The Braden Steeple Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors, Official Publication of Braden United Methodist Church
Vol. VI
June, 2010
Celebrate Pentecost! Pentecost began on Sunday May 23rd. Pentecost was a Jewish festival that took place not long after the resurrection of Jesus. Jesus has been raised. The disciples have seen him, resurrected and returned to them. Yet, now he has ascended and what about them? He told them to wait in Jerusalem until he would send them his Spirit to be with them. They waited. They waited and worried about what their future might hold. Many of them felt fear, doubt and despair. Then on Pentecost, there was a rush of mighty wind, tongues of fire and the Holy Spirit prevailed. The church was born. The once disheartened disciples moved out, prodded, and enabled by the Holy Spirit who gave what the human spirit could not. For Christians, Pentecost occurs fifty days after Easter. On that day, the church celebrates the happenings recorded in the New Testament Book of Acts, chapter 2. Notice when you come into church, the changes of the colors in the sanctuary. Red is the color of Pentecost, and it signifies the tongues of flames seen over the heads of those praying together. The Scripture also tells us that the sound of the blowing of a violent wind filled the house where they were praying. In addition to the color red, churches often display tongues of flame and symbols of the wind on banners and posters.
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In Scripture, we read that the believers were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to go into the streets telling of Jesus to all those they met. Following Peter's sermon, many were baptized; and the church began to grow. Because of this, we call Pentecost, "the birthday of the church." In our families, we may have elaborate celebrations of Christmas and Easter, but fail to celebrate Pentecost. However, without Pentecost, we would not have the church. It is worthwhile to spend time in family devotions and celebrations for this church holy day that helps us remember how the church began. What can you do in your family to celebrate Pentecost? Read together Acts 2:1-40. Ask each family member to tell of one thing he or she will try to remember from the Scripture reading. Make a Pentecost cake to celebrate the birth of the church. Tint icing red and decorate. Place candles in clusters to symbolize the flames. Enjoy wind activities together. Make and fly a kite. Sit outside at dusk and feel the wind on your faces. Visit an older member of our church. Ask your church friend to tell you about memories of how our church started, of memories of Sunday school, and of memories of people who were important to his or her faith formation. Decorate your home by making red banners, posters, or pictures.
The Braden Steeple will be printed and distributed to the membership of Braden United Methodist Church and the community during the months of January, March, May, July, September, November & a special Holiday issue in December. News articles are due by the 20th of the previous month the newsletter is printed. Send all material to: Communication Ministry Team, 4725 Dorr Street, Toledo, OH 43625 or contact the church office at 419-386-2700
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From The Pastor’s Study
My beloved Parishioners, What a Mighty God we serve! Each time I think about the goodness of God and all that He has for us, my heart shouts hallelujah, praise God!
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about cooking at home and come and break bread with us. Please call the church office and register your attendance. We are pleased to report that the Centennial plaque bearing the names of individuals who donated $100 for the Centennial Anniversary will be unveiled on July 4th during the worship service. The Centennial Books that you purchased are currently at the printer. It is our hope and prayers that it will also be ready by July 4th.
We regret to inform you that the church’s pictorial directory that was to be produced by Olan Mills will not be forthcoming. The company discarded the pictures after two years. We take st On July 1 , we will begin our sixth year as full responsibility for the neglect of not completing the project. We were overwhelmed with our your pastoral family. Where has the time gone? move to the new facility and that project fell on We are grateful to you for allowing us this wonthe back burner. We hope to commence a new derful opportunity to be in ministry with you. We have celebrated, laughed, wept, agreed and dis- church pictorial directory project in the near future. agreed together. We have ministered to each other and we have grown together. We have sucWe have not been successful in selling or ceeded and failed together, yet through it all, we renting the property at 2013 Lawrence. It is the have experienced the love of God Almighty. desire of the Church Council to aggressively proThis year we were blessed to have mem- ceed in getting rid of the property before the end of summer this year. We are currently looking at bers of our congregation gather in individual three options: Sell/lease, Auction or return it to homes for our Lenten Bible Study. We had an average attendance of 78 persons in 10 homes. the conference. Currently, our yearly expense for It has been a true blessing to listen to the reports keeping the property is $5,000. from the various groups. Many of you have reIn conclusion, we would like to thank all of quested that this be continued. We are currently you who continuously support this ministry with working on the lesson plan for the next six weeks your prayers, attendance and finances. May God of study. continue to bless each of you for the sacrifices you make to enhance His Kingdom. This year, the Christian Education Team has decided to do our Vacation Bible School in Finally, we thank all of you who surthe evening. We have an exciting time plan for rounded us with your prayers, love, cards, transour children and adults. We want to encourage portation and food after our auto accident. We and invite all persons in leadership position in the cannot thank you enough for your graciousness church to be in attendance at our VBS. Please and kindness. come out and support this wonderful ministry from July 19th -23rd. A home cooked meal will be Love you, Pastor Dixon served each evening, so forget
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Remember our sick and shut in your daily prayers. A kind card or a simple note could brighten a person’s day; take a moment and let our member know that they are in the Braden Family prayers
Welcome Summer June 20th!
God, creator of the seasons has allowed a phenomenon for each season. The earth is full of riches. The beauty is intense, the creatures are satisfied. I observe each season with awe. God in his grace and mercy allows me to behold his manifold works of wisdom. We are in the season of Pentecost. We celebrate Pentecost on the 50th day after Easter which commemorates the coming of the Holy Spirit up on the apostles in Jerusalem. We celebrate Pentecost to celebrate a hope and knowledge that God through his holy spirit is at work among his people. It is a celebration of newness, recreation, recreational renewal of purpose, mission, and calling of God’s people. It is also a recognition that His work is done through His people as he pours out His presence among them.
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FINANCES AT A GLANCE We would like to thank all of you for your financial support towards the ministry of Braden for the first five months of 2010. The weekly amount needed to meet the members’ portion of the new budget is $3,447.00. Needed to date, $75,834.00, received to date $82,419.87. Women’s Day receipts as of May 23rd is $7,065.10. The account balances as of May 31, 2010: General Fund
$8,905.19
Building/Capital Improvement
$8,153.42
Savings
$24,683.47
Total:
$41.742.08
ACCOUNTS
$8,020.07
CAPTIAL IMP
$3,486.19
SAVINGS Benevolence Buckle -up Computer Nurses Pastoral care
Our average weekly attendance for 2009 was 137.
Spc Sundays
Our gas expense was $37,151.35, electric expense was $7,204.03 and our capital improvement expense was $7,126.60. The balances that were in each category as we ended 2009 are shown to the right: Keep our church calendar up-to-date. If your organization adds, changes, starts or cancels something, contact Lisa in the office as quickly as possible.
Ending bal 12/31/2009
GENERAL
2009 Year End Financial Overview Total income received for 2009 was $226,294.77 and the total expenses were $223,191.92. We are happy to report that income is exceeding expenses through May. Our apportionments are paid at 41% which is on track. We the finance committee are humbly grateful for your faithful stewardship. May God continue to bless you and Braden.
We paid 100% of our Conference Apportionments ($27,506.00) and we also paid 100% of our District Apportionments ($6,636.00).
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Memorial Ushers
$(2,576.01) $2,774.98 $77.00 $942.69 $10.92 $417.84
Scholarship
$8,911.36
Missions
$3,177.76 $439.19
Cent. Ads
$2,124.00
Cent. Booklet
$3,420.00
Int income Escrow
Savings total
CD Total all accounts
$257.75 -
$19,977.29
$5,431.71 $36,915.26
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Braden Welcomes Martin Conrad Britsch as Church Organist Toledo native Martin Britsch has been involved in the local music scene for many years. Actively participating in his home church, Monroe St. United Methodist’s, music program. During his high school years he toured with the choir throughout Europe. Martin graduated from Oberlin College and the University of Michigan. He has performed with the Toledo Symphony, Toledo Opera, and the Detroit Opera. Martin has served as organist and music director at several area churches including Holy Trinity Lutheran, Glendale Presbyterian, and Glenwood Lutheran. He has also performed as a jazz pianist at area restaurants such as Fifi's and The Real Seafood Company. Martin is looking forward to assisting in Braden United Methodist’s worship services.
Cerssandra McPherson Outreach Director, Braden U.M.C. Greetings to you my brothers and sisters in Christ. I am excited to announce that I have accepted the task of developing and expanding the outreach programs here at Braden United Methodist Church. Just a little about me. I am an active member of Braden and serve in many different capacities. I Love the Lord and count it a blessing to be used by the Master and serve as one of His faithful servants.
Here are some of the programs that I am working on to implement: 1. Clothing Closet for adults seeking employment, infants and children 2. After-school Tutorial & Recreation Center 3. Parents Night Out 4. Resource Center 5. Literacy I will be contacting many of you and reaching out to you for assistance; I will need volunteers. Giving Him the Glory, Cerssandra McPherson
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Leadership for 2010 Braden United Methodist Church Council Pastor…………………………………………… Council Chairperson……………………………. . Lay Leader………………………………………. Secretary………………………………………… Lay Delegate to Conference…………………….. Staff/Parish Relations, Chairman………... Finance Committee, Chairman………………….. Treasurer………………………………………… Financial Secretary……………………………… Youth Ministries Coordinators……………………
Wynston Dixon Lafe Tolliver Annette Savage Gracye Sturdivant Marie L. Bush Liz Conley Sunceray Lamb Lisa Gleason Carol Robinson Roy and Yolanda Durden
Congregational Care and Witness Coordinator…. Christian Education Ministry Coordinator………. Outreach & Mission Ministry Team Coordinator.. Board of Trustees Chairperson…………………... U M Men President……………………………….. U M Women President …………………………
Yolanda Robinson Eva Tucker-Lingo Cerrsandra McPherson Steve Halliburton Linda Hester
Members-at-Large Lay Member to Conference Alternate……… Council Vice Chairperson ………………….
Morell Fonfield Linda Hester Mary Dunson
Lay Leadership Committee Chairperson, Rev. Wynston Dixon Lay Leader, Annette Savage Lay Member, Marie L. Bush Class of 2010 Linda Hester Joyce Sparks Reba Young
Class of 2011 Cynthia Gaynor Willie Reams Jackie Robinson
Class of 2012 Matthew Coleman Danyale Brown Vince Davis
Staff/Parish Relations Committee (PSPR) Chairman, Liz Conley Lay Leader, Annette Savage Lay Member, Marie L. Bush Class of 2010 Terry Hutchinson Chris Robinson
Class of 2011 Elizabeth Conley Willa N. Johnson
Class of 2012 Randall Jones Linda Hester Judy Jackson
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Leadership for 2010 Braden United Methodist Church Council (continued) Board of Trustees Chairperson, Cerrsandra McPherson Class of 2010 Class of 2011 Charles Cohen Roy Moody Gracye Sturdivant Kelly Jordan Cerssandra McPherson Richard Allen Finance Committee Pastor Chairman Vice Chairperson Treasurer Financial Secretary Lay Leader Lay Member Council Chair SPRC Rep. Trustees Rep.
Class of 2012 Willie Reams
Rev. Wynston Dixon Sunceray Lamb Sabrina Nabors Lisa Gleason Carol Robinson Annette Savage Marie L. Bush Lafe Tolliver Elizabeth Conley Cerrsandra McPherson Vicky Forrest Gracye Sturdivant
Bold Nominated by lay leadership committee for 2010
Our Church Family Prayer Concerns Please lift up the following needs in your prayers throughout the month: Safety of all our men and women in the military. For financial burdens, work concerns and welfare: Pray for those who are looking for jobs so they can support their families and keep their homes. Pray for families who have lost their homes that they will find affordable housing.
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ODESSA M. PHILLIPS
103 Birthday Celebration On Saturday, May 29th at 2:00 p.m., Pastor Dixon and some members of Braden joined Mother Phillips and her family at her residence to celebrate her 103rd birthday. The pastor presented her a large print Bible with her name engraved on it and a dozen pink roses from the Braden church family. Pink is her favorite color. Her actual birthday was May 31st.
ODESSA MARIAH PHILLIPS WAS THE 2nd CHILD BORN TO JOHN BOLIVER AND MARY BERTHA BROWN LUCAS. SHE HAD THREE BROTHERS AND FIVE SISTERS WHO WERE ALL BORN IN ABBEVILLE MISSISSIPPI. ODESSA AND ALL OF HER SIBLINGS GREW UP AND LIVED IN THE SAME HOUSE UNTIL EACH ONE MARRIED AND LEFT HOME. HER FATHER WAS ONE OF THE FEW BLACK MEN WHO WAS OWNED THEIR OWN HOME IN MISSISSIPPI.
ODESSA MOVED TO TOLEDO IN 1936 TO HELP HER SISTER, TEXANNA AND HER HUSBAND, WILLIAM TAKE CARE OF THEIR OLDEST TWO CHILDREN . AT THAT TIME SHE UNITED WITH BRADEN METHODIST CHURCH UNDER THE PASTORAL LEADERSHIP OF THE REVEREND CLARENCE T R NELSON.
HERE IN TOLEDO, SHE MET THE LOVE OF HER LIFE, JAMES PHILLIPS AND THEY WERE MARRIED IN 1937 BY REV. CLARENCE T. R. NELSON IN THE PARSONAGE OF THE CHURCH THEN LOCATED ON CITY PARK AND BELMONT AVENUES.
SHE BECAME VERY INVOLVED IN THE CHURCH, SINGING IN THE CHOIR, BEING ONE OF THE FIRST USHERS THAT USHERED IN UNIFORM WHICH CONSISTED OF A BLACK SKIRT, WHITE BLOUSE WITH BLACK BOW, AND BLACK SHOES.
AT BRADEN SHE SERVED AS VICE PRESIDENT OF THE COMMUNION STEWARDS AND LATER AS PRESIDENT OF THE COMMUNION STEWARDS FOR MANY YEARS. AFTER SERVING AS PRESIDENT SHE THEN BECAME SUPERVISOR OF THE ACOLYTES . ODESSA SERVED ON THE COMMUNION STEWARD BOARD FOR MANY YEARS UNTIL HER HEALTH BEGAN TO FAIL.
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ODESSA WAS ONE OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE FIRST GOSPEL CHOIR OF BRADEN . SHE WAS ALSO ONE OF THE FOUNDING MEMBERS OF THE PASTORAL CARE COMMITTEE ORGANIZED TO ASSIST THE PASTOR AND HIS FAMILY.
ALTHOUGH ODESSA NEVER HAD ANY CHILDREN OF HER OWN SHE WAS THE FAVORITE AUNT (MOTHER) TO MANY OF HER NIECES AND NEPHEWS. AT THE AGE OF 103 ODESSA STILL IS ABLE TO REMEMBER ALL OF HER NIECES AND NEPHEWS AND STILL HANDLES MOST OF HER BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND STILL LOVES TO SHOP WHENEVER SHE HAS THE OPPORTUNITY.
SHE NOW HAS ONE BROTHER (BOBBY) LIVING IN TOLEDO AND ONE SISTER (NINA) LIVING IN CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.
ODESSA HAS ALWAYS BEEN A ONE TO SPEAK VERY OPENLY, NEVER BEING AFRAID TO SAY WHAT WAS ON HER MIND. SHE LOVED WORKING IN HER CHURCH. ALTHOUGH NEVER WANTING TO BE IN THE SPOT LIGHT SHE WORKED FAITHFULLY BEHIND THE SCENES TO BE SURE THAT GOD’S WORK WAS DONE.
HER FAVORITE SCRIPTURE IS PSALM 103:1,2 AND HER FAVORITE HYMN IS “I WANT JESUS TO WALK WITH ME”.
SHE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING HER FAMILY AGAIN AND WALKING ALL OVER GOD’S HEAVEN.
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L-R Mother Brister 100, Mother Phillips 103, Pastor Dixon
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Our deepest sympathy to... Willa N. Johnson on the passing of her brother, Marc Thompson.
Lisa Gleason, on the passing of her mother, Charlene Young.
Jackie Robinson and sons, on the passing of her sons’ grandfather, Bennie Robinson
Helen Tuggle, on the passing of her mother, Elizabeth Sisson
Arlene Bishop, on the passing of her son, Hazen Bishop Edna Brown on the passing of her daughter, Carol Brown-Lewis
Morell Fonfield and Ruby Hill on the passing of their brother, Louis Allen, Sr.
Congratulation to the Braden Graduates! Vanessa Sheares-Sienna Hts. University Keyra Sheares– University of Akron Stanley ―Zeke‖ Hill- Rogers H.S. Parents: Stanley & Rena Hill, Sr. ** Kristian Conley- Central Catholic H.S. Parents: Dennis & Liz Conley ** Alaina Durden, Salutatorian of her Class- Grove Patterson Academy Parents: Roy & Yolanda Durden ** Congratulations, Yonette Bailey, RN
We will honor all of Braden’s Graduates on Sunday, June 26, 2010
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Braden United Methodist Church Outreach "MINISTRY IN MOTION" Free Clothing Closet Grand Opening - July 4, 2010 Here is an opportunity for you to share the blessings of the Lord with our brothers and sisters throughout our community. "Let's get this ministry in motion!" We need clean and ready to wear: women & Men Business Casual Apparel gently used: shoes children and infant summer clothing TPS uniform clothing for all grade levels We need volunteers. The call is out for those who are willing to be a servant. Listen, IS GOD CALLING YOU? Excited to serve, Cerssandra McPherson Outreach Director "I was naked and you clothed Me... Inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me."
Matthew 25: 36, 40
We Appreciate Your Help!
Join the Acolyte Team
The Pastor and office secretary, wish to thank our office volunteers, Marion Stokes, Elsie Seay, Delvia Bishop and Eva Tucker-Lingo for their weekly help in folding and correlating the weekly bulletins. We appreciate your help in getting the weekly bulletins prepared for worship. THANK YOU!
If you’re ages 8-13 (or know someone who is), your church needs you to join our new Acolyte Team! Barbara Colbert will train a team of students to perform some of the traditions of Christian worship in our 10:30 a.m. services. They will carry the cross, light the candles, hold the Book of Worship and help celebrate the Sacraments of Baptism and Communion.
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What is the SPRC?
SPRC is the abbreviation for Staff-Parish Relations Committee. Also known as the Pastor-Parish Relations Committee, or PPRC. The Staff Parish Relations Committee is the administrative unit in the church whose purpose is to bring the staff and congregational interests together in support of the focus and mission of the church. The church staff includes both bishop-appointed staff as well as employed staff. The SPRC works with staff from both of these classifications. Members of the committee serve a three-year term, with generally three members rotating off each year. Specific tasks and responsibilities of the SPRC are covered in paragraph 258.2 of the Book of Discipline. Each year, committee members are assigned to be a liaison/advocate for one or more church staff members. Below are the names and phone numbers of this year’s committee and the staff member(s) they represent: SPRC Member/ Phone Number Liz Conley 419-376-1015
Staff Member Assigned Minister: Pastor Wynston Dixon
Linda Hester 419-290-4434
Webmaster: Regina Kynard
Annette Savage 419-345-9441
Secretary: Lisa Gleason
Randall Jones 419-861-0781
Custodian: Ron Boose
Terry Hutcherson Youth Dir.: Yolanda Durden 419-205-5506 Liz Conley 419-376-1015
Organist.: Martin Britsch
Marie Bush Outreach Dir.: Sandra McPherson 419-537-9462 If you have any joys or concerns about a church staff member that you would like to share with an SPRC member, please feel free to contact either the appropriate committee member listed above or the committee chair.
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The words for this issue are:
Days after Pentecost and Trinity Sunday What do these words mean? Trinity Sunday is the first Sunday after Pentecost. It is a transitional Sunday. It takes us from the Season of Lent/Easter/Pentecost into a season called Ordinary Time (Another term for this time is Kingdom tide.) Trinity Sunday gives us the opportunity to celebrate the Holy Spirit. The concept of the Holy Trinity is difficult to understand and is mysterious even to the most learned biblical scholar. The Trinity is core to Christian belief. Complete understanding of the Trinity is not imperative to believing in it. We often believe in things that most of us don’t understand completely—air waves bouncing sound out to a satellite in space which then bounces it back somewhere else, the GNP (Gross National Product), and a mother’s love for her child. Few take the time to scientifically explain a mother’s love for her child, but we all understand it on some level. The understanding differs depending upon our relationship with our mothers. The same is true with our relationship with the Trinity; our understanding often depends upon our own individual spiritual journey. The Trinity is the Christian way of explaining the three ways we see God acting in the world; the Father, the creator; the Son, God come down to us in our human, everyday lives; the Holy Spirit, the spiritual element of the Trinity. Trinity Sunday is the day that we celebrate this Great Mystery. Symbols of the Trinity are very important in Christianity. Some of the symbols for the Trinity are:
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Sermon Series for Summer Months
“Joseph” Week by Week June 13: ―You Gotta Have a Dream‖ Text: Genesis 37:1-11 June 20: ―Sold Out‖ Text: Genesis 37:12-36 June 27: ―Scandal‖ Text: Genesis 39:1-23 July 4: Fourth of July (Intermission in Series)
June 13 - August 15
Anniversary celebration July 11: ―Prison‖ Text: Genesis 40:1-23
'Biblical Blockbuster' Joseph Worship Series
July 18: ―Rise to Power‖ Text: Genesis 41:46-52
Worship this summer at Braden
The Old Testament story of Joseph has everything it takes to become a summer movie blockbuster. Adolescent idealism, Sibling jealousy, Sexual temptation, Bitter defeat, Unexpected opportunity, Undeserved forgiveness. It is also the story of the often unseen ways in which God continues to be faithful to his dream for Joseph's life when everything is stacked against it.
July 25: ―Famine‖ Text: Genesis 42:1-38
As we follow Joseph through the unexpected detours of his life, we are invited to ask the hard questions about our own lives. Where is God when we can't see or feel his presence? Can we trust God’s purpose to be fulfilled when everything seems to be working against it? Will God be faithful to us in the darkest and most difficult circumstances we face? Walking with Joseph, we may discover what it will mean for us to live with confidence in the faithfulness of God, even in the hardest of times.
Aug. 8: ―Family‖ Text: Genesis 45:1-15
Aug. 1: ―Surprise‖ Text: Genesis 43:1-34
Aug. 15: ―Safe‖ Text: Genesis 50:15-21
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YOUTH CORNER
Confirmation class will begin in September for youth ages 13 through 19. It will be held during Sunday School time at 9:30am. This is a 12 week commitment. Two missed sessions are the maximum allowed. All interested youth and their parents must sign up on the Youth Bulletin Board to confirm their attendance. Thank you to all of the participants, parents, volunteers, speakers and donors for a fun and informative Lock-In. Pull tabs are being collected now on behalf of the youth to be given to the Ronald McDonald House. If you would like a "house" to store your pull tabs please ask a youth member. Any youth interested in attending the Father/ Son Mother/Daughter Banquet, the Youth department can provide tickets. See Mrs. Durden for information PRIOR to the banquet.
“A Praise Party� Praising God with head, hand heart feet & soul. July 19 - 23, 2010 5:30pm - 8:10pm We will provide dinner We are still in need of two teachers. One would be an adult class, the other would be leading a youth class. Also having a few extra people to assist the teachers would be greatly appreciated. God has called us to spread the gospel. Wouldn't this be a great time to learn and teach at the same time.
Congratulations to all the graduates of 2010!! Congratulations to the new youth officers: President Vice President Treasurer Secretary
Devin Hill Nate Edwards Najee Lamb Alaina Durden
Please let Joyce Sparks or me know as soon as possible so you may have time to prepare. *********************************** Donations needed! Please make sure all containers have been washed properly: juice cans coffee cans tuna cans oatmeal or grits boxes juice or milk 1/2 gallon wax cartons There will be a box in the back of the sanctuary for the collection of donations. Collection will take place now until July 19th!
Thanking you in advance Yolanda Robinson
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Braden Church Picnic
Father, Son, Mother,
Sunday, July 4th
Daughter Banquet
6:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 19th
Church Grounds
6:30 p.m.
Fellowshipping Fireworks Food Fun Come out and join us for this annual event More information to follow soon!
Guest Speaker: George Robinson, II
Outstanding Man of the year: Brother Terry Hutcherson will be honored.
Tickets: $10.00 (adults); $5.00 (children) 12 & over Tickets can be purchased from Eddie Cole, Charles Cohen, Terry Hutcherson, Richard Allen and Stephen Halliburton.
Words of Wisdom
What you say reveals who you are
Randall Jones, Jr.
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Worship Services: Sunday School – 9:30 am Worship Services – 10:30 am Wednesday Bible Study 12:30 pm & 7:00 pm
The Steeple Braden’s newsletter is published on a quarterly basis. The purpose for our newsletter is important for our congregation because it helps them: To grow spiritually
Discipleship Prayer! First Friday Prayer 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
Sunday Morning Prayer 9:15 am
To be uplifted To feel a part of the church community To be active in the life of the church community To make informed decisions about giving
Church Office Hours: Monday-Friday 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Office: 419-386-2700 Email: bradenumc@sbcglobal.net For regularly scheduled weekly events refer to your weekly church bulletins.
Purpose Statement: Pressing towards a higher mark through love and service to Jesus Christ
Steeple Articles: Purpose Scripture: “….forgetting what lies behind and straining forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize f he upward call of God in Christ Jesus” Love, (Philippians 3:13b-14)
Communication Team Helen Tuggle * Rosalyn Cooper * Linda Hester * Randall Jones * Kellie Jordan * Beth Matthews *
Our church newsletter is published January, March, May, July, September, November & our special Holiday Issue in December. Please submit your ministry reports and upcoming event by the 20th of each month prior to our publish dates. The due dates are listed below:
Submit to church via email bradenumc@sbcglobal.net or Communications Team Member!