JULY/AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013

REYNOLDSBURG CHILI FESTIVAL |

Saturday, September 21, was the third annual Reynoldsburg Chili Festival, chili cook-off, the first-ever Chili 5K run/walk and motorcycle cruise-in. More than 700 people attended the event, aimed at bringing the

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off, with 18 entries. The judges choice this year was Blazin Ladies Chili entered by Aaron Hawk & the peoples choice was Dont Be Chicken Chili entered by Tammy Beard. There was also a TV showing the Ohio State Buckeye football game.

community together, enjoying great chili and great entertainment, and focusing on Reynoldsburg UMCs Family First iniative. Proceeds benefited the H.E.A.R.T. Food Pantry.

More than 80 people took part in then first-ever Chili Festival 5K Walk/Run. The motorcycle cruise-in had over 10 entries, one of them being the motorcycle unit from the Reynoldsburg Police Department. More than 20 local businesses sponsored the festival, thats becoming a staple of Fall in Reynoldsburg. u

The Chili Festival had something for everyone. Children and youth enjoyed games, a magic show and several large inflatables; the Truro Township Fire Department brought out a fire truck and gave away red plastic firefighter hats. There was the ever-popular chili cook-

REYNOLDSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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IN APPRECIATION
Thank you. Words simply are not adequate to express our sincere appreciation. And thanks for the kind words and support at the Memorial Service for Carole Core at the Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church. A special thanks to Pastors Jeff & Maxine, the choir and director Phil Wallace. Custodians and kitchen volunteers also need our thanks. The number of cards and expressions of sympathy have been nearly unbelievable. With warm regard, Maurice Core & Family

NEW PRAYER WALKERS MINISTRY

Youve heard it said that prayer is the nerve that moves the hand of God. Here at Reynoldsburg UMC, we are activating the nerve; and dozens of folks have signed up to commit to a prayer ministry.Ginger Wenger has held two orientations for prayer walkers, and 39 people have been trained so far. Ginger says prayer walking is a ``stroll with your soul, and ``praying on site with insight. Its a once-a-month commitment to pray for at least one hour for the church staff, the meetings in progress and the life of our church. The prayer walker moves around the church, praying silently and visiting the Prayer Room to pray over the many written concerns left there. You can also pray from home. Prayer walkers also may walk their neighborhoods, praying silently over the homes and those within. This can take place as often as the prayer walker likes. The next one-hour training session is Monday, Oct. 21, at 6:30 p.m. You may sign up with Ginger at justginger@wideopenwest.com Sam Watkins has several dozen volunteers called Prayer Partners to pray behind the scenes during worship services. The commitment is about three times a year for your preferred worship hour. Sign up at sam@capitallist.com. Lee Leonard NOTICE: In cleaning up the church laundry room, 25 Colonial-style aprons and 25 dust caps were found. All are white, handmade and appear to be very new. If you know anything about who used them or who they belong to, call Ruth Leonard at 614-861-8637. They have been washed and carefully folded, and need a home.

H. Don Foster Family would like to thank our Church Family for the kindness, care and compassion given to us at the time of the death of our beloved Don. Pastor Maxine and Rev. Ivon for their comforting words. Jan, for her beautiful music and Meals of Comfort Committee for the delicious luncheon served. We are certain Dons own little piece of heaven is filled with Scarlet Cardinals, Lavender Lilacs and maybe a baseball or two. You are indeed the hands and feet of Jesus. H. Don Foster Family Dear Hannah Sisters, thank you so much for your gift to the missions fund in memory of John. I know your gift will reach many people in many places. God Bless. Pat Dearest Dear Staff & Folks at Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church, I am sorry this is a little late but I wanted to thank you for the great flowers that were an awesome way to start my time here. Peace & Thanks. Nate My dear praying friends - I had a mammogram 9/20, just a year after surgery, and was told the results were free and clear. So what have I really learned? As I heard in a witness recently, Jesus walked me through. Scripture and devotions often spoke directly. Most of the time, Jesus was in your prayers, my inbox and mailbox, on the phone and at my door through you! I may even have gotten better at waiting. I know Ive grown in empathy and patience with others experiencing difficulties. Thanks again for your caring of Dick and I. Margie Barrett

THE VINE is a printed version of the weekly email newsletter and includes information on whats happening in the life of Reynoldsburg United Methodist Church. This newsletter is printd on a quarterly basis and sent to those in our church family who do not provie us an email address. Help us keep printing costs low by providing us with an email address at info@rumc.org. ARTICLES: Send articles to be considered for the print and email versions of The Vine to thevine@rumc.org or drop them off in the mailbox marked THE VINE in the staff mailroom.

Meet the Staff & New Members

Rene Wilson joined us in June to work alongside Dustin Ichida as a second Minister with Students. While she most recently served as the youth minister of First UMC, in Rocky Mount, NC, Rene is not new to Ohio. She grew up in Gallipolis, completed her undergraduate work at The Ohio State University, and went on to study School Psychology at the University of Cincinnati, working with Cincinnati Public Schools for a few years before feeling called to jump into full-time ministry. Rene loves working with students and is really excited to be a part of the team here at Reynoldsburg. Mike Schreiber spent 7 years as an elementary physical education teacher before coming to Reynoldsburg UMC. He received his Bachelors degree in 2003 from Muskingum College and his Masters in 2013 from Emporia State University in Health, Physical Education and Recreation. Mike has a passion for health and wellness and is also an avid runner. Mike has been married to his wife, Megan, for 4 years, and they have a daughter, Kyler. Laura McCoy joined Reynoldsburg UMC as the Minister of Children in August 2013. She previously worked at Stonybrook UMC in Gahanna. Laura has been married for 25 years to her husband, Tim, and they have two sons -- Ryan, 18, and Owen, 12. Laura has degrees in Early Childhood Education and Respiratory Therapy. August 2013
Jim Wyant joined by Profession of Faith Cheryl Ricketts joined by Profession of Faith Bruce & Karen Schwartz joined by Certificate of Transfer from Hosanna Lutheran Church

Events
SPRING HILL DAY CAMP Spring Hill Day Camp returned to Reynoldsburg UMC during the week of August 5th to 9th. It was an amazing adventure for 115 kids. The kids began each day in a dance party, hearing a Bible story, watching a skit and learning the days verse. They spent most of the week outside enjoying many activities including: water games on the inflatable slide and slip-n-slide, jumping on the bungee trampoline and climbing the rock wall. After each activity, staff talked with the kids about how they could relate the activity to Jesus. At the end of the week, the camps closing ceremony included a recap for the parents and an award certificate for each child. Spring Hill 2014 is already scheduled for July 28-August 1. VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL Vacation Bible School was huge success again this year. There were over 350 kids from our church and community who roamed our halls, with a Under the Big Top theme the week of June 17-21. Each day began with music led by Tim & Tasha Levert, followed by interactive Bible stories, games, crafts and circusthemes snacks.The huge success would not have been possible if not for our volunteers and servants who helped that week. We cannot wait to see everyone back next summer. WORKCAMP 2013: LIVIN THE DREAM Rene Wilson

NEW MEMBERS
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In a world with so many modern conveniences, the question needs to be asked: Who (excitedly) signs up for a whole week of working in the summer heat, sleeping September 2013 on floors, showering Claudia & Matt Stephens joined by Profession of Faith at a local gym, building Chuck Humston joined by Certificate of Transfer from wheelchair ramps, painting First UMC ainting bedrooms, sanding Margaret Smith joined by Profession of Faith porches, and cleaning Tim & Yvonna Stypinski Joined by Profession of Faith yards? Over 100 students Jean Brown joined by Certificate of Transfer from & adults - thats who! In Whitehall UMC James & Mary Robinson joined by Profession of Faith July, our church sent two Emory Eschelbach joined by Profession of Faith and crews -- one Sr. High & Danielle Eschelbach joined by Certificate of Transfer one Jr. High -- to team up with Jackson Area Ministries and serve in from Brice UMC Wheelersburg, Portsmouth, and Chillicothe. Days were filled with Tim & Laura McCoy joined by Certificate of Transfer working on homes and loving on families, while evenings saw intense from Stonybrook UMC times of worship and study -- all focused on the question What does Sara Dorsey & Bailey Sanders joined by Profession it really look like to live the dream God has for you?. Dates are of Faith already in place for next years WorkCamps and students are pumped to return!

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CALENDAR
OCTOBER 19-26 Haiti Mission Trip 19 SHARE Saturday 19 UMW Bazaar 20 DISCOVER Workshops 26 Crossroads Farmers Market 30 Halloween Trunk-or-Treat NOVEMBER 2 KidUnique Workshop 3 Daylight Savings Ends 5 Emmaus Gathering 14-17 Womens Emmaus Walk #94 28 Thanksgiving/Thanksgiving Dinner 29 Church Offices Closed
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DECEMBER 3 Emmaus Gathering 8 DISCOVER New Member & SHAPE 12-15 DNow 21 SHARE Saturday 21 Crossroads Christmas Service 22 Blue Christmas 24 Christmas Eve 25 Christmas/Church Building Closed 26-27 Church Building Closed