Delphi United Methodist Church – Aug. 2016

Launching Sunday August 21st *Read the Bible in 31 Weeks!

*Sermons/Groups on same track! *Start inviting friends to join you!

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Chicken Barbeque Dinner August 12th 4-7PM

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August 7th

Letters to Home

What If: You could read the Bible through in nine months, understand it, and discuss it with friends and neighbors? You could enjoy a meal that enables young people to experience the love of Jesus? You could make a life in Delphi, Indiana and make an impact in Russia, Liberia, West Africa, Jamaica, Nicaragua, Ghana, and countless other places, as well as Delphi, Indiana? You could serve others and grow closer to Christ? That all happens here at Delphi UMC as you are involved, serve, give, and connect. During this month, sign ups start for The Story! The Story is a four mini-sermon series that covers the entire Bible. It will revolutionize your understanding of the scriptures and help you apply God’s word. And, growing in the Bible was the #1 desire of our members, according to our members last January! Plus, this month we hold the annual Chicken Barbeque that helps send youth to camp next summer. We will also continue our missions that serve around the world. Thank you for growing in Christ, and sign up for our growth groups this month! Peace

Pastor Todd

The parents of three adult children: Cameron, Candiace, and Julius Thomas. Bishop Trimble has preached throughout the United States and in Africa. He is the recipient of numerous awards, including the Bishop James S. Thomas Leadership Award presented by the Methodist Federation for Social Action of East Ohio. He was awarded the Iowa MFSA Social Action Award in June 2015. His mission statement is: "To encourage all people with the love of

Jesus Christ to rise to their highest potential.”

Creation Care News

Who enjoys these foods: Almonds, Apples, Melons, Cherries, Cranberries, Peaches, Strawberries, and grapes? If you said yes to any of these, we should thank a tiny flying insect- the Honey bee. Honey bees pollinate over 70+ different crops/plants that provide food. It is not just the Honey bees, but many other insects pollinate crops for us. Without Honey bees, our food production would be severely hit. Honey Bees are important, and God created them for special uses. Honey Bees are declining and some reasons are: pesticides, bee stress (moving long distance with hives to help pollinate flowers), parasites, and not enough nutrition. STILL, we can do things to help the bees: plant bee-friendly flowers and herbs in your garden and buy local honey (health benefits). Plus, weeds (dandelions and clovers) are good for bees. Don’t forget, honey bees are not out to get you. Get to know a beekeeper!

There are three types or groups of honey bees – the Queen who lays eggs; the workers (female) who clean the hive, nurse feeding larvae, and guard the hive; and the drones (males) who don’t have a stinger and mate with the queen. Honey

is made by bees for food, and we can harvest the honey too. *Creation Care is a newly formed ministry at DUMC, focusing on caring for our earth for generations to come to enjoy and appreciate. For more information, contact Dr. Dawn Frank, Jill Clothier or indicate your interest on your Connect card.

Meet our New Bishop: The Committee on Episcopacy of the North Central Jurisdiction announced the assignment of Bishop Julius C. Trimble to the Indiana Episcopal Area Saturday, July 16. Bishop Trimble will begin his service Thursday, September 1, 2016. Trimble will succeed Bishop Michael J. Coyner who has served the Indiana Conference for the past 12 years and will retire Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Trimble, who previously served as the resident bishop of the Iowa Area for the past eight years, was elected as Bishop in The United Methodist Church on July 18, 2008, from the East Ohio Conference.

A native of Chicago, he was ordained deacon and elder in the Northern Illinois Conference where he served two churches before transferring to the East Ohio Conference. He served churches in the Cleveland, Ohio area and as District Superintendent of the Cleveland District from 1996-2003.

He received training in faith-based community organizing and served as President of WECAN (Westside-Eastside Communities Action Network) in Cleveland, Ohio, a faith-based community organization addressing issues of safety, economic development, and public education.

A graduate of Illinois State University and Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary, he received his Doctor of Ministry degree from Ashland Theological Seminary. A strong advocate for social justice and increased attention to ministries addressing mental health issues, he has promoted ministries related to domestic violence and the role of the faith community. Bishop Trimble has worked with ecumenical leadership in Iowa in response to gun violence and immigration reform. He serves as Chairperson of the United Methodist Interagency Immigration Task Force. Before his election as a bishop, he served as Adjunct Instructor at United Methodist-related Baldwin-Wallace College in Berea, OH where he taught courses on the African American religious experience and the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Married to Racelder Grandberry-Trimble, a professional counselor and graduate of Methodist Theological School of Ohio. They are

Monthly Morsel Children learn what they live. Parental attitudes shape children. The way we express our approval or our disapproval, the things we encourage or discourage, all of these things teach our children what we value. They pick those values up and

they learn to live them out as well. For example, if children live with approval, they’ll learn to like themselves. Approval is a way of affirming our child’s emerging self and helping him or her to build a positive self-image and healthy self-esteem. It’s often the simple gestures or words of encouragement that do the trick. A pat on the back for a job well done, a smile and a thumbs up when you catch them doing something nice, an affirming phrase like ‘I’m so proud of you for picking up your toys without even being asked’ or ‘that was very mature of you’ when you see them handle a tough situation well; these are all confidence building tools and messages of approval and love that parents send their children. It’s way too easy to point out the things that are wrong. Do an experiment for a week and only point out the positive and see what happens in your child. You may see the very changes you desire. Parents, starting August 21 we will have a Sunday School class utilizing the Story as a background. The purpose is to help you disciple your child in the ways of Jesus Christ. As you study the Bible together with your family, together you’ll learn to apply it to your lives. In essence, this fulfills our vision to love enough so we can connect people to Jesus Christ and support families. I will be leading this class in the children’s wing. Look for the sign ups coming soon!

Please join us August 28th for a Thank You and Farewell celebration.

Becky Clouse, our wonderfully gifted music director, has been blessed with a full time teaching position at

Otterbein Elementary School starting in August. While we will be sad to see her leave as our music director, we know this is such a positive move for Becky, who loves teaching music! More details will be in the upcoming bulletins, but mark the date! Help us say Thank You for six years of beautiful music.

Circle Meetings Tuesday, August 2nd , 7PM

Light Circle will meet at the home of Shirleen Dimmitt. Love Circle will meet at Janie Smith’s house.

Summer Collections - Collection containers by Food Pantry Cabinet: Marion Mission House—Clean tennis shoes and walking shoes, knit shirts or blouses, children's clothes, sheets for bandages, cut cancelled stamps (leave a paper margin, please). We will be ending this mission as of the end of August.

Kokomo Rescue Mission—Zippered plastic storage bags and shoe boxes

Free the Girls—New and gently used bras (bin is in the office behind the front desk).

August Food Pantry Item: Canned Soup

For many, right here in our community, hunger is real, every day! Please remember to pick up any items you enjoy and bring them in. Donations may be placed in the

Food Pantry Cabinet, next to the office, at any time! Hunger knows no season.

“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat…” Matthew 25:35

Marriage & Family Life Ministries Pastor Sheri Rohrer

Marriage and Family Life Mission: To guide, empower, and equip individuals and families to develop Christ centered and healthy

relationships.

Fall Opportunities

Growth Groups

Date Night

Possible Family Retreat Day

Sign-Ups Aug 7th - Aug 21st Groups Kick Off Aug 21st

Enjoy Dinner & Entertainment $20 per Couple Nov. 12th

The team is still working to see if this might be a possibility so stay tuned! ?

Growth Groups

Art Of Marriage (AOM)

Parents Night Out

Winter & Spring Opportunities

Sign-Ups Dec 4th - 31st Groups Begin Jan 1st

March 3rd Parents go out on the town, we’ll keep your kids at the church! Time TBD

Jan 13th

& 14th

Weekend retreat for couples to focus on their marriage relationship and each other.

Kids Hope USA Callout Many students are looking forward to the new school year with old friends, new teachers, and the anticipation of learning exciting and challenging things. Many others are dreading the new school year with no friends, little support from home, and the worry of repeated struggles and stresses.

We are in need of a few new mentors to love, care, and share an hour a week with one of Delphi Community Elementary School’s students.

Please see Rita Smith, call/text 765-714-0235, or email smithrathome@hotmail.com for more information. I would love to share the secret of how one hour a week can reap rewards beyond belief for a child in need and for you!

I wish I had a mentor...

FINANCES:

Great job church, you are a generous people.

For the first four weeks of July 2016: General tithes/offering: $38,908.84 Debt Reduction: $5,630.00

Giving is going well (better than last year), but we

are still behind in our general fund giving. We are

behind by at least 8%. We encourage everyone to

make an extra contribution to get caught up or step

up to make an extra donation in August so we can

enter the fall in a good financial position.

Giving Online Quick Response Code:

We are truly blessed to be able to offer 2 more Mobile Food Pantry dates this year. This resource is available to anyone who needs food. If you, or anyone you know, needs food, please share these dates with them. God has blessed us with this opportunity. Distribution starts at 4PM.

August 17th October 19th

**Both of theses dates are Wednesdays** We are a church that loves enough to care about those in need. What better way to serve than to feed the hungry.

Chicken BBQ Dinner

Come join us for the Annual Chicken Barbecue Dinner August 12th, 4-7PM. Ticket costs for 1/2 chicken dinners are $8.50 for advanced sale tickets and $9 .00 at the door. Each meal includes chicken, side, drink, and dessert. You may enjoy your meal here at the church or take it to go. Tickets are available from any member of the Wesley Weds Sunday School Class, in the Rotunda on Sunday mornings, or in the office.

Cakes? Cakes? Who’s got the cakes? We are looking for cakes for the barbecue. If you would like to donate a cake (or two), please contact Tara Saul @ 574/686-2079.

Also appreciated would be help in setting up on Thursday, the 11th or cleaning up after the barbecue. If you are able to help, please contact Janie Smith @ 765/564-3863 Proceeds go to support church camp scholarships.

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Congregational Ministry: Caring for mind, body and spirit of all

Caregiver’s Support Group When/Time: Wednesday, August 3rd, 1:30-2:30pm. Where: Grace United Methodist Church 615 N 22nd Street Lafayette, IN 47904 765/447-4152 Questions? Contact Parish Nurse Connie Hughes @ 765/532-7698 GOOD NEWS New Caregivers Support Group at Delphi UMC. Facilitators will be Sharon Brothers and Donna Cross. All church and community caregivers are encouraged to attend. All conversation is strictly confidential during these meetings. Watch for more information in the church bulletin in the coming

weeks. **Please notify the church office (765/564-3791) or Connie Hughes if you or a family member is having surgery and would like a church staff member to visit the hospital or home.

Blood pressure checks When/Time: Sunday, August 7th, between

services Where: Office Area Why: Don’t let months go by without checking

those numbers.

A big Thank You for having our wonderful 60th Anniversary celebration on June 10th and for all

the cards and meals while Mary Helen had surgery on her shoulder. All were greatly

appreciated. —Arnold and Mary Helen Abbott

This will be our second year to offer a children’s worship service during the Sunday School hour. Here’s what you can look forward to this year during Growth Point! Praise and Worship time. A special offering focus. Prayer activities that teach how and why

we pray. Fun and Bible packed messages. Some of our themes this fall will

include…

Are you college bound? IU? Purdue? IWU? Please let us know your college address. WHY???? We would like to send you the newsletter, keeping you informed with the exciting things happening at DUMC AND the United Methodist Women would like to send you a care

packages. What surprises, you may ask, are in these care packages? We’re not telling! Addresses may be turned in to the office or noted on the back of the Orange Connect Card.

Move Up Sunday! The kids will officially move up to the next grade level on August 7th. This only affects incoming Kindergarteners , second graders, and fourth graders because it means they’ll be moving to the next room for children’s church or entering GRAPPLE.

As a reminder, we have three rooms: Preschool, K-1, and 2-3. 4th and 5th graders do not attend children’s church, but instead

meet twice a month during the service for GRAPPLE, and stay in the sanctuary the rest of the month.

GRAPPLE meets in room 100 (off of the office area).

Children’s Church (During Both Services-Ages 3-3rd grade) We’re beginning the third year of our journey through the bible, and on August 7th Jesus will be born! We’ll spend this year walking through the New testament and learning more about the life of Christ.

Children’s Choirs will begin on

Wednesday September, 7th. 6:30-7:30

**See Ashley Duff for more information

Prayer Ministry:

Keep step with God with your quiet time of prayer and meditation. Our daily walk can have bumps, roadblocks and dead-ends along the way; that is why it’s so important to take God’s hand for strength and direction. HIS PROMISE: “The Lord directs the steps of the godly, He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lord holds them by the hand.” Psalms 37:23-24 NLT Prayer Vigil Praises from the 2016 Vigil—keep those fires burning in your hearts and lives. “I have praise that God put it on our hearts to be here and for the ability to connect in a deeper way.” “You love me. Thank You for a church that shares Your light into the world and for a church that loves enough…” ”You have given me peace today with serenity. I love You!” “You hold my hand and walk with me in all I do. You never let me go. You give me peace that passes all understanding.”

Attention: 4th and 5th Grade students who attend Delphi Elementary School—Cloth Kids for Christ Call-Out

We are ready to start a new year with our Puppet Ministry. We will rehearse after school each Tuesday

until 4:30pm in the Large Meeting room (Rm 211) next to the kitchen. Our first practice will be Tuesday, September 6th, 2016. Volunteer parents will pick up

the students from school and drive them to the church. After a snack, we will learn some fun skits

and study the Bible verses that go with them. This is a commitment, so plan to attend every rehearsal. Forms will be

mailed and need to be returned to the church office by Sunday, August 21st. If you did not receive a form in the mail, there are

extras in the church office. If you have any questions, contact Jana Schwartz at 765/563-6208 (no texting) or e-mail

joejanaschwartz@comcast.net.

SUNDAY AUGUST 21st - Kick off Celebration Through the Bible in 31 Weeks

Sermons and Small Group Study Material

1. Understand how Your Story fits into God’s Story.

2. Understand our mission as a church, and your mission as a Christian.

3. Read the Bible every day and discuss with your group. (Understand and apply the Bible better.)

4. Make new friends, connect with other Christians.

5. Invite people who are curious about God and the Bible to join a group with you.

6. Become a stronger Christian in every area of your life: family, work, friends, church, community.

Delphi UM Youth Ministry, Micah Hudson, Youth Director

Cell # 765-421-2486 / mhudson@delphiumc.org / Instagram @dumcteens

Teen Mission Trip 2016 Oct. 27th to 30th, Cost $50

For 8th to 12th grade students Open to first 20 students to

register with $ by August 28th.

Dan’s Fish Fry Mission Trip Fundraiser

Friday, Sept. 9th; 4pm to 7pm Adults $9 ($10 at door)

Kids 6 –12 $5

See You At The Party Sunday, Sept. 25th, 5-7pm

Party for See You At The Pole which is Wednesday, Sept. 28th

Momentum Conference Saturday, August 27th

1:30pm to 8:30pm At First Assembly (108 Beck

Lane, Lafayette) $12 at door

Sundays, August 7th and 14th from 5 to 7pm

In August, we will talk about what we are filling our jar with.

Sunday, August 21st

from 5 to 7:30pm

For 6th to 12th grade Students and their parents!

5pm Parent Meeting while students play games (Volleyball, 9-square, and GaGa)

5:45pm Olympic Games (students and parents) 6:45pm Worship/message for students/parents

7:15pm Food for students/parents

The Kickoff is planned for parents to be included. We want parents to learn about the new year ahead,

participate/watch the games begin played, participate in worship, and get some food.

We encourage students and parents to dress in

colors of a country from the Olympics 2016. #Canada #USA #Mexico #Russia #China #Brazil

The Torch will start its path toward our Teen Center on August 7th! Look for it in your neighborhood!

The Story Timeline:

August 21st—November 20th The Story in Sermons and Small Groups

December Advent and Christmas

January Sign up for Spring Story Groups

January 1st—May 20th The Story in Sermons and Small Groups

The Story: Sign-ups for growth groups begin on August 7th. Those groups will begin on August 21st and coincide with the beginning of our new sermon series, “The Story.” The Story is an abridged, chronological Bible that reads like a novel. There are no verse references, and Scripture segments are seamlessly woven together with transition text into a single grand narrative. For those intimidated or overwhelmed by the unabridged Bible, The Story helps people understand God’s Word more fully and engage with it more easily. The Story, The Story study guide, and additional resources will be available at church for a suggested donation starting August 7th.

Congratulations to Michael “Gonzo” Gonzalez on his

appointment to Wheatland Avenue UMC in

Logansport. Michael is a licensed local Pastor in the

United Methodist Church

and is being sent out from this church.

It is fantastic that he and Beth can serve

the Lord in this way. In addition, we all

serve as pastors in different ways.