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Heard through
The OPEN DOOR
17500 Manchester Road
Wildwood, Missouri 63038
www.BethelUnitedMethodist.org Volume 17 Number 7 August 2021
Phone: 636.458.2255 FAX: 636.458.2251 Editors: Chylene Daub & Shirley Giebel
Mark Your Calendars Sept. 18-Bethel Chicken Dinner Returns
Bethel’s Annual Chicken Dinner is back on schedule. Saturday, Sept. 18, is the date for the
return of our popular Chicken Dinner, after having to postpone last year’s date due to the
pandemic. The fried chicken dinner will include ½ chicken, green beans, apple sauce and our
famous homemade German Potato Salad, along with pie for dessert. Co-chairmen Carla
DeSalme and Nina Lantz are hopeful that we will be able to serve in the Fellowship Hall. If
any restrictions are in place because of the pandemic, we will plan to have carry-out dining.
Ticket prices will be $11 for adults, and $5.50 for children, ages 3-12. Our Bethel Crafters
also plan to have their Holiday Craft Fair open during the chicken dinner. There will be beauti-
ful, handcrafted items for fall and Christmas available for sale.
Work assignments for the dinner for Bethel members will be mailed in August. Everyone
who is able is asked to help in the effort to make the dinner a success. The Bethel UMC Chick-
en Dinner has been held for 95 years. It was a disappointment to have to cancel last year’s
dinner, so we hope this year will be a welcome return. Let your family and neighbors know
that we will be frying chicken on Sept. 18.
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Garden of Giving
No bells or whistles announce the presence of an important part of Bethel’s outreach to
community service—a vegetable garden providing fresh produce for Circle of Concern food
bank. The garden is between the parking lot lying parallel to Manchester Road and the par-
sonage. It is divided into three 10x10 foot plots of garden space. A five-foot high fence keeps
“the critters and deer out” says Barb Jacobs. She has taken on the project this year, and
laughs somewhat ruefully, that it wasn’t in her plans.
“The Plant Sale Lady”. Barb created and for 10 years headed one of Bethel’s most success-
ful programs—the annual Plant Sale—a much anticipated event for spring gardeners. After
months of preparation, including potting and growing bedding plants and flowers, (most of
the plants material propagated, grown and provided by Barb) the doors opened to a room
full of lush greenery. Shoppers came early to find the best selection of annuals, perennials,
houseplants, herbs and vegetable plants. Other enticements included colorful mixed plant-
ers, hanging baskets and garden décor. Over the ten years the Plant Sale brought in $19,000.
Always interested in plants, Barb’s love of plants began with her Dad, “who was a plant enthu-
siast,” she remembers fondly.
Realistic planning and joining hands. Gary Hayes started things off by pitching in to clean
up the plots and prepare the soil for planting. Ruth Anne K. offered to help and has been gar-
den-waterer-in chief. Ginger D. has taken one whole section to plant and take care of. With
few hands to do the work, plantings have been limited to several varieties of cherry and regu-
lar tomatoes, bell and banana peppers, okra, and potatoes. These three main categories are
most popular.
Asked if Barb’s popular dog
Katie was on the team, she was
quick to say no! Katie does love
flowers and plants but ends up
destroying them as she loves to
cool off by lying in flower beds!
Blessings for a good harvest.
There are lots of green toma-
toes, Barb notes, but nothing
ripe yet. We give blessings to
our gardeners and hope for a
bountiful harvest.
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Knitted With Fellowship, Gifted With Prayers
Thankfully, our Bethel Knitters are meeting again after having to take a break during the
Covid 19 pandemic. Their mission is to create beautiful prayer shawls, and other handmade
items to let folks know they are not forgotten.
They call their group “Yarn for Yahweh” and they meet on Thursday mornings at the
church. Pam Queen encouraged them to begin meeting again.
Anyone who likes to knit or crochet is welcome. Also, anyone who would like to learn
these skills also can participate, and share in the fellowship.
The prayer shawls are made for those recovering from an illness, and they include this
message: “This shawl was lovingly handcrafted with prayers for the healing of your mind,
body and spirit. As you wear this shawl, may you be cradled in hope, kept in joy, graced with
peace, and wrapped with love.”
They also create Baby Blankets for Newborns, which are always a welcome gift for new
parents.
On a recent Thursday morning, the group of knitters included, top row, from left: Katie
Schuch, Diane Durbin, and Sheila Olive. On the front row, from left: Suzi H & Jan Allerdissen.
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Meet Our Scholars
Jessica Gaehle is a member of Bethel’s longtime members--The Gaehle fam-
ily. Her mom and dad are Greg and Laura Gaehle, and her grandparents are
George and Arlene Gaehle. Jessica is a graduate of Parkway Central High
School. She plans to attend Florida Southern College, and will major in psy-
chology with pre- med. She says she likes to learn about human anatomy
and psychology. “My mom Laura helps me with human anatomy, and my
sister Hannah has been helping me prepare for college.” Another of her in-
terests in her free time is playing golf with her dad Greg, and “spending time
with my family.”
Abigail Reed will be a freshman at Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs,
New York, in the fall, majoring in environmental science. Abigail lives with
her parents Lance and Kristen Reed in Lexington, Massachusetts. Her
grandparents are Dale and Carolyn Reed. Carolyn describes her as very
conscientious about the world and the environmental problems that we
face. During her summer break, Abigail has been teaching climbing skills
to 5-12 year old youngsters in a climbing gym.
Parker Anne Krudop is a graduate of Rockwood’s Marquette High School,
and plans to attend the University of Missouri in Columbia in the fall for her
freshman year. Parker wants to study veterinarian medicine, specializing in
small animal care. She is an accomplished equestrian, and has been work-
ing as a veterinary assistant this summer. Bethel members know Parker as
a member of the Praise Team, playing guitar. She also plays the viola.
Parker’s parents are John and Sheri Krudop. Pastor Len and Helen Krudop
are her grandparents.
John Christian “Jack” Krudop will
be a senior at Purdue University,
Indiana, this fall. His major is aero-
space engineering. Jack has his
pilots license and is a member of
the Flying Club at Purdue. He also
plays cello in Purdue’s performing
orchestra. Jack’s parents are John
and Sheri Krudop. Pastor Len and
Helen Krudop are his grandparents.
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Bethel’s Juliets: A Moveable Feast
The Juliets held their first meeting post-pandemic on July 13, 2021 at the Big Chief Café
with 14 glad to meet-and-greet Bethel ladies attending. They last met March 10, 2020 at the
Cracker Barrel in Fenton. Then everything got shut down. The group picked up where it left off
resuming a schedule of meeting on the second Tuesday of the month at 11:30. No program
necessary as good conversations flowed, catching up and laughter up and down the long table
and cross table—the miracle of ladies who can all talk at once and still keep all the conversa-
tions sorted and going. (Well this reporter admits to some hyperbole here!)
How Did It All Get Started? The June 2019 issue of Open Door ran a paragraph—Attention
Bethel Ladies—asking for interest in going to lunch once a month. Contact: Sheila Olive. A
good response brought the first meeting July 9, 2019 at the Sunny Street Café in Wildwood.
It was there it was decided to meet regularly on the second Tuesday of the month at 11:30.
A different eatery to meet the next time is chosen by the group before leaving the luncheon.
So far as can be recalled off hand, when Sheila was asked, the group has met at the Cracker
Barrel in Fenton, Pasta House in Ellisville, IHOP, Letty Lou’s, Wildwood Pub, Big Chief in
Wildwood.
Keeping the ball rolling.
Sheila Olive keeps the ball she
started rolling. She makes all
arrangements, including notice in
the Open Door.. She checks ahead
of time with the restaurant. “Do
they require reservations, or take
them when attendance is not a
known number. We have to con-
sider whether they can handle a
group of 12 women chattering,”
she says laughingly. “Or we could
have as few as six.”
She also makes calls to folks
who come regularly but missed a
lunch. She reminds us that no
membership is required. “And we
welcome friends and family, so
feel free to invite them.”
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Bethel’s Juliets: A Moveable Feast (continued)
A Touch of Shakespeare. William Shakespeare would likely enjoy the mild and friendly
rivalry voiced by the Bethel Juliets and the Romeos in the year 2021. (The Bard’s Romeo and
Juliet was thought to be about 1590!)
According to an article in a prior Bethel publication called Bethel Corners some years ago,
the men at Bethel United Methodist Church decided to meet for a weekly breakfast “away
from the women” writer Bil Seibel reported. They made the acronym Romeo from RETIRED
OLD MEN EATING OUT. Fast forward to 2019. Sheila Olive says “we started talking about this
at a Crafter’s meeting and wanted to have a gathering like the ROMEOs, not to be outdone by
the men, but not every week as the ladies have busy schedules.” The acronym for Juliets is
JUST US LADIES INTO EATING TOGETHER.
“Romeo, Romeo, Wherefore art thous, Romeo?” This classic line from Shakespeare’s
play was answered by Dave Strickland, an original member of the Romeos—“At the Sunny
Street Café in Ellisville on Thursday mornings.” He says the number of attendees is smaller
now, about four. But it is generally assumed they are still solving the problems of the world,
discussing the Cardinals, the hot dry weather and so on. The point is for both groups to just
enjoy each other’s company. And that makes for better communications and relationships
at church.
The original Romeos included Rich Kimerle, Dave Strickland, Gordon, Gilliatt, Bob Berger,
Ken Oliver, George Gaehle, Rich Rohlf, Jim Downs, Gary Sievert, Bob Curell and Joe Frimel.
Attention Bethel Men
If interested in checking out the Romeos give Dave Strickland, Len Krudop or
Gary Hayes a call for information on place, time and date.
Dave Strickland Len Krudop Gary Hayes
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Bethel Crafters Reassemble to Meet 2021
Only our Bethel Crafters could look at a pool noodle and see the possibility for creating a
neat new offering as they get together again and hope 2021 will have opportunity to display
and sell their wares. The group has resumed its 9:30 Thursday morning meetings and work
sessions. “Our group has 12-14 on our list, with an average of 10 members at most meetings.
Each person brings a sack lunch for a short break, then back to work”.
A Look Back. Irene Hariston, a long-time member of Bethel, started the Crafters in the
mid-70s. “A lot of us were working or had other daytime responsibilities, so we met at night,”
notes early member Ruth Anne Krueger. “We met in Irene’s basement until her health re-
quired she move to a retirement home. In the late summer of 1997 the parsonage became
empty. Crafter activities occupied the basement, first floor and the large enclosed garage ar-
ea: that for several years had been the site of its major sale during the annual Chicken Supper
in September. In June of 2019 the space became a parsonage again for a new pastor and his
family so the Crafter’s moved operations to the church.
You Make it All Possible.. You, the buyer are the most important thing the Crafters are all
quick to emphasize. Without our members, church family and community purchasing the
things we offer, nothing would mean anything. They are adamant that credit belongs to “us”-
--“we” who look forward to the opportunity to purchase an amazing array of items each time.
For Love of Bethel. If there be a credo for the Crafters it is our purpose is to serve. Through
this amazing seller/buyer partnership, there is virtually no area of Bethel’s programs, building
or general funds, reaching back from1974 to today, that hasn’t been a funded purpose from
the Crafter’s sale earnings. A partial sample includes: New tilt-out, guaranteed-for-life win-
dows installed throughout the parsonage. Exterior painting of parsonage. The white tables,
chairs and storage racks used in Fellowship Hall and floor tiles and installing for this area, Re-
place badly- needed carpeting in Church office. Paying for recent AC repairs. And much more.
Doing Our Part.. As we hope for a chance soon to view the Crafters’ array of special goods,
we can give them a big kudos for this wonderful partnership.
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Ruth,
Thanks for your donation of stamps. —Bethel UMC
Diane W & Diane’s friend,
Thanks for beautifying the Prayer Garden.. —Bethel UMC
Barb , Ruth Anne & Ginger,
Thanks for all of your hard work in the garden for Circle of Concern.. —Bethel UMC
Circle of Concern is currently in need of the following donations:
Cereal, Healthy Snacks, Canned Fruit & Meat,
Pet Food & Litter, Laundry Detergent, Dish Soap
Back to School Drive
Circle of Concern is requesting financial donations to
give each student a gift card for school supplies.
Checks can be sent to Bethel UMC or mailed to:
Circle of Concern, 112 St. Louis Avenue, Valley Park, MO 63088
BLOOD DRIVE
There will be a blood drive here August 5 in Fellowship Hall from 2-6 pm.
If you would like to donate please schedule an appointment at
https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=wildwoodcommunity
or call 1-800-RED-CROSS
OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT & FOOD DRIVE
The Cub Scouts are hosting a kid-friendly outdoor movie here on the parking lot
August 17 @ 8pm. Please join us for the movie & bring a non-perishable
food item/donation for the FOOD DRIVE for Circle of Concern.
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We are blessed to have a good number of gifted lay leaders
willing to help make our Zoom service a success.
Our schedule for August is as follows…
Date Devotion Music Lead Prayer_ ZOOM PPT______
8/1 PB/Jeff PL/H Diana W PB/Jeff Jeff/Alison Carla/Sheila
8/8 PB S/G Chylene PB PL/? Carla/Sheila
8/15 PL S/G Helen PL/H Gary/? Carla/Sheila
8/22 PB S/G Nina H D/C Reed Alison Sheila/?
8/29 PB S/G D/C Reed PB Pastor L Carla/Sheila
We welcome additional volunteers, please call if interested.
Training is provided.
August 2021 Contribution Recordkeeping Schedule
Sheila Ruth Anne/Bert Bert Ron
August 1 8 15 22 29
July 2021 Counters Schedule
Ruth Anne/
Dale/Sheila Ruth Anne/Bert Suzi Ron
August 1 8 15 22 29
Yarn for Yahweh Meetings— Thursdays @ 9
Crafters Meeting— Thursdays @9:30
Juliets’ Luncheon— August 10 at Big Chiefs Restaurant @ 11:30
UPPER ROOM
July/August issue is available. Please call the office
if you would like a copy mailed to you.
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Bethel United Methodist Church
17500 Manchester Road
Wildwood, MO 63038-1907
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Bethel United Methodist Church
Love God,
Love Others,
Serve All!
Please Join Us Sunday For Service
Service will be LIVE (with social distancing) in the sanctuary
@ 10 a.m. or you can use one of the following:
Church webpage: www.bethelunitedmethodist.org
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Zoom: Please contact the church office at 636-458-2255 to receive the link.
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