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A Caring community of Faith

Women’s Ministries

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FUMC Service Center

Retro News

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Acts 4

Adult Methodists

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Summer Spiritual Formation August One-A-Chord Date Summer Preaching Schedule

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Let’s Read for a Year 6

“Youth Stuff” 7

Children’s Page 8

By the Numbers Lost and Found Choir Thanks

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Church and Publication Info 10

August Calendar 11

August Birthday and

Anniversary Calendar

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V O L U M E 5 4 I S S U E 8

The Friendly Visitor

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News

Back to school

Kristen, Annette and Paul Hoverman will give a summer music recital at First Church on Saturday, August 22 at 7:00 p.m. Kristen will be a senior at Bowl-ing Green State University and is a Flute Performance major with a minor in Business Entrepreneurship. This summer Kristen received a grant to write a research paper on music entrepreneurship and has been working in Ann Arbor, Michigan, while working on music for this recital. Paul is our Senior Choir Director at First Church, but also keeps active playing trumpet. He is a member of the Lima Symphony Orchestra and also plays in the Ohio Northern Faculty Brass Quintet. His wife, Annette will be accompany-ing Kristen and Paul on piano. She has a piano studio in Van Wert and is ac-tive accompanying throughout the region. Gloria Wendel will also assist Paul on organ. Music to be performed will include Claude Bolling’s Jazz Suite for flute and pi-ano as well as his Toot Suite for Trumpet, piano, bass and drums. Rod Srouffe of Van Wert and James Leaman of Lima will assist on bass and drums. Other music to be performed will include the Flor Peeter’s Sonata for trumpet and piano, and flute selections by Ibert and Enesco. The public is invited to attend.

The new year begins on January first, but for many families the end of August is the start of a new year too. “Back to school” is often a dreaded phrase to youngsters but a welcome one to parents, and retailers too. Younger students generally “move up” and older ones some-times “move out.” First Church wishes a blessing on all the teachers and students from preschool through college age. In our Sunday, August 23rd, worship services we will recognize and bless all the faculty and students from our public schools and our church education department. New Bibles will be presented to those affiliated with our

church who are going into the third grade. We hope you will be able to join us.

Dillon Staas, Senior Pastor

Hovermans to give music Recital

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A Caring Community of Faith Deaths: Doyl Poling July 12, 2009

Robert Games, Sr July 14, 2009

Margaret Shaffer

July 25, 2009

Wanda Zuber July 27, 2009

FLOWER CALENDAR FOR 2009

The Flower Calendar is on the church office door. Open Dates – August 2nd and 30, and Novem-ber 15. Just call the church office if you are interested in any of these dates.

(419-238-0631, ext. 0)

Thank you. Marilyn

HEALTH CONCERNS: Margie Armstrong, Baby Elijah, Adam Beckman, Diane Boley, Karen Carey, Eric Elefsen, Carol Gockley, Betsey Gordon, Dick Grabner, Sharon Har-ris, June Hickman, Mike Hiegel, Cloyd Hockenberry, Billie Krugh, Frank Leather-man, Mary McCammon, Barb McCullough, John Miller, Tom Miller, Joy Moore, Tyler Priest, Terry Putman, Rachel, Dixie Ricker, Lori Schaffner, Sandy Shepherd, Bud Stamper, Rebecca Strickler, Willie Thorn-ton, Louise Tingley, Jenny Tobias, Isaiah Turner, Sam and Shirley Vandivort, Tom Van Scyoc, Ben Verville.

MILITARY: Gina Garabedian, Jordan Nedderman (B Troop 2nd/107 /Cav, Camp Taji, APO AE 09378), Families of military who have been killed, POWS.

MISSIONARIES: Gaston & Jeanne Ntambo–Congo, Jose Luise Ramos and family, Ella Manken.

GLOBAL CONCERNS US, state governments; governments in Middle East, Africa, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Iran, Palestine, Africa, North Korea.

Long Term

Prayer List

The Prayer Team asks for your help in keeping

our list up-to-date. Contact Arla Allen or anyone on the Prayer

Team with your updates. Thank you!

Circle Meetings

Lydia Circle—August 11 -noon Devotions— Gloria Wendel Hostess—June Shriver Martha Ruth Circle—August19—1:30 p.m. Krout Sewing Circle—Interested in sewing lap quilts or other small projects, call Helen Huston at 238-5713

Volunteers Needed (Mark where you are willing to serve. Return slip in offering plate or in Susan’s office.)

Sunday Mornings this fall Ο Nursery—8, 9:15 or 10:45 (circle time) Ο Preschool Sunday school teacher—9:30 Ο Preschool Child care—10:45 Ο Uptown District Teacher for a month—9:30 Ο Wednesdays beginning September 16 Ο Mustard Seed Driver Ο Mustard Seed Greeter Ο Mustard Seed Small Group Leader/Teacher/Helper Name _____________________________

Phone _________________

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“In the 1959 Broadway production, The Sound of Music, the family von Trapp is bound together by a common love of music. After discussions with Deb and Kelsey Nedderman, it appears that a force bind-ing the family Nedderman is a common devotion to their church. “It might trace back to Lonnie’s mom,” suggested Deb. “Unless you were conta-gious, you went to church.” And so it was for the children Drew, Jordan, Colin, and Kelsey as they and their parents sus-tained a four-year record of perfect attendance at the First United Methodist Sunday School. But it does not stop with perfect attendance in SS classes. Drew is now 25 years old, recently engaged to marry, and working on his Masters Degree in phar-macy at Wright State University. Jordan, 23 years of age, is serving in Iraq, and Colin, age 21 is in school at Ball State University; all three served as ushers when in high school. They attended their own SS classes and helped in other classes when asked. They were active in the UMC Youth and participated in several mission trips, and could be found during Vacation Bible School pitching in where needed. Kelsey, who graduated in May from Crest-view High School and is headed for Owens Tech to study physical therapy, was especially enthused to tell the sleuth about Youth Group. We meet for Cell Group every Wednesday where we focus on real- life topics. Sunday evenings are a little more recrea-tional, but the meetings are always meaningful.” Kelsey recalls mission trips to Toronto and to West Virginia. “I saw God in the eyes of the homeless and the eyes of the poor children. When we offered food or when we spent time talking to them, there was a sparkle,” Kelsey mused.

by Al Arnold

Deb has served as Sunday School atten-dance secretary for several years. “I deliver the books to the classrooms, collect them, and record the attendance. I also count the money.” She has served as a substitute SS teacher, worked with Bible School, hosted Discovery Group, and traveled with the youth to missions in Chicago and West Vir-ginia. Lonnie is a member of the video team and has served on the Pre-School Board as well as on the Education Committee. “First Church feels like a family to us,” Deb added. “Our kids receive great sup-port from Dillon and Jon, as was the case with Jim Dunaway. Often church members congratulated the boys and Kelsey on their accomplishments and that means a lot to us.” The sleuth salutes a congregation that is like family and salutes a family like the Neddermans.

FUMC Service center

From the April 29, 1958 Friendly Visitor--- "Each year on the first day of May the dining room looks like a lovely flower garden as the Woman's Society presents for the general public their May Day Breakfast and Luncheon. Breakfast will be served from 7:00 to 10:00AM. Tickets are 60 cents, the menu is Fruit Juice, Bacon, Eggs, Hot Biscuits, Butter and Honey, & Coffee. Luncheon will be served from 11:00 AM to 1:00PM, the menu

is :Scalloped Chicken, Peas and Carrots, Hot Biscuits and Butter, Head Lettuce Salad, Cake-Ice Cream Roll, and Coffee. The cost Is $1.00 for adults, and 60 cents for children under 12." In the same issue was a notice of the annual Woman's Society General Meeting.--------------For which the meal will be prepared by the men of the Wesleyan Class. No menu was given, but the cost of the meal was fixed at $.90 One cannot even get the coffee for &.90 now!!!!!!!! Ah, well-----------David

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Hardworking teenager willing to babysit, paint, clean and any odd and end job available. Please contact Katie Thompson, 419-749-4205.

Hard working teenager willing to mow lawns, do outside work, wash windows or any other physical work. Please contact Jo Thompson, 419-749-4205

Homemade cards for any occasion. Contact Lisa Johnson at 419-238-0631. Lisa and Demond are also available to help anyone with chores or projects.

Lawn service—mowing, trimming, edging, debris removal, lawn rolling Call for free estimates Jason Kreischer 419-622-5591

Acts 4 Ministry classifieds

You have probably heard about the new Acts 4 Ministry at First Church. The fourth chapter of Acts tells how the early Christians were of “one heart and one soul.” When any of them were in need those who were able shared what they had to meet those needs. We are trying to match the needs and abilities at First Church and in our community. There is an Acts 4 “toolbox” located in the Jefferson Street lobby. You can write down your needs or abilities and slip them in the toolbox. You can also help by spreading the word about Acts 4. We are expanding the ministry by featuring Acts 4 Classified Ads in this and future newsletters and on our web site. Go to www.vanwertfirst.net and click on the Acts 4 toolbox. If you want your needs or abilities to be publicized just mark them “classified ad” when you drop them in the toolbox.

You contact the person individually to set up times, payment and job expectations. The church is simply offering a space to let you know of people who might help you. We are not responsible in any way for the work or contract you initiate. Contact Jana Thompson or Susan Mathew to submit an ad.

Adult Methodists

Jo Ann Castle at Bearcreek Farms Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Leave from Parsonage at 11:00 a.m. Cost $40.00—show, dinner and transportation Make payment at church office by August 3

Mark your calendar… Saturday morning (8—12)

September 19

More information to follow.

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Summer Spiritual Formation

Wednesday, 9:30 a.m. Women’s Bible Study will be starting a new 4 week study, August 5th in the Confer-ence Room. The last session on August 26th will be at 4 p.m. The title is “Are You Loving Well?” with Beth Moore. We all deal with people who are a joy to love and those who are difficult to love. This study is all video and discus-sion... No homework! A study of the book of “Daniel” will begin on Wednesday, September 2 at 4 p.m.

Thinking of a Bible Study or Small Group...check us out!

Sunday Mornings: A variety of classes for a variety of adults. 9:30 a.m.

Tuesdays—10:30 a.m. Prayer Group—Open to all who desire to pray for the church and those in need

Wednesdays—7:00 am “Breakfast For A Buck” men’s study. Meets in the dining hall. Open to all men.

8:00 a.m. Men’s study. Meets in the Con-ference Room. Studying Romans. Contact Roy Souders.

9:30 a.m. Women’s study. Open to all women. Contact Shirley Jarvis or Gloria Wendel.

7:00 p.m. 20 or Whatever Somethings We are currently using Rob Bell’s Nooma series for discussion. Open to anyone who desires to share life and discuss God’s Word. Meet in the Youth Lounge. Contact Jana for info.

6:00 p.m. Men’s Study led by Bob Spath at the church

7:30 p.m. High School Student Cell Group at Jon Exman’s. Wednesdays begin-ning August 19. Come any Wednesday you can.

Thursdays—8:00 a.m. Women’s Study. We are studying Phillip Yancey’s The Jesus I Never Knew. Ends August 12th.

Worship in the Park with One-A-Chord

August 9 9:15 a.m.

Fountain Park

Bring lawn chairs and enjoy a wonderful morning worship

and praise music.

Be sure to check out the prayer nooks around the church. There are a vari-ety of prayer cards at each station for you to take and use at home. What’s a prayer card? It’s a card that has verses to help with prayer on a vari-ety of topics. You will see marriage, family, military

families, to do list, and broken relationships. They are helpful when you want to pray, but just don’t have the words. Check it out!

August 2 Dillon – 8 & 9:15 Bob Scheidt—10:45 August 9 Dillon – 9:15 & 10:45 Jon – 8 August 16 Dillon – 8 & 10:45 Jon – 9:15

August 23 Dillon – 8 & 9:15 Jon – 10:45 August 30 Dillon – 8 & 10:45 Jon – 9:15

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Let’s Read For A Year!

So what have you noticed about the readings? What is your perception of the Bible as you read the entire book? I would love to hear your comments. If you feel like sharing, please either e-mail me your thoughts (jthompson@wcoil.com) or write me a note. Personally, I’ve struggled staying up with the readings. But I am overwhelmed by how often God reaches out to us in as many ways as possible. God is good….all the time. Please share your thoughts!

August  Reading  Done! 1  1 Corinthians 14:26‐40  2 Kings 9  Jonah 4  2  1 Corinthians 15:1‐34  2 Kings 10  Micah 1  3  1 Corinthians 15:35‐58  2 Kings 11  Micah 2  4  1 Corinthians 16  2 Kings 12‐13  Micah 3  5  2 Corinthians 1:1‐2:4  2 Kings 14  Micah 4:1‐5:1  6  2 Corinthians 2:5‐3:18  2 Kings 15‐16  Micah 5:2‐15  7  2 Corinthians 4:1‐5:10  2 Kings 17  Micah 6  8  2 Corinthians 5:11‐6:13  2 Kings 18  Micah 7  9  2 Corinthians 6:14‐7:16  2 Kings 19  Nahum 1  10  2 Corinthians 8  2 Kings 20‐21  Nahum 2  11  2 Corinthians 9  2 Kings 22:1‐23:35  Nahum 3  12  2 Corinthians 10  2 Kings 23:36‐24:20  Habakkuk 1  13  2 Corinthians 11  2 Kings 25  Habakkuk 2  14  2 Corinthians 12  1 Chronicles 1‐2  Habakkuk 3  15  2 Corinthians 13  1 Chronicles 3‐4  Zephaniah 1  16  John 1:1‐18  1 Chronicles 5‐6  Zephaniah 2  17  John 1:19‐34  1 Chronicles 7‐8  Zephaniah 3  18  John 1:35‐51  1 Chronicles 9  Haggai 1:1‐2:23  19  John 2  1 Chronicles 10‐11  Zechariah 1  20  John 3  1 Chronicles 12  Zechariah 2  21  John 3:22‐36  1 Chronicles 13‐14  Zechariah 3  22  John 4:1‐26  1 Chronicles 15:1‐16:6  Zechariah 4  23  John 4:27‐42  1 Chronicles 16:7‐43  Zechariah 5  24  John 4:43‐54  1 Chronicles 17  Zechariah 6  25  John 5:1‐18  1 Chronicles 18‐19  Zechariah 7  26  John 5:19‐47  1 Chronicles 20:1‐22:1  Zechariah 8  27  John 6:1‐21  1 Chronicles 22:2‐23:32  Zechariah 9  28  John 6:22‐59  1 Chronicles 24  Zechariah 10  29  John 6:60‐71  1 Chronicles 25‐26  Zechariah 11  30  John 7:1‐24  1 Chronicles 27‐28  Zechariah 12  31  John 7:25‐52  1 Chronicles 29  Zechariah 13 

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Youth Group info and updates for August Teens, Parents and Everyone else, Howdy Everybody!  Summer is almost over!  I can hardly believe it.  In the summer everyone needs a little break and the youth program takes one to recharge and get ready for the year.  It begins in July and ends this month on August 16th.   It gives us all some time to spend with our families, mine included! Summer is such an important time for the youth.  They learn so many things and Ichthus is a big part of that.  I wanted to again just say thank you to all of you for the things you do to support the youth.  I got so many responses from the teenager’s thank you’s last month…I decided to list them here again…just in case you missed them.  So here are some thank you notes and also their thoughts on Ichthus!   Dear Church Family,    On behalf of First UMC Youth, I just wanted to send out a thank you to all the church members that supported us in sending us to Ichthus this past month.  As many of you know, its a music festival for Christian teenagers where we camp out, and you can go to concerts (whatever kind of music you like there is a Concert  J).  However, in our youth group it is so much more than that.  By giving us food, money, prayers, and support many had the chance to have a life changing experience with God.  We also all got to build up a nice tolerance to cold showers, port‐a‐pottys, rain, and no sleep.  Anyways, I know we all had a good time and again I would just like to thank you all for helping us to finally get there.  It was an awesome trip! 

Sincerely,  Beth Howell, Senior, FUMC Youth 

 Dear Church Family,         I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for all of the support and prayers that were made to make this Ichthus trip possible for the youth. With your help we were able to have 40 people on this trip. The church was very helpful with getting us sup‐plies from the Ichthus Board which made things easier on all of us. Also, the church supported some youth who could not pay their own way to go, that way anyone who wanted to go would be able to go on this amazing experience.        For me personally this trip was very different from my first Ichthus experience. On this year’s trip I had many reasons to be thankful. For me this trip was not only about the concerts, getting away from Ohio, and hanging with friends, but about giving my testimony and getting a Purity Ring while both of my parents were there. I truly believe that with Jon as our leader there is no way that you can go on a trip like this with him and not get something out of it.    Normally Ichthus has a main focus topic that Jon bases our group’s thoughts on but this year they had their 40th anniversary so they had no topic for him to follow. Leaving Jon to choose a topic, he chose love. Love was a very tough topic for many of us, but it opened a door to a deeper understanding of love. The bible verse for this topic was Philippians 1:9…”so this is my prayer that your love will flourish and that you will not only love much but well.”    Thank you for giving us the help and support we needed to make this trip possible. This experience is so amazing and allows a person a better understand of themselves, God, and their peers that surround them.  

With love, Kellie Mace, Senior, FUMC Youth 

“Youth Stuff” Summer Youth Group Opportunities each week:

End of Summer and Fall Youth Group Opportunities each week: ***Note the time change back to Fall Schedule*** JR High Youth Group is on Sundays in the Youth Room 5:00‐6:30 SR High Youth Group Opportunities: Sundays in the Youth Room 7:00-9:00pm Cell Group Wednesdays at the Exmans (440 South Avenue) 7:30‐9:00pm. Youth Program Summer Break Hey everyone needs a little break and the youth program will take one to recharge and get ready for the year during this time period. It is a time for all of us to spend a little time with our families, mine included! So have a good break and we will catch back up at the end of August! July 15-August 16 No Youth or Cell Group--Summer Break! August  19  Cell Group August 23  Regular Youth Schedule…Back to Fall Times! August 26  Cell Group August 30 Regular Youth Schedule…Back to Fall Times! ***Note…There will be an End of Summer Cedar Point trip! Time is TBA so watch your mail!

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Children’s Page

Care to have some fun, keep your family communicating every night, and grow in your understanding of yourself and God? Try this

simple five-step process for the next six weeks and see if it doesn’t help!

Care to experience this in your home?

Come and learn how to with us on Sunday Mornings in August

Families welcome

August Theme: Into The Promised Land

Joshua, Ruth, Elijah

Weekly Offering

The offering collected in the summer quarter will be used

toward the Capital Fund.

Meet in the Starlight Theater

August 2 Nursery infants—2 8:00—Julie Burenga 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—Butlers Preschoolers—Scott and Samantha Farmer

August 9 Nursery infants—2 8:00—Amy Koontz and daughters 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—Mitch and Brooke Gearhart Preschoolers—Ruth Ann and Bruce Dowler

August 16 Nursery Infants—2 8:00—Ann Adam 9:15—Smelsers 10:45—Jeff and Amy Tomlinson Preschoolers—Eric and Melody McCracken

August 23 Nursery infants—2 8:00—Jayme Bohyer 9:15—Smelsers 10:45— Michele and Hannah McCleery Preschoolers—Michael and Maureen Murral August 30 Nursery infants—2 8:00—Kelly and Shad Foster 9:15—Smelsers 10:45— Mark and Tonia Verville Preschoolers—Matt and Judy Krites

Child Care Schedule

Registrations are being accepted for 2009-2010 school year at First Church Preschool. Classes offered are: 3 year olds Monday and Wednesday, 8:30—11 a.m. or Tuesday and Thursday, 8:30—11 a.m. 4 and 5 year olds Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30—11 a.m. Optional Wednesday class, 8:30—11 a.m. Pre-kindergarten Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 8:30—11 a.m. or Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 12:15—2:30 p.m. Optional Wednesday class, 8:30—11 Children must be the appropriate age by August 1. Call 419-238-0631, ext. 1

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By the Numbers 06/28/09 Offering for week $ 5,497.50 Building Campaign 2,531.00 Worship 8:00 – 87 9:15 - 51 10:45 – 201 Sunday School -71 Childcare - 13

07/05/09 Offering for week $12,787.26 Building Campaign 8,260.67 Worship 8:00 - 80 9:15 – 30 10:45- 172 Sunday School - 69 Childcare - 21

07/12/09 Offering for week $6,242.75 Building Campaign 4,289.00 Worship 8:00–102 9:15– in the park–53 10:45 – 148 Sunday School - 66 Childcare – 8

07/19/09 Offering for week $ 6,405.66 Building Campaign 1,901.00 Worship 8:00 - 101 9:15- 44 10:45 - 177 Sunday School – 69 Childcare – 10 07/26/09 Offering for week $ 5780.00 Building Campaign 2409.00 Worship 8:00 - 101 9:15– 28 10:45—158 Sunday School – 67 Childcare – 12 EcoPhones $11.95

$548,807.00 OPERATING BUDGET

FOR 2009

$ 29,338.20 Operating receipts for June $ 230,143.94 Operating receipts for the year $ 44,423.34 Operating expenses for June $ 258,178.49 Operating expenses for the year $ 28,034.55 Shortage of giving to cover expenses $ 31,444.33 Capital Campaign receipts for June $ 124,224.63 Capital Campaign receipts for the year $ 842,425.10 Mortgage Balance as of July 1, 2009 Now finish the work, so that your eager willingness to do it

may be matched by your completion of it, according to your means. For if the willingness is there, the gift is

acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.

2 Corinthians 8:11-12

Check out the list of items found. They can be retrieved in the church office:

• Child’s light blue earmuffs • White ladies glove—right hand • Black glove—left hand • Pair of ladies navy gloves—size large • 2 pairs sun glasses • Black umbrella—small folding • Revlon nail clippers • Verizon cell phone charger • Clear glass magnifier • Pie/cake server found in the park • Plastic water bottle • Book, “Little Bible Ministry”—inscribed from Kenny • Three earrings one each—Onyx, plain gold, plain silver • Girls cloth carryall containing: Barbie doll, Barbie doodle

etcher and pen, and book “Pop Princess” • Hair untangling comb

The officers of the Senior Choir would like to thank all who gen-erously donated pies, pop, cookies and their time for a suc-cessful social at the recent con-cert in the park. Also thanks to all who patronized the food

stand that evening. Lisa Dunn, Anita Zuber, Deb Germann and Barb Mills

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Church and Publication Info

Dillon Staas, Senior Pastor Ex 2 dstaas@wcoil.com Jon Exman, Assoc. & youth pastor jexman@wcoil.com Ex. 306 Paul Miller, Visitation pastor Ex 6

Susan Mathew, Director of Education Ex 4 smathew@wcoil.com Marilyn Bebout, office manager/secretary Ex 0 firstchurch@wcoil.com Jana Thompson, Spiritual Formation Dir. Ex 5 jthompson@wcoil.com Gloria Wendel, worship coordinator/organist gwendel@wcoil.com Paul Hoverman, chancel choir director aphoverman@juno.com Juanita Hotmire, preschool administrator jhotmire@wcoil.com Ex. 1 David Leiendecker, superintendent of building Jason Kreischer, custodian

Contact us:

Mailing address: 113 W. Central Avenue Van Wert, OH 45891

Email address: firstchurch@wcoil.com

Phone number: 419-238-0631 Fax number: 419-238-3608

Office Hours: M—F, 8:30—4:30

Saturday hours: 7:30—11:00 a.m.

www.vanwertfirst.net

Sunday Schedule

8:00 a.m.—Blended Service Nursery open

9:15 a.m.—Contemporary Service Nursery open

9:30 a.m.—Sunday school 2 year olds—adults

Nursery open

10:45 a.m.—Traditional Service Nursery open

August Greeters: Barb and Allan Mills Arlene and Mel Hurless Mike and Deb Germann Tom and Sharon Witten Linda Mechling Anita Zuber Head Usher: tba Sound: Kent Smelser, Fred Pond, Ron Allison, Kyle Wendel, Bob Sowers Powerpoint: Katie Smelser, Jim and Val Weber, Ron Allison Television production: Dave Thompson, Ron Allison, Lonnie Nedderman, Ric Kelly, Jack Boley, Beth Howell, Jo Thompson, Bob Sowers, Kurt Massillo, Jacob Brake Praise Band: Dillon Staas, Cheri Oechsle, David Mills, Diane Thompson, Kelly Mace, Susan Burchfield, Noelle Bartz, Jacob Brake

The newsletter is published each month at First United Methodist Church

in Van Wert, Ohio by Susan Mathew

Editor smathew@wcoil.com

Upcoming issues & deadline dates:

Deadline Publication Date September August 17 August 26 October September 21 September 30 November October19 October 28

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