A newsletter for the Amlin United Methodist Church community
C OUNTRY T ALK AmlinUMC.org
May 2014
The Word “Then Jesus told Thomas, ‘Because you have seen me, you have believed; blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.’” -Jesus, from John 20: 29
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Every Tues. @ 6:30 Tavern Theology Otie’s, Old Hilliard May 3 Serve Lunch at the West Side Free Store All Church Clean Up & Work Day
May 8 Ad Board meeting May 18 Blessing of the Bikes
Second annual event to be held mid-month Join us for a memorable Sunday of blessings and a potluck cookout! The second annual Blessing Of The Bikes will be held on Sunday, May 18, 2014, at noon, right after the second service. If you ride, or know anyone who rides, we encourage you to come
and invite everyone blessing sticker for you know to come their bike. as well. Immediately There will be following the Blessing a special blessing, of the Bikes parking area there will be May 18 for bikes, too! a potluck @ noon In addition, meal. all participants We will be will receive a lastgrilling hamburgers ing memento and a and hotdogs, pro-
vided by the church, and many side dishes the congregation so generously provides. If you have any questions, please contact Jim Oldham or Jason Bevington.
The story of how Amlin UMC changed one person’s life
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I started attending Amlin, about 3 years ago, with my son and daughter-in-law, Justin and Stacy Rumpf. I was “sortof” searching for church. When I first
Sunday service at Amlin, but thought I could supplement church by watching a TV sermon, or devotional readings…I was so wrong! During my absence I felt a tremendous void in my life. I was depressed, frustrated and angry. I began hating my job. I couldn’t seem to get my life back together! I knew I had to turn my worries over to God- having faith and
trusting that he would show me the way. I met with Pastor Steve often and asked that he include me in church prayers. Two months ago, my prayers were answered. I was promoted to another job, working M-F. My first thought was I can go back to Amlin on Sundays! I can’t put into words how difficult it was, not being at Amlin listening to the Sunday mes-
sages and feeling the community of love and acceptance…not to mention the fabulous music and awesome pot lucks! I didn’t realize until I couldn’t go, what a tremendous part of my life Amlin had become. Glory to God for showing me the way, and thank you Amlin for being a wonderful, accepting “church family.”
In My Own Words
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starting attending it was not with any frequency, but as time went by, I attended regularly. I must say regardless of how often I attended, I always felt welcome and part of the “church family.” About 9 months ago, I accepted a new job, which involved working weekends. I was concerned about not being able to attend
Who Knew? Who’s New? Easter Sunday was a wonderful occasion for families within our church family to reunite and celebrate together Christ’s resurrection. Here are some notable reunions. From Chicago, Kristin Stovall
joined her parents. Lyn and Dolores Blevins breezed into the sunrise service with her mother Gail Campbell—notable because Gail has spent the last 7 weeks in the hospital and rehab. Mary Kwasek, mother
of Bob Meyer, moved from California to Ohio this past year. This was her first Easter with us. Wendy Putka’s sister Shelley is becoming a sunrise service regular with us. Welcome to these and many others. Did you know that the two wooden crosses of our NLC were made by Ron Keller? On the interior cross, Ron collaborated with a close friend and on the exterior cross he worked with John Woerner. This Easter morning the simple cross adorning our church steeple rose against the blue sky,
shining in the new sun. Amlin members, led by John Woerner, restored that steeple and cross in the late 1990’s. Kudos to the kids in the youth group who pulled off a tremendously successful 30hour famine, raising lots of money for the Hilliard Food Bank. The Tavern Theology group is pretty informal and is now meeting Tuesdays at Otie’s in Hilliard. Regulars include Tyler Hollinger, Lyn and Dolores Blevins, Stuart Osbourne, Becky Kent and Andy Clingman.
Anyone is welcome to join them on any Tuesday! Reprising an idea from last month’s newsletter, I have two “pewtiful beautiful” nominations. Nancy Chattoraj filled a row with her family: daughter Ranee and grandchildren Matt, Zach, Max and Hannah. Christian, Alex and Tori Mateos were joined by Christian’s friend Steve Mortach and his kids, Noah, Emily and Lily, another pewful. Keep filling them. It’s a beautiful sight.
PRAYER CORNER Please keep the following persons in your prayers. If you have a prayer request, you are invited to write it on a prayer card, loqcated in the pew, and drop it in the offering plate or contact the email prayer ministry at wing1@sbcglobal.net. We will list prayer requests in the bulletin and newsletter for one month, unless you prefer not to have them printed.
Sherry Justice Barbara Smith Mike Carlotta Roger Clingman Mrs. Speakman and family Jack Betty Bailey Denise Knisley Sandra Martin Sharry Justice Randy Atkinson Drew and Tori Jennifer Gail Campbell Brook John Finney Donna W. Julie G.
Andrea L. Jim White Carter Logan Dave Miller Terrie Amanda Bill McFadin Terrie Jim and Melissa White Kinsley Elizabeth Linda Keller Logan Frank Melick June Stout and family Fisher family Eugene & Sally Pauley Earthquake in Nicaragua
Angie’s father, Frank Bill Jordan Ruth Litterst Michelle Gary’s dad, Louis Change and its impacts People struggling Baldwin Family Kaci Osborne Chuck & Mary Kay Withrow Nathan Thompson Emily Kerr
Country Talk is a monthly publication of Amlin United Methodist Church, issued at the beginning of each month. The deadline for articles is the 20th of each month for the next month’s issue. Articles and photos should be put in the church’s DropBox account. If you need access to the DropBox account, please contact the office at AmlinUMC@aol.com. If you have other questions about or suggestions for the newsletter, please email Jennifer Sayre at JenniferSayre7@gmail.com.
Regular Sunday Morning Schedule 9:30–10:30 Traditional Worship* & Sunday School in the Chapel 10:30–11:00 Fellowship Time for Both Services in the New Life Center 11:00–12:00 Contemporary Worship* & Sunday School in the New Life Center 12:00 p.m. – Fellowship Time in the New Life Center *Nursery care (birth through 3 years) is provided in the New Life Center throughout the morning. Sunday School is for ages 3 through grade 6 is held during both services. Children start in the worship service and are dismissed following “Children’s Moments.” They move to the Fellowship Hall, where they participate in lessons including songs, prayer, bible study, etc.
CONTACT INFORMATION Amlin United Methodist Church 5441 Cosgray Road Dublin, Ohio 43016 Phone: (614) 771-1904 Email: AmlinUMC@aol.com Website: www.amlinumc.org Church Office Hours: Wednesdays 9:30 - 4:00 Fridays: 9:30 –12:30 Or by appointment
Rev. Steve Putka, Pastor Email: sputka@me.com Phone: (614) 668-5001
Pastor of Administration Jennifer Gedeon Email: AmlinUMC@aol.com Phone: (614) 562-2868
Worship & Music Coordinator Christian Mateos
Treasurer Dee Elkins (614) 771-1904
Financial Secretary Becky Kent (614) 446-2359
times. And despite seeing the empty tomb and being told earlier that Jesus would be raised, he chose to go back to fishing. He had hung up his apostolic cleats and checked out. From Pastor Steve Putka But the story doesn’t end there. Jesus approached Peter, getting his attention in Judas vs. Peter the same way he had called him into ministry, with an amazing catch of fish. Peter jumped in and swam Of all of the stories within the Easter to Jesus on shore! He invited Peter to share a meal season, I am most profoundly moved with him, and then invited Peter back into relationby the stark contrast between the stoship. He asked Peter three times to feed his sheep. ries of Judas and Peter. While it’s great to read scripAnd Peter said yes. ture to figure out how to be faithful, I am really drawn to Sometimes we feel we have made a mess the stories about how to get back on track after of things in our personal relationships and someone has made a spiritual mess of things. The Good especially in our relationship with God. JuAnd these guys both really blew it… Shepherd das made the mistake of believing that he I have had Judas on my mind lately, ever is calling, was beyond God’s mercy, but Peter did not. since our Living Last Supper drama. (It was and wants Judas believed that there would be no amazing, and I am so grateful to God for all of you back. brighter day, that things could not change. the folks who gave their time and resources to Say yes! Peter was discouraged, down but not out. make it all possible!) Judas betrayed Jesus to And despite Peter’s enormous insult and the religious leaders of his day. For thirty blunder, Jesus was there to welcome him pieces of silver, he handed over Jesus in the back. Garden of Gesthemane. After the arrest, Judas was Feel like you’ve been away from shore, fishing like seized with remorse and attempted to return the Peter instead of being a committed follower of Jemoney. He threw the money at the feet of the leaders, sus? The Good Shepherd is calling, and wants you and then later in despair took his own life. back. Say yes! Peter betrayed Jesus as well. Despite insisting that See you on Sunday! he never would, Peter denied Jesus not once but three Pastor Steve
The Pastor’s Message
Reasons to Serve in Amlin 's Children 's Ministry
Maybe you’re a parent of young children, and you want a break. Maybe you feel as if you have already done your part. Perhaps you feel inexperienced. Perhaps you simply feel too busy. Just about everyone can come up with a reason not to serve our children at church, and often the reasons are very good. Still, the fact remains, children’s ministries are vital to our church; no one will argue that they aren’t important. Everyone wants the next generation to grow into God-loving, Christ-serving adults who will share the gospel, run our businesses and government with wisdom and raise Godly families. The problem is, we all want it done, but no one wants to do it—or at least a very small few. Of course, it shouldn’t be that way. If you are in the midst of just such as conundrum, here are five reasons to serve in children’s ministry: Working with children allows you to get a glimpse into their thoughts, their personalities, and their lives. You will gain such insight into their little minds! If you are afraid that you don’t know enough, don’t worry; you don’t! No one knows everything, but as long as you are willing to learn, you will! And you may be surprised to find out how much you can learn from the children themselves. Our children need Godly role models in today's world. With increased media influences, children often struggle to find Godly role models. Serving in children’s ministry offers the opportunity to demonstrate how a Godly life is lived. Not only do children’s ministries provide an opportunity to reach children, they also equip these children to share the gospel themselves. When God opens the heart of one child, God may just use that
child to reach their parents and their peers. It starts with a foundation. And the number one reason you should work in the children’s ministry of your church is… It gives you an opportunity to easily share your faith. God has worked in your life, and teaching allows you to share that work in the simplest manner. The Bible clearly directs us to share our faith. Working and teaching children helps fulfill that mission. So, instead of thinking about why you can’t serve, why not consider how you can? Remember, there are lots of ways to serve. Not everyone has to be a lead teacher. You can serve as a substitute teacher, or be an assistant teacher. You can pray for each child by name or write notes to those who are absent. There are lots of opportunities, and there are lots of reasons. Contact Wendy Putka at wputka@mac.com or at 352-4681. (Article originally posted by The United Methodist Publishing House, and has been edited.)
We are here to
SERVE Christ calls each of us to be his hands and feet, to step out of our comfort zone in mission to others, and to take his message of God’s love beyond the walls of our church.
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Serve at the West Side Free Store lunch or help during the church clean‐up on May 3. Contact Mary Vulic.
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Donate or sign up fort eh Great Strides Walk for Cystic Fibrosis on May 4. Contact Bruce Kerr.
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Help with Blessing of the Bikes Sunday on May 18. Contact Jim Oldham or Jen Bevington.
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Help in the nursery or with children’s church on any Sunday. Contact Nancy Chattoraj (nursery) or Wendy Putka (children’s church).
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Share the good word with family and friends about our own Amlin Community Preschool. Registration for fall classes begins this month. Contact Director Marybeth Walters for more information.
To present your mission ideas to the Risk‐Taking Mission Team, use the form available on the table outside the chapel or on the mission table in the NLC.
Marybeth Walters, director
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Dearest Amlin Families, for the summer. I will miss the students Soon we will be closing up the preschool e m for the fall. Our morning classes hav and their laughter as I prepare the roo Afjust need to fill our afternoon class. only one open spot. Praise The Lord! We ky Luc s. one s are still needed by many little ternoons seem hard to fill. I think nap little ones, to have an afternoon nap. you spots. Please pass on our information if I am prayerful and hopeful to fill these have a little friend. Thank you! school year. The children will be singing Our Art Show will be a happy end to our jects I k. They have done some fabulous pro and showing off their amazing art wor are. n dre and friends how talented their chil am very excited to show their parents My favorite part of the day is morning The children have been a joy this year. ndfor lady bugs, babies, Uncle Johnny, Gra prayer time. This year we have prayed nies. We have been thankful for warm pas, Grandmas, puppies, kittens, and bun ps, green grass, and snacks. I have The homes, warm cars, snowflakes, raindro Best Job Ever!!!!! Happy Summer Amlin Families! Love, your Preschool Gal, Marybeth.
Service Ministries Schedule
If you would like to provide Hospitality refreshments between the early service and the late service, or if you are interesting in Service Ministries as a Lay Reader, Usher or Greeter please contact Eugene Pauley @ 614-570-8706 or e-mail @ sepauley@aol.com. Thank you!
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