Union UMC Stork Club

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Some of the members of Union UM Church are starting a "Stork Club."
This involves making gifts made out of diapers, as illustrated in the photo, to present to new or expecting parents/parent, along with  well wishes.

This is a church project and there is no cost involved.
If you know of a newborn or expectant parents, please call Lisa at 937-352-6315 or email to kucho@roadrunner.com

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)
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Medical Mission To Brazil

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The following was submitted by Lisa Kuhbander, Communications Coordinator at Union Church, regarding a medical mission trip to Brazil:  

"Linda Johannes [member at Union UMC] has just arrived  home from a 10 day mission trip in Brazil.  This is through an organization called Central Brazil Mission   http://www.cbm.org.br/new/index.php.

This is Linda's second trip.  This time she went with a different group, which included the founders of CBM, a few medical professionals, medical support staff, ship captain, co-captain,  a cook, an interpreter.

Her journey began when Linda and her team  landed at a sea port in Mananus.  From there,  they boarded a medical boat, which was stocked with vitamins, medication and other essentials.

They traveled down the Amazon River to villages, giving much needed aid to the village people.  Each person who needs medical care is given vitamins, most need de-worming medication, and they are all evaluated  by the doctor.  If there is anything else the person needs, there is a pharmacy available.  Linda's job was that of a physician's assistant.  She handed out the medication.  With the help of the contributions from the Union Church members, she was able to bring 3 suitcases full of medication to help stock the boat.

 There are sleeping quarters on the boat, and as the crew slept, the Captain  piloted them to a new village.

The language spoken is Brazilian Portuguese, and an interpreter is available.  Linda learned some of the language while she was there.

We're glad she arrived back safely."

For more of what's happening at Union UMC, go to:

http://unionumchurch.web.officelive.com/home2.aspx

 

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Churches Say Their Goodbyes To Pastor Santos

For Pastor Sandra Santos, next Sunday (June 28) will be last day in the pulpit at Union UMC and Jamestown UMC.
Pastor Sandy will be taking an interim assignment in the Columbus area for a few weeks and then she and her family will be moving to Brazil.
She will continue her ministry there along with her husband. Gerald.
The position at Union UMC will be filled by Derek Horton and he will start on July 17th. (Derek, by the way, is slightly related to Dawn Olson, Faith Community)
At Jamestown UMC, Ed Wilder, a well known retired pastor, will fill the pulpit the first Sunday of each month with lay persons bring the message in the other Sundays.
We say Best Wishes to the Santos' and welcome new faces to the Common Cup churches.

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Chicken & Noodle Supper @ Union Church

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The weather is looking like Spring again - and just in time for Union Church's Chicken & Noodle supper.
It's this Saturday night from 4:30 to 7:00pm   or  if you want a Carry Out, you can pick it up between 4pm and 7pm.
Also, if you're not up to Chicken Noodles, they have a Hot Pressed Chicken sandwich for just $2 - and there's always pie.
For more details CLICK HERE.

John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)


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Happenings At Union Church

It is interesting to hear & see the manner in which the various churches teach the Bible to children - sometimes with storytelling, sometimes with music, maybe with a video and even with games.

How about this one for uniqueness?  Union UMC makes an annual mystery trip for the kids. On the trip, the children have no idea where they're going - but start getting clues requiring knowledge of their Bible lessons. Pretty neat!

Click HERE to check out the event.

Union church is also practicing Radical Hospitality with their upcoming Ministry of Transformation. They are partnering with Oak Creek Church of Christ (Kettering) celebrating the coming together with the Brazilian community in a family worship service.

Click HERE to see those details.

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John Fristoe (Newsletter Editor)

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Union Church Has New Website

Union UMC now has a new website.

You may be particularly interested in the History page. In addition to covering some of the church's past, it has a comprehensive discussion of the Fredrick Bonner family who brought the Methodist faith to Greene  County. It should be an interest to all of us Methodists.

The webmaster is Lisa Kuhbander (who happens to be my daughter) who covers the church's activities and posts the monthly newsletter edited by Mike Oliver.

You can check out the website at:
http://unionumchurch.web.officelive.com/default.aspx

And now, we wish you all a very joyous and meaningful Christmas.



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Garage Sale at Union UM Church

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Union Church is holding a Garage Sale this Saturday, September 25th.

The hours are from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm

The proceeds will go to Missions and the Youth.

Union Church is located at the corner of Washington Rd & Union Road.  Saturday is going to be one of those "Get Out To  A Garage Sale" days, so lets get out there for a good cause!

And, while we have your attention, Union Church will be holding another one of those well attended Chicken & Noodle Suppers on Saturday, October 16th from 4:30-7:00pm

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Union Church: Steeples & Dinners

 

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Have you wondered whether Union Church ever got their steeple back after a lighting strike destroyed it?
Well, Yes they did - and it looks as majestic as ever - See below, before & after.

We also can inform you that they are having another of their Chicken Noodle dinners this Saturday night.

Serving hours are 4:30 to 7:00pm.

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Union Church At It Again

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This Saturday, Oct. 17th, Union UMC is having another one of their Chicken Noodle suppers, located at the corner of Washington Rd & Union Rd.

They will be serving from 4:30 to 7:00pm.

Not only do they make great chicken & noodles but they give you plenty to eat for your money!

[ Fire? ...... What Fire???? ]

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Church Service Will Be At Union Church This Sunday

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Here are some of the details of the Happy Ending fire at Union church.

Lighting struck the steeple at about 4am.  It didn't burst into an open fire until about 7am.

There are two real heroes in this story.

First, Laura Aldridge, who lives next door to the church, heard the lighting hit around 4am but was unaware of any consequences. When she was leaving for work, at 7am, she noticed a puff of smoke on the church steeple and immediately called 911.

Minutes later 3 Fire Departments were on the scene and Spring Valley was on the road.

By that time the steeple was engulfed in open flames and hot chucks were falling on the roof. One spot on the roof was starting to smolder. (See Laura's photo below which she took after calling 911)

Second, the volunteer firefighters, in pouring rain, climbed ladders and somehow made it up a rain sleek roof to reach the bell tower. They had to chop a small hole in the roof to make sure the smoldering was extinguished.  

[Update: We learned that even though the roof was of asphalt shingles, the steeple exterior was slate- and so the slate served to contain the fire long enough til the firemen arrived.]

The boom on the Xenia South's equipment was raised and started pumping water into the flames. There were plenty of water trucks (or whatever the official name is) to keep the water stream going - since there are no fire hydrants in that township neighborhood.

It was about 9am before they were sure the fire was completely doused.

The amazing thing is that only a few spills of water reached the sanctuary.

The two heroes, Laura Aldridge and the volunteer firemen saved Union Church, with all its tradition, from major disaster!!!

The ironic factor is the church had a grounded lighting rod on the steeple. Shows what a powerful strike it was (it shook my house some dozen houses away.)

One more story: Laura called her father, Russell Curtis, after phoning 911 and told him the church was on fire. Russell, a member of Eleazer church, immediately thought that Eleazer was on fire, jumped in his car and headed that way. Believe it or not, he was no sooner on the road when he heard on the radio that Union church was on fire.

You can't tell me that God didn't have a hand in all of this......

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Union Fire Confined To Bell Tower

The latest report from the Union UM Church Trustees is that the lighting strike and fire did minimum  damage to the interior of the building. A small amout of water dripped and was quickly dried up with a towel.
As far as anyone could tell, the bell was OK but did get a good bath.
We counted the Xenia South, Xenia North and Spring Valley Fire departments responding.
The insurance company, Xenia Glass, & Ready Electric were on the scene by 10:30am.
Russell Curtis' daughter, who lives next door, reported the fire (some said it was around 4am)
Photos are posted on our website of some of the aftermath.
To view them Click Here.
We know there will be some seen & unseen problems for the church to deal with, but thank the Good Lord that it wasn't any worse.

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Lighting Strikes Union Church

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A few hours ago lighting struck the bell tower at Union UM church and started a fire.

I was there at 9am  and took the photos seen below. They were still pouring water into the bellfrey at that time.

Pastor Rick sends this message:

"Lightning struck the bell tower at Union UMC and set it on fire.  It is contained.  The Trustees are on site evaluating the damage.  Pastor Sandy will let me know how Common Cup can support Union UMC.  I'll follow up after I hear from her. "

I live on Washington Rd and I can tell you there were two load booms which Ihaven'y heard the likes of for some time.

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Photos at Union UMC's Chicken Noodle Supper

April 20, 2009

Did you attend the Chicken Noodle dinner at Union United Methodist this past Saturday night?

Several hundred people did and were served from 4:30 to 7:00pm in Union's compact dining room. But Union has been at it long enough to know how to move large crowds with ease.

And there may have been more workers, but I counted 7 persons running the whole show (Virginia, how do they do that?).

The bottom line is: they serve some really good Chicken & Noodles, Chicken Patties, & all.

We have some photos of the occasion in the Photo Gallery - Goto:

http://commoncupchurches.org/photos/galleries/pg_2009_Apr_UnionUMC_Dinner.htm

John Fristoe (Interim eNews Editor)

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WAY TO GO! Gerald Santos

Mar. 15,2009

What a special day for Sandy Linger Santos, one of our Common Cup pastors, as her husband, Gerald Santos, was sworn in as a US citizen yesterday.

And it was so great that the Common Cup pastors were there at the Dayton Courthouse to cheer him on. Pastor McDowell made a short video clip and a candid shot (see below) just before the swearing in ceremony (he was speechless at that moment) .

http://pastorrobert-nikos.blogspot.com/

Way To Go Gerald!

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