Volume 5, Number 4
THIS MONTH'S HEADLINES
Completed Lenten Journey
Easter Sunday
Eastertide Season
This Month At Leesburg United Methodist Church
Oakwood Inn
April Birthdays and Anniversaries
New Hymnal
Your Church at Work
"This and That"
Prayer Lists
April Calendar
Completed Lenten Journey
Easter Sunday
Eastertide Season
This Month At Leesburg United Methodist Church
Oakwood Inn
April Birthdays and Anniversaries
New Hymnal
Your Church at Work
"This and That"
Prayer Lists
April Calendar
Completed Lenten Journey
With the passing of Holy Week, we completed our Lenten journey. As you probably know, the purpose of Lent is the preparation of the believer—through prayer, penitence, and self-denial—for the annual commemoration during Holy Week of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus, which recalls the events linked to the Passion of Christ and culminates in Easter, the celebration of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
Following Palm Sunday, Pastor Mike and Aletta and the choir joined the readers in presenting the Candlelite Tenebrae Service on Maundy Thursday. This service involved many people in presenting this very meaningful service. Our small, but very talented choir [Jim and Verlyn Hearn, Sue and Brian Payne, Helen Smoker, Carol West, Al and Norma Hayes] spent several extra hours preparing the music. Special thanks goes to Helen and Carol on the beautiful duet they performed. The readers [Norma Fawley, Sandy Diehl, Kara Dishman, Judy Alfona, Ron West, Kylie Dishman, and Peggy Ciula] did an excellent job in reading the scripture depicting the story of Jesus' last supper, trial and crucifixion. Thanks Alletta for running the power point which helped to tell the story. Our ushers, Jim Felts and Mark Herring, helped to make the communion a special sacrament and Jojo Sheler and Rocky Ciula were instrumental in turning off the lights at the appropriate times during the service. Jojo also served as the acolyte for the service. At the end of the service, the sanctuary was stripped of all objects, including the lilies by all who attended the service and left dark and barren.
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Easter Sunday
At 6:30 am, the Ciula's, Al Hayes and Aletta were busy filling balloons with helium, tying ribbon to the balloons and putting them on the pews in the sanctuary. At 7:30 am, the Sunrise service began where Pastor Mike and the congregation stood outside the sanctuary as Jerry Kammerer, Jim Hearn, Al Hayes and Aletta Heath presented the drama in the sanctuary. After the drama, Pastor Mike led the congregation into the sanctuary with the objects that were taken out Thursday eve.
A delicious carry-in breakfast followed the service which the Prisca Circle set up and cleaned up for us. Thank you to Charles and Norma Fawley for decorating the tables.
Pastor Mike, in his ministries, has followed the practices of the early church by performing the Sacrament of Baptism on Easter Sunday. So, in the Easter service at 9:30 am, Pastor Mike asked if there was anyone who would like to be baptized and Kailtain Smith [a young newcomer in our church] accepted Pastor Mike's invitation. Kailtain's family stood with her as Pastor Mike baptized Kailtain. Then Mike baptized Kylie Dishman and received Kylie, Jim Felts, Jim Rooney, and Mark Herring into the membership of LUMC.
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On Easter Sunday, we began a new season in the church–Eastertide. [March 24—May 10, 2008] On Easter and the 50 days following Easter, the color changes to white celebrating the risen Lord. Therefore, the altar cloth and the choir robes will be white. This season ends with the Ascension of the Lord. In this season, Pastor Mike will read an Easter liturgy each Sunday followed by lighting a candle on the candelabra to celebrate the 50 days that Jesus was on earth before his ascension.
Eastertide Season
On Easter Sunday, we began a new season in the church–Eastertide. [March 24—May 10, 2008] On Easter and the 50 days following Easter, the color changes to white celebrating the risen Lord. Therefore, the altar cloth and the choir robes will be white. This season ends with the Ascension of the Lord. In this season, Pastor Mike will read an Easter liturgy each Sunday followed by lighting a candle on the candelabra to celebrate the 50 days that Jesus was on earth before his ascension.
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On April 6, 13 and 27, we will finish the last 3 sessions of Rob Webber's "Beginnings" series. On April 20, we will skip Rob Webber and, instead, do a Praise Sunday service. Norma Hayes is planning a surprise for this Sunday.
This Month At Leesburg United Methodist Church
On April 6, 13 and 27, we will finish the last 3 sessions of Rob Webber's "Beginnings" series. On April 20, we will skip Rob Webber and, instead, do a Praise Sunday service. Norma Hayes is planning a surprise for this Sunday.
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Oakwood, on the northwest shore of Lake Wawasee in northern Indiana, includes the 77-room Oakwood Inn and restaurant, program center, academy center, a chapel and 42 acres dominated by tall oak trees.
The North Indiana Conference Board of Trustees officially received the property on March 19 in accordance with Oakwood Foundation by-laws and the action of the 1993 North Indiana Conference session of the church, when the Oakwood Foundation took possession of the property.
In court documents, the Oakwood Foundation said it would complete its commitments to existing customers by continuing operations of the ministry through Labor Day of this year with financial assistance from the North Indiana Conference. The foundation will cease activities at Oakwood at the end of the day on Monday, Sept. 1. Individuals and groups who wish to visit and use the facilities need to make arrangements with Oakwood to do so before Labor Day.
The Trustees of the North Indiana Conference voted to receive the property, with the approval of Indiana Area Bishop Mike Coyner and Conference’s district superintendents acting between annual conference sessions as prescribed by church law. The Trustees also voted to sell the entire property. After the property is sold and all debts are paid, the Board of Trustees will bring a proposal for its approval to the North Indiana Conference about the use of any net proceeds.
Oakwood Park was founded in 1893 by the Evangelical Church, a predecessor denomination of The United Methodist Church.
Oakwood Inn {reprint from e-Hum – Hoosier United Methodists e-News Mar. 20}
SYRACUSE, Ind. – Members of the Oakwood Foundation for Adult Ministries board announced yesterday, (Wednesday, March 19) they returned the property, formerly known as Oakwood Park, to the North Indiana Conference of The United Methodist Church. The foundation said it was no longer able to operate the Oakwood Christian Retreat & Conference Center in Syracuse as an adult Christian ministry.
Oakwood, on the northwest shore of Lake Wawasee in northern Indiana, includes the 77-room Oakwood Inn and restaurant, program center, academy center, a chapel and 42 acres dominated by tall oak trees.
The North Indiana Conference Board of Trustees officially received the property on March 19 in accordance with Oakwood Foundation by-laws and the action of the 1993 North Indiana Conference session of the church, when the Oakwood Foundation took possession of the property.
In court documents, the Oakwood Foundation said it would complete its commitments to existing customers by continuing operations of the ministry through Labor Day of this year with financial assistance from the North Indiana Conference. The foundation will cease activities at Oakwood at the end of the day on Monday, Sept. 1. Individuals and groups who wish to visit and use the facilities need to make arrangements with Oakwood to do so before Labor Day.
The Trustees of the North Indiana Conference voted to receive the property, with the approval of Indiana Area Bishop Mike Coyner and Conference’s district superintendents acting between annual conference sessions as prescribed by church law. The Trustees also voted to sell the entire property. After the property is sold and all debts are paid, the Board of Trustees will bring a proposal for its approval to the North Indiana Conference about the use of any net proceeds.
Oakwood Park was founded in 1893 by the Evangelical Church, a predecessor denomination of The United Methodist Church.
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Birthdays and Anniversaries
Apr. 10 Carrie [Ciula] Walker
Apr. 11Kevin & Janet Kinney–Ann.
Apr. 12 Helen Smoker
Apr. 13 Alyce Bell
Apr. 13Seth Smoker
Apr. 17 Lois Kunce
Apr. 19Marie Case
Apr. 24 Elvina McCleary
Apr. 29Cindy Kammerer
Apr. 30 Ray & Marilyn Hartman–Ann.
May 01Larry Polk
May 02Micah Fishel
Apr. 10 Carrie [Ciula] Walker
Apr. 11Kevin & Janet Kinney–Ann.
Apr. 12 Helen Smoker
Apr. 13 Alyce Bell
Apr. 13Seth Smoker
Apr. 17 Lois Kunce
Apr. 19Marie Case
Apr. 24 Elvina McCleary
Apr. 29Cindy Kammerer
Apr. 30 Ray & Marilyn Hartman–Ann.
May 01Larry Polk
May 02Micah Fishel
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The General Board of Discipleship has recommended to the General Conference a new official hymnal for United States United Methodists to replace the last hymnal published in 1989. At the present time, work on a four-year music and worship study fro the General Conference has been completed and the report can be seen online at www.gbod.org/worship/musicstudy The General Conference will consider the proposal when it meets Apr. 23-May 2 in Ft. Worth, TX.
New Hymnals
The General Board of Discipleship has recommended to the General Conference a new official hymnal for United States United Methodists to replace the last hymnal published in 1989. At the present time, work on a four-year music and worship study fro the General Conference has been completed and the report can be seen online at www.gbod.org/worship/musicstudy The General Conference will consider the proposal when it meets Apr. 23-May 2 in Ft. Worth, TX.
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Your Church at Church
Lori Everest has been working with the Oswego Pre-School personal and they have expressed their desire to use our facilities for their Pre-School starting in June. The agreement to use the church still has to be approved by the Trustee's and Church Council.
The Mother/Child Banquet date has been changed from May 10th to May 3rd. Please mark your calendar concerning this change.
In the early part of May, a clean-up day is going to be scheduled for both the outside and inside of the church. Please consider taking time to participate in this important activity.
At the last Polk Sale, we not only had help from our "regular" crew, but had help from friends also. Thank you Bee Wynkoop, Julie Smoker and her friend, Nicole Smoker and her friend and Andrew Lincoln. We at LUMC truly appreciate you time and help at the sale.
Your Church at Church
Correction from last month: It was reported that the profits from the January Polk Sale was to be put in the general fund. The profits were to be put in the Building Fund instead of the general fund.
Lori Everest has been working with the Oswego Pre-School personal and they have expressed their desire to use our facilities for their Pre-School starting in June. The agreement to use the church still has to be approved by the Trustee's and Church Council.
The Mother/Child Banquet date has been changed from May 10th to May 3rd. Please mark your calendar concerning this change.
In the early part of May, a clean-up day is going to be scheduled for both the outside and inside of the church. Please consider taking time to participate in this important activity.
At the last Polk Sale, we not only had help from our "regular" crew, but had help from friends also. Thank you Bee Wynkoop, Julie Smoker and her friend, Nicole Smoker and her friend and Andrew Lincoln. We at LUMC truly appreciate you time and help at the sale.
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"This and That"
"This and That"
Mabel Herron sent a note letting us know that she will be home in early April. She stated that she celebrated her 94th birthday Easter Sunday, the first time she can remember her birthday falling on Easter. She also stated that she has sold her Florida home and is very busy sorting and packing.
Please mark May 18 on your calendar as Pastor Mike is planning on honoring the graduates. If you know of some one graduating this spring, please notify Pastor Mike or the office.
I would like to have pictures from last year's Memorial Day parade to use in the power point on Memorial Day Sunday, May 25. I would also like to have pictures of veterans from our congregation to use as we honor our servicemen on that day.
I would also like to have pictures of Fellowship hours, Sunday school classes, and Tippy services. I would also like pictures of our special music guests during the summer.
Just a reminder: We still collect aluminum cans, prescription bottles, Campbell Labels for Education, and food for Our Father's House and CCC. We also collect soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes and toothpaste, etc. for Beeman Home. As you start spring cleaning, please consider what you could donate to the annual Sidewalk Sale in June.
Ron West and Jim Hearn spent part of a day at the church replacing the kitchen faucet. Great job, guys! We "gals" really appreciate your efforts.
Please mark May 18 on your calendar as Pastor Mike is planning on honoring the graduates. If you know of some one graduating this spring, please notify Pastor Mike or the office.
I would like to have pictures from last year's Memorial Day parade to use in the power point on Memorial Day Sunday, May 25. I would also like to have pictures of veterans from our congregation to use as we honor our servicemen on that day.
I would also like to have pictures of Fellowship hours, Sunday school classes, and Tippy services. I would also like pictures of our special music guests during the summer.
Just a reminder: We still collect aluminum cans, prescription bottles, Campbell Labels for Education, and food for Our Father's House and CCC. We also collect soaps, shampoos, toothbrushes and toothpaste, etc. for Beeman Home. As you start spring cleaning, please consider what you could donate to the annual Sidewalk Sale in June.
Ron West and Jim Hearn spent part of a day at the church replacing the kitchen faucet. Great job, guys! We "gals" really appreciate your efforts.
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Prayer List
Helen Smoker, (knee replacement last week); Ed Charlton, (second surgery last week); Norman Jeffers, (Peggy Ciula’s father); Bob Long, (in rehab); Marilyn Hartman, (recuperating from surgery); Melba Fawley, (Charles’ mother, serious health problems); Marsha Grimm, (HoJo Johnson’s niece, cancer has spread. She's now in hospice care at home); Maxine Robinson; (heart problems and reoccurring cancer); Tom Manges; (Carol West’s brother, very slow recovery after amputation); Betty Hetler, (lung problems); Andon Zehring (2 yr. old son of Brian & Janelle Zehring); Peter Dudley, (5 yr. old great nephew of Helen Smoker and Ellsworth Everest); Carlee Chew, (Beth Chew’s 13 year old niece); Marjorie West, Irene Robison, Pat Rader, Max Anglin; Virginia Huffman; Dr. John and Harriet Arford; Norma Walters; and Josephine Shively.
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Thank You Prayer List
Jim Felts, (successful surgery); Robin Watters, (recovered from a broken leg); Joanne Foster; (recovered from hip replacement); Debbie Anglin, (recovered from pneumonia); Les Boughner, (Verlyn Hearn’s uncle, doing much better)
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Bereavements
We at LUMC offer our sympathies to the family of: Malcolm and Julie Naylor on the death of Malcolm's father, Gordon Naylor, who passed away last week in England. Malcolm and Julie were in England visiting his father when he passed away.
We also offer our sympathies to the family of: Burt Niles who passed away on March 2, 2008.
May
01Travis Kinney
02Jerry Landis
03Ginger Landis
04Robert Long
Carlee Chew is able to attend school on limited bases and also attends school through the internet that is hooked up to her school. She still tires very easily, but seems to grow stronger each day.
We also offer our sympathies to the family of: Burt Niles who passed away on March 2, 2008.
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Daily Prayer List for April
01Ed Charlton
02Sue Charlton
03Rocky Ciula
04Megan Ciula
05Jerry Davis
06Electa Davis
07Brian Deatsman
08Janelle Deatsman
09Gina Deatsman
10Renee Deatsman
11Kevin Dishman
12Rhonda Dishman
13Kylie Dishman
14Kara Dishman
15Charles Fawley
16Jim Felts
17Bob Ferverda
18Nathan Fishel
19Darrin Fugett
20Kiara Fugett
21Kylie Fugett
22Danny Gregory
23Mark Herring
24Randy Hesser
25Scott Hesser
26Kevin Hesser
27Connie Jetter
28Donny Kaiser
29Maxine Kammerer
30Kevin Kinney
01Ed Charlton
02Sue Charlton
03Rocky Ciula
04Megan Ciula
05Jerry Davis
06Electa Davis
07Brian Deatsman
08Janelle Deatsman
09Gina Deatsman
10Renee Deatsman
11Kevin Dishman
12Rhonda Dishman
13Kylie Dishman
14Kara Dishman
15Charles Fawley
16Jim Felts
17Bob Ferverda
18Nathan Fishel
19Darrin Fugett
20Kiara Fugett
21Kylie Fugett
22Danny Gregory
23Mark Herring
24Randy Hesser
25Scott Hesser
26Kevin Hesser
27Connie Jetter
28Donny Kaiser
29Maxine Kammerer
30Kevin Kinney
May
01Travis Kinney
02Jerry Landis
03Ginger Landis
04Robert Long
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Shut-in Prayer List
Week of Mar. 31–April 5Thelma Kammerer
Week of Apr. 06-12Iva Marie Rosbrugh
Week of Apr. 13-19Betty Hetler
Week of Apr. 20-26Carlee Chew
Week of Apr. 27-May 3Peter Dudley
Week of Apr. 06-12Iva Marie Rosbrugh
Week of Apr. 13-19Betty Hetler
Week of Apr. 20-26Carlee Chew
Week of Apr. 27-May 3Peter Dudley
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Prayer Updates
Andon Zehring is scheduled to go through another MRI test on April 11th. Andon has been able to go through his cancer treatments without side effects. On March 4th, he celebrated his second birthday.
Carlee Chew is able to attend school on limited bases and also attends school through the internet that is hooked up to her school. She still tires very easily, but seems to grow stronger each day.
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April Calendar
Week of March 30-April 5
Wed. – Dorcas Circle at 9:00 am in Fellowship Hall
Wed. – Bible Study at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Week of April 6–12
Wed. – Prisca Circle at 7:00 pm at the home of Lois Kunce
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Thurs. – Lion’s Club at 7:00 pm
Week of April 13–19
Mon. – Worship/Visioning at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Tues. – Church Council at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Wed. – Dorcas Circle at 9:00 am in Fellowship Hall
Wed. – Bible Study at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Week of April 20 - 26
Sun – Praise Sunday
Mon. – Nomination at 7:00 pm at 7:00 pm
Wed. – Leesburg Traveler’s
Wed. – Bible Study at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Week of April 27 – May 3
Wed. – Bible Study at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Leesburg U. M. Church
P. O. Box 175
Leesburg, IN 46538
Wed. – Dorcas Circle at 9:00 am in Fellowship Hall
Wed. – Bible Study at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Week of April 6–12
Wed. – Prisca Circle at 7:00 pm at the home of Lois Kunce
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Thurs. – Lion’s Club at 7:00 pm
Week of April 13–19
Mon. – Worship/Visioning at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Tues. – Church Council at 7:00 pm in Fellowship Hall
Wed. – Dorcas Circle at 9:00 am in Fellowship Hall
Wed. – Bible Study at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Week of April 20 - 26
Sun – Praise Sunday
Mon. – Nomination at 7:00 pm at 7:00 pm
Wed. – Leesburg Traveler’s
Wed. – Bible Study at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Week of April 27 – May 3
Wed. – Bible Study at 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall
Thurs. – Bible Study at 10:00 am at Grace Village
Thurs. – Choir Practice at 5:30 pm
Leesburg U. M. Church
P. O. Box 175
Leesburg, IN 46538
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