AUGUST 2015

Bring People to Jesus

to know Him and make Him known

Hi there! Wasn’t the Devotion great today?! HAPPY AUGUST 2015! I really hope your summer is going extra

great! Thanks for all you do to help us focus all our resolve and resources on “Bringing People to Jesus to

Know Him and Make Him Known!” through all our people, programs and property! Thanks for helping us

push aside every “lesser thing” so we can bring the full-force of Indian River City to his GREATER THING!

SSSSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOOO...am I the only one who thinks we might be living in times of great change?!

Of course...I guess every generation thinks that! The other day I was listening to the 60’s Station on my Satel-

lite Radio and heard Bob Dylan singing ”The Times, They Are A Changing!” It seems that new and different is

happening every day! Why can’t it all stay the way it’s always been?! Whenever I start to wonder “What

are you doing God?!” I go as quickly as I can to things I know for sure: 1) God is always God and he always

has a plan and is always working that plan for his glory and our good AAAAAANNNNNDDDD…2) I desperate-

ly want to be a part of his change and I can’t see his hand without his help! I learned a long time ago that

his ways and thoughts are always BIGGER and BETTER than mine ever are!

Believing that God is managing all the change helps you & me see and serve his purpose in it! These are

some of those “I believe you God! Help my unbelief!” moments! There’s a whole a lot of things we can’t

change BBBBBBUUUUUUUTTTTTTTTTT...with God’s help, we can change the most important thing...“ME!” That,

after all, is the BIGGEST thing God wants to change! We can’t get in the “Wayback Machine” and change

our past, our parents, the gifts and talents God has or hasn’t given us or any handicap we’ve been given!

God uses every one of these to S.H.A.P.E. us into the people he uses to change the world!

What needs to change in the “ME!” that’s in you and me?! GREAT QUESTION! Thanks for asking! Maybe it’s

time to take a look! One of my Bible heroes is Jeremiah! When his times were going through BIG changes,

he looked first at himself, “Let us examine our ways and turn back to the Lord!” (Lamentations 3:40) What’s

keeping us from being in sync with what God is thinking and doing and our being an integral part in his pro-

cess of change? HMMM...lots and lots of things to ponder!

To align our way with God’s way takes some real gut-level self-evaluation! We need to do an inventory of

every area of our lives! We need to look at our relationships with God and all the people with whom we are

connected! We need to look at all our hurts, habits, and hang-ups that may be bringing us down! Nothing

can be off-limits from that kind-of hard look! It’s not easy and it can get messy! God is focused on changing

the world and that change starts with “ME!” Without that we can’t take our place and do our part!

And in God’s plan, process and purpose...that means everything!

For us to become more like Jesus we must “resolve to know nothing except Jesus Christ while we’re here!”

(1 Corinthians 2:2) Let’s continue to focus ourselves on that one thing! We can more easily identify all the

“lesser things” that are stealing our time, talent and treasure from God’s GREATER THINGS! Let’s give all

we are and all we have to “Bring People to Jesus to Know Him and Make Him Known!”

Now that’s...RADICAL!

Bill

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Summer Sunday Mornings

Sunday mornings opportunities for children: First Steps Nursery, Little LINCS, Kindergarten/1st Grade, and Kid LINCS (2nd-5th grade), SR 56 at 9:30 AM; and First Steps Nursery, Little LINCS, Kindergarten/1st Grade, and Kid LINCS (2-5th grade) at 11:00 AM.

ZIP for Kids Reunion

Summer ZIP for Kids Reunion is Wednesday, August 5 from 6:15 - 8:00 PM in Wesley Hall, the Loft. It is open to

ALL children in the community, Kindergarten through 4th Grade. Exciting crafts, projects, ac-tivities, friendships, and life lessons, these kids have a BLAST! For more information contact Linda Benson at 267-7922 x19 or lben-son@ircumc.com.

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SR 56

SR 56, (5th & 6th graders) meets Sunday mornings at 9:30 AM in Wesley Hall, room 217. For information contact Linda Benson, 267-7922, x19 or lben-

son@ircumc.com. Crosstrainers on Wednesday nights for 5th & 6th graders begins on Au-gust 19, in Wesley Hall, room 217. Plan to join us for fun activities, crazy games, and learning about the Bible. For more information contact Linda Benson at 267-7922, x19 or lbenson@ircumc.com or Sandi Bledsoe at 267-7922 x14.

The August MOPS and MOMSnext Playdate is Monday, August 3, 10 AM @ Cocoa Village Splash Pad. No reservation needed, just bring your kids, invited another mom and her kids, and join the fun! MOPS OPEN HOUSE for the 2015/2016 year is Monday, August 24, 9:30 - 11:30 AM in Wesley Hall, Studio 153. Come meet the Leadership Team, register for the year, and meet other MOPS/MOMSnext moms. Childcare in not provid-ed, but there are children’s activities while you are there. Also drawings for prizes and a chance to order the new MOPS t-shirt. For more information contact Jennifer at jenh.mopsmom@gmail.com or 321/543-0004. Check out the MOPS/MOMSnext Facebook page or the website www.titusvillemops.weebly.com.

What a Blast!!!

Summer Blast, our arts and skills camp, was a blast for the 350 campers and 200 camp counselors. The campers raised $1200 ($600 for counselors to be

slimed during lunch, $200 bake sale proceeds, $350 popsicle sales, and $50 woodworking pro-jects sold) and contributed a 6 foot rolling cart full of food in support of our food pantry. Thank you to everyone who baked cupcakes during the week, to anyone who donated items needed for the classes, and most of all for cover-ing the camp in prayer during the week.

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Kids Place Corner Registration is open now in all three programs, Toddle Inn for 1 - 3 year olds, Preschool 3 three year old and VKP, and the School Age Be-fore and After Care for the upcom-

ing fall school year. Please call 267-7308 for more information or email Heather Quidort at hquidort@ircumc.com.

Employment Opportunities

The Preschool is accepting applications for part time afternoon teaching positions for fall. The School Age is accepting applications for people 21 years of age and willing to get a CDL driver’s license. All applicants must love children and be willing to complete state man-dated training and background screening. Please contact Heather Quidort for more in-formation at 267-7308 x5 or email hqui-dort@ircumc.com.

Refuge Student Ministries Where Students Connect with God and One Another

Sunday Mornings - classes for 7th - 12th grade from 9:15 - 10:45 AM in Wesley Hall, High School is room 215/216, Middle School is room 218.

School’s In

“School’s In” for Student Ministries stop by the tent outside the library on Sunday, August 16, and find out what is happening for the fall, sign up for events, and re-connect with friends.

Rock the Universe

Rock the Universe, September 12, 3 PM - 1 AM rock, ride, and rejoice with songs from Christian music's hottest stars (Casting Crowns, Jesus Culture, Tenth Avenue North, Building 429 etc.), along with guest speakers. Cost is $55. Deadline is September 6. A great time of faith and fun. For more information go to WeAreRefuge.org. Students must have a 2015/2016 notarized medical release form on file. Forms are available on the website. For more information about any youth event, see the website wearerefuge.org contact Heather Trapp, Stu-dent Ministry Leader, 362-4408 or 267-7922 x21 or htrapp@ircumc.com.

Imperial Estates Elementary School Good News Club

The Good News Club is starting on the campus of Imperial Estates Ele-mentary for after school activities in Fall 2015. The principal is very excit-ed to have the Good News Club at her school, but volunteers are need-ed: Bible Teacher, Music Teacher, Memory Teacher, and helpers. 10 trained volunteers would be enough to start the club. Carol Charvet has volunteered to be the Administrator for the club. Indian River City UMC would like to sponsor this school club if we can get the volunteers from our congregation to serve. To make this a reality, we need 10 committed volunteers. Then a training can be scheduled in September and the club would start on October, Tuesday, 6. If we can’t get enough volunteers for October, the club will delay start until early January. For more information contact Cindy Manire, at lighthousecindy@cfl.rr.com or 321-385-1130.

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Library News

So many books and so little summer left. Do not worry, your library team is strategically working towards getting new book selections to carry you right into fall.

****** NEW ARRIVALS ******

Snow on the Tulips by Liz Tolsma. A stranger’s life hangs in the balance. But to save him is to risk everything. The war is drawing to a close, but the Nazis still occupy part of the Netherlands. After the losses she’s endured, war wid-ow Cornelia is only a shadow of the woman she once was. She fights now to protect her younger brother, Johan, who lives in hiding.

A Table by the Window A novel of Family Secrets and Heirloom recipes by Hillary Manton Lodge. The youngest heir to a French Italian restaurant dynasty, food writer Juliette D’Alisa has spent her life negotiating her skill with words and her restaurant aspirations. When her brother Nico offers her a chance to open a restaurant together, she feels torn—does she really have what it takes? Should she risk leaving her journalism career? After the death of her grand-mother, Juliette discovers an antique photograph of a man who looks strikingly like her brother. As the truth behind the picture reveals romance and dark secrets, Juliette struggles to keep the mystery away from her nosy family until she can uncover the whole story.

Hearts Made Whole Book #2 in the Beacons of Hope Series by Jody Hedlund. After her father's death, Caroline Taylor has grown confident running the Windmill Point Lighthouse. But in 1865 Michigan, women aren't supposed to have such roles, so it's only a matter of time before the lighthouse inspector appoints a new keeper even though Car-oline has nowhere else to go and no other job available to her. For those who enjoyed the July Book Chat selection The Mailbox by Marybeth Whalen we have her Sunset Beach series consisting of the following three books: The Guest Book (Bk. #1) - During her childhood, Macy Dillon and boy she never met exchanged pictures through a beach house guestbook until tragedy ended her yearly visits. Now 30, Macy returns to the house toting a broken fami-ly and hurting heart in hopes of finding the boy she never forgot. Will the guestbook unite them after all this time?

The Wishing Tree (Bk. #2) Ivy Marshall, a savvy, determined woman, finds out her husband has cheated on her on the same day her sister's perfect boyfriend proposes on national television. When Ivy's mother asks her to return to her family's beach home to plan her sister's upcoming wedding, she decides to use the excuse to escape from the pain of her circumstances.

The Bridge Tender (Bk. #3) A surprise gift from her late husband will give a young widow the chance to do the hard-est thing in the world . . . move on. On their honeymoon, the new Mr. & Mrs. Ryan Shaw made a pact: No matter the sacrifices along the way, one day they would return to Sunset Beach, North Carolina—this time to buy their own home.

Join us for our monthly Book Chat discussing Angels Walking by Karen Kingsbury on August 21, from 11 AM to Noon in the Library. It is not necessary to have read the book.

Thank you Ginny Stafford for the donation “In memory of her husband, Leon Stafford” of The Dog that Talked to God by Jim Kraus. Two copies of The Silver Lining by local author Gretchen Walker were gifted from The Order of St. Luke Healing Ministry. Anyone interested in donating a book in “memory” or “honor” please stop by the library.

Car Care Ministry

Car Care ministry will not meet on August 8 due to the Back to School Event. The other Sat-urdays meets from 9:00 AM - Noon in the west parking lot providing inspections and minor repairs on cars owned by single moms, widows, and others in need. The ministry is in need of donated cars for those in need. To donate or for more information contact Alice at angel-

chal@aol.com.

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Honoring the Charter Members of Indian River City Church

In 1962, these were the families who were willing to undertake the challenges and responsibilities of making our church come alive. Today, we honor their dedication and devotion to Indian River City United Methodist Church!

Kenneth & Carol Ahmie Kathleen Bair

Henry & Clara Bartlett Mary Boggs

Kenneth & Charlotte Boone Charles& Jewell Bradfield William & Muriel Chreist Perry & Helen Conrad

Barbara Cromwell Mrs. Billy Davis

Mrs. Bertha Demond Florence Eaton Orpha Gregory

Charles & Jean Heckelmoser Jean Helms

Dean & Mary Hickey Millard & Betty Hill

Pete & Elizabeth Holmes Mrs. Thomas Jackson

Gertrude James William & Glenda Johnson

Marjorie Koekler Walter & Martha Kraus

Katy & Clarence Lambert Pat Long

William & Joannett McMillan James & Jean Morton

Donald & Betty Nankival John & Norma Ogborn

George Pfund Mrs. Frank Polser

Harry & Shirley Ricker Mrs. Harry Robinson

Julius & Lois Sain Joe & Delores Snyder

Roxy Snyder Roger Snyder

Charles & Fay Stearns Harry & Georgia Lee Wagner

Sid & Norma Warren Robert & Betty Webber Jack & Betty Wheeler Gary & Lois Woods

NEW Group for Young Couples with Young Children

If you’re a young couple (20’s-early 30’s) with in-fant and/or young children, join us for a casual gathering on Sunday, August 9, at 9:30 a.m. in the Wesley Hall Café/Studio 153. We’ll be ex-ploring the possibility of starting a new group that meets on campus and gives you the opportunity to connect with other couples and participate in Bible Study. Childcare is available in the Nursery, Room 14 for children 6 weeks - 2 years; in Room 11 for Pre-schoolers and VPK; Kindergarten and 1st grade in Room 17; and 2nd-4th grade in Wesley Hall Loft (2nd floor). Rooms 11, 14 and 17 are located off the church courtyard.

For more information contact Dawn Schissler, Adult Ministry Leader, at dschissler@ircumc.com or at 321/267-7922x20. There is no registration required to attend this gathering.

Swing Low Concert

Swing Low will have a concert on Friday, August 7, at 7:00 PM at St. Andrews UMC in the Sanctuary. Love offering will be

received for “Imagine No Malaria”. It will be a great evening of music and fellowship.

Barnabas Fall Study

Barnabas Class Fall Study “The Christian Community Comes Alive” concentrating on the books of Acts begins on Sunday, September 6. The

class meets in the office building kitchen after the 9:30 AM worship service for a time of fellowship. Class begins in the Chapel at 10:50 AM. You are invited to join this study and a seat is waiting for you. For more information contact Maryann Cov-ington at 383-9742.

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ALPHA Friends

In January of 2015, Indian River City UMC held an Alpha course. It was an awesome experi-ence for those who attended, and they seemed to blend into each other’s lives as new friends. When the graduation celebration took place, it was fitting that the last subject to be discussed was remaining together as a group. So, the members of the last Alpha course decided to stay together and created a small group for spiritual learning and fellowship and called themselves “Alpha Friends”. Our group gathers each Wednesday evening from 6:30-8:00 PM to study the scriptures and enjoy Christian fellowship. There are about 14 members in the group and our gatherings are amazing to say the least! Everyone joins in on the leadership of the group. Open discussion and conversation are encouraged. We join in prayer and lift up our family and friends to the Lord who are in need of His grace and healing. The Lord’s Blessings to you from the Alpha Friends. For information on other small groups and Bible Studies at the church contact Dawn Schissler, Adult Leader, at 321-267-7922 x20 or email at dschissler@ircumc.com.

NEW – Adult Fall Bible Studies and Classes Beginning mid-August to early September Adult Ministries will be offering a variety of studies and classes open to adults within our church and community. A few of the studies will be: Disciple IV – “Under the Tree of Life” –

John & Revelation “Israel’s Mission” a Ray Vanderlaan Study The Truth Project “Jonah” a Beth Moore study “Let God Fight Your Battles” – a Joyce

Meyer study There will be a complete listing of studies and classes with beginning dates and times availa-ble the weekend of August 8/9 in the Sanctuary and Wesley Hall lobbies as well as on the web-site. For information on joining a group or study please contact Dawn Schissler, Adult Ministry Leader, dschissler@ircumc.com or 321/267-7922 x20.

Divorce Care

Divorce Care is open to the community at Park Avenue Baptist Church,

2600 Park Avenue on beginning on Wednesday night, August 12, from 6:30 - 8:15 PM for 13-weeks. Childcare is provided. Divorce Care is a support group that meets week-ly where you will find warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an oasis in an otherwise difficult season of your life. For more information contact Jeannette Ahmie at 321-626-9320. Even if you have doubts about attending, just go.

ALPHA Class

The next ALPHA Class have an orien-tation on September 1, 6:00 PM at Tom and Lori Stewart’s house. The class is 12-weeks and will end in early December with a celebration dinner. If you’d like to know more about the Alpha Course, go to their website at www.alphausa.org or contact Jennifer Taylor, Outreach Leader, 321-267-7922 x17 or jtay-lor@ircumc.com.

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08/01 Brett & Amy Gadapee Heather & Chad Parman 08/02 Don & Daphne Shirey Joel & Marilyn Parker 08/03 Earl & Glinda Gilbert 08/04 Kenny & Candi Neuweiler 08/05 William & Ilene Kidd Al & Sharon Sowash 08/06 Jack & Peggy Cochran Thomas & Kimberly Dahn 08/07 Jim & Susan Hagan Pete & Michele Marti Don & Retha Staller William & Janet Thompson Matt & Makenna Diesel 08/09 Bruce & Becky Baker 08/11 Sue & Allan Ceriale 08/12 Julie & Matthew White 08/13 Scott & Donna Duncan Bob & Faye Boswell Sr. 08/14 David & Jean Tripp 08/16 Ken & Linda Hooks Jeff & Karen Morris Mike & Pamela Sowers 08/18 Kathleen & Bill Koenig 08/19 Kenton & Ann Smith Sr. 08/20 Greg & Kathy Sparkman Sid & Norma Warren 08/22 Vern & Joan Groe Bob & Margo Tompkins 08/24 Brett & Marion Cooper 08/25 Jim & Carrie Ter Keurst 08/26 John & Dorothy Kiehlbauch Crandall & LeAnne Cunningham 08/27 Robert & Carol Tonner 08/28/ John & Laura Yarboro Lonna & Joe Moran 08/29 James & Judy Griffith Jim & Lynn Nolan

Men’s Conference

Indian River City UMC along with St. Andrew UMC, 1st UMC, Mims UMC and Port St. John UMC will have a Men’s Conference, Friday, Sep-tember 18 from 7:00 -

9:30 PM & Saturday, September 19 from 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM on the campus of Indian River City UMC. All men are invited. The purpose is to unify the Methodist men in North Brevard. The theme is “Strengthen Son’s, Husbands, Father’s, & Grandfathers” and is centered around the Life of David. Retreat cost is $20 and includes a continental Breakfast and lunch on Saturday. Watch for more information in the September Newsletter and weekly bulletins. Contact Steve Allen, Men’s Ministry Leader at jmaspa@earthlink.net or (954) 732-6453.

5th Weekend Hospitality Please bring packaged store bought cookies (including gluten and sugar free) on August 29 & 30 for the Café to help with our weekend hospitality. Thank you very much for bringing some cookies.

Women Alone

Women Alone, a group for wom-en who have lost a spouse, meets Sunday, August 23, 4:00 - 5:30 PM in Wesley Hall, Studio 153. This group meets monthly for a time of fel-lowship, activities, and snacks. For more infor-mation contact Sharon McClelland, facilitator, 383-8868.

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United Methodist Women Happenings

Fashion Show

All church women and their friends are invited to the United Methodist Wom-en’s Fall Fashion Show on Saturday, August 15, 10 AM in Wesley Hall. This will be a FUN morning visiting, eating,

and viewing all the new designs shown by Tiffa-ny. After the show some of the outfits will be available to try on, purchase, and take home that day. There will be discounts on certain items . The fellowship that is shared can never be replaced.

Ice Cream Social

Ladies mark your calendar for the Ice Cream Social on September 1, 6:30 PM in Wesley Hall. This event is al-ways lots of fun and includes ice cream (Banana splits) and fellowship.

All women of the church and anyone interested in becoming a member of United Methodist Women are invited. It will be a delicious evening with good company and conversation.

Prayer Shawl

The Prayer Shawl Ministry has two groups: Daytime group meeting

the 3rd Wednesday of the month, August 19, 10 AM - Noon. Contact person is Judy Reynolds at 267-1722; judyr2@cfl.rr.com.

Evening group meeting the 4th Tuesday of

each month, August 25, 6:30 - 8:30 PM. Con-tact person is Debbie Miner, 269-1926; minerdl@cfl.rr.com.

Both groups meet in Wesley Hall, Studio 153. Everyone, experienced or new learner is invited to knit or crochet prayer shawls. Or if you know of someone who could use the comfort of a prayer shawl contact Judy Reynolds at 267-1722 or Lisa Baggett at 267-7922 x24.

Membership

Are you interested in becoming a member of Indian River City UMC or just finding out a little more infor-mation? There will be a “Getting to Know You” Orientation on Sunday,

August 23, at 12:15 (after the worship service) in Studio 153. The “Faith Alive” membership class begins Sun-day, August 30, 9:30 AM. For more information contact Dinah Bryant at 383-1986.

A Celebration of Hope

Hannah’s Heroes will present “A Celebration of Hope” on Saturday, September 12, 10 AM - 4 PM at the YMCA in Titusville. This is a community event to promote positive well being (this culmi-nates with suicide prevention week). There will be a “confidence course” (obstacle course suited for all ages and abilities( as well as entertainment by local youth groups. The event is looking for vendors who promote health and wellness; physical, mental and spiritu-al. Vendors that simply share information will not be charged a fee. Vendors selling items or ser-vices the cost is $20. For more information or to submit a registration form send to HH@alwaysenjoylife.com or type information into an email.

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UMC Annual Conference Corner From Blaine Bryan

The Florida Annual Conference was June 10-13 in Daytona Beach, Florida at Bethu-ne - Cookman University. Blaine Bryan attended as the Congregational Delegate and Annie Woods as the District Delegate. The following information is from the Lay Member Summary provided at the end of the Conference. “Next Generations: Together in the Baptismal Waters” was the theme of the 2015 Florida Annual Confer-ence. About 1,900 Florida United Methodists, including 1,546 clergy and lay voting members, attended. Highlights included: A diverse delegation was elected to represent the Florida Conference in 2016 at General Conference

and the Southeastern Jurisdictional Conference. The General Conference delegation includes five young adults including Molly McEntire, lay delegate leader. The clergy delegation leader is Rev. Sue Haupert-Johnson, superintendent of the North Central District. Rachael Sumner from 1st UMC in Ti-tusville was one of those elected to be a Delegate to the General Conference.

The Florida campaign for reducing malaria deaths through the United Methodist effort “Imagine No Ma-laria” was the focus of prayers and fund-raisers during the conference. So far about 46,000 lives have been saved. The goal is 250,000 lives by the end of the year.

Conference is focused on reducing seminary education debt for clergy. In a new program, “Passing the Torch,” the Florida Conference Board of Pension and Health Benefits has committed to provide $60,000 in debt-reduction grants to clergy each year, and the Florida United Methodist Foundation agreed to match that amount for at least five years, along with other substantial investments in financial and stewardship training and renewal grants for Florida Conference clergy and a $40,000 scholarship to a seminary student of color. Clergy supporters at the Friday ordination service gave about $5,440 for “Passing the Torch.” Our former Pastor, Dan Johnson, spoke on how local churches could contribute to the Debt Reduction Fund.

Conference churches, including Indian River City UMC, gave $85,018 to the Bishop’s offering and along with the offerings from the Wednesday communion service and throughout the conference the proceeds will be split equally between Imagine No Malaria and the Holy Land Pilgrimage for Ordains.

47 clergy were celebrated at the Service of Licensing, Commissioning and Ordination on Friday. There were nine elders and two deacons in full connection, 12 provisional elders, one provisional deacon, and 23 local pastors.

Treasurer’s report: The local church membership was 252,500 in 2014, down 9,800, or 3.7 percent, from 2013. Average weekly worship attendance was down 3,000, or 2.2 percent, at 132,000. The num-ber of churches paying apportionments at 100 percent was up from 400 in 2013 to 414 in 2014; the percentage paid was 86 percent in 2014, compared to 85 percent in 2013. 2016 budget request for the conference and connectional items is .04 percent less than 2015.

Thirty-five churches are celebrating milestone anniversaries: Two marked 175 years, four 150 years, seven 125 years, seven 100 years, Two were founded 75 years ago, nine are celebrating 50 years and four are celebrating 25 years.

Conference members approved discontinuation of six churches. Complete coverage of this year’s annual conference event is available at www.flumc.org and www.acflorida.org. Full ministry reports are included in the 2015 Annual Conference Workbook at www.acflorida.org.

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Thank You Pat Atwell A big THANK YOU to Pat Atwell for her service as Treasurer. Pat has resigned after 28 years to spend more time with her family. In her early years as Treasurer, she wrote the checks out by hand. Through the many changes over the years, Pat re-mained a faithful participant in the finance ministry of the church. We will miss seeing her cheery personality and smiling face on a regular basis in the office. Pat is a wonderful role model of how stewardship is more than just financial resources. We pledge our prayers, our presence, our gifts and our service as church members. We use our spiritual gifts and time to further the ministries of Indian River City UMC. This is not to say that our financial resources are not needed, but that the other, non-financial, resources are just as important in God’s service. Where is God calling you in stewardship? How can God use your talents and time? It could be some-thing as simple as turning out a light when you leave a room….volunteering in one of our many outreach events…or even filling a leadership role. Pray for your opportunity. Soon we will be looking towards 2016 and where God will lead our congregation next year. There will be many opportunities for all forms of stewardship! Thank you Pat for being such a cheerful example for us! Laurie

Indian River City United Methodist Volunteer Position Description TREASURER

We are looking for an individual for the volunteer position of Treasurer. This position is a member of the Financial Management Team (FAST). It involves being a regular check signer on a weekly basis, reviewing and verifying bank reconciliations on a monthly basis and attending Financial Management Team (FAST) meeting bi-monthly. Time commitment will include approximately five hours per month, with an additional two hours every other month for the FAST meetings. Qualities and skills preferred: Financial Understanding, Detail Ori-ented, Experience in Finance, Accounting or Administration. Please contact: Bill Corristan, Pastor or Laurie Blair, Church Accountant if you are interested in serving in this position at 267-7922; bill@ircumc.com or lblair@ircumc.com.