Koinonia August 2010



Upcoming Events & News
2010 Calendar
Youth News



        

From the Pastor



 

     Communication is always a key to any relationship. At the church we are always working on ways to improve our communication with one another.  In the sermon last week, we talked about the  importance of prayer and staying connected with God. Prayer changes us. Our attitudes and our desires change because of our communication with God.  His grace flows through us and into our hearts which makes the whole world look  different.  A lack of communication with God turns our hearts and minds towards the negatives in life  and we dwell on that which seems helpless.
      So the next time you find yourself in a negative mood or feel as though nothing in the world is every going to go right, check your communication with God, that maybe where your problem began.

      Speaking of communication, we at the church have created an easy and quick way to get information out fast.  The office has begun sending email to members on things that we don’t want to wait until Sunday to tell you.  Sometimes it is a need in a family, or a need at the church.  We  talk about joys or problems and want you to be aware of current events or meeting information.  We only send this  information to those who have given their email  address  and have asked to receive the emails.  If you have not been getting emails from the church, then you have  not asked or given your email. Please make sure to call the office at 574-699-7642 or e-mail us at churchsec@galvestonumchurch.org to be put on the list.  It is a great way to receive information and an opportunity for you to be  a blessing to others as you hear the need. 

Pastor Karen

 

CHURCH OFFICE HOURS:

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

PASTOR OFFICE HOURS

Monday - Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Friday & Saturday: out of office

  

YOUTH NEWS
  Youth and Children's Director: Jeremy Pruett
Youth and Children

God has done some amazing things this summer. From VBS to Church Camp, God has been at work in the lives of our children and youth. God is awesome!
Youth

·         Thanks- This has been a fantastic summer for the Youth Group. There have been all different kinds of activities alongside much learning and digging deeper into God’s love.  Thanks to   everyone who had a hand in making this summer a success!  Beginning in August we will be teaming up with Kokomo Rescue Mission and in order to serve our community.

·         Newsletter- There will be a quarterly newsletter coming out for the students and parents. If you did not receive a newsletter in June and would like to receive one, talk to Jeremy and work out those      arrangements.

·         Fall Youth Rally- August 29 at Epworth Forest.The cost will be $10.We will leave the church at 1pm.you are interested please sign up with Jeremy.It will be a first-come first-serve basis.        

·         Youth Group- Now that summer is almost over it’s time to get back into habits.Let Youth Group be one of those habits.Every Sunday at 4pm at Melissa and Jeremy’s home, 314 East Griffith St. here in Galveston!

Children

·         Faith Factory- We will be up and running September 8 at 6pm. Start talking to your friends about coming to the Faith      Factory.

·         Parents- If you are interested in helping out with Faith Factory, please talk to Jeremy.All help is greatly appreciated.

Children’s Church Volunteers- If you would like to be a volunteer during Children’s Church or would like to be taken off the list for Children’s Church, let Jeremy know.

Jeremy Pruett
Director of Youth and Children's Ministries
Galveston UMC
 


Rainbow Preschool

Open House -  Thursday, August 26 from 2-6 pm

Join us for learning through play.  Open house is a great time to see this church ministry in action.  Thank you for keeping us in your daily prayers.

Parent Orientation - Thursday, September 2 at 6 pm
First day of Preschool - Wednesday, September 8
 

Call 574-699-7828 for more information, to schedule a visit or to register your child.  Children age 3 by August 1 are eligible for the 2 day a week Junior Class.  Children age 4 by August 1 are eligible for the 3 day a week Senior Class.

Rainbow Preschool Executive Board

Pork Burgers

Rainbow Preschool will be taking orders for pork burgers again   in late August and early September.  All orders and money will need to be turned in by Monday, September 13.  Delivery will be approximately two weeks later.


 

Sunday School Schedule & Location of Classes

The nursery is open and staffed during Sunday School.

 

Children
 

            During the Worship Service, children 4 years old – 5th grade will leave the sanctuary after the Children’s Blessing for Sunday School.  Children in 2nd  through 5th grades will rejoin their parents in singing of the closing hymn.  Younger children need to be picked up in the Senior High classroom off of the Fellowship Hall immediately following the service. 

 

            Following fellowship time, during Youth and Adult Sunday School time,  Children who are 4 years old through 5th grade will meet at the small tables in the Fellowship Hall.   Children need to be picked up there following Sunday School. 

 

 

Youth Classes

 

6th, 7th & 8th Grade – This class meets in the Education Wing in the next to the last room on the left.
 

Senior High – This class meets in the Sr. High Classroom off of the Fellowship Hall.

 

 

Adult Classes

 

 “The Believers & Seekers” –This class meets in the Conference Room and is led

by Marlene Long, who encourages her class to bring their Bibles.
 

“The CCC Marriage Class” – This class meets in the front of the Sanctuary and is

led by Jon and Diana Kitchel. Come join us as we share wisdom, struggles, laughter,

and dreams.
 

 “Companions in Christ Sunday School Class” – This adult class meets in the Education Wing in the last classroom on the left.  You are invited and encouraged to attend this class.  Our book guides us through scriptures and our journey with Christ.  Tina Moss facilitates the class.
 

“Young Adults and Young Families Class” – This class meets in the Chapel and discusses current events.

 

 


Holiday Harvest Craft Show
Galveston United Methodist Church
on October 2, 2010
from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

If you would be interested in having a booth please
contact Leslie Pickering at 574-699-0078.  We prefer
handcrafted items, but all items must be at least partially handmade.  No commercial products unless approved. 
Booth Space $20 -10 x 8 Area You choose
from unique handcrafted wooden crosses,
jewelry, candles, purses, primitive items, wood crafts,
and food made by the Galveston United Methodist
Woman. It is never too early to shop for Christmas.

Turkey Run Fall Campout

Halloween Camp Weekend
October 22-24, 2010

We have 10 sites reserved for this special weekend of fun!
  Hayrides, pumpkin carving and campsite “trick or treating”  
 are just a few of the Fall activities planned by the DNR.
  To  join us,  just put a check made out to GUMC
 in the offering plate for $51  and mark “Fall Camping”
 in the memo line.  If you have questions, you can talk to
 Linda Leonard  or call the church office at 699-7642.
 The Halloween Camp Weekend is “SOLD OUT” on the DNR website, so we will not be able to get additional sites.
  Don’t wait, reserve your site today!

News From the Education Committee

Join the Education Committee in our upcoming activities:

Ice Cream Festival:  Saturday, August 21

Rainbow Preschool:  Open House - Thursday, August 26, 2-6:00 pm; First day of preschool - Wednesday, September 8

Faith Factory:  Resumes Wednesday, September 8 for all children in Kindergarten through 6th grade

Rally Day:  Sunday, September 12, get ready for fall Sunday School classes to start and our third graders receive a Bible

Sunday School:  Children’s classes continue, Youth and adult classes resume, Sunday, September 19 

Fall Harvest Craft Show: Saturday, October 2

  

Y.E.S ~ Youth Essential Supplies

Now is a good time to pick up items for the Y.E.S. Kits we  will   assemble in May for the children in Sierra Leone.  School items are on sale now at great prices. 

Items we will need are:
·      Pencils
·      Red Erasers
·      Blunt Scissors
·      24 pack Crayons
·      Rulers
·      Wideline Notebooks
·      Color Construction Paper
·      Pencil Sharpeners
·      Religious Coloring Books

I will have the basket under the Missions and Opportunities Table for the items you bring in.

Thank you,
Annette Sullivan





4th Annual Ice Cream Festival

Saturday, August 21, 2010

            Attention, Church Family!  We have had to set a new date for the Ice Cream Festival.  Mark your calendars for August 21,  2-5 PM.  Help is needed in all areas and I’m asking each of you    to prayerfully consider how you might help.  If you have musical talent, now is the time to honor the Lord with your gifts.  We’re having a car show and a tractor show, so if either of these events spark your interest, share what you have with the community.  This is a big event that showcases our love for the community and our love of Jesus.  Please find the area you feel most comfortable in and volunteer.

            In the Sanctuary this year,  we will be showcasing the     different collections each of you have.  Do you have a Boyd’s Bear collection?  Maybe you have an old Barbie collection.  If  you have ever helped decorate our Sanctuary in the past, please consider your collection a necessary part of the festival. No collection is too large or too small.

            Please fill out a volunteer form and return it to Tina Plank or to the basket on the Missions and Opportunities Table.  A sign up sheet for donations is on the bulletin board.

            Set up for the festival will be Friday afternoon and Saturday morning.  If you would like to be in the Parade, line-up begins at 12:30 at the church.  The Parade begins at 1:00.  Music and games take place from 2:00 until 5:00 PM. 

            We will be walking the neighborhoods the week before the festival to personally hand out invitations.  I will be soliciting help for this at that time.  Local advertisements are being made, as well.

Thank you,
Tina Plank
Ice Cream Festival Chairperson 

Musicians Needed!

Share your musical talent with the community at the Ice Cream Festival on August 21, 2010. Solos, duets and ensembles with kids, youth or adults are welcome. Please call me at 765-689-7508, 765-461-1051or email janemarquis@lightbound.com.

Thank you,
Jane Marquis



 

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News & Upcoming Events

Bloodmobile

Tuesday, August 17

12:30pm to 5:30pm

Galveston United Methodist Church

Please call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE to schedule your blood donation appointment
 


United Methodist Women

The UMW will meet Tuesday, August 3 at 6:30 PM.  Millie Miller and Doris Moss will be the hostesses.  Gladys Sheetz will present the program.  All ladies of the church are invited and encouraged to attend. We hope to see you there. Thanks.


The Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club will be meeting for breakfast at 8:30 AM on Monday, August 2nd at Bob Evans in Kokomo.

 

Membership Classes

Membership Classes will be starting up in September.  If you would like to become a member of Galveston United Methodist Church, see Pastor Karen for more details

Holiday Harvest Craft Show
Galveston United Methodist Church
on October 2, 2010
from 9:00a.m. to 1:00p.m.

Turkey Run Fall Campout

Halloween Camp Weekend  October 22-24, 2010


4th Annual Ice Cream Festival

Saturday, August 21, 2010,  2-5 PM

 

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