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the newsletter of

Jarrettown United Methodist Church1460 Limekiln Pike

Dresher PA 19025-1116(215) 646-4129 • FAX (215) 646-6912

www.jarrettownchurch.orgEmail: jarrettownumc@comcast.net

• • •8:00 am: Traditional Service

9:15 am: Contemporary Service11:00 am: Traditional Service

April 2013

Op 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

After is every Christian’s middle name. In his autobiography A Song of Ascents,missionary E. Stanley Jones tells of an African man who changed his name to After immediately following his conversion.Because all things were new and differentand important after he met Christ, the manwanted to reflect that new reality in his name as well as in his thinking.

Easter is what makes us After Christians. AfterEaster, nothing in life is ever the same again.

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Saturday MorningsPlease join our men’s group for fellowship and reflection as we discuss Paul’swritings and their relevance to men today. Our schedule continues April 6th,April 20th, May 4th and May 18th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the FriendshipCenter. This is a BYOC event (Bring Your Own Coffee). No prior reading isrequired. If you have any questions, contact Dave Filer at 215-887-2018.

Men’s Devotions

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Focus on MissionsOur January donations to St.

Philip’s totaled 146 food itemsand continued into Februarywith another 98. In addition, 99items were delivered to AmblerCommunity Cupboard. ThePhilabundance troops helpedpack 720 “Senior Boxes” (30lbs. each) in January and 900pounds of dry cereal (10 poundboxes, each containing 20 half-pound bags) in February. Alsoin February our Mission of theMonth, OHAAT (One House at aTime) collected 7 new pillows, 6 comforters, 17 sets of sheets,10 pillowcases, 8 blankets and$100.00 in cash donations.Ladies from the UMW met onMarch 9 in the FriendshipCenter to put together 10 moreNo-Sew Blankets for thechildren. Volunteers willcontinue to assist in beddeliveries throughout the year –just a few hours on a Saturdaywould be such a blessing to thiseffort.

Aid for Friends is expanding!!In addition to our regular ThirdThursday group, Rachel Circlemet on March 5 to add another80 meals to our regular countand they will be meeting on thefirst Tuesday in every othermonth to continue to add to thetotals. Also the MOPS momswill be meeting to put another80 meals together and areconsidering making that effort apermanent contribution to ourchurch missions. Much of thecredit goes to Barbara Clymer’sMemorial gifts which she haddesignated to go to funding theAFF meals. Thank you,Barbara, and thanks to all whoso generously are giving theirtime and talents to thesemission efforts.The Jesus Victory Garden

(“JVG”) is a terrific way for youto have a direct impact on thewar against hunger in our ownDelaware Valley. We kicked offour efforts in March, but the

work will carry on all summerand into the fall as our harvestspresent themselves. Thoseharvests will be donated toPhilabundance and to local foodpantries. By committing to tendone of the beds in the JVG orbeing a substitute gardener,harvester, weigher and packeror helping with delivery, YOUcan be an instrument of God’smercy to those who are so muchin need of food. You can offeryour help to Pastor Walt orConnie Damon and they’llgladly accept!!April’s Mission of the Month

will again be our Annual FlowerSale to benefit Carson-SimpsonFarm Summer Camp and we’llwant to sponsor week-longcamp experiences for inner-citychildren who would not be ableto do so without our help. Lookfor order forms after Easter.

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Check out the Children’sministry board in the lobby & inthe Children’s wing forinformation on upcoming eventsand ongoing programs.

N U r S E r Y C A r ENursery Care is available forinfants through 2 ½ during the9:15 Sunday worship service. Ifyou require nursery care during

the 11am Sunday Service please contact the church office by theprevious Friday and we will be happy to provide a qualified nurserystaff person. Nursery care is also available for special worshipservices (Lent services, etc.) Stop in the nursery for a brochurewith nursery information and policies.

A C T I V I T Y B A G SActivity bags are available foruse during services. Look forthe rack next to the WelcomeCenter in the lobby or ask an

usher. Each bag containsstories, crayons, games, puzzles

with scriptures, etc, to helpchildren who attend the service.

F U N F r I D A Y S ! ! !All 1st-5th graders

are invited to have fun on Friday, April 12th

“Kingdoms & Castles”7-8:30 pm

atJARRETTOWN UM CHURCH

1460 Limekiln PikeDresher, PA 19025

Fun Crafts, Games andActivities!

Bring a friend, RSVP to Jean by April 9th -

jumckids@comcast.net or215-646-7334

S U N D A Y S C h O O L 9 : 1 5 A MIf you havequestions aboutSunday morningclasses, pleasecontact JeanGraber.

The offering collected in the children’s classes is for thesponsorship of “Madina” through Compassion International.For more information about our “child” check the children’sministries bulletin board by the nursery.

Preschool ClassFor Preschoolers who are about 2 ½ and ready toparticipate in a class (preferably potty-trained).If you are unsure if your child is ready, talk tothe nursery staff or one of the preschoolteachers.

PreK/Kindergarten ClassChildren in Pre-K and Kindergarten will feel loved while learningabout Jesus’ love and the wonderful world God has created for us.

1st -6th Grade ClassMeet in the 1st & 2nd grade classroom (Children’s wing).

C h I L D r E N ’ S M I N I S T r I E S T h A N k S …Thanks to:• March’s MOPS volunteers: Maxine Tyree, Maria Lein, Florence Baxter,

Chris kirby, kelly Graber• Everyone who helped with the Brunch & Egg hunt on March 24th• Debbie Ackerman for helping with Fun Fridays• Eleanor Stevenson for creating a fabulous scrapbook of VBS 2012

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B U S M I N I S T r YDrivers for the month of April:

4/7 Dave Heacock 4/21 Bob Ewart4/14 Stu Gentry 4/28 Burt Jones

If there is a need to get a hold of any driver,the phone numbers are as follows:

Craig Fernsler - 215-816-5835Bob Ewart - 267-240-6399Ron Smith - 215-205-2377Burt Jones - 267-475-2874Dave Heacock - 267-303-2261Stu Gentry - 215-659-6059

If anyone else is interested in being a driver ofthe Church Bus, please contact Craig Fernsler.(We need more drivers) You must have aPennsylvania CDL (Commercial DriversLicense). If you can’t drive during the regularSunday 11:00 service, we also need drivers forother special occasions as they occur.

Please call Craig Fernsler Cell 215-816-5835)to arrange for the use of our church bus forany church related function, or email address:cferns@aol.com.

Annual Indoor & Outdoor Flea MarketThe MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group is hosting the Flea Market onSat., May 4th from 8am-1pm. We’re looking for vendors to participate. Atable will be provided inside the Fellowship hall for a fee of$15.00/table. Additionally, anyone is welcome to provide their owntable and/or tent (rain or shine) outside the entrance to the hall for$10.00/space. Please be aware that its first come, first serve. Allproceeds will benefit the JUMC MOPs and the JUMC Children's Ministry.Please contact Tara Garrison at bacione@wsucougars.com or#215.205.3716 to rent a table/ space.

Plan to come and shop our sale- and spread the word to others!

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?help baby-sit the children while the moms attend the meeting. Thisservice requires only two hours of your time per month (Sept. throughMay). You will be so appreciated by the MOPs members. Please contactJean Graber at jumckids@comcast.net or #215.646.4129.

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Bring Students To ChristDisciple Students In Christ

GUATEMALA 2013: We still have afew spots left! Our Sr high ministrywill be traveling to Guatemala on June23 – 29, 2013 for our summer missiontrip. We encourage all students in 9th– 12th grade to attend this lifechanging trip! A $300 deposit is dueon ASAP for consideration for aspot: we have had a great turnoutand there is now a waiting list for aspot. We will be doing fundraising inthe spring to significantly lower thecost of the trip. During this trip, we willexperience cross-cultural ministry aswe do construction projects, work inorphanages, help in food kitchens, aswell as worship the Lord. See Nick formore details!

We continue to support ourCompassion Child Ned. he is now sixyears old and we have been supportinghim for two years. We are also sellingThrIVE t-shirts (see picture). All profitsfrom sales on these shirts will go tosupport Ned. See Nick to buy one!

Blessings!Nick AgazarianYouth Pastorjumcyouth@comcast.net267-243-5490

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Jarrettown United Methodist Church1460 Limekiln PikeDresher, PA 19025-1116

(Address Service Requested)

Rev. Dr. Robert W. Kirby III - Sr. PastorRev. Walt Unterberger – Associate PastorJean Graber - Director of Children’s MinistryNick Agazarian - Director of Youth MinistrySheri Melcher - Organist/Choir Director Kathy Tavani - Administrative AssistantBill Conard - Custodian

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 ofJarrettown United Methodist Church1460 Limekiln PikeDresher PA 19025-1116(215) 646-4129 • FAX (215) 646-6912www.jarrettownchurch.orgEmail: jarrettownumc@comcast.net

Vacation Bible SchoolJuly 8th-12th

9am-12pmRegistration available May 1st

Kingdom Rock!Where Kids Stand Strong for God!

If you can volunteer please let Jean Graber know.