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
APRIL 2011

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

From the Pastor 1

Greetings Sisters and Brothers!
Financial Report 2
April is here, Spring has sprung, and a quarter of the year is already gone! In my mind,
this is a very interesting and important time of year. By this point Advent, and all of Caring and Sharing 2

the hustle and bustle of Christmas, is behind me, all of the glitz and excitement of the Parish Nurse 4
New Year has worn off, and I am firmly entrenched in the current year. (It also takes
Activities 3,4, 5,
me till about this time of year to quit writing the previous year on all of my docu- 6
ments!) This is also the point of each year where I can take a look and see if this year Picture Directory request 6
is shaping up the way I would like and still have plenty of time to make any needed
corrections. GoodSearch/GoodShop 8

But more than all of that, this is the time of year that I am reminded about hope. Take Calendar 7
creation as an example. The harsh cold of winter plays havoc on our plants. They
wither and turn brown and stiff. But this time of year, the blooms return and we are
greeted with an explosion of color. Life begins to spring forth. The birds begin to sing
again. The warmth of the sun on our face signals to us that we can now return to the
outside and enjoy all of this new life. That brings excitement, newness, and anticipa-
tion. Hope has arrived! 04/01 Ed Ford
04/02 Don Ridley
Hope is also at the focal point of our spiritual
04/03 Kelly Greene
lives this time of year. In a few weeks, we are Tola Hass
going to celebrate Easter. That day where our Clara Sivert
eternities were changed forever. A day where 04/04 Mary Ann Lamb
death was defeated. A day that provides hope for 04/13 R. J. Hildenbrandt
all people forever more! 04/14 Dan Geer
Lucile Kulwich
As Kingdom people, Christ calls us to go out and
04/16 Jami Baugher
spread His name to all we meet. We are charged Helyn Byers
to share the love that Christ first gave to us with Andrew MacPherson
everyone around us. We are called to make this world a better place than we found it. Steve Rittmayer
We are called to be the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus Christ to people searching for 04/17 Luann Bainbridge
love. We are called to bring hope into a world falling into hopelessness. A world rav- Chris Geer
aged by failing economies, natural disasters, poverty, and war. 04/19 Marje Grishkin
Harvey Singley
So where can we find hope? In the picture above. The empty tomb. Christ came to 04/22 Carole Savage
this Earth as the Word made flesh, as the bridge between us and our Creator. Christ Lucy Williams
came to show us a way of love, of redemption, of forgiveness, and ultimately of hope. 04/25 Louise Young
Brothers and sisters, hope is yours because of this empty tomb. Hope is yours because 04/28 Wendy Greene
Christ defeated death, because each of us now has the opportunity for eternal life, and
because the works you do now have permanence in the Kingdom of God. The King-
dom of God is alive because of Christ, is advancing because of you, and lives even
now. This Lenten season, find your hope. Claim your hope. Christ did not live in 04/03 Jenny & Harry Hosey
vain, but to create a new order. An order we are working in and for. An order that can 04/04 Debby & Bob
erase doubt and despair and restore hope. My prayer for each of you is that the hope Hildenbrandt
given to us by Christ takes root in you this year like never before. Be an Easter peo- 04/08 Susan & Randy
ple, be a hopeful people, be God's people! Leighton
04/19 Dorothy & Russell
Stein
Happy Easter! - Pastor Daryl 04/20 Ruth & James Griffith
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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
Brad & Ruth Fuller At Home
Pastor’s Blog:
Emil Hass At Home www.pastordaryl.blogspot.com
Bernie Hamilton At Home Director of Worship Arts:
DeNease Hicks At Home Lucy Williams
Dorothy Jones Private Home Email: druidhillsum@aol.com

Alene Krouse At Home Phone: 352-629-5688

Fax: 352-629-5843
Charles Lee At Home
Mail: 1712 S. E. Lake Weir Rd.
Carol Peterson At Home Ocala, FL 34471
Faye & Jim Pippin At Home Hours: 9:00 a.m. to Noon
Wilhelmina Rogers Private Home Monday through Friday

Floy Smith At Home

Our Mission:
Terry Smith At Home
We are a fellowship of believers
Adele Stipp At Home Serving Christ by
Learning, Leading and Loving

OUR STEWARDSHIP NEWSLETTER DEADLINE

AND ATTENDANCE The Newsletter deadline each
(2-27 through 3-20-11) month is the 3rd Sunday. If you
Budget: $17,539.00 have information you want pub-
Offering: $11,172.00 lished, you can write it up on the
proper submission form and sub-
Difference: ($ 6,367.00) mit it to the church office prior to
Children’s Home: $ 232.76 the deadline or email Carole at
Parking Income: $ 750.00 druidhillsum@aol.com. Please re-
Average Attendance member when writing articles for
publication to include all the basics
Worship ……………………..... 123 of the information you want com-
Sunday School municated: who, what, when,
Adult Focus…………..… ………. 9 where, why, and how. Articles
Nursery………………………….….0
may be edited as necessary.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Children’s Church……...………3
Bible Study……………………….0
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HOW CAN I HELP THE PEOPLE OF JAPAN?

There are two ways that we can help immediately. One is to pray. Please be in intentional prayer for the people, the aid
workers & government leaders as they seek to restore balance, help those trapped and lost & ignite a sense of hope for
those affected. Another is to donate money to UMCOR, United Methodist Committee on Relief, advance number
3021317. If you would like to donate, you may do so through the church. Make your check payable to Druid Hills
UMC, write advance number 3021317 in the memo field. We will write one check to UMCOR and mail it. So, I ask
that you please join me in prayer for this disaster and for ways that God might be leading you to help.

2011 FLORIDA ANNUAL CONFERENCE

“Transforming the World by Living as Peacemakers
Members of the 2011 Florida Annual Conference will be electing delegates to represent them at the 2012 gathering of
the General Conference of the United Methodist Church in Tampa. The General Conference establishes the policies,
procedures & “official” Church positions on numerous social issues & concerns. The decisions made by the General
Conference affect every UMC around the world. It is an awesome responsibility not to be taken lightly. There is a list of
Laity nominees & a list of Clergy nominees in the Church Office. Please take a look at the lists & give Pastor Daryl &
Carole Newlin your feedback.
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteer opportunities in 2011:
Greeters: Meet & greet members upon arrival & provide directions to meeting space
Guest Services: Answer questions & provide information to guests & members
Expo: Help vendors unload/load booths, monitor the Expo floor, provide information & assistance
Ushers: Needed for Plenary sessions & Worship services
Registration: Assist in providing an efficient check-in & distribution of Welcome materials
Time commitment: four hour blocks of time on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday. To volunteer: go to
the Conference website (www.flumc.org). Click on the link “2011 Florida Annual Conference Event”.

IT’S TABLEAU TIME

As we prepare for our annual Easter Tableau, on April 21 and 22, please take a minute to prayerfully consider where you
can help! As the saying goes, “Many hands make light work!” We need people to sign-up at the Connection Station.
There is a list for all the scenes and also for workers to help prepare for the Tableau. If you have any questions, please
contact Eunice at 687-9122 or Peggy Sue at 425-6246.
If you would be willing to bring cookies, brownies, pastry of any type, etc. for the volunteers during the Tableau; please
contact Karen Palmer at 854-1728 in order to determine if we need to purchase these items.

“DID YOU KNOW….”

...that our 2010 goal for contributions to the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home was $2,412 and as a church we
gave $3,513.98. Way to go!
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NORTH CENTRAL DISTRICT

LAY SERVANT MINISTRIES TRAINING
Sat., April 30 & Sat., May 7, 2011 (both days required) from 9 am to 4 pm. Anthony UMC, 2396 NE 96th Road, An-
thony, FL 32617.
Basic Servant Class -
 The Lay Servant Ministries Basic Course focuses on the many ways lay servants are called to be in ministry through
such things as leading, teaching, service, proclaiming the gospel, disciple-making, & personal spiritual formation.
 The purpose of lay servant ministries as it relates to caring, leading & communicating will be shared with partici-
pants.
 Participants will be encouraged to recognize & use their spiritual gifts.
Advanced Lay Servant Class -
The purpose of this course is to:
 Provide assistance in presentation & practice.
 Finding the story & communication.
 Utilization of the hymnal & reading the bible aloud.
Basic Worship Leadership -
 This is a special class designed from requests from lay servants. The class will focus on basic preparation for wor-
ship. Topics will include the church calendar, colors, order of worship, leading Worship, basic preparation & com-
munication in worship.
 Participants will be encouraged to recognize & use their spiritual gifts.
Participant must complete the basic course before enrolling in an advanced course.
Course fee: Basic Course - $35, Basic Worship - $30 and Advanced Course - $40. Fee includes: class text & meals
for both sessions.
Brochure & Registration form available in the Narthex & church office.

PARISH NURSE NEWSLINE

Joyce Baugher, R.N., Parish Nurse
There have been lots of respiratory ailments going around lately. Just some things to remember when you have a cold.
 Strict hand washing. Use hot water & soap. If no water is available, you may use hand sanitizer
 Avoid handshakes. Your hands may be clean BUT do you know if others are?
 Use tissues only once & throw away. You could be re-infecting yourself by re-using the same tissue.
 Take time to get well. Drink lots of water. Get lots of bed rest. Avoid crowds.
 Cough into your elbow/sleeve if no tissue is available.
 Avoid putting hands near your face.

We have a well stocked medical equipment closet to loan out items to anyone who may need temporary help. Please
check out what we have.
Also, did you know our church has an account at our local Florida Blood Bank? If you are able to give blood, please do-
nate in the name of our church.
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COUPLE’S SPIRITUAL RETREAT OFFERED

An opportunity for couples to spend time with each other and with the Lord awaits at the 2011 Couples Spiritual Re-
treats, April 29 - May 1 and May 20 - 22. Sponsored by the Florida Conference United Methodist Men, each weekend
retreat centers on the theme, “As for Me and My House”. Held in Fruitland Park at the beautiful Life Enrichment Cen-
ter, the retreats include praise time, plenary sessions and breakout sessions, offering time to take your discipleship
deeper. Registration and program information are available in the Church Office. Additional information and registration
forms may be downloaded at www.ummflconf.org or by contacting the United Methodist Men toll free at 877-815-
3692.

F I A (aka Faith in Action)

CHURCH PICNIC TIME
When? Sunday, April 3 immediately after Worship Service
Where? Church grounds
Time? Noon until ???
Who? Bring your friends & show them how much fun we have
Bring? Pot luck picnic foods, folding chairs, sun hat
Hot dogs, rolls & condiments are provided
Games? Come play/learn laddergolf, bocci, beanbag baseball, horseshoes, or any games you may have
ICE CREAM SOCIAL
Our ice cream social is coming up very soon. Please join us for a bowl of ice cream & fresh strawberries. This is our
fundraiser for this year. We will use the money to help with our “Food-4-Kids” project. We will have other toppings: hot
fudge, butterscotch, chocolate & caramel. Other desserts to go along with your ice cream, too. The cost of the ice cream
is $5.00.
A retired attorney will present the program. He has a large collection of ice cream memorabilia. He will tell us about his
collection. Sounds like a very nice evening.

If you have any questions about either of these activities, ask any F.I.A. member or call Joyce Baugher.

PALM SUNDAY, April 17

Would you like your child to participate on Palm Sunday carrying palms for Worship Service? If your child(ren) would
like to participate, please see Ms. Joy or Ms. Debby Hildenbrandt during Fellowship time by April 10. They would like
to know how many children will be participating.

EASTER SUNDAY, April 24

There will be an Easter egg hunt for the children, in the Pumpkin Patch, immediately following Fellowship time. Chil-
dren should see Ms. Joy & Ms. Debby Hildenbrandt before going outside.
Donations are being accepted for colorful plastic eggs & candy to fill the eggs. NO CHOCOLATE, PLEASE! We would
like the children to bring an Easter basket for collecting the eggs. Bring your camera!
We would like volunteers to help fill the eggs on Wednesday, April 20 at 10 AM in Fellowship Hall.
If you have any questions, please see Ms. Joy.
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NEW PICTURE
DIRECTORY
We are in the process of putting together a new picture directory for Druid Hills UMC! A
picture directory is a wonderful way for us to put names with faces and have contact infor-
mation so we can keep in contact with each other.
In order for us to efficiently publish a new directory, we need some information from you.
If you would like to be in the upcoming directory, please fill out the form below and either
drop it in the offering plate or turn it into the office.
Our directory will not be complete without you!
Please return this form no later than April 17th. If you have any questions please contact the church office at 629-5688.
PLEASE PRINT
Name: Phone:

Address:

Cell Phone (if you want it listed):

Summer Address (if applicable):

Birth date (Will not be included in the directory):

Anniversary (if applicable; will not be included in the directory):

Email address (if applicable):

FROM THE HEART - UNITED METHODIST WOMEN

UMW meeting will be held Tuesday, April 19 at 10 am in Fellowship Hall. All women of the church are in-
vited.

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY

Relay for Life Road Map to Find a Cure 2011
Join us from Friday, May 13 at 6 pm to Saturday, May 14 at noon. Our team would like to have our church family come
out & commit to a time to walk or ride the track at Trinity Lutheran High School, located on Rt. 27 at 32nd. Participate
to win Spirit Points & help us reach our goal of $2,500 this year. Donations can be made online at
www.relayforlife.org/ocalafl. Click on Donate; click on Donate To Team; click Go. Click on Search for participant or
team. Click on Search for a team, enter Druid Hills, click find, click Donate Now & follow instructions.
Handmade Cancer Awareness ribbons & luminaria cans made by Cornerstone students will be for sale in Fellowship
Hall. Think Good Thoughts will be giving 10% off any expressions in the catalog. Go to Karenm.uppercaseliving.net to
browse the many inspirational vinyl expressions or call Karen Murray at 816-0949. Thank you.
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Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

APRIL 2007 1 2

6:30 - Trina
7 pm - F.I.A. Shippee

3 4 5 6 7 8 9
9:00 am - Adult Fo- 8:15 am - 11 am - Bible
cus Group ROMEOs Study 6:30 pm - Ice
Cream Social
7 pm - Choir
10:30 am - Worship 5:30 pm - Girl
Scouts
7 pm - Boy
11:30 am - Church
Scouts
Picnic 5:30 pm - Brown- 7 pm - Bible
ies Study

10 11 12 13 14 15 16
8:15 am - 11 am - Bible
9 am - Adult Focus ROMEOs Study
Group 10 am—
Worship Cmte 5:30 pm - UMM 5:30 pm - Girl
10:30 am - Worship Scouts
7 pm - Choir
5:30 pm - Brown- 7 pm - Bible
6:30 pm - Den 7 pm - Boy ies Study
Mtg Scouts

17 18 19 20 21 22 23
Palm Sunday 8:15 am - 10 am - Prayer Good Friday
ROMEOs Shawl TABLEAU Office closed 6 pm - Passover
Apr. NL articles are 5 pm - Trustees Seder
due today 10 am - UMW 11 am - Bible TABLEAU
5:30 pm - Brown- Study
9 am - Adult Focus
ies noon - MODELs
Group
7 pm - Choir 6 pm - Finance
10:30 am - Worship
5:30 pm - Girl
2 pm - Ocala Health 6:30 pm - Den 7 pm - Boy 7 pm - Church Scouts
& Rehab Mtg Scouts Council

24 25 26 27 28 29 30
Easter Sunday 8:15 am -
ROMEOs

9 am - Adult Focus
Group

10:30 am - Worship 7 pm - Choir

5:30 pm - Girl
6:30 pm - Pack 7 pm - Boy 5:30 pm - Brown- Scouts
Mtg Scouts ies
7 pm - Bible
Study

April 2011
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New Bible Study

A Lenten Study based on the
Franco Zeffirelli film
Jesus of Nazareth

This Lenten season everyone is invited to join me for a study about the ministry of Jesus from His triumphal entry into
Jerusalem through His resurrection after death.
We will watch clips of the Franco Zeffirelli film, Jesus of Nazareth, and then discuss several aspects of Christ as love;
the power, authority and nourishment of love, love rejected and condemned, love to the end, and the victory of love. I
pray you will all join me as we examine the life, ministry, and example of our Risen Savior!
Thursdays 10 am and 7 pm in Fellowship Hall
4 sessions: March 31st, April 7th, 14th, 21st
Cost: Free
RSVP by calling the office at 629-5688.

MODELs
MODELs will meet at noon on April 21 at Applebee’s. If you plan to attend, please email your reservation to dhum-
cvol@yahoo.com or call the office by April 19. To help support our fundraiser, Applebee’s gift cards are available
through Great Lakes Scrip in $25 denominations. You can place your order with Carole Newlin no later than April 11 at
11 AM. Don’t forget to bring a dollar to be donated to a local charity at the end of the year.

GREAT LAKES SCRIP CENTER

The amount earned from January through March 21, 2011 is $107.59. Thank you to everyone who has supported this
fundraiser. Orders are placed on Monday at noon & are usually received Friday. If you have any questions about the pro-
gram, please contact Carole Newlin.

ANGELFOOD MINISTRIES
The April menu is available in the Narthex & the church office. The local distribution center is First Baptist Church.
Order dates are April 6 from 9 am to 6 pm, April 7 & 8 from 9 am to noon. Angelfood accepts cash or food stamps only.
If you want Debby Baugher to place an order, please give her an order form & cash no later than April 3, or you can
bring it to the Church Office no later than April 5. Distribution date is April 23 from 9:30 to 10:30 am.

AMOUNT RAISED FROM GOODSEARCH/GOODSHOP

Month Searches $ from searches $ from shopping Total

January 169 $1.69 $8.58 $10.27
February 124 $1.24 $2.18 $3.42
March 42 .42 $1.60 $2.02
Total 335 $3.35 $12.36 $15.71
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