Elmer United Methodist Church
CHURCH OFFICE AND PETER'S PANTRY - 358-0135
FAX: 856-358-9295
Email: elmerumc@juno.com
DAVID REPENNING, PASTOR
JULY – AUGUST 2011
others are not in the summer season. Remember some of
the things that are happening at this time: Vacation
Bible School, summer camp, picnics, missionary visits,
vacation, and baseball.
This summer we will also be studying the book of Acts
during Sunday Morning worship. In Acts 2: 46-47 we
have a glimpse of what early Christians did when they
were waiting for the Spiritual seasons to change. “Every
day they continued to meeting in the temple courts. They
broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad
and sincere hearts, praising God and enjoying the favor
of all the people.”
Greetings,
Dear Friends,
How is your Sabbath doing? Have you or your life
changed because you are now being more observant of
keeping the Sabbath? Last month I spoke about Sabbath
and summer. We are now a week into the official
summer season. We are also going through different
seasons in our church: different times when we can do
various things and not do others. Ecclesiastes 3 reminds
us of different times for different activities.
To everything there is a season, and a time to every
purpose under heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; A time to plant and
a time to pluck up what is planted;
A time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down,
and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn,
and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones
together;
A time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get and a time to loose; a time to keep and a
time to cast away;
A time to rend, 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....
I know that there is no good in them, but for a man to
rejoice, and to do good in his life. And also that every
man should eat and drink, and enjoy the good of all his
labor, this is the gift of God.
Seasons in our world, in our lives and in the church all
change continuously. They also seem to remain constant
as they repeat themselves in a cyclical way. Our task is
to understand the God seasons we are in and what it is
time for us to do today.
We cannot control or change our seasons. The
preacher who wrote Ecclesiastes realized this and
advises us to quit complaining and to live the best we
can in the season in which we are. Enjoy the snow in
winter, the warmth of summer, the colors of fall and the
new flowers of spring. I used to push the church to get
much done in the summer when I was out of school.
Now I realize that certain things are meant to happen and
Have a wonderful summer
Pastor Dave Repenning
Safe Sanctuary Background Checks
Thank you to the many people who have submitted their
background checks through our church website. Your
willingness to do this is enabling us to take a small step
to protect the children and youth of our church while
giving you the privacy of having background check
information on a secure website to which only the pastor
and the Staff Parish Relations committee chairperson
have access. By using this site you have eliminated the
need for us to keep files in the church where security
could be compromised.
July Birthdays
Happy Birthday to All!!
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
14th
15th
16th
17th
18th
19th
20th
21st
25th
26th
27th
28th
31st
Addison & Alexa Shimp, & Jordan Hess
Jenette Wildman
Linda Thomas, Donna Stemberger & Eva Irelan
Trina Richards
Joan Daniels & Craig Thomas, Jr.
Kara Stemberger & Kimberly Chapman
Julia Garrison & Diana Donovan
Andrew Clemick
Mary Lou Newkirk & Susan Steier
Joey Bucolo
Zachary Schneider & Joan Harz
Georgeann Batten
Annette Evans
Pastor Dave Repenning, Keith Elliott,
Paula Fackler & Nicole Stemberger
John Hathaway, Danielle Montana
& Allison Wildman
Lucy Stiles, Dylan Hall & Brennan Richmond
Julia Brown
Cloe Elliott, Matthew Cooper, Sara Rodriguez, Tom
Parish & Peggy Canale
Ethan Adams
Aylani Eberl, Emma Pike, Jesus & Julio Jiménez
Lee Lacy, & Nichole Hall
Robert McGill & Jessica Filippoli
Grace Hennessey & Karen Wolfe
August Birthdays
Happy Birthday to All!!
1st
2nd
4th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th
13th
14th
16thth
17th
18th
19th
20th
21st
22nd
23rd
25th
26th
28th
29th
30th
31st
Christina Voeckler & Jeff Willoughby
Lameta Sagers & Tom Hill
Matthew Snyder, Connor Hemsley
& Michael A. Donovan
Christopher Darby
Dawn Hess & Joan Hathaway
Adam Jenkins
Chase Coyle, Brittany Orzechowski
& Blair Hathaway
Spencer McDonald
Art Kelly
Suzie Richards, Lesley Hall, John Robbins
& Paul Daniels
Arthur Harper, Jesse Hunter & Earl Hitchner
Elyse Coyle, Debbie Schwartz, Lisa Bishop &
Brooke Batten
Jim Hall & Ashley Hannah
Emily Greene, Zane Cooper & Linda Dilks
Elden Evans & Kirby Layton
Caitlin Hess
Claire Corsey, Mabel Lago & Kevin Rosney
Curtis Elliott
Michael Kulig & Erica Wriggins
Christian Montero
Oscar Jenkins
Jane Cooke & Stacy Smith
Burry Timberman, Jr.
Christine Hill, John Fisler & Robin Cooper
Ken and Dawn Bishop
Ken and Dawn Bishop are missionaries
serving with Global Partners in Albania along with their
children, Eva, Joshua and Stephen. They have been in
Albania since 2005. Ken and Dawn are
electrical/electronics engineers committed to spreading
the word of God to as many people as they can reach.
The Global Partner vision is to see a growing
community of God through Jesus Christ. Ken directs the
Global Partner team as mission director to see this vision
fulfilled and Albanian churches planted.
Evangelical Christianity is now an official religion in
Albania and is no longer considered a cult. There have
been major road improvements made throughout
Albania and this past year improvements have been
made to water and sewer systems. A much needed
medical clinic has been opened in Kenet and an
Albanian Physical Therapist has been added to the staff.
Despite financial difficulties The Day Care Center for
Children of Widows, Divorced Women and Suffering
Families has remained open.
An after school center that Ken and Dawn helped
establish has been a success and assists children with
their studies. The Bishops are evaluating and praying for
a broader influence to improve the education of the
children in Kenet.
The team has made major strides in Language
Acquisition and made progress in Team Recruitment.
The DeRosett family, Becky Hawkins and Nicole Schara
are soon to be part of their team.
Dawn recently underwent double knee replacement
surgery in Vienna and has made a remarkable recovery.
As an update of John, Ken says, “In May, John
appeared in court and the final verdict for his case found
him guilty of a lesser charge. He received jail time and a
huge fine: It was suggested that he pay officials off but
he refused. The verdict is being appealed.”
“We just had local elections and people here have been
very stressed as the corrupt, manipulative and aggressive
political wheels spin,” says Ken.
He also asks that we “Pray for God to use this time not
only to put the people He uses in power, but to bring this
country to the point of recognition of the need for Christ
in their lives. Pray as we continue to shine the light on
the people we know and love.”
If you are a Facebook user and wish to communicate
with the Bishops, send a friend request to “Dawninn’
Albania to share prayer requests and stories, or email
them at Ken Bishop, kadbishop@yahoo.com.
Global Partners is the international arm of the
Wesleyan Church, partners with Wesleyan churches in
Africa, CaribAtlantic, Ilbero-America and Pacific areas
while expanding ministry in Asia, Europe and the
Muslim world.
Dawn Bishop is the daughter of Ed and Anita Harz
Perry and a niece to Fritz and Joan Harz.
The Lord is fulfilling the verse that He gave them:
Trust in the Lord and do good; Dwell in the land and
cultivate His faithfulness. Psalm 37: 3 NASB.
Submitted by
Al-Jo Voeckler
Missions Treasurer
Attendance:
May 29
June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
Stewardship:
May 29
June 5
June 12
June 19
June 26
Early
Service
25
23
18
18
22
Morning
Worship
91
142
117
88
76
S.
School
28
35
26
56
30
Church
$3,478.65
$5,496.00
$4,592.00
$3,031.00
$3,321.00
Missions
$417.00
$873.50
$1,066.00
$538.00
$354.00
S.School
$25.00
$49.00
$31.00
$55.00
$25.00
HEALTHCARE Ministries
HEAT RELATED ILLNESSES
Most heat-related problems result from environmental
conditions and can be predicted and prevented. Heat
production is affected by temperature, humidity, sun
exposure, wind, and clothing. The body is wondrously
made, and has a thermoregulatory system that is
responsible for allowing the body to heat and cool
itself as necessary. This system can be overwhelmed by
too much heat, dehydration, diuretics, many medical
conditions, and medications. High humidity retards the
evaporation of sweat, so pay attention to the Heat Index.
Heat related illnesses can happen to us as children,
athletes, adults working outside in the heat, and senior
citizens who have poor circulation, changes in the skin,
heart, lung, thyroid, kidney diseases and high blood
pressure. Heat edema is the swelling of the hands and
feet when blood vessels expand and fluid pools under
the skin. Lifestyle factors that can increase risk include:
unbearably hot living quarters, lack of transportation to
go to a cooler place, overdressing, obesity, and drinking
alcohol, soda, and caffeine that can rob our bodies of
fluids. To prevent dehydration we need to take in more
fluids than we are losing, including water, sports drinks,
Pedialyte, and juices.
The symptoms of dehydration include: dry skin,
fatigue, dizziness, confusion, thirst, less frequent
urination, headache, increased heart rate and breathing,
and inability to sweat. Perspiring is very important in the
cooling-down process. If not treated, heat can build up to
dangerous levels leading to Heat Syncope --fainting
caused when the body compensates for too much heat by
diverting blood from the brain to the skin. Heat cramps-are muscle contractions in the back of the legs
that usually respond to rest, a cool environment, and
drinking water. Heat Exhaustion -- Extreme fatigue
characterized by muscle aches, nausea, fever, clammy
skin, diarrhea, rapid pulse, vomiting, and weakness. And
the big one: Heat Stroke --which is usually fatal if not
treated. It is the failure of the body’s temperature control
systems. Symptoms include: confusion, agitation,
hyperventilation, racing pulse, lethargy, convulsions,
and eventually unconsciousness. The body temperature
can go above 110 degrees, which can damage major
organs. The symptoms can develop over several days, or
in a single burst of strenuous activity.
To treat any of the above, the main thing is to cool off
and replace the fluids in our bodies as necessary. This
can be anything from moving to a cool place with a cold
wet cloth to the head, and drinking water, to ice packs in
the groin and under the arms, to going to the emergency
room and getting intravenous fluids if we are unable to
drink fluids. If the person has confusion, rapid pulse,
and rapid shallow breathing, Call 911. Heat stroke is a
medical emergency!
So, keep your cool, stay out of the sun, slow down, and
remember your pets, too!!!
“What? Know ye not that your body is the temple of the
Holy Ghost, which is in you, which you have of God, and
ye are not your own? For ye are bought with a price;
therefore glorify God in your body, and in your spirit,
which are God’s.”
I Corinthians 6:19, 20.
Bonnie Kanady, RN
Come make a splash with us!
Join the beach adventure
at ELMER UNITED
METHODIST CHURCH 2011 VBS
Please join all the Sonsurf Beach Bash
adventurers for tons of fun in the sun!
Place: Elmer United Methodist Church
Date: July 11-15th, 2011
Time: 5:45pm to 8:30pm
Snacks, crafts, games, friends………
Register Early! And bring a friend!
Find forms online at www.elmerumc.org , at
the church office and the Hangar office
Love and Respect
Seminar
By Emerson & Sarah Eggerichs
Come to our video series and
learn how to have a better
relationship with those around
you. Held during Elmer UMC’s
Vacation Bible School
Date: July 11-15th
Time: 6:00 to 8pm
Interested adults to meet at the Talk of the Town
“What is Love and Respect? We believe love best
motivates a woman and respect most powerfully
motivates a man……Men and women will learn how
to resolve conflict, dealing with the negative
reactions. They will also learn how to motivate each
other by meeting each other's need. Even those who
feel hopeless in their relationships will gain
understanding on how to handle an indifferent or
unresponsive partner.”
The Tuesday Morning Bible
Study will finish their current study
on June 28th, and will resume on July
12th with a summer study on favorite
hymns. Feel free to drop in and join us
as we learn about - and from - some of
the classic hymns. Each week we will
concentrate on one hymn, so come when you
can. We meet at 6:30 a.m. at the Kountry
Kitchen. Any questions, contact Donna
Stemberger, 358-2509 or
dkstembug@yahoo.com.
Cook-Out
5:45 – 7:00pm
Tuesday, July 19th
Before and during Peter’s Pantry
On the Elmer UMC Grounds
Come and fellowship awhile!!
Hotdogs, Hamburgers, Drinks, etc.
Women of Faith
September 9-10, 2011
Another church has extra tickets.
Section 112 $89.00 each
- including two box lunches
If interested, please call Leah Bucolo
609-247-8828 by July 15th.
Ordination Celebration Dinner
The SPPR Committee of the Zion United Methodist
Church has extended an invitation to an Ordination
Celebration Dinner for Pastor David Schumacher on
Sunday, July 10th at 5:00pm. The Dinner will be
held at Zheng Buffet in English Creek Shopping
Center, Egg Harbor Twp. The cost is $13.00 per
person and includes a beverage and the entire buffet
of Chinese, American and Italian cuisine. RSVP to
Carol Keates, 609-653-1264. If you would like give
a monetary gift, please make checks out to David
Schumacher and mail to Zion United Methodist
Church, 652 Zion Road, Egg Harbor Twp, NJ
08234, Attn: Dottie Layton or you may bring it
with you the night of the celebration. Thank you
Summer Sunday School Program
We invite you to be a part of the new Summer Sunday
School experience at Elmer UMC, Church and Main
Streets, Elmer, New Jersey.
Beginning Sunday, June 26th we
will be having Sunday School at
approximately 10:45 a.m. (for
ages Pre-K through Grade 5).
Join us for songs, bible stories,
snacks, crafts and other fun activities during this time.
We ask that the Jr. High kids contact Joanne Daly so that
we can plug you in as helpers during this time period.
Senior High will continue to meet from 11:15 a.m. to
12:15 p.m. at the Hangar with John Bucolo. Charmaine
Sutton will also continue the Adult SS class from 11:30
to 12:15 p.m. in the Parlor.
Parents can join us after church (at approximately 11:15
a.m.) for a Koffee Klatch Fellowship Time until 11:30
a.m. when the children will be done.
Any questions, please feel free to contact Joanne Daly at
856-358-8826 or the church office at 856-358-0135 or
check our website at www.elmerumc.org for more
details.
Train a child in the way he should
go, and when he is old he will not
turn from it. Proverbs 22:6
Summer Sub Sales
July
Saturday, July 16th - Our monthly sub sale will benefit
our Youth in Missions Team to Kentucky. Please
place your order form in basket in the back of the
church, or contact Donna Stemberger, 358-2509 or
dkstembug@yahoo.com.
August
Saturday, August 20th – August’s sub sale will benefit
The Hangar. Please place your order form in basket in
the back of the church, or contact Donna Stemberger,
358-2509 or dkstembug@yahoo.com.