JUNE 2015
MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF CASTLETON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Our mission
is to make
disciples
of Jesus
Christ for the
Transformation
of the world.
Castleton
UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Thanks for the Memories!
We are called to be an
outward facing circle of
people; seeking, reaching and
welcoming others to join us in
serving Jesus Christ.
August 14th, 2002. I was 23 years old my first day on staff at CUMC as the
Director of Student Ministries. In the just-shy of 13 years that followed, I
found myself: getting married to my beautiful wife Tai; having 3 kids who are
now 4, 2, and 7 months; receiving my Master of Divinity; leading 19 different
mission trips including one with 60+ middle schoolers to New York City and
6 internationally; witness a handful of students go into full-time ministry;
having various ministry roles within the life of CUMC as Director of Young
Adult Ministries, Associate Pastor of Family Ministries, pastor of the Sunrise
Campus for nearly 5 years, and effective July 1st, be appointed as the lead
pastor of a new church start, Gateway Community Church.
WORSHIP
Sunday Morning Services
Castleton Worship Center
(CWC) 71st & Shadeland
Traditional - 8:30 and 9:40 am
(ASL Interpreter at 9:40 am)
Contemporary - 11 am
Sunrise Worship Center
(SWC) 75th & Oaklandon
Blended - 10 am
Adult Sunday School - 9 am
CONTACT
castletonumc.org
I have had the opportunity to officiate at the weddings of young adults who were with me on day
one and have even baptized a few of their babies. One thing is for certain, I have certainly gotten
older. My hope is that I have also grown slightly more mature (debatable perhaps), a little wiser, and
have gained a deeper understanding of what it means to love with God’s grace. In large part, this is
thanks to you as my church family for over the past decade. Your willingness to put up with me over
the years, empower me to try new things, to grow as a pastor and follower of Jesus, and develop
as a leader has made the ministry I am a part of today that much more effective. I am truly grateful
for the countless opportunities I have been given, especially by Senior Pastors Dr. Mac Hamon and
Dr. Frank Beard.
It is exciting to look back over the past 13 years and see the things God has done and humbling
to have been a part of some of it. It gives me great hope for the future of both of our churches,
knowing that God is still doing things in us and through us. May we move forward into this future,
being led by his Spirit, striving to know him and make him known.
Castleton United
Methodist Church
7160 Shadeland Station
Indianapolis, IN 46256
And now glory be to God who by his mighty power at work within us is able to do far more than
we could ever dare to ask or dream of; infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, or
hopes. To this God be glory in our lives and in the Church forever. Amen.
317.849.2947
317.849.8595 fax
Thanks for the great memories!
With much love,
Pastor Matt Lipan
Office Hours
8:30 am - 4:30 pm Mon - Thur
8:30 am - 3:30 pm Fri
You can connect with Pastor Matt through:
Twitter: @mattlipan His Blog: In The Neighborhood of Holy
Prayer Chapel
6:00 am - 9:00 pm Daily
Stephen Ministry Care Line
[email protected]
317.284.0834
Childcare Needs
317.284.0814
Newsletter Announcements
[email protected]
Let’s Show Some Love and Appreciation!
On July 1, 2015 Pastor Matt will become the Lead Pastor of Gateway Community
Church (formerly our Sunrise Campus). The new congregation will be a United
Methodist Church independent of Castleton. We are excited to see the outstanding
gifts and graces of Pastor Matt being utilized in the growth and development of
this congregation. The church is currently averaging around 120 adults in worship
and over thirty children each week. The Leadership Team invites you to share your
appreciation for Pastor Matt’s ministry to Castleton by sharing in a special “love” contribution. Our
gift of love will be presented to Pastor Matt on June 28th at the Sunrise Worship Celebration. Please
use the envelopes that are provided for this appreciation. Any checks should be made payable to
Castleton UMC and labeled “Pastor Matt’s Appreciation.” Gifts will be received until June 22nd. Let’s
show Pastor Matt some Castleton love and appreciation as we say “thanks” for a job well done.
Frank Beard, Senior Pastor
Matt Lipan, Associate Pastor and Pastor at Sunrise
Billy Nickrand, Associate Pastor
Jackie Chandler, Pastoral Counselor
Wayne Derr, Director of Operations
Stephanie Riebe, Director of Student Ministries
Katie Gilbert, Director of Children’s Ministry
Jeff Wright, Director of Music Ministry
Jonathan Cruz, Director of Contemporary Worship
JUNE 2015
MONTHLY PUBLICATION OF CASTLETON UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
36th Annual Fish Fry
Sunday Fundays!
It will be here before we know it! This year’s annual
CUMC Fish Fry is July 16-18. We are looking for new
faces to step into leadership roles. If you love the fish
fry and are ready to commit to more responsibility,
yeah! Get with Tony! Plan to join the fun as we serve the
community and raise money for mission projects and
specially selected church projects. Make new friends
and reconnect with people you already know. If you
don’t know anything about our Fish Fry and want to learn
what is needed, please email Tony Miller at
[email protected]. It’s a church-wide event no one
wants to miss!
We are so excited for summer in Castleton Kids, and we
are looking for some great adults to spend a little quality
time with our kids with a weekly theme:
Fish Fry Family Fun Night
June 7 - Backwards Day
June 14 - Sporty Sunday
June 21 - VBS Sunday
June 28 - Pajama Day
Email [email protected] to get involved as a
summer volunteer!
Community Cookout
We will be having a family fun night this year during
one of the Fish Fry Evenings. Specific night yet to be
determined. This will be a fun chance for your family
to connect with other church families as well as meet
community families while playing games of all sorts!
Phao Student Ministries will be putting together a free
cookout for the community with plenty of hot dogs, brats,
and sides on Thursday, June 25th from 5-7pm! We will
be setting up a tent in the rear Ministries Center parking
lot by the basketball courts. Come join us for a chance to
mingle with the community and enjoy a great cookout!
Vacation Bible School
VBS Work Nights
Get ready to MOVE! We will have a Family Dinner at
5:30, and VBS from 6:00 - 8:15 pm on June 15-19. This is
a free event for all children entering 1st - 6th grade (fall
2015). We will have games, service projects, worship and
more! Registration continues at castletonumc.org/vbs.
VBS Work Nights are happening in Room 211 of the
Armstrong Wing from 6-8pm each Wednesday night, and
all week leading up to VBS! You are always welcome!
Church Members of all ages and levels of experience
are needed to join the fun as volunteers. Childcare is
provided each night from 5:00pm - 8:30pm. Volunteer
signups are also at castletonumc.org/vbs. If you have
any questions, please e-mail Katie Gilbert at
[email protected].
Greg and Deanne Heidrich on the passing of cousin,
Mark Hinkel, on May 23 in Lexington Ky.
Our Sympathy And Prayers
Jim, Brenda, Hannah and Jacob Baker on the passing of
Jim’s father, Dwight L. Baker, on May 10.
Dave and Lynne Cheslyn and family on the passing of
Dave’s mother, Opal Cheslyn, on May 11.
Blanche and Emery McConnell on the passing of
Blanche’s brother, Grant Phillips, on Sunday, May 3 in
Downey, Idaho.
Bob Whitlow and family on the passing of his wife, Diane,
on Saturday, May 2.
Fran Brockway and family on the passing of Rev. Mike
Brockway on Friday, May 1.
Mark Your Calendars
Looking Ahead
June 11 - Fishing with Frank Trip
June 15-19 - VBS
June 21-26 - Phao GO Week
June 25 - Phao Community Cookout
June 28-July 3 - Epworth Forest Camp
July 12-17 - Camp Adventure
July 16-18 - Fish Fry
July 19-24 - Camp Lakewood
October 3 - CUMC Art and Craft Fair
October 23-25 - Fall Go Weekend
find us online
castletonumc.org