Open Hearts

Open Minds

Open Doors

Footprints
T.J., a boy with developmental delays, is featured in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Children with Special Needs. T.J. and his father, whod long yearned for a son, settled into a routine of daily outings. Stacey, one of T.J.s sisters, was moved when she realized how much their father loved that together time. One day, as their dad made T.J. laugh, T.J. stopped and reached up to softly touch our fathers face, Stacey writes. My dad looked down at him and said Well, kiddo, it looks like its you and me for the rest of my life. There wasnt a sense of sadness or burden in my fathers voice, only acceptance and unconditional love.

June 2012 the newsletter of Jarrettown United Methodist Church 1460 Limekiln Pike Dresher PA 19025-1116 (215) 646-4129 FAX (215) 646-6912 www.jarrettownchurch.org Email: jarrettownumc@comcast.net OR jarrettownumc@verizon.net 8:00 am: Classic Service 9:15 am: Contemporary Service 11:00 am: Classic Service

Our Father God says the same to each of us: Well, kiddo, its you and me forever! No matter our weaknesses, our dierences or even our tendencies to avoid time with him, God speaks with complete acceptance and love. He loves being with us just as we are and rejoices to be our Father forever.

Pastors

Reflection

Finding God in Church

I want to give thanks to God for the Spirits enduring presence in my life and empowerment for an unwavering desire to lead

By Rev. Dr. Sharon Barley

people to know the unsurpassing love of Christ. I want to thank so many here at Jarrettown who have been instruments of Gods grace

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(continued from page 1) and love toward me. I give thanks to God for his providence over Jarrettown Church. It is only through Christ that in brokenness there is healing; in conflict, peace; in divisions, new friendships emerge; and in the betrayal of trust and what seems like a death, seeds of hope and resurrection again: Only God can do that! We can live through tragic experiences in life both personally and as churches when we know that bottom line, we belong to Christ. God has a vision and plan for Jarrettown Church to become more and more like Jesus. Gods plan has not changed! The signs of a church moving in the right direction are these: 1. You will see members who trust one another and trust God. 2. Members who are real people knowing they are flawed and in need of forgiveness. 3. Members who are committed to worship, not because a male pastor is in the pulpit, but because Jesus Christ reigns in the heart of the pastor. 4. You will hear testimonies of Gods work in peoples lives, 5. Feel the presence of the Holy Spirit, 6. Be surprised by grace expressed in times of difficulty and failure 7. Be encouraged in your life; and 8. See people coming to Christ! It is my prayer and hope that Jarrettown Church would learn from this difficult experience and hear Gods call again for the church, which is to welcome flawed and imperfect people and lead them to faith in Christ. Thats what grows churches. The healthiest, growing and alive churches are places where those in leadership and on committees, Sunday school teachers, worship leaders and team members, choirs, and everyone involved in ministry exemplify evidence that they are, walking in the Spirit. What is that evidence? the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and selfcontrol. Against such things there is no law.(Gal. 5:22; Eph. 5:9) What would happen at Jarrettown Church if the members were known far

People find God in church when faithful members show them what God is like
and wide by the fruit of the Spirit in all interactions? Where all members lived intentionally to model the way of Christ, to inspire a shared vision, to challenge the practices that divide and hurt people, to disciple others to action, in words encourage the heart of every person they meet! What would happen? REVIVAL. When ministry gets tough and circumstances work against your congregation, remember, God is faithful! Tell stories of Gods work (continued on page 3)

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(continued from page 2) and healing, support and pray for one another, trust in the providence and promises of God. People find God in church when faithful members show them what God is like; and they know themselves as people in need of forgiveness and grace. This is a church everyone wants to attend. This is the hope of the world. This is my prayer, Pastor Sharon

A little spiritual self-awareness quiz. Answer yourself honestly on the fruits of the Spirit in your own life on a scale of 1 to 10. 10 means this is the way I act today, 1 means I have a long way to go on this item. c LOVE. Love is pre-eminent in my life. I see all people through the eyes of Christ. I have a deep compassi6n for the lost, the lonely, the weak and the poor. I am magnanimous towards those who "get in my hair." I keep no record of wrongs. I give selflessly, sometimes till it hurts. I go the extra mile. I would rather forgive 20 injuries than avenge one. God always comes first. c JOY. People know me for my joyful disposition even when there is a cause to grieve. There is a contagious radiance about me because "the joy of the Lord is my strength." I remain strong and positive

when things go wrong because I trust in God. I am quick to see the brighter side of things. I know that for my shattered plans, God has better plans. My contentment springs from the knowledge that God is sovereign and Jesus is coming, again. c PEACE. The peace of God rules my heart and mind. I stay calm in disturbing situations because my eyes are fixed on Jesus. With few exceptions (and I'm working on these) I enjoy wholesome and beautiful relationships all round. Whenever relationships are strained or fractured I take the initiative in moving toward healing and restoration. I can see the dark spots in my own life and am quick to confess them. I am willing always to pay the price of being a peace-maker in a world of bruised relationships.

c PATIENCE. I never make hasty judgements or speak hasty words. I am not quick at jumping to conclusions. I am patient with people when they fail or fall. I face opposition and discouragement with composure. I never give up. I keep cool while others are hot. I am not irritable or easily angered. My "tolerance level" is extremely high. I can put up with a lot. I accept people for who they are and not for how they perform. When I confront others, they feel I do so because I care! c KINDNESS. People feel "love's touch" when they're around me. I am blessed with a M-I-L-D disposition

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(though, occasionally, I do turn that "M" upside down). I let God deal with the bitterness, anger and malice in my heart. A deep respect and consideration for others, coupled with a forgiving spirit, makes relating to people such a pleasure! The kindness of Jesus is seen in me. c GOODNESS. The goodness of God touches my life and then overflows into the lives of others. I am a caring person, a friend and neighbor to many. A genuine benevolence characterizes my life. When I see a need, I respond to it in the compassion of Christ. I am sensitive to the evil and suffering around, and seek to be an instrument of God's liberating touch. Uplifting the quality of people's lives is a major concern to me. c FAITHFULNESS. I make promises and keep them. I am a man of my word. People can count on me. There is no gap in what I say and what I do. Fidelity is the hallmark of my marriage and other commitments. I do not flirt with the world or with anyone. I am true to the Lord, to my spouse, to people, and to causes that God entrusts to me. They are all sacred to me! c MEEKNESS. I am willing "to go under" any yoke that God wants me to to be SUBMISSIVE to God and to one another out of our mutual reverence for Christ. I freely and willingly accept all that God, in His providence, gives or withholds from me. I am willing to step "under the yoke" with Christ and my co-workers in kingdom service. I am willing to step aside when it is time to do so. I bring myself under the authority of Christ and His Church. I can "glory in my infirmities so that the power of God may be made manifest in me." I bear provocation without being inflamed by it. I give a soft answer when angry words are spoken. I respect my own rights and the rights of others, willing to give up mine if the Lord so guides me. I am a pro-actor not a reactor. I relate to others as one among sinners never arrogantly. c SELF-CONTROL. The key to my life is self-mastery. I am temperate in my thoughts, words, and actions. I live a disciplined life-in private and in public. I have complete mastery of my body, my mind, my emotions and will, my time, my possessions, my desires and appetites. I never lose control. I don't eat too much, drink too much, work too much, play too much, or sleep too much: no excesses whatever! Jesus is Lord over every area of my life!

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BIG NEWS AND UPDATES:

# Confirmation Sunday:

Sunday, June 3
# SR High Mission Trip:

North Topsail, NC (June 23 June 29)

On behalf of youth ministry students, parents and leaders, I want to thank the entire church for the awesome support of our youth ministry! We held our Youth Mission Sunday on April 22. Students were involved in every aspect of the service: they handed out bulletins, greeted members of the congregation, led the church in prayer and assisted in worship. They shared about their past mission trip experiences and what they are looking forward to about our trips this upcoming summer. In a special love oering, the congregation gave donated funds that cut the cost of our JR and SR High Mission trips by over 50 percent of the original cost! Praise the Lord and thank you church for your continued support of our youth ministry!

# JR High Mission Trip: We are gearing up Ocean Grove, NJ for summer as we (July 22 July 25) train and prepare for our mission trips. We are praying that the Lord moves and shows our students what it means to worship and serve in His presence as we help others.

My vision for the summer is to have students actively engaged in service through our mission trips and through other service projects. I also seek to get our students deep into the Word through Bible Studies and small groups as we seek to disciple our students in their faith.

Contact me with any questions! Blessings! Nick Agazarian Youth Pastor jumcyouth@comcast.net 267 243 5490

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Want to be the best mom possible?

You are not alone! MOPS might be just the thing for you. Every mom is welcomed, accepted and inspired to reach her potential and recognize her influence and purpose within her family - and also that she is part of God's bigger purpose and plan. Moms really do make a better world! We are hosting a Summer Playdate on Thurs., July 19th from 9:30-11:00am at the JUMC playground. We will provide bubbles and snacks for the kids. All mothers and children are welcome. Please RSVP to Tara Garrison at bacione@wsucougars.com or #215.885.5275.

Huge Flea Market

The MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group is hosting a huge "Flea Market" in the JUMC parking lot on Saturday, June 16th from 8am-1pm. We are collecting used clothing, toys, tools, kitchenware, bedding, furniture, etc. to sell. All profits will be split between our MOPs group and the JUMC Children's Ministry. If you have any items to donate, please contact Jean Graber at jumckids@comcast.net or #215.646.4129. In addition, we'll be renting out tables for $10.00 each to anyone who wishes to sell their own items. Please contact Ruth Fricker at ruthfricker@yahoo.com or #215.880.9771 to rent a table. Please come and shop our sale- and spread the word to others!

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?

Help babysit the children while the moms attend the meeting. This service requires only two hours of your time per month. You will be so appreciated by the MOPS members. Please contact Jean Graber at jumckids@comcast.net or #215.646.4129.

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O U R D A I LY B R E A D
Looking for a great idea for FATHERS DAY? Does your father (or the man who is like a father to you) like to barbecue? Wouldnt he love to grill up some burgers or steaks to be accompanied by Corn Salad, Cheese Potatoes or Eggs and Baked Bean Salad? How about dessert? Cheese Cake? Texas Chocolate Cake? Or Peanut Butter Pie? You can find recipes for all of these delicious dishes in Our Daily Bread, which will be on sale for $15 each in the narthex between services. If your father (or the man who is like a father to you) loves to cook beyond the grill, he would also love a copy of Our Daily Bread for his very own. Look for the table in the narthex.

BUS MInISTRY
Drivers for the month of May are as follows: 6/3 Dave Heacock 6/10 Bob Ewart 6/17 Stu Gentry 6/24 Burt Jones If there is a need to get a hold of any driver, the phone numbers are as below: Craig Fernsler . 215-816-5835 Bob Ewart . . . . . 267-240-6399 Ron Smith . . . . 215-205-2377 Burt Jones . . . . 267-475-2874 Dave Heacock . 267-303-2261 Stu Gentry . . . . 215-659-6059 If anyone else is interested in being a driver of the Church bus, please contact Craig Fernsler. (We need more drivers). You must have a Pennsylvania CDL (Commercial Drivers License). If you cant drive during the regular Sunday 11:00 service, we also need drivers for other special occasions as they occur. Please call Craig Fernsler cell (215-816-5835) to arrange for the use of our church bus for any church related function, or email address: cferns@aol.com. Craig Fernsler Bus Coordinator

MEnS DEVOTIOnS
Saturday Mornings
Please join our mens group for fellowship and reflection as we discuss Pauls writings and their relevance to men today. Our schedule continues June 2nd and June 16th, from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Friendship Center. This is a BYOC event (Bring Your Own Coee). no prior reading is required. If you have any questions, contact Dave Filer at 215-887-2018.

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Focus

on

Missions
the coin boxes which, when filled, took two of us to carry to the coin counter at the bank and netted over $600!! Along with other donations we were able to send St. Andrews over $1,000. What a wonderful gift it is to be able to help so many others. April showers bring May flowers and your purchases will make it possible for us to donate enough to sponsor five inner-city kids for a week at Carson-Simpson Farm. Imagine the seeds that will be sown from your blooms!! Thanks very much. Our ladies continue to work on the no-sew blankets for OHAAT and have finished 9 more (that we know of). Finished blankets and other bedding donations can be left in the Missions corner of the narthex or with Jean Graber in her oce. Finally, an update on our overseas missionaries, the Pedersens. Dave and Mari and the kids are finally settled in their new home even though they still have boxes and boxes to unpack. Dave has installed a new security alarm in the studio building and has had the output increased from 100,000 watts to 500,000 watts. The family is keeping up with Joshuas ongoing medical issues and he is improving all the time. Hes doing so well that he took up soccer and managed to tear a muscle in his hip requiring another trip to the hospital. no more soccer for Joshua. Mari has had a few bouts of colds and such but all in all everyone is in good health and high spirits. They express their thanks for our support in all their communications to us and wish us continued blessings.

In June our team will be focusing on our adult Mission Trip currently being proposed for late September or early October. Were looking for people 18 and older to make the short trip to Washington, Pa. to work for Habitat for Humanity at their sites in that area. The work would involve the usual construction of housing for families who will work side-byside with us as well as volunteering in Habitats home center aptly-named the Restore. On Sunday, June 17, our kick-o fundraiser will be held in Fellowship Hall from 9:30 til 12:30. Grilled cheese and tomato soup, everyone? Just $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for kids under 10 will get you all the comfort food lunch you could ask for come and enjoy, but better yet, come and volunteer!! Our Aid for Friends group meets on the third Tuesday of each month in Fellowship Hall from around 5:30 or so to assemble and package meals for our AFF freezer. We usually prepare 80 meals from a pre-selected menu and can always accept gifts of individual desserts (in sealed sandwich or snack bags) or cash support to help pay for the foods used. Of course, wed love to have you join us the more the merrier. For ways to help, contact Carole McGlumphy or Michele Scholtz. Philabundance lets break it down. Phila short for the 5-county region around Philadelphia; bundance no, not the shakeyour-booty thing. Its short for abundance and thats what we have an abundance of food but a problem in getting it to the people who need it. Our JUMC volunteers helped to sort and package 10,936 pounds of canned and dry goods plus 1,200 pounds of fresh carrots on April 24. Come out and give us a hand on the 4th Tuesday of each month. The JUMC bus leaves our parking lot at 5PM and well look forward to seeing you there. During Lent we undertook a coin collection for St. Andrews Society which also is an organization dedicated to getting food from where its grown to where the need is. The first donations were made at the Mark Kroos concert which took in over $200. next came

VA C AT I O n BIBLE SCHOOL 2012

Sky Everything is possible with God
Mark 10:27

July 9th - 13th 9am - 12pm Ages 3-6th Grade (registration forms are available in the lobby)
If you are interested in volunteering at VBS please contact Jean Graber 215-646-7334 jumckids@comcast.net. VBS Volunteer meeting on June 25 at 7p. Help is needed: many leadership roles elementary crew leaders preschool helpers and leaders help decorate on Saturday and/or Sunday July 7th& 8th Snack items needed: Lemonade mix, Goldfish crackers napkins Thin pretzel sticks Blue jello mix

Apple juice Cheerios Small plates Cans of root beer Popcorn

Some items we need for decorating are: Colorful Kites White foam board Cardboard Metal coat hangers White batting (to make clouds)

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Childrens Ministry
Check out the Childrens Ministry photo album in the lobby full of pictures from recent events.

S U n DAY S C H O O L 9:15AM
Our usual Sunday School classes will meet until June 17th. *** There will be a preschool class on June 24th. Elementary children will celebrate with team trivia and a special snack treat It is a tradition at Jarrettown to honor our teachers who prepare and teach their classes every week Sept June by giving them the summer off. Summer Sunday School will begin on July 1st - there will be one combined age class for ages 4 through 4th grade. Children under age 4 are invited to play in the nursery. *** To be able to provide this class, parent volunteers are needed to lead the class once or twice over the summer. There is a sign-up sheet on the kindergarten door. Curriculum is provided. We need a leader and 2 helpers each week.

THAnKS TO:
# Christine Kratz & Shawn Petroff for teaching Sunday School for many years. We wish them well as Christine considers other ministries and Shawn begins college! # MOPPETS volunteers this past year: Florence Baxter, Aleen Kradzinski, Maxine Tyree, Maria Lein, Sherrie Irwin, Kelly Graber, Carol Moffatt, Carole McGlumphy

nURSERY CARE
Nursery Care is available for infants through 2 during the 9:15 Sunday worship service. There is also a Sunday School class for preschoolers at 9:15 SeptJune. If you require nursery care during the 11am Sunday Service, please contact the church office by the previous Friday and we will be happy to provide a qualified nursery staff person. Nursery care is also available for special worship services by request (holiday services, etc.) Stop in the nursery for a brochure with nursery information and policies. If you are interested in volunteering in the nursery, contact Jean Graber.

ACTIVITY BAGS
# Activity bags are available for use during services. Look for the rack next to the Welcome Center in the lobby or ask an usher. Each bag contains stories, crayons, games, puzzles with scriptures, etc, to help children who attend the service.

EXPLORERS
# We continue to collect socks for homeless. There is a collection bin in the hallway by the restrooms. Facebook pages to check out Socks for Shelters and Welcome Church

Summer volunteers needed:

If you can volunteer in the nursery a few times over the summer please contact Jean Graber. Teens (over 14) and adults are needed.

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Sponsor a child for a week at VBS

Suggested donation is $20 for materials cost. Donations can be given to Jean Graber (checks made out to JUMC)

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5:30p Youth Group

7p VBS Volunteer Meeting 7p Choir 7:30p Trustees-FC

7:30p Genesis Study

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the newsletter of Jarrettown United Methodist Church 1460 Limekiln Pike Dresher PA 19025-1116 (215) 646-4129 FAX (215) 646-6912 www.jarrettownchurch.org Email: jarrettownumc@comcast.net

Rev. Dr. Sharon Barley - Sr. Pastor (Interim) Walt Unterberger - Assoc. Pastor/Christian Growth Jean Graber - Director of Childrens Ministry Nick Agazarian - Youth Pastor Sheri Melcher - Organist/Choir Director Kathy Tavani - Administrative Assistant Bill Conard - Custodian Rev. Jane McCarthy - Deacon Office Hours: Tuesday Friday 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
All materials submitted for publication in Footprints MUST be received by noon on the 7th day of the previous month. Materials received after that time will not be included, but will be considered for future publication. Making Disciples Relieving Suffering Glorifying God

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