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The Messenger

June 2018

CENTRAL CHILD CARE PRE-K GRADUATION

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“I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in

your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am

sure, dwells in you as well.” 2 Timothy 1:5 ESV

May has been a reminder for me about the importance of teaching our faith to our children. On May 16, we celebrated the pre-k children at Central Child Care who are preparing to begin kindergarten. It was wonderful to see all those children singing, dancing, praying, and entering the world of elementary school. The times that they spent in chapel with Cynthia Jones and me and the Christian moments in their classrooms are part of their early faith journeys. Hopefully, we have helped them grow a little closer to God.

On the other side, we recognized those who are graduating from high school and various levels of postsecondary education. They have learned much since entering elementary school. They have had more opportunities to grow in their faith, and we have had more opportunities to speak the Good News of Jesus Christ into their lives since we first encountered them.

There are few things more important than sharing our faith, especially with children. And children need role models who can authentically live out their faith and show them how their faith and life intersected. We are responsible for being those role models.

We have children who come to our child care every day, and we are continuing to explore ways that we can support them. There are ways you can be involved, whether it is reading a story to them or helping the teachers prepare.

We also are preparing for Vacation Bible School July 23-27. We have already begun forming the team of teachers and assistants who will guide children throughout the week. But soon we will need donated items, willing hands to help decorate, and additional, caring adults who can support and chaperone the children throughout the week. If you would like to assist you can contact our Associate Director of Children’s Ministry Julie Reed right now at jreed@central-church.org.

We also need people who are a willing to help children in Sunday school and children’s church learn more about God’s love. The lessons are prepared ahead of time and designed for you to easily pick them up and teach them. There are also opportunities you might be able to setup for lessons. You can contact Julie to sign up to help this summer.

We have awesome youth who meet every Sunday and Wednesday evening. There are opportunities for you to spend some time just hanging with the youth, and there are opportunities for you to get involved in mentoring or teaching. The two meeting times also need meals and snacks.

The most important way you can get involved is through prayer. Please, pray for the children, youth, families, and workers in our youth and children’s ministries. We need godly people who desire to help them discover God in meaningful ways. Pray that we are preparing them to grow deeper in their faith throughout their lives and that we are helping them meet God. Pray also for how God is inviting you to join in the lives of our young people this summer.

PASTOR’S CORNER HOW TO CONTACT PASTOR KEVIN

Email kreed@central-church.org Phone: (812) 424-3574 Normal Office Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9-Noon and by appointment Wednesday Morning Sermon preparation Friday: Pastor Kevin’s day off

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Thank you to the members of Central United Methodist Church for your continued dedication to child care and the families enrolled here! The pre-k children were so excited about their backpacks and school supplies. The parents were also grateful to have a jump start on preparations for kindergarten.

I would also like to recognize the Mission Team for their recent work with our staff and families. Several members hosted lunch for our staff during Staff Appreciation Week. We also had a group pass out bulletins and serve cookies and lemonade to the families who attended graduation.

We appreciate and recognize the church members who meet with the Directors monthly and govern the child care: Brandon Willis, management team president; Ryan Lynch, financials; Kim White, human resource; Bob Dillow, advisor; Susan Herring, advisor; and Pastor Kevin.

Summer camp begins May 29! We will have 26 campers this summer for our five 2-week sessions. Ms. Sara Farrar-Haas has planned many fun activities for the children. She will be working with Ms. Holly, who is returning for another year, and Mr. Dylan. Both Ms. Sara and Mr. Dylan are child care staff members. I am certain the children will have a fun, eventful summer!

Earning money for Central is Easy as 1, 2, 3!

1. Stop in at Schnucks and pick up a My Schnucks Card.

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3. Show your card each time you check out.

CENTRAL MEMBERS THAT NEED A CALL, CARD OR VISIT

Polly Flener (Bethel Manor) 6015 Kratzville Rd. Room 3A Evansville, IN 47710

Deloris Gibson (Home) 2917 N. Shore Dr. Evansville, IN 47711 812-474-9725

Imogene Lutz (Solarbron) 1501 McDowell Rd. #312 Evansville, IN 47712

Dixie Parker (Heritage) 1201 W. Buena Vista Rd. # 104 Evansville, IN 47710

Mary Jane Schmitt (Holiday) 1200 W. Buena Vista Rd. #116 Evansville, IN 47710 812-480-4565

Richard Schnakenburg (West River) 714 S . Eichoff Rd. #507 Evansville, IN 47712 812-985-9878

Dorothy Shaw (home) 725 Rheinlander Ave. Evansville, IN 47720 812-423-7606

Flossie Wilson (home) 219 E. Oregon Evansville, IN 47711 812-437-6547

Jo Wilson (Holiday) 1200 W. Buena Vista Rd. # 115 Evansville, IN 47710 812-449-2478

Bill & Evelyth Wright (Hamilton Pointe) 3800 Eli Place Newburgh, IN 47630 812-455-5569

THANK YOU FOR 10 YEARS!

We would like to thank Steve Early for having just

completed his 10th year of doing our annual audit. We

appreciate it more than you will ever know. Your

expertise and faithfulness does not go unnoticed.

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Sundays 3:30-4:30 pm

Warm up provided meal, make powdered drink, replenish

disposables and set out food on buffet for youth group.

Sundays 5:30-6:30 pm

Lead provided lesson for Middle School children, so that our large youth group

can be divided into two smaller groups during the devotional.

Wednesdays 4:30-5:30 pm

Warm up provided meal, make powdered drink, replenish disposables and set out

food on buffet for youth group.

June 16-24 Chaperone Youth Mission Trip to Orlando, FL, including one day at Disney World.

Chaperones go for free.

July 23-27 Help with VBS

(Vacation Bible School)

Sign up for any of these oppor-

tunities by calling the church

office at 812-424-3574.

Opportunities to Serve God by Serving Others

Family Ministry Update

Mark your calendar

Volunteer & Donor Appreciation Lunch

June 3 - Oldies Party & Dance

Youth Mission Trip to Orlando, FL – June 16-24

Summer Church Camp Week - July 8-13

Elementary – Santa Claus Camp

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Congratulations, 2018 Confirmands!

Makenna Counts

Makenna is the daughter of Ron and Melissa Counts, the granddaughter of Marilyn

and Ned Condor, and the niece of Kay Condor.

Madelyn Morse

Maddy is the daughter of Heather Morse and Darell Morse, and granddaughter of

David & Linda Henzman.

Avont Shemwell

Avont is the son of Ebony Shemwell and Ed Madry. Avont was baptized here at

Central church this past December.

Congratulations, 2018 Graduates!

We would like to recognize the following Graduates:

Tray Cox is graduating from Central High School, where he was active in

several groups and activities, including helping coaches with sports teams.

Tray plans to attend college in the fall. His mother is Marlena Cartwright.

Emma Schreiber is graduating from North High School, where she will

receive an honors diploma in student council and lettered in track and field. A

member of the National Honor Society and recipient of the Palmer and Lorene

Siau Memorial Merit Award, Emma will be attending Indiana University in pursuit

of a career as a physician’s assistant or physical therapist. Emma currently works for Walther’s Golf n’Fun.

She is the daughter of Matt and Monica Schreiber and her grandparents are Ken and Mary Schreiber.

Kaitlyn Swain is graduating from Harrison High School. Kaitlyn will be attending Indiana University

where she will major in Biology. She plans to go to med school to become a Clinical Geneticist. During her

high school career she received Academic Honors Recognition all four years, has participated in all four

musicals, received a Kiwanis award for her choir participation, was part of the All City Honors Choir, the All

State Choir, and the Quad State Choir at Murray State University. She also participated in ISSMA and Solo &

Ensemble earning Master and Gold ratings, respectively. She is the daughter of Andy and Lexi Hartmann and

the granddaughter of Nancy Reid.

Kaitlan Roberts graduated from Indiana University. She is fulfilling her dream of working at Disney

World in Florida. She is the granddaughter of Don and Donna Hillyard.

Jillian Taylor graduated with honors from IU with a Bachelors in Speech and Hearing. Ned and Marilyn

Condor are her grandparents and Kay Condor is her aunt.

Cole Sears graduated from Indiana University Kelly School of Business with three undergraduate degrees

and a Masters in Business and Finance. His grandparents are John and Martha Maier

Tyler White has received a Masters of Science in Public Service Administration, University of Evansville. Tyler

has been employed at UE as a Major Gifts Development Officer since August of 2015. He got a Bachelor’s

Degree from UE in 2014 in Creative Writing. Tyler is engaged to Blair Martin (granddaughter of Betty Martin)

and they will be getting married this October. His parents are David and Kim White.

Anne Alexis received her Doctorate degree. Anne is the daughter of Brent Hillyard and the granddaugh-

ter of Don and Donna Hillyard. Anne completed her residency of family medicine at Methodist Hospital in

Henderson, KY.

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CONDOLENCES:

Linda, Alan & Michael Eggleston and family on the death of Mary Ellen Hasenmyer, May 7. Her funeral was Friday, May 11 at Browning Funeral Home.

Susan and Charlie Guard on the death of her sister, Charlotte Gunn, on May 3. Her funeral was May 8 at Koehler Funeral Home, Boonville.

The Family of Katherine Moore, who died May 4. She was Central’s organist for 28 years. Her funeral was May 10 at Alexander West.

2 Rob Updyke 3 Claire Dugan 5 Mary Schreiber 8 Monica Schreiber 9 Tim O'Bryan 10 Brent Huey 10 April Johnson-Zabala 12 Leitha Wilson 14 Adam Herring 15 Gayle Bain 15 Maddy Morse 15 Vernon Oakley 16 Debbie Wagner 17 Chastity Johnson

FOOD

PANTRY

Vegetable Beef Soup

Green Beans

Canned Fruit:

Pineapple, Peaches,

Pears, Fruit Cocktail

MISSION NEEDS

18 Stanton Baird 18 Ron Counts 18 Addison McDowell 18 Karen Rupp 19 Charles Emsweller 22 Barbara Barthel 23 David Schnakenburg 25 Amber Schreiber 26 John Dillow 26 Darell Morse 26 Vanessa O'Bryan 29 David Henzman 30 Jennifer Emsweller

JUNE BIRTHDAYS

THANK YOU

I am so appreciative of all the cards and prayers. I am blessed to have such a wonderful church family!

Thank you, Helen Lowey

Thanks to all our church friends and family for the thoughtful expressions of sympathy following the death of our mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend, Mary Ellen Hasenmyer.

The church grounds and Garden Room looked beautiful and the funeral dinner was appreciated.

Sincerely, The Eggleston, Slaubaugh, and Hasenmyer families

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