may 2012 footprints newsletter

7/31/2019 May 2012 Footprints Newsletter

1/12

Fthe newsletter of

Jarrettown United Methodist Church

1460 Limekiln PikeDresher PA 19025-1116

(215) 646-4129 FAX (215) 646-6912www.jarrettownchurch.org

Email: [email protected] [email protected]

8:00 am: Classic Service9:15 am: Contemporary Service

11:00 am: Classic Service

May 2012

O p e n H e a r t s O p e n M i n d s O p e n D o o r s

Unexpected ash mob musical performances have sprung up inpublic places such as airports and malls. Philadelphias 600-member OperaCompany scattered among Macys crowds and broke out inthe Hallelujah Chorus. A university choir did the sameat a Fargo, North Dakota, food court. Groups have alsoperformed impromptu renditions of Silent Night, AmazingGrace and well-known secular songs.

These events have been called random acts of culture, but theymight better be called purposeful acts of God. Through music,we can praise God anywhere. Whenever Christs disciples move beyond churchbuildings and Christian gatherings to share the gospel, God is surely at work.

Covenant Community: WatchOver One Another in LoveBy Rev. Dr. Sharon Barl

P a s t o r s R e f l e c t i o n

ootprint

The vision ahead forbuilding a strong JarrettownChurch begins with thosewho are called to leadershippositions to model the way of what it means to be a discipleof Jesus Christ. As the churchtransitions to new pastoral

leadership, the work ahead isto build trust, engage inhealthy patterns of communication, hold oneanother accountable inChrist, and model a growingcommitment to the practices

(continued on page

C o v e n a n t


2/12


3/12

J a r r e t t o w n U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h p a

redemption, is how we treatone another! Do we love

one another? If not, can wetruly love God? For theScriptures are clear: if welove one another, God livesin us and his love is madecomplete in us, I John 4:12.The church in this hour hasa most urgent call. Thespeed and our effectivenessthrough which we answerGods call is related to ourdepth of conviction andunderstanding about what itmeans to be the body of Christ to live together,committed to obeying thetruth by loving oneanother, I Peter 1:22)

John Wesley wrote, Nomotif in the Wesleyantradition has been moreconstant than the link between Christian doctrine

and Christian living. Methodists have always

been strictly enjoined tomaintain the unity of faithand good works through themeans of grace, and I add,revealed in Gods love forus shown in our love for oneanother.

Some may ask, Does itmatter how we live incommunity if we haveconfessed our sins and claimour salvation? To claimsalvation without aconviction of how we livetogether in unity is acultural and non-Scripturalunderstanding Christianityand ignores the nature of covenant and our Wesleyanheritage. Wesleyan theologyis founded in Scripture inconversation with tradition,reason and experience to

inform commitment asdisciples of Jesus Christ.

How do we live incovenant community whenwe value individualism as aculture? Congregationsdivide and lose membersand fail to live their missionwhen individualism is theprimary core value. Whenour Christian commitmentis not longer aboutmaintaining the unity of the faith in the bond of peace, according to theScriptures, and rather aboutasserting individual rightsand preferences, the churchhas lost its way.

The practice of covenanttheology begins with leaderswho model the way. Thecongregation will follow. Thefirst pillar is to build trustwith one another and meansa lot of face time; smallgroups, places where peoplecan connect with oneanother and build commonbonds of trust. It also meansa willingness to risk inter-faith conversations, anddifficult conversationsaround social issues,change, loss, grief, and evenanger about things we desireto control and cannot. Trustin congregations is builtwhen we watch over oneanother in love. Trustbuilding is our covenantresponsibility.

(continued from page 2)

Covenant Community: Watching Over One Another in L

(continued on page 4)


4/12


5/12


6/12


Summer Fundraiser The MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group

is hosting a huge "Yard Sale" in the JUMCparking lot onSaturday, June 16th from8am-1pm.We are collecting usedclothing, toys, tools, kitchenware, bedding,furniture, etc. to sell. All pro ts will be splitbetween our MOPs group and the JUMCChildren's Ministry. If you have any items todonate, please contact Jean Graber at [email protected] or #215.646.4129.

In addition, we'll be renting out tables for$10.00 each to anyone who wishes to selltheir own items. Please contact TaraGarrison at [email protected] or#215.885.5275 to rent a table.

Please come and shop our sale- and spreadthe word to others!

Want to be the best mompossible? You are not alone! Mothers Of

Preschoolers (MOPS) might be just thething for you. Every mom is welcomed,accepted and inspired to reach herpotential and recognize her in uence andpurpose within her family - and also thatshe is part of God's bigger purpose andplan. Moms really do make a betterworld! We are hosting a SummerPlaydate onThurs., July 19th from9:30-11:00amat the JUMC playground.We will provide bubbles and snacks forthe kids. All mothers and children arewelcome. Please RSVP to Tara Garrison [email protected] or#215.885.5275.


7/12


8/12


F o c u s o n M i s s i o n s

Heifer International is one of our bestsupported outreaches. Most of us rememberour gifts of livestock and poultry over theyears, but this year we are going to focus onone region Ghana, Africa. The northern partof the country is being targeted for agriculturalgrowth and Heifer is offering us theopportunity to add to that effort. The sheatree, cowpeas, groundnuts and maize (corn)are staple foods and income producers in thatregion and are totally dependent on water.The rainy season lasts from May to Septemberso the limited harvest is both sold to provideincome and is consumed by the villagers. Wecan help extend the growing season for thisregion by participating in our Mission of the

Month fundraiser. Proceeds will go towardinstallation of irrigation systems which willallow the villagers to increase their harvestsand rotate crops. Our Walk-A-Thon last year

was so much fun that we decided to repeat it mark your calendars for Saturday, May 19 atMondauk Park. Walkers will ask for pledgesper mile walked (or run if youre really inshape) between the hours of 10AM and 1PMthat day. A rain date would be announced if needed. Walkers and pledgers can sign up atthe table in the narthex.

OurAid for Friendsgroup meets on the thirdTuesday of each month in Fellowship Hall fromaround 5:30 or so to assemble and packagemeals for our AFF freezer. We usually prepare80 meals from a pre-selected menu and canalways accept gifts of individual desserts (insealed sandwich or snack bags) or cashsupport to help pay for the foods used. Of course, wed love to have you join us themore the merrier. For ways to help, contactCarole McGlumphy or Michele Scholtz.

Philabundance now doesnt that say it all?To provide an abundance of food for thepeople of the Philadelphia region can wehelp with that? Just get on the bus, Gus. Itleaves our parking lot at 5 PM on the 4thTuesday of each month.

Thanks to everyone who ordered owers in

April. It will make a huge difference in a childslife this summer. Dont forget to pick up yourorders on May 12 and have a wonderfulMothers Day.

VA C AT I O N B IS C H O O L 2 0 12

Sky Everything is possible with God

Mark 10:27

July 9th - 13th

9am - 12pm Ages 3-6th Grade

(registration forms areavailable in the lobby)

If you are interested in volunteering at please contact Jean Graber 215-646-7 [email protected]. Help is needemany leadership roles, elementary crewleaders, preschool helpers and leadersHelp decorate on Saturday and/or Sun

7th& 8thSnack items needed:

Lemonade mix Small platesApple juice Thin pretzel stiGold sh crackers CheeriosNapkins Cans of root beeBlue jello mix Popcorn

Some items we need for decorating areKitesWhite foam boardCardboard

Metal coat hangers

Sponsor a child for a week at VBS Suggested donation is $20 for materials cost. Donations can be given to Jean Graber

(checks made out to JUMC) Check out the scrapbook of VBS 2011 in the

lobby created by Eleanor Stevenson


9/12

S U N D A Y S C H O O L9 : 1 5 A M

If you have questions about Sunday morning classes and/or which class is best for your child, please contact Jean Graber.

Preschool ClassLeaders: Marjie Scott & Debbie

AckermanFor Preschoolers who are about 2 and ready to participate in a class(preferably potty-trained). If youare unsure if your child is ready,talk to the nursery staff or one of the preschool teachers.

Kindergarten ClassLeaders: Dr. & Mrs. Almond,

Norma Coupe, Robin Michener

Children in Pre-K and Kindergartenwill feel loved while learning aboutJesus love and the wonderful worldGod has created for us.

1st -4th Grade ClassLeaders: Christine Kratz,Shawn Petroff & Carol Moffatt

Meet in the 1st & 2nd gradeclassroom (Childrens wing).

5th & 6th Grade ClassLeaders: Ken Popp & Donna Gastner

Meet in the 5th& 6th grade classroom (hallwayunder sanctuary).

E X P L O R E R S# We continue to collect

socks for homeless.There is a collectionbin in the hallway bythe restrooms.

Facebook pages to check out

Socks for Shelters and Welcome Church

T H A N K S T O :# Rebecca Britt for helping with

the Explorers Egg Hunt# Everyone who donated eggs

and/or candy for the Egg Hunton April 1st

# Everyone who helped clean upfollowing the Easter Brunch on

April 1st# Wendy Hamilton for helping

decorate for the brunch and alsohelped with the egg hunt.

# Maxine Tyree & Becky Conradfor cleaning up the Eastersupplies

A C T I V I T Y B A G S# Activity bags are available for

use during services. Look for therack next to the Welcome Centerin the lobby or ask an usher.Each bag contains stories,crayons, games, puzzles withscriptures, etc, to help childrenwho attend the service.

F U N F R I D A Y SThemed events for children in 1st -4th grade take place monthly onFriday nights from Oct through

April. Contact Jean Graber formore information or for currentlyscheduled events.

N U R S E R Y C A R ENursery Care is available forinfants through 2 during the9:15 Sunday worship service.There is also a Sunday Schoolclass for preschoolers at 9:15 Sept-June. If you require nursery careduring the 11am Sunday Serviceplease contact the church office bythe previous Friday and we will behappy to provide a qualifiednursery staff person. Nursery careis also available for special worshipservices (holiday services, etc.)Stop in the nursery for a brochurewith nursery information andpolicies. If you are interested involunteering in the nurserycontact Jean Graber.


Childrens Ministry Check out the Childrens Ministry photo album in the lobby full of pictures from recent events.


10/12

J a r r e t t o w n U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h p a g

Tell me about your early churchsinging experiences. When/wheredid you begin singing in a churchchoir?

It actually started when I gotmarried but I didn't realize it. My dearwife's father was the organist/choirdirector at the Baptist Church inGloucester City, NJ. So I was asked to join the choir. We were already going tothat church. That was some time in1947, the exact date was neverrecorded. I continued there until Oct.

1968, singing tenor. When my father-in-law, Raymond G. Case, left there, LillianGeorge replaced him as organist/director.

What year did you move to this area and join JUMC?

I took a job in Jenkintown in May 1968 andthen moved to Dresher, PA and wound up in theJUMCs choir in Sept. 1969. We joined thechurch in Jan. 1970. The organist/choir directorwas Elsie Jean Faulkner. I sang tenor andsecond tenor with Elsie Jean and when she left

I switched to baritone/bass. (I was still agrowing boy).

You have sung under the direction of many music ministers over the years. Canyou name a few and provide a shortstatement about your experiences withthem.

Elsie Jean was followed by Betty Clark, DaveMangham, Jeff Cla in and Sheri Melcher. WhenDave Mangham came to serve an ensemblewas formed for the 8:00AM service which I joined. When Sheri Melcher arrived Ieventually switched back to the choir. I haveenjoyed the tenure of Sheri but age requiredme to retire on 1/1/2012 at the age of 88.

What is it about choral singing at churchthat is meaningful for you?

I have been drawn to choirs by a desire toserve the Lord. Music is a language. It can

inspire people and ll them. It can do thingswith/for their spirit if they only listen,appreciate, absorb, then act. The Lord wantsour attention. Give it to Him.

You have been (and continue to be) amember of the church that has tried tobridge the gap between the "traditional"and "contemporary" folks. Can youdiscuss this role and why you think it'simportant.

I have been ask by some folks occasionallyabout my attempt to bridge the gap betweentraditional and contemporary folks. Well,I think it is important for the church to beunited as one. I am convinced that there is atwo-way bridge there if we look for it. I havewalked that bridge and I am glad to have. For Ibelieve that bridge is Jesus Christ himself.

What might you say to "new choirsingers" that are on the fence abouttrying/ joining the choir?

Listen up---for all of you out there who havebeen thinking or who are on the fence aboutsinging for the Lord, I say, give it a go! It wouldgive you the opportunity to be in His service asHe has asked of us.

What have you taken away/ enjoyed themost from your lifetime of service to themusic ministry of the church?

What have I taken with me from thisexperience? Well, I cannot go into detailbecause I would have to go on, and on, anBut, I know, rst, that I'm happy to have bein the Lord's service. Then, there are thefriendships and the fellowships that I willalways cherish. And I can't forget all thewonderful food! I can't remember a mealdidn't devour, oops, enjoy. God Bless all.

Some may ask why then have I droppedfrom the choir. Well, I am 88 years of age.

has affected both my physical and mentalagility. This is the only reason I am not wchoir. My heart is still there.

I want to thank my Savior, Jesus Christ,directing me to these ministries for HisKingdom. It has been a wonderful part oflife.

I should also like to thank all the choirdirectors for their help and patience. Espefor their tolerance of my shenanigans

John (Jack) Weber

In the service of the LordAmen

P.S. - I cannot end this without telling of thwonderful love and support of my dear wifEmily. Thank you God for her.

A N I N T E RV I E W W I T H J A C K W E B E R , H O N O RL I F E T I M E O F D E D I C AT I O N T O T H E M U S I C


11/12

J a r r e t t o w n U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h p a g

S u n

d a y

M o n

d a y

T u e s

d a y

W e d n e s d a y

T h u r s d a y

F r i d a y

S a t u r

d a y

1

2

3

4

5

6

7

8

9

1 0

1 1

1 2

1 3

1 4

1 5

1 6

1 7

1 8

1 9

2 0

2 1

2 2

2 3

2 4

2 5

2 6

2 7

2 8

2 9

3 0

3 1

J u n e

1

J u n e

2

* S

u n

d a y

S c

h e

d u

l e

1 0 : 4

7 a C o n

f i r m a t

i o n

C l a s s

1 2 : 3

0 p S R N C M t g

.

5 : 3 0 p

Y o u

t h G r o u p

* S

u n

d a y

S c

h e

d u

l e

1 0 : 4

7 a C o n

f i r m a t

i o n

C l a s s

5 : 3 0 p

Y o u

t h G r o u p

* S

u n

d a y

S c

h e

d u

l e

1 0 : 4

7 a C o n

f i r m a t

i o n

C l a s s

1 2 : 3

0 p J R O G M t g

.

5 : 3 0 p

Y o u

t h G r o u p

* S

u n

d a y

S c

h e

d u

l e

5 : 3 0 p

Y o u

t h G r o u p

O F F I C E C L O

S E D

7 p C h o i r

O F F I C E C L O

S E D

7 p C h o i r

O F F I C E C L O

S E D

7 p M a r

t h a s

C i r c l e -

F C

7 p C h o i r

O F F I C E C L O

S E D

7 p C h o i r

7 p T r u s

t e e s - F

C

7 p S u n

d a y

S c h o o

l L e a

d e r s

7 : 3 0 p

P r a

i s e

B a n

d

1 1 : 3

0 a P r i s c

i l l a

C r . - F

C

6 : 3 0 p

F i n a n c e

M t g

.

7 : 3 0 p

P r a

i s e

B a n

d

5 : 3 0 p

A F F C o o

k i n g

7 : 3 0 p

P r a

i s e

B a n

d

5 p P h i l a b u n d a n c e

7 p S P R C

- F C

7 : 3 0 p

P r a

i s e

B a n

d

7 : 3 0 p

P r a

i s e

B a n

d

2 7 : 1 5 p

M i d w e e

k S e r v i c e

7 : 1 5 p

S u s a n n a

h s

S i s t e r s

7 : 1 5 p

M i d w e e

k S v c

.

7 : 1 5 p

S u s a n n a

h s

S i s t e r s -

B R C

7 : 1 5 p

S u s a n n a

h s

S i s t e r s - B

R C

7 : 1 5 p

M i d w e e

k S v c

.

7 : 1 5 p

M i d w e e

k S v c

.

7 : 1 5 p

S u s a n n a

h s

S i s t e r s -

B R C

7 : 1 5 p

M i d w e e

k S v c

.

7 : 1 5 p

S u s a n n a

h s

S i s t e r s -

B R C

7 : 3 0 p

G e n e s

i s S t u d y

6 p G i r l S c o u t s - L

7 : 3 0 p

G e n e s

i s S t u d y

9 : 1 5 a

M O P S

- F C

7 : 3 0 p

G e n e s

i s S t u d y

6 p G i r l S c o u t s - L

7 : 3 0 p

G e n e s

i s S t u d y

7 : 3 0 p

G e n e s

i s S t u d y

8 a M e n

s B k f s t

8 a S a t

S a n c t u a r y

9 a P r a y -

4 - U W a l

k

9 : 3 0 a V o l u n

t e e r a t

M a n n a

7 a M e n

s D e v

.

8 a S a t

. S a n c t u a r y

9 a P r a y -

4 - U W a l

k

1 0 a

F l o w e r

S a l e

P i c k U p

7 a M e n

s D e v

.

8 a S a t

. S a n c t u a r y

9 a P r a y -

4 - U W a l

k

1 0 : 3 0 a

H e i

f e r

W a l

k

1 p I n d e p .

S i n f o n i a

8 a S a t

. S a n c t u a r y

9 a P r a y

4 U W a l

k

7 a M e n

s D e v o t

i o n s

8 a M e n

s B k f t

8 a S a t

. S a n c t u a r y

9 a P r a y -

4 - U W a l

k

5 p C o n

f i r m a t

i o n

D i n n e r

M a y

2 0 1 2

J a r r e t t o w n

U n i t e

d M e t

h o d i s t

C h u r c

h

A =

a m

P =

p m


12/12

r e t t o w n U n i t e d M e t h o d i s t C h u r c h 0 L i m e k i l n P i k e s h e r , P A 1 9 0 2 5 - 1 1 1 6

d r e s s S e r v i c e R e q u e s t e d )

Rev. Dr. Sharon Barley - Sr. Pastor (Interim) Walt Unterberger - Assoc. Pastor/Christian GrowthJean Graber - Director of Childrens MinistryNick Agazarian - Youth PastorSheri Melcher - Organist/Choir DirectorKathy Tavani - Administrative AssistantBill Conard - CustodianRev. Jane McCarthy - Deacon

Office Hours:Tuesday Friday 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.

All materials submitted for publication in Footprints MUST bereceived by noon on the 7th day of the previous month. Mate-rials received after that time will not be included, but will beconsidered for future publication.

Making Disciples Relieving Suffering Glorifying God

FOOTPRINTSthe newsletter of Jarrettown United Methodist Church1460 Limekiln PikeDresher PA 19025-1116(215) 646-4129 FAX (215) 646-6912www.jarrettownchurch.orgEmail: [email protected]

may 2012 footprints newsletter

Documents