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Pastor Letter……1-2 Info/Events……...3-8 Children’s Info….8-9 VBS Registration…9 Birthdays & Anniversaries……10 And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one another, and so much the more as you see the Day approaching. ~ Hebrews 10:24-25 Recently on Facebook I saw a sign which read, “Huge fight at seafood restaurant – battered fish everywhere.” It’s an old joke but still makes me chuckle. But, looking back over the years, I’ve felt like those battered fish. Fights do break out, and sometimes we get caught in the middle. It shouldn’t be this way, but it does happen. We need to be above this and take the higher road. Tony Campolo tells about an incident that happened to him on his way into work. Walking the sidewalk pathways of downtown, Tony would often pass by a number of homeless and transient people. From time to time, they would make requests for money; generally, he ignored them. One day, a bag lady (whom he had seen before in his mad dash to get from point A to B) shuffled out of a donut shop with a steaming hot cup of coffee. Their eyes met and Tony forced a smile. Putting down her coat and bags, she called out, “Hey, mister, would you like a sip of my coffee?” Now, if you were Tony how would you respond? Keep walking and ignore her? That’s what Tony did, or at least he started to. A half a block away, he turned back around and said, “Hey, lady! Yes! Yes, I would like a taste of your coffee.” She held out the cup with her dirty hand; he took the cup and swallowed what had to be the most delicious cup of coffee he had tasted in a long time. “Isn’t it good?” she said. Tony replied, “Yes, it IS GOOD! And thank you. By the way, why did you offer me your coffee?” She said, “Because it was so good, I thought someone might like to share it with me and enjoy it, too.” (continued on page 2) June 2019 NEWSLETTER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Age 4 thru 5 th grade
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Pastor Letter ……1-2
Info/Events……...3-8
Children’s Info….8-9
VBS Registration…9
Birthdays & Anniversaries……10
And let us consider one another in order to stir up love and
good works, not forsaking the assembling of ourselves
together, as is the manner of some, but exhorting one
another, and so much the more as you see the Day
approaching. ~ Hebrews 10:24-25
Recently on Facebook I saw a sign which read, “Huge fight
at seafood restaurant – battered fish everywhere.” It’s an
old joke but still makes me chuckle. But, looking back over
the years, I’ve felt like those battered fish. Fights do break
out, and sometimes we get caught in the middle. It
shouldn’t be this way, but it does happen. We need to be
above this and take the higher road.
Tony Campolo tells about an incident that happened to him
on his way into work. Walking the sidewalk pathways of
downtown, Tony would often pass by a number of homeless
and transient people. From time to time, they would make
requests for money; generally, he ignored them.
One day, a bag lady (whom he had seen before in his mad
dash to get from point A to B) shuffled out of a donut shop
with a steaming hot cup of coffee. Their eyes met and Tony
forced a smile. Putting down her coat and bags, she called
out, “Hey, mister, would you like a sip of my coffee?”
Now, if you were Tony how would you respond? Keep
walking and ignore her? That’s what Tony did, or at least he
started to. A half a block away, he turned back around and
said, “Hey, lady! Yes! Yes, I would like a taste of your coffee.”
She held out the cup with her dirty hand; he took the cup
and swallowed what had to be the most delicious cup of
coffee he had tasted in a long time.
“Isn’t it good?” she said. Tony replied, “Yes, it IS GOOD! And
thank you. By the way, why did you offer me your coffee?”
She said, “Because it was so good, I thought someone might
like to share it with me and enjoy it, too.”
(continued on page 2)
June 2019 NEWSLETTER
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Age 4 thru 5th grade
A small, yet simple act of kindness from a stranger interrupted Tony Campolo’s walk
to the office. Kindness comes in all shapes and sizes, yet regardless of how big or
small, we all appreciate a kind act.
At the time of the writing of Hebrews, there was a great persecution. Our natural
tendency during trials is to save our own skin or act to each his own. But Hebrews
exhorts us to encourage one another. Encouragement, or kindness, is an act that
helps someone be a better believer, even when life is rough and tough.
The world is full of discouragers! When we complain about situations that are
displeasing to us, we can hurt others’ feelings and be discouraging with our
negativity. It is our Christian duty to encourage people. Many times, a word or act of
thanks, appreciation, or kindness has helped a weak brother or sister stand on their
feet and keep walking with God.
The passage above tells us to stir up love and good works. In other words, be kind.
As Christians this should be who we are. Being rude is easy. It does not take any
effort and is a sign of weakness and insecurity. Kindness, on the other hand, shows
great self-discipline and strong self-esteem. Being kind is not always easy when
dealing with rude and even toxic people. Kindness is a sign of a person who has
done a lot of personal work and has come to a great self-understanding and wisdom.
Choose to be kind over being right, and you’ll be right every time because kindness is
a sign of strength.
Prayer: Lord God in Heaven, help us to be kind to one another. Let us be
encouragers rather than discouragers. With Your Holy Spirit, help us to lift someone’s
life today. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
The La Porte First United Methodist Church will be holding its 6th annual Arts & Crafts Show on Saturday, Sept. 28. Last year, they leased 3 buildings at the La Porte County Fairgrounds and had 125 artists and crafters from Indiana, Michigan, and Illinois. At this time, 82 booth spaces are filled for this year’s show and they anticipate filling the remaining spaces before the show date. Artistic and crafty congregation members are invited to participate as vendors. Vendor applications and letters to vendors are hanging on the DVUMC hall bulletin board if you are interested.
Cluster Meeting
June 23, 2019
2 pm Central Time Our church cluster meeting will be held at Maple
Grove United Methodist Church on Sunday
afternoon, June 23. We are part of a “Cluster”
of United Methodist churches. These include
Door Village, Lamb’s Chapel, Maple Grove, New
Carlisle, Rolling Prairie, Salem, Tracy, La Porte
First, and Michigan City First. “Clusters” get
together, discuss their church’s upcoming
events (like our Beef & Noodle, Turkey Dinner,
UMW Cookie Sale, NewDay Race, and NewDay
Concert) and then try to help, support, and
promote each other’s events. It’s a positive,
friendly way to get to know the people of other
U. M. churches and help each other’s events
succeed. Please come, make friends, have
refreshments, and share our Door Village spirit!
MEN’S BREAKFAST & FELLOWSHIP will meet on
June 8 at 8 am
in Fellowship Hall
June 4
Electronic Giving For your convenience, offerings can be made from a mobile device or computer through a secure site by visiting our church website, doorvillagechurch.org, and clicking the electronic offering button:
Door Village
UMW June Meeting On June 17 at
6:30 pm, the Door
Village United
Methodist Women will
hold this year’s June meeting at Oakwoods
Manor to include our long-time member, Lesta
Ribordy, and hopefully some other friends, too!
Members are asked to bring an appetizer or
dessert to share. All church women and their
friends are invited. We hope you can join us for
a fun meeting before the yearly July-August
break. UMW will resume in September.
Fair project sign-up is coming!
July 7-13 Prayerfully consider working at the
fair. Sign-up sheets will be on the
bulletin boards in mid-June or call
Carla Marhanka at 219-363-9402.
Education Sunday is June 2 We will be honoring the following students on
Education Sunday, June 2. If you know of
anyone else who should be included, please
notify the church office or Lindsay Koselke.
Please make plans to be here for this special day.
3rd Grade High School
Wes Kaiser Prestin Butcher
4th Grade Becca Eyrick
Meg Kaiser Jenny Kievert
John Kiser Jacob Kiser
College
Nicholas Applegarth
Kevin Council
We have four
seniors graduating from
High School this year whose families
are inviting you to their graduation
parties (one was in May, but it’s never
too late for a card). We’re also very
proud of our college graduates listed
at the left. Best wishes to each of
these wonderful people. We hope
you’ll share your love of God with the
people you meet in your new
adventures and continue to worship
Him wherever life takes you.
You are invited to a
Graduation Party in honor of
Jacob Kiser Saturday, June 8 4-8 pm Red Mill County Park 0185 S. Holmesville Rd La Porte, IN
Choir 2019 Sopranos Carol Applegarth 19 yrs Donna Denney 2 yr Cathy Dye 30 yrs Bethany Eyrick 3 yr Cindy Fischer 20 yrs Marylin Holman 2 yr Cheryl Killlingbeck 7 yrs Jan Martin 1 yr Dory Morley 35 yrs Catherine Veach 1 yr
Altos Nancy Adkins 20 yrs Marlette Bernacchi 21 yrs Becca Eyrick 5 yrs Carolyn Eyrick 31 yrs Kathy Hindsley 18 yrs Joyce Marhanka 33 yrs Marcia Spitzmesser 11 yrs
Tenors Lance Hindsley 20 yrs George Morley 35 yrs
Basses Steve Eyrick 19 yrs John Langford 18 yrs Mitch Marhanka 40 yrs
“Thank you to each and every choir member for sharing your talent and time. Your
participation really enhances our worship experience. We know that today, more than ever, many things are calling for your time and attention. We appreciate your willingness to make our choir one of your priorities.
Thank you to Carolyn Eyrick for playing for services. Whenever I can't be here, she always jumps in and does a great job, and we really appreciate her help.
Enjoy your summer! We look forward to what next fall will bring.” ~ Mitch Marhanka
Summer Sundays
Worship & Children’s Church 10 am
Communion Service First Sunday
Sunday, June 2
Education Sunday
Tuesday, June 4
Senior Breakfast 8 am
at Christos’
Saturday, June 8
Men’s Breakfast 8 am
Kiser Grad Party 4-8 pm at Red Mill
Thursday-Friday, June 13 & 14
Annual Conference in Indy
Sunday, June 16
Father’s Day
Monday, June 17
UMW 6:30 pm at Oakwood
Tuesday-Thursday, June 18-20
VBS 9-11 am
Thursday, June 20
Ad Council 7 pm
Saturday, June 22
Eyrick Grad Party 5-9 pm at Eyrick’s
Sunday, June 23
Cluster Meeting 2 pm at Maple Grove
Friday, June 28
Kievert Grad Party 5-8 pm at Red Mill
June 2 – Education Sunday Greeters: Jan & Paul Martin
Liturgist: Donna Denney
Ushers:
Nursery: Michelle Lancaster & youth
June 9 – Traditional Service Greeters: Todd & Kathy Hindsley
Liturgist: Donna Denney
Ushers:
Nursery: Carolyn Eyrick & youth
June 16 – Father’s Day Greeters: Steve & Connie Clougher
Liturgist: Donna Denney
Ushers:
Nursery: Maggie Schuster, Bethany &
Becca Eyrick, & youth
June 23 – Traditional Service Greeters: Brad & Chris Kiser
Liturgist: Donna Denney
Ushers:
Nursery: Marcia Spitzmesser & youth
June 30 – Traditional Service Greeters: Bob & Joyce Koselke
Liturgist: Donna Denney
Ushers:
Nursery: Marlette Bernacchi & youth
Mon thru Thurs
7 am – 12 noon
219. 362. 3812
JUNE COUNTING TEAM Connie Clougher, Jan & Paul Martin
God, bless all the fathers in the world.
Father, we ask that You guide them
to be good role models
and loving to their children.
We also ask that You help them
to be a father like You are.
Give them grace and patience
to handle situations in a loving way.
Amen.
JUNE CHILDREN’S CHURCH (FOLLOWING CHILDREN’S CHAT)
June Leader: Mary Becker
June 2 - Ruth
June 9 - Samuel
June 16 - David as Shepherd
June 23 - David as King
June 30 - King Solomon
A Father’s Day Prayer
6/02 Mia Kaiser 6/08 Mike Schuster 6/23 Marie Wiltfong 6/07 Larry & Gayle Curtis
6/03 Matt Coulter 6/10 Sara Burgess 6/24 Virginia Thomas 6/08 Alex & Alexandra Pointon
6/03 Jackie Orszulak 6/10 Kevin Kiser 6/25 Hui Chong 6/19 Jim & Lois Timmons
6/03 Carly Troy 6/12 Jacob Kiser 6/27 Alex Pointon 6/26 Connie & Steve Clougher
6/04 Gayle Curtis 6/13 Jim Baumer 6/27 Ben Pointon 6/26 Tony & Mandy Martin
6/07 Bill Applegarth 6/13 Cheryl Killingbeck 6/27 Jeff & Donna Council
6/08 Jenny Noll 6/18 Janice Baumer 6/28 George & Dory Morley
Anniversaries
How to contact Pastor Bob:
Email:
Mobile: 260-251-1529
Office: 219-362-3812
Find him on Facebook!
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