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@ Family Life Center - 702 Ambrose Drive, Delphos, Ohio

Church Phone # 419-692-0651 Emergency Phone # 419-236-4692

Church email: info@delphostrinity.org Pastor email: richrakay@gmail.com

website: delphostrinity.org

“A faith family nurturing all in Christ - trusting God - going into the world.”

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Toes in the sand, a cold drink in hand,

looking out over the water, with loved

ones nearby…

(I’m sure others will be there as well)

That’s my plan for summer vacation. What about yours?

Maybe its hiking trails in a national park, going fishing, visiting some quaint

little town, sitting by the pool, or just being inside in the air conditioning

curled up with a good book. Whatever your plan, I hope you have one. Our

bodies and minds need rest and renewal after periods of work and exhaustion.

Sometimes the benefit of vacation isn’t that we slow down, but our minds and

bodies are focused on other things. The normal routine is put aside and some-

how that refreshes us. I’ve come home from many vacations so tired that I

needed to get back to work to recover! However, I’m always refreshed by

time away. Not because I don’t like what I do, but because being away pro-

vides some distance so that when I pick up the task again it is fresh.

Just remember as you go through the summer, your faith is just as vital then as

any other time. If you are away from home, check out a church in the area.

You’ll be encouraged by the Body of Christ worshipping in another place and

may even find an idea you can put to use here at Trinity when you return. If

you in the home area, be sure to connect with one of our services – even if it’s

not your normal one. Yes, the Lord is all around us and we can worship Him

anywhere – I’ve heard God’s name almost everywhere. The problem is we

usually don’t worship Him when we are out and about. And, even if we do,

we aren’t growing as His follower if we neglect interacting with His people in

the Body of Christ.

On a different note, summer is the perfect time to invite someone over to talk

about faith and life while you sit by fire ring or sip iced tea. Even just build-

ing that relationship with a neighbor or acquaintance will make future faith

conversations possible. If this stretches you too much at your own house, in-

vite someone to the church picnic on July 22nd. You might just build a bridge

of faith for someone to walk across.

God Bless You All!

Pastor Rich

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July Ushers: August Ushers:

Need Volunteers Need Volunteers

Liturgists:

(8:00) (11:00)

July 2 Jan Miller Becky Strayer

July 9 Dan Bastian Rick Miller

July 16 Kathy Stewart Sally Kiggins

July 23 Dan Grice Lisa Harlan

July 30 Jan Miller

Aug 6 Dan Bastian Becky Strayer

Aug 13 Kathy Stewart Rick Miller

Aug 20 Dan Grice Sally Kiggins

Aug 27 Jan Miller Lisa Harlan

July Communion Stewards:

Joyce Myers (8:00)

Diana Mullen (11:00)

August Communion Stewards:

Becky Jones (8:00)

Julie Kiggins (11:00)

Acolytes:

(8:00) (11:00)

July 2 Elyse North Sophia Pimpas

July 9 Tyler Dellinger Gwen Teman

July 16 Caden Carder Eli Kill

July 23 Emma Kill Trent Teman

July 30 Katie Knepper Macy Poling

Aug 6 Trent Teman Eli Kill

Aug 13 Sophia Pimpas Katie Knepper

Aug 20 Macy Poling Gwen Teman

Aug 27 Tyler Dellinger Elyse North

July Altar Committee:

Kristen Ulm

August Altar Committee:

Nedra Macwhinney & Stacie McGue

July Card Ministry:

Carl Miller

August Card Ministry:

Joyce Myers

Audio/Visual

John Jones (8:00) Clay Erman (11:00)

Worship Assistants Traditional Service

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Needed!!

The Trustees are looking for someone who would be inter-

ested in working up, grading, and leveling the ground at the

FLC. This will be in preparation for planting grass seed in the

area not yet planted. If interested please call Doug Ditto at 419

-303-2787, or Bill Wiechart at 419-302-8408.

Praise Service

Worship Coordinator: Roger Arroyo

Worship Leader: Josh Vasquez

Ushers/Greeters: Jim Fisher/April Burkhart

Communion Steward: Pastor Rich

Audio Visual Techs: Luke Burkhart/Dave Bullock/Jason Ditto

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July Radio Ministry

We thank those who sponsored the radio ministry for the

month of July.

July 23 - Jodye & Dan Grice in celebration their 35th

wedding anniversary.

Radio Sponsors Needed There are still dates open for you to sponsor the Radio Broadcasts.

The cost is $45.

Dates available:

July 2nd, 9th, 16th, 30th

August 27th

September 10th, 24th

October 1st, 15th,

November 5th, 19th

December 17th, 24th, 31st

December 24th Christmas Eve Live Broadcast

News & Updates

What: Trinity UMC Family Picnic

Where: 2150 Shenk Road, Elida OH 45807

(Mike & Becky Binkley’s home)

When: Saturday, July 22nd, 1-6PM

(We will eat about 2 PM, rain or shine)

Who: Church family, friends, and

guests. All are invited!

Why: Just to have fun and visit with our whole

church family!

What to bring:

A side dish to share. Hotdogs, hamburgers, pop, and water will be

provided. There are plenty of plugs to keep things hot, if you want

to cook. Cold sides, chips, and dessert are always welcome too!

Clothes for the occasion. There will be volleyball, corn hole, kayaking

and swimming in the pond. Remember to bring a towel! There is a

play set for the little ones and plenty of shade for those that just

want to sit and visit.

A lawn chair. If you have one, bring it along. If not, there are folding

chairs and picnic tables.

A friend. This is the perfect opportunity to invite someone who has yet

to experience the joy of having a church family.

Please RSVP to the church office, so we can plan for adequate food. Call

419-692-0651 or email info@delphostrinity.org.

A Fresh Look!

The upstairs nursery has been

thoroughly cleaned, repainted, and

restocked with equipment and

toys. If you haven’t visited the

nursery lately, please do! (Special

thanks to Pam & Jim Vincent, Perry Wiltsie, Teresa Gilden, and others for

all your work.) This is one way we let our young families know how much

they mean to us. During the summer months, parents are free to use the

room to quiet a fussy child – a speaker in the room allows you to lis-

ten to the service in the sanctuary. September to May, the nursery is

staffed by volunteers during the 11am service.

August Radio Ministry We thank those who sponsored the radio ministry

for the month of August.

Aug 6 - Earl & Marge Morris in loving memory

of their son, Scott Morris.

Aug 13 - Jack & Dian Staup in loving memory of our parents Bill &

Margaret Broaddus and Ralph & Marie Staup

Aug 20 - Keith & Sally Kiggins in celebration of their 60th

wedding anniversary.

Radio Ministry

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October 22nd, is still available if you would

like to grace the altar with flowers See the sign-

up chart on the table in fellowship hall.

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News & Updates

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The church office summer hours will be

8:00 am-12 noon, Monday thru Friday from

July 20th through August 16th.

While secretary, Carol Higbea, is on

vacation, Becky Binkley or Jeannine Nolan will

be in the church office.

If you need to get a hold of someone, leave a message on the

answering machine and someone will get back to you as soon as they

can - 419/692-0651.

Summer Office Hours

1- Jenna Gilden

2 - Emma Wiltsie

3 - Jaxon Bayliff

4 - Ryan Carder

Trace Casemier

Carrie Elwer

Dorothy Kohorst

Jan Miller

Warren Poling

5 - Helen Kitson

Amanda Wiltsie

6 - Ainsley Eickholt

Nancy Will

Carl Wollenhaupt

7 - Laura Osburn

8 - Sydnie McGue

Julane Stockwell

Michael Truesdale, Sr

9 - Jordan Barclay

Alexander Bayliff

A.J. Teman

23 - Margaret Ditto

24 - Marsha Carpenter

Parker Poling

25 - Jim Vincent

26 - Carla Harter

Carter Mox

27 - Beth Hardesty

28 - Makayla Binkley

29 - Skip Bardo

Shellie Wurst

30 - Joey Schier

31 - Sheryl A Fetzer

Megan Gilden

Jeffrey Harris

Nancy Spencer

10 - Brandon Davis

11 - John Jones

Phyllis Sherrick

12 - Jessica Dudgeon

Pat Poling

13 -Maxwell Giller

Suzanne Kill

14 - Collin Arroyo

16 - Lucy Wiltsie

18 - Rob Kriegel

Melanie Martin

Amanda Truesdale

Ashley Truesdale

19 - Kelly North

Lyn Rhoads

20 - Bonnie Buettner

21 - Dave Blockberger

22 - Larry Brown

Bethany Waldick

UM Women

UM Men’s Annual Steak Fry

The UM Men’s Annual Steak Fry will be

held Monday, July 10, 2017 at 6:00 pm at

the church. All men are welcome! Steaks and

beverages will be furnished. Men are asked

to bring steak knives and a salad or dessert

to share. Call Steve Montgomery at

419/234-4156 by July 5th for reservations.

Ladies, you are invited to the “Kick-Off”

gathering of the UMW on Wednesday,

August 23rd, at 7:00pm at the church.

Program will be “Jo Briggs’

Trip to Paris and short

Mission U Recap”. Please remember to “Save the

Date”. Cap the night off with a refreshing float! Join

us…..we would love to have you come.

***UM Women will not meet in July.

P.S. Some women will be attending Mission U at

Ohio Northern in Ada.

Summer Adult Sunday School

Summer Adult Sunday school will resume Sunday,

July 9, 2017, at 10:00am in the Parlor.

We will be doing a study on the movie “The War

Room”. Any questions, call Lisa Harlan 419-230-

6874. If you have not seen the movie, please call and

ask to borrow it.

We served around 450 people. The total was

$3737.00 with outstanding bills yet to be

paid.

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June Jubilee Recap

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1 - Cole Binkley

Jerry Mericle

Alysann Myers

Kristen Ulm

2 - Jerry Gilden

Jacqueline Kill

Douglas Long, Jr.

Tony Wiechart

3 - Ashley Arroyo

Max Wiltsie

4 - Alex Neubert

5 - Jonathan Staples

7 - Jon Casemier

Dean Follett

Jan Smith

Chris Truesdale

8 - Mike Johnson

Dustin Looser

Larry Shumaker

9 - Avery Tobe

10 - Carolyn Culp

Dennis Wilhelm

12 - Douglas Long

13 - Alison Metcalfe

Ashton Moore

Doug Stewart

14 - Rex Bowersock

Ryan Morris

15 - Scott Osburn

16 - Irene Blockberger

Linda Petersmeyer

Charles Wilkin

17 - Andy North

18 - David Kayser

Steve Montgomery

Shannon Strayer

19 - Jason Grogg

Hudson Place

20 - Evan Neubert

Ella Place

Jeff Schleeter

21 - Matthew Waldick

22 - Dennis Parsell

25 - Alix Cross

Brayden Cross

Brody Cross

Courtney Teman

26 - Shayn Klinger

27 - Terry Pohlman

Ryan Prine

Cindy Redmon

Craig Stewart

Mike Truesdale, Jr.

Pam Vincent

28 - Garrett Johnson

Gwen Teman

Trent Teman

29 - Kali Edgington

Karla Erman

30 - Opal Place

Macy Poling

31 - Douglas Ditto

Laura Grogg

Zion Stokes

September Newsletter

Deadline Aug. 21st

E-mail or turn in written Newsletter articles to

the Church Office by the deadline which is

always the 3rd Monday of each month.

All articles must be in writing!!

e-mail address: info@delphostrinity.org

God answered our prayers in that the event

was “rain free”. The crowd was wonderful,

very complementary of the location, the

roominess, and of course the food!

Special thanks to the following key individuals who worked tirelessly

to ensure the event was as ready as it could be...in the time before,

during, and after the festival.

They are: Pam Vincent-Kitchen Chair; Carol Higbea-

Dining Room Hostess; Carry-out Co-chairs: Becky Binkley

& Sue Wilkin; Jan Miller - Advertising Guru and Strawberry

Chair; Janice Freund - baker for all the shortcake; Anita &

Jim Dunlap - Clean Up Co-chairs; Carl Miller the (“behind

the scenes”) helper in all aspects of the event.

In addition, Jacquie Edwards provided festive table decorations to en-

hance the tables.

TO OUR

VOLUNTEERS

* * To everyone who supported the “June Jubi-

lee” Strawberry Festival - - by baking, clean-

ing strawberries, working, serving, donating,

etc., we thank you!

Special Thanks

The Mission Committee also would also like to thank

Harter & Schier for covering the cost of our meats. We

are truly grateful for all donations to help offset our

expenses!

All in all, we were very pleased and felt things went well!

-Thanks for Caring & Sharing, Kay Ahten, Missions Chairman

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J.A.M. JAR Update (Jackson Area Ministries Seed Project)

On April 5 we were finally able to determine

a firm total of garden participants for this

year. The calculator kept adding and adding

to produce a final total—4,428. That is a

HUGE number. In 45 years of ministry, our

garden project has never gone over four

thousand growers. Imagine the potential of

how many families this will bless with fresh vegetables!

The Facts:

4,428 potential growers in 18 counties of southeast Ohio includ-

ing 14 community gardens.

JAM will distribute 1,387 pounds of corn and 1,387 pounds of

bean seeds

We (and our volunteers) will prepare 4,428 little packages of car-

rots, lettuce, etc.

We will distribute 26,568 tomato plants

If each garden should produce $200 worth of food

then this ministry’s total net worth will be $885,600.

to borrow a phrase—”That’s not just peanuts”.

SermonScriptures

Sermon Scriptures

July 2 - Matthew 16-13-28 “Who is Jesus?”

July 16 - Matthew 17:1-13 “Christ Revealed”

July 23 - Matthew 17:14-27 “Freedom”

July 30 - Matthew 8:1-14 “Childlike Faith”

Aug 6 - Matthew 18:15-25 “Real Forgiveness”

Aug 13 - Matthew 19: 1-15 “Fidelity”

Aug 20 - Matthew 19:16-30 “Rock Bottom”

Aug 27 - Matthew 20: 1-34 “The Packing Order” FOCUS ON

SERVING

July 9 - (TBD) One Service @ 11AM in

Sanctuary, Youth Group will lead service

A revival is coming to Allen

County, Ohio September 10-16,

2017! Delphos Trinity UMC and

at least 65 other churches in Allen

County are coming together to

reach our community for Jesus in

partnership with reviveOHIO.

This organization is the regional

arm of Time to Revive. Time to

Revive is based in Dallas, TX and

has been pursuing revival in numerous cities across the U.S. since 2007. It’s sole

purpose is to partner with the local Church by equipping the saints to share the Gos-

pel and make disciples. In August 2016, Time to Revive was in Darke County,

Ohio to unite many congregations and lead believers outside of their familiar

church walls to pray for others and share the Good News of Jesus in the commu-

nity. The Lord moved mightily and now revival is spreading. Following Darke

County, reviveOHIO invested in Auglaize County, Dayton, Miami County, and

Mercer County. Allen County is next.

Delphos Trinity UMC will host 200-300 church leaders for lunch on

Wednesday, September 13 at the Family Life Center. Various churches are taking

turns hosting lunch throughout the county. Every morning, breakfast will be served

at Lima Baptist Temple and we will return there each evening for dinner and a com-

munity worship service. During the day, Christians will be challenged to move out

into the community to pray with our neighbors and open up the spiritual conversa-

tion. Everyone is welcome to attend as much or as little of the week as your sched-

ule allows. Please pray that God moves through our community demonstrating His

power and grace.

Of particular need are families willing to host missionaries in their home

for the week. You would not need to provide any meals or transportation as they

will be working with the team every day– simply a bed and access to a shower.

Also, if you have wanted to be a mentor for someone else who desires to grow in

their faith – please let Pastor Rich know. We can teach you how to do this and pro-

vide all of the resources you need.

All students entering 6th -12th grade

who have not yet participated in Con-

firmation are invited to join the 2017-

2018 Class. This is a time of spiritual

discernment during which students

explore the teachings of the Christian

faith and what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ. Students who complete the

course are eligible to be baptized if they have not already and to become full mem-

bers of the United Methodist Church. Pastor Rich will teach this class. Most ses-

sions will be held on Sunday evenings, though there are a few other obligations.

Anyone interested please contact Pastor Rich at richrakay@gmail.com.

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Delphos Community VBS Sponsored by Trinity UMC & St. Peter Lutheran Church

July 10th – July 13th, 2017 from 6:30pm - 9:00 pm at Family Life Center

702 Ambrose Dr. Delphos, Ohio Children Registration Form

Name & Last Grade Completed____________________________________

Street Address _________________________________________________

City: _____________________State: _________________ZIP:__________

Home telephone: (_____) __________________Cell phone:_____________

Home e-mail address: ___________________________________________

In case of emergency contact: _____________________________________

Allergies or other medical conditions: __________________________________

Shirt Order (optional) $8.00 Sizes: YS__ YM__ YL__ AS___ AM__ AL__ AXL__

I hereby consent to participation by my child______________________

________________________________________ in this Vacation Bible

School. In consideration of my child’s being allowed to participate in this

VBS, I agree to indemnify and hold harmless Delphos Trinity UMC and St.

Peter Lutheran Church including negligence, arising from or relating to my

child’s participation in this event. This indemnification and hold-harmless

agreement does not apply to claims for intentional misconduct or gross negli-

gence.

I hereby grant permission for you to photograph, videotape, and/or to record

my voice and sounds and to use any or all such photographs, recordings, and

reproductions thereof in and/or as a part of any motion picture, video produc-

tion, broadcast, published products, related advertising, displays, social me-

dia, or in exhibition uses.

Parent Signature:____________________________ Date______________

Drop off Registration Form at Trinity United Methodist Church 211 E. 3rd St., Delphos,

Ohio by July 10th. Any questions contact Roger Arroyo (419) 516-7980 or call the church

office.

News & Updates In April of last year, Ridge

UMC merged with the Trin-

ity UMC family. As part of

the merger agreement, the

property was not to be sold

for one year unless it was to

another ministry organiza-

tion. The goal was to pre-

serve the missional intent of

the property to be used to

reach people for Jesus Christ.

Confronted with the reality that the Ridge church would need a new

roof over the sanctuary very soon, the Trinity UMC Administrative

Board originally approved a roof last

October. However, this was changed in November when the Charge

Conference (our annual church business meeting) approved a proposal

to authorize the Trustees to sell the property on behalf of the church.

This had to be done in accordance with the merger agreement - mean-

ing a ministry could buy it before April 2016 and any entity thereafter.

The Trustees received two offers that were presented to the Adminis-

trative Council. The Trustees recommended selling the property for

$7,000 to Living Branches (a newly formed non-profit organization

that has been holding Christian retreats for many years at Maria Stein).

Bernie Schnipke, one of the board members of Living Branches, hopes

to turn the Ridge property into a viable retreat center closer to the

Lima/Delphos area. The organization has paid Trinity for the property

and has already received a large gift to replace the sanctuary roof. If

the property is not viable after 10 years, it must be sold with any pro-

ceeds minus the original investment coming to Trinity UMC.

The $7,000 received from the sale of Ridge UMC has been put directly

towards the loan on the Family Life Center. Part of our denomina-

tional rules state that assets from property cannot be used for normal

operating expenses, but must be used for capital expenses (major re-

pairs, renovations, new buildings, etc.). In addition to this blessing,

the Ridge property is still being used for ministry purposes. Living

Branches has allowed the Trinity UMC Sew Helpful group to continue

to use the building while Living Branches fundraise and begin renova-

tions. Let’s pray that God blesses all of those willing to step out to do

Former Ridge UMC Building

6875 Ridge Road

Lima, OH 45807

News & Updates

Work is in progress to clean, declutter, and repaint all

the classrooms upstairs. (Special thanks

to Erin Stokes and Nicole Coil for starting

on all of the closets!) If you would like to

help a day or two, please contact Perry

Wiltsie or Doug Ditto. The goal is to

complete this before Labor Day.

The Family Life Center has had a new on-demand hot

water heater installed. This happened right before the

June Jubilee so that there would be an endless supply

of hot water on high demand days for dishes, cooking,

etc. The United Methodist Women made a generous

donation of $3,000 towards the cost and the balance

was paid from the Trustees account. Thank you to all

who had a hand in making this happen! It is one of

those behind the scene things that makes life so easier.

Are you interested in getting baptized?

Maybe you just recently became a follower

of Jesus or you have been a participant in

church for a long time without ever having

been baptized. If you would like to take this

step of faith, please contact Pastor Rich at

(419)236-4692 or email at richrakay@gmail.com. We will have a

special opportunity on Saturday, July 22nd to be baptized by submer-

sion in a pond at the church picnic for those who are interested. We

will also accommodate those who would rather be baptized by sprin-

kling the following Sunday in one of our regular worship services.

Chief Receipts Rewards Reminder - Chief’s “Community Cash” rewards ended at

the end of May. The receipts have been tallied (thanks to

Merri Bradshaw) and the total has been turned in to Chiefs

by Becky Binkley (UMW Treasurer). Thank you for

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TASTES of Trinity

The Mission Committee will hold

Trinity’s Tastes of Home” here at our

church during Canal Days on Sat.,

Sept. 21, 2017.

We will still be selling jams,

jellies, salsas, pickles, spiced

beets. In addition, we will

be selling our famous fruit pies

and other baked goods. Donations of Sugar, Dutch-Jell (which can be

found at the Olde Thyme Pantry on Elida Road) or money donations

would be greatly

appreciated early on.

Once the other garden produce starts, more items will be asked for.

If you donate any of the mentioned items - label them “Canal Days” and

place in the Kitchen. In addition, we will accept monetary donations to

purchase supplies if you prefer. The monetary donations can be turned

into the Church Office or any Mission Committee Member.

We will announce later the dates for baking pies!!! Thanks so much.

-Mission Committee

Canned

Goods

We thank those who will grace the altar with flowers for the

month of August.

Aug 6 - Carol Mox in honor of her nephews that have

passed Eric Place & Matt Klausing.

Aug 13 - Earl & Marge Morris in loving memory of their son,

Scott Morris.

Aug 20 - Jeannie Druckemiller (Mom) in loving memory of Monte Drucke-

miller and in honor of Bonnie, Beth, Jodi & Keaton & their families.

Aug 27 - The Linder family in loving memory of Andy Linder.

We thank those who will grace the altar with flowers

for the month of July.

July 2 - Maxine Brooks in celebration of summer.

July 9 - Pap & Momo Vincent (Jim & Pam) with love to cele-

brate grandson Luke’s 3rd birthday.

July 16 - Rick & Lynn Miller in celebration of their 26th wedding Anniversary

July 23 - The Ford family in loving memory of Don Ford.

July 30 - Doug & Donna Erman for all their kids’ birthdays but especially

Kirsten 7/27, Karla 7/29, Todd 7/31

Homemade

Pies Baked

Goods

Canned

Goods

July

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AIA celebrates 50 years of changed lives! I am

one of the many lives that have been completely

changed by this ministry. As a freshman at the

University of Dayton, one of my teammates

reached out to me and led me to Christ. I am thankful to be part of

seeing God change lives all over the world.

Expect that God will use you in ways beyond what you’ve seen so

far.” -Dave Hannah, founder of AIA. Last month all of our AIA staff

gathered to celebrate 50 years of God changing lives through A

IA. It was incredible to hear this one man’s vision to take the gospel

to the world through sport. Now we have immeasurably more than I

could ask or imagine as I trust Him for AIA movements in every col-

lege athletic department (currently on 220 campuses of 1800 total).

Training the next generation: This year it was my

goal to focus on raising up more female leader-

ship in our ministry. I led a Local Team Leader

training the past 6 months. These ladies are mak-

ing history as the first female “AIA Local Team

Leaders”. Daily they reach out to share Christ

with athletes on over 45 campuses in Boston, UVA, Stanford, VT,

Atlanta, and Colorado Sate. University of Michigan is sending labor-

ers to reach the world. Sent out from Ann Arbor we are now reaching

athletes for Christ at U of Michigan, Eastern Michigan, Chicago, San

Diego State, Puerto Rico, East Asia and South Africa!

You play a vital role in this ministry. Thank you for your prayers and

support! The LORD bless you and keep you; the LORD make his face

shine upon you and be gracious to you; the LORD turn his face to-

ward you and give you peace. -Numbers 6:24-26

-Denise Hammons

If you wish to provide financial support, please designate your giving

to Denise Hammons.

August Mission Feature Our Condolences

We wish to express our prayers and sympathy

to the family of…..

Henry “Hank” E. McDonald, (46) died Tuesday, May

23, 2017 at Twin Rivers Nursing Home, Defiance, Ohio. He is sur-

vived by his parents: Jessie and Sandy Landrum; daughters, Kara

Lynn and Kristin Lee McDonald; sisters, Toni Sue McDonald Boop,

and Christina Kay (Kevin) Landrum Mabis; nieces and nephews and

aunt Becky (Mike) Binkley. He was preceded in death by his mother,

Carolyn Sue (Miller) McDonald; a brother, Jessie O. Landrum Jr.,

and grandparents, Robert and Joan Miller.

Let us remember in prayer those grieving the loss of their loved one.

College Graduate Recognition

Congratulations to Jordan Barclay who graduated

from The Ohio State University, May 7, 2017. He

earned a Bachelor of Science in

Agribusiness and Applied Economics

United in Holy Matrimony

Congratulations and Best Wishes to Derrick Erman

and Katharine Lawlor who were married on June 3,

2017 at St. Leo’s Catholic Church, Columbus, Ohio.

We wish this couple God’s blessings as they continue their lives

together.

New Born Congratulations to….

…. Joe & Kylee (Looser) Harrmann on the birth

of a girl, Maizee Jo Harrmann, born May 29,

2017, at St. Rita’s. Maizee weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz.

and measured 20 inches long. Sibling: Grady.

Grandparents: Kirk & Lisa Looser and Rick &

Patty Harrmann. Great Grandparents: Jim & Jeannette Stockwell and

Ken & Jeanne Looser and Ann Cooper.

Happy Summer Everyone!! We are enjoying the beautiful summer and

keeping very busy! June was packed full of fun with camping week,

boating week, safari week and celebrating our DAD! We also began

dance class for the summer. For July we will celebrate Independence

Day, learn about Ocean Animals, Tropical Rainforests, and The Wild,

Wild West!

August may wrap up our summer , but does not end our fun! We

will have themes such as Around the World, Gardening, Zoo, Picnics,

and Superhero Week.

We would like to give a big "THANK YOU" to Becky Strayer for do-

nating the BEST Safari animals to Tender Times. We absolutely

LOVED them!!

Thank you to everyone that came out and supported us during The Re-

lay For Life and stopped to say "Hello". We had so much fun support-

ing a great cause and being out and about in the community.

Thank you to Katie and Abby Accero

who donated their time and taught the

children some dance over the summer.

The children enjoyed it so much!

We appreciate the support of everyone

and pray you have a glorious summer!

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Crysti Rode, Director

Tender Times Child Development Ctr.

702 Ambrose Dr.

Delphos, OH 45833

567-765-0502

West Ohio is leading the United Methodist denomination in mission

giving. West Ohio paid 100% of its global church apportionments for

the 5th consecutive year, received an award for the 2016 Highest

Total amount given to United Methodist Committee on Relief

(UMCOR) and the 2016 Highest Total amount of Giving to the Ad-

vance (UM related missionaries and projects around the world).

The West Ohio Conference launched the Light the Way Campaign.

Light the Way is a focused plan to develop new faith communities and

increase the number of highly vital existing congregations. The offer-

ing received just over $1.1 million, in cash and written intentions to

give, from churches, districts and individuals.

The conference ordained 14 elders, received one elder into full mem-

bership recognizing his ordination from another denomination, or-

dained five deacons, and commissioned 5 provisional deacons and 22

provisional elders. Thirty-five clergy, representing 884 total years of

service, retired. Total combined membership of our 1,020 churches

stands at 162,842, down 3 percent from the previous year. Worship

attendance stands at 96,848, down 4 percent. Church school atten-

dance stands at 27,008, down 7 percent. All total, WOC churches

served 1,889,366 people with ministries of outreach, justice, and

mercy! Thanks be to God for being a part of His glorious work.

VBS S.O.S. Alert!! The theme for this year’s VBS is suggesting some

props that I am asking you to share, if you have any

of them. I am listing the items:

1. Normal sized BEAN BAG CHAIRS

2. LAVA LAMPS

3. ARTIFICIAL PLANTS/GREENRY

-Thanks ahead of time, Kay Ahten

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Tender Times Gallery of Pictures

Every year, delegates from each United Methodist Church attend a gath-

ering to handle church business and to celebrate the ways in which God

uses us to impact our communities and the world with the good news of

Jesus Christ. Delphos Trinity UMC is part of the West Ohio Confer-

ence which includes the entire southern and western halves of the state.

On June 4-7, each of the 1,020 United Methodist Churches sent dele-

gates to Lakeside OH for this annual meeting.

Delphos Trinity was well represented by Pastor Rich Rakay, Luke

Burkhart (elected by Trinity), Doug Erman and Lillian Burkhart (both

lay delegates for the Northwest Plains District).

This year’s theme was “Be Not Afraid, Facing the Future!” Our presid-

ing bishop, Gregory Palmer led the conference. He has been elected to

serve as our leader for another four years.

Bishop Palmer is also a member of the Commission on a Way Forward,

the church body instructed to review our church bylaws and beliefs as

they relate to human sexuality. He challenged the conference, “My

friends we’ve got to shorten the list, in all our relationships, about what

are the deal breakers and decide what are the things that will hold us

together. This is the United Methodist way. We always begin with what

we hold in common with other Christians.” Bishop Palmer spoke can-

didly of gun violence and opiate addiction in the United States and spe-

cifically within the boundaries of the conference. Recognizing the over-

whelming statistics, Palmer encouraged the conference attendees to act

with urgency, to have conversations inside the church and with commu-

nity leaders, to educate themselves and those in their neighborhoods.

From the mission front, the conference celebrated the commissioning of

Missionary Elizabeth Heft. She will serve in Palestine as a school

teacher. Gaston and Jeanne Ntambo, missionaries from the Democratic

Republic of the Congo, shared life-saving stories of the Wings of the

Morning, an aviation mission supported in large part by the people of

West Ohio. Church and Community Worker, Mariellen Grace continues

to serve at the Charitable Pharmacy in Columbus, Ohio. In addition,

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Hungry4Him Ministries exists to help vulnerable children flourish.

Their partnership with Benard's Vision School in Ahero, Kenya, pro-

vides the structure for sponsors to help trained Kenyan nationals edu-

cate, supply, feed, clothe, and disciple young students who have been

orphaned. H4H volunteers visit Ahero annually to participate in the

ministry and deepen relationships. You can find out more at

http://hungry4him.com.

July Mission Feature Pastor Benard/Hungry For Him Ministries

International Pastor Benard Ondiek is a man of

extraordinary vision dedicated to loving people in

practical ways.

He is a graduate of Kapsabet Bible Col-

lege and Columbia international University

where he earned his Bachelor’s degree and a

Masters of Theology respectively.

He has planted seven churches, founded a seminary and

started two orphanges. He and his wife, Pamela, reside in Wachara,

Kenya, with their own four children and the seven they adopted.

There is a book “Benard’s Vision” written by Beth Ann Mor-

gan about Pastor Benard (The Quest of a Kenyan Pastor) that can be

purchased. If you wish to provide financial support, please designate

your giving to Pastor Benard’s Ministry.

-Thank you, The Missions Committee

Trinity United Methodist Church Family:

Thank you for providing me with a Bible this

year! I am very grateful to be able to use this

Bible to grow in my faith as I go on to

college! -Jace Stockwell

Thank you to all those who sent a card and or said a prayer for me

when I had knee replacement surgery. I am doing very well. It is so

great to be a part of caring church family. -Jo Briggs

Tender Times Staff

Relay

for Life Participants

Tender

Times

Spring

Graduation

Pickle-ball® is played on a badminton-sized

court: 20’ x 44.’ The ball is served diagonally

(starting with the right-hand service-square), and

points can only be scored by the side that

serves. Players on each side must let the ball

bounce once before volleys are allowed, and there

is a seven-foot no-volley zone on each side of the net, to prevent “spiking.”

The server continues to serve, alternating service courts, until he or she faults.

The first side scoring eleven points and leading by at least two points wins.

Pickle-ball® can be played with singles or doubles.

Local Pickleball Playing Times and Locations

Lima: Collett Street-Sunday 7-9pm, Tuesday & Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm

Senior Center-Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-4:30pm

Bradfield Center-Tuesday and Thursdays 9AM-11am

Lima YMCA Annex-Tuesday and Thursday 6:30-8:30pm

(Winter Hours Only)

Lima Family YMCA: Wednesday and Friday 10AM-Noon

Delphos: Stadium Park-*After Memorial Day

Monday and Wednesday Mornings 9am-11am

Tuesday and Thursday Evenings 7pm-9pm

Van Wert: YMCA-Monday through Friday 8-11am

Smiley Park-Sunday and Thursday 6:30-8:30 pm

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Electronic Giving: Fast, easy, & secure Support the work of our church through Electronic Giving. Give by credit card or have your contribution debited from your checking or savings account and transferred directly

and safely into the church account—you’ll never have to re-member your checkbook again!­

Online Giving (Option 1)

You control withdrawals from your account (start and stop con-

tributions at anytime from anywhere you have internet access)

Give by credit card or bank draft

Set up and manage recurring donations or make one-time do-

nations

Control where your gift is used by selecting which ministries to

support (General Fund, Missions, Trustees, New Building Fund,

etc.)

View your online giving history

Go to www.delphostrinity.org and click on Give Now to get

started

Automatic Bank Draft (Option 2)

You authorize the church to draw funds from your account

(start and stop contributions by completing an authorization

form)

Give by credit card or bank draft

Set up recurring donations

Pick up an Authorization Form to get started

Delphos Community VBS Sponsored by Trinity UMC & St. Peter Lutheran Church

July 10th – July 13th, 2017

6:30pm - 9:00 pm at

Family Life Center 702 Ambrose Dr. Delphos, Ohio

Volunteer Form

Name_____________________________________________________

City: ________________State:_______________ ZIP:______________

Home telephone: (_____) _____________ Cell Phone ______________

Home e-mail address:________________________________________

In case of emergency contact :

__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________

Allergies or other medical conditions:

_________________________________________________________

Shirt Order (optional) $8.00 Sizes: AS____ AM___ AL__ AXL___

I hereby grant permission for you to photograph, videotape, and/or to

record my voice and sounds and to use any or all such photographs,

recordings, and reproductions thereof in and/or as a part of any motion

picture, video production, broadcast, published products, related adver-

tising, displays, social media, or in exhibition uses.

Signature:__________________________________________________

Date____________________

Drop off Registration Form at Trinity United Methodist Church,

211 E. Third St., Delphos, Ohio 45833 by July 7th. Any questions,

call Roger Arroyo (419-516-7980) or call the church office.

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Educational - Informational Class Would you like to learn how to kick toxins out

of your home? Would you like to find a way to

offer support for every system in your body? I

will walk you through step by step and give easy,

simple and affordable tactics anyone can do with

the best essential oils on the planet!! Not only does

Young Living have essential oil, they also offer

chemical-free/toxin-free cleaning line, chemical-free

makeup, and a fantastic new baby line that is made without alcohol,

synthetic fragrances or dyes, but is made with 100% plant based prod-

ucts. This is an educational, informational class and is totally free.

Come experience what Young Living Essential Oils can do for you!

Class will be held Sunday, July 16, 2017 in the Fellowship Hall from

1-3:00p.m., hosted by April Burkhart.

News & Updates

Tech Person needed to help operate the church website and other media outlets. This would in-clude keeping things up to date, making correc-tions, etc. The website program is Word Press and training/support will be provided by our web de-signer. If interested, please contact Pastor Rich.

Tech Person Needed

Family Life Center Capital Campaign

TOTAL GOAL

$1,586,255 as of 03/31/2017

$1,419,971 at year end 2014

$1,063,265 at year end 2013

$810,690 at year end 2012

$603,906 at year end 2011

$257,499 at year end 2010

$32,476 on hand as of 12/31/2009 prior to launch of

Capital Campaign

Notes:

1)There is additional $37,407 designated for the completion of the new

sanctuary not included in these figures. This is held in CDs and a money

market account.

2) The total amount needed will climb as interest accrues. The current loan

with First Federal Bank for the outstanding balance comes due 03/06/2018

at 4% interest.

$1,971,800

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

2:00pm Bible Study @ SP

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

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COMMUNION

10:00am Adult Sunday School in Parlor

7:30pm Ladies Bible Fellowship

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

2:00pm Bible Study @ SP

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

5:00pm Prayer Meeting @ SP

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

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10:00am Adult Sunday School in

Parlor

7:30pm Ladies Bible Fellowship

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

1:00pm Sewing Day at Ridge

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

2:00pm Bible Study @ St Paul

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

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5:00pm Prayer Meeting @ SP

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10:00am Adult Sunday School in

Parlor 7:30pm Ladies Bible Fellowship

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7:00pm Trustees Meeting

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2:00pm Bible Study @ St Paul

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7:00pm UMW Meeting Summaries of Mission U and Jo

Briggs’ trip to Paris

24

5:00pm Prayer Meeting @ SP

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10:00am Adult Sunday School in

Parlor

7:30pm Ladies Bible Fellowship

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1:00pm Sewing Day at Ridge

7:00pm Admin Council

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2:00pm Bible Study @ SP

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1:00pm Newsletter Assembly

5:00pm Prayer Meeting @ SP

phone 419-692-0651 Trinity United Methodist Church fax: 419-692-0009

e-mail: info@delphostrinity.org 211 E. Third Street - Delphos OH 45833 website: delphostrinity.org

August 2017 Weekly Sunday Services: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM; 8:45 AM @ FLC; (WDOH Radio 11:30 AM @ FM 107.1 or Channel 6 Cable) Adult Sunday School: 10:00 AM

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

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COMMUNION

10:00am Adult Sunday School in

Parlor 7:30pm Ladies Bible Fellowship

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8

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10:00am Adult Sunday School in

Parlor

11:00AM One Service Only in

Sanctuary—Youth Group will

Lead service

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1:00pm Sewing Day at Ridge

6:00 pm UMM’s Steak Fry

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8:00am-3:00pm Summer Speech

2:00pm Bible Study @ SP

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8:00am-3:00pm Summer Speech 5:00pm Prayer Meeting @ SP

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10:00am Adult Sunday School in Parlor

Noon-3:00pm Fellowship Hall

Reserved

7:30pm Ladies Bible Fellowship

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2:00pm Bible Study @ SP

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

5:00pm Prayer Meeting @ SP

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

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1:00-6:00pm Church Picnic

@ Binkley’s 2:00pm Will Eat

(Rain or Shine)

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10:00am Adult Sunday School in

Parlor

7:30pm Ladies Bible Fellowship

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

1:00pm Sewing Day at Ridge

7:00pm Admin Council

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2:00pm Bible Study @ SP

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

5:00pm Prayer Meeting @ SP

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10:00am Adult Sunday School in Parlor 1:30pm Fellowship Hall Reserved

7:30pm Ladies Bible Fellowship

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8:00am-noon Office Hours

phone 419-692-0651 Trinity United Methodist Church fax: 419-692-0009

e-mail: info@delphostrinity.org 211 E. Third Street - Delphos OH 45833 website: delphostrinity.org

July 2017 Weekly Sunday Services: 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM; 98:45 AM @ FLC; (WDOH Radio 11:30 AM @ FM 107.1 or Channel 6 Cable) Adult Sunday School 10:00 AM

6:30pm-9:00pm VBS/FL 6:30pm-9:00pm VBS/FLC 6:30pm-9:00pm VBS /FLC 6:30pm-9:00pm VBS/FLC

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