Salem Cass News

2017

Hello Salem Cass UMC family! On behalf of my family I want to say thank you so much for your wonderful welcome to us on our first Sunday with you. Tyler loves his new movie and Elmo! And we also loved our awesome gift basket. Those chocolate pretzels are (or I should say "were") killer! I put a hurt on those (: For those of you who haven't met us yet I'll give you a glimpse of our family. Michele and I have been married 31 years and have 3 grown children: Tyler (28), Ben (26), Hadlee (22). Tyler was born with a rare syndrome called Angelmans Syndrome and lives with us. As you get to know Tyler you will discover that he is a very gentle and happy person. He doesn't speak like you and I speak but he is very smart and loves cookies, pictures, brochures, and movies among other things. And he has a great sense of humor and loves to laugh! Feel free to ask us any questions you may have that can help you understand Tyler and who he is. Our son Ben lives in Greenville, SC and works for Target Corporation. Ben recently bought his first house and so he is very busy getting used to that new responsibility and starting his career. He loves to golf, hang with friends, and explore new places. I look forward to him visiting sometime soon and having the chance to meet you on a Sunday. Hadlee just graduated from Spring Arbor University (a small Christian university near Jackson, MI) with a degree in Psychology and Special Needs population. She just moved to Chicago where she is employed with a company that assists families with special needs children. She lives right in the heart of the Windy City and is enjoying (and also adjusting) to a whole new environment - a pretty big change from tiny Spring Arbor! But she's doing great and we look forward to you meeting her as well. Hadlee loves working out, hanging with friends, and has joined a summer beach volleyball league in Chicago! Michele has spent the last couple of years working as the director of "Your Happy Place" - a day care facility for adults with disabilities in Greenville, OH. She has a huge heart for helping those going through difficult situations in life. Her career has included working as a Probation officer, Counseling in a Children's Psychiatric Hospital, and as Community Awareness Director for a domestic violence shelter. Michele enjoys riding bikes, visiting Ben and Hadlee, shopping at Old Navy, and exploring new places (like Findlay!).

Pastor Ron will be in his office every Sunday morning from 8:30-9:00 am to pray for our church, our community, our worship service, our congregation, and other areas of focus. Everyone has an open invitation to join him.

Michele, Ron, Hadlee, Tyler, Ben

As for me, I too enjoy riding bikes, being with our family, golfing, and watching Wolverine football. Yes, I am a Michigan fan! But get this, Michele, Tyler, Ben and Hadlee are all die hard Buckeyes through and through! Oh man our house is a tough place on the Big Game day. Stress City!! I do so look forward to our ministry together. Michele and I believe with complete certainty that the Good Lord has indeed sent us to serve with you here in Findlay. These are interesting days for the Church in America to say the least. There are many challenges before us. But folks, the Harvest is plentiful. So many are in need and hurting today. And we have the greatest news to share with them - The Good News of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. And we have a beautiful church family to offer them to come and join. A family where they can be loved, accepted, encouraged, and discover with us how we can all be a part of something much greater than ourselves - namely, the mission of building God’s Kingdom here on earth. God Bless you and I'll see you in church! Sincere in Christ, Pastor Ron.

Americanism Essay

As a student, I can promote Americanism and love of country by doing two main things: respecting the flag and honoring the men and women of the Armed Forces. When I think of Americanism, I think of proudly displaying the American flag. When I think of love of country I think about freedom and rights because the armed forces men and women have made it possible for the freedom we Americans have. I am a Boy Scout and I have participated in official flag ceremonies many times. I have done it at a Memorial Day service at my local cemetery and many High School football games. I feel that I honor the flag by raising the flag properly and not letting it touch the ground when lowered. My troop also honors the American flag by burning worn out flags. When we retire the flags, we put the ashes over service men and women’s graves. This is how I can show Americanism through respecting the flag. All citizens should take time to thank a veteran or an active duty armed forces member by telling them that you appreciate their sacrifice of service to our country. I can show respect to them by sending them cards of encouragement to show how much I appreciate them. Also, I can send active members gifts or even a care package. Care packages are things that people need everyday like soap, toothpaste, and food but we take for granted because we have easy access to purchase them in a store. I can do many things to promote Americanism and love of country as you can see. What really matters is that everyone does some of these things too. If you really think about it, the best way to promote Americanism is to show respect to everything and everyone. -Jacob Deiter

Jacob Deiter

presents an

essay during

worship on

May 21 that he

wrote on

Americanism

Flyers are available in the lobby.

Information and registration is also available on the

Northwest Plains District website

www.northwestplainsdistrict.org.

These events are not only open to Lay Servants but to

anyone interested in learning more about:

1. Drug Abuse and Human Trafficking

2. Now What Do I Do?! (Sudden and unexpected

experiences that often times catch people off guard.)

Registration deadline is Friday, July 14.

One or the Other

Either we trust in God, and in that case we neither trust in ourselves, nor in our fellow-men, nor in circumstances, nor in anything besides; or we do trust in one or more of these, and in that case do not trust in God. —George Müller

Your Ticket Is Stamped

On a train trip, a pastor struck up a conversation with a seatmate who thought character and good works led to salvation. The pastor wasn’t making progress but had a realization when the conductor collected tickets, quickly checking the date before stamping each one. After the conductor passed by, the pastor told his fellow passenger: “All the conductor looked at was your ticket. He did not inquire about your character. He didn’t care who you were — whether you were a good or moral man or a criminal. So it is with salvation. You need only God’s ‘ticket to heaven’ stamped by the blood of Jesus Christ.”

The Northwest Plains District's

Summer Lay Servant Training

events are scheduled for

Saturday, July 22, at Trinity

United Methodist Church,

Ottawa, OH.

Auction will

benefit Salem

Cass Church

Mission Projects

Gift baskets, tickets, crafts, gift cards,

services, monetary donations

are all welcome!

Please have donations at the church by Thursday,

August 10.

‘Services’ to be auctioned off are a great idea! Examples would be

things like: 2 hours of

Christmas decorating,

3 hours of weed pulling,

1 hour of housecleaning,

yard work, babysitting, etc.

Call Linda Bishop at 419-722-2749 or

MLBJosh5@aol.com with questions.

Invite your friends and neighbors!

Christian Clearing House wins Better

Business Bureau Torch Award for

Marketplace Ethics!

The programs provided by CCH directly assist those facing financial crises. CCH is able to offer this support due to the 52 participating congregations, volunteers, area businesses, donors, and a dedicated Board of Directors and staff. (Salem UMC became a member in 2016.)

The Caring Cupboard originated from a Boy Scout project collecting taxable items for people in need. Earlier this year, Salem UMC collected a very nice assortment of items which CCH was so happy to receive. The greatest needs for the cupboard are laundry detergent, toilet tissue, and diapers size 4&5.

Summer is the busiest time for CCH…children are out of school, eating more meals at home, working parents are paying for child care, and utility assistance programs are inactive.

There will be a box in the lobby for CCH

donations if you would like to provide laundry

soap, toilet tissue or diapers.

Chicken & Pork

Chop BBQ!

If you would like to help with the BBQ (help grill, make a pie, serve, clean-up, etc.) please see Jennifer Deiter at church, sign up on the clipboard, or let the office know how you would like to help (419-423-9751).

$9.00 $9.00 $9.00 $9.00 Half BBQ Chicken orororor

Pork Chop Baked Potato

Baked Beans or Applesauce Roll/Butter Beverage

HomemadeHomemadeHomemadeHomemade Pie

Dine-in or Carry-out

Tickets available at church, at the door, or call 419-423-9751

Christian Clearing House and the Family Center are working together with WKXA/WFIN and McDonald’s to collect school supplies and monetary donations (to buy supplies) for area children.

Backpacks are always the largest need!

How can I help?

·The bus will be parked at the Tiffin Ave.

McDonald’s from July 20-22.

·A box will be in the lobby for school supplies

which will be delivered to CCH.

·Monetary donations may be made online at

www.cchsupport.org or by mailing to Christian Clearing House, 1800 N. Blanchard St, Suite 107, Findlay, OH 45840 (add “Stuff the Bus” in the memo). CCH will also do Project Happy Feet again this year, allowing children to pick out their own shoes at the store. If you would like to donate, mail a check to the address above or go to www.cchsupport.org and place “Project Happy Feet” in the memo.

God's Appointed Time

By Angela Roberts Jones

Have you ever experienced a shift in your life — a new season — a time for some things to end or a time for a new beginning? Or have you ever gone through so much that you wonder if things will ever change? Or have you ever wondered why certain things are happening at a certain time? Of course you have. I have often heard our elders say, “Just keep a livin’ and hold on until your change comes.” It is human nature to make an attempt to control our circumstances. We spend many waking hours planning to make things happen, or to prevent certain things from happening. However, there are seasons in our lives that are appointed by God. According to the Scripture found in Ecclesiastes 3:1; “To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven.” In other words, there are appointed times for specific events to occur in life that are totally out of our control. Solomon, the author of Ecclesiastes understood this concept. He realized that time moves without us because it ultimately belongs to God. He understood the value of life, and submitted to God as the almighty and Sovereign Creator. Therefore, he humbly accepted that he could not fully understand nor could he control various events in his life. We remember and catalog specific events in life through the use of clocks, which measure time, and calendars which aid in combining hours into days, weeks, months and years. This is man’s designation of time. However, man’s designation of time is rooted in God’s created system of time. The book of Genesis explains that God created heaven and earth in six days, and on the seventh day, he rested. God had a set organized schedule as he spoke the world into existence. The earth did not just evolve. Time didn’t just happen. God set the sun and moon in motion to rise and set at certain times, therefore creating night and day. God determined how many hours would be in a day. God set nature in place, along with his creation of vegetation and every created being. The seasons of Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer depend on the rotation of the earth and its cycles. At certain points in time, portions of the earth are closer to or further away from the sun, therefore creating cold and hot seasons. Each season is characterized by temperature and other natural occurrences, which also provide the atmosphere for the next season to arrive. The cycle goes on and on. Man has no authority or power over the seasons and what happens in each one of them. No matter how devastating, how intense or perhaps meek the season, there is a reason behind each activity of each season. Man can track it, but man cannot fully explain it. And so it is with life! This is what King Solomon expressed in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8. Verse 2 reads: “A time to be born, and a time to die.” In other words, every life is appointed by God. But the time spent here on earth is just seasonal. Our days are numbered. God controls the time of birth and death. No one lives on earth forever. There is an appointed season when we will transition from this earth to join Jesus Christ, our Lord and Savior who had an appointed time to die for the remission of our sins. Likewise, he has an appointed time of return. Verse 2 continues with the

thought that there is a time to plant, and a time to pluck what is planted. In essence, there are times when we will see the fruit of our labor, but there are times when we will just labor and wonder who and what are we laboring for! Verse 3 reads: “A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up.” In other words, there are appointed times for all relationships, good health and career opportunities, etc. Verse 4 reads: “A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance.” Life will bring sorrow and pain, trials and tribulations. This too shall pass into a season of victory and triumph, healing and laughter. You must trust God to bring restoration in his own way, in his own time. Furthermore, verse 5 reads: “A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones; A time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing.” There may be times in your life where you have no one to turn to. You may experience a time of loneliness and no one to confide in or to pray with you. This may be the season when God wants you to focus on his embrace and not the embrace of another human being. These times of stillness are seasons when God pours wisdom, direction, strength and courage into your heart. This is the season where passion and intimacy in our relationship with God is deepened. Finally, Solomon climaxes his list of seasonal descriptions of life in verses 6-8: “There is a time to gain, and a time to lose; A time to keep, and a time to throw away; A time to tear, and a time to sew; A time to keep silence, and a time to speak; A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.” In other words, no one knows the mind of God. His ways are not our ways, and his thoughts are not our thoughts. No one shares God’s knowledge. Therefore, as human beings we must trust God’s leading through our comforter and helper, the Holy Spirit. We can never truly be certain that any time is the “right time.” We cannot accurately predict what will happen next, during or after this life. This knowledge lies with God alone. Situations are seasonal and seasons are controlled by God who “has made everything beautiful in its time” (verse 11). I am reminded of the promise that God made to Abraham, that he would be the father of a great nation. He and his wife Sarah experienced a season of barrenness. It appeared as if the promise of having a child would never come to pass. They tried to manufacture their own deliverance by producing a child through Sarah’s servant Hagar. But at a set time — a season appointed by God – even through Abraham was 100 years old, and his wife Sarah was 90 – God decided that the child Issac would be born. Issac was God’s promise. He was a part of God’s master plan. So please be encouraged saints! All of life’s experiences can be categorized into God’s appointed timing. Whatever the season, I encourage you today to trust in God’s Appointed Time. Understand that adversity is God’s opportunity to usher you into a season of peace and blessings. It will all work out for your good. God’s Appointed Time can be summarized in the words spoken by God through the prophet Isaiah: “I have declared the former things from the beginning; they went forth from My mouth, and I caused them to hear it. Suddenly I did them, and they came to pass.”

Dear Salem Cass Family,

(Even though we aren't in ministry together any longer, we still

consider you family!). We want to thank you from the bottom

of our hearts for the lovely send off you gave us and for the

heartfelt and loving words expressed by so many in our

memory album. We don't know how that was pulled together

so quickly, but it is something we will treasure always and will

keep close by so that we can look back through it frequently.

Thank you, also, for the love offering and the many gift cards.

Those will definitely come in handy as we are in the middle of

transition.

The last eleven years went by too fast. We will always be

thankful for the opportunity and privilege to serve with you in

ministry. We will continue to pray for you all as you move

forward into new ministry opportunities. We love you!

God bless,

Pastor Ray, Robin, Alex, and Mary Beth

Stop, Look and Listen!

Literature, painting, music — the most basic lesson that all art teaches us is to stop, look and listen to life on this planet, including our own lives, as a vastly richer, deeper, more mysterious business than most of the time it ever occurs to us to suspect as we bumble along from day to day on automatic pilot.

When Jesus [says] that the greatest command of all is to love God and to love our neighbor, he too is asking us to pay attention. If we are to love God, we must first stop, look and listen for him in what is happening around us and inside us. If we are to love our neighbors, before doing anything else we must see our neighbors. With our imagination as well as our eyes, that is to say like artists, we must see not just their faces but the life behind and within their faces. Here it is love that is the frame we see them in.

—Frederick Buechner, Whistling in the Dark

Thank You!

Someone Who Cares

It’s easy to become discouraged when we pause to consider the needs all around us. So many worthy causes and pressing concerns require action. What can one person with limited resources accomplish?

Theodor Geisel (a.k.a. Dr. Seuss) said: “Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot,

nothing is going to get better.

It’s not.”

We’re most effective and fulfilled when we put our God-given talents and resources into areas he has uniquely shaped our hearts to be passionate for. Passion is the key. If you want to make a difference, find something you care a “whole awful lot” about and then dive in.

“Live simply, love generously, care deeply, speak kindly, leave the rest to God.”

―attributed to Ronald Reagan

He said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your

God with all your heart, and with all your soul,

and with all your mind.’ This is the greatest

and first commandment. And a second is like

it: ‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ Matthew 22:37-39

Thank you to Chris Allen for making the beautiful cake and to

Becky Pummell for organizing and putting together the Memory

Book.

Dear Salem Church Family,

Thank you so much for the McPheron Family Scholarship for

my sophomore year at Asbury. Asbury will match the

scholarship, and that’ll be a big help towards my college

education. Thank you so much for all of the support you have

given me throughout the years. It means so much to me. Salem

holds a special place in my heart, and I will cherish the friends

and memories I have made here.

Mary Beth Kane

Laurie’s Caring Bridge Site

Laurie Yammine is being treated for breast cancer. She is keeping people updated on her cancer journey at https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/laurieyammine

6 Reasons Why Change is Non-negotiable

May 8th, 2017 By Mike Slaughter

My last weeks as lead pastor of Ginghamsburg Church have been busy meeting both local and global responsibilities. Between managing writing deadlines, speaking engagements and a mid-month meeting in Oslo, Norway, I am not missing the precious gift of these last days with the folks that I have grown with over the last 38 years. One of the questions that I am asked frequently is about the secret of staying in the same United Methodist Church for almost four decades. Pastor Rachel Billups (Executive Pastor of Discipleship at Ginghamsburg) made this observation: “Mike, over the years you have been a champion of change. You have redefined yourself and your leadership season after season.” Change is critical to the success of any organization. So here are my six reasons why change is a non-negotiable: C - CONSTANT - Change is constant. Jesus himself reminds us that you can’t put new wine into old wineskins. Organizations that fail to change die. Have you noticed the change that has hit the retail industry due to the impact of the internet and Amazon? Consider the last 10 years: 2007 SEARS $22.4 Billion sales----------------2017 $1.3 Billion 2007 MACY’S $20.6 Billion sales----------------2017 $9 Billion 2007 JCPENNY $18.3 Billion sales------------2017 $1.9 Billion Online worship has become a critical necessity in our online world at Ginghamsburg Church. The online worship pastor who is now part of our staff was not even in our strategic plan five years ago.

H - HEART - Identify the heart of the mission that never changes. The core values. The DNA of the mission. At Ginghamsburg Church that core mission is embedded in Jesus' mission statement that he read in his hometown synagogue found in Isaiah 61. To bring good news to the poor and set oppressed people free. To reach the lost and to rebuild broken places. To change the world one life at a time. A - AUTHENTICITY - Keep it real. Make sure that the change is authentic to the nature of the mission. Never change just for change sake. Beware of short-term fads and gimmicks. Keep the long-term goals in mind. I have witnessed the long-term failure of short-term thinking that resulted in overburdened debt and leadership burnout in some very promising young leaders.

N - NAME THE WHY - The leader must always name the reasons why change is absolutely essential to the success of the mission. Change is often met with resistance because the reason for change is not articulated in contagious alignment with the mission. In 1980 our little two-room country church was filled to overflow in the one worship service that the church had held at the same time since 1876. I explained that we had to start a second worship celebration. Was I met with resistance? You bet I was. But I clearly articulated that Jesus’ mission was our mission and preached about the good shepherd and the ninety-nine and one. If there were 99 safely in the house and one lost on the outside, the good shepherd’s mission is always focused on the one on the outside. We went to a second worship time and soon after added a third. G - GREAT - I read an excellent article in the May issue of Inc. entitled, “Escape the Mediocrity of ‘Good Enough.’” Good is the enemy of great. God is a God of excellence. Jesus saved a wedding reception by turning water into wine. And in the judgement of the wine connoisseurs that were present, Jesus’ wine beat the good wine that was served first. Never settle for just good enough. I’m always looking for ways to reflect the excellence of God, without neglecting grace in everything we do. E - EXPERTS - Delegate, delegate, delegate. Ginghamsburg Church was one of the early pioneers in media ministry. While working on my doctoral program in the 1980s, I discovered that people’s learning patterns were changing. A study that came out of one of our local universities revealed that the average college graduate only read one and a half books a year. People were learning to depend more on alternative media outlets (seeing vs. reading). Just a few years later we would experience the explosion of the internet revolution and its impact on learning styles. I am not a tech savvy kind of guy. Fortunately, in the mid-1990s, I stumbled onto two creative young men (Jason Moore and Len Wilson), who joined our staff and put Ginghamsburg on the map as a pioneer in media ministry. There are experts who can lead you into God’s next, sitting in your church just waiting to be asked!

Mike Slaughter is the almost four-decade chief dreamer and

lead pastor of Ginghamsburg Church and the spiritual

entrepreneur of ministry marketplace innovations. Mike’s call

to "afflict the comfortable" challenges Christians to wrestle

with God and their God-destinies.

If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies.If nothing ever changed, there’d be no butterflies. -- Unknown

New Babies! Congratulations! Donna Bond has a new great-grandson,

Nabeel Shaheen, born May 7th.

And a new great-granddaughter,

Ema Schriederer, born June 14th.

Shirley Miller has a new great-grandson,

James Joseph Miller, born June 14th.

Rhonda Robinson is great aunt.

Atlee Riedel has a new great-grandson,

Tyler Preston Riedel, born on July 1.

Grandparents: Michael & Rhonda Riedel

Parents: Jordan & Natalee Riedel

Vacation Bible School Van Buren Presbyterian

Sunday, July 9th - Thursday, July 13th 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Final Program on Friday, July 14th @ 7:00 p.m.

Registration Forms in Lobby!

Invite Your Friends! Welcome June Visitors!

Bob & Anita Spence James Fletcher Jerry Spence Rena Spence Greg Tomlin Rita Tomlin Dave & Lynn Stacy Mike & Courtney Krutsinger Brett & Janelle, Molly Smarr Kay Bowen Tyrone & Megan Brannon Todd & Ali, Lennon Doxsey Rose Mary Rush Chad & Heather Howard Larry & Jan Beck Kirsten, Max Stone Sojourner Quartet

Remember to wear your name tag!

If you need one, please let the office know.

You can read the latest edition of the

Northwest Plains Weekly Bulletin which is

posted on the district website

www.nwpumc.org click on the “District

Information” tab and select “Compass

Newsletters”. You will find the Weekly

Bulletin(s) on the right side of page.

Our love, sympathy and

prayers are extended to The

Word Family as Richard’s

mother passed.

And to Nathan Beare’s

Family for the passing of

his grandmother, Waneta.

Needles for God

Needles for God July Meeting at 2:00 pm: July 11

To Needles for God for the beautiful embroidered towel. It

is gorgeous. Thanks everyone else for the prayers and cards

while I was in the hospital. I know they helped. May God

bless you all. ….Rhonda Robinson

Needles for God Ministry,

Thank you very much for the beautiful blanket for our

baby boy, Daxton. It is so cute and soft! We so appreciate

your kindness and the sweet note that was on the blanket.

We hope that all is going well for you. Thanks again!

Stacy, Matt, Jocelyn & Daxton Schimmoeller

Memorial Funds

Listed below are the Salem Memorial Funds and the

balances in each account as of June 25, 2017. Ray Amos Memorial $2,737.00 David C. Coulter Memorial $235.91 Eleanor Scully Memorial $25.00 Darlene Lewis Memorial $2,070.00 Robert E. Doxsey Memorial $755.00 Lawrence Kring Memorial $250.00 Ed Volpe Memorial $100.00

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A Pilgrim’s Progress

In A Million Steps, Kurt Koontz describes his month-long pilgrimage along the Camino de Santiago (“Way of St. James”), a 490-mile route from southern France through northern Spain. Since the ninth century, millions have undertaken this challenging trek. As Koontz hiked downhill one morning, he was awed by a gorgeous sunrise. “The path was so steep,” he writes, “that I could descend a bit and relive the sunrise over and over. I took a gazillion photos and must have looked back at least 40 times.” Yet the experience made Koontz realize that “going forward is difficult when you are always looking backward.” We can’t dwell on the past so completely that our progress and growth are impeded. Jesus says, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks

back is fit for the kingdom of God” (Luke 9:62, NRSV). As we walk the path of faith, may we give thanks for God’s past

gifts while focusing on Jesus, who leads us ever forward.

noticing all the “hungry hearts” in the neighborhood. Fryer has been pleasantly surprised by all the people who open up to him. “I think they like the idea of a pastor being on the sidewalk,” he says.

Although a sign on the booth reads “Spiritual advice 5¢,” the pastor keeps a plate of nickels handy if people want to put one in his jar. Some people donate much more — and some even pray for Fryer.

The pastor says he was inspired by Peanuts character Lucy van Pelt, who has the “audacity, the courage to brazenly sit there out in public and offer to deal with important matters.”

“Worry does not empty tomorrow of its sorrow; it empties today of its strength.”

—Corrie ten Boom

Bible Quiz

What is Gideon doing when the angel of the Lord appears to him with God’s call to lead Israel’s fight against the Midianites? A. Threshing wheat B. Harvesting grapes C. Keeping sheep D. Making a sacrifice to the Lord

(Answer on calendar page)

Independence Day Lessons for Church Life

• Return to the basics — On July 4 we commemorate the origins of our country. In terms of faith, we also periodically need to hear again the foundational stories of Creation, the Israelites and, of course, Jesus. • Honor the gift of freedom — “For freedom Christ has set us free … do not submit again to a yoke of slavery” (Galatians 5:1, ESV). We strive as citizens to preserve and live out our national freedom. Likewise, as citizens of God’s kingdom we live gladly in the freedom of salvation and share that gift with others. • Enjoy community — July 4 is known for picnics, parades and other community gatherings. Similarly, the church is nourished by coming together for worship, meals and other special events. • Be light in the darkness — As fireworks brighten the sky with light and color, the church is called to display the Gospel’s unique light in a dark world. Our word dynamite and the Greek word for power — as in, “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you” (Acts 1:8) — share a root. Through God’s power in us, we share Jesus — dynamically! — with others.

—Heidi Mann

“May we think of freedom not as the right to do as we please

but as the opportunity to do what is right.” —Peter Marshall

If you would like to participate in the safe and convenient way of giving regularly to the church, please pick up a “First Fruit Offering” form in the lobby or on the back table in the sanctuary. Once completed, please give the form to our Financial Secretary, Marge Stacy.

The Pastor Is In

Every Tuesday morning on New York City’s Upper East Side, Gregory Fryer sits in a Peanuts-style booth offering prayer and a listening ear to passersby. Initially the pastor wanted to draw attention to his

church, but instead he ended up

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 2

Worship 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45 am

Ray & Robin Kane ♥

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Exercise Group 6:00 pm ▲

Roger Treece☺

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Exercise Group 6:00 pm

-walk @ Birchaven

Bible Study 7:15 pm

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1 Truth Seekers Worship & Bible Study 9 am-12 pm

Sean & Carol Brauneller ♥

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Truth Seekers Worship & Bible Study 9 am-12 pm

Jim Baughman 12:00 pm▲ Jim Stacy ☺

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Worship 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45 am

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Exercise Group 6:00 pm ▲

Vacation Bible School

6:30-8:30 pm

Van Buren Presb.

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Needles for God 2:00 pm

Vacation Bible School

6:30-8:30 pm

Van Buren Presb.

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Vacation Bible School

6:30-8:30 pm

Van Buren Presb.

Jack Dean ☺

Mark Schimmoeller ☺

Brandon Yammine ☺

13 City Mission Meal 4:00 pm

Vacation Bible School

6:30-8:30 pm

Van Buren Presb. Exercise Group 6:00 pm -walk @ Birchaven Bible Study 7:15 pm

Joyce Biddinger ☺

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Vacation Bible School

Closing Program

7:00 pm

Van Buren Presb.

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Truth Seekers Worship & Bible Study 9 am-12 pm

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Worship 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45 am

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Exercise Group 6:00 pm ▲

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Max Stacy ☺

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Lisa King ☺

Justan May ☺

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Exercise Group 6:00 pm -walk @ Birchaven Bible Study 7:15 pm

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Patrick Stacy ☺

Donna Treece☺

22 Truth Seekers Worship & Bible Study 9 am-12 pm

Rehus Shower 2 pm▲

Amy August ☺ Jackie Stacy ☺

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Worship 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45 am

Tom & Kaylene Mellinger ♥

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Exercise Group 6:00 pm ▲

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Exercise Group 6:00 pm

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Diane Beck ☺

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Truth Seekers Worship & Bible Study 9 am-12 pm

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Worship 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45 am

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Worship 9:30am

Sunday School 10:45 am

Fellowship Hall ▲

Birthdays ☺

Anniversaries ♥ Answer: A (See Judges 6:11)

MAKER

FUN FACTORY Vacation Bible

School 6:30-8:30 pm

Van Buren Presb.

July 2017

“When all other doors in life are closed to us, Jesus will be for us the ever-open door. …

To call any situation hopeless is to shut the door on God.” —Anthony Coniaris

Salem Cass News

Published monthly by Salem Cass United Methodist Church

Located at

4699 Hancock County Road 236 Findlay, OH 45840

(north of State Route 12 East of Findlay) Phone 419-423-9751

Reverend Ron Hoeksema, Pastor

Office Phone: 419-423-9751 Email – rahoek58@gmail.com

Lori Eaton, Secretary Office Phone: 419-423-9751

Email – secretary@salemcass.org

Salem Cass United Methodist Church 4699 Hancock County Road 236 Findlay, OH 45840

Worship Schedule Worship Service ..................................... 9:30 a.m. (Nursery Available) Sunday School.......................................10:45 a.m.

“Love God. Love People. Serve the World.”