Frank Melick said everyone completing the survey is asked to either bring the form to the church, where a basket will be placed to deposit them, or mail them in the envelope. Several survey forms may be mailed in a single envelope from a family, he said.

This month’s newsletter mailing list is expanded. Every full member of Maple Street should receive a copy of this issue. Active adult constituents ( non-members who attend regularly) also are asked to participate. Responses will be confidential, with only compiled data shared with the people.

The survey, Melick said, is the start of a serious look at where the people of Maple Street Church want their church to be in the next two, five, 10, 20 or even 50 years. Additional information will be provided in the next issue.

Youth Headed To Oklahoma; Meeting July 14 The youth are set again for Oklahoma, and a family meeting regarding the trip will be held Sunday, July 14 after worship service. All youth members going are expected to attend, with their respective families. On board so far are: Danielle McBroom, Hillary Hopkins, Liz Hopkins, Jerry DeLong, Josh DeLong, Joe Nixon, Zach Chaffin, Amber Newman, Ashley Howard, and Matt Snider. The adults making the trip are Shawn Hinkle, Rick Snider, and Robin McBroom. We set sail for Oklahoma on Saturday, July 20, about 7:00 - 7:30 a.m. following a hearty breakfast at the church. We will stay overnight in St. Louis, and maybe see a Cardinals ballgame. We will share the good news bright and early Sunday morning; stop for worship, and arrive in Tahlequah around 3:30 p.m. We’ll work in Tahlequah through Thursday the 25th, sharing the Good News with our work and personal interaction with the kids at the Children’s Home. We start home Friday morning the 26th, and visit the Golden Arch in St. Louis Friday evening. We plan to be home Saturday, July 27th about 4:30 p.m.           - Shawn Hinkle, Youth Coordinator

Maple Street ‘Prayer Cross’ For Children "Pray for Our Children." That’s the message, and hope, of the "Prayer Cross,’ placed in the narthex. Melinda Noland (shown left) suggested that pictures of Maple Street children be made available so they would be kept in prayer. Please join in this ministry. Thanks to the Education Committee, Diane Combs, chair. 8-Week ‘Open Door’ Class Begins August 4 An eight-week ongoing ‘Open Door Class’ for exploring adult membership at Maple Street will begin August 4, during the 9 a.m. Sunday School hour. Topics will include: The Doctrine of Salvation, The Sacraments of the Church, United Methodist History, United Methodist Church Government, the Organizational Structure at Maple Street, Recognizing Spiritual Gifts, Discipleship and Membership. The class will be taught by Pastor Don and is open to anyone 16 years of age and up. Contact the church office for information and to register.

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DOUBLE THE BLESSING: Christopher & Patricia Zaker promise to raise up Haley and Cassidy in the nurture of the Lord until they accept Christ as their personal savior. Attending the June 2 baptism service at Maple Street Church were several members of the family, including John Pesta and Patricia Pesta, paternal grandmother; and Judy and Chuck Haley, maternal grandparents.

Missions Needs Your Help! The Missions team needs your help! We are asking for baked goods to be sold at a bake sale on Saturday, July 13, 2002, at The Farmers Market. The Farmers Market is held near the intersection of Wheeling Street and Memorial Drive. The bake sale will last from 7:30 a.m. to noon. Please bring your baked goods to the church on Saturday, July 12, between 4 - 8 p. m., or to the Farmers Market early Saturday morning, July 13. If you need to have your items picked up, call Janet at 687-6241 or 215-8225(cell phone). All proceeds from this sale will be used to fund Missions projects. Please contact, or give the following to Janet: I’ll provide the following:   Your Name _____________________

FACTS ABOUT 2002 STEWARDSHIP

APPORTIONMENTS 2002 Askings At A Glance West Ohio Conference Owed $23,455 Paid $ 8,640 Balance $14,815 Newark District Owed $ 3,617 Paid $ 1,308 Balance $ 2,309 Pierce Street Owed $ 561 Paid $ 200 Balance $ 361

Operating Begin 2002 $ 1,082.97 Budget Receipts $ 74,683.79 Expenses $ 78,317.80 End May $ - 2,551.04 Capital Begin 2001 $ 571.64 Improvement Receipts $ 1,809.06 Budget Expenses $ 1,596.77 End May $ 783.93 Line of Credit Begin 2001 $ 0.00 Borrowed 2002 $ 3,840.00 Interest Charged $ 61.56 Interest Paid $ 61.56 Principle Pd. $ 1,280.00 End May $ 2,560.00

Attendance May 2001 Worship 2002 162 1 185 204 2 206 185 3 166 169 4 169 5 720 Total 726 180 Average 182

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