The Tidings - May 2015 by Germantown UMC

The

Tidings GERMANTOWN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

May 2015

Table of Contents 4-5

GUMC Life Adult Education

7-9

VBS / Children’s Ministry

10-11

Older Adults

Youth

United Methodist Women

United Methodist Men

14-15

Counseling Center

OLEC

May Events

Ministry Contacts Children’s Ministry Lisa Pierce - Director of Children’s Ministry 758-6512 • lpierce@germantownumc.org Kristin Dickerson - Associate Director 754-7216 • kdickerson@germantownumc.org Callie Beaver - Associate Director 758-6525 • cbeaver@germantownumc.org Older Adults Beverly Rhoads - Elder Care Health Ministry Coordinator 901-758-6513 • brhoads@germantownumc.org Luci Cromer • 755-0803 • luci2@comcast.net United Methodist Men Rev. Jack Henton • 754-7216• jhenton@germantownumc.org

Adult Education Mary Groh - Director of Adult Education and Membership 754-5093 • mgroh@germantownumc.org Youth Ministry Sue Hyland - Youth & Confirmation Director 758-6516 • shyland@germantownumc.org Kelsea Johns - Interim Associate Youth Director 758-6515 • kjohns@germantownumc.org Health and Recreation Tiffany Griffin - Director of Health & Recreation 901-753-3100 • tgriffin@germantownumc.org See full staff listing at www.germantownumc.org/staff

Welcome

from Richard

May Sermons May 3 (Communion Sunday) “A Peace That Passes Understanding” John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-7

We’ve just come out of a busy, but spiritually fulfilling month, magnified with the glorious celebration of Easter on April 5. Typically, May seems to be a slow month with limited significant happenings. That, however, is not the case for us this month. Just note these enriching experiences lying ahead this month.

May 10 “Making Family Life Work” I Corinthians May 17 (Confirmation Sunday) “Living For Jesus” John 15:9-17 May 24 Guest Sermon: Rev. Rick Kirchoff May 31 Guest Sermon: Rev. David Kabakoff

March Financial Summary Income

Expense

Actual for Month

276,272

255,960

Budgeted for Month

272,890

260,984

3,381

(5,023)

Actual YTD

896,871

751,857

Budgeted YTD

866,650

771,067

Difference YTD

30,220

(19,209)

Difference for Month

Income Over/(Under) Expense This Month YTD

20,311 145,014

May 3 – C ommunion Sunday and Senior Recognition Sunday May 10 – M other’s Day / Celebration of the Christian Family May 17 – C onfirmation Sunday / Receiving our 2015 Confirmation Class at the 9:40 and 11:00 a.m. services May 24 – Rev. Rick Kirchoff will be preaching May 31 – R ev. David Kabakoff of Wesley Senior Ministries will be our guest preacher On another note, you know by now of the coming of an additional Associate Minister, Rev. Brad Gabriel. Brad will be arriving June 16. We are excited about his coming and the leadership he will bring our way.

Special Needs Parking We need every member’s help to retain and leave available the Special Needs Parking Spaces, especially on the west side of the Sanctuary. We have designated these spaces for people who do not have a handicapped permit, but still need to park closer to the facility because of physical limitations.

GUMC Life A Letter From Rev. Bradley W. Gabriel I am native Memphian, born to a father (Norris) who grew up in the Cooper-Young area and a mother (Earline) whose home was in North Memphis. Both of my parents passed away over the last 18 months. Mom and Dad were charter members of Aldersgate UMC in East Memphis, between Perkins and Cherry. That was the church home for my three siblings and me. My Undergraduate work was at the University of Memphis with Graduate work at the University of Pittsburgh. I returned from Pittsburgh to Memphis and worked for the City Administration, first in the Finance Office and then as Project Coordinator for the Beale Street Renewal Project. During that time, I was active in the restoration of the Orpheum Theatre and in lay ministry in my home church. In the fall of 1981, I left Memphis for Duke Divinity School, graduating in 1984 and receiving my first appointment in the Memphis Annual Conference at St. Johnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s UMC in Mid-Town Memphis. Since then, I have served several churches in Memphis ranging from among the smallest in the city (Binghamton neighborhood) to the largest in the state (Christ UMC, staff member).

The Rev. Linda Karmniol (now Gabriel) and I married in October of 1985. Linda, a native of New York and a Registered Nurse before answering Godâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s call into ministry, is the Associate pastor at Emmanuel UMC in Memphis. We are blessed to have two sons. Our older son (Matthew) is a graduate student at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center in Memphis, working to become a Doctor of Physical Therapy. Our younger son (Daniel) is a Senior at Christian Brothers University, majoring in natural sciences with plans to pursue an advanced degree and career in drug and alcohol therapy, counseling, and rehabilitation. Daniel is engaged to Ms. Marie Joiner, a recent CBU graduate. We share our home with two cats and two Siberian Huskies.

Recognizing and Celebrating Jack, Steve, and Yolanda As we welcome Brad to our clergy team, we also need to update you on three other clergy staff: Jack Henton, Steve Atkins, and Yolanda Toney.

We are most appreciative of the wonderful ministry these three have done for us!

Jack will be stepping out of his staff clergy role beginning July 1. He and Vauneida will continue to be a vital part of GUMC and Jack will continue to work with our United Methodist Men. Steve and Yolanda have agreed to stay on as clergy volunteers. That is, they will be available for clergy ministry work on a volunteer basis.

Rev. Steve Smith

Rev. Jack Henton

Ms. Yolanda Toney

GUMC Life Missions Sunday: May 17 Join us in the Vestibule to learn more about Mountain T.O.P. and their mission to support the physical, emotional, spiritual & social needs of people through the love of Christ in the Cumberland region of Tennessee.

Easter Egg Hunt This Spring we welcomed more than 200 children and their families at our annual Easter Egg Hunt. The children had a great time hunting eggs, playing games, and enjoying the petting zoo. It is always such a blessing to see many generations sharing in this celebration!

Highlighting Prayer Prayer & Spiritual Formation by Joe Penn

Good communication is essential for all successful relationships. Whether it is a relationship with your spouse, your children, or your parents, good communication is the secret to these relationships. If you think about times in your life when you had a problem with a relationship, you may discover that communication was lacking. When you began to discuss the issues, the situation improved. Often, we have asked ourselves, “Why did I not discuss this sooner?” Prayer is how we communicate with God. Prayer does not have to be long or formal. It can be as informal as with a discussion with your children, telling them to be careful when they drive to school or work.Paul writes in Romans 8:26, “The Spirit helps us in our weakness.We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit Himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express.”

Lila Turner and Parker Reinke at the egg hunt

Pray to God regularly and often. Take your troubles to God in prayer and ask for His guidance. I assure you that He is listening.

Adult Education Adult Sunday School

Monthly Book Club

Focus On: Foundations Class

Meeting On Mondays

We invite you to join us as we expand to two separate meeting times! The Foundations Class is mostly couples in their 30s and 40s, many with children, focusing on studies such as balancing faith with work and family life, sustaining a healthy marriage, and current events. Our class also loves to meet for socials and mission work.

We have chosen our books for the remainder of 2015! There is no need to register, just purchase the book (or check-out from the library) and join us at 10:30 a.m. in Room 338 for a spirited discussion!

We meet at 9:40 and 11:00 a.m. in the Adult Education Building (upstairs, Room 3). The two meeting times allow participants to attend either of the two traditional worship services at 8:30 or 11:00, or the new Ancient-Modern service at 9:40 while still being a part of the Foundations family. We are currently in the middle of a series, “Parables from the Back Side” by Ellsworth Kalas. This study brings new insight into 12 of Jesus’ parables by showing them through the eyes of a minor character, offering new food for thought with modern-day illustrations. The same lesson will be offered at both Sunday School hours. All missions, social events, and other Sunday school activities will be held as one class. For more info about the Foundations Sunday School class, please contact Julia Underwood, class president, at juliamunderwood@yahoo.com.

5/18: The Mountain Echo............. Kahaaled Hosseini 6/22: Bell Canto....................................Ann Patchett 7/27: Me Before You................................JoJo Moyes 8/24: Crooked Letter, Crooked Letter.....Tom Franklin 9/28: The Boys in the Boat........Daniel James Brown 10/26: The Nightingale...................... Kristin Hannah 11/23: The Rosie Project................ Graeme Simsion 1/25/2016: The Ponder Heart..............Eudora Welty

Methodist Traditions and Beliefs Wednesday, May 6 and 13, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Join Rev. Smith to learn about the roots of the UMC going back to John Wesley and his devotion to inviting people to experience God’s grace and grow in their love of God through disciplined living. This class is designed for members and prospective members. Register online.

Summer Bible Study for Women: One in a Million: Journey to Your Promised Land Wednesdays, June 17-July 29, 9:45-11:45 a.m., Room 339 Facilitated by Chesley Porteous, chesleyporteous@gmail.com or 268-4884

Modern Christians often hear and understand the promises of God Sunday morning at church but then rarely choose to experience them in everyday life. In One in a Million, author Priscilla Shirer encourages participants to fully engage in the abundant life God has waiting for those who will allow Him to take the lead in daily living. This discussion-driven Bible study is an opportunity for you to experience your deliverance from strongholds, to conquer your wilderness living, and to claim your God-given inheritance. Childcare available by reservation. Cost is $15. Register online.

Children’s Ministry Summer Calendar of Events Vacation Bible School June 3-5, 5:30-8 p.m. (Evenings) June 8-12, 9 a.m.-noon (Weekdays) Pre-register at germantownumc.org. Summer Missions June 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29, The Cottage Wednesdays, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Each week, children will learn about a different mission—both local and international. They will then create artwork using different mediums. In the fall, this artwork will be sold to support a mission project that the children will choose. Register at germantownumc.org for each session individually. Space is limited. Summer Missions Camp 4/5 grade only | June 29-July 3; 9:30-4:30 Each day, children will participate in a different local mission project. Two days we will work with urban missions, two days we will work with innerchurch missions, and one day we will work in a rural mission. This camp is only open to children who have just completed either the fourth or fifth grades. There is a $50 fee to cover expenses. Register at germantownumc.org. Space is limited. Movie Mondays June 22, July 6, July 20, 12-2 p.m., The Huddle “Movie Mondays” are an opportunity to get out of the summer heat and chill out with some friends while watching a movie on the big screen! Bring $3 to cover the cost of pizza, drink, and snack. Register at germantownumc.org. GUMC Children to Lakeshore July 19-25 A group of children and middle schoolers will be attending Lakeshore during this week. Register at lakeshoreuma.com. When registering, put “GUMC” in the blank when choosing a friend.

Welcome Callie Beaver! We are excited to welcome Callie Beaver as our new Associate Director of Children’s Ministry, Elementary. Callie is a graduate of Germantown High School and the University of Memphis. She taught at GHS 1998 to 2007. As a life-long Methodist, she has been active in our Children’s Ministry as well as our preschool programs for a number of years. She has served as a mentor to K/1 girls, has been a VBS volunteer, and has chaired the preschool council. Callie has three young daughters and has been married to her husband Kevin for 12 years. She was a member of the University of Memphis pom squad and has enjoyed coaching the Germantown High School cheer squad since 1993. Callie brings a lot of energy and joy to her work. We are delighted to have her on our staff!

Vacation Bible School 2015 “Everest: Conquering Challenges With God’s Mighty Power” In a crazy world full of uncertainty, kids need reassurance that God is in control. This year’s Vacation Bible School is designed to do just that … give children confidence that God has the power to provide our needs, comfort us, heal us, forgive us, and love us forever! During our time, we will trek from base camp to the peak of Mt. Everest, singing, dancing, crafting, playing, and making new friends.

NEW WEEKNIGHT OPTION

June 3-5 . - 8 p.m. 5.30 WEEKDAY OPTION

June 8-12 9 a.m. - noon

Cost is sl 25 Register by May 31 Children ages 4 (by 8/15/15) through rising sixth graders. Younger children are welcome in our Volunteer VBS (weekday only) if a parent volunteers.

Vacation Bible School 2015 Frequently Asked Questions When is VBS? Traditional weekday VBS: June 8-12, 9 a.m. – 12:00 noon. New this year: Weeknight VBS: June 3-5, 5:30-8:00 p.m., designed specifically for those who are not available to come during the day. How do I register? Register online or contact Sherrell at 754-7216, ext. 135. What is the cost? $25 registration fee helps cover the costs of T-shirts, music CDs, crafts, and fun take-home items. (If this fee prevents you from attending, please contact Lisa Pierce at 758-6512. Scholarships are available.)

How can I help? We are looking for 100+ fun-loving adults and youth to help with this exciting outreach opportunity. Station Leaders are needed to lead activity stations. Crew Leaders are needed to guide small groups of children through daily activity centers. Other volunteer opportunities are available during the week of VBS and before. I want to help. What should I do? To register as a volunteer, go to the GUMC website or contact a Children’s Ministry Director. Questions? Call Lisa Pierce at 758-6512 or email lpierce@germantownumc.org.

When is the registration deadline? May 31, 2015. Pre-registration is required. What ages are involved in VBS? All children ages 4 (by August 15, 2015) through rising 6th grade. (Youth who are rising 7th grade and older are encouraged to volunteer as helpers.) Can my infant/toddler attend VBS if I volunteer? YES! We offer a special, free VBS (Group V) for volunteers’ children who were born after August 15, 2011. As you volunteer, your young one will enjoy age-appropriate stories, songs, and crafts.

Older Adults May Brown Bag Lunch Don’t Forget! The “GUMC Attic Treasures Roadshow” will be Friday, May 1, in the Fellowship Hall. Appraisers, antique dealers, and local shop owners will be available to give you an estimated value of jewelry, china, art, books, fabric, silver, toys, games, dolls, and anything else you can carry in your hands. You may bring only four items—no pictures of items, vinyl records, coins, Orientalia, large pieces, or furniture, please. The program starts at 11 a.m. with lunch at noon. Bring your own sack lunch; the church will supply the beverages. Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, for more information. No reservations are needed. There will be a crossing guard on West Street to help with overflow parking.

April XYZs June Redbirds Game is XYZs Only Summer Event! Join us as we partake in the great American pastime at AutoZone Park. If you have never been there, you are in for a treat. Our seats are reserved in the upper dugout box, behind home plate and close to all the concessions and restrooms. Game time is 7:05 p.m., so we will have plenty of time to find our seats and pick up dinner at the ballpark. Sign up soon—there won’t be another XYZ event untill September.

Our events are open for all adults age 55 and older, singles and couples, regardless of church membership. Mark your calendar and make your reservations for these events today!

AARP Smart Driver Course Germantown United Methodist Church and AARP will present the “AARP Smart Driver™ Course,” the nation’s largest driving refresher course. This 8-hour course is scheduled for June 22 and 23 from 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Successful completion entitles participants to discounts on their auto insurance premiums for three years. There is no driving test or written exam. Register early because the class will be closed at 28 participants. The results of taking these classes have been proven—class participants have fewer accidents and tickets. Check your calendar and register now. Your check is your ticket to this class. WHERE: Room 339 WHEN: June 22 and 23, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. COST: $15 fee for AARP members ($20 for non-members) payable to AARP RESERVATIONS: Call Ray Malone at 309-5966 DEADLINE FOR RESERVATIONS: Reservations will be taken until class is full. The objectives of the course are to help you: •B e independent, safe, and confident while on the road •K eep up with changes so you don’t put yourself and others at risk •L earn state-specific information throughout the course •F ocus on areas such as roundabouts, pavement markings, stop-sign compliance, red-light running, and safety issues such as speeding and seatbelt and turn-signal use

WHERE: AutoZone Park, Memphis Redbirds play the Las Vegas 51s. WHEN: Thursday night, June 4 COST: $15/person includes ticket & transportation. Dinner on your own. DEPARTURE: 6 p.m. from the OLEC parking lot, 2323 West Street. (Be there by 5:45 p.m.) RESERVATIONS: Call Luci Cromer, 755-0803, Nancy Arnold, 754-6326, or Louise McGhee, 755-3463. You must make your reservation before paying. DEADLINE FOR MONEY and RESERVATIONS: May 8 10

Older Adults Joyce Earle Downing Joyce Earle Downing was born October 19, 1923 at home in Ripley, Tennessee to Robert and Grace Smith. She was the second youngest of eight children, six of which were girls. Her father was an orphan with no relatives, and grew up in a logging camp where he learned the skills and manners to succeed in life. He farmed and raised cotton to support his family. Joyce’s mother was also orphaned and she moved in with relatives and was raised among women. Joyce moved to Memphis after high school and worked at a Five and Dime store while going to night school to learn secretarial skills, bookkeeping and accounting. She worked for McCormick and Company and there met her husband, Pete Downing. He lived in Houston, Texas where he worked for McCormick, in charge of both the Houston and Memphis company warehouses. They were married for 48 years and had one son, Bruce Downing, and one adopted son, Bob Bowers. She also has four grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Joyce and Pete enjoyed traveling and took many bus trips with church groups as well as overseas trips to Germany and the Holy Land. Joyce would tell you that “the best thing she ever did was marry Pete Downing”. Joyce was a tax expert and worked for H & R Block for many years. She was also a tax return volunteer for AARP throughout those years. Although she has been legally blind for thirty years, and now also hard of hearing, her mind remains sharp. Joyce has cared for all of her own personal and financial matters until fairly recently by utilizing a variety of computer and magnification equipment to retain her independence as long as possible.

Initially, Joyce and Pete lived on a twenty acre farm in Germantown and joined GUMC in 1952. They moved to Whitehaven in 1959 and moved their church membership, then came back to Germantown in 1975. She retained her ties to Whitehaven Methodist church by working on the church staff and inputting membership information into the computer. On rejoining GUMC in 1991, Joyce was active in the United Methodist Women, was a member of the Mertice Foster Circle, and active in the Gilbert Sunday school Class. She has an encyclopedic memory of old Methodist hymns and frequently quotes a line or verse. Joyce has lived at the Kirby Pines Retirement Community for the last eight years and enjoys visits from family and friends, but most especially from her grandchildren. She is ever positive and optimistic and is fond of quoting from a hymn sung by the Whitehaven Methodist Church choir, “Take your burdens to the Lord and lay them there.”

Story by Beverly Rhoads 11

Youth Confirmation Sunday: May 17 On May 17, we will be honoring our 2015 confirmation class in all three worship services. This year has been an amazing journey and we have all learned so much! Whether becoming full members of our church or being blessed during the services, each person listed below has been a valuable and vital part of our confirmation year. We are so excited to see them continue to grow on their faith journeys and look forward to many exciting and fulfilling years to come. Congratulations to the Confirmation Class of 2015! Alexandra Jobe

Sasha Jobe

Annalise Ellard

Tess Joyce

Audrey Stille

Delaney Bruns

Emily McKinney

Alex Domke

Emma Nicell

Ben Burkhart

Gracie Talley

Connor Callaway

Jordan Domke

Dallas Pope

Katelyn Bush

Davis Mayo

Lauren Hopper

Dean Campbell

Lauren Nicell

Drew Foster

Lindsey Bush

Elliot Frankel

Lindsey Davis

Eric Johnson

Madeline Sells

Grady Hinton

Margeaux Land

Heath Arick

Mary Jewel McCullough

Hud McGehee

Meg Fisher

Matthew Nicell

Paige Bowden

Will Hicks

Riley Fittes

Will McKinney

Did You Know? The Youth Ministry has several trips scheduled for this summer. Our students will be in... Panama City, Panama Spiritual Retreat June 15-19 SOS Memphis Urban Home Repair June 28 - July 2 Cumberland Mountains Mountain T.O.P. July 12-18 Costa Rica College Trip July 26-August 2 Please keep our youth in your thoughts and prayers throughout the summer.

United Methodist Women May Luncheon Sharon Goldsworthy, former mayor of the city of Germantown, will be the speaker for the United Methodist Women’s luncheon on Tuesday, May 12 at 11:30 a.m. in the Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall.

Every woman who is a member of GUMC is a member of the UMW even if you are not a member of a Circle (small group). If you wish to join a Circle and you would like information, please contact Yolanda Toney, ytoney@ germantownumc.org, or Tina Gregory, tvgregory111@gmail.com.

Goldsworthy began her career as an elected official in 1992 when she was elected alderman for the city of Germantown. She was elected the city’s mayor in 1994. She would go to be elected four more times. She retired in 2014 after serving five four-year terms. Mrs. Goldsworthy served the Germantown community for over two decades. Come and hear a true community servant. Reservations are required, and you may reserve your spot online or call the church office at 7547216 before Thursday, May 7. The cost for the luncheon is $10, which you may pay at the door.

United Methodist Men May Breakfast Saturday, May 9 - 8 a.m. | Mike Wilson Fellowship Hall

Annual memberships will be available for purchase at our May breakfast. The $50 membership fee includes 8 monthly breakfasts and $10 for UMM projects. Our goal is to have at least 50 members to insure a successful 2015-16 year.

Our May guest speaker is Jonathan Rich, a 5th generation Salvation Army Officer. Jonathan is now the Area Commander for Salvation Army of Greater Memphis. He has a B.S. in Business Administration and degree in theology. The cost of this breakfast is $5 (payable at the door).Reservations are to be made by calling the church at 754-7216 or emailing Christina Desio at cdesio@germantownumc.org. Annual members need only call in regrets. 13

McVay Counseling Center About the Counseling Center The McVay Counseling Center is located at 2305 McVay Road, right around the corner from Germantown United Methodist Church. Just north of the Owings Life Enrichment Center (OLEC) parking lot, take 2nd St. to McVay Rd. The Center is located at 2nd Street and McVay Rd. The goal of McVay Counseling Center is to provide quality, affordable counseling from a Christian perspective for members of the church family and community. This ministry is undergirded by the belief that as persons experience pain and emotional turmoil in their lives, the church is an appropriate place to turn. The Center seeks to reach the entire community with a message of hope and healing, regardless of faith, religious preference, or background. • Individual counseling dealing with mood, emotional turmoil, self-esteem, grief, depression • Family and adolescent counseling related to parenting, school, discipline, and/or peer relationships • Marriage and family counseling • Grief counseling • Divorce recovery • Career counseling • Clinical hypnosis for pain management, panic attacks, phobias, unwanted habits, etc. • Premarital counseling • Groups: grief support, pain management, mothers of teens, parents of dysfunctional adult children, new moms support group, analysis groups (all groups on a rotating schedule, call for information)

Dr. Dewaine Rice Director of Counseling Services

Meet the Counselors Dewaine Rice, EdD, LPC/MHSP is Director of McVay Counseling Center and Director of Counseling Programs at The University of Memphis. You may contact Dr. Rice at 758-6524 or drice@germantownumc.org. Christina Burns, LPC/MHSP joined McVay Counseling in 2005 where she specialized in work with women, adolescents and families. If you have questions or wish to schedule an appointment, you may contact Mrs. Burns at 758-6524 or ctburns@bellsouth.net. William Walker, D.Min., LPC/MHSP is a Pastoral Counselor with the American Association of Pastoral Counselors and a Jungian Analyst with The International Association of Analytical Psychologists. He specializes in individual and group therapy. You may contact Dr. Walker at 756-7666 or bwalker@germantownumc.org to set up an appointment.

McVay Counseling Center Addressing Mental Health Before Stage 4 When we think about cancer, heart disease, or diabetes, we don’t wait years to treat them. We start before Stage 4—we begin with prevention. When people are in the first stage of those diseases, and we are beginning to show signs of symptoms like a persistent cough, high blood pressure, or high blood sugar, we try immediately to reverse these symptoms. We don’t ignore them. In fact, we develop a plan of action to reverse and sometimes stop the progression of the disease. So why aren’t we doing the same for individuals who are dealing with potentially serious mental health issue? When you or someone close to you starts to experience the early warning signs of mental health issues, knowing what the risk factors and symptoms are will help to catch them early. Often times, family and friends are the first to step in to support a person through these early stages. Experiencing symptoms such as loss of sleep, feeling tired for no reason, feeling low, feeling anxious, or hearing voices, shouldn’t be ignored or brushed aside in the hopes that they go away. Like other diseases, we need to address these symptoms early, identify the underlying disease, and plan an appropriate course of action on a path towards overall health. Mental health conditions should be addressed long before they reach the most critical point in the disease process-Stage 4.

May is Mental Health Awareness Month At McVay Counseling of GUMC, our goal is to raise awareness of the important role mental health plays in our lives and to encourage members of the community to learn more about their own mental health. If you or someone you know is struggling, don’t wait. Take action. Depression, anxiety, so many mental health issues are not only common, they are treatable. There is a wide variety of treatment options ranging from talk therapy to medication to peer support, and it may take some time for a person to find the right treatment or combination of treatments that works best for them. When they do, the results can be truly amazing and life changing. We at McVay Counseling want to help people learn what they can do both to protect their mental health and to know the signs and symptoms of issues before stage 4.

Many people do not seek treatment in the early stages of mental health conditions because they don’t recognize the symptoms. Up to 84% of the time between the first signs of mental health issues and first treatment is spent not recognizing the symptoms.

Owings Life Enrichment Center Sports Camps for Sr. K-6th Graders

Spring Has Sprung By Judy Oros, (901) 336-8639 Certified Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor Ahhh, finally, warm weather and more daylight ... the perfect combination that we all have been looking forward to. I actually had my doubts as to whether it was ever going to happen, but here it is - and it’s glorious! Warmer weather is the best formula for rejuvenating our New Year’s resolutions. Yes, remember those? The goals we wrote down saying exactly what we were going to do new and different in the coming year. Go find them ... probably in the trash by now, but let’s get out fresh paper and pen and initiate a so-called “rebirth” of those resolutions. Let’s take a look at what we can do outdoors to get our exercise in: 1. Gardening. Actually, gardening is a combination of stretching (reaching for those weeds), strength training (picking up bags of mulch, moving rocks), and cardiovascular training (hauling dirt up and down and in and out of our flower beds while pushing the wheelbarrow.) Approximately 200400 calories per hour. Raking and bagging leaves: 350-calories per hour. Mowing the lawn: 250-350 calories per hour. 2. Golf. My husband and I go back and forth with “is golf exercise” every year. I say it’s exercise if you walk 18, he says its exercise either way. We are both right! Golf is one of those outdoor activities that is both cardiovascular (walking 18), stretching, bending, concentration (yes, it burns calories), talking (yes, it burns calories) and driving range practice (strength, cardio, flexibility). According to Shapefit, an online health and nutrition advice site, a 190-pound golfer will burn approximately 130 more calories per hour (431 to 302) pulling his clubs on a wheeling device than by taking a cart. Should a player elect to carry his clubs that jumps to 474 calories per hour.

June 22-26 and July 20-24, 9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Registration for the June camp begins April 13, and registration for the July camp begins June 22. The $100 cost and includes lunch, T-shirt, and all available sports activities. Scholarships are available. Contact Patrick Peavy at ppeavy@germantownumc. org for more information.

Considering an average nine-hole outing takes between two and three hours, golfers may burn upwards of 300 more calories total by carrying or pulling their clubs. Ok - that shut me up! It’s considered exercise! 3. Walking. Walking is by far the best exercise you can do. Walking is a combination of cardiovascular, strength (legs), balance, flexibility and can be very social (good for the brain). The average calorie burn for walking is approximately 100 calories every 15 minutes. On rainy days, the OLEC has an indoor walking track for those who have not yet come over! 4. Shooting Baskets. The OLEC has a basketball court, but when played outdoors, basketball is a significant aerobic activity, as well as tremendous agility, power, strength, toning, skill and overall wonderful benefits for the entire family. The American Council on Exercise defines three types of basketball for calorie-burning calculations: game, non-game/general and shooting hoops, in descending order of intensity. A 150-pound person will burn about 204 calories in 30 minutes playing basketball but not in a formal game, versus 153 calories shooting hoops and 272 playing a game. There are so many other activities too numerous to note. But, these are just a few ways to put Spring back into your step and enjoy our beautiful sunshine, and overall general well-being. Not to mention social, family, friends, and a little competition all bundled up in one! If you have any questions about any form of exercise, please feel free to contact me at any time! Happy Spring!

Visit germantownumc.org/OLEC to see our new spring schedule.

May Events May 1-2

May 10-16

Friday, May 1 11:00 a.m. - Brown Bag Lunch 12:00 p.m. - Confirmation Retreat Begins

Sunday, May 10 (Mothers Day) 8:30, 9:40 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services

May 3-9 Sunday, May 3 6:00 a.m. - Youth Community Breakfast 8:30, 9:40 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services 5:00 p.m. - Coffee with Pastors 6:00 p.m. - Element Tuesday, May 5 6:30 a.m. - SonRise Men’s Group 6:00 p.m. - Evangelism Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 6 6:30 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Group 11:00 a.m. - GUMP Spring Picnic 5:00 p.m. - Sanctus Bell Choir 6:00 p.m. - Synergy 6:30 p.m. - Methodist Traditions and Beliefs 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir Thursday, May 7 9:00 a.m. - GUMP Spring Music Program 11:00 a.m. - GUMP Spring Picnic 6:30 p.m. - Church Board Meeting Friday, May 8 4:00 p.m. - XYZ Trip 6:00 p.m. - Volunteer Night Out Saturday, May 9 8:00 p.m. - UMM Breakfast 11:30 p.m. - Door of Hope Picnic

Monday, May 11 6:00 p.m. - Church-wide Meeting Tuesday, May 12 6:30 a.m. - SonRise Men’s Group 11:30 a.m. - UMW Luncheon Wednesday, May 13 6:30 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. - Methodist Traditions and Beliefs 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir

May 17-23 Sunday, May 17 8:30, 9:40 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services Monday, May 18 5:30 p.m. - Solo’s Meeting 7:00 p.m. - Studio Recital Tuesday, May 19 6:30 a.m. - SonRise Men’s Group Wednesday, May 20 6:30 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Group 6:30 p.m. - Chancel Choir

May 24 - 31 Sunday, May 24 8:30, 9:40 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day) Church and OLEC closed Tuesday, May 26 6:30 a.m. - SonRise Men’s Group Wednesday, April 29 6:30 a.m. - Men’s Prayer Group 1:00 p.m. - Prayer Shawl Ministry Sunday, May 31 8:30, 9:40 & 11:00 a.m. - Worship Services

Lauren Wright Hobbs Nursing Scholarship

2015 Submission Deadline: May 18 A scholarship has been established through Germantown United Methodist Church to benefit a student from our church who is pursuing a degree in nursing. This scholarship is named for Lauren Wright Hobbs, who loved serving others in the nursing profession. Lauren (pictured right) was a long-time member of our church who lost her battle with cervical cancer in October 2013 at the age of 29. Recipients must be members of GUMC and currently attending nursing school or scheduled to enroll in the upcoming fall semester. The $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to the student who best fits the model that Lauren exemplified in her love of nursing. Applications are available at the church office and must be submitted by May 18. The scholarship committee will review and select the recipient prior to June 16.

Lauren Wright Hobbs

Donations may be made to this scholarship fund by writing your check to GUMC with Lauren Wright Hobbs Scholarship noted in the memo line. 2015 is the second year for this scholarship that is dedicated to the memory of Lauren and her love of nursing. The Emmaus Sunday School class is honored to establish this scholarship in her name.

CELEBRATING OUR HERITAGE One hundred and seventy-five years ago, our ancestors established a new church here in Germantown. This year we will celebrate these 175 years of growth and the change within these walls and within our own spirits. All members of Germantown United Methodist are invited to send ideas and suggestions for celebratory events to Renee Pearl (758-6519 or rpearl@germantownumc.org) as soon as possible. We need photos, anecdotes, and testimonials. In other words, we want YOU tell us how you think the celebration should be done and how YOU can help. This is really going to be a big, months-long celebration. Everyone should be, and will want to be, a part of it.