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Epworth TowerEpworth United Methodist Church | 4855 W. Central Ave. | Toledo, OH 43615Church Phone: 419.531.4236 | Church Fax: 419.531.7487Website: www.epworth.com | E-mail: [email protected]
July 16 2014
Bring your own chairs and/or blankets to sit on. And don’t forget a few dollars for the cake walk!
SUNDAY, JULY 20 - 4:00 to 6:00 PM
Wesley Grounds
Epworth United Methodist Church’s Annual
BLOCK PARTY
Hot dogs, watermelon, popcorn, and snow cones!Games and water fun provided by the recreation committee
(kids - bring swim suits and towels).Music by Hearts Afire.
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FURNITURE MINISTRYPICKUP DATES: July 19, 26 and August 2, 9, 16, 23
ARRANGE A DONATION PICKUP: Call 567.694.3710 or e-mail [email protected].
VOLUNTEER: Sign up on the Opportunities Page or e-mail [email protected].
Items Needed: COMFORTERS and BLANKETS (Twin/Full/Queen)!! Also, needed are beds,
kitchen table and chair sets, and pots and pans.
2014 STATISTICS JUNE YTDPieces of Furniture Gifted 78 330
Families Served 13 56
Adults 15 76
Children 16 84
VOLUNTEER NEEDED FOR SELECTION SATURDAY COORDINATION The Epworth Furniture Ministry is in need of a willing person to coordinate our volunteer line up for Selection Saturday weekends. Basic computer skills are needed to receive and send e-mails. This job will involve calling recruits as needed. All of the work would be done from home with no need to be at the warehouse.
If you are interested, please contact Barbara Gatchel at (personal information removed) or sign up on the Opportunities Page.
July 2014 WHAT’S INSIDE?...........
4 THANKS & BLESSINGS + Congratulations + Sympathies + Coffee Meetings with Pastor Doug
5 EDUCATION + CDO & ECEC Openings (see page 9)
6 HEALTH MINISTRIES + Soaring Summer Temperatures + Facilitators Needed + Summer Blood Drive
7 LOOKING FORWARD TO FALL + Fall Adult Mission Team + 10 Building Blocks for a Solid Family + New Member & Spiritual Gifts Classes + What is Financial Peace University? + Future Care Classes + Listen: Praying in a Noisy World
8 WEST OHIO CONFERENCE + Democratic Republic of the Congo Trip
9 REPORTS & FINANCIALS + Trustee Activity + Treasurer’s Report
10-11 GET INVOLVED + Summer Help in the Kingdom + Tuesday Morning Bible Study + Memory Care at Epworth + Body Recall + + Friends in Faith Bunco/Book Club + Adult Singles
Backpage S.W.A.T. ACTIVITIES
On Monday, August 4, the contents of the church’s lost and found bin will be donated to the Friendly Center Garage Sale. If you’d like to stop by and look for something you’ve lost, our office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
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WEEKLY ELECTRONIC NEWSLETTERTo sign up for the electronic weekly and monthly newsletters, e-mail Caryn at [email protected] with “Electronic Newsletter” in the subject line.
If you’d like to be informed about obituary notifications, please e-mail with “Obituary Notifications” in the subject line.
MONTHLY ACTIVITIES CALENDARHard copies are available at the kiosk in the Narthex and in the Church office. The electronic version is available at www.epworth.com.
4855 W. Central Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43615www.epworth.com | 419.531.4236
August Tower Deadline: July 28E-mail articles to [email protected]
DR. DOUG DAMRON, Senior [email protected]
REV. KEITH LUKE, Associate [email protected]
REV. MARILYNN SCHROEDER, Pastor of [email protected]
CECIL BAUGHMAN, Director of [email protected]
KYLE FOLGER, Contemporary Worship Leader and Audio/Visual Technician
DANA JAMGOCHIAN, Director of Christian Education
RUTH ANN JOHNSON, Associate Director of Christian Education
MARY ROESTI, Education Assistant and Drama Coordinator
FLORINE MCCAIN, Director of Early Childhood Education Center
BOB KNOWLES, Director of Student [email protected]
CHUCK CAMPOS, Associate Director of Student Ministries
BETH IRWIN, Director of Health Ministries/Parish Visitor/Communication
MARLA KELSEY, Administrative Secretary [email protected]
JANE BUECHE, Financial [email protected]
NANCY FERNANDEZ, Program [email protected]
CARYN MCDERMOTT, [email protected]
LES BELAND, Facility Maintenance [email protected]
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SUNDAY WORSHIP SERVICES8:30 BLENDEDA mix of traditional and contemporary styles, with Holy Communion served every week. Also available during this hour: Nursery, Toddler, and Preschool Childcare and Adult Sunday School.
9:45 TRADITIONALSteeped in the warm-hearted Methodist tradition featuring choral and organ music. Also available during this hour: Nursery, Toddler, and Preschool Childcare and Sunday School Classes for K-6, Jr. and Sr. High, and Adults.
11:00 CONTEMPORARYFast-paced and using visuals to illustrate the Bible-based sermons, this service features our praise band, Hearts Afire. Also available during this hour: Nursery, Toddler, and Preschool Childcare and W.O.W. (Worship Our Way - a children’s worship experience) for K-6.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESPreschool, Elementary, and Adult classes at 9:45 and 11:00 AM
Youth classes at 9:45 AM, 6:00 and 7:30 PM
Nursery and toddler care during all services.
MISSIONTo make disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world.
VISIONOur Vision is that 10 years from now, Epworth United Methodist Church will:
• Be consistently focused on significantly reaching, connecting, and discipling people in the greater Toledo area who do not have a church home.
• Be one of the most effective churches in the Greater Toledo area in this ministry with a focus on younger adults, youth, and children.
• Be continuing a significant ministry of discipling middle aged and older adults, as well.
• Have over half of the worshipping congregation under 45 years of age.
Epworth offers ongoing parenting classes and family activities. We have an awareness and support for people with special needs and their families.
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THANKS! !ON BEHALF OF THE DAMRON FAMILY,we would like to thank our new Epworth family for the extravagant welcome we have received. We thank you for the cards, the meals, the welcome reception catered by Chef Les and the warm expressions of congratulations. We would also like to thank Jim Rhollans and the Staff Parish Relations Committee for giving leadership to our coffee meetings with Epworth’s members and friends set to begin at the end of the July. We have been overwhelmed by your hospitality. Thank you again!PASTOR DOUG, KIM, WES, AND CLAY
DEAR EPWORTH FRIENDS,Thank you so much for all the wonderful gifts, cards, notes, and e-mails wishing us well in our new appointment. We are so grateful for the lovely reception and the meals as we packed and prepared for the move.
We are so grateful for the beautiful Matthew Paskiet, ocean inspired hand-blown glass sculpture. It will be a treasured piece to always remind us of our eight years at Epworth.
We were simply overwhelmed with the very generous Love Gift. Thank you all so very much.
Our lives have been touched by Epworth UMC in so many ways. May the Lord bless you as you continue to be a vital witness for Jesus Christ as the flagship church of the Maumee Watershed District of the United Methodist Church. SINCERELY, BOB, MARY BETH, AND KATE THOMAS
THANK YOU!Deborah Circle sends our huge thanks to Epworth for donations and support! At our June meeting we lovingly created luminaries to support the fight against cancer. The Little Debbies of Epworth team generated $850, which was then given to the American Cancer Society at the Relay For Life of Greater Lucas County event on Friday, June 20.DEBORAH CIRCLE
Got Thanks?If you’d like to send a thank you to be printed in the next issue of the Tower, send an e-mail to [email protected] along with your thank you note.
Sympathies RECENT DEATHS.........................................................................................• DICK & KATIE BROWN on the passing of their son, Brad Brown, on Monday, June 16.
• BILL PARKER on the passing of his wife, Gene Parker, on Sunday, June 22.
• KAY HITCHNER on the passing of her husband, Curt Hitchner, on Wednesday, June 25.
• GREG THOMAS on the passing of his wife, Sharon Thomas, on Saturday, June 28.
• BOB & MARILYN HOUSH on the passing of their son, Jeff Housh, on Friday, July 4.
THANKS & BLESSINGS
PHOTO: DEBORAH CIRCLE (L TO R)PAM CHRISTENSEN, LONNA MIKESELL, KAREN KNIGHT, DEBBIE KELLER, BECKY FIKE, KIM DELK, AND RUTH ANN JOHNSON
PHOTO: LUMINARIES CREATED BY DEBORAH CIRCLE
FLORAL ARRANGEMENTSFOR SUNDAY WORSHIP
We need your help, Epworth friends, as our Flower Fund is getting low!
If you would like to honor or memorialize a loved one, you may contribute to the Epworth Floral Fund, and your commemoration will be listed in the Sunday Reminders.
Please contact Nancy at 419.531.4236 or [email protected] if you are interested.
COFFEE MEETINGS WITHPASTOR DOUG DAMRON
Beginning at the end of July and through October, our Staff Parish Relations Committee will be facilitating a series of coffee meetings in the Lounge, or church member’s home, to allow the congregation to meet with and get to know Pastor Doug and for him to get to know our congregation.
We encourage all members to attend one of these meetings.
Signup are located in the Cloister on Sundays. If you would like to attend a meeting but are unable to sign up on Sundays, e-mail Marla ([email protected]) in the church office.
If you would like to host a meeting in your home, or if you need childcare, please indicate that at the time of signup.
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EDUCATION
NURSERY & TODDLER• Childcare is available at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 in the nursery
• Sing-n-Worship at 8:30, 9:45, and 11:00 in Room 101 - We have moved across the hall to a larger room. Now we have plenty of space to learn and play and grow. Our toddlers learn from lessons geared to two year olds, which let them know how much we love them and how much God loves them.
PRE-SCHOOL• Play-N-Worship at 9:45 in Rooms 112 & 114 - Preschool children ages 3-5 (not yet in kindergarten) are invited
to join us. Each month the children will explore a new Bible Point through stories, songs, and play. The children will also memorize a Bible verse, learn an action prayer, and collect a Pennies for Jesus offering to buy children’s Bibles to send with our mission teams.
• For the summer, the preschool children will join W.O.W. (Worship Our Way) at 11:00 in Room 114 with the elementary children. Each week, the children will learn about God’s love through age-appropriate lessons packed with hands-on learning through praise, worship, and prayer.
ELEMENTARY• Children, Grades K-5 at 9:45 in Room 205, “The Oasis” - This summer we will Caravan across the desert
with Moses and the Israelites with “WILDERNESS ESCAPE: Where God Guides and Provides”. Each week we will experience wilderness crafts, Bible stories, or games, as we learn Bible points throughout the summer.
• Sixth Grade S.L.A.M. at 9:45 - This summer, we will be meeting with Junior High in Room 003.
• Youth Donuts and the Bible at 9:45 - Junior High in Room 003 at the far end of the Family Life Center; Senior High in Room 215.
• Children, Grades K-3 at 11:00 WOW (Worship Our Way) in Room 205 - For the summer, this class will meet with the preschoolers in Room 114, directly following the Pastor’s Children’s Moment. Each week the children will learn about God’s love through age-appropriate lessons packed with hands-on learning through praise, worship, and prayer.
• Children, Grade 4 and up at 11:00 (“B’Tween Me & God”) in Room 205, “The Oasis” - We invite kids grade 4 and up to join us in the sanctuary and worship. Sit together with a group of friends or join your family. Ask an usher for the special green “B’Tween Me & God” bulletin inserts created just for you each week. These sheets are filled with questions and insights to help engage you in worship. Remember, there are no right or wrong answers, and you don’t even need to turn these in to anyone at the end of the day because worship is B’Tween you and God!
ADULT• Adult Bible Study at 9:45 in Room 214 - Join us as we discuss Adam Hamilton’s book (and DVD) Making Sense of
the Bible. You’ll be invited into a deeper appreciation of the Bible so that you might hear God speak through it and find its words to be life-changing and life-giving. We’ll consider questions such as, How and when was the Bible written? Who decided which books made it into the scriptures and why? How literally must we read it? And, Is the Bible ever wrong? Bring a friend.
• Friends in Faith at 9:45 in Room 213 - Come study with us as we study Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman. This is a DVD series of six 30-minute lessons of cinematic story telling. This one-of-a-kind small group study examines what it means to deny oneself and truly follow Jesus.
• Coffee and Conversation at 9:45 in Room 020 - Please join us as we discuss Faithlinks, which is how to apply our United Methodist beliefs to current faith issues and world events. Each week we will discuss a different topic.
• Bible Study at 9:45 in the Library (lower level by Central Avenue door) - We are studying Kyle Idleman’s riveting new book, Gods at War. Please join us as we learn how seekers, non-Christians, and life-long Christians alike will all be moved to grow their relationship with Christ.
• Sermon Notes at 11:00 in Room 214 - Through the summer, we will share thoughts and discussions relating to the morning sermon. We use the scripture and pastoral message as the basis of the discussion and build in personal experiences in helping each other grow in our faith. We would like to invite those of you looking for spiritual enrichment and fellowship to stop in and give us a try. In the fall, we will start a study on the “Sermon on the Mount” (Beatitudes) and invite those interested to mark your calendars as a reminder to join us. Facilitator: Tony FaberEp
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SOARING SUMMER TEMPERATURES REQUIRE WISDOM
Epworth Health MinistriesEveryone promised that after The Winter That Wouldn’t End, we would not complain about summer heat. But all complaints aside, the high temps of summer should be treated with respect and wisdom.
Pets, young children, and adults over 65 can be susceptible to heat-related illnesses such as heat stroke and heat exhaustion. According to NOAA, extreme heat kills on average 650 people in the US – more than tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, lightning, and other weather events combined. Here are a few basic precautions that can be taken:
• Keep an eye on weather advisories. NOAA issues “excessive heat warnings” if weather conditions are life-threatening. “Heat advisories” are issued when weather can cause significant discomfort and, for vulnerable populations, could become life-threatening.
• Plan ahead. If you haven’t already, have your air conditioning serviced. It’s best not to rely on electric fans for cooling during periods of high heat and humidity. If your home isn’t air conditioned, plan to spend time in public places that are air conditioned, such as the public library, the mall, or the museum.
• Drink plenty of water and other nonalcoholic fluids. Don’t wait until you are thirsty. Also, if you can’t get to the beach or swimming pool, take a cool shower or bath to reduce body temperatures.
• Eat light, easy-to-digest foods.
• Wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing.
• Do NOT leave anyone in the car for any reason for any length of time. In a car with a dark dashboard or seats, temperatures can soar to 180 to 200 degrees in a matter of minutes!
Know the warning signs of heat-related illnesses:
• Heat Cramps: painful spasms, usually in the legs or abdomen; heavy sweating. Give sips of water. If nausea occurs, discontinue water consumption, and if the individual has fluid restrictions (such as dialysis patients), consult with a doctor. Light pressure or massage can help alleviate the cramping.
• Heat Exhaustion: symptoms include heavy sweating, weakness, skin that is cool, pale, and clammy. Pulse may be weak and there may be dizziness, fainting, and nausea, but body temperature may still be normal. If you suspect someone has heat exhaustion, move them out of the sun, and into air conditioning, if possible. Cool compresses can help. If vomiting occurs, seek medical attention.
• Heat Stroke: high body temperature (106 degrees or more), rapid and strong pulse, skin may be hot and dry, and the patient may experience confusion or an altered mental state. Heat stroke is very serious and requires medical attention. Do
not give fluids. Use cool compresses and loosen clothing, and keep victim in a cool environment until medical help arrives.
It’s always best to exercise caution in high temperatures and humidity. If you plan to do yard work, do it early in the morning or in the evening when it’s cooler. Remember to check on neighbors who have chronic health conditions or limited mobility.
FACILITATOR NEEDED FOR LOW VISION/MACULAR DEGENERATION SUPPORT GROUPFor several years, Epworth has hosted a Low Vision/Macular Degeneration Support Group that is open to the community. The meetings take place on the second Monday of the month at 2:00 PM. If it is in your heart to serve the visually impaired and provide a social, supportive environment for their needs, contact Beth Irwin, Director of Health Ministries, at [email protected] or 419.531.4236 for further details. The group is on hiatus until September, and Beth will be glad to get you oriented and assist with planning upcoming meetings.
HEALTH MINISTRIES
SUMMER BLOOD DRIVE
COMING IN AUGUST!
Mark your calendar for the next American Red Cross Blood Drive on Saturday, August 30 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center!
This blood drive is part of the Six Super Saturdays of Service, and we welcome not only blood donors of all types, but also volunteers to check in donors and manage the canteen.
If you last donated on or before July 6, you can donate on August 30. Everyone presenting to donate will receive a mason jar tumbler and a $10 discount coupon for Cedar Point!
You can register to donate by contacting Beth Irwin at 419.531.4236 at [email protected] or by visiting redcrossblood.org and entering sponsor code EPWORTHUMC.
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FALL ADULT MISSION TEAM TO GOOD WORKS, INC.Epworth’s Adult Mission Team needs your Helping Hands to touch the lives of vulnerable, often voiceless people in Appalachia Monday, September 29 to Saturday, October 4.
Please join the adult work team now being formed to assist Good Works, Inc., an excellent Christian organization bringing dignity, hope, and community to those struggling with issues of poverty and homelessness in rural Athens, Ohio.
You will connect with nice folks as you work on various projects involving home maintenance or more advanced work depending on team skills. A variety of skilled and unskilled talents are needed.
Your smile, interaction, and helping hands are the primary gifts needed. At the end of the week, the Epworth team will provide and serve a public meal to about 150 persons from this community.
For details, please contact Bob and Marilyn Town at (personal information removed).
10 BUILDING BLOCKSFOR A SOLID FAMILY
What does a solid family look like? Thursdays beginning September 11 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Jeff and Mary Roesti will lead this class covering the essential ingredients for creating a healthy home filled with joy, peace, and love for God and each other. Watch for more details in the next Tower.
NEW MEMBER & SPIRITUAL GIFTS
CLASSESThe next New Member Class wll be on Sunday, September 21 at 11:00 a.m.
The Spiritual Gifts classes will follow beginning Tuesday, September 30 (evenings) or Wednesday, October 1 (mornings) for 3 weeks. Watch for more details in the next Tower.
We all need a plan for our money. Financial Peace University (FPU) is that plan! It teaches God’s ways of handling money. Through video teaching, class discussions, and interactive small group activities, FPU presents biblical, practical steps to get from where you are to where you’ve dreamed you could be. This plan will show you how to get rid of debt, manage your money, spend and save wisely, and much more! Beginning Tuesday, September 23 at 6:30 p.m. and continuing for 9 weeks. Watch for more details in the next Tower.
FUTURE CARE CLASSESFacing end of life for someone you love can be eased by knowing what to expect and what questions to ask. Medical, legal, and spiritual professionals will guide this interactive approach to learning, based on research in each field. Classes will begin Wednesday, October 1 for 6 weeks. Watch for more details in the next Tower.
LISTEN: PRAYING IN A NOISY WORLD
Bishop Rueben Job makes a place for us where learning to listen through prayer is safe, inviting, encouraging, and supported. He assures us that learning to listen to God through prayer is a life-long experience that begins and ends with God. Psalms 33:6-9. This is a journey of prayer and study, using a video, and study guide.
Led by Tami Norris and Penny McCartney. Thursdays beginning October 2 from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. for 6 weeks. Watch for more details
LOOKING FORWARD TO FALL
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the Cessna Caravan, flies to and from over seventy grass airstrips located throughout North Katanga. Wings of the Morning brings not only physical health, but also spiritual vitality to even the farthest reaches of North Katanga.
NORTH KATANGA CONFERENCE: The West Ohio Conference partners with the North Katanga Conference in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, supporting orphanages, agricultural training, church construction, health initiatives, education, microenterprise, and pastoral training.
KAMINA CHILDREN’S HOME: In one of the poorest countries in the world, the DR Congo, hundreds of children become orphaned every day due to disease and poverty. These children have a precarious future unless others extend hope and care. The United Methodist Church in North Katanga seeks to redeem each child living at the Kamina Children’s Home - shaping and supporting them to be leaders of villages and the Church.
WEST OHIO CONFERENCE
GASTON NTAMBO: Gaston lived with people here at Epworth UMC while he was in college in the Toledo area. It was during this time that he found his passion to be a pilot and received his training. He later returned with his wife, Jeanne, to be certified as a mechanic. Gaston and Jeanne, and their five children, serve
as commissioned missionaries in the UMC. Gaston is pilot of the Cessna Caravan that Epworth UMC raised over $50,000 toward in 2012, along with over $2 million raised by the West Ohio Conference as a whole, to help purchase and deliver in 2013.
WINGS OF THE MORNING: Wings of the Morning is an aviation ministry of The United Methodist Church (UMC) and is under the care and supervision of the General Board of Global Ministries. This ministry is based in Lubumbashi, the second largest city in the DRC. Gaston Ntambo, who pilots
EPWORTH MEMBERS VISITING THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGOIn August (3-18), Pastor Keith Luke, Sheri Luke, and John Bachelor will be a part of a West Ohio Conference team of twelve traveling to the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The goals of the trip are to visit with Gaston Ntambo and his family, to visit Wings of the Morning aviation ministry, to visit churches in the North Katanga Conference, to continue a budding relationship with the Kamina Children’s Home, and to participate in a training event for the churches in the region held at the Kamina Children’s Home.
Please be in prayer for this team of twelve as they prepare and then make this trip to continue the important long-term relationships established through the past couple of decades.
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REPORTS & FINANCIALS
2014 EPWORTH TRUSTEE ACTIVITYThe Trustees manage church assets and handle related fiduciary duties. We also contract for a variety of services and coordinate (when appropriate) needed interactions between contractors and the Epworth Staff. All Trustees are involved in planning and approving projects. On occasion, individual Trustees also manage contractor performance.
2014 Trustee Projects include:
1. Improvements to Security options in our Early Childhood Education Center,
2. Repairing winter damage at our Valleyview entrance and also power-washing and sealing the new walking surface,
3. Repairing, resurfacing and restriping our North Parking Lot,
4. Relocation of the Audio/Visual Control Center in our sanctuary,
5. Enabling the purchase of new round and rectangular tables,
6. Managing selected landscape activities, and
7. Contracting for needed roof repairs.
Based on available resources, we may also address a limited number of Lounge improvements and other work to minimize rain water damage to our building. In addition, agreements with Toledo Building Services, Foreman Irrigation, Dunbar Mechanical, and Church Mutual Insurance have or will likely be updated this year.
Trustee Projects are planned and scheduled to avoid conflict with Epworth Programs. If conflict is noted, the Trustees and Staff work jointly to make any needed Project or Program adjustments. The Trustees recognize and appreciate the continuing support of the Congregation.
John Ingersoll, TRUSTEE CHAIRMAN
2014 EPWORTH TREASURER’S REPORTJULY 2014: Receipts from pledges, contributions, offerings, and all other revenue sources was $295 better than budget. Expenses from programs, operating, personnel, outreach, missions, and apportionments were $24,335 greater than budget. As a result, Epworth’s income over expense for the first six months of 2014 was $24,040 worse than budgeted as shown in the table below.
JANUARY - JUNE 2014 RECEIPTS BUDGET ACTUAL VARIANCE +/(-) (Pledges, Contributions, $702,616 $702,911 $295 Offerings, etc.)
EXPENSES (Programs, Operating, Personnel, $722,799 $747,134 $(24,335) Outreach, Missions, Apportionments, etc.)
NET INCOME OVER EXPENSE $(20,183) $(44,223) $(24,040)
For the first 6 months of 2014, our revenues are on track with our budget. However, our expenses were very negatively impacted by energy and snow removal costs as a result of the severe winter we experienced and account for the variance shown above. Giving during the summer months sometimes dips due to our members’ summer vacation travel resulting in reduced availability of cash needed for routine church operating expenses. If you are travelling, please remember to send your pledge as normal.
Results of our financial performance for the nine months of the year will be published in the October Tower. As always, please feel free to contact me, if you have any questions.
Peter Machin, TREASURER
CHILDREN’S DAY OUT JOB OPENINGChildren’s Day Out (CD0) is seeking adult staff for the coming school year, Monday through Friday mornings. Background checks, references, and trainings are required.
This program is supervised playcare for two and three year olds. If you are interested in these paid positions, please contact Dana in the Education office at 419.531.4236 or [email protected].
EPWORTH EARLY CHILDHOODEDUCATION CENTER (ECEC) JOB OPENING Epworth ECEC has an opening for a preschool teacher for three afternoons a week. Please contact Florine McCain at 419.531.4236 or [email protected] if you are interested in learning more about the position.
Also, there are a few spaces available in the afternoon sessions which meet from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. A child must be age three by September 30 and potty trained to attend the program. Contact the preschool at 419.531.7632 if you desire more information.
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Need a good reason to volunteer for the Six Super Saturdays of Service besides fun, fellowship, and a free shirt? How about this?
“Give, and it will be given to you. Good measure – pressed down, shaken together, running over – will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use, it will
be measured back to you.” – Luke 6:38
If you’ve never volunteered for the Six Super Saturdays, then you are missing an opportunity to not only be the hands and feet of Christ in the community, but you are missing a chance to be doubly-blessed in return with joy, new friendships, and amazing insights.
Signups will be available soon both in the Narthex and online at www.epworth.com. There are plenty of opportunities for people of all ages from no-sew blankets and baking cookies for the Kairos Prison Ministry, to partnering with Toledo Campus Ministries and Cass Community Services. Super Saturdays run August 23 through September 27.
GET INVOLVED
MEMORY CARE AT EPWORTHHave you found yourself in the midst of a journey with a loved one that you wish you weren’t taking---a journey as partners in the management of mental decline? Maybe your caring partnership has a diagnosis or maybe not. But you are concerned and anxious about what you will be dealing with. You can find help and support here at Epworth.
Our Dementia Caregivers Support Group has been meeting over six months, and we invite you to join us, if even for one meeting. We study the literature for best practices and for poor practices. Yes, there are some approaches to be avoided, and they are not necessarily obvious.
More importantly, we are a forum for sharing experiences and providing personal support to one another. You are a partner in this care process, and you share with your care partner in obtaining the information and help you need now and may need in the future as you continue on this journey together.
The Epworth Dementia Caregivers Support Group meets every third Saturday from 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM in the church lounge. Please join us. We need you, and you may find that you need us as well. Please contact facilitator Debbie Bradford for more information at (personal information removed).
SUMMER BODY RECALL PLUSYou planned to be more active this summer -- how is that working out? If you want and need more regular movement in your life, come try summer Body Recall Plus for two weeks in July (7/14 and 7/21) and help meet your goal. Sign up by calling Pam Christensen (personal information removed) or on the Opportunities Page.
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TUESDAY MORNING BIBLE STUDYWe will be meeting the 2nd Tuesday of the month continuing through the summer. We will discuss
various topics. There is no advanced preparation required, so please join us whenever it fits your schedule.
SUMMER HELP IN THE KINGDOM If you only have one Sunday or two to help in our Sunday school classes, why not try helping in the summer? We have several dates for you to team teach classes in both elementary and preschool at 9:45 and 11:00.
If you would like to have some fun with our AWESOME kids, sign up on the Opportunities Page, and we will get in touch with you. Lessons are all planned for you, and supplies are ready and waiting. It couldn’t be easier!
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FRIENDS IN FAITHSUNDAY SCHOOLJoin us for Sunday School in Room 213. We meet every Sunday morning in Room 213 at 9:45. Check the Sunday Morning Education Section for information about our current study. New members or visitors are welcome at any time.
BUNCOOnce every month the Friends in Faith women gather at one of our homes for an evening of fellowship, food and Bunco. The hostess of the month provides the main course and everyone else is asked to bring a side dish, appetizer or dessert to share. We start at 6:30 PM. The next opportunities to join us are:
• WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 at Linda Coon’s house (personal information removed). RSVP to Linda at (personal information removed).
• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17 at Martha Kreuz’s house (personal information removed). RSVP to Martha at (personal information removed).
Please bring a donation of a hygiene product (lotion, soap, shampoo, conditioner, etc.) or socks, scarves, gloves, aspirin, etc. for S.T.A.R.S. These items will be used to help support young girls and families who have been affected by human trafficking.
BOOK CLUBEveryone is welcome to join us for the Book Club. We serve up lively discussion and dessert with every meeting beginning at 7:00 PM! The next opportunities to join us are:
• TUESDAY, JULY 22 - We will discuss Monuments Men by Robert Miedsel and will meet at Linda Coon’s house (personal information removed). RSVP to Linda at (personal information removed).
• TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 - We will discuss Subliminal by Leonard Mldoinow and will meet at Linda Coon’s house (personal information removed). RSVP to Linda at (personal information removed).
• TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 - We will discuss So Much to Live For: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Living On by Epworth’s own Jennifer Church and will meet in the Epworth Lounge. Jennifer will be present at our discussion to give us even more insights to her work. RSVP to Ronnie Gorsuch at (personal information removed).
LUNCH BUNCH meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month at 12:00 noon at the designated restaurant for that month. August 12th’s location is El Camino Real (2500 W Sylvania Avenue, Toledo). RSVP to Sue Hartman (personal information removed) or sign up on the Opportunities Page.
COFFEE & SUCH has been suspended at least during the summer due to lack of participation. It will resume in the fall if there is sufficient interest.
FRIDAY MONTHLY MEETINGS meet the 3rd Friday of the month at 6:30 PM. July 18th’s location will be at Nancy Hauer’s house (personal information removed). If your last name begins with A-H, please bring a dessert; I-R, please bring an appetizer; S-Z, please bring a fruit dish. The program will be presented by Sherrie Clay, and you won’t want to miss it.
We thank Ruth Rittichier for the great program, “Living in a Complaint Free World”. If you missed it and want a copy of the hand-out, please contact Linda Coon (personal information removed) or sign up on the Opportunities Page.
VOLUNTEERS NEEDEDWe need program volunteers for SEPTEMBER, NOVEMBER and DECEMBER. You may also volunteer to host a meeting. Contact Linda Coon (personal information removed) or sign up on the Opportunities Page.
Adult singles ages 30+ are invited to participate. You do not have to be a member of Epworth to join in the Christian Fellowship, meet new friends, and enrich your Christian journey while helping those in need through our outreach projects.
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Questions about Epworth Student Ministries? Contact Bob Knowles [email protected] or 419.509.2353 or Chuck Campos at [email protected] or 419.902.2263.
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THURSDAY, JULY 24 SWAT at Cedar Point Day - see info sheet for details
TUESDAY, JULY 29 6:00 to 8:00 PM – Pool Party at the Anderson residence - see website for details
SATURDAY, AUGUST 2 TO Confirmation 2014 Final Retreat at Camp Michindoh - see info sheet for detailsSUNDAY, AUGUST 3
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 6 Incoming 7th Graders Dinner at Epworth
THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Confirmation 2015 Dinner with Informational Dinner
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 SWAT Fall Kickoff at Sportway Fun Center on Angola Road