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Mt . A ubur n Un i ted Me thod is t Churc h—5/30/ 2012

“Oh give thanks to the Lord! Call upon His name; Make known His deeds among the peoples!”

Psalm 105:1

At VBS, kids will: • Discover God’s power to transform lives • Be transformed by God to thank Him,

call upon, and tell others about Him. • Create service & craft projects • Enjoy snacks & play great games • Celebrate through song

Join us for Vacation Bible School! June 18-22 � 9am-Noon � Children ages 4-11yrs Register at: www.mtauburnumc.org

INSIDE THIS ISSUE . . . • 4th Life Planning Series this Sunday, June 3 @ 1:30 • Register for Financial Peace University

• Youth need donations/supplies for Mission Trip

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

June 1

7pm BS-Rm 204

June 2

June 3 June 4 June 5 June 6 June 7 June 8 June 9

9am Grad Break-

fast-CR

11:30-Fun in Son

Mtg-CR

1:30pm Health

Series-TH

7pm-R/R LG-CR

6:30pm Marlin-Cts

7pm Staff-Parish-

Rm 32

5:30am Ad Council-204

6-11pm H.S. Awards &

Cross Your Hrt leader

Training-CCC

7-8:30pm Get REAL-YR

5:30pm Fun in

the Son @ Clary

Crossing

7pm FPU-UR

5:15-7pm BS-Rm

210,211

6:30pm 4:4 Forum

6:30pm McNamee

LG--CR

June 10 June 11 June 12 June 13 June 14 June 15 June 16

12-4pm Cong.

Use-Crt/CR

3-4:30pm YUK-K

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

6pm Trustees-CR

7pm Shalom-M.

Withrow

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

9:30 Piecemakers-Rm

204

6pm Health Team-C

8-4pm OMS-Rm

205

6:45pm BS-Rm 204

7pm FPU-UR

8-4pm OMS Interns-

Rm 205

7-8:30pm Men’s

Study

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

June 17 June 18 June 19 June 20 June 21 June 22 June 23

Father’s Day!

No Beaman LG

7pm R/R LG-CR

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

VBS

No Boy Scouts

7pm Finance-C

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

VBS

10am Agape-C

7pm Bookies-Rm 25

8-4pm OMS-Rm

205

VBS

7pm FPU-UR

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

VBS

7-8:30pm Men’s

Study

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

VBS

7-8:30pm Get REAL-YR

7pm 4H-Rm211 5:15pm BS-Rm 204,

210, 211

6:30pm McNamee

LG--CR

June 24 June 25 June 26 June 27 June 28 June 29 June 30

VBS Sunday

9:30-1pm Blood

Drive-CR

1pm Mull Wed-

ding-C

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

6:30pm Marlin-Cts

No Boy Scouts

7pm Ad Brd-Rm 204

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

9:30am Piecemakers-

Rm 204

8-4pm OMS-Rm

205

7pm FPU-UR

Newsletter

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205

7-8:30pm Men’s

Study

8-4pm OMS-Rm 205 8-Noon-

Gideons-UR

Regular Weekly Activities Sundays 8:20am Prayer in Chapel 9:00am Worship, S.S. & Life Groups 10:00am FaithKidz Rehearsal 10:30am Worship, Life Groups, & JAM 4:30pm Jr. High Youth 5:00pm Beaman/Atzinger Life Group -Rm 204, 5:30pm Sr. High Youth 7-9pm Men’s Open Gym Mondays

6:30pm DivorceCare—YR 7pm Boy Scouts –Upper Rooms Tuesdays 7-9pm The Grove Band-Rm 26 (except 3rd Tuesday) 7:00-8:45pm Fill—The Courts Wednesdays 10:00-2:15pm Jerry’s Dance Class-CR 6:00pm Health Counseling—FH 7pm JAM Rehearsal-CCC 7-8:30pm Hammill—1/2 The Courts Thursdays

9:30am Staff Mtg.—Rm 204 6-7:15pm Walking & Toning-CCC 6:30pm Life Group-Rm 205 7:00pm Band Rehearsal-The Courts Fridays Saturdays

6pm Pray with Rev. Mecwan-C

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KEY: S.S.—Sunday School; UR-Upper Rooms; FH-Fellowship Hall; S—Sanctuary; L—Library BS—Boy Scouts; CS—Cub Scouts; GS—Girl Scouts; Chapel —C; OFLC—O’Dell Family Life Center; CR—Community Rm; TH—Trinity Hall; YR—Youth Rm; K—Kitchen; Cts—The Courts; UR—Upper Rms; CCC—Chambers Celebration Center

June 2012

June 26 Carolyn Sims Sandra Stanley June 27 Rosemary El-Bakri

Shawn Grider Matt Zaring June 28 Cheryl Webber

William Zimmer June 29 Marvin Beaman Deanna Hayes

Bill Montgomery June 30 Virgina Purvis

My Dear Friends,

I still remember some of the songs we used to sing in

the church of my childhood—songs I don’t hear much

anymore but songs that were spiritually formative for

me. “Am I a Soldier of the Cross?” is one of those

songs. It goes on to say,

Sure, I must fight, if I would reign; Increase my courage, Lord;

I’ll bear the toil, endure the pain, Supported by thy word.

As a child, I’d sing that with chills running up and down my spine.

Another one of those oldies but goodies is “Work for the Night is Coming.” It

closes with the words that have haunted me all my life:

When man’s work is o’er.

Those words put in my mind the thought that we aren’t placed here forever.

What we have to do, we’d better be doing—for no one can turn back time.

I’ve drawn some solace and comfort knowing that Jesus felt this way also.

One time He said,

“I must work the works of Him who sent me while it is day; the night is

coming when no one can work.” (John 9:4)

Jesus, even more than us, must have felt the pressure of time running out.

For me, it doesn’t get easier as I get older. In fact, the added years intensify in

me the need to get as much done as possible with the time that remains.

And frankly, I don’t like the direction the world is headed either. I guess if it

were just about me, I’d not think so much about it. But, I do think about it

because I wonder what kind of world my grandchildren will live in and have

children of their own—that is if Jesus doesn’t come back first!

These two factors—so little time and so much that needs to be done—make

me want to focus more than ever on the things that really matter. There are

all kinds of things that we can do, but what do we really need to be doing? I

feel the time running out on my pastoral life, but with parents and their

siblings living up into their 90s—I could have another 30 years. I don’t want

to play shuffleboard for the rest of my life.

What is it that God wants to bless? That’s what I want to be about! Don’t

you? I am actively praying for God to reveal the next chapter in my life. There

is another song that I had completely forgotten that my African friends

reintroduced to me. How I loved singing it with them.

I’ll be somewhere working;

I’ll be somewhere working;

I’ll be somewhere working for my Lord!

Yes, I will! I can’t wait to worship with you on Sundays!

— Jim Hertel

From the From the From the From the Pastor’s Pastor’s Pastor’s Pastor’s HeartHeartHeartHeart

June Anniversaries June 2 Willie & Shannon Walden June 3 Craig & Cindy Placek

Mike & Debbie Womack June 5 James & Martha Hertel—75 yrs!) June 6 Ken & Pat VanOsdol

June 7 Roger & Sharon Park June 8 Roger & Gayle Robey Gary & Ellen Stewart

June 9 Pat & Susan Berger June 10 Duane & Susan Sjoquist Gary & Linda Tyner

June 12 Mark & Becky Appleton Will & Cristy Roleson June 13 Kirk & Kristen Northern June 14 Bill & Gussie Innis

June 15 Brad & Jill Arbuckle John & Elaine Sullender June 16 Chad & Jana Hennessy

David & Ainsley James June 17 Lee & Sue Cox Robert & Tammy Pennington

Dave & Nancy Sweet June 20 Kent & Tiffany Brumbaugh Bill & Rose Gotthardt

Bill & Kim Montgomery Kevin & Dava Walsh June 21 Dalton & Ruth Musgrave

Richard & Carrie Ray Ivan & Betty Skaggs June 22 Ed & Chris Osborn June 23 Jeff & Sherry Lake

June 24 Bill & Carole Bland Roger & Ruthanne Core Mark & Marian Hart

Robert & Ella Mae Holbrook Robert & Phyllis Reeves June 26 George & Darleene Galyean

Ron & Brenda Rittenhouse June 27 James & Stephanie Weidman June 29 Roland & Myrna Lorenz

June 30 George & Susan Porter

June 23 Donna Dhond Ivan Skaggs June 24 Mike Alexa

Drake McClurg Janet Rollins June 25 Andy Cheek

Lance Collins Brandon Ogden June 26 Jeri Mitchel

Thinh Pham Cindy Placek Deana Pruitt

June Birthdays June 1 Joshua Barrett Tina Mullins

Ruth Musgrave Daryl Siedelmann Kristen Stewart

June 2 Luke Ader Chris Atkinson June 3 Bernie Henderson

Wesley Jaeger Larry Quackenbush June 4 Taylor McNamee

June 5 Dave Windhorst June 7 Laura Mull June 8 Teresa Gotthardt Evan Quackenbush

Amy Stapleton June 9 Andrew McGuire June 10 Ed Osborn

Carrie Ray Michael Sweet June 11 Jordan Bonser

Paula Myers June 12 Larry Noonan Scott O’Brien

Joby Semmler June 13 Aaron Clay Nancy Sweet

June 14 Donna Dietz Jonathan Paschall June 15 Bill Hiatt, Jr Carson Meyer

Betty Williams June 16 Bill Walker June 17 Dave Klimes

Susan Porter Harold Stinson Tom Waters

June18 Roger Robey June 19 Zoe Griffin Sandy Newcomer

Diana Richards June 20 Grace Griffin Phil Howard

Paige Rosebrough David Tunis Phil Willsey June 21 Genise Lohr

Jacob Patterson Michelle Schnulle Peggy Sutton

Mel Weddle June 22 Ella Mae Holbrook Mike Kossick

Skylar Sutton June 23 Andy Acher

Baby Congratulations Joesey Marie Hughes, granddaughter of Leigh Ann and Don Hellem, was

born in Texas on May 7.

Isom Lee Meadows Patterson, grandson of Jeff and Carolyn Patterson, was

also born in May.

In Sympathy Jane Morgan, Anne Polk’s aunt, passed away recently. She had been a

missionary for many years.

Dallas Myers, Duncan’s brother, passed away on May 19. Services were held

at the Oden UMC.

Kathy Rices’ mom Juanita Watson passed away on May 26 at St. Vincent

Hospital. Her funeral was Wednesday, May 30, in Logansport

Thank You We would like to thank our Mt Auburn family for the cards, prayers and visits

after the passing of Rob’s mother, Dica. Mt. Auburn is truly a compassionate

and caring congregation and provided so much comfort to us!

— Rob and Danita Forgey

As we celebrated our daughter Gabrielle's baptism this past weekend, we

wanted to take a moment to say a huge thank you to the wonderful congre-

gation and staff of Mt. Auburn for all of the love and support you gave our

family throughout our adoption journey. The church has been so generous

in so many ways-allowing us to hold fundraisers here, praying for us and for

Gabby as we waited, and welcoming our new addition with open arms and

excitement when she finally came home! We are so blessed to be members

here, and to have such a loving church family surrounding us. Thank you!

—Chad, Jana, Griffin, Cooper, and Gabby Hennessy

Church Family, Thank you all so much for the constant support you show

me. From all of the thoughtful concerns and prayers to generous financial

contributions, I am beyond grateful. In this past month, you have provided

over 64% of my financial needs for Cambodia, and I am happy to share that

after all of the mail I received, along with both weekends of taking up an

offering, I have just surpassed my goal of $5,000. Thank you all so much for

showing me that it is possible, with God's provision through your support, to

raise all of my needs in under one month. I am so blessed and I cannot wait

to share with you about how He moves in my life this summer. I love you all!

Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers. Follow my blog at: person-

althoughtsbyamandamusgrave.blogspot.com

God Bless, Amanda Musgrave

Weekly Budgeted Giving (does not include Debt Reduction): $22,346.56. Highlighted Other Funds include: Benevolent, Local Missions and Compassion Ministries: $205.00; Brick Paver Memorials $300.00; Adult Missions Haiti $1,500.00; African Ministries $500.00.

Week Ending

Budgeted Ministries

Debt Reduction

Funds

Capital & Sanctuary

Funds Other Funds

Total Receipted

5/6/12 $24,822.86 $2,911.20 $0.00 $309.50 $28,043.56

5/13/12 $15,070.18 $3,484.20 $0.00 $794.00 $19,348.38

5/20/12 $16,968.13 $2,281.20 $0.00 $414.00 $19,663.33

5/27/12 $14,304.07 $1,799.20 $0.00 $3,283.45 $19,386.72

Weekly Report of General Giving:

Week Ending Worship

Attendance S.S. &

Life Groups

5/6/12 508 299

5/13/12 494 242

5/20/12 510 232

Participation In Mission

46

56

38

5/27/12 412 144 19

Weekly Report of Attendance

Cost Estimates Being Gathered

for Children’s Ministry Area Renovation

With a final “tweak”, the plans to renovate the Children’s Ministry Area are

now in the hands of contractors for them to give us estimated costs for this

project. No addition to the building is planned, but the area on the east side

of the former Fellowship Hall would be refurbished and two new classrooms

added. If this project is undertaken, it will be done so with money on hand

and will not include any new borrowing of money. Keep watching for more

details.

Mt . Auburn UMC

Vacation Bible School June 18-22 9am-Noon

Children ages 4-11 yrs.

Register at www.mtauburnumc.org

VOLUNTEERS STILL NEEDED! Teachers, assistants, and helpers for crafts,

music, snacks, and much more are needed.

Sign up on Sundays in Trinity Hall or contact

Nancy Van Dyke at: nancyva@mtauburnumc.org.

VBS 2012: Daily Donations If you have joined us before for VBS, then you are probably aware that

we ask the children to donate something each day throughout the

week. We collect a different item and challenge the children to a daily

goal. These goals, if met, result in some sort of competition and mayhem

on Friday involving myself, VBS coordinators, Pastor Ben and the Day-

care staff. Needless to say, the children love it!

This year we will collect food for families here in Johnson County. Dona-

tions will go toward the Food Pantry here at Mt. Auburn and any extra

items will go to the Lord's Locker in Trafalgar. Below you will find a list of

requested items.

Monday —Cans of Pork and Beans

Tuesday —Boxes of Macaroni and Cheese

Wednesday—Cans of Condensed Soup

Thursday—Boxes of Dried Milk (smaller sized)

Friday—Cans of Chicken and Dumplings

We can't wait to have you join us for this exciting week!

Thank you and God Bless,

Nancy Van Dyke, Director of Children's Ministry

The question has come up, “Why take an offering

in JAM?” The reason is really quite straight for-

ward. Our purpose in JAM is to teach children how

to worship. Offering is a critical element of wor-

ship. When the prophet Isaiah found himself in the

presence of God (in Isaiah 6) his response was “Here I am, send me.” Our re-

sponse to worshipping God is to offer ourselves for His direction. Offering

money is symbolic of offering ourselves because it represents something of

what we have earned by His grace.

In JAM, we generally explain the offering in terms of the worship theme of

the week. For example, on Mother’s Day we dealt with a scripture that spoke

of Jesus’ ancestors (family). So the offering was framed as a way in which we

help the family of faith and invite others into the family of Jesus. The follow-

ing Sunday’s theme dealt with keeping our eyes focused on Jesus remem-

bering from the scripture from Matthew 14 of Peter walking on water. The

offering was framed around helping others to see Jesus more clearly, love

Jesus more dearly, and follow Jesus more nearly.

In worship, the offering is the occasion of commitment that says, “Yes, Lord I

have heard Your voice and I want to be part of what you are doing in the

world.”

—Rev. John K. Wortinger, Director of JAM

Health Ministry’s Next “Life Planning” Series Getting Your Estate in Order

—June 3 at 1:30 in Trinity Hall

Have you had the appropriate legal documents prepared so your family will

know what your wishes are? In case of an emergency, will they know what

to do? Jon E. Williams, Certified Elder Law Attorney, will address these and

other questions at the Health Ministries’ next session on June 3 at 1:30 p.m.

Listed are some of the topics that are of interest to all of us:

• Wills, Revocable and irrevocable living and testamentary trusts

• Endowments

• Durable powers of attorney

• Appointments of healthcare representatives

• Living wills and special needs trusts

• The right nursing home/assisted living facility for you or your family member

• Medicare/Medicaid’s role in nursing home/assisted living facilities

Summer Summer Summer Summer Ministry Ministry Ministry Ministry

OpportunityOpportunityOpportunityOpportunity

On Wednesday nights this summer, we are partnering with our friends

at Honey Creek UMC, and together are taking the love and message of

Jesus to our neighbors at Clary Crossing (the apartment complex behind

Marsh). We will serve dinner, provide worship and a short children’s

program, and we will make some friends, all for the glory of God. If

you’re interested in participating (adults/youth/children) in our “Fun in

the Son” ministry, please fill out the blanks below and put it in the

Sunday offering plate or email your interest or questions to Pastor Ben

at beng@mtauburnumc.org or Nancy VanDyke at

nancyva@mtauburnumc.org.

Event Day: Wednesdays beginning June 6th

Event Time:

Cook Team: 5:30 PM until 6:30 PM

Event Team: 6:15 PM until 7:30 PM

Volunteer Needs:

___ I’ll be there to fellowship

___ Teach or Lead (on one Wednesday)

___ Cook Team

___ Help Serve Food

Name(s): ____________________________________________________

E-mail: _____________________________________________________

Summer Clothes Needed for Homeless Tuxedo Park Baptist Church has asked Mt. Auburn to collect summer clothes

for the homeless. Please bring in children, youth and adult summer clothes

beginning next week through June 3. A collection box is located in the hall

leading to the youth rooms.

No More Blue Jeans For Shalom Circle We just want to say THANK YOU so much to all of you who have been such

wonderful, willing participants to provide blue jeans throughout these many

years. Shalom Circle has been making camp bags for the campers at

Fletcher Place for a very long time, but that ministry is no longer needed.

(Yes, they still have summer day campers; but they just don’t need the same

contributions any longer.)

Shalom Circle is shifting our Fletcher Place mission to supplying bags for the

homeless. We will be providing hotel-size toiletries, toothbrushes and

toothpaste, and a hand towel & washcloth.

Again, we want to thank all of you who kept us supplied in blue jeans all

these years. And we also give special thanks to Edna Francis who turned

these old blue jeans into camp bags.

Turning Point Cell Phone Update To date we have collected 22 old cell phones that were taken to Turning

Point on Monday, May 14. Donations will continue to be accepted. Please

note, that chargers are not needed. You may remove the SIM cards before

donating, but if you don’t, the phones are taken to a group that refurbishes

them and cleans out any remaining information. Once they are given to a

victim, the only thing they are able to do with the phone is call 911. If you

would like a 'receipt' for your donation, please contact Marlene Withrow and

she will obtain one from Turning Point. Thanks for your continuing support

on this. — Marlene Withrow

Volunteer Opportunities Volunteer opportunities are continually available at The Franklin United

Methodist Community for groups or individuals. You can help with various

group activities (Bingo, parties, musical events) or by visiting residents 1:1

(Going for walks or giving rides in wheelchairs, reading, playing games).

Other opportunities are also available including playing music and helping

in our General Store or at our concierge desk. Our residents will truly enjoy

and appreciate your volunteer assistance and you will have the opportunity

to experience the great joy that comes from giving of yourself. If interested

please call Jack Cronin, Director of Activities at 736-1167. Thank you.

Girl Scout Troop 1554 recently purchased and planted

the geraniums on the eastside by door #9. They will con-

tinue to water, deadhead and fertilize them over the

summer. We thank them! Here’s a note from the Troop.

Thanks to Mt. Auburn and all their service to Girl Scouts (and others!) and for all you allow us to do there on your property—from service unit meetings to holding large events. Mt. Auburn has always been very generous to the scouts in the area and we appreciate it so much. — Elizabeth & Troop 1554: Carinne, Emma, Kara, Emily, Jessica, Ivy,

Laura, Morgan and Jillyan

Dear Parents,

We want to inform you of a great educational

experience for you and your 3rd-5th grade child.

During the month of July during our Sunday

school hour, we will be working on a 4-week unit

that will cover the issues of poverty and modern-day slavery amongst chil-

dren in the world and how we are called to have compassion on others.

Although these topics may seem to be heavy for children, we believe it is

important for children to be aware that there are people around the world

who live in suffering and that we, as Christians, are called to help. It is our

hope that if the children of this generation grow up caring about what is

happening not only inside, but outside their immediate sphere of influence,

then we will see a generation filled with compassion for the lost and hurting

people in this world. As believers in the healing gospel of Jesus Christ, we

ought to be modeling this compassion and concern so that our children will

imitate Christ. This is why we encourage you to participate in all of the

learning activities along with your child.

Thank you for your participation in this ministry learning experience.

In Christ, Doris Waters

HOPE61:Anti-Human Trafficking

One Mission Society

Preparing to Worship in JunePreparing to Worship in JunePreparing to Worship in JunePreparing to Worship in June

Dr. Hertel will follow Pentecost Sunday, May 27,

with two additional messages on the Holy Spirit.

June 3rd is Trinity Sunday. The message for this Sunday is –

“The God We Hardly Know” taken from John 16:4b-15

June 10th will be the final message in this series on the Holy Spirit–

“How to be Filled with the Spirit” from Ephesians 5:18

June 17th is Father’s Day and Pastor Ben Greenbaum will preach a message

titled “Bound by Love.”

June 24th will feature two entirely different worship experiences.

9:00 Our traditional service will welcome as guest speaker, Mrs.

Amy McCabe. Amy has been attending Mt. Auburn with

her family since the beginning of the year. She is a

seminary student studying for the ministry. It will be a joy

to hear Amy in this service.

10:30 The contemporary service we will be the final celebration

of our children for the 2012 Vacation Bible School.

New Veterans Memorial Planned The Veterans Memorial will be a monument placed at Freedom Park in

Greenwood and will be the first memorial/monument to recognize those

individuals who have served in the Military, Police, and Fire Department. The

initial ground breaking was performed on May 19, which also kicked off the

fund raising for the memorial. Over $100,000 dollars of "in-kind" donations

have been received from several companies in both Indianapolis and Green-

wood, but approximately $100,000 of cash contributions are needed to start

the construction with a total of about $500,000 to complete the memorial.

Pastor Jim has allowed me to address this to the congregation on June 3 at

both services. I will also have an informational table to allow anyone who

has questions or would like to contribute. Johnson County has the highest

percentage of military veterans in Indiana and we feel this Memorial would

be a great service to them. Please help us if you can.

—Ken VanOsdol, Mt. Auburn member,

Executive Vice-Chairman of the Warrior Hope/Veterans Memorial

Foundation, Greenwood.

Sunday, June 24 9:30 a.m.—1 p.m.

Community Room Sign up beginning Sunday, June 10

in Trinity Hall. Walk-ins Welcome Those with appointments are given first priority.

Sign up online at: https://www.donorpoint.org/index.cfm?group=op&hlc=482&hostlookupcode=482

BOOKIES TO MEET TUESDAY, June 19 Come join the Bookies in room 25 at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 19. The book we

are reading and discussing is "The Trees of Mamre - A Difficult Blessing” by Shirley

Emmett. The following books are our future selections: July 17 - New York by Edward Rutherfurd

August 21 - Sarah's Key by Tatiana de Rosnay

September 18 - The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins

All meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. in room 25 of

the church. Join us for a lively discussion of the book of the month. Have a book

you would like to read and discuss? All suggestions are considered.

WALKING & TONING CLASS BEGINS THURSDAY, JUNE 7 Come and enjoy a time of Christian fellowship combined with

healthy exercise! We’ll walk sideways, backwards, in deep and small

steps for about 2 miles and then finish with toning for the arms, legs

or abdomen. The class is 1 hour and 15 minutes on Thursday

evenings beginning at 6 pm. Meet in the Chambers. Questions?

Contact Parish Nurse, Lisa Stiffler.

SUMMER MEN’S STUDY: GALATIANS: WE DON'T MESS WITH THE

GOSPEL, THE GOSPEL MESSES WITH US Join Pastor Ben on Thursdays this summer for an in depth look at Paul’s

epistle to the Galatians. The study will begin on June 14th, and will end

August 2nd. We will meet from 7-8:30 PM on Thursday nights. If you are

interested or have any questions, please contact Ben at

beng@mtauburnumc.org.

GIRLS LACROSSE CAMP Register your child for the fastest growing sport in the

area, LACROSSE! Girls going into grades 1st – 4th can sign

up now for a 10 session clinic beginning June 11th from

10:30 a.m. to noon on Mondays and Wednesdays held

at Mt. Auburn. Also, in order to keep registration costs

to $15, we are trying to raise $2,700 to cover the expenses for snacks,

t-shirts, Bibles, pens and notebooks. Register online at

www.centergrovelacrosse.com.

NEXT NEWSLETTER

The next newsletter is scheduled for June 27. All items to be included in the newsletter should be sent to Amy Shockley by Monday, June 25.

Another school year has quickly gone by!

As you know, when a student is finished

with a particular grade in school, they are

ready to quickly be promoted to the next

level. As soon as a first grader steps off the bus on

that last day of school, they are a second grader! It was in this spirit

that the Sunday School teachers and I decided awhile back to try promotion

Sunday for classes at the beginning of the summer as opposed to the end.

After all, we have always sorted the VBS classes according to the grade that

the child is entering into in the upcoming school year.

We will be promoting children on Sunday, June 3, in all children’s

programs. On that Sunday, you may check your child into the grade level

they will be in for the 2012-13 school year. The children who are not

currently scheduled to attend school will stay in the same age group until

their birthday. This would include the nursery and toddler set. Sunday

School teacher dedication and third grade Bible presentation will still take

place in September. If your third grader needs a Bible for the summer, please

let me know.

I will be updating all information on children for my files and class lists.

Please fill out an information form on your child(ren). You may pick these up

from your Sunday school teachers, Cornerstone teachers, or my office.

Please return them as soon as possible. New attendance sheets will be

available as well, and I will try to update them quickly and accurately. Please

inform me of any changes that may need to be made to lists as I do them.

With a little patience and cooperation, we can have updated records and

information for all of our students.

I look forward to a summer with you and your children. Thank you in

advance for your cooperation.

In Christ,

Nancy Van Dyke, Director of Children’s Ministry

Can You Help?Can You Help?Can You Help?Can You Help? Dr. John Komary, who lives in our community in Golden Grove, is looking for

a person that can host an adult Chinese female and provide a place to stay

for about 2 months this summer. This woman is willing to pay for the privi-

lege of living in your home. We have a person, Jessica Chung, who can tutor

her in English, but she needs a place to stay. Can you help? If so, call either

Jim or Marsha at the church (535-8555).

Summer Special Music: The weather is warm, the sun is shining, the birds are

singing – I’m sure that these details bring one particular

thought to the minds of at least some of us: summer

special music. Or maybe not, but it’s now high time that

our Mt. Auburn musicians make plans to add voices and

instruments to our summer worship. Please let us know soon that you

would like to participate by signing up on the choir room bulletin board or

contacting John or me.

♫ Ever in Joyful Song,

Karen Hetrick, Director of Music Ministries

Volunteer Help Needed (Please circle ones in which you are interested and return to the church)

1. Remove attendance sheets from Attendance Packets on Monday

morning. Number of times per month available_____

2. Restock attendance sheets, envelopes, and prayer request sheets in

Attendance Packets.

3. Make up batches of 1st-time visitor packets. (mug & candy in bag

with card attached, Upper Room, some brochures)

4. Record Sunday school and life group attendance. Number of times

per month available_____

5. Tidy up Children’s Activity Bags. Restock when needed. Number of

times per month available_____

6. For Mt. Auburn’s food pantry, make up boxes of food for family of

4. When food comes in, restock shelves by item and best by date.

Tag items that are about out of date. Prepare grocery list when

food is low.

7. Transportation for Mt. Auburn members/visitors to IU or Methodist

Hospitals. Number of times per month available____

8. Set up Usher table in The Courts with Attendance Packets, offering

plates, bulletins, & name tags. Set Prayer Chain copies at Welcome

Center. Change candles on altar. Needs to be done late Friday after-

noon, early Saturday, or at 8am on Sunday. Number of times per

month available____

NAME_____________________________________

PHONE_______________________ E-MAIL___________________________

If you have any questions, please contact Marsha Armenoff at 535-8555 or

marshaa@mtauburnumc.org. Thank you!

Welcome New Members

Get to know the following new members we welcomed in May.

Vic Hasler and Karen Cochran: Vic is retired from Eli Lilly where he worked in

finances. He enjoys biking and politics. Karen is a high school teacher. She

is also the mother of 3 children. She loves gardening, and their garden has

been open for tours. Karen also enjoys music. Together they enjoy history,

foreign travel, and volunteering in the community. They transfer their mem-

bership from the Community Congregational Church and reside at: 6612 N

575 E, Franklin, In 46131.

Norman and Marsha Sachs: Norman works in information technology.

Marsha is a Customer Service Rep and Office Manager. They have two chil-

dren, two grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. They have lived in the

community about 8 years. They join on confession of faith and reside at:

5384 Crooked Stick Ct., Greenwood 46143.

Gary and Ellen Stewart: The Stewart’s own a construction and remodeling

company. Ellen Stewart’s parents are Moe Dean and the late Joe Dean.

They join on confession of faith and reside at: 8234 S. Shoreview Dr.,

Trafalgar 46181.

Brad and Meagan Fuhr with Connor and Kenzie: Brad works at Eli Lilly as a

scientist. Megan is a Banking Assistant Manager at Teachers Credit Union.

Connor is in the 4th grade and Kenzie is in the 1st grade at Maple Grove.

They heard about Mt. Auburn through the daycare and join on profession of

faith. They reside at: 5126 Copperwood Dr., Greenwood, 46143.

Jeff Lake: Jeff is a retired Regional Development Director and is married to

Sherry. They have lived in the community about 4 years. He enjoys his

grandson, Rotary, and volunteering primarily with the Indiana Sports Corp.

He joins on confession of faith. Jeff and Sherry reside at: 1514 Cherry Blos-

som Ct., Greenwood 46143

Shane and Tina Mullins: Shane is employed at Camp Atterbury with the U.S.

Army. Tina is employed as an RN at St. Vincent Heart Center. They are the

parents of Rylan, Brennan, and Makenna. They enjoy exercise, reading,

sports, and anything with children. They transfer their membership from

the Windfall UMC and reside at: 609 Thoroughbred Ln., Greenwood 46142.

Congratulations to Mt. Auburn Seniors! Mt. Auburn is proud to have

13 High School Seniors this year:

1. Molly Allison

2. Mac Bissey

3. Nathan Decker

4. Richard Dougherty

5. Peter Lorenz

6. Scott Musgrave

7. Kaiti Rolfsen

8. Sarah King

9. Zach Kroll

10. Mackenzie Kitchel

11. Hailey Sweet

12. Emilee Northern

13. Adam Schnulle

This Sunday, June 3, the Graduation Breakfast for the Seniors and their fami-

lies will be held at 9 a.m. in the Community Room with Matt Shockley, Cen-

ter Grove High School Principal, speaking. All the Seniors will be introduced

in the 10:30 Worship Service. We are proud of all of you!

Grant Applications Now Accepted for Mt. Auburn’s

Endowment Fund Now thru the end of August, grant applications are being accepted for Mt.

Auburn’s Endowment Fund.

If your group has a special interest or ministry project that needs some help

with funding, you may want to consider completing an application (e.g.

supporting local or distant mission activity, refurbishing of or equipment

for the church building, etc.). Complete information is available on Mt.

Auburn’s website under the Resources tab at www.mtauburnumc.org.

Applications are also available in the church office. Distributions will be

awarded in September and there is $3,000 to be given.

Mt. Auburn’s Spring Food Drive Helps Many in Johnson County! The food collected in May was divided between two Johnson County food

pantries – the InterChurch Food Pantry and the Lord’s Locker in Trafalgar.

We estimate that between 250 and 300 bags of food was collected which

will bless many in our community. Thank you for being so generous!

Get Ready to Celebrate a 75th Anniversary! James and Martha Hertel were married in Lebanon, Indiana on June 5, 1937.

God blessed this marriage with two children – a daughter, Martha Ruth, and

a son, James Wesley. Not many couples live long enough to celebrate 75

years of marriage. James is now 97 and Martha is 95. They are in very good

health for their years, but no public celebration of their anniversary is

planned. You can help the Hertels celebrate by sending a card to:

Rev. and Mrs. James Hertel

295 Village Lane, Apt. #17

Greenwood, Indiana 46143

And, 2 College Seniors:

1. Rebecca Porter

2. Alex Van Osdol

New Bible Studies Beginning The Blessing/ Ader Life Group will be starting a new study beginning June 3

at 10:30 am in Room 205. The study, " The Patriarchs" is a study of the lives

of Abraham, Isaac, Jacob and Esau, and Joseph. Four generations of men,

chronicled in the book of Genesis, who received the promises of God and

whose lives were changed forever. The group will read through the chap-

ters in Genesis and watch a dvd commentary by Beth Moore. There will be

plenty of time allowed for discussion as well.

The Howard Life Group will be starting a new study beginning June 10 at

10:30 am in Room 211. They will be studying 1, 2 and 3rd John - letters John

wrote to warn and teach the early church how to deal with false teachers.

Application will be drawn to today's church and ultimately give confidence

in our relationship with God.

The College and Early Career Life Group will be starting a new study begin-

ning May 27 at 9:00 am in Room 209. They will be studying the books of 1

and 2 Timothy. Timothy was a young pastor in Ephesus and received these

letters from Paul to encourage and to mentor Timothy in a time when the

local culture was trying to assert a negative impact on the church. If you are

home for the summer from school or you are getting started on your career -

please just stop in anytime. You are most welcome!!

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University

at Mt. Auburn Begins June 6—Register NOW! The Grove, a new United Methodist Church plant that meets at Maple Grove

Elementary, will conduct Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. The 10-

week course will begin Wednesday, June 6, at 7 pm, and will be hosted by

Mt. Auburn. The cost for FPU is $69 which includes materials and a lifetime

class membership for you and your spouse. In the class, you will explore

God’s word on becoming financially free from debt and how to take charge

of your financial destiny so you may take control of your life! The classes

include video teachings from Dave Ramsey, discussion questions, and prac-

tical activities all designed to help you learn to change your behaviors, so

you can change your financial destiny. If interested, please complete a regis-

tration form at the Welcome Center and drop off to the Church Office or

with Pastor Ben. The Deadline to register is May 31.

See the next page for a powerful testimony on FPU from Mt. Auburn

members, Ryan and Amber Core . . .

Tuesday, June 12—Crown Hill Cemetery tour

Let’s check out this award winning guided walking tour that will cover about one mile in 1½ to 2 hours. In

addition to walking a mile, we will have the opportu-

nity to walk up to the top of "the Crown," the highest hill in Indianapolis at 842.21 ft. From this incredible

vantage point, visitors can see a 360-degree panoramic view of the entire Indianapo-

lis skyline. Lunch stop at Shapiros. We will meet at Mt Auburn at 9:00 a.m. and return around 2:30. The tour price is $4 and lunch can run between $5 and $20.

Saturday, June 23—Tour of Landmark Center & Soldiers & Sailors Monument

Landmark Center Tour

Explore a beautiful 45-minute tour highlighting the history of this marvelous church -- once the largest Methodist congregation in the state -- including its legacy in Indi-

anapolis. Learn about the church's decline and the building's endangered status

before a multi-million-dollar restoration transformed it into a spectacular new cul-tural venue and state headquarters for Indiana Landmarks.

Noon – 1:00 pm for Landmark Center; Lunch – place TBA; Soldiers & Sailors Monu-

ment after lunch

The State Soldiers and Sailors Monument is in the center of downtown on Monu-

ment Circle. The Colonel Eli Lilly Civil War Museum is in the interior of the monu-

ment. For a breathtaking view of downtown, take the elevator ride most of the way, and walk the last leg of the trip to the top of the monument. The monument has

been recorded by the National Park Services. We will meet at Mt Auburn at 11:00 a.m.

and return around 3:00 p.m. The tour price is $4 for each tour and lunch can run between $5 and $20.

Wednesday, July 18: Indians game

Take me out to watch our Indians play the Gwinnett Braves. We will meet at Mt Auburn

at noon and return around 4:00 p.m. Tickets are $11 each.

Sunday Aug 26: Greenwood Band @ Surina Square Amphitheater

Many of our congregation members play in the Greenwood band. Let’s support

them and listen to some great band music. We will meet at Mt Auburn at 6:00 p.m. and

return around 8:30 p.m. The concert is free.

Sunday – Wednesday , September 23-26: Hidden Falls Camp Retreat

Nestled in the rolling hills of southern Indiana, Hidden Falls Camp is a great place to get away for a few days. The retreat center is very clean with private rooms. The view

is spectacular and the food is delicious.

Wed., Oct 24 - Beef & Boards: "Away in the Basement, A Church Basement Ladies

Christmas"

Doors open @ 11:30; Buffet @ 11:45; Curtain @ 1:00; Cost is $40; Limited seating 32

seats with only 9 seats left as of 5/7/12; Contact Marge Patton at 317-881-3460 or margepatton@att.net

December date TBA - Christmas party with entertainment

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Youth Mission Trip Help Needed This summer, Mt. Auburn youth will be hosting a Vacation Bible School at

Window Rock UMC in Window Rock, Arizona, June 15-24. The Youth Mission

Team is in need of 3 roof-top carriers for the mini-vans they will be taking.

The carriers will be needed from Thursday, June14-Monday, June 26. Please

contact Travis Taylor if you are willing to let us borrow them.

How else can you help? Donations are needed for the following. Please

drop off supplies in the Youth Room. Thank you!

• Crafts supplies (stickers, face paint, yarn, etc.)

• Christian tattoos

• Dry lemonade mix (e.g. Country Time)

• Water bottles, canned soda

Day Missions opportunities needed! The Mt. Auburn youth group enjoys being together.

And while just hanging out and entertaining ourselves

can at times be enjoyable, it doesn’t necessarily fulfill

the calling that Christ has placed on us to grow and

serve. This summer, the youth will once again be looking

for opportunities to serve others locally through our DAY

MISSIONS during the week. If you need help around the house or with ANY

project, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We want to be blessed by

blessing you!

Travis Taylor, Director of Youth Ministries

535-8555, ext. 1352; travist@mtauburnumc.org

ImpactIndy Combines Community Action

and Evangelism in the Indianapolis Area

The College and Early Career Life Group have started an organization called

ImpactIndy to try to make a difference in our community. ImpactIndy has

organized events such as the Mount Auburn Bike Rally for Homes and the

upcoming 50’s Sock Hop Dance.

ImpactIndy is currently raising funds to purchase and renovate two mobile

homes in Greenwood. The funds will also pay for lot rent and utilities for

six months after a family moves in. ImpactIndy is a new organization that is

seeking volunteers of all ages and skill levels. To learn more about us visit

us online at www.impactindy.com and Follow us on Twitter @ImpactIndy

You Too Can Enjoy Financial Freedom! The following story is not for the faint of heart. It is a story of bondage; and of

freedom. It is a story of despair; and of hope.

The story began with the first car loan, acquired 15 years ago, and the student

loans for college. It continues with more car loans, credit cards the family “just

had to have for emergencies” that became, “we can make the payments!” Always

asking, “How much down? How much a month.” Instead of asking simply, “How

much.” This family wandered into $160,891 of debt, not counting their house! We

played the “credit card shell game” for a while and transferred balances from one card to another and looked for new, low rates. We locked in a few rates and called

ourselves smart; but the debt remained.

On a warm, sunny day in June, 2008, we decided that we had had enough. We

were sick of making good money, but always being broke. We were sick of the

mental gymnastics that were required to keep shuffling the debt. We were sick of

random fees charged by banks and credit cards just to see if we were paying at-tention. That June, we decided to take action. We set our sights on the card with

the lowest balance; a Visa card with $3,072 on it and pulled the trigger. By Sep-

tember it was gone. We took aim next at one of our vehicles.

In January 2009, both of us had stumbled across the same book on the same day;

one from the local library, the other an audio download. We began to read/listen

to the book on the same day and began discussing it when we were just halfway

through, shocked that the other had been reading/listening to the book at the same time. The book: Dave Ramsey’s The Total Money Makeover. All of the infor-

mation in the book was common sense. None of it was new. However, it was pre-

sented in such a way that it motivated us to step up to the next level. We followed

the book for about a year and then decided to take the full plunge and attend

“Financial Peace University.” Convinced that “Dave” wasn’t going to teach me

anything I didn’t already know, I was shocked to find out how off base I really was!

We are now 48 months into our “Total Money Makeover.” We are budgeting every

month before the month begins. In the past, we never really talked about money.

We didn’t fight, but we didn’t talk either. Now we are talking about money and

planning the month ahead because WE are now in control. In the past 48 months,

we have paid off $141,601. At the rate we are going, we expect to be debt free

(not counting the house) before the end of this year!

In a country of 609.8 million credit cards, and 3.5 cards per cardholder, and a

credit card revolving debt of $852.6 billion, we are a family striving for total

weirdness! Less than 25% of the American population does not have a credit card,

and we intend to join them. The average FICO score in America is 769, and yet our

goal is FICO = ZERO. The bottom line is, who gets the money? Our family or the

bank? Embrace weirdness! Live for your family and your future! Sign up to attend Financial Peace University at Mt. Auburn NOW!

— Ryan & Amber Core

1950’s Sock Hop Party1950’s Sock Hop Party1950’s Sock Hop Party1950’s Sock Hop Party When: July 14, 2012

Where: Mt. Auburn. The Courts

Time: 5:30-7p.m. 50’s Diner

6:30-9:30p.m. Dance

Cost: $3 per person / $5 per couple

Who: College & Early Career Life Group (AKA Impact Indy)

Put on your dancing shoes and poodle skirts and get ready to dance! This

night will be filled with music from the 50’s. Join in a “dance off” too! Its

going to be so much fun—don't miss it! Tickets will go on sale soon.

Can't Wait for the '50s Sock Hop in July? Neither Can We! The College and Early

Career Life Group invite

you to join us at Steak n

Shake for a meal or milkshake

on June 25th from 4-9 pm.

10% of the proceeds will go

towards the CHI Mobile

Home project! Please clip the

voucher out below and

present it at the cashier

so we can get credit.

Invite your friends, your

family and your neighbors!

Steak n Shake’s hand-dipped

milkshakes take you back in time!