Walnut Grove UMC The Nuggets May 2019 Pastor Doug Flinn (567) 674-6046 Cell Secretary, Mary Lou Lotz 419-674- 8195 Cell Church Office 419-675-1368 IN THIS ISSUE: From the Pastor’s Desk……….……………………...1 Pastor Desk cont’d,Grad Sun,……………….…….2 YF News………………………....……………….……......3 YF News cont’d, Children's Ministry…….……...4 Jr Church, May Volunteers…......………….........5 YF stments…………………………………..…..…....…..6 SS, Gen Fund Stmnts, Lost & Found………...….7 Calendar …………………………………………………….8 Birthdays & Anniversaries……………………...…..9 Food Pantry News…………………………………….10 From the Pastor’s Desk In a world where online shopping has become the norm, I sll love to go to bookstores. When I need to get away, I oſten head to do some real shopping at the Polaris Mall in Columbus. While there I almost always stop by Barnes and Noble to check out the best sellers on the market. I oſten get a cup of coffee and browse the history, religious and best selling ficon secons of the store. Now, I real- ize, that with the rise in online shopping, bookstores are now becoming a thing of the past. I don’t know what the future holds with some of these remaining bookstores. I appreciate the me that the person at the informaon desk devotes to assisng me when I ask about a parcu- lar book that I am looking for that day. I enjoy finding it, reading it there, and then maybe sharing the text with someone who is sing next to me in the café. I am finding, too, that the churches are affected by the online culture. A couple months ago, I came across an in- teresng arcle in the New York Times Review. Stascs showed that more people are aending the “online church.” Many churches are now posng a live-stream of their worship services. With the increase in the use of in- ternet live-streaming, there has been a decrease in physi- cal aendance in many of our sanctuaries. The writer clearly stated her opinion on this maer. She acknowl- edged the effecveness in reaching a larger audience, but at the same me, it diminishes the beauty and sacred- ness in relaonal community. The power in coming to church is connecng with people. I agree with her posi- on. I find joy in connecng with all of you on Sundays. I get to worship and lead all of you in our sacred moment with God. I reconnect with each of you either through a momentary “hello” or a long conversaon before or aſter worship. I can pause and listen. I listen to your prayer re- quests in the courtyard. I can say “amen” with all of you when we see the grace of God fully working in our com- munity.
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Wal
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Nug
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May 2019
Pastor Doug Flinn (567) 674-6046 Cell
Secretary, Mary Lou Lotz 419-674-
8195 Cell
Church Office 419-675-1368
IN THIS ISSUE:
From the Pastor’s Desk……….……………………...1
Pastor Desk cont’d,Grad Sun,……………….…….2
YF News………………………....……………….……......3
YF News cont’d, Children's Ministry…….……...4
Jr Church, May Volunteers…......………….........5
YF stments…………………………………..…..…....…..6
SS, Gen Fund Stmnts, Lost & Found………...….7
Calendar …………………………………………………….8
Birthdays & Anniversaries……………………...…..9
Food Pantry News…………………………………….10
From the Pastor’s Desk
In a world where online shopping has become the norm, I still love to go to bookstores. When I need to get away, I often head to do some real shopping at the Polaris Mall in Columbus. While there I almost always stop by Barnes and Noble to check out the best sellers on the market. I often get a cup of coffee and browse the history, religious and best selling fiction sections of the store. Now, I real-ize, that with the rise in online shopping, bookstores are now becoming a thing of the past. I don’t know what the future holds with some of these remaining bookstores. I appreciate the time that the person at the information desk devotes to assisting me when I ask about a particu-lar book that I am looking for that day. I enjoy finding it, reading it there, and then maybe sharing the text with someone who is sitting next to me in the café.
I am finding, too, that the churches are affected by the online culture. A couple months ago, I came across an in-teresting article in the New York Times Review. Statistics showed that more people are attending the “online church.” Many churches are now posting a live-stream of their worship services. With the increase in the use of in-ternet live-streaming, there has been a decrease in physi-cal attendance in many of our sanctuaries. The writer clearly stated her opinion on this matter. She acknowl-edged the effectiveness in reaching a larger audience, but at the same time, it diminishes the beauty and sacred-ness in relational community. The power in coming to church is connecting with people. I agree with her posi-tion. I find joy in connecting with all of you on Sundays. I get to worship and lead all of you in our sacred moment with God. I reconnect with each of you either through a momentary “hello” or a long conversation before or after worship. I can pause and listen. I listen to your prayer re-quests in the courtyard. I can say “amen” with all of you when we see the grace of God fully working in our com-munity.
From the Pastor’s Desk cont’d
I am a product of this technological generation. But, I recognize, too, that I must step away from a world confined in a little device to one where people interact with other people in a sacred community.
On Sunday, June 2, we will recognize all those who are graduation high school or college. If you have a graduate to be recognized, please call the church office with the graduate’s name.
Thank You
On Saturday, April 6, we had a work / cleaning day at the church. We had a lot of people show up to clean and organize all the areas of the church. We carried 3 trailers of stuff out of the church. The trustee would like to thank everyone who came and helped with the day. Your participation is appreciated.
Healing hospitality
Repeated headlines about violence can make us “feel like locking our doors and never entering society again,” writes pastor and author Max Lucado. After another mass shooting, he penned an online opinion piece that urged people to do the exact opposite by opening their doors, their hearts and their circles. “It’s no accident that hospitality and hospital come from the same Latin word,” Lucado writes, “for they both lead to the same result: healing. When you open your door to someone, you are sending this message: ‘You matter.’” Because daily life is filled with rejections, extending an invitation — even to a simple meal — can be life-altering, Lucado contends. What you think is a messy house might be a sanctuary to someone else, “and to those who eat alone every night, pork and beans on paper plates tastes like filet mignon.” Our kitchen tables are “God’s secret weapons in the war on fear,” Lucado says. “We nev-er know what one meal will do.”
YOUth MATTERs Hello Walnut Grove Family,
We hope that you and your family had a wonderful Easter. We would like to say thank you for all your sup-
port you have shown our youth group these past few months. Between the popcorn fundraiser, silent auc-
tion fundraiser, and numerous donations we have been truly blessed. We had a great time this February at
the Winter Retreat, but as many already know, it was very expensive. We are going to have to fundraise
throughout this year in order to do this retreat again next year, plus a planned mission trip to the Appalachi-
an Mountains summer of 2020.
A review of our April:
-On April 7th the HCC went to Coliseum X laser tag facility in Delaware. This was awesome! We took 40 par-
ticipants and I can speak for everyone that this was very neat. We will be doing this again!
-On April 21st the WG Youth group put on the Sunrise Service. This is always a privilege and we thank you
for coming to show us support. Following the service we had our breakfast.
A few upcoming events for the youth group:
-Sunday, May 5th is the HCC senior night at Walnut grove from 5-7 pm. This will be a cookout. Those attend-
ing are asked to RSVP to Dylan by May 3rd. Each family needs to bring a side dish or dessert :)
-Sunday, May 19th is a regular scheduled meeting for the WG YF from 5-7 pm.
-Wednesday, June 19th (7:00 PM) to Saturday, June 22nd (9:00 PM) is the HCC Summer mission project at
Camp Common Grounds in Dunkirk.
-Sub Fundraiser will be Sunday, July 21st immediately following church services. More on this to come later.
The children had so much fun this year during our Palm Sunday lesson. We made Palm
“Sundaes” for the children to learn all about how Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a don-
key where people were there waving palms in celebration of Him. Shelby and Katie are
currently planning Vacation Bible School and upcoming activities for the children to be
involved in. More information to come.
Children’s Ministry
YOUth MATTERs cont’d
-At some point this summer we are taking a group paint balling. Be looking out for flyers on this and let us
know if you are interested in going!
Again, thank you for all that you do to support us. As always, if you would like to know how/what you can
do to help us out and be a part of our youth's lives please talk to Dylan or Nathan. We have plenty of oppor-
tunities that you could help out with.
May MONTHLY
9:00 Liturgist– Todd Oates May 12 (Mother’s Day)
9:00 Head Usher- Bob Kritzler 10:00 AM Greeters– Jeff Holland & Family
May 5 May 19
9:00 Greeters– Bill & Mary Lou Patrick 9:00 AM Greeters– Paul Minter Family
Communion
1 Lois Ann / Nina May 26
2 Jim Dixon / Jerry Jolliff 9:00 AM Greeters– Bob & Jo Anne Kritzler
3 Pastor Doug
2nd Service- Joe & Cheryl Holtzberger
Jr. Church 9 AM
Jr Church will resume on May 5th, 12th and 19th. Then we will have the summer off and resume the Sunday after the fair. Have a great summer kids. See you in church.
Nancy, Karen, Lori, Judy and big kids helpers!
The boys and girls did a wonderful job of singing and playing the recorder and piano. Thanks to all. Don’t forget to compliment these young people on the contribution to the service.
Youth Fellowship
Mar 26-Apr 23, 2019
Date Action Deposits Expenses Balance
3/25/19 Beg. balance $ 2,618.10
4/2/19 special offering 1,943.00
4/6/19 1st Meth. Retreat 2,384.00
4/6/19 1st Meth. Lazer tag 315.00
4/8/19 lazer tag deposit 200.00
4/8/19 popcorn sales dep. 2,456.50
4/9/19 special offering 156.00
4/9/19 special offering 165.00
4/9/19 check printing chg 17.36
4/16/19 Sonrise breakfast 125.00
4/15/19 Shirley's popcorn 1,506.05
4/21/19 R. Bros Meats-sausage 80.00
4/23/19 Sonrise breakfast 530.00
4/23/19 ending balance $ 3,891.19
“Kindness is like a garden of blessings.” —Sirach 40:17 * * * “To the world you are a mother, but to your family you are
the world.” —Adapted from Dr. Seuss * * * “Any mother could perform the jobs of several air-traffic controllers with ease.” —Lisa Alther * * * “The wise man doesn’t give the right answers; he poses the right questions.” —Claude Levi-Strauss
Sunday School J.J.
Beginning Bal. 3/1/19 $ 3208.41
Receipts: 303.15
Total $ 3511.56
Expenses: Gen Fund 239.98
Kitchen 22.65
Nat. Child Hosp. 40.00
$ 302.63
Balance 3/31/19 $ 3208.93
General Fund Charity Holland
Beg. Balance 3/1/19 $8,987.79
Deposits +16,074.62
$25,062.41
Checks paid out - 13,581.82
Ending Balance 3/31 $11,480.59
Building Fund-$4,310.32
Memorial Fund- $10,331.96
A small child’s jacket was found in the basement and
turned in to the church office. If you or someone you
know has lost one please stop by the office to pick it up.
May 2019 Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
5 HCC Sen-
ior Night at
WG 5-7
6 HN Prayer
group meets at
7am in Com-
puter Rm
7 Mission
Society
Meets at
12:30 @ Har-
din Hills bring
a Dozen
Cookies
Trustee
Meeting 7pm
8 9 Ad Council
Meeting at
7pm
10 11
12 Mother’s
Day Combined
service at 10
13 14 15 16 Quilt Club
meets from 10
-2
17
18
19 YF
Meeting At
WG 5-7
20 21 HN
Community
Dinner in
Dunkirk
from 5-7
22 23 24 25
26 27
28
29 30 31
Chris Rodabaugh 5/01
Denise Grappy 5/01
Nick Alger 5/01
Linda Garmon 5/02
Jakeston Cook 5/02
Carter Rodabaugh 5/02
Kara Richards 5/04
Matthew Preston 5/05
Paul Wells 5/05
Cole Morris 5/06
Erma Yerian 5/06
Annie Gammon 5/08
Corbin Bash 5/08
Jase Rodabaugh 5/08
Isaac Schutz 5/09
Owen Drummond 5/09
Ceynor Drumm 5/10
Greg Elwood 5/11
Carol Rush 5/12
Vern Woodruff 5/12
Joe Alger 5/13
Lyla Rodabaugh 5/13
Claire Oates 5/14
Kaiden Sheldon 5/14
Mary Lou Lotz 5/15
Deb Oestreich 5/16
Carol Ruhlen 5/17
Sue Petty 5/17
Lisa Fish 5/18
Dustin Snow 5/18
Martha Bash 5/19
Tammy Cornell 5/19
Hannah Souder 5/19
Ron Parsons 5/19
Dan & Cheryl Reese May 1 Curt & Katie Vanderpool May 20
Kurt & Amy Sheldon May7 John & Janet Albert May 21
Bob & Carolyn Lambert May 7 Rodney & Shirley Barrett May 27
We have seen an increase in the number of families using the pantry for March and April. Praise the Lord! On May 6
a representative of the pantry will give a short talk at a local 4H meeting on the pantry and how it works as directed by Christ to take care of those who were unable to do so.
