. The summer program has no income guidelines, so any family that has children up to age 18 is welcome to participate, including those who have infants, toddlers and preschoolers. Families do not have to register to obtain meals. Children may just report to one of churches on any day they wish to eat lunch. Funding from CDC and the federal Child and Adult Care Food Program covers the costs of the lunches. PARENT TO PARENT: FAMILY TRAINING ON AD/HD A multi-session, interactive, educational program for adults & parents of children and adolescents with AD/HD Topics include: Overview of AD/HD Assessment to Multimodal Treatment Developing Parenting Strategies & Positive Behavior Interventions Behavior Management, Part I Strengthening Family Relationships Behavior Management, Part II Educational Rights for Your Child with AD/HD Building an Education Team: Bridging the Gap between Home and School Resiliency, Teen Challenges and Future Success Dates: Saturdays, October 16th and 23rd, Registration Deadline is September 25, Time: 8:30am 4:30pm Both Days Location: The Children s Institute of Pittsburgh 1405 Shady Ave, Pittsburgh PA Fees: CHADD members $ / Non-members: $ (Scholarships Available) Contact: Agnes Merlin at to receive more information 12 Dear Galloway UM Church, Thank you for the support all over these years and thank you for the Bible. I appreciate your prayers as I enter the marines. God bless you and keep up the good work. Sincerely, Andrew Brenan Dear Handi Helpers, Thank you so much for the generous gift of money for traveling expenses. Ryan and I greatly appreciate it; it will help us tremendously. Continue to pray for the boys. They are doing well, but will have to be in Hainot for quite some time. Thank you again. In His love, Jamie and Ryan Manning Don t Google Anymore Galloway Church has been registered for GoodSearch and GoodShop. When doing searches, please use GoodSearch.com. Since we started with GoodSearch in the fall of 2008, we have made $ for searches and $61.27 for shopping, giving us a total of $ To add this search engine go to GoodSearch.com. Click on Add GoodSearch to your IE, Firefox, or Mac toolbar (about 3/4 down the page). At the screen to install - go to #1 and click on Download Now. Click on download Good Search to the toolbar. Click Run. Follow instructions to finish the download. Where it asks for your charity - type Galloway Church (select the Galloway Church from Franklin, PA). You can also go into GoodShop from this screen and it will show you all the areas where you can buy merchandise and the percentage that will be donated to the church.

13 MEGA Sports Camp Registration Form Name Address City State Zip Age Last school grade completed Male/Female SPORTS CHOICE - For 1st - 6th Graders Soccer (bring a soccer ball and shin guards labeled with your name) Basketball (bring a basketball labeled with your name) Baseball (bring a ball and glove labeled with your name. We recommend a safety ball for kids 6-8 years old) Cheerleading (wear comfortable shoes) Karate (wear comfortable clothing) NEW! PRESCHOOL MINI SPORTS CAMP Ages 3-5/K Experience a different sport each day of the week! T-shirt size PLEASE RETURN FORM IN MAIL OR DROP OFF AT GALLOWAY U.M.C. 196 SEYSLER ROAD FRANKLIN, PA Guardian(s) name Home phone Work phone In case of emergency, contact phone Phone Special concerns (allergies, medications, medical conditions, etc.) I, the undersigned parent/guardian, do hereby grant permission for my son/daughter, named above, to attend the camp/clinic. In order that my child may receive the proper medical treatment in the event that he/she may sustain injury or illness during MEGA Sports Camp The Great Comeback, I hereby authorize the camp staff to obtain or provide medical treatment for my child for such injury or illness during the camp, and I hereby hold the camp staff and sponsoring organization(s), as well as its representatives, harmless in the exercise of this authority. I further understand that there is always a possibility that my child may sustain physical illness or injury while at the camp. If this occurs, I hereby authorize the camp staff and representatives to refer my child to a medical treatment center (hospital, etc.). I further acknowledge and understand that I will be responsible for any medical bills that may be incurred on behalf of my son/daughter for physical illness or injury that he/she may sustain during the camp. Understanding that there is always a possibility that my child may sustain physical illness or injury, I acknowledge and understand that my child is assuming the risk of such physical illness or injury by his/her participation, and I further release the sponsoring organization and its representatives from any claims for personal illness or injury that my child may sustain during the camp. I further acknowledge and understand that my child will be responsible for his/her failure to abide by the rules and regulations of the camp. Name of Parent or Guardian Date Signature of Parent or Guardian ** $5.00 REGISTRATION FEE DUE WITH COMPLETED FORM** 13

14 SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1 Communion 2 3 Jose & Sarah Joseph - Missionaries Visit Soul Cafe 9:30-10:30am Network 9:45-10:15am 4 Prayer 7am Softball Game GUMC / Seneca 6:30pm Prayer 7am Soul Cafe 9:30-10:30am Network 9:45-10:15am Salvation Army Soup Kitchen 8:30am-1pm SPRC Meeting 7pm Salvation Army Soup Kitchen 8:30am-1pm Staff Mtg 8:30am Pray Franklin Noon Trustees 7pm Pray Franklin Noon MEGA Sports Camp Training 6pm Outflow Life Group Leaders Mtg 7pm RUSH Over 50s Olan Mills Picture Taking 2-9:30pm Softball Game GUMC / Christ 6:30pm MEGA Sports Camp 5-8pm Olan Mills Picture Taking 9-5pm Car Cruise-In 3-6pm Seneca UMC 15 Soul Cafe 16 Newsletter Deadline :30-10:30am Staff Mtg 8:30am Prayer 7am Network 9:45-10:15am UMC Tri-City Speedway - 6pm race Pray Franklin Noon Ministry Council 7pm Story Time in Family Resource Rm 10am Soul Cafe 9:30-10:30am Network 9:45-10:15am Salvation Army Soup Kitchen 8:30am-1pm Salvation Army Soup Kitchen 8:30am-1pm Speech/Debate 5-9pm Pray Franklin Noon RUSH Prayer 7am RUSH Angel Food Distrib. Fellowship Hall in use Soul Cafe 9:30-10:30am Salvation Army Soup Kitchen 8:30am-1pm Staff Mtg 8:30am Pray Franklin Noon 6th Graders Move Up Salvation Army Soup Kitchen 8:30am-1pm August