Crystal River UMC

Opportunities for Sharing Time and Talents
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always
be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 NLT

Nathan Taylor will be in St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital in Tampa about one month.  Please consider taking a meal to the family while his Mom, Christa Starkey, stays with Nathan. Anne Marie Hooper will be coordinating the meals, 586-7817.  Also, you can email Nathan at natetaylor12@yahoo.com.  In addition, please call Christa, 352/601-5421, if you are willing to visit Nathan or relieve her overnight. The hospital provides a comfortable bed and meals.

Marnie Willoughby will be having surgery July 21, if you would like to help in any way call Sherri Soluri, 564-8361, who is coordinating assistance.

HELP! We need drivers to take folks to doctor appointments.  Call Marge Harjes to volunteer, 564-0576.

Thanks to all our hard-working gardeners who showed up to weed, spread mulch, trim trees, etc. last Saturday. We will have another work day this Saturday, July 26 starting at 7:00 am to finish mulching and spraying trees, etc. Hope to see everyone there,   Char Waters.

NOTE!!  The July Admin Board Meeting which was scheduled for July 22 has been cancelled.

Opportunities to Grow as A Believer in Christ
There wil be a meeting of the ReFocus Team here today in A19.
All who attended our Focused Living Retreat in February are invited to to the NEXT STEPS in focused living by meeting together Wednesday, August 6th, 6:00 pm for a light supper, prayer, and mentoring in the sanctuary.
If you haven’t attended a Focused Living Retreat, we’ll have another on August 22-23rd.  Sign up today in the narthex for this time of personal renewal.  By participating in this retreat you’ll be ready to participate in  3 summits our church will be holding in 2009 to explore the future God has for us.

2008– Daily Bible
Readings:

Su – Matt. 13:31-33,44-52;

M – Jer. 17:7-8;
T – 1 Kings 3:5-12;
W – Psalm 119:129-136;
Th – Gen. 29:15-28;
Fr – Psalm 128;
Sa – Romans 8:26-39

Su - Matt.13:31-33,44-52

Children’s  Activities
This Sunday we resume our “Heroes of the Bible” Game Show at 9:30 am in A13-15 for grades K-5.  Come join in the fun!

Youth Activities
While the Youth will continue to meet Sunday
afternoons, they will not be meeting Wednesday
evenings the remainder of July.

Opportunities for Fellowship
Annie & Tim’s United Bluegrass Band will be leading worship next Sunday, July 27, at 6:00 pm at St. Anne’s Episcopal Church on Ft. Island Trail. All are welcome.

Mark your calendar for August 31st!  We’ll be singing the “top ten” favorites of our congregation in each morning service. Place your top five favorites on the sticky note enclosed and put it on the poster board as you exit the building.

Sports Fans Unite!  Put your love of sports to work for the Lord by introducing children to Jesus through the Upward Sports program.  We’re planning on soccer as our first endeavor, please come to our meeting Saturday, July 26th, 3:00 pm in A5.

Let Us Praise God Together We’ve had so many blessings among our congregational needs, sometimes we forget to say Thank You.  Jackie Griffith has a good Dr.’s report; Pastor Bradford’s surgery was successful; Deb Shaffer is our new Children’s director; and the list goes on:-).  God is good!

Conference Dept of Ministry Protection is having their next “webinar” July 23 at 2:00 pm.  Log in at hhtp://webinar.flumc.org.  The topic is “Certificates of Insurance and Facility Usage.” “What is the difference between an “outside facility user” and a ministry of the church?  Do you know what a Certificate of Insurance is and why you need it?”

Thank You’s Jeff Camp volunteered to do the overhead presentation on the Youth Mission Trip but Marie was unable to get the photos to him. Anne Marie, a part of the mission team, stepped in and stayed up late to have the presentation ready last Sunday morning.  Marie Witte wants to thank both Jeff and Anne Marie for their willingness to help the Youth.
The Gill’s daughter, Reda Roundtree, sends “many thanks to everyone… for all the prayers and well-wishes you have given us over the past two years. We are blessed to have you!”
From Andrew Bolich,  “I would like to say thank you to all of you for the cards and prayers that you sent to my family and myself.  It has been a tough 3 weeks to have to deal with 2 deaths in the family.  But I know my Dad and Aunt are with God, happy and healthy.”
We would like to thank The Spot Family Center for donating bread to the CRUMC food pantry. The Spot is a local non-profit Christian outreach program providing needy families with food, clothing, fellowship and referrals to churches, counselors and more. They can be reached at 726-0099.

Opportunities for Sharing Time and Talents
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always
be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 NLT

Marnie Willoughby will be having surgery July 21, if you would like to help in any way call Sherri Soluri, 564-8361, who is coordinating assistance. Marnie is helping with the nursery again this week, thank you Marnie.
Thanks to Mary White and Melody Hinson for offering to help with Sunday School.

Opportunities to Grow as A Believer in Christ
The Young Adult Sunday School class will not meet this week.  There will be an organizational meeting July 20th at 11:00 am.  All persons 18-50 are welcome!

Mark your calendars! ICS (Institute of Christian Studies) will be starting on August 27th, Wednesday nights at 6:30.

EXPLORING THE WAY (CIC),  led by Sharon Weaver, 352-795-7308 is one course that is being offered.
Exploring the Way is a six-week introduction to Christian spirituality. Ideal for Christian novice and spiritual veteran alike, it explores the basic concepts of the Christian spiritual life, along with the biblical texts that under gird them.  Participants will discover the spiritual practices that will sustain them on their journey — practices like sharing faith journeys, lectio divina (”sacred reading”), breath prayer, holy listening, daily examen (a spiritual self-assessment), and simple journaling. These practices will gradually contribute to faith formation and spiritual renewal. This is a prequel to other Companions in Christ courses.  The class will choose the 9-10 week course that will follow Exploring the Way. RSVP to Sharon or the church office as books need to be ordered by August 15.

Other Courses that may be available are:
Money Matters
Every Man’s Battle
Making Peace
3 more studies to be announced. Final class choice will be determined by interest expressed.

2008– Daily Bible Readings:
Su – Matt. 13:1-9, 18-23;

M – Gal. 6:7-9;

T – Isa. 44:6-8;

W – 1 Cor. 13:1-8;

Th – Gen. 28:10-19a;

Fr – Ps. 139:1-12, 23,24;

Sa – Rom. 8:12-25

Su - Matt. 13:24-30, 36-43

Children’s Summer Activities
Today we resume our “Heroes of the Bible” Game Show at 9:30 am in A13-15 for grades K-5.  This has been great fun for the children.

Youth Activities
Welcome Back!  The Youth Mission Team is back and conducting today’s combined worship experience. They want to share with you the things they learned and experienced in Madison County, NC.  Be sure to give them a warm welcome back and let them see your pride in their determination to serve the Lord in this way.
There will no Sunday Youth Activities today.  Next week at 5:00 pm the Youth Band meets to practice, all Jrs. and Srs. are welcome to come early and bring an instrument if they play or enjoy the “jam session” in the choir room. At 6:30 the regular Youth Meeting begins in the educational building with pick/up at 8:00 pm.

Opportunities for Fellowship
Everyone is invited to join in the growing fun of offering our members and neighbors a place to grow their own garden here on church property. Please come to the Social Outreach Committee meeting this Tuesday, 6:30 pm, in the church
library.

Mark your calendar for August 13th!
We’ll be singing the “top ten” favorites of our congregation in each morning service. Call the church office (or email us) with your favorite hymns/songs and let us know what service you attend.  Ronnie Schmidt is keeping track of your “votes” to find the “top ten” choices for each one of these special services. This will be a delightful treat so invite your friends and family.

Office Hours will remain as follows M, Tu, W, and F from 9-1 and Th from 9-:4:30.

Conference News The conference Bishop Whitaker invited all to attend on June 14 in Gainesville had over 140 people attend in person and via the internet.  The input gathered will help guide and shape the writing of the next pastoral letter, “In Defense of Creation 2,” to be penned by the United Methodist Council of Bishops.

Conference Dept of Ministry Protection is having their next “webinar” July 23 at 2:00 pm.  Log in at hhtp://webinar.flumc.org.  The topic is Certificates of Insurance and Facility Usage. “What is the difference between an “outside facility user” and a ministry of the church?  Do you know what a Certificate of Insurance is and why you need it?” Log in and find out!  Both meeting reviews are available in the Narthex on the table under the magazine rack or by logging onto the conference website at www.flumc2.org and following menu directions.

A hearty Thanks to all the volunteers who’ve helped in the church office, you know who you are, and we appreciate you all.

Prayer Needs:
Our maintenance supervisor, Andrew Bolich, lost his father this week, please pray for his family. Vi Phillips can use some prayer as we continue to lift up the following: Alton Gillen, Jackie and Ron Wilcox, Bud Robertson, Frances Crabb, DeWitt Crawford, Betty Williams, Earl Childs, and Jackie Griffith. Justin, a young car accident victim, needs prayer for his rising medical expenses as well as healing. Wade Phillips, 15, has ongoing health problems. Folks who are care givers for friends or family members. Those among us who are traveling, including Pastor David and wife Susan, and particularly those who are out of the country. Pastor Bradford, who plays in the same bluegrass band as Pastor David, has heart problems.
Ongoing: Our president and others in leadership here and around the world
Our military personnel
People to respond to our witness of God’s love in Christ
Stephen Ministries and Serving Our Seniors
Upward Sports Ministries to gain good ground and bless our community
Our newly established Community Garden project
Our Father’s Table, their ongoing ministry to the hungry and/or lonely
The increasing number of homeless, hungry, and jobless, let us pray for
opportunities to bring them hope, help, and comfort in Jesus’ name

Praises:
Youth Mission Trip. Phyllis Adkins and Jane Meek and Gloria Rinaman are all doing well.
Janet Pehmoeller is improving every day.  Betty Gross is also getting better.  Beth Johns, Jerry Metzler, and his mother-n-law Jean Merrill are recuperating on schedule..

A Letter of Thanks
“On behalf of myself and my mother-in-law, Jean Merrill, we would like to thank everyone who prayed for us and those who sent cards, for their kindness and expression of Christian love during our time of need.  Our surgeries went well and we are recuperating according to schedule.  We know, in our hearts, that without these prayers and well wishes our surgeries and recoveries may not have gone as well. I would like to give a special thanks to Pastor David for praying with me before surgery, the Mercy Angels (what a wonderful ministry that is) and my fellow Stephen Ministers.”
May God bless you all,
Jerry Metzler

“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always

be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 NLT

Opportunities to Grow as A Believer in Christ

“Feed the 5000”, our Food Pantry Ministry will receive a love offering this Sunday. Phil Thompson appreciates all donations, canned goods, food stuffs on the list distributed last week, and especially checks and cash. Checks may be made to Crystal River United Methodist Church, marked for Food Pantry

2008– Daily Bible Readings:

• Su – Matt. 11:16-19, 25-30;

• M – Heb. 4:12-16;

• T – Isa. 55:10-13;

• W – 1 Cor. 16:8-11;

• Th – Gen. 25:19-34;

• Fr – Ps. 109:105-112;

• Sa – Rom. 8:1-11

Prayer Needs:

Praises: For freedom to worship, Reda Rountree-Gill’s and Beth Johns‘ recovery, inspiring music in our services last Sunday, for two volunteers for children’s Sunday School, Boy Scouts safe. return from summer camp.

The wedding on July 12 of Emily Bayer and James Hessinger.

Pray: For recovery from surgery: Janet Pehmoeller, Gloria Rinaman, Jerry Reynolds, Jerry Metzler; for our youth on mission in Madison County, North Carolina; for our president and other leaders; Bud Robertson, Frances Crabb, DeWitt Crawford, Betty Williams, Vi Phillips, Jackie Griffith, Betty Goss, Earl Childs; Military personnel; our church’s witness to Jesus to win people to Him; the people who ate at Our Father’s Table yesterday; our young adults to grow in Christ; Stephen Ministers; our service to seniors in our town; for our Upward Sports ministry to form a strong team; the community gardens to bless our hungry community; Alton Gillen, father of Melissa Perrin.

Children’s Summer Activities

Today we resume our “Heroes of the Bible” Game Show at 9:30 am in A13-15 for grades K-5. This has been great fun for the children.

Opportunities for Fellowship

The United Methodist Women are making ditty bags for needy children in Citrus Co. Material is being provided by the Vargason estate. They will be holding workshops at the church using portable sewing machines. It’s a wonderful opportunity to fellowship. The UMW are accepting donations of school supplies to fill the bags. Barbara Vest and Catherine MacDonald are chairing this summer project. To help, call Catherine at 249-4401.

Many, many thanks to Cathie and Earl Bramlett for donating a TV for the Sunday School, and thanks to LaVerne Gentz, and Sheryl Bartle for offering to donate freezers for the Food Pantry.

Ministry Council meets this Tuesday at 7:00 pm and will receive a report from Karen Janota, “Passionate Worship.” All are welcome to attend.

Youth missioners return to the church on Saturday, from North Carolina.

Next Sunday, we all will worship together at 10:30 am led by our Youth Group as they relate what God did for them and through them during their mission trip. Our Praise Band and youth will be sharing musically and youth will be sharing their experiences.

Sunday School will be at 9:00 am next Sunday only because of the joint worship service.

Office Hours will remain as follows M, Tu, W, and F from 9-1 and Th from 9-:4:30.

Offering Envelopes! The member mailbox is full! Please pick up your envelopes in the vestibule where the bathrooms are located on the west end of the sanctuary.

The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home sends it’s thanks for our faithful and consistent giving to help them serve 100 years needs of the children and families they serve. Our year-to- date gift is $1596.00. Today is our opportunity to continue our support for this special ministry. Look for the Children’s Home envelopes in your bulletin June 29.

The Young Adult Sunday School class will not meet for the next two weeks. There will be an organizational meeting July 20th at 11:00 am. All persons 18-50 are welcome!

There will be no choir practice on Thursday, July 10, 2008.

Would you please write the titles of your five favorite hymns or spiritual songs on the enclosed Post-It note and place it on the poster board in the Narthex today? On August 31st we will sing the “top ten” from our congregation in each morning service.

We want to thank Mary White and Melody Hinson for offering to help with Sunday School.

Also, thank you to Marnie Willoughby for taking care of the nursery this week and next week.

Opportunities for Sharing Time and Talents
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 NLT

CRUM Youth need to borrow 1 DeWalt battery powered drill kits for their mission. Please call Marie Witte if you are able to help at 746-9085. Thanks to the family that donated the price of a new drill

Opportunities to Grow as A Believer in Christ
“Feed the 5000,” our Food Pantry Ministry, will receive a love offering next Sunday.

2008– Daily Bible Readings:

• Su – Matt. 10:40-42;
• M – Song 2:8-13;
• T – Ps 145:8-13;
• W – Zech 9:9-12;
• Th – Gen. 24:34-38,42-49,58-67;
• Fr – Ps. 45:10-17;
• Sa – Rom. 7:15-25a

Prayer Needs:

• Jerry Metzler
• Betty Gross
• Frances Crabb (at home)
• Betty Williams
• Reda Roundtree Gill
• Family of Hugh Miller, Larry Starkey’s step-father
• Brandon, Patti & Alex, as they move
• Family of Nick Burns
• Family of Raymond Farrell, Bill Farrell’s father
• Family of Steve DeLoach
• For the youth and adults going on mission to North Carolina, July 5-12
• Zimbabwe during their hour of national decision
• The political & Spiritual situation in the USA
• Flood victims

Praises:

• Peter and Janice Holmes-Ray’s 45th wedding anniversary

July 13 we are having a combined worship service! We’ll all meet here at 10:30 to experience the
Youth Worship Service. They will be sharing testimonies of their NC Mission trip. Mark your calendar, you don’t want to miss this!

Children’s Summer Activities
“Heroes of the Bible” Game Show has been great fun for the children. July 6th we will resume the game at 9:30 am in A13-15 for grades 2-5. Today is the 5th Sunday and traditionally the children stay to worship with their families also.

Opportunities for Fellowship
The United Methodist Women are making ditty bags for needy children in Citrus Co. Material is being provided by the Vargason estate. They will be holding workshops at the church using portable sewing machines. It’s a wonderful opportunity to fellowship. The UMW are accepting donations of school supplies to fill the bags. Barbara Vest and Catherine MacDonald are chairing this summer project. To help, call Catherine at 249-4401.

The Discovery Group will meet on Thursday, July 3rd for lunch at Peck’s Old Port Cove Restaurant in Ozello. Members riding the bus should be at the church by 10:45. The bus will leave promptly at 11:00 and will be at the Beall’s parking lot on the southeast corner near Applebee’s at 11:15. The bus will cost $3.00 per person. Lunch will be Dutch Treat. Those driving their own cars should be at the restaurant at 11:30. See you there!

A TV set is needed for Sunday School. If you have a 26-28” set you are wiling to donate, please call the church office.

Congratulations to the following members who completed Disciple classes: Patti Rich, Carlyn Makinson-Disciple I: Jackie Griffith, Susan Brown, Susan Gill, Bill Surrick, Judy Surrick, Gloria Rinaman, Nancy Hammond—Disciple III: Fred Koonce, Sandra Koonce, Linda Bowler, Nancy Gordon, Sandra Elmore, Patrick Elmore—Disciple IV.

Many thanks to all the volunteers that helped make Vacation Bible School 2008 such a huge success!!

Office Hours will remain as follows: M, Tu, W, and F from 9-1 and Th from 9-:4:30.

Offering Envelopes! The member mailbox is full! Please pick up your envelopes in the vestibule where the bathrooms are located on the west end of the sanctuary.

Job Opening! This is the last week!!
Director of Children’s Ministries and Education. Crystal River United Methodist Church seeks a director for children’s ministry programs. Teaching experience, computer competency, solid written and verbal skills expected. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recruitment, support and coordination of volunteers, developing programs, creating and ensuring Christian education opportunities for children and youth and maintaining budgets. Sunday work and satisfactory background screening required. (352) 634-4216. Resume.

The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home sends its thanks for our faithful and consistent giving to help them serve 100 years needs of the children and families they serve. Our year-to-date gift is $1596.00. Today is our opportunity to continue our support for this special ministry. Look for the Children’s Home envelopes in your bulletin June 29.

The kindergarten-first grade Sunday School class needs a volunteer for 2 Sundays per month. Please contact Deb Shaffer for details at 795-0150.

We are pleased to have the joining us today the Praise Team from Kingdom Empowerment Church, consisting of Eric Powell on keyboards, Rev. Geraldine Walker, Reidina Rome, and Lynece Hand. Welcome to them and Rev. Al Hopkins visiting at the 9:30 service.

The Power Lab VBS celebration is THIS SUNDAY at Crystal River UMC during the 9:30 a.m. service! Family and friends are invited to come and celebrate with the kids from our VBS lab crew and see how they discovered Jesus’ miraculous power this past week!

Hope to see you on Sunday for the Power Lab VBS Celebration!

Opportunities for Sharing Time and Talents
“When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.” Romans 12:13 NLT

CRUM Youth need to borrow 2 DeWalt battery powered drill kits for their mission. Please call Marie Witte if you are able to help at 746-9085.

Opportunities to Grow as A Believer in Christ
“Jesus Gives Us the Power to Help Others!” Our Children in VBS last week learned this truth and put it into practice by donating their offerings to the “Honduras Children’s Project” under the direction of Rev. Bob Wood of Roatan, Honduras.

2008– Daily Bible Readings:

• Su – Matt. 10:24-39;
• M – 1 Tim 2:1-4;
• T – Ps 57:7-11;
• W – Jer. 28:5-9;
• Th – Gen. 22:1-14;
• Fr – Ps. 13;
• Sa – Rom. 6:12-23

Prayer Needs:

• Bill Head
• Gloria Rinaman
• Betty Williams
• Pastor Brandon and family
• Reda Rountree Gill
• Rev. Patrick and Sandra Elmore
• Pat Wise, Brandon’s Mother
• Janet Pehmoeller
• Alton Gillen
• Nick Burns
• Frances Crabb
• Betty Johnson
• Frank Pifer
• Elmer Panzel
• Darlene Montgomery
• Bob Slusser
• Jerry Metzler
• Jean Merrill

Praises:

• Upward Sports Ministry
• Our Father’s Table
• God’s infinite grace and love
• Baptism of Caralyn Boney

July 13 we are having a combined worship service! We’ll all meet here at 10:30 to experience the Youth Worship Service. They will be sharing testimonies of their NC Mission trip. Mark your calendar, you don’t want to miss this!

Children’s Summer Activities
“Heroes of the Bible” Game Show has been great fun for the children. July 6th we will resume the game at 9:30 am in A13-15 for grades 2-5. This week the children will be staying in the sanctuary for the VBS worship service. June 29th is the 5th Sunday and traditionally the children stay to worship with their families also.

Youth Activities
MANDATORY MEETING for Youth and Parents for Mission Trip. It is vital to attend this meeting.

Opportunities for Fellowship
Today will be our Farewell Covered-Dish supper for Pastor Brandon and his family at 6:00 pm in the sanctuary. A meat dish will be provided. Bring your favorite side dish. Come celebrate their time with us and send them off with love.

The United Methodist Women are making ditty bags for needy children in Citrus Co. Material is being provided by the Vargason estate. They will be holding workshops at the church using portable sewing machines. It’s a wonderful opportunity to fellowship. The UMW are accepting donations of school supplies to fill the bags. Barbara Vest and Catherine MacDonald are chairing this summer project. To help, call Catherine at 249-4401.

The Discovery Group will meet on Thursday, July 3rd for lunch at Peck’s Old Port Cove Restaurant in Ozello. Members riding the bus should be at the church by 10:45. The bus will leave promptly at 11:00 and will be at the Beall’s parking lot on the southeast corner near Applebee’s at 11:15. The bus will cost $3.00 per person. Lunch will be Dutch Treat. Those driving their own cars should be at the restaurant at 11:30. See you there!

Office Hours will remain as follows M, Tu, W, and F from 9-1 and Th from 9-:4:30.

Please welcome Judy Cartier, who is our new Church Administrator. We are grateful for her service to our church.

Offering Envelopes! The member mailbox is full! Please pick up your envelopes in the vestibule where the bathrooms are located on the west end of the sanctuary.

Job Opening!
Director of Children’s Ministries and Education. Crystal River United Methodist Church seeks a director for children’s ministry programs. Teaching experience, computer competency, solid written and verbal skills expected. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, recruitment, support and coordination of volunteers, developing programs, creating and ensuring Christian education opportunities for children and youth and maintaining budgets. Sunday work and satisfactory background screening required. (352) 634-4216. Resume to 4801 N Citrus Ave. Crystal River, FL 34428 or admin@crumc.com, Susan Yerton, Secretary, Crystal River United Methodist Church

The Florida United Methodist Children’s Home sends its thanks for our faithful and consistent giving to help them meet the challenging needs of the children and families they serve. Our year-to- date gift is $1596.00. Next Sunday is our opportunity to continue our support for this special ministry. Look for the Children’s Home envelopes in your bulletin June 29.