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Footprints
July 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 9:15 am: Contemporary Service 11:00 am: Traditional Service
In Sifted (David C. Cook), Rick Lawrence explores Luke 22:31-32, Jesus words to Simon Peter during the Last Supper. Jesus warns Peter that Satan has asked to sift you as wheat but assures him, I have prayed for you that your faith may not fail (NIV). Sifting, Lawrence notes, is a three-step process: beat, separate, reveal. The essential eect of sifting is a violent separation followed by a beautiful revelation, he writes. Sifting shakes us apart for the purpose of destroying our complacent wholeness and revealing what is valuable and permanent and needed. Satan, intent on destroying us through trials, doesnt realize that God can use what was intended as evil for good (Genesis 50:20) and that nothing can separate us from Gods love (Romans 8:38-39). Turning ugly into beauty is not a mere commentary on what God does, Lawrence writes. It is an explanation of his genius and a summation of his redemptive strategies in our lives.

Class of 2012

Bring Students To Christ Disciple Students In Christ

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SR HIGH SUNDAY SCHOOL

(Bible Studies)
June 17 July 8, 15 and 22 Bring Students To Christ Disciple Students In Christ
11am 12pm in Nicks Office For all students entering 9th grade and up No Sunday School in August Resumes in September

SUMMER 2012 EVENTS

(Combined JR & SR High) Sunday, June 3 Sunday, June 10 Confirmation Sunday Graduate Recognition at 9:15am and 11:00am services Sunday, June 10 SR High Mission Trip Meeting @12:15 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall Tuesday, June 19 Summer Kick-o: Ice Cream Night @ Udder Delight (Meet at church at 7pm) SATURDAY, JUNE 23 FRIDAY, JUNE 29 SR HIGH MISSION TRIP TO TOPSAIL, NORTH CAROLINA Sunday, July 1 Tuesday, July 3 One service at 10am Welcome Pastor Kirby Pool Party (VBS Decorating Help) @ Grabers House (6:00 8:00pm) Ocean City Beach Trip JR High Mission Trip Meeting @12:15 2:00pm in Fellowship Hall Movie Night: THE AMAZING SPIDER MAN WEDNESDAY, JULY 25 JR HIGH MISSION TRIP TO OCEAN GROVE, NEW JERSEY Mission Trip Sharing at 9:15am and 11:00am services (tentative)

Saturday, July 14 Sunday, July 15 Tuesday, July 17 SUNDAY, JULY 22

*ALL EVENTS AT CHURCH UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. FOR OFF-SITE EVENTS, MEET AT CHURCH FOR DEPARTURE AT GIVEN TIME. MEDICAL RELEASE FORM REQUIRED TO PARTICIPATE IN ACTIVITIES.* *Be on the lookout for updated information regarding service projects and travel details for trips.* Check out Church Website for updated Google Calendar: http://jarrettownchurch.org/html/youth.htm Also, check out our Facebook group: THRIVE

Sunday, July 29 Saturday, August 4

Methodist Night at the Phillies (Contact Nick or Ross Brightwell for tickets) Saturday, August 18 Tubing Down the Delaware Sunday, August 19 End of the Summer Pool Party

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BUS MINISTRY
Drivers for the month of July are as follows: 7/1 Dave Heacock 7/8 Dave Heacock 7/15 Stu Gentry 7/22 Ron Smith 7/29 Burt Jones 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 (215816-5835) to arrange for the use of our church bus for any church related function, or email address: cferns@aol.com. Craig Fernsler Bus Coordinator

Flea Market - Thank you

Thanks to all those who supported the MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Flea Market in June. It was a huge success for both MOPs and the JUMC Childrens' Ministry and we appreciate those who donated items, rented tables and came out to shop.

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 9:3011:00am 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.

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.

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 July 14th and July 21st, 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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Childrens Ministr y
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.

S U N DAY S C H O O L 9:15AM
# HELP NEEDED: 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. Many dates are still open. # 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.

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 or jumckids@comcast.net. Help is needed : Responsible helpers elementary crew leaders preschool helpers and leaders help decorate on Saturday and/or Sunday July 7th& 8th Snack items needed: Please let Jean Graber know if you can donate any of the following Lemonade mix, Apple juice Goldfish crackers Cheerios Napkins Small plates Thin pretzel sticks Cans of root beer Blue jello mix Popcorn microwave Some items we need for decorating are: Colorful Kites White foam board Cardboard White batting to make clouds) Some items we need to borrow let Jean know and mark items with your name: 8 brooms

NURSERY CARE
# Summer Nursery Care is available for infants through age 4 during the 9:15 Sunday worship service. 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.

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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*Sunday School Schedule: Sunday Services 8a, 9:15a & 11a 9:15A Toddler&Infant CareFC - Friendship Center Toddler+ Rm FH - Fellowship Hall Childrens Wing: PR - Prayer Room PreK-4th Grade Sunday School CR - Choir Room Adult Ed. Wing: BRC - Bible Resource Center Sunday School - 9:30A DSM - Dresher School of Small Group - BRC Music L - Library Youth Sunday School - ARK

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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. Robert W. Kirby, III - Sr. Pastor 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.
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