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Footprints
April 2013 After is every Christians middle name. In his autobiography A Song of Ascents, missionary E. Stanley Jones tells of an African man who changed his name to After immediately following his conversion. Because all things were new and dierent and important after he met Christ, the man wanted to reflect that new reality in his name as well as in his thinking. Easter is what makes us After Christians. After Easter, nothing in life is ever the same again. the newsletter of Jarrettown United Methodist Church 1460 Limekiln Pike Dresher PA 19025-1116 (215) 646-4129 FAX (215) 646-6912 www.jarrettownchurch.org Email: jarrettownumc@comcast.net 8:00 am: Traditional Service 9:15 am: Contemporary Service 11:00 am: Traditional Service

Mens Devotions

Saturday Mornings
Please join our mens group for fellowship and reflection as we discuss Pauls writings and their relevance to men today. Our schedule continues April 6th, April 20th, May 4th and May 18th from 7:00 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. in the Friendship Center. This is a BYOC event (Bring Your Own Coee). No prior reading is required. If you have any questions, contact Dave Filer at 215-887-2018.

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Focus on Missions
Our January donations to St. Philips totaled 146 food items and continued into February with another 98. In addition, 99 items were delivered to Ambler Community Cupboard. The Philabundance troops helped pack 720 Senior Boxes (30 lbs. each) in January and 900 pounds of dry cereal (10 pound boxes, each containing 20 halfpound bags) in February. Also in February our Mission of the Month, OHAAT (One House at a Time) collected 7 new pillows, 6 comforters, 17 sets of sheets, 10 pillowcases, 8 blankets and $100.00 in cash donations. Ladies from the UMW met on March 9 in the Friendship Center to put together 10 more No-Sew Blankets for the children. Volunteers will continue to assist in bed deliveries throughout the year just a few hours on a Saturday would be such a blessing to this effort. Aid for Friends is expanding!! In addition to our regular Third Thursday group, Rachel Circle met on March 5 to add another 80 meals to our regular count and they will be meeting on the first Tuesday in every other month to continue to add to the totals. Also the MOPS moms will be meeting to put another 80 meals together and are considering making that effort a permanent contribution to our church missions. Much of the credit goes to Barbara Clymers Memorial gifts which she had designated to go to funding the AFF meals. Thank you, Barbara, and thanks to all who so generously are giving their time and talents to these mission efforts. The Jesus Victory Garden (JVG) is a terrific way for you to have a direct impact on the war against hunger in our own Delaware Valley. We kicked off our efforts in March, but the work will carry on all summer and into the fall as our harvests present themselves. Those harvests will be donated to Philabundance and to local food pantries. By committing to tend one of the beds in the JVG or being a substitute gardener, harvester, weigher and packer or helping with delivery, YOU can be an instrument of Gods mercy to those who are so much in need of food. You can offer your help to Pastor Walt or Connie Damon and theyll gladly accept!! Aprils Mission of the Month will again be our Annual Flower Sale to benefit Carson-Simpson Farm Summer Camp and well want to sponsor week-long camp experiences for inner-city children who would not be able to do so without our help. Look for order forms after Easter.

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Check out the Childrens ministry board in the lobby & in the Childrens wing for information on upcoming events and ongoing programs.

NUrSErY CArE
Nursery Care is available for infants through 2 during the 9:15 Sunday worship service. If you require nursery care during the 11am Sunday Service please contact the church office by the previous Friday and we will be happy to provide a qualified nursery staff person. Nursery care is also available for special worship services (Lent services, etc.) Stop in the nursery for a brochure with nursery information and policies.

ACTIVITY BAGS
Activity bags are available for use during services. Look for the rack next to the Welcome Center in the lobby or ask an usher. Each bag contains stories, crayons, games, puzzles with scriptures, etc, to help children who attend the service.

S U N DAY S C h O O L 9:15AM
If you have questions about Sunday morning classes, please contact Jean Graber. The offering collected in the childrens classes is for the sponsorship of Madina through Compassion International. For more information about our child check the childrens ministries bulletin board by the nursery. Preschool Class For Preschoolers who are about 2 and ready to participate in a class (preferably potty-trained). If you are unsure if your child is ready, talk to the nursery staff or one of the preschool teachers. PreK/Kindergarten Class Children in Pre-K and Kindergarten will feel loved while learning about Jesus love and the wonderful world God has created for us. 1st -6th Grade Class Meet in the 1st & 2nd grade classroom (Childrens wing).

F U N F r I DAYS!!!
All 1st-5th graders are invited to have fun on Friday, April 12th

Kingdoms & Castles

7-8:30 pm at JARRETTOWN UM CHURCH 1460 Limekiln Pike Dresher, PA 19025 Fun Crafts, Games and Activities! Bring a friend, RSVP to Jean by April 9th jumckids@comcast.net or 215-646-7334

ChILDrENS MINISTrIES ThANkS

Thanks to: Marchs MOPS volunteers: Maxine Tyree, Maria Lein, Florence Baxter, Chris kirby, kelly Graber Everyone who helped with the Brunch & Egg hunt on March 24th Debbie Ackerman for helping with Fun Fridays Eleanor Stevenson for creating a fabulous scrapbook of VBS 2012

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BUS MINISTrY
Drivers for the month of April: 4/7 Dave Heacock 4/21 Bob Ewart 4/14 Stu Gentry 4/28 Burt Jones If there is a need to get a hold of any driver, the phone numbers are as follows: Craig Fernsler Bob Ewart Ron Smith Burt Jones Dave Heacock Stu Gentry 215-816-5835 267-240-6399 215-205-2377 267-475-2874 267-303-2261 215-659-6059

Annual Indoor & Outdoor Flea Market

The MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) group is hosting the Flea Market on Sat., May 4th from 8am-1pm. Were looking for vendors to participate. A table will be provided inside the Fellowship hall for a fee of $15.00/table. Additionally, anyone is welcome to provide their own table and/or tent (rain or shine) outside the entrance to the hall for $10.00/space. Please be aware that its first come, first serve. All proceeds will benefit the JUMC MOPs and the JUMC Children's Ministry. Please contact Tara Garrison at bacione@wsucougars.com or #215.205.3716 to rent a table/ space. Plan to come and shop our sale- and spread the word to others!

If anyone else is interested in being a driver of the Church Bus, please contact Craig Fernsler. (We need more drivers) You must have a Pennsylvania CDL (Commercial Drivers License). If you cant drive during the regular Sunday 11:00 service, we also need drivers for other special occasions as they occur. Please call Craig Fernsler Cell 215-816-5835) to arrange for the use of our church bus for any church related function, or email address: cferns@aol.com.

Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity?

help baby-sit the children while the moms attend the meeting. This service requires only two hours of your time per month (Sept. through May). You will be so appreciated by the MOPs members. Please contact Jean Graber at jumckids@comcast.net or #215.646.4129.

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Bring Students To Christ Disciple Students In Christ GUATEMALA 2013: We still have a few spots left! Our Sr high ministry will be traveling to Guatemala on June 23 29, 2013 for our summer mission trip. We encourage all students in 9th 12th grade to attend this life changing trip! A $300 deposit is due on ASAP for consideration for a spot: we have had a great turnout and there is now a waiting list for a spot. We will be doing fundraising in the spring to significantly lower the cost of the trip. During this trip, we will experience cross-cultural ministry as we do construction projects, work in orphanages, help in food kitchens, as well as worship the Lord. See Nick for more details! We continue to support our Compassion Child Ned. he is now six years old and we have been supporting him for two years. We are also selling ThrIVE t-shirts (see picture). All profits from sales on these shirts will go to support Ned. See Nick to buy one! Blessings! Nick Agazarian Youth Pastor jumcyouth@comcast.net 267-243-5490

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5:30p Youth Group

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*Sunday School Schedule: Sunday Services 8a, 9:15a & 11a 9:15A Toddler&Infant CareFC - Friendship Center Toddler+ Rm FH - Fellowship Hall Childrens Wing: PR - Prayer Room PreK-4th Grade Sunday School CR - Choir Room Adult Ed. Wing: BRC - Bible Resource Center Sunday School - 9:30A L - Library Small Group - BRC Youth Sunday School - ARK

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the newsletter of Jarrettown United Methodist Church 1460 Limekiln Pike Dresher PA 19025-1116 (215) 646-4129 FAX (215) 646-6912 www.jarrettownchurch.org Email: jarrettownumc@comcast.net

Rev. Dr. Robert W. Kirby III - Sr. Pastor Rev. Walt Unterberger Associate Pastor Jean Graber - Director of Childrens Ministry Nick Agazarian - Director of Youth Ministry Sheri Melcher - Organist/Choir Director Kathy Tavani - Administrative Assistant Bill Conard - Custodian Office Hours: Tuesday Friday 9 a.m. 3:30 p.m.
All materials submitted for publication in Footprints MUST be received by noon on the 7th day of the previous month. Materials received after that time will not be included, but will be considered for future publication. Making Disciples Relieving Suffering Glorifying God

Vacation Bible School

July 8th-12th 9am-12pm Registration available May 1st

Kingdom Rock!
Where Kids Stand Strong for God! If you can volunteer please let Jean Graber know.

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