Sunshine Herald

Sunshine Herald

Druid Hills United Methodist Church

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

Sunshine Herald NOVEMBER 2009

From the Pastor:

Rev. Daryl W. Allen

Greetings Brothers and Sisters! Happy November! When this time of year rolls around, it conjures all sorts of emotions within me. But the greatest one is that of thanksgiving. I love to look back on the year and name all that I have to be thankful for and be as specific as I can. This year I have many things to be thankful for. I am thankful for my appointment to Druid Hills United Methodist. You have been tremendously welcoming to my family and me. You have been graceful and accommodating as I have tried to learn my way around, learn your names, and get into the “swing of things”. You have been incredibly open with me, allowing me to get to know you all that much faster. I am very grateful for each and every one of you!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE From the Pastor

1

Financial Report

2

Caring and Sharing

2

Parish Nurse,

3

Activities

4, 5, 6

Children’s Library

7

angelfood

8

Calendar

9

I am thankful for Belleview United Methodist where my wife, Debbie, is serving. They have treated her much the same way you have treated me, with compassion, grace, understanding, and open arms. Even though I do not spend that much time over there nor know those people well, I am thankful for them. I am thankful for my health. Earlier this year, two months before I arrived in Ocala, I had emergency appendectomy surgery. I went to the Emergency Room at 2 am one morning and had the surgery just a few hours later to have the appendix removed. My surgeon later told me that if I had waited till business hours later that day to go see my regular doctor, my appendix would have likely burst, requiring a much more complex procedure and would have risked my life. But most importantly, I am thankful for my God. I am thankful for the way that God has moved in my life this year and really “thinned the veil” between Heaven and Earth for me. I feel closer to my Triune God this year than I ever have before. To be honest with you, I hope this becomes a trend for me. I hope that each year that passes I will grow closer than the year before. God has opened my eyes, allowed me to feel the presence of the Holy Spirit, and moved me to places I have never been before with increased frequency. So I ask you, what are you thankful for this year? And be specific. If you are thankful for a certain person and what they mean to you, tell them. Do not intend to tell them, tell them. Right now, stop reading this letter, put me down (I will be here when you get back), and either go in person, call them, email them, write them a note, but tell them. It is so important for us to tell each other how much we appreciate one another. Have you taken care of that? Great! Now don't you feel good? Now I would like for you to do something else. Please take time and thank God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit for how they have worked in your life this year. I would like you to thank each person of the Trinity for how they have watched over you, protected you, blessed you, and loved you this year. And once you do that try and do it again as often as you can. Telling someone thank you is a wonderful thing and should not be limited to just once a year.

Happy Thanksgiving! Pastor Daryl

11/13

Roxana & Bob Greene

11/02 11/04 11/06 11/07 11/13

Josef Johnson Mary Lou Welsh Jessica Lamb Dave Palmer Peg Hamilton Doris White Marge Grieves Amanda Leighton Mary Ann Roos Adele Stipp Wesley Allen Daryl Allen Joyce Baugher Joyce Thompson Flo Pauley

11/14 11/21 11/24 11/26 11/28 11/29 11/30

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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 God’s plan.

The Sunshine Herald is the monthly publication of Druid Hills United Methodist Church. Editor: Carole Newlin Pastor: Rev. Daryl W. Allen

Traci Barrow

At Home

Rose Carroll

At Home

Pastor’s Blog: www.pastordaryl.blogspot.com

Nancy Freimuth

At Home

Director of Worship Arts:

Brad & Ruth Fuller

At Home

Emil Hass

At Home

Bernie Hamilton

At Home

DeNease Hicks

At Home

Alene Krause

At Home

Carol Peterson

At Home

Glenda Savage

At Home

Adele Stipp

At Home

Lucy Williams Email: [email protected] Phone: 352-629-5688 Fax:

352-629-5843

Mail:

1712 S. E. Lake Weir Rd. Ocala, FL 34471

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to Noon Monday through Friday Our Mission: We are a fellowship of believers Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving

OUR STEWARDSHIP AND ATTENDANCE

DECEMBER AND JANUARY NEWSLETTER DEADLINES

October 2009 (9-27 to 10-25) Monthly Budget:

$17,539.00

Monthly Offering: $14,681 .00 Difference:

$ 2,858.00

Children’s Home:

$

232.28

Parking Income:

$

750.00

Average Attendance Worship ……………………..... 103 Sunday School Adult Focus……………………. 12 Together Class………………….. 2 Nursery……………………….…….2 Children’s Church……………...2

Due to the upcoming holidays, the deadline for all articles for the December Newsletter is November 15th. The deadline for the January Newsletter is December 13th. Articles received after these dates will not be included. If you have any questions, please contact Carole at the office. Articles may be

edited as necessary. for your cooperation.

Thank you

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“BE A BLESSING”: TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL FLORIDA CONFERENCE WOMEN’S RETREAT in Leesburg is now accepting registrations. This annual event sells out very quickly. Therefore, if you are interested in attending, please register ASAP. The New Testament theme is from 2 Corinthians 9:8 (The Message). “God can pour on the blessings in astonishing ways so that you’re ready for anything and everything, more than just ready to do what needs to be done.” The Old Testament theme is from Zechariah 8:13 (KJV). “And it shall come to pass, [that] as ye were a curse among the heathen, O house of Judah, and house of Israel; so will I save you, and ye shall be a blessing; fear not, [but] let your hands be strong.” The weekends for the retreat will be January 22-24; February 5-7; February 19-21; and March 5-7. The cost for the retreat depends on the housing option you choose. Information packets, which include all necessary information, and registration forms are available in the church office. If you have any questions, please contact the office at 629-5688.

ANNUAL THANKSGIVING DINNER The church-wide Thanksgiving Dinner will be held on Friday, Nov. 20th at 6:00 PM. You must make reservations. Please sign-up at the Connection Station, beginning, Sunday, Nov. 8th or call the church office during normal business hours. All reservations must be made by Sunday, November 15th, so we can order the turkeys and pies. The turkeys, pies and beverage will be provided. Everyone is asked to bring a dish to feed 8. If your last name begins with:

BRING:

A-G

hot vegetables (last year, we were short of HOT vegetables)

H-K

cold salads (such as jello, ambrosia, 3 bean, etc.)

L-M

sweet potatoes, yams or squash dishes

N-R

mashed potatoes, rice or hot macaroni dishes

S-Z

cold condiments (relish, pickles, etc.)

If you are unable to cook, a donation would be appreciated to help defray the cost of the items purchased by the church. HELP WITH SET-UP IS NEEDED ON THURSDAY, NOV. 20TH AT 10 AM AND TO CLEAN-UP AFTER THE DINNER. Remember, many hands make light work.

OPERATION: CHRISTMAS CHILD

This Franklin Graham ministry gives shoe boxes full of gifts to millions of children in more than 130 countries, hearing the Good News of our Savior. Thanks to people like you, last year, 8 million shoe box gifts were collected in the U.S. and ten other sending nations. The journey starts when you fill a shoe box with toys, school supplies, and necessity items, and praying for the child who will receive your box. National Leadership Teams oversee the delivery of these boxes to churches, schools, orphanages and children’s hospitals. Through Gospel booklets and discipleship programs, children are introduced to the greatest gift - Jesus! “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few.” (Matthew 9:37). This year’s deadline is November 15th. Start filling your shoe box! If you have any questions, please contact Libby Orbison, UMW, project manager.

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PARISH NURSE NEWSLINE KEEPING YOUR BRAIN HAPPY Here are some foods to make your brain happy: 

Blueberries - This fruit, like many others, contains antioxidants, which neutralize the nasty effects of free radicals. A free radical is a molecule that “steals” an electron from another molecule. The other molecule then becomes a free radical, and now it’s searching for an electron. All this “electron stealing” can damage a cell. Antioxidants can give up an electron and remain stable, so they’re useful for taking the punch out of free radicals.

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Green leafy vegetables - Every “healthy eating” article touts the benefits of green leafy vegetables. We like them because they contain high levels of folate, a vitamin that helps break down homocysteine. High levels of homocysteine have been linked to an increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease.

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Broccoli and cauliflower - These “cruciferous vegetables” appear to help maintain brain power. Results from the Nurses’ Health Study show that women these veggies most frequently staved off memory loss better than women who ate them less frequently.

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Fruit juice - One study found that people who drank at least 3 glasses of juice a week had 1/4 the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, compared with people who drank less than one glass per week. Take your pick - apple, grape, cranberry - and start guzzling.

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Fat - More than half your brain is fat; you need it to stay sharp. But stick with “good” fats, those found in nuts, fish, canola oil and olive oil. Avoid saturated fats (from meat and dairy) and trans fats (from margarine and many processed foods).

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Alcohol - Moderate alcohol consumption - 1 drink a day for women; 1 or 2 for men - appears to help keep the brain healthy.

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Remember, it’s always better to eat healthful foods than to take a vitamin. One multiple vitamin per day won’t hurt you, but high doses of any vitamin aren’t recommended.

Joyce Baugher, R.N., Parish Nurse

FROM THE HEART - UNITED METHODIST WOMEN The next meeting will be Tuesday, November 17th at 10 AM in the Library. All women of the church are invited. The annual Advent breakfast will be held Saturday, December 5th at 9:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Everyone is invited. The sign-up sheet will be at the Connection Station. If you have any questions, please see Joy, Dorothy Stein or Vivian Bathurst. Deadline for reservations will be Monday, Nov. 30th.

GRACE NOTES The Chancel Choir will begin rehearsals for the Christmas Cantata on November 3 at 7 PM in Fellowship Hall. We would like to invite anyone interested in joining us for this celebration of the Christmas season to come to this rehearsal. The cantata will be presented during our regular Sunday Worship Service on Dec. 13.

MODELs MODELs (Mostly Older Debutantes Eating Lunch) will meet on Thursday, November 19th at noon at Outback on SR 200. Please let Ruth Griffith know if you plan to attend so reservations can be made. All women of the church are invited.

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THANK YOU I want to thank everyone involved for the wonderful showing of appreciation that you all presented to me for Pastor Appreciation Month. It has been my privilege and my honor to be able to call myself your pastor and to minister among and with you. You have all been wonderfully welcoming and supportive and I am truly grateful from the bottom of my heart! Thank you again! Pastor Daryl

FLORIDA UNITED METHODIST CHILDREN’S HOME Dear friends, Today is one of those wonderful early fall days where the sun is shining brightly and there is an ever so gentle (and cool!) breeze in the air. It’s picture perfect. Sadly, the lives of the children in our care have not been so picture perfect. But your congregation’s generous gift of $640 has helped to change all of that - for today and for so many children. Your gift has truly been a blessing. Thank you for helping to change the lives and transform the hearts of young boys and girls and God bless you for having such a caring spirit! Keeping All God’s Children First John Rivas, CFRE Chief Development Officer

Your kind and thoughtful expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged To All Members of DHUMC, Thank you for your card, your concern and especially your prayers during this time of sadness. You have been a great comfort to Debbie and myself. Love, Ed Ford

GREETINGS FROM VAN NUYS, CA Dear friends, Al and I spent the weekend in the desert at Joshua Tree where my son’s (Ray) Green Festival took place. THE WATER WOMAN FESTIVAL, website, encouraged more sustainable living, growing your own food, using gray water, etc. Enjoying my Golden Agers group at the church, also cane dancing and exercises. Thinking of you. Will see you, possibly Dec. 6th. Love, Dee Cirino

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D.E.N.T/C.E.R.T. Druid Hills Emergency Notification Team/Citizens Emergency Response Team At the end of May, it was a year ago that we gathered as a congregation for our Hobo Supper. For those of you who didn’t attend, the purpose of the evening was to introduce the emergency calling tree. The calling tree is comprised of seven (7) groups with a volunteer group leader. Each member or friend of DHUMC is assigned to a group leader. In case of an emergency, such as a hurricane, high wind, flooding, etc., you would contact your group leader if you needed assistance. The group leader may contact you to make certain that you were not in immediate danger. The name of this group is D.E.N.T. Several of our members went to additional training called C.E.R.T. so they could be responders in case of such an event. This training is available to anyone who would like to volunteer to be part of the team to help the community, friends, families and our country in times of disaster. On Tuesday, November 10, we are going to the Health Department to learn more about the H1N1 virus and to be trained on how we could help if an epidemic or pandemic should occur in Marion County. We are fortunate to have Dave Palmer, who is the Deputy Director of Emergency Management, as a member of our church. Our last meeting in April was a visit to the new Emergency Operations Center. The building was built to sustain a Category 5 hurricane. One of our C.E.R.T. members is presently going to classes to get a ham radio license and would like to become a part of M.E.R.T., which is Marion County Emergency Communications Team. This is a group of 60-70 volunteers who use ham radios in disasters or other emergency situations. This may include communications to and from the police, hospitals and shelters when the power and/or phone lines are down. Not only can they communicate locally, but all over the world. There are many opportunities to volunteer in disaster preparedness. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, contact your team leader for more information. If you are not certain who your team leader is, there is a list on the back of your picture directory. If you are new to the church and have not received a, “Druid Hills United Methodist Church Disaster Response Team Survey”, please get one from the church office during normal business hours or see me after Worship Service. This questionnaire helps your team leader become aware of your needs in case of disaster. If you attend our church regularly, you are part of our family and we care about you and any special needs or medical conditions that we may be able to provide assistance with during an emergency. We have been invited to attend a meeting in the church office building of The First United Methodist Church of Ocala on Tuesday, December 1 at 6 PM. The meeting will be hosted by Burt Stephens and his team. Burt’s teams are very active and involved and would be a great asset to us. We could learn and share experiences. Everyone is invited to attend and become a part of our team. There will be upcoming training classes available for CPR, First Aid, C.E.R.T. training and Ham radio operator classes. Here are a few internet sites to get additional information: www.marionso.com, www.floridadisaster.org, www.medicalreservecorps.gov, www.floridapets.net and www.mysafeflorida.org. Thank you and I look forward to spending time with you. Karen Murray

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU Thank you to my Druid Hills Church Family for the many prayers, cards and well wishes during my recent surgery, and now recuperation, by the grace of our Lord. My heart has been touched by this love extended to me. In His Love, Rose Carroll

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CHILDREN’S “BUGGY FOR BOOKS” LIBRARY IMAGINATION SATURDAY Saturday, Nov. 7th from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM in Education Building

Pippi, Cricket, Andy, Sally, Pete and Dot have gotten some of the supplies ready, along with books to read and much more for the rest of the year. Do you like puppets? Let us know. Saturday, Nov. 7 - Create It: Christmas ideas Bring your lunch, 2 drinks, a friend or 2 and your parents to sign the permission slip. No Children’s Library in December - will resume on Jan. 9, 2010. Children’s Library is also open on Sundays. If you would like your picture taken with the puppets, ask your parent(s) for permission and see Ms. Joy.

CHILDREN’S WORSHIP BULLETINS Parents and Children: On Sundays, the kids’ packets in the purple folders are for children to do during worship. The contents are for the children to do and to take home. The crayons and pencils are to be left inside the folders and placed on the seat to be collected after worship. Thank you, Ms. Joy CWB Coordinator

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First Baptist Church, 2801 SE Maricamp Road, is the local order site for angelfood. November orders will be taken the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th & 6th. Hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs & Fri from 9 AM to noon and Wed from noon to 6 PM. Distribution is Saturday, Nov..21st from 11 am to noon. If you have any questions, please call FBC at 629-5683. Debby Baugher will place the orders for DHUMC. There will be a sign-up sheet at the Connection Station.

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9:00 am - Bible Study

Mon 2

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Tue

3

Wed

APRIL 2007 4

9:15 am Sunday School

7 pm - Choir

11 am - Bible Study

10:30 am - Worship ALL SAINTS DAY

7 pm - Boy Scouts

5:30 pm Brownies

10

11 Veteran’s Day

8 9:00 am - Bible Study 9:15 am Sunday School 10:30 am - Worship

7 pm - Cub Scouts

9 10:30 am “The Singles” of Golden Friends 7 pm - Cub Scouts

15 9 am - Bible Study 9:15 am - Sunday School 10:30 am - Worship 2 pm - Ocala Health & Rehab 4 pm - Charge Conference

16 10:30 am Christian Sr. Singles

22 9 am - Bible Study

23

9:15 am - Sunday School

7 pm - Cub Scouts

7 pm - Cub Scouts

Thu

10 am - Worship Committee

7 pm - Choir 7 pm - Boy Scouts 17 All day - Election 9:30 am UMW - Library 7 pm - Choir 7 pm - Boy Scouts 24 7 pm - Choir 7 pm - Boy Scouts

5

5:30 pm - Girl Scouts

9:15 am - Sunday School

Sat

6

7

Kairos

Kairos

7 pm - F.I.A.

10:30 am Children’s Library

7:30 pm - AA

12

10 am Trustees 11 am - Finance 11 am - Bible Study 5:30 pm - UMM 5:30 pm Brownies

5:30 pm - Girl Scouts

18 10 am - Prayer Shawl ministry 11 am - Bible Study

19 Noon MODELs @ Outback on SR200

5:30 pm Brownies 7 pm - Church Council

5:30 pm - Girl Scouts

25

26 Office Closed

11 am - Bible Study

13

14

7:30 pm - AA

20

21

6 pm - Annual Thanksgiving dinner

7:30 pm - AA

27 Office Closed

5:30 pm Brownies

10:30 am - Worship Christ the King Sunday

29 9 am - Bible Study

Fri

7:30 pm - AA

30

7 pm - Pack Mtg.

10:30 am - Worship 1st Sunday of Advent

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