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Being United in Christ Teaching the Word Loving and Caring Empowering and Enabling Disciples Responding to Needs UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, New Jersey 07405 Church Office (973) 838-2026 Website Address: bumcnj.org Email Address: umcbutler @gmail.com FAX (973) 838-8821 The Reverend Steven Bechtold Lourdes Matos-Santiago Pastor Assistant Pastor

Pat Inglis, Editor

TABERNACLE TIMES

**** JUNE 2010 ****

Let’s Talk About . . . Being United Methodist When you receive this issue of the Tab Times, it will be the week of the Annual Conference session, three days of worship, Bible study, and business sessions. It is a grueling three days that keeps us running from early in the morning until 10 or 10:30 at night. For most people, the idea of sitting in a conference center meeting room for three days is anything but a good time, and yet, the Annual Conference is one of the things that defines us as United Methodists. It is three days that helps us to set direction for the coming year, to provide for the details of ministry that are not all that glamorous, and yet they are important. But more so, it brings together clergy and laity from the ±600 churches of our conference that we might discern the vision that God has for us as a conference. The operative word is “together.” Whenever we begin to think that it’s all about me, or even us in our own little corner of the kingdom, we lose sight of what God intends for the church. We are called to share one another’s joys and the burdens, to be a part of the great family of God with brothers and sisters around the world. As United Methodists, we are in ministry with Christians in Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and of course the United States. When a group of us from this congregation traveled to Honduras on a mission trip, we were sharing ministry with a United Methodist congregation in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Tegucigalpa, and yet this was a church that was vibrant and joyful and was sharing the gospel with those on the margins of society, the very people who had a special place in the heart of Jesus. We became a part of that ministry here in Butler because of that connection. When a new pastor starts a new ministry in a small African village and new people are coming to Jesus, we are part of that ministry. When we hit downtown Butler on Change the World day, people throughout the globe are doing the same thing, and we are making a difference for Jesus. I’ve been a life-long Methodist, but even if I weren’t, there is something about knowing that I am part of a greater ministry and a world-wide church that strengthens my faith, because we are living out the gospel as a church that embraces the blessings of all of God’s people – warts and all! While it’s easy to scoff at the structural hierarchy and “the system” of the church, it is this work that equips us to do ministry week in and week out with the resources, the people, and the prayer that we need. It is a blessing to know that we are not alone – not only is God with us, but so are God’s people.

In Christ,

Steve June ’10 – page 2

June will be pasta, pasta sauce and canned tomatoes month for Loaves & Fishes. Please place any donations in the box at the entrance to the Narthex.

The following items are NEEDED for the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry:

Macaroni & Cheese Canned Tuna Canned Fruit

Canned peas, carrots Mixed vegetables Canned tomatoes

Boxed Cereal (hot & cold)

Pancake Mixes Pancake Syrup

Dried or Powdered Milk Peanut Butter Cooking Oil

Pasta Pasta Sauce

Boxed Potatoes Rice Side Dishes

Bags of Rice Dried Beans – Red or Black Jelly – Strawberry & Grape

Paper towels Toilet paper

Tissues Toothpaste Shampoo

At this time the food pantry has sufficient supply of canned beans. Thank you for your generosity,

Debby Smeilus, Coordinator

THANK YOU… I want to express a HUGE THANK YOU to my church family during my 19 month stint of unemployment. I've been offered and accepted a full time permanent position with MedPage Today in Little Falls as a staff accountant starting on June 1st. I couldn't have gone through this difficult period without the love, support, prayers, clothes, lunches, dinner, conversations, laughter and companionship from all of you. I feel truly blessed to be a part of such a wonderful family. I love you all.

With God's Love and Sunshine, Dawn Kruimer

SENIOR WORSHIP & LUNCH

Monday, June 7th - 11am

Won’t you join us for a time of worship and fellowship? Worship begins at 11:00 am in the sanctuary, with lunch immediately following in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited, just please let the church office know before June 4th if you’ll be staying for lunch (973) 838-2026, so we we’ll know how many to prepare for. .

June’10 – page 11

IN MEMORIAM

May 17, 2010 Paul Staup

Congratulations to several of our church families are celebrating graduations of family members this year…

College: Troy Bravenboer, grandson of Ina & Earl Hansen, is graduating from River Bible Institute in Tampa, Florida

Daniel Clark, grandson of Ina & Earl Hansen, is graduating from William Paterson University

Walter John Joseph III, grandson of Cecelia Joseph, is graduating from Leheigh University and will enter Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Katie Lowe, daughter of Scott & Karen Lowe, is graduating from Columbia University.

Breann Partington, granddaughter of Lois Partington, graduated with a B.A. from Northern Illinois University

Emily Agnes Walters, daughter of Pam & Tom Walters, graduated Magna cum Laude from Ramapo College

High School: Bryan Amaro, son of Hugo & Luz Amaro, is graduating from Butler High School

Kyle Apel, son of Debbie Apel and Dave Apel, is graduating from Mountain Lakes High School and will be attending Albright College in September.

Tom Bailey, son of Greg & Karen Bailey, is graduating from West Milford High School and will be attending the University of Tennessee in the fall.

Tracie Reinstra, daughter of Donna & Ken Mackey, is graduating from Butler High School and will attend Bergen Community College

Molly Schaefer, daughter of Janet & Bob Schaefer, will be graduating from West Milford High School

Margaret Helen Walters, daughter of Pam & Tom Walters, is graduating with honors from Pompton Lakes High School and will attend Richard Stockton College

Elementary School: Sean Duthie, grandson of Lois Partington, is graduating from Park Middle School in

Scotch Plains

Victoria Inglis, daughter of Jack & Jodi Inglis, is graduating from Pequannock Valley Middle School in Pequannock.

PreSchool: Dante Anderson, Samantha Argenio, Brent Benicasa, Cameron Bruno, Anthony Hagin,

Emma Inglis, Madison Malone & Sarah Jean Strauss are all graduating from Noah’s Ark Preschool, and Kelly Smith is graduating from New Directions in Little Falls, and they all will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

June ’10 – page 10

Mark Your Calendars ... Wellspring: Thursdays, June 17th and 24th at 7:30 p.m. Planning on being away for the weekend? Worship on Thursday nights at Wellspring – an informal, conversational style service of prayer and praise, learning and conversation. Throughout the summer, whenever you’re going to be away for the weekend, or even if you’re not, think about trying out Wellspring, and invite someone new to come with you – someone who may not think church is for them. Wellspring – a place where your questions are heard and embraced - a place where your ideas and thoughts are an essential part of worship - a place where God is at work in new ways. Conversations with the Pastor: following worship on June 6th and 20th. Informal question and answer time, an opportunity to dream about new possibilities for our congregation. All are welcome

Coming this summer: Catch – Training in welcoming and inviting persons into meaningful discipleship. Watch the bulletin and our church web-site for details.

CALLING ALL MEN… The next breakfast meeting of the Butler United Methodist Men will be Sunday, June 6th in Fellowship Hall. Breakfast will be served promptly at 8:00 AM so that anyone who needs to can be on time for ushering or choir rehearsal.

HELPING HANDS Since it rained on our May Helping Hands Day, some of our projects got put off until June. Our next workday will be Saturday, June 12th. Work will be planned both at the church and in the community, with something for everyone’s ability. We already have yard work planned at the homes

of two of our community’s senior citizens. We will gather at 8:30am in Fellowship Hall for team assignments. For more information, please call Jack Inglis, 973-838-1916. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Please sign me up for HELPING HANDS

I could use a hand with ________________________ I can offer a helping hand

I’d appreciate a ride I can offer a ride Name: __________________________________________ Phone: _______________

June ’10 – page 3

This year’s Red Bird Mission Trip is fast approaching, and the team has scheduled several fundraisers in the coming weeks to help raise the funds necessary to make the trip to Kentucky. Please mark your calendars and come out to support your team whenever you can, as you enjoy a time of fellowship with friends and family … Rita’s Celebrity Scoops Fund Raiser

Wednesday, June 9th – come and support the Red Bird Mission Team and share in the fun and fellowship at Rita’s on Main Street in Butler – A percentage of all purchases during the hours of 6:00 to 9:00pm on that evening will help support this year’s trip.

Red Bird Breakfast Buffet in Fellowship Hall

Sunday, June 13th – 11:00 AM

Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit cup, juice, coffee, tea and more…

Tickets: $5.00 Adults $4.00 Children (10 & under)

(On Sale in Coffee Hour & in the Church Office) And, Coming in July… Coffee House – Friday, July 9th – 7:30 p.m. Featuring guitarist Peter Beidermann - $10.00 includes an evening of music and refreshments – Tickets will be on Sale during Coffee Hour and in the Church Office beginning June 1st. Come and invite your friends and family to this benefit for the Red Bird Mission Team June ’10 – page 4

"Open my eyes to see the Wonderful Truths in Your Instructions." Psalm 119:18

BIBLE STUDIES… Come when you can, each week is a great opportunity to grow in faith. Wednesdays 9:15-11:00 am

How People Change How Christ Changes Us by His Grace This study is offered to encourage us to … Look at ourselves in the mirror of God's Word … Know and rely on Christ's grace … Step out into life with renewed faith and courage. Thursdays 9:30-11:00am in the Library Each week is new discovery in Scripture. Join us for a relaxed and exciting morning in God's Word.

…only a few spots remaining for September 2010. The 3 year old class if already full. If you are considering sending your 2 1/2 or 4 year old to Noah's Ark Christian

Daycare and Preschool, please call 973-492-3103. Thanks be to God for your continuing prayers for this wonderful ministry! CAMPERSHIPS FOR CAMP ALDERSGATE All interested campers PLEASE fill out your registration forms and let Pam know what camp you will be attending!! Sunday School raised $600.00 to be used toward your camp expenses. We'd like to divide the money equally among those attending. Don't delay.... Summer is almost here and camp fills up fast!!

… Saturday, July 31, 2010…11:30am - 5:00pm, at the beautiful lakeside of Star Lake Camp in Bloomingdale. Just a few minutes from home we enjoy a day of swimming, fishing, boating, horseshoes, basketball, picnicking and fellowship. The cost is $7/per person. Please make a reservation and payment by

Sunday, July 11, 2010. Bring meat to grill for your family and a salad or dessert to share. Don't miss this great day of relaxation and fellowship!!

June ’10 – page 9

OPPORTUNITIES

USHERS (Keith Worman 973-838-5538)

Dan Hack, Captain Maurice Cailleteau

Ina Hansen Pat Anderson

SOUND TECHNICIAN

Jim Gawley

LAWN CARE Week of June 6 /12th Judy Bernascone June 13/19th Ed Strauss June 20/26th Pat Inglis June 27th/July 3rd Jay Rogers

GREETERS

June 6th Lois Partington & Wilma Sulski June 13th Julie Artim June 20th Ray & Jean Bresett June 27th Bill & Gloria Inglis

ACOLYTES (Alex Nafz 973-283-2668)

Betsy Nafz Ethan Smeilus

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS

(Cecelia Joseph 973-838-0665) Sandy Weigel 973-835-5544

June 6th OPEN June 13th Red Bird Brunch June 20th Father’s Day - UMW June 27th Lisa Suter & Debby Smeilus

Skylands District Picnic: Saturday, June 26th Noon to Five at Camp Aldersgate, Swartswood, New Jersey. Cost: $5.00 per person. Sign up through the church office or after worship – reservations due no later than June 14th – Car pooling will be available for those who would like to attend. Swimming, food, fun, fellowship with United Methodists from throughout the district. If you’ve never been to Aldersgate, this is a great time to see a part of our conference camping ministry. If you have been – why not visit again!

Father’s Day Honor Roll If you would like to honor a special man in your life … your father, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher or friend, by including them in our Father’s Day Honor Roll, please fill in the form below and put it in an envelope with a donation of $10 per name and either mail it to the church office, or drop it in the offering plate anytime before June 14th.

Please include the following on this year’s Father’s Day Honor Roll:

(PLEASE PRINT) In Honor In Memory Name: __________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Given By: ____________________________________ Amount Enclosed: _______

June ’10 – page 5

SPECIAL

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION HIGH SEAS EXPEDITION - Exploring the Mighty Love of GOD

AUGUST 23 through AUGUST 27, 2010. 9:30am -12:30pm Celebration Picnic is Thursday AUGUST 26, 2010 6pm-8pm

Please fill out the enclosed Registration form and drop it off in the display box in Fellowship Hallway. All children beginning Kindergarten in September through 5th grade are invited to attend. All children 6th grade and older are invited to be CREW LEADERS!! Everyone's help is needed. If you are unable to attend but would like to help out, there is a supply list enclosed, any donations are greatly appreciated. ALL HANDS ON DECK Anyone interested in helping prepare decorations for VBS is invited to Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays 4pm - 6pm, June 2nd, 9th,16th and 23rd Come when you can, leave when you must. Sing, Dance and Decorate!! June ’10 – page 8

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY 1

9:30-4 pm Gleaners 7:00pm Disciple I

2 9:15am Bible Study 10-1pm Gleaners 4-6pm VBS preparation 7:00pm ESL 7pm Daisy Troop in Hall

3 9:30-4 pm Gleaners 9:30am Faith & Fellowship 7:30pm Tabernacle Choir

4

6am Men’s Bible Study 10-1 pm Gleaners 7:30pm Spanish Bible Study

5 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9:30-12:30pm Gleaners 10am NA Meeting 7pm NJ Jackals Ballgame

6 8am UMM Breakfast 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:30am Sunday School 10:45am Coffee Hour Conversations w/the Pastor 12pm Spanish Worship

7 10-1pm Gleaners 11am Senior Worship/Lunch 7pm ESL 7-9pm Gleaners

8 9:30-4 pm Gleaners 7:00pm Disciple I

99:15am Bible Study 10-1pm Gleaners 4-6pm VBS preparation 6-9pm Rita’s fundraiser For Red Bird Mission 7:00pm ESL

10 9:30-4 pm Gleaners 9:30am Faith & Fellowship

11

6am Men’s Bible Study 10-1pm Gleaners 7:30pm Spanish Bible Study

12 8:30am Helping Hands 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9:30-12:30pm Gleaners 10am NA Meeting

13 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:30am Sunday School 11:00am Red Bird Brunch 12pm Spanish Worship

14 10-1pm Gleaners 1:30pm Agape Circle 7pm ESL 7pm Trustees 7-9pm Gleaners

15 9:30-4 pm Gleaners

16 9:15am Bible Study 10-1pm Gleaners 4-6pm VBS preparation 7:00pm ESL

17 9:30-4 pm Gleaners 9:30am Faith & Fellowship 7:30pm Wellspring

18 6am Men’s Bible Study 10-1pm Gleaners 7:30pm Spanish Bible Study

19 8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9:30-12:30pm Gleaners 10am NA Meeting

FATHER’S DAY 20 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:30am Sunday School 10:45am Coffee Hour Conversations w/the Pastor 12pm Spanish Worship

21 10-1pm Gleaners 7pm ESL 7-9pm Gleaners 7pm Trustees

22 9:30-4 pm Gleaners 9:30am Noah’s Ark Graduation

23 9:15am Bible Study 10-1pm Gleaners 4-6pm VBS preparation 7:00pm ESL

24 9:30-4 pm Gleaners 9:30am Faith & Fellowship 11am Noah’s Ark Moving Up 7:30pm Wellspring

25 6am Men’s Bible Study 10-1pm Gleaners 7:30pm Spanish Bible Study

26

8:30am Gleaners Devotions 9:30-12:30pm Gleaners 10am NA Meeting Noon-5pm Skylands District Picnic @ Aldersgate

27 9:30am Worship, nursery 10:45am Coffee Hour 12pm Spanish Worship

2810-1pm Gleaners 9-11am Loaves & 7-9pm Fishes 7pm ESL 7-9pm Gleaners 7:30pm Naomi Circle

29

9:30-4 pm Gleaners

30

9:15am Bible Study 10-1pm Gleaners 7:00pm ESL

OPPORTUNITIES

USHERS (Keith Worman 973-838-5538)

Dan Hack, Captain Maurice Cailleteau

Ina Hansen Pat Anderson

SOUND TECHNICIAN

Jim Gawley

LAWN CARE Week of June 6 /12th Judy Bernascone June 13/19th Ed Strauss June 20/26th Pat Inglis June 27th/July 3rd Jay Rogers

GREETERS

June 6th Lois Partington & Wilma Sulski June 13th Julie Artim June 20th Ray & Jean Bresett June 27th Bill & Gloria Inglis

ACOLYTES (Alex Nafz 973-283-2668)

Betsy Nafz Ethan Smeilus

COFFEE HOUR HOSTS

(Cecelia Joseph 973-838-0665) Sandy Weigel 973-835-5544

June 6th OPEN June 13th Red Bird Brunch June 20th Father’s Day - UMW June 27th Lisa Suter & Debby Smeilus

Skylands District Picnic: Saturday, June 26th Noon to Five at Camp Aldersgate, Swartswood, New Jersey. Cost: $5.00 per person. Sign up through the church office or after worship – reservations due no later than June 14th – Car pooling will be available for those who would like to attend. Swimming, food, fun, fellowship with United Methodists from throughout the district. If you’ve never been to Aldersgate, this is a great time to see a part of our conference camping ministry. If you have been – why not visit again!

Father’s Day Honor Roll If you would like to honor a special man in your life … your father, grandfather, brother, uncle, teacher or friend, by including them in our Father’s Day Honor Roll, please fill in the form below and put it in an envelope with a donation of $10 per name and either mail it to the church office, or drop it in the offering plate anytime before June 14th.

Please include the following on this year’s Father’s Day Honor Roll:

(PLEASE PRINT) In Honor In Memory Name: __________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ ______________________________________________ Given By: ____________________________________ Amount Enclosed: _______

June ’10 – page 5

SPECIAL

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL REGISTRATION HIGH SEAS EXPEDITION - Exploring the Mighty Love of GOD

AUGUST 23 through AUGUST 27, 2010. 9:30am -12:30pm Celebration Picnic is Thursday AUGUST 26, 2010 6pm-8pm

Please fill out the enclosed Registration form and drop it off in the display box in Fellowship Hallway. All children beginning Kindergarten in September through 5th grade are invited to attend. All children 6th grade and older are invited to be CREW LEADERS!! Everyone's help is needed. If you are unable to attend but would like to help out, there is a supply list enclosed, any donations are greatly appreciated. ALL HANDS ON DECK Anyone interested in helping prepare decorations for VBS is invited to Fellowship Hall on Wednesdays 4pm - 6pm, June 2nd, 9th,16th and 23rd Come when you can, leave when you must. Sing, Dance and Decorate!! June ’10 – page 8

This year’s Red Bird Mission Trip is fast approaching, and the team has scheduled several fundraisers in the coming weeks to help raise the funds necessary to make the trip to Kentucky. Please mark your calendars and come out to support your team whenever you can, as you enjoy a time of fellowship with friends and family … Rita’s Celebrity Scoops Fund Raiser

Wednesday, June 9th – come and support the Red Bird Mission Team and share in the fun and fellowship at Rita’s on Main Street in Butler – A percentage of all purchases during the hours of 6:00 to 9:00pm on that evening will help support this year’s trip.

Red Bird Breakfast Buffet in Fellowship Hall

Sunday, June 13th – 11:00 AM

Menu includes pancakes, eggs, sausage, fruit cup, juice, coffee, tea and more…

Tickets: $5.00 Adults $4.00 Children (10 & under)

(On Sale in Coffee Hour & in the Church Office) And, Coming in July… Coffee House – Friday, July 9th – 7:30 p.m. Featuring guitarist Peter Beidermann - $10.00 includes an evening of music and refreshments – Tickets will be on Sale during Coffee Hour and in the Church Office beginning June 1st. Come and invite your friends and family to this benefit for the Red Bird Mission Team June ’10 – page 4

"Open my eyes to see the Wonderful Truths in Your Instructions." Psalm 119:18

BIBLE STUDIES… Come when you can, each week is a great opportunity to grow in faith. Wednesdays 9:15-11:00 am

How People Change How Christ Changes Us by His Grace This study is offered to encourage us to … Look at ourselves in the mirror of God's Word … Know and rely on Christ's grace … Step out into life with renewed faith and courage. Thursdays 9:30-11:00am in the Library Each week is new discovery in Scripture. Join us for a relaxed and exciting morning in God's Word.

…only a few spots remaining for September 2010. The 3 year old class if already full. If you are considering sending your 2 1/2 or 4 year old to Noah's Ark Christian

Daycare and Preschool, please call 973-492-3103. Thanks be to God for your continuing prayers for this wonderful ministry! CAMPERSHIPS FOR CAMP ALDERSGATE All interested campers PLEASE fill out your registration forms and let Pam know what camp you will be attending!! Sunday School raised $600.00 to be used toward your camp expenses. We'd like to divide the money equally among those attending. Don't delay.... Summer is almost here and camp fills up fast!!

… Saturday, July 31, 2010…11:30am - 5:00pm, at the beautiful lakeside of Star Lake Camp in Bloomingdale. Just a few minutes from home we enjoy a day of swimming, fishing, boating, horseshoes, basketball, picnicking and fellowship. The cost is $7/per person. Please make a reservation and payment by

Sunday, July 11, 2010. Bring meat to grill for your family and a salad or dessert to share. Don't miss this great day of relaxation and fellowship!!

June ’10 – page 9

Congratulations to several of our church families are celebrating graduations of family members this year…

College: Troy Bravenboer, grandson of Ina & Earl Hansen, is graduating from River Bible Institute in Tampa, Florida

Daniel Clark, grandson of Ina & Earl Hansen, is graduating from William Paterson University

Walter John Joseph III, grandson of Cecelia Joseph, is graduating from Leheigh University and will enter Robert Wood Johnson Medical School

Katie Lowe, daughter of Scott & Karen Lowe, is graduating from Columbia University.

Breann Partington, granddaughter of Lois Partington, graduated with a B.A. from Northern Illinois University

Emily Agnes Walters, daughter of Pam & Tom Walters, graduated Magna cum Laude from Ramapo College

High School: Bryan Amaro, son of Hugo & Luz Amaro, is graduating from Butler High School

Kyle Apel, son of Debbie Apel and Dave Apel, is graduating from Mountain Lakes High School and will be attending Albright College in September.

Tom Bailey, son of Greg & Karen Bailey, is graduating from West Milford High School and will be attending the University of Tennessee in the fall.

Tracie Reinstra, daughter of Donna & Ken Mackey, is graduating from Butler High School and will attend Bergen Community College

Molly Schaefer, daughter of Janet & Bob Schaefer, will be graduating from West Milford High School

Margaret Helen Walters, daughter of Pam & Tom Walters, is graduating with honors from Pompton Lakes High School and will attend Richard Stockton College

Elementary School: Sean Duthie, grandson of Lois Partington, is graduating from Park Middle School in

Scotch Plains

Victoria Inglis, daughter of Jack & Jodi Inglis, is graduating from Pequannock Valley Middle School in Pequannock.

PreSchool: Dante Anderson, Samantha Argenio, Brent Benicasa, Cameron Bruno, Anthony Hagin,

Emma Inglis, Madison Malone & Sarah Jean Strauss are all graduating from Noah’s Ark Preschool, and Kelly Smith is graduating from New Directions in Little Falls, and they all will be entering Kindergarten this fall.

June ’10 – page 10

Mark Your Calendars ... Wellspring: Thursdays, June 17th and 24th at 7:30 p.m. Planning on being away for the weekend? Worship on Thursday nights at Wellspring – an informal, conversational style service of prayer and praise, learning and conversation. Throughout the summer, whenever you’re going to be away for the weekend, or even if you’re not, think about trying out Wellspring, and invite someone new to come with you – someone who may not think church is for them. Wellspring – a place where your questions are heard and embraced - a place where your ideas and thoughts are an essential part of worship - a place where God is at work in new ways. Conversations with the Pastor: following worship on June 6th and 20th. Informal question and answer time, an opportunity to dream about new possibilities for our congregation. All are welcome

Coming this summer: Catch – Training in welcoming and inviting persons into meaningful discipleship. Watch the bulletin and our church web-site for details.

CALLING ALL MEN… The next breakfast meeting of the Butler United Methodist Men will be Sunday, June 6th in Fellowship Hall. Breakfast will be served promptly at 8:00 AM so that anyone who needs to can be on time for ushering or choir rehearsal.

HELPING HANDS Since it rained on our May Helping Hands Day, some of our projects got put off until June. Our next workday will be Saturday, June 12th. Work will be planned both at the church and in the community, with something for everyone’s ability. We already have yard work planned at the homes

of two of our community’s senior citizens. We will gather at 8:30am in Fellowship Hall for team assignments. For more information, please call Jack Inglis, 973-838-1916. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Please sign me up for HELPING HANDS

I could use a hand with ________________________ I can offer a helping hand

I’d appreciate a ride I can offer a ride Name: __________________________________________ Phone: _______________

June ’10 – page 3

Let’s Talk About . . . Being United Methodist When you receive this issue of the Tab Times, it will be the week of the Annual Conference session, three days of worship, Bible study, and business sessions. It is a grueling three days that keeps us running from early in the morning until 10 or 10:30 at night. For most people, the idea of sitting in a conference center meeting room for three days is anything but a good time, and yet, the Annual Conference is one of the things that defines us as United Methodists. It is three days that helps us to set direction for the coming year, to provide for the details of ministry that are not all that glamorous, and yet they are important. But more so, it brings together clergy and laity from the ±600 churches of our conference that we might discern the vision that God has for us as a conference. The operative word is “together.” Whenever we begin to think that it’s all about me, or even us in our own little corner of the kingdom, we lose sight of what God intends for the church. We are called to share one another’s joys and the burdens, to be a part of the great family of God with brothers and sisters around the world. As United Methodists, we are in ministry with Christians in Europe, Asia, Africa, Central and South America, and of course the United States. When a group of us from this congregation traveled to Honduras on a mission trip, we were sharing ministry with a United Methodist congregation in one of the poorest neighborhoods of Tegucigalpa, and yet this was a church that was vibrant and joyful and was sharing the gospel with those on the margins of society, the very people who had a special place in the heart of Jesus. We became a part of that ministry here in Butler because of that connection. When a new pastor starts a new ministry in a small African village and new people are coming to Jesus, we are part of that ministry. When we hit downtown Butler on Change the World day, people throughout the globe are doing the same thing, and we are making a difference for Jesus. I’ve been a life-long Methodist, but even if I weren’t, there is something about knowing that I am part of a greater ministry and a world-wide church that strengthens my faith, because we are living out the gospel as a church that embraces the blessings of all of God’s people – warts and all! While it’s easy to scoff at the structural hierarchy and “the system” of the church, it is this work that equips us to do ministry week in and week out with the resources, the people, and the prayer that we need. It is a blessing to know that we are not alone – not only is God with us, but so are God’s people.

In Christ,

Steve June ’10 – page 2

June will be pasta, pasta sauce and canned tomatoes month for Loaves & Fishes. Please place any donations in the box at the entrance to the Narthex.

The following items are NEEDED for the Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry:

Macaroni & Cheese Canned Tuna Canned Fruit

Canned peas, carrots Mixed vegetables Canned tomatoes

Boxed Cereal (hot & cold)

Pancake Mixes Pancake Syrup

Dried or Powdered Milk Peanut Butter Cooking Oil

Pasta Pasta Sauce

Boxed Potatoes Rice Side Dishes

Bags of Rice Dried Beans – Red or Black Jelly – Strawberry & Grape

Paper towels Toilet paper

Tissues Toothpaste Shampoo

At this time the food pantry has sufficient supply of canned beans. Thank you for your generosity,

Debby Smeilus, Coordinator

THANK YOU… I want to express a HUGE THANK YOU to my church family during my 19 month stint of unemployment. I've been offered and accepted a full time permanent position with MedPage Today in Little Falls as a staff accountant starting on June 1st. I couldn't have gone through this difficult period without the love, support, prayers, clothes, lunches, dinner, conversations, laughter and companionship from all of you. I feel truly blessed to be a part of such a wonderful family. I love you all.

With God's Love and Sunshine, Dawn Kruimer

SENIOR WORSHIP & LUNCH

Monday, June 7th - 11am

Won’t you join us for a time of worship and fellowship? Worship begins at 11:00 am in the sanctuary, with lunch immediately following in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited, just please let the church office know before June 4th if you’ll be staying for lunch (973) 838-2026, so we we’ll know how many to prepare for. .

June’10 – page 11

IN MEMORIAM

May 17, 2010 Paul Staup

BUTLER UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Non-Profit 5 Bartholdi Avenue Organization Butler, New Jersey 07405-1496 U.S. POSTAGE

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Being United in Christ Teaching the Word Loving and Caring Empowering and Enabling Disciples Responding to Needs UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 5 Bartholdi Avenue, Butler, New Jersey 07405 Church Office (973) 838-2026 Website Address: bumcnj.org Email Address: umcbutler @gmail.com FAX (973) 838-8821 The Reverend Steven Bechtold Lourdes Matos-Santiago Pastor Assistant Pastor

Pat Inglis, Editor

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 Relationship to child: ____________________________________________________________ 

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