Raymond UMC Church Newsletter of Upcoming Events, Reminders and Happenings Beloved Church family - This June and July we will be spending time learning from Chapters 2-6 in the Gospel of Mark. In these chapters there are powerful and soul-stirring stories of Jesus ministry of healing, teaching and action in challenging circumstances. What do these stories teach us about discipleship? What do these stories reveal to us about who Jesus is and who we are called to be in the world? I hope that you will join us for worship throughout the summer as we continue to listen and grow together. Here is part of one story we will be studying in worship this summer: Mark 4:35-41 (NIV) - Jesus Calms the Storm 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, Let us go over to the other side. 36 Leaving the crowd behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, Teacher, don t you care if we drown? 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, Quiet! Be still! Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. 40 He said to his disciples, Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith? 41 They were terrified and asked each other, Who is this? Even the wind and the waves obey him! This summer and always let our faith be bigger than our fears. Let us be united in our love for God and for all people and find new ways to witness and welcome others into conversation about how we continue to be transformed, even or especially in the storms. Friends always know that you are loved by your creator. If I can pray for you, support or serve you in any way please let me know. I am grateful to continue to journey together seeking to help, renew and reach the world for Jesus. Grace and Peace in Jesus Pastor Sara In This Issue: Letter from Pastor Mission Trip Share Your Story CSI Sunday School Note of Thanks- NWLC RUMC Men s Group Faith Development Hospitality Note of Thanks- The Little Family Missions 1
21535 MAIN ST. RAYMOND, OHIO 43067 937-246-3892 JUNE/JULY 2018 Mission Trip Opportunity Share Your Story RUMC is planning a mission trip to White Oak Henderson Settlement June 24-28. We have 3 projects that we will be working on including refreshing a flower bed, replacing deck boards on devotion deck, rebuilding/repairing White Oak Center s sign and fence. Men, women and youth are invited to participate-for more information ask Galen Ash (you can call him at 765-969-1888). Do you feel led to share your story with the RUMC family? God continues to be at work in your story, everyday, in drastic, routine, sustaining and transforming ways. If you are interested in sharing your story please contact Pastor Sara and she will be happy to share the pulpit for your time of sharing. If you would like help crafting/organizing your story in preparation to share, please let Pastor Sara know-she would love to work with you. You can reach the Pastor through the RUMC Facebook site, or at pastorsaramcswords@gmail.com or call 937-246-3892. CSI Sunday School The CSI Sunday School Class has finished the study of Ecclesiastes. This has been a good Bible study for us and much has been discussed. Thanks to all who have participated and made this the great class that it is. All are welcome to join us as we seek instructions for our Christian lives. We are beginning the study of the Gospels. Note of Thanks- NWLC THANK YOU- To all those in the congregation who have helped in various ways with the Lions Club Dinners. These dinners are provided to the Northwest Lions Club members the 4th Tuesday of every month. Without the help of the congregation it couldn t happen. Thank you to all who have helped by signing up to donate a food item/ money. We consider this mission as an outreach to our community as well as a form of income to our church. Your brother in Christ, Elbert Horsley Jean Thornton RUMC Men s Group Fishing Derby The Raymond United Methodist Church Men s Group sponsored a Fishing Derby at Aldersgate Park in Marysville, Ohio on May 6, 2018. All enjoyed free hot dogs, chips and drinks while fishing. The winners were Hailee Eirich, who won a fishing rod/ reel & tackle box full of lures. Brody Little also won a tackle box. Thanks to all for your support of this event and for your participation. A special thanks also to all who donated for the prizes. 2
NEW YOUTH GROUP: FAITH DEVELOPMENT Our new youth group held its 1 st meeting on Sunday, April 15. There were 10 teens in attendance. There next meeting will be Sunday, June 3, from 5:00-7:00. PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR THE LEADERS, THE KIDS, AND ALL ASPECTS OF THIS NEW MINISTRY. KIDS CLUB: Once again the Lord was so gracious in guiding the success of our Kids Club this school year. Our attendance data include: 28 kids average attendance (36 enrolled) and 42 persons average for dinner (50 several months). We are grateful to all who helped make this a success especially those who helped in the kitchen, activities group, crafts, read aloud, opening/closing gatherings, and those who stepped in at the last minute when a substitute was needed. A special thanks to Vickie Ash for being our onsite leader. We ll be ready to start our 7 th year in October!!!! VBS 2018: JUNE 18 22, 2018 6:30 PM 8:35 PM AGES PRESCHOOL 6 TH GRADE Preregistration is strongly recommended!!!!! Please register: online @ www.myvbs.org/raymondumc (a link is also available at the church website info center @ www.raymondumc.net), mail the registration form to the above address, call the church @ 246-3892, or register in person any Sunday following worship Closing VBS Worship Celebration Sunday, June 24, beginning @ 10:45 am (Lunch, fun, and games will follow) VBS UPDATE: Thank you for all who have agreed to help us this year. As of this writing we are still in need of additional help. We need at least one adult/youth to help with our preschool group and one adult/youth to assist Randy Johnson with games. Please contact Linda Paver if you can assist. An ALL VBS STAFF MEETING will be held Saturday, June 2, @ 9:00 AM 10:30 AM. It is VERY IMPORTANT ALL STAFF ATTEND as we will make final plans for this special week. UPPER ROOM DAILY DEVOTIONALS Upper Room Daily Devotionals are now available in the basket near the podium at the back of the church. If you have not gotten your May/June issue, please pick one up today. We will let you know when the July/August issue is available. Calendar Dates: VBS: June 18-22@ 6:30 PM -8:35 PM VBS Closing Celebration: Sunday, June 24 beginning @ 10:45 Women s Circle: No June or July meeting. Next meeting TBA Sunshine Girls: meet the 2 nd & 4 th Mondays of each month @ 6:30 @ Helena Anderson s Men s Share Group: alternate Thursdays @ 7:00 @ the church Faith Development Team: Tuesday, June 5; Tuesday July TBA @ 7:00 @ the church. 3
Hospitality Hello fellow parishioners, may this newsletter find you all well. Hospitality was excited to present at the end of April our Cake Challenge Sunday. While all the cakes were really good, we would like to congratulate Brody Little for taking first place. We women and girls will have to step up our game the next time as Brody has set the bar high! Congratulations Brody and THANK YOU to all who participated. May 20th was Graduation Sunday and we honored Libby Thompson and Hope Travis as High School graduates and Kate Basinger who graduated from college last year. Congratulations to you all and Good Luck in the future. Hospitality would like to hold another back to college or starting college Sunday. Please let Sharon know if you have a child this pertains to. This includes any kind of schooling after graduation. It would be helpful if we have starting dates so we can pick the best date for everyone. Sunday June 24th we will be having our VBS celebration. Hospitality will be taking care of the treats to eat for the fellowship that goes along with some fun taken care of by the Missions team. Hospitality will have a meeting June 13th in the fellowship hall at 6:30 pm. Anyone interested may attend as all are welcome to join us. If you wish to know more about what all our team does, please feel free to ask. Thank you all and may God Bless, Sharon Parker Note of Thanks- The Little Family Church Family, Thank you all for everything you have done for our family. We are truly blessed to call you family. May God bless each of you as you have blessed us! Our Mission Statement: Helping our neighbors meet Christ. Renewing our passion for Christ. Loving beyond our walls in the name of Christ. Love, The Littles Sign up: To receive announcements, the newsletter in full color or reminders about church calendar items. Go to: www.raymondumc.net or Sign up via email or text 4
Missions Schedule June Dates: Missions Meeting Monday, June 4 th @ 6:30 p.m. Community & Senior Lunch Tuesday, June 12 th @ noon Christ s Pantry Thursday, June 14 th @ 6:00 p.m. - please note June s Christ s Pantry has been moved to June 14 th (week prior to regular date) July Dates: Missions Meeting no meeting in July Community & Senior Lunch Tuesday, July 10 th @ noon Christ s Pantry Thursday, July 19 th @ 6:00 p.m. Community & Senior Lunch Come join us for our Community & Senior Lunch. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at noon for lunch, fellowship, and entertainment. Bring a friend and as always there is no charge. Christ s Pantry Christ s Pantry is the third Thursday of each month from 6 7 p.m. We help neighbors by providing food and personal need items and also serve a hot meal. Thank you to all that donate your time and/or items to Christ s Pantry, it is very much appreciated! We gratefully accept food and personal need donations. If you would like to help out with an upcoming Christ s Pantry, please see Heather Holland for additional information. Rummage & Bake Sale Thank you to everyone that donated items and/or your time. We had a successful event and were able to raise some funds for the Capital Campaign and Christ s Pantry. Items not sold were donated to United Methodist Mountain Mission. Thank you again for all of your help and your donations! 5
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