Spiritual Formation and Christian Education Leader Lisa Thurman 

On average there are six children in attendance each Sunday.  We discussed starting a Rhythm Band. Lisa will ask Karen Stous to help lead it.  Barb is available for anyone with children who wants to attend the morning Adult Sunday School at 9:30 led by Larry Buss.  Discussed the bags for children to pick up when they come to church.We also have $200 to use for this.  Discussed asking for volunteers to cover for Lisa and or Barb.We are required to have two people with children at all times.  

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Congregational Care/Prayer Team Leader Sue McClintock 

The prayer team meets on the second and fourth Thursdays of the month to assess the prayer needs of the congregation and to pray together.  On March 6 &7,  three of the team members attended the Caring Congregations training at Countryside UMC in Topeka and received a lot of new ideas.  They are currently working on how to implement what they learned.

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Missions Leader Brenda Fletcher

The missions team is off to a roaring start on the collection of food for the New Hope food pantry in Holton.  April is our month to provide food for distribution.  It’s just the first day of April and we already have quite a selection!  So, when you do your shopping don’t forget to pick up a few extra things to donate.  Things they really need at the food pantry are canned meats, dried or shelf stable milk, spaghetti and pasta sauce, rice, canned ravioli or Spaghetti O’s, brownie and cake mixes, cereal, can openers, toilet paper, toothpaste, tooth brushes, and hygiene products.

  

Family Ministry Leaders Alex Belveal and Casey Kathrens

On Easter this team facilitated a potluck breakfast starting at 9:15 am and an egg hunt starting at 9:45 am before worship.  It was a good time for all ages!

 

Communications Leader Karen Ford

Currently Celia Bowser updates the sign in front of the church with witty sayings that she has collected over her whole life and Karen Ford posts the pictures of the sign to Facebook.  Karen also maintains and updates our website using the information from the newsletter.  Pastor Dawn posts her sermon to Substack and Facebook and Karen has created a page on the website for the sermon and book recommendations.  Anyone is welcome to join and/or give us ideas for Facebook and the website.

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Buildings and Grounds Leader Steve Bowser

Members of this team desire to honor God’s gift of buildings and grounds by keeping them in strong working order and appealing condition. This hands-on team has knowledge and experience in handling ongoing repairs, maintenance, and seasonal care of all church physical property.  This is a new team looking for members who are handy and willing to help with caring for the church’s property.

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Fellowship Leader Rhonda Magnison

We had a wonderful fellowship time on Palm Sunday before worship.  It was a Fifth Sunday so members from Buck’s Grove and Circleville UMCs were also present.  Organizers counted 60 people who showed up to eat cinnamon rolls and fruit salad made by Rhonda, Bonnie and Sylvia.  This team is currently looking for more members to help brainstorm fun and creative ways to enhance our fellowship time.

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Hospitality Leader TBD

Members of this team present a warm welcoming face to our visitors, letting them know that they are noticed and appreciated.  They also follow up with the visitors and so this team serves a vital outreach function.  This is a new team currently looking for a leader and members who have a heart for welcoming others to our church.

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Safety and Security Leader Pat Fontaine

Pat gave a security briefing March 22 during announcements.  The team consists of Pat (Lead); Nancy and Pat (Cameras); Pat and Jason (Armed Response); Carolyn Bartlett (Medical).  They could use more members in all sections.

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