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TRUNK OR TREAT OCTOBER 24 AT BCUMC Trunk or Treat will be Oct. 24, At BCUMC! I'd appreciate cars to be here at

6p.m. We will advertise that it starts at 6:30 p.m. for people to get candy

You open your trunks

or the backs of your

vehicles and decorate

them. Then you pass

out candy from your

trunks. The event

provides a safe

family environment

for trick or treaters.

This event normally

draws a large number

of kids from outside

the church whose parents are looking for a safe place for their kids to trick or

treat!

When it comes to decorating your vehicle there are the obvious choices,

like decorating for Halloween, using pumpkins, spider webbing, spiders,

brooms, bats, cauldrons or fun stuff like the 50′s themes or cartoon characters.

I am so anxious to see how everyone decorates and includes spreading the

word of Jesus! ~ Isaiah 41:10 Fear not for I am with you.

-Brooke Chinn

BUCK CREEK COMMUNITY CARRY-IN NOVEMBER 2 It’s coming soon!! The annual Buck Creek Community Carry-in will be

held on Saturday, November 2nd. Doors of the Buck Creek Community

Center will open at 5:30pm. Eat at 6:00pm. Please bring a covered dish.

Plates, drinks, and silverware furnished. Available for viewing are an

information book, an obit book, and pictures of people in the community.

Please come and tell others to join you! If you have any questions, please

contact Billie Burkhalter.

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BUCK CREEK UMC NEWSLETTER – OCTOBER 2013

THE STAFF. Tim Schnepp, editor, reporter e-mail: timothys81@yahoo.com

Nancy Schnepp, primary reporter

Other reporters this month: Kay Miller, Alicia Kent, Brooke Chinn, Ralph Rohrer Carol Shepard, church secretary, duplicator.

Pic providers: Nancy Schnepp, K&M Schnepp, R. Whiteaker, Kay Miller, T. Louthen

Thanks be to God forever.

BCUMC on the web: http://www.gbgm-umc.org/bcumcin/

SANCTUARY FLOWERS Oct. 6 > World Communion (Ladies Missionary Society)

Oct. 13 > Mary Strong for Sandy & Cindy's birthdays

Oct. 20 > from Billie Burkhalter

Oct. 27 > Bruce & Trudy Germain for Alli's birthday 10/20

MOWING SCHEDULE Oct. 6: Jay Killian

Oct. 13: Jim Pattee

Oct. 20: Fred Roach

Oct. 27: ??

THANK YOU Jim, Dan and I would like to thank our BCUMC family for the love, care

and concern expressed so freely to us upon John’s death. We have appreciated

all the visits, food, cards, prayers and the ladies who prepared and served the

delicious funeral dinner. You all truly are the “hands and feet” of Jesus.

With our love and thanks,

-Pat Miller

WANT ON OUR MAILING LIST? If you’d like to receive our newsletter in the mail, or receive notification

by e-mail when a new issue is posted online, please contact us at:

BCUMC Newsletter

PO Box 157

Buck Creek, IN 47924

or for e-mail notification: nancymae51@yahoo.com

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WISHES GRANTED + A new copy machine has arrived!!

CLEARING THINGS UP You may have noticed that your

September 2013 issue of the

BCUMC newsletter looked pretty

nice print wise. Why was that?

Because a new copier was delivered

to the church on August 16th! The

old machine had been on its last legs

for several years. A request for a

new copier was brought before Ad

Council this Summer and approved.

After the copier was delivered, a

training session was given on its use

the same day. The machine is very

modern, interacting with the

computer. Files on the computer can

be sent straight to the machine. And yes, it does copy the old fashioned way!

NOTE: It is advised NOT to turn the copier off. It is better for the

networking components to leave the machine on. It will go into “sleep” mode

within an hour. To restart the machine, press the energy saver button.

BLOOD DRIVE REPORT! A big thanks to all that participated in the blood drive on Sept. 16

th! There

were fourteen attempts to give, and ten were successful. We all may have

saved lives!

-Rita Darnell

ATTENTION SNOWBIRDS! If you are a snowbird and would like the newsletter sent to your winter

address, please let the newsletter staff know before you fly!

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FIVE QUESTIONS! This month we stop in to visit with Adam & Jessi Kennedy and family.

Let’s see what’s going on with this young family… (picture provided)

ADAM 1. When did you first see

Jessica?

At my cousin David's house.

2. What is your favorite

breakfast?

Sausage gravy and biscuits.

3. What's the most daring

thing you've ever done?

Not sure if this is daring or

stupid, but gone 170 mph on a

motorcycle.

4. What led you to becoming

a volunteer firefighter?

Rob Weston asked me to join

and I wanted to help the

community.

5. What do you say when

people mistake you for your

brother Andrew? Hey I'm

Adam, don't worry about it, it

happens all the time.

JESSICA "JESSI"

1. Where did you and Adam go on your first date?

Treeces in Rossville with Adam's grandma Maralyn, grandpa Loren, brother

Andrew, and Andrew's girlfriend at the time and her daughter.

2. What is your favorite season?

I love the fall !

3. If you had an extra hour of free time a day, what would you do with it? Considering I hardly get any of this between work, school, and the kids but

when I do get it I love to read a good book.

4. What led you to becoming a volunteer firefighter?

Adam asked me if I wanted to join and since I was a nurse and love to help

people I thought I would enjoy it.

5. What's your favorite place in the world?

At home with my family

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JARED (with help from Mom & Dad)

1. If you could be any color crayon, what color would you be?

Red.

2. What is your favorite snack?

Apples and bananas.

3. What's the best thing about being a big brother?

Keeping my sister safe.

4. When you have daddy time and mommy time, what do you like to do

together?

Go to the Jump place!

5. What's your favorite thing about school?

Painting.

LAUREN (with help from Mom & Dad)

1. What is your favorite storybook?

Skippy Jon Jones

2. What was your first word?

Mama

3. Do your parents have a nickname for you?

Lu Lu

4. What is your nickname for your parents, grandparents, etc?

Mamaw, papaw

5. Who were you named after?

My great grandpa Loren

QUOTES February 3, 2013 + “One thing I know about this church is, you are a giving people.” -Pastor

Dwight

+ “May we be the light in the lives of those who have rejected the Word or

have never heard it.” -Pastor Dwight (prayers)

+ “If we really are truthful, we'd rather speak than listen. Is that true with

God? We talk. It's hard to listen, especially since it's spirit and doesn't speak

in the spoken word.” -Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “I pray you've learned this too----when God asks us to do something it may

be hard, but it's always the best. If we walk with God long enough, we know

there's a reason for it.” -Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Jesus basically says, Behold! I stand at the door and knock, and if someone

hears my voice, they need to open the door. Here's the rub: you've GOT to

OPEN THE DOOR.” -Pastor Dwight (message) *knock* *knock* *knock*

+ “This meal is a mystery, totally beyond our comprehension, but we know it

is a love gift.” -Pastor Dwight (on communion)

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PICTURE OF THE MONTH This month we present

a very special picture,

taken by Tammy Louthen.

On September 11, 2013,

the FFA (Future Farmers

of America) at Harrison

High School lined up their

trucks and American flags

in recognition of those

lost on September 11,

2001. Tammy’s daughter

Teia is a member of the

FFA, and both she and

Tammy were proud of

this very patriotic tribute.

The Harrison FFA have

done this since 2002

USING THEIR NOODLES The ladies of 4-G (4-generations)

experienced their first "interest group"

on Tuesday, September 17, 2013.

Normally, the ladies meet the third

Tuesday of the month for their infamous

"Mugs-N-Muffins," which is fancy code

for coffee, conversation, and goodies.

This time, all the generations came

together to patiently teach and learn how

to make home-made noodles. The gals

taught how to make them by hand and

also with a noodle maker.

Amazingly, even ladies who have

been making noodles for years learned

something new from one another,

including a clean-up tip from Pat Sense.

Always use cold water when you're

cleaning up the flour and it won't turn to

dough. Plus, you can rinse your rag.

Additionally, some rolled their noodles,

some stacked, some added eggs, some

water, some freeze on trays, and some

dry. The varieties were endless, but the

finished product was amazing -- 4 tables

7

of drying noodles. Even

the little toddlers helped

spread out the noodles to

dry. They will most

certainly be delicious.

The next 4-G

gathering will be

October 15, 2013 at 9:00

a.m.. All are welcome to

come learn, teach, or

simply watch how to

make Pumpkin and

Apple pies (and crusts). Maybe you'll learn a new

tip just in time for your

family's Thanksgiving

feast! Questions? Call

Brooke Chinn 586-2251.

COME ON DOWN TO THE FEAST: Oct. 5 & 6

www.tippecanoehistory.org

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#765 RIDES AGAIN!

In September 2012, the restored #765 steam locomotive sped through Buck

Creek. There will be a repeat performance on the weekend of October 26 &

27th

! #765 will operate a round-trip excursion each of those days between

Fort Wayne and Lafayette, Indiana. The vintage passenger train pulled by the

#765, will retrace the route of the Wabash Cannonball, which includes a trip

through Buck Creek! The trip is sponsored by the railroad society in

cooperation with Norfolk Southern Corp. For more information, visit:

www.fortwaynerailroad.org. You can track the train’s progress here too.

So don’t forget to come out and catch the train! All photos welcomed!

[photo provided by Kyle & Molly Schnepp, taken 9-11-12]

AACC Americus Area Community Coalition (AACC) met on Thursday, September

19th at the Buck Creek Community Center because another culvert in Americus

was closed. Just under100 people filled the room to see maps and hear updates

from the officers. Representative Don Lehe listened and suggested patrons express

their opinions to him and Senator Hershman; e-mail is quick and easy for both.

Officers announced the selection of a local attorney to focus on the BZA.

Negotiations for an environmental attorney are ongoing; she will focus on the

DNR issues. Next meeting is October 17th at Buck Creek Comm. Center as the

culvert should still be closed.

Saturday, October 26th

there will be a meal catered by D&R which will include

chicken, BBQ pork, green beans, mac & cheese, and a dinner roll for $10 in

advance ($12 at the door). Children under age 12, $5. The East Tipp Dance Team

will perform at 4:15. There will be face painting by Jamie Davidson and a couple

of other kids games. Silent auction gift baskets will be available at the November

meeting which will be Thursday, November 14th.

-Kay Shanks Miller

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ISHE ANESU NEWS "We who have strong faith should help the weak with their problems. We should not

please only ourselves. We should all please our neighbors. Let us do what is good for

them. Let us build them up. Romans" 15:1-2.

Dear Friends and Supporters of Ishe Anesu Project,

On behalf of the children of Ishe Aesu project, we greet you in the name of

our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Since the inception of Ishe Anesu Project in

1998, so much has taken place in terms of major changes, improvements,

growth and development in the lives of the students, not only in their academic

life but also in their social and spiritual life. Some of those who completed

their high school education have moved on in their academic pursuit and have

earned either a college degree or a teaching diploma. Altogether, 10 students

have completed their high school education and 15 completed middle school

but could not be admitted into high school due to their low passing grades. Of

these, 7 attended a vocational training institution, ending up with skilled

training such as garment construction, hotel ad catering, secretarial skills,

welding, motor mechanics, etc.

You may be wondering about the orphanage. Well, we have found it

appropriate to change the name orphanage to Ishe Anesu Center. Orphanage

has some degrading connotation that would negatively impact on the Project's

intention. Be that as it may, the Center is now ready for occupancy, depending

on the availability of funds to recruit the children and the matron or the couple

who will take care of the children.

Finally, we end with a note expressing a financial concern affecting the

normal running of Ishe Anesu. Due to global financial constraints, funding has

substantially receded. At times we are not certain if funds will arrive on time

to pay for the school fees for the students to complete their academic year or

not. For this reason, we have decided to hold on taking new students. We are

not in a position to send a single student to college or to a teacher training

institution. We hope and pray that soon the financial support for Ishe Anesu

students will resume its normal flow.

Meanwhile, we wish to express our most sincere appreciation to all of you

who have continued to send your financial support, irrespective of the amount.

May the Lord continue to bless you and to restore what you give, a hundred

fold.

Yours in Christ,

Maria and Bill (Humbane)

June 2013

E-mail: whumbane@yahoo.com

[Ed note: Buck Creek UMC’s Vacation Bible School has supported Ishe Anesu

since Rev. Kaye Bass suggested it in 2000.]

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STRINGING ALONG W/LADIES MISSIONARY SOCIETY Billie Burkhalter shared her skills of bracelet making with the Ladies

Missionary Society at their meeting on September 16th

. The ladies enjoyed

picking out beads, creating their bracelet design, and stringing the beads onto

elastic beading wire. Billie was hands on helping to finish the bracelets with

square knots. She is a real giver, donating some of the bracelets she makes

for various community fundraisers. Thank you, Billie!

Ladies Missionary Society meets four times a year. Our next meeting is on

November 18th

, at 6pm for supper and meeting at BCUMC in the Fellowship

Hall. Pat Sense will present “Living With Diabetes”. All ladies of the church

and community are invited to join us.

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QUOTES February 10, 2013 + “It doesn't matter how much we mess up, He's big and he'll always be there

for you.” -Alicia Kent (on God in Children's Sermon)

+ “"Old" can be looked at as negative (on the old testament). Maybe a better

term is "the Hebrew Bible".” -Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “In Romans, it says everything written in the Old Testament is there to teach

us.” -Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “The Old Testament IS about Jesus. His name is not in the Old Testament

but there are other ways He is described.” -Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “It's impossible to live the life God wants for us apart from Him...” -Pastor

Dwight (message)

+ “How can I really understand what the Bible says? Everything you need to

know you can see, even in black and white. We can understand it with God's

help.” -Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “You can read and understand the scriptures. We are the people of the

Book.” -Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “This week when you're reading the Bible (every day for 15 minutes) I pray

that you'll understand and want to learn more of what it's teaching you.” -

Pastor Dwight (message)

SERVANTS, first service – October 2013

USHERS > Bev Poore / Sam Stratton / Diane White / Ken Mueller

GREETERS > Fred Merkel / Pat Sense

ACOLYTE > Makaila Jenkins

LITURGIST > Ruth Davidson

CHILDREN’S MESSAGE > Pam Church (13th

, 20th

, 27th

)

BELL RINGER > Makayla Taylor

COMMUNION STEWARD > Ladies Missionary Society

FIREFIGHTER COOKIES > Jay Killian & Ashley Garth

SCRIPTURE READERS > Coley Sharp (6th

); Dan Fleming (13th

); Mindy Jester (20

th); Ralph Rohrer (27

th)

More volunteers are needed for our servants list. Please see Ken Mueller.

If you will not be able to serve as assigned, please contact Ken Mueller. Communion

stewards and Firefighter cookies are filled for 2013. Thank you!

Please consider volunteering in 2014.

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THANKING OUR LUCKY

STARS FOR THIRTEEN

YEARS OF

COLLECTING SOCKS!!

2013 is our thirteenth year for BCUMC to collect socks for the residents of the

Lebanon Children’s Home! In twelve years BCUMC has delivered 6,226 pairs to

LCH! There will be Box for Sox appearing soon at BCUMC. Socks will be delivered

December 14th by members of the Buck Creek Ladies Missionary Society who have

sponsored the collection each year. Socks to fit grade school through adults are

needed, any kind, any color!

Given in memory of those who have passed away in the past

year. This list is just a little whisper to let you know

someone is thinking of them…

Gabriele F. Giuliani, Otis "Otie" Feaster, Children of Newtown, Connecticut (Sandy

Hook), Ann (Dowell) Schelle, Phillip Weston, Betty Jean (Swan) Carleton, Donald S.

Cooper, Judith Mary Evangeline Johnson, Marcia Wintrode, George W. "Hank"

Leibert, Gerald L. Turner, Jesse L. Wilson, Charles Richard "Rick" Younker, Robert E.

Porter, Dorothy J. (Jahnigen) Black, Joan R. Parker Wolfe, Carol Sporleder Baldwin

Stratton, Samantha Rae Hansen, Everett Oliver Riffey, Helen L. (Hamilton) Brown,

Jack Sutton, Jim "Rusty" Napier, Martha J. Miller, Christopher Ronald Lubak, Stephen

"Steve" Zane Sterrett, Kelly M. Day, Sue Ann Lohrman, Patrick Joseph Anderson,

Frank F. Loy, Jr., Thomas P. Tom Jaskal, Dale L. Briles, Barbara Pulliam, Robert T.

"Bob" Spitznagle, P. Alan Finkenbinder, Norma L. (Temple) Wilcox, Paulean Conrad

Nicholson Lee, Sally Warner, Joyce Ann Eubank Schwartz, John Raymond Miller Jr.,

Maddisann Jayne Faurote, Warren Messick…

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A WHOLE LOT OF PAINTIN’ GOIN’ ON… What are those long ladders doing beside the church? What’s that little

trailer that’s been parked at the church for the last couple of weeks? If you

look at the trim around the church’s doors and windows, the mystery will be

solved! The trim is being primed (twice), glazed and painted. An Autumn

spruce up is in the works and lookin’ good!

QUOTES February 17, 2013 + “The devil has tricks, but God's power is real and He can help us beat the

devil's tricks.” -Alicia Kent (Children's Sermon)

+ “Father, we know You always listen to us, even those times when we kind of

run away from You...” -Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “We pray for the church here at Buck Creek, that we would be a light set on

a hill showing Your mercy and Your goodness...” -Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “The number 3. The Trinity, that's a God number you'll see that used a lot in

the Bible.” -Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “The Hebrew Bible has been our Bible and we rearranged it a little bit.” -

Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “About 3/4 of the Bible is the Old Testament, and we don't want to neglect

that because it's God's Word.” -Pastor Dwight (message)

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RECIPE CORNER Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that

loveth is born of God, and knoweth God. –John 4:7

THAT’S GOOD CHICKEN! For the spice mixture, mix together and set aside:

1 1/2 tsp. garlic salt

1 1/2 tsp. onion powder

1 1/2 tsp. white sugar

1 Tablespoon dried oregano

1/2 tsp. black pepper

1/8 tsp. dried thyme

1/2 tsp. dried basil

1 1/2 tsp. dried parsley

1/8 tsp. celery salt

1 tsp. salt

½ cup packed brown sugar

Rinse pre-cut chicken breasts (36 ounce bag) and place in a large ziploc

bag. Add the spice mixture, close bag and shake to coat the chicken. Place

the coated chicken in a preheated 350 degree skillet in which you have placed

a few Tablespoons of canola cooking oil. Cook chicken for a few minutes,

then turn. Cover. Cook about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Cut open the

largest pieces to ensure doneness. Enjoy! That’s good chicken!

Recipe created by: Nancy Schnepp, named by Randy Schnepp who has

requested “that’s good chicken” many times!

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FISH FRIED A lot of fun and food was enjoyed at the 2013 Buck Creek Fish Fry (held

on the grounds of East Tipp Middle School on August 24)! The temperature

was 85 degrees with clear skies and a slight breeze that helped to cool the

brow. Along with the traditional fish, fries and slaw, attendees had the

opportunity to purchase bowls of creamy cold ice cream from the BCUMC

booth. (The Ice Cream sign Doug Latia made years ago is still looking good.)

The Boy Scouts made the rounds with cold water to keep us refreshed. There

was also a flavored shaved ice truck on the grounds. But the best thing of all

was this year’s cake auction! Many from BCUMC and the community

donated cakes, brownies, pies and other treats to the auction. All looked

delicious! Especially interesting was Amanda Shepard’s hamburger & fries

cake, Jamie Stratton’s carrot cake, and Claire Handy’s Minion cake!

Entertainment this year included a DJ who played a variety of music for all

generations to hear. We also enjoyed watching students from DMG (Dance

Moves & Gymnastics) as they performed their routines to music. Face

painting and a bungee sling helped entertain the younger set.

A silent auction yielded many fine prizes to those who were persistent in

checking their bids. The main raffle featured the major prize of a John Deere

X300 (or $2000 cash). This prize went to Tina Scowden. $2000 landscaping

installed from Lawn & Shrub (David Hess); Phillips 50” 1080p Wi-Fi Tv (B.

Riley); Apple iPad (Carol Frantz); Whole house humidifier from Bowsher

Heating (Todd Williams); programmable thermostat from Bowhser (Steve

Sherry); House duct cleaning by Air Pro (Hadley); Grandfather clock $400

value from A Fire’s Place (Frances Howard); HVAC services from Anderson

Heating & Cooling $400 value (Tasha Samson, Terry Smith); $250 from

Lafayette Masonry (Tom Goldson); $250 cash from FFR Co-op (Aguira; A

pizza a month for a year from Buck Creek Pizza Dayton Station (Tab Barnett).

Apologies for any misspellings.

There was lots of chatting and visiting, and how are you, neighbor? among

the crowd of 2,827 (served). Seemed to be more than that on the grounds, but

not everyone ate the fish and were counted!

-Nancy Schnepp

How did the ice cream booth do this year? Let’s ask Ralph: One bright sunny afternoon recently a few people from the Buck Creek

area decide to fry some fish. Well you can't just have some fish, so they

thought maybe it would be good to have some fries and slaw. Pretty good, they

thought then but what about dessert? It's a warm day. Let's get some ice

cream! And so it began.

Buck Creek UMC served about 48 gallons of ice cream at the 2013 Buck

Creek Fish Fry. We had a good group of volunteers: Glenda Davidson, Linda Habbinga, Mary Ellen Davidson, Jim Jr. and Anita Davidson, Brooke and Nathan

Chinn, Fred and Michele Roach, Willadean and John Metro, Jay Killian and Ashley

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Garth, Rita Darnell, Ray Jones, Emily Hepworth, Jane Arnold, Jamie Stratton, Carol

Shepard, Linda LaMaster, Pat Sense, Haleigh Taylor, Nancy Balser, and Dwight

Monical. Chloe Bond-Latia dropped by for a while to help. Karl, Freda, and Frank

Rohrer helped with setting up and putting away.

Proceeds from the ice cream sales are divided between the church and the fire

department. The church's share goes to the Reachout fund to support evangelism and

missions.

-Ralph Rohrer

Thanks to the whole Rohrer family for all their work with the BCUMC ice cream

booth, and to everyone who volunteered to work!

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BIRTHDAY BASH! A time to celebrate EVERYONE's

birthdays was held on Sunday, August 18th

after church. It was a great day, and the kids

had lots of fun doing the games (big kids too).

There was great food and great fellowship. A

zillion cupcakes of every flavor for dessert at

the birthday bash luncheon. A bottomless pit

of popcorn awaited those on the game field.

Among the games available were tic-tac-toe

Frisbee; toilet paper toss; cornhole; duck

pluck; loop a lollipop; bounce house; and

football throw. Lolly the clown thrilled the

kids with her antics and balloon shapes during

the outdoor festivities. This was a birthday

party for EVERYone, and EVERYone enjoyed

it!

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THANK YOU To everyone who helped with the birthday bash. To everyone

who helped make cupcakes, food prep and set up, and cleanup!

Thanks to Melissa Fleming for taking pictures (with Kay

Miller's camera). Organized by Brooke Chinn (Outreach);

Ruth Davidson (Hospitality); Melissa Fleming (Christian Ed);

Jamie Davidson (Evangelism).

CHARGE CONFERENCE DATE SET Charge Conference 2013 will be on the evening of Sunday, November 10

at Battle Ground UMC at 7:00pm ET. Since we are holding these by cluster

the host church has been asked by the district to provide some refreshments for

the evening. We would like for all the churches to participate: Buck Creek

UMC (Pastor Dwight Monical), Delphi UMC (Pastor Todd Ladd), Heritage

UMC/Brown Street UMC (Pastor Barb Marshall), Battle Ground UMC (Pastor

Terry Bramer), Dayton UMC (Pastor Mike Dominick).

QUOTES February 24, 2013 + “YAAAAAAAAAWNNNN! I got up this morning to go to the Lenten

breakfast. Who will be going to Delphi for Lenten breakfast next week? It's a

wonderful, beautiful place to visit and there's good food there...” -Ralph

"Hamlet" Rohrer

+ “Sin is not respecting God, and that kinda makes God unhappy.” -Alicia

Kent (Children's Sermon)

+ “Love God. Love others. Love ourselves.” -Pastor Dwight

+ “The word we really want to focus on is [God's] promise.” -Pastor Dwight

(message)

+ “Our purpose is not to just have knowledge, but to have wisdom.” -Pastor

Dwight (message)

+ “When Adam & Eve sinned, Earth was no longer a place of God, but a place

of Satan. Ever since, God is reclaiming it through His people.” -Pastor Dwight

(message)

+ “Was Noah perfect? No, but he had a heart for God.” -Pastor Dwight

(message)

+ “There is always one person you're not going to fool, and that's God.” -

Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Understand the promise of God's spirit, it's personal but it's not just for us,

but everybody else.” -Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Thank You for Your word that teaches us. Remind us frequently that Your

promise and mercies are not just for us, but for everyone.” -Pastor Dwight

(prayer)

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BENCHED!! Buck Creek UMC Trustee Chair Retta Whiteaker and her husband Mike

were “benched” beside the church on Wednesday, September 25! The Buck

Creek United Methodist church yard now holds two beautiful new benches.

Working on the benches (assembling, staining) made for a long day for Mike

and Retta, but as Retta said, “It was worth it!” The benches make the church

yard look so friendly and peaceful. Try one out the next time you need some

peace and quiet or some meditation time. Thank you Mike and Retta for

showing your love for BCUMC!

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