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it's essence? Amazed by how it works, what it does, or the feelings it conjures within Caring and Sharing 2
you? For me, I marvel at the ocean. In August, my family and I went to the beach and 4, 5
Parish Nurse
I got the opportunity to marvel. In fact, Debbie caught me in the act and took this pic-
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ture.
Activities 3, 5, 6
I am sitting in a chair, on a gorgeous day, letting the wa-
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ter rush over my feet, listening to sound of the waves as
they crash on the shore. I was in a state of marvel. I was
in awe, I was at peace, I was lost in the amazement that is
God's creation. I love and marvel about everything that is
the ocean. The color of the sky and the sun as they meet
the watery horizon. The color of the water as the sun's
angle changes throughout the day. The sound of water as
the waves dance together in a wonderful symphony that 09/02 Rudy Richardson
is music to my ears. The warmth of the sun on my face 09/03 Allen Lamb
as God looks upon me, watching me, touching me, telling 09/04 Daryle Greene
me that I am loved. Jim Pippin
For me, the ocean is where I connect with God the easiest. Where is that place for 09/14 Harry Hosey
you? Is it outside in a park or in the wilderness? Is it inside at a piece of family furni- B.J. Russell
ture or in a sacred building or spot? As you picture that place in your mind, I would 09/15 Bob Greene
like you to reflect on how you feel when you are there. Are you anxious? Are you at 09/16 Floy Smith
peace? Are you relaxed? When I can sit in the surf, feeling God's creation all around 09/18 Libby Orbison
me, with every sense God gave me, I am at peace. I am relaxed. I am more open to 09/20 Jim Erickson
God's leading than any other place. Elmo Graff
09/23 Jordon Silvola-
I remember that picture. I remember what I was doing and how I felt when it was
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taken. I had my eyes closed and I was in prayer. I was thanking God for this creation.
09/28 Ian Baskin
I was expressing my awe at what I was feeling and the words just flowed. I did not
have to think or search for the vocabulary. The words just came. I thanked God for
the rest, for my Sabbath. I thanked God for all that God has done in my life in the past
year. I thanked God for allowing me to have an intimate relationship with God, Jesus
Christ, and the Holy Spirit. I thanked God that I was loved so much that Jesus gave
His life for me. I thanked God that I could sit in that water, hear the ocean, feel the
09/01 Debbie & John
breeze, and know my God was there. With all that expressed, I then sat there quietly,
Norman
listening.
Terri & Dennis
This month, as summer winds down, and the hectic Fall season approaches, I encour- Silvola-Finch
age you to spend some time in your sacred place. Give yourself permission to be in a
state of marvel, in a state of awe. Allow the presence of God to wash over you, to
transform you, and to remold you.
And always remember...God loves you!
Blessings,
Pastor Daryl
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Prayer serves as the backbone of the church. It is what supports all our The Sunshine Herald is the monthly pub-
efforts of ministry. In that spirit, you are invited to hold these persons in lication of Druid Hills United Methodist
your prayers and thoughts. Just as the Spirit needs healing, so does the Church.
body. The two, it seems, go together in God’s plan.
Editor: Carole Newlin
Pastor: Rev. Daryl W. Allen
Karen Baldwin At Home
Pastor’s Blog:
Nancy Freimuth At Home www.pastordaryl.blogspot.com
Brad & Ruth Fuller At Home Director of Worship Arts:
APPORTIONMENTS
Apportionments are our first mile of mission giving. They form the framework for the rest of our connectional ministry
and mission. Seeing our apportionments help others - not only gives us personal satisfaction; it also demonstrates con-
cretely that we are in love with God. When we give our money, so our congregation can pay its apportionments, we give
to these causes: Clergy Support, Conference Benevolences, Conference Service & Administration, New Church Starts,
World Services, Episcopal Fund, Interdenominational Cooperation, Ministerial Education, Black College, Africa Uni-
versity, General Administration & New Church Development Fund. We thank you for your stewardship & expression of
our connectedness. We are paid through July.
Louise Cox
Interpreter of Connectional Giving
MEMORIAL GIFTS
The Memorial Committee is appreciative of the gifts given to Druid Hills UMC in memory of Ruth Ernst. We thank the
following for their loving tribute made in her honor. Hilda Bolomey, Libby Orbison, Charles & Leanne Lyles.
Memorial Committee
THANK YOU
We want to extend our deep appreciation & heartfelt gratitude to our church family for how generously you provided for
our family during Debbie’s surgery & recuperation. The kind words of support & encouragement, the emails, the cards,
the hot meals & all of the prayers were tremendous. Debbie is doing very well & gaining back her strength. Once again,
thank you from the bottom of our hearts! - Pastors Daryl & Debbie
SUNDAY SCHOOL
This fall, we would like to get our Sunday School program running again. But to do that, we need your help! We would
like to start five classes, about the time school begins again in the fall, and we need two people per class. If you would
be willing to volunteer, either as a teacher or helper, please sign up at the Connection Station. And the earlier you sign-
up, the better your chance of getting the class you prefer. - Joy Anderson
SALTY SERVICE
A few months back, I asked everyone to consider joining together in groups to venture out & visit some of the residents
in the many assisted living & rehab facilities around our church. There are many people there that do not get visitors &
we are so good with fellowship. I see a need & a spiritual gift that can easily be paired. I wanted to give everyone an
update on how this budding ministry is progressing. We have one member that has reached out & has begun weekly vis-
its & we have another that is in the process of beginning. We have several contacts at area facilities, all we need are vol-
unteers. Many people make light work. If you are willing to spend just a few hours a month visiting with people & shar-
ing the love of Christ, please contact the office & we can help you get connected. Please consider reaching out to the
people in our area & let them know we care & in the name of Jesus Christ, that they are loved. - Pastor Daryl
THANK YOU
On behalf of our church family, the Trustees would like to thank the family of June Straub for the generous donation of
the new air conditioner for the Library.
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BE SALT SMART
Most of us need to watch our salt intake, so it’s best to stow the salt shaker. But if you must add salt, try kosher salt - it is
40 percent sodium, just like table salt & sea salt, but its larger crystals provide less sodium per teaspoon. - Joyce
Baugher, R.N., Parish Nurse
DONATION BASKET
Every Sunday we place a basket at the beginning of the food table at our Fellowship lunch. The Church Council has
decided to make a slight alteration as to what ministry those funds will benefit. Those funds will now go to a compre-
hensive Children’s Ministry fund. This fund will continue to help fund summer camp tuition, as needed; but it will also
be used for other areas. There are many starving children in Marion County that could really use our help. We are look-
ing at various avenues that we can begin ministries to speak to those needs. One example is we are trying to partner with
area schools to help provide food for starving or impoverished school children over the weekend when they cannot re-
ceive the free or reduced breakfast & lunch they normally receive at school during the week. We have the ability to
help, we just need to ascertain the best way for us to help. Therefore, the money collected in that basket will be placed in
a Children’s Ministry Fund to encompass all areas where the children of not only our church, but children throughout
Marion County, can be served. I thank you for your continue support of these vital ministries. - Pastor Daryl
MODELs
MODELs will meet at noon on September 16th at Uptown Grill, 2436 East Silver Springs Boulevard. If you plan to at-
tend, please send an email to dhumcvol@yahoo.com or call the church office before September 14th.
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cards was $1,965 & Druid Hills UMC earned $90.25. Orders are placed on Monday before noon and are received Fri-
day. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you to everyone who has participated to date.
Carole Newlin
ANGELFOOD MINISTRIES
The September menu is available in the Narthex & Church Office. Order dates & times are Wednesday, Sept. 8 from 9
AM to 6 PM, Thursday, Sept. 9 & Friday, Sept. 10 from 9 AM to noon. Distribution date is Saturday, Sept. 25 from 9:30
to 10:30 AM. If you want Debby Baugher to place your order, please notify her by Sunday, Sept. 6.
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9/11 REMEMBRANCE
Trinity United Methodist Church in Gainesville is hosting two special events in September. The first is on Friday, Sep-
tember 10th from 6-9pm. Trinity UMC and the Gainesville Interfaith Forum invite you to attend this very different and
special kind of event. Trinity is opening its entire worship center and campus for a time to embrace our unity as mem-
bers of the human family. Everyone is invited to take part in the planned activities. Children of different faiths can play
together and enjoy arts and educational crafts. There will be a variety of cultural displays, foods from various regions of
the world, and a time of prayer for peace, understanding and hope. The second event is a Prayer and Remembrance Ser-
vice on Saturday, Sept. 11, 8:30 – 10:30 am in their chapel. This will be a time of prayer and remembrance, as we honor
the memory of those who perished on September 11, 2001. We will be in prayer for families who lost loved ones and for
all who have been and are in harm’s way since that day.
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8:15 am -
9:00 am - Bible Study Labor Day ROMEOs 6 am - Kairos
Office Closed
10:30 am - Worship 7 pm - Choir
12 13 14 8:15 am - 15 16 17 18
9 am - Bible ROMEOs 10 am - Prayer noon -
Study 10:30 am - Shawl MODELs @ Boy Scouts Fish
“The Singles” 10 am - Wor- Uptown Grill Fry
of Golden ship Cmte 5 pm - Trustees
10:30 am - Worship Friends 5:30 pm - Brown-
7 pm - Choir ies 5:30 pm - Girl
6 pm - Finance Scouts
7 pm - Den Mtg 7 pm - Boy 7 pm - Church
Scouts Council
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Oct. Newsletter arti- 8:15 am -
cles are due today ROMEOs
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9 am - Bible
Study 8:15 am -
ROMEOs
10:30 am - Worship
6 pm - Boy
Scouts’ Court of
Honor
5:30 pm - Brown- 5:30 pm - Girl
7 pm - Choir ies Scouts
SEPTEMBER 2010
Druid Hills United Methodist Church
Sunshine Herald
1712 S. E. Lake Weir Rd.
Ocala, FL 34471