JUNE 2008 “CIRCUIT RIDER”

From the Pastor:

             On May 11, 2008, Emmanuel Church celebrated Pentecost Sunday- the coming of the Holy Spirit. As a part of our worship together, the Sacrament of Anointing was observed. As many came forward to recommit their lives to Christ and to heed the calling of his Holy Spirit, I was extremely blessed and inspired.  As the scripture of the day spoke of “seeing visions” and “dreaming dreams,” I could not help but realize the call God has put on Emmanuel Church. We have been so blessed in the past year to see revitalization in many areas. This has occurred largely because we have responded to the call of the spirit. As a part of our evangelical heritage, we are witnessing renewal as we pursue the Lord in our worship, our prayer and our service.

            During the past year, I have served the Emmanuel and Savannah churches on a shared part time basis. In late April, the pastor parish committee made the decision to ask the Bishop that I be appointed to Emmanuel on a ¾ quarter time basis as of July 1, 2008. I am looking forward to serving the church on this basis. It is our intent to continue our stewardship by not only increasing our pastoral support but also staying committed to one hundred percent our of shared apportionment giving. This step of faith is just one more step in following the call of the Holy Spirit fro the future of our church.

            Many exciting things are planned for our fellowship. This can only be accomplished by renewal and commitment. Renewal must constantly be in our hearts and souls to further the ministry through Emmanuel Church. We need to remain committed not only to the financial stewardship but also to the spiritual support of the each other. Currently, we have begun a capital campaign to repair our sanctuary. We also continue to be blessed by our children’s program and Sunday school, our youth and our musical/ choral program, our Christian women’s club and our Breakfast Center

We continue to see the Lord work as he draws new life into our fellowship.

            During the month of June, I ask each one of you to pray for me as well as the church as we transition in to a new phase of ministry. As Helen Earley, our historian continues to share Emmanuel historical moments with us, may we look to the past for inspiration and to the present and future for the outpouring of the Holy Spirit that the Lord is showering upon us. God bless you and keep you in his care.

Rev. John

RECOGNITION SUNDAY-ATTENTION ALL teacher’s and children’s workers. Please plan to attend church on June 1^st. All teachers and workers will be recognized during worship service.

 ALL GRADUATES-To all graduating Seniors, High School or College and graduates of any other institutions. You will be honored on June 1^st during worship service.

CHILDREN’S CHOIR- Our next performance date will be Sunday, June 1, 2008. Choir practice for the season will begin at 10:30 am in Choir Room 104 on Sunday mornings. All children are welcome. Contact Jan Elliott with any questions or concerns, 419-289-3856.

CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT UPDATE-Starting June 1^st until the fall schedule ALL 5, 6, and 7 year olds and 2^nd thru 6^th graders will sit with parents during church. There will be no Sunday school class for them.

A classroom will be provided for 0-4 year olds. Thank you for the cooperation.

BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM-Your help is needed! The Education Committee would like to offer a Bible School program this summer. We will need many helpers with music, crafts, story time and refreshments. NO dates have been set yet, but would like to have this during kids fellowship time. If you are interested in organizing and helping, please contact Connie Edwards at 419-289-7162.

HISTORICAL MOMENTS-Helen Earley will present ‘Two Emmanuel Fathers of the Past’ on June 8^th during worship.

YOUTH AND CHILDREN’S DEPARTMENT-We will sponsor an “old-fashioned” picnic of hot dogs, hamburgers, baked beans, etc… on June 8^th following worship. Our donations will go toward our camping trip at the end of June.

ANNUAL CONFERENCE-Rev. John will be at Lakeside, OH for Annual Conference from June 15 –21.

SPECIAL SUMMER MUSIC-We will be having special music during June, July and August worship services. A sign up sheet is hanging on the bulletin board. Please sign up as soon as you have decided on your piece. And share your talents with all!!

CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S CLUB-Our next meeting will be in August. What a Great All Daughter’s Tea!!! Thanks to all who planned and participated in it.  Have a good summer…see you at church!!

JUNE BIRTHDAYS-1^st-Jan Elliott, 3^rd-Parker Grissinger, 4^th-Janie Rogers, 5^th-Linda Hennen, 6^th-Chad Hickey, 10^th-Ron Elliott, 10^th-Curt Jackson, 10^th-Eric Baughman, 12^th-Nora Cooper, 12^th-Kenlyn Workman, 12^th- Jeremy Miller, 14^th-Gary Halterman, 14^th-Shawn Wynn, 17^th-Cooper Burton, 18^th-Betty Walker,

19^th-Martha Barnes, 19^th-Denny Lash, 20^th-Steve Glass, 20^th-Tyler Green, 21^st-Don Poff, 23^rd-Jerry Koons,

23^rd-Charlotte Poff, 23^rd-Marilyn Pynchon, 23^rd-Cody Hickey, 27^th-Alena Wasielewski, 30^th-Doug Plank,

30^th-Tom Workman

JUNE ANNIVERSARY-1^st-Roy & Sara Jane Starner, 2^nd-Craig & Dianna Whitmore, 5^th-Paul & Linda Hennen, 8^th-Dick & Nora Cooper, 9^th-Eric & Cindy Baughman, 14^th-Everett & Mary Marie Shonkwiler,

14^th-Jeff & Karen Buren, 15^th-Jeremy & Lisa Miller, 17^th-Clay & Linda Burford, 29^th-Bill & Beth Miller

JUNE VOLUNTEERS

Ushers: Dan Stone, Dick Cooper, Dick Denbow, Jerry Simon

Greeters: 1^st-Keith & Deb Kelley, 8^th-Youth, 22^nd- Elementary Students, 29^th-Denny & Bonnie Lash

Acolytes: 1^st-AllisonColeman, 8^th-Cooper Burton, 15^th-Morgan Moore, 22^nd-Taylor Putman, 29^th-Morgan Putman

0-4 Yr. Olds: 1^st-Morgan Putman and Kasey Edwards, 8^th-Morgan Moore and Dianna Whitmore, 15^th-Morgan Putman and Kasey Edwards, 22^nd-Bugess, 29^th-Morgan Putman and Kasey Edwards

OUR FAMILY LABELS-We sent in our second batch of labels. Continue to shop at Buehler’s, buy “Our Family” products, save the UPC code and Our Family symbol from the label. Drop off your labels in the box in the narthex and we will receive 5¢ for each label. The money is being used to a camp scholarship.

YEARLY CAMP OUT-Again this year our youth and children will be camping from Friday, June 27 until Sunday, June 29. We will have a fundraiser June 8^th to off set the cost. If you would like to volunteer or donate any goods see Ron Elliott.

ASHLAND COUNTY FOOD BANK- The Food Bank can use the following: THANK YOU!  Cold cereal, Canned fruit, Spaghetti & sauce, Mayonnaise, Mustard & catsup, Pancake mix & syrup, Sugar, Saltine crackers, Coffee –regular & instant, Bath soap, Bathroom tissue, Toothpaste, Dish liquid, Shampoo, Laundry detergent. Reminder-Emmanuel Food Bank offering is every 3^rd Sunday. You can tell by the statistics, how the need for food and taxable items has increased. Thank for your help.  

STATISTICS FOR THE 1^ST QUARTER, 2008

GOLFERS NEEDED-If you are interested in being a substitute for Emmanuel on the Thursday night church golf league at Brookside, please see Dick Denbow or Dave Wasielewski.

TRUSTEES REQUEST-RETURN OF CHURCH EQUIPMENT-The trustees have learned that some of our equipment needed throughout the church, including tables, kitchen items and keys may have been borrowed by members, and not properly returned. If you may have borrowed something for use at home, (maybe a reception?) please make an effort to return it promptly. If you have borrowed a key, or you were issued a key for a position that you no longer hold, please return that also either to the office or Keith Kelley. If on the other hand, you have a need for your key by all means hold on to it. We will be developing a policy soon for borrowing items and will be surveying our key holders also.  Thank you, Keith Kelley, Trustee Chair

SANCTUARY IMPROVEMENTS-To date we have collected donations of $8,755.00

                                                              for repairs.

MONTHLY FUND TOTALS-                5-4                5-11                5-18                 5-25

WEEKLY NEEDED                $2,650.00        2,650.00          2,650.00          2,650.00

WEEKLY GIVEN                     2,858.30        3,507.35          1,553.00          1,491.00

TOTALS  (+ or -)                       +208.30         +857.35        -1,097.00         -1,159.00

SOUP LABELS-Campbell Soup has changed their rules on labels.

They now only need the UPC code and little boy. They don’t want the

front label. There are instructions on the bulletin board. This is what

we need to send in.

BREAKFAST CENTER NEWS-Letter of Grant from Cleveland Food Bank.

We are pleased to inform you that Ashland Breakfast Center has received a grant in the amount of $500.

This grant is now in your account at the Cleveland Foodbank and is available for immediate use. The grant money may be used for both food and non-food items for your agency. For example, in addition to all food items on the menu this grant can also cover paper bags and personal items for your pantries and paper products and supplies for your hot meals. This grant cannot, however, be used as payment toward any outstanding invoices.

This gift is made possible from the generosity from an anonymous corporate donor. The intent of this grant is to provide additional support to help you serve the ever-increasing numbers of people seeking help at your hunger-relief programs.

The Cleveland Foodbank recognizes and admires the outstanding work each of you do and we thank you for your dedication and compassion in feeding hungry neighbors and children in your communities. It is our pleasure to partner with your agency and we hope this grant money will allow you to make an even greater impact and difference in the lives of those you serve.    Sincerely, Anne Goodman, Executive Director

Pastor David Graduates with Counselling Degree:
On June 7, Pastor Ignatius David will be graduating  with a Master's Degree in Clinical Pastoral Counseling from Ashland Theological Seminary. He will continue to serve as the pastor of Chapel of the Cross United Methodist Church in North Lawrence,Ohio and plans to take the State Licensing Board Exam for Professional Counselors during the summer.