Linworth United

Methodist

Church 7070 Bent Tree Blvd. Columbus, OH 43235

Phone: 614-336-8485

Fax: 614-336-8486

www.linworthumc.org

The Linworth Link Volume 23, Issue 6 June 2016

From the Desk of Pastor Curnell

June

Preaching Schedule

June 5 3rd Sunday after Pentecost Holy Communion Rev. Curnell Graham 9am —Traditional 10:30am—Contemporary

June 12 4th Sunday after Pentecost Graduate Sunday Mr. Joel Penton 9am —Traditional 10:30am—Contemporary

June 19 5th Sunday after Pentecost Father’s Day Rev. Curnell Graham 9am —Traditional 10:30am—Contemporary

June 26 6th Sunday after Pentecost Rev. Curnell Graham 9am —Traditional 10:30am—Contemporary

Dear Linworth Church, As we are starting to see the signs of spring finally showing up in Ohio I am so glad to be back at Linworth. As you are all aware I just returned from being a delegate for the past ten days at General Conference in Portland, Oregon. I was one of the 864 delegates charged with the responsibility to help shape the vision and church governance of our denomination for the next four years. We have much to celebrate in the life of the church. - We are near the successful completion of our 8 year campaign to “Imagine No Malaria.” We are within $6 million of the $75 million goal. - We commissioned 50 plus new missionaries to spread across the US and the world to carry the gospel of love and social justice around the globe.

- We marked the 60th anniversary of the full ordination of Women as Clergy and the 158th anniversary of the UMW. In the midst of these celebrations and accomplishments of our church we are still divided in our opinion of how to fully include the LGBTQI Community into church life, and the issue of same sex marriage. The General Conference asked our Bishops for counsel and direction which led them to bring back a proposal for a special commission to work to find a way forward (for more information go to westohioumc.org). I will spend the sermon time this Sunday, May 29 attempting to share highlights and information from General Conference. I remain hopeful for a fruitful future for us as the United Methodist Church. Also, I am so thankful that Linworth is a place where we welcome all of God’s

children to be part of this church family. Let us hold each other in prayer and pray for the unity of the body of Christ. Yours in love,

Pastor G

Children’s Ministries

Alisha Artis, Director of Children's Ministries (aartis@linworthumc.org)

VBS 2016—REGISTER NOW!!! (LUMC VBS JULY 11-15)

Registrations for “Cave Quest” are available in the Church and LCC Offices, and can be downloaded from the church website (you will need to print and return forms to the church). Cost is $15 per child through June 12th. *The fee will increase to $30 per child after this date. Preschool session- 9-11:30am (ages 3–5 years old and must be potty trained) Elementary session– 1-4pm (Kindergarten completed-5th grade).

Volunteers are needed for VBS! Various positions offered. Volunteer forms are available at the church and on the website. *All VBS volunteers must attend a VBS volunteer training. Training dates are June 25 (10am-12pm) OR June 29 (6-8pm). An RSVP is required for the trainings. VBS Questions? Contact: Alisha Artis (aartis@linworthumc.org).

Youth Ministries Jessica Cavinee, Director of

Youth Ministries (jcavinee@linworthumc.org)

Attention Graduates Graduates will be recognized on Sunday, June 12. (All names should have been received by Jessica already. Information was needed by May 22.)

Congratulations to Our Confirmation Class! We welcomed 14 youth as brothers and sisters in Christ and into membership at Linworth UMC. Thank you to everyone who made this such a great year. We are so proud of you - Courtney, Brock, Jacob, Wesley, Drew, Riley, James, Sam, Bennett, Trevor, Carmen, Kelly, Harrison, and Alexa!

Prayers Requested for Youth Please pray for our youth as they travel to Philadelphia, June 12-18 for the Summer Mission Trip. We will be working with children and homeless, not to mention the cleaning and other projects we will be doing. It’s going to be an amazing, life-changing trip. Also, pray for the adult leaders of the trip as they pour into our youth and the city.

Youth Worship Night at Linworth June 11 is Youth Worship Night at Linworth. Invite your friends and come hear amazing worship and guest speaker, Joel Penton. Worship begins at 7pm. Let’s pack the house!

Linworth Children’s Center

An Educational Ministry of Linworth United Methodist Church

www.linworthcc.org

Anna Lambert, Director (a12wheeler@aol.com)

It’s Summertime at LCC! We are excited to have a BLAST with 91 elementary campers! We will be busy going on fieldtrips around Columbus, swimming, crafting and a little bit of learning. We also have spots available in our week long pre-school summer camps. Check out our website for more information. Along with having fun with all the children, LCC will be getting the classrooms ready for Fall! We are painting the classrooms and getting new floors in all the LCC classrooms upstairs. Stop and check them out in August.

Summer fun coming your way!

Adult Small Groups (Call the church office for contact numbers.)

Closer Walk The Closer Walk Class meets regularly in room 225 from 9-10am each Sunday morning to discuss topics of relevance in our faith journey. In June, the class will finish a study following the book, “When the Game is Over,” by John Ortberg. You are welcome to join the group even if you have not read the book. They will take the months of July and August off for vacation, then start a new study in September. Call Ken Galloway with any questions. Hand & Foot Card Group Hand & Foot will meet at 7pm on Friday, June 3 in the Fellowship Hall. Contact Esther Hunter for details. IMPACT Group: Claremont Ministry (Building relationships one visit at a time.) The IMPACT Small Group meets several times a month at Claremont. For more details on this active group contact Becki Hollenbaugh. Keen Adult Sunday School Contact Ed Pollock about class plans for the summer months. Linworth Campers Camping weekend planned for June 10-12 at Buck Creek SP. Contacts for this weekend are Ian & Jean Davidson. For more information and a 2016 schedule, please contact Ian & Jean Davidson. Nesters (for Couples with Preschool/Elementary Aged Children) This group will not be meeting in the summer. Social events are in the planning stages. Watch the worship folders for upcoming events, or for more information about this group, please contact Heather Webb or Holly Meister. Peace in the House Peace in the House is a small

group for women. They practice 12-steps for Christians and meet on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, June 1 & 15 from 6-7:30pm in the Church Library. Contact Cathy Christian for additional info. Searchers Sunday School This Adult Class meets in room 138 of the Fellowship Hall at 10am each Sunday. Doug Stahle is the coordinator for this group. Women’s Bible Study Come join this group on Sunday mornings at 10am in room 210. They will continue to meet through the summer. They are currently studying the book of Luke. Contact is Jeanne Byers.

Get Involved with Social Concerns

Open Shelter &

Choices Meals

will be prepared

at 8:30am and 11:30am on

Tuesday, June 14 in the kitchen.

Contact Roy or Arlean Sudhoff for

details.

Brunch Bunch in June

Brunch Bunch will be served on

Sunday, June 26. It will be hosted

by the Stewardship Team. Contact

Esther Hunter for details.

School Supply

Drive

The School Supply

Drive will begin on

Sunday, July 17

and end on

Sunday, August

7. Donations will

be made to Brookside Elementary.

For information contact Lauri Rowe

or Lynne Parrott.

Contacts: Doug Stahle & Chuck Kemp

No Luncheon in June due to the Mystery Bus Trip on June 14. Two-Day Linworthy’s Bus Trip Mark your calendars for August 18-19. The cost is $250 and reservations are due by July 18. Make checks payable to “Linworthy’s”. Contact Donna Hughes for info. Trip Itinerary: August 18 - 8am—Leave LUMC 10:15am—The National First Ladies’ Library and Museum 1pm—Lunch at Das Dutch Village (at your expense) Evening—Dinner Theatre production of “Jehovah’s Traveling Truck Show” Overnight at Village Inn August 19 - Continental Breakfast at Das Dutch Village 9:00 am—Depart 9:15am—White House Fruit Farms 11:30am—Lunch at La Pizzeria 1:30pm—Pro Football Hall of Fame 6pm—Arrive back to LUMC Food Pantry Don’t forget to bring your donated food items when you come to the Linworthy’s Luncheon. People are counting on us.

Social Concerns

Contact: Esther Hunter

Mission Board Meeting Contact: Jane Pierce There is no Mission Board meeting in June. Next meeting will be July 12.

Morning Fellowship Circle Contact: Debby Steele The Circle does not meet over the summer. Next meeting is September 13. More details will be in the August Link.

Evening Circle Meeting – Contacts: Linda Higgins/Pam Boh The Circle does not meet over the summer. Next meeting is September 21. More details will be in the August Link.

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Contact: Sarah Min MOPS will resume meeting in September. They are on break through the summer months.

Service Circle Contact: Lea Elshoff Join them on June 24 at 9am in the kitchen to make sandwiches for Faith Mission.

Mission Project Help This month we are collecting plastic utensils, paper plates, and paper bowls to help those in need. Toilet paper and diapers are always welcome. These items go to the New Life UMC Clothing Room.

Our collection of Campbell’s soup can bar codes, eye glasses, and pop tabs is continuous! Please place all of these items in the UMW - Club 56 cupboard opposite the elevator, or they may be brought to any Circle or Board meeting. Thank you for your ongoing support.

THANK YOU NOTESTHANK YOU NOTESTHANK YOU NOTESTHANK YOU NOTES

The above note was received by the Garage Sale Team from students at Summit Station UMC for the gift of a rocking chair. “Dear Linworth Church, Thank you so much for your thoughts and prayers as I went to Latvia and Greece. The experience has taught me so much about God’s character and his faithfulness to His people. During my time I got to work with women in prostitution, elementary school kids, gypsies, families/children at risk, and refugees. It was truly an eye opening experience. I know I wouldn’t have gotten very far without the support of prayer. So thank you again! I don’t know what is next for me, but I hope to one day go overseas again. Much love, Hannah Walker (niece of Madelyn Seiter)”

“The Bereavement Ministry, IMPACT Group and the family of Catherine May “Kitty” Dittrick thank all who helped with and provided the heartfelt memorial reception following Kitty’s Memorial Service.”

Remembering Our Newly Deceased Thanks to a willing and wonderfully talented craftsman backed by the Trustees, Linworthy's, and pastors we have a new “All Saints” name tag memorial board in the Lobby. Now we need an appropriate header for this memorial board. Please submit suggestions of Bible verses, slogans, poems, artwork, words from hymns, etc. that attest to heaven, eternity and sainthood to Debby Steele. (Contact the church office for Debby’s contact information.) Submissions are due by July 15. A committee will make an appropriate selection. The purpose of the “All Saints” nametag Memory Board is to sensitively and sanctimoniously care for a deceased person’s LUMC nametag until the person is memorialized on All Saints Sunday. The nametag would then be retired and given to the family or otherwise perpetuated. Please prayerfully consider submitting an idea or ideas for an appropriate header for our All Saints Nametag Board. If you would like to serve on the selection committee please contact Debby Steele.

UMW Women’s

Ministries

Legacy Committee News

Below please find the results of the

Congregational Survey conducted

in March 2016 on church members

responses to questions regarding

long term planned giving. Of the

total potential responses of 474, we

received approximately 150,

depending upon the particular

question. Please contact the

Legacy Chair, Andy Ahijevcyh if

you have any questions. Thank you

to those who participated in this

survey.

Survey Summary Q1. Do you currently have LUMC listed as a

beneficiary in any financial instrument? Potential Grand Total Yes No N/A

Responses %

32% 150 15 135 -

Q2. If answer to #1 “No,” would you consider

adding LUMC to any of your long term planning

financial instrument?

Potential Grand Total Yes No N/A

Responses %

29% 137 21 106 10

Q3. Are you interested in making an outright

donation (cash, stocks, property, other) to the

Endowment Fund or the Gifts & Memorial Fund?

Potential Grand Total Yes No N/A

Responses %

31% 149 4 145 -

Q4. Would you like to learn more about long

term planned giving before committing a gift to

LUMC?

Potential Grand Total Yes No N/A

Responses %

31% 149 21 128 -

Q5. May we contact you?

Potential Grand Total Yes No N/A

Responses %

28% 131 16 115 -

Q6. Workshop interest?

Potential Grand Total Yes No N/A

Responses %

31% 147 37 110 -

Q7. Comments at this time?

Potential Grand Total Yes No N/A

Responses %

30% 144 19 125 -

Q8. Contact information

Potential Grand Total Yes No N/A

Responses %

30% 143 15 128 -

Hilltop Update

We continue to need helpers for our weekly tutoring sessions at the Hilltop House on S. Eureka Ave. If you have time on Tuesday afternoons, and desire to engage with a child to help them grow in a number of ways, please consider being a part of the Homework Help group.

Dates to Remember June 5—Summer Sundays at 6 (Concert Series), Bill Foley June 6-8—Annual Conference at Lakeside June 11—Youth Night of Worship at 7pm June 12—Graduate Sunday June 12-18—Youth Mission Trip to Philadelphia June 19—Summer Sundays at 6, Arnett Howard June 25—VBS Volunteer Training at 10am June 26—Brunch Bunch June 29—VBS Volunteer Training at 6pm

Summer Sundays at 6

On the North Lawn at Linworth (Summer Concert Series) June 5—Bill Foley June 19—Arnett Howard July 3—Dublin Silver Band July 17—Mark May Band July 31—Vaughn Wiester’s Jazz Band August 14—New Basics Brass Band

VBS Decorating Help

Immediate help is needed with VBS decorations! We are creating and putting together the main stage decorations. No experience necessary! Decorating will occur one to two times a week in the morning and/or evening at Hilliard UMC beginning now through June (until completed). Please contact Alisha Artis if you are interested in helping. Thank you!

Remember . . .

our Church doesn’t close for the summer!

Missions

To read more about General Conference 2016, or to view the archived live stream visit www.westohioumc.org.

Watch Out For the Children! With Linworth Children’s Center Summer Camps beginning in June children will be out on the playgrounds and playing in the field. Please do not cross through the barricades when they are set up. We want to keep our children safe!

Linworth United Methodist Church 7070 Bent Tree Blvd. Columbus, Ohio 43235

Connect—Grow—Serve

If you need to

reach a leader of any group, contact

the church office (336-8485).