Summit Church - A United Methodist Faith Community

“Our mission is to serve and share, making disciples of Christ”

The BEACON

June 2017

Save the Dates…..July 23rd– 27th for Vacation Bible School…

Information and online registration available at www.summitumc.net

or by calling 864-3271 weekday mornings 8:30-1:30

ATTENTION MEN!! Our youth

group is in need of an adult male participant on

their mission trip to Pittsburgh scheduled for July 2-7. We have 3 youth boys participating

which requires us to have an adult male chaperone. Please prayerfully consider this

opportunity to serve. See Jennifer Wilson, our youth director for more details or to sign up.

“Pastor’s Ponderings”

As a prisoner for the Lord, then, I urge you to live a life worthy of the calling you have received. Be completely humble and gentle; be patient, bearing with one

another in love. Make every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit through the bond of peace. There is one body and one Spirit – just as you were called to one

hope when you were called… – Ephesians 4:1-4

The apostle Paul, in his letter to the Ephesians and to other churches, expresses

the importance of unity and family life. This important principle of the community of faith was their guide to life in the community and the community’s

calling to live in Christ. It is was also an important ingredient of following the mission that they were called to.

In the same way, in 18th century England, the early Methodists remained connected through worship, class meetings, and other small groups for the

purpose of making sure they stayed true to the mission of God.

Times, people, and ministry styles change, but the mission of God does not. Many changes are a sign of the Holy Spirit moving among us and through us. As

the spirit is active new ministries begin to happen and take shape, new leadership moves us in new directions, new music, worship, and preaching can

inspire new people in new ways.

New people and new voices in the church, all empowered by the Spirit of God

and committing to serving in Jesus name are signs of God working through us to change the world and to reach as many people as possible. This is what Kingdom

work is about.

In the midst of it all, the mission does not change. Our mission as a church and as individual disciples always remains the same. That is, the mission of making

disciples of Jesus Christ for the transformation of the world, or as stated in Summit church’s mission: to serve and to share, making disciples of Jesus

Christ. Our mission today is what it was 10 – 50 years ago and will be the same 10 -50 years from now. How we go about it may change, the people involved

and leading us may change, but the mission itself remains the same. Let’s stay true to the mission. Thanks be to God.

Blessings

Tom

WORSHIP

On the contrary, it is to be a witness between us and you and the generations to follow, that we will worship the Lord… - Joshua 22:27

INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN US FOR WORSHIP

Sunday Mornings at 8:15 (Communion every week) at 10:45 (Communion 1st Sunday of the month)

Special Worship Events

June 4 Pentecost, Celebration of the church, Graduate recognition June 18 Father’s day, Children will be singing June 25 Baptism

DISCIPLESHIP

Sunday school classes for children and youth will be suspended for the summer with the last scheduled meeting date of Sunday, June 11th. Adult classes may

continue at each class’s discretion. Small Groups

Coffee with the Pastor (9:30 – 10:25 AM) – Young adults, join us for conversation about the church, life of discipleship as a young adult, and how we can be relevant in our culture.

We meet in Pastor Tom’s office. During June we will continue our discussion of the book The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel.

Please join us and invite others to do so as well. The coffee (and tea) will be on. It’s sad to say goodbye. At the end of this month we will be saying good-bye to our good

friend and Summit church family member, Mike Cidor. Mike has accepted a new position with the Boy Scouts of America, relocating him to Charleston, WV. Mike has been a faithful

and active member of Summit church, serving on the Worship and Staff Pastor Parish Committees. He is also one of the worship leaders and recently completed the Stephen Ministers training. In addition Mike is this year’s lay delegate to Annual Conference, which

also puts him on the church’s Finance Committee and Church Council. He has shared his technological expertise with us numerous times over the past few years. Mike has also been

an active participant in the Coffee with the Pastor small group. We will miss you Mike, not just for your service to the church and God’s kingdom, but as a friend and church family member. Please know that you always have a home here at Summit Church. May God

be with you.

There will be an opportunity to send Mike off on his new adventure on Saturday, June 17th from noon until 2 PM, there will be an open house for all to stop by and wish Mike well on his journey and share in the fellowship with cake, coffee, and

More!

Graduation 2017…..

Susan Martin wife of Dan and mother of Melissa will be graduating from Gannon University, where she is

employed full time. She is involved in Sunday school, Vacation Bible school and helps with fundraisers.

She likes reading, walking, baking and spending time with family and going on trips. She is thankful for

her family always being there for her, understanding when she needed to do homework, and for pushing

her through when there were times she wanted to give up. Congratulations Susan!

Emma Veshecco daughter of Gary and Marla Veshecco, is graduating from West Virginia University with

a degree in psychology. She is planning a move to Baltimore, Maryland and will work with children with

feeding disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute. Congratulations Emma!

Tom Hoeke, our pastor, the husband of Connie Hoeke and father to Heather, Erik, Adam and Lisa, and

grandfather of Pauline graduated from Ashland Theological Seminary with the degree of Doctor of

Ministry. He will be continuing his work and ministry here at Summit UMC.

The rest of our graduates will be graduating from Fort LeBoeuf High School on June 8th!

Michaela Cidor is the daughter of Michael Cidor and Rozlyn Cidor and the sister of Madison Cidor. In

high school she was involved in color guard, dance team, class council, model UN and was a Bison

Ambassador. She was involved in the Appalachia Service project in 2015 and Won By One to Jamaica in

2016. Her interests are hanging out with friends and watching Netflix. She will be attending Gannon

University for a degree in nursing. She lists her parents as most influential because “they supported me

through all life’s obstacles.”

Benjamin Cornwell son of Jim and Jennifer and brother to Olivia Cornwell. He plans to continue with

NuTech Automation a job he got as a student on co-op while studying electrical engineering at the Erie

County Vocational Technical School. He will be working as an electrical technician. Ben has helped with

the sound and computer systems and our local food pantry.

Kaylynn Costello daughter of Mark and Lori, and sister to Bryan and Bradley Costello. She is also the

granddaughter of Bob and Becky Crocker. In High school she was involved in National Honor Society,

class council, student council, marching band, color guard, model UN, mock trial, girls golf team, and was

a statistician for the boys basketball team. She recently visited Europe as a member of the Waterford

travel club. She was involved in the Appalachia Service project in 2015 and Won By One to Jamaica in

2016 and has participated as a reader during worship services. She works at Kim’s Kreamery and JC

Penney’s. She will be attending Penn State Behrend this fall pursuing a degree in Plastics engineering.

Frank Ferraro son of Kathy Ferraro. When he was younger Frankie was an acolyte and helped in the

nursery. He enjoys hiking, playing volleyball and Frisbee, and likes working on vehicles and electronics.

He plans to attend Erie County Technical School for auto body painting. He lists his mother as most

influential “she has showed me that you can do anything you want as long as you are persistent. She has

raised me to be the person I am today!!”

Donnie Green son of Michele and Don Green. Donnie will be participating in graduation this year. He is

a member of the marching band, jazz band, friendship club, and unified track & field team. He was a

member of the first place team during business week at FLB and first place at Gannon University when

they participated against other local school teams. He plans to further his education and work toward job

placement.

Jacob Lehotsky son of John and Debbie Lehotsky, brother of Brenna and Joe. In high school Jake was

involved in cross country, swimming, National Honor Society, class council and was a volunteer for the

unified track & field team. During church he helps run the sound system during services, has raised

money and participated in the Ride for the Refuge. Jake enjoys playing guitar, running triathalons,

sailing, biking, woodworking, and has 2 businesses Jake’s Custom Shop and Jake’s Lawncare. He also

works for Pharmacy Innovations. Jake will be attending Penn State Behrend this fall pursuing a degree in

Electrical engineering.

Salem Nurse daughter of Rich and Rebecca, sister of Calleigh. Salem was very creative and active in

the arts during high school. She is a member of the National Art Honor Society and will attend Edinboro

University this fall persuing a degree in animation arts.

Stephen Ministry is for you – yes you. We are trained lay ministers who desire

to be there with you during the tough times in life. We are not counselors or therapists. Instead we are caring friends who can offer a listening ear and join

you through a difficult period in your life. Stephen Ministers are trained and supervised in their ministry. If you could use a caring friend, we are here for

you. Feel free to contact one of our Stephen Leaders: Lynda Lagan (866-0285) or Connie Hoeke (412-400-6898) and we will be there to help you find who and

what you need. All conversations with Stephen Ministers and Stephen Leaders are held in the strictest confidence.

In an effort to accommodate our many busy schedules, meetings of the

Stephen Ministry Team are now held on the third Tuesday of each month from

10-12 AM and the fourth Tuesday of each month from 6-8 PM. Continuing

Education will be provided in at least 1 meeting per month and peer

supervision will occur at every meeting. Our meetings in June are Tuesday,

June 20 from 10-12 AM and Tuesday, June 27 from 6-8 PM. Continuing

education will be focused on the mechanics of peer supervision at both

meetings.

New Class to be Commissioned…

Summit Church will be adding two new

Stephen Ministers on Sunday June 18th at

both services...come and welcome our

newest Stephen Ministers!

180th Anniversary Committee Needs Your Help!

ONE AND ALL are invited to help sort, identify, and arrange

photographs for display at our 180th Anniversary Celebration on

March 11, 2018. If you could give an hour or more of your time on

SATURDAY, JUNE 24, 2017, we will provide doughnuts and coffee in

the morning at 9:00 AM and lunch if you are able to stay until noon.

Our task will involve the identification of individuals and events in

pictures that are unmarked and the arrangement of pictures for

display. You will have an opportunity to sign up to attend. Thank

you!

DISCIPLESHIP

Our intentional disciple-making plan consists of Small Groups, Outreach, and Worship (S.O.W).

Each quarter your discipleship ministry team, Outreach, and Worship committees strive to provide opportunities in each of these areas. Our goal is to make options available for you, no matter where

you are in your journey of faith. Whether you are just exploring or are ready to go deeper we hope you will find an opportunity to be fed and nourished spiritually.

Discipleship Quarterly Options—2nd Quarter 2017

Small Groups Outreach Worship

Exploring or

getting feet wet

Coffee with Pastor

The Case for Christ

Spiritual exploration groups

Sunday School classes:

Asbury, Emmaus, Seekers,

Wesley

Community events

Community picnic on June

25th-invite someone to join us

Help out at the Food Pantry

EUMA shoe collection

Highmark Walk for EUMA-

June 3rd

Help out with the Y Summer

Camp

8:15

10:45

Diving in and

learning more

Coffee with Pastor

The Case for Christ

Spiritual exploration groups

Sunday School classes:

Asbury, Emmaus, Seekers,

Wesley

Youth Mission trip for youth

and adults

Ramps of Hope Blitz Build–

June 3rd

Serve Erie—July 20-23

Help out with the Y Summer

Camp

VBS—July 23-27

Help with VBS

8:15

10:45

Join the choir

Join the Youth Praise

Team

Going deeper Sign up for the prayer chain

Coffee with Pastor

The Case for Christ

Join the discipleship

planning group

Sign up for a 2018 mission

trip to Harmons, Jamaica

8:15

10:45

Join the choir

Sign up to be a liturgist or

worship leader

Summit Church - A United Methodist Faith Community

“Our mission is to serve and share,

making disciples of Christ”

Save the Date: October 7th SUMC Quilt/Craft Show

Do you enjoy quilting, sewing, knitting, crochet or a special

craft and wondered what to do with your finished masterpieces?

Oct 7th will be our first quilt/craft show at the church. You might wish to place your projects

there for the public to enjoy or set up a table to sell your own pieces. You must attend your

table if selling. Participation fee is $2 for displayers, Public admission fee is $5. Lunch will be

available for a fee of $5 and will be soup, fresh bread and sweets! Time is 10 AM -5 PM. This is

a fund raiser for the cost of Operation Christmas Child postage.

Operation Christmas Child is looking for donations: new or gently used to fill our shoeboxes.

Items are for children across the globe ages 2-14. Ideas include books, school supplies,

hygiene products, hair accessories, socks, beanie babies, small toys and crafts. No war related

items sprays or lotions. There is a collection bin in the hallway across from the church office.

Thanks for all your support. Barb Caldwell OCC coordinator 786-6349

Won By One to Jamaica will be holding a Waffles & Eggs and either bacon or

sausage breakfast on Father’s Day, June 18th from 9- 10:30 AM. Bring Dad for breakfast and worship and help our mission team spread the love for Jesus all the way

to Jamaica. Donations will help support the team’s trip for February 2018…we have had interest from 13 people!

FINANCES

January – May 2017

Contributions & Income $ 98,631.88

Expenses $ 98,788.14 Balance as of May 31, 2016 $ -135.10

“For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” Matthew 6:21

Summit Community

Food Pantry

Distribution: June 8th and 22nd

July 13th and 27th

Times: 2:30-4:00 PM

Extra hands are always welcome to help! Call Raeann Craft at 796-6187 to serve.

Please leave donations in the bin located

in the hallway outside the church office.

Jesus said…”You feed them”

Matthew 14: 16

We have launched our 5th Annual Used

Shoe Drive and we are asking for your support this year. Please bring your

gently used and worn shoes to the church and place in the collection bin located in

the hallway outside the church offices. Donations will be accepted until June

25th. Any questions should be directed to Becky Crocker. Thank you!

Youth Report….

A Youth mission trip is planned for July 2-7th!! Get more information from Jen!! Or

check out this link...https://groupmissiontrips.com/trip-types/community

-service/pittsburgh-pa-2017/

A Spaghetti Dinner is planned for Sunday, June 11th to help fund the youth mission

trip...stay for spaghetti and help our kids

grow in their faith and serve others.

21ST ANNUAL REFUGE GOLF

TOURNAMENT – Registration for this year’s 21st Annual Refuge Golf Tournament

is open! This annual tournament to benefit The Refuge is slated for Monday, June 19, at 1 PM, at Riverside Golf Course and will

again feature the chance to win a car (donated by Bonnell’s Auto Sales) with our

featured hole-in-one contest on a selected par three hole! Over the last 20 years, this event and its participants have raised

$144,000 to end homelessness for families with children. For more information or to

register online, visit http://euma-erie.org/news-events/events/21st-annual-refuge-golf-tournament. Or reach them through

the link on our church website.

June 4 June 11 June 18 June 25

Greeters

10:45 Graduates Linda Eckard Tom & Sandy

Stewart

Ethel Gilliland &

Mary Ann Tronetti

Acolytes

10:45 Geremiah & George

Gross

Juliette Gross &

Weston Hull

Brooke Barney &

Brooke Johnston

Mandy Berlin &

Juliette Gross

Worship Leaders

8:15

Connie Hoeke

Lynne Jarrell Colleen Osborn

Mike Cidor 10:45 Mandy Barney Ellen Strobel

Ushers

8:15

Kevin Osborn

Dave Lasher

Kevin Osborn

Dave Lasher

Kevin Osborn

Dave Lasher

Kevin Osborn

Dave Lasher

10:45

Terry Fuller

Darrel Coseo

Jack MacArthur

Mike McNelis

Matt Johnston

Frank Walker

Terry Carlin

Dennis Lagan

Nursery

10:45 Sue Hassett

Olivia Cornwell

Sue Hassett

Makalynn Allsopp

Sue Hassett

Wyatt Hull

Sue Hassett

Geremiah Gross

Junior Church

10:45 Audrey & Pam Audrey & Pam Children Choir Audrey Mac Arthur

Stephen Ministry

8:15 Janet Hull Lynne Jarrell Audrey MacArthur Steve Skelly

10:45 Lynda Lagan Tom Stewart Florence Briggs Connie Hoeke

Called to Serve - June 2017

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

June

2017

1 EUMA Golf Mtg. 3 PM

2 3 Ramps

of Hope

Blitz Build

4Communion

Sunday Pentecost and Graduate Recognition

5 6 Trustees 4:30

7

8Preschool

Graduation

9 10

11 Youth

Spaghetti

Dinner

12 13

14

15

16 17 Send off for

Mike Cidor

12-2

18

Father’s Day

Waffle Breakfast Stephen Minister Commissioning

19

EUMA Golf

Tournament at

Riverside 1PM

20Stephen

Ministry 10

21 Summer begins ..

22

23

24

Anniversary

Picture Day

9AM

25Baptism

Community

Picnic

Shoe drive ends

26

27

Stephen

Ministry 6:30

28 29

30

Sunday school classes for children and youth will be suspended for the summer with the last scheduled meeting

date of Sunday, June 11th. Adult classes may continue at

each class’s discretion.

Covenant Group

Covenant Group

Covenant Group

Covenant Group

Covenant Group

Covenant Group

Food Pantry 2:30-4 PM

Food Pantry 2:30-4 PM

Covenant Group

Covenant Group

Annual Conference

Annual Conference Covenant Group

Care and Fellowship

1 Frank Ferraro, Alan & Becky Carroll, Terry &

Leta Fuller

3 Denny & Donna Mead

5 Steve Radel

6 Donna Mead, Grace Goellner

7 Drew & Nadia Carlin

8 Ethel Gilliland, Melissa Martin

9 Jennifer Ochs

10 Madison Cidor, Dennis Melquist, Dennis &

Paulie Melquist

11 Denny Mead, Bill & Kathy Schwartz

12 Norman & RaeAnn Craft

14 Ron Bonaminio, Brady Urbanowicz

16 Karli Goellner, Buzz & Sue Daugherty

18 Judy Kula, Scott & Donna Eaton

19 Bob Crocker

21 Dot Brozell, Audrey Dick, Mary Ann Tronetti

22 Annette Coseo. Mary Lou Dubowski

23 Ellen Strobel

25 Gregg Kondrat

26 Susan Martin, Paul & Leona Smith

27 Dave & Janet Shields

28 John & Mary Lou Dubowski

31 Heidi Steffy, Jim & Brenda Robinson

July Birthdays & ♥Anniversaries

Flowers for May

MAY 7 The flowers in the chancel were given by Joe and Carol Brown in memory of

loved ones.

MAY 14 The flowers in the chancel were in loving memory of Robert Lasher given by his

family.

MAY 21 The flowers in the chancel were in honor of Leona Smith who celebrated her 92nd birthday

given by Greg, Harv, Diane, Marla, Sandy and their families. Happy birthday Leona!!! The

centerpiece was for Connie Close with love from Cal for their anniversary!

MAY 28 The flowers in the chancel were given by Lynn Jarrell in celebration of her 30 year membership

at Summit UMC. The rosebuds were in honor of Micah and Ezra the newly adopted

grandchildren of Paulie and Dennis Melquist. Congratulations Melquist family!

If you would like to place flowers on a Sunday, contact Connie Close for more information at 796-4489.

The 2017 calendar is on the wall outside the church offices.

June Birthdays & ♥Anniversaries

1 Cliff & Amy Pier

4 John Celeski

5 Barb Caldwell

7 Susan McNelis, Amber Radel

9 Becky Crocker, Jacob Lehotsky

10 Richard Belcher, John Ochs

11 John Dubowski

12 Keith Carlson, Nancy Konen, Dot Panitzke,

Denny & Lynda Lagan

16 John Stempka

17 Cal Close, Donna Eaton, Adam & Carla Huck

18 Don & Ruth Barton

19 Bradley Costello

20 Bradley Pier

22 Shelley Allsopp, Stephanie McNelis, Corey

Shields, Matt & Heather Johnston

23 Sue Goellner, Connie Hoeke

24 Linda Eckard

25 Kelli Goellner, Bill Schwab, Richard & Phyllis

Belcher

26 John & Linda Stempka

28 Paul & Rae Jean Urbanowicz

29 Derek Brown, Lydia Hull

30 Mike Jacobs, Bill Lavery, Cliff Pier

Summit United Methodist

Church Pastor: Rev. Tom Hoeke

Phone: 814- 864-3271

Email: sumc-office@verizon.net

website: summitumc.net Find us on Facebook

Sunday Services Worship: 8:15 AM & 10:45 AM

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Prayer Line Lynne 431-5292

Office Hours Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM Church Secretary-Treasurer: Lori Costello

Music Director: Rhonda Berlin Youth Director: Jen Wilson

Bishop Rev. Cynthia Moore-Koikoi District. Supt. Rev. Joseph W. Patterson III

July 2017 Calendar of Events

2 SeaWolves Game

2-7 Youth Mission Trip

9 Strawberry Social

13 Food Pantry

14 Family Movie Night

16 Erie Caged Bird Club

19 Wonderful Wednesday

23-27 Galactic Starveyors Vacation Bible

School

27 Food Pantry

SAVE THE DATES!!!

Women's Spiritual Retreat at Olmsted Manor October 13-15, 2017, led by Connie Hoeke. We will pray, worship, learn, discuss and fellowship while attending to our spiritual journey. Free

time will be included for reflection, walking the labyrinth or having extended fellowship. 1 meal on Friday and 3 meals on Saturday are included in the cost of $122.50 per person. Starts at 4:00 Friday (dinner at 5:15) and first session starting at 6:30. Last session is worship on

Sunday morning ending at 11:30. Carpooling will be available. Even if you will miss Friday evening, please come. Contact Connie Hoeke at 412-400-6898 for more information and for

registration. $25 deposit required to keep your place.

Conference and District News….

WORSHIP FUN BASEBALL AND FIREWORKS

Sunday, July 2, 2017, Join Bishop Cynthia Moore-Koikoi for a community worship experience at UPMC

Park in Erie, home of the Erie SeaWolves. We will begin our day with a worship service inside the ballpark

at 4:30 PM and Bishop Cynthia will bring us her message from atop the 3rd base dugout. We have

arranged to have the Kid’s Fun Zone open until the first pitch of the game free of charge. Bishop Cynthia

has been invited to throw out a ceremonial first pitch. SIGN UP for yout tickets to set together with your

Summit Church family by contacting Lori in the church office. Deadline to order and pay for tickets will be

June 15th. Tickets are $9 with some money coming back to our local church.

For more information about our programs, call the Y at Summit

at 864-3275.