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The Chimes of The Hebron United Methodist Church
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Office Hours: 9:00 - 3:00 weekdays
Phone: (219) 996-7161
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: www.hebronumc.org
PASTOR PONDERINGS
In the harsh midsummer African heat, a herd of impala finds an increasingly rare
water hole. They rush to drink, crowding in, fearful of not getting enough water to
sustain them. Suddenly, one impala raises his head in high alert. Immediately every
other impala stops drinking and stands at attention. No impala moves, none utter a
sound. But the tension is palpable, there seems to be a crackle of electricity in the air.
Every impala at that moment has a life-or-death decision to make: Is that a lion or not?
If there is a lion lurking near that hole and they don’t run, they become lion lunch. If
there is no lion lurking near the hole and they do run, they lose their place at the
watering hole and could die of thirst. If there is a lion and they do run, or if there is no
lion and they don’t run, they live another day. But all that matters is: Is that a lion or
not? Everything in their impala being is focused on making that crucial life-and-death
decision. Just like they do every day—numerous times a day.
Part of what helps the impala make that decision is the animal anxiety that permeates
the group and causes them to share listening, hearing, and deciding together. Similarly,
depending on how the system responds to anxiety is one of the key factors for facing
changes in climate or challenges in terrain for a herd, a family, a church.
Anxiety can hinder an organization from moving toward their aspirations and goals. Anxiety isn’t a bad thing, it’s a creaturely thing. It just is. We feel anxious when we are reacting to a threat, whether real or imagined. But in and of itself, anxiety is neither
functional nor dysfunctional. It is simply a state of readiness to do something or other that may or may not be appropriate in response to a threat that may or may not be
accurately perceived. (continued on page 2)
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Pastor Ponderings (continued from page 1)
That anxiety is what I perceived we all felt at the meeting where we listened to the proposal from
Pastor John Hill, First Church, as we discussed First Church using our facilities in 2020 while waiting for
their new church to be ready for occupancy. And while that decision has not been finalized, (they are rethink-
ing their needs), I wanted to address why I believe this was something that this church was called to do.
In the Gospel of Luke, the disciples tell Jesus about a man who was driving out demons “who was not one of
them”. They asked Jesus, “should we stop him?” Jesus replied, “Do not stop him, for whoever is not against
you, is for you.”
If we can do anything, and I mean anything, to further the Kingdom of God, right here in this community of
Hebron, don’t you think that is what we are called to do?
I love this Church, I love each and every one of you. I love the things you are doing. I love the direction this
Church is heading. But we can and must do more. Jesus said the harvest is ripe, but the workers are few.
May 2020 find you as one of the workers willing to do more for the glory of the Kingdom.
Blessings,
Pastor Pete
2019 GIVING REPORT
Month Number of
Sundays Amount Required to meet Expenses
Tithes and Offer-ings Received
Difference
January 4 $ 13,583.60 $ 14,961.00 $ 1,377.40
February 4 $ 13,583.60 $ 13,735.00 $ 151.40
March 5 $ 16,979.50 $ 19,381.00 $ 2,401.50
April 4 $ 13,583.60 $ 11,456.00 $ (2,127.60)
May 4 $ 13,583.60 $ 10,517.25 $ (3,066.35)
June 5 $ 16,979.50 $ 14,538.50 $ (2,441.00)
July 4 $ 13,583.60 $ 15,505.00 $ 1,921.40
August 4 $ 13,583.60 $ 11,418.00 $ (2,165.60)
September 5 $ 16,979.50 $ 13,359.30 $ (3,620.20)
October 4 $ 13,583.60 $ 10,831.50 $ (2,752.10)
November 4 $ 13,583.60 $ 17,594.00 $ 4,010.40
December 5 $ 16,979.50 $ 16,361.00 $ (618.50)
Deficit for the year to date $ (6,929.25)
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On December 17th, we held our Annual “Christmas Feast” with 41 members and guests present.
It was quite a feast! The tables were laden with many delicious dishes. Our entertainment was
provided by Chris Stalbaum and was beautiful. We also enjoyed singing Christmas carols.
Mission pins were awarded to Melinda Roeske and Dave Centifanto.
Hostesses were Jill Bell and Marilyn Tysen and Marilyn’s daughter, Tammy Wynn also helped.
Ruth Babiak did the beautiful table decorations. Good job ladies!
UMW Collecting Christmas Cards
The UMW are collecting the fronts of Christmas cards to use for a project for the bazaar. You can bring the whole card or cut off the fronts before you bring them. The cards should not
have any writing on the back. There is a basket in the Fellowship Hall for the cards.
Happy New Year!
H old fast to your faith (Hebrews 4:14)
A ssemble with the saints (Hebrews 10:25)
P ray earnestly every day (1 Thessalonians 5:17-18)
P ray for great blessings (Malachi 3:10)
Y ield not to temptation (1 Thessalonians 5:22)
N eglect not your talents and opportunities (Galatians 6:10)
E xamine yourself daily (2 Corinthians 13:5)
W ork diligently for the Lord (1 Corinthians 15:58)
Y ield your members to righteousness (Romans 6:11, 16)
E xercise yourself in godliness (1 Timothy 4:7)
A im for a perfect, mature faith (Hebrews 6:1)
R edeem the time (Ephesians 5:15-16)
Happy Birthday Pastor Pete!
Pastor Pete will be celebrating
His 70th birthday on Friday,
January 3rd. He and Lora will
be hosting an Open House at
the Parsonage that evening
from 5:00-7:00 pm. Everyone
is invited. No gifts please.
Just come and celebrate!
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Food Pantry Schedule
Monday, January 6
Thursday, January 16
Monday, January 20
Thursday, January 30
9:00-10:00 am
6:00-7:00 pm
Food Pantry
Wish List
Laundry soap
Canned Soup
Toilet paper
Breakfast Cereal
Juices (not cranberry)
Toothpaste
Shampoo
Peanut Butter
Pasta/Noodles
Spaghetti sauce
Canned Ravioli/spaghetti
Cleaning products
We are always in need of volunteers.
Call Joyce Steinhilber at 996-6343.
District Information
North District 219-575-6235 [email protected].
District Superintendent Larry Whitehead [email protected]
The United Methodist Church web site is
www.umc.org
Our Military Members
Jake Burns
Currently deployed in San Diego
Email: [email protected]
Bryce Slegers
United States Marines
Upcoming Sermons
January 5
“Jesus Goes Home” (John 1:1-18)
January 12
“Partial Love” (Acts 10:34-43)
January 19
“Rethinking Retirement” (John 1:29-42)
January 26
“If Caller ID says “Jesus,” Answer the Call
(Matthew 4:12-23)
Chancel Choir “Second Semester”
The Chancel Choir will resume practice on Wednesday, January 8, at 7 pm. New members (and veteran members who might want to come back) are always welcome. Here are the rules and policies of our choir:
1. Love to sing!
2. Love to laugh and have fun!
3. Love to worship our Lord through music!
(And also understand that there is a commitment to come to as many weekly rehearsals as possible.)
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Ushers
5 Kelly & Dana Darman
12 Jerry Fieser & Sue Spurr
19 Denny & Joyce Steinhilber
26 LeAnn Hetrick
Children’s Message
5 Jennifer Finley
12 Ruth Babiak
19 Rhonda Walker
26 Joyce Steinhilber
Liturgists
5 Deb Bennett
12 Dana Darman
19 Lynn Fisel
26 Doug Kosloske
Greeters
5 Connie & Alex Clinton
12 Betty Osby & Sylvia Gray
19 Barb Sperka
26 The Weaver Family
Tellers
5 Ken Miller
12
19 Delores Miller
26 Doug Kosloske
Nursery
5 Linda Fickle
12 Sheri Doffin &
Connie Clinton
19 Linda Fickle
26 Angie & Kylee
Babiak
BIRTHDAYS
3 Pastor Pete
3 Tammy Scholl
8 John Schmidt
9 Joyce Huettner
10 Sandi Haggerty
17 Jill Bell
18 Emma Siwy
21 Hadley Finley
22 Carson Brawner
23 Linda Fickle
24 Lois Howe
27 Donna Steinhilber
31 LeAnn Hetrick
31 Shirley Sweney
ANNIVERSARIES
27 David & Pat Marshall
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1
OFFICE
CLOSED
2
Praise Team
Practice
6:30 pm
3 Open House at the Parsonage (Pastor Pete’s 70th birthday)
5:00-7:00 pm
4
5
Sunday School 8:45 am
Worship Service
9:45 am
6
Bible Study at Donna Ingram’s
10:00 am
Food Pantry 9:00-10:00 am 6:00-7:00 pm
7
UMW
Work Day
9:30 am
8
Praise Team
Practice
6:30 pm
Choir Practice
7:00 pm
9
10
11
12
Sunday School
8:45 am
Worship Service
9:45 am
13
Bible Study at
Donna Ingram’s
10:00 am
14
UMW
Work Day
9:30 am
15
Missions Committee
6:00 pm
Praise Team
Practice 6:30
Choir Practice
7:00 pm
16
Food Pantry 9:00-10:00 am 6:00-7:00 pm
17
18
Food Pantry Volunteer Meeting 9:00 am
19
Sunday School
8:45 am
Worship Service
9:45 am
(Noisy Offering)
20
OFFICE
CLOSED
Bible Study at
Donna Ingram’s
10:00 am
Food Pantry
9:00-10:00 am
6:00-7:00 pm
21
UMW
Meeting
10:00 am
22
Praise Team
Practice
6:30 pm
Choir Practice
7:00 pm
23
24
25
26
Sunday School
8:45 am
Worship Service
9:45 am
27
Bible Study at
Donna Ingram’s
10:00 am
28
UMW
Work Day
9:30 am
29
Praise Team
Practice
6:30 pm
Choir Practice
7:00 pm
30
Food Pantry 9:00-10:00 am 6:00-7:00 pm
31