Maynard Messenger · 2019. 10. 11. · Front Porch Tales: Warm-Hearted Stories of Family, Faith, Laughter and Love by Philip Gulley. Gulley pastors a small Quaker congregation in

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Inside this issue: Info About Worldwide

Communion Sunday ...... 2 OSU Football Parking ......... 2 NSI Partners with Maynard . 3 Auction Benefits AGS for All3 CROP Hunger Walk ........... 4 Handbell Choir Needs You . 4 Acts /Isaiah Small Group ..... 4 All in Community Opp’y ..... 5 Supporting Reconciling Process ........................... 6 Choir Practice ..................... 7 22nd Annual University Area

Mass Choir Concert ........ 7 Almond Butter Chocolate Chip

Oatmeal Cookies ............ 8 A Poem by Annie Flint ........ 8 Maynard’s Interest Fair ....... 9 Children’s Advent Special

Event .............................. 9 Pastor Appreciation Month 10 Palestine through the Eyes of

Children ........................ 12 Donna B’s Needs … Help ... 14 Sunday Ministries Looking for

Your Assistance ............. 14 End of Summer Music/

Beginning Choir Season . 15 October 2019 Calendar ....... 16

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Maynard Messenger October 2019

I am not certain what’s harder

to write, a twenty-minute sermon

or a newsletter article that’s only

a couple of paragraphs long. I

am convinced it’s the latter. I

was reading one of my favorite

theological books today looking

for inspiration. Not many pastors

will admit this but my favorite is

Front Porch Tales: Warm-Hearted

Stories of Family, Faith, Laughter

and Love by Philip Gulley.

Gulley pastors a small Quaker

congregation in Indiana.

The chapter “Tasting Tears”

touched me today. The chapter is

about empathy and I have

noticed that empathy is in short

supply with too many people

these days. Gulley wrote, “Been

times I’ve wondered how others

can be so happy when I’m so

miserable. Then other times I’ve

wondered how I can smile when

other folks are crying buckets.

And how little those tears mean

to me sometimes.

“Of all the traits we need to

cultivate, empathy is the

toughest. That’s when

somebody’s crying but someone

else is tasting tears. Most of us

don’t taste anyone’s tears but our

own. And we wonder why our

souls dry up. So today I aspire

toward empathy, for tasting tears

other than my own. And I’m

going to start with my neighbor,

whom Jesus commanded me to

love…”

We are blessed to be part of a

church family that tastes other’s

tears through ministries and

fellowship. May that salty taste

be a precious flavor that feeds

your soul.

Shalom,

Pastor Nancy

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Phone: 614-263-5145 eMail: [email protected] Web Site: www.maynardaveumc.org Worship Services: Sunday School: 9:15/9:30 a.m. Sunday Worship: 10:30 a.m. Sacred Time Out Tuesday: 7 p.m. Pastor: The Rev. Nancy Day-Achauer Music Director: Bryan Babcock Custodian: Elly Rea Secretary: Claudia Erlenbach

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Thank you to all the parkers who signed up to help this football season! Finance and Leadership knew we had to up our donation asking price to

$15 to stay competitive with other lots in the area. As of this writing, there have been no complaints from visitors to the lot.

You are more than welcome to come to the lot on any home game day and help the two people who are “working” the lot.

Thanks again for all those who signed up this year!

Date Team Time

10/5/19 .......................... Michigan State at OSU .............. 7:30 p.m.

10/12/19 ........................................................................... Bye week

10/18/19 (Friday) ........... OSU at Northwestern ................ 8:30 p.m.

10/26/19 ........................ Wisconsin at OSU ..................... TBD

11/2/19 ............................................................................. Bye week

11/9/19 .......................... Maryland at OSU ...................... TBD

11/16/19 ........................ OSU at Rutgers .......................... TBD

11/23/19 ........................ Penn State at OSU ..................... TBD

11/30/19 ........................ OSU at Michigan ....................... 12 p.m.

OSU FOOTBALL PARKING — OH-IO! OH-IO! OH-IO!!

According to the 1972 Book of Discipline paragraph 163.b, there

shall be a World Communion (formerly Fellowship of Suffering

and Service) offering to support the division of chaplains and ministries,

Crusade Scholarships and the scholarship fund for minority groups.

Around the globe, countless gifted and qualified people face

financial obstacles that hinder them from preparing for the vocation God

has given them, especially youth and young adults. For ethnic students who will be the first generation in

their families to attend college, or for

those people of color who haven’t historically had access to resources

that make higher education possible, the road toward education has often

been unwieldy. Nelson Mandela said,

“Education is the most powerful weapon you can use to change the world.” Many students need our

help to overcome financial obstacles so they can follow God’s call to

pursue higher education. Empower national and international graduate

students by giving generously in

support of World Communion

Sunday on October 6.

INFO ABOUT WORLDWIDE COMMUNION SUNDAY,

Michael Lindner is making plans on how to decorate the sanctuary for

World Communion Sunday. He has borrowed textiles from around

the world for members of Maynard. Join us on October 6 for worship

and worldwide communion, joining

other United Methodists in communion.

Remember, as Methodists we have an open table where all are

welcome. It’s is Christ’s table. Invite a friend to come with you.

WORLD COMMUNION SUNDAY, OCTOBER 6

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One big question: Who won the soup competition and will receive

home-made soup from Charity? The pantry coordinator at NSI

has suggested that we supply soup — canned, boxed, bagged, dry, etc. —

for their clients. It’s hard to believe that the

holidays are fast approaching, and

we will be asked to bring in food for NSI’s holiday baskets. But for now,

let’s see how many soups we can provide them.

Think outside the box — bring something other than chicken noodle

or tomato. As always, your donations are

welcomed, graciously accepted, and bless so many! Thanks much!

Many thanks to Randy Smith

who continues to count and deliver our donations to NSI. What a great

help this is!

NSI’S DONATIONS FOR THE MONTH

NEIGHBORHOOD SERVICES, INC. (NSI),

PARTNERS WITH MAYNARD

Double Comfort Foods’ mission is to be a revenue stream for food

pantries by donating 100% of their profits from the sales of their spicy

blends and sauces. NSI will be their recipient during 2019.

Just buy Double Comfort products at local specialty stores.

See www.doublecomfort

foods.com for store listings.

Buy a Bottle. Change the World.

ONE OF NSI’S FUNDRAISERS

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It is almost time for the annual auction to benefit A Good Start for

All, the nonprofit here at Maynard.

Mark your calendar for October 13

from 4 to 7 p.m. at Woodlands

Tavern on 3rd Avenue in Grandview. A list of auction items will be

available on the AGoodStartMaynard.com website

beginning October 1.

If you cannot make the auction,

please see Charity Romero Rose,

Lyndsey Johnston, Caitlyn Smith Elkins, Jared Reitz, or Abby Vaile to

receive your donation. Tickets can be purchased in advance from any of

the folks listed above for just $5! The $5 covers your admission and

reserves you a bidder number for the auction. You will have so much fun!!!

AUCTION BENEFITTING A GOOD START FOR ALL

You know I love to challenge you with a test … Name the first three kings of Israel in the order of their reigns.

A. Saul, David, Solomon C. Abraham, Isaac, Jacob

B. Samuel, David, Saul D. Solomon, Jesse, David

Answer: A (See 1 Samuel 9:15-17; 16:1-13; 1 Kings 1:28-30.)

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Sisters In Spirit, the women's Sunday School class will begin a new

study on October 6 with the study of

the book of Isaiah, life-changing

encounter with God’s Word, produced

by NavPress. All women are

welcome. We begin at 9:15 a.m.

every Sunday on the west side of the

Sanctuary.

The Tuesday morning Bible Study group will start the study of

the book of Acts on October 15 at

11 a.m. This is part of the

Immersion Bible Studies series.

Please join us as we journey through the Bible. ALL are welcome to this

small study group We look forward to discussing

these books with you. Should you need a book for

either/both of these groups, contact

Amy Radcliff, amyradohio@

gmail.com..

ACTS AND ISAIAH SMALL GROUP STUDIES

Just a couple Sundays away so mark your calendar and sign up as

part of Maynard’s team for this annual fundraiser to stop hunger

now! Bulletins, announcements, and

October newsletter have provided

information. The important thing to do is keep this date available for a

nice walk! Visit CROP website at :

https://www.crophungerwalk

.org/columbusoh to register.

You can see how much has been

donated to Maynard’s team by

visiting: https://www.crophunger

walk.org/columbusoh/Team/

View/114693/Maynard-Avenue-

UMC. While there, please make a

donation, too!

Let’s wipe out hunger in our lifetime!

Registration is at 12:30 p.m. on

October 13. Pastor Nancy will be

speaking at the kickoff at 12:45. See

you there!

2019 CROP HUNGER WALK—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

Have you ever heard the bells play and think: I can do that! Well,

put it off no longer. Can you count to 8? Can you

make practice? Can’t read music? That’s okay; there is a workaround

for that! You are halfway to being a bell ringer!

Join Michael Lindner and the bell ringers on Saturdays from 12 to

2 p.m.

HANDBELL CHOIR NEEDS YOU!!

Halloween / Trick or Treat in Columbus Halloween / Trick or Treat in Columbus

October 31 from 6 to 8 p.m.

Be safe / Have fun!!!

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Over the next few months, All in Community have several

opportunities for you to gain new wisdom and knowledge that are

essential preparation for hope-filled, healing ministry. The following

opportunities will provide you greater understanding and community for the journey of

discipleship with God’s justice-involved children. Below are

September meetings. October newsletter and future bulletins will

keep you up to date on other

opportunities.

Reimaging… Effectuating Change

From the Inside Out on October 3 @

Sinclair College (Dayton), 8:30 a.m. -

3:30 p.m. (FREE)

An all-day symposium dedicated to discussing a holistic approach to

serving those who are incarcerated. Panel discussions and breakout

sessions with national and local experts. Guest Speakers: Jeff

Henderson (chef, author, speaker & TV host) and author Kemba Smith.

Ohio 2019 Recovery Conference on

October 14-15 @ Hyatt Regency,

Columbus

Hosted by Ohio Association of County Behavioral Health Authorities Foundation, in

partnership with the Ohio Department of Mental Health and

Addiction Services, this conference will offer education on topics

relevant to recovery from a mental

illness and/or addiction. The target audience for this conference is

individuals in recovery from a mental illness and/or addiction,

family members and support givers, peers working in the field, and allied

professionals.... For more information and to

register: https://www.oacbha.

org/ohios_2019_recovery_

conferenc.php .

Restored Citizen Summit: Working

Together to Change the Narrative on

November 7 @ Columbus State

Community College Center for

Workforce Development, 8 a.m. –

3 p.m.

Hosted by Central Ohio Restored

Citizens Collaborative, this one-day event offers in-depth discussions and

networking to make reintegration easier for our returning neighbors. Restored citizens share information

about what is helpful to them. The target audience for this event is

returning citizens, family members and support givers, peers working in

the field, and community partners… For more information and to

register: https://www.central

ohiorcc.com/

Building Bridges of Opportunity on

November 7 & 8 in Cincinnati and

Columbus

Are you committed to helping at-risk youth, ending poverty,

healing justice-involved persons? Do you want to be a catalyst that

ends the generational transfer of disadvantage? Are you in for

collaborating to build bridges of opportunity? Join us for a day of learning and networking with like-

minded, like-hearted faith, government, and community

leaders. Together, we will begin the work of dismantling the systemic

root causes working against our best efforts to end generational cycles of poverty, addiction, crime,

incarceration, and inequity of opportunity in our communities….

More information and to register:

https://www.westohioumc.org/

buildingbridgesofopportunity

submitted by Hope Roberts

ALL IN COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITIES IN OCTOBER & NOVEMBER 2019 CROP HUNGER WALK—SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13

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Open Saturdays 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

and 3rd Sunday each month

12 to 1 p.m. Cash & credit cards accepted

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SUPPORTING RECONCILING PROCESS

Dear RC Contact, We are grateful for the prophetic

leadership of Rev. Kennedy Thomas Mwita of Moheto First United

Methodist Church, who led his congregation through a seven year-

long Reconciling process. Now,

Moheto FUMC is the first

Reconciling Church in Africa.

Please include Rev. Mwita and

Moheto FUMC in your prayers as they continue to live out their public

witness and courage. Already, over a dozen additional

Central Conference churches have expressed interest in committing to LGBTQ justice and inclusion. In

response to the exclusion and political maneuvering demonstrated

at General Conference 2019, United Methodists around the connection

are taking bold, unprecedented risks. Many of you have reached out

asking how you can support the

growth of our partnership and

outreach in Africa. We are

fundraising to support two modes

of outreach:

1. Support in the Reconciling

process

RMN will continue to reach out

with support, friendship, and resources to local ministers and lay leaders that are considering affiliating

with the Reconciling movement. We are translating our process

documents into languages spoken across Central Conferences.

2. Missional relationships with

churches in Central

Conferences

We are in ongoing discussion

with Rev. Mwita to see how we might best engage and partner missionally with his church. We will

also partner interested Reconciling Churches and Central Conference

Reconciling Churches as “sister churches” so that churches can

encourage, bless, and support one another.

Churches that are interested now

should contact Dennis Akpona,

African Central Conferences &

Reconciling Process Coordinator, at

[email protected].

To support this ministry, please

donate online <https://

rmnetwork.org/donate/> or send a

check to Reconciling Ministries

Network at 123 W. Madison St., Suite 1450, Chicago, IL 60602 and

note if and how you would like to designate your funds.

Thank you for supporting our

expanded outreach at this critical time for LGBTQ justice and

inclusion in The United Methodist Church!

Reconciling Ministries Network

email dated 9/6/19

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Calling one … calling all who enjoy lifting their voice in choral

community! Choir practice has resumed on Wednesday evenings

at 7 p.m. in the parlor. You need but a willing,

dedicated spirit! Come, join the fun!

Bryan Babcock

music/choir director (archive)

Maynard Avenue UMC is hosting this year’s annual fall

combined choir concert to benefit Neighborhood Services,

Inc.!

Date: October 27

Time: 4 p.m.

Where: Maynard’s sanctuary.

It’s always a glorious time of music making, so come join in

the experience. The generosity of the folks who attend

has made this one of NSI’s important events to support

the cause.

Thanks for the support!

22ND ANNUAL UNIVERSITY AREA MASS CHOIR CONCERT

Archive pic from

2018 NSI concert

Maynard choir

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ALMOND BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES

These cookies were on the fellowship table shared by Ibby Fisher. They are glutton free so she wanted to share this

recipe with those who must follow a glutton-free diet. (Ibby, a shorter name!??!!) /ed

ALMOND BUTTER CHOCOLATE

CHIP OATMEAL COOKIES 1 cup Natural Almond Butter

(softened)

1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon coconut sugar

1/4 cup applesauce 1 tablespoon ground flax

1/2 teaspoon sal 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract 1 teaspoon baking soda

generous 3/4 cup oats (glutton free will work)

1/2 to 2/3 cup chocolate chips

In a small dish, combine the applesauce and flax, set aside.

Preheat the oven to 350o.

If your almond butter is super hard,

microwave it for a few seconds to get it soft and stirable, but not melted.

In a small mixing bowl, combine the almond butter, coconut sugar, and

vanilla with the applesauce and flax mix. Mix altogether.

Mix in the baking soda and oats. Then add the chocolate chips and

mix until combined.

Scoop out about 1 tablespoon of dough and shape into balls. Place on

a parchment lined baking sheet and bake at 350o for 8-9 minutes. Cookies will firm more when cooled,

so don’t overbake!

www.NaturalSweetRecipes.com

A POEM BY ANNIE JOHNSON FLINT

As the Tuesday morning group continues its study of Half Truths by

Adam Hamilton, we came across a poem by Annie Johnson Flint (1866-

1932) entitled “What God Hath Promised.”. Being a prolific writer of

hymns and poems, check out this website for more of her works: https://

www.preceptaustin.org/annies_poems

“God hath not promised skies always blue,

Flower strewn pathways all our lives through;

God hath not promised sun without rain,

Joy without sorrow, peace without pain. “But God hath promised strength for the day;

Rest for the labor, light for the way, Grace for the trials, help from above,

Unfailing sympathy, undying love.”

Half Truths by Adam Hamilton p. 101

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Come see how you can become involved at Maynard: the little

church with the big heart! Each person will be given a

passport to the activities and outreach opportunities. If you get

your passport stamped three or more times, you will be entered in a drawing for a great prize! This is a

good opportunity to figure out how you can give back … in a big way or

maybe small way! We encourage you to visit at least one activity you

are not familiar with. The Interest

Fair will be held in the parlor after worship on October 27.

Featured at the Fair are: Music Programs: Choir and Bell

Choir/special instrument

features for Sunday service,

Praise Team

Sunday School/Bible Study:

youth and adults, Sacred Time

Out, Youth Group, martial arts,

Tuesday small group

* Children’s Advent Special

Event, a community event for

children featuring crafts,

activities, and Bible storytelling

about the Christmas story and

how it’s celebrated in other

cultures

Nursery

A Good Start and A Good Start

for All

Outreach: homeless encampments

(LOAM), Easter egg hunt,

thanksgiving dinner

Fundraising: Donna B's, parking

permits, OSU parking, yard sale

Leadership: Trustees, Committees

(Welcome Home, Finance, etc.)

General Help: maintenance, clean

ups, yard work

Worship Help: Altar Flowers,

Liturgists, Children's Message,

Flowers, Greeters, Fellowship,

Acolytes, Ushers

Social Media: web design/

newsletter/Facebook

New membership

Don’t forget to have your passport stamped!!

MAYNARD’S INTEREST FAIR—OCTOBER 27 AFTER WORSHIP

Maynard Avenue UMC

* CHILDREN’S ADVENT SPECIAL EVENT

Since we were not able to have Vacation Bible School this summer,

Pastor Nancy is organizing a

Children’s Advent Special Event.

This one-time, 2-hour event is open to children in the community and

will feature crafts, activities, and Bible storytelling about the Christmas story and also how

Christmas is celebrated in other cultures.

The event is geared towards children ages 5 thru 12 and younger

children accompanied by a helper. The date and time have not yet been determined.

Volunteers are needed for: Bible storytelling of the

Christmas story (feel free to be creative!)

Sharing how Christmas is celebrated in their culture

Organizing 2 games/activities Crafts (simple for multiple ages,

can be ordered through Oriental Trading Co. See Claudia for

ordering.) Christmas Cookie decorating Snacks

Marketing the event Other ideas that you would like

to do are welcome!

This event is a great opportunity for Maynard to teach children about Christmas in a fun and engaging

way. A volunteer sign up sheet will be available at our October 27

Ministry Fair.

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OCTOBER: PASTOR APPRECIATE MONTH

A UMC.org Feature

by Joe Iovino*

The life of a United Methodist

pastor is filled with a variety of

responsibilities. They preach, teach, visit, counsel, lead, consult,

communicate, budget, clean, and so much more.

Pastoring a church is not a job that can be done well under the pastor’s power alone. Every pastor

relies heavily on God’s guidance, strength and peace as they live into

their call. One of the best ways we can

support our pastors and show them our appreciation is to regularly pray for them. But it can be difficult to

know exactly what we should pray for. To help get started, we’ve

assembled fifteen areas of pastors’ lives and ministries where they

would value your prayers.

Let us pray for our pastors who lead us in worship each Sunday.

1. Spiritual lives

Our pastors’ spiritual lives are important to their finding the

wisdom, strength and guidance necessary to lead a church. Pray for

your pastors’ growth as a disciple of Jesus Christ, as the Holy Spirit works through them to serve your

congregation and community.

2. Time management

With all of their responsibilities,

United Methodist pastors need to

become masters of their calendars. John Wesley knew this back in the 1700s. He instructed the preachers,

“Never trifle away time.” Pray for your pastors to use time wisely,

including blocking out occasions for Sabbath rest, prayer, work, and

family.

3. Families

Speaking of families, it is important to remember that our

ministers may also be a spouse, a parent, and a child to parents who have needs. Remember to pray for

your pastor’s family.

4. Preaching

Delivering a great sermon (and the ones that are less than great)

takes hours of study and preparation.

Pray for your pastors as they prepare worship services, sacraments and

sermons. May they have the words to communicate what God has placed

on their hearts.

5. Strength

The work of a pastor requires

reserves of spiritual and emotional strength. Ask God to bolster

ministers' hearts and minds, especially on days when they feel

weak, inadequate, or unqualified.

6. Visiting ministries

Visiting people in hospital rooms,

nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, memory centers, hospice

units, homes and jail cells, is an important part of your pastor’s job.

Pray for her or his ability to connect with those who are struggling and to share God’s comfort, peace and

hope.

Let us pray for our pastors who lead

our congregations.

7. Leadership

Pastors shepherd their

congregations, lead individuals to Christ and guide the church as a

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witness to the work of God in our communities. Pray for your pastor’s

ability to lead your congregation.

8. Decision-making

Being a leader includes making difficult decisions. Sometimes that

means making a call when the “right answer” is elusive. Other times it is about making an unpopular choice.

Pray for God to guide your pastor’s decisions.

9. Ministry with the poor

Pastors are called upon to help

those who do not have enough food,

rent money, or the ability to pay a utility bill. They also lead their

congregations to do the same. Pray that your pastor has the wisdom and

resources necessary to help those in need, and that he or she might represent Jesus well to those who feel

forgotten.

10. Communication

We’ve all sent a note, email or text that is misunderstood by the

recipient. Ministers reach out to so many people, miscommunication is nearly impossible to avoid. Ask God

to make your pastor’s communication clear and for grace

when he or she is misunderstood.

11. Conflict

Conflicts sometimes arise when people miscommunicate and disagree. Some conflicts are serious,

while others are petty. Pray for your pastors’ strength, wisdom, patience

and discernment as they navigate the conflicts that arise.

12. Vision

United Methodist pastors help set

the vison for their congregations. Pray that your pastor may clearly see

where God is leading your church and for opportunities for ministries

to grow in those areas.

Let us pray for the physical and spiritual health of our pastors.

13. Finances

Money worries can be a big distraction. Pray for financial peace

for your pastor, both with the

congregation’s budget and his or her

family finances.

14. Health

Your pastor’s physical health is

important. Pray for them to take time to care for their bodies through rest,

exercise, and eating well.

15. Encouragement

Pray for your pastors to be

encouraged today. Pray that they might know in their hearts the

differences they make in the lives of individuals, in your congregation,

and in your community. You can be an answer to prayer

when you encourage your ministers.

Write a note, text or email to let them know what a difference they

make in your life. They will surely appreciate it.

*Joe Iovino works for UMC.org at

United Methodist Communications.

Contact him by email or at 615-312-3733.

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T U E S D A Y S

Sacred Time Out—Tuesdays, 7 p.m. Midweek small group gathering.

All are welcome!

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PALESTINE THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN

Connie Hammond, chair of Peace with Justice

Committee, is doing a campaign on this

subject. She has postcards to send to

congressmen if you’d like to send them.

“Allow the children to come to me,” Jesus said, “Don’t forbid them,

because the kingdom of heaven belongs to people like these

children.” (Matthew 19:14)

Imagine Children created in God’s image,

boys and girls in Palestine experience

violence, conflict and trauma every day.

Imagine these little ones —

whom Jesus called and welcomed (Matthew 19:14) — not allowed to

travel freely in their own homeland and beyond.

Imagine their every movement restricted and crossing checkpoints and walls to get to school. Worse,

imagine their schools being demolished or funding cut off.

Imagine these tender souls denied access to health care services and left

tortured. Imagine them losing a beloved

one — a father, a mother, a sister, a

brother or friend. Imagine them as victims of war

and conflict, traumatized with every bullet and bomb.

Imagine these children arrested and detained in military court, denied access to basic freedoms and

rights.

Life for Children in Palestine

Today Palestinians have lived under

military law in the West Bank since 1967.

Multiple sources — including UNICEF and the State Department

— report Israeli military’s regular use of force and violence upon detainees

as well as a lack of fundamental fair trial rights.

There is no exemption for children.

Since 2000, more than 10,000

Palestinian children have been subject to the Israeli military court

system. When a Palestinian child is

arrested, they are put into the

military detention system and come before military courts. According to

Defense for Children International – Palestine, Israel prosecutes between

500 and 700 Palestinian children in military courts each year.

From testimonies of 739 Palestinian children detained by Israeli forces from the occupied West

Bank and prosecuted in Israeli courts between 2013 and 2018, Defense for

Children International – Palestine found that:

73% experienced physical violence following arrest

86% were blindfolded

49% were detained from their homes in the middle of the night

96% were interrogated without the presence of a family member

Where Does Hope Lie? United

Methodist Commitments to the

Protection of Children Throughout Scripture, God

expresses a preferential concern for

the poor, the vulnerable, and the needy, including children.

For this reason the first Methodist Social Creed (1908) called for the abolition of child labor.

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As the United Methodist Social Principles state, “Children have the

rights to food, shelter, clothing, health care, and emotional well-

being as do adults, and these rights we affirm as theirs regardless of

actions or inactions of their parents or guardians. In particular, children must be protected from economic,

physical, emotional, and sexual exploitation and abuse.” (Social

Principles, ¶162.C) We as Christians seek to protect

and uphold the rights of the most

vulnerable, especially children. Regardless of the child’s actions, we

uphold the rights of children to legal protections. The best interests of the

child are of primary concern. We are committed to a just and

lasting peace for Israel and Palestine. To stop the cycle of violence, we must protect children from being

made any more vulnerable to the traumas of war and violence.

We call on the United States, as the largest aid provider to the region,

to ensure that funds to Israel are not used to mistreat Palestinian youth in the Israeli military detention system

and courts.

Take action Advocate

— Urge your U.S. Representative to co-sponsor HR 2407: Promoting

Human Rights for Palestinian Children Living Under Military Occupation Act. The bill prohibits

US tax dollars from funding Israel’s military detention of Palestinian

children.

Stay informed: Minors in Jeopardy: Violation of

the Rights of Palestinian Minors

by Israel’s Military Courts. No Way to Treat a Child:

Palestinian Children in the Israeli Military Detention System.

Military Detention Fact Sheet. Military Court Watch. Watch the BBC’s “Diaries of a

Childhood in Military Detention.”

submitted by Connie Hammond

website: https://www.umcjustice.org/

news-and-stories/palestine- through-the-eyes-of-children-

PALESTINE THROUGH THE EYES OF CHILDREN (cont’d)

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SUNDAY MINISTRIES LOOKING FOR YOUR ASSISTANCE

Every once in a while we make a plea for helpers at Donna B’s, our

thrift store and boutique, located downstairs. Consider joining our

team — you will have fun covering the store and going through items

donated for resale. Contact Shelli Hazel or any of

the other Donna B’s staff members

— Jared, Stacy, Kristen, Leo, Claudia — if you think you’d be

interested. You never work the store alone and only work one Saturday a

month. More people involved, less

Saturdays to work. We discovered several times this

year that Donna B’s could not open because of lack of sales staff, thus

lack of sales. It does not happen often that almost all of us are out of

town at the same time, but it happens. One person cannot work

the store alone so Donna B’s does not open.

So, won’t you consider joining the Donna B’s staff and be a part of this important outreach for

Maynard? You get to meet new neighbors, as well as regulars who

come in at least once a month. Stop by Donna B’s booth at the

Interest Fair on the 27th after

worship. Learn more about Donna B’s and how you can help. We look

forward to “working” with you! by Claudia Erlenbach

2nd Saturday Donna B’s worker

DONNA B’S NEEDS YOUR HELP

Please check out the Sunday ministries listed below. Your help is

needed in so many ways! Altar flowers—bring in

flowers to put on the altar just to beautify the

sanctuary or in honor/memory of a loved one

Liturgist—Call to

Worship and Scripture readings, they will sent

in advance and printed out for you as well

Fellowship– just something simple, cookies and

punch/coffee Greeter—be at the church by

10:05/10:10 to greet those coming

in the door and passing out bulletins

Usher—you show

people where they can sit, answer questions,

take up offering, count and record those n attendance

Children’s Message– can be based on the

reading of the day or something relevant to children

Communion Servers (4) — will help serve

communion the first Sunday of the month

Communion

Stewards — Contact Linda Clark. The Communion

Steward prepares the bread and juice for

communion. The new year is just a few months away

and Linda can put you in the rotation for 2020.

There are signup sheets for all

these ministries (except Communion Stewards). If you forget to check the sheets, let Claudia know and she can

check the list and send you available dates.

In advance, thank you so much!!!

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On the first Sunday in September, we rejoiced to hear Joan

Krause’s solo of His Music. Bryan

Babcock accompanied her. (He is

the head peaking above the piano.) It was a great way to begin the last

month of the summer music. The second Sunday, we found

the Van Bibbers in the house. Alex

played Sonata by Beethovan. We

have watched Alex for over a dozen

years, yet he still amazes me that he can memorize all that music! His

mother also picked a duet for them

to play during offering.

A beautiful duet by Lyndsey Johnston and Stacy Brannan-Smith singing Just a Closer Walk with Thee

brought the summer music series to a close.

Chris Finnegan has signed hymns before during worship, but

this was the first time for the Lord’s Prayer while Kerry Ragsdale played. Thanks, Chris, for sharing this

special talent. Choir kicked off their season of

anthems on the 29th by singing Cuando El Pobre. Welcome back,

Choir!!!!

Would you like to be part of the choir? Let our music director,

Bryan Babcock, know you are interested and

then show up for practice every

Wednesday at 7 p.m. We look forward to seeing you as an

addition to the choir!

END OF SUMMER MUSIC/BEGINNING OF CHOIR SEASON

Joan and Bryan

Alex and Adrielle

Lyndsey and Stacy

Chris

Bryan, Sue, Mary, Ruth,

Paul, Ibby, Stacy, Lyndsey

“God is not out there or back there or yet to be, but hidden in the

most ordinary things of our ordinary lives.”

—Sallie McFague

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