Being Unitedin Christ Teaching the Word Loving and Caring Empowering and Enabling Disciples Responding to Needs UNITED METHODISTCHURCH 5 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, New Jersey07405 Church Office (973) 838-2026 Website Address: bumcnj.org Email Address: umcbutler @gmail.com FAX (973) 838-8821 Reverend Michael McKay Lourdes Matos Delgado Pastor Assistant Pastor Pat Inglis, Editor TABERNACLE TIMES **** JUNE 2015 ****
MUSINGS FROM MIKE This past Sunday, a young man shared with our congregation how his faith began to come alive here with us and that his journey is leading him to explore music ministry in the United Methodist Church. In the last few months our youth ministry has built itself into a group of 10+ youth at Sunday night gatherings and they took the lead in leading worship and crafted a sermon to share with the congregation. On Change the World Sunday we deployed over 60 people working on projects to help and improve the Butler community, as well as working very personally with a family in need in our area. A group of almost 10 people shared a journey together through the whole Bible using the weekly Disciple Bible Study, and in the process forged important relationships with each other. If you hang around church for any length of time you will bump into someone working on a project or ministry that they have a deep and God-given passion about. You will bump into people having important and life-changing conversations with each other. Sometimes if you read things in the media like the recent Pew Report indicating that there is a continuing trust in and decline of religious communities. It becomes easy to focus on everything that is wrong and going wrong but the stories above challenge me, they challenge me to look deeper and to see God at work in us and through us. I just wanted you to know that all the time, effort, and giving that we all do to make Butler UMC happen is worth it. Lives are being changed for the better. Deep and living faith is being built in people and in our community. We are truly feeding people body and soul. Shalom, Pastor Mike June 15 page 2
A MONTH OF SUNDAYS IN JUNE June is going to be an astonishing month of worship at Butler UMC! The theme for the month is: The Steps to Follow Jesus. Each Sunday of the series we ll look at one of the steps you can take toward Jesus on a life-time journey to follow him. June 7 th : OUTDOOR WORSHIP AND CHURCH PICNIC Star Lake Campground at 10 a.m. Bring your chair, meat to grill, a dish to share, and a warm heart. We will worship together that morning by the lake and we will be sharing the baptism of a young man. After worship the fun and festivities of the Church Picnic follow. Suggested contribution is $5 per person to cover cost of a lifeguard, and if you need directions to Star Lake, contact the church office. Scripture and Sermon: Mark 8:31-38 It s Not About You June 14 th : Graduates Sunday We celebrate our graduates from several levels of education. Please be sure to get your grads names in to the church office. Scripture and Sermon: Mark 8:34 and Ephesians 2:11-21 Cross Carrying and Unlimited Access June 21 st : Men s Sunday Come and enjoy worship by our Men s group for the whole congregation. This year s theme is: Restoration as we explore the ways God s grace works in our lives to restore and renew us. A picnic lunch follows the service in the front yard of the church. Be sure to come and bring a friend! June 28 th : Red Bird Team Dedication We share the music, spirit, and dedication of the 2015 Red Bird Mission Team. A high-energy and joy-filled Sunday, followed by the final Red Bird Brunch of the spring in Fellowship Hall. You will not want to miss this!! Scripture and Sermon: Mark 8:34 and Mark 10:23-31 Follow Me Saturday, June 6 th Open Seating 6:00 8:00 pm $15.00 per meal Children under 5 FREE Pass the word Tickets are on sale in FELLOWSHIP HALL or by calling the church office, 973-838-2026 June 15 page 3
Men s Service, Father s Day June 21st Hey Guys, its time to bang out those dents, knock off that rust, and join in the 5th annual men s Restoration service on Father s Day, June 21st. Show off your classic car or motorcycle. Stand tall in our no talent is necessary men s chorus, or help out grilling some hot dogs. Celebrate the Holy Spirit s masculine side. Contact Scotty Lowe for more details. Father s Day Honor Roll If you would like to honor a special man in your life your father, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher or friend, by including them in our Father s Day Honor Roll, please fill in the form below and put it in an envelope with a donation of $10 per name and either mail it to the church office, or drop it in the offering plate anytime before June 15 th. This year s Honor Roll donations have been designated for our Helping Hands Ministry and the aid they supply to members of our community. Please include the following on this year s Father s Day Honor Roll: (PLEASE PRINT) In Honor In Memory Name: Given By: Amount Enclosed: June 15 page 4
CHRISTIAN DAYCARE AND PRESCHOOL Looking for a home away from home for your 2 or 3 year old? Noah s Ark is a spacious, loving daycare/preschool where the love of Jesus is modeled, Bible stories and songs are shared and your child will learn, grow and develop in a kind and nurturing environment. Open 7 am 6pm, Monday Friday. Call 973-492-3103 for a tour. ATTENTION MEN There will not be a Men s Breakfast on June 7th, as we will be worshiping at Star Lake Camp that morning. Since we do not normally meet in the summer months, our monthly breakfasts will resume in September. Don t forget to come out and support Men s Sunday on Father s Day see more info about that day on page 4. SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2015 WORSHIP AND PICNIC at beautiful Star Lake Camp in Bloomingdale! 10:00am to 4:30pm. We have been blessed with the opportunity to Worship at the Lake and then spend the day together in feasting, fellowship and fun. Boating, swimming, fishing, tennis, horseshoes, playground, walking or snoozing on the beach are a few of the wonderful opportunities available to us. Bring meat to grill for your family and a salad or dessert to share with everyone. Need a ride? Call Pam 973-838-2026 x 15 or email pamw@optonline.net A suggested donation of $5/person will help cover the cost of the facility and life guard. June 15 page 5
SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 7 9pm Gleaners 1 6:30pm Al Anon in Library 2 7pm Bible Study 7pm Wednesday Bell Choir 7:15pm Zumba in Hall 3 10am Bible Study 7pm Spanish Bible Study 4 6am Men s Bible Study 10 1 pm Gleaners 7pm Support Group 5 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9am Zumba/Fellowship Hall 9:30 12:30pm Gleaners 10 am NA Meeting 6 8pm Pulled Pork Dinner in Fellowship Hall 6 10:00am 4:30pm Worship & Picnic at Star Lake Camp, Bloomingdale 7 7 9pm Gleaners 8 6:30pm Al Anon in Library 9 7pm Bible Study 7:15pm Zumba in Hall 10 10am Bible Study 7pm Spanish Bible Study 7pm Al Anon Study Group 7pm Wednesday Bells 7:45pm Tabernacle Choir 9pm Spanish Praise Band 11 6am Men s Bible Study 10 1 pm Gleaners 7pm Support Group 12 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9am Zumba/Fellowship Hall 9:30 12:30pm Gleaners 10 am NA Meeting 12 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:30am Sunday School 10:45am Coffee Hour 11:15am Spanish Worship 7 9pm Gleaners 6:30pm Al Anon in Library 7pm Bible Study 7:15pm Zumba in Hall 10am Bible Study 7pm Spanish Bible Study 6am Men s Bible Study 10 1 pm Gleaners 7pm Support Group 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9am Zumba/Fellowship Hall 9:30 12:30pm Gleaners 10 am NA Meeting FATHER S DAY 21 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:30am Sunday School 10:45am Picnic on Front Lawn 11:15am Spanish Worship 22 7 9pm Gleaners 6:30pm Al Anon in Library 9 11am Loaves & 7pm Trustees Mtg 7 9pm Fishes 6pm Naomi Circle Picnic in Hall 23 7pm Bible Study 7:15pm Zumba in Hall 24 10am Bible Study 7pm Spanish Bible Study 7pm Al Anon Study Group 25 6am Men s Bible Study 10 1 pm Gleaners 7pm Support Group 26 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9am Zumba/Fellowship Hall 9:30 12:30pm Gleaners 10 am NA Meeting 27 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:30am Sunday School 10:45am Red Bird Brunch 11:15am Spanish Worship 28 7 9pm Gleaners 29 30 6:30pm Al Anon in Library
SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES USHERS (Keith Worman 973-838-5538) June 7 th June 14 th June 21 st June 28 th Karl Barton, Captain Charlie Smith Jill Thomas Cathy Berteele ACOLYTES (Alex Nafz 973-283-2668) Emma Durren Margo Latourette tthews COFFEE HOUR HOSTS Sandy Weigel 973-835-5544 Donna Tintle 973-838-7609 Worship at Star Lake OPEN Father s Day Picnic Red Bird Brunch June 7 th June 14 th June 21 st June 28 th SOUND TECHNICIAN (Dan Hack 973-492-1505) Dan Hack VIDEO TECHNICIAN (Pat Inglis 973-838-1916) Worship at Star Lake Pat Inglis Pam Campbell Jeff Campbell COUNTERS (Tim Campbell 973-768-2476) June 7th Carroll Campbell Gene Barton, Vicki Boyd June 14th Maurice Cailleteau. Dot Cailleteau, Alison Bisanti June 21 st Linda Meilan, Helen Guenter, Karen Bailey June 28 th Janet Spagnola, Betty Greig, Tim Campbell VOLUNTEERS NEEDED A sign-up sheet for helping to keep the church lawn mowed this summer can be found in the Narthex. There are both push type or ride-on mowers to use, and if you have any questions you can speak to Bill Bosland or Jack Inglis about where to find them, etc. Please help out when you can to keep the grounds looking good during the warm summer months. Thank you for your service! June 15 page 8
Now this is eternal life: that they may know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent. John 17:3 Vacation Bible School 2015 JOURNEY OFF THE MAP: UNKNOWN TO US. KNOWN TO HIM. Just as Daniel and is friends stepped into uncharted territory and found that God still had a plan, kids can begin to understand that obedience to God does not always lead to the expected. The journey of a lifetime begins with an exciting relationship with Jesus that continues into eternity. Whenever faced with the unexpected, kids can know to listen for God s direction: This is the way. Walk in it. Monday, August 24 through Friday August 28, 2015 9:30 AM 12:30 PM All Kids entering Kindergarten through 5 th grade are invited to join a crew and all Kids entering 6 th grade and older are invited to join the leadership team! Registration is $20/child for the entire week full of exciting Bible Stories, Music, Crafts, Games and Snacks. A registration form is included in this copy of the Tab Times and at the display in the entryway of Noah s Ark Christian Daycare and Preschool where the form and registration fee may be returned Monday Friday, 7am-6pm. Any questions, please call Pam at 973-838-2026 x15 or email pamw@optonline.net A Woman s Heart - God s Dwelling Place An in-depth study of the Old Testament Tabernacle by Beth Moore began on Thursday, May 7, 2015 in the Library. Beth Moore invites you to enter the sanctuary of your God and to let Him reveal marvelous mysteries to you. Please join our multigenerational Bible Study 10:00am 11:30am The Life You ve Always Wanted Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People by John Ortberg 6 week session suggested donation $10 for cost of study guide Wednesdays 7:00-8:30pm in the Library June 15 page 9
REGISTRATION FORM Child s name Parent/Guardian s Name: Address (street address, city, state & zip code) Mailing Address (if different than above) Phone Numbers: Home Work Cell Email Age Information Birth date Last school grade completed Medical or other information we might need to know (please include food allergies) Emergency Contacts (other than listed above) Name Phone # Name Phone # Dismissal Information Who may pick up your child at the end of each VBS day? Other information Does your child attend Sunday School? If so, where? If your child is visiting our church, who is he/she a guest of? May we have permission to photograph your child? Yes No May we have permission to use your child s photograph for the purpose of promotion? Yes No Please complete a separate form for each child attending, and drop off in the box located in the Noah s Ark entryway along with the $20 registration fee. June 15 page 10
RECENT BAPTISM Our Food Pantry welcomes donations of all the items on the list below, especially paper products, as suggested by those items printed in bold text. If you could pick up an item or two the next time you are shopping, it would be greatly appreciated. Please place your donations in the new cabinet at the entrance to the Narthex to help us meet the needs of this important ministry. Macaroni & Cheese Canned Tuna Canned Fruit Canned peas, carrots Mixed vegetables Canned tomatoes Boxed Cereals (hot & cold) Pancake Mixes Pancake Syrup Dried or Powdered Milk Peanut Butter Cooking Oil Tomato Sauce Pasta Pasta Sauce Boxed Potatoes Rice Side Dishes Bags of Rice Dried Beans Red or Black Jelly Strawberry & Grape Paper towels Toilet paper Tissues Napkins Toothpaste Shampoo Thank you for your generosity, Debby Smeilus, Coordinator On Sunday, May 3 rd, Julian Andrew Gonzalez was baptized at our 9:30am worship service. Julian is the son of Dennis & April Gonzalez of Pompton Plains. COMING IN JULY Family Night at the Ballpark sponsored by United Methodist Men Where: When: Time: Cost: IN MEMORIAM Doris Worman May 24, 2015 Yogi Berra Stadium Montclair State University Saturday July 25 th 6:00pm game start with fireworks to follow game. $10 per person money due at sign up. (We have a box reserved behind and to left of home plate 3rd base side) Carpooling and/or directions can be organized prior to event. Questions or more info please contract Tim Campbell at 973-768-2476 or tjcamp13@optonline.net. The website for the Jackals is www.jackals.com if you want to check them out on the web. June 15 page 11
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