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BUCK CREEK UMC NEWSLETTER

CHILD OF THE LIGHT

If you have ever had a chance to read one of my newsletter articles, you may realize that I am a proud papa. This month, I am setting out to carry forward to honor all of you fathers out there. You may remember that in last month’s article, I mentioned the Big Ten, also known as the Ten Commandments. In the Big Ten, we are commanded to honor our father and mother, so here I go. My son, Anthony, really has a love for light. He is fascinated with lights. A few weeks ago, it seemed to be his favorite thing to talk about. As soon as he got up each morning, he would want the lights on. He would say, “Light, lights, lights.” Anytime we would walk by our ceiling fan that has a light fixture, I had to stop and lift him up, so he could pull the chain to turn them both on. Quite honestly, it began to become a little annoying until one day when I figured out that it was our thing. It was our time to bond and it was his time to show me how smart he was becoming. It was yet another connection that Anthony was making in this world. As I made a connection with his connection, the thing that had become annoying became a great joy to me. It is one of those moments that makes you puff out your chest and say, “That’s my boy!” Then it dawned on me that there must be another father out there who does the same thing when we make connections. That Father is Our Heavenly Father. I can only imagine how proud God is when we make our connections with him. I like to call Anthony a child of the light. I only hope that as he continues to be fascinated by light that he will someday be fascinated with the true light that is found in Jesus Christ. So, to all God’s children, I take a quote from Anthony, “Light, lights, lights.” Seek to spend time in the light of Christ and strive to make a connection with God this month as you celebrate with the fathers in your life.

Seeking His Light, Pastor Joe

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BUCK CREEK UMC NEWSLETTER JUNE 2004 THE STAFF Tim Schnepp, editor. Nancy Schnepp and others , reporters. Carol Shepard, church secretary, duplicator. Plus contributions from many in the church congregation. …and God, who makes all of this possible.

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

EDITOR’S NOTES : This month marks my four-year “anniversary” as newsletter editor. I’ve made a few tweaks and changes to the document over time. Anyone who still has a copy of the one from June 2000 (my first issue) can vouch for that. For some reason, I slapped the “sanctuary flowers” and “mowing schedule” lists on the bottom of page 2 on that first issue and that’s where they’ve stayed! But sometimes I have to ask myself, “What is the purpose of the newsletter?” My answer would be that this publication is for YOU. It is the goal of the newsletter staff to serve you with a publication that accurately represents Buck Creek UMC. Copies of this newsletter go to several areas of the state and some even go out of state. When I receive compliments about the newsletter, I am not only proud of a personal job well done but I am also proud of the entire congregation and supporters of the church for their bustling activity, ministry, and dedication. I am proud to be part of this newsletter, one of many windows into Buck Creek UMC.

-Tim Schnepp e-mail: timothys81@yahoo.com

SANCTUARY FLOWERS 06.06 > Bob & Ruth Waugh for their 48th anniversary 06.13 > For Randy Schnepp's 53rd birthday from wife Nancy 06.20 > Ken & Lydia Mueller for Robert's birthday 06.27 > Pat & John Miller for their 43rd anniversary, & family

MOWING SCHEDULE: JUNE

Thanks to everyone who has been keeping the church yard neat and trim so far this year!

June 5: Dick Temple

June 12: Bob Shepard June 19: Steve Mitchell

June 26: Jim Davidson, Jr.

<--blades of grass

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WISHES OVERHEARD + I wish we could have a favorite hymns Sunday. We could turn in our favorite hymn requests beforehand and maybe Mr. Schultz could give some hymn history! + We wish to thank Russel & Arlene Lohrman for sending newsletter postage! + We wish to thank Dave & Sandra Harrison for sending a donation to be used towards the newsletter! + The Ladies Missionary Society wishes to thank Mr. Verne Harner for his donation to be used for greeting cards!

THANK YOUS Attn: Jr. & Sr. High Sunday School Class Dear Students: Thank you for showing so much interest and sym pathy towards the children of South Africa. It is truly impressive to see kids so young organize a fundraising project on behalf of the Angel Network. What a great idea to hold a "Souper" Bowl of Caring; I appreciate all of your hard work. I know how sad the AIDS situation is, but there is hope. One hundred percent of your $99 donation will go to help women, children, families, and education both domestically and abroad. Keep up the great charity work that you have all been involved in. Also, please know that it is very important to dream big and work hard toward reaching your goals. You can achieve all of your dreams through knowledge, but also realize that you can only gain knowledge through education. Work hard in school and make the best grades you can. Remember that success starts with you and it can start right now. You can do whatever your heart desires. Don't ever let anyone or anything hold you back from doing your best. Stay in school! Sincerely, -Oprah Winfrey

+ Dear Buck Creek UMC, My heartfelt thank you for all your prayers and the beautiful flowers. Doyle loved your church family. He will see you later! We praise God for family like you! Love ya, -Carolyn Lytle and Family + I would like to thank everyone very much for their thoughts, prayers, cards, & flowers during my hospital stay. -John Warren + Thanks for all of the cards, flowers, and prayers and also the visits from Pastor Joe. I really appreciate it. Thank you, Ann Warren + Thank you so much for the wonderful birthday celebration, the gift card, and for the cool tulips. I would also like to say thanks to all who sent cards and well wishes for my birthday, as well as, sympathy for my aunt. Your thoughtfulness means so much. Thanks again, - Pastor Joe

cross & display donated in memory of Pastor Joe’s aunt

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THE MOM'S CLUB LOOKING FOR MEMBERS Hey all you stay-at-home moms! Looking for fellowship and fun for you and your kids? The Mom's Club can help. The Mom's Club is open to BCUMC members and their friends or neighbors. We will be meeting at various locations, such as Columbian Park, Happy Hollow Park, and Arni's. Our first meeting will be at Columbian Park on Wednesday, May 26th, at 10:00. We will meet by the old curly slide. Bring your sunscreen and come dressed to play! Questions? Call Melinda Bond-Latia at 589-8718, or Barb Irr at 429-4448.

VOLUNTEER TO HELP WITH YES KITS Reserve Thursday, June 10th, 6:30 pm in Fellowship Hall for helping with making YES Kits for this year. Volunteers are needed to help cut out and sew 90 kits to be distributed to our congregation in late July (to be filled with educational supplies) so plan to help and have good fellowship at the same time. Bring sewing machines, scissors, tape measures, sewing supplies, etc. if you have them and join us for a worthy project and lots of fun. Hope to see you on the 10th!

The Missions Committee

HEIFER PROJECT PROGRESSES Jamie Stratton reports that the craft/bake sale raised $356.15 for the Heifer Project! Adding to that a generous donation from the Youth Group, the total is now $580 to purchase animals for the project. The Sunday school classes will get to vote on Sunday, May 23 as to what animals to purchase with this amount. Thanks to all who contributed baked goods, helped make the crafts, and all who purchased items!

OOPS! In our April 2004 calendar we neglected to include the anniversaries of Jon & Alisa Brouwer (April 12), and John & Sheryl Polley (April 17) Hope your first year anniversaries were very special! We also neglected Jane Arnold's birthday on April 10th. Hope it was happy!!

FATHER'S DAY BREAKFAST: JUNE 20 The traditional Father/Child Breakfast will be held on Sunday, June 20th, at 8am. If you would like to help with arrangements or serve, please contact Pastor Joe.

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SCOUT SUNDAY SCOUT AWARDS: Scout Sunday was celebrated on April 25th. Scouts recognized were Spencer Davidson, Paige Davidson, Teia

Louthen and Parker Mitchell. Teia & Parker earned special "God & Me" awards, badges and pins, presented by Pastor Joe. Teia's mom Tammy, Parker's dad Steve and Pastor Joe also earned awards for mentoring Teia & Parker in the process of their earning this award. Congrats to all! The God & Me award is designed to help children become best friends with Jesus and tell their story of "God & Me" together. In each lesson, Parker & Teia made games and kept them in a GAMEBOX (God and

Me Exploring BOX). These games reinforce the Bible lessons and provide opportunities for families to explore God's love together. (Thanks to Tammy Louthen for photo. )

PASTOR JOE’S BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED On Sunday, April 25th, in honor of his birthday (April 27), Pastor Joe was presented with a $100 Visa card by our Staff/Parish Chair, Ron Austin Jr. Pastor Joe will be able to spend it anywhere he wants (as long as they take Visa!). Delicious birthday cake (made by Ruth Waugh) and punch were served after worship services. Pastor Joe also received many cards and birthday wishes from his congregation. Also a living bouquet of tulips was sent from the church.

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METRO INFANT BAPTISM Attired in a lacy white dress, Alexis Nicole Metro, daughter of Joe & Jennifer Metro of Charlotte, North Carolina, traveled all the way to Indiana to be baptized at Buck Creek United Methodist Church on May 2, 2004 by Pastor Joe Hornick. Alexis was born on New Year's Eve 2002. She has two brothers Jacob & Levi. Her fraternal Grandparents are John & Willadean Metro of Buck Creek who attended the baptism. Also attending were mom Jennifer's parents Mr. & Mrs. Rob Heinze, Mr. & Mrs. Larry Rouch, Jennifer's brother Lucas, John's brother Dan Metro and his wife Ruth, also sister Sue Pope & her husband Jerry. Mike & Summer Taylor, Haleigh and Makayla Taylor, Jona Metro-Lucies & family (Hunter & Rylee). Grandma Willy said of the occasion: It was such a blessing to have all of our children & all these grandchildren here together!

IN THE PINK: MOTHER'S DAY BREAKFAST ENJOYED The Mother's Day Breakfast was a great success, with 51 attending! Mothers and their children enjoyed french toast with syrup and butter, sausage links, mixed fruit cup, orange juice, milk and coffee. Tables were decorated with alternating yellow and pink tablecloths and napkins. On each table were clear bud vases displaying carnations. It looked just lovely as we walked in! Many thanks from the mothers to those men of the church who helped with the breakfast [Jim Davidson Sr., Jim Davidson Jr., Fred Merkel, Ron Austin Jr., Bob Shepard, Sam Stratton] and especially to Pastor Joe who planned the pink and yellow theme!

Mother Faye Merkel is served

breakfast by Sam Stratton and Ron

Austin.

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CHOIR NOTES The BCUMC Choir gave an invited performance at the Church of the Nazarene on May 1st. The occasion was a Women's Breakfast honoring Karen Scott, their pastor's wife. (Pastor Scott is retiring.) We performed some of our favorites including Come on Children Let's Sing and Jesus Loves Me. We were told that Mrs. Scott enjoys traditional hymns, so we sang Victory in Jesus, He Lives, and did a special version of Blessed Assurance (which included a solo by Elaine Latia). One of the highlights of the morning was singing May the Good Lord Bless & Keep You which was accompanied by Brittany Bunte on her flute. We also sang "It is Well with My Soul" at the request of Mrs. Scott. The Choir ventured to Regency Place on May 5th and sang in the hallways for the residents. Faye Merkel was the featured soloist on the hymn "It is Well with My Soul". One resident, Frankie, who is there for a short time to recover from heart problems, told the Choir "This [music] really helped me. You just don't know how I needed this tonight." Even if we touch just one person each time with our music, that's all we need. Our monthly on-the-road musical ministry will continue year round, including the summer months. Let us know if there is someone somewhere you know who needs touched by music. [Thanks to Fred Merkel for taking the photo!]

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JESUS HELPS YOU POWER UP VBS is set for June 21 thru 25, 9 am to noon, at BCUMC, with the theme “Jesus Helps You Power Up.” There are classes for children three years thru those entering 5th grade with Bible Storytellers, crafts, music, recreation/snacks and classroom activities. Please pray for the staff and the children who will attend and all who donate supplies to help with this important outreach. Remember to invite the children in your neighborhood to come and learn more about Jesus and His love! If you have any questions regarding VBS or would like to help, please contact Ruth Davidson (589-3033) or Carol Shepard (589-7255).

VBS: DONATIONS NEEDED Donations Needed: Hats, ties, dresses, jewelry, shoes, etc. for 3 & 4 year olds to "dress-up" in at VBS. Please bring whatever you can donate to Melinda Bond-Latia or Colleen Faurote-Jaskal. Thank you!

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MOMENT FOR MINIstry—THE NOMADS NOMADS On a Mission Active in Divine Service ... or ‘Northern Old Methodists Avoiding Deep Snow’ began in 1988 with 5 projects. The very first project had 2 NOMADS. In 2004, there are around 200 projects with approximately 1400 NOMADS! NOMADS are a United Methodist sponsored program and part of the UM Volunteers in Mission (VIM) program, a branch of the GBGM. The mission work is for people with self-contained RVs who want to share their talents and abilities. Projects ‘go with the seasons’ with winter projects across the southern United States. As the weather improves, projects ‘move’ north. The money raised through dues, a GBGM grant, the support of churches and individuals goes to pay for administrative costs and to the NOMADS materials fund. The Materials Fund is used to purchase supplies for agencies/churches that cannot afford supplies. BCUMC is committed to giving $100 per year for 5 years to the NOMADS. Requesting agencies furnish RV hookups (electric, water and sewer or dump station) and the cost of all materials (we do donate some supplies, but it’s not expected). NOMADS take care of their remaining expenses. (Lots of meals are furnished by congregations and agencies out of love & appreciation for the work we do.) Normally, projects last for three weeks. We work Monday -Thursday, 8 to 4, and are off from Friday through Sunday. There are ‘drop in’ projects with on-going needs for Nomads traveling through the area. The Feasters’ first NOMADS experience was a ‘drop in’ project in Illinois. Many denominations are represented by Nomads—United Methodists, Presbyterians, Christian Church, Catholics, Congregational, community churches, Lutherans and more – all serving the Lord by sharing talents/abilities. NOMADS receive a list of projects in April for summer/fall projects and in September, for winter/spring projects. The list contains basic info...main tasks to be done and skills needed and # of RV sites available. There is something for everyone to do, from more physical to less strenuous jobs. NOMADS sign up for projects, listing 1st, 2nd & 3rd choices and hope we get one of them. This winter, we worked at Bronson, FL, near Gainesville (leading our first project) and in Selma, AL. There were 9 team members, staying at the Williston UMC in Williston, approx 12 miles from Bronson UMC. Our main tasks were to paint the sanctuary, an education building, do some rewiring and install new electrical outlets, convert a bathroom to a baby-changing area with a new vanity and sink,

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refinished the altar rail and a small table and other general repairs. The people were so appreciative, both in Williston and Bronson and

gave us many good memories. The last day, our team volunteered to prepare/cook/serve/and clean up a meal for a district-sponsored meeting...our way of thanking all of them for the ‘royal’ treatment during our stay! After visiting family and friends and wandering, we arrived in Selma, AL, at the United Methodist Children’s Home and stayed at the new RV parking area, affectionately named NOMADS Plaza. There were 12 members on this team, with NOMADS from New York, Ohio, South Dakota, Iowa and 2 couples from Wisconsin. One of the

amazing things about these teams is that we normally don’t know any of the other team members before we arrive, but by the end of a project, we feel like old friends. People at the agencies are so surprised to learn that we all didn’t know each other before arriving! The UMCH’s campus buildings had a major problem with moisture so our main jobs were to install new ventilation fans in the bathrooms of 4 residential buildings and to scrape/sand/prime/paint damaged areas of walls and ceilings and sometimes paint entire rooms. Along with those tasks, there was plumbing, electrical, carpentry and general maintenance completed. The ‘best’ part of the project was the interaction between the NOMADS and the staff and children. Each couple was assigned to one of the cottages for using the washers/dryers to do our laundry. We also did much of the work within our assigned cottage so we had daily interaction with the moms/babies and staff . Each working day begins with team members taking turns leading devotions, followed by a team meeting to discuss

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what needs to be done and who will be doing what, then going to work. Following devotions and our team meeting on the first morning in Selma, the staff cooked breakfast! It was our first opportunity to get to know them since administrators, cottage supervisors, childcare workers and the maintenance supervisor also attended...very nice and the food was delicious! There were more opportunities to interact with the children and staff during our project: + (1) We were treated to dinner in our ‘assigned’ cottage on a Tuesday evening. In ‘our’ cottage (a Babies First for single young mothers and their babies), the mothers worked with the childcare workers to plan the menus, cook and serve and we got to visit with the moms and their babies after dinner. + (2) We attended chapel services each Sunday and Tuesday, presenting the service on our last Tuesday. (We shared a little of BCUMC by teaching the NOMADS and the kids/staff to sing “Buh-buh-buh-bubbling”!) + (3) On our last evening, we were all treated to a BBQ picnic supper that included all of the kids and staff...lots of fun! The interaction is as important as the work we accomplish, if not the most important, because the kids/staff get to see us share our faith and love for the Lord as we volunt eer. One of my favorite times was taking pictures on a Sunday afternoon for our NOMADS project report. I had taken pictures of the chapel and was walking back to our RV. Many of the kids were out playing and I asked if I could take their pictures. They flocked over (more kept arriving) and it was a special time. (Digital cameras are so nice for that purpose.) They posed, acted goofy and asked for pictures by themselves so they could send them to their parents, etc. It was a special blessing for me to have fun with them! We took the pictures to the BBQ picnic and the kids were so happy to get them. In addition, there is an annual NOMADS’ National Reunion in late June, with educational classes and classes for leaders, along with a lot

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of good fellowship. In 2003, it was held in Bowling Green, KY. The 2004 Reunion is scheduled in York, PA. Indiana NOMADS have a reunion in mid-September. Some are ‘working’ reunions and others, relaxing, but always a good time! Last year was a ‘relaxing’ 3-day reunion, and we voted to organize a project just for Indiana NOMADS. So... from May 10th through the 21st, Indiana NOMADS were at Pine Creek Camp, installing a new electric fence, re-roofing, painting and doing general maintenance to help get the camp ready for the summer/fall seasons. It’s hard to leave when a project is finished, but it’s part of living. NOMADS try to not say ‘goodbye’ but rather “See you on down the road.” It makes parting a little easier. We pray that some seeds of love have been planted and the Lord will help them grow...what an opportunity and blessing the NOMADS have been for us!

THANKS TO BCUMC FOR SUPPORTING THIS MISSION PROJECT!!!

Ruth Davidson

LOOKING FOR A (CHURCH) SIGN: + No God--No Peace. Know God--Know Peace. + Try our Sundays. They are better than Culver's. + Searching for a new look? Have your faith lifted here! + People are like tea bags--you have to put them in hot water before you know how strong they are. + God so loved the world that He did not send a committee. + Come in and pray today. Beat the Christmas rush! + When down in the mouth, remember Jonah---he came out all right. + Fight truth decay--study the Bible daily. + How will you spend eternity--Smoking or Nonsmoking? + If you're headed in the wrong direction, God allows U-turns. + Forbidden fruit creates many jams. + In the dark? Follow the Son. + If you can't sleep, don't count sheep. Talk to the Shepherd. [Thanks to Ruth Davidson for forwarding.]

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Servants of the Lord June 2004

USHERS > Sam Stratton / Jim Stratton / Diane White GREETERS > Nancy Schnepp / Lydia Mueller ACOLYTE > Spencer Pullen LITURGIST > Bob Shepard CHILDREN’S SERMON > Michele Mitchell BELL RINGER > Paige Davidson SCRIPTURE READER > Megan Mitchell NURSERY HELP June 06 - Melinda Bond-Latia, Paige Davidson, Michelle Lavignette June 13 - Mark Louthen, Ali Davidson, Paige Davidson June 20 - Tammy Louthen, Megan Mitchell, June 27 - VBS PROGRAM - Kiersten Davidson, Amanda Shepard

QUOTES + “My faith will carry me to the feet of Jesus.” -Pastor Joe + “You'll be surprised what these old people can get done when they're working!” -Ruth on the Nomads + “The rail is always open at the church (for praying).” -Pastor Joe + “In Seminary they gave us 8 minutes to preach. Sometimes it takes me 8 minutes to warm up!” -Pastor Joe + “We thank you for a loving church family and what that can mean to our lives.” -Pastor Joe (prayer) + “God answers prayers but sometimes we don't recognize it.” -Pam Church + “If you do not know what to pray about, just stop and listen.” -Pastor Joe (sermon) + “The gospel tells about the Father, Son & Holy Spirit. They have always been together. The pain of Easter is when they were separated for a moment. The joy of Easter is when they were reunited.” -Pastor Joe (sermon) + “Our souls groan to be in His presence.” -Pastor Joe (sermon) + “God wires us the way he wants us wired.” -Pastor Joe (sermon) + “Our souls pray for us. Even in silence we're praying.” -Pastor Joe (sermon) + “No mass gathering is needed to get God to show up---he's already in us.” -Tom Schultz (commenting on praise song "Surely the Presence") + “We can't see Him , but He's here right now with us.” -Coley Sharp (Children's sermon, on Jesus) + “It's part of our baptismal vows to take care of and raise these children up.” -Pastor Joe (on scouts) + “Spring is a miracle time of year---God had to be behind it!” -Pastor Joe

>>No children’s sermon June 6th (Holy Communion) >>Communion Steward: Mack & Dorothy Million

Organist: Mindy Jester / Choir Director: Anita Davidson

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OBIT DOYLE R. LYTLE, 68 Doyle R. Lytle, 68, of 5221 Newcastle Road, died at 10:45a.m., Thursday, April 29, 2004, in Indiana University Medical Center, Indianapolis. Born July 6, 1935 in Tippecanoe County, Indiana, he was

a lifelong resident. He graduated from West Point High School in 1954. He married Carolyn K. Aker on July 20, 1956, in Lafayette, and she survives. Surviving are two sons, Steven B. Lytle (wife: Kyong Hye) of Stockwell and Jeffery A. Lytle of Lafayette; a sister, Sharon Byrd (husband: John) of Battle Ground, two grandchildren: Michelle and Christopher Lytle of Lafayette. He was preceded in death by his parents Ray & Della M. Cheesman Lytle; and a brother, Terry Lytle. Mr. Lytle worked

in the sheet metal shop at Purdue University and Eli Lily for 27 years as a sheet metal worker. He was a member of Dayton UMC, where he held several offices within the church. He enjoyed genealogy, photography, family photo history, was a computer whiz, and attended his grandchildren's recreational and school sporting events. Doyle loved to be with his family, and enjoyed working in his yard. When it came to playing Euchre, he was a serious card player! Mr. Lytle was no stranger to BCUMC. He and his wife had participated in the seven member, year long Disciples Bible study at BCUMC in 1997-98, and counted many friends here. He enjoyed receiving the BCUMC newsletter and being on our e-mail list. Doyle will be remembered as a quiet, loving family man. He will be missed. Our sincere sympathies to Doyle's family and friends. Services were May 3 at Dayton UMC, with Dr. John Walls officiating. Memorial contributions to the Dayton UMC Building Fund.

NOTICE! The adult Sunday School class is in need of a leader. Teaching positions for the other classes (K-high school) have been filled. Thanks everyone!

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STARTING A LETTER WRITING MINISTRY... My friend, Tracy Niccum, is currently incarcerated at the Miami Correctional Facility in Bunker Hill, IN. He is there as a direct result of his drug addiction and the choices he made because of it. Tracy has accepted full responsibility for his situation, and has also chosen to give his life to Christ 2 Corinthians 5:17-Therefore if anyone is in Christ he is a new creation; the old is gone, the new has come. I have personally known Tracy since we were kids riding the school bus together and I know his heart. The changes in him are remarkable and they are genuine. It was his faith in God that led me to become really excited about the Lord and my own spiritual growth. Tracy has been denied visitation with his small children, ages 3 and 5, and this has been his biggest struggle. He also has two teenage children who he does have visits with. I am asking for prayers for him, because that is the MOST we can do for him---pray. But I am also asking for your help in starting a letter writing ministry to lift him up and give him hope, and to show him what Christian love is all about. Tracy was an avid outdoorsman prior to his incarceration. He enjoyed nature's beauty, loved to hunt, fish, camp, and ride 4-wheelers. He loves to laugh and there are lots of jokes available on-line. He also appreciates inspirational messages and Bible verses. Mail can make a difference for a person in prison---it's their only link with the outside world, and they really look forward to it. If you feel led to take a few minutes out of your day to send a card, letter or a couple of jokes to Tracy, it would mean a lot to him! [Matthew 25:40-The King will reply, ``I will tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me."] Thank you in advance!

Lindy Bond-Latia

A few mail guidelines: 10 pages max per envelope, no staples, paper clips or metal bindings. He cannot receive any packages or books unless they come to him from the publisher or bookseller (such as Barnes & Noble). He will not receive mail that comes with no return address, so Pastor Joe said it would be ok to use the church address. Tracy has limited funds for stamps and envelopes, so he will write one letter to the church each month and send it to me to pass along.

Here is Tracy’s address:

Tracy Niccum DOC# 140685 C307

PO Box 900 Bunker Hill, IN 46914

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CONFIRMATION SUNDAY The confirmands Allen Church, Alexandria Davidson, Keirsten

Davidson, Travis Germain, Megan Mitchell, Amanda Shepard, were confirmed as new members of the church on Sunday, May 16th, 2004. As their parents and the congregation looked on, each confirmand reaffirmed their baptism as they kneeled, and Pastor Joe crossed their foreheads with water. Pastor Joe reminded all six that they are now committed to doing more in the church using their presence, prayers, and abilities. Confirmation class activities included a sleepover at Pastor Joe &

Joelle's home, and a trip to Temple Israel. As you can see from the following individual profiles, the key words to the class were "fun" and "learning"! CONFIRMATION CLASS PROFILES NAME: Allen Church PARENTS' NAMES: Dan & Pam SIBLINGS NAMES: Austin OTHER RELATIVES, FRIENDS YOU WANT TO MENTION: Allen Kraft PETS: Molly (dog) BIRTHDATE: 4/2/1991 BIRTHPLACE: Lafayette SCHOOL ATTENDING: Klondike Middle

Allen Church kneeling @

Confirmation

Megan, Kiersten, Alli, Pastor Joe, Allen, Travis

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GRADE LEVEL: 7 INTERESTS, HOBBIES, ETC.: basketball FAVORITE SUBJECT: Math FAVORITE FOOD: Shrimp FAVORITE COLOR: Orange FAVORITE HYMN: The Trees of the Field FAVORITE HOLIDAY: Christmas FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: John 3:16 FUTURE PLANS: Be an architect WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TAKE CONFIRMATION CLASS? Yes WHY? It's fun NAME: Alexandria Marliese Davidson PARENTS' NAMES: Anita & Jim Davidson SIBLINGS NAMES: Ryan, Casi, Adrian, Kiersten OTHER RELATIVES, FRIENDS YOU WANT TO MENTION: Michelle Lavingnette PETS: Sophie and Bunny, Squid BIRTHDATE: 02-07-1990 BIRTHPLACE: Lafayette SCHOOL ATTENDING: East Tipp Middle School GRADE LEVEL: 8 INTERESTS, HOBBIES, ETC.: shopping, working out, sleep FAVORITE SUBJECT: English FAVORITE FOOD: Au Gratin Potatoes FAVORITE COLOR: Pink FAVORITE HYMN: He Lives FAVORITE HOLIDAY: Christmas FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: John 3:16 LIKES & DISLIKES: Dislike: homework, school FUTURE PLANS: undecided WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TAKE CONFIRMATION CLASS? yeah WHY? Because you learn stuff NAME: Keirsten Nina Davidson PARENTS' NAMES: Anita & Jim Davidson SIBLINGS NAMES: Alexandria, Adrian, Casi, Ryan OTHER RELATIVES, FRIENDS YOU WANT TO MENTION: Jared Lindholm, Grams, Gramps, Aunt Deb & Uncle Tom & kids PETS: Sophie (puppy), Squid (bunny), Delicious (cat) BIRTHDATE: Feb. 7, 1990

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BIRTHPLACE: Home Hospital SCHOOL ATTENDING: East Tipp Middle School GRADE LEVEL: 8th INTERESTS, HOBBIES, ETC.: Shopping, phone, internet, movies, hang with friends FAVORITE SUBJECT: English FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza rocks! FAVORITE COLOR: Pink FAVORITE HOLIDAY: Christmas FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: all of them FUTURE PLANS: going to play tennis in High School. Becoming a super model and owning a capuchin monkey WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TAKE CONFIRMATION CLASS? Yes. WHY? Because you learn more about God ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT YOURSELF? I love track! NAME: Travis Germain PARENTS' NAMES: Trudy and Bruce SIBLINGS NAMES: Alli PETS: dog named RIpley BIRTHDATE: June 17, 1990 BIRTHPLACE: Lafayette SCHOOL ATTENDING: East Tipp GRADE LEVEL: 7 INTERESTS, HOBBIES, ETC.: collecting Nascar cars FAVORITE SUBJECT: Social Studies FAVORITE FOOD: Fettucini Alfredo FAVORITE COLOR: Orange FAVORITE HYMN: Trees of the Field FAVORITE HOLIDAY: Christmas FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: John 3:16 LIKES & DISLIKES: Like: Sports; Dislikes: school FUTURE PLANS: Go to college WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TAKE CONFIRMATION CLASS? Yes WHY? Fun NAME: Megan Elaine Mitchell PARENTS' NAMES: Michele, Steven SIBLINGS NAMES: Parker

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OTHER RELATIVES, FRIENDS YOU WANT TO MENTION: Grandpa Mitchell, Grandma M., Grandma Parrish, Grandpa P. PETS: Kissy, Chloe, Crystal, Jessie, Rockie BIRTHDATE: 08/07/1991 BIRTHPLACE: Buck Creek, Indiana SCHOOL ATTENDING: East Tipp MS GRADE LEVEL: 7 INTERESTS, HOBBIES, ETC.: Sports FAVORITE SUBJECT: Social Studies FAVORITE FOOD: Pizza FAVORITE COLOR: Purple & Pink FAVORITE HOLIDAY: My birthday FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE: John 3:16 LIKES & DISLIKES: Sports; Homework FUTURE PLANS: softball College scholarship then I want to become a pediatrician WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TAKE CONFIRMATION CLASS? yes WHY? Because it's fun

NAME: Amanda Leann Shepard PARENTS' NAMES: Bob and Carol Shepard SIBLINGS NAMES: Melissa and Jennifer Shepard OTHER RELATIVES, FRIENDS YOU WANT TO MENTION: Levi Austin PETS: 2 cats Lucky and Fuzzy BIRTHDATE: November 22, 1989 BIRTHPLACE: Merrilville, IN SCHOOL ATTENDING: East Tipp GRADE LEVEL: 8 INTERESTS, HOBBIES, ETC.: Hanging out with friends, watching movies, phone, net FAVORITE FOOD: ice cream FAVORITE COLOR: silver/blue FAVORITE HOLIDAY: Christmas LIKES & DISLIKES: I don't like homework, I like to sleep FUTURE PLANS: Undecided. WOULD YOU ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO TAKE CONFIRMATION CLASS? Yes WHY? Its fun and good learning experience ANYTHING ELSE YOU'D LIKE TO SHARE ABOUT YOURSELF? I love penguins!

Pastor Joe, Kiersten, Alli & Amanda

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CONGRATS GRADUATES! This year at BCUMC there are three 2004 high school graduates and 3 college graduates. They were honored during worship services on May 23rd. A special wish from your church family to all of you, as you venture on to the path to higher education and successful careers! Congratulations! HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL (May 29): CASI N. DAVIDSON

Casi is the daughter of Jim & Anita Davidson of Buck Creek. She has one older brother, Ryan, and three younger sisters: Adrian, Kiersten & Ali Davidson. Grandparents are Jim & Ruth Davidson and Evan & Rosemary Patrick. Special awards earned by Casi include Lafayette/West Lafayette Chamber of Commerce Career Technical Achievement for Early Childhood Education. Her advice to underclassmen: "Get things done ahead of time so there is less of a burden on you." Casi will be

attending IUPUI Dental School this fall to become a dental hygienist.

Tim, Kyle, Pastor Joe, Casi, Melissa

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KYLE E. SCHNEPP

Kyle is the son of Randy & Nancy Schnepp of rural Buck Creek. He has one older brother, Tim. Fraternal grandmother is Mabel Schnepp. He is the grandson of the late Clarence & Ella Mae LaMaster and Charles W. Schnepp. Kyle's girlfriend is Brittany Bunte. Kyle has been accepted into the Purdue University De-partment of

Entomology and he will begin classes in

August, pursuing a life long dream. Kyle spent afternoons during his senior year working at the Entomology Department. MELISSA RENEE SHEPARD

Melissa is the daughter of Bob & Carol Shepard of Buck Creek. She has an older sister Jennifer, and a younger sister, Amanda. Her grandmother is Ardith Jones. Melissa's boyfriend is Zach Doerr. Melissa received some special awards: Raymond B. Stump Memorial Scholarship; Outstanding Academic Excellence President's Education Award, 2004 Chamber of Commerce Career Technical Award. Her advice to

underclassmen: "Pick a boyfriend / girlfriend who has a locker in a convenient

location so you can use his/her locker." Melissa's future plans are to attend the Purdue School of Nursing to become a pediatric nurse practitioner.

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PURDUE GRADUATES: TIMOTHY D. SCHNEPP Tim graduated from Purdue University in December with a Bachelor of Arts degree. He was profiled in the February 2004 issue. His advice to underclassmen: “You will likely be making decisions in college that will affect your entire future. Follow your heart.” MARCY ANN DOWELL - Marcy is the daughter of Bob Dowell & Sheryl Polley. Her siblings are Mandy Bunch and Bobby Dowell Jr. Her maternal grandparents are Howard & Judy Skees. After six years of determination, Marcy graduated

from Purdue on May 16th. Her advice to underclassmen: "Nev-er give up. It doesn't matter how old you are once you pursue something follow it through. Regrets are forever!" Her future plans include interviewing with manufacturing companies locally as well as with Johnson & Johnson in Jacksonville, Florida.

JOEL DARNELL Joel is the son of Rita Darnell of Buck Creek and Gary Darnell. He has three siblings: Chrisi, Cory and Sara. He graduated from Purdue University on May 16th with a

degree in Building Construction Tech-nology Management. He will begin working for Kitchell Con-struction (they build hospitals and medical facilities) on June 14th in Phoenix, Arizona.

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Each graduate has a relative in the BCUMC Choir. As the Choir's special gift to the graduates, they sang "May the Good Lord Bless & Keep You" as special music, accompanied by Brittany Bunte on the flute. Gifts of a book Dear Graduate by Charles R. Swindoll and a brass bookmark were presented to the graduates by Pastor Joe. Remember God has promised to always be with you! Two cakes made by Faye Merkel (one Harrison HS and one Purdue) were served with punch after church in honor of the graduates.

Once again, congrats, grads!!!!!

WINGS OF LOVE MINISTRY It has been a busy season in the field of missions, there are many people who do not know Jesus Christ. As I minister in the streets I share the testimony of Clarence and what he experienced in the spiritual realm. I covet your prayers church family in this area, as the time of harvest is near and the sheep need to hear HIS voice more than ever. 9-1-1 seemed to be a wake up call. The Passion of Christ was a reminder. People's hearts were stirred because of this movie and in the streets they are aware of Christ. The ones in prisons that are held captive because of a crime are being set free in Christ, although they are in bondage because of a crime, they are being set free in HIM. Clownin Around Lolli has surfaced and is back to clownin around. People in the streets remember Mr. Bo Jangles and so they laugh at the memories of the duo team. It's exciting to see some of the street people in Bo Jangles me and say. Hey see my new jacket? It warms my heart as I see it and know from whence it came.... Praise god! Mission Trip I leave for Jamaica in 7 days for a mission trip (please pray for safety). This Island is very poor and the people are in much need of prayer. Clarence and I visited the islands 4 years ago and met with the people there. I travel with my son, daughter in law and grandson Bailey as well as another couple from church. It is a mission trip to share financial guidance. We will be ministering in whatever space the Lord shows us.

May blessings be upon each one of you this day. Shalom, Linda LaMaster Psalm 91

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HONOR YOUR FATHER... Father's Day on the calendar in 2004 is June 20th. This is a day we honor our fathers and grandfathers and those who have been like fathers to us. But every day on the calendar is "Father's Day"---the Almighty Father's day! Use each and every day to: Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be prolonged in the land which the LORD your God gives you -Exodus 20:12 Honor your father and your mother, as the LORD your God commanded you, so that your days may be long and that it may go well with you in the land that the LORD your God is giving you. -Deuteronomy 5:16 You shall each revere your mother and father, and you shall keep my sabbaths; I am the LORD your God. -Leviticus 19:3

IN OUR NEXT ISSUE... An Evening with the Humbanes Sunday School awards announced Recipe Corner: Diane's Mystery Cake The next issue will be ready for distribution during the Sunday VBS Program (June 27th). Stay tuned!

ROY AND WIL

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RECIPE CORNER GRANNY'S FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.” -Galatians 5:22-23

This is one of my mother-in-law's favorite recipes. This is the MOST scrumptious dessert on a hot spring day. (Good thing it makes 2 pies!) Time to pick 'berries...

• 2 8-inch baked pie shells • Fresh strawberries, cleaned and halved • 1 1/2 cups sugar • 3 level Tablespoons cornstarch • 1 1/2 cups water • Red food coloring • 3 oz. box strawberry jello

Put sugar, cornstarch, and water in pan. Cook slow until clear and thick (about 5 minutes). Take off stove. Add 5 drops red food coloring and 3-oz. box of jello. Stir in. Let cool. Pour over strawberries which have been placed in baked pie shells. Let set in refrigerator about an hour. Serve with a dollop of your favorite whipped topping.

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WORD FIND circle these

words!! + JUNE + FATHER + DADDY + FLAG + SUMMER + VACATION + VBS + POWER UP + CRAFTS + OFFERING + FUN

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Spring being a tough act to follow, God created June.

Come join our Sunday services! Summer Worship begins at 9am!