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THE MESSENGER 207 S. Court St.
Marysville, OH 43040
Phone: 937-642-4712
www.marysvillefumc.org November, 2017
2.) God’s Joy is Expressed: Some, however, made
fun of them and said, "They have had too much wine.” Then Peter stood up with the Eleven, raised his voice and addressed the crowd: "Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you; listen carefully to what I say. These men are not drunk, as you suppose. It's only nine in the
morning! Acts 2:13-15
What were they doing that caused these mockers to
accuse the believers of being drunk? I suspect there
was such a joy that came upon the Christians that
they were dancing, jumping, shouting and laughing.
In short, I think they looked drunk. The Holy Spirit is
a Spirit of joy and when he brings breakthrough, he
brings joy!
3.) God’s Will is Revealed: `In the last days, God
says, I will pour out my Spirit on all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy, your young men will see visions, your old men will dream dreams.
Acts 2:17
What is the purpose of dreams and visions?
Throughout the book of Acts, God speaks in visions,
dreams and prophesy to reveal his will. When there
is spiritual breakthrough, we become more focused
on his will rather than our will.
4.) God’s Son is Exalted: God has raised this
Jesus to life, and we are all witnesses of the fact. Exalted to the right hand of God, he has received from the Father the promised Holy Spirit and has
poured out what you now see and hear. Acts 2:32-33
When Peter stands to explain what was going on, he
centers his message on Jesus. After the
breakthrough of Pentecost, the disciples are no
longer interested in exalting themselves, now they
only want to see Jesus exalted. Exalting Jesus is at
the heart of a church that experiences spiritual
breakthrough.
5.) God’s People are Saved: Repent and be
baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. …about three thousand were added to their number that day.
Acts 2:38-41
I trust you have been joining me in praying our
church prayer every day. The first part of our prayer
is for spiritual breakthrough. What happens when
spiritual breakthrough comes? I am currently
reading “From Pentecost to the Present” by Jeff
Oliver. These books detail spiritual breakthroughs
throughout church history. Nearly all
breakthroughs have similar elements that were seen
at the first breakthrough that took place on
Pentecost. Consider what happened at that
breakthrough as described in Acts 2.
1.) God’s Wonders Are Declared: …we hear them
declaring the wonders of God… Acts 2:11
To declare God’s wonders is to praise God! With
spiritual breakthrough, praise and worship rises to
another level. This does not mean the style of our
worship changes. God’s wonders are declared in the
reciting of ancient creeds, and in old traditional
hymns as well as contemporary worship. Spiritual
breakthrough brings new life and vitality to whatever
worship style we prefer.
November Preaching Series
Three Simple Rules for Money
MEMORY VERSE FOR NOVEMBER
In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard
work we must help the weak, remembering the words the
Lord Jesus himself said: “It is more blessed to give than to
receive.” Acts 20:35
November 5 “Earn All You Can”
November 12 “Save All You Can”
November 19 “Give All You Can”
November 23 “Giving Thanks”
November 26 “Joyful Anticipation”
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Pastors
Aaron Brown, Lead Pastor
Peggy McErlean-Hoy, Deacon
Bill Kelley, Lay Minister
Bill Kelley, Director of Pastoral Care
John Burchett, Custodian
Mark Confer, Youth Director
Kelli Fink, Business Administrator
Ashley Furches, Nursery Supervisor
Angie Howard, Dir. of Trad Worship
Linda Forry, Organist
Arsene Pierre, Assistant Custodian
Carol Reed, Financial Secretary
Kathy Rohrs,Ministry Team Leader
Sharon Swartz, Office Receptionist
Al Gleine, Accounting Clerk
Church Office
Our Church Staff
That is a 2500% increase in one day!! When you read the book of Acts, it is clear that the church was
constantly growing in numbers. One of the surest signs of spiritual breakthrough in a church is people
become disciples of Jesus.
6.) God’s Power is Displayed: Everyone was filled with awe, and many wonders and miraculous
signs were done by the apostles. Acts 2:43
Once the disciples experienced the spiritual breakthrough of Pentecost, amazing things began to hap-
pen. They began to do the things that Jesus did....healing the sick, raising the dead, casting out de-
mons etc.
When we ask God to unleash the power of the Holy Spirit for spiritual breakthrough, we are really ask-
ing God for these six things to be present in our church. Oliver’s book describes these very things hap-
pening in spiritual breakthroughs all through church history. Therefore I am confident that God can do
these very things here at FUMC as we pray together, “Father, unleash the power of the Holy Spirit to
bring spiritual breakthrough in my life, in our church family and in our community.”
DISTRICT PRAYER REQUEST
We are praying through the list of all the United Methodist Churches and pastors in our dis-
trict. In October we have been praying for Ohio Health (Pastors Keith Vesper and Kristen
Langstraat), Riverside (Pastors David Cady and Herman Dick), St. Luke’s (Pastor Kevin Orr),
Raymond UMC - (Rev. Sara McSwords), Lewis Center UMC – (Rev. Tom Hanover and Rev.
Phil Rode), Capitol Area Community Ministries – (Rev. Karen Cook and Ginny Shimrock), the
CACM committee members, Ohio Wesleyan University, Church of the Messiah – (Rev. Jim
Wilson, Rev. Kathy Currier, Rev. Andy Burns, Rev. Linda Scott, Rev. Sharon Beattie), and
Jerome UMC – (Rev. David Bridgman, Rev. Donna Montgomery).
Pastor Letter Continued
The vision of First United Methodist Church incorporates both
the Great Commandments and the Great Commission. Jesus
said the greatest commandments were to love God and then to
love others. The great commission calls us to go into all the
world. If we want to transform the world, we must begin by
picking up the servant’s towel and loving God and all people.
This new vision is rooted in four core values.
How do we take these core values and move forward to make our vision a reality?
The process or system for implementing this Vision is our Strategy. These images
show four distinct strategies. As you can see two take place primarily inside the
walls of the church and two are outside the walls of the church. Here is a brief
overview of each strategy:
Engage: We don't wait for people to come to us. We engage with our neighbors, coworkers,
friends, family, and strangers to let them know they are loved, valued, and worth our time.
Connect: We don't walk alone as we experience Jesus. We connect people to help them grow,
do life, and do ministry together. When someone sets foot in our church they will be warmly
welcomed and received. The church is a place for friendship and belonging, not judgement. It
is a place where people are loved and encounter our Savior and Lord exactly where they are.
Equip: We want all people to expand their knowledge of
who God is and how he wants to use them in everyday
life. Through bible study, training, mentoring, classes,
and experiences we will prepare people to be joyful life-
long disciples that reproduce other disciples.
Send: The world needs to hear the good news of Jesus
and he has given us the joy and responsibility to go and
make disciples. We are sent out to our own spheres of
influence: homes, schools, offices, neighborhoods, and to
the ends of the earth.
WOMEN IN MISSION
Morning Circle: November 21st at the
home of Nina Lee Hampton-13880 Weaver
Rd. Marysville, Ohio, at 10:00.
The program is: Bookworms and
Their Diets.
Evening/Friendship Circle:
November 15th at 5:30. This is the
Carriage Court Christmas Event.
Hands-in-Motions Puppets and an
Ornament Exchange. Bring 3 wrapped
ornaments for the exchange and 1 dozen
cookies for refreshments. CHRISTMAS DECORATING
INFORMATION
We will be decorating the church for
Christmas this year on Friday, December 1,
2017 at 5:00. Take down will take place on
Friday, January 5, 2018 at 5:00. Pizza will
be provided for both nights. Contact Molly
Richardson 937-707-5065 or
[email protected] with questions.
COMMUNION SERVERS NEEDED
Worship Services is in need of communion
servers for the first Sunday of each month
for the 8:00am and 11:00am services. If you
are looking for a place to serve our church
family, and you can take a few minutes
during the service to serve communion we
welcome you to Worship Services. Please
contact Sharon Swartz at the church office,
[email protected] or 937-642-
4712.
Our Church Family
8- Joan Schwaderer
12- Bill Foreman
15- Darlene Liggett
22- Marianne Birt
Joanne Huffman
26-Norma Sellers
27- Barbara Brake
30-Helen Stewart
Panda Wagner
November Retirees’
Birthdays
We publish retiree birthdays and anniversaries only after
you have asked to be included. If you are not currently on
the list and would like to be added, simply call or e-mail the
church office. Thank you!
November Retirees’
Wedding Anniversaries
18 Gene & Shirley Harold
24 Bud & Sherry Herriott
Messenger Servants for December will be:
Steve Marshall, Phyllis Taylor, Lura Hayes,
Cheryl Cooley, Peggy Henman, Susan
Wanamaker Boehm, and Ron & Carolyn Ardrey
— Thank you!
HELP NEEDED
Mike Truskoski is in need of 2 new team
members to serve on Sunday morning,
someone to pick-up and return volunteers to
West Central. Mike: 614-736-1673.
FUMC FALL FLING
Join us on Sunday November 5,4-6pm in the
BFLC for a church-wide event. Musical groups
from the church will be performing as well as
the HIM Puppets. There will be drawings for
prizes and an opportunity to donate to
UMCOR to aid victims of the hurricanes.
Crafts and games will be available for the
kids. We are serving soup and sandwiches and
are asking for donations of crock pots of
soup. Drinks and sandwiches provided. Sign-
up sheets will be outside the BFLC and
Narthax. Please contact Vanessa Cooke at
NEW STUDY
Every gift from God reveals his love, but no
gift reveals his love more than the gift of the
cross. These gifts came wrapped not in paper,
but in passion. They were not placed around
the tree, but around a cross. They were not
covered with ribbons, but sprinkled with the
blood that Christ shed on our behalf. Dave
Parr will lead the study He Chose the Nails by
Max Lucado beginning on January 3rd to run
thru March. Call the church office for more
information. RSVP needed by November 22nd.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
We will be sending Christmas boxes
again this year. Shoe boxes are due
no later than Sunday November
12. Shipping this year is $9.00.
Please contact Kathy Titmus-Smith at (937)
243-0192 with any questions.
Church News &Notes WHAT??? RUMMAGE SALE STUFF
NOW???
Oh, yeah! Just five months until this church
wide annual mission event.
There are three key spots to fill:
*Coordinator for volunteer lunches (5); carry in
dinner (1)
*Coordinator for women’s apparel
*Coordinator for kids’ apparel
*Two people (guys or gals) are welcome to form
a team to cover the week
Rummage sale prep week: March 4-8, 2018
(carry in March 4; lunch only March 5-8)
Rummage sale:
Friday, March 9 from 9:00-6:00 (lunch only)
Saturday, March 10 from 9:00-1:00, then
breakdown (easy snacks)
Please step up and join this fabulous week of
fellowship and shoulder to shoulder teamwork
to raise support for local, state, national and in-
ternational missions. Dedicated support and as-
sistance to leaders as needed.
For more information call or text any of the
Rummage Sale Leadership Team:
Jeannette McConnell 937-309-5478
Nina Hampton 937-537-0014
Lura Hayes 937-594-2042
Carol Reed 937-209-0846
Thank you for intentionally praying how God
could use you in this opportunity for ministry
and congregational unity. Let us hear from you.
Church News &Notes 6th ANNUAL HOLY SPIRIT SEMINAR:
Holy Fire: Holiness and the Holy Spirit
December 1, 2017 | Dayton, Ohio
Amidst days of great uncertainty and adver-
sity, God is calling the Church to repent and
turn to God’s love. This call is a call to God’s
holiness. God desires to deliver us — from
sin, from death and from the chains that
bind us. As we respond to God’s call, we will
rediscover liberty and peace in God’s holy
presence.
Join United Theological Seminary and Al-
dersgate Renewal Ministries at the 6th An-
nual Holy Spirit Seminar on Friday, Dec. 1,
2017, as we cry out for a fresh baptism of ho-
ly fire. Nothing less than God’s presence, de-
scribed by John Wesley as “holy love,” will
sustain us and keep our hearts burning for
Christ. Visit www.united.edu/holy-spirit to
learn more.
Team Members: Melinda Rogers, Matt Nuspl, Michael George and Brandon Koester
What: Community Christmas Event
(yet to be named)
When: Thursday, December 21
6 PM
Where: Partners Park Pavilion
Why: To honor Jesus
Who: YOU
Church News &Notes FALL FOOD DRIVE
Families are gather-
ing to renew their ties
and to gobble up tur-
key, dressing, and ap-
ple pies. Yet, some
neighbors may have
pantries that are
bare. They live on a
"shoestring" budget
and feel despair. Our
fall food drive is a
great way to show we
care. Keitha and Gary Simpson, operators
of the Marysville Food Pantry, relate that
the number of families seeking food assis-
tance continues to increase. They appreci-
ate any donations, so let's be generous!
Needed Items: canned fruit and vegeta-
bles, tomato sauce, spaghetti sauce,
Hamburger Helper, macaroni and
cheese, stuffing mix, rice, canned meats
(tuna, chicken, spam, etc.), peanut but-
ter, powdered milk, cooking oil, condi-
ments and coffee.
Please NO GLASS and check expiration
dates on your donated items.
Paper bags will be handed out after each
service on November 12th and 19th. Please
fill the bags and return them to the BFLC
closet near the gym by 2:00pm on Tuesday,
November 21st. The Quake kids will be
shopping and adding their food items as
they repack our bags for easier transport-
ing. Thanks, Quake!! We will take the
filled bags to the food pantry on November
22nd. Trucks, vans, or car drivers are need-
ed to transport the food. It is a quick and
fun trip around the corner. Call Joan at
937-644-9555 if you can help with the trans-
portation.
ANNUAL COMMUNITY
THANKSGIVING DINNER
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23rd
11:00AM - 1:00PM
The Community Thanksgiving Dinner has
become an annual way to reach out to those
who would not otherwise have such a feast on
Thanksgiving. The meal is provided for our
county’s seniors, shut-ins, and those families
who are struggling this season. In past
years, more than 800 meals were provided to
our neighbors. We also serve lunches in the
Cornerstone Cafe for anyone interested.
This community outreach cannot hap-
pen without people like you! Here are
some ways in which you can help:
Send a monetary donation
Food donation (pies, cakes, rolls)
Drivers to deliver meals
Volunteers—cooks, set-up servers, food
preparation, clean-up on Friday morning
THIS IS A GREAT WAY TO GIVE
THANKS AND LIVE THANKS!
To receive meals or to volunteer, please con-
tact the church office. For monetary dona-
tions, please call Lynn Hamm at 937-243-
7689 or mail to 11318 Merry Road,
Marysville, OH 43040.
Methodist Creative Preschool
It’s hard to believe at the writing of this article we are already 5 weeks into the pre-
school/pre-kindergarten year! We have 98 kiddos to love on this year, 44 3-year olds and
54 4-year olds. WHEW! We’ve accomplished a lot in this short amount of time, including
a fun-filled field trip to Leeds Farm which has been a field trip tradition of MCP for
many years.
We have also had 2 chapel days. Once a month the children, teachers and their parents
join together in the Sanctuary to share a Bible story, activities, songs and prayer. We
are happy to have Mrs. Peggy, Mrs. Trudy and Mrs. Shelley team together as guest pre-
senters during chapel time this year. We have many God sightings during these special
times. God is growing His precious children in so many ways, academically and spiritually.
YAY GOD!
Preschool News
Our Presence: Sunday School & Worship Attendance
9:30 11:00 TOTAL 8:00 9:30 11:00 TOTAL
October 1 161 17 178 86 231 85 402
October 8 212 17 229 71 198 172 441
October 15 153 19 172 103 219 122 444
October 22 135 16 151 78 164 77 319
Sunday School Worship
Free Kick Off Bluegrass Concert!
On Thursday, November 9th we will hold a free Bluegrass concert featuring Ralph Stanley II
and the Clinch Mountain Boys. It will be in the Burnside Family Life Center at 7:00PM,
doors open at 6:30.
At the concert we’ll;
Announce the Concert lineup for next year! All four of the bands recently won national
awards.
Joe Mullins and the Radio Ramblers w/ the Centerville High School Alternative Strings
Doyle Lawson and Quicksilver
Balsam Range
Dailey & Vincent
Give out free Hot Dogs, Pop Corn, Cookies, Lemonade, and Iced Tea!
One night only discount sale for season tickets! (No discounts anytime but at this show.)
Single shows at the door is $100 for all four shows. This night, season tickets will only be
$70!
Opportunity to sign up to volunteer at the next year’s concerts!
Hear one of the top Bluegrass Bands and have an opportunity to buy their new CD!!
Invite your friends and family. This concert is absolutely free. If you aren’t sure if you like
Bluegrass or not, come listen and see. We’re looking for a big crowd! Everyone’s welcome!
Our Presence and Bluegrass Concert
News From Our Finance Team Offering Envelopes 2018 – Many people use online giving or automatic bill pay now, so the need for envelopes has
evolved. Therefore, you will see these changes to envelopes in 2018:
Envelopes will not be dated beginning in 2018, but they will continue to have your pre-printed name and
envelope number. If the date is crucial to your tithing system, simply add the date in the space provided.
We will mail weekly envelopes prior to the beginning of each quarter. You will receive 13 envelopes per
quarter, plus an envelope for initial offering* in the first quarter.
We will now mail monthly envelopes at the end of December. You will receive 13 envelopes (yes, one ex-
tra), and an envelope for initial offering*.
Envelopes will never “expire” because they are not dated. I will discontinue mailings if I notice you have
not used many envelopes.
The Post Office will not forward envelopes because they are mailed bulk rate.
You can still use old, dated envelopes; just cross off the old date.
*Initial offering defrays the cost of envelopes, which is approximately $5.00/set annually.
If you do not receive envelopes and want some, please let me know. Alternatively, tell me to stop sending them if you
do not use them. You can still use the white “pew” envelopes or even throw your money in loose, but I do a better job
recording contributions with pre-printed envelopes. Please contact me by phone, e-mail or text with changes or any
questions regarding contributions.
Carol Reed, Financial Secretary Phone (937) 642-4712 x107 — Text (937) 209-0846 — E-mail [email protected]
OPERATING FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND
The Operating Fund covers expenses from most min-
istry & administrative areas.
Capital Improvement Funds are used for long-
term building/maintenance projects.
2017 Expense Budget 1,162,320.00 Jan. 1, 2017 Balance 39,820.31
Needed in September 87,722.26 Received in September 3,046.00
Received in September 80,558.46 Received through 41 wks 32,640.55
Received through 41 wks 825,984.18 2017 Spending
Needed through 41 wks 899,153.21 Current Fund Balance 67,860.86
CUBA -- We are waiting for the last documents to be notarized, at which time we will pay
for the house-church. Our outstanding balance is now $1,712.39.
HURRICANE RELIEF -- To date, we have collected $15, 936 for UMCOR/U.S. Disaster Relief
(United Methodist Committee on Relief).
3rd Quarter Contribution Facts
(Operating Fund)
Year-to-date at
3-31-2017
Year-to-date at
6-30-2017
Year-to-date at 9-
30-2017
Received $ 255,628.84 $ 523,905.95 $ 777,879.90
Spent $ (276,472.18) $ (559,843.34) $ (818,346.17)
Net Gain or Loss $ (20,843.34) $ (35,937.39) $ (40,466.27)
Quarterly Income Target $ 285,097.36 $ 570,194.72 $ 855,292.08
Shortage $ (29,468.52) $ (46,288.77) $ (77,412.18)
Annual Expense Budget = $1,162,320
News From Our Finance Team COMING SOON — Commitment Sunday – November 19, 2017
What is Commitment Sunday? Commitment Sunday is a chance to participate fully in the ministries of FUMC by
making a pledge to support the 2018 operating budget. Paul challenges us to help the weak, reminding that Jesus
said “It is more blessed to give than to receive” (Acts 20:35). We will be able to demonstrate through our pledge
whether we have taken this teaching to heart.
How does Commitment Sunday Work? For two weeks in early November, Pastor Aaron will help us prayerfully con-
sider our pledges as he preaches on John Wesley’s Simple Rules for Money . . . “Earn all you can. Save all you can.
Give all you can.”
We will be encouraged by testimonies of others whose stories will challenge us to ask, “What is God calling me
to give?”
During the Commitment Sunday service on Nov. 19th, everyone will be given a confidential Pledge Card that is
turned in toward the end of worship (advance copies are available at the office or information centers).
Your commitment will help us set a realistic budget for 2018, allowing us to Love God and All People for the
Transformation of the World.
What if I don’t feel comfortable with Commitment Sunday? Participation is voluntary. The procedure is done in
such a way that no one will feel embarrassment should they choose not to fill out a card.
All commitments are strictly confidential.
No home solicitation will be done, but we will send a follow up letter to our members and regular attendees who
cannot attend on Nov. 19th.
How much should I pledge? It is up to each person to search their heart and seek God’s direction to decide how
much to give. The Bible speaks of tithing, which has long been understood to mean to pay a tenth of one’s income.
The sermons, testimonies and literature will help you make a decision that fits for you and your family.
What if I make a pledge and my situation changes? We recognize that financial situations change. If you find your-
self unable to fulfill your pledge, you may contact our Financial Secretary to adjust it.
Should my children pledge separately? They certainly may! Once your children understand the value of money, they
may want to join you in making an annual pledge. They can receive offering envelopes and giving statements just
like you do.
What if I can’t be there on Nov. 19th? If you cannot attend, you may put your pledge card in the offering plate on
another Sunday or return it to the church office (Attention Carol Reed, Financial Secretary). Cards are available in
the office and information centers. You may also send your pledge by email to [email protected] .
Commitment Sunday -- Nov. 19, 2017
Earn. Save. Give.
“In everything I did, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the
weak, remembering the words the Lord Jesus himself said: ‘It is more blessed to give
than to receive.’” Acts 20:35
In gratitude to God and in response to my/our promise to Marysville First United Methodist
Church, I/we make the following financial commitment for the 2018 operating budget:
$ ____________ per week, OR $ ______________ per month, OR $ ______________ per year.
Name(s) (please print) ____________________________________________________________
Address (please print) ____________________________________________________________
Would you like pre-printed offering envelopes? (circle one) YES NO
November Focus on the Family
Dear Parents,
Teaching our children to say “thank you” is on our parental top ten to do list! We actually
start teaching our children to say “thank you” before they can speak clearly. We dig in our
heels and patiently wait for it, “What do you say?” or “Remember to say thank you!” It often
comes out, “Tank Q” or “Fanks”! We do this because we want our children to be grateful and
full of manners with family, teachers and strangers. We recognize that it is a trait that has to
be nurtured as they grow. As Christian parents, we also have to nurture in our children a
grateful heart towards God! We need to be intentional about teaching our children to thank
God for our blessings. We have to point out the blessings and encourage them to give praise.
One way to do that is to memorize as a family Bible verses that speak of giving thanks to God!
Below are five great verses to teach your children. Since there are 5 weeks in November, why
not challenge your family to memorize a verse each week! Maybe you could recite them at the
breakfast or dinner table….or driving from place to place. Enjoy this time together and teach
spiritual gratitude to your children! Have Fun! Pastor Peggy
Psalm 7:17
I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High.
Psalm 9:1
I will give thanks to the LORD with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds.
1 Chronicles 16:8
Oh give thanks to the LORD; call upon his name; make known his deeds among the peoples!
1 Chronicles 16:34
Oh give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; for his steadfast love endures forever!
1 Chronicles 16:35
Save us, O God of our salvation, and gather and deliver us from among the nations, that we may give thanks to your holy name and glory in your praise.
Family Focus
Youth News
5:30-6:00 Open Gym
6:00-6:45 Worship & Message
6:45-7:00 Snack Shack (pizza, pop, & free time)
7:00-8:00 Life Groups
Quake is a weekly opportunity for 7th-12th graders to grow closer to God and one another. We
gather in the Burnside Family Life Center each week to begin our evening. Our weekly wor-
ship time provides a time for students to learn and worship together, fostering unity in our
youth program while life groups allow students to go deeper in discipleship with a small group
of peers and adult leaders.
Parents Night Out (PNO): See attachments (2 documents)
Confirmation 2018:
Mark your calendars for January 7 for a 5pm meeting to discuss Confirmation. Confirmation
is the opportunity for students to become members of our church. We offer classes and they
meet from 9:30am-12:15pm on Sunday mornings, January 14 to April 22. April 28 is the par-
ent and confirmand celebration banquet and the 29 is Confirmation Sunday. This opportunity
is offered to all students in grade 7 and up. The Confirmation Retreat will be March 2-4.
Register for 2018 Mission Trips:
SOS Trip: June 9-16, 2018 ($250 or $350 for late registration)
Transformation Zone: July 8-13, 2018 ($125)
Service Over Self (SOS) - a construction mission trip for exiting 7th-12th graders in Mem-
phis, TN. The dates will be June 9-16, 2018. The cost is $250 if registered within October 5-
December 1, 2017 and spaces are still available. After December 1st, the cost is $350 and you
will be placed on a waiting list. Please go to www.quakeyouth.org to register.
Youth News
Transformation Zone (T-Zone) is our local mission trip that is open to all exiting 7th-12th
graders from July 8-13, 2018. Exiting 5th-6th graders are welcome to participate in this experi-
ence for July 8-10.
For more information about any trips, contact [email protected]. Register online to-
day at www.quakeyouth.org
Breakfast Club:
We start at 6:30am on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month. Come out and bring your
friends for breakfast, a student lead devotional, and rides to Marysville High and Middle
Schools. We do need parents to help drive students from McDonalds to their schools. Let Mark
know if you can drive! Reminder: if there is a 2 hour delay, we will have Breakfast Club start-
ing at 8:30am!
High School Bible Study:
The first Tuesday of the month is High School Bible Study at Kathy’s house (502 Dove Street).
We will be meeting on November 7th from 6:30-8pm. Make sure to bring your Bible and there
will be some food provided.
Student Leadership:
Once again we will be offering Student Leadership for High School students on the 2nd and 4th
Sundays of the month. This happens from 5:00-5:45pm before Quake in Mills Lounge.
Are you receiving our emails?
If you are not receiving weekly emails from Quake or Outbreak, please email
[email protected] in order to get on our list! Also, follow us on Facebook
(www.facebook.com/quakeyouth) for regular updates. Our youth website is back up and run-
ning and you can find detailed information about our events there: www.quakeyouth.org .
Quake’s Christmas Party – December 3, 2017
Save the date for our annual Christmas party. More details will be announced very soon!
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Youth News
OUTBREAK is our ministry designed specifically for 5th and 6th graders. We meet from 6:30-
8:00pm on Wednesday nights in Burnside Family Life Center. This would be a great oppor-
tunity for your child(ren) to invite their friends to attend Outbreak with them! This year, our
Outbreak students are learning the Story of God!
Outbreak's Retreat
SuperStart is a conference specifically geared for 5th & 6th Graders. We will get away grow
closer to God and each other. The event is in Cincinnati on March 16-17, 2018. The focus of
this event will include worship, teaching, small groups, and times of games and play. More de-
tails will come out soon. You must register by December 1. The cost is $60 for the retreat.
Check out this video link on what SuperStart is all about. Register online at http://
secure.symt.us/client/quakeyouth
Transformation Zone (T-Zone) is our local mission trip that is open to exiting 5th-6th graders
are welcome to participate in this experience for July 8-10. Cost is $50. Spaces are very lim-
ited – register today at www.quakeyouth.org.
Mark your calendar for Outbreak’s Christmas Party on November 29, 2017!
Youth News
PARENTS: Are you finding it hard to plan a night out, or…. a night in with your kids
out? If your answer is yes, then we have just the thing for you!
The Methodist youth group, Quake, holds a Parents’ Night Out about once a month during the school year.
Here are the details:
Location: First United Methodist Church
Time: 6:00pm-10:00pm *You are welcome to pick your children up at anytime during the night. They do not have to stay until 10:00.
Cost: $20 for one child and $5 for each additional child in the family.
Dates: Oct 20, Dec 1, Jan 19, Feb 9, March 2, April 13, May 11
Where does the money go?: All money raised is put into a Missions fund account and used to pay for any trips or events that the youth participate in.
The children are divided into the following groups:
1) Infant - 3 year olds ~ These kids are in the nursery all night. We have 1 adult with 1 or 2 youth, depending on how many kids we have signed up for the night.
2) Preschool ~ These kids are in one of the preschool rooms upstairs from 6-8:00 playing with the kitchen toys, coloring, puzzles, maybe doing a craft, and having snack. At 8:00 they come down to the gym and pret-ty much just run around and scream J or play group games. At 8:00 they join the school age group in the cafe for a snack and to watch a movie until parent pick up time at 10:00. Depending on the size of the group, we will have 1 adult with 2-4 youth.
3) School Age ~ These kids are in the gym and cafe from 6-8:00. We have games and crafts for them to do in the cafe, and they do their own thing in the gym, which is what I like to call controlled chaos :) Most of the kids are running around for the whole 2 hours. At 8:00 they will go into the café for a snack and then at 8:30 we start the movie. We have 1 or 2 adults with 4 or 5 youth, depending on how many families have signed up for the night.
If this sounds like something you would like to take advantage of, just complete the registration on the back of this page and turn it into the church office. Please contact Kendra Ingle at 937-707-8022 or email her
at [email protected] with any questions.
In order to have the appropriate number of volunteers to watch the kids, and be-cause space is limited, you MUST be signed up 48 hours BEFORE the night of
the event.
Youth News
Parents Night Out
Sponsored by Quake Youth Group
First United Methodist Church Marysville, Ohio
Parents: You can leave your little ones (6 months to 6th grade) at church while you go out for a night on the town.
We will provide age appropriate games, videos, snacks, and crafts. Monies will help the youth fund their youth
trips.
WHEN & HOW MUCH:
6-10 PM on the following Friday nights:
Oct 20, Dec 1, Jan 19, Feb 9, March 2, April 13, May 11
(Circle the dates your child will attend)
$20 First Child and $5 Each Additional Child
Mom’s Name ____________________Dad’s Name___________________________ Email Address ___________________________________________
Mom’s Cell Phone # _____________________Dad’s Cell Phone #____________________
Home Phone #_______________________Address _______________________________________
Child’s Name ______________________________Age ________________Grade__________
Child’s Name ______________________________Age ________________Grade__________
Child’s Name ______________________________Age ________________Grade__________
Child’s Name ______________________________Age ________________Grade__________
Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number (other than parent):
_____________________________________________________________________________
Any medical comments necessary to treat your child/children in the event of an emergency:
______________________________________________________________________________
Physician’s Name & Phone Number: _______________________________________________
In the event of an emergency, I give the adult counselors permission to seek medical treatment for my child/
children.
____________________________________
Parent’s Signature
*Space is limited. Registration is on a first-come first-serve basis.
*Deadline to register is 48 hours before the day for which you are registering.
*Please turn in completed form to the church office.
* Call Kendra Ingle at 937-707-8022 or email her at [email protected] with any questions. Thank you!
Youth News
SOS TRIP Who: Students Exiting 7th-12th grade in 2018
What: Construction mission trip to Service Over Self
When: June 9-16, 2018
Where: Memphis, TN
Why: To serve the community of Binghampton through construction, and grow closer to God
How Much: $250 (or $350 for late registration)
Service Over Self is an organization whose mission is to provide safer, warmer, and dryer
homes for the people in their neighborhood of Binghampton. This community has a majority of
low-income families, most of which have many practical needs that they are unable to meet by
themselves.
Our role at SOS is to serve this community through a variety of home repairs including roof-
ing, demolition, remodeling, painting, dry walling, and siding. We get split up into small
groups and assigned a work site to be at for the entire week. We not only serve with our
hands, but also our hearts by loving the people that we meet throughout the week. It’s an
amazing week of work, worship, and fun. Although you are serving selflessly, you are blessed
so much in return! It’s definitely an opportunity that you won’t want to miss!
Cost: The cost for this trip is $250. We are asking for $125 deposit when registering and the
remaining $125 due by May 1. In order to ensure that we are the best stewards or our re-
sources, registration will be open for this trip from October 5 – December 1. Any student who
registers after these dates will be charge $350 for the trip and will be placed on a waiting list
if no extra spots are available. Once on the waiting list and you are contacted that there are
extra spots are available, we ask that you pay the $125 deposit and the remaining amount of
$225 by May 1.
Registration: Go to www.quakeyouth.org to register. Click on the “Register for An Event” tab
at the top. We will have open registration from October 5 to December 1 based on the spots
we have pre-purchased. If registration is full, please register on the “waiting list” to reserve a
spot if any open up. If we have extra spots, we will contact you and let you know that you have
been moved from the waiting list to going on the trip.
Fundraisers: We encourage that each family participate in two Parent’s Night Out event and
one full day of UPWARD (can be split up) to help fundraise for this trip. As always, scholar-
ships are available for students who are not financially able to participate. Please do not hesi-
tate to contact Mark Confer if this is the case.
Paperwork: We will be sent out to families that have registered once available. This paper-
work is due with your final payment on May 1.
If you have to back out of the trip: You are responsible to either find someone to replace
you OR to pay the full amount the church spends on a spot, which is $360. Once you have
found this person, please communicate this to Mark Confer.
2017 CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
Once again our QUAKE YOUTH will be selling CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS as a fundrais-
er. Please turn in all orders to the church office or place them in the offering plate. You may
also mail your completed order form below along with a check payable to FUMC with notation
for YOUTH POINSETTIAS to: First United Methodist Church, 207 S. Court St.
Orders must be received by the December 12th DEADLINE.
NOTE: ALL ORDERS MUST HAVE CASH OR CHECK PAYMENT ENCLOSED.
Poinsettias may be picked up after the Christmas Eve service.
Names will be published in the Christmas Worship bulletin.
PLEASE ORDER NO LATER THAN December 12th!
Please type or print your information below:
(6’ pot—5-7 blooms) Quantity ____
Red Poinsettias at $10.00 suggested donation each = $______
In Memory of __________________________________________________________________________________________
In Honor of ____________________________________________________________________________________________
Given by ________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name ___________________________________________________________________________________________________
Address/City/State_____________________________________________________________________________________
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Office use only: check # _________ cash _________ initials _________
THE MESSENGER
First United Methodist
Church - Marysville
207 South Court St.
Marysville, OH 43040 937-642-4712
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