THE WAY JULY 2020 - East Fairfield United Methodist Church
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JULY 2020
THE WAY
VOLUME 46 - NUMBER 7 E AST FAIRFIELD
PUBLISHED MONTHLY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
Working, playing, and praying together
on our faith journey to share Jesus Christ with everyone.
From the Pastor
2 Timothy 1:3-4
3
I thank God, whom I serve, as my ancestors did, with a clear conscience, as night and day I constantly
remember you in my prayers. 4 Recalling your tears, I long to see you, so that I may be filled with joy.
What is God calling us to as we re-start worship? This is a question that we have been
struggling with for some time. We miss each other. We miss sitting in the midst of our
family, singing, praying, hearing the Word of God. But things are not what they were.
When we officially re-start on July 3 & 5 we will be tempted to rush back to the familiar. “Finally” we
may say, “we can get back to normal!” This is natural given the stress we’ve all been under, wondering if
we or a loved one might be the next one hospitalized with the coronavirus. Also, with the re-opening of
businesses and restaurants we wonder why we can sit in a restaurant but not church.
To help sort through the re-start and how we will be in the church I created a Task Force. The Task Force
is making the decisions about when and how we re-start, not just worship but other things like committee
meetings, youth, UMW, Scouts, and other events as they arise.
The Task Force is made up of 13 church folks who represent specific committees or concerns they bring
such as most vulnerable and parents with children of different ages. The Task Force has been at work
since the end of May to prepare a safe re-start for our congregation. No decisions were taken lightly.
Every aspect of the re-start was discussed and refined until the Task Force had what they felt is the best
process for our church.
We took the results of the survey from last month’s newsletter and saw that our church is broken into 3
primary groups: those who wish an immediate re-start, those who want to wait, but soon, and those who
will not return until there is a vaccine. With that knowledge we knew it was time to plan and folks can
begin returning as they feel comfortable. We also used the CDC recommendations, our state Health
Department recommendations, and the recommendations from our Bishop and her Cabinet.
We began with a soft-re-start June 19. It wasn’t widely advertised for two reasons, there was no real way
to get the news out to everyone without doing a special mailing but also we really wanted to have smaller
groups. The purpose was to see how things went and improve what may need improved.
The official restart is Sunday July 5 at 9:30 a.m. We will also have worship Friday evening July 3 at
7:00 p.m. for the more vulnerable members of the congregation. After the re-start we will be
recording the Friday evening worship and it will be on Facebook and YouTube.
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As we re-start here is what you need to know:
Please enter using the door on the east side of the Sanctuary. Doors will be propped open to reduce
repeated touch. There will be someone there to welcome you.
There is an offering box next to the door as you enter. Please leave your offering there. We will not be
passing offering plates, again to reduce repeated touch.
Also at the door is hand sanitizer and masks if you forget yours.
We ask everyone to wear a mask. The Task Force understands that you may not
want to wear a mask. Studies show that the mask along with social distancing is the
best way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. It is important that we protect
each other, especially as we are seeing up-ticks around the country.
Please maintain social distancing. Some of the sanctuary pews are roped off. Please
do not remove the ribbons. Sit with 6’ between members outside your immediate family.
There will be no singing. (Friday nights we have a group who will sing hymns and special music.
They will be recorded for Facebook, YouTube, and/or Sunday worship)
There will be no bulletins. However, as you exit, a designated person will hand out a sheet of
announcements and prayer concerns to take home with you.
If you want to socialize you are welcome to come early or stay after in the parking lot, but please be
safe and maintain social distancing.
There was a recent study of 64 “events” we enjoy participating in. Each were rated from 1-10 one was the
least and 10 was the most dangerous to attend. The most dangerous was going to a bar. Following were
sporting events, concerts down to the number 6th most dangerous which was attending worship services
BUT, if you add singing to the service it makes it more dangerous than going to a bar. The reason is that
when we sing, we use more of our lung capacity coupled with the fact that we project more, causing the
Micro droplets, which may contain the virus, to be expelled further and at a greater number, even around a
mask. Those droplets then hang in the air and can infect the whole congregation.
Let’s admit it. NOTHING about COVID-19 has been easy. It has been a struggle from day one when if
something was planned…the next day it had to be cancelled. I understand some of you wonder why we
stopped worship in the sanctuary when other churches didn’t or why we couldn’t have a drive-in service
when others did. I heard your concerns. I heard your frustration and your fears. Trust me, I understand
the frustration some of you have felt. No decisions were made without much prayer and conversation and
sometimes tears.
I also appreciate the phone calls and notes of encouragement and support I have received. There were days
that I was ready to just stop and give up … but then that would be a day a note or phone call would happen.
God used many of you to keep me going. Thank you.
As we return, the frustrations and fears will not end. They may even get worse because NOTHING IS
THE SAME and NOTHING WILL BE NORMAL. I believe our Task Force prayerfully, and with each of
you in mind, has made decisions that will keep us all safe. I do offer, if you have suggestions, please email
me. I will then take those suggestions to the Task Force. That is how we have been operating and will
continue. I have created a new email account just for your suggestions: revquill@gmail.com.
I also believe we all love one another enough that we can respect those who are not returning immediately
or who may not return until there is a vaccine. Please keep one another lifted in prayer as we continue to
journey though these difficult times. Remember to reach out to each other. I know many of you are not
ready for a visitor…but I am still and will continue to be available for drive-by visits. The ones I’ve had so
far have been a great time of visiting and just being together again. God bless each of you and I hope to
see you, talk to you, and visit with you soon.
Rev. Deb Quillen
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United Methodist Women News
Joy Circle Hope Circle
We have no events scheduled at this time.
The Dental Van will be
at Abundant Life Fellowship
on Wednesday, July 1, 2020
To set up an appointment, call Cheryl Mattern (330.503.4799)
and leave a message. She will get back to you.
JULY 2020
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1 2 3 4
Dental Van at
Abundant Life 7:00 PM In-Person
Worship Service
5 COMMUNION 6 7 8 9 10 11
9:30 In-Person Worship Service 8:30 Men’s Coffee Group
7:00 PM In-Person
(also on Facebook & YouTube) on Zoom
Worship Service
7:00 TRUSTEE meeting
in the Pavilion
12 13 14 15 16 17 18
8:30 Men’s Coffee Group
9:30 In-Person Worship Service 7:00 PM In-Person
on Zoom
(also on Facebook & YouTube) Worship Service
7:00 FINANCE meeting
in the Pavilion (weather
permitting, or in sanctuary)
7:30 COUNCIL in
the Pavilion
19 20 21 22 23 24 25
8:30 Men’s Coffee Group
9:30 In-Person Worship Service 7:00 PM In-Person
on Zoom
(also on Facebook & YouTube) Worship Service
Newsletter Deadline
26 27 28 29 30 31
9:30 In-Person Worship Service 8:30 Men’s Coffee Group
7:00 PM In-Person
(also on Facebook & YouTube) on Zoom
Worship Service
Page 3Prayer, Care, and Share
To start the prayer chain, call Thelma 330-424-5434
If you desire a visit, call Pastor Deb 330-234-6009, the office 330-457-2465, or Barb DePillo 330-692-3805.
Prayer Blankets: Sue Kariher 330-692-2277 and Joyce Ward 330-692-3346.
Prayer Requests
Judy C. Joe & Tonia S. Eileen M. Jay C.
As a Reminder ... Hospitals no longer contact churches. If you or a family member are hospitalized please
call the church office or Pastor Deb. Please do not count on Pastor Deb seeing posts on Social Media.
If you have something you want her or the office to know please call, text, or email. Thank you.
Office: 330-457-2465 Pastor Deb: 330-234-6009 Email: dquillen60@gmail.com
Our Sympathies
Wayne Wolfgang passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020.
Please remember his family in your prayers.
Church Directory Update ~ August 12
Our photo session for our church directory is back on.
Lifetouch will be here to update our directory on
Wednesday, August 12 from 2:00-9 PM
When we had the directory done two years ago we had the option to get the smaller size directory
which included the possibility of updating. Maybe you didn’t like your photo, maybe you were in
Florida, maybe you’ve added or lost a family member. If you are already in the directory
and you don’t want to change anything, then all is good—your current photo will
automatically be included in the new directory.
Many of you signed up before the Pandemic. We hope you will sign up again.
Call the church office today to make your appointment. (330-457-2465)
We have spoken to Lifetouch and they are taking every precaution to keep folks safe!
Page 4JULY BIRTHDAYS JULY ANNIVERSARIES
1 Wade Baer, Emily Boyarko, Leo Hicks 1 Rob + Alisha Auer
2 Edie Boles, Gina Cope, Betsy Wilhelm, 1 Paul & Bonnie Crook
Janet Logan, Jacquelyn Evrard, TJ Westover 2 Homer & Jean Smith
3 Jodie Grazier, Garrett Navyac, Cliff VanKirk 7 Chris + Kim Barlow
4 Bridget Garwood, Justyce Hudson, 10 Ross & Jackie Mercer
Noah Roberts 11 Bill + Ruthie Rowley
5 Kevin Baker, Isaac Hively, Dolly Knight 13 Chuck + Deb Quillen
7 Randy Colian, Emily Hart, Darleen Kotas, 14 Ron + Loretta Kyser
Nicole Peterson, Kathleen Smith 17 Shawn + Kristi Ebben
8 Augustus Fetty, Nate Good, Mary Webber 17 Bob + Kathleen Smith
9 Paul Crook, Erin Hartz, Zachary Shingleton, 21 Denny + Georgia Farmer
Carrie Waters, Addison Wendell, 21 Dick + Elaine Sell
Lester Wilson 22 Jon + Cyndi Straney
10 Jude Holmes 22 Michael & Pam Boyarko
11 Sarah Foerster 27 Kent + Chris Baker
12 Tonia Scott 27 Craig + Richelle Kyle
13 Henry Fetty III, Colton Fieldhouse, 27 Terry & Kim Rankin
Elaina Louk, Chuck Quillen, Dick Sell 28 Bob + Perri Smith
14 Jodi Baer, Abigail Boyarko, Brianna Ridzon
15 Sue Berger, Jerry Peppel
16 Sue Strobel
17 Tom Matulja, Rick Matulja
18 N. Leo Hicks 4C’s item for July
20 Justin Baker Ramen Noodles
21 Turner Barlow, Beau Smith, Wyatt Smith
22 Michelle Baker, Brandon DaLonzo,
Jim Garwood, Andrew Neiheisel, Jay Noel
23 Rachel Hart, Tonya Wellman, Bud Webber
24 Grace Auer, Kristin Blakeslee, Bob Garwood,
Linda Wolfgang
26 Susan Baker, Hannah Dickson, Devan Peters
28 Lenny Ridzon, Pam Veiock Mission of the Month for July
29 Cory Cusick
30 William Marriner, Jim Morris, Clare Scheffert United Methodist
31 Ben Cattrell, Deann Davis, Nicholas Holsinger, Children’s Home in Bolivia
Josh Louk, Christi Sturgell Fund #34
Bring your own sunshine
and leave footprints of
love and kindness
wherever you go.
Page 5East Fairfield U.S. POSTAGE PAID
United Methodist Church NON PROFIT
ORGANIZATION
Rev. Deborah L. Quillen, Pastor
45675 State Route 558
Working, playing, and praying together, on our
faith journey, to share Jesus Christ, with everyone.”
PERMIT # 5
New Waterford OH 44445-9754 EAST PALESTINE
OHIO 44413
Phone 330-457-2465
Fax: 330-457-1116
Email: efumc@comcast.net
www.eastfairfieldumc.com
Issue: JULY 2020
Printed: June 24, 2020
Editor: Denise M. Webber
Return Service Requested
Deadline for the Sunday Morning Schedule
AUGUST 2020 issue
is Tuesday, July 21, 2020 9:30 - 10:30 AM Worship Service
Email articles to: efumc@comcast.net
Cookbook Corner
Inside this Issue
Message from the Pastor 1
Garlic Parmesan Baked Red Potatoes
Message continued 2
Joy Circle News 3 6 Tbsp. melted Oleo
Hope Circle News 3 Tbsp. grated Parmesan cheese
Dental Van 8 med. Red Potatoes, unpeeled, cut in wedges
Calendar Garlic Salt
Prayer, Care, Share 4
Church Directory Updates Pour oleo into a 9x13 pan.
Sprinkle Parmesan cheese over oleo.
Birthdays, Anniversaries, 5
4C’s Item
Place potatoes cut side down over cheese.
Mission of the Month Sprinkle garlic salt over potatoes.
Bake uncovered at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until tender.
Cookbook Corner 6
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