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DON’T CROSS ME!

There’s something new at the railroad crossing in Buck Creek! Railroad

crossing arms and grade crossing signals were installed this Spring. A first for

this crossing, meant to make little Buck Creek a safer place to drive in!

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BUCK CREEK UMC NEWSLETTER – JUNE 2017

THE STAFF.

Tim Schnepp, co-editor, reporter e-mail: timothys81@yahoo.com Nancy Schnepp, co-editor, primary reporter nancymae51@yahoo.com

Other reporters this month: Jan Prosser

Carol Shepard, church secretary, duplicator

Picture providers: N. Schnepp, T. Schnepp, Pam Smith, Retta Whiteaker

Thanks be to God forever.

BCUMC on the web: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/bcumcin/

SANCTUARY FLOWERS 4 > Pentecost geraniums &

Recognition of Graduates

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18 > For Pastor Dwight’s birthday from BCUMC

25 > For Diane White's 75th birthday (6/24) from BCUMC

MOWING SCHEDULE 4 > Bruce Germain 11 > Mariann Arnold

18 > Pam Smith 25 > Don Kidd

SIGN-UPS FOR 2017 + Flowers: A sign-up sheet is at the church, or you can inform Carol Shepard

or Nancy Schnepp when you would like to bring flowers in 2017, and what

they are for. Birthdays, anniversaries, memorials, special occasions...

+ Communion stewards for 2017: please reserve your month.

+ Servants for 2017: please see Ken Mueller to get your name on the list for

Servants for 2017. If you’ve wanted to be an usher, greeter, acolyte, liturgist,

give a Children’s Message, be a Scripture Reader, let Ken know!

+ Nursery Help: Please contact Michele Roach if you can help.

+ Cookies for firefighters: there is a sign-up sheet for providing cookies for

the Buck Creek Volunteer firefighters monthly meetings in 2017. (Usually the

first Tuesday of the month.) They appreciate the goodies!

+ Mowing Schedule: think about putting your name on the list for this year.

WIDOWS CLUB MEETS & EATS JUNE 14 The Widows Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, 9am at

Cracker Barrel on State Road 26, Lafayette, Indiana.

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THANK YOU + Thank you to Fred & Faye Merkel and their proxy Glenda Robinette for the

beautiful pansy pots by the outside bulletin board. Thanks also to Kirk Young

of Lawn & Shrub for dressing up the front with fresh mulch and new plants, to

accent the pansies! All in time for Easter services!

NEW BABY!

Joey & Tina Bond welcomed

their new bundle of joy into

the world on Saturday, April

15, 2017, at 10:45 am. Jaxen

Alan Bond was 19.5 inches

long, and weighed 6 pounds,

15 ounces. His big brother is

Jensen, and grandpa is Sam

Stratton. Congrats to all!

(Photo provided.)

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THANK YOU + I wish to thank the church

members for the Musical Rose

Box, a symbol of Love. To those

who planned the fellowship after

Church, thank you. 75 years is

something that I never dreamed

of reaching as a member. Many

fond Memories, Love, and

Guidance throughout the years.

Thank God for the 75 years being

a member. so many members

have touched my life and this I

am grateful for. Looking back I

realize Five Generations have/do

belong to Buck Creek UM

Church. Thanks to Nancy

Schnepp, for all she does in

thinking of nice things to do.

-Maralyn Turner

RECOGNITION OF LONG TIME MEMBERS On May 7,

2017, long time

members of the

church were

recognized, with

applause, a photo,

and cake! Many of

these members have

been attending long

before they became

members, attending

as children, so we’ll

call them lifetime

members!

Back row: Adam

Kennedy, Andrew

Kennedy; Coley Sharp (35 years), Ralph Rohrer, Pastor Dwight Monical,

Trudy Germain (29 years), Anita Davidson (32 years), Jim Davidson Jr.(36

years), Front row: Jane Arnold (29 years), Nancy Schnepp (48 years),

Maralyn Turner (75 years), Peg Eckhart (65 years), Ruth Davidson (58 years),

Jim Davidson Sr. (58 years), Mary Ann Pattee (51 years), John Metro (41

years). “What a wonderful thing to celebrate!” –Sue Hall-Frazer

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OBITS

As a church family, and members of the Buck Creek community, we strive

to stay connected to one another. As the bible says, “Rejoice with those who

rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn.” –Romans 12:15

DEBORAH "DEBBIE" JANE ARIHOOD, 67 Deborah "Debbie" Jane Arihood, 67, of Rockville,

formerly of Lafayette, Indiana, passed away on

Wednesday, April 26, 2017 at Westminster Village,

after a brief battle with cervical cancer.

Born on Friday, September 16, 1949 in Lafayette,

she was the daughter of the late William and Peggy

(Hasser) Melville. Debbie was a graduate of Central

Catholic High School. Her marriage of 47 years was

to Frank Nolan Arihood on Saturday, October 3, 1970

in Lafayette. He preceded her in death on January 13,

2017.

Debbie was an administrative assistant in the

engineering department of Purdue University. She was a member of St.

Lawrence Catholic Church. She was a wonderful homemaker, and enjoyed

photography, baking, traveling in their family RV across country, collecting,

and was an avid Purdue fan. Nothing made Debbie happier than being a

grandmother. She is survived by two daughters, Audrey Arihood (Joshua

Britten) of Park City, Utah and Nicole Arihood (Marc Antosch) of Waiehu,

Maui, Hawaii; and one son, Nolan (Dee) Arihood of Nineveh, Indiana and

Nolan and Dee's daughter Stella Skye. Debbie is also survived by five

siblings, William (Brenda) Melville, of Lafayette, Tom (Colleen) Melville of

Lafayette, David (Mary) Melville of Lafayette, Kim Melville of Lafayette, and

Jackie (Steve) Beckham of Florida; and her beloved Scottie, Cooper.

Memorial visitation was 5 pm until the time of Rosary Service at 7:45 pm,

Monday, May 1, 2017 at Hippensteel Funeral Home, 822 N. 9th St., Lafayette,

Indiana. A Memorial Mass was 10:30 am, Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at Saint

Lawrence Catholic Church, 1916 Meharry St., Lafayette, IN 47904. Father

Stephen Duquaine officiated. Interment followed in St. Boniface Cemetery.

Memorials, should friends desire, may be made to the St. Jude Gift Fund in

Memory of Mrs. Arihood, where donations go to St. Jude's Children's Cancer

Research Hospital, at this website: http://giftfunds.stjude.org/.

Our deepest sympathies to Debbie's family and friends, and her niece Sayde

Uerkwitz.. We were all blessed by her beautiful photography, and her kind

spirit. We know Heaven is a brighter place now. God bless her. A donation

to the Gideons will be made by BCUMC in Debbie's name. Her name will be

added to the in-memory-of list with the socks collected in 2017 and donated to

the Lebanon Children's Home.

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CAROL LOU TEMPLE WILSON, 87 Carol Lou Temple Wilson, 87, of Noblesville,

Indiana, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2017 at

Arkansas River Valley Home at Russellville,

Arkansas.

Carol was born on Tuesday, July 30, 1929 in

Carroll County to the late Sylvia Ann (Galloway) and

John L. Temple, Sr. She was a 1947 graduate of

Adams Township. She married Jesse L. Wilson on

Mother's Day, Sunday, May 14, 1950 in Jefferson

Township and he preceded her on Jan. 27, 2013. She

retired as secretary for East Tipp Middle School and

had worked also at Dr. Wagoner’s office as a Lab

Technician.

Carol was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church in Lafayette

and Emmanuel United Methodist Church in Noblesville. She was a former

member of Buck Creek United Methodist. She enjoyed watching

hummingbirds, cardinals, and camping. She had enjoyed traveling across the

United States and Europe. She loved spending time with her family and

enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow.

Carol is survived by her children: Kristi Cody (husband: Michael) of

Noblesville, Jana Calhoun (husband: David) of Clarksville, Arkansas, Michael

J. Wilson (wife: Melanie) of Arlington Mass.; brother, Steve Temple (wife:

Linda) of Logansport; 7 grandchildren and 7 great great grandchildren and

several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded by her parents, her husband, Jesse and brothers: Tom

and John “Jack” Temple.

Visitation was at the Lockport Church in rural Carroll County from 1:00

p.m. until the 3:00 p.m. funeral service on Tuesday, April 18, 2017. Pastor

Nord Zootman officiated. Burial followed in the Seceder Cemetery in Adams

Township, rural Carroll County. Memorial contribution in Carol’s memory

may be made to the Lockport Church.

Our deepest sympathies to Carol's family and friends. In the years she

attended BCUMC, she and her husband Jesse were leaders for the MYF

(youth group). She was a dedicated member, a giving lady and very involved

in church activities, including Choir. A donation will be made in Carol's

name to the Gideons from BCUMC. Her name will grace the in-memory-of

list with the socks collected in 2017 and delivered to the residents of the

Lebanon Children's Home.

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QUOTES October 23, 2016 + “We lift up all these spoken and unspoken prayers to You. There are things

on our hearts we can’t speak about, but You know what they are…” -Pastor

Dwight (prayer)

+ “Distracted---it happens to all of us. Don’t do that when you see things that

want to draw us away from what God wants us to do. Keep your eye on

Jesus!” –Pastor Dwight (message)

QUOTES November 6, 2016 + “As we continue to search Your word, may its truth be evident.” –Pastor

Dwight (prayer)

+ “I don’t come here today to tell you who to vote for. But what I do want you

to do is vote as a Christian.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “I don’t think not voting is an option.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “The effective prayer of a righteous person does make a difference.” –Pastor

Dwight (message)

+ “If the person you like wins, pray. If the person you don’t like wins, pray.”

–Pastor Dwight (message)

OUR SYMPATHIES

Our deepest sympathies to the families of:

Pam Wimberly Mercer (1962 East Tipp grad)

Janet A. Ruch Dunk

Bill Ernest

Penny Hollis Rush

Nelda Spitznagle

Susan Elizabeth Steffy

These names will be added to the in-memory-of list with

the socks collected at BCUMC in 2017 for the residents of

the Lebanon Children’s Home.

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FIVE QUESTIONS!

This month we get to know the Buck Creek Ladies Missionary Society a

little better…

BUCK CREEK LADIES MISSIONARY SOCIETY

1. Tell us about the Buck Creek Ladies Missionary Society “LMS”.

LMS is one of

the oldest

organizations

associated with

Buck Creek

UMC, either

side of a

century. We

meet 4 times a

year: February,

May,

September and

November, for

supper,

business,

devotions and

an activity.

Our business meetings consist of finding ideas for missions in the church,

community, state, country or the world. We are always on the lookout!

2. What are some of your missions?

Each year we and the BCUMC congregation collect/donate socks for the

residents of the Lebanon Children's home. That is our biggest mission, but we

have had other missions over the years. One that has continued for decades is

collecting used stamps for the Marion Mission Warehouse. They sell the

stamps and use the money to pay the cost of shipping needed clothing, shoes,

etc. to Africa. We sign and send out greeting cards (birthday, cheer,

sympathy, etc.). It's our way of connecting with the church and community.

Occasionally a need comes up such as a youth organization that needed a

basketball goal, which we provided funds for. We have contributed to the

backpack program at an elementary school. We sponsor the collecting of

gloves and hats in January at BCUMC and find homes for them, such as a

school or shelter. Recently we donated to the chapel carpet fund at Lebanon

Children's Home.

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3. How did the socks collecting for the Lebanon Children's Home come

about?

LMS used to use a long Christmas gift wish list provided by the Lebanon

Children's Home. Over the years, donations from BCUMC suggested by that

list dwindled. In 2001, an LMS member suggested we choose one item from

that list to concentrate on. Socks was selected, something everyone could

donate. The rest is history, with our largest donation being 857 pairs in 2015,

in memory of member Marie Pless. BCUMC should be proud that in 16 years,

the total socks donated is 8,389 pairs!

4. Who can be a member?

Any lady who wants to join! We welcome new members!

5. What is something not many people know about LMS?

That we were known at one time as the Young Ladies (Women's) Missionary

Society. About a decade ago the "young" was officially dropped from the

name. (We are all young at heart!)

SAFETY MATTERS!

On May 15th, the Ladies Missionary Society hosted Shana Wainscott, a

Safety Officer with the Lafayette Police Department. The ladies were asked

“What is something you don’t feel safe about?”

On home security, Shana asked who has mini blinds, who has drapes or

curtains? Did you know it’s actually easy to see through mini blinds? You

can have those, but it’s also better to add drapes to your window attire. Keep

your windows closed, locked, and drapes shut when you’re not at home, and at

night. Don’t sleep with your windows open. Second floor is safer for open

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windows. Motion lights outside are a good

deterrent to burglars or peeping toms. Keep

your cars locked, even if you live in the

country. Keep everything secured. If you

have bushes by your windows, keep them

trimmed. “Sticky” bushes are good to have,

to give a good ouchy to a window peeper.

Shana asked where we keep our spare keys.

DO NOT keep them under the door mat,

above the door, or under a rock! It’s best to

leave a spare key with a neighbor.

Make sure your young children know

their name, parent’s names, address and

phone number. You would be surprised at

how many, even up to 7 or 8 years old that

don’t know their parents’ names!

Safety when you’re away from home:

“Always have your cell phone, even a

deactivated one can dial 9-1-1. 90% of

safety is just being alert.” When you go to

a store, park as close as you can to the

building. The farther away you are, the

worse a surveillance camera image is. Be

alert in the parking lot, a cross purse is

good to have. They are making them with

wire in the handle now to keep them from

being cut off and swiped. Men should carry

their wallets in their front pocket. It’s also better to carry copies of important

papers like insurance cards, birth certificates, etc. Leave the originals in the

safe at home. When it comes to purses and wallets, don’t carry a lot of cash

with you. Thieves are counting on older people carrying cash instead of debit

or credit cards. Never leave your purse unattended in a shopping cart, and

keep your purse closed!

Keep in mind what you’re leaving visible in your car, and make sure it’s

locked. Many thefts occur because people leave in plain sight: credit cards,

purses, money, and other valuables. And leaving your car unlocked as well is

just asking for trouble. There are thieves who come off of the interstate and

ransack cars in parking lots. Unlocked cars are easy targets.

If you are in an awkward position with somebody (a Scary Larry) following

you, get on the cell with somebody, tell them where you are, where you are

going and when you should arrive there. Do something to draw attention to

yourself, like talk very loudly, to scare the Scary Larry away. If you need

someone to walk you safely to your vehicle, call the police department and

they will assist you. 9-1-1 will stay on the line with you.

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Shana left us with these words: “Be aware of what’s going on around

you!” Thanks to hostess Mary Ann Pattee for her diligence in acquiring the

speaker, and for all the work she did crafting the evening’s table décor. The

laminated safety placemat is a treasure to keep! Thank you to hostess Jan

Prosser for good food and drink!

VBS IS ALMOST HERE! JUNE 19-23 “Paul & the Under-

ground Church” is the

theme. Visit a crowded

Roman marketplace, meet

with the Apostle Paul,

tiptoe past Roman guards

to meet first century

Christians hiding in a

cave… Kids learn God’s

love is a gift, it changes

us, is always with us,

saves us, and is worth

sharing.

Please pray about how

YOU can help our VBS

program this year. We

need prayers, supplies &

people to work directly

with the kids. If you have questions or want to volunteer to help, please

contact Pam Smith. (See registration forms on the next two pages.)

Pam Smith & Michele Roach ready for VBS!

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Vacation Bible School 2017 Registration Form:

Join us for Vacation Bible School at Buck Creek United

Methodist Church, June 19-23, 2017, from 9:00 – Noon each day.

We have classes for 3 year olds through ready for sixth grade.

Parents: Fill out this registration form and submit it to Buck

Creek UMC before June 18th, or show up early on Monday, June

19th, to complete the registration process before 9 A.M. Also see

photo release form on the following page.

Student Name:

____________________________________________________

Grade (for fall 2017): ___________

Parent Name(s) & Address: ____________________________

____________________________________________________

Phone:

____________________________________________________

E-mail:

____________________________________________________

________________________________

Emergency Contact:

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

List any allergies, special needs, etc:

Please pick up your child promptly each day. If you are not

picking up your child, please indicate who will be doing so:

Will your child(ren) be participating in the program on Fri.

evening, June 23rd, at 7:00 P.M. Yes ____ No____

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Photo Release Form for Minors (if under 18)

Buck Creek Methodist Church has my permission to use my or my child’s

photograph publically to promote our 2017 Vacation Bible School. understand

that the images may be used in print publications, presentations, and social

media.

Parent/Guardian’s

signature:_____________________________________Date________

Parent/Guardian’s

Name:___________________________________________________

Child’s Name:

________________________________________________________

Phone Number:

________________________________________________________

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HATS ON FOR MOTHER’S DAY! For the fourth year in a row, several ladies at BCUMC wore hats for

Mother’s Day morning services on May 14th! Left to right: Diane White,

Shirley Johnston, Billie Burkhalter, Nancy Schnepp, Rita Darnell, Jan Prosser.

Shirley’s hat was given to her by her late husband on their first date, over 55

years ago, and has her name on it! Diane wore her red hat to honor her sister

Violet who gave her the hat! And the rest of us, just for fun!

SOME MOTHER’s DAY QUOTES: + “Dear Lord, Thank You for our mothers and grandmothers, and our church

grandmas and moms. We know You are always prepared to help us and lead

us on the right path. Help us to listen to Your guidance. Amen. So Be It.”

–Ruth Davidson (Children’s Sermon prayer)

+ “If your mom is alive, I hope you will get to celebrate with her today. If

your mother has passed, she’s running through the fields of joy right now…”

-Pastor Dwight

+ “In the church there are mothers, grandmothers, sisters and daughters. It

doesn’t matter if you are a mother with a child or not. You can be a mother to

someone else. Not that you can be, you should be.” –Pastor Dwight

(message)

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QUOTES November 13, 2016

+ “You give us so much, each and every day---we can’t even remember them

all.” –Ken Mueller (offering prayer)

+ “Dear Lord, Thank You for the seasons, and thank You for teaching us the

right way and we just need to trust You and wait for Your answers to prayer.

Amen.” –Pam Smith (Children’s Sermon prayer)

+ “Come and speak to the hearts of Your people right here. Let us find unity

with one another…” -Jim Davidson Jr. (prayer)

+ “It’s time to pray for our leaders, no matter if your candidate got in or not.”

–Jim Davidson Jr. (message)

+ “The very word of God confirms to all people of all generations—it shows

plenty of evidence of God’s creation.” –Jim Davidson Jr. (message)

+ “The wonder and awe of God’s hand are on display (Autumn).” –Jim

Davidson Jr. (message)

+ “I hope each one of us desires to see the world through God’s eyes…” -Jim

Davidson Jr. (message)

+ “We end up missing a lot of life if we don’t pay attention.” –Jim Davidson

Jr. (message)

+ “Remember, asking God to help us become wise as He is wise, is wise.” –

Jim Davidson Jr. (message)

+ “Sharing our hearts and desires, and working together in the name of Jesus,

it helps us become a tighter community. A beautiful community of unity.” –

Jim Davidson Jr. (message)

SERVANTS, first service – June 2017

USHERS > Bev Poore / Pat Sense / Retta Whiteaker / Ken Mueller GREETERS > Billie Burkhalter / Lorena Poore ACOLYTE > Olen Shepard LITURGIST > Diane White CHILDREN’S MESSAGE > Pam Smith (11th, 18th, 25th) BELL RINGER > Gabe Temple COMMUNION STEWARD > Nancy Schnepp FIREFIGHTER COOKIE TAKER > Suzann Brouwer (thanks to Jan Prosser for taking care of May cookies) SCRIPTURE READERS > Ralph Rohrer (4th); Coley Sharp (11th) Carol Shepard (18th); Sam Stratton (25th) NURSERY WORKERS > See Michele Roach to volunteer

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PERSONNEL LIST FOR 2017

Pastor: Dwight Monical

Church Council Chair: Jane Arnold

Church Secretary: Carol Shepard

Church Council Recording Secretary: Pat Sense

Lay Leader: Clayton Temple

Annual Conference Member: Ralph Rohrer

Res. Member Conference: Jim Davidson Jr.

Staff Parish Relations Chair: Billie Burkhalter

Christian Education Super: Michele Roach

Church Treasurer: Fred Roach (new)

Financial Secretary: Judy Skees

1st Assistant Financial Secretary: Gini Tull

2nd Assistant Financial Secretary: Julie Sims (new)

Finance Comm. Chair: TBA

Membership Chair: Pat Sense

Worship Chairs: Ken & Lydia Mueller

Ladies Missionary Society Pres: Nancy Schnepp

Hospitality: Retta Whiteaker, Pat Sense, Jane Arnold

Funeral Dinners: Jane Arnold

Memorials: Maralyn Turner

Flowers: Nancy Schnepp

Newsletter Staff: Nancy Schnepp, Tim Schnepp

Church Reservations/Outside Board: Anita Davidson

Tables, Chairs, etc. (borrowing): see Anita Davidson

Custodian: Mariann Arnold

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2017: Jim Pattee, Fred Merkel, Bill Sharp

2018: Julie Simms, Fred Roach, Brad May

2019: Bill Miller, Jake Uerkwitz (Chair), John Metro

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS

2017: Billie Burkhalter, Glenda Davidson, Bill Miller

2018: Linda Habbinga, RettaWhiteaker (Chair), Makayla Metro

2019: Jan Prosser, Peg Eckhart, Sandy Reaves

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

2017: Lillie Fisher, Faye Merkel, Sam Stratton

2018: Trudy Germain, Ruth Davidson, Coley Sharp

2019: Ralph Rohrer, Diane White, Bob Shepard

MISSIONS: Jan Prosser COMMUNITY AWARENESS: Sayde Uerkwitz, asst: Mariann Arnold

EVANGELISM: Anita Davidson

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: John & Willy Metro

AUDITORS: Lillie Fisher, Mariann Arnold, Trudy Germain

Peg Eckhart (advisor)

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TIME CAPSULE

We were recently presented with the Sunday School pins that belonged to

the late Richard “Dick” Temple, by his grandson Gabe Temple, a middle

schooler. These pins will soon be on display at church in a special shadow

box. Here is the story of the pins in Dick’s own words:

“When you used to attend church, for perfect attendance you started with a

bible after 13 weeks, then when you hit 26 weeks you got your name in gold on

your bible. For 1 year you got a pin, then a wreath and bars. I have 7 bars

here. If Dad said we were going some place on Sunday---you had to go to

Sunday School where you went OR have an excuse why you missed!”

Dick was the son of Robert H. and Hazel Temple. He joined the church on

April 14, 1957, and was a member until his passing in 2010 at the age of 72 ½.

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RECIPE CORNER You are not your own; you were bought at a price. –Isaiah 53:1-9

Why not make this delicious coffee cake for Father’s Day?

FARMER'S MARKET BLUEBERRY COFFEE CAKE

1 1/3 cups flour

3/4 cup quick-cooking oats

1/3 cup sugar

2 tsp. baking powder

1/4 tsp. salt

1 egg

1/2 cup milk

1/4 cup canola oil

1/4 cup sour cream

1 cup fresh or frozen blueberries (do not thaw)

STREUSEL TOPPING:

1/4 cup quick-cooking oats

3 Tablespoons flour

3 Tablespoons brown sugar

2 Tablespoons cold butter or stick margarine

For cake: In large bowl, combine flour, oats, sugar, baking powder & salt.

In another bowl, beat the egg, milk, oil and sour cream Stir into dry

ingredients just until moistened. Fold in blueberries. Pour into a 9-inch round

pan prepared with non-stick cooking spray.

For topping: In a small bowl, combine oats, brown sugar and flour Cut in

the butter/margarine until crumbly. Sprinkle over batter. Bake at 400 degrees

for 20-25 minutes. Done when a toothpick comes out clean. Enjoy!

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QUOTES December 10, 2016

+ “I love the way it says the WHOLE world is joyful.” –Pam Smith

(Children’s sermon, on Psalm 98)

+ “Joy is something Pastor Dwight has been preaching on. The idea of joy is

not the same as being really really happy. It comes from inside because it

comes from God.” –Pam Smith (Children’s sermon)

+ “Thank You Lord for our time together and help us to remember that we

always have You and that means we can also feel the joy that comes from

Your love.” –Pam Smith (Children’s Sermon prayer)

+ “We know You hear us and will answer in Your time. We wait patiently,

even though it’s hard.” –Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “We as Christians have the opportunity to be joyful in all circumstances.” –

Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Marvel at Who God is, and what He’s done for us.” –Pastor Dwight

(message)

QUOTES January 1, 2017 + “We pray for Your church, which is universal throughout this world, to be

on fire for You.” –Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “You can have tears and still have joy.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “It’s in my hands to choose and decide how to live my life each day. When

I choose God, I have joy! The joy of the Lord is so important to us as

Christians.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “365 days. Every day you wake up you have a choice: Am I going to live

today for God? Am I going to let Him work in my life?” –Pastor Dwight

(message)

+ “God can change us inside out if we let Him.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “This should be more exciting and fulfilling than it was the last time.” –

Pastor Dwight (on communion)

QUOTES January 15, 2017

+ “Give us wisdom, courage and the words to proclaim You as Lord &

Savior…” -Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “Faith is one of those things, it’s a mystery. But, God places it in us.” –

Pastor Dwight (Children’s sermon)

+ “You will come to your own faith, knowing God is real, that He sent His son

Jesus into the world, and that Jesus died on the cross for our sins.” –Pastor

Dwight (Children’s sermon)

+ “Stepping out in faith and letting God guide us can be a scary thing.” –Pastor

Dwight

+ “We don’t know what a day will bring forth, but we do know we’ll be with

You.” –Pastor Dwight (prayer)

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+ “Sometimes I wonder, and probably others here do too, what something that

happened so many years ago has to do with us today. As we read the Bible,

portions say it was written for our benefit.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “When you talk to somebody about Jesus, you need to start where they are,

not where you are.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Scholars are important in the Christian faith. They don’t change what the

scripture says, but make it more acceptable.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “As Christians, we need to have a newspaper in one hand and a Bible in the

other. The newspaper tells us what’s going on, and the Bible tells us how to

deal with it.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “The Holy Spirit will reveal to you what He wants you to hear.” –Pastor

Dwight (message)

QUOTES January 22, 2017

+ “Did you enjoy the beautiful day yesterday? It’s just a little promise of

Spring.” –Ruth Davidson (Children’s sermon)

+ “Dear Lord, Thank You for the Bible so we can learn how You want us to

live. Help us to trust You in all things and not worry. Amen.” –Ruth

Davidson (Children’s sermon prayer)

+ “Reach down and meet us at our point of need…” -Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “Remember the second song we sang today? We’re to do that everyday:

take the name of Jesus with us.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “I don’t think we should ever be too busy for Jesus.” –Pastor Dwight

(message)

+ “Here is somebody (Paul) that understands that to serve Jesus can bring

hardships.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “We don’t command God, God is the ruler of all.” –Pastor Dwight

(message)

+ “Hebrews. I love these, especially 11 and 12, because they talk about faith.”

–Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Go out into the world and be the presence of Jesus. No matter where you

go, God is on your side.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

QUOTES January 29, 2017

+ “Mercy & grace go together, by the way!” –Ruth Davidson (Children’s

Sermon)

+ “Some things Jesus tells us to do, aren’t easy to do. Even with a recipe, it

may be difficult to follow. But if we do follow, we’ll have a happy life.” –

Ruth Davidson (Children’s Sermon)

+ “Dear Father, We thank You for the teachings of Jesus, even though life may

not always be easy. We know that if we follow His teachings, we’ll be

blessed.” –Ruth Davidson (Children’s sermon prayer)

+ “We need to be reminded that God is alive and active in our lives.” –Pastor

Dwight

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+ “We are thankful that You don’t leave us alone by ourselves. Even though

at times we push You away, You wait for us to come back to You. We pray if

we follow our own path, that we will come back to You…” -Pastor Dwight

(prayer)

+ “As we hear Your word read, we realize it’s the word of life.” –Pastor

Dwight (prayer)

+ “Let God do whatever He says He’s going to do. He plants the faith in our

hearts.” –Pastor Dwight

QUOTES February 5, 2017

+ “In all things, You are the strength…” -Mariann Arnold (prayer)

+ “We pray that this morning as we continue to study Your word, that we

would be found approved by You…” -Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “God is always here, He is always present with us, but sometimes we

forget.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “If what they’re (others) doing is leading them away from Jesus, we need to

be bold!” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Paul says (as a Christian) I have all this freedom, but I’ll limit it so others

won’t stumble.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Thank You for other Christians coming into our lives and pointing things

out we’re not aware of.” –Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “He went to the cross willingly and obediently. He became our sacrifice,

taking on all sin past, present and future, so we may be set free.” –Pastor

Dwight (before communion)

YOUR THOUGHTS NEEDED! There has been some talk and communication about deciding on an annual

fund raiser for our church, for missions to be used as needed. I am open to

suggestions. So far these are the contenders: A breakfast, menu and time of

year to be decided; a rummage sale; a silent auction; a dinner, probably in

the fall and menu to be decided. Depending on the choice or top two choices,

we could possibly do two fund raisers. In any case patience will be a virtue!

It takes time and effort to "iron out the wrinkles". And of course all choices

will take volunteers! This being said, we will need to be committed to our

choice and/or choices. Wanting to be fair to all of you with suggestions,

writing down your thoughts will be the best way for us to make a decision.

This will also include thoughts of not doing an annual fund raiser. Please

write to me in the next couple of weeks so plans can be made. Text to: 765-

491-9294; email to: bcluvjp@gmail.com; or write me a note. Your insight

will be appreciated! -Jan Prosser

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