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Worship Ministries ................................................. pg 3

Missions Focus ................................................... pgs 5-6

Trustees Notice/SPRC Invitation ..................... pg 6

Our Graduates ................................................ pgs 10-11

Quilts of Valor Presentation ............................. pg 12

Pastor’s Corner ................................................... pg 2

Attendance/Finance/E-mails ......................... pg 4

Children’s Ministries ......................................... pg 7

Red Cross Blood Drive ...................................... pg 7

Senior’s Luncheon/Preschool Notes ............ pg 9

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Rev. Edward J. Preston Cell Phone #: 932-2337

E-mail: [email protected]

Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ!

As I compose my last pastors page for Mt Nittany church, I want to thank you all for the last

seven years of ministry that we have shared. There have been joys and sorrows, difficult times

and celebrations. We have shared bread and cup, celebrated in the waters of baptism, welcomed

the newborn Christ Child and celebrated the risen Lord!

As Donna and I have walked through some very difficult times of illness and loss over the past

several years, we have received your prayerful support and some very tasty meals for which

we are very grateful. It has truly been a privilege to walk with you as we serve Jesus Christ

together.

Just to be clear, I need to say that although I’m just up the road I will not be returning for

funerals, weddings, baptisms or Bar Mitzvahs. All of these are the responsibility of your new

pastor effective July 1. We will look forward to exchanging Christmas cards and the like with

many of you, but while friendships and hockey rivalries remain I will no longer be available for

pastoral conversations.

So what to say in parting? Well, how about this; walk together into God’s future with hope.

Don’t let fear determine your course. It has been said that anything we do as the church which

can be done without God’s help probably isn’t God’s will. Walk with courage into your journey

of ministry with Pastor Chris, trusting God to guide and sustain you as you share Jesus with the

world. God never promised an easy walk, but did promise to be on it with us.

May the peace of Christ be with you all!

Pastor Ed

SPRC invites everyone to join together for a Farewell luncheon following the 10:30 morning worship service, on

Sunday, June 9th. Luncheon will be a picnic theme.

Banquet Committee will provide items for sandwiches and

everyone else is asked to bring a covered dish to share

buffet style. There will be a time of sharing. There will

also be a basket for your cards and well wishes.

9th

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AUDIO MINISTRIES TEAM

Jun 2 9:00 Lisa Narehood & David;

Emily Gregory, Video

10:30 Leonard Tressler; Bonnie Spotts

Jun 9 9:00 Rick & Dawn Edmiston;

Thomas Delahoy, VIdeo

10:30 Nick Beebe

Jun 16 9:00 A V A I L A B L E

Emily Gregory; Video

10:30 Bill & Joann Voigt

Jun 23 9:00 Rick & Dawn Edmiston;

Emily Gregory, Video

10:30 Leonard Tressler; Nick Beebe

Jun 30 9:00 Shawn Kopp; Karen Bryan;

Dave Spotts, Video

10:30 Bill & Joann Voigt

GREETERS

Jun 2 9:00 Judi Yohn & Michelle

10:30 Barb Gotwalt; Thelma Andrews

Jun 9 9:00 Shirley Reichard

10:30 Scott & Rhonda Spears

Jun 16 9:00 Beverly Hickey; Molly Gurskey

10:30 Pat Bailey

Jun 23 9:00 Vernon & Barb Crawford

10:30 Georgie Hillard & Jenny

Jun 30 9:00 Lee & Ellen Copper

10:30 Nancy Yarnell

MONEY COUNTERS

June 2 Lynn & Charlie DuBois;

Tom Kline; Ginny Prisk

June 9 Cathy & John Rideout;

Pat Weaver; Christine McCann

June 16 Tom Kline; Ginny Prisk;

Lee Copper

June 23 Chris McCann; Denise Mullins;

Lee Copper

June 30 Tom Kline; Ginny Prisk;

John & Louisa Shawver

USHERS - 9:00 am

June 2 Cathy Rideout; Lorna Yoder;

Barb & Vernon Crawford

June 9 Frank Vongehr; Ellen Copper

Richard & Mary Dunkle

June 16 Tom Eckenroth; Shirley Reichard

Robert & Patricia Kidder

June 23 Frank Vongehr; Cathy Rideout;

MaryJane Johnson; Barb Derzak

June 30 Dave & Bonnie Spotts;

John & Louisa Shawver

USHERS - 10:30 am

June 2 Rhonda & Scott Spears;

Lori Williams; Scott Williams

June 9 Rik Harris; David Panko;

Francie Brown; Scott Williams

June 16 Rhonda & Scott Spears;

Tom Kline; Scott Williams

June 23 Rik Harris; Francie Brown;

Cody Steele; Scott Williams

June 30 Francie Brown; Tom Kline;

Cody Steele; Scott Williams

LITURGISTS

Jun 2 9:00 Andrea Grazzini

10:30 Scott Metzger

Jun 9 9:00 Lynn DuBois

10:30 BJ Wurst

Jun 16 9:00 Barbara Derzak

10:30 Emily Gregory

Jun 23 9:00 Bob Kidder

10:30 Christine McCann

Jun 30 9:00 A V A I L A B L E

10:30 Brenda Peters

WORSHIP SLIDES

June 2 Dawn Edmiston

June 9 Emily Gregory

June 16 Andrea Grazzini

June 23 Dawn Edmiston

June 30 Emily Gregory

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January—April 2019

DATE 9:00 AM 10:30 AM

Apr 28

May 5

May 12

Mothers Day

May 19

Pentecost

May 26

Memorial Day

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of printing

General Fund Income $194,406.89

General Fund Expenses $189,766.03

Capital Improvement Income $52,924.80

Campital Improvement Expenses $49,271.80

Missions Income $14,897.00

Missions Expenses $13,868.00

CHURCH STAFF & VOLUNTEERS w/ E-mail Address

Lead Pastor Rev. Edward J Preston

Email: [email protected]

Cell: 932-2337

Banquet Chair Wendy Franklin


Children’s Ed Coordinator Donna Preston

Email [email protected]

Cell: 932-3673

Church Council Chair Robert Jones


Church Secretary Karin Garner


Church Treasurer Amy Williams

Email [email protected]

Finance Chair Pat Weaver


IT Director Jeremy Hill


Lay Leader Patty DeCapria


Music Ministry James Beatty


Nursery Staff Mary Johnston


SPRC Chair Patty DeCapria


Trustee Chair Dave Spotts


MISSIONS GIVING 2019

January $2,612.50

February $5,369.00

March $2,851.50

April $4,064.00

> Conf. Benevolent Shares 50.00

> Habitat for Humanity 1,010.00

> Mission Central 810.00

> Native Amer. Ministries 80.00

> UMHome for Children 1,140.00

> UMCOR (1 Grt. Hr) 126.00

> Veterans Multi-Ser. Center 798.00

> Wesley Campus Ministries 50.00

Grand Total To Date $14,897.00

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June 2 . . . The Mommy Shoppe exists to provide affordable clothing for chil-

dren and to encourage families to reach their full potential. In exchange for 5 hours of volunteer work per year, families that work with the Mommy Shoppe can re-ceive 1 free bag of clothing per child, per month. Clothing baby items are also avail-able to families at reduced prices. Volunteer work sessions are held every week on Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm and every Thursday from 11-2 & 7-9 pm, so consider spending some time help-ing sort and tag clothing. Volunteers create the life of the shoppe and are always welcome.

June 9 . . . OUR BENEVOLENT SHARES help support the entire mission of the

Susquehanna Conference UMC. Shares are used for administrative needs and the nu-merous ministries that the Conference oversees. Camp Penn, Green Hills, Mount Ash-bury and Wesley Forest are the camp retreats that the Conference maintains. The Conference is also directly involved with 14 other ministries such as Mission Central,

The Neighborhood Center, Walk to Emmaus, Mission u and The Center. You can learn more about the Sus-quehanna Conference UMC at https://susumc.org

June 16 . . . MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS “People with mental problems are our neighbors. They are members of our congre-gations, members of our families; they are everywhere in this country. If we ignore their cries for help, we will be continuing to participate in the anguish from which those cries for help come. A problem of this magnitude will not go away. Because it will not go away, and because of our spiritual commitments, we are compelled to take action” (Rosalynn Carter). Our faith communities can be an important part of the recovery process through education, support and by helping individuals and families feel part of a caring community. Keep abreast of mental health activities in our own community through the Jana Marie Founda-tion: https://janamariefoundation.org engage

June 23 . . . GREENE HILLS CAMP has been offering a variety of sum-

mer church camp programs for over 50 years. However, many aspects of camp and the reasons why we do them haven’t changed over the years. Church camp experiences can be powerful, transformative, and foundation-

al for people of all ages and walks of life. There’s something about camp that has the power to break down barriers and allows us to connect with each other in a community setting filled with love, grace, and learning from God’s Word. Like all the camping and re-treat centers of the Central Pennsylvania Conference of the United Methodist Church, has a rich history of blessing the lives of men, women, youth, and children with a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. You can learn more about Camp Greene Hills, including their summer camp programs and the availability of camping for your group or family, at http://www.susumcamps.org/

J. Cody Steele, Missions Coordinator 933-7929

https://susumc.org/

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June 30 . . . MT. NITTANY PRESCHOOL — Although our church community

has made the difficult decision to close the preschool at the end of this school year, we want to continue to show our support of this outreach as it provides its final services to the community. For years, the preschool has been a place that offers safe, loving and nurturing services for children ages 2 years through pre-kindergarten in the State College, PA and surrounding areas. The Mt Nittany UMC Preschool, has provided caring, friendly and experienced teachers provide a developmentally appropriate, theme-based curriculum that enables children to develop to their fullest potential. We wish all of these staff wonderful things thank them for the time that they have spent helping children socialize with their peers, build self-esteem and work within classroom structure while forming pre-kindergarten and kinder-garten skills within a positive environment through exploration, discovery, creativity and achievement. We also want to thank all of you who have provided and continue to provide your financial support as we prepare for the future.

NOTE FROM THE TRUSTEES . . .Dave Spotts, Chairman

PLEASE CLEAN UP: FLC/KITCHEN … Whenever one of our

outside groups or renters prepare and/or serve food within the

Church facility, they are expected to sweep the floors and clean

all of their used surfaced areas. We must all keep mindful that we currently have

part-time custodial employees and there is only certain days/week where the

Church is scheduled to be cleaned. In order to leave a clean environment for the

next facility user and to better address re-occurring ant and rodent issues, the Trus-

tees ask that all of our internal Church groups clean up after food is prepared and/

or served. Immediately taking out the bag(s) of food garbage to the dumpster

would also be beneficial towards pest and odor control. We thank you for your con-

sideration concerning this matter.

Please join us for Farewell fellowship with

Pastor Ed and Donna on Sunday, June 9

following 2nd service. Please plan to bring a

covered dish to share along with your thoughts,

memories, and kind wishes for Pastor Ed and

Donna as they continue on their journey in ser-

vice to the Lord. Cards are welcome. More information will be printed

in the church bulletin as it becomes available. Please direct any ques-

tions to Patty DeCapria.

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Children’s Christian Education ...Donna Preston, Coordinator 932-3673

Kidz Klub News

June 2nd will be our final Kidz Klub. 6:00-7:15. We will be doing some of Miss Donna’s

favorite experiments. It should be a night of fun. Wear old clothes!

Kidz Choir and Bell Choir

We will be playing in both services on June 9th. It will be the first

time the Kidz bell Choir will play in worship.

VBS-July 21-25, 6:00-8:30pm Register now!

We still could use a few adults and youth to help with VBS. Please let Donna Know that

you would love to help -ASAP

To the children and their parents,

It has been my honor and privilege to work with such a great group of families over the last seven years. When I feel down about things going on in the world, I see the love and kindness in the children’s hearts and am reminded there is so much good in the world. As a group we have tried new things together like going to the police crime lab., filling Christmas child and Jarod boxes, and trying our hands at cooking, magic and science (not everything worked out as we planned). We learned more about God’s love and many stories in the Bible. Together we learned how to play the bells, which made me so excited. I know your energy and desire to explore the world can frustrate adults at times. But never lose that inquisitive mind. Always keep learning and learning more about God and His wonderful world. I will truly miss you all. I am sure I will run into many of you at community children’s activities. I will also get to see you grow through your parents FB pages. You will be in my prayers. Thank You so much for letting me to share with you over these seven years. With all my love

Miss Donna

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE

Mt. Nittany U.M.C.

Monday - June 10th

1:00 to 5:30 pm

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Saturday 6/1 12:00 pm .................................................. Eagle Scout Ceremony (S & FLC)

SUNDAY 6/2 Communion Sunday

9:00 & 10:30 AM ......................................................MORNING WORSHIP

9:00 AM ...................................................................... Christian Education

6:00 pm .................................................................. KidZ Klub (last session)

Monday 6/3 All Day .......................................................................... Church Office Closed

9:30 am .............................................................................................. Quilters

Tuesday 6/4 7:00 pm ........................................................... Boy Scouts Troop #367 (FLC)

Wednesday 6/5 9:00 am ................................................ Preschool Graduation REHEARSAL

Thursday 6/6 6:00 pm ................................................... Preschool Graduation Ceremonies

Friday 6/7 8:00 am .......................................................... Preschool Teachers Work-Day

SUNDAY 6/9 Pentecost Sunday



12:15 pm ................................................ Pastor Farewell Fellowship (FLC)

Monday 6/10 1:00 to 5:30 pm ................................................ Red Cross Blood Drive (FLC)

Tuesday 6/11 6:00 pm ........................................................................ S P R C Meeting (BR)

6:00 pm ................................................................... Trustees Meeting (MNR)

7:00 pm .......................................................................... Finance Meeting (B)

7:00 pm ...................................................................... Boy Scouts #367 (FLC)

Wednesday 6/12 12 noon ......................................................... Senior Adults Luncheon (FLC)

Friday 6/14 1:00 PM .................................................... JULY-AUG. Newsletter Deadline

SUNDAY 6/16 Trinity Sunday/ Father’s Day



Tuesday 6/18 7:00 pm .................................................. Boy Scouts Troop #367 (FLC)

SUNDAY 6/23 9:00 & 10:30 AM ......................................................MORNING WORSHIP


Tuesday 6/25 7:00 pm ........................................................... Church Council Meeting (BR)

SUNDAY 6/30 9:00 & 10:30 AM ......................................................MORNING WORSHIP


It is not the size of a man, but the size of His heart that matters…

… Evander Holyfield

3-time World Champion, Boxing

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MT NITTANY PRESCHOOL NOTES— Emily Gregory, Director (814) 234-3938

The last few months have quickly gone by in part because the preschool has been so very

busy. May events included lots of birthday celebrations. (May is a very good month!!) We

had fiscal monitoring from the state agency, STARS, which we passed with no problems. The state came to

review our immunization records. We had our All School Picnic at Sunset Park. The PreK students had

their trip in a “real” school bus to Lemont Elementary. They visited a kindergarten class, got to experience

how to do school lunch, outside recess, and meet Dr. Dishong, a former colleague of mine. The 3 year old

class had Transportation Day. The staff set up a “road” with a car wash, McDonalds, garage, etc . The chil-

dren brought their bikes and scooters from home to transport them through their “town”. The 2 year olds

learned about weather, animal homes, and generally how play together. They love coming to school.

PreK will be having a graduation ceremony to end the year . They are prepar ing for this milestone

event, which will be June 6th at 6:00pm.

Then the education wing will fall silent after many, many years. This has truly been a rewarding experience

for me, to see how much of an impact this program has had on so many lives. The church was so fortunate

to continue the A+ program Bonnie Spotts developed. As people heard of our closing, I received many,

many regrets from community members, past families, agencies that provide extra support to some of our

students, state agencies such as STARS and Department of Human Services. Their sentiment was always,

this was one of their favorite sites because it provided such a rich experience for children. The past 3 ½

years have been hard work, but I am very glad the Lord guided me to contribute to the continuance of this

fabulous program. But I feel He is telling me He has something else in mind. Not sure what that will be,

but I know His guidance will be in it.

On a more humorous note, I have been enriched with cascading water events, from broken pipes, water

softeners, hot water heaters, becoming well acquainted with the shop vac. I have frozen due to mysterious

thermostat issues. I have sweltered when the sun shines continually through my windows. I know how to

change paper towels, toilet paper, soap dispensers. I have plunged many a toilet, removed weeds from

undesirable playground areas, answered to “mom” from unrelated children, learned that some regulations

are just plain goofy, ordered various “baby” bugs to watch them mature and repopulate our environment,

learned how to cancel school when we have no electricity as well as when the weather does not cooperate.

I could go on and on. Yes, I have been enriched in many ways!

Thank you for all your prayers and support. Emily

SENIOR ADULT LUNCHEON — Mark your calendar for Wednesday,

June 12th for the Senior Adult Luncheon. We will be honoring Pastor Ed

and Donna before they move on in their journey. It will be Potluck so plan

on bringing a dish to share, anything of your choice. The meat, drink and

place settings will be provided. Be sure to sign up on the sheet in the nar-

thex so that I know how much food to purchase.

The August Senior Adult Luncheon (scheduled for Aug. 14th) will be the

same format. It will be a time of fellowship and to welcome our new pastor, Christopher Pas-

sante. Again bring a dish to share with all. A sign-up sheet will be available closer to the

time of the event. If you have any questions concerning these luncheons, contact BJ Wurst

@ 238-7529 or E-mail: [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]

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CHRISTIAN BEEBE . . . Son of James & Kimmie Beebe of State College; Grandson

of Don Boller; Graduating from Penn State University with a Bachelor’s degree in

General Music Studies, with dual minors in Music Technology, and Arts Entrepreneur-

ship. Part of the Mt. Nittany Church family for over 12 years, active in VBS, Commu-

nity Dinners, Missions, and Music Ministry, especially birthing and maintaining Leader-

ship of “Thrive”, the church Praise Band. Highlight of school was “Essence of Joy”,

traveling with the group and seeing some amazing and beautiful cathedrals. Future

plans are to move to Nashville TN to continue music making, and obtain employment

in the music industry. I wish to thank this church family for being welcoming and sup-

porting me with my many music endeavors that has been a part of this church.

RYAN BOUCHER . . . is graduating from Hiram G. Andrews Center with a degree

in Networking Telecommunications Technology. He is the son of Rick Boucher of

State College, and Jennifer Kielar Miller of Honesdale. He was actively involved in

youth group, and helped at many football dinners during his 27yrs at Mt. Nittany

UMC. During his school years, he enjoyed the trips to PNC Park, and the Steelers

Training Camp, and singing karaoke. His future plans are to return to Penn State

Altoona Campus to get a bachelor’s degree in Rail Transportation Engineering, and to

dream of a job with Amtrak or the Deutsche Bahn, the German Nat’l Railway System.

JULIE EDMISTON . . . daughter of Ron and Evelyn Edmiston of State College. She

is graduating from State College Area High School. For the past 18 yrs. she has been

part of the Mt. Nittany Church family, helping with football suppers, The Giving

Garden, and youth group. She received the award for outstanding senior in sports

therapy and exercise program at the school. She was also given an opportunity to

become a teacher’s assistant for one of her favorite classes. She hopes to attain a doc-

torate in physical therapy and become a successful physical therapist with a specialty in

hand therapy. I am so thankful to have been blessed with such an amazing and sup-

portive church family.

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EMILY KELLY . . . State College Are High School graduate is the daughter of William

& Karen Kelly of State College, the granddaughter of John & Louisa Shawver, all part

of the Mt. Nittany Church Family. She has been involved in Young Life, Dance Team,

and work at CEEL (an after-school program for elementary schools). She has excelled

in the top 10% of her class at State High, and was able to take a class at the

hospital/work in a lab at Penn State. Future plans include attending the University of

Pittsburgh to study Nutrition in a 5-year Masters program. Thanks to everyone who

supported me along the way, love and appreciate you all.

WILLIAM NATHAN SANTOS . . . Graduating from the Pennsylvania College of

Technology with a degree in A.A.S Heavy Construction Equipment Technology, is the

son of Susan and Will Santos and grandson of Nathan Hartwig all of State College. He

has been part of MNUMC all his life assisting often with VBS activities. His confirma-

tion class with Pastor Howard Woodruff and Rick Edmiston made an impact on his life

as a young man. His time of operating the heavy equipment at school was definitely

a highlight of school days. His hopes are to be employed in a job with heavy equip-

ment and eventually running his own excavating company. I want to thank my family

for all their support during my years and a special thanks to Kimmie Beebe for always

making me smile, and to Pastor Howard for being a great pastor and mentor to me.

And thank you Patty DeCapria for always thinking of me and sending me college care

packages and cards from the church.

BRAEDEN CODY STEELE . . . Son of Jessica and

Jonathan “Cody” Steele of State College is graduating

from State College Area High School. He has been

part of the church family for the past 7 years, and has

been actively involved in two different missions trips

offered by the church. His missions trip to Erie in 2018

made a definite impact on him, and changed his views

of God. His many friendships along the way and

enjoying good times with all of his comrades has made

special memories of high school years. After grad-

uation he plans to take a “gap” year. He is happy to

be part of this church.

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Our Mission and Vision

Our Mission

Nurture all in the

journey to be disciples of Jesus Christ

Our Vision

To be a welcoming

and inclusive family meeting spiritual and physical needs of all

through teaching,

witnessing, service

and missions.

www.mtnittanyumc.org Ph. (814) 237-3549

E-Mail: [email protected]

QUILTS OF VALOR SERVICE RECOGNIZES

FOUR VETERANS

On April 28, 2019 at the 9:00am service, the Happy Valley

Quilts of Valor group was pleased to present Nathan Hartwig,

John Daly, Sr., Richard Dunkle, and Thomas Eckenroth with

Quilts of Valor. The mission of the Quilts of Valor Founda-

tion is to cover service personal with comforting quilts of Valor. The mission of the Happy

Valley Quilts of Valor group follows the quidelines as quoted in a letter from our state direc-

tor: “We believe all men and women who put on a uniform and swore an oath to do whatever

they were called upon to do in order to protect and defend our country is worthy of a Quilt of

Valor. “

Happy Valley Quilts of Valor hardily supports this state-

ment and proudly presented these Veterans with their

quilts, gratitude and many thanks for their service of our

country. The speaker during the service was the Carolyn

Foust, founder of the local group. Presenters were group

members John and Cathy Rideout and Sally Ripka.

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