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January 2013 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 9:15 am: Contemporary Service 11:00 am: Traditional Service
Lighthouses are now a popular decorating theme for living rooms, calendars, cards, screen savers, towels and more. Many images are infused with shimmering light to symbolize Christian faith and hope. Yet the purpose of a lighthouse isnt to look pretty against a sunny sky although it does but to illumine a ships way beneath heavy, dark clouds or a moonless night. Indeed, the lighthouse itself doesnt even light up until its surroundings grow dark! Surely Jesus loves to share our joys, and we praise his glory during lifes bright times. But Gods primary purpose for coming to live among us was to save us from the storm of sin; to illumine our path through the darkness of death, in all its forms; to be the light guiding all people safely home. Jesus light shines for us day and night, rain or shine, to bless us with faith and hope.

Focus

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The New Year in Missions

When our Mission Team gets together to plan for the New Year we pray for insight and guidance as to how to put our gifts to the uses Jesus intended. We know there are many of you who contribute and work hard to achieve that goal and we are grateful and blessed to work with you. Our calendar for 2013 Missions of the Month is in this edition and we thought it would be helpful to give you a little description of those missions, so here goes! January St. Philips UMC: Last year Elaine and George Cahlink organized a collection for the new food cupboard. That collection was successful in supplying assistance, but just for that month. The need is ongoing so this years collection will focus not just on January, but on a continuing basis throughout the year to help alleviate hunger in the Kensington section of innercity Philadelphia. Elaine and George will have a permanent collection station in the Mission Center where your gifts of canned and dry goods can be deposited all year long. Please be generous hunger hurts us all. February One House at a Time (OHAAT): This local outreach oers many ways to help our community. The Beds for Kids program has been our main focus; new mattresses are delivered to households where kids have never had their own beds to sleep in we complete that gift with new sheets, blankets, comforters, pillows and bed frames. Our UMW has an ongoing project with the No-Sew blankets and teams of volunteers from Jarrettown have delivered beds. (continued on page 5)

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BUS MINISTrY
Drivers for the month of January are as follows: 1/6 1/13 1/20 1/27 Dave Heacock Bob Ewart Ron Smith Stu Gentry

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 January 5th, January 12th, February 2nd and February 16th, 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.

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 (215-816-5835) to arrange for the use of our church bus for any church related function, or email address: cferns@aol.com. Craig Fernsler Bus Coordinator

Childrens Ministries Thanks

Thanks to: Decembers MOPS volunteers: Maxine Tyree, Kelly Graber, Jessica Hamilton, Maria Lein, Courtney Bryson. Craig Fernsler for driving us on the bus to Christmas Caroling on December 14th. Everyone from Jarrettown that donated to Socks for Shelters and Burt Jones for driving the bus when we delivered them on Nov 25th. Those who made a donation for a Christmas arrangement made by the children to support Compassion International The visitation team for lining up visits for our Christmas Caroling All the families who led our Advent wreath celebration during worship in Advent. Debbie Ackerman, Becky Conrad & Jenny Kerrigan, for helping with Fun Fridays on Dec 14th. Thanks to everyone who came out to Christmas Carol at Fort Washington Estates, Gwynedd Estates, Springhouse Estates & Sunrise. A special thanks to our song leaders! We had fun eating dinner together following caroling.

Scrappers to Meet in Library in 2013

Scrapbooking sessions will meet on Friday January 11th from 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. and again on Saturday from 10 A. M. to 3 P.M in the Library at Jarrettown UM Church. Come one; come all! New scrappers are welcome. We will be working on the scrapbook about last summer's Bible school and lots of hands are helpful! Or you can work on your own personal projects. See Crickit demonstrations! Please remember to bring a brown bag for your scraps to keep the room clean. Any questions call Eleanor Stevenson at 215-918-1999 or Debbie Ackerman at 215-654-8064.

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Childrens Ministr y
Check out the Childrens ministry board in the lobby & in the Childrens wing for information on upcoming events and ongoing programs.

NUrSErY CArE
Nursery Care is available for infants through 2 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 (Lent services, etc.) Stop in the nursery for a brochure with nursery information and policies.

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
If you have questions about Sunday morning classes and/or which class is best for your child, please contact Jean Graber. The offering collected in the childrens classes is for the sponsorship of Madina through Compassion International. For more information about our child check the childrens ministries bulletin board by the nursery. The Sunday School Children worked with the youth to make Holiday swags/wreaths to sell. Thanks to everyone who purchased one. The money they made will go towards our sponsorship payments to Compassion international. PreK/Kindergarten Class Children in Pre-K and Kindergarten will feel loved while learning about Jesus love and the wonderful world God has created for us. 1st -4th Grade Class Meet in the 1st & 2nd grade classroom (Childrens wing). 5th & 6th Grade Class Meet in the 5th & 6th grade classroom (hallway under sanctuary).

F U N F r I DAYS!!!
All 1st-5th graders are invited to have fun on Friday, January 11th 7-8:30 pm at JARRETTOWN UM CHURCH 1460 Limekiln Pike Dresher, PA 19025 Fun Crafts, Games and activities! Bring a friend RSVP to Jean by January 8th: jumckids@comcast.net or 215-646-7334

During Advent the Sunday School children decorated 40 holiday placemats for the residents at Dresher Hill Nursing Home to enjoy during their meals. Preschool Class For Preschoolers who are about 2 and ready to participate in a class (preferably potty-trained). If you are unsure if your child is ready, talk to the nursery staff or one of the preschool teachers.

HELP NEEDED
If you can help from 7-8:30 on January 11th please let Jean Graber know.

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Focus

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2013 Missions of the Month

January February March April May June July August September October November December St. Philips UMC OHAAT Jesus victory Garden Carson Simpson Farm Heifer Project Ambler Community Cupboard School Supplies Interfaith Operation Christmas Child Laurel House Angel Tree Aid for Friends Food Collection Informative/Collect Sheets & Blankets Seedlings & Gardeners Informative/Fundraiser Financial Contributions Food Collection School Supplies for Inner City Churches House Interfaith Families Shoe Boxes for Children Support Womens Shelter Collect Christmas Gifts Food Trays and Gifts of Warmth Elaine Cahlink Wendy Hamilton/Bob Ewart Connie Damon Michele/Pastor Walt Michelle Scholtz Wendy Hamilton/Bette Derr Wendy Hamilton Sue Diehl Choir Joanne Schuler Wendy Hamilton Carol McGlumphy

(continued from page 1) March Jesus Victory Garden: This is the perfect kick-o month for our Garden. The gardeners will again be asking you to volunteer to take a plot for the summer as well as starting the seedlings and gathering our supplies. Our produce has been a blessing to those in need and we will again be sending our beautiful bounty to the Ambler Community Cupboard and the St. Philips Cupboard. Start saving those milk bottles! April Carson Simpson Farm: Last year we were able to sponsor full-week scholarships for more than ten inner-city youth who would otherwise not be able to have the wonderful experience of a week at camp. Our Flower Sale is the fund-raiser that supports those scholarships and is always just in time for Mothers Day so look for your order form. May Heifer International: Heifer has been one of our long-standing missions and is always well-supported. Most of us are familiar with what they are about: supplying livestock and other support systems to impoverished areas world-wide (and here in the States, too!) in order to allow people to become selfsucient and prosperous by raising their own food. Many times that gift enables people to produce enough to share and even start their own small industry. June Ambler Community Cupboard:This is another local outreach that we have been supporting for some time. Mattie Dixons original mission in North Hills has grown into an important community support not just as the original food cupboard eort but an expanding program. Our gifts this month will go to help in those expanding programs for struggling families. July School Supplies: Our school supply collection last summer was targeted for Emmanuel UMC but we did so well that we were able to donate a number of supplies to St. Philips families as well. This year we will continue our eorts to send children o to school with all the supplies they need. August Interfaith Housing Alliance: Jarrettown has been hosting families in this program for years under Sue Diehls loving and compassionate leadership. We partner with other churches in the Alliance to take turns hosting families who are experiencing temporary homelessness and this month is JUMCs month. volunteers are needed to provide transportation, meals, overnight stays, laundry and whatever support we can. Sue will have sign-up sheets in July be a blessing to someone and join in. September Operation Christmas Child: Shoeboxes!! Save em, wrap em, fill em up with goodies for a child somewhere in the world that wont have a Christmas unless you give it to them. Dates for wrapping and delivering will be published in plenty of time. October Laurel House:This shelter for abused women and children was a pet mission of Martha Circle until last year when we decided that it was too important a mission to keep within that group. We sponsored a speaker from Laurel House and learned a great deal about the multiple support systems there are for these women and children. Our collection focuses on gift cards and personal hygiene items for their use in the shelter. November Angel Tree: rachel Circle puts this tree up in the narthex every year and decorates with gift tags for children and teens at the Methodist Home for Children. You may take any tag (or as many tags as you want) and purchase a toy or gift for the boy or girl in the age range you select. Gift wrap can also be donated and the gifts will be delivered in time to be wrapped and distributed to the children for Christmas. You have always been very generous imagine how wonderful it is for those children to know how much you care. December Aid for Friends: How many outstanding local outreaches there are and this is just one more. rita Schiavone began this mission by simply taking a meal to a shut-in neighbor. As with most things like this, word got out, others wanted to join in and now AFF occupies a warehouse in Northeast Philadelphia. We keep our freezer available for all the meals and soups you deliver as well as the meals prepared by our regular groups of women and Childrens Ministry volunteers. Cash donations are always welcome and can be used to supply some of their clients with necessary household items. Keep a pack of trays in your kitchen for those leftovers they will be so warming to someone homebound. Jesus told us that whatever we did for the least of our brothers and sisters we were doing for him also. In 2013 we can do much for Him. Will you join us?

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Bring Students To Christ Disciple Students In Christ Happy New Year from the youth ministry! We have returned for the New Year with an awesome retreat on January 4 6, 2013. We traveled to Ocean City, Maryland to take part in the youth rally. Over 4,000 students from across the entire northeast joined together for awesome fun, fellowship, concerts and speakers! Youth Group kick-o: Sunday, January 13 (special parents meeting at 7pm for youth auction) Sunday School kick-o: Sunday, January 13 The rest of the spring 2013 calendar has been mailed and is on Facebook. Check it out!

GUATEMALA 2013:We still have a few spots left! Our Sr High ministry will be traveling to Guatemala on June 23 29, 2013 for our summer mission trip. We encourage all students in 9th 12th grade to attend this life changing trip! A $300 deposit is due on ASAP for consideration for a spot: we have had a great turnout and there is now a waiting list for a spot. We will be doing fundraising in the spring to significantly lower the cost of the trip. During this trip, we will experience cross-cultural ministry as we do construction projects, work in orphanages, help in food kitchens, as well as worship the Lord. See Nick for more details! We continue to support our Compassion Child Ned. He is now six years old and we have been supporting him for two years. We are also selling THrIvE t-shirts (see picture). All profits from sales on these shirts will go to support Ned. See Nick to buy one! Blessings! Nick Agazarian Youth Pastor jumcyouth@comcast.net 267 243 5490

Thanks to everyone who supported the MOPS fundraiser. They sold 100 cookie mix jars. Your support is very much appreciated!!!

Want to be the best mom possible?

You are not alone! Mothers Of Preschoolers (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! Our meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of every month (Sept. - May) from 9:15-11:15am. Also, we have started a Book Club that meets in the evenings.

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.

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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 Rev. Walt Unterberger Associate Pastor Rev. Jane McCarthy Ordained UM Deacon Jean Graber - Director of Childrens Ministry Nick Agazarian - Director of Youth Ministry Sheri Melcher - Organist/Choir Director Kathy Tavani - Administrative Assistant Bill Conard - Custodian Office Hours: Tuesday Friday 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
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