When you come to worship on Sunday, you will notice a big yellow poster board
and RED markers. Please take a minute and write what the Lord is stirring in you during these ten days of prayer.
Question of the Week
In worship last Sunday Pastor Lisa asked the question: What would you miss if we stopped doing it?
Fifteen persons answered this question as follows:
Music (alone) - 6
One each for the following combination answers:
music & chat with pastor
music and sermons
music and gospel reading
music & arts weekend
Lord's Prayer - 1
Potlucks/fellowship - 1
Children's Time - 1
Communion - 1
Peace Greeting - 1
Who is My Neighbor?
Last Sunday Pastor Lisa invited the congregation to love their neighbors by getting to know them first. Uses the Neighbor Grid as a tool for building caring relationships with people who live near you – pick one up at the Information Station. Instructions for three kinds of caring conversations are provided on the back. Fill it in this week – then throughout the summer add to it!
Staff Parish News
We have received the resignation of Bri Davis as our childcare worker, effective immediately. This position entails care of children on Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. Pay is $25 per evening. T
o apply, pick up an application at the church office or contact SPRC chair Jeri O’Dell at jodell@woh.rr.com.
Last Sunday in worship Linda Bales Todd shared her reflections of the days she attended. She would be happy to talk with you more.
C.O.F.F.E.E.
Farmer's Market
We have an opportunity to participate in the Farmers Market on Fridays, near Sugarcreek Health Center (between Kohl’s and Kroger). We will be giving away FREE water and handouts about upcoming events here at our Church. Volunteers are needed on Fridays from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. to set up and take down the tent, and hand out water. Tent, water, and handouts are provided. Please sign up for the dates you are available on the insert. Contact Jeri O’Dell with any questions at 266-6515.
Graduation Recognition Sunday
Sunday, May 29th
We look forward to Sunday, May 29th, when we will have a time of worship to pray God’s blessing upon all our graduates. If you or someone you know is graduating from high school, college, or any advanced training, please contact Nurture chair Nancy Pestian or Pastor Lisa.
You're Invited
Bridgett Clough
On June 5th the Clough family will be having an open house/party from 3:00 - 6:00 p.m. to celebrate Bridgett's graduation from high school. The church is invited!
The Clough family's home address is
1726 Sutts Trail, Xenia, OH 45385.
Sunday, June 12, 12:30 pm
Seminar and discussion: "Caring for God's Creation...Addressing Environmental Justice"
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Thank You
The Kinsel family wishes to thank all of you for the kind thoughts, words, and prayers in the passing of Mary Kinsel. Thank you to those who donated food for the funeral as well.
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Current Ongoing Groups/Bible Studies
Please feel free to contact these folks
and ask questions about getting involved!
Womens' Bible Study Second Friday of each month
9:00 a.m. in the Music Room
Contact: Jeri O'Dell at jodell@woh.rr.comor 266-6515
Odd Wednesday Bible Study First and Third Wednesday of the month
7:00 p.m. at Brandon and Cari Baker's home
149 Viewpoint Drive, Bellbrook, Ohio
Contact: Kathy deGruchy at oboerootbeer@yahoo.com
Companions in Christ Second Thursday of the month
Mary Frantz' office
Contact: Mary Frantz at 848-2909 or education@bellbrookumc.org
Please place items in the bins marked Food Pantry
at the "Donation Station" just outside the Sanctuary.
Worship Leaders for this Sunday
May 29, 2016
Pastor Rev. Lisa Ellison
Worship Leader Dave Cope
Altar Design Barb Miller
Music Director Kathy deGruchy
Accompanist Rita Peterson
Piano Solo Emma Jenkins
Trio Jenny Henderson, Cari Valentine,
Karen Jenkins
Solo
Head Usher Jesse Miller
Greeter/Ushers Susan Lux
Nursery
Children’s Church Eric Frantz
Media Technician Dave Bushroe
Finance Team Dave Bushroe, Nadine Daugherty
Office Volunteer Charlene Queary
Website Manager Darryl Fowler
