faith connections september 2018 · sat., sept. 1 – sunday, sept 30, rev virginia tyler-smith...
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From our Pastor’s Desk:
“There is no fear in love. On the contrary, love
that has achieved its goal gets rid of fear,
because fear has to do with punishment; the
person who keeps fearing has not been brought
to maturity in regard to love.” (1 John 4:18,
Complete Jewish Bible (CJB))
Over the years, 1 John 4:18 has
comforted and meant a lot to me. It reminds me
how to love others. It reminds me I can’t be
scared of “what ifs” when it comes to love. Many
times, I’m reminded of this particular verse of
scripture when I’m battling & tiring myself out,
worried that I’ll make the wrong decision.
I’m a type A personality; I’m like that
energizer bunny…always going, going, going,
wanting to do more, and striving for perfection.
Don’t get me wrong, I believe that God can use
me & my personality in God’s plans for the
redemption and transformation of the world.
Sometimes I catch myself thinking that God is
uptight and restless like me, and is dissatisfied
with what I’m doing. Yet, I also know in my head
that God’s good and gracious and loving;
unfortunately, my thoughts and actions don’t
always demonstrate that I truly know this in my
heart.
I doubt I’m alone in this. How many of us
struggle with wondering if we could’ve been
more selfless, been more soft spoken, or more
loving? While these seem like good thoughts,
they’re not good when these thoughts are
coming out of a place of fear.
1 John 4:19 goes on to say, “We love
because God first loved us.” Yes, we should do
good things. Yes, there’s a time to be selfless
and to work on ourselves. The time for that
though, is when we are moved by God’s love for
us. If our actions are coming out of a place of
fear, God doesn’t want them. On the other hand,
if we’re moved by God’s amazing and perfect
love and our actions are a result of this, then
God will rejoice and be pleased with our actions.
Don’t get me wrong, our actions don’t
buy God’s happiness. God’s happiness, God’s
love for us, has already been given freely. After
all, God sent Jesus to be one of us, to walk
among us, and to show each and every one of
us just how much God loves us. Are we really
scared God will disown us because of our
humanness?
Each time we come to The Lord’s Table
we’re reminded that Jesus died and saved us
while we were yet sinners. May we each
remember where we came from. May we each
remember that God reached out to us then, and
God continuously reaches out to us each and
every moment of our lives. May we not let our
need to be perfect get in the way of God’s never
ending and unconditional grace, mercy and love.
Blessings & Shalom, Pastor Mary
While Pastor Mary is on Renewal Leave Sat., Sept. 1 – Sunday, Sept 30, Rev Virginia Tyler-Smith will provide our church with emergency pastoral coverage 585-315-6604.
Sunday Worship Schedule 9:00 AM Sunday Worship 10:00 AM “Coffee Time”
Rev. Mary Rublee Phone: 497-7041
Faith Connections – September 2018 Ionia United Methodist Church
2120 Elton Rd., Ionia, NY 14475 585-657-6984 www.ioniaumc.org
Our Church Joys!
Emma Claire was born July 24th to Jason & Tara Baldwin, grandparents Judy & Pete!!
We thank Dorothy Strapp for so faithfully serving as Missions/Outreach/Nurture chairman for many years!
Thank you to Alex Huedepohl for playing the piano during our services this summer! It was a joy to have “one of our kids” come back!
Our summer socials!! Thank you to everyone who made them such a success~ Those who donated food, who worked, & who attended!
Our graduates!!
Ron Bennett Betty Chapple Doris Daniels Mary & Jim Dunne Sue Garling Shorty Inglesby Shirley Kelly Helen Mc Combs Ron Milton Elaine Parrish Leona Parrish Cathy Weld MaryAnn & Cliff Pimm Our home-bound Those battling disease Our military men and women in all places
Trustees’ Meeting, Tues., Sept. 4th, 7pm
Ad Board Meeting: Tuesday, Sept. 11th, 7pm
Officers & chairmen need to attend
United Church Women- will
meet in October – date to be determined
Sundays, 10:20 AM
Ray Vander Laan’s “Faith Lessons” DVD series will resume Sunday, Sept 16th .
Morning &/or Evening Studies will resume later this fall.
Sunday, Sept 2nd : Pot-Luck Brunch
will follow our worship service!
Bring a dish to pass. Table service & beverages will be provided.
Ministry Directory Ad. Board Chairman: Bambi Talley
Ad.Board Secretary Mary Twardokus 657-7722
Financial Sec.: Norene Adams 624-5463
Food Pantry: MaryAnn & Cliff Pimm 369-5917
Lay Leader: Russ Kenyon 314-2327
Missions: Carol Hinds 657-7310 & Pete
Baldwin 831-0429
Newsletter Editor: Mary Twardokus 657-7722
Staff/Pastor Relations: Judy Baldwin 738-7552
Treasurer: Sue Vary 315-939-4406
Trustees Chairman: Don Frelier 657-4504
Sanctuary Chair: Jennifer Layton 455-7602
Used printer ink cartridges
can be redeemed for coupons for supplies at Staples. Leave the ink cartridges in the box in Fellowship Hall. Thank you!
Carol Hinds & Pete Baldwin will be our new Mission/Outreach/Nurture Co-Chairmen! We thank Dorothy Strapp for so faithfully serving as chairman for many years!
Our church continues to share God’s love with others in many ways – through volunteers and monetary donations. For more information about our mission projects & how you can help, contact Carol Hinds 657-7310 or Pete Baldwin 831-0429
Benincasa, the hospice in Mendon, is in need of Volunteers! Call 624-8070
Our Veterans’ Dinner Mission
On the 2nd Monday of each month, our church prepares & delivers a dinner to the Veterans’ Club house on Foster St., Canandaigua. Please sign up to prepare or deliver the dinner to Canandaigua. Call Dorothy Strapp 657-7598 to help! Let’s continue this worthwhile mission to our veterans!
Food Cupboard Aware of an emergency grocery need? Call Mary Ann & Cliff Pimm, 905-5299 or 369-5917.
Victor UMC Clothes Closet is
open Weds 9am-noon & Thurs 5-8pm! The
Victor UMC is operating a “Clothes Closet” to shop for free clothing, etc. in conjunction with the Victor-Farmington Food Cupboard! Donation items that are needed: gently used and new children’s & adult’s clothes, socks, t-shirts, coats, boots, shoes, hats, gloves, new undies –
also toiletries, diapers, sanitary supplies, etc lace in a bag labeled “Clothes Closet” at any church door, 106 E. Main St., Victor.
Hands of Hope Kitchen Provides a free noon meal every Wednesday at the East Bloomfield Firehouse on Main St. - “Neighbors Feeding Neighbors” They need volunteers to prepare the meal – call749-2694 or email [email protected]
This is a poem that Ron Bennett wanted to share with us!
Lead Me to Some Soul Today O teach me, Lord, just what to say; Friends of mine are lost in sin, And cannot find their way. Few there are who seem to care. And few there are who pray; Melt my heart and fill my life. Give me one soul today.
Fill me with Thy spirit, Lord, and give me courage to be true. In Thy word Thou hast foretold responses may be few. Though oft times we see no fruit. Though often none will heed. Bless me with a burden, Lord For those who are in need.
Lead me to some soul today O fill my heart with love, I pray. Point me, Lord, to some lost soul, Who seeks the heavenly way. Guide my lips, inspire my tongue And give me words to say. Give me grace to show him, Lord, The straight and narrow way.
When I reach the heavenly gate And all my journey shall be done, May I have to offer Thee Some dear soul I have won. Give me faith to do my part, And strength to do Thy will. Fill me with the bread of life My duty to fulfill.
Verse #1 by Professor Will Houghton Verses 2-4 by 2 Numidia Bible School students
Drop off your Pop Cans & Bottles for Missions into the crate
behind the church. The money will be used for our church’s missions!
Saturday, Sept. 15th – all day!
Our 21st Annual Fall Festival
on our church grounds
Come for a fun fall day in the country!
15th Annual Tractor Parade - tractors from
all over western NY & is one of the largest in western NY! The parade begins at 1 PM, but you can look at the tractor & implement displays behind the church all day long.
Parade route: field to Co Rd. 14 to east, south onto Elton Rd to church, north on Elton Rd, south on 64, west onto Co. Rd 14 to fire hall, turn back to east on Co Rd 14 & back to field.
Delicious Food!
Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10 AM
Chow Hut: 10 AM-4:30 PM Hot Dogs,
Burgers, Sausages, Chili, etc
Chicken BBQ 11:30 AM til sold out
Hayrides to Observatory
11-3
Dessert Wheel & Coin Toss 11AM-3PM
Games for all ages 11-4
Historical & Other Displays
Artisans, Vendors & Crafters 9-4
see the Helimission’s helicopter
Scout Demonstrations
Door Prizes
& much, much more!
More information is on our website: www.ioniaumc.org
For info on the tractor parade: contact Dick Belding 657-6819
For info on being a vendor: contact Marna Evans 624-4993
Volunteers Are Needed! For set up on Friday &all our events on Saturday – contact Mary Twardokus 657-7722, [email protected] Saturday Shifts: 1 or 2 hours each, from 10AM until 4PM – call Mary 657-7722 with your availability!
Dessert Wheel Donations
We need lots of cakes, desserts, cookies, brownies, breads, etc for the booth. Drop off at church kitchen Friday Sept 14th , 5-8pm or, Sat. before noon. Set the items on the tall shelves in Fellowship Hall.
Happy September Birthday!!
1 Hayden Price Yvonne Stone Nate Talley 7 Tom O’Brien Maureen Thompson 9 Cheryl O’Brien 10 Jacob Garling 13 Cathi Parrish 14 Brad Bennett 15 Ron Stonewell III Dorothy Strapp 18 Mary Willis 21 Lynn Brien Lauren Twardokus 22 Paul Inglesby 23 Bob Price Hanna Schlenker 24 Karen Strapp 25 Margaret Tiffany 26 Jenny O’Brien 27 Holly Parrish 28 Dale Twardokus 29 Clifford Pimm 30 Betty Chapple
Deadline: Sunday, Nov. 18th
Although our church will not be a Relay Center for Operation Christmas Child this year, we will be collecting shoeboxes to go to needy children all over the United States &the world. Start collecting items to include in your shoe box now! Remember the toys & items in the shoebox may be these children’s only possessions!
We will have shoeboxes for you to use in October. Bring your shoeboxes to church by Sunday, Nov. 18th or call the church for the hours to drop off your shoeboxes! For ideas of items to include in your shoebox, go to their website: www.samaritanspurse.org. Remember no toothpaste or candy!
In Our Area: 1st Weds of every month. 5-7pm: Spaghetti Dinners, at Honeoye United Church of Christ $6, take out available, portion of profits to ambulance
2nd Weds., of every month, 5-7pm: Spaghetti Dinner at Livonia UMC, 21 Summers St., gluten free available adults $7, children 10 & under $3
Every Wednesday: Hands of Hope Kitchen free noon meal at the East Bloomfield Firehouse. Volunteers are needed.
2nd, 3rd, 4th Saturdays of every month Free Community Dinner at 1st Presbyterian Church, 70 E Main, Victor. Everyone is welcome!
Sat., Sept. 8, 11 am - 5 pm Hang Around Victor Day – visit the Victor UMC booth, Community festival - Bands, games, festival food & food from local restaurants, music, magician, kids activities & clowns.
Weds, Sept 12, Oct. 10, 3-7pm Country & Blue Grass Jam at E. Bloomfield UMC – All are welcome! Music-free! “Thanksgiving” dinner - $10, children 5-12: $5, under 5 free. Email [email protected] for more info.
More In Our Area:
Thurs., Sept 20, Oct 18 11:30-1: Community Friendship Luncheon at East Bloomfield UMC. A free will offering, Handicapped accessible. call 657-7220 for more info
Sunday, Sept 16, Sat., Oct 13, Sat., Nov 10, Sat., Dec 15, 3-4 pm, Fellowship Meals at St Catherine’s, Mendon, All are welcome!
Sundays, Sept 30, Oct 28, Nov 18, Dec 16, 4-5 pm Free Community Meal, Honeoye Falls 1st Presbyterian Church (Main St. by the gazebo)
Our Church’s Ministries:
Fellowship
God Sightings
Support for each other & others
Bible Studies
Communion in homes
Food Cupboard
Participation in Mission Trips in the US &
overseas
Mission & Disaster Donations
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Collection
Veteran Outreach: Dinners & Gifts
Easter, Thanksgiving & Christmas Dinners &
Gifts
Giving/Angel Tree Christmas Gift Collection
Greeting Card Ministry
Pop Can Collection from the Community for
Missions
The Youth’s Go M.A.D. Day
Fellowship Meals after Funerals
Special Worship Services
Monthly Sunday Fellowship Brunches
Winter Picnic
United Church Women
Game Nights & Pot Luck Suppers
Neighborhood Playground
Strawberry & Raspberry Socials
Fall Festival & Tractor Parade
Holiday Fair
Ionia United Methodist Church PO Box 8 2120 Elton Rd. Ionia, NY 1447
Saturday, Sept. 15th – all day!
Our 21st Annual Fall Festival
on our church grounds
Come for a fun fall day in the country!
Pancake Breakfast 7:30-10AM
Chicken BBQ 11:30AM til sold out
Chow Hut 10-4:30
Tractor Parade 1:00 PM
Dessert Wheel & Coin Toss
See Helimission’s helicopter
Games & Door Prizes
Artisans, Vendors & Crafters
Hayrides to observatory
Scout Demonstrations
Historical & Other Displays
& much, much more!
Fun all day long!
Let’s decorate our whole hamlet
for Fall Festival!
Holiday Fair Craft Show
Nov. 17, 9:00AM – 3:00 PM
Crafters in 105 booths!
Free admission & parking
Handicap accessible
Lunch available
at the Bloomfield Elementary School
Maple Ave/Route 444