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36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, MI 48150
734-422-0149 newburgumc.org
From Steve’s Desk
October is upon us and we are well
into the Fall season. Many are back
into routines now. In the church we
have settled back into routines as well.
We are back to our two service schedule, Sunday School for children, youth
and adults, Get FED on Wednesday
nights, choir rehearsals, and we could
go on. As the seasons begin to
change we also go back to the way
things were.
Yet even as we fall back into some
familiar routines, we have to recognize
that deep down they are not exactly
the same. Sure there is the familiar
aspect to all of our activities, but with
different names, different faces and
even sometimes different goals. But
the one goal we keep working towards is growing in our relationship
with Christ.
As we have been emphasizing building a community of faith over these
last few weeks, we are reminded of
the people God puts in our lives and
that as welcoming as we may be, there
is always room for improvement.
Here at Newburg we have had some
changes in staff, and also how we
have been relating to our community.
We have partnered with Rosedale Elementary School, we will be starting a
new outreach to the community with
parents night out this month, we have
started a new men’s midweek study,
and our air conditioning project seems
to be finally coming to a close.
These items allow us to follow where
God is leading us in being a welcoming presence in our community. It is
exciting to see where God continues
to lead us as we continue in our journey of faith.
So as the leaves begin to turn colors,
and the squirrels begin to store their
acorns, I am reminded of the way that
things are constantly changing, even
as other things stay the same. I am
reminded how God’s creation shows
how to be prepared for things to
change. I am also reminded that God
equips all of us to be ready for what
might come next.
Peace and Prayers,
Rev. Steve
October 2014
Mark Your
Calendar
10.2-4
10.3
10.4
10.5
10.10
10.11
10.14
10.16
Rummage Sale
Hand4Detroit overnight
Hands4Detroit
World Communion Sunday
Parents Night Out, 6:00 pm
Quilt Workshop at 8:00 am
UMW Fondue Dinner, 6:30 pm
Third Thursday Dining Out at
Applebee’s
10.19 Bluegrass & Blue Jeans Dinner
5:00– 7:30 pm
10.20 Scroll Submission Deadline
11.1 All Saints Sunday
11.2 Daylight Savings Time Ends
11.9 “Do Good” Sunday
A spiritual journey into the truth of abundance
Stewardship Campaign 2014
"Moving out of Scare City" and traveling to the vast, open
habitats of God's abounding grace.
Stewardship Sermon Series ~ Oct. 26 - Nov. 23
What is Scared City?
The sense that there is not enough. This drives greed, fear and exclusionary
behavior. We begin to live in "Scare City" where it seems that death, starvation,
feelings of being overwhelmed and swallowed up can lurk around every corner. The
Good News is that this is an illusion. Join us as we learn and grow habits of grace
October 26
November 16
Worship at 9:15am & 11am
Worship at 9:15am & 11am
Moving Out of Scared City:
Moving Out of Scared City:
“First World Problems”
“Overcoming the Unknown”
Rev. Lynn Snider, preaching
November 2
November 23
Worship at 9:15am & 11am
Moving Out of Scared City:
Worship at 9:15am & 11am
“Holding on to Hope”
Moving Out of Scared City:
All Saints Celebration
“Building Altars Everywhere”
Communion Sunday
Commitment Sunday
November 9
Worship at 9:15am & 11am
Moving Out of Scared City:
“We Are Never Alone”
“Do Good” Sunday after 2nd Service
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October 2014
Nonfood Pantry Quick Facts:
October’s item is : Soap—bath/bar & hand
Please bring in the monthly item or any item on
our list to help stock the nonfood pantry and drop in the bin in the
hallway near the kitchen. We will also have a table set up during
Connexions on the first Sunday of each month.
September/October Mission & Ministry Project
Loose change offerings go toward…
Redford Brightmoor Initiative
missionary
update
Mission work is a
chance to live out the
great commission by literally
going out into all the world to
serve those who don’t usually get
served. Join in, today!
The Redford Brightmoor Initiative is striving to become a center for
community transformation, promoting a healthy mind, body and
spirit. The primary focus areas include being a resource for fostering a life-long love of learning while supporting neighborhood revitalization.
Hands 4 Detroit
Mark your calendars for October 4th. Newburg will be
participating once again in cleaning up Detroit. We will
also be collecting canned goods for Gleaners food
Bank. There are many ways you can help.
More information to come. If you're interested contact
Rose or Ken Smith - [email protected].
Sponsor a Church Project
with Funding from Our
Endowment Income
All church organizations and members may
submit project proposals for funding from our
Newburg UMC Endowment income.
Finance Committee Update
“Our focus is to better spread the Gospel by
nurturing and enriching our congregation
through educational, music and youth programs, active participation in outreach, and
critical facility improvements and repairs”.
At the end of August, our year-to-date income
was $245,768. This is about $2,000 more than
this time last year. Despite being $12,350 under budget Y-T-D, this underspend is similar to
last year.
Blank forms with instructions for 2015 expenditure requests are available on the church website, www.newburgumw.org. Please complete
forms and forward them to me by Sunday, November 23. This computer version can be entered and saved with Adobe Reader 7 or
higher.
Last year at this time, we put a freeze on
spending and were borrowing from the Expansion Fund to pay our bills. Last year's giving
was concerning until December.
See Jon Oatley with any questions.
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Please check your 2nd quarter pledge statements and make sure you are up to date on
your giving. Stay tuned for more information on
the upcoming Stewardship Campaign.
The Finance Committee
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fellowship. education. dinner.
Fellowship, Education and Dinner for the whole family
GetFED Fall: September 10 - November 19
DINNER ~ 5:30pm Dinner, Gutherie Social Hall
Suggested donation of $5/person or $20/family for dinner.
PROGRAM ~ 6:15pm—7:20pm
 Children’s Choirs & Bible Study — Upper Education Wing
Invite a neighbor
or friend!
6:15-6:40pm
Kid Chorus (pre-K to 1st grade) & Bible Study (2nd to 5th grade)
6:45-7:20pm
Peace Kids Choir (2nd grade to 5th grade) & Bible Study (pre-K to 1st grade)
This fall the children will be learning to “grow.proclaim.serve.” Learning how to proclaim the good news of God’s love and
serve God and neighbor. Children will discover that their faith can grow right along with them!

Youth DVD Bible Study — Senior High Youth Lounge (Lower Education Wing)
6:00-7:20pm
Youth (grades 6th-12th) Bible Study
This Fall we’ll meet to play a few games, watch a portion of a movie & discuss how this movie relates to our lives as
Christians. This session’s movies: Toy Story 1, Remember the Titans, Karate Kid, Lion King

Adult Studies — Gutherie Hall & Asbury Lounge, 6:15pm-7:20pm
 “Liquid” Video Series: Biblical stories retold, Gutherie Social Hall led by Rev. Lynn Snider & others
 Parents with Young Children Group, Asbury Lounge

Men’s Study — Lower Education Student Lounge, Every other week, 7:00pm-8:30pm
 New this fall! “The Joshua Code” led by James Frederick
MUSIC ~ 5:00pm—9:00pm
 Youth Bells - Wesley Music Room, 5:00pm-5:40pm
 Children’s Choirs - Upper Education Wing, 6:15pm –7:20pm (see above for more details)
 Cantabile Bells — Wesley Music Room, 6:15pm-7:20pm
 Chancel Choir (Adult) — Wesley Music Room, 7:30pm-9:00pm
Howdy Y’all!
There’s a new chef in town and she’s cookin’ up some good grub! Kristen Gulyas has taken over the kitchen on
GetFED nights. You can look forward to more menu variety and home baked desserts (most weeks) while enjoying
the same fun and fellowship you’ve gotten used to on Wednesday nights.
Picky eaters?? No problem! “Kid friendly” options are always on-hand, you just need to let us know. Tossed salad
is also an option at every meal.
October’s Menu:
Oct 1:
Oct 8:
Oct 15:
Oct 22:
Oct 29:
Pizza, subs & salad in the Gathering
Octoberfest – brats, sauerkraut, German potato salad
Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans
Chili, mac & cheese, salad, corn bread
Swedish meatballs, egg noodles, green beans
Menu suggestions? Shoot Kristen an email at [email protected]. She is happy to consider all suggestions, but
can’t make any guarantees.
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Ongoing Classes & Small Groups ~ Find a place to learn and grow!
Sundays
Sundays at 11am: Deeper Faith
Wednesdays
Deeper Faith will be using a 6-week study based on the
movie “God’s Not Dead” that will help you be prepared to defend your faith (1 Peter 3:15).
The group is convened by James Frederick.
All are welcome for one or all weeks.
Meet in the Asbury Lounge
Get FED: 6:15pm-7:20pm
 Parents with Young Children Group: Conversations
on the joys and challenges of parenting - Asbury
Lounge
 Adult Study: Class is led by Rev. Lynn Snider, Caring
Connection Staff Person. We will dig deeper in our
faith and learn what it means to be a true disciple of
Jesus. Lessons will be centered around discussion and
study. Join us!
Mondays
Mondays at 9:30am: Bible Study with Pastor Steve
Join us for Bible Study with Rev. Steve on Mondays at
9:30am-11:00am in the Asbury Lounge. In September
we’ll be discussion the Letters written by Paul.
7:00pm, Every two weeks
 Men’s Study: A new Men’s Study will begin this fall
on Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm. The plan is to meet
in the Study Lounge downstairs in the education wing.
We will use the book The Joshua Code (a challenge
based on Joshua 1:8) and assess as we go.
Bookmarks Bookclub
Fourth Tuesday of the Month, led by Mimi Silverman
Tuesday, October 21 7:00 pm
All are welcome. (Oct. 8, 22 & Nov. 5)
If you have any questions, please contact James
Frederick at [email protected]
We will discuss Dead North: An Alaskan Mystery by Sue
Henry. All are welcome to join in lively discussion and
fellowship. - Gutherie Hall.
Do you receive the young adult newsletter? Get this weekly devotional and update by subscribing on Newburg’s Website (www.newburgumc.org) Click the “get connected” link and sign up
for “Young Adults.” Check out the various adults studies offered to you in the section above.
Fri., Oct. 3 @ 8pm—Sat., Oct. 4 @ 3pm, Metropolitan UMC, 8000 Woodward
Detroit, MI 48202
(Where our MME folks stay!)
Did you know that some Newburg young adults are spending an evening at Motown Mission H.Q. with campus ministry students from around Michigan ahead of the Hands4Detroit event on October 4. We'll gather, get to know
each other, do some constructive mischief for Hands4Detroit, and have some time for worship together at the historic
Metro UMC.
COST: $10 per participant, with scholarships available from Newburg Church
RSVP: Contact Sarah Alexander ([email protected])
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5-5:45pm If you'd like the join the bell choir, contact Barb Erickson! No experience necessary.
Mid & Senior High DVD Study - Dinner @ 5:30pm | DVD Study: 6pm-7:20pm "Remember the Titans #1"
Worship at 9:15am or 11:00am "Building Community: Immigration"
11:00am Mid & Senior High Youth Sunday School - Senior High Room Fall Series: "Old Testament Rockstars"
6pm-8pm Meet downstairs education wing. Topic: "Fear of Failure"
5-5:45pm If you'd like the join the bell choir, contact Barb Erickson! No experience necessary.
Mid & Senior High DVD Study - Dinner @ 5:30pm | DVD Study: 6pm-7:20pm "Remember the Titans #2"
Free parents night out for ages birth-11. If you're able to lend a hand, contact [email protected]
Worship at 9:15am or 11:00am "Building Community: Unconditional Love"
11:00am Mid & Senior High Youth Sunday School - Senior High Room Fall Series: "Old Testament Rockstars"
6pm-8pm Meet downstairs education wing. Topic: "Valuing science & faith"
5-5:45pm If you'd like the join the bell choir, contact Barb Erickson! No experience necessary.
Mid & Senior High DVD Study - Dinner @ 5:30pm | DVD Study: 6pm-7:20pm "Remember the Titans #3"
Worship at 9:15am or 11:00am, "Children's Ministry Sunday"
11:00am Mid & Senior High Youth Sunday School - Senior High Room
5pm-7:30pm, come hear storyteller, Pam Holcomb (who spoke to us this past ASP!) at this APS benefit.
5-5:45pm If you'd like the join the bell choir, contact Barb Erickson! No experience necessary.
Mid & Senior High DVD Study - Dinner @ 5:30pm | DVD Study: 6pm-7:20pm "Lego Movie #1"
Worship at 9:15am or 11:00am
11:00am Mid & Senior High Youth Sunday School - Senior High Room
Are you in orchestra? You play in worship on this day! Not in orchestra but want to be? Contact Sarah!
5pm-7:30pm, come hear storyteller, Pam Holcomb (who spoke to us this past ASP!) at this APS benefit.
5-5:45pm If you'd like the join the bell choir, contact Barb Erickson! No experience necessary.
Mid & Senior High DVD Study - Dinner @ 5:30pm | DVD Study: 6pm-7:20pm "Lego Movie #2"
Make it a personal goal to attend at least one gathering a week!
SUNDAY AM
SUNDAY AM
WEDNESDAY PM
SUNDAY PM
Worship at 9:15am
Faith Forward
Youth Sunday School @ 11am
GetFED
getFED Youth Bible Study & Dinner
Youth Group
Evening Youth Study @ 6pm
Current Series:
“Old Testament Rockstars”
Fall Series:
“Obstacle Course,
maneuvering through life’s struggles”
Current Series:
“LinC”—relevant faith and life issues
There is intentionally no youth Sunday
School during the 9:15am service. This
gives youth the opportunity to learn
how to worship. Find a youth leader or
another youth to sit with!
using the latest music, movies, news,
and current events.
Do you have questions or concerns about youth ministry? Do you have a game or concert coming up? Let me know, I’d love to come! Contact Sarah Alexander,
Director of Youth & Young Adult Ministries — email: [email protected] — church: 734-422-0147, ext. 107 — cell: 734-649-7043 (texts are okay, too!)
Children & Family Ministries
Karen Golden, Director of Children & Family Ministries
[email protected], 734-422.0149, ext. 108
www.newburgumc.org/children-family.html
Following the children’s message in worship each week, children will be directed to the New Sunday School Assembly Area for
a brief time of music & prayer. Our new area is located on the bottom floor of the education wing room 201.
At 9:15 am. Our classes will be separated
into three different age groups
PreK/K will be in room 101
1st/2nd will be in room 104
3rd/5th will be in room 105
At 11:00 am. Our classes will be separated
into two different age groups
PreK/K will be in room 101
1st/5th will be in 105
Nursery will be provided for both services in RM 103. All children should be picked up outside their Sunday school doorway
after each service. We are still in need of Leaders and Shepherds in all age groups. Please contact Karen Golden if you can
volunteer some of your time for our Children. Training is provided.
We are using new curriculum this year for all our Sunday school classes. Jesus had a knack for connecting external truths with
everyday symbols his audience could touch and taste things like coins and fish. Our Hands- on Curriculum will do the same.
When “play” turns into” active learning” we are teaching in a way that God wired our kids to learn best. Our new curriculum uses
lively gizmos, music and unique sensory teaching tools. Everything we need to connect kids to Jesus in a fun unforgettable way!
Upcoming events
New Parent's Night Out This program will run the second Friday of each month and will be starting October 10th. This a free evening beginning at
6pm and running until 9pm. Each night will include dinner, craft, group games, and a movie.
This will be open the congregation and the community. You must register the by Wednesday before the event to hold your
spot. You can register by calling the church or emailing Karen at [email protected]..
Anyone interested in volunteering please contact Karen.
Children's Celebration Sunday - October 19th
Please join us to a worship service that celebrates children and family ministries. All children are encouraged to participate with song, dance, and skits, We will be working on these during our Sunday School times and Get Fed program.
Morning Message by Karen Golden "Children Are a Blessing"
Our 3rd grade Bible Workshop was a wonderful learning experience for all who participated. We started our evening with
a homemade dinner, and continued our evening with an overview of the new Bibles that were being presented. We
moved on to four different fun stations to learn how to use them. We are proud of our 3rd graders and look forward to
learning more about the Bible together with them.
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Dear Newburg Family,
The Staff Parish Relations Committee regrets to announce that Katy Fredrick will be leaving our staff
as Administrative Assistant. She has accepted a position with the Livonia Public Schools as a parapro
in the resource room of an elementary school. Katy has agreed to stay on with afternoon office
hours until a new Administrative Assistant is hired and can be trained into the position. We will appreciate everyone’s patience in this time of transition.
Katy has served Newburg very well for the last 5 years and she will be missed as a part of our staff.
Katy will still be an active Constituent of Newburg and we will continue to share in her ministry with us
as she feels called. We will have a time of celebration for Katy’s years of service during Sunday
morning Connections at a date to be determined.
Please keep Katy and her husband James in your prayers as she makes this transition and be sure to
thank her as well for all of her years of service.
Please feel free to share the information below with someone who would be a good fit at
Newburg with the qualifications listed in the job description.
Newburg United Methodist Church Job Description
Administrative Assistant
Newburg United Methodist Church in Livonia, MI, is seeking a part time Administrative Assistant to provide first contact support at the front
desk; to provide administrative support to the staff, members and ministries of Newburg United Methodist Church; to provide hospitality to
people using the church building; to be responsible for the management and maintenance of the church member database and church
events database.
Technical Skills Required
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, specifically Word, Excel, Publisher and PowerPoint,
Ability to understand and use database systems
Ability to communicate well with both the written and spoken word
Ability to create, proof and edit written communications
Ability to use and troubleshoot office equipment
Ability to manage time and tasks in order to meet deadlines
Interpersonal Skills Required
Ability to work well with a wide range of personalities both of staff and public, ability to work well as a team member as well as independently, able to seek help when needed, a A willingness to take on additional responsibilities as needed.
Additional Responsibilities
Facilitate all scheduling of events in church buildings. Work with the Communications Director on maintenance of church website, and
proofing and rewriting of written communications
Other Expectations
The responsibilities of this position are central to the mission of the Newburg United Methodist Church. The person with these responsibilities is expected to be committed to the mission of NUMC and to supporting the people of the community that we serve. These expectations
are summarized by the following:
Affirm the Welcoming Statement and Mission of Newburg United Methodist Church. Personal lifestyle and values consistent with spiritual leadership within this United Methodist congregation. Commitment to work in a close, supportive and positive manner with the
pastoral staff, staff colleagues, and lay staff in seeking to fulfill the mission of the church.
Additional Qualifications - Experience working in a church or similar environment as an Administrative Assistant is preferred.
Supervision - This position will report to the Lead Pastor.
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Newburg United Methodist Church, c/o Rev. Steve McCoy, 36500 Ann Arbor Trail, Livonia, MI 48150 or [email protected]
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not
be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties
outside of their normal responsibilities, as needed.
A Note From Rodney Gasaway—Minister of Adult Education,
Program & Community Outreach
Greetings. I want to take this time to thank the congregants of Newburg for your welcoming and support of my new position as Minister of Adult Education, Programs, and Outreach. Over the past two weeks I have met with many of you and
will continue to do so. A primary job for my position is to empower each of you in the area of ministry you are
called. Please feel free to email or call me with any suggestions for ideas around Christian studies or community
outreach.
Newburg offers an excellent variety of programs, worship, bible studies and mission opportunities for our members to
participate. A concern of mine is that Newburg is not known for these activities outside the walls of our church. We
need to share these opportunities with our local community. We as a congregation are generally very welcoming but
have not done a good job of promoting Newburg. Let’s get out in the community.
As part of community outreach Newburg will be working the concession stand at the Franklin High varsity football game
on Friday, October 24 against Garden City. We will be wearing Newburg t-shirts or aprons’ so the crowd can identify
us. If you are interested in participating please contact me at [email protected] or you can reach me at the
church office. Thank you again for your confidence and support.
Rodney Gasaway
Third Thursday—October 16, 2014
“Third Thursday” is a monthly fundraiser. Please join us at
Welcome!
Welcome new 3rd graders &
new students!
Applebee’s on Haggerty Road in Northville. We will earn back 10%
of the total of your bill plus 8% if you use Scrip! Hope to see many
of you there!
Use the coupon here or download one from the Website
(www.newburgumc.org/tto)
We are excited to kickoff the 2014-2015 school year and hope
you will take advantage of these "OnDeck" events that encourage mission and fellowship in the lives of our 3rd-5th graders!
What is OnDeck?
OnDeck is a fellowship and mission group for 3rd-5th graders.
We offer ministry opportunities about four times a year for our
young disciples to be in mission in this world.
When do you meet?
We provide various dates throughout the school year. Typically
once every-other month when our church calendar allows.
How many children participate?
Our average attendance for OnDeck events is 8-14 students.
What events are offered?
In the past, we've attended Hands4Detroit, Gleaner's/Mexican
Town Trip, CASS Community Social Services, Feeding the
Homeless, Collecting trash in Hines Drive and promote allchurch activities like Making N.O.A.H. brown bag lunches, the
Easter Fair and other family-friendly events.
Can my child bring friends?
Absolutely! These events are similar to what children can expect when they are of Youth Group age. Friends are always
welcome (just make sure they have the appropriate paperwork
if needed.)
What is coming up?
Hands4Detroit
Arts & Scraps Trip
October 4, 2014
Lunch in Mexican Town
8am - 2pm
December 6, 2014
8:30am - 1:30pm
Other Questions: Contact OnDeck Staff Person, Sarah Alexander. ([email protected])
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Join us on the
Second Friday of every
month — beginning
October 10th.
Scrip Reminders
A note from Betsy, our scrip coordinator!
This free program will run the
second Friday evening of every month starting with Oct 10th
from 6:00 pm until 9:00 pm. Each night will include dinner,
craft, group games, and a movie.
All members of our church and community are welcome.
Please register the Wednesday before to hold your spot.
Great job, Newburg! For the 1st Quarter of
this year of Kroger Community Rewards, 61
households selected Newburg as their Rewards recipient,
helping to earn $464.16 for Newburg. That's 14 more households than last year's solid 47, and the most households I've
recorded yet for a 1st quarter!
Forgot to sign up this year? Don't worry! It's never to late to
register and start easily earning rewards for Newburg every
time you scan your Kroger Plus card. Just visit
www.krogercommunityrewards.com, or stop by the scrip table
at Connexions for help or detailed instructions.
Many of your favorite stores have convenient reload options. Busch's has their own program with cards that can be
reloaded at any Busch's store. Many more cards can be reloaded through Great Lakes Scrip, including Meijer, Target,
Shell, Speedway, Lowe's and Starbucks.
Stop by Connexions for more information or a complete list of Reload options!
You are invited…
The Newburg UMW will have a its
first fall gathering on Tuesday,
October 14 at 6:30pm in Gutherie
Hall. It is to be a Fondue dinner &
dessert.
Please sign-up on the “Do Good”
board as you go down to the fellowship hall. We need a number for preparation, set up
and to purchase food for dinner.
Please sign-up by Sunday September 12 2014 OR
call Susan Hitchcock- 734/981-2385 or Lois Nelson734/679-8887.
Tickets on sale October 5, 12 & 19
This is our 30th year on ASP! Do you have older
pictures to share? Please scan and e-mail
them to Sarah to be presented during the
dinner. ([email protected])
Looking ahead... the UMW’s Annual Cookie Sale on
Sunday, December 21, 2014. They are looking forward
to your donations and/or help.
Congratulations…
To Marcia & Bill Reeder who welcome
their grandson, Logan Allen Asher, born
September 3rd to their daughter
Candice & her husband Chris.
To Joey Leopardi and Aimee Broyles on the birth of
their son, Emmett Leopardi, born September 3rd.
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Sylvia Bowerman
395 W. Ann Arbor Trail
Plymouth, MI 48170
Please note that she has no
phone in her room, but the family
is working to correct that.
October 2014
Caring Pray
& without
Connected
at
Newburg
ceasing… 1 Thessalonians 5:17
Thank you….
Newburg Members…
Audrey Allen
Mabel Berry
Eloise Boyd
Ginny Britton
Wanda Britton
Fred Cook
Annette Crosby
Alice Crosby
Bea Ellis
Dale Foreman
Elenor Frost
Dennis Frost
Aileen Fryer
Andree Garrett
Wayne Garrett
Beatrice Hart
Fran Helmer
Bea Hugueley
Jerry Hugueley
Dorothy Konarske
Dona Kovach
Lou Kovach
Karen Patterson
Alberta Pry
Sandy Sandhu
Bill Stewart
Jackie Stuart
Carol Sundell
Delores Sussex
Bob Thomas
Shirley Van Dusen
Gail Weems
Betty Wilson
Newburg Friends…Newburg Family...
Sally Primo, Jan Evan’s friend
Mr. & Mrs. Holmgren, Michelle Hartmann’s friend’s parents
Devon Misenko, Olivia Minehart’s friend
Sharon Williams, Mary Ann Nicholas’ step-mother
Jenny Mosier, Kristen Gulyas’ friend
Russ Matthys, Mary Edgerton’s friend
Dave Spolyar, Terry Williams friend
Amburn Family, Joey Leopardi’s friends
Dorothy Rothfuss, Kay Williams’ cousin
Julie Bumpus, Marilyn Scitar’s co-worker/friend
John Breen Jr., Lois Breen’s son
Kate Stewart, Judy & Bill Stewart’s daughter
Rose Matteson, Matt Alexander’s aunt
Dave Inkpen, John White’s co-worker
Abby Rubenson, Lily Tubb’s friend
Mary Lee Stubblefield, Mary Jane Canary’s aunt
Barbara Knight, Lynn Snider’s sister-in-law
Eric Salminen, Steve McCoy’s former player
Merry Harshman, Sandy & Hank Conway’s friend
Roberta Mattio, Mark Popejoy’s aunt
Darlene Dalton, Sandi Fillion’s mother
Donald Fryer, Aileen Fryer’s son
Carly Locke, Mary Edgerton’s friend
Vern Stubbe, Linda Potestio’s son
Brian Franks, Donna & David Jensen’s nephew
Grace Na-Russ, Donna Jensen’s friend
Kyle Petroskey, Tara Popejoy’s brother
Vaughn Wheeler, Dawn Visotsky Wheeler’s mother-in-law
Rick Gentry, Dave Gentry’s brother
Ann Miller, Aileen Fryer’s son’s mother-in-law
Steven & Jennifer Perez, Richard & Janice Merry’s grandson
Evelyn Pyle, Leonard Maguire’s mother
Morgan & John Trowbridge, Karen Maguire’s neice
Natalie Maguire Ray, Leonard Maguire’s daughter
Geri Young, Jimmy Mansour’s friend
Jim & Mary Jane Austin, Julie Albaugh’s parents
Sympathies….
To the family of Laura Rauls who died on September 26th.
October Birthdays
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4
3
5
6
7
8
9
12
Mark Kline
Kylin Keaton
Kimberly Droz
Michael Garrett
Toney Saylor, Jr.
Phillip Klein
Megan Wolters
Bruce Adams
Samantha Millisor
Sylvia Oatley
Brian Maddaford
David Lobb
Allison McConnell
Elizabeth Lewis
Caitlin Maguire
13 Ty Nadeau
14 Vicki Reault
15 David Jensen
Diane Wojcik
16 Myrtle Cather
Carolyn Hallgath
17 Bill Reeder
Karen Schiffman
20 Thandy Mumbiro
19 Paul Perez
21 Mary Alice Trosien
Jeanne Williams
22 Christopher Appie
23 Nicole Ruthig
25 Bee Ellis
Bob O’Daniel
26 Mabel Berry
Russ Crum
Jean Sundell
28 Charles Reault
29 Vona Quatro
30 Betty DeFelice
Donna McKinney
31 Rhonda Fadoir
October Anniversaries
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10
11
15
**Names are published for two issues unless the office is otherwise notified.
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Thank you to all our friends at Newburg for your thoughts and cards as
we celebrated our 66th anniversary and Dona’s 90th birthday on August 17th. Your kindness is appreciated. It is a blessing to know our
church family is thinking of us.
Lou and Dona Kovach
It was a hectic summer for the Kinne's. Too many hospital stays and
too many doctor's office visits. I want to thank the congregation at
Newburg for the hugs, the kind words, the prayers for speedy recoveries, the offers of help (no matter what) and all the prepared dinners.
We are approaching our new reality one day at a time knowing that
we have the full support and blessings from our church family.
Ron Kinne
We (and Ted) would like to thank all his friends at Newburg Church
for helping him along these past several months. He was really happy
to be part of this amazing Church. From the cards he received from
Jacki Kelsay (and others) and the visits he received from Rev. Steve,
Lynn Snyder, Mary Fletcher, James Frederick (and others) to the calls
just to see how he was doing, He was always thankful to the "rakers"
youth group who raked his leaves each year. He surely felt taken care
of from his Church family. His funeral service served as a blessing to his
family's closure of his wonderful life.
Blessings to you all- Cher and Rich Johnson
Thank you so much for everyone’s prayers, cards, calls and Rev. McCoy
& Rev. Snider for your hospital visits. Everyone has been so kind. I love
you all so much! I still have 6 months of chemo. Love, Mabel Berry
Thomas & Sharron Olinger
John & Denise Klein
Tracy & Frank Dunbar
Alex & Sylvia Oatley
John & Carol Blanchard
Ken & Rose Smith
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20
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23
Robert & Marie Jenkins
Ralph & Jean Sundell
Bruce & Susan Adams
Matt & Sarah Alexander
Mark & Sherry McConnell
David & Debbie Koch
**If your birthday or anniversary is not listed and you would like it to be,
please contact the church office.
The Newburg Scroll
October 2014
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The Staff at Newburg UMC
Pastor ........................................................................................................................ Rev. Steve McCoy
Ministers ..............................................................................................................................All Members
Caring Ministries Coordinator .................................................................................... Rev. Lynn Snider
Minister of Adult Education, Program & Community Outreach .............................. Rodney Gasaway
Youth & Young Adult Ministries.................................................................................. Sarah Alexander
Children & Family Ministries ........................................................................................... Karen Golden
Administrative Assistant ................................................................................................ Katy Frederick
Director of Music/Handbells ....................................................................................... Barbara Erickson
Organist ......................................................................................................................... Beverly Ratcliffe
Chancel Choir/Sweet Spirit .............................................................................................. Richard Lenz
Children’s Music .......................................................................................................... Catherine Rayes
Orchestra Director .............................................................................................................. Patti Kilgore
Kitchen Supervisor ...................................................................................................... Susan Hitchcock
Custodian ............................................................................................................................... Ron Boon
“Do all the good you can, by all the means you can,
in all the ways you can, in all the places you can,
at all the times you can, to all the people you can,
as long as ever you can.”
- John Wesley