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TALKING ABOUT PRAYER Good morning, all! Today I want to talk about prayer. Do you ever pray?

Any special time or place? *Before I go to bed or dinner.* I understand that.

The first prayer we learned was one our mother taught us. "Now I lay me

down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep. If I die before I wake, I pray

the Lord my soul to take." She taught us that prayer when we were not old

enough yet to accept Christ. It's important to ask Jesus to take us to His

Heavenly home. Is there anything you can't pray for? Can we pray for

everything? *Yes.*

There are a couple of things I found I want to share with you: "Prayer is

not the spare wheel you pull out when you're in trouble, but the steering wheel

that directs you on the right path all of your life." This other one I need to

remember every day: "When God solves your problems you have faith in His

ability. When He does not solve your problems, He has faith in YOUR

ability."

Do you feel comfortable talking to God? *I forget what I am going to say."

A lot of us have stage fright. God is good, all the time! All the time, God is

good! When you pray for others, God listens to you and blesses them. When

you have blessings, remember someone has prayed for you. Pat reads James

5:16: "Therefore confess your sins to one another, so that you may be healed.

The prayer of the righteous is powerful and effective."

Dear God, we ask that You listen when we pray and we in turn will listen for

Your answer and do our best when You leave the answer up to us. In Your

Son's Precious Name we pray, Amen

-Pat Miller

Children’s Sermon

May 15, 2011

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BUCK CREEK UMC NEWSLETTER - MAY 2017

THE STAFF.

Tim Schnepp, co-editor, reporter e-mail: timothys81@yahoo.com Nancy Schnepp, co-editor, primary reporter nancymae51@yahoo.com

Other reporters this month: Kay Miller, Carol Shepard,

Ruth Davidson, Jan Prosser

Carol Shepard, church secretary, duplicator

Picture providers: Nancy Schnepp, Pam Smith, Kay Miller

Thanks be to God forever.

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

SANCTUARY FLOWERS 7 > For Tim Schnepp's birthday from his mom

14 > For Shirley Johnston’s birthday (May 1) from Buck Creek

Ladies Misionary Society

21 > In honor of Lena Jones's 100th birthday (5/23/1917)

from BCUMC

28 >

SIGN-UPS FOR 2017 + Flowers sign-up for 2017 is underway. A sign-up sheet is at the church, or

you can inform Carol Shepard or Nancy Schnepp when you would like to

bring flowers in 2017, and what they are for. Birthdays, anniversaries,

memorials, special occasions...

+ Communion stewards for 2017: please reserve your month.

+ Servants for 2017: please see Ken Mueller to get your name on the list for

Servants for 2017. If you’ve wanted to be an usher, greeter, acolyte, liturgist,

give a Children’s Message, be a Scripture Reader, let Ken know!

+ Nursery Help: Please contact Michele Roach if you can help.

+ Cookies for firefighters: there is a sign-up sheet for providing cookies for

the Buck Creek Volunteer firefighters monthly meetings in 2017. (Usually the

first Tuesday of the month.) They appreciate the goodies!

+ Mowing Schedule: think about putting your name on the list for this year.

CRIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST TO SPEAK MAY 15

Crime Prevention Specialist Shana Wainscott of the Lafayette Police

Department, will speak at the Buck Creek Ladies Missionary Society meeting

on May 15th. Shana will be discussing safety for women. LMS meets in the

church’s Fellowship Hall at 6pm for a meal before the event. Ladies, please

join us!

WIDOWS CLUB MEETS & EATS May 10 The Widows Club meets the second Wednesday of each month, 9am at

Cracker Barrel on State Road 26, Lafayette, Indiana.

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MARK YOUR CALENDER: VBS JUNE 19-23 “Paul and

the

Underground

Church” is this

year’s VBS

theme. Visit a

crowded

Roman

marketplace,

meet with the

Apostle Paul,

and tiptoe past

Roman guards

to meet first

century

Christians

hiding in a

cave! Kids

learn God’s

love is a gift, it

changes us, is

always with

us, saves us, and is worth sharing.

Please pray about how YOU can help our VBS program this year. We need

prayers, supplies & people to work directly with the kids.

If you have questions or want to volunteer to help, please contact Pam

Smith. (See registration forms on pages 12 & 13.)

THANK YOU +Church Family: Thank you for the beautiful flower for my birthday, and for

all the cards and phone calls. I had a great birthday. I miss everyone. I am

doing very well. When the weather is bad, I stay in. God bless everyone.

Love to all, -Mary Strong

+I wanted to thank everyone who helped and donated items for the Easter Egg

Hunt, especially Mariann Arnold, Michelle Roach and Julie Simms. All the

children had fun hunting the eggs. Thank you! –Sayde Uerkwitz

Pam Smith and Michele Roach are ready to greet you at VBS!

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AACC PANCAKE BREAKFAST MAY 20 The Americus Area Community Coalition is still opposing the proposed

stone quarry near Americus. The community will hold a Pancake Breakfast,

Saturday, May 20 at Wolfe's Leisure Time Campground from 8-10:30am.

Sausage and all the pancakes you can eat! $6 adults; $4 children. Nancy

Balser, Audrey Chappell and myself have tickets. –Kay Miller

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OBITS

As a church family, and members of the Buck Creek community, we strive

to stay connected to one another. As the bible says, “Rejoice with those who

rejoice, and mourn with those who mourn.” –Romans 12:15

MARILYN K. JACKSON, 67 Marilyn K. Jackson 67 of Lafayette

passed away on Monday, March 13, 2017

in her residence surrounded by family

after a difficult battle with cancer. She

was born to the late George and Betty

Graham Dukes on Thursday, August 4,

1949 in Lafayette, Indiana. She was

employed for 17 years at City Bus in

Lafayette and retired in 2004.

Marilyn married Harry Dennis

Jackson on Thursday, May 4, 1995 in Las

Vegas, Nevada, and he survives. Her

hobbies include playing bingo at The

Eagles, traveling, spending time with

family and friends, and her dogs CoCo &

Rosie.

Survived by, Daughters Cathy Bond

(husband Joe) Nashville, IN, B. Jeannie

Cheshier of Lafayette, brother George Dukes (wife Vicky) Jacksonville, FL,

sister Barbara Rupel of Abbeville, Louisiana. Grandchildren, Meghan

Cheshier , Kodi Cheshier, Kyle Cheshier, Chad Miller, Tyler Miller, Todd

Sanders (wife Leah) Joey Bond (wife Christina). Great grandchildren Malikai

& Evelyn Sanders, Jensen Bond, and a very special friend Cindy Houseman

(husband Norm), also several nieces and nephews. Proceeded in death by

sisters Nancy Silver, Linda Austin, Diana Davis, and brothers James and Billy

Dukes.

Visitation was Thursday, March 16, 2017 3pm-5pm at the Soller-Baker

Lafayette Chapel. Family inurnment at a later date. Memorial contributions to

American Lung Assoc.

Our deepest sympathies to Marilyn's family and friends, including her

grandson Joey Bond and his wife Tina Bond. Marilyn's name will be added to

the in-memory-of list with the socks collected at BCUMC in 2017 and

delivered to the residents of the Lebanon Children's Home. A donation will be

made in her name from BCUMC to the Gideons.

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JOHN B. NEWLIN, 69 John B. Newlin, 69, of West Lafayette,

Indiana, passed away at 8:40 am, Tuesday,

March 21, 2017 at his residence.

Born Friday, October 24, 1947 in

Crawfordville, IN he was the son of the late

Benjamin V. and Mary E. (Briles) Newlin.

After graduating from Klondike High School,

John entered the U.S. Marine Corps, serving

in Vietnam and earning a Purple Heart before

being honorably discharged. Following his

return from Vietnam, John earned his

bachelor's degree from Purdue University in

Physical Education and Coaching. His

marriage was to Carolyn S. Williams on

Sunday, June 22, 1969 in Ripley County and

she survives. Professionally, John and his

family owned and operated The Trails Banquet Facility for 17 years, from

1976 to 1993. Following that, he drove a school bus for the Tippecanoe

School Corporation and then drove a contract mail route for the United States

Postal Service until 2002, retiring due to health. John enjoyed traveling with

his wife in their motorhome, boating, outdoor events, and spending time with

his family, especially his granddaughters.

Surviving with his wife, Carolyn S. Newlin, is their son, Scott E. Newlin

(wife: Michelle) of Westfield, IN; brother, Charles R. Newlin (wife: Beverly)

of Osgood, IN; and four granddaughters, Amelia J. Newlin, Audrey C.

Newlin, Adrianna E. Newlin, and Mallory N. Newlin. A special cousin, close

as a sister, Linda Loy Austin also survives. Preceding him in death with his

parents is a sister, Ruth Anna Schubnell.

Per John's request, no services are to be held but rather, friends and family

communicate with Carolyn and Scott at their convenience. Memorial

contributions may be made in John's honor to the donor's choice of Veteran's

organizations. Hippensteel Funeral Home entrusted with care.

Our deepest sympathies to John's family and friends, and to his cousin

Linda Austin. His name will grace the in-memory-of list with the socks

collected at BCUMC in 2017 and delivered to the residents of the Lebanon

Children's home. A donation will be made in his name from BCUMC to the

Gideons.

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MELVIN LEE MILLER, 91 Melvin Lee Miller, 91, formerly of Buck Creek, Indiana, passed away on

Friday, March 24, 2017, at Milner Community Healthcare.

He was born on Wednesday, December 30, 1925, in Colburn, Indiana, to

Carl M. and Elsie M. Fisher Miller. On Saturday, August 24, 1946, he married

Mary Lois Boyd at her parents’ home in Tippecanoe County; she preceded

him in death on October 12, 2016.

Melvin attended Pyrmont Schools. Throughout his life, Melvin and Mary

Lois lived on and were dedicated to the family farm for over 70 years before

he moved to Milner’s Healthcare in July 2016. He served for 45 years on the

Buck Creek Volunteer Fire Department and was a life-long supporter of the

organization. You always saw him working at the Buck Creek Fish Fry.

Melvin was a member of North Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Church in

Pyrmont, Indiana.

Surviving Melvin are his daughters, Janet (Dean) Deaton, of Rossville,

Martha (Robert) Yonker, of Germantown Hills, IL, and Linda Miller, of

Lafayette; sister-in-law, Esther Koble, of Flora; six grandchildren, Amy Flory,

Aaron and Adam Deaton, Amanda Wilson, Grant Gangwer, and Bethany

Hoffman; and 19 great-grandchildren.

Melvin is preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Lois Wolf; and

brother, Donald Miller.

Visitation was held on Sunday, March 26, 2017, at Genda Funeral Home

Rossville Chapel from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Funeral service began at 10:00 a.m.

on Monday, March 27, 2017, at North Fork Old German Baptist Brethren

Church in Pyrmont, with the Home Brethren officiating. Burial followed in

North Fork Old German Baptist Brethren Cemetery. Memorials in Melvin’s

name may be made to Buck Creek Volunteer Fire Department, Box 181, Buck

Creek, IN 47924.

Our deepest sympathies to Melvin's family and friends. His name will be

added to the in-memory-of list with the socks collected in 2017 at BCUMC and

delivered to the residents of the Lebanon Children's Home. He will be sorely

missed by all who knew him.

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MICHELE ANN FREEMAN CORNELL, 50 Michele Ann Freeman Cornell, of West

Lafayette, IN, went to be with her

Heavenly Father on a Saturday, the 25th of

March, 2017 in her home surrounded by

her family and friends.

Born in Lafayette, IN, on a Sunday,

Oct. 16, 1966, she graduated from

McCutcheon High School in 1985.

Michele worked at Purdue, Bank One, and

State Farm. Michele loved to cook, read,

and share her story through the website she

built, www.meetmyfriend.com

Despite being afflicted with ALS for 20

years, Michele touched countless lives with hope, love, and inspiration as a

tireless servant of the Lord.

Surviving are her children, Ben (Katelin) and Jill; her devoted and loving

husband, Scott; her parents, Don and Goldie Freeman; her brother, Brian

Freeman; a special mom, Sandi Cornell; sister-in-law, Wende (Darrell)

Broussard; grandma, Nettie Myers, and nieces and nephews.

A Memorial Service was held on Saturday, April 1, 2017 at 2 p.m. at

Covenant Church, 211 Knox Drive, West Lafayette with Pastor David

Henderson officiating. A reception followed the service.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be given in Michele's memory to Joyful

Journey, Adult Day Service, 600 Lindberg Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906.

Our deepest sympathies to Michele's family and friends. Her name will be

added to the in-memory-of list with the socks collected at BCUMC in 2017 for

the children at the Lebanon Children's Home. We think she would have liked

that. She was a very special person. Rest well, dear Michele...

OUR SYMPATHIES

Our deepest sympathies to the families of:

James Glen Whelchel

Michael "Mike" Koning

Willie "Mitch" Parish Sr.

Peggy Ann Bush Kellam

Daniel J. Stevens

Carol Lou Temple Wilson

These names will be added to the in-memory-of list with

the socks collected at BCUMC in 2017 for the residents of

the Lebanon Children’s Home.

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ORVILLE K. HATHAWAY, 86 Orville K. Hathaway, 86, of Delphi, Indiana, died Sunday, April 9, 2017 at

6:05 p.m. at his residence, after a brief illness. He

was born on Wednesday, Sept 17, 1930 in White

Co., IN, to the late Earl & Hazel McClellan

Hathaway.

His marriage was to Frances M. Grassmyer in

Bloomington, IN on Sunday, Feb 8, 1948, and she

survives. He attended Cutler High School. He

belonged to the I.U.O.E. Local #103 of Kokomo, as

a heavy equipment operator for 40 years, retiring in

1991. He had previously worked at the former

Brown Rubber plant in Lafayette for 2 years. He

was an active member of the Radnor United

Methodist Church, serving as lay leader, song

leader, Sunday school teacher, and bible study leader, and was a former church

board chairman, and served on many church committees.

He enjoyed singing, and was in a quartet at an early age, singing at church

and with his family, "The Hathaway Family Singers". He enjoyed playing the

banjo, guitar, lap steel guitar, and dulcimer. He belonged to a fast pitch

softball league for many years, and helped coach some of his daughters in their

summer rec softball league. He and his wife enjoyed square dancing, and his

garden, which always produced giant produce. He also liked to work

crossword puzzles. Orville's love for his wife and family, and the good Lord,

was deep seeded. He never met a stranger, and was always ready to give a hug

and encouraging word to anyone he met. Our loss is his gain as he now resides

with his Lord and Savior Jesus.

Surviving: Orville's wife of 69 years, Frances M. Hathaway of Delphi;

daughters: Elaine Latia (Doug) of San Antonio, TX, Tara & Wayne Garrison

of Monticello, Jennifer Best of Oskaloosa, KS, Carole & Eric Thomsen of

Jacksonville, FL, Gail & Jeffrey Marshall of Elkhart; sons: Kenneth &

Constance Hathaway of Lafayette, Kevin & Lori Hathaway of Delphi; sister-

Nellie Peters of Camden; brother-Wayne Hathaway of Kokomo; 18

grandchildren; 34 great grandchildren; sister in laws: Suzanne Hathaway of

Flora, Jan Hathaway of Camden, Jane Hathaway of Indianapolis. Preceded in

death by 6 sister's & 7 brother's.

Funeral service was Friday April 13 at 10:30 a.m. at Radnor United

Methodist Church, Rev. Ed Selvidge officiated. Burial at Zion Citizens

Cemetery, rural Carroll County. Memorial contributions to the Radnor United

Methodist Church.

Our deepest sympathies to Orville's family and friends. A donation to the

Gideons in Orville's name will be made by Buck Creek UMC. His name will

be added to the in-memory-of list with the socks collected in 2017 for the

children at the Lebanon Children's Home.

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FIVE QUESTIONS!

This month we find out a little bit more about a fairly new venture in the

community, Huffman Berry Farm, 7910 E 300 N. It will soon be time to pick

those berries! (Thanks to Roberta Huffman for answering our questions!)

1. What inspired the beginning of the Huffman Berry Farm and when did

it begin?

Inspired by a love

for local

strawberries & a

bumper crop in

my garden.

Locally grown

strawberries have

more flavor & are

so much better in

freezer jam. I

have fond

memories of

picking

strawberries and

wanted to provide the opportunity for our community to do the same. The

strawberries are better than those purchased in a store and the fruit of our labor

makes them that much sweeter. We planted our first plants in the spring of

2014 which bore fruit in 2015. It has been a blessing to serve & meet so

many people in the picking season.

2. How many acres does the Berry Farm cover---are there plans to

expand?

Two acres. I haven’t ruled out expansion if the customer base will sustain it.

3. How many hands are involved in the operation of the Berry Farm and

what are their responsibilities?

Planting requires at least 4 people, a tractor driver, one on the planter, and 2

walking behind to cover the plants. During harvest 6-8 hands help pick and

run the stand. Mowing, renovation, and cultivation is handled by a couple

more mangers throughout the year. If the plants need covered to protect from

frost, we call in the troops!

4. What varieties of strawberries can we expect to pick this year?

Earliglow, Honeyoye, and Jewel.

5. Will there be any other kind of berries added to the strawberry

acreage or will you stick with strawberries only?

At this time, there are no plans to venture into production of other kinds of

berries. The stand usually open the latter part of May through the first couple

of weeks of June.

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RECIPE CORNER She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the

future. -Proverbs 31:25

STRAWBERRY LUSH (recipe provided by Huffman’s Berry Farm)

Blend & pat in an 8 x

12-inch baking dish:

1 cup flour

½ c. butter,

softened

Bake at 350 degrees for

15 minutes. Cool.

Mix & spread on cooled

crust:

1-8 oz. cream

cheese

1 cup Cool

Whip

1 cup powdered

sugar

Mix and cook until clear:

¾ cup sugar

¼ c. cornstarch

2 cups water

Add: 1-3 oz.

strawberry Jell-O –

allow to cool.

Clean & slice 2

quarts strawberries.

Mix w/glaze. Pour

over cream cheese

mixture & chill until

set.

Check out Huffman Berry Farm’s Facebook page for updates on picking,

prices and hours. They are located at 7910 E 300 N, Tippecanoe County.

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Vacation Bible School 2017 Registration Form:

Join us for Vacation Bible School at Buck Creek United

Methodist Church, June 19-23, 2017, from 9:00 – Noon each day.

We have classes for 3 year olds through ready for sixth grade.

Parents: Fill out this registration form and submit it to Buck

Creek UMC before June 18th, or show up early on Monday, June

19th, to complete the registration process before 9 A.M. Also see

photo release form on the following page.

Student Name:

____________________________________________________

Grade (for fall 2017): ___________

Parent Name(s) & Address: ____________________________

____________________________________________________

Phone:

____________________________________________________

E-mail:

____________________________________________________

________________________________

Emergency Contact:

____________________________________________________

____________________________________________________

List any allergies, special needs, etc:

Please pick up your child promptly each day. If you are not

picking up your child, please indicate who will be doing so:

Will your child(ren) be participating in the program on Fri.

evening, June 23rd, at 7:00 P.M. Yes ____ No____

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Photo Release Form for Minors (if under 18)

Buck Creek Methodist Church has my permission to use my or my child’s

photograph publically to promote our 2017 Vacation Bible School. understand

that the images may be used in print publications, presentations, and social

media.

Parent/Guardian’s

signature:_____________________________________Date________

Parent/Guardian’s

Name:___________________________________________________

Child’s Name:

________________________________________________________

Phone Number:

________________________________________________________

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TIME CAPSULE This month we were gifted with a church information card given out by

Buck Creek Methodist Church during the years 1953-1956, when Rev. John E.

Hoadley was the minister. Consider using the blessing from the past at your

next meal! Thank you to Jon Liphard and his grandson Corbin (who found it)

for sharing! The original folded card is in blue ink.

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QUOTES September 11, 2016

+ “We pray for You to build Christian values into the families here in this

church. Help us to see You with eyes of faith.” –Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “We have so many people in this church who do ministry in so many ways.”

–Pastor Dwight

+ “I wanted you to see the difference (like a regular rock and a polished rock),

how we start out, pretty but not polished All the things that happen to us in

life polish us and we become absolutely beautiful.” –Ruth Davidson

(Children’s sermon)

+ Child: “how do we know when we become polished?” Ruth: “I think you’ll

know in your heart.” –Ruth Davidson (Children’s sermon)

+ “The God of the universe sent His Spirit to us, to live in us. How do we

treat that---ignore it? Forget about it? We neglect a great part of what God

gave us.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

QUOTES September 18, 2016

+ “Make sure and be honest with the small things and we’ll be honest in the

big things.” –Ruth Davidson (Children’s sermon)

+ “Dear Father, Help us to remember what Jesus taught about honesty, and

help us to be honest in every situation, big or small.” –Ruth Davidson

(Children’s Sermon prayer)

+ “Thank You even though we may be what the world considers small in

number, but we have power far and beyond because You are with us.” –Pastor

Dwight (prayer)

+ “Help us to focus on eternity. There are those who need not just physical

salvation, but also spiritual salvation.” –Pastor Dwight

+ “Help us to be in awe of who You are…” -Pastor Dwight (prayer).

+ “We should not just read the words (of the Bible) it should change us.” –

Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “We all need encouragement, and as Christians, please also encourage one

another.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

QUOTES September 25, 2016

+ “Just in the quiet of the moment this morning, we come and ask You to fill

us with Your presence.” –Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “Thank You for the Bible and for Your teachings. Help us remember to

serve You with a willing heart, because I love You so much. In Jesus’s name,

Amen.” –Ruth Davidson (Children’s sermon prayer)

+ “I think of the song “Count Your Blessings”---sometimes we just need to

stop and do that.” –Pastor Dwight (Coley then played the song during

offering)

+ “It’s not what I say, it’s what God says, right?” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Who is the doctor for us spiritually? God.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Day by day we are working out our salvation.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

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+ “Sabbath: a time of reconnecting with God and being refreshed.” –Pastor

Dwight (message)

+ “God, today I’m going to follow You the best that I can. Something to do

each morning not just today.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

QUOTES October 2, 2016

+ “Fall has fallen!” -Pastor Dwight

+ “Let us be the church that truly shows genuine concerns for others.” –Pastor

Dwight (prayers)

+ “We try the best we can to be models for others to see Jesus when they see

us.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Do we have people in our lives---two kinds---those who mentor us and

those who we mentor? Somebody who is both? I speak into their life and they

speak into mine.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “Don’t go out into the world and forget to surround yourself with Godly

people.” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “We come to Your table, even though we’ve done it numerous times, every

time is special.” –Pastor Dwight (communion prayer)

QUOTES October 9, 2016

+ “Right now we call on Your Holy Spirit to come and fall fresh on us…” -

Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “Some people think that God didn’t make the world, that it just happened.

But look at these leaves! It doesn’t seem possible to me that it just happened.

God planned each one of these leaves! Perfectly planned! They’re not just an

accident or a coincidence! Look at each other. One thing’s the same, we’re

all people. Everybody looks different. God planned everyone. God planned

you before you were born. He knew the number of hairs on your head. If he

knew that, I’m pretty sure He knew how to make leaves.” –Pam Smith

(Children’s sermon)

+ “Help us not to stop praying…” -Pastor Dwight (prayer)

+ “He’s all good and all powerful and His plan is different than ours. His plan

is best!” –Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “I’m not going to bow down to the world. I’m going to bow down to God!”

–Pastor Dwight (message)

+ “We have no fear for death. We know it has no control over us. To die is to

gain. Each day we choose to follow and give You the glory…” -Pastor

Dwight (prayer)

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RED POTS FOR PENTECOST JUNE 4 Since 2009, several red ceramic flowers pots have

been distributed and filled with red geraniums

(representing the fire of the Holy Spirit) by members

of the congregation for Pentecost Sunday. That falls

on June 4 this year. We have a few new red ceramic

flower pots waiting to fill. If you take a pot to fill,

you’ll get to keep it after Pentecost Sunday! And if

you still have your red pot from a previous year, please

fill it and bring on June 4 to help decorate the

sanctuary! (It’s also a good day to wear red!)

PICTURE OF THE MONTH A sleepy toddler is going to miss communion on this morning! Thanks to

Kay Miller for the photo of Fred & Michele Roach’s little grandson.

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MOTHER-DAUGHTER BANQUET

Buck Creek United Methodist Church

May 18, 2017, 6pm

BLOOM WHERE YOU ARE PLANTED

HATS! LADIES, WEAR YOURS ON MAY 14 For the last three years, it’s become a fun tradition for the ladies of the

congregation to wear hats to church on Mother’s Day. Mother’s Day is May

14th this year. Ladies, get those hats ready!!

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BUCK CREEK BALLFIELD WORK CONTINUES… The work continues on the Buck Creek ballfield! New fences are going up

all over the grounds. It’s going to be a great (and safer) place for the kids to

play ball.

SERVANTS, first service – May 2017

USHERS > Pat Sense / Gini Tull / Retta Whiteaker / Ken Mueller GREETERS > Audrey Chappell / Jim Davidson, Sr. ACOLYTE > Marcus May LITURGIST > Coley Sharp CHILDREN’S MESSAGE > Pat Miller (14th, 21st, 28th) BELL RINGER > Olen Shepard COMMUNION STEWARD > Pam Smith FIREFIGHTER COOKIE TAKER > Suzann Brouwer SCRIPTURE READERS > Pam Church (7th); Ralph Rohrer (14th); Carol Shepard (21st); Sam Stratton (28th) NURSERY WORKERS > See Michele Roach to volunteer

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PERSONNEL LIST FOR 2017

Pastor: Dwight Monical

Church Council Chair: Jane Arnold

Church Secretary: Carol Shepard

Church Council Recording Secretary: Pat Sense

Lay Leader: Clayton Temple

Annual Conference Member: Ralph Rohrer

Res. Member Conference: Jim Davidson Jr.

Staff Parish Relations Chair: Billie Burkhalter

Christian Education Super: Michele Roach

Church Treasurer: Fred Roach (new)

Financial Secretary: Judy Skees

1st Assistant Financial Secretary: Gini Tull

2nd Assistant Financial Secretary: Julie Sims (new)

Finance Comm. Chair: TBA

Membership Chair: Pat Sense

Worship Chairs: Ken & Lydia Mueller

Ladies Missionary Society Pres: Nancy Schnepp

Hospitality: Retta Whiteaker, Pat Sense, Jane Arnold

Funeral Dinners: Jane Arnold

Memorials: Maralyn Turner

Flowers: Nancy Schnepp

Newsletter Staff: Nancy Schnepp, Tim Schnepp

Church Reservations/Outside Board: Anita Davidson

Tables, Chairs, etc. (borrowing): see Anita Davidson

Custodian: Mariann Arnold

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

2017: Jim Pattee, Fred Merkel, Bill Sharp

2018: Julie Simms, Fred Roach, Brad May

2019: Bill Miller, Jake Uerkwitz (Chair), John Metro

STAFF PARISH RELATIONS

2017: Billie Burkhalter, Glenda Davidson, Bill Miller

2018: Linda Habbinga, RettaWhiteaker (Chair), Makayla Metro

2019: Jan Prosser, Peg Eckhart, Sandy Reaves

NOMINATING COMMITTEE

2017: Lillie Fisher, Faye Merkel, Sam Stratton

2018: Trudy Germain, Ruth Davidson, Coley Sharp

2019: Ralph Rohrer, Diane White, Bob Shepard

MISSIONS: Jan Prosser COMMUNITY AWARENESS: Sayde Uerkwitz, asst: Mariann Arnold

EVANGELISM: Anita Davidson

COMMUNITY OUTREACH: John & Willy Metro

AUDITORS: Lillie Fisher, Mariann Arnold, Trudy Germain

Peg Eckhart (advisor)

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+ “This is the day that the

Lord has made. Let us

rejoice and be glad in it!”

What better day to do that

than Palm Sunday! Go and

celebrate! –Ruth Davidson

(Children’s sermon)

Ruth Davidson leads us in HALLELUJAH!

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RECOGNITION OF LONG TIME MEMBERS: MAY 7 There will be cake at church on Sunday, May 7, to celebrate long time

members of Buck Creek United Methodist! These folks have been members

for over 50 years: Maralyn Turner, Peg Eckhart, Mary Ellen Davidson, Jim

Davidson Sr., Ruth Davidson, and Mary Ann Pattee. Please join us for this

special event! They will be recognized during first service (9am) with a

reception following.

THANKS FOR THE LIDS! + Thanks to all who have been saving plastic lids

for Hershey Elementary. A Girl Scout troop is

sponsoring the collection, with a goal of 800

pounds of lids. The lids are melted down and

used to make Buddy Benches, each bench takes

400 pounds of lids. As of April 14, 200 pounds

of lids have been collected at Hershey. Keep up

the good work towards helping Hershey to get 2

benches!

MUGS & MUFFINS: KOOKING FOR KAIROS Mugs and Muffins varied at their April gathering, 'dividing to conquer'

two tasks. Some baked cookies for Clayton Temple to take to Kairos while

others assembled decorations for the Mother-Daughter Banquet on May 18.

Then there were those who assisted with both. Anita and Ruth Davidson, and

Pat Sense have the cookie making to a scientific assembly line. The whole

town of Buck Creek smelled like fresh baked cookies! 30 dozen chocolate

chip cookies were baked at the church. Anita baked 18 more dozen at home!

Mugs & Muffins meets the third Tuesday of each month, at the church,

9:30am-11:00am. Come and see what we’re about! (Thanks to Kay Miller.)

HAITI KIDS SAY THANKS The Church School at Pastor Victor's church in Haiti has made known

through communication from Pastor Victor that they are so appreciative of our

financial and prayerful support of their kindergarteners who receive no money

from the state of Haiti for their education. Our funds also benefit their

teachers because the teachers only get paid if there are funds left over after the

students’ needs are met. In December 2016, we were able to send $500 to aid

their second semester expenses and our January 2017 5th Sunday offering

raised $195. April 30th will be another 5th Sunday offering and will put 1/3 of

this year in the past. After April, July 30th will be the next 5th Sunday before

the first semester of the next school year. We will plan to send funds in

September. Please pray for guidance from The Lord to lead you in your

giving to the 5th Sunday offerings. The teachers and the students thank you

and they thank The Lord for your love and support!!! -Jan Prosser

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