Sunshine Herald

Druid Hills United

Methodist Church

A Monthly Publication of Druid Hills United Methodist Church

Serving Christ by Learning, Leading and Loving Sunshine Herald
OCTOBER 2010

From the Pastor: Rev. Daryl W. Allen INSIDE THIS ISSUE

From the Pastor 1

Greetings Brothers and Sisters!
This month is going to be a very important month in the life of our church! Financial Report 2

Caring and Sharing 2

One reason October will be important is because it is Pumpkin Patch month. This
month we will receive two shipments of pumpkins, transform our side yard into a Parish Nurse 3
beautiful orange wonderland, as well as have the opportunity to interact with our com- Pumpkin Patch 6
munity on a grand scale. People will come from all over to get their pumpkins from
Activities 3, 4,
the “Pumpkin Patch” church. This pumpkin patch is more than just a fundraiser for 5, 7
this church...this is a ministry. Calendar 8

It is a ministry because we are helping to provide not only a meeting place for families
to spend time together, we are going to be the foundation for some wonderful family
memories to be made. Memories that will greatly impact many children and their
families. Last year I remember a mom and her daughter that pulled up in the patch
around noon time. As they got out I noticed the mom had a basket in her hands, a pic-
nic basket. That mother and her daughter had come to the patch for lunch. They say
there for about an hour, eating, laughing, and creating a memory that those two will 10/01 Terri Silvola-Finch
carry around for the rest of their lives. Our pumpkin patch helped to provide the loca- 10/09 John Battin
tion for that memory. They could have gone anywhere for their lunch together, but 10/13 Jennifer Foster
they chose to come to our pumpkin patch. Our pumpkin patch creates a very magnetic Melva Sanon
atmosphere, a fantasy land mentality almost. And people, from all over, are drawn to 10/16 Sharron Tryon
it. This “getaway” that we help provide is a ministry. We have the opportunity to 10/18 Roman Kulwich
show these people the love of God, by treating them with respect, with kindness, and 10/22 Linda Boddy
with a whole bunch of smiles. This is our opportunity to show them, through the 10/23 Joyce Clayton
memories they make and they cheerfulness of their interactions with us, how much 10/24 Dot Jones
God loves them. What a blessing! 10/27 Randy Leighton
10/28 Florence LaVine
It is also a ministry because we get the opportunity to strengthen ourselves as the body
10/29 Kristopher
of Christ. It is also the month that will require much work from all of us, but will also
Altmannsberger
provide us with a hefty amount of fun! We will all get to have more opportunities for
Roxana Greene
fellowship with one another. Maybe you get the opportunity to work with someone
Les Krouse
you do not know very well. Maybe you learn something about a dear friend that you
10/30 Jim Silvola
never knew before. Maybe you get to encourage and uplift a member of your church
10/31 Flo Pauley
family. All of those are incredible opportunities for ministry among ourselves.
I want to share a story with you that has been around for a very long time. It is about
how Christians are like pumpkins. "[Being a Christian] It is like being a pumpkin.
God picks you from the patch, brings you in, and washes all the dirt off of you. Then
he cuts off the top and scoops out all the yucky stuff. He removes the seeds of doubt,
hate, greed, etc., and then He carves you a new smiling face and puts His light inside of 10/07 Lori & Dan Geer
you to shine for all the world to see." 10/29 Ruth & Brad Fuller
Folks, we are privileged to get to show that light off this month. We are honored to be
trusted by God to show that light off this month. We all have the light. Be proud of
the light, grow your light, and share the light. This is going to be a very important
month in the life of Druid Hills. Let's make it GREAT!
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
Karen Baldwin At Home
Pastor: Rev. Daryl W. Allen
Nancy Freimuth At Home Pastor’s Blog:
Brad & Ruth Fuller At Home www.pastordaryl.blogspot.com

Emil Hass At Home Director of Worship Arts:

Lucy Williams
Bernie Hamilton At Home
Email: druidhillsum@aol.com
DeNease Hicks At Home
Phone: 352-629-5688
Dorothy Jones Private Home Fax: 352-629-5843
Alene Krouse At Home Mail: 1712 S. E. Lake Weir Rd.
Ocala, FL 34471
Fred Krsek At Home
Hours: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Carol Peterson At Home Monday through Friday
Faye & Jim Pippin At Home
Wilhelmina Rogers Private Home Our Mission:
We are a fellowship of believers
Thelma Sharbaugh At Home
Serving Christ by
Adele Stipp At Home Learning, Leading and Loving

OUR STEWARDSHIP
NEWSLETTER DEADLINE
AND ATTENDANCE
The Newsletter deadline each
September
month is the 3rd Sunday. If you
(8-29 through 9-19) have information you want pub-
Budget: $17,539.00 lished, you can write it up on the
Offering: $9,665.00 proper submission form and sub-
mit it to the church office prior to
Difference: ($7,874.00)
the deadline or email Carole at
Children’s Home: $ 410.63 druidhillsum@aol.com. Please re-
Parking Income: $ 750.00 member when writing articles for
Average Attendance publication to include all the basics
of the information you want com-
Worship ……………………..... 96
municated: who, what, when,
Sunday School where, why, and how. Articles
Adult Focus……………………. 12 may be edited as necessary.
Nursery……………………….…….0 Thank you for your cooperation.
Children’s Church………………4
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FLU CLINIC
Druid Hills United Methodist Church and Preventa Health have partnered to bring High-Dose Influenza Vaccinations,
Regular Influenza Vaccinations & Pneumococcal Vaccinations to the congregation. The seasonal flu clinic will be: Sun-
day, October 10, 2010 from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. The 2010-2011 Influenza Vaccine contains the H1N1 component as
well as 2 other strains & only one shot is necessary. This year we are pleased to offer the 65+ High-Dose Influenza
Virus Vaccine. The High-Dose Influenza Vaccine is designed to generate a more robust immune response to influenza
in people 65 years of age & older. Flu & pneumonia shots are a 100% covered service of original Medicare Part B,
Medicare Advantage (MA), PFFS & PPOs. We cannot accept Medicare Advantage HMOs. Please bring your Medicare
or Medicare Advantage card. For non-Medicare recipients, the cost is $25 for the season Influenza Vaccine, $50 for the
High-Dose Influenza Virus Vaccine & $50 for the Pneumonia Vaccine. Cash or checks are accepted. A receipt will be
given for those who wish to file for reimbursement from their insurance carrier.

PARISH NURSE NEWSLINE

Joyce Baugher, R.N., Parish Nurse
Asparagus is good for you
Asparagus contains a good supply of protein called histones, which are believed to be active in controlling cell growth.
For that reason, I believe asparagus can be said to contain a substance that I call cell growth normalizer. That accounts
for its action on cancer & in acting as a general body tonic. In any event, regardless of theory, asparagus used as we sug-
gest, is a harmless substance. The FDA cannot prevent you from using it & it may do you much good. It has been re-
ported by the US National Cancer Institute, that asparagus is the highest tested food containing glutathione, which is
considered one of the body’s most potent anti-carcinogens & antioxidants. The suggested daily amount is 2-4 table-
spoons twice a day. It can be fresh or canned. You can make it into a puree & add water or juice, drink warm or cold. Or
just enjoy it as a vegetable.

MEMORIAL GIFTS
The Memorial Committee is appreciative of the gifts given to Druid Hills UMC in memory of Anna Ganley. We thank
the following for their loving tribute made in her honor. Mr. & Mrs. Jack Grieves and “The Focus” Sunday School class.
Memorial Committee

F I A (aka Faith in Action)

Faith In Action will be starting their 2010/2011 season and we would like to invite all ladies of our church to join us on
Friday, October 1st at 7 PM in the Church Library. We meet the first Friday of very month, from October through June.
Come see what we will plan for this coming winter season. Bring ideas, friends and inspiration.
If you have any questions, please call Joyce Baugher.

TRUSTEES REQUEST
It has been brought to the attention of the Trustees that there are a number of coffeepots in the kitchen area that are no
longer being used. If any of them belong to you, please take your coffeepot(s) home by October 3, 2010. Any remaining
in the kitchen area after that date, will be donated to a worthy cause.
Thank you,
Ruth Griffith
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FROM THE HEART - UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

The United Methodist Women will meet on Tuesday, October 19th at 9:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. UMW
meetings are open to all ladies of the church.

MODELs
MODELs will meet at noon on October 21st at Olive Garden. If you plan to attend, please send an email to dhum-
cvol@yahoo.com or call the church office before October 19th. If you are planning to attend, why not help raise funds
for DHUMC by purchasing an Olive Garden Gift Card through Great Lakes Scrip? Scrip order will need to be given to
Carole Newlin before 11 AM on Monday, October 11.

CHRISTIAN SENIOR SINGLES

Something “NEW” - married persons are invited to join us this month. At a recent Church Council meeting, someone
suggested that married seniors be included & we agreed that it’s a great idea! So come at 11:30 on Monday, October 18th
at 11:30 AM in Fellowship Hall. Bring a covered dish. Beverages, plates, etc. provided. After lunch, we’ll ask your ideas
for future meetings. At present, we meet quarterly & play table games after lunch. So, everyone 55 and “up” - c’mon and
join us.
Luann Bainbridge
Sr. Adult Ministries

AMOUNT RAISED FROM GOODSEARCH/GOODSHOP

Month Searches $ Raised from $ Raised from Total

Searches Shopping

February 193 $1.93 $6.42 $8.35

March 344 $3.44 $1.62 $5.06

April 173 $1.73 $13.63 $15.36

May 270 $2.70 $9.97 $12.67

June 162 $1.62 $10.63 $12.25

July 131 $1.31 $6.69 $8.00

August 145 $1.45 $2.13 $3.58

September 124 $1.24 $2.21 $3.45

Total: Year to date 1542 $15.42 $53.30 $68.73

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THANK YOU
Here is a photo of Frankie & friend Kristal with the bowling trophies that each of them won this year. This is an activity
that is sponsored by, “We Who Care Foundation”. Frankie & family would like to thank everyone who helped finan-
cially to send him to summer camp at the Leesburg Campus. He had a wonderful time. He learned more about Jesus, did
crafts, swam & many other things. This is such a marvelous learning opportunity for him. We want to be sure everyone
know how much this means to him.
Thank you all so very much.
Frankie & family

PUMPKIN PATCH STORYTELLING

Storytelling in the Pumpkin Patch is part of our community outreach.

Reading stores to preschool age children gives us the opportunity to show
the love of Jesus in a fun & friendly way. If you would like to read a story
or two in the Pumpkin Patch, please sign up by calling Terri Silvola-Finch
at 369-0614 (evenings). Storytelling will be held Monday through Friday,
October 19 to 29. Time slots are 30 minutes, starting daily at 9:30 AM
and ending with the last time slot, 11:30 AM. Please be in prayer as to
where you can help.
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PUMPKINS! PUMPKINS! PUMPKINS!

News from Roy
The pumpkins are coming!!!! We expect our first delivery on Saturday, October 9th at 9 AM and we need everyone who
is able to help unload. Remember some lifting is required. HOWEVER, we have lots of jobs for those unable to lift, so
come and have fun and enjoy some refreshments. We also need sellers and story tellers, sign-up at the Connection sta-
tion. This is the church’s fundraiser and let’s all be part of it. The second load will arrive October 18th at 5 PM. There
will be a Pumpkin Patch workday on Wednesday, October 6th at 9 AM.

News from Lucy

The pumpkins are coming! The pumpkins are coming! And so are the kids! And we need story tellers! The pumpkins
will arrive on October 9th, and the stories will start on October 18th. Every year we host preschoolers and kindergarteners
from all over Marion County. They come between 9:30 and 11:30 am. We read stories to them and they play in the
patch. This is one of the most rewarding events at the Pumpkin Patch. A lot of these kids have never been to a patch,
they’ve never sat on a hay bale and a lot of them have never seen a “Little Red Wagon”. We provide the books and you
provide the voice. If this is a ministry you would enjoy, please contact Terri Silvola-Finch at 369-0614.

Fall Portraits at Druid Hills

Pumpkin Patch
No sitting fees!
Easy online ordering!
Official photographer for event!
Meet Cindi at the Patch:
First come, first serve!
Sunday, October 10 from 12 pm - 6 pm
Friday, October 15 from 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, October 16 from 4 pm - 9 pm
Saturday, October 22 from 4 pm- 9 pm
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“DID YOU KNOW….”

One of the funds we support is the Ministerial Education Fund, which helps to send women and men to seminary for a
theological education. Did you know, each annual conference keeps 25 percent of the receipts that help provide re-
sources to support candidates for ministry, continuing education for pastors & recruitment of clergy, as well as funding
for the probationary process.

ANGELFOOD MINISTRIES
The October menu is available in the Narthex & Church Office. Order dates & times are Wednesday, Oct. 13th from 9
am to 6 pm, Thursday, Oct. 14th & Friday, Oct. 15th from 9 am to noon. Distribution date is Saturday, Oct. 30th from 9:30
to 10:30 am. If you want Debby Baugher to place your order, please notify her by Sunday, October 10th. The Thanks-
giving & Christmas Holiday boxes are on this month’s menu. Folks are able to pre-order and pre-pay for either or both
in October. The Thanksgiving boxes will be delivered on Saturday, Nov. 20th with regular distribution and the Christmas
boxes will be delivered with regular distribution Saturday, Dec. 18th.

AMOUNT RAISE FROM GREAT LAKES SCRIP PROGRAM

From August 1 through September 21st, 91 cards were purchased from Great Lakes Scrip Center. The face value of the
st

cards was $4,185 & Druid Hills UMC earned $170.25. Orders are placed on Monday before 11 am and are usually re-
ceived Friday. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Thank you to everyone who has participated to date.

Carole Newlin

ONLINE NEWSLETTER
Many of us have been looking for ways to save money and resources. One method the leadership of the church has come
up with is to offer our church's monthly newsletter, The Sunshine Herald, online. By offering this online we save money
on the price per page for every copy made and postage to mail those that need it, and resources, the paper we use to print
the newsletter with. I have found a free program that allows me to host and publish the newsletter on my blog. This pro-
gram will allow you to see the newsletter in full screen, and go through it by scrolling the pages, flipping the pages like a
book, or just seeing it one page at a time. You can also print it out at your home or download it to your computer to view
any time you wish. And all of this is free to you and the church.

By no means are we eliminating the printing of the newsletter. If you would still like a print copy of the newsletter each
month you do not have to do a thing. However, if you like to begin receiving the newsletter online only, please contact
the church office. For every family that goes online only, the church will save roughly a $1.00 per year. Not only can
those savings be significant but the reduced use of paper is a benefit for all of us!

Blessings! - Pastor Daryl

UNITED METHODIST MEN

UMM will meet on Oct. 13th in Fellowship Hall for a covered dish. UMM is open to all men of the church. If you have
any questions, please contact Frank Thompson.
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6 am - Kairos

7 pm - F.I.A.

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8:15 am -
9:00 am - Bible Study ROMEOs 6 am - Kairos
5:30 pm - SPRC
10:30 am - Worship 9 am - PUMP-
World Communion 7 pm - Choir KINS ARRIVE!
Sunday 5:30 pm - Brown- 5:30 pm - Girl
7 pm - Den Mtg 7 pm - Boy ies Scouts
Scouts

10 11 12 8:15 am - 13 14 15 16
9 am - Bible Columbus Day ROMEOs
Study
10:30 am - 10 am - Wor-
10:30 am - Worship “The Singles” ship Cmte
of Golden 5:30 pm - UMM
11:30 am - Flu Clinic Friends 7 pm - Choir 5 pm - Cindi with 5 pm - Cindi with
an Eye in Pump- an Eye in Pump-
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Eye in Pumpkin Patch Scouts ies Scouts

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Nov. Newsletter arti- 8:15 am - 10 am - Prayer
cles are due today ROMEOs Shawl noon - 10 am - Cub
9 am - Bible MODELs Scouts Car Wash
Study 9:30 am - UMW 5 pm - Trustees
5 pm - Pump- 5:30 pm - Brown-
10:30 am - Worship kin Delivery 7 pm - Choir ies 5 pm - Cindi with
Laity Sunday 6 pm - Finance an Eye in Pump-
7 pm - Boy 7 pm - Church 5:30 pm - Girl kin Patch
2 pm - Ocala Health 7 pm - Den Mtg Scouts Council Scouts
& Rehab

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Reformation Day

OCTOBER 2010
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