Bethel United Methodist Church

October 2016 Bellringer

Calendar of Upcoming Events

Month of October we are collecting a picture & letter from you for the “Shoe Box Ministry” October 5th: Decision America Tour 2016 (South Lawn of our State Capitol Building) October 6th - 9th Men’s Emmaus Walk #239 October 12th: Pastor Appreciation Day October 13th—16th Women’s Emmaus Walk #240 October 17th: Worship Mtg. 6:30pm October 20th : Ad Council Meeting 7:00pm October 21st: Youth outing to Haunted Loft October 22nd: Campfire with Chili –n- S'Mores

Bible Study every Thursday at 10:00am in the con-ference room. Lead by Marilyn Dobrik Gamblers Anonymous Meets Every Saturday morning at 11:00 in the Con-ference room. Lead by Tom Shelton

In This Issue

Calendar of Events……………...1

Message from Pastor Bill.…….2

What, When, Where……………3

Word Search……………………...4

A Call to Hope…………………….5

Pastor Appreciation…..…..6 & 7

Past Pastors………………….....8

Food For Thought……………...9

Youth News…………………10&11

Birthdays………………………....12

The Decision America Tour..13

Emmaus Walk…………………..14

Contact Information………….15

A MESSAGE FROM PASTOR BILL

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What is a Certified Lay Minister? A Certified Lay Minister (CLM) is a qualified United Methodist layperson called to congregational lead-ership as part of a ministry team under the supervision a clergyperson. A person wishing to become a CLM enters the certification process, which includes training, support, supervision, and accountability to the District Committee on Ordained Ministry. CLMs are laypeople serving out their call as disciples of Jesus Christ. They are neither full- nor part-time clergy but volunteers. Volunteers can serve as Lay Speakers, Lay Servants or Lay Leaders. Why do we have Certified Lay Ministers? They Enhance ministry in small-membership churches They Expand team ministry They recognize the importance of the ministry of the laity, linking back to early Methodism. What does a Certified Lay Minister do? Preaches the Word as a fill in when the pastor is gone. Provides care ministry – visitation, communion or prayer support. Assists in program leadership in worship. Serves as a witness to the community. If you are interested in becoming a CLM, pray to discern God's will in your life. Reflect on questions like these: Could God be calling you as a layperson to be a part of a ministry team using gifts given to you? Could you serve God faithfully as a CLM in the congregation in which you are currently a member or a nearby congregation in need of lay leadership? Are you willing to explore this form of leadership in The United Methodist Church? If you can answer "yes" to any of these questions, consider becoming a Certified Lay Minister and ex-perience what it is like to be faithfully alive to the possibilities of leading the mission and ministry of a church today as part of a ministry team. Talk with your pastor or district superintendent to explore the process. Complete the training. Dedicate yourself to this task. May God bless you as you make yourself available for this call! We are all called by God!

EVERY MEMBER IN MINISTRY

Saturday, October 1st Reconciliation March

Come One Come All!

Gather at 9:30am at City Hall for Prayer March across the 8th Street Bridge at 10:00am

March ends at Athletic Park with Prayers

Chili & S’Mores Around the Campfire

Saturday October 22, 2016

6-8pm

Bring your best Chili, S’Mores and a Lawn Chair

Piano Lessons

See Jackie Woolsey 989-463-5452

“Training the next generation of Church Musicians”

October 30th is All Saints’ Day at Bethel

Those we love will never be forgotten, we are witnesses to

that truth!

Words to Find

ASTROLOGER

BLACKSMITH

CARPENTER

CHARIOTEER

CUPBEARER

EMPEROR

ENGRAVER

FARMER

GATEKEEPER

HARPIST

INNKEEPER

JAILER

MAIDSERVANT

MERCHANT

MIDWIFE

PHARAOH

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POET

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Laity Day with the Bishop - A Call to Hope

Laity Day with the Bishop will be Sat., Oct. 15 at the Castleton UMC, 7101 Shadeland Ave., Indianapolis.

Workshops include:

Lead the Way, Laity and Leadership - with Jodi Cataldo

Welcoming the Next Generation - with Emily Krach

New Places for New People - with Ed Fenstermacher

Missions and Advocacy - with Cathy Burris and Lisa Morris

Generosity and Gratitude - with Mary Ann Moman and Manet Shettle

Charge Conference Dates

November 13, 2016 at Noblesville High School, 18111 Cumberland Rd., Noblesville. Time: 3-5 p.m.

Charge Conference Forms are due by Monday, October 17th

Signature page due by Monday, November 7th.

This includes; Anderson Bethel, Anderson Cross Roads, Anderson First, Anderson New Hope, Anderson New Horizons, Anderson St. Matthew, Elwood First, Elwood Grace, Fifth St., Mechanicsburg, Pendleton Emmanuel, and Pendleton First .

Pastor Appreciation Month Honoring Pastor Bill !

Did you Know?

Favorite Movies and TV series:

Favorite Authors:

John Irving

Philip Dick

Favorite Music

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Pastor Bill Garver

Thanks Cindy !

1877 J. P. Williams

1878-79 J. C. Miller

1880 L. Crawford

1881 W. H. Fisher

1882 T. F. Ronsopher

1883 – 84 W. H. Fisher

1885 – 88 George W. Boxell

1889 S. J. Jones

1890 W. H. Rodgers

1891 Charles A. & Alice Love

1892 J. F. Morris

1893- 95 George W. Boxell

1896 Otto O. Boxell

1897 Jonathan Nelson

1898 George W. Boxell

& Milford W. Kellogg

1899 Oliver Lowther

1900–02 J. W. Harmon

1903 W. L. Martin

1904 Charles S. Heininger

1905 J. W. Albright

1906 S. Heininger &

Charles S. Heininger

1907- 08 Charles S. Heininger

1909-12 Fred Clarke

1913-14 Rev. Rickerts

1915 Rev. Coons

1916 Earl George

1917 J. O. Ledbetter

1918-19 Noah Watson

1920- 22 Mrs. Jennie Forkner

1923- 24 J. F. McNight

1925 Lloyd Lanahan

1926 Gerald Skidmore

1927- 30 Martin E. Wayts

1931- 33 Terryl M. Friel

1934, 35 Allan C. Watson

1936- 38 Albert Clarke

1939 William A. Nangle

1940 Paul A. Barker

1941- 42 Maurice E. Kessler

1943- 47 Wayne W. Yeater

1948- 49 Eugene Ramsey

1950 George Lee

1951- 52 Walter F. Crosby

1953- 55 Elmer H. Copley

1956 Fred Mossburg

1957- 59 Richard Clark

1960 Dwight Gamble

1961-63 Walter B. Arthur

1964-67 John A. Pattison

1967, 68 Fred Fishback

1969- 72 Will Lawson

1972-79 R. Larry Smith

1980-83 Macklyn Bradish

1984-89 Jay Taylor

1990-96 Michael W. Malone

1997-2006 Clive Hamlyn

2007-2009 Neil Butcher

2009 - Bill Garver

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH PASTORS

In remembrance

of Pastor Appreciation

Month.

Food For Thought

By Mandy McAlarney In 1787 a letter written from Thomas Jefferson to George Washington said “Agriculture is

our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals, and

happiness”. The fall harvest is upon us and we are abundantly blessed to call farmers our

friends and have the fruits of their labor on our tables daily. When you sit down at your din-

ner table tonight, enjoy a piece of my family’s favorite cornbread and thank the Lord for

farmers and your daily bread with our Lord’s prayer “Our Father who art in heaven; hal-

lowed be thy name, thy Kingdom come, thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us

this day our daily bread as we forgive those who trespass against us; lead us not into tempta-

tion, but deliver us from evil, for thine is the kingdom, the power, and the glory forever,

Amen”- The Lord’s Prayer

Family Favorite Cornbread Recipe

Ingredients:

2 cups Bisquick

1 cup butter

1 cup half & half

1 cup yellow cornmeal

3/4 cup sugar

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Method:

Preheat oven 350 degrees. Butter

and flour a 13 x 9 inch baking dish,

set aside. In a medium mixing bowl

combine Bisquick, cornmeal, sugar,

Baking soda, and salt, set aside. In a

small mixing bowl, slight beat eggs,

set aside. In a saucepan over high

heat, scald half and half, add butter

to melt. Add cream and butter to dry

ingredients, add eggs, mixing until all

ingredients are well blended. Pour

cornbread mixture into prepared

baking dish, bake for 30 minutes. Let

bread stand for 5 minutes before cut-

ting.

Enjoy!

The latest info for youth in grades 6-12 con-

nected to Bethel United Methodist Church

October 2016 by Cindy Garver

Pizza & Movie Night – Sunday Oct. 2, 5:30-8:30 – Our movie choice is still open.What movie challenges your thinking? You can offer suggestions on our group FB page or text Cindy. Hang out, look forward to upcoming events, friends are welcome. No cost! Haunted Loft at Piney Acres – Friday Oct. 21, 7-10:00pm – meet at church to carpool. Friends are welcome. If they have never been to youth group before, their cost is 0! Your cost is $3. Bring extra if you want to buy a snack. We will purchase tickets online, so contact Cindy by Wed. Oct. 19 to reserve space for you and your friends. Wear warm clothes and old shoes. Did you know ghosts are mentioned in the Bible? Build a What??? – Sunday Nov. 6, 6:30 – 8:30 – You will actually build something, face group game challenges, and probably make some new friends. No fun allowed J. Snack provided. Friends are welcome as always, and dress prepared to move! Christmas Shoebox Packing – In early November (date TBA), our church will be packing shoe-boxes for children around the world. Throughout the past year, Bethel has been collecting toys, clothing, school supplies, and personal care items to pack into boxes for delivery near Christmas. You can even write a personal note and enclose a photo. It’s a great way to show Jesus’ love through action and giving. Please watch for the date and join the crew! Collecting Donations and Making Care Packages for Homeless Folk in Anderson - You will make a difference close to home when we pack donated items into food and personal care bun-dles during December (date TBA). Then, during your winter break, we will head out as a group to meet homeless folk where they are, (plenty of adults will be there) share hope and caring, and even learn from them. After all, we are all created by God and are precious to Him. Think about and plan on making time for this new challenge For more info contact Cindy Garver 765-620-0960 or cindy.garver@gmail.com or use facebook messenger.

Remember, God loves you NO MATTER WHAT! We love you too.

No one should be

Homeless for the Holidays

Therefore, Bethel and our youth group will be providing some hope and much-needed items to

Anderson’s homeless folks, and you can help.

During the month of October, we will be accepting donations of personal care items : soap,

toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, brush, wet wipes, deodorant, shampoo, washcloths,

and mouthwash are needed for personal care kits.

During November, we will collect non-perishable food : tuna, sardines, crackers, snack

paks, dried fruit, canned items, hard candy, etc. What would you want to eat if you were

very hungry, cold, and had no stove, microwave, or place to store food?

During their winter break after Christmas, students will head out together with adults to meet

homeless folk where they are to listen, give, pray, and care in the name of Jesus. They will offer

them the choice of personal care kits or food bags, and something to keep warm such as gloves, hat,

or coat. Students will assemble the personal care kits and food bags. If you prefer to donate money,

it will be used to fill in the gaps. Checks can be placed in the offering plate with “homeless minis-

try” in the memo line. Even if you can simply donate a gently used coat (medium or large

only, please), hat, or blanket, it will be helpful. A collection bin for these items and those men-

tioned above will be in Fellowship Hall beginning in October.

As we all participate and give in small and large ways, our compassion and faith will grow. So too,

will the faith of our young people as they bring hope to those Jesus teaches us to help.

Thank you in advance for your generous participation in this new ministry effort. For more infor-

mation, contact Cindy at 620-0960.

OCTOBER ANNIVERSARIES AND BIRTHDAYS

Gary and Shirley Harvey October 14/60

Larry Downey October 2

Sarah Bays October 3

Melvin Shaul October 9

Nancy Trueblood October 11

Joyce Heflin October 14

Bill Hazelbaker October 14

Casey Judd October 18

Sue Tilley October 22

Jim Humphrey October 24

Jim Jeffries October 30

THE TOUR

ON THE SOUTH LAWN OF OUR STATE CAPITOL BUILDING

OCTOBER 5, 2016 FROM 12PM– 1:00PM ARRIVE EARLY!

“America is at a crossroads, and I believe we should take every opportunity to stand up for

the things of God and His Word.” –Franklin Graham

Franklin Graham is traveling to all 50 states in 2016 to hold prayer rallies, to preach the Gospel,

and to challenge believers to take a stand and take action. He’ll be urging Christians to vote, to

live out their faith in every part of their lives, and to pray for our nation just as Nehemiah cried

out to God to rebuild the walls of Jerusalem and restore hope to His people.

FRANKLIN GRAHAM

Franklin Graham has devoted his life to meeting the needs of

people around the world and proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus

Christ. The eldest son of Billy and Ruth Bell Graham, he serves

as President and CEO of Samaritan’s Purse and the Billy Gra-

ham Evangelistic Association. Under his leadership, Samaritan’s

Purse has met the needs of poor, sick, and suffering people in

more than 100 countries. As an evangelist for the Billy Graham

Evangelistic Association, he has led crusades around the world.

Decision America Tour will be held downtown Indianapolis on the steps of the State

Capitol Building on October 5, 2016. Contact Steve Hill for information about join-

ing Bethel Church’s crusaders along with other Christian around Madison County

and the State of Indiana!

“They will know we are Christian by our love, by our love”.

The North Indiana Emmaus Community exists to develop Christian leaders for the local church and the world. The approach seriously considers the model of Christ's servant hood and encourages Christ's disciples to act in ways appropriate to being "a servant of all."

The Gospel of Luke relates the story of Christ joining two friends on the road from Jerusa-lem to Emmaus, walking together and sharing their heart's deepest concerns. The risen Christ walks with them and explains the scriptures: how it was ordained that Christ should suffer and so enter his glory. The illuminating climax of this heart warming experience comes when Christ takes bread and blesses it, he then breaks it and gives it to them. At that moment, the eyes of the two are opened, they recognize him as the risen Christ, and they rush back to Jerusalem to tell the others. (Luke 24:13-35)

The above story provides the image for the Walk to Emmaus, an Upper Room program that calls forth and restores Christian discipleship. The Walk to Emmaus, a three day ex-perience, takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a lifestyle. The highly structured weekend is designed to strengthen and invigorate the faith of Christian people, and through them, their families, their congregations, and the world in which they live. Emmaus com-bines the efforts of laity and clergy to renew the church.

Please be in Prayer for those going on an Emmaus Walk

October 6-9 for the men

Danny Harvey

Tim Harvey

Pastor Paul

October 13-16 for the Women

Susie Downey

Joni Harvey

Pam Harvey

Sharon Pierce

Boy’s Flight #83 Girl’s Flight #84

November 25-27, 2016 November 25-27, 2016

Epworth Forest Epworth Forest

Your Staff:

Pastor: Rev. William Garver

Secretary: Becky Hill (interim)

Treasurer: Casey Contos

Financial Secretary: Shirley Harvey

Custodial: Peggy McConnell

Your Committee Chair Person: Executive Council: Susie Downey Pastor/Parish: John Kanable Finance: Casey Contos Trustee: Steve Hill Missions: Steve Hill Nominations: Bill Garver Music/Worship: Pastor Bill Education: Sally Jones

BETHEL UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 4011 W 200 SOUTH

ANDERSON, IN 46011 PHONE:765/643-5554

EMAIL: bethelumc4011@aol.com Find us at our new website: Explorebethel.org

https://www.facebook.com/bumc.anderson.in/

Office Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00am-12:00noon Pastor: Bill Garver