Open Hearts

Open Minds

Open Doors

Footprints
During Lent, as we focus on Christs journey to the cross, lets also examine the journey of our lives. The first task when leaving on any adventure is packing. What have you placed in your bag? Are you weighed down with temptations, self-doubt, money worries, relationship troubles? Have you overlooked any important items? Maybe your bag feels too empty for the challenges ahead. Remember to pack mercy, grace and forgiveness. Thanks to Easter, we know that our journey in Christ continues, even when the road becomes dicult. So as you prepare for Lent, carry with you the hope made possible by Jesus sacrifice on our behalf.

February 2012 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: Classic Service 9:15 am: Service with praise Band 11:00 am: Traditional service

OuR MISSION FA M I Ly u p D AT E
The Pedersens are finally in Bonaire and are settling in. After arriving September 24, 2011 they stayed in a TWR guesthouse until the additions to their house were finished and their container arrived (intact!!). They are hoping to finish the extra room so they can get the last 60 boxes unpacked. Mari has been learning her way around the grocery shops and Joshua is seeing a therapist weekly to continue his progress with spina bifida and scoliosis. They will be travelling to North Carolina in January and July for his regular check-ups. The broadcasts are reaching a great many people in the Caribbean and Latin American region, including Cuba. A listener from Cuba wrote to Dave My conversion to Christ was as a result of the programs from RTM (aka TWR). Brothers, continue sending me the notes & outlines, which have been a great help to me. Praise God for his safe delivery of this family and their belongings to Bonaire and for the success of their work so far in His name. To contact the Pedersens: dpedersen@twr.org or mpedersen@twr.org Address: EEG Blvd 87, Belnem, Bonaire; CARIBBEAN NETHERLANDS

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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 February 4th and February 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.

I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise.
Psalm 34:1, The Message

Tuesday Mornings
Additional opportunities for mens devotions will continue on the following Tuesdays: February 7th and February 21st, at 6:00 a.m. in the Friendship Center. The focus will be on the Gospel of Mark. No prior reading is required. If you have any questions, contact Bill Hubbard at 215-542-1741.

Fundraiser Update Thank you for supporting the Jarrettown MOpS group's basket auction fundraiser. We were able to raise $700 and a portion of the proceeds were donated to Bethany Christian Services of the Greater Delaware valley which provides services such as adoption, foster care and postadoption counseling. http://www.bethany.org/philadelphia Want to be the best mom possible? you are not alone! Mothers Of preschoolers (MOpS) might be just the thing for you. Every mom is welcomed, accepted and inspired to reach her potential and recognize her influence and purpose within her family - and also that she is part of God's bigger purpose and plan. Moms really do make a better world! Our meeting is held on the 3rd Thursday of every month (Sept. - May) from 9:15-11:15am at Jarrettown united Methodist Church. Are you looking for a volunteer opportunity? Help babysit the children while the moms attend the monthly meeting. This service requires only two hours of your time per month. you will be so appreciated by the MOpS members. For more information, contact Tara Garrison at #215.885.5275 bacione@wsucougars.com

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NuRSERy CARE
Nursery Care is available for infants through 2 during the 9:15 Sunday worship service. There is also a Sunday School class for preschoolers at 9:15 Sept-June. 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 (holiday services, etc.) Stop in the nursery for a brochure with nursery information and policies. If you are interested in volunteering in the nursery contact Jean Graber.

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O N E H O u S E AT A T I M E BEDS FOR KIDS

No child should have to sleep on the floor. But in Philadelphia, thousands of children go to bed every night without proper bedding. Thats why One House at a Time (OHAAT) brings beds, sheets and blankets to children who would otherwise be sleeping on the floor. Our Beds for Kids program has helped over 2,500 children get the sleep they need to be healthier and better prepared to face every days challenges. How you can help: # Donate new or gently used twin sheets and blankets (and twin bed frames)! (All donations should go to Jean Graber.) Know how to sew? Get together with your friends, coworkers or kids, and make pillow cases. Dont know how to sew? Anyone can make a no-sew blanket! All you need is fleece fabric and a pair scissors. Its a great activity for Boy and Girl Scout troops and youth groups. # Help with a delivery! Come as an individual or with a group. Well meet at our storage facility in Huntingdon Valley and load OHAATs truck full of beds, sheets and blankets. Then well deliver the items to several homes of children in need. # Support us through Escrip donate your used cell phones, toner, and inkjets. There is a collection box in the mission center by the lobby.

BuS MINISTRy
Drivers for the month of February are as follows: 2/5 Bob Ewart 2/12 Dave Heacock 2/19 Burt Jones 2/26 Stu Gentry If there is a need to get a hold of any driver, the phone numbers are as below: Craig Fernsler . 215-816-5835 Bob Ewart . . . . . 267-240-6399 Ron Smith . . . . 215-205-2377 Burt Jones . . . . 267-475-2874 Dave Heacock . 267-303-2261 Stu Gentry . . . . 215-659-6059 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. Craig Fernsler Bus Coordinator

Want to learn more? Ask OHAAT volunteers Pastor Walt, Bob Ewart and Marie Poos, or Jean Graber!

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Childrens Ministry
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.

EXpLORERS S u N DAy S C H O O L 9:15AM

If you have questions about Sunday morning classes and/or which class is best for your child, please contact Jean Graber. # We continue to collect socks for homeless. There is a collection bin in the hallway by the restrooms. # We had a bowling party on January 15th # February 11th we will be serving a meal at Manna on Main Street

JANuARy 15TH HAND CHIME CHOIR

Our member & friend, Bill Baird, has generously donated money to purchase new hand chimes in memory of his wife, Barbara. The 2 octaves of chimes will be used primarily by the children at Jarrettown UMC. This is a blessing to the church as was Barbara. Barbaras many gifts were appreciated by all ages at Jarrettown. Her gift of organization and heart for mission were well used in the many childrens programs, mission projects and family activities she created and carried out with the help of her many recruited friends. On January 15th we plan to play the chimes for the first time during the 11 am worship service.

Preschool Class
Leaders: Marjie Scott & Debbie Ackerman 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.

CHILDREN ON A MISSION!
# The Sunday School is sponsoring Madina through Compassion International. Your childs Sunday School offering will go towards our $38 a month commitment. # We continue to collect socks for homeless. # Explorers are volunteering at Manna on Main Street in February.

Kindergarten Class
Leaders: Dr. & Mrs. Almond, Norma Coupe, Robin Michener Children in Pre-K and Kindergarten will feel loved while learning about Jesus love and the wonderful world God has created for us.

F u N F R I DAyS
Themed events for children in 1st 4th grade take place monthly on Friday nights from Oct through May. Contact Jean Graber for more information or for currently scheduled events. We had 10 children attend the December 9th Christmas Crafts Fun Friday event, and 16 attended in January. February 10th is the next Fun Friday (Valentine Party)

1st -4th Grade Class

Leaders: Christine Kratz, Shawn Petroff & Carol Moffatt Meet in the 1st & 2nd grade classroom (Childrens wing).

THANKS TO:
# Decembers MOPS volunteers: Carol Moffatt, Maxine Tyree, Diana Gribling, Carole McGlumphy, Florence Baxter # Becky Conrad for helping with Fun Fridays on Dec 9th # Becky & Ed Conrad for leading the Hand Chime Choir who performed on Jan 15th. # January MOPS volunteers: Diana Gribling, Maxine Tyree, Kelly Graber

5th & 6th Grade Class

Leaders: Ken Popp & Donna Gastner Meet in the 5th & 6th grade classroom (hallway under sanctuary).

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Youth Ministry
We have had a great kicko to the New year. Since moving youth Group back to Sunday nights, we have studied what it actually means to have real, authentic faith. We also went bowling in January which was an awesome night of fun! The February schedule has been sent out in the mail, so get ready for awesome events!

BIG NEWS AND UPDATES: We still have several spots open for our mission trips in 2012!

# Our JR High Mission Trip is going to be in Ocean Grove, NJ this year. The dates for this trip are July 22 July 25. All current 6th 8th graders are invited. The cost of the trip is $250. # Our SR High Mission Trip is going to be in North Topsail, NC. The dates for this trip are June 23 June 29. All current 9th 12th graders are invited. The cost of the trip is $600.

# A $50 DEPOSIT FOR BOTH TRIPS MUST BE TURNED IN AS SOON AS POSSIBLE TO GET A SPOT! Fundraisers in the spring will help lower the cost of this trip. Blessings! Nick Agazarian Youth Pastor jumcyouth@comcast.net 267 243 5490

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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 DSM - Dresher School of Small Group - BRC Music L - Library 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. Sharon Barley - Sr. Pastor (Interim) Walt Unterberger - Assoc. Pastor/Christian Growth Jean Graber - Director of Childrens Ministry Nick Agazarian - Youth Pastor Sheri Melcher - Organist/Choir Director Kathy Tavani - Administrative Assistant Bill Conard - Custodian Jane McCarthy - Deacon 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

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