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Neal Avenue United Methodist Church
Messenger
During this Easter season we have studied the Resurrection
Response of the disciples and the early church. This is the very
birth of the church of which we continue to this day. All that we
do as Christians is a response to the resurrection and the power of
Jesus. Just like those first disciples we may approach our faith
May 2015
Mission Statement
L.O.V.E. G.O.D.
Lead Others to spiritual
Victory; to Encourage,
to Give of Ourselves
and Demonstrate
the love of Jesus
and our world timidly and fearfully at times. Yet just
like those first disciples God doesn't abandon us.
Jesus died and they went into hiding, afraid for their very lives! So what changed that
allowed them to proclaim Jesus resurrected?
"When the day of Pentecost had come, they were all together in one
place. And suddenly from heaven there came a sound like the rush of a violent wind, and it filled the entire house where they were sitting. Divided
tongues, as of fire, appeared among them, and a tongue rested on each of
them. All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in
other languages, as the Spirit gave them ability."
(Acts 2:1-4, NRSV)
They were filled with the power of the Holy Spirit! The power of the Spirit within them
was and is greater than the power of the world around us. They received and were open
to the leading of the Spirit. I encourage you to look, listen, and feel the leading of the
Holy Spirit in your own life.
Pray- Study Scripture-Worship - Be His Hands and Feet - Praise Him
Boldly proclaim the Good News! Share His story! Know that His power within you can
overcome anything in this world. I pray that God pours out His Holy Spirit on each of
you in a mighty way!
Pastor Shawn
Worship Schedule
May 3
Children’s Sermon ~ Brenda Kreider
Anthem ~ “You Are the Branches” choir, children’s choir, Cole Howe (drums), Rob Embrey
(guitar)
Scriptures ~ Psalm 22:25-31; Acts 8:26-40; 1
John 4:7-21; John 15:1-8
Holy Communion
May 10 Mother’s Day
Prelude ~ “When We Walk with the Lord”
handbells
Children’s Sermon ~ Lea Ann Morris
Offertory ~ “Awesome God” handbells
Anthem ~ “Love is A Special Thing”
children & their mothers
Scriptures ~ Psalm 98; Acts 10:44-48; 1 John
5:1-6; John 15:9-17
May 17 (fellowship luncheon after worship)
Children’s Sermon ~ Pastor Shawn
Anthem ~ “Clap Your Hands” Rose Harra,
solo
Scriptures ~ Psalm 47; Acts 1:1-11; Ephesians
1:15-23
May 24—Pentecost
Children’s Sermon ~ Dave Rauch
Anthem ~ “Spirit Come Down”
Scriptures ~ Psalm 104:24-34, 35b; Acts 2:121; Romans 8:22-27; John 15:26-27; 16:4b-15
May 31
Children’s Sermon ~ Doug Stout
Anthem ~
Scriptures ~ Psalm 29; Isaiah 6:1-8; Romans
8:12-17; John 3:1-17
We Rejoice in Welcoming
Nicholas Aaron Stewart
Anthony Wayne Stewart
into the family of God through the Holy
Sacrament of Baptism on April 12, 2015.
Men’s Hot Air & Coffee Club
Breakfast
Saturday, May 9 at 8 a.m.
Young At Heart
Monday, May 11 at Noon
Olive Garden in Heath
Hosts: Chuck & Jackie McDonald
and Frank & Judy Schonauer
We hope to see you then!
Bring your appetite May 17
Fellowship Luncheon!
The Handbell Choir is hosting a
Fellowship Luncheon this month!
...they are providing sloppy joes, hot
dogs, potato & macaroni salad, chips,
veggie tray, fruit and dessert.
Neal Avenue
Christian Women
Meeting Thursday,
May 21, 6 p.m.
Mother’s Day Program
Graduating?
If you will be graduating from any
school this spring, please notify the
church by May 17. Include your name,
name of school, major, future plans,
and if possible a photo. Digital photos
are best, you can email the office at:
office@nealavenue.com
We will recognize graduates
on Sunday, May 31
Happy Anniversary!
Harry & Charlene Broseus on May 5th
Talbott Van Ness & Dorothy Rader on May 12th
Joe & Lori Graham on May 16th
Lynn & Lisa Lehman on May 21st
Dick & Carol Hayden on May 27th
Above all, you must realize that no prophecy in Scripture ever came from the prophet’s
own understanding, or from human initiative. No, those prophets were moved by the
Holy Spirit, and they spoke from God.
2 Peter 1:20-21
Bottles for Life
We will be collecting donations for Heartbeats
of Licking County for their annual “Bottles for
Life” fundraiser.
The funds received will go towards life saving
resources including pregnancy tests, limited
ultrasounds, and prenatal vitamins.
The large bottles will be out on Sunday May 3,
10 and 17. All funds go directly to Heartbeats
of Licking County. Thank you for supporting
this vital ministry!
Hometown
Nazareth VBS is
coming to our
church June 14-18
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Lite dinner at 5:30 p.m.
Opening celebration at 6:00 p.m.
Program ends at 8:00 p.m.
There are still VBS needs on the back table in the Sanctuary. Please take
a moment to see if you can help with any
of those. Also, we are still in need
of leaders and helpers for the activities. Please see Jennifer Howe for openings.
She will be contacting several past leaders
and helpers for their help again this year.
You can email her at
jennifer_howe2002@yahoo.com or
call 740-404-3883 ~
please leave a message so she knows who you
are and if you send a text, please include your
name.
Quilt Auction
The Nurture Committee is
holding a Silent Auction of a
handmade full size quilt.
Beginning bid is $150.
The biding will end on May 10th.
The quilt will be on display in the back of
the sanctuary. The money is going to help
fund Vacation Bible School this year.
If anyone has any history on the quilt,
please share!
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PJ Bush, Abigail Doran
Missionaries
Rev. John Harra, Renee Wise
Rachelle Brown, Jason Hodges, Lynn Lehman,
Doug Price
Ginny Berens, Gladys Gerlach
FREE Community Dinner
Diane Watson, Justin Wohlford
Tasha Geer
Dave Rauch
Shut Ins
Lori Graham, Marca Kaplar
Betty Hoskinson
Syndey Peck
Sue Eagle, Mary Kreager, Abby Neese
Bereavement Meal Committee
N/A Group
Aprille Barrett
Susan Lehman, Mardi Rye, Candy Stout
Emily Comisford
Mary Lou Scott
Brent Scott
Cole Howe, Madeline Wait
Abigail Eagle, Chris Franga
Military Personnel
Ad Council
Jeff Freeland, Mark Pratt, Daniel Bricker
Stacie Beever, Kimberly Howe, Nikohl Kennedy
Trinity Largent, Sharon Lewis
Homeless
Amanda Ferry, Michael Kostiuk
Heartbeats of Licking County
Deborah Ewing, Veneva Glover, Brandon Hurst
June Wymer, Alex Matteson
1 Samuel 7 & 8
1 Samuel 9 & 10
1 Samuel 11 & 12
1 Samuel 13 & 14
Romans 4
Romans 5
Romans 6
Romans 7
1 Samuel 15 & 16
1 Samuel 17 & 18
1 Samuel 19 & 20
1 Samuel 21 & 22
1 Samuel 23 & 24
1 Samuel 25 & 26
1 Samuel 27 & 28
1 Samuel 29-31
2 Samuel 1 & 2
2 Samuel 3 & 4
2 Samuel 5 & 6
2 Samuel 7 & 8
2 Samuel 9 & 10
2 Samuel 11 & 12
2 Samuel 13 & 14
2 Samuel 15 & 16
2 Samuel 17 & 18
2 Samuel 19 & 20
2 Samuel 21 & 22
2 Samuel 23& 24
1 Kings 1 & 2
1 Kings 3 & 4
1 Kings 5 & 6
Romans 8
Romans 9
Romans 10
Romans 11
Romans 12
Romans 13
Romans 14
Romans 15
Romans 16
1 Cor. 1
1 Cor. 2
1 Cor. 3
1 Cor. 4
1 Cor. 5
1 Cor. 6
1 Cor. 7
1 Cor. 8
1 Cor. 9
1 Cor. 10
1 Cor. 11
1 Cor. 12
1 Cor. 13
1 Cor. 14
1 Kings 7 & 8
1 Kings 9 & 10
1 Kings 11 & 12
1 Kings 13 & 14
1 Cor. 15
1 Cor. 16
2 Cor. 1
2 Cor. 2
Scripture, prayer and birthday calendar. Please pray daily for the names and
ministries listed on the prayer calendar. If your birthday has been omitted,
please accept our apology and notify the church office.
Have a Prayer Request?
Call the church office, Charlene Broseus (366.5609) or Cindy Huffman (366.5011).
A new command I give you: Love one another.
John 13:34
Attendance
Date
3/29
4/05
4/12
4/19
Worship
121
171
151
141
SS
57
69
61
71
Special Thanks…
Jr Church
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7
4
8
Operating
Date
3/29
4/05
4/12
4/19
Offering
$ 4,120.26
7,737.75
4,368.18
3,387.58
YTD
$ 61,726.49
69,464.24
74,102.42
77,490.00
Elevator/Promissory Note
To my church family,
Thank you for your prayers, cards and gifts
upon the loss of my husband, John Cordle. A
special thanks to Pastor Shawn for his presence
and words of comfort at the hospital and for
the beautiful service. Special thanks to Lea
Ann for her support and prayers at the hospital, we appreciated you more than words can
express. Also a thank you to the bereavement
meal served, it was delicious and a blessing.
May God Bless All of You.
Carol and family
Date Income
3/29
-04/05 $ 75.00
4/12
10.00
4/19
-0Promissory note balance as of 4/22/2015: $ 45,678.49
Boiler Fund Balance remains unchanged at: $880.00
Special Offerings:
 Lenten & Easter ~ $874.00
 One Great Hour of Sharing ~ $40.00
 Sunrise Service ~ $161.00
 Native American ~ $45.00
 Operation Feed ~ $916.00
May 10
Paul & Hazel Butt Memorial
Scholarship
Nursery Position Open
If you or someone you know would like
to apply for the part-time Nursery
Assistant position, pick up an application
packet in the office or on-line at
www.nealavenue.com.
Applications (available in the
church office and on the church website)
are due into the church office by May 30,
2015.
You may email your completed
form to: office@nealavenue.com.
Annual Conference
June 7-11
Praise be to the name of God for ever and ever.
Daniel 2:20
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
April 26
April 27
April 28
April 29
April 30
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5 p FREE Community Dinner, FH
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4
Food Pantry/
Missions Sunday
7 p Trustees Mtg.
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11
Mother’s Day
12 p Young At Heart, 6 p Finance Mtg.
Golden Corral in
7 p Ad Council Mtg.
Zanesville
Final day to
bid on quilt
5
9 a Worship
Planning Meeting
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7
8
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8 a Men’s Hot Air &
Coffee Club, FH
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6 p Witness/
Outreach & Missions Mtg.
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Fellowship Sunday
Luncheon
7 p SPRC Mtg.
6 p Nurture Mtg.
Deadline for June 6 p.m. NACW
Messenger
Office closed in
observance of
Memorial Day
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27
29
Memorial Day
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June 1
Youth Sunday
7 p Trustees Mtg.
28
5 p FREE Community Dinner, FH
June 2
30
Memorial
Scholarship
apps due
June 3
June 4
June 5
June 6
Graduation Sunday
12 p Cook, FH
Sundays
9:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
5:30 p.m.
Sunday School
Coffee Fellowship
Blood Pressure Checks
Worship Service
3 Nails Youth Ministry
Wednesdays
5:30 p.m. Girl Scouts, FH
6:00 p.m. Handbell Choir
7:00 p.m. Chancel Choir
Thursdays
6-7 p.m. Cub Scouts, FH/102
Saturdays
7 p.m. N/A
Meeting, FH
VBS 2014 (June 14-18)
Neal Avenue United Methodist Church
12 Neal Avenue
Newark, OH 43055
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Non-Profit
Organization
US Postage Paid
Newark, OH 43055
Permit No. 88
Pastor’s Office Hours:
Monday-Thursday: 9 a.m.—Noon
Church Office Hours: Monday: 8:30-11:30 a.m.
Tuesday-Friday: 8:30-11:30 a.m. & 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Office is closed Friday, May 22 (in observance of
Memorial Day—regular office hours on May 25th)
(740) 344-3021 or (740) 344-3308
Email: office@nealavenue.com
Web: www.nealavenue.com
May 2015
The Neal Avenue Messenger is published once a
month (with the exception of July/August being
combined) for the enjoyment of friends and
members of Neal Avenue Church.
*June Messenger deadline is May 20
Please report any address changes to
the office immediately.
Staff:
Rev. Shawn Morris, Senior Pastor
Rev. John Harra, Pastor Emeritus
Randy Spiker, CLM
Doug Stout, Dir. Of Youth Ministries
Sue Spiker, Pianist
Mary Ellen Strahm, Organist
Judy Schonauer, Choir Director
Laura Atherton, Bell Choir Director
Elward Smith, Custodian
Shelby Freeland, Nursery Supervisor
Kellie Cordle, Nursery Supervisor
Diane Frye, Secretary