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August 2012

IN MINISTRY WITH

YOU...

Senior Pastor Bill Lyle [email protected]

Pastor of Congregational Care Barb Parrot [email protected]

Resident Pastor Seth Oiler [email protected]

Business Administrator Judy Reed [email protected]

Youth Coordinator Jeff Kincaid [email protected]

Communications Secretary Annette Lyle [email protected]

Membership Secretary Andrea McDonough [email protected]

Children’s Coordinator Linda Hottle [email protected]

Media Coordinator Jared Vorkavich [email protected]

Choir Coordinator Carol Smith

Facilities Marvin Huhn

Custodians Mike Conklin Nellie Dobbins

Peace Preschool Director Jill Kilgore

Preschool & Parents Day Out Staff

Stacey Vansant Angel Beller Nancy Ross Shannon Stivison Cindy Kerr Carla Taylor Janet Thiede

Church Office Hours

Monday-Thursday 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Our LIFEgroups are preparing to launch this fall. LIFEgroups are small groups of people who gather together for fellowship, community and support. LIFEgroups will typically meet in homes and will consist of between 8-12

other people. They will generally meet weekly for about an 1½-2 hours. These groups will allow you to grow in your faith, connect with others and become more like Jesus.

We are currently in the process of training leaders for 25 LIFEgroups. If you are interested in hosting a LIFEgroup then you will want to attend one of the trainings on either August 4 or 11, at 10:00 a.m. These trainings will help you understand the mission of LIFEgroups, the format of the meetings, how to handle childcare, and a variety of other topics.

We will be launching a sermon series on August 19 entitled, “Why Small Groups?” This series will help us understand how LIFEgroups will not only provide an incredible amount of support and care to us as we navigate the heavy demands of life, but they will also be a place of deep friendship and faith development.

During this 4-week series you will have the opportunity to sign up for a LIFEgroup that will begin on the week of September 16. All LIFEgroups will launch that week and continue for a 7-week series called, “Better Together”. During that time the LIFEgroups will be discussing each week the same topics as I am preaching about on Sunday morning. This will be an incredible time of unity and growth for our church.

After the initial 7-week series is finished, LIFEgroups will continue on with a variety of curriculum of their choosing. I hope all of you will consider joining a LIFEgroup this fall. Remember, LIFEgroups are not restricted only to people at PEACE. You are free to invite anyone you know to be a part of your LIFEgroup whether they attend PEACE or not. I hope you will join Annette and I as we begin this new and exciting journey together. Let’s do LIFE together!

In Christ,

Bill

SERMONS August 5 Risk It – Pray For Those Who Persecute You

August 12 Work Camp Sunday

August 19 Why Small Groups? Encouraging Others

August 26 Why Small Groups? Small Groups Can Make A Big Difference

Connect, Relate and Grow through LIFEgroups!

235 Diley Road North, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 * 614-837-3732 * www.peaceumc.org

Nursery care is provided 8:30 a.m. to noon each Sunday

9:15 Rainbow Sunday School: Toddlers through 6th grade

10:45 Wonderland Sunday School: Toddlers through 6th grade

Our Fall Kick-Off will be celebrated on Sunday, August 26 at both worship hours! Our “new” third Graders will receive a Bible from Peace and children’s classes move to their new grade.

Club 56! MORE GOOD NEWS! August event coming up! Check the SPOT below! 5th & 6th graders … don’t forget your Praise Crew at 9:15 and Heir Force Class at 10:45 on Sundays! “NEW” 5th graders, you need to check the SPOT, too!

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JUST TWO HOURS A WEEK … Two short hours … that’s all you’ll need. One to worship God … the other to plant a seed! Sow a tiny nugget in a child’s heart … Straight from God’s Word … what a fantastic start! Help with a class and soon you will see Your faith will grow with the kids … we think you’ll agree. The Children’s Sunday School fall quarter begins on August 26 and we’d love to have you come help with our “fall planting!” Like the tiny mustard seed, faith grows and grows … if it is planted deep in a heart, covered with care and watered with love. Then the Son will shine in and the seed will grow and grow and grow! Thank you for praying about giving an hour a week to help our toddlers-4th graders become little disciples! Club 56 Going to the Movies! 5th & 6th graders, mark your calendars for Sunday, August 19! “New” 5th graders … you are invited, too! Don’t plan for anything else for early afternoon ‘cause you are going to Marcus and see the new Disney film, “The Odd Life of Timothy Green.” Parents, we’ll need a little help from you, too! You will receive more details on cost, when and where to meet, and food money soon! (Mark count-me-in beginning July 29 if you can go and, parents, if you can help … or contact Linda.)

Contact Linda Hottle, Children’s Education Coordinator, 837-3732 x150, or [email protected] if you would like more information about our Children’s Ministry, or if you can help out in any way.

While you are shopping for school clothes, let your kindergarten through 4th graders pick out a hoodie in their size and favorite color to share with Pickerington elementary schools. Have your kids bring them to Sunday School any time in August ... or by September 2nd. Thanks!

..… and better yet, to Peace UMC! This not for profit national organization has been very active in Franklin County and special permission has been given to begin a 12-member group in Pickerington.

What is it? Groups of girls from 3rd thru 8th grades who gather twice a week to help build self-awareness, embrace creativity and RUN! (Girls on the Run, 3rd – 5th; Girls on Track, 6th –8th) The 24-session Girls on the Run curriculum combines training for a 5K (3.1 miles) running event with lessons that inspire girls to become independent thinkers, enhance their problem solving skills and make healthy decisions and is taught by certified Girls on the Run coaches. Girls join together and take part in a 5K run in October.

How much is it? $150 per person. The Girls on the Run goal is to provide this program to any girl who wishes to participate, regardless of need. Sponsorships available.

When? Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 5:45 – 7 p.m. Beginning September 11.

Where? At Peace UMC (5K run at Wolfe Park in Bexley) How can parents & friends help? You are encouraged to coach, run with the girls, or help with planning and administration tasks.

“Girls on the Run … is a life-changing program that provides young girls with healthy skills and habits they’ll

have for life.”

Check out www.girlsontherunfranklincounty.org or Peace Church contact, Diane Fuleky, 452-6222

Girls on the Run is coming to Fairfield County….

CHILDREN'S FALL HOODIE DRIVE

PEACE PRESCHOOL NEWS

Preschool is just around the corner! Don’t forget preschool packets are due August 13. Also, tuition is due September 1. On September 4, drop in and meet your child’s teacher anytime between:

11:00-12:00 for MWF a.m. and TWTh a.m. classes; 12:00-1:00 for MWF p.m. and MTWTh p.m. classes; 1:30-2:30 for TTh a.m. class; 2:30-3:30 for TTh p.m. class.

Then in the evening of September 4 at 7:00 p.m. will be Parent Orientation for parents only in our Worship Center. September 5, school begins for our MWF, TWTh and MTWTh classes! September 6th school begins for our TTh classes.

PEACE G.A.L.S.

(God’s Affirming Ladies in Service)

GAL’S BRUNCH Our next brunch is Saturday, August 4! If you attend Peace Church and are a woman, then you are a GAL. Childcare provided. If you have questions, call Barbie Boyd at 501-6890.

UPCOMING GAL’S EVENTS

IKEA Trip – Monday, August 6 Meet at 8:00 a.m. at the Marcus Cinema Parking Lot to carpool. Ikea is located in West Chester, Ohio. Doors open at 10:00 a.m. We will eat lunch at Ikea. For more information, come to the GAL’S Brunch on August 4.

The Annual Amish Country Trip is planned for some time in September or October. We are planning to see the new Amish Musical, “The Confession”. Tickets are $35. See Tina Sims for more information.

LYDIA CIRCLE Our next meeting is September 10. Have a great summer!

HEAVENLY STITCHERS Heavenly Stitchers is a quilting and prayer group that meets the third Thursday of each month at 10:00 a.m. in the Conference Room. We make prayer quilts which are given to those who are in need of special prayers. Our next meeting is August 16. If you can sew, iron, or cut material, we’d love to have you join us!

LUNCH BUNCH Lunch Bunch will meet at Max & Erma’s on Rt. 256, on Monday, August 20 at 12:00 noon. Call Janet Price, 740-927-0690, if you need a ride.

EARLY NESTER YOUNG COUPLES Our next gathering for the Early Nester Young Couples is August 12. The Early Nester’s is a monthly social gathering of young families to fellowship, try new foods, play games, and discuss God’s word. We meet from 4:30-6:30 p.m. and childcare is provided in the nursery. For more information, or to RSVP to this event, contact Anne Bott at [email protected].

OPEN SHELTER MEAL

An extra Open Shelter meal will be served on August 27 at Broad Street UMC. We need lots of cookies, fresh tomatoes and cucumbers, watermelon and cantaloupe. Bring to the church on Sunday, August 26.

PEACE SENIORS

AUGUST GATHERING Our Senior Light Lunch is on Tuesday, August 14 at 12:00 p.m. in Hospitality Hall. Menu includes bratwurst sandwich, ambrosia salad, German potato salad, and cookies. We will be planning the senior programs for the next year. RSVP on the count-me-in sheet in the bulletin.

For the September 11 meeting, Mike LeMay and George will check out your antiques. Plan to bring an antique or picture of one to learn of the value.

ALTAR FLOWER CALENDAR

In September, we will post a 2013 Altar Flower Calendar in the Office for anyone who would like to order Altar Flowers for our Sunday morning worship services. If you would like to order flowers, please sign the Calendar. You may call the church office to order altar flowers and we will put your name on the calendar for you.

Trash to Treasure Sale August 24-25

It’s time to begin thinking about what you would like to donate to the annual Trash to Treasure Sale to benefit missions here at Peace UMC.

Peace Church will take your donations beginning August 12. With the renovations going on in the youth and music areas, there is no place for storage any time before that, so please do not bring donations until then. Thanks!

SCHOOL SUPPLIES for the

FESTIVAL OF SHARING SCHOOL

BAGS

We have 250 school bags to fill this year. Can we do it? With your help I’m sure we can. The stores will be having sales on school supplies soon so watch for their ads and pick up some supplies. Supplies needed are: *Blunt scissors (rounded tip) *70 Count spiral or tape-bound pads of 8 X 10 ½ inch ruled paper (no loose leaf or filler paper) *12” rulers *Hand-held pencil sharpeners *New Pencils with eraser *Large erasers *Boxes of 24 crayons (24 only) Please check the list carefully as we can only use the items on the list. Thanks for your generosity!

here for some time and want to learn more about Peace Church, its mission, and how to get connected? Join us for Pizza with the Pastor, a time to get to know Pastor Bill and have your questions about Peace Church answered. We are now taking reservations for Sunday, August 26, at 12:00 p.m. Contact Andrea at the church office, 614-837-3732, to RSVP.

FOOD PANTRY

Remember to bring your canned good and non-perishable items to the church on the 2nd Sunday of each month for the Pickerington Food Pantry. The shelves are often empty over the summer months. Please consider bringing an extra can or two, including a canned meat to help stock the shelves!

200th History Book

After many writing team meetings, the fifth history of the 200 years of our congregation is about ready to be printed. We will begin selling the history book as well as a set of history DVD’s on September 9. Check the September newsletter for details about what will be on the DVDs and the prices of the book and DVDs.

COLLEGE ADDRESSES

If you’re headed off to college be sure to give us your address so we can keep in touch. Write it on the count-me-in or email to [email protected].

Stephen Ministers bring distinctively Christian care to those in need. They use both words and deeds to express Christ’s care for others – listening and comforting, calling on the training they have received and employing the tools of faith. If this job description fits your personal goals for ministry, consider becoming a Stephen Minister. A training class is starting this September. To find out more about this ministry, please contact Barb Hanover at 837-6928 or Barb Parrot at 837-3732 or [email protected].

On the 3rd Sunday of each month, in the Prayer Room, you can have your blood pressure taken. Blood pressures will be taken on August 19, between services (10:15 - 10:45 a.m.).

BAPTISM

Baptism is an outward expression of our personal commitment to Jesus Christ. We offer baptism for infants, children, youth and adults, each month at the service of your choice. Sunday, August 19, will be our next baptism. Call Andrea at the church office, 614-837-3732, for more information.

VITAL STATISTICS

Monthly Year to date

Attendance (Average)

466 501

General Fund (Day to Day Operations)

$60,099.38 $374,817.35

Building Fund (Mortgage Payment)

$13,588.00 $88,991.00

General Fund Budget for 2012: $558,008.00 Building Fund monthly mortgage payment: $15,000.00

You can tithe through Automatic Electronic Payments that come directly out of your bank account. Pick up a form in the church office that has some basic information that we need. If you have questions, contact our Financial Secretary, Lida Morris at 614-837-0960, or our Business Administrator, Judy Reed at 614-837-3732.

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING

Do It In Jesus’ Name

Are you new to Peace church? Have you been attending

ED & JENNIFER POWERS’ OPEN HOUSE

The Powers family, currently serving with Youth With A Mission, is coming home at the end of July. They would love to connect with you!

You are invited to come for greetings and goodies on Sunday, August 5, from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in Hospitality Hall.

They can also be reached at [email protected]. Ed’s cell is 903-780-6661, or his parents phone is 614-837-2458.

BLUE JEANS COLLECTION

Bring in clean, gently used blue jeans (kids, womens, mens – all sizes) thru August 5! Jeans will be taken to Inner City Ministries.

James & Heidi Stanley, in the birth of twins, Elena Rose and Addison Grace, born July 3. Jared & Jennifer Vorkavich in the birth of Madeleine Grace Vorkavich, born July 14.

STOP BY & VISIT

Be the hands and feet of Christ – send a note of encouragement or stop by and visit.

Amber Park ~ Mary Ann Casey, John & Lou Engel, Russell England, Esther Goldsberry, Margaret Knepper, Marilyn Kronk, Shag Ulen, Neal & Marvene Weaver

Echo Manor ~ Martha Fackler (mother of Dave Sheets)

Kensington Place ~ Clara Parker

Kindred ~ Howard Milnor, Florence Nicodemus

Tuscany Gardens ~ Roberta Schaffner

Mother Angeline McCrory Manor ~ Barbara McCracken

Wesley Ridge ~ Sue Bowen, Jane Mead

We extend our sympathies to the family and friends of Lillian Ebright.

Thank You’s Ladies of Peace UMC,

Your kindness and love all came pouring out when you set-up Dad’s lunch, after his funeral. You all were a huge blessing to us. We can’t thank you all enough. We are so blessed to have such a great church family.

~All our love, Nick & Sarah Newton

My son and daughter and I wish to extend our greatest thanks to our wonderful Peace Family for the love and care extended to us after Bob’s death. There are so many of you to thank for music, funeral home visits, our Care Pastor Barb for her lovely service, the hospitality committee for all the food they prepared and just the general outpouring of love and caring. Bob’s death was sudden, unexpected but God took him in the way he wanted to go, no lingering or being a burden. He will be missed, but we know where he is! God is good!

~The Harding’s, Shirley, Bob & Sandy

Peace Family,

Just when I thought the beautiful service, the wonderful food, all the cards and expressions of sympathy and love after Bob’s death were an amazing gift, I received the prayer quilt which I will forever treasure. Thank you and God bless.

~Shirley Harding

The Powers’ Family was very surprised with the delivery of an “Edible Arrangement” from a Peace family. The delicious fruits were appreciated and enjoyed by all. Thank you for your thoughtfulness – your surprise was a blessing as are you.

Congratulati

ons to:

SYMPATHIES

S.W.A.T. NEWS

Students Witnessing About the Truth

August 2012

Jeff Kincaid, Youth Director, 614-837-3732, [email protected]

Thank you to all of our church family for your

love and support of our summer Work Camp. Thanks for all the food donations, sponsorships, tool loans, and prayers! Work Camp was a great success and filled with amazing moments of service, compassion, and God reaching our teens. Thank you all for your support to make Work Camp 2012 possible! We can’t wait to share with you all about our experience!

A very special thank you from our

youth group to all the adults that came along this year

for Work Camp. Thank you for sacrificing your time, your vacation, and your sanity to be leaders to our youth. They love you all and the example you set putting others first goes a long way. Be sure to keep an eye out for our teens at church and check in soon! Each of you is a tremendous blessings to our program! Work Camp Sunday will be August 12, at both

services. We will have pictures from camp, worship

lead by The Upper Room, and a service oriented message from Jeff. Come and be part of both services and share with our church family what amazing things you did through God. Be sure to wear your Work Camp shirts. Lots of volunteers are needed for ushering, scripture readings, and sharing. Talk to Jeff if you have any questions. Hope to see you there! Work Camp Reunion, August 12, 6:00-8:00

p.m. Time to get everyone together again for a cook out

at Jeff and Holly’s new place! We will have games, fellowship, and FOOD! Boys bring snacks and girls bring drinks. Jeff will grill out hotdogs. Guests are welcome! This is a great time to hear how you are keeping the fire alive and serving back home. Hope you can make it! More info to come! Youth Room Remodel We are continuing to work

hard on our new youth worship room. As we progress we will continue to ask for volunteers to help out. Thank you to all the youth and adult volunteers so far who have helped in the process and a very special thank you to Jeff Graber for his hard work as project manager. This will be a great space for our young people to experience God!

Youth LIFEgroups Our church will soon be starting a

small group movement called LIFEgroups, and the youth are going to be part of that! This is a very exciting and incredibly helpful resource for our teens. LIFEgroups allow teens a smaller, more personal atmosphere for sharing and growing as a community and in their walk with Christ. More information to come, so be on the look out! LIFEgroup Leaders Needed With the forming of the new LIFEgroups, we will need leaders to facilitate. There are no special requirements, we will provide the training and curriculum, all we ask is for you to have a heart for teenagers seeking out God’s will for them. We will meet twice a month and will be divided by grades and gender to allow more open and honest conversation within the group. We would like to be able to have leaders open up their homes or meet off campus to help create a comfortable atmosphere for the teens. Talk to Jeff if you may be interested or have any questions! Our Youth Event Schedule for the remainder

of 2012 will be released later in August. Be sure to check out all the fun events we have coming up as well as service opportunities. Our Weekly Bible Study will continue to meet through the summer. We combine Jr. and Sr. High Bible studies in the summer on Thursday Nights from 6:00-8:00 p.m. We will return to split sessions in September. Come for some snacks, laughs, and great discussion right out of the Bible. All Jr. & Sr. Higher’s are welcome!

CALENDAR

235 Diley Road North Pickerington, Ohio 43147-2000

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Our mission is to help people know God’s love and to make disciples of Jesus Christ.