THE MESSENGER 207 S. Court St.

Marysville, OH 43040

Phone: 937-642-4712

www.marysvillefumc.org June, 2018

Here at FUMC, we have a bold vision to

transform the world. Such a vision can only be

accomplished by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Our memory verse for June gives us some insight

into how we can receive this gift of power. It is

taken from Peter’s sermon on the day of

Pentecost, “Repent and be baptized, every one

of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the

forgiveness of your sins. And you will receive

the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Acts 2:38

It is interesting that Peter said these words to a

group of people who already believed in God. The

crowd that gathered to hear this sermon were

“God-fearing Jews.” (Acts 2:5) They had traveled

to Jerusalem from all around the world because

they believed in God. But Peter makes it clear

that believing in God is not enough. If we want

God to fill us with the Holy Spirit, we must come

to Jesus in repentance for the forgiveness of our

sins. The word “Repent” means more than to just

say we are sorry. It means to turn away from our

sins and to turn towards Jesus. When we repent,

we surrender our lives to Jesus. Then we can be

filled with humility, unity and passion, and God

can use us for His glory.

Baptism is an outward sign that we have taken

this step of repentance. If you are interested in

baptism, we will have an outdoor immersion

baptism service on August 12 or you can be

baptized with a handful of water during any

church service. Both methods are equally valid.

Simply contact a pastor if you are interested in

baptism for yourself or your child.

My prayer and desire is that every one of us will

live a life of repentance, be baptized and will

experience repeated spiritual breakthroughs

through the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Pastor Aaron

This summer we will continue preaching from

the first eight chapters of Acts in a sermon series

entitled “Life in the early church.” As we look at

the lives of these first followers of Jesus, we

discover insight into our own walk with Christ. I

encourage you to read these eight chapters

several times in the next few weeks. The book is

called “Acts of the Apostles” (Acts for short)

because it tells the story of what the disciples did

after Jesus returned to heaven. But a better title

could be “Acts of the Holy Spirit,” because

everything the early church accomplished was

done through the power of the Holy Spirit. The

Spirit was the promised gift given to the church

at Pentecost.

Preaching Series

Life in the Early Church

MEMORY VERSE FOR JUNE

Repent and be baptized, every one of you, in the name

of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of your sins. And

you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit. Acts 2:38

June 3 “The Nudge”

June 10 “Jesus Who?”

June 17 “REpent”

June 24 “REborn”

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DISTRICT PRAYER REQUEST

We are praying through the list of all the United Methodist Churches and pastors in our

district. In May we have been praying for:

• Milford Center UMC – Rev. Pam Connolly. Please pray for our congregation as we seek to en-

gage our community in needs-oriented ministry, and continue the visioning process.

• Marion Oakland UMC – Mr. Mike Fogle and Rev. Jerry Frazee

• Middleburg UMC – Rev. Rick Riggs. Please pray for our church during this time of a new pastor

transition.

• Marion Prospect Street UMC – Rev. Therese Lehman

• Maynard Avenue UMC – Rev. Patricia Wagner

• Marysville First UMC – Rev. Aaron Brown and Rev. Peggy Hoy. Please pray for a newly

formed Equip Team-spiritual growth for our church and new classes offered, and the recent ‘Grab,

Gather, Grow’ small group event

• Rev. Aaron Brown shares this prayer:

• Father, unleash the power of the Holy Spirit to bring spiritual breakthrough in my life, in our church

family, and in our community. Fill us with humility, unity, and passion. Let your kingdom come

and your will be done. May the name of Jesus be held in high honor in all that we say and

do. Amen.

• Meeker UMC – Rev. Kathy Herr. I would like to ask prayer for ignition! What I mean by that is

that I am preaching about the power of the Holy Spirit. I pray that a fire is re-ignited in our church

and that we would make our boundaries limitless as we serve our limitless God!

Prayer Request & Staff

Our Pastors

Aaron Brown, Lead Pastor* aaron@marysvillefumc.org

Peggy McErlean-Hoy, Deacon* peggy@marysvillefumc.org

Bill Kelley, Lay Minister bandskelley9@gmail.com

Bill Kelley, Director of Pastoral Care wskslk@att.net

Our Staff

John Burchett, Custodian* john@marysvillefumc.org

Mark Confer, Youth Director* mark@marysvillefumc.org

Kelli Fink, Business Administrator* kelli@marysvillefumc.org

Linda Forry, Organist linda@marysvillefumc.org

Ashley Furches, Nursery Supervisor ashley@marysvillefumc.org

Al Gleine, Accounting Clerk al@marysvillefumc.org

Angie Howard, Director of Traditional Worship angie@marysvillefumc.org

Lisa Hughes, Children's Coordinator lisa@marysvillefumc.org

Ed Rainey, Assistant Custodian

Carol Reed, Financial Secretary carol@marysvillefumc.org

Kathy Rohrs, Ministries Team Leader kathy@marysvillefumc.org

Sharon Swartz, Office Receptionist sharons@marysvillefumc.org

Matt Whitworth, Contemporary/Youth Worship* matt@marysvillefumc.org Church Office fumcinfo@marysvillefumc.org

*Designated full-time staff

Love and sympathy are extended to

Kathy (Mike) Karcher and family in the loss

of her father Jon Davis on May 7.

Love and sympathy are extended to Scott

(Lou Ann) Davis in the loss of his uncle Jon

Davis on May 7.

Congratulations to Shawn and Carrie

Bremer, their son William Webb Bremer

was baptized at the 11:00am service on May

6th by Pastor Aaron.

Our Church Family

3 Brenda Brumbaugh

6 Phyllis Simpson

11 Mike Connor

12 Sharon Swartz

22 Jim Howard

Joan Willbarger

27 Pat Slatten

Cathy Amrine

30 Le Herron

June Retirees’

Birthdays

We publish retiree birthdays and anniversaries only after

you have asked to be included. If you are not currently on

the list and would like to be added, simply call or e-mail the

church office. Thank you!

June Retirees’

Wedding Anniversaries

1 George & Bonnie

Spurling

4 Gary & Nancy Bowman

5 Ray & Sherry Fleming

11 Ray & Norma Merrill

14 Bob & Carol Whitman

17 Clint & Panda Wagner

21 Bill & Barbara Brake

22 Jim & Bonnie Hall

Messenger Servants for July will be:

Steve Marshall, Phyllis Taylor, Lura Hayes,

Cheryl Cooley, Peggy Henman, and Bud &

Sherry Herriot

— Thank you!

Come be REFRESHED at Combined

Worship Service

On Sunday July 1, our church family will join

together for a combined worship service. We

will meet at 10:00 am in the BFLC for a time

of refreshing and fellowship. It will include

lots of music, both traditional and contempo-

rary as well as communion. Rather than

pancakes, a simple picnic lunch will be served

after the service.

TESTIMONIES NEEDED

One of the powerful ways that God speaks to

us is through the personal testimony of those

we know and trust. As we continue our study

in the first eight chapters of Acts, we would

like to hear some of you share how God has

been working in your life. Your testimony

should be 2-5 minutes and can be given live, or

we would be happy to video your testimony.

Here are some of the specific testimonies we

are looking for:

• June 3: Hearing from God. We are look-

ing for a testimony of when God spoke very

clearly to you through a dream, vision,

word of prophesy or other means?

• June 24: Baptism We are looking for a

testimony of the impact of baptism in your

life.

• July 8: Healing We are looking for those

who can give a testimony of God’s healing

or lessons learned when God did not heal.

• July 15: Grace Do you have a story when

you were amazed by God’s grace?

• August 5: Persecution Have you experi-

enced persecution as you follow Jesus?

• August 26: Salvation We would love to

have several 2-minute testimonies on how

you came to follow Jesus.

Church News &Notes JULY 4TH MILITARY CARE

PACKAGES

Collection May 27th through June 17th. We

have packages for 7 members of the mili-

tary. Items for donation: individual snacks

(any kind that doesn't melt!), individual

powder drink packages, small beef jerky

packets, travel size toiletries, note cards/

pens/pencils to write home, small puzzle

books (crosswords, etc.), 4th of July trinkets,

and cards with words from home. We will be

packing the week of June 18th and boxes

will be mailed by June 22nd. If you have

questions or want to volunteer to pack

please contact Jarrod Weiss

at jarrodcweiss@gmail.com.

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES AND

HELP ARE NEAR!

Life in our community has changed over the

years with many of our families trying to cope

with mental health challenges. The issues are

numerous: drug and alcohol, mental illness,

kids/teens with high risk behaviors, aging and

dementia, relationship difficulties, etc.... Does

your family or your neighbor in the community

need support, education, resources, or advoca-

cy with any mental health issues? We’re here

for you and them, to give hope and help, as we

“love our neighbor.” John 10:10 in part says, “ I

have come that they may have life, and have it

to the full.” We want all of our brothers and

sisters to have life, a life to the fullest! Please

call if you have a need.

Noreen Runyan, Health and Wellness

937-243-2242

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD

In June we are collecting Coloring

books, Activity books and

Journals. A collection box is

located in the BFLC coat room.

If you miss a month, you can drop

off that item any month. Contact Kathy

Titmuss-Smith (937) 243-0192 with questions.

A NOTE ABOUT APPORTIONMENTS -

CLERGY BENEFITS

We have had a few questions from members of

our congregation concerning the effect on

Marysville FUMC’s pastors due to the decision

made at the Church Conference in December

to withhold apportionments to the conference

and the district until a long-lingering

disciplinary issue within the conference is

resolved. Rest assured that our pastors have

always and continue to receive their housing,

compensation and health insurance benefits

from our local church and the salaries and

benefits of our pastors are not affected by

apportionments being paid or withheld. Also,

we are continuing to pay into their pension

accounts and once our pastors retire, their

pensions will be paid out of a trust account

that they have paid into throughout their

pastoral careers and are also unaffected by

apportionments. The portion of

apportionments to the conference that are

allotted for “clergy benefits” are used to pay

disability benefits and health insurance

benefits of pastors that have successfully

retired from the West Ohio Conference and

their dependents.

Church News &Notes WOMEN IN MISSION

Board Highlights

• We opened with sharing joys & concerns fol-

lowed by devotions.

• We voted to continue paying for the Large

Print Upper Room’s that Bruce Zorman

takes to shut-ins.

• The way scholarships are awarded was

discussed.

• The Union Co. Children’s Rainbow Clinic

approached our quilters about their need for

quilts.

• August 23 First Church will host a district

event and WIM will serve a continental

breakfast & afternoon snacks.

IN OTHER NEWS:

*The Morning Circle has a June 12 field trip to

“Chapel Hill House “. Meet at the church at

9:00am

BABY BOTTLE CAMPAIGN

New Path Pregnancy Resource Centers, a

Christian, pro-life ministry, will be holding its

annual Baby Bottle Campaign between Moth-

er’s Day, May 13th and Father’s Day, June

17th. They are asking you to “Spare Some

Change to Help Spare a Life” We encourage eve-

ryone to participate in this vital ministry. You

may return bottles until Sunday, June 17th

CELEBRATE PASTOR PEGGY’S

ORDINATION On Sunday, June 10th, from

9:15am-12:30pm, we will have the opportunity

to celebrate Pastor Peggy and her Ordination.

Please come by the Café (BCR) for light refresh-

ments, and to love on Pastor Peggy.

Church News

Ministry Leader Guide This sheet is provided by the Ministries Team to provide quick answers as you navi-

gate ministry leadership at our church. Feel free to tear out this page from your

Messenger or request a copy from the church office!

Office Phone: 937-642-4712

Office Hours: M,T,TH 9:00-4:00 W,F 9:00-2:00

Bulletin: Brief information and any graphics sent by email to Publisher (as of Jan 2018, Ashley Furches)

and -include courtesy copy to Office Receptionist and Business Administrator (as of Jan 2018,

Sharon Swartz, Kelli Fink)

*Due Tuesday by 5:00 p.m.

*Include how many weeks you want it ran (max 3 weeks)

Messenger: *Brief information and any graphics sent by email to Publisher (as of Jan 2018, Ashley Furch

es) and include courtesy copy to Office Receptionist and Business Administrator (as of Jan

2018, Sharon Swartz, Kelli Fink)

*Due by the 15th

Website: Email event information/copy of registration by 5:00 Tuesday to Social Media Coordinator

Social Media: Email information/pictures by 5:00 Tuesday to Social Media Coordinator (as of Jan 2018,

Mark Confer)

ROOM REQUEST

Call or email the Business Administrator 2 business days ahead (as of Jan 2018, Kelli Fink)

*DATE, TIME, ROOM NUMBER (1st and 2nd choice if emailing), PHONE NUMBER and EMAIL of contact

person, EVENT (20s/30s, Boy Scouts, Emmaus, etc), BEGINNING and END DATE and WHAT MEDIA

SOURCE (if needed)

* Approved on 1st come 1st served however church “emergencies” (ex. Funerals) will override a request

* Room times 7 a.m.- 9 p.m.

-please no requests on following days: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr Day, Monday after Easter,

Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day (outside of community Thanksgiving),

Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

* If sound system is needed, contact Worship Coordinator (as of Jan 2018, Matt Whitworth)

* If set up/clean up is needed, contact Business Administrator

* Emergency contacts are listed in the Kitchen.

As of Jan 2018: 1st John Burchett 937-243-2558, 2nd Kelli Fink 614-507-1534, 3rd Ed Rainey 330-232-2749

COMMUNICATION

Church News /Finance News MISCELLANEOUS Making copies: * Contact Office Receptionist to set up time for you to come in, or email document PRINT READY at least 1

business day in advance with HOW MANY COPIES and CONTACT NAME and PHONE NUMBER.

* No copies can be made on Thursday mornings

* Paper cutter and certain colors of paper also available

Meetings: Leadership Team-the 3rd Tuesday of every month,

Ministries Team- the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month

Money collection: Any money collected for donations or registration goes directly to the Financial Secre-

tary (as of Jan 2018, Carol Reed)

Prayer requests/ Congregational care: Any prayer cards, or requests that can be shared with the whole church, and any need (meals, visits, etc.) should be taken to Office Receptionist.

Registrations: Contact Office Receptionist to discuss what will be turned in to the office, who will be picking up, how often will they be picked up, extra copies.

Reimbursements: Contact your ministry leader for approval & procedure for reimbursement on items pur-

chased

2018 Ministries Team: Pastor Aaron, Pastor Peggy, Pastor Bill, Kathy Rohrs, Mark Confer, Kelli

Fink, Matt Whitworth, Greg Williams, Trudy Wilkerson, Vanessa Cooke, Bob Mohler, Jill Young,

Jaclyn Koester

OPERATING FUNDOPERATING FUNDOPERATING FUNDOPERATING FUND CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUNDCAPITAL IMPROVEMENT FUND APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through April)APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through April)APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through April)APPORTIONMENT GIVING (Through April)

The Operating Fund covers church ex-

penses from most ministry & administra-

tive areas. Your 2018 operating pledges

go here.

Capital Improvement Funds are used

for long-term building/maintenance

projects.

These 2018 designated Apportionment contri-

butions are being sent to the Conference &

District on a monthly basis.

2018 Expense Budget $1,148,527.00 Jan. 1, 2018 Balance $ 75,473.71 Conference or District $ 6,039.78

Needed in April $ 110,435.29 Received in April $ 5,375.00 Capital Area North $ 284.00

Received in April $ 94,056.03 Rec'd through 19 wks $ 18,125.10 Clergy Benefits $ 1,400.00

Rec'd through 19 wks $ 445,301.85 2018 Spending $ (8,409.88) Total $ 7,723.78

Needed through 19 wks $ 419,654.10 Current Balance $ 85,188.93

Please check the Conference website at

https://www.westohioumc.org/conference/conn

ectional-giving for more information.

Look for more finance information on the church website at http://www.marysvillefumc.org/

finances. For all questions regarding contributions, please contact our Financial Secretary,

Carol Reed (carol@marysvillefumc.org or 642-4712 x107). If you would like to see the monthly

church financial statements, you may contact our business administrator, Kelli Fink

(kelli@marysvillefumc.org or 642-4712 x104).

The Gospel of St. Luke relates the story of the risen Christ ap-

pearing to two who were going along the road from Jerusalem to

Emmaus. Two friends were walking together, sharing their

hearts’ deepest concerns. The risen Christ joined them and ex-

plained the scriptures as they walked, how it was ordained that

Christ should suffer and so enter his glory. This experience on

the road was a heart - warming experience as the risen Christ

walked and talked with them. The illuminating climax of the ex-

perience was when Christ took bread and said the blessing, then

broke it and gave it to them. The two had their eyes opened and

they recognized him as the risen Christ and they rushed back to

Jerusalem to tell the others. (Luke 24:13-35)

A JOURNEY WITH CHRIST

The above story provides the image for Emmaus, an Upper Room program that calls Christians to a renewed

commitment to Jesus Christ. It has nothing to do with physical walking. The Walk to Emmaus is a three-

day experience which takes a New Testament look at Christianity as a lifestyle. It is a highly structured

weekend designed to strengthen and renew the faith of Christian people. The focus of Emmaus is Jesus

Christ and the grace he gives to His Body the church. Emmaus is a combined effort of laity and clergy to-

ward the renewal of the church. Emmaus is non-denominational and people from all denominations are en-

couraged to participate.

WHAT HAPPENS AT EMMAUS?

There is nothing secret about the Walk to Emmaus. It is not a secret club or a group of “holier-than-thou”

Christians. Often times those who have gone on a walk choose not to share everything that happens so that

a new pilgrim will enjoy some of the “pleasant surprises” that take place during the weekend. The “Walk to

Emmaus’ is a 72 hour experience. The weekend begins on Thursday evening and ends Sunday evening.

You will live and study together in singing, prayer, worship, and discussion. Discussions center around fif-

teen talks given by laity and clergy. These talks present the theme of God’s grace, and how that grace comes

alive in the Christian community and expresses itself in the world. You’ll also discover how grace is real in

your life, and how you can live in the life of grace, bringing grace to others. You will have the opportunity to

participate in the daily celebration of Holy Communion, and to begin to understand more fully the presence

of Christ in his body of believers. You will experience God’s grace personally through the prayers and acts of

service of a living support community.

CENTRAL OHIO EMMAUS COMMUNITY

Over 4000 people have participated in the Walk to Emmaus in Central Ohio since the community started

over 30 years ago. There have been 71 weekends for men and 124 weekends for women. Walks take place at

the Marysville First United Methodist Church.

Many people from our congregation have experienced the joy of this retreat. We want to invite you to join in

a refreshing weekend spent meeting Jesus as he comes to you through other Christians. This is a wonderful

opportunity for Christians of all ages. For more information on Emmaus, contact one of the pastors or check

out the website: http://centralohioemmaus.org

UPCOMING WALKS

Men’s Walk: July 19-22, 1018 (Pastor Aaron will serve as Spiritual Director)

Women’s Walk: November 15-18, 2018

The Emmaus Walk

Equip Ministries Spiritual Growth

Aldersgate 2018 National Conference

July 12-15, 2018 Lake Junaluska, NC $155

This national conference is designed to provide learning experiences where people of all ages may encounter

God and be equipped to live consistently in the power of the Holy Spirit. Sessions are designed with the be-

lief that the Holy Spirit is fully present and active in people of all ages equipping them with everything they

need for life and for Godliness (2 Peter 1:3-4). Consider attending as a family, lifegroup, sharegroup or as a

personal retreat getaway for spiritual renewal! Join Pastor Aaron Brown, Linda Brown and Pastor Peggy.

Let us know if you will be attending and register with your payment at: www.aldersgateconference.org

Rescued Rescued Rescued Rescued Tour 2018 August 10-12 Indianapolis IN-Convention Center

Join Pastor Peggy in attending this conference! Speakers include: Sheila Walsh, Liz Curtis Higgs, Lysa Terkeurst, Jennifer Rothschild, & Mark Lowry. Music by: Charles Billingly and Mandisa in concert. The speakers will focus on seeking spiritual pathways of JOY! Psalm 18:16 “He reached down from heaven and rescued me; He drew me out of deep waters” If 10 or more register-tickets are as low as $99 per per-son+hotel. If you are interested contact Pastor Peggy peggy@marysvillefumc.org or if you choose not to go in a group…feel free to go directly to: www.womenofjoy.org

Equip Team

“Equipping all people to live as disciples and grow in the wisdom

and knowledge of God continually”

In September we will be doing a church-wide

book study on “Scripture & the Life of God”

by Dr. David Watson. David Watson will al-

so be visiting our church. The books will be

available for purchase in mid August. Be

sure to include this study in your fall plans

for your small groups, life groups and Sun-

day School classes.

LOOKING AHEAD

NEW-Life Group/Small Group Formation

If you are not currently in a life group/small group and are interested in learning and growing with others,

come and join us for a three-week overview this summer! Sessions will be held at my home and dinner will be

provided! The dates are: 6/13, 6/20 and 6/27 from 6:00-7:30. REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED PLEASE. Con-

tact Pastor Peggy: peggy@marysvillefumc.org

NEW-Class offering

“Forgive and Forget? Really?”

Forgiveness is not an easy task! To forgive is a divine attribute. It is to pardon or excuse someone from blame for

an offense or misdeed. The scriptures refer to forgiveness in two ways. The Lord commands us to repent of our

sins and seek His forgiveness. He also commands us to forgive those who offend or hurt us. BUT IT AIN’T

EASY! Come and join us as we journey through the process….seeking peace in our hearts! To register contact

equip@marysvillefumc.org; Wednesdays 2:00-3:00 6/13, 6/20, 6/27 and 7/11 in Room 220. Night Class option

time TBA. Email if interested.

RightNow Media Suggestions

If you have not signed up for Rightnow Media, please email equip@marysvillefumc.org to re-

ceive your invitation to start accessing and downloading studies at home.

Equip Ministries Spiritual Growth

“Living In The Different” The Passages through sorrow and loss

By Rev. Elaine J. Clinger Sturtz

Meet the Author Night @ MFUMC in Burnside Conference Room

Friday June 29th 6:30-7:30 w/DESSERT!

Excerpt from the Book

“These words come from a heart that has been broken, felt the pain and loss of the most important person in my life,

and also found hope in the midst of the grief.”

Descrip�on of Book

Elaine Sturtz, shares in Living In The Different, that grief is messy, hard, painful, filled with tears and loneliness, but

also includes faith, hope and love. She walks through the journey, the emo$ons, the changes and hurts. Each grief is

different, and grief changes our lives. We are different, and how we live and interact with others is different. The

journey of grief takes different forms as we learn to live and mingle joy and sorrow together. Elaine offers hope, a

hope of hope, through these passages of sorrow and loss. Hope is found in our faith in God who is love, and love nev-

er ends.

Endorsement of Book

“In Living In The Different, Reverend Sturtz sets us free to live, grieve, die and live again by pouring into us out of her

experience, both deep and wide, as person, pastor, chaplain and friend. She offers what she knows in her head and

heart with transparency and vulnerability.”

Bishop Gregory V. Palmer

Resident Bishop of the West Ohio Conference

The United Methodist Church

Author

Elaine J. Clinger Sturtz is an ordained Elder in the United Methodist Church and a Licensed Professional Clinical Coun-

selor (LPCC). Elaine graduated from O6erbein University in Westerville, Ohio. She received her Masters of Divinity

and Masters of Arts in Counseling Ministries from The Methodist Theological School in Delaware, Ohio. Elaine is the

author of three devo$onal books – Love Lighted Path, Glimpses of God, and The Final Dance of Life, Our Journey With

Judy.

Equip Ministries Spiritual Growth

Youth News

2018 High School Graduates

We have the great opportunity to honor these 2018 high school graduates today in worship.

Please join us in praying for them and all graduates who are entering a new season in their

lives.

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gra-

cious unto you. May the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace. Amen.

Youth Ministry Summer

Interns

If you get a chance, welcome

Lucy Hoy & Emily McDonald!

They both grew up in

Marysville and were active in

Quake. Lucy is studying Mu-

sic Education at Baldwin

Wallace Conservatory of Mu-

sic. Emily is studying Ele-

mentary Education and Span-

ish at Indiana Wesleyan Uni-

versity. We are so excited

and thankful for their help in

our mission trips, events, ac-

tivities, and building Jesus-

centered relationships with

students this summer.

Hayden Bix Austin Clark Morgan Forney

Evan Hamm Adam Hettel Caleb Kirsch

Brinnen Smith Leah Soller Elijah Wright

Youth News

Youth News

Transformation Zone

July 8-13, 2017

Transformation Zone is a weeklong mission project serving Union, Madison, and Franklin Counties.

Youth and adults from several churches around Ohio are coming together as the Body of Christ to serve

our neighbors in the love of Christ. We invite YOU to come and be a part of this mission week in as

many of the following ways as you would like:

How can you get involved?

YOUTH: register online at https://secure.symt.us/client/quakeyouth

_____ 5th & 6th grade participant—Sun-Tue PM (July 9-11) $50

_____ 7th—12th grade participant—Sun-Fri (July 9-14) $125

Note: If registration is full, please go to “Waiting List.” We will contact you if spots come available.

ADULTS:

_____ Work Crew Leader (preferably work all week from 8 am until 4:30 pm overseeing a group of

teens, must be willing to drive own car to transport teens)

_____ Grocery Shopper (assist with shopping for the meals)

_____ Breakfast Crew (help serve breakfast, prepare lunch items, and stock coolers for work crews)

_____ Night chaperone (stay overnight with teens to help supervise)

_____ Bake cookies (provide several dozen cookies for the week; we need 40 dozen cookies)

_____ Prayer Vigil (covenant to pray during the week for all those participating and being served

throughout the week)

_____ Afternoon/Free-time Supervisor (from 3-6 pm help supervise

down time so adults can shower & attend meetings)

_____ Set up/tear down Volunteer to set up on Sunday from 12-3 p.m. or Friday from 5-7 p.m.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Mark at 937-707-5690 or mark@marysvillfumc.org.

Name: ___________________________________________________

Phone Number(s): __________________________________________

Email: ___________________________________________________

Please place in the offering plate or return to the church office by June 17.

Youth News

Children’s Ministry Focus on the Family

Vaca�on Bible School Registra�on

Where: Marysville First United Methodist Church

207 S. Court Street, Marysville, OH

When: June 18-22, 2017

Time: 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon (8:45 a.m. on Monday only)

Who: All Children ages 4 years old by June 18, 2018 through current 4th graders. (Due to staff-

ing there CANNOT be any exceptions to this age 4 by June 18, 2018 date.)

Fee: There is no fee. All children are welcome.

Closing Program: Friday, June 22 at 7:00 pm. The children will share some of what they

learned followed by an ice cream social. Please bring an ice cream topping to share.

Questions about registration? Contact Amanda Mason @ aakain@yahoo.com

Additional Information:

To help your child feel more comfortable, we ask that a parent or responsible adult accompany

the child to the Sanctuary (or to the registration tables located at the back of the sanctuary as

well as the main church entrances on Monday only to receive their crew assignment) where

they will meet with their Crew Leader. To ensure your child’s safety, please do not bring

your child before 8:45 AM. At the end of each day, family and friends are invited to join us

for Sail Away Sendoff at 11:35 in the Sanctuary. All children should be picked up from the

Sanctuary at 12:00 noon.

To register, drop off or send your completed form to the church by

June 18 to:

207 South Court Street

Marysville, OH 43040

You can also register online at www.marysvillefumc.org/children

If you would like to order a VBS t-shirt or CD, you can pick up a separate order form at the

church office or contact Teri Dunlap (614-296-4717 or mtjkc@yahoo.com).

Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School Vacation Bible School 2018

We are again busily preparing for the best week of the summer here at

Marysville FUMC- VBS Week! At Shipwrecked VBS, kids discover not only

that God made them the way they are, but for a purpose too. Shipwrecked is

filled with incredible Bible-learning experiences where kids can see, hear,

touch, and experience God’s love for them. Team building games, cool Bible

songs, and tasty treats are just a few of the standout activities that help

faith flow into real life. (Since everything is hands-on, kinds might get a little messy. Be sure to

send them in play clothes and safe shoes.) Plus, we’ll help kids discover how to see evidence of

God in everyday life- something we call God sightings. VBS will run from June 18-22, 2018

from 9:00 am to noon. Children ages 4 years to current 4th graders are welcome to join us for a

fun-filled week as we explore our Rescuer-God!

Registration begins in May and forms are available in this Messenger and at the VBS tables

outside all three services on June 3rd. T-shirt orders ($10) and CD sales ($7) will also take

place on these dates. If you miss these opportunities, you may also pick up registration and t-

shirt/CD order forms at the church office or download them from the church website:

www.marysvillefumc.org

It takes a lot of energy to run an island! The 250+ hungry kids will enjoy their Tropical Treats to

replenish their bodies as we rejuvenate their souls. There will be a snack board in the BFLC en-

trance beginning in May. There are posts containing a food item that we need for the week.

Please pick one and return the purchased item(s) to the collection boxes in the BFLC entrance

no later than Friday, June 15th. No time to shop but still want to help? You may take a note

with a suggested cash donation to help fill in the gaps. We couldn’t feed our campers without

your help. Thank you for supporting our Vacation Bible School!

**For questions, or if you would like to serve in the Snack Factory, please contact Ashley

Furches at ashley@marysvillefumc.org

Vacation Bible School T-shirt and CD Order Form

This form does not register your child for VBS, it only reserves them a t-shirt and/or CD.

Child(ren)’s Name __________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________________________

Parent’s Name _____________________________________________________________________________

Telephone # (_______) _________ - ______________

(for any ques�ons I might have regarding your order)

T-shirt $10 each (Youth – Adult XXXL)

(please indicate how many of each size you would like with a number a2er the size if ordering more than one)

CHILD S (6-8) ______ M (10-12) ______ L (14-16) ____

Adult S __________ M ____________ L ___________ XL ___________

Adult XXL __________ ($10 each) XXXL __________ ($10 each)

CD $7.00 each __________ (QTY. you are ordering) CD Received ___________

Orders are due NO LATER than SUNDAY, JUNE 3, 2018

Please return form and payment to the church office at 207 S. Court St. Marysville, 43040.

Checks can be made payable to “MFUMC” with VBS shirt/CD in the memo.

Any ques$ons, please contact Teri Dunlap regarding t-shirts at 614-296-4717 or mtjkc@yahoo.com

PAID BY: CHECK # __________________ AMOUNT: ___________________

CASH __________________ AMOUNT: ___________________

Order Pick Up – You will be able to pick up your T-shirt and CD orders on Monday, June 18th. A table will be set up near the Burnside

entrance on the first day of VBS for pick-ups.

THE MESSENGER

First United Methodist

Church - Marysville

207 South Court St.

Marysville, OH 43040

937-642-4712

Non-Profit Org.

U.S. Postage

PAID

Marysville, Ohio 43040

Permit No. 49

Our Presence: Sunday School & Worship Attendance

9:30 11:00 TOTAL 8:00 9:30 11:00 TOTAL

April 29 153 40 193 152 310 183 645

May 6 119 19 138 79 229 86 894

May 13 177 45 222 100 207 103 410

May 20 121 16 137 81 274 65 420

May 27 113 18 131 76 211 67 354

Sunday School Worship