The Mail-Journal, Volume 20, Number 3, Milford, Kosciusko County, 2 February 1983 — Page 16

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THE MAIL-JOURNAL—Wed., February 2,1983

UM lay leaders are 'worth their weight'

(EDITOR'S NOTE Re* David W Widmoyer is pastor at Hastings Island Chapel United Methodist Church, r 2 Milford. and he wrote the following explanation about the church appointed lay leader Larry Haney, r 2 Milford holds the position at Island Chapel) By DAVID W- WIDMOYER The United Methodist Church provides for many offices an 4 positions within the congregation to expediate a better Christian ministry. One of the unique officers of the church is the lay leader. The lay leader may be a man or woman who is elected to that office because of his or her dedication and loyalty to the congregation. The lay leader, by virtue of office, serves on many of the important boards, commissions and committees of the church as an ex-officio member. In that capacity, he is able to coordinate the activities of the several committees as they seek to achieve a specified program or project which requires joint cooperation among the committees. A mistaken concept of the description of a lay leader is that he or she is representative of the average member in the congregation. This is not true.

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DISCUSSING DUTIES — Larry Haney, left, lay leader at Hastings Island Chapel United Methodist Church, and Rev. David Widmoyer are discussing various responsibilities of the lay leader. Larry was elected to the position for his dedication and loyalty to the congregation and his ability to expediate a more effective Christian ministry. (Photo by Gail Widmoyer)

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Unique Individuals Every good lay leader maintains a sense of Christian calling which places him above the average. The skills required in the performance of his office require a total dedication to working in several areas of church life at the same time. Consequently, a great demand of time sacrifice is required of each leader. Larry Haney serves our congregation ♦ Hastings Island Chapel United Methodist Church) in this capacity, and people in the community are aware of Larry’s work in CROP and the Gideons in Kosciusko County. At the same time, Larry spends many extra hours in his role as lay leader. Another service of the lay leader is his ability to serve as a liason between the members of the congregation and the minister and staff of the church. We are all aware of instances in which we have felt that the minister was going in one direction and the people were aimed in a different direction. A sensitive lay leader can avoid this confusion by blending the efforts of clergy and people into one united campaign. Often times, programs which are implemented beyond the local church structure, i.e. district and conference

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GRACE BRETHRENCHURCH LEESBURG Howard Downing, Pastor Tim Hood, Sunday School Supt. Sunday School 9 30-10 30a m. Morning Worship 10:35 a.m. Evening Worship 6p.m. Prayer Service, Wednesday 7 p.m. SYRACUSE UNITED PENTECOSTAL (Comer Harrison & Pearl St J David Hudson, Pastor Sunday School 10 a.m. Praise and Worship, Sunday 7:30 p.m. Youth Service, Tuesday 7 p.m. Bible Study, Thursday 7:30 pm. WAWASEE LAKESIDE CHAPEL Harlan Stetten, Pastor Francis Denton, Adult Supervisor Marge and Roger Kryder, Primary Supervisors Worship Service 10a.m. Sunday School 11 a m. CLUNETTE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Karen Weaver, Pastor Worship Service 9a.m. Sunday School 10:20 a.m. FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH Formerly Barbee Community Church (Kuhn Drive, Little Barbee Lake) William L. Hutchins, Pastor Sunday School 10a.m. Worship Service 11 a m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m; Wednesday Bible Study And Prayer 7p.m. MORRIS CHAPEL UNITED METHODIST (County Roads ISON and 37SE) Charles Taylor, Pastor Don Conley, Supt. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Worship 10:30a.m SAINT ANDREW'S UNITED METHODIST CHURCH SYRACUSE Rev. Philip Frew, Pastor Church School 9:15a.m. Worship Hour 10:30a.m UMYF6p.m. ZION CHAPEL U.B. CHURCH (Corner Syr.-Web. Rd. and 10MN) Rev. Don Ross, Pastor Eric Kolberg, S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9 a.m. Worship 10 am. Evening Worship 7 p.m. GOSHEN FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTIST Service 10:30a m Sunday School 10: X aim. Wednesday Service 7 :45 p.m.

programs, need to be interpreted and explained to the local congregation. Again, we call upon the lay leader to define these programs. Examples could be camping opportunities, district retreats and seminars and special meetings called to examine problems within the Christian community. It is the task of the lay leader to promote the educational and training opportunities for the people of the church. Community Liason We depend upon the lay leader to serve as a liason with the community. Community needs are a very important aspect of the ministry of each church but often these needs are not reported to the church for consideration or action. The leader must bring the outside needs to the attention of

Hospitality at Milford UM Church

Each Sunday at 11:30 is hospitality time for all members and guests of the Milford United Methodist Church to enjoy fellowship and refreshments with each other. Tuesday morning Bible study is held weekly from 9:30 until 11:00 at the church. The study, under the leadership of Paula Newman, is concentrating on Proverbs, specifically chapters 29. 30 and 31. Everyone is needed and encouraged to attend adult choir practice on Wednesday evenings from 7 until 8:30 p.m. Future events include: Youth Sunday on Feb. 6. Rev. GreenIsland Chapel opportunities AU community people are welcomed to attend the Thursday evening Bible study at Hastings Island Chapel United Methodist Church beginning at 7:30 p.m. This week. Psalms 90-91 will be studied. Devotions will be given by church members at the Lakeland Loving Care Nursing Center in Milford on Sunday, Feb. 6. and Wednesday, Feb. 9. beginning at 4:30 p.m. on both days. On Wednesday, Feb. 9. the United Methodist Women wiU sponsor an aU-day sewing session beginning at the church at 10 a.m. Leader of the session will be Anna Cripe and Jane Templin will be hostess.

CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH (Armstrong Road) OSWEGC& Dale W. Parker, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. ♦ Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7 p.m A wana C lubs Wednesday 6:15p.m. SAINT MARTIN DE PORRES CATHOLIC CHURCH SYRACUSE Father Robert Hammond Sunday Mass 7:15a.m. and 10:45 a.m. Saturday Mass 6:30 p.m. Confession Before Masses Holy Days7a.m. and7:3op.m. HASTINGS ISLAND CHAPEL UNITEDMETHOOIST CHURCH David Widmoyer, Pastor Mike Zimmerman, Jr., Supt. Kendall Biller, Supt. Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30a.m. Prayer Meeting Thursday 7:30 p.m. APOSTOLIC CHRISTIAN MILFORD Dale Strassheim, Jesse Beer, Elmer Hartter and Walter Steffen, Ministers Morning Worship 10a.m. Afternoon Worship 12:30pm CHRISTIAN CHURCH MILFORD Carl Shearer, Minister Fred Walls. Associate Minister Bible School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:30a m. and7p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m. TURKEY CREEK CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN GRAVELTON Dorotha and Ivan Fry, Team Pastors Church School 9:30 am. Worship 10: 30 a.m. CALVARY LUTHERAN CHURCH (in W. Orange St.) CROMWELL Frank Barcus, Pastor Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship Service 10:45a.m. NEW SALEM CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (900NB200E) Glenn Byers, Pastor Sunday School 9: X a.m. Worship 10: X a.m. Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7:30 p.m.

the program of the church. The lay leader should analyze the direction and emphases of the church program and suggest alternative actions or goals for the consideration of the leadership of the church. Churches have a habit of “getting in a rut” and need a reinterpretation of goals and projects so that they may become more viable to the world as the Body of Christ. Finally, the lay leader must be ready to till the vacancies when other officers or church staff are absent from their duties. This service as a “substitute” requires knowledge of the various duties of officers, an awareness of on-going programs, and certain skills and abilities in public speaking and leadership roles. All in all, a good lay leader is “worth his weight in gold. ”

wood will preach on "How to Say No,” and the youth will participate in the worship service. Also coming up is the United Women’s Society meeting on Thursday, Feb. 10, at the church.

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OAKWOOD DIRECTOR TO SPEAK — Rev. Bruce Ough. director of Oakwood Retreat Center on Lake Wawasee at Syracuse will be preaching this Sunday. Feb. 6. at Calvary United Methodist Church in Syracuse. He will be at the Men’s Sweetheart Breakfast on the same morning at the church, at 7:30 a.m.. and will share some of the new developments at Oakwood. At the morning worship, at 10:40 a.m.. his sermon topic will be “To Be Disciples.”

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UNITEDMETHOOIST CHURCH NORTHWEBSTER Rex Lindemood, Pastor Worship 8:X a.m. and 10 45a.m Church School 9: X a m. BIBLE CHRISTIAN CHURCH NORTHWEBSTER Dean McFadden, Pastor Sunday School 9: X a. m. Worship 10: X a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday Services 7p.m. CHURCH OF GOO NORTHWEBSTER Charles E. Towriss, Pastor Henry R. McCray, Associate Pastor Men's Prayer Breakfast 7:30 a.m. Worship 9:Xa.m. Sunday School 10:40a.m. Sunday Night Live youth 4 p. m. Evening Service of Praise 7 p.m. OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE CATHOLIC CHURCH (4th And Main Streets) MILFORD Bro. James Linscott, Administrator Sunday Mass 10:Xa.m. CHURCHOF GOD SYRACUSE Rev. Michael Johnson, Pastor Tom Stiver, S.S. Supt. Sunday School 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:30 a.m. Junior Worship lo:Xa.m. FIRSTBRETHRENCHURCH MILFORD Paul Tinkel, Pastor Church School 9:30a.m. Morning Worship 10:X a.m. BYC Sunday 6 p.m. Mid week worship 7 p.m. BETHELCHURCH OF THE BRETHREN MILFORD Roger Eberly, Pastor Nancy Snider. Bd. Chm. Sunday School 9: Xa. m. Worship 10:30a.m. BETHANY CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN (US 6) F. Wayne Lawson, Pastor Morning Worship 9: X a m. Sunday School 10:Xa.m. Wednesday Activity Night 7: X BURROAK UNITEDMETHOOIST CHURCH Lawrence Byrnes, Pastor Sunday School 9: X a. m. Worship 10: X a.m. CHURCH OF THE BRETHREN SYRACUSE John McFarland, Pastor Junior Blough, Supt Sunday School 9:X a.m. Morning Worship 10: X a.m. Sunday Bible Study 7 p.m. }

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COMING TO MILFORD — The Newsmen Quartet will be at the Christian Church of Milford at 7 o’clock Sunday evening. Feb. 6. for a concert. The members of the quartet have been singing Gospel music since 1967. Traveling throughout Indiana. Ohio and Michigan, they sing for churches and civic organizations. .All are members of the Markle Church of Christ. Members of the quartet are Ron Lund, lead singer and rythm guitar; Jerry Schwartz, bass singer: Denny Overholt, tenor singer and bass guitar: Bob Lund, baritone singer: and Bud Todd, steel guitar. The newsmen have recorded five albums.

We will be remembered best for the joy we radiate

Esßjvery popular man recently passed away, following a lengthy illness whose terminal nature was known to him from the outset; and in spite of which he continued to do the work he loved as long as possible. He was a brilliant writer and a patriot, but neither of these qualities would have caused the tremendous outpouring of affection during his illness, or the massive turnout at his funeral. What endeared him to everyone was the constant joy that emanated from him, with a ready smile and an uncomplaining cheerfulness in his speech and writings that he maintained even while knowing that he had little time left. He was a pleasure to be near and an inspiration to others, who found their own spirits uplifted by his presence. At your House of Worship you can acquire this habit of exuding joy, and the satisfaction of being able to brighten someone else’s day as a result of it.

GRACE BIBLE CHURCH SYRACUSE Dr David R. Hartley, Pastor Sunday School 9:45 a. m Morning Worship II a m. Evening Service 7 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service 7 p.m. JEHOVAH'S WITNESS KINGDOM HALL (East Papakeechie Lake Drive) Sunday: PublicLecture9:Xa m. Watchtower Study 10:Xa.m Tuesday, Study of Prophecy 7: X p.m. Thursday. Ministry School 7 p.m SALEM COMMUNITY CHURCH (I’a Mile Southeast Os Wilmot) a Pastor Elmer Miller Sunday School 9: Xa. m. Morning Worship 10 :30a.m. Sunday Evening Service 7 p.m. Prayer Bible Study Wednesday 7 p.m. GRACE LUTHERAN CHURCH (200 E. Main St.) SYRACUSE Frank Barcus, Pastor Worship 9:15a.m. Sunday School 10:15a.m. CHURCHOF THE NAZARENE SYRACUSE Harold Barton, Pastor Sunday School 9 30 a m Morning Worship 10:Xa.m Sunday Evening Worship 6 p.m. Wednesday Prayer Meeting 7p.m CHURCH OF THE BR ETHREN NORTHWEBSTER Paul F. Shrider, Pastor Morning Worship 9: X a m. Sunday School 10:30a.m. FAITHWAY BAPTIST CHURCH (Kuhn Drive, Little Barbee Lake) William L. Hutchins. Pastor Sunday School 10a.m. Worship Service 11 a.m. Sunday Evening 6 p.m. Prayer Meeting Wednesday 7 p.m. CHRISTIAN ASSEMBLY (Old SR 15) MILFORD JUNCTION Pearl Avalos. Pastor Sunday Service 10:00a.m., 6:X p.m. Mid Week Worship Wed., 4:30p.m. UNITEDMETHOOIST CHURCH LEESBURG Dale Mendenhall, Pastor Morning Worship 9: X a. m. Church School 10: X a.m. FIRST CHURCH OF CHRIST SCIENTISTS (175 N. Detroit) WARSAW Sunday School 10a.m. Sunday Service 10a.m. Wednesday 7 p.m. ,

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Executive committee and circles meet

The new executive committee of the United Methodist Women from Calvary UM Church, Syracuse, met at 7:30 pm on Tuesday. Jan. 25, in the church parlor. There were nine members present and Susie Tytler. president, presided over the meeting. Many things were discussed, monies were disbursed and plans for the coming year were made. Special mention was made of the Wednesday night Lenten meetings beginning on February 16 at 6:39 p.m. with a carry-in dinner and a short service afterwards. The meetings will be held every Wednesday evening during lent. Circle Reports All circles from Calvary held their monthly meetings on Wednesday. Jan. 26. and individual reports are: The Martha Circle met in the youth room at 9 a.m. for breakfast with Pearle Hazenfield and Lillian Disher serving a variety of coffee cakes and fruit. The group then moved to the parlor for the business meeting, conducted by Betty Eaton. Three guests. Evelyn Bobeck. Rev. and Mrs. David Maish. and 13 members were present to hear

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ALL SAINTS' EPISCOPAL CHURCH SOUTH SHORE LAKEWAWASE Vicar. Rev David L Hyndman Holy Eucharist: 9 a.m. QUAKER HAVEN FRIENDS CHURL (500E and 900 N) DEWART LAKE Sunday School 9a.m. Worship 10a.m. (Quaker Hall) WAWASEE HEIGHTS BAPTIST CHURCH (Across From High School) Norman D McVey. Pastor Jon Rumley. S.S Supt. Sunday School 9:30 a. m. Worship 10:30a.m. and7p.m Mid-Week Wed. 7 p.m. AWANAClubsThurs. 6:Xp.m CALVARY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH (SR ft South) SYRACUSE David C. Maish, Pastor Arlen Bobeck, Sunday School Supt. Church School 9:30 a.m Worship Service 10:40a S>. UNITED METHODIST CHURCH MILFORD Kenneth Greenwood, Pastor Mary Duncan, Lay Leader Church School 9:15a.m. Worship 10:Xa.m. UMYF Sunday 6 p.m. Bible Study Sunday 5 30 p.m. LAKELAND COMMUN IT Y CHURCH OSWEGO Rev RoyMickley, Pastor Sunday School 9: X a.m. Worship Service 10:30a.m. Evening Service 7 p.m. SOLOMON'S CREEK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH Rev DonSheline. Pastor Worship 9 a.m. Sunday School 10a.m. MILFORDCHAPEL (Beer Road) William Yoder. Pastor Mylin Hooley. Lay Leader Weldon Yoder, Supt. Sunday School 10a.m. Worship Service 11a.m. Wednesday Service 7 p.m ROCK CHURCH (Turkey Creek Conservation Club) Dr. Gary M. Tuttle, Pastor _ Morning Worship 10 a.m. Evening Worship 7 p.m. Wednesday Bible School 7p.m. TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH MISSOURI SYNOD LIGONIER Don Fischer, Vicar Church Serv ice 9 a. m. Sunday School 10:15 a.m.

the program. “Attention: God Speaks in Many Ways, also given by Betty Eaton Anne Lininger. a member in Texas, called dunngthe meeting. The Lois Circle met in the youth room for a dessert served by Wava Witmer and Pauline Fawley. hostesses Eight members and one guest. Rev David Maish. were present for the meeting. Cleo Horn gave the program entitled. “Faith in These Times.” and the Business meeting was conducted by Millie Shively. Izel Beck was the acting secretary, in the absence of Katie Wilkinson. All reading points were turned in. Ruth Circle met at the church at 7:30 p.m with 10 members present for the program given by Marlene Pollock entitled. “God Speaks in Many Ways. ” The business meeting was conducted by Luella Longen baugh who reminded members of the World Day of Prayer on February 18. There will be a continuous day of prayer from 6 a m until 6 p.m. and the sanctuary will be open for anyone Shirley Bobeck and Jean Brown were hostesses for the meeting that was closed with prayer

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