Sunshine Herald

A Monthly Publication of Druid Hills United Methodist Church Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving

Druid Hills United Methodist Church

Sunshine Herald APRIL 2013

From the Pastor:

Greetings Sisters and Brothers!

Rev. Daryl W. Allen

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From the Pastor Financial Report Caring and Sharing Calendar Activities Summer Camp

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I pray you had a meaningful and transformative Easter. I pray you all experienced our Resurrected Lord in a deep and meaningful way this Lent. I pray you are invigorated to go out into this world and live the life of Easter people; full of promise and hope! One of the many things I love about Easter is the intentional focus it has on the understanding of new life. With Easter, the time of preparation has passed. Christ has faced his temptations in the desert, victoriously. Christ has walked among the people revealing the true meaning of forgiveness, grace, and mercy to those who would listen. He has lived a life in relationship with people showing them, modeling for them, what the love of his father, what the love of God, looks like when lived out in its entirety. Christ has felt the fear of death, found strength in God to die a determined death, and with the power of God, has risen in victory over death. And because of that, he has changed this world in so many countless ways! His new life also means a new life for each of us. No longer are we bound to this plane as our only existence. No longer are we left to our own devices to find forgiveness through the practice of sacrifice. We have been freed! We have been given the opportunity to accept the gift of grace, the free gift of salvation. All of us have been granted the chance to spend eternity in the presence of the one, true, living God. Folks, that is the good news. That is the basis for the hope and joy we all can experience with the celebration of Easter. The die has been cast and now it is up to us. We are Easter people. We are the ones called to forego our own wishes and desires and follow those of God. We are the ones created in his image, to spread the promise of his love and care to those that may not have heard it, heard and forgot it, or have rejected it outright. We are the ones, by the public profession of our faith in Jesus Christ and the empty tomb, who have been sent to use our divinely given spiritual gifts, to build the Kingdom of God, on this earth in the here and now. We can do it. When we live together, love each other, and allow all of our gifts to grow and work in unison, we can do it. I encourage you, as we march on to Pentecost, to do just that. Find a way, find a means, where you can live out this calling. Where you can allow others to see the way God has worked within you, to bring about his Kingdom. Together, with the power of God, we can change this world. Blessings on you Easter people,

04/01 Ed Ford 04/02 Charles Harden Don Ridley 04/03 Tola Hass Kelly Greene 04/06 Anne Zecca 04/07 Frances Belisle 04/16 Jami Baugher Helyn Byers Andrew MacPherson Steve Rittmayer 04/17 Luann Bainbridge 04/19 Marjorie Grishkin 04/22 Carole Savage Lucy Williams 04/25 Louise Young 04/29 Mickey Stevens

04/04 Debby & Bob Hildenbrandt 04/19 Dorothy & Russell Stein 04/20 Ruth & Jim Griffith

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Prayer serves as the backbone of the church. It is what supports all our efforts of ministry. In that spirit, you are invited to hold these persons in your prayers and thoughts. Just as the Spirit needs healing, so does the body. The two, it seems, go together in Gods plan.

The Sunshine Herald is the monthly publication of Druid Hills United Methodist Church. Editor: Carole Newlin Pastor: Rev. Daryl W. Allen Pastors Blog: www.pastordaryl.blogspot.com Music Ministry Director: Joan Foren Email: druidhillsocala@gmail.com Phone: 352-629-5688 Mail: 1712 S. E. Lake Weir Rd. Ocala, FL 34471

Please remember these people in prayer: Geneann Apodaco, Jason Bonell, Rose Carroll, Eunice Charles, Joyce & John Clayton, Fred Coder, Tiffany Critchfield, Marie Decker, Cynthia & Jim Dekersky, Raymond & Violet Dyer, Lisa Faulk, Chris Garris, Evalyn Gouge, Marge & Jack Grieves, Ruth & Jim Griffith, Joey Hager, Andre HajAbed, Tola & Emil Hass, Robert Hildenbrandt, Jean Hoesman, Ariana Hutchinson, Ellen Keller, Tom Klotz, Bonnie & Jim Knepp, Joanne Knepp, Alene Krouse, Flo LaVine, Michael MacPherson, Carolyn McCarthy, John Martin, Berniece Mason, Sandi Moore, Peggy Sue Munday, Sue & Karen Murray, Lilly Nettles, Keith Norman, Pat Painter, Landon Parish, Jenny Piner, Doris Pitts, Kathy Puskar, Jan & Don Ridley, P. R. Rion, Ilene Rittmayer, Wilhelmina Rogers, Ric Roos, Joe Scott, Joe Scott, Jr, Floy Smith, Wayne Smith, Jane Stahurski, Norma Jean Uher, Eileen Zimmerman

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Monday through Friday Website: www.druidhillsocala.org

Our Mission: We are a fellowship of believers Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving

OUR STEWARDSHIP AND ATTENDANCE (02-27 through 03-17)

Offering: Childrens Home: Parking Income:

$11,491.00 $ $ 264.18 750.00

Average Attendance Worship ...........101 Sunday School Adult Focus......11 Nursery ...0 Childrens Church.....4 Bible Study.......24

NEWSLETTER DEADLINE The Newsletter deadline each month is the 3rd Sunday. If you have information you want published, you can write it up on the proper submission form and submit it to the church office prior to the deadline or email Carole at druidhillocala@gmail.com. Please remember when writing articles for publication to include all the basics of the information you want communicated: who, what, when, where, why, and how. Articles may be edited as necessary. Thank you for your cooperation.

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CONNECTIONAL GIVING

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Apportionment giving financially underwrites United Methodist ministry & mission beyond the local church. When we give our offering, so our congregation can pay its apportionments, we give to these causes: World Service Fund; Africa University Fund; Ministerial Education Fund; Black College Fund; Episcopal Fund; Interdenominational Cooperation Fund and General Administration Fund. For more complete information on these areas, please feel free to pick-up the booklet, Why We Apportion in the Church Office. We do send 10% of our monthly income toward apportionments; however, this does not equal the amount needed to make our full payment for the year. Please continue to help us reach our goals. Thank you, Louise Cox, Interpreter of Connectional Giving

THANK YOU Thank you Chancel Choir and the congregation for the much appreciated card with all your signatures. It put a big smile on my face - and for the check that came a few days later - I am still smiling. I enjoyed my time with you very much and maybe we can get together for Christmas Cantata! Love to all, Zlata SAVE THE DATE...TIME...LOCATION Moving Forward for all widows, will be holding an informal coffee chat on Monday, April 1 at 10 am in Fellowship Hall. No, its not an April Fools Day Joke Our purpose is to be a group of ladies to hold each others hand for support, love, friendship and Christian faith on a strictly social level. If you need transportation or additional information, feel free to call either Linda Hughes, 732-8280 or Doris Pitts, 2360955. Thanks - Doris & Linda FROM THE HEART - UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

Our April meeting will be Tuesday, April 16 at 10 am in Fellowship Hall. All women of the church are welcome to attend our meeting.
THANK YOU The kitchen committee would like to thank you for your generous support for the White Sunday contributions. Your generosity has provided the needed supplies without using any budgeted funds since 2011. Thank you, again, for your generosity and faithfulness. MODELs MODELs (Mostly Older Debutantes Eating Lunch) will meet at Panera Bread, 2370 SE College Rd. on April 18 at 12:30 pm. If you plan to attend, please email your reservation to dhumcvol@yahoo.com or call the office by April 16. Dont forget to bring a dollar to be donated to a charity at the end of the year.

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THE SCOUTING SIDE
Cub Scout Pack 112

Pack 112 sure has been busy! We have two fun events coming up. We will have a spring campout in April. We will have a pack yard sale in April that we hope will be successful in raising funds for the pack. If anyone would like to donate items to help, that would be great! As always, we are looking forward to our weekly Den meetings on Monday nights where the boys enjoy a variety of fun & interesting activities. Thank you for your on-going support! If you have any questions about Pack 112, please contact me. Netha Lawrence - Tiger Den Asst. Leader 895-8242 FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST CHILDRENS HOME Education Success - The first semester of the school year brought more strong achievements in the classroom. We celebrate this success with an Awards Night in the chapel. Our education program, located in the Worrell Memorial Education Center, provides numerous resources including a library, computers, resource materials, tutoring rooms and more to help enhance what each boy and girl receives in school every day. The following is a look at some of the awards for the second grading period: 12 made the Honor Roll 24 residents increased their G.P.A. 37 received all Good Conduct Marks on their report card Because of your continued support of the Florida United Methodist Childrens Home, we are making a difference in the lives of many children. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY Do you know anyone who could use our prayers, love and support through one of our beautiful handmade prayer shawls? If you answered, Yes, to that question, please stop by the Church Office to get one to deliver to that person. Prayer shawls are not just for those who are sick, but for anyone who is going through any crisis. If you have any questions, please contact Betty Erickson at 237-2544. MARK YOUR CALENDARS April 06 09 10 16 17 18 21 25 26 27 28 7:30 am - 2 pm - Cub Scout yard sale 10 am - Worship Committee 5:30 pm - UMM 10 am - UMW 10 am - Prayer Shawl 12:30 pm - MODELs 12:30 pm - S.O.S. 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab 2-10 pm - Kairos (FH) 5-8 am, 8-10 pm - Kairos (FH) 5-8 am, 8-10 pm - Kairos (FH) 5-7:30 am - Kairos (FH) May 07 08 09 11 14 15 16 18 19 21 25 6 pm - PT Clergy mtg. 5:30 pm - UMM 9:30 am - FT Clergy mtg 10 am-2 pm - Cub Scout car wash 10 am - Worship Committee 5 pm - Trustees 6:15 pm - Finance Committee 7 pm - Church Council 12:30 pm - MODELs Noon-6 pm - Boy Scouts chicken dinner 12:30 pm - S.O.S. 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab 10 am - UMW 6:30 pm - Pre Annual Conference Orientation (FH) Noon-6 pm - Eagle Scout Ceremony (Sanctuary & FH)

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8:15 am ROMEOs

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7:30 am-2 pm Cub Scout Yard Sale

7 pm - Choir 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 7 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 15 8 7 pm - Boy Scouts 9 8:15 am ROMEOs
10 am - Worship Cmte

6 pm - Girl Scouts 11

6 pm - Kid Central 12 13 11 am-2 pm Girl Scout car wash

7 pm - Choir White Sunday 14 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship Girl Scout Sunday Canned Food Sun. 21 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship 12:30 pm - S.O.S. 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab Sisterhood/ Brotherhood Sunday 28 5-7:30 am - Kairos 9 am - Adult Focus Group 10:30 am - Worship 7 pm - Choir Personal Care Sun. 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 7 pm - Boy Scouts 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 29 7 pm - Choir 7 pm - Boy Scouts 30 8:15 am ROMEOs 6:30 pm - Cub Scouts 22 7 pm - Boy Scouts 16 8:15 am ROMEOs
10 am - UMW 3 pm - NCD

5:30 pm - UMM 6 pm - Brownies 17 10 am - Prayer Shawl ministry 6 pm - Girl Scouts 18 12:30 pm MODELs 6 pm - Kid Central 19 20

7 pm - Choir 7 pm - Boy Scouts 23 8:15 am ROMEOs 6 pm - Brownies 24 6 pm - Girl Scouts 25 10:30 am - Bible Study
2 pm - Kairos

6 pm - Kid Central 26 5-8 am & 8-10 pm - Kairos 27 5-8 am & 8-10 pm - Kairos

6 pm - Girl Scouts 6 pm - Brownies 7 pm - Bible Study 6 pm - Kid Central

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COMMITTEE SPOTLIGHT

This month, we are continuing our committee spotlight as we turn to the Church Council. The Church Council is the group charged with the planning and implementing of a program of nurture, outreach, witness, and resources for our congregation. This is also the group that is responsible for evaluating our ongoing mission and ministry endeavors. When we gather, once every other month, we hear about the plans and direction of our various ministries and committees and offer suggestions, when asked. We seek to support and nurture each other and provide an atmosphere for growth as we work together for a common goal of serving Christ by learning, leading, and loving. This committee is generally made up of the various chairs of our different ministries and committees. However, other people can be added by a Charge Conference action. People serving on the Church Council remain on this committee as long as they are the chair for the group they represent. This committee is an open committee and any member of the congregation can attend a Church Council meeting, hear what is discussed and offer an opinion about a relevant matter; but cannot vote. Next month, we will spotlight our Staff Parish Relations Committee. All of the officers of each committee can be found on our Lay Leadership List located in the Office or in the Narthex of the Sanctuary.

2013 SUMMER CAMP DATES Classic Camps - $390/week There are 8 weeks of classic camps offered for campers going into the 4th grade in the fall of 2013 through campers who are graduating in the spring of 2013. Each week begins on Monday & ends on Saturday. Additional information & registration forms are available at www.warrenwilliscamp.org. Trip Camps The Warren Willis Camp offers 3 different trip camps for rising ninth, tenth, eleventh, twelfth graders & recently graduated seniors. The camps depart from and return to Warren Willis Camp. Additional information & registration forms are available at www.warrenwilliscamp.org. Creative Spirit Camp - $390/week The Warren Willis Camp offers a week of camp for students who are interested in learning more about the creative/performing arts & the ways these gifts & interests can be incorporated into their faith formation. This week of camp is available for campers who will be going into the 4th grade through campers who are graduating in spring 2013. Additional information & registration forms are available at www.warrenwilliscamp.org. HELPING HANDS FOUNDATION Helping Hands helps rebuild the lives of abused & displaced people in our community, mainly women & children. We provide housing & assist with food, clothes, medical, transportation, jobs, counseling, education grants & a Bible-based life improvement program. Helping Hands is a 501(3) charity serving the people of Ocala/Marion County. Resident Spotlight: Carrie & her son, Jahzian, came to Helping Hands homeless, confused & fearful. Her past was tragic...including her dads suicide when she was 14, her moms abuse of alcohol & drugs & her mom being killed last year. When she came seeking help we were touched by her sincerity, transparency & desire to build a better life. We gladly took her in. Today, she has a home, caring friends & just received a job at the courthouse. Carrie is committed to building a better life for herself and her child...and told us she is very thankful & glad to have a safe place to call home. Your financial support enables us to provide the resources our families need. You can help by making a monetary donation, donate to our consignment & thrift stores, employ our moving service or handyman service, or volunteer. Additional information is available online at www.helpinghandsocala.org.

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GLOBAL MISSIONS BLOG

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Help us spread the word of what God is doing through our missionaries, mission teams and global covenants: Cuba, Angola and Haiti! Log onto www.floridaconferenceconnection.info/blogs/blog/8 for current information. Thanks and God bless, Icel Rodriguez Director of Global Mission

PICTURE DIRECTORY UPDATE

We are in the process of updating our picture directory for Druid Hills UMC! A picture directory is a wonderful way for us to put names with faces and have contact information so we can keep in contact with each other. In order for us to efficiently publish an updated directory, we need some information from you. If you would like to be added to upcoming directory or if your information has changed since the last printing, please fill out the form below and either drop it in the offering plate or turn it into the office.

Our directory will not be complete without you!

Please return this form no later than April 14th. If you have any questions, please contact the church office at 629-5688. PLEASE PRINT Name: _______________________________________________ Phone ____________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Cell Phone (if you want it listed): ___________________________________________________________ Summer Address (if applicable): ___________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________ Birth date (Will not be included in the directory): ______________________________________________ Anniversary (if applicable; will not be included in the directory): __________________________________ Email address (if applicable): _____________________________________________________________

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