At CUMC we are CONNECTING with God and others, GROWING in faith and love through Biblical learning, and SERVING our community and world, as followers of Jesus Christ.

Carmel United Methodist Church Fax: 317-848-8790 621 S. Range Line Rd. phone: 317-844-7275

Carmel, IN 46032 e-mail: Caremail@carmelumc.org

May 2015

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IN THIS ISSUE:

Connecting, Growing, & Serving at CUMC - new opportunities and past successes!

CUMC Summer Camps and VBS

Summer Sports Camps

Youth Summer Calen-dar

#90DaysOfGoodNews

CUMC Staff News

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STAFF NEWS

Pastoral Staff Senior Pastor: Rev. Patti Napier Associate Pastor: Rev. Mike Collins Director of Stream Worship: Scott McDermid Director of Youth Ministries: Scott McDermid Minister of Children & Families: Rev. Aj Mildenberg Minister of Adult Ed. & Discipleship: Sandra Andrews Minister of Sports & Recreation: Ray Marsh Minister of Music Chuck Shockney Minister of Youth: Kevin Andrews Minister of Local Outreach: Mike Podgorski

Office Staff Church Administrator: Kevin Sweeney Office Manager: Pat Morrison Financial Secretary: Elizabeth Shiverdecker Communications & Media Specialist: Rachel Ferry Membership Secretary: Karen McTaggart Building Superintendent: Art Enlow Preschool Director: Marian Fales Preschool Administrative Coordinator: Sandy Phillips Nicole Todd Minister of Shepherding & New Member: Barbara Krueger Minister of Visitation: Jim Shirey Retired Pastor in Residence: Jack King

To send an e-mail to any staff member, use their first initial and last name @carmelumc.org For example, Patti Napier is: pnapier@carmelumc.org

Leadership at CUMC:

The Welcome Center

We are excited to be able to truly utilize the Welcome Center in the Gathering Place to it’s fullest!

Beginning, Sunday, May 10th, the Welcome Center and its volunteers will be equipped to answer questions and provide information throughout the morning. With this, the church office will be closed on Sunday mornings.

Children's Ministry is pleased to announce

that Chris Adams and Aria Cheney will be step-

ping in to help this summer in Martha Zetzl’s

place.

What happened to Martha? Martha Zetzl has

been the Children's Ministry assistant for many

years. She is taking the summer off as her chil-

dren get older, she would like to spend the

whole summer focusing on them!

Chris is married to Billy and she home schools

her children of which they have three. Chris is

a former teacher in Wayne Township. Aria is

married to Brennan and they too have 3 chil-

dren. Aria helps in the ESL program, Kids

Coats, teaches Preschool here and has been

in many drama presentations. If you need as-

sistance with any children's ministry needs this

summer, you may email them at:

summer@carmelumc.org

We wish blessings to Martha and her family’s

adventures this summer!

CUMC SCHOLARSHIPS

Scholarship Winners Announced

The Higher Education Committee is pleased to announce the 2015 Scholarship Winners of Carmel United Methodist Church. The recipients have been notified and will be recognized during the 9:30am Worship Service on May 17th.

Rebecca Keys, a member of Carmel United Methodist Church for eight years, is the daughter of Marcilynn & David Keys. In her essay about her faith journey, Rebecca stat-ed that she did not get accepted to her first college choice but she sensed a stillness washing over her as she waited to hear from Purdue. In her words, “I began to remember the words of many influential mentors from CUMC who said, ‘God has plans for you be-yond anything you could plan for yourself.’” Rebecca is graduating from Carmel High School and plans to pursue a degree in Engineering at Purdue University.

Serena King, has been a member of Carmel United Methodist Church since being baptized here in 1997! Serena’s essay included these thoughts: “As I write this essay, I remember all of the times I have played with homeless children at my church, find winter coats and shoes for struggling families, and feed and play with dogs and cats who have lived in terrible conditions. Every day of your life is an opportunity to be a blessing to someone.” Serena is the daughter of Michelle & Ed King. Serena is also graduating from Carmel High School and plans to pursue a degree in Veterinary Technology at Purdue University.

Katie Youree, has been a member of Carmel United Methodist Church for five years. In Katie’s faith journey essay, she states: “I know that when I go off to college I won’t have my home church there, but…God has a plan for me and I am allowing him to work through me. I will not turn my back on him after the amazing things he has done for me, and the amazing people he has brought into my life.” Katie is the daughter of Nancy & Michael Youree. Katie is graduating from Westfield High School and plans to major in Exploratory Studies at Purdue University.

UMW NEWS

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Congratulations….

Births…

William Robert Hammer, born April 10, 2015 to B. J. & Emily Hammer. Proud grandparents are Bill & Barb Hammer.

Miles Stephen Sillvestri, born April 14, 2015 to Becca & Lou Silvestri. Proud grandparents are Steve & Marian Fales.

With Sympathy To…

Tom Blessing & family on the death of his grandmother, Josephine Midkiff, who passed away March 26, 2015.

Greg & Peggy McGarvey & family, on the death of Peggy’s mother, Jean Julian, who passed away March 30, 2015.

The family of Vivian Garman, who passed away April 13, 2015.

Sharron Hamblin & family on the death of her husband, Brian Hamblin, who passed away April 27, 2015.

Dave Kydd and family on the death of his father, George Kydd who passed away on May 2nd.

Make new friends, and say hello to old friends in CUMC’s UMW Circles.

Dinner Belles

Dinner Belles will meet Tuesday, May 14, at Wolfie’s Grill in Carmel. Hostess is Gail Paramore, 846-4047

Quilters Group

Quilters group meet every Friday from 9:30 to noon, at the lower level of our church. Everyone is welcome to attend! Any questions please contact Marie Harris at: mdrharris@aol.com

Ruth Anna

Ruth Anna Circle will have our spring salad luncheon on Tuesday, May 12 at 10:30am in the church's Gathering Space. New members and visitors welcome. Call Katie Kessler at 846-9785 for more information.

A new Prayer Shawl Ministry is getting underway here at CUMC

Each Tuesday from 12:30 until 2:30, a group will gather to knit or crochet prayer shawls to be given as an expression of love and encouragement from our church family. You are invited to come whenever you can. Call Jenny Andrews at 989-0586 or Katie Kessler at 846-9785 with questions or suggestions.

CHURCH NEWS

YOUTH MINISTRY

Summer Mission Trip: Dates: June 15-20, cost is $340 and it is open for all current 6-12 grade students. #Serve2015 For more details check out slamweb.org

About the Mission Trip: #SERVE2015 NSHVLL Why: Mark 10:45 “The son of man came not to be served, but to serve and give his life…” We want to live as Jesus lives, through a life of service to our neighbor.

What: Meet needs in the international and low -income communities in Nashville, TN. Our capaci-ty has expanded to serve the needs of the elderly, disabled, refugee and immigrant communities, pre-school, elementary school, adult-illiterate, at-risk youth, and low-income families.

REGISTER TODAY!

Save the Dates: August 21 & 22: Junior High Fall Retreat (6-8 grade, and Confirmation) August 28-30: Senior High Fall Retreat (9-12 grade)

September 13: Intersect Youth Worship Re-Launch (6-12 grade)

May 21 (3:30-6pm) Study Break- recharge in the midst of FINALS WEEK in the HUB Youth Center Chill with Friends, Food & Mu-sic

June 13 @ 7:30pm Senior High Bonfire (9-12 grade) Hoberty’s Home: 3728 Sumter Way, Carmel

June 15-20 Nashville Mission Trip (6-12 grade) Cost: $340 (Scholarships avail-able) It’s not too late to Register!

June 21-25 Vacation Bible School Register as a VBS volunteer (click here) Volunteer Afterparty Nightly (8:45-10:00pm)

July 15 (3-7:30pm) Progressive Pool Party ($5) A traveling party with food and plenty of H2O. We will ignore your mom’s advice not to swim after you eat! Locations TBD

July 15-23 El Salvador Mission Trip (Senior High) Pray for the 16 team members serving the people of Suchitoto

August 5 (7:30-10pm) The Hungry Games Nerf Wars @ the church Be a tribute and dress as your favorite district from the Hun-ger Games series! Bring $5 and a canned good item for the food pantry (Nerf gear provided)

Growth Groups Small Group Bible studies for specific age and gender will continue to meet during the summer. Check back next month for new summer times & locations

Contact Scott, Kevin or Ashley for a face-to-face conversation! We love the flexible summer schedule to encourage stu-dents and parents. Call the church office or email us to schedule a chat!

IMPORTANT SUMMER YOUTH MINISTRY DATES

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY

Summer Camps: CUMC offers camps for kids, 4 years old to 5th grade, for

varying subjects, all Biblically based in the month of July. Each camp is limited in it’s number of participants! Register TODAY!

Registration is OPEN ONLINE

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Hometown Nazareth is for children currently in the 3's, 4's and Kindergarten classes at 9:30am and The Stream in room 117. We will explore Jesus as a child. Everyone knows what it’s like to hear your mom tell stories from your childhood. Can you imagine the kinds of stories Mary could tell? Take your kids back to Hometown Naz-areth, where they’ll stand up for their faith among people

who doubt that the carpenter’s son is really God’s son. Each week we will explore a Bible story, sing a song and then either do a craft, or game! Both classes begin in the worship with their parents before being dismissed to their class.

Wilderness Escape is about teaching children to trust God as they join Moses on the incredible journey through the wilderness and discover what it was like to live in the Israel-ite camp. First through fifth grade in room 116. Each week we will learn about what happened in the Old Testament and how that prepared the world for Jesus. Each week we will have Bible stories, music and either crafts or games.

We ask that parents volunteer one week to assist per child.

PARENTS SIGN-UP HERE TO VOLUNTEER!

Children’s Summer Sunday School

Need to contact someone in Children’s Ministry about summer

programs? Please email Aria or Chris at summer@carmelumc.org

This year's theme is Mt Everest, where kids learn about conquering challenges with God's mighty power. There are 5 different Biblical stories taught through song, crafts, sci-ence projects, interactive participation, games and snacks. We can only accept 300 participants for our week of fun

and learning: June 21-25, 6pm.

VBS REGISTRATION OPEN NOW!!!!

VBS work sessions:

May 12 5:30-7:30pm Anyone- please come! May 13 6:30-8:30 Choir May 15 6:15-8:15pm **Frozen Fun Night May 19 5:30-7:30pm Anyone- please come! May 26 5:30-7:30pm Anyone- please come! June 3 6-8pm Boy Scouts June 7 12-3pm Stream

Frozen VBS Fun Night - May 15 6:15-8:15 Sing-a-long with FROZEN! Costume contest and

snacks! May 15, 6:15 to 8:15pm in the Youth Area (The

Hub). While the kids are enjoying the movie, the parents/

adults will be working on VBS projects!

(This is not a drop-off event)

Sign-up now online

CHILDREN’S MINISTRY (CON’T)

Grow for God, our annual family mission project will begin May 3. Take a

plant or seeds home to grow produce for the food pantry. Plants and

seeds will be located in the Gathering Place.

We cannot do Vacation Bible School without your help! Please consider a donation of

items that we will need for this program to happen. Donation stations will be set-up

by Pastor Aj’s office.

CLICK HERE FOR DONATIONS NEEDED

May Mission of the Month: Loose change offering this month will benefit the: Hamilton County Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity of Hamilton County brings people together to build hope, homes, communities, and transform the lives of our partner families. Habitat offers tremendous opportunities to grow closer to God while serving others.

Carmel United Methodist Church 2015 Work Dates:

Saturday, June 6th

Saturday, July 18th

Saturday, October 3rd ~ Rock the Block Neighborhood

Revitalization Event Register Online to Volunteer!!!

All donations now go to the Donation Center in the Mission House. Open 24/7/365, you will find clearly-marked shelves for your donations.

Mission Accomplished: During the month of April, 292 families vis-ited the Food Pantry, serving 30 new families. The Food Pantry helped feed 1064 people last month. The need still exists! For more info email: foodpantry@carmelumc.org

MISSIONS

Volunteers Needed to Help distribute food for the Gleaner’s Days! Time commitment: noon-3:30pm

SIGN-UP ONLINE TO VOLUNTEER!

Henderson Settlement Family Mission Trip:

June 7-13, 2015

Join this year’s team - Register online! Skills required are:

Allowing God to lead you to help those in need

Building on Christian values Willingness to learn new things Desire to bond with fellow Christians

For more info, contact Bob Phillips, 317.844.5636 rdphillips13@gmail.com.

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Reminders- your help is needed–

opportunities to serve…

Numerous Kids Coats work projects from May 16-31

There are 2 Fletcher Place mornings this month - May 22 & 29

Soups On coming up - June 6 is prep day, June 7 we serve at Rob-erts Park

To serve for any of these events please contact Mike Podgorski: 317-627-8322 or podm219@me.com

SPORTS AND REC. MINISTRIES

Adult Golf Leagues Women's League still has openings! (Men’s League is full) More information online. Email: Rmarsh@carmelumc.org if interested in joining league.

Co-ed Adult "Sand" Volleyball May 13th through the first week in August. Games are played on Wednesday nights. Registration Now Open!

NEW OFFERING! Zumba Gold ™ - this low im-pact, modified Zumba class is perfect for active adults! Thursdays 9:30 to 10:30am. This class fo-cuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility and balance! Registration Online!

Summer Youth Sports Camps: CUMC Youth Basketball Camp (Grades 3-8) June 15-19 (8:30am-Noon)

CUMC Neighborhood Sports Camp (Grades 3-6) July 20-24 (1pm-4:30pm)

CUMC Cross Country Running Camp (Grades 4-8) June 8-12 (5:30pm-8:00pm)

Registration OPEN Online!

7 Reasons to Join a Small Group

1. You will understand the Bible better in a group.

2. You will begin to really feel like part of God’s family.

3. Prayer will become more meaningful to you.

4. You will be able to handle stress and pressure better.

5. You will feel more comfortable talking about your faith story with friends and family.

6. You will discover unique gifts you never knew you had.

7. You will be inspired to take your next step towards Christ.

ADULT EDUCATION & DISCIPLESHIP

Application Available HERE!

MUSIC MINISTRY

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Summer Choir

Join the choir this summer for two Sundays a month to perform. No com-

mitment is needed. Just show up at 9am on the Sundays the choir is per-

forming for a short practice before the 9:30 service! Sing for either the 9:30

and/or 11:00 services. Dress nicely, because the choir robes are put away

for the summer! No weeknight rehearsals.

Anyone is encouraged to join the choir - all are welcome! Youth encour-

aged too! Dates choir performing:

June 7, 14

July 12, 19

August 16, 23

Summer Women’s Bible Study

“Made To Crave” by Lysa Terkeurst

SIx Week Study beginning June 3

Tuesdays from 9 - 11 a.m.

Rooms 121 & 122 - adjacent to Chapel

NO CHILDCARE AVAILABLE

You will need to purchase participants guide.

Made to Crave book purchase is optional.

Contact Krista Avagian if interest-ed: kavagian1@indy.rr.com

ONLINE GIVING IS LIVE!!!!!

The "Online Giving" page through our website allows you to make contributions online to our vari-ous funds. Online giving also gives you the ability to view and print your own contribution state-ments and track your giving throughout the year.

You can give online with a credit card or directly from your bank account. Both can be set up for scheduled (recurring) contributions. You can designate your donation for General Operations, Faith Promise, Making Room, or one of the many ministries or missions sponsored by CUMC.

We’ve answered the Frequently Asked Questions about Online Giving and CUMC and are confi-dent you’ll find this a simple way to give.

Follow the link above or use your smart phone and follow this QR code! —————>

If you have any questions or concerns about giving online, don’t hesitate to let us know! You can

call or email the office: caremail@carmelumc.org or 317-844-7275 x223

ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED

621 S. Range Line Road

Carmel, IN 46032

Phone: 317-844-7275

Fax: 317-848-8790

E-mail: caremail@carmelumc.org

www.carmelumc.org

A Christ-centered community

of ordinary people who endeavor to make a

difference.

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Guatemala Mission Trip - May 18-23, 2015

VBS - June 21 - 25, 2015

El Salvador Mission Trip - July 15-22, 2015

UPCOMING EVENTS