JUNE 2015

Bring People to Jesus

to know Him and make Him known

Hi there! Wasn’t the Devotion great today?! HAPPY JUNE, 2015! I really hope you are gearing up for an

extra great summer! Thanks for all you do to help us focus all our resolve and resources on “Bringing People

to Jesus to Know Him and Make Him Known!” through all our people, programs and property! Thanks for

helping us push aside every “lesser thing” so we can bring the full-force of Indian River City to his GREATER

THING! I hope you have an extra great experience with Jesus today!

WWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEEEEELLLLLLLLLLLLLL...we’re already at the half-way point in 2015! Can you

believe it?! Amazing! It’s also a great time to do a little check-up to see where we are and how we’re

doing! Maureen often reminds me that my daily running uses the muscles I have today and that I need to

be intentionally practicing the exercises that builds muscles for tomorrow! In the same way, I learned early

on in my Christian life that a lot of what you and I do in church week after week uses faith we already have

and that we must practice exercises designed to build the faith needed for tomorrow!

We all want our faith to be primed and positive when God calls us to live, give and serve into the future!

BBBBBBBBBUUUUUUUTTTTTTTT...our faith can get pretty weak and worn-out if we are not continuing to develop

it! We don’t build the kind of faith needed for tomorrow automatically or accidentally! We do it by practic-

ing faith-building exercises! Here are three great exercises that have really helped me develop the faith I

have needed to face the challenges of tomorrow today...I believe they can help you too!

1. HAVE A DAILY DEVOTION The Bible says, “This is the reason we never lose heart. Our body does suffer wear

and tear, but every day the inward man receives fresh strength” (2 Corinthians 4:16) Spiritually we can be

renewed every day by spending time individually with God. Let’s go to THE UPPER ROOM every day, read

the Bible, ponder it, lean into the personal story and talk with God about what’s happening!

2. GROW IN A SMALLER GROUP The Bible says, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit

of doing, but let us encourage one another…!” (Hebrews 10:25) A Christian outside a smaller group of peo-

ple is an orphan! E-Mail Dawn at dschissler@ircumc.com for info about our Smaller Group opportunities.

There are lots of Sunday School, Bible Studies and Ministry & Mission TEAMS that are great Smaller Groups!

3. WORSHIP THROUGH MUSIC The Bible says, “I will sing about your strength, my God, and I will celebrate

because of your love!” (Psalm 59:16) The weekly music time at Indian River City isn’t just a warm-up act; it

plays a really HUGE part in building our faith by helping us focus on God! Don’t miss it this weekend!

For us to become more like Jesus we must “resolve to know nothing except Jesus Christ while we’re here!”

(1 Corinthians 2:2) Let’s continue to focus ourselves on that one thing! We can more easily identify all the

“lesser things” that are stealing our time, talent and treasure from God’s GREATER THINGS! Let’s give all

we are and all we have to “Bring People to Jesus to Know Him and Make Him Known!”

Now that’s...RADICAL!

Bill

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Summer Sunday Mornings

Sunday mornings have many opportunities for children: First Steps Nursery, Little LINCS, Kin-dergarten/1st Grade, and Kid LINCS (2nd-5th grade), SR 56 at 9:30 AM; and First Steps Nursery, Little LINCS, Kindergarten/1st Grade, and Kid LINCS (2-5th grade) at 11:00 AM.

ZIP for Kids Reunion

ZIP for Kids was a huge success! So will be three ZIP for Kids Reunions during the summer on Wednesday, June 10,

July 8, and August 5 from 6:15 - 8:00 PM in Wes-ley Hall, the Loft. These are open to ALL children in the community, Kindergarten through 4th Grade. Exciting crafts, projects, activities, friend-ships, and life lessons, these kids have a BLAST! For more information contact Linda Ben-son at 267-7922 x19 or lbenson@ircumc.com.

Like our Facebook page for current news! www.facebook.com/irckids

Summer Nights Monday Nights

All rising 5th (completed 4th grade) & 6th Graders are invited for Summer Nights, Monday Nights beginning June 15, 7-11 PM in Wesley Hall. Bible study will be followed by bowling at River Lanes from 9 - 11 PM on June 15, and 29. There will be other fun activities the other night. The theme is “Survivor.” For more information contact Linda Benson at 267-7922, x19 or lbenson@ircumc.com or Sandi Bledsoe at 267-7922 x14.

Stay connected through the summer with MOPS and MOMSnext by joining one of the Play Date and Mom’s Night Out. Jennifer Hass is hosting Playdates. No reservation needed, just bring your kids, invited another mom and her kids, and join the fun!

Monday, June 8, 11 AM @ Fox Lake Park Monday, June 15, 10 AM @ Bithlo Splash Pad

Monday , July 20, 10 AM @ Fay Lake Park Monday, August 3, 10 AM @ Cocoa Village

Splash Pad There will be a MOM’s Night Out Painting Party sometime this summer. Check out the MOPS/MOMSnext Facebook page or the website www.titusvillemops.weebly.com. MOPS OPEN HOUSE for the 2015/2016 year will be Monday, August 24, 9:30 - 11:30 AM in Wes-ley Hall, Studio 153. Come meet the Leadership Team, register for the year, and meet other MOPS/MOMSnext moms. Childcare in not provid-ed, but there are children’s activities while you are there. Also drawings for prizes and a chance to order the new MOPS t-shirt. For more information contact Jennifer at jenh.mopsmom@gmail.com or 321/543-0004. “Everest” Vacation Bible School

Vacation Bible School “Everest “Conquering Challenges with God’s Mighty Power” is June 15 - 19. Reg-ister online at www.ircumc.com or pick up a form in the lobby or church office. Teacher’s lounge snacks are needed: cut up veggies and fruit for trays, meatballs, cheese, cheese dip, or spinach dip & crackers, bagels & cream cheese, pretzels, peanut butter, jelly, fin-ger appetizers and baked goods. For more infor-mation contact Roxanne Richards at 536-7670. Please save and drop off your empty toilet paper and paper towel rolls, cardboard egg containers, and fast food drink holders to the church office for VBS crafts.

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Summer Blast

Summer Blast, a Christian-based Creative Arts camp, is July 13 - 17 for children entering Kindergarten through 7th grade in the new school year. Provides a safe environment in which chil-

dren can learn life skills in a Christ-centered environment while having fun. Cost is $75 with a sibling discount of $10 for 1st sibling; $15 for 2nd. Registration forms are available in the church office, in the lob-bies of the Sanctuary and Wesley Hall, and on the website. Register early as the popular classes fill up fast. For more information con-tact Linda Benson at 267-7922, x19 or lben-son@ircumc.com.

Refuge Student Ministries Where Students Connect with God and One Another

Sunday Mornings - classes for 7th - 12th grade from 9:15 - 10:45 AM in Wesley Hall, High School is room 215/216, Middle School is room 218.

Summer @ the Refuge

All 7th - 12th graders are invited to our “Schools Out Partaaay!” on Monday June 8, 7 - 11 PM in Wesley Hall. Enjoy the summer at Monday Nights, Summer Night beginning June 15 - July 27 from 7 - 11 PM. The theme is Survivor with obstacles, challenges, and team competitions that will create a fun way to get to know other students and win some neat prizes. Group time will separate in to Middle School and High School. Come as you are. Bring a friend and stay and enjoy the summer. Two Movie Nights during the Summer on Wednesday, June 10 and July 8 from 7 - 11 PM in Wesley Hall.

Refuge Student Retreat

Refuge Student Retreat 2015 is June 24 - June 27. There will be service projects, fun evening recreation, Dodgeball, Video Game Truck, Laser Tag, and more. Come and connect with friends and learn more about what it means to be a follower of Jesus. Register online at www.wearerefuge.org. Call or text Heather @ 362-4408 with questions. For more information about any youth event, see the website wearerefuge.org contact Heather Trapp, Stu-dent Ministry Leader, 362-4408 or 267-7922 x21 or htrapp@ircumc.com.

4th of July Picnic Men’s Ministry is hosting the July 4th Picnic on the church campus on Saturday from 2 - 5 PM. Hamburg-ers, Hot Dogs, and Drinks will be provided. Just bring a side dish or dessert and of course a chair. Eve-ryone is invited to join the fun and fellowship. Wor-ship service will be at 5:00 PM in Wesley Hall.

Save Lives! Donate Blood!

Summer Time Blood Drive is Sun-day, June 28, 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM in the parking lot front of the Sanctuary. Blood donors must have a photo id.

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Library News Hello everyone! Read any good books lately? Would you like to share with others what you have read? Why ask this question is simple, really. How do you find a good restaurant, surfing spot, Bible study, church or pre-school? Personal recommendations from those you trust. What better way to find a good book than through a recommendations of a friend.

Recommendation from Lowell Gray: Seeking Allah, Finding Jesus: A Devout Muslim Encounters Christianity by Nabeel Qureshi.

Recommendation from Linda Stuck: As Waters Gone By by Cynthia Ruchti (this is a New Arrival)

Recommendation from numerous readers: The Butterfly and the Violin by Kristy Cambron

******NEW ARRIVALS******

You'll Get Through This: Hope and Help for Your Turbulent Times by Max Lucado (Non-fiction) Max encourages readers through sharing the Biblical story of Joseph. The story of Joseph's life didn't end in the pit and neither does yours. How to Forgive When You Don't Feel Like It by June Hunt (Non-fiction - Harvest House Publishers) Combining biblical truth with heartfelt compassion, the author encourages you to follow Jesus' example and experience the freedom and spiritual growth that come with healing past hurts and broken relation-ships. Shadow of the Mountain: Exodus by Cliff Graham (Fiction – Bethany House) Two men were brave enough to tell the truth about what awaited the Hebrews in Canaan. This is their sto-ry. From the slave pits of Egypt to the efforts of an eighty-five-year-old Caleb as he drives out the last of the giants, Shadow of the Mountain is a vivid portrait of two of God's chosen champions, and a meditation on masculine mentorship and the blessings of growing older. (Reviewers say the men/guys will like this one...intense battles.) The Crimson Cord, Daughters of the Promised Land Series #1 by Jill Eileen Smith (Fiction – Revell) Reviewers give this 4.7* out of 5. What a powerful rendition of the story of one of the Bible's most famous women. The Crimson Cord is all about forgiveness and mercy.

BOOK CHAT...JUNE 19TH @ 11AM - Noon

Everyone is invited for discussion of Anna's Crossing by Suzanne Fisher Woods. This book was on the ECPA April fiction bestseller list. It is a story of the first Amish who crossed the Atlantic in 1737. There is drama, humor, true-to-life historical information, unexpected twists and turns and, of course, love.“ Fisher's extensive research shines in this well-written historical novel as she recreates life aboard a ship in 1737.”

Car Care Ministry

Car Care ministry meets all Satur-days in June from 9:00 AM - noon in the west parking lot. It provides inspections and minor repairs on

cars owned by single moms, widows, and oth-ers in need. To donate vehicles or for more info contact Alice at angelchal@aol.com.

Women Alone

Women Alone, a group for wom-en who have lost a spouse, meets Sunday, June 28, 4:00 - 5:30 PM in Wesley Hall, Studio 153. This group meets monthly for a time of fel-lowship, activities, and snacks. For more infor-mation contact Sharon McClelland, facilitator, 383-8868.

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Care Ministry Serving Opportunities

Hospital Visitation - Visiting any parishioners in Parrish Hospital due to illness or surgery. Serv-ing time: 1-2 hours, one day a week Nursing Home Visitation - Visiting any parishioner/their family members who are in the nursing homes in Ti-tusville. Volunteers can visit different homes over the course of a month or just pick one of them and visit on a weekly to monthly basis. Visits usually last 5-10 minutes for each person. You will brighten their day and be blessed! Serving time: 1-2 hours, one day a week or month depending on your availability Prayer Team - Volunteers meet each Monday morning to pray over the written concerns of the congregation. A great way to start the week! Monday mornings from 11:00 AM -12:00 PM. The Order of St. Luke - Volunteers meet every Thursday evening in the chapel to pray for and over people for healing. All are invited! Serving Time: Thursday evenings from 5:30-6:30. Delivering Communion - Volunteers take portable communion kits to the homebound and administer com-munion to them. An order of service is provided. You can have a designated person or distribute to several ac-cording to your preference and availability. Serving time: 1-2 hours on a monthly basis. Prayer Shawl Ministry - Making shawls to give to the lonely, sick or needy. These shawls are used to bless many people in our congregation and community. Daytime group meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 10:00 AM. Evening group meets the 4th Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM. Both meet in Studio 153. Serving time: 1-2 hours once a month. Bereavement Team - The Bereavement team organizes funeral receptions for members of the congregation without strong connections in the church community. Requires bringing one large serving of food such as Fin-ger sandwiches, Vegetable/Fruit tray, or dessert. Serving time: 1-2 times a year.

Women Alone - A support group for women who have suffered the loss of a spouse meets the 4th Sun-day of every month from 3:00 - 4:30 PM in Wesley Hall, Studio 153. Volunteers would help with setting up the room and food preparation. Serving Time: 3 hours once a month If you are interested in any of these serving opportunities or want more information, please contact Lisa Baggett, 267-7922 x24; lbaggett@ircumc.com.

Help Needed

Can you answer a phone? Take a message? Talk with folks? And most of all smile? If you can then we need you as a volunteer receptionists for our front desk. You can volun-teer once a week or every other week, morning or afternoon. Students the time counts for Bright Futures service hours. If you think you are up to the challenge stop by the office and talk with Darlissa Salazar or call her and set up an appointment at 267-7922.

Reading Mentors

Summer Feed and Read Pro-gram is back and needs volun-teer reading mentors! Mentors meet at their selected Feed and Read Site at the schedule day and time each week of Summer

starting June 8. They read to/with small groups of children and hand out books for the children to take home. Total commitment time is 1 hour per week. Anyone in high school or older can mentor. For more information contact Zac Bell at zbell@uwbrevard.org.

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Adult Ministry Summer Schedule

Many of the Adult Bible studies/groups take a break for the summer, there are still opportu-nities to get connected with oth-er adults and study God’s Word during the summer. Bill’s Bible Study meets on Wednesday eve-nings from 6:30 - 7:30 PM in the Sanctu-ary. The current study is I Timothy. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to bring their Bible (Bibles are available for use in the pew racks as well) and a friend. This study is informative, in-teractive and applicable to our everyday lives. Sunday Studies meet at 9:30 and 11 AM.

9:30 AM New Life Women’s Class (Women of all ag-

es), Wesley Hall room 124 H.E.L.P. (Parents of school age and college

aged children), Wesley Hall Room 210 Always Open (Adults of all ages), Wesley

Hall Room 212/213 The 49 Commands of Christ (Adults of all

ages), Office Building Upper Room, 2nd Floor

10:45a.m. Barnabas Class (Adults 50+), meets first in

the Office lunch room and then in the Chap-el

Adult Bible Study (Adults of all ages), meets in the Office Building, front workroom

For more information on these classes please contact Dawn Schissler, Adult Ministry Leader; 321/267-7922x20 or dschissler@ircumc.com.

Disciple 3 Graduates Congratulations to the Dis-ciple 3 class who spent this past year study-

ing “Remember Who You Are”, a 32 week study of the Old Testament Prophets and New Testament Letters of Paul. Members who com-pleted the study were: Joe & Inez LeBlanc, leaders Kathy & John Dawkins David LeBlanc Bette Toney The group has made plans in the Fall to study “Under the Tree of Life” and welcomes others to join them. This Disciple 4 study examines The Writings (Includes all the Old Testament books not in the Torah or the Prophets) and the New Testament Scriptures of John, James, Jude and Revelation. If you are interested in participating in Disciple 4 or joining another Bible Study in the Fall, please contact Dawn Schissler, Adult Ministry Leader, at 321/267-7922x20 or dschissler@ircumc.com.

Barnabas Study

The Barnabas Class Summer study is “God’s Prophets De-mand Justice” begins on Sun-day, June 7. Books of Old Tes-tament will be used in this study.

Come, join this study and meet for a time of fellowship in the office kitchen area before class. Class begins at 10:50 AM in the Chapel. There is a seat waiting for you to join this inter-esting study. For more information contact Mar-yann Covington at 383-9742.

Membership

Are you interested in becoming a member of Indian River City UMC or just finding out a little more infor-mation? Join us for “Faith Alive” membership class beginning Sunday, June 7 - July 12, 9:30 AM in Wesley Hall, room 209. For more infor-mation contact Dinah Bryant at 383-1986.

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06/01 Bruce & Sandra Jones 06/02 Trent & Jamie McCormick Greg & Julie Bell 06/03 Lorna & Ben Adams Lloyd & Sandy Evans Al & Jennifer Taylor William & Linda Benson 06/04 Dave & Jeanette Van Duyne 06/06 Burton & Dianna Summerfield George & Barbara Perez Robert & Carlene Snider 06/08 Malcolm & Jan Kincannon 06/10 Mark & Page Howard 06/12 Richard & Julie Thomas George Shaw & Natine Abreu-Shaw Robert & Amy Hadley 06/13 Jay & Tricia Parrish III 06/14 James & Anita Austin Richard & Dawn Koch James & Dawn Garand 06/15 Kathleen & Dennis Heyda Ted & Pamela Mosteller Jr. 06/16 Robert & Christine Luecking Jeff & Sandy Wheeler Carey & Kerry McCleskey 06/19 Lee & Nancy Arnold 06/20 Shaun & Laurie Heath 06/21 Wayne & Alice Finger Wayne & Sheila Holmes 06/22 Bill & Ann Elwood 06/24 Carla & William Wilson 06/25 Carol & Glenn Fox 06/26 Thomas & Lori Stewart Sally & Terry Sullivan 06/27 Jency & Jean Kelly Tom & Cheryl Henry 06/28 Michael & Donna Williams 06/29 Kenneth & Jill Mangold 06/30 James & Paula Williams

The Library Thing

The Library Thing is a wonderful communication tool for leaders and readers! Anyone wanting to see what is available in our Small Group Curriculum, Leader Library, Bookstore Inventory, and Church Library may access our lists by going to the following web-site: www.librarything.com/catalog/IRCUMC. Once on the site, click on: ircumc – Library Thing. Then, under “collections” click on the cat-egory you are interested in. Currently there are over 370 titles in our Small Group Curriculum. For questions or to request a specific curriculum or book, please contact Linda Stuck, Library Team Leader at 321/368-4006 or misslinda4wv@gmail.com or Dawn Schissler at 267-7922x20 or dschissler@ircumc.com

Take Stock in Children

Brevard School Foundation’s “Take Stock in Children” pro-gram pairs mentors to select-

ed students to help High School Students earn a college scholarship. The selected students sign a pledge of commitment to keep their grades up, stay away from drugs and crime, attend school regularly, meet with their mentor, and focus on achieving high school graduation and being col-lege ready. If they meet these requirements, they earn a college scholarship. Mentors partner with a non-profit organization that’s behind them all the way. Space Coast High School needs 6 female and 2 male mentors. Ti-tusville High needs 4 female and 1 male mentor. All mentoring is school based during school hours and events (none during the summer). For more information contact Jennifer Taylor at jtaylor@ircumc.com or 267-7922.

Being Jesus with Skin On

Since November 2014, Stan & Lois Stookey’s Home Group has one Saturday a month, pur-chased, prepared, and served breakfast at First UMC to the people from the neighbor-hoods in the downtown Titusville area. This has been a great connection with a sister Methodist Church and a way for their group to participate in outreach that brings Jesus to people through a meal and fellowship. For more information contact Stan at 544-7696 or orangepatch1@aol.com.

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Back to School & Shoes of Love Bash on August 8, 2015

The following are opportunities for service at the Back to School Bash: Activities Helpers – Adults and youth to supervise the climbing wall.

Book Distribution – Adults and youth to manage the distribution of books.

Clean–Up – People, who will pull trash around campus, assist in breaking down stations & putting away supplies.

Face Painting – People who will paint the faces of the students.

Food & Beverage – Adults and youth who cook and serve the hotdogs and supply the drinks around campus.

Foot Measurers – Adults to measure children’s feet and identify shoe size.

Foot Washers – Adults who are comfortable sharing their faith with others. You will spend 10–12 minutes with each child washing their feet, sharing the Good News, putting on new shoes and praying with the child and their family.

Greeter Guides – Adults/Youth to provide extravagant hospitality at the event and contact families beforehand; training provided.

Hair Cutters/Assistants – Qualified adults to give basic back to school haircuts to these children K – 12th grades;

bring your own supplies.

Parking Greeters – Greet and direct participating families from parking lot to event registration.

Prayer Team – People who will be available to pray for/with volunteers and families before and during the event.

Registration Table – Adults to welcome and check families in and give direction.

Set Up – People to arrive day before the event @ 5:30 pm to assist with setting up. Shoe & Sock Runners – People who will assist foot washers by retrieving shoes & socks.

Shoes Supplies Team - Adults and youth to organize and manage shoes and socks supplies on the day of the event and/or prior to the event.

Water Logistics –Adults/Youth to assist in emptying and refilling water basins with the foot washers.

Donations requested are: new athletic shoes boys and girls all size K- 12th grade; new socks all sizes, and gen-tly used clothing of all size (infants, children, and young adults). Also books for children and youth. For more information contact Jennifer Taylor at 267-7922 x17 or jtaylor@ircumc.com.

THANK YOU

Thank you to everyone who hosted a student from Gator Wesley on Monday, May 4. The students enjoyed their home stays and per-forming at Indian River City UMC. God Bless, Gator Wesley

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Hello Indian River City UMC! First of all, I would like to thank everyone for the warm welcome. You have truly made me feel at home as I begin my journey here at Indian River City UMC. Please forgive me if ask for your name multiple times. I will remember faces, but it takes me a little longer to connect the names with the faces. God has led me here to serve in the financial ministry of this church. I have been serving in financial ministry for more years than I want to think about (it makes me sound older than I feel). This is the 6th Methodist church I have been called be in this role, and it is a role I love. Numbers, budgets, and anything financial are confusing, and even intimidating, to a lot of people. I feel that my role is not only to keep us financially straight, but also to help others understand what those num-bers mean. On a personal note, I have been married for 25 years to my husband Bill. We have a daughter Melissa who lives in Jacksonville with her husband, her two boys, her two step-daughters and her step grand-daughter. Our two young men, John (23) and Matt (21) still live with us in Port St. John as they figure out the path for the rest of their lives. We are members at First United Methodist Church in Port St. John where I am Treasurer, and a member of the Praise Team. Though we will still continue to serve at Port St. John, I am sure Indian River City will become a second church home for us. I am looking forward to our journey together. In His Service, Laurie

Free Home Security Audits

Home Security Audits, inside and outside, are available for free by Brevard County Sherriff Office just contact Lindsay Dea-ton, Sherriff Ivey’s Assistant at 321-615-8889.