Haskins Community Church News August 2016 Let’s Get to Know… Rev. Dr. Ernest H. Jones, our new Executive Minister for ABC OH! Dr. Jones has been a part of our ABC family for several months, but still only a few of us have had the pleasure to meet him! So, here is an excerpt from the ABC OH website: Early in the life of Reverend Dr. Ernest H. Jones, he received the call to ministry and was licensed to preach at the age of twelve. Since that time his life has been devoted to the Gospel ministry. Dr. Jones is a graduate of Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in English, and Andover Newton Theological School in Newton, Massachusetts, where he received a Master of Divinity degree in 1989. In 2013 he received a Doctor of Ministry degree from New York Theological Seminary in New York, New York. In October of 1998, Dr. Jones was called to serve as the Pastor of the Greenwood Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. Under his pastorate, the church has experienced increased spiritual vitality as it has repositioned itself as a community-based congregation for 21st century ministry. In August 2015, Dr. Jones and his wife, Denise, an educator, celebrated thirty years of marriage. They have been blessed with two wonderful children: Candace Alaura, who received her MSW from the University of Chicago May 2016, and Adam Harrison, a neuroscientist in research at Boston Children’s Hospital. And now, a new chapter is added to the life of Dr. Jones and Denise as we welcome them to the American Baptist Churches of Ohio! When Dr. Jones’ schedule allows, I hope that he will be able to visit HCC so that you can all meet this inspiring man of God!
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Haskins Community Church News
August 2016
Let’s Get to Know…
Rev. Dr. Ernest H. Jones, our new Executive Minister for ABC OH!
Dr. Jones has been a part of our ABC family for several months, but still
only a few of us have had the pleasure to meet him! So, here is an excerpt
from the ABC OH website:
Early in the life of Reverend Dr. Ernest H. Jones, he received the call to
ministry and was licensed to preach at the age of twelve. Since that time
his life has been devoted to the Gospel ministry. Dr. Jones is a graduate of
Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, where he received his Bachelor
of Arts degree in English, and Andover Newton Theological School in
Newton, Massachusetts, where he received a Master of Divinity degree in
1989. In 2013 he received a Doctor of Ministry degree from New York
Theological Seminary in New York, New York.
In October of 1998, Dr. Jones was called to serve as the Pastor of the
Greenwood Baptist Church in Brooklyn, New York. Under his pastorate,
the church has experienced increased spiritual vitality as it has repositioned
itself as a community-based congregation for 21st century ministry.
In August 2015, Dr. Jones and his wife, Denise, an educator, celebrated
thirty years of marriage. They have been blessed with two wonderful
children: Candace Alaura, who received her MSW from the University of
Chicago May 2016, and Adam Harrison, a neuroscientist in research at
Boston Children’s Hospital. And now, a new chapter is added to the life of
Dr. Jones and Denise as we welcome them to the American Baptist
Churches of Ohio!
When Dr. Jones’ schedule allows, I hope that he will be able to visit HCC
so that you can all meet this inspiring man of God!
Church Office Hours: Tues., Thurs., 8:00-3:00 p.m.
Sunday
September 18th
Prayer Concerns
For those who are ill, recovering, and with on-going concerns:
Please call or e-mail the church office to let us know of any new
prayer concerns and also when names can be removed. Thanks!
Chet Newton Tony Dishop Juanita John Hodinsky Bob Herman Dick Sheldrick Jonathan Parsons Rev. Daniel Busch Richard Smith Nancy Browne Koch Tracy Carter Barry Emch Marvin Parlette Neil Clough Steve Peoples Robert Stewart Bob Perry Amy Knoedler Doris Strow Dave Reid Al Euler Katherine Zemke Becky Paskvan Pat Turner Bob Genson Fischer Family John Neumann Jane Foraker
Our “shut in” members: Mary Lou Browne Mike Genson
Donna Schadenfroh Donelda Sheldrick Nancy Stork Ruth Ann Vaughn All service men & women in the military including: Todd Audet Greg Davisson Kyle Neumann Stephany Imhoff Emerson & Ivy Wu, Amer. Baptist Missionaries in Hong Kong
For Family and Friends of Deceased: Ted Huss (Pastor Jenny’s cousin) Daimye Bayless 13 Year Old from Otsego Ken Rothrock (Merle’s friend) Jodi O’Connor (Longstreet’s granddaughter)
Worship Schedule
for August 2016
August 7
Worship: Communion Sunday Scriptures: Genesis 15:1-6; Psalm 33:12-22; Hebrews 11:1-3, 8-16; Luke 12:32-40 Sermon: “Faith: Into the Unknown”
It is true that for many people, ‘faith’ and ‘belief’ are just two words for the same thing. But they are not the same. Faith is about deep-seated confidence. Belief, on the other hand, is more like an opinion. We can believe something to be true without it making much difference to us, but we place our faith only in something if it is vital for the way we live.
Ushers: Joe and Sharon McIntyre Coffee fellowship: Mae Vollmar
August 14
Worship: 13th Sunday after Pentecost Scriptures: Jeremiah 23:23-29; Luke 12:49-56 Hebrews 11:29 - 12:2 Sermon: “Faith: Against the Odds”
We continue our series on faith. Sometimes we want to give up. But the letter to the Hebrews dares to say, “Yes, bad things happen. They have always happened.” Yet, even through these things, God is with us. Always. People persevere against the odds. We can, too.
Ushers: Joe and Sharon McIntyre Coffee fellowship: Herb & Maryellen Futrell
August 28
Worship: 15th Sunday after Pentecost Scriptures: Proverbs 25:6-7; Sirach 10:12-18; Hebrews 13:1-8, 15-16; Luke 14:1, 7-14
Sermon: “A Place at the Table” Jesus describes the reign of God as an open table. All people are invited. There is enough for all. In setting an open table, Christ invites all people to experience a life shaped by God’s inclusive and compassionate love. We are each invited, and must decide whether we accept the invitation and what it means for our lives.
August 21
Worship: 14th Sunday after Pentecost Scriptures: Isaiah 58:9b-14; Psalm 103:1-8; Hebrews 12:18-29; Luke 13:10-17 Sermon: “Faith: Breaking the Rules”
In this third of a series, we recognize that Jesus notices people and situations in ways that we most often do not. He sees behind the immediate moment, and draws deeper connections that shift the boundaries of normal behavior, and breaks the rules that keep faith ordered. When Jesus reaches out to release the woman from her oppression, we sense our own release from those things that cripple and confine us.
Ushers: Joe and Sharon McIntyre Coffee fellowship: New Member Reception
Ushers: Joe and Sharon McIntyre Coffee fellowship: Need someone
Worship Schedule
for August 2016
MEN’S BREAKFAST
All men are invited to join us for breakfast the first Tuesday of every month. Our next breakfast will be Tuesday, August 2nd, 8 a.m. at Bob Evans/Levis Commons.
See Joe McIntyre with questions.
Girl’s Night Out Events
August 26, 2016 - 6:00 p.m. Chateau Tebeau 525 St. Rte. 635 Helena, Ohio
We will meet at Haskins Community Church
to carpool at 6:00 p.m.. We’ll enjoy a light meal and live entertainment!
Sign up sheet in the sanctuary.
Upcoming Event: September 21, 2016, 6:00 p.m.
Granite City at Fallen Timbers Walk afterwards at Fallen Timbers Monument
Kase Kennan Green
Baptized
July 10th, 2016
Parents: Jason & Kelly Green
New Prayer Box!
In the next few weeks, our new Prayer Box will be available along Main Street in front of the church. This project was an idea from the Outreach Team as a way to offer prayer to our community. Anyone and everyone is welcome to drive by and drop in a prayer request. Pastor will collect the papers before worship, and we will intentionally pray for these requests during worship each Sunday. Prayers can be signed or anonymous. Special thanks to the Outreach Team, especially Herb and Maryellen Futrell, for completing this project!
Church Painting Project Soon to be Underway! If you drive by the church in the coming weeks and see
scaffolding, do not be alarmed! Council has
approved to have the church professionally
painted to make sure that our building is
kept in good condition for many years to
come! Thanks to Jim Bostdorff,
Nancy Perry, and the Trustees
for their help with this project!
Wood Co. Fair: August 1-8, 2016 Henry Co. Fair: August 11-18, 2016
Pemberville Fair: August 17-21, 2016
Come out and support our many HCC youth involved in summer fairs
CHURCH RETREAT If you serve on a committee of any kind, you are invited and encouraged to attend a Church Leadership Retreat on Saturday, October 29th from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. We have rented the Foundation House at the 577 Foundation in Perrysburg (577 East Front Street) for this special Haskins Community Church planning retreat and workshop. Please place this date on your calendars! We need everyone from an HCC committee there to help us finalize our Mission and Vision Statements, as well as discern God’s plans for us for the future! If you have any questions, please see Pastor Jenny.
Sunday, August 21st
during worship
All children and young people are invited
to bring their school backpacks
for a special service of blessing
for their school year!
U. C. C. Benevolence Report Second Quarter 2016
Contributions: Benevolence envelopes $ 130.00 One Great Hour of Sharing .00 Total Contributions $ 130.00 Disbursements: O.C.W.M. $ 130.00 One Great Hour of Sharing .00 Total Disbursements $ 130.00 Beth Schutzberg Benevolence Treasurer
BASEMENT SALE On July 8 & 9, we had a basement garage sale during the Haskins Community Garage Sales. We collected more than we thought and we did well by selling the items for donation only. We made $727.10. This included a bake sale that included cookies, zucchini bread, brownies, and snack mix to sell. We also sold bottled water. The proceeds from this sale will go towards Mission trips. I would like to thank everyone involved: including the people who donated items and bake goods, the people who set up, took down and those who helped work the sale. It takes may hands to do light work and our efforts gained more funds for the trips. Linda Herman Note: Special thanks to Linda for her tireless efforts in organizing and working the church sale!
Baptist Benevolence April, May, June 2016
Contributions: Envelopes $ 404.00 One Great Hour of Sharing $ 3.00 Total Contributions: $ 407.00 Distributions: United Mission Basics $ 323.20 One Great Hour of Sharing $ 3.00 Specifics $ 80.80 Total Distributions: $ 407.00 Marjorie Lang Benevolence Treasurer
Dave & Betty Goodman
63 Windrush Bourne
Bowling Green, OH 43402
Home: 419-823-1805
Chuck & Colette Bernthisel
6867 Old Pine Lane
Maumee, OH 43537
THANKS TO ALL!
Our 2016 VBS “Cave Quest” was a huge hit! We had a fantastic
time, and had our largest attendance in many, many years with 40
children attending. It was a group effort, and many thanks to
Darla Schulte, Connie Podolak, and Sue Rider for planning this
huge venture! Thanks also to: Sydney Bennett and Ben Jackson
for being crew leaders; Katie Jackson for being a crew leader and
Music Director; Connie Podolak for doing crafts; Michelle
Bennett for planning the snacks and her serving crew: Sharon
Thank you to Nancy Perry and Bill and Ruth Garrett for co-chairing
the Ice Cream Social again this year. Your hard work and dedication
are very much appreciated!
Care Notes: available in the Sanctuary for yourself and others that are in need of words of encouragement. Donations can be put in an offering envelope found in the pew racks, please note that it’s for Care Notes Ministry.
Clean up & personal care kits: needed to replenish stock used in disaster areas. Flyers are on the info table listing items to put in the kits.
Compassion Fund: this fund helps area families in need. Donations can be placed in the offering plate using envelopes marked Compassion Fund (in the pew racks).
Dishcloths: Sales support
missionary work. See Beth Schutzberg to purchase $2.00.
Kroger Community Rewards: Register your Kroger Plus Card (available at Kroger service desks) to raise funds for our Church - www.kroger.com. Re-register cards every April.
Prayer Shawls: information on making prayer shawls is on the info table in the sanctuary.
Otsego Food Pantry: Leave non-perishable food & paper products downstairs behind the partition on the north end. There is a can in the kitchen for monetary donations.
Pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House: Please place pop tabs on the info. table in the sanctuary.
Wood Lane: Greeting card covers, Box Tops for Educ. UPC’s, and Campbell’s Soup Label UPC’s. Place on the info. table in the sanctuary.
Recycle Items: Ink cartridges; old cell phones (delete personal info and contacts); Digital cameras (3 mega pixels or greater); MP3 players; and GPS devices. Proceeds benefit our Compassion Fund. Drop-off box downstairs.
St. Mark Furniture Pantry: Furniture, small appliances, general home goods (towels, dishes, etc.) are accepted. Please call them at (419)353-9305 from 8-4:30 to arrange a pick up. No sleeper sofas or large appliances accepted.
March 26 - April 1, 2017 Back Bay Mission Biloxi, Mississippi
1st Bailee Kieffer 5th Betty Goodman 8th Jim Bostdorff 9th Sydney Bennett 11th Phil Wenig 16th Tracy Newton 18th Carole Garrett 21st Marc Goodman 21st Nicholas Pease 21st Judy Robinson 25th Doni Bobel 25th Noah Lang 27th Henry Johnson 28th Abigail Metcalfe 29th Chester Newton 29th Beth Pease
