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The Maple Leaf |
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Maple Street UMC 438 E.
Wheeling St. |
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Lancaster OH 43130 |
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Don Meadows, pastor
September 2002 |
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| Children’s Program Resumes Sept 11
Our exciting Children’s Wednesday Program resumes September 11,
with some exciting additions. First there will be a meal served at 6
p.m. for all who participate (adults and children). Joyful Voices will
practice from 6:30 p.m. until 7 p.m.; and Spirit Sprouts and Spirit
Voyagers and Spirit Explorers will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Adult Bible
Study will be held from 6:45 until 8 p.m., so this can be an
"entire-family" experience, said Children’s Coordinator, Marianne
Jackson. (Details Page 5)
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Parking Lot Sale
Ariana Whaley made a great buy at the
Parking Lot Sale, held by the Missions Committee. Ariana also was one of
the reasons the sale was so successful. (Details
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Pretty Ambassador
Mary Ward (right) shares with Maple Street her recent trip to
Australia as an Ohio Student Ambassador. Read her story about the
exciting adventure in June . Details Page 11.
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What’s This Lady Doing?
Well, believe it or not, helping win another softball championship
for Maple Street Details Page 4.
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Maple Street
United Methodist Church
438 E. Wheeling St. Lancaster OH 43130
September 8, 2002
Please join us for this special Worship Service at
10:15 a.m. We will have representatives from our public service units,
and honor guards from the Lancaster Police Department and the State
Police Academy in Columbus. A reception follows in the Fellowship Hall.
Thanks to Erston & Betty Buckalew for their tireless work in organizing
and planning this tribute. |
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services each Sunday are:
9 a.m. -- Sunday
School; 10:15 a.m. -- Worship; 6:30 p.m. -- Praise Service
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The need to pay our bills
We all have responsibilities in our lives. We need to love and take care of
our families, to protect and provide for each other. We need to be respectful
and responsible at our jobs. We need to remain current on our bills and
obligations to which we have committed ourselves. And we need to be faithful and
dedicated to our Lord and His biddings.
We at Maple Street United Methodist Church have committed ourselves to the
Lord through the programs and missions we support. We all, through our various
ministry teams and Administrative Council, havedecided that these programs are
some of the ways that we can serve God. If the offerings collected each week do
not meet the amount we have committed, we need to acquire revenue from other
sources. This may be in the form of fund-raising events or special offerings.
But more often the need to address our cash flow problems is immediate. We are
often forced to borrow money to meet our obligations.
When we must borrow money to make up the shortfalls we encounter, we are
force to pay a price. This comes in the form of interest charged to us when we
borrow money. Any interest we must pay, no matter how small, is money we no
longer have available to support Gods church.
We must all come together and commit ourselves to the obligations we have
made. Every effort we all make in assuring we meet our monthly expenses will
insure that all the money given to the church will go towards supporting God’s
church. — MITCH NUSSER, chair of Finance Ministry Team
FACTS ABOUT
2002 STEWARDSHIP
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APPORTIONMENTS
2002 Askings at a Glance |
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Conference |
| Asking |
$23,455 |
| Paid |
$10,240 |
| Balance |
$13,215 |
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District |
| Asking |
$ 3,617 |
| Paid |
$ 1,935 |
| Balance |
$ 1,682 |
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Pierce Street |
| Asking |
$ 561 |
| Paid |
$ 300 |
| Balance |
$ 261 |
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Thank you for your support! |
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| Operating
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Begin 2002 |
$ 1,082.97 |
| Budget |
Receipts |
$101,520.16 |
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Expenses |
$108,138.74 |
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End July |
$ -5,535.61 |
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| Capital
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Begin 2002 |
$ 571.64 |
| Improvement |
Receipts |
$ 3,020.50 |
| Budget |
Expenses |
$ 2,461.77
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End July |
$ 1,130.37
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| Line of
Credit |
Begin 2002 |
$ 0.00 |
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Borrowed 2002 |
$ 6,840.00 |
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Interest Charged |
$ 86.14
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Interest Paid |
$ 86.14
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Principle Pd. |
$ 1,280.00 |
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End July |
$ 5,560.00 |
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Attendance
(am service only)
July |
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2001 |
Worship |
2002 |
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158 |
1 |
145 |
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154 |
2 |
170 |
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140 |
3 |
184 |
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147 |
4 |
167 |
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108 |
5 |
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707 |
Total |
666 |
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141.4 |
Average |
166.5 |
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Parking Lot Sale Nets $588
Total
profit realized from the Parking Lot Sale was $588. Many thanks to all who
donated items for the Missions Table or made monetary donations. Also special
thanks to Betty & Erston Buckalew for making and displaying the sign; to Ariana
Whaley for assigning the rental spaces and placing notices in newspaper; to Dave
and Carolyn Starner for managing the food booth; to Mitch & Diane Nusser, Joyce
Melick and Norma Lytle for pricing the sale items and managing the Missions
Table; to Doug Phillips, Shawn Hinkle, Bruce Frank and Dave Starner for setting
up and taking down tables; and anyone else who helped in any way. May God bless
you for helping.
THE SPECIAL OFFERING received on August 25 for Dr. Lester Dornan, our
Missionary in Nepal, was $181. Thanks
to all who gave.
FARMERS’ MARKET BAKE SALE – The Missions Team will be having another
Bake Sale at the Farmers’ Market on September 14., 7:30 am to noon. Anyone
wishing to donate baked items for the sale can bring them to the church between
4 
and 8
pm on Friday September 13 or to the market early on Saturday morning. Some items
needed are noodles, pies, cakes, cookies, brownies, breads, rolls, muffins,
jellies, jams, and anything else that’s good to eat. Individually wrapped items
are good sellers.
PUMPKIN PICKING – Pumpkin picking will be September 14 and 21. Also,
a hog roast will be held. Don’t miss the fun and fellowship. Sign up today to be
a picker — sheets in the Narthex and Fellowship Hall —call Janet at 215-8225.
ENCOUNTER MISSIONS TRIP – The Administrative Council
has given the Missions Team approval to proceed with plans to sponsor a missions
trip to Grace Children’s Hospital in Haiti in 2003. This will be an "Encounter"
trip – meaning it’s goal is to "encounter" the Haitian people, especially the
children, and build relationships through friendship. The Administrative Council
has asked the Missions Team to provide
information
about other hands-on mission opportunities. — JANET MEADOWS, Chair of
Missions Ministry Team
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Missionaries to Bolivia Dan and
Peggy Zimmerman stopped by the visit with Janet (photo right) |
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Coed Softball League Champs -- Again!
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Softball team players credit their "fan" support all season for much of
their success. Above, Ruth and Kathy Boyer watch the game, and below are
some of the other faithful Maple Street folk.
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Maple Street UMC's Coed Softball Team captured another
Lancaster Christian Softball League title Aug. 10, topping First United
Methodist Church twice in the double elimination tourney. That's manager Bob
Boyer laying on the ground. Others pictured are (kneeling) Joann Phillips,
Doug (Pup) Phillips, Brian DeLong, John Ramsey, (standing) Aaron Noland,
Jodi Cress, John Long, Jeremy Cress, Randy (Bengal) Johnson, Todd Noland,
Aaron McKisson, Ron Boyer and Eric Snoke. The men in the New Life League won
their division title. |
| Kroger Coupons Add $250
Our thanks to all members of the congregation who use the grocery
coupons and the hard work of Bryan and Lisa DeLong. We once again
reached the magic number of $5,000 worth of Kroger coupons purchased and
received our $250 profit for the operating fund. Keep up the good work.
Acolyte Class being formed
A new acolyte class is being
offered to all children 9 years and older. If you are interested in becoming
an acolyte for Maple Street Church and have never taken the class, please
see Marianne Jackson for more details.
Summer Music
A Big Thank You goes out to everyone who
participated in our Summer Music Program. Everyone did such a great job and
we really appreciate you sharing your time and talents with the Lord and his
church. Without such loyal and dedicated people, a program like this could
never be successful. God Bless! - Steve McGee,
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Blessing of Animals
Service
Sampson, about 3 pounds of ferocious canine, is
restrained by Pastor Don, while Jackie Hardman prays for him at the August
18 Blessing of the Animals Service. Sampson is head of the Bussart home
(Joyce and Buzz). Below, Ms. Hardman, of the Fairfield County Humane Society
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new president of the Wyandot Chapter of the American Business Women’s
Association, blesses Danielle McBroom’s pet snake. Ms. Hardman gave an
excellent talk about the role of Christian care giving for animals. In all,
there were 25 animals which were blessed.
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Every Wednesday
6-8
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September 11 to April 30 |
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Maple Street
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United Methodist Church |
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438 E. Wheeling St. |
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Lancaster oh 43130 |
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(740) 687-6384 |
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The Schedule
6:00 — Free Meal for all
6:30 — ‘Joyful Voices’
6:45 — Adult Study
6:45 -- Spirit Explorers
(grades 7 and up)
7:00 — Spirit Sprouts (ages 3 - 3rd
grade)
7:00 -- Spirit Voyagers (4th-6th
grade) |
| Everyone is welcome! |
Call 687-6384
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Mid-Week Ministry Program Expanded,
Meal Served at 6
An expanded "Spirit Wednesday" ministry program will be
launched September 11, according to Marianne Jackson, chair of the
Children’s Ministry Team. A new age group is being added — Spirit Explorers,
for those in seventh grade and up. Doug Phillips will be the leader.
Each Wednesday a meal will be served from 6 p.m. until
6:30. Everyone who participates in our "Spirit Wednesday" programs are
invited. Preparing the meals will be: 1st Wednesday of Month — The Kitchen
Crew; 2nd Wednesday — the New Beginnings Class (Peanut Butter, Jelly, Soup);
3rd Wednesday — the Maple Leaf Class; 4th Wednesday — the SOS Class. In the
months with a 4th Wednesday, pizza will be provided by the Children’s
Ministry Team.
The "Joyful Voices,"
directed by Molly Hinkle, will practice from 6:30 to
7:00 p.m., and Spirit Sprouts and Spirit Voyagers will have class
from 7:00 until 8:00 pm. The Adult Class and Spirit
Explorers will begin class at 6:45.pm.
Spirit Sprout Classes are: Ages 3 &
4 — Debbie Robinson and Kelly Craiglow. K-1st
Grade — Dianne Nusser and Kristy Howard. Grades
2 & 3 — Janet Meadows and Lisa Delong. If children are to participate
in "Joyful Voices" they are expected to attend practice. Also, please do not
visit the "Voices’" practices unless you are singing, as it causes
distractions.
Adult Bible Study to Glean
Truths from Popular Show
Jed, Granny, Ellie Mae and Jethro
will help the Adult Study on Spirit Wednesday understand biblical truth.
We will start with Volume 1, which discusses Blessings,
Change, Truth and Motives. Volumes 2 and 3 will be studied later.
The Adult Study will be held off the sanctuary, beginning at 6:45 p.m.,
following the dinner being served each week at 6 p.m. Everyone welcome! |