Where Am I Going?
"You know the way to the place where I am going."
John 14:4
Billy Graham was 90 years old with Parkinson's disease. In January 2000, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson's disease. But the Charlotte leaders said, 'We don't expect a major address. Just come and let us honor you.' So he agreed. After wonderful things were said about him, Dr. Graham stepped to the rostrum, looked at the crowd, and said, 'I'm reminded today of Albert Einstein, the great physicist who this month has been honored by Time magazine as the Man of the Century. Einstein was once traveling from Princeton on a train when the conductor came down the aisle, punching the tickets of every passenger. When he came to Einstein, Einstein reached in his vest pocket. He couldn't find his ticket, so he reached in his trouser pockets. It wasn't there, so he looked in his briefcase but couldn't find it. Then he looked in the seat beside him. He still couldn't find it. The conductor said, 'Dr. Einstein, I know who you are. We all know who you are. I'm sure you bought a ticket. Don't worry about it.' Einstein nodded appreciatively. The conductor continued down the aisle punching tickets. As he was ready to move to the next car, he turned around and saw the great physicist down on his hands and knees looking under his seat for his ticket. The conductor rushed back and said, 'Dr. Einstein, Dr. Einstein, don't worry, I know who you are - no problem. You don't need a ticket. I'm sure you bought one.' Einstein looked at him and said, 'Young man, I too, know who I am. What I don't know is where I'm going.''
Having said that Billy Graham continued, 'See the suit I'm wearing? It's a brand new suit. My children, and my grandchildren are telling me I've gotten a little slovenly in my old age. I used to be a bit more fastidious. So I went out and bought a new suit for this
luncheon and one more occasion. You know what that occasion is? This is the suit in which I'll be buried. But when you hear I'm dead, I don't want you to immediately remember the suit I'm wearing. I want you to remember this: I not only know who I
am .. I also know where I'm going.'
Without God life is like an unsharpened pencil. What’s the point?
This month we have the opportunity to guide children in their pursuit of God. We are offering Vacation Bible School Monday, June 20 thru Thursday, June 23 from 9 to 11:30am. Please help to get the children in attendance! The theme is “Monumental - Celebrating God’s Greatness”. We would also like the VBS families back for a special Sunday morning worship service on June 26 at 9:30am, followed by our 21st annual Barnyard Barbecue event with pulled pork sandwiches, homemade ice cream, a raffle, and fun activities. Please invite people to this event as well and plan to lend a hand! May all of the ministries of our church help children, teens, and adults to know where they are going, and may that be heaven.
In Christ’s Love
Pastor Mo
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Click here or on the picture for June and July's Church Events Calendar.
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Saturday, June 4 and Saturday, July 2
7:30-10:30am
Free will donations appreciated
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If you are graduating from high school or college this year, please submit your picture to the church office so that we may recognize your accomplishments on Graduation Sunday, June 5, 2022. A reception will follow the service.
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Join the noodle crew making homemade noodles! Upcoming dates are Tuesday, June 7 and Wednesday, June 8 and Tuesday, July 5 and Thursday, July 6 |
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This fitness group meets on
Wednesdays at 5pm
Last day June 8. Will resume again in the Fall - watch for announcements!
Fun for all ages and abilities!
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Saturday, June 11 and July 9
9 am - 4 pm
Bring your current scrapbook project and come work and share with fellow scrapbookers.
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Homemade Donuts Drive Thru |
3rd Saturday of every month
Next dates:
Sat., June 18 and July 16
starting at 7am while supplies last
Ayersville dozen for $4
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Bring the guys in your life to Fathers' Day Worship on June 19!
All men will receive a gift. You won't want to miss this special service as we thank God for all they do!
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Children/Youth Ministries |
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Get Ready to Rock Out at Monumental VBS
as We Explore Our God's Greatness!
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June 20-23, 9-11:30am
Fun for Kids ages 3 years thru completed 5th grade!
Registration now open!
email us or click on the button
for a printable form
if you can lend a hand!
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Worship Time Change for Sunday, June 26 only! |
Due to the VBS Program and Barnyard BBQ, Worship on Sunday, June 26 will begin at 9:30am. This is only for this day and not a permanent change! |
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Sunday, June 26, 9-11:30am |
Our annual Barnyard BBQ will be held following worship on Sunday, June 26! A prize raffle and bake sale will be a part of the fun at this year’s church fund raiser along with a buffet meal, homemade ice cream, funnel cakes, and activities for the kids. We will need lots of help so please signup to volunteer for various work areas. Donations will also be needed. Thanks for your support of this community event!
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Church Board Meeting
Wednesday, July 13
6:30pm
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Watch the MudHens in action against Columbus on Saturday, July 23. Reserve your tickets by July 1 by contacting the church office or Linda Loeffler.
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Offering plates are in the back
at each worship service or
Send donations to:
27728 Ayersville Rd.,
Defiance, Ohio 43512
or a donation drop box is available
under the carport at the church
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Give online through Tithe.ly |
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Shoebox Collection Week is
November 14-21, 2022
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Collection for Operation Christmas Child continues. For June watch for deals on girls' items - purses, hair bows, clip on earrings, jewelry, watches, cups, and sewing items. For July, summer items - sunglasses, hats, beach balls, outdoor play games, flip-flops, drink cups, and jump ropes You may bring them to the church and place them in the collection box in the hallway. Let's spread the love of God to kids around the world! |
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Happy Birthday!
Lori Nafziger June 6
Frank Tressler June 10
Lynnette Forbess June 11
Maribeth Peoples June 12
Caleb Adkins June 13
Bob Baldwin June 17
Brenda Kent June 21
Pat Vandemark June 25
John Hoshock June 25
Casey Davis June 25
Karen Kratzer June 30
Laura Walters July 1
Tim Nafziger July 4
Jackson Stambaugh July 6
Tyson Waldron July 8
Faye Hall July 9
Leann Gerken July 12
Tracy Frederick July 13
Ashlee Tressler July 13
Joyce Cavanaugh July 14
Amanda Baldwin July 15
Maverick Edmonds July 15
Bella Stambaugh July 15
Brandon Baldwin July 18
Luke Delano July 19
Jim Austermiller July 20
Jeremiah Johnson July 23
Ben Baldwin July 25
Dane Ewers July 28
Dottie Tobias July 30
Addison Zartman July 31
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Happy Anniversary!
Larry & Mary Brown June 4
Doug & Leann Gerken June 16
Bryan & Amanda Baldwin June 18
Bill & Dolores Rohn June 26
Rick & Denice Edmonds July 16
Ken & Kathy Ludwig July 23
God's blessing to you on your special day! If you are celebrating a birthday or anniversary this month, we rejoice with you too! Please let us know so we may add it to our calendar.
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Ayersville United Methodist Church, 27728 Ayersville Rd., Defiance, OH 43512
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