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How’s your view?
Some years ago, I had a clinical supervisor who would often ask his clients, “How big is your rear view
mirror?” His point was that as we drive a car, the windshield is certainly much bigger than the rear
view mirror. Yet, he wondered, as we drive through life, do we look in the mirror or out the front
windshield? In other words, do we navigate life as though we’re looking primarily backwards or
looking to see what’s ahead? It’s a wonderful imagery, and a question worth asking in a variety of
ways.
July is often a time when we take some time to pause and look back. We celebrate our birth as a
nation, giving thanks for a rich history that has shaped us to be who we are today. We wave flags and
decorate our homes, all the while remembering our past. To be sure it hasn’t always been a grand and
glorious history, but one that has formed us to be who we are today. Hopefully we’ve learned
something along the way from both our sorrows and celebrations. We are a historical people deeply
rooted in a history that defines who we are today.
We are a historical people of faith as well. The Christian tradition is one of the few historical religions
in the world. Central to our faith is the belief that God has and does act in the course of human
history; events which shape and define us to be who we are.
As a nation, as a people of faith, individually, even as a church - one wonders if my supervisor’s
question isn’t something we should ask ourselves from time to time. How big is our rear-view mirror?
Do we look primarily to the past, hoping somehow to be able to see into the future? Remember
when? Or do we look forward, being informed by a rich history, but always looking ahead, knowing
that God will lead us forward?
Eugene Peterson, in his translation of the Bible called The Message puts it this way:
God, it seems you have been our home forever;
Long before the mountains were born,
Long before you brought earth itself to birth,
From “once upon a time” to “kingdom come”
– You are God.
A PUBLICATION OF GOOD SHEPHERD UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
From the Study of Pastor Machovec
July 2014
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(Psalm 90: 1-2)
STUDY
MONDAY’S FOR MEN
continues through the summer and is held every
Monday at 6:45 pm in the Stage Room.
Excludes holidays.
All men welcome!
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES
have ended for the summer and will resume on
Sepetember 7, 2014.
WORSHI P
WORSHIP SERVICES EVERY SUNDAY MORNING!
Tra d i t i o n a l S e r v i c eT ra d i t i o n a l S e r v i c eT ra d i t i o n a l S e r v i c eT ra d i t i o n a l S e r v i c e
9 : 1 5 AM9 : 1 5 AM9 : 1 5 AM9 : 1 5 AM
P r a i s e S e r v i c eP r a i s e S e r v i c eP r a i s e S e r v i c eP r a i s e S e r v i c e 1 1 : 2 5 AM1 1 : 2 5 AM1 1 : 2 5 AM1 1 : 2 5 AM
SERVICE
BEAUTIFY THE CHURCH GROUNDS
Now through July 9, 2014
Help beautify our church grounds.
Show off the living décor God has blessed us with.
Volunteers are needed to pull weeds and trim hedges on
the church grounds before mulch is spread on July 9, 2014.
Our goal is to have the grounds prepped for the mulch by
July 4. Interested persons can do this at their own leisure
before the mulch delivery. Volunteers will be needed
again at 7:00 pm on Wednesday, July 9 to lay the mulch.
Any time that can be dedicated is greatly appreciated and
needed. Contact the church office if you are interested.
PARTICIPATE IN THE
TRADITIONAL WORSHIP SERVICE
Be a liturgist at the 9:15 am service! A litugist reads the
innovation and two scriptures chosen by the pastor or
guest speaker. Contact the church office to set a date!
BE A PART OF THE GSUMC VISITING TEAM
Speak with Pastor Machovec for more information.
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Church News
CHRISTIAN EDUCATION NEWS
By Diana Andrews, Christian Education Director
UPCOMING SUMMER PROGRAM
MEGA Sports Camp “Breaking Free!”
Designed for kids 1st – 7th grade
August 4 – 8, 2014 | 6:30 – 8:30 pm
Sports to choose from: Basketball, Tae Kwon Do,
Cheerleading, and Volleyball
$10.00 per child/$30 family maximum
Scholarships are available.
Registration is open! Sign up online at
www.gsumparma.com/children-s-ministry or by
contacting the church office.
Walk ins are welcome!
YOUTH NEWS
By Jennifer Self, Youth Director
On June 8th, a group of teens were recognized for
graduating and moving on to the next chapter of
their lives. As we wish the graduates well in their
futures, we are excited to welcome a new class
of 7th graders to our group!
The youth ended a great year with a trip to
Swings N’ Things during early June. Throughout
this past year the youth have shared many fun
activities and have grown in their faith and I am
looking forward to a great 2014-2015 school
year!
Save the date
Youth Outing – July 13
Look for more information on the church website
and youth newsletters.
Youth events are open to youth 7th
– 12th
grade.
Friends are welcome.
Scholarships are available for all activities.
Upcoming Church/Community Events
A n n u a l G S U M C C h u r c h P i c n i c
A gathering for church family and friends.
Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Location: German Central Organization
(7863 York Road, Parma Heights)
More information coming soon!
F a m i l y S t o r y t i m e
A time for rhymes, songs,
finger plays and stories.
Every Thursday in July at 7:00 PM
Location: Parma Library (Story/Craft Room)
(6996 Powers Blvd., Parma)
Admission: Free
C a i n P a r k A r t s F e s t i v a l
The festival is a juried fine arts and fine
crafts event, featuring the work of up
to 150 artists with art of all price levels,
and targets an audience totally diverse in
age, artistic background and affluence.
July 11 – 13, 2014
Location: Cain Park (14561 Superior Road,
Cleveland Heights, Ohio 44118)
Admission: Free on Friday, July 11 3-8 PM
T h e S w i n g i n g B a v a r i a n s
An afternoon of German and American
rock jazz, swing and big band tines.
Saturday, July 12, 2014 at 2:00 PM
Location: Parma Library (Story/Craft Room)
(6996 Powers Blvd., Parma)
Admission: Free. Registration required
and can be made online, by phone, or in
person.
D a r i n g T o B e D u m b o
For all ages
Dancing Wheels presents a reimagining of
the original story that is set in a
contemporary junior high school, where
Dumbo is now a 13-year old girl who is
bullied.
July 14, 2014 at 7:00 PM
Location: Parma Snow Library (Auditorium)
(1700 Snow Road, Parma)
Admission: Free
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Church News continued…
WRITE TO OUR SUMMER CAMPERS
Each year children and youth of Good
Shepherd go to church summer camp. Below
are names of those who are attending this
year. We encourage you to reach out to the
campers through letters. They LOVE to get
mail! Use the following directions to send a
letter: Write the event name and dates of the
event on the front of the envelope, in
addition to the address. Mail letters a couple
of days before the first day of camp to be
sure they get there on time. Don’t forget to
inform the church office if you or anyone you
know is signed up for camp! Thank you!
Ben Carpenter 30541
Man Camp July 13 – July 18 Camp Wanake
Rachel Carpenter 30534
Narnia Camp July 13 – July 18
Camp Wanake
Taylor Rericha 30534
Narnia Camp July 13 – July 18
Camp Wanake
Camp Wanake
9463 Manchester Road SW
Beach City, OH 44609
MISSONS & OUTREACH NEWS
Caring Dinner
Saturday, August 30 at 1:00 pm
Reservation Timeframe: 8/18-22
The Caring Dinner is an outreach ministry
supported by GSUMC to provide a warm,
nutritious meal to seniors and low-income
people
Look for reports from the summer mission trip
to West Virginia and Vacation Bible School in
the August newsletter!
News From The Pews
THANK YOU
Thank you to everyone who helped with any
aspect of the rummage sale, whether it was
donating things, setting up, working the
event, taking down, or helping load the
unsold rummage onto the truck. We took in
$1,903.00. As they have been doing for
decades, the Mariners Class will make
donations on behalf of Good Shepherd and
will purchase things for the church. Please
keep in mind that the rummage sale is more
than just a fundraiser; it provides a low-
priced shopping opportunity for low-income
people, and is thereby a mission project. If
you have not yet been involved in the
rummage sale, you are invited to join the
rummage team.
- David Dieball
Thank you to all the members, visitors and
everyone who made my job at the church
during Julie's absence an enjoyable one. I
enjoyed getting to know many of you, and
appreciate the kindness, patience and help
that all of you gave me. I learned it takes
many to keep a church running smoothly,
and Good Shepherd has a wonderful "flock"
that does that. God Bless You all.
- Nancy Jones
Thank you to all the adult and youth
Vacation Bible School volunteers. I am so
blessed to have such a dedicated volunteer
group. Because of you the children
understand God's love for them and the true
meaning of Christian fellowship. It was a
pleasure spending a fun filled week serving
God with all of you.
- Diana Andrews, Christian Education Director
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I t i s w r i t t e n : " I b e l i e v e d ; t h e r e f o r e I h a v e s p o k e n . " W i t h t h a t s ame s p i r i t o f f a i t h w e a l s o b e l i e v e a n d t h e r e f o r e s p e a k , b e c a u s e w e k n ow t h a t t h e o n e w h o r a i s e d t h e L o r d J e s u s f r om t h e d e a d
w i l l a l s o r a i s e u s w i t h J e s u s a n d p r e s e n t u s w i t h y o u i n h i s p r e s e n c e . A l l t h i s i s f o r y o u r b e n e f i t , s o t h a t t h e g r a c e t h a t i s
r e a c h i n g m o r e a n d m o r e p e o p l e may c a u s e t h a n k s g i v i n g t o o v e r f l ow t o t h e g l o r y o f G o d . T he r e f o r e w e d o n o t l o s e h e a r t . T h o u g h o u twa r d l y w e a r e wa s t i n g away , y e t i nwa r d l y w e a r e
b e i n g r e n ewe d d a y b y d a y . ( 2 C o r i n t h i a n s 4 : 1 3 - 1 6 )
Our Heartfelt Christian Sympathy
JOAN R. CARRUTHERS
June 23, 2014
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Prayer Concerns
Living with Cancer - Linnie Lausin
(Mother of Linda Garrett)
- Howard Kast
(Friend of Allen & Linda Garrett)
- Tom Ward
(Friend of Brian Brendza)
- Elena Katanic
(Friend of Steve Kather)
- Howard Evans
- Ron DeVera
- Ed Keough
- Linda Carder
- Sharon German
- Heidi MacIntyre
- Hilda Carey
- Carol Setny
(Don & Lynn Campbell’s aunt)
- Jennifer Santoro
(Richard Hillson’s cousin)
- Julie Weigand
(Daughter of Bob & Blanche
Weigand)
- Stephanie Jane Lesiak
Those Serving in the Military - Airman Matthew Whited, Sheppard
AFB Technical School, US Air Force
- John Long (Father of Kaleb Long)
- Rachel Cepis Rice, North Carolina
- L Cpl Glenn Schroeder, United States
Marine, Camp Legune
Keep in Your Prayers cont…
- Cherilynne Nagy
- Ethan Kish (grandson of co-worker
of Allen Garrett)
- Pat Jeffries
- Cathy Wade
- Hilda Carey
- Ray Sawyer
- Phyllis Haller
(Royalton Woods Retirement)
- Carol Batch (Regina Health Center)
- Shelley Codney
(Cancer’s in remission)
(Rosemary Russell’s daughter)
- Vinnie Saviano
- Vikki Neczypor
- Jamie & Tristan Grimm
- Rosemary Russell
- Charles & Doreen Peak
- Genny Taylor
- Lillian Stalnaker
(Athenian Assisted Living)
- Frank & Judy Molnar
- Gladys Holmberg
- Walter Krueger
- Bob (Son-in-law of Don & Sally
Bloom)
- Ed & Kathy Bock
(Friend of MaryAnn Herron)
- Brian Brendza
- Marilyn Harner
- Virginia Garrett
(mother of Alan Garrett)
- Jean Carpenter
- Norma Klaich
In Recovery
- Lois Ditata (Home)
- Dave Eiben (Home)
- Roger Calkins (Cardiac Rehabilitation)
- Russ Calkins
(Carpal Tunnel Surgery June 18)
- Nancy Beets
- Mark Soberay
(Nephew of Heidi Hillson)
(Critically injured in PA bus accident)
Those Who Are Pregnant
- Jessica Griffith
Serving in Mission
- Victoria Whited, AmeriCorps
Keep in Your Prayers
- Richard Hlvasa
- The family of Joan Carruthers
- Tammy Calkins (Sister of Christine
Calkins)
- Blanche Kotalik
(Altenheim & Shurmer Place, Rm 408)
- Gene Smith (Home)
- Steve & Charlie Kather
*Please update the church office with any prayer concern changes.
(440) 884-9090 | [email protected]
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Matthew 13 : 1Matthew 13 : 1Matthew 13 : 1Matthew 13 : 1 ----9999
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THURSDAY | 7/3
- Trustees Meeting, Library, 7:30 pm
FRIDAY | 7/5
The Church Office is closed.
MONDAY | 7/7
- Mondays for Men, Stage Room, 6:45 pm
WEDNESDAY | 7/9
- Care Meeting, Stage Room, 10:00 am
THURSDAY | 7/10
- Disciple Ministry Board Meeting, Exodus Room,
7:00 pm
MONDAY | 7/14
- Mondays for Men, Stage Room, 6:45 pm
- Program Staff Committee Meeting, Office,
7:00 pm
TUESDAY | 7/15
- Christian Education Committee Meeting, Library,
7:00 PM
MONDAY | 7/21
- Mondays for Men, Stage Room, 6:45 pm
THURSDAY | 7/24
- Staff Parish Relations Committee Meeting,
Library, 7:00 pm
MONDAY | 4/28
- Mondays for Men, Stage Room, 6:45 pm
That same day Jesus went out of the house and sat bes ide the sea . And great crowds gathered about h im , so that he got in to a boat and sat down . And the who le crowd s tood on the beach . And he to ld them many th ings in parab les , say ing : “A sower went ou t to sow . And as he sowed , some seeds fe l l a long the path , and the b irds came and devoured them . Other seeds fe l l on rocky ground , where they d i d not have much so i l , and immed iate ly they sprang up , s ince they had no depth of so i l , but when the sun rose they were scorched . And s ince they had no root , they w i thered away . Other seeds fe l l among thorns , and the thorns grew up and choked them . Other seeds fe l l on good so i l and produced gra in , some a hundredfo l d , some s i x ty , some th ir ty . He who has ears , le t h im hear . ”
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Inside This Issue
From the Study ................ 1
Growing Together............ 2
Upcoming Events............. 3
Church News................. 3-4
Christian Sympathy.......... 5
Prayer Concerns............... 6
July Calendar.................... 7
You set the boundaries of You set the boundaries of You set the boundaries of You set the boundaries of the earth, and you made the earth, and you made the earth, and you made the earth, and you made both summer and winter.both summer and winter.both summer and winter.both summer and winter.
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